San Juan County, UT

Commission

Commission

Commission

This is a public notice, not a regular meeting agenda. The San Juan County Commission is announcing a vacancy for the County Assessor position. The notice period runs from August 20 to August 28, 2026, and includes information about ADA accommodations and electronic participation.

• Vacant Assessor position public notice
• Notice period: August 20-28, 2026
• Contact: Lyman Duncan, lduncan@sanjuancountyut.gov
• ADA accommodations contact: SJC Clerk's Office, 117 S Main, Monticello, 435-587-3223

Elections

This is a public notice, not a regular meeting agenda. San Juan County is announcing a vacancy for the Assessor position. The notice period runs from August 20 to August 28, 2026. No decisions or discussions are scheduled.

• Vacant Assessor position public notice
• Notice period: August 20–28, 2026
• Contact: Lyman W Duncan, (435) 587-3223
• Location: 117 S. Main St, Monticello, UT

Commission

The San Juan County Commission will hold a regular meeting on August 18, 2026, to consider routine consent items, a public hearing on additional budget appropriations, and several action items including mid-year budget adjustments, a right-of-way easement with Rocky Mountain Power, a letter of support for an apartment project, and resolutions on tax appeals, annexation into a fire district, and appointing an interim assessor. Public comment is limited to three minutes per person.

• Approval of $26,179 in small purchases: $21,150 for marketing/programs for visitor services and $5,029 for a dishwasher at Monticello Senior Center
• Public hearing on additional 2026 budget appropriation requests
• Consideration and approval of 2026 mid-year budget adjustments
• Right of way easement between Rocky Mountain Power and San Juan County
• Resolution initiating annexation of unincorporated territory into Moab Valley Fire Protection District

Commission

The San Juan County Commission is holding a public hearing to consider additional 2026 budget appropriation requests. Budget increases would be funded by new revenues or prior-year unspent monies. No specific dollar amounts or line items are listed in the notice.

• Public hearing for 2026 mid-year operating budget adjustments
• Meeting at Commission Chambers, Room 200, 117 S Main Street, Monticello, UT
• Hearing scheduled for August 18, 2026, 11:00 AM to 1:00 PM
• Budget increases funded by new revenues and/or prior-year unspent monies

Planning and Zoning Commission

The San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a conditional use permit for Diamond Propane, review a second reading of Chapter 1 of the county code, and discuss building permits and department updates. Public comment is reserved for items not on the agenda.

• Conditional Use Permit request by Diamond Propane
• Chapter 1 - August 2026 - 2nd Reading
• Approval of July 9, 2026 meeting minutes
• July Building Permit, Inspection Report and Department Update
• Work session discussion

Tourism Tax Advisory Board

The San Juan County Tourism Tax Advisory Board will meet to discuss marketing strategies, including the Babylon Fire and Bears Ears National Monument, and hear a presentation on an Outdoor Recreation Mitigation Grant application from the EMS director. The board will also receive reports on visitor services, social media, and the SJC Walk 250 Challenge.

• Presentation on Outdoor Recreation Mitigation Grant Application by SJC EMS Director Jeremy Hoggard
• Visitor Services Director report on TRT, VisaVue, social media YTD and goals, FAM tours, and ads
• Visitor Services Specialist report on SJC Walk 250 Challenge results and brochure requests
• Marketing discussion on Babylon Fire and Bears Ears National Monument
• Approval of minutes from May 4, 2026 meeting

Commission

The San Juan County Commission will discuss a ballot proposition for a local sales and use tax to fund EMS. The body is also considering subdivision amendments and several public health contracts.

• Proposed 1% local sales and use tax for emergency medical services
• Approval of $27,450 in small purchases for Road Department, Landfill, and Visitor Services
• Amendment to Turkey Trot Estates Subdivision Phase I (Lot 3) and Phase II (Lot 12)
• Appointment of Rebecca Benally as Public Health Director and Local Health Officer
• Contract with Utah Department of Health and Human Services for FY 2024-2028

Elections

The San Juan County Elections board will meet to canvass the 2026 primary election. The meeting is a procedural step to certify the results of the primary election held earlier. No other items are listed on the agenda.

• Canvass of the 2026 primary election results

Commission

The San Juan County Commission will meet to review several inter-agency contracts and project modifications. Key items include a design modification for the Public Safety Building and a new resolution regarding budget reporting for department heads.

• Public Safety Building Project Design Modification #2
• Resolution adopting accounts payable and budget reporting procedures for department heads
• General Service Contract between Rocky Mountain Power and San Juan County
• San Juan Counseling Medicaid Match with State of Utah Health & Human Services
• Appointment of Ricky Eldredge to the San Juan County Mental Health Board

Commission

The San Juan County Commission is meeting solely to canvass the 2026 Primary Election. This is a procedural session to certify election results. No other business is on the agenda.

• Canvass of the 2026 primary election results

San Juan County Library Board

The San Juan County Library Board will consider moving its budget meeting from July to October 15, 2026, and receive required annual training from State Library Representative Melanie Boyd. The board will also hear reports from the assistant director (Monticello branch) and the library director covering statistics and financial reports. Public comment and approval of previous meeting minutes are also on the agenda.

• Proposal to reschedule the budget meeting to October 15, 2026
• Required annual training by State Library Representative Melanie Boyd
• Approval of May 21, 2026 meeting minutes
• Assistant director report on Monticello branch operations
• Library director report including system financial reports and statistics

Commission

The San Juan County Commission is meeting to discuss the process for appointing a temporary manager and an interim county assessor. The body will also discuss scheduling an election.

• Appointment process for a temporary manager
• Appointment process for an interim county assessor
• Scheduling of an election

Planning and Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider applications regarding four specific properties in La Sal and Moab. Residents may submit written comments by email until July 7, 2026.

• Property consideration: 17 N. Porcupine Ln., La Sal, UT (Timothy Ananiadis)
• Property consideration: 142 N. Coyote Ln., La Sal, UT (Kathleen A. Herrmann, Co-Trustee)
• Property consideration: 33 E. Merriam Court, Moab, UT (Koi Cook)
• Property consideration: 164 Rio Grande Dr., Moab, UT (Stephen Thurlo)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several subdivision lot permits, including Turkey Trot Estates Lots 3 and 12 and two Deer Haven parcels, and review the June 2026 building permit report. Two proposed zoning ordinance chapters (Chapters 1 and 2) were canceled due to wildfire. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and hear public comment.

• Turkey Trot Estates Subdivision Lot 3 (000780000030) - Permit #26094
• Turkey Trot Estates Subdivision Lot 12 (000780000120) - Permit #26097
• Deer Haven (0006500015B) - Permit #26046 and Deer Haven (000650000040) - Permit #26095
• Chapter 1 and Chapter 2 of zoning ordinance - 2nd reading canceled due to wildfire
• Building Permit and Inspection Report for June 2026

Commission

The San Juan County Commission is meeting to discuss fiscal year 2026 property tax rates and various land and service agreements. The body will also consider a resolution regarding the use of a specific sales and use tax for recreation and arts.

• Fiscal Year 2026 Certified Property Tax Rate & Revenue
• Resolution to not impose a county option sales and use tax for recreation, arts, parks, zoo, botanical, cultural, or zoological facilities
• Professional services agreement with Jones & DeMille Engineering for La Sal Fire Station remodel and septic design
• Ratification of the June 26, 2026 State of Emergency Declaration
• Land Use Agreement with Critical Incident Management Team for Fair Ground for Babylon Fire

Commission

The San Juan County Commission will consider a proposed 1% local sales tax to fund emergency medical services and ambulance operations. The consent agenda includes approval of numerous annual contracts for in-home care services, a basic emergency operations plan, and mutual aid agreements. The board will also vote on vehicle title transfers, equipment purchases, and a revised ground ambulance license renewal procedure.

• Proposed 1% local sales tax for EMS/ambulance services (item 23)
• Approval of 2026 contracts with Comfort At Home Care, Rocky Mountain Home Health, and others for in-home care services (consent items 2-13)
• Purchase of two 226 C3H2 skid steers (items 24, 25)
• Upgrade of 938 QC wheel loader (item 26)
• Water and waste system agreement for La Sal (item 30)

Planning and Zoning Commission

The San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss consolidating administrative provisions of the Land Use Development and Management Ordinance (LUDMO) into a new Chapter 1, along with proposed Variance and Appeals provisions. The commission will also review historical Spanish Valley zoning maps to correct discrepancies and possibly adopt an updated official zoning map. Other items include a discussion on recreational vehicle (RV) occupancy on private property and approval of meeting minutes from April 9, 2026.

• Approval of Planning Commission meeting minutes from April 9, 2026
• Discussion and possible direction on consolidating LUDMO administrative provisions into proposed Chapter 1 - Administration
• Discussion on proposed Variance and Appeals provisions within LUDMO
• Review of historical Spanish Valley zoning maps, correction of discrepancies, and possible adoption of updated official zoning map
• Discussion and direction regarding recreational vehicle (RV) occupancy on private property

Commission

The San Juan County Commission will meet on June 2, 2026, to conduct county business, including votes on a $215,000 tourism marketing grant, a lease amendment for the La Sal Community Center, and an ordinance update to purchasing policy. The meeting will also include routine approvals and public comment sessions.

• Approval of $3,600 small purchase for Enterprise License for Recorders Office
• Approval of $215,000 Utah Office of Tourism Co-op Marketing Grant Application
• Approval of lease amendment extending La Sal Community Center use to 2031
• Approval of ordinance amending Purchasing Policy (Ordinance 2020-04)
• Approval of water right application extension (99-132 A82348)

San Juan County Library Board

The San Juan County Library Board will discuss and take action on several items including a lease amendment for the La Sal branch, an updated room use policy, proposed fee changes to recommend to commissioners, and a memorandum of understanding for E-Rate services at the Monticello Library. The board will also receive reports from the assistant director and library director.

• La Sal Lease Agreement Amendment
• Room Use Policy updated and clarified
• Proposed recommended fee changes for commissioners
• E-Rate MOU for Monticello Library with UETN
• Review of statistics and financial reports for the library system

Commission

The San Juan County Commission will hold a second public hearing to discuss a proposed Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project for Program Year 2026. The project involves installing a restroom, septic system, and furnishings at the La Sal First Responder Building in New La Sal. The hearing is to solicit public comment on the project scope, implementation, and potential effects on residents. No decisions will be made at this hearing.

• Public hearing on CDBG Small Cities Program application for a restroom at the La Sal First Responder Building in New La Sal
• Project includes installation of a restroom, septic system, and restroom furnishings
• Comments solicited on project scope, implementation, and effects on residents
• Hearing held at 117 South Main Street, Monticello, Commission Chambers, 4th floor
• Contact Rosa Vargas at (435) 587-3225 for further information

Commission

The San Juan County Commission will hold a second public hearing to discuss a Community Development Block Grant (CDBG) project for Program Year 2026. The project involves installing a restroom and septic system at the La Sal First Responder Building in New La Sal. Comments will be solicited on the project scope, implementation, and effects on residents.

• Public hearing on CDBG Small Cities Program application for a restroom and septic system at the La Sal First Responder Building in New La Sal

Commission

The San Juan County Commission will meet to approve routine consent agenda items, including the purchase of a recycling bin and meeting minutes, as well as several business items such as a data sharing agreement with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services and a fencing material purchase.

• Approval of a 30-yard recycling bin purchase
• Data Sharing Agreement with Utah Department of Health and Human Services
• Approval of 2026 fencing material purchase
• Approval of Master Services and License Agreement with Balcony Technology Group
• Consideration of a 6-week trial of license plate recognition system

Planning and Zoning Commission

The San Juan County Planning and Zoning Commission meets May 14, 2026 at 6 PM in Monticello to discuss and possibly direct on several land-use issues. Items include recreational vehicle occupancy on private property, overnight rentals and housing affordability, subdivision compliance, and reorganization of the Land Use Development and Management Ordinance. The commission will also consider a conditional use permit for Sally Jones and review a building permit report. Public comment is scheduled for items not on the agenda.

• Discussion and possible direction on temporary and long-term RV occupancy on private property
• Discussion and possible direction on overnight rentals, housing affordability, and related zoning considerations
• Discussion and possible action on a Conditional Use Permit for Sally Jones
• Discussion and possible direction on consolidation and reorganization of LUDMO administrative provisions into Chapter 1 - Administration
• Discussion on review of historical Spanish Valley zoning maps and correction of record discrepancies

Commission

The May 5, 2026, meeting of the San Juan County Commission has been cancelled. No items were discussed or decided.

• None; the meeting was cancelled.

Commission

The San Juan County Commission will consider and vote on a cooperative agreement with the Utah Department of Transportation to improve a county road between Pack Creek Cutoff Road and Yellow Circle Road. The board will also review a legal opinion on the county commission form of government and take action on consent agenda items including small purchases, election contractor agreements, a beer license, and a landfill bin purchase. Additional business items include agreements for library internet services, a WIC program amendment, letters of support for rural county grants, and an economic development contract.

• Cooperative agreement with UDOT to improve county road between Pack Creek Cutoff Rd and Yellow Circle Rd
• Purchase of $27,745 for a 40-yard bin and 30-yard recycling bin for the landfill
• Approval of election contractor agreements for 12 individuals for the 2026 primary/general elections
• Consideration of a contract with the Business Education and Resource Center (BEAR Center) for economic development
• Executive session to discuss pending litigation and personnel matters

Tourism Tax Advisory Board

The Tourism Tax Advisory Board will review a marketing plan from Brand Revolt and reports from visitor services staff. The board is scheduled to take action on the 2026/2027 Co-op Marketing Grant Application.

• Action item: 2026/2027 Co-op Marketing Grant Application
• Presentation: 2026/27 Co-op Marketing Plan by Brand Revolt
• Visitor Services Manager report covering TRT, VisaVue, social media, and FAM tours
• Visitor Services Specialist report on brochure fulfillment

Commission

The San Juan County Commission will hold a work session to review and update its policies and procedures, discuss the county purchasing policy, and review the commission's organization chart. The meeting will be streamed live on Facebook and YouTube.

• Review and Final Update of Commission Policies and Procedures
• Review and Discuss San Juan County Purchasing Policy
• Commission Organization Chart
• Family and Consumer Science Directors Visit
• Meeting streamed live on Facebook and YouTube

Commission

The San Juan County Commission is meeting to discuss a mobile WIC clinic agreement and resolutions regarding the board's governing authority and leadership rotation. The body will also vote on routine purchases, alcohol licenses, and board appointments.

• MOU with Ute Mountain Ute Tribe for mobile WIC Clinic Services in White Mesa
• Rescinding Resolution 2026-04 regarding the County Commission form of government
• Resolution setting the 2026 term and rotation of the Chair and Vice Chair
• $6,941.39 in small purchases for Business Basecamp and the Road Department
• Retail alcohol license renewal for Halls Crossing Marina Snack Bar

Planning and Zoning Commission

The San Juan County Planning Commission will meet to approve minutes, discuss zoning ordinance definitions, and consider a conditional use permit request. The body will also discuss the approach for an updated zoning code use table and reappoint a member to the commission.

• Approval of March 12, 2026 meeting minutes
• Discussion of Chapter 2 Ordinance Definitions (2nd & 3rd readings)
• Discussion of updated zoning code use table approach
• Conditional Use Permit request by Conner Simons
• Reappointment of Melissa Rigg to Planning Commission

Commission

The San Juan County Commission will hold a work session to review and update its internal policies and procedures. Items include updates to the Commission Policies and Procedures, the Purchase Card Policy, and the Purchasing Policy. The meeting will be livestreamed on Facebook and YouTube.

• Review and update of Commission Policies and Procedures
• Review of updated San Juan County Purchase Card Policy
• Review of updated San Juan County Purchasing Policy