SAN JUAN COUNTY COMMISSION MEETING
                         March 17, 2008
                                
The regular meeting of the San Juan County Commission was held at 10:00 A.M. in the
              Commission Room at Monticello, Utah.
                                
Present:  Kenneth Maryboy, Vice Chairman
          Lynn Stevens, Commissioner
          Tammy Gallegos, SJC Administrative Assistant
          Norman L. Johnson, SJC Clerk/Auditor
          Dawn Shaw, SCJ Deputy Clerk

Attendees:     Cyndi Eldredge, Dan Nakai, Larry Sorrell, Greg Adams, Steve Burtenshaw, Mike
               Lacy, Susan Taylor, Steve Pehrson, Howard Randall

Absent:    Bruce Adams, Chairman

A motion to approve the minutes of March 10, 2008, was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens. 
Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Commissioner Kenneth
Maryboy declared the motion carried.

Cyndi Eldredge - SJC Personnel

Cyndi presented a request to hire Jessica Cook as the Monticello Senior Center Aide.  A part
time Step 1, Grade 1 position.  A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner
Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed. 
Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy declared the motion carried. 

Cyndi presented a request to promote Shurrell Meyer from Interim Library Director to full time
Library Director, a Step 118 position.  A motion to approve the request was made by
Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None
opposed.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy declared the motion carried.

Cyndi presented a procurement request to purchase approximately 165 Jackets from Pick-A-
Stitch at a cost of $63/per jacket.  A motion to approve the request was made by Commissioner
Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed. 
Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy declared the motion carried.  The jackets are for all County
employees and are paid for from the rebate incentive for having 100% on Workman's
Compensation Compliance.

Dan Nakai - SJC Resident

Dan thanked the Commission for their time and reported that he was concerned over the state of
the Monument Valley Visitors Center.  He expressed his desire to use his resources and contacts 
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to begin finding solutions to the building being unoccupied for nearly two years due to NTUA's
inability to have electric and water services established.  The Commissioners thanked Mr. Nakai
for his personal interest and said they appreciated anything he could do.

Norman L. Johnson - SJC Clerk/Auditor

Norman presented a request to renew a Beer License for Cow Canyon Trading Post.  A motion to
approve the request was made by Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth
Maryboy seconded the motion.  None opposed.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy declared the
motion carried.

Norman updated the Commissioners on the Tax Sale saying that the original sale date of May 22,
2008 has been moved to May 29, 2008 because of the WIR conference taking place the week of
the 22nd.  The Commission agreed to the date change.

Tammy Gallegos - SJC Administrative Assistant

Tammy presented a contract with Tri-Hurst Hogan, LLC as the Design-Builder of the SJC Jail
expansion project for approval and signature.  A motion to approve the contract was made by
Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None
opposed.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy declared the motion carried.  The contract will be
held for review by Rick Bailey to determine the funding source.

Tammy presented three building permits for approval and signature.
     John Ninnemann - Rock View Court - Addition - Wilson Arch Resort Community
     Stephen Jensen - Blue Mtn. Road - Shed - Blanding
     Ned Kirk - Maddison Ave. - Residence - LaSal
A motion to approve the building permits, provided all signatures are in place was made by
Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None
opposed.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy declared the motion carried.

Open Time and Other Business

Mike Lacy, SJC Sheriff, presented the annual Road Patrol contract in the amount of $6705 with
the Forest Service for approval and signature.  A motion to approve the contract was made by
Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None
opposed.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy declared the motion carried. 

Greg Adams, SJC Planning and Zoning, presented a Subdivision Plat, Crimson Vista Phase 1 in
Dry Valley, for approval and signature.  A motion to approve the Subdivision Plat was made by
Commissioner Lynn Stevens.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy seconded the motion.  None
opposed.  Commissioner Kenneth Maryboy declared the motion carried.  


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Commission Reports

Commissioner Stevens attended both the CEU Board of Trustees meeting and the state wide
BLM RAC meeting last week.  This week he plans to attend a meeting on Wednesday with the
Wellness Center committee in Blanding, and attend the West Water Planning meeting on
Thursday.  He will attend a UNTF meeting in Red Mesa on Friday.

Commissioner Maryboy attended a Chapter meeting in Mexican Water on Sunday.  He plans to
attend a Navajo Economic Development meeting Wednesday in Navajo Mountain.

Adjourn 11:10

































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