San Juan County public meetings in 2024
27 substantive meetings from 2024, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold an additional emergency meeting on December 30, 2024, at 9:00 AM to discuss and vote on a recommendation for the Subdivision Ordinance. This is a public hearing notice. The meeting will be held at 117 South Main Street, Monticello, UT 84535.
- Discussion and vote on recommendation of the Subdivision Ordinance.
Planning and Zoning Commission
The San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission is holding an emergency meeting. The body will discuss and vote on a recommendation regarding the Subdivision Ordinance.
- Vote on the recommendation of the Subdivision Ordinance
San Juan County Health Department
The San Juan County Board of Health is meeting to approve its agenda and consider entering a closed executive session to discuss pending or reasonably imminent litigation, as allowed under Utah law. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no other business items listed.
- Consider entering closed executive session for strategy session on pending litigation (UCA 52-4-205)
- Meeting held at 735 S 200 W, Blanding, UT 84511
Tourism Tax Advisory Board
The board will vote on its 2025 meeting schedule, nominate a new chair and vice-chair, and review letters of interest for commissioner appointments. They will also hear a year-end marketing report from Relic and updates on visitor services and travel guide distribution. Public comment will be taken.
- Adoption of 2025 meeting schedule (action item)
- Nomination of new board chair and vice-chair (action)
- Review letters of interest/recommendation for new commissioners (action)
- Relic 2024 year-end marketing report
- Visitor Services Manager report: VisaVue update, FAM tours, social media YTD, ads, digital, newsletters
San Juan County Health Department
The San Juan County Emergency Board of Public Health is meeting to discuss and nominate an interim Health Officer and Public Health Director, and to consider and approve a process to recruit and hire replacements. The agenda includes a director's report, public comment, and closed personnel discussions. This is an emergency notice for the meeting.
- Discussion and nomination of interim Health Officer and Public Health Director
- Consideration and approval of process to recruit and hire replacement Health Officer and Director
- Director's Report by Grant Sunada, Public Health Director
- Closed personnel discussion and decision on nominations
- Public comment period
San Juan County Health Department
The San Juan County Board of Public Health meets to approve prior minutes, receive a budget update, hear the director's report, and discuss informational items. A key discussion item is a presentation on uranium regulations and community engagement by the Utah Department of Environmental Quality. The board will also confirm its 2025 meeting schedule.
- Approval of July 22 and October 10, 2024 board minutes
- County budget presentation by Director Grant Sunada and Business Manager Tyler Ketron
- Board member leave of absence request by Chair Ron Skinner
- Monticello Cancer Screening Program update
- Uranium regulations and community engagement presentation by Utah DEQ
County Economic Development Board
The San Juan County Economic Development Board is meeting to manage grant applications and board leadership. The body will consider a grant amendment for Symes Painting and a support letter for the 2025 Rural Opportunity Grant.
- Election of a new Vice Chair
- Approval of a support letter for the 2025 Rural Opportunity Grant
- Requested amendment for Symes Painting use of SJC Grant Funds
- 2025 S.J.C Grant Application Process and Scoring Criteria
- Discussion of Dwelling on the Future Housing Assessment findings
San Juan County Health Department
The San Juan County Board of Public Health meets October 10, 2024 at noon at 735 S 200 W in Blanding. The board will review and approve the 2025 Public Health Department Annual Budget, presented by Public Health Director Grant Sunada and Business Manager Tyler Ketron. It will also approve prior minutes and the agenda, hear public comment, and meet Curtis Page, the Department of Environmental Quality Southeast District Engineer. The board will discuss future meeting times and locations, with a proposed meeting Thursday, November 21, noon to 2pm in Monticello.
- Review and approval of the 2025 Public Health Department Annual Budget, presented by Grant Sunada and Tyler Ketron
- Approval of minutes and agenda
- Public comment period
- Introduction of Curtis Page, Department of Environmental Quality Southeast District Engineer, by Dennis Shumway
- Discussion of future meeting schedule; proposed Thursday, November 21, noon to 2pm in Monticello
San Juan County Library Board
The San Juan County Library Board will hold a budget meeting to review and vote on the 2025 library budget. They will also discuss a background check policy/volunteer policy and receive updates on library faxing. The meeting includes approval of previous minutes and reports from the library director and chair.
- 2025 Library Budget Review for Approval
- Background Check Policy / Volunteer Policy discussion
- Library Faxing Update
- Approval of September 19, 2024 meeting minutes
- Library Director report on statistics and financial reports
County Economic Development Board
The San Juan County Economic Development Board will meet to discuss and vote on the 2025 Rural County Grant budget and a letter of support for the grant application. They will also consider an amendment for Indian Canyon Ranch's use of SJC grant funds. Public comment will be heard, and minutes from the previous meeting will be approved.
- Review and approve the 2025 Rural County Grant budget
- Approve a letter of support for the 2025 Rural County Grant application
- Approve an amendment for Indian Canyon Ranch's use of SJC Grant Funds
- Public comment period
- Approval of previous meeting minutes
San Juan County Library Board
The San Juan County Library Board will consider approval of two grants: a UETN Digital Equity Grant and an amended UEN WiFi Firewall Improvement Grant. The board will also address a past-due background check policy compliance requirement, review financial reports, and approve previous meeting minutes.
- Grant for Approval: UETN Pre-application Digital Equity Grant and Letter of Commitment
- Grant for Approval: Amended UEN WiFi Firewall Improvement Grant
- Background Check Policy – Compliance Requirement Past Due
- Public comment: State of Utah Artificial Note Taker Applications by Haun-Storland
- Library Faxing Update
County Economic Development Board
The San Juan County Economic Development Board will discuss and potentially approve the 2025 Rural Grant budget, which received only two replies. The board will also consider a letter approving the upcoming 2025 Rural Grant and evaluate Main Street business improvements for Bluff, Blanding, Monticello, and LaSal. Other items include electing a new vice chair, a housing assessment target completion, and city updates.
- Elect a new Vice Chair
- Approving the 2025 Rural Grant Budget (only two replies received)
- Consider 2025 Rural Grant for Bluff, Blanding, Monticello, and LaSal Main Street business improvements
- Housing Assessment target completion set for September 2024
- Introduction of new Economic Development Manager Talia Hanson
San Juan County Health Department
The San Juan County Board of Public Health is scheduled to meet September 12, 2024, from 12:00 PM to 2:00 PM at the Montezuma Creek Community Health Center, 516 UT-162, Montezuma Creek, UT 84534, with a Google Meet option for remote participation. The agenda includes approval of minutes from the July 20, 2024 board meeting, a budget update, board training resources, board member reports, and reports from the director and the WIC and Environmental Health programs. The only listed business action item is a discussion of allowable expenses under a Crisis Workforce Grant. No dollar amounts, contracts, ordinances, or fee changes appear in the posted agenda.
- Approval of minutes from the San Juan Board of Health meeting of July 20, 2024
- Budget update by Tyler Ketron, Business Manager
- Board of Health training resources presented by Commissioner Harvey, including public health infrastructure funds
- Reports: Director's Report by Grant Sunada; WIC Program Report by Katie Knight; Environmental Health Report and introduction by Dennis Shumway
- Business action item: Crisis Workforce Grant — allowable expenses
Tourism Tax Advisory Board
The San Juan County Tourism Tax Advisory Board is meeting to discuss an open position for a representative from a tax-collecting business. The board will also review reports on visitor services, marketing grants, and travel guide distribution.
- Discussion of open board position for a TRT/TRCC Tax collecting business
- Discussion of Open Public Meetings Training
- Report on Co-op Marketing Grant Award Announcements
- Report on Travel Guide distribution for domestic and international requests
San Juan County Library Board
The San Juan County Library Board will meet to ratify two contracts and discuss strategic and technology planning. The board will also receive updates on legally required employee background checks.
- Ratification of LSTA Borrower's Grant for Interlibrary Loan (ILL)
- Ratification of 2025 Utah State Library Beehive Consortium Agreement
- Discussion of Strategic Plan
- Discussion of Technology Plan
- Update on employee background checks required by law starting July 2024
San Juan County Health Department
The San Juan County Board of Public Health is meeting to approve minutes, hear public comment, receive budget and director's reports, and take action on several items. Key business includes nominating a chair and vice chair, approving a Medical Reserve Corps contract, and conducting the health officer's annual evaluation. The meeting will be held in person and virtually.
- Consideration and approval of Medical Reserve Corps contract
- Nomination of Chairperson and Vice Chairperson
- Health Officer Annual Evaluation
- Monticello Cancer Screening Program update
- Approval of March 2024 minutes
County Economic Development Board
The board will elect a new Chair following the departure of Meghan McFall. Members will also consider 2025 Rural Grants for Main Street improvements in Bluff, Blanding, Monticello, and LaSal. The agenda includes updates on housing assessments and business licenses.
- Election of a new Board Chair
- 2025 Rural Grant considerations for Bluff, Blanding, Monticello, and LaSal
- June 2024 Housing Assessment completion target
- Review of 2024 Rural Grant funding distribution
- Business License Report from Nate Pitts
San Juan County Library Board
The San Juan County Library Board is meeting virtually to approve minutes, hear public comment, and vote on a UEN Funding grant of almost $24,000 for broadband/WiFi improvements. The agenda also includes reports from the library director and assistant director on statistics and financials.
- Approval of March meeting minutes
- UEN Funding grant for Broadband/WiFi improvements for almost $24,000
- Library Director report by Nicole Perkins on statistics and financial reports
- Assistant Director report by Mikaela Ramsay
San Juan County Health Department
The San Juan County Board of Public Health will meet to approve minutes, hear public comment, and receive a budget update including evergreen contracts and a fee schedule approved by the County Commission. The board will also review the February 2024 monthly report, conduct the director's annual evaluation, and discuss future meeting logistics.
- Approval of Board of Health meeting minutes from 11 December 2023
- Budget update: Evergreen Contracts and Fee Schedule approved by County Commission
- Recognition from neighboring local health department for Lourdes Long
- Director's Annual Evaluation
- San Juan Public Health February 2024 Monthly Report
San Juan County Library Board
The San Juan County Library Board is meeting virtually to approve minutes, hear public comment, and take action on two grant applications (CLEF Grant and Children & Teen Book Enhancement Grant) and an Interlibrary Loan (ILL) policy update. The board will also receive reports from the Library Director and Assistant Director, including statistics and financial reports for the library system.
- CLEF Grant for approval
- Children & Teen Book Enhancement Grant for approval
- ILL Policy Update
- Approval of January 18, 2024 meeting minutes
- Library Director report with statistics and financial reports
San Juan County Library Board
The San Juan County Library Board met virtually and approved minutes, ratified two grants, and updated the Interlibrary Loan policy. The board also discussed IT issues at branch libraries, including a non-working phone in La Sal, and the director raised the possibility of leaving the Utah State Library umbrella while recommending others reach out to state officials first.
- Ratified CLEF Grant (previously approved by commissioners)
- Ratified $3,000 federal Children & Teen Book Enhancement Grant for books for ages 0-18
- Approved updated Interlibrary Loan (ILL) policy
- Discussed IT complaints, including non-working phone in La Sal and need for firewall installation
- Background check policy goes into effect July 1, 2024
County Economic Development Board
The San Juan County Economic Development Board will meet quarterly to discuss and act on rural grant updates, a potential 2025 grant for Main Street business improvements, and the upcoming closure of Goulding's. They will also review a housing assessment, welcome a new fellow for the housing project, and consider recruiting for an Economic Development Specialist position at $21 per hour.
- Discussion of 2025 Rural Grant for Main Street business improvements
- Goulding's official closing date set for April 23
- Housing Assessment target completion date May 2024
- Fellow Mick Thornton to work solely on Housing Project as Independent Contractor
- Recruiting for Economic Development Specialist, full-time, $21/hour
County Economic Development Board
The San Juan County Economic Development Board meets quarterly to discuss rural grant updates, consider a 2025 grant for Main Street business improvements, and review a housing assessment due in May 2024. The board will also hear city updates from Monticello, Blanding, and Bluff, and discuss recruiting for a full-time economic development specialist at $21 per hour.
- 2025 Rural Grant consideration for Main Street business improvements
- Goulding's official closing date set for April 23
- Housing Assessment target completion date May 2024
- Fellow Mick Thornton arriving end of March for housing project only
- Recruiting Economic Development Specialist, full-time, $21/hour
Tourism Tax Advisory Board
The San Juan County Tourism Tax Advisory Board meets quarterly to discuss and act on tourism-related items. The agenda includes recommending 2024 Rural Grant Funding applications, with four lodging businesses listed as potential recipients, and filling a board vacancy. The board will also hear a director's report on Transient Room Tax updates, new video spots, and wayfinding signs.
- Recommendations for 2024 Rural Grant Funding application
- Rural Grant funding to businesses generating TRT: Indian Canyon Ranch, Davis Lodging, Wolf Springs, Abajo Lodge
- Need new board members to replace Monica LaFont from Gouldings
- Forming a Trail Committee in San Juan County
- Mud Springs update
County Economic Development Board
The San Juan County Economic Development Board is holding a special meeting to review submitted applications for the San Juan County Rural Grant. The board will determine scoring and allocate funding to applicants. The meeting is scheduled for February 12, 2024, from 3:00 PM to 5:00 PM at the Co-Working space in the Monticello Library.
- Review and score Rural Grant applications
- Allocate grant funding to applicants
- Special meeting at 80 North Main Street, Monticello, Utah
- Remote attendance available via Google Meet or phone
San Juan County Library Board
The San Juan County Library Board is meeting virtually to approve minutes, hear public comment, and take action on a grant. They will also discuss the American Library Association, receive updates on the Poet Laureate and library survey, and review requirements for a five-year plan and technology plan. The director and assistant director will present reports, and financial and statistics reports will be reviewed.
- Grant for approval
- Discussion of American Library Association (ALA)
- Poet Laureate update
- 2023 Library Survey Report and Five Year Plan Requirement
- Technology Plan Requirement
San Juan County Library Board
The San Juan County Library Board met and discussed concerns about the American Library Association (ALA), with one member suggesting the county consider leaving, but the board chose not to move forward. The board also reviewed a community survey to inform a new strategic plan, which has a hard deadline of June 2024, and discussed technology planning. Other business included approving October 2023 minutes and receiving director reports on library operations and finances.
- Discussed leaving the American Library Association; board chose not to move forward
- Reviewed 2023 community survey results to inform a new 2-year strategic plan (deadline June 2024)
- Discussed technology plan requirements to assess library technology needs
- Approved October 12, 2023 meeting minutes
- Director reported fiber optics up and running in La Sal; interviews for positions scheduled 1/19/2024