San Juan County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

San Juan County agendas take up proposed 1% EMS sales tax, 2025 audit and personnel policy

Five San Juan County public meetings were scheduled over the past two weeks, including a Commission public hearing on a proposed 1.0% sales tax to fund emergency medical services. Agendas for all five have been posted; minutes have not, so the record provided does not show what was decided at any of them.

Commission hears proposal for 1% EMS sales tax

A public hearing on Proposition 7, the Rural County Health Care and Emergency Medical Services Sales and Use Tax, was set for the Commission's Oct. 19 meeting, according to the agenda.

The agenda describes a proposed 1.0% local sales and use tax to fund EMS and ambulance services, including funding, staffing and equipment. It lists proposed exclusions for non-prepared food, fuel and prescription medications.

The agenda states the Commission is considering submitting a local ballot proposition to voters for the November 3, 2026, General Election. The record provided does not show whether the Commission acted on that item.

Audit report, health agreements and tax applications

A separate Commission agenda dated Oct. 20 lists action on several financial and health items:

• Approval of the 2025 Fiscal Year Audit Report by Larson and Company, PC
• Amendments to health agreements with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services for Preventative Health, Disability and Health, and Community and Clinical Interventions (HEAL)
• Approval of the 2026 EpiTrax Memorandum of Understanding
• Low Income Abatement, Homeowner's Tax Credit and Veterans Applications
• A letter of support for the Town of Bluff Rural Communities Opportunity Grant FY 2027

No dollar figures, contract values or vote tallies appear in the agenda materials provided.

Board of Equalization hearing

A third Oct. 20 Commission entry sets a public hearing for the 2026 Board of Equalization. No other agenda items are listed for that meeting.

Personnel policy work session

A fourth Oct. 20 Commission entry schedules a work session to discuss the Personnel Policy. The agenda states the discussion will involve Johnnie Miller and County Attorney Mitch Maughan. Work sessions are discussion settings; the agenda does not list a decision item.

Library Board: 2027 budget and bylaws

The San Juan County Library Board was scheduled to meet Oct. 15 to discuss and potentially approve the 2027 budget, according to its agenda. The same agenda lists a USL Memorandum of Agreement, a bylaws update, and financial reports for the library system.

What the record does not show

All five meetings are agenda-only in the materials provided. No minutes have been published, and no motions, votes, dollar amounts or outcomes are recorded. That absence is not evidence that an item was approved, rejected or skipped — it means the outcome is not yet documented in the source available.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days in the data provided, so there is nothing to flag for attendance from that list. The only future date appearing in the record is the November 3, 2026, General Election, referenced in the Proposition 7 agenda item as the election the Commission was considering placing a ballot question on.

Residents who want details on any of the items above can request agendas and, once published, minutes from San Juan County; the official documents are the authoritative record.

San Juan County agendas: fee schedule change, $48,678.72 in purchases, and an EMS sales tax hearing

No minutes have been published for San Juan County's recent meetings, so there is no record yet of what, if anything, each body decided. The summaries below come from the published agendas, which list items scheduled for consideration. Where an agenda says an item is up for approval, that describes what was scheduled — not an outcome.

Commission, Oct. 6: fee schedule and $48,678.72 in small purchases

The Commission was scheduled to meet from 11:00 AM to 2:00 PM at 117 South Main Street, Monticello, with public comment available via Zoom. The agenda listed a resolution amending the San Juan County Consolidated Fee Schedule under Utah Code § 17-63-707 (Cindi Holyoak, Recorder).

The consent agenda listed $48,678.72 in small purchases: $9,000 for IPW Booth Registration (Visitor Services) and $39,638.72 for GPS equipment for the Surveyor's Office. Other business items listed were a Memorandum of Understanding between Monticello City and San Juan County for Emergency Public Communications; Road Department equipment purchases — two Matco scan tools (North and South Shops), one wheel aligner (North Shop), and a swamp cooler for the Blanding Road Shed; and public health contracts with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, listed as the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant and WIC Program Amendment 5.

Planning Commission, Oct. 8: two Moab properties

The Planning and Zoning Commission scheduled a public hearing for 6:00 to 8:00 PM at 117 South Main Street (Building Department) in Monticello, with an option to join by Google Meet or phone. Two properties were listed: 160 South Terra Drive, Moab (owner Conner Simmons) and 64 East Mount Peale Drive, Moab (owner Brandon Daley – Ashbrand LLC). The notice does not state what is being requested for either property, and says all agenda items may include potential commission action. Written comments were due by October 5, 2026, to ccoleman@sanjuancountyut.gov and permits@sanjuancountyut.gov.

The agenda also listed approval of minutes from September 10, 2026 (Corey Coleman, Planning), a discussion of non-conforming uses and complaints, and a building permit and inspection report. Note that the two notices issued for this meeting list different parcel numbers for the Simmons property — 001300000013 in one and 001300000010 in the other. The Daley parcel is listed as 000620000410 in both.

Library Board, Oct. 15: 2027 budget

The San Juan County Library Board agenda listed approval of the 2027 Budget, a USL Memorandum of Agreement, a Bylaws Update, and Financial Reports for the Library System. No dollar figures were included in the agenda summary.

Coming up

Oct. 19 — Commission: Proposition 7 public hearing. The Commission will hold a public hearing on the Rural County Health Care and Emergency Medical Services Sales and Use Tax. The proposal is a 1.0% local sales and use tax to fund EMS and ambulance services funding, staffing, and equipment, with proposed exclusions for non-prepared food, fuel, and prescription medications. The Commission is considering submitting a local ballot proposition to voters for the November 3, 2026, General Election.

Oct. 20 — Commission: Board of Equalization. A public hearing for the 2026 Board of Equalization. No other agenda items are listed.

Oct. 20 — Commission: audit and health agreements. Items include approval of the 2025 Fiscal Year Audit Report by Larson and Company, PC; amendments to health agreements for Preventative Health, Disability and Health, and Community and Clinical Interventions (HEAL); approval of the 2026 EpiTrax Memorandum of Understanding; Low Income Abatement, Homeowner's Tax Credit, and Veterans Applications; and a Letter of Support for the Town of Bluff Rural Communities Opportunity Grant FY 2027.

Oct. 20 — Commission work session: Personnel Policy. A discussion of the Personnel Policy involving Johnnie Miller and County Attorney Mitch Maughan.

San Juan County agendas: fee schedule change, $48,678.72 in purchases, two Moab land use applications; EMS sales tax hearing set for Oct. 19

San Juan County's two most recent public meeting agendas covered a county fee schedule amendment, $48,678.72 in small purchases and two land use applications for properties in the Moab area. Minutes for both meetings have not been published, so the summaries below describe what was scheduled for consideration, not what was decided. The next Commission meeting, on Oct. 19, includes a public hearing on a proposed 1% sales tax for emergency medical services.

Commission, Oct. 6: fee schedule, purchases, contracts

The San Juan County Commission was scheduled to meet Oct. 6, 2026, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 117 South Main Street, Monticello, with public comment available by Zoom. The agenda listed a resolution amending the San Juan County Consolidated Fee Schedule under Utah Code § 17-63-707, listed with Recorder Cindi Holyoak.

A consent agenda listed $48,678.72 in small purchases: $9,000 for IPW Booth Registration (Visitor Services) and $39,638.72 for GPS equipment for the Surveyor's Office. Those two itemized purchases add up to $48,638.72, $40 less than the stated total; the agenda summary does not itemize the difference.

Other business items included a memorandum of understanding between Monticello City and San Juan County for Emergency Public Communications; road department equipment purchases (two Matco scan tools for the North and South Shops, one wheel aligner for the North Shop, and a swamp cooler for the Blanding Road Shed); and public health contracts with the Utah Department of Health and Human Services covering the Maternal and Child Health Services Block Grant and WIC Program Amendment 5.

Most items were listed as consideration and approval, meaning the Commission could act on them at that meeting. Because minutes are not yet published, this roundup does not report outcomes.

Planning and Zoning, Oct. 8: two land use applications

The Planning and Zoning Commission was scheduled to meet Oct. 8, 2026, at 6 p.m. in the Commission Chambers at 117 South Main Street, Monticello, with an option to join by Google Meet or phone. The agenda listed two land use applications and a public hearing on both properties, both in Moab:

• 160 Terra Drive, parcel 001300000013 / SVR, owner Conner Simmons (estimated 40 minutes)
• 64 East Mount Peale, parcel 000620000410 / SVR, owner Brandon Daley (estimated 20 minutes)

A separate notice for the same meeting describes the properties as 160 South Terra Drive, Moab (owner Conner Simmons, parcel 001300000010) and 64 East Mount Peale Drive, Moab (owner Brandon Daley – Ashbrand LLC, parcel 000620000410). The two notices differ on the parcel number for the Simmons property and on the wording of that street address. Neither notice states what is being requested for either property.

Written comments were due by Oct. 5, 2026, to ccoleman@sanjuancountyut.gov and permits@sanjuancountyut.gov. The agenda also listed approval of minutes from Sept. 10, 2026, a discussion of non-conforming uses and complaints, and a building permit and inspection report. The notice said all agenda items may include potential commission action.

Coming up

The Commission will hold a public hearing Oct. 19 on Proposition 7, the Rural County Health Care and Emergency Medical Services Sales and Use Tax. The Commission is considering submitting a local ballot proposition to voters for the Nov. 3, 2026, General Election. The proposal is a 1.0% local sales and use tax for EMS and ambulance services funding, staffing and equipment, with proposed exclusions for non-prepared food, fuel and prescription medications. No other meetings are listed for the next 14 days.

County weighs budget, fire district annexation; no decisions yet published

San Juan County officials this week took up a range of items — from mid-year budget adjustments to a conditional use permit for a propane business — but no final decisions have been published yet. All recent meeting agendas are available, but minutes have not been released, meaning nothing has been formally approved as of this writing.

Budget and fire district top commission agenda

The most consequential item on the county commission’s August 18 agenda was a public hearing on additional 2026 budget appropriations. The hearing notice says any increases would be funded by new revenues or prior-year unspent monies, but no specific dollar amounts or line items were listed. The commission also considered approval of the 2026 mid-year budget adjustments.

In the same meeting, the commission reviewed a right-of-way easement between Rocky Mountain Power and San Juan County, and a resolution to initiate annexation of unincorporated territory into the Moab Valley Fire Protection District. The agenda also included approval of $26,179 in small purchases: $21,150 for marketing and programs for visitor services, and $5,029 for a dishwasher at the Monticello Senior Center.

Planning commission: Diamond Propane permit

The Planning and Zoning Commission met August 13 to consider a conditional use permit for Diamond Propane. The agenda also included a second reading of Chapter 1 of the county code, approval of July 9 meeting minutes, and a July building permit and inspection report. A work session discussion was also scheduled.

Tourism board: grant application and marketing

The Tourism Tax Advisory Board met August 10 to hear a presentation on an Outdoor Recreation Mitigation Grant application from EMS Director Jeremy Hoggard. The board also received reports on visitor services, social media, and the SJC Walk 250 Challenge, and discussed marketing related to the Babylon Fire and Bears Ears National Monument. Minutes from the May 4 meeting were on the agenda for approval.

Assessor vacancy announced

Two public notices, dated August 20, announced a vacancy for the county assessor position. The notice period runs from August 20 to August 28, 2026. The notices list contact information for Lyman Duncan, including a phone number and email, and note that ADA accommodations are available through the county clerk’s office.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the county’s official website or contact the clerk’s office for the latest schedule.

San Juan County reviews election canvass and Public Safety Building design; EMS sales tax on tap

San Juan County officials recently convened to canvass the 2026 primary election results and review several contracts and project modifications. Official minutes for these recent meetings have not yet been published, so the outcomes of the agenda items are not yet confirmed.

Recent Meetings

July 20: Commission

The San Juan County Commission met solely to canvass the 2026 Primary Election. The agenda listed this as a procedural session to certify election results, with no other business scheduled. Because minutes are not yet published, the official certification outcome is not available.

July 21: Commission

The Commission reviewed several inter-agency contracts and project modifications. Agenda items included:

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

The meeting was scheduled to address budget reporting procedures and a design modification for the Public Safety Building. The resolution would establish how county departments report their budgets and payables. The General Service Contract with Rocky Mountain Power involves utility services for the county. The San Juan Counseling Medicaid Match with the State of Utah Health & Human Services involves funding for counseling services. Minutes for this meeting are not yet published, so it is not confirmed which items were approved or how officials voted.

July 22: Elections

The San Juan County Elections board met to canvass the 2026 primary election. The agenda listed this as a procedural step to certify the results of the primary election held earlier, with no other items listed. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

August 4: Commission

The San Juan County Commission will discuss a proposed 1% local sales and use tax to fund emergency medical services. The body is considering a ballot proposition for the tax, which would affect the cost of taxable goods and fund county EMS operations.

The agenda also includes:

• Approval of $27,450 in small purchases for the 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 the Utah Department of Health and Human Services for FY 2024-2028

The $27,450 in small purchases covers operational needs for the Road Department, Landfill, and Visitor Services. The subdivision amendment addresses land use for specific lots in the Turkey Trot Estates Subdivision. The public health contract covers services through FY 2028, and the appointment of Rebecca Benally would fill the Public Health Director and Local Health Officer roles.

San Juan County Commission and Library Board Tackle Appointments, Budget Timing, and Election Canvass

San Juan County's recent government meetings covered a range of administrative matters, from key personnel appointments to election certification and library budget scheduling. Because minutes have not yet been published for any of these sessions, only the items listed on each agenda can be reported here — not what was ultimately decided.

Commission: Temporary Manager, Interim Assessor, and Election Scheduling

On July 15, 2026, the San Juan County Commission met to discuss the appointment process for a temporary manager and an interim county assessor. The agenda also included scheduling an election. No vote tallies or outcomes are available, as minutes have not been published.

Commission: 2026 Primary Election Canvass

The Commission met again on July 20, 2026, solely to canvass the 2026 Primary Election results. This was a procedural session to certify the election. No other business was listed on the agenda. Minutes are not yet available.

Commission: Public Safety Building Design and Budget Procedures

On July 21, 2026, the Commission's agenda included several items affecting county operations and finances:

• **Public Safety Building Project Design Modification #2** — a proposed change to the building's design.
• **Resolution adopting accounts payable and budget reporting procedures for department heads** — a new policy item for county financial reporting.
• **General Service Contract between Rocky Mountain Power and San Juan County** — an inter-agency contract listed for review.
• **San Juan Counseling Medicaid Match with State of Utah Health & Human Services** — a funding-related agreement.
• **Appointment of Ricky Eldredge to the San Juan County Mental Health Board** — a proposed board appointment.

As with the other Commission meetings, minutes have not been published, so it is not known which items were approved or how any votes were cast.

Library Board: Budget Meeting Move and Annual Training

The San Juan County Library Board met on July 16, 2026. The agenda included a proposal to reschedule the board's budget meeting from July to October 15, 2026. The board was also scheduled to receive required annual training from State Library Representative Melanie Boyd.

Additional agenda items included approval of the May 21, 2026 meeting minutes, an assistant director report on Monticello branch operations, and a library director report covering system financial reports and statistics. Public comment was also listed on the agenda. Minutes for this meeting have not yet been published.

Elections Board: Primary Election Canvass

On July 22, 2026, the San Juan County Elections board met to canvass the 2026 primary election results. Like the Commission's canvass session, this was a procedural step to certify the election. No other items were listed. Minutes are not yet available.

Coming Up

No upcoming meetings are listed for the next 14 days. Residents should check the San Juan County website for any meetings added after this report.