SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING November 5, 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, Monte Wells, Crystal Holt, Lynn Stevens, Larry & Carla Sorrell, Rick Eldredge, Jewell Kloth, Howard Randall, Teresa Showa, Greg Adams, David Bronson, Nick Sandberg A motion to approve the minutes of October 8 and 22, 2012 was made by Commissioner Phil Lyman. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Crystal Holt – SJC Personnel Crystal presented a request to approve Resolution 2012-10 of Appointment of a San Juan County Representative and an Alternate Representative for the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool Annual Membership Meeting. A motion to approve the request was made by Phil Lyman. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Resolution No. 2012- 10 RESOLUTION OF APPOINTMENT OF A SAN JUAN COUNTY REPRESENTATIVE AND AN ALTERNATE REPRESENTATIVE FOR THE UTAH COUNTIES INDEMNITY POOL ANNUAL MEMBERSHIP MEETING WHEREAS, the Governing Body of San Juan County, Utah, is the proper authority to appoint a qualified person to act as the official representative for San Juan County at the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool Membership Meeting to be held on December 6, 2012; and WHEREAS, the Governing Body of San Juan County, Utah, has been informed that the By- laws of the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool require that the official representative and an alternate representative for San Juan County must be an elected or appointed officer or employee of a Member and must be appointed by majority vote of the Governing Body of the Member to be the Member’s official representative for the purposes of the Pool NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved that the Governing Body of San Juan County, Utah, hereby appoints as the official San Juan County representative for the Utah Counties Indemnity Pool Membership Meeting to be held on December 6, 2012, with as an alternate representative. RESOLVED ADOPTED AND ORDERED this day of , 2012. GOVERNING BODY SAN JUAN COUNTY, UTAH ATTEST: By: APPROVED AS TO FORM: By: _________________________________ Crystal presented a request to hire Evan Black and Leighton Cowboy as part time Blanding Senior Center Aides; both are Grade 1 Step 1 positions. A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy. Commissioner Phil Lyman seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Jewel Kloth – Best Engineering & Associates Jewel presented information to Commissioners on Best Engineering & Associates and asked to be considered for any engineering needs the County may have. Commissioners thanked Jewel and said they would add her to the list. Teresa Showa – Navajo Tribe Teresa updated Commissioners on the Westwater Community Project and presented Commissioners with a preliminary subdivision plan that included a “Center Street”. Commissioner Lyman raised concern over some residents not wanting a Center Street. Teresa stated that the Community has met and voted twice on the issue and the majority are in favor. Commissioner Adams asked Teresa to draw up a Resolution showing that the residents were in favor to present to UDOT and the City of Blanding. Norman L. Johnson – SJC Clerk/Auditor Norman reported to Commissioners that the Disability Law Center of Utah presented the “Accessibility Voting Award” to the San Juan and Davis Counties Election Divisions. He stated that he and Ed Tapaha, SJC Voter Liaison, were excited to see how the new ADA Equipment worked out which will be used primarily on the Reservation. Norman reported to Commissioners that with the 457 early voters, approximately 370 absentee voters and 700 by mail voters, there has been 1620 of our registered active voters that have voted or received a ballot which equals 21%. He stated that since the primary election in June there are over 300 new registrants. Tammy Gallegos – SJC Administrative Assistant Tammy presented a request to approve a grant in the amount of $13,000 up to $17,000 from the State AGRC to establish a County wide master address list. Tammy stated that a requirement of the grant is a 20% match from the County. After a discussion a motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Phil Lyman. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Tammy reported that they closed on the CIB Loan & Grant process and need to get copies of invoices and checks to receive reimbursement. Tammy reported that Rick Bailey, SJC Administrator, attended a CIB meeting where the Eastland Fire Addition and Blanding Cemetery District were put on the priority list and the Monticello Community Building received funding. Tammy presented one building permit for signature and approval. Mike Hayes – Residence – Avikan Hills Dr, Blanding A motion to approve the building permit, provided all appropriate signatures are in place, was made by Commissioner Phil Lyman. Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Jerry McNeely – SJC Liaison Jerry reported that he attended a Board of Oil & Gas and CIB meetings, met with SITLA and BLM. Nick Sandberg – SJC Planning Nick reported to Commissioners that he has been working on a letter for the Recapture Trail Right of Way and meeting with the ATV Safari Group for the 2013 Safari. He stated that Monticello City will be hosting the Safari and they plan to add some new trails. Commission Reports Commissioner Maryboy reported that he will be heading to Salt Lake this week for meetings. Commissioner Lyman reported that he attended the centrally assessed property meetings at UAC, an Ec. Development Corporation Board meeting and plans to attend a road meeting Thursday. Commissioner Adams reported that he has AOG this week and plans to attend UAC in St. George next week. Citizens’ Comments Lynn Stevens, SJC Resident, addressed the Commission on behalf of the Hole in the Rock Foundation requesting Commission signature on letters supporting the application of grant funding to various organizations. A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy. Commissioner Adams seconded the motion. None opposed. Vote unanimous. Commissioner Phil Lyman abstained from the vote. Larry Sorrell, SJC Resident, reported to Commissioners that during an Ec. Development Board meeting phone conference remarks were made by Charlie DeLorme, Ec. Development, saying “Gail Johnson had pulled up campaign signs of Bruce Adams and replaced them with hers…..urged board members to ‘Vote Accordingly’”. Larry would like to make a formal complaint against Mr. DeLorme. Adjourn 12:15 P.M. 4