San Juan County public meetings in 2023
26 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
San Juan County Health Department
The San Juan County Board of Public Health will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, receive a 2024 budget update, and consider changes to the Environmental Health Fee Schedule. The board will also discuss updates regarding the board chair. The meeting is open to the public via Google Meet or phone.
- Consideration and acceptance of changes to the Environmental Health Fee Schedule
- County Budget Update for San Juan Public Health 2024
- Approval of minutes and agenda
- Public comment period
- Updates regarding board chair
County Economic Development Board
The San Juan County Economic Development Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on the 2024 Rural Grant application, its budget, award letter, follow-up survey, policy, and a memorandum of understanding for grant recipients. The board will also introduce two new members and schedule a special meeting for February 12th to review applications, with funds distribution planned for March 4th.
- Approval of 2024 Rural Grant Application
- Approval of Grant Application Budget
- Approval of Award Letter
- Approval of Follow-up Survey
- Approval of MOU for grant recipients and County Commission
County Economic Development Board
The San Juan County Economic Development Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on a letter of support for a Rural Opportunities Grant application requesting $51,000 toward housing assessment costs. The meeting also includes agenda adoption and adjournment.
- Approval of Letter of Support for Rural Opportunities Grant requesting $51,000 for Housing Assessment Costs
- Special meeting held via Zoom on November 20, 2023, 4:00-4:30 PM
County Economic Development Board
The San Juan County Economic Development Board will meet to discuss and act on the 2024 Rural Grant funding cycle, including approving the grant application and matching requirements. They will also consider appointing new board members and review various economic development reports and updates.
- Recommendations for 2024 Rural Grant Funding
- Approval of Rural Grant Application for 2024
- Approval of applicants providing a match for the requested grant
- Approval of new board members Sabrina Sanders and Karry Deeter
- Housing Assessment target completion date April 2024
County Economic Development Board
The San Juan County Economic Development Board is holding a special meeting to discuss and vote on appointing Sabrina Sanders to the board, replacing Andria Wilson as the representative for Spanish Valley. Sanders currently manages the Moab Business Park in Spanish Valley. The meeting is scheduled for October 30, 2023, from 4:00 to 4:30 PM via Google Meet.
- Approval of Sabrina Sanders for the CED Board, replacing Andria Wilson representing Spanish Valley
- Sabrina Sanders is the Manager of the Moab Business Park, located in Spanish Valley
San Juan County Health Department
The San Juan County Board of Health will meet for a fee hearing and regular business, including a proposal for the 2024 budget and updates on the WIC program and a presentation to the Navajo Utah Commission. The meeting is open to the public via Google Meet.
- Fee hearing on environmental health fees
- 2024 budget proposal for San Juan Public Health
- Monthly expenditure report
- WIC program location update
- Update on presentation to Navajo Utah Commission
San Juan County Library Board
The San Juan County Library Board is meeting to discuss and potentially act on the 2024 library budget, presented by Perkins, and to set the 2024 meeting schedule. The agenda also includes a Poet Laureate update, approval of the September 28th minutes, and reports from the library director and assistant director. Public comment is scheduled.
- 2024 Library Budget presented by Perkins
- 2024 Meeting Schedule
- Poet Laureate Update presented by Kelly Green
- Approval of September 28th meeting minutes
- Library Director and Assistant Director reports
San Juan County Library Board
The San Juan County Library Board meets virtually to conduct routine business: approving prior minutes, hearing public comment, and taking action on two letters of interest for board membership. The board will also discuss ratifying a bylaws resolution, review a library survey in preparation for a strategic plan, and receive financial and budget reports from the library director.
- Letter of interest from Shanon Brooks for Library Board membership
- Letter of interest from Barry Woolley for Library Board membership
- Ratify Library Board Bylaw Resolution and discussion of Mack McDonald
- San Juan County Library Survey in preparation for Strategic Plan Review
- Financial reports and budget preview for the library system
County Economic Development Board
The San Juan County Tourism Tax Advisory Board and County Economic Development Board will hold a combined meeting to discuss and take action on several items, including a request to relocate a grant-funded building due to zoning issues, the condition of billboards, and a housing assessment. They will also hear reports on tourism, business licenses, and grant applications.
- Luke Lessner requests relocation of grant-funded building due to Monticello zoning constraints
- Discussion on identifying owners of billboards in poor condition to improve or rent
- Progress on San Juan County Housing Assessment RFP
- Appointment of Elaine Gizler to State Parks Board and Canyon Country Discovery Center Board
- Director applied for $250,000 UOT Grant
San Juan County Library Board
The San Juan County Library Board is meeting virtually on August 17, 2023, to approve minutes, hear public comment, and take action on a letter of interest from Dr. Shannon Brooks and a Borrower Support Grant (ILL). The board will also review the strategic plan in preparation for a library survey and receive reports from the library director and assistant director, including statistics and financial reports.
- Approval of June 8, 2023 meeting minutes
- Library Board Letter of Interest - Dr. Shannon Brooks
- Borrower Support Grant (ILL) for approval
- Strategic Plan Review in preparation for survey
- San Juan County Library Survey
Tourism Tax Advisory Board
The San Juan County Tourism Tax Advisory Board is holding a special meeting to consider recommending two residents for appointment to the board by county commissioners. The agenda includes adoption of the agenda, public comment, and general discussion, with no presentations or minutes to approve.
- Recommendation of David Johnson, Blanding City Manager, for a board position
- Recommendation of Bill Haven, Abajo Haven Business Owner, for a board position
- Public comment period
- General discussion items
County Economic Development Board
The San Juan County Economic Development Board is holding a special meeting to discuss next steps for the 2023 Rural County Grant, including reviewing responses from recipients, planning the budget for next year's grant, and considering training certificates. The board will also review and sign a letter. The meeting is procedural and focused on grant administration.
- Review responses from 2023 Rural County Grant recipients
- Review budget for next year's Rural County Grant
- Discuss training certificates
- Review and sign a letter
Elections
San Juan County's Elections body is holding a Logic & Accuracy Testing session for primary election equipment on July 27, 2023, from 9:00 to 9:30 AM at 117 S. Main St, Monticello. This is a procedural testing notice, not a policy or decision-making meeting. The agenda contains no other items beyond the testing notice and standard accommodation/participation statements.
- Logic & Accuracy Testing of Primary Election Equipment on July 27, 2023 at 9:00 AM
- Meeting at 117 S. Main St, Monticello, UT 84535
- ADA accommodations available via SJC Clerk's Office at 435-587-3223
Tourism Tax Advisory Board
The San Juan County Tourism Tax Advisory Board (TTAB) is holding a special online meeting to consider a board appointment and handle routine administrative items. The board will vote on whether to recommend David Johnston to fill a vacancy left by Pratt Red, with the nomination then going to County Commissioners on July 11. No presentations are scheduled, and the agenda is otherwise limited to adopting the agenda, approving minutes, and public comment.
- Consider recommending David Johnston to fill TTAB vacancy left by Pratt Red
- Nomination would go to County Commissioners for approval on July 11
- Board members reminded to submit training certificates
- Public comment period
- Meeting held online via Google Meet
County Economic Development Board
The San Juan County Economic Development Board is holding a special meeting to consider a recommendation to fill a vacancy. The board will vote on Ben Muhlestein to replace Pratt Red, who is no longer with Blanding City. If approved, the nomination will go to the County Commissioners for final approval.
- Consideration of Ben Muhlestein for CED Board vacancy
- Approval of minutes and agenda
- Public comment period
- Reminder to submit board training certificates
San Juan County Health Department
The San Juan County Board of Health is meeting to discuss improving the efficiency and capacity of Environmental Health services, review the 2023 Environmental Health program, and update next steps for Public Health Minimum Performance Standards, including current funding and sustainable sources. The agenda also includes routine items like call to order, approval of minutes, public comment, and the director's report.
- Discussion of methods to improve efficiency and capacity of Environmental Health services
- Review of San Juan County Health Department Environmental Health 2023 by Public Health Director Grant Sunada
- Update and next steps on Public Health Minimum Performance Standards, including current funding and sustainable sources
- Public comment period
- Meeting held at 735 S 200 W, Blanding, UT 84511
San Juan County Library Board
The San Juan County Library Board is meeting virtually to approve minutes, hear public comment, and discuss a draft strategic planning survey. The library director will present a report, a detail ledger for April 30, 2023, and information on a background check related to HB0284, along with statistics and branch reports. The assistant director will give a Monticello report. The agenda is routine administrative business with no major decisions or public hearings.
- Approval of March 2023 minutes
- Strategic Planning Survey Draft discussion
- Director's Report by Nicole Perkins
- Detail Ledger for Library - April 30, 2023
- Library Background Check - HB0284
County Economic Development Board
The San Juan County Economic Development Board is meeting to approve minutes, discuss filling a vacant chair position, and plan an August meeting. The agenda includes staff reports on grants, website updates, and a housing assessment, but no presentations or major action items are listed.
- Approve minutes from February 27, 2023
- Elect a chair to replace Pratt Red, who left Blanding City
- Plan August 14 meeting at the Hideout with picnic
- Request business sponsors for November 3 Basecamp event
- Discuss Envision Utah survey for businesses
Tourism Tax Advisory Board
The San Juan County Tourism Tax Advisory Board is meeting to discuss and vote on a $275,000 grant request for the 2024 Co-Op program to be submitted to the Utah Office of Tourism, with the county matching that amount. The agenda also includes filling a vacant board position, scheduling future meetings, and receiving reports on tourism marketing efforts.
- Approval of 2024 Co-Op program grant request: $275,000 to Utah Office of Tourism, county to match
- Open TTAB position: Pratt Redd no longer with Blanding City; new representative to be appointed
- August 14th meeting to be held jointly with CED Board at the Hideout, 3-5 PM picnic
- Eclipse update: monthly meetings, glasses ordered, Hanksville billboard contract signed by Commission
- Travel guide distribution report for January-April, including domestic and international requests
San Juan County Health Department
The San Juan County Board of Health will meet to approve the agenda and minutes, hear public comment, receive a budget update, and consider several action items. These include ratifying the reappointment of Lois Young, nominating a vice chair, approving a contract signing process, and approving the FY2024 Environmental Service Delivery Plan and a 2023 Public Health Infrastructure contract. The board will also review the annual report and set the next meeting.
- Reappointment of Lois Young to represent Town of Bluff
- Approval of FY2024 Environmental Service Delivery Plan
- Approval of 2023 Public Health Infrastructure contract
- Discussion and approval of contract signing process
- Presentation of San Juan Public Health Annual Report
San Juan County Library Board
The San Juan County Library Board met virtually on March 23, 2023, to discuss strategic planning with a State Library consultant, hear reports on the Monticello branch's basement flooding and the La Sal library's heating issues, and review a partnership with the Monument Valley Community Center. The board also approved the January 2023 meeting minutes and received updates on eclipse glasses and local history donations.
- Approved January 2023 meeting minutes by unanimous vote
- Strategic planning training with Heidi Fendrick from the State Library
- Monticello branch basement flooding reported
- Partnership with Monument Valley Community Center for book and backpack donations
- Grant received for 2,000 eclipse glasses
San Juan County Library Board
The San Juan County Library Board is meeting virtually on March 23, 2023, at 5:30 PM. The agenda includes approval of January 2023 meeting minutes, public comment, and a strategic planning training session with Heidi Fendrick from the State Library, followed by reports from the assistant library director, library director, and library chair.
- Approval of minutes from the January 2023 library meeting
- Strategic planning training with Heidi Fendrick from the State Library
- Assistant library director report
- Library director report
- Library chair report
County Economic Development Board
The San Juan County Economic Development Board is holding a special hybrid meeting to review Rural Grant Fund applications and allocate Rural Grant Funding. The meeting will take place in person in Blanding and via Zoom. No specific applications or funding amounts are listed in the agenda.
- Review of Rural Grant Fund Applications
- Rural Grant Funding allocation discussion
- Hybrid meeting (in-person and Zoom)
- In-person location: 50 W 100 South, Blanding, UT
San Juan County Health Department
The San Juan County Board of Public Health is meeting to approve prior minutes, hear a 2023 revised budget presentation, review community health survey results, and receive the director's report. Action items include approving a board candidate for the Montezuma Creek/Aneth area, considering increased county contributions to public health, and discussing the mission statement.
- Approval of minutes from 11/29/22 meeting
- Presentation of 2023 Revised Budget by Business Manager Tyler Ketron
- Presentation of Community Health Survey Results by Epidemiologist Tisheena Yazzie
- Consideration and approval of board candidate for Montezuma Creek/Aneth area
- Discussion of increased county contributions to San Juan Public Health and proposed budget
San Juan County Library Board
The San Juan County Library Board will meet virtually on January 26, 2023, to approve minutes, hear public comment, and take action on several items. These include appointing new board members from letters of interest, approving a CLEF grant, exploring a partnership with Monument Valley Community Center, applying for UETN E-Rate for fiber optics at La Sal Library, and discussing a vending machine for the Blanding Branch. The board will also receive reports from the library director and branch staff.
- 2023 Library Board Elections
- Letters of interest from Kelly Mike Green (La Sal), Heather Lyman (La Sal), Marlene Huckabay (Spanish Valley)
- CLEF Grant for Approval
- UETN E-Rate for La Sal Library for Fiber Optics
- Blanding Branch Vending Machine
San Juan County Library Board
The San Juan County Library Board met on January 26, 2023, and approved several actions, including a fiber-optic internet agreement for the La Sal branch and a grant expenditure. The board also discussed a potential partnership with the Monument Valley Community Center Library and a vending machine for the Blanding branch. The meeting included elections for board officers and referrals of new members to the County Commission.
- Approved UETN E-Rate fiber-optic internet for La Sal branch, with service costs covered until June 2028 and no contractual obligations if the branch closes
- Approved CLEF grant expenditures for the Library Director
- Referred Kelly Mike Green and Heather Lynn to County Commission for Library Board approval
- Discussed exploring a partnership with Monument Valley Community Center Library, including materials and training
- Approved further exploration of a dry foods vending machine at the Blanding branch