SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
January 14, 2013

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, Monte Wells, Bob Turri, Nick Sandberg, Linda Larson, Barbara 
Trask, Kelly Pehrson, Jon Haderlie, Bill Boyle, Bruce Bunker, Lynn Laws, John 
Roring, Mike Roring, Tony Hill, Kim

Linda Larson – SJC EMS

Linda presented the Physio Control Contract for approval and signature.  A motion to approve 
the contract was made by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy and seconded by Commissioner  
Phil Lyman.  Vote unanimous.

Bruce Bunker – SJC Building Inspector

Bruce presented a building permit for approval and signature
	Ellis-Hall Consultants – 52 Wind Turbines – Monticello
Bruce stated that in September 10, 2012 the Commission had decided to charge $700 base fee 
for wind tower permits and Ellis-Hall is questioning the fee.  After a discussion a motion to 
approve the building permit, with the fee to be decided later, was made by Commissioner Phil 
Lyman and seconded by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy.  Vote unanimous.

Rick Bailey – SJC Administrator

Rick reported to Commissioners that he met with Sheriff Eldredge and Bruce Bushore regarding 
the 911 System and stated that the project is complete with just a couple minor issues.  Rick 
presented a request to release the remaining $73,000 to Frontier Communications for the 
project.  A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner Phil Lyman and seconded 
by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy.  Vote unanimous.

Jerry McNeely – SJC Liaison

Jerry reported to Commissioners on the various projects he is working on including SITLA and a 
Sagebrush Coalition meeting.
Nick Sandberg – SJC Planning 

Nick reported to Commissioners that the Lands Committee will be meeting Wednesday the 16th 
and invited Commissioners to attend.  Nick stated that he met with the BLM to discuss Arch 
Canyon and the Gunnison Sage Grouse listing which came out on Friday.

Norman L. Johnson – SJC Clerk/Auditor

Norman presented one Beer License Renewal, for Twin Rocks, for approval.  He stated that 
Sheriff Eldredge has approved the license.  A motion to approve the beer license was made by 
Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy and seconded by Commissioner Phil Lyman.  Vote unanimous.

Norman reported to Commissioners that the County still pays the utilities and fees for the Bluff 
Fairgrounds.  He stated that the County does not own or have and responsibility to the property 
and wanted to reaffirm that this is what the Commissioners wanted to do.  Commissioners 
stated the bills need to be sent to UNTF in care of Tony Dayish.

Jon Haderlie – Larson 

Jon reported to Commissioners that the 2011 Audit is complete, he presented and discussed in 
detail the final findings.  A motion to approve the 2011 Audit was made by Commissioner Phil 
Lyman and seconded by Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy.  Vote unanimous.

Jon stated that there were some repercussions from the State Audit Office due to information 
coming in so late and asked the Commission for a “soft date” of June 30, 2013 for all 
information to be submitted.  The Commission committed to have staff provide timely data.

Commission Reports

Commissioner Lyman reported that he attended a Soil Conservation meeting where they 
discussed the Gunnison Sage Grouse and attended the Energy Summit in Salt Lake.
	                                                                                                      
Commissioner Maryboy reported that he met with UNHA, attended a Health Board meeting in 
Tuba City, AZ, and the Energy Summit

Commissioner Adams reported that he attended the Energy Summit and has a UCIP Board 
meeting this week.







Citizens Comments

Mike Roring, Hole in the Rock Foundation, reported that he submitted a plan for a camping 
area to Commissioners a couple of years ago and that they would like to start on the project 
this summer.  He stated that he needs guidance on road issues and also how to deal with the 
proximity of the future camp site to the Bluff landfill.  Commissioners stated that they can start 
work and when it comes to building they need to obtain a building permit.

12:00 P.M. – Executive Session

A motion to go into executive session to discuss legal and personnel issues was made by 
Commissioner

12:30 P.M. – End Executive Session

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



Adjourn 12:35 P.M.

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