BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, December 19, 2006
On Tuesday, December 19, 2006, the Board of Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled Business Meeting with the full Board present.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Joseph E. Young called the meeting to order at 8:47 AM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADOPT ORDER OF THE AGENDA
After tabling the Priest River Memorandum of Understanding and the EMS Letters of Accommodations, Commissioner Phillips moved to Adopt the Order of the Agenda as amended. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
MEETING UPDATES
Commissioner Phillips presented an update on the awards presentation they made to the Kootenai County Employees that assisted Bonner County during the new construction project last spring.
Chairman Young presented an update on the Evasive Species Task Force meeting and shared they will meet every two weeks until spring. The independent survey by the state will be finished on Dec. 31 and that will be shared with the committee. The committee will be reviewing all the surveys and grants and are excited to move forward.
Chairman Young also presented an update on the Panhandle Health Alliance meeting he attended. He shared information on a West Nile presentation he attended and discussion took place regarding a mosquito abatement district and the possibilities of having one in Bonner County.
Commissioner Dye gave an update on the BCATT meeting he attended and there was some discussion on the Garwood to Sagle project.
Chairman Young also shared information on the Priest River Chamber Meeting that was a welcome to all county elected officials.
CONSENT AGENDA
1) Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes for 12/12/2006.
2) Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes for Planning & Zoning for 12/13/2006.
3) Request for Liquor License: Clark Fork - Camps Corner; Sandpoint - Waterfront Express; Oldtown - Stateline Tavern; Priest River - Logger's Bar
Commissioner Phillips moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
BOARD PRESENTATION
The Board presented Letters of Recognition to the following personnel from the Assessor's Office who
worked on the new construction project last spring: Victoria Aribalo, Paula Chapin, Becky Haag, Joelle Hofer, Donna Gow, Lisa Lawrence, Marino Maiani and Jeri Peterson.
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.
ROAD & BRIDGE - Chuck Spickelmire
1) Updates on Staff, Road Districts and Projects
Director Spickelmire presented an update on staff, Road Districts, and projects
2) Resolution for Weight Limits 2006-2007
After discussion, Commissioner Phillips moved to adopt Resolution #06-89 regarding weight limits on Bonner County roads as presented by Director Spickelmire. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
3) 9:30 AM Opening of Bids for Motor Grader.
Two (2) bids were received for the motor grader, which were:
1. Row and Machinery Company- 6 by 6 motor grader is $233,600.00. The five year buy back price is $155,000.00.
2. Western States- 6 by 6 motor grader is $221,897.00. The five-year buy back price is $162,000.00.
Director Spickelmire will review both bids and make a recommendation next week.
Commissioner Phillips moved to recess at 9:40 AM. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed. The meeting reconvened at 9:54AM.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT - Clare Marley
1) Updates on Staff, Calls, Permits and Applications
Director Marley presented an update on staff, calls, permits and applications.
2) Budget Appropriation - Resolution
After discussion, Commissioner Phillips made a motion to approve Resolution #06-90, addressing a treasury appropriation to increase the "B" budget in the Planning Department under professiona services by $4,000.00 to continue with the Title 12 revision process. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
3) Approval of Final Plat, Wells Cozy Acres, File # S1307-05
After discussion, Commissioner Phillips moved to approve the final plat of Wells Cozy Acres, File # S1307-05 and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
4) Approval of Final Plat, Floyd Acres, File # 1348-06 and the Surety Agreement
After discussion regarding the storm water drain , Commissioner Phillips moved to approve the surety agreement referencing Floyd Acres, File # 1248-06 identifying a surety in the amount of $23,300.00 to address the lien, development of right hand turn lane and various components of Idaho Department of Transportation requirements and completing their storm water management. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
Mr. Wayne Falk and his attorney Steve Smith were present to give input regarding boundary issues regarding this property. Mr. Falk lives next door to the east of the property being discussed. Attorney Steve Smith was here to represent Mr. Falk. They have no objection to the plat but do have objections with the signing of the plat because of boundary issues. There are some issues with fencing boundary issues and Mr. Floyd told Mr. Falk the fence would not be moved but now it has been moved in two places. Mr. Falk's driveway has been removed and it is impacting him considerably. They are hoping to resolve this issue with Mr. Floyd and would like this tabled until they can try to solve this problem.
After discussion, Commissioner Phillips moved to table the approval of final plat of Floyd Acres, File #1248-06 based upon information brought forward today and give the parties time to mitigate the issues and planning needs to have legal counsel review the plat, as well. It will be tabled until January 2, 2007. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
5) Request for Release of Bond, Ridgehaven Subdivision (Formerly Box Canyon), File # S1149-05.
Commissioner Phillips moved to approve the partial release of surety Ridghaven and Ridgehaven 1st Edition, Files, #S1149-05 and #S1209-05 also formally known as Box Canyon and Box Canyon 1st Edition in the amount of $11,676.00. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
1) Groomer Contract/ Challenge Cost Share Agreement/ Operating Plan with Bonner County and the USDA Forest Service
After discussion with John Finney and with knowledge that legal council has reviewed the agreement, Commissioner Dye made a motion to approve the Groomer Contract/Challenge Cost Share Agreement/Operating Plan with Bonner County and USDA Forest Service and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Phillips seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
2) Sandpoint Airport - Idaho Airport Aid Program Grant Program and County Resolution
After discussion, Commissioner Dye moved to approve the Idaho Transportation Department of Aeronautics Grant Agreement # 3-16-0033012F068260 for AWOS relocation covering the state grant to partially fund this project and authorize the Chair to sign and include the County Resolution # 06-91 which gives the language authorizing acceptance of this grant from the state. Commissioner Phillips seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
3) Approval of Claims Batch # 06
Claims Batch #06
General Fund 98429.68
Road & Bridge 141068.11
Drug Court 256.2
Airport 381.84
District Court 12401.77
911 Fund 3375.59
Court Interlock Devices 545
Junior College Tuition 143849.5
Indigent & Charity 239.96
Revaluation 3774.64
Solid Waste 224710.8
Highway Special State 3829.18
Weeds 633.98
Parks & Recreation 89.51
Justice Fund 41363.15
Snowmobile 260.38
Waterways 48.38
Grants 15685.21
Ambulance District 41621.17
Auditor's Trust 3750
Commissioner Dye noted that currently between three leased contracts that are paid monthly for properties around the county, out of this batch, added up to $410,888.00 on a yearly basis for rent. Commissioner Dye moved to approve the payment of claims for Batch # 6. Commissioner Phillips seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
Commissioner Phillips moved to take a recess at 10:55 AM. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed. The meeting reconvened at 11:00 AM.
JUVENILE DETENTION - Debbie Stallcup
Department Update
Director Stallcup presented an update on the budget for the Department of Juvenile Corrections as required by the State. Jim Martin and Director Stallcup shared information regarding the following detention concerns they are experiencing
Detention is very full and it seems to be a statewide trend. Jim Martin had statistics to show the numbers they are housing which is at 12-15 kids a day until transports can be arranged. They are averaging 11.5 kids per day in detention. The types of kids are more violent and there are more with mental illness.Staffing issues are a concern.
There was lengthy discussion regarding the following How is revenue generated for a new facility? Is a partnership an option with Boundary County? Can Cigarette Tax money be used for a building? Identify funds for future building or covering additional costs that may occur.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, EMS and 911 DISPATCH - Bob Howard
1) Update on Staff, Departments, Calls and Projects
There was no update from Emergency Management, EMS and 911 Dispatch today.
1) Letters of Commendations
This item was cancelled today and will be on the agenda Tuesday, January 2, 2007.
Commissioner Phillips moved to recess the meeting until 1:30pm. Commissioner Dye seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
EXECUTIVE SESSION - Panhandle Area Council under Idaho Code S67-2345S (c) Regarding Real Property Roll Call: Commissioner Phillips Aye, Commissioner Young Aye, Commissioner Dye Aye.
Commissioner Dye made a motion to adjourn the Executive Session as well as the regular business meeting at 4:15 PM. Commissioner Phillips seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
On Wednesday, December 6, 2006, Assistance Director Susan Shea met before the Board for the following cases to be considered: Denied: # 2006084, # 2007009 and # 2007015.
The next regular Board of Commissioners Business Meeting will be Tuesday, December 26, 2006, in the County Courthouse.
JOSEPH E. YOUNG, CHAIRMAN
ATTEST: MARIE SCOTT
BY: Pamela J. Vasquez, Deputy Clerk
Legal SNP# 8381
Janaury 18, 2007NOTICE OF
PUBLIC HEARING
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing at the following time on Thursday, February 1, 2007, in Courtroom 4 of the Bonner County Courthouse, 215 S. First Avenue, Sandpoint, Idaho, to consider the following request:
6:00 P.M. - FILE C867-06 - CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT FOR A MULTI-FAMILY DWELLING - JAMES A. RAEON, ET AL are seeking approval for a triplex residential structure at Schweitzer Mountain. The property is described as Lot 3, Block 5, 1st Addition to Schweitzer Basin Village and is located off of Snowplow Road, in Section 20, Township 58 North, Range 2 West.
Please contact the Bonner County Planning Department the day before the scheduled hearing to verify if this item will be heard on the date and at the time specified or continued to another date and time.
Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the public hearing should contact the Bonner County Planning Department at (208) 265-1458.
WRITTEN COMMENTS SHOULD BE RECEIVED BY THE BONNER COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT TEN (10) CALENDAR DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED HEARING. COMMENTS CAN EITHER BE MAILED TO THE BONNER COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT, 127 S. FIRST AVENUE, SANDPOINT, IDAHO 83864; FAXED TO (208) 265-1463 OR E-MAILED TO planning@co.bonner.id.us. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION IS AVAILABLE AT THE BONNER COUNTY PLANNING DEPARTMENT. STAFF REPORTS ARE AVAILABLE AT THE PLANNING DEPARTMENT OR MAY BE VIEWED AT www.co.bonner.id.us SEVEN DAYS PRIOR TO THE SCHEDULED HEARING. ANY AFFECTED PERSON AS DEFINED BY IDAHO CODE, TITLE 67, CHAPTER 65, MAY PRESENT AN APPEAL TO THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS FROM ANY FINAL DECISION BY THE BONNER COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION. (BONNER COUNTY REVISED CODE, SECTION 12-451)
Legal SNP# 8376
January 18, 20, 2007.
NOTICE OF
KOOTENAI-PONDERAY
SEWER DISTRICT
ELECTION
NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: That the Kootenai-Ponderay Sewer District will be conducting an Election to elect two board members; each for a six-year term. Election is to be held on Tuesday, the 6th day of February, 2007, on which day the Polls will be open from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM at the Kootenai-Ponderay Sewer District office/meeting room located at 511 Whiskey Jack Road, Bonner County, Idaho. Persons requiring absentee ballots should contact the office at (208)263-0229 for the necessary forms.
Janice L. Hansen
Election Official
Legal SNP# 8380
Janaury 18, 30, 2007