SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING April 23, 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 Tammy Gallegos, SJC Administrative Assistant Norman L. Johnson, SJC Clerk/Auditor Dawn R. Shaw, SJC Deputy Clerk Attendees: Jerry McNeely, Anna Thayn, Marilyn Boynton, Monte Wells, Dawn Howe, Nick Sandberg, Bob Turri, Kelly Pehrson, Cleal Bradford A motion to approve the minutes of April 16, 2012 was made by Kenneth Maryboy. Commissioner Phil Lyman seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Marilyn Boynton – SJC Resident Marilyn reported to Commissioners that she has collected information regarding last week’s property tax discussion initiated by Commissioner Lyman. She stated that Kane County did not stage a “tax rebellion” and Utah County re-evaluates their properties every year. She feels that the assessor is not getting the right data to assess values correctly and thinks that it would not feel like such a huge hit to businesses if the taxes were raised in increments. After a discussion Commissioners said they would draft letters of inquiry to those counties that had succeeded in getting their taxes lowered. Phil Lyman – SJC Commissioner Phil presented a request to approve a resolution “…to establish accounting for unrestricted voluntary contributions to San Juan County”. Norman Johnson, SJC Clerk/Auditor, stated there is an account already set up for that purpose. Phil presented a request to approve a resolution to “…Become Intervener Defendants on the Law Suit brought by the Federal Forest Service against Otero County, NM”. After a discussion it was decided to table the resolution until the county attorney had time to look over, refine and approve the resolution. Tammy Gallegos – SJC Administrative Assistant Tammy presented a request to appoint Jacynthia Bristol and Joe Biershied to the La Sal Special Service District. A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy. Commissioner Phil Lyman seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Tammy presented a request to approve a resolution “…US Government has failed and refused to coordinate the withdrawal of the land from multiple use in the Arizona Strip”. After a discussion it was decided to table the resolution until the county attorney had time to look over, refine and approve the resolution. Tammy presented one building permit for approval and signature. Ken Graham – Residence – West Deer Neck, Monticello A motion to approve the building permit, provided all appropriate signatures are in place, was made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy. Commissioner Phil Lyman seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Jerry McNeely – SJC Liaison Jerry reported to Commissioners that he attended UAC last week, has met with SITLA and has been asked to be on the board of the Canyonlands Natural History Association. Nick Sandberg – SJC Planning Nick reported to Commissioners that they are still screening county roads for the RS2477 lawsuit. Nick presented a request to approve and sign an MOU between the County and the Forest Service. A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Phil Lyman. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Commission Reports Commissioner Maryboy reported that he attended Navajo Nation Spring Session all last week and plans on attending meetings in Salt Lake this week. Commissioner Lyman reported that he attended UAC in Ogden last week. This week he plans on attending CCP Thursday or a possible meeting with Dennison Mines. Commissioner Adams presented a letter of support for signature for SJ Hospital to apply for an equipment grant from several foundations. A motion to approve signature of the letter was made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy. Commissioner Phil Lyman seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Open Time and Other Business Anna Adair, SJC Fair, reported to Commissioners that she attended a UCIP training for Fair Insurance. She stated that the governing body (Commissioners) is required to approve a list of Fair Workers/Volunteers. She presented a request to be able to approve a list of Fair Volunteers and Workers along with Crystal Holt, SJC Personnel. A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Phil Lyman. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Bob Turri, SJC Resident, reported to the Commissioners that SPEAR is working on getting a grant to use toward improvements at Hook and Ladder staging area for approximately $4,000. Bob presented a request for the county to match the funds in equipment and material. A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Phil Lyman. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Cleal Bradford, SJC Resident, updated Commissioners on the Gibbons building in Blanding stating that meetings regarding it have been postponed until June 6, 2012. Adjourn 12:04 P.M. 1