BONNER COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MEETING
Tuesday, May 30, 2006 - 8:45 AM
On Tuesday, May 30, 2006, the Board of Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled Business Meeting with Chairman Young and Commissioner Dye present. Commissioner Phillips arrived at 8:53AM.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Chairman of the Board, Joseph E. Young.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
1) Sheriff's Office - Lease for Patrol Truck
ADOPT ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Dye moved to adopt the Order of the Agenda as presented. Chairman Young vacated the Chair and seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT *(see below)
Mr. Jim Blake spoke during Public Comment.
MEETING UPDATES
Commissioner Dye gave an update on the Affordable Housing meeting he attended last week with City of Sandpoint officials and other community members.
Commissioner Young gave an update on the upcoming Growth Summit, June 10, 2006.
CONSENT AGENDA
1) Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes for May 23, 2006.
2) Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes for Planning & Zoning for 1/18/06.
3) Request for Liquor License: Sandpoint - (Transfer for Address Change) Coldwater Creek, Hope - Beyond Hope Resort.
Commissioner Phillips moved to table the Planning and Zoning Minutes for January 18, 2006 and to approve the remaining items on the Consent Agenda, as presented. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
SOLID WASTE, WATERWAYS, PARKS & RECREATION and WEEDS - Leslie Marshall
1) Updates on Staff, Projects and Departments
Leslie Marshall presented an update on staff, projects and departments
?June 14th at 10:00AM will be the tentative Grand Opening for the Clark Fork Collection Site
?June 13th all the collection sites will be closed in the afternoon for employee staff meeting.
?Milfoil Treatment Public Meetings will be held on:
June 6, 2006 Sandpoint Community Hall - 6:30 PM
June 7, 2006 Priest River Yacht Club - 6:30 PM
ROAD & BRIDGE - Chuck Spickelmire
1) Updates on Staff, Road Districts and Projects
Chuck Spickelmire gave an update on staff, road districts, and projects.
2) RAC Funding - Resolution for Designation of the Amount of Funding to be Assigned to Title II and Title III Projects.
Commissioner Dye moved to adopt Resolution 06-43 for Designation of the Amount of Funding to be Assigned to Title II and Title III Projects for the upcoming fiscal year in the amount of Title II, 15%, and Title III, 0%. Commissioner Phillips seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
3) RAC Funding - Resolution for Designation of 15% to 20% of the Safety Net Full Payment Amount to be Allocated to Local Projects.
Commissioner Dye moved to adopt Resolution 06-44 as the Designation of 15% to 20% of the Safety Net Full Payment Amount to be Allocated to Local Projects as presented. Commissioner
Phillips seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
4) Request to Purchase Wheeled Excavator.
After discussion, Commissioner Phillips moved to approve the purchase of the Wheeled Excavator as presented by Director Spickelmire. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
5) Forest Service Project Cooperative Agreement No.1 for Johnson's Cutoff Rd.
After discussion, Commissioner Dye moved to approve Project Cooperative Agreement No. 1 for Johnson's Cutoff Rd., County Road 474, between Bonner County and the Forest Service as described by Director Spickelmire. Commissioner Phillips seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
6) Forest Service Request for Termination of Easement for a Portion of West Lakeshore Road.
Commissioner Phillips moved to approve the Request for Termination of Easement for the Portion of West Lakeshore Road as presented by Director Spickelmire. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
7) Variance V06-0308 - Levi Bush - Ryan Luttmann
?Safety Concerns
After much discussion Commissioner Dye moved to deny the request for Variance V06-0308 - Levi Bush. Commissioner Phillips seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT - Clare Marley
1) Updates on Staff, Calls, Permits and Applications
Sum Workshop on June 12, 2006
Sum FEMA Audit
2) Final Plat Approval, Dew-Aw Subdivision, File #1268-05
Commissioner Phillips moved to approve the final plat approval of the Dew-Aw Subdivision, File #1268-05. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
3) Final Plat Approval, Mendes Place, File #1263-05
Commissioner Dye moved to approve the final plat approval of the Mendes Place, File #1263-05. Commissioner Phillips seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Personnel
TREASURER'S OFFICE - Cheryl Piehl
1) Approval of RFP's for Banking Services
Treasurer Piehl sent out RFP's to all 5 local banks based on what we are currently utilizing as services to date. After reviewing all the fees and proposals, Panhandle State Bank offered Bonner County the best proposal. Treasurer Piehl indicated that Attorney John Topp has reviewed the paperwork, as well. The Treasurer requested that the Board approve changing the banking services for Bonner County to Panhandle State Bank, effective August 1, 2006.
Commissioner Dye moved to approve Treasurer Piehl's request to move banking services for Bonner County, to Panhandle State Bank, effective on or near August 1, 2006, at her discretion
and authorize the Boards' signatures at a later date when the contract is complete. Commissioner Phillips seconded. Commissioner Young abstains from this vote. All in favor. The motion passed.
RECONVENE MEETING 1:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT *(see below)
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, EMS and 911 DISPATCH - Bob Howard
1) Update on Staff, Departments, Calls and Projects
Bob Howard presented an update on staff, departments, calls and projects.
2) Assistance Agreement for Funds from the Bureau of Land Management for BONfire Program
Commissioner Dye made the motion to approve and have the Chairman sign accepting the $37,000.00 BONfire Grant money. Commissioner Phillips seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
1) Petition of Annexation of Territory - Portion of Proposed Iron Horse Ranch Planned Unit Development.
After discussion with Attorney Mr. John Topp, it was decided that the Order of Annexation would need to be drawn up by Representation for the Northside Fire District. Appropriate map corrections need to be delivered to the appropriate Emergency Communications Departments and that the responsibility rests with the Northside Fire Department.
Chairman Young vacated the Chair and made a motion to approve the Petition for Annexation of the property into Northside Fire District as well as for Iron Horse Ranch Planned Unit Development and ask the Representative to prepare the Order for the Board's signature. Commissioner Phillips seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
2) Sheriff's Office - Lease for Patrol Truck
Attorney John Topp and Commissioners had questions and would like more information regarding terms and interest rates.
Commissioner Young vacated the Chair and made a motion to table this item until more information is available. Commissioner Phillips seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
JUSTICE SERVICES - Debbie Stallcup
1) Purchase of Community Service Van- Debbie Stallcup
Director Stallcup discussed using Lottery Tax Dollars to purchase an 11 seat van.
?Double the number of people that can be transported for Community Service
?Cost of van is $19,255.00 and under warranty
Commissioner Phillips made a motion to purchase the van. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION- 3:00 PM Personnel
On May 30, 2006, the Board met with Treasurer Cheryl Piehl to discuss the following requests for Tax Cancellation:
Approve Deny
05/30/06 MH00416000002LA 2005 X
05/30/06 MH01401000006LA 2005 X
05/30/06 MH0246100A0020T 2003 X
05/30/06 MH0246100A0020T 2004 X
05/30/06 MH0246100A0020T 2005 X
05/30/06 MH54N04W300604T 2003 X
05/30/06 MH54N04W300604T 2004 X
05/30/06 MH54N04W300604T 2005 X
05/30/06 PPS0500047027ZT 2005 X
05/30/06 RP005800020060A 2005 X
05/30/06 RP55N04W090003A 1995 X
05/30/06 RP55N04W090003A 1996 X
05/30/06 RP55N04W090003A 1997 X
05/30/06 RP55N04W090003A 1998 X
05/30/06 RP55N04W090003A 1999 X
05/30/06 RP55N04W090003A 2000 X
05/30/06 RP55N04W090003A 2001 X
05/30/06 RP55N04W090003A 2002 X
05/30/06 RP55N04W090003A 2003 X
05/30/06 RP55N04W090003A 2004 X
05/30/06 RP55N04W090003A 2005 X
05/30/06 RP57N01W323900A 2005 X
Wednesday, May 31, 2006 and Wednesday, June 7, 2006, Assistance Director Susan Shea met before the Board for the following cases to be considered:
APPROVED: 2006054, 2005035, 2006069, 2006112 DENIED: 2006103, 2005035, 2005072,
2006102, 2006105, 2006108, 2006109, 2006110, 2006113, 2006114, 2006115
On Friday, June 2, 2006 the Commissioners reviewed and approved the payment of Claims Batch #15.
General Fund 28211.7
Road & Bridge 254913.96
Airport 3485.89
Drug Court 160
District Court 2817.85
Fair County 15.67
911 Fund 12008.56
Court Interlock Devices 600
Indigent & Charity 11854.5
Revaluation 3077.12
Solid Waste 229965.48
Weeds 50147.58
Parks & Recreation 40.58
Highway, Special State 148187.68
Snowmobile-Priest Lake 8263.15
Justice Fund 153923.2
Snowmobile-Sandpoint 11.69
Waterways 13683.08
Jail Construction 1205.21
Grants 4293.56
Ambulance District 11364.36
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned. The next Board of Commissioners Meeting will be Tuesday, June 13, 2006 in the County Courthouse.
Joseph E. Young, Chairman
ATTEST: Marie Scott
By: Pamela J. Vasquez, Deputy Clerk
Legal SNP# 8022
August 9, 2006BONNER COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MEETING
Tuesday, May 23, 2006 - 8:45 AM
On Tuesday, May 23, 2006, the Board of Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled Business Meeting with Commissioner Dye and Commissioner Phillips present. Commissioner Young arrived at 8:52 AM.
CALL TO ORDER
The meeting was called to order by Acting Chairperson Commissioner Marcia L. Phillips.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADDITIONS TO THE AGENDA
SHERIFF'S OFFICE - Marcus Robbins
1) Public Hearing 2:00PM - Proposed Fee Increase for Inmate Medical Services.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
1) Airport- Action Request - Terry McConnaughey
Approval to amend W & H Pacific's Invitation for Bid's for the AWOS System at the Sandpoint Airport. Amending the Opening date of such bids from May 25, 2006 to June 6, 2006, to allow Contractors additional time to Submit their Proposals.
2) Open Range Laws- Alan Kline
ADOPT ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Dye moved to adopt the order of the agenda as amended. Commissioner Phillips vacated the Chair and seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT * (see below)
Mr. Jim Blake commented.
Representative George Eskridge spoke during Public Comment.
MEETING UPDATE
Commissioner Dye and Commissioner Young gave an update on the Waterways Advisory Board.
CONSENT AGENDA
1) Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes for May 16, 2006
2) Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes for Planning & Zoning Public Hearings on 1/25/06.
3) Request for Liquor License: Priest River - Demolition Derby
Commissioner Phillips moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
SOLID WASTE, WATERWAYS, PARKS & RECREATION and WEEDS - Leslie Marshall
1) Updates on Staff, Projects and Departments
Chuck Spickelmire presented an update on Solid Waste, Waterways, Parks and Recreation and the Weed Department regarding staff and projects.
2) Request for Proposal and Qualifications for the Treatment of Eurasian Watermilfoil.
Commissioner Phillips moved to approve the request for the Proposal and Qualifications for the Treatment of Eurasian Watermilfoil as presented. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
ROAD & BRIDGE - Chuck Spickelmire1) Updates on Staff, Road Districts and Projects
Chuck Spickelmire presented an update on staff, road districts and projects.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT - Clare Marley
1) Updates on Staff, Calls, Permits and Applications.
Clare Marley presented an update on the Planning Department regarding staff, calls, permits and applications.
1) Time Extension Requests for Files C757-03 Bret Appert & S984-03 Blue Heron Estates.
Commissioner Dye moved to approve a final time extension request for Files C757-03 Bret Appert & S984-03 Blue Heron Estates to June 2, 2008. Commissioner Phillips seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
?Discussion on ACI for Dover
RECONVENE MEETING 1:30 PM
PUBLIC COMMENT *(see be
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, EMS and 911 DISPATCH - Bob Howard
1) Updates on Staff, Departments, Calls and Projects
Bob Howard presented an update on staff, departments, calls and projects.
?Schweitzer update
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
1) Approval of Pack River Public Non Motorized Vessel Zone Ordinance No. 477
Commissioner Dyed made a motion to table this item until attorney, John Topp arrives, Commissioner Phillips seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
After speaking to Mr. Topp this item was tabled and Commissioner Phillips made a motion to set up a Public Hearing for an Amendment to the Approval of Pack River Public Non Motorized Vessel Zone Ordinance No. 477. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
2) Airport- Action Request - Terry McConnaughey
Approval to amend W & H Pacific's Invitation for Bid's for the AWOS System at the Sandpoint Airport. Amending the Opening date of such bids from May 25, 2006 to June 6, 2006, to allow Contractors additional time to Submit their Proposals.
Mr. McConnaughey presented the concerns of the Airport Committee and their desire to extend the date of the bid. The Commissioners will be attending a conference on June 6, 2006 so made the recommendation to extend the closing date to June 13, 2006. There was also discussion regarding whether or not a Public Works License is required to work on this project.
Commissioner Phillips made a motion to approve the addendum for bid's for the AWOS system at the Sandpoint Airport changing the due date for the proposals from May 25, 2006 to June 13, 2006, allowing additional time for parties to apply and also for to add a notice that a public works license may be required. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
After the business meeting ended the Commissioners were informed by the Airport Committee that the June 13th date would not meet the guidelines for the bid process. The Airport Committee requested that the bid process end on June 1, 2006. The Commissioners approved this request.
3) Open Range Laws- Alan Kline
?Discussion regarding Buffalo and Open Range Laws
4) Waterways/Parks and Recreation- Action Request/Approval of Concept to Impose a Sticker Fee for Statewide Boater Registration, for an Aquatic Invasive Species Eradication/Maintenance Fund.
After discussion, Commissioner Phillips moved to pass the concept forward for imposing a sticker fee for statewide boater registration, for an aquatic invasive species eradication /maintenance fund. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
5) Approval of Claims for Batch # 14.
General Fund 71713.8
Road & Bridge 66440.34
Airport 48.63
Drug Court 781.36
District Court 6145.75
911 Fund 880
Indigent & Charity 13000.42
Revaluation 51.08
Solid Waste 519.03
Weeds 256.88
Parks & Recreation 6
Justice Fund 78477.58
Snowmobile-Sandpoint 22.15
Waterways 109.68
Jail Construction 769.78
Grants 3080.45
Ambulance District 25237
Commissioner Phillips moved to approve Claims Batch # 14 as presented. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE - Marcus Robbins
1) Public Hearing - Proposed Fee Increase for Inmate Medical Services.
Mr. Ronald Isaac, the Head Nurse from the Sheriff's Department, presented a detailed report on how this fee proposal would be implemented for inmates requesting medical treatment or medications while at the jail. Esther Gilchrist spoke during public testimony and Sheriff Elaine Savage expressed her full support of the program.
Commissioner Dye moved to approve the request of up to a $20.00 medical co pay for voluntary medical services at the jail and also authorize a $5.00 co pay for over the counter drugs as previously discussed. Commissioner Phillips seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
May 24, 2006, Assistance Director Susan Shea met before the Board for the following cases to be considered:
Denied: #2006091, 2006063, #2006096, #2006098, #2006099, #2006100, #2006101, #2006103, #2006111
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
Commissioner Dye rescinded his motion to adjourn the meeting and Commissioner Phillips seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
Commissioner Young announced the meeting was back in session.
EXECUTIVE SESSION- PERSONNEL
There being no further business, the meeting was adjourned.
The next Board of Commissioners Meeting will be Tuesday, May 30, 2006, in the County Courthouse.
Joseph E. Young, Chairman
ATTEST: Marie Scott
By: Pamela J.Vasquez, Deputy Clerk
Legal SNP# 8021
August 9, 2006STATE TIMBER SALE
CR-20-0256, PRATEUR BLUE II
A public oral auction will be conducted at the Idaho Department of Lands office, 2550 Highway 2 West, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864, at 9:00 a.m. local time, on Thursday, August 17, 2006, for an estimated 4,200 MBF of timber, marked or otherwise designated for cutting. In addition, there is an unestimated volume of pulplogs that may be removed at the option of the purchaser. Prior to bidding, eligible bidders shall present a certified check or bank draft payable to Treasurer, State of Idaho, or a bid bond acceptable to the State, in the amount of $138,532.50 which is 10% of the appraised net sale value of $1,385,325.00. The successful bidder's deposit will be forfeited to the State should the bidder fail to complete the contract. The State will not accept bids from parties who are delinquent on payments of existing state contracts.
The sale is located within Sections 7, 8 and 18, Township 57N, Range 3W and Sections 11, 12, 13, 14 and 15, Township 57N, Range 4W, B.M., Bonner County, State of Idaho. Sale duration is 3 years. The sale may include blowdown and/or insect and disease infected timber which may result in additional volume and recovery reductions. Interested purchasers should carefully examine the sale and make their own estimates as to volume recovery, surface conditions, and proposed construction prior to bidding on the sale. A prospectus containing additional information concerning the timber and conditions of sale is available to the public and interested bidders from the Idaho Department of Lands office, Sandpoint, Idaho.
The State Board of Land Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids provided that good and sufficient grounds for rejecting the bid shall be stated in the rejection notice and shall not be in violation of applicable law.
If you are disabled and need some form of accommodation, please call 208-263-5104 five days prior to the date of sale. For text telephone services, please call 1-800-377-3529.
Legal SNP# 7967
July 19, 26, Aug. 2, 9, 2006