BONNER COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, January 9, 2007
The Board of County Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled business meeting on Tuesday, January 9, 2007 with the full Board present.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Lewis Rich called the meeting to order at 8:45AM.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADOPT ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Young stated that a Vice-Chairman should be nominated and there are a couple of administrative needs that should be addressed under Miscellaneous Items.
Commissioner Young moved to Adopt the Order of Agenda as amended. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Jim Blake spoke in regards to the removal of "Adopting the Order of the Agenda" from the agenda.
Betty Kinne gave a presentation to Lewis Rich and spoke regarding the rights of the constituents being able to speak publicly to all departments at the business meetings. She also shared budget concerns.
Larry Young spoke regarding tax reform.
Andy Hatfield spoke regarding tax reform and the growth in Bonner County.
Maureen Tillberg from the Bonner County Fair Foundation spoke regarding opportunities for the Fairgrounds now that they are a 501-3C organization. She wanted to know the process for matching funds with grants as well as what the process is for increasing the budget for the Fair Board.
Dale Snipes spoke regarding the tax system and improving it.
Trecy Carpenter spoke regarding tax reform and the mill rate.
Carol Mueller spoke regarding funding and shared her appreciation for the commissioners.
Stan Brixon spoke regarding tax concerns.
MEETING UPDATES
New commissioner assignments will be made for the various boards that the county is responsible.
CONSENT AGENDA
1) Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes for January 2, 2007
Commissioner Young made a motion to approve the Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes for January 2, 2007, as presented. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
2) Request for Liquor License: Sandpoint - Roxy's; Sandcreek Grill; Bangkok Cuisine; Cafe Bodega; Winoworld.com; Priest River - Village Kitchen Coolin - Ardy's Bakery & Cafe Hope - Lake Pend Oreille Cruises Inc
Commissioner Young made a motion to approve the Request for Liquor Licenses 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.
ROAD & BRIDGE - Chuck Spickelmire
1) Updates on Staff, Road Districts and Projects
Director Spickelmire presented an update on staff, Road Districts and projects.
SumSand is the only product being used on the roads.
Commissioner Young made a motion to take a short recess at 9:50AM. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed. Chairman Rich called the meeting back to order at 9:59AM.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT - Clare Marley
1) Director Marley indicated she would like to table the Final Plat Approval of Crouse Acres, File # 1370-06 until the involved parties can be present per their request.
Commissioner Young moved to table the Final Plat Approval of Crouse Acres, File # 1370-06.
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.
Jim Quinn on the Planning and Zoning Commission is resigning. Director Marley will advertise for the position which is a District Three opening.
2) Final Plat Approval of Tupelo Ridge Estates, File # 1324-06
Director Marley shared the process of how plats get to the final approval stage. After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to approve the final plat of Tupelo Ridge Estates, File # 1324-06 and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
3) Final Plat Approval of Hughes Heights, File # SS 1320-05
After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to approve the final plat of Hughes Heights, File # SS 1320-05 and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
Commissioner Young moved to recess the meeting until 1:30 PM this afternoon. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
The meeting was called back to order at 1:30PM by Chairman Lewis Rich.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, EMS and 911 DISPATCH - Bob Howard
1) Update on Staff, Departments, Calls and Projects
Director Howard presented an update on staff, departments, calls and projects.
Steve Kukuruza presented an update for EMS
Sum January 17th will be a stakeholder's forum.
Sum There was a request for a report on the number of repeat calls that occur.
Sum An OMNI billing service report was provided and EMS is continuing to gather information regarding a collection agency for uncollected bills. The Treasurer's Office is providing information for them to pursue.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
1) Nomination of Vice-Chairman
Commissioner Young nominated Commissioner Crossett for Vice Chairman. Commissioner Rich vacated the Chair and seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
2) Administrative Procedures
Discussion was held regarding signing of administrative documents. Commissioner Young presented an update on all the committees the county is involved in. After the Commissioners review the information, they will decide which committees they each will represent.
Chairman Lewis Rich adjourned the meeting at 1:53PM.
On Wednesday, January 3, 2007, Assistance Director Susan Shea met with the Board for the following cases to be considered: Approved: # 2006157 and # 2006166. Denied: # 2007016 and # 2007018.
Treasurer Cheryl Piehl met with the Board on December 6, 14 and 19 and Assessor Judie Conlan met with the Board on December 14 to discuss the Tax Cancellations.
The next regular business meeting will be held on Tuesday, January 16, 2007 at the Bonner County Courthouse.
Lewis Rich, Chairman
ATTEST: Marie Scott
By: Pamela J. Vasquez, Deputy Clerk
Legal SNP# 8391
January 25, 2007CITY OF HOPE QUARTERLY REPORT
DECEMBER 31,2006
BUDGET YTD %EXP
EXPENSES
GENERAL & MAIN $91074.00 18952.00 21
STREETS 30000.00 4673.00 16
WATER(LOAN) 170150.00 52383.00 31
MAIN. BLDG 2000.00 301.00 16
LHTAC Grant 27990.00 945.00 4
CEMETERY 9003.00 0 0
BUDGET YTD REV %REV
REVENUES
PROPERTY TAX $22861.00 3067.00 14
STATE LOAD,
LIQUOR, SALES TAX 17266.00 4226.00 25
WATER 29148,00 717.00 5
OTHER(INT,FRAN) 16575.00 1736.00 11
WATER RESOURCE
LOAN 140150.00 97200.00 70
CEMETERY 820,00 4.00 1
CITIZENS ARE INVITED TO INSPECT THE DETAILED SUPPORTING RECORDS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT.
SHIRLEY RAMEY CITY CLERK
Legal SNP# 8395
January 25, 2007Legal Notice of Requests for Public Comment or Hearing
North Idaho Community Express, Inc., a private nonprofit organization, intends to seek Federal Transit Administration assistance for capital, administrative, operating expenses for FY 2008 through the Idaho Transportation Department under the Elderly and Persons With Disabilities Formula Grant program Section 5310 and/or the Nonurbanized Area Formula Grant program Section 5311 and 5311(f). North Idaho Community Express, Inc., in accordance with federal and state guidelines, is evaluating the need for demand responsive, fixed route and intercity public transportation services in Northern Kootenai, Bonner and Shoshone counties. Notice is hereby given that public comment regarding the accessibility, routes and any other pertinent information is solicited from the general public, persons with disabilities, elderly individuals and their respective organizations, and private or competing transportation providers. A District Meeting will be held to provide a final opportunity for comment at which time a public hearing may be held if requested at ITD District 1 office at 600 West Prairie in Coeur d'Alene on March 1, 2007 from 4:00 - 6:00 pm.
A copy of the grant proposal is now available for inspection at 137 Spruce Avenue in Coeur d'Alene. Only sections of the application which are considered essential for adequate public disclosure by the Division of Public Transportation will be provided by mail unless the entire application is specifically requested. For documentation purposes, all requests and comments from the public must be in writing and should be sent by certified mail to 137 Spruce Avenue Coeur d'Alene, Idaho 83814. Informal questions may be directed to Helen Stephens at (208) 664-3550.
Legal SNP# 8393
January 25, 2007
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Pursuant to Section 58-104(g) and 58-1301, et seq., Idaho Code (The Lake Protection Act) and rules of the State Board of Land Commissioners, notice is hereby given that Clifton Warren of 224 Sunnyside Rd.- Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 made application to place riprap along 130 feet of shoreline for erosion control. Located on Lake Pend Oreille near Kootenai, Idaho adjacent to: Section 4, Township 57 North, Range 1 West, B.M., Bonner County.
Written objections to or requests for hearing in this matter must be on file with the Idaho Department of Lands, 2550 Highway 2 West, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864 within thirty (30) days after the first appearance of this notice. Specific information regarding this application may be obtained from Vicki Null-Carey, Navigable Waters Technician, at the above address or by calling (208) 263-5104.
/S/
EDWARD ROBINSON,
Area Supervisor
Idaho Department of Lands
Legal SNP# 8394
January 25, Feb. 1, 2007