SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
February 27, 2012

The regular meeting of the San Juan County Commission was held at 10:00 A.M. in 
the Commission Room in Monticello, Utah.

Present:	Bruce Adams, Chairman
		Kenneth Maryboy, Vice Chair
		Phil Lyman, Commissioner
		Rick Bailey, SJC Administrator
		Norman L. Johnson, SJC Clerk/Auditor
		Dawn R. Shaw, SJC Deputy Clerk
	
Attendees:	Jerry McNeely, Anna Thayn, Neil Joslin, Marilyn Boynton, Nick Sandberg, Bob 
Turri, Connie Haycock, Jaylee Franklin, Wanda Franklin, Kate Cannon, Joette 
Langianese, Charlie DeLorme, Larry & Carla Sorrell, Kelly Bradford, Susan 
DeLorme, Rick Eldredge, Monte Wells, Lou Mueller, Jason Torgerson, Nelson 
Yellowman

A motion to approve the minutes of February 21, 2012 was made by Commissioner Phil Lyman.  
Commissioner Bruce Adams seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.  

Joette Langianese & Kate Cannon Friends of Arches & Canyonlands

Joette and Kate reported to Commissioners on the Friends of Arches and Canyonlands group 
stating that the group was formed in 2009 by the Bates Wilson Legacy Foundation. They 
updated Commissioners on what it is the group does including things such as scholarships and 
night sky programs.

Connie Haycock – Children’s Justice Center

Connie presented a power point to Commissioners detailing the services provided by the 
Children’s Justice Center.  She stated that there is a center in Moab, that offers services to 
children that suffer all kinds of abuse, and they would like to put a satellite location in Blanding.  
She reported that Sheriff Eldredge has room in the annex building in Blanding and that there 
are a few things that need done to get the center going.  Commissioners thanked Connie for all 
she does and stated she had their support under Sheriff Eldredge’s direction.







Tammy Gallegos – SJC Administrative Assistant

Tammy reported to Commissioners that about two years ago the county applied for a grant 
with USDA to get a fire station put in Eastland.  She stated that in order to get the $80,000 grant 
the county has to commit to apply for another grant (CIB) in the amount of approximately 
$50,000.  After some discussion it was agreed to secure the $80,000.   
Jerry McNeely – SJC Liaison

Jerry reported to Commissioners on the various projects he is working on including roads in 
Spanish Valley, SITLA and BLM.  He stated that he documented some roads in the county and 
has names for John of people interested in helping with roads.

Nick Sandberg – SJC Planning

Nick reported that he is still working with BLM and the Forest Service on issues.

Open Time and Other Business

Charlie DeLorme, SJC Ec. Development, invited Commissioners to a Legislative Dinner 
Wednesday, a Governor’s Summit April 10 and Advisory Council meeting April 13.

Commissioners directed Lynn Laws, SJC Road Superintendent to destroy the berm on Road 0570 
and do any maintenance to make road passable.

Nelson Yellowman, SJC Resident, updated Commissioners on the UNTF.

Commission Reports

Commissioner Lyman reported that he attended a Native American Studies Board meeting in 
Blanding, the Lincoln Day Dinner and Western Small Mines Association Banquet and business 
meeting.

Commissioner Maryboy reported that he plans to head to Little Rock Arkansas tomorrow then 
will head to Washington D.C.  He stated that has been following the Town Hall meetings in 
Aneth.

Commissioner Adams reported that he attended the Lincoln Day Dinner, the Western Small 
Mines Association Banquet and plans to head to Washington D.C. this week.






11:39 – Executive Session

A motion to go into executive session to discuss legal and personnel issues was made by 
Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy.  Commissioner Phil Lyman seconded the motion.

12:09 – End Executive Session

A motion to go out of executive session was made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy.  
Commissioner Phil Lyman seconded the motion.


12:15 P.M. Adjourn 


  
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