SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
May 7, 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
		Norman L. Johnson, SJC Clerk/Auditor
		Dawn R. Shaw, SJC Deputy Clerk
	
Attendees:	Anna Thayn, Monte Wells, Nick Sandberg, Phil Palmer, Larry & Carla Sorrell, 
Jody Lyman

A motion to approve the minutes of April 23, 2012, with corrections, was made by 
Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy.  Commissioner Phil Lyman seconded the motion.  None 
opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Phil Palmer – SJC Cemetery District

Phil reported to Commissioners that he will be resigning as trustee from the Blanding Cemetery 
Maintenance District effective June 1, 2012.  He stated that the remaining board members are 
working on an agreement for continuous coverage of responsibilities.  Commissioners thanked 
Phil for his years of hard work and dedication and indicated they would advertise for a 
replacement.

Commission Resolutions

Commission 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.  A motion to 
approve the request was made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy.  Commissioner Phil Lyman 
seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

A copy of Resolution 2012-07 will be added to the minutes hereto.

Commission presented a request to approve a resolution authorizing membership in an 
Arizona-Utah Local Economic Coalition participating as a joint plaintiff in the “Arizona Strip” 
withdrawal by the BLM.  A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Kenneth 
Maryboy.  Commissioner Phil Lyman seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

A copy of Resolution 2012-08 will be added to the minutes hereto.

Commission presented a request to approve a resolution in support of K2O Utah, urging the 
BLM to reduce regulatory burdens thereby facilitating and encouraging environmental 
protection and economic redevelopment.  A motion to approve the request was made by 
Commissioner Phil Lyman.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None 
opposed.  Vote unanimous.

A copy of Resolution 2012-09 will be added to the minutes hereto.

Nick Sandberg – SJC Planning

Nick presented a request for approval and signature of a letter from SJC to the BLM regarding 
the Moab MLP.  A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Kenneth 
Maryboy.  Commissioner Phil Lyman seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Vote unanimous.

Nick presented an agreement for SJC to provide cooperative management activities and 
emergency operations in Canyonlands, Hovenweep and Natural Bridges National Parks in the 
amount of $2,000/yr for approval.  A motion to approve the agreement was made by 
Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy.  Commissioner Phil Lyman seconded the motion.  None 
opposed.  Vote unanimous.




Adjourn 10:27 A.M.



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