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.



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