LEGAL NOTICE
Sagle Community Hall, Inc. Association Quarterly Meeting April 18, 2007, 7:00 p.m. at the Sagle Community Hall, Future of Hall will be discussed.
Legal SNP# 8584
April 11, 14, 2007
BONNER COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, March 20, 2007
On Tuesday, March 20, 2007, the Board of County Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled business meeting with the full Board present.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Lewis Rich called the meeting to order at 8:46 AM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADOPT ORDER OF THE AGENDA
It was decided to move the Miscellaneous Items and Additions to the Agenda to the morning session. Commissioner Young moved to do this and Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Hamacher spoke regarding duplicate taxation.
Marcia Phillips spoke regarding 2007-year funds for $6000.00 given to the Centennial Committee. Brian Orr is the Chairman of the committee and many would like to see what the money is being spent for.
Marcia also spoke regarding the importance of the AS400 to the Title Companies in the area.
There was also a question if the Bonner County Fair was going to use the Centennial as part of the theme this year.
MEETING UPDATES
Commissioner Young presented an update on the SIEC meeting he attended. Interoperability capabilities in the state were discussed. It is critical to obtain federal funding to make it happen.
Commissioner Crossett presented an update with Panhandle State Bank regarding affordable housing and subsidized housing. There was also information provided on a meeting attended with City Council members regarding this issue.
Commissioner Rich spoke regarding the EMS Stakeholders meeting that occurred this week.
CONSENT AGENDA
1) Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes for 03/13/2007
Commissioner Young moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
SOLID WASTE, WATERWAYS, PARKS & RECREATION and WEEDS - Leslie/Marshall
1) Updates on Staff, Projects and Departments
Director Marshall presented an update on staff, projects and departments.
2) There was discussion on the number of applications received for the Solid Waste Facilities Committee. There are three applications on file to date. Commissioner Young moved to extend the time limit for four weeks and see if we receive more applications. If not, we will re-advertise.
ROAD & BRIDGE - Chuck Spickelmire
1) Updates on Staff, Road Districts and Projects
Director Marshall presented an update on staff, Road Districts and projects.
ADDITION TO THE AGENDA
1) Priest River Airport - Discussion/Decision for Fencing Project at Priest River Airport.
Commissioner Young presented the three bids and recommendations from the Priest River Airport and Bill Statham. The recommendation is to go with INC for the fence project at the Priest River Airport.
After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to approve the bid for the fencing project at Priest River Airport. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT - Clare Marley
1) Time Extension Request - File # SS1159-05 - Jennifer's Cove
After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to approve the Time Extension Request, File #SS1159-05- Jennifer's Cove. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
2) Updates on Staff, Calls, Permits and Applications
Director Marley presented an update on staff, calls, permits and applications.
There was extensive discussion on affordable housing and how the Planning Department is involved with existing and proposed zoning codes.
There was also discussion in regards to employment opportunities, small businesses and manufacturing opportunities in Bonner County.
SANDPOINT AIRPORT - Terry McConnaughey
1) Discussion/Decision for Piper Lease Agreement
After discussion and with the recommendation from the Sandpoint Airport Committee and legal council review, Commissioner Young moved to approve the lease agreement with Piper LLC with the amendments made. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
The Board also provided administrative signatures for Mr. Bill Berg.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
1) Discussion Regarding Financing of Federal Building - Marie Scott
Clerk Scott presented an overview on the funds available in the county budget. $3.8 million is available in over and above reserve funds, which she explained in detail. She shared there is $1.1 million in the construction fund and she shared recommendations on which departments had reserves and why or why not it would be beneficial to use those funds.
Some of the topics discussed during her presentation were:
Loss of Craig - Wyden Funds
Total Cost of HVAC
Elevator Concerns
Commissioner Young made a motion to support the proposal of the Panhandle Area Council and with the help of the Planning Committee, help identify the financial costs of the projects and then identify what and if there are any funds at budget time that can be borrowed from, to pay the loan down earlier.
After further discussion, Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
Mr. Hamacher had a concern regarding the law and borrowing money.
Mrs. Hamacher spoke regarding the purchase of the Federal Building.
Betty Kinne spoke regarding parking issues at the Federal Building.
Mr. Blake spoke regarding the funds available in the budget.
2) Discussion/Decision - Treasury Appropriation for Refurbished AS400
After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to approve the Treasury Appropriation for refurbished AS400 with Resolution # 07-21 adding $6,000.00 into the line items presented totaling $30,000.00 for the software and AS400 needed. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
3) Discussion/Decision - County Planning Committee
Commissioner Young spoke to LCA about the formation of a committee to start the process of identifying a Planning Committee and the objectives of the process. Commissioner Young moved to table this item until next week. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
4) Adding an Invocation at the Beginning of the Business Meeting
There was discussion regarding the addition of an Invocation at the beginning of the business meeting each week. After much discussion and input from the public and after further discussion about who would give the invocation and after all three commissioners provided input, Commissioner Young made a motion to include an Invocation at the beginning of each business meeting. Commissioner Crossett made the amendment that we be sensitive to all residents' beliefs in Bonner County and seconded the motion. All in favor. The motion passed.
5) Letter of Support for Bonner General Hospital Seeking a Grant for a Healthcare Needs Assessment For Bonner County Residents.
Commissioner Young moved to approve the letter of support for Bonner General Hospital seeking this grant. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
6) Discussion/Decision for Permission to Conduct the Priest Lake Spring Festival Memorial
Day Parade on Saturday, May 26, 2007 and Fun Run on Sunday, May 27, 2007 in Coolin, ID.
After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to support the Priest Lake Spring Festival Memorial Day Parade and Fun Run with the approval of Road and Bridge and the Sheriff's Office for support services. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - Elaine Savage
1) Executive Session - Personnel Matters
This item is tabled until the meeting next week. Commissioner Young moved to table this item for today. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
Commissioner Crossett made a motion to recess the meeting until 1:30PM. Commissioner Young seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
Commissioner Rich called the meeting to order at 1:37 with Commissioner's Rich and Crossett present.
PUBLIC COMMENT
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, EMS and 911 DISPATCH - Bob Howard/ Steve Kukuruza
1) Update on Staff, Departments, Calls and Projects
Steve Kukuruza presented an update on EMS.
Commissioner Young arrived at 1:43 PM.
Director Howard presented an update on staff, departments, calls and projects. The Corps of Engineers would like a letter of support from the commissioners and one will be sent, if it has not already been done.
2) Discussion/Decision - EMS Ordinance Discussion Regarding Section 5 A
There was discussion regarding Ordinance 467. Some topics covered included:
There are five people on the original committee when the Resolution was first established.
There were three areas identified on the EMSSTAR report that need to be addressed.
Chairman Robert Tyler of the stakeholders group indicated the need for structure within the group.
What is the process of rewriting the ordinance?
Dr. Gramyk spoke regarding creation of Ambulance Districts and EMS Districts and comments regarding Section 5A.
One member from each of the 24 agencies may possibly be a voting member.
What is the main function and the goals of the committee?
After extensive discussion with the Board and members from the public, it was decided that Chairman Robert Tyler meet with the stakeholders group and work on a recommendation for the board regarding the number of members, the ordinance rewrite and other pertinent information.
Commissioner Young made a motion to table this item until the group brings the recommendations of the committee to the Board. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
On Wednesday, March 21, Assistance Director Susan Shea met with the Board for the following cases to be considered: Denied: # 2005009, # 2007018, #2007038, #2007039, #2007041 and #2007049.
On Thursday, March 22, 2007, Assessor Jerry Clemons met with the Board to discuss the following Tax Cancellations.
The next Bonner County Commissioners meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 27 in the Bonner County Courthouse.
There being no further business, Commissioner Young moved to adjourn the meeting. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
Lewis Rich, Chairman
ATTEST: Marie Scott By: Pamela J. Vasquez, Deputy Clerk
Legal SNP# 8589
April 14, 2007