BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MIINUTES
Tuesday, June 12, 2007
On Tuesday, June 12, 2007, the Board of County Commissioners met for a regular business meeting with the full Board present.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Rich called the meeting to order at 8:49 A.M.
INVOCATION
Commissioner Lewis Rich delivered the invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADOPT ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Commissioner Young moved to adopt the Order of the Agenda as presented.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Chairman Rich advised Mrs. Phelan that on the advice of legal council the Board would not be hearing her comments today.
MEETING UPDATES
Commissioner Young presented an update on the EMS Task Force meeting he attended. A collaborative effort continues to occur and medical authority was defined. The next step will be addressing administrative and political authorities.
Commissioner Crossett attended the Milfoil Task Force and indicated there will be continued discussion. The Farm Tour will be hosted on June 13 and Commissioner Crossett will be attending.
Commissioner Rich presented updates on the Idaho Association of Clerks and Commissioners conference he attended in Boise. County Juvenile Justice, Department of Corrections, Identity theft, planning and zoning, public use county wide addressing issues were some of the issues discussed.
CONSENT AGENDA
There is no Consent Agenda this week.
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.
Director Marshall shared that she was just made aware by Waste Management that an error had been made and they owe the county $1.4 million. The Clerk has been made aware and the funds will be placed back into the building fund that had been borrowed against and to do a treasury appropriation to purchase
scales that cannot be repaired. With the funding back in the building account, there should be funds to complete the three new sites. It was recommended that Director Marshall put the figures together and the amount of what costs are to complete upcoming projects. She will bring the information to the board when she has all the information.
The Award of the Aquatic Herbicide Application Contract
Jim Brady was present from the Milfoil Task Force to speak regarding the vote of the group regarding the bid process. There was a concern if the process had been done correctly. There was discussion on the possibility of splitting the contract. Leslie shared that a mass mailing was going out to all residents regarding the application this year. Terry McNabb from Clean Lakes was present to share information on the communication process they would be willing to do to help with. This would include at their cost:
? Website
? Water tours
? Postings
? Open office locally
? Water Quality Monitoring
? Work Closely with the County and Milfoil Task Force.
Brad Bluemer was present and shared the state will finish the survey by June 15 and the decision needs to be made today to make sure the treatments start immediately. The board would like to have a presentation on the plan after the survey is complete before the treatment begins.
Commissioner Crossett moved to award the contract to Clean Lakes Incorporated. Commissioner Young seconded for discussion only. After further discussion, Commissioner Young still had concerns regarding the process and the possibility of favoritism by accepting information at the meeting today. Mr. Brady assured the Board that the task force did comply with all the rules and made their decisions accordingly.
After discussion closed, the Chair took a vote on accepting the award. Commissioner Crossett Aye, Commissioner Young Abstain, Commissioner Rich vacated the Chair and voted Aye.
Award for Bottom Barriers and Diver Dredging
After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to approve the contract to ACE 3410
Director Marshall presented a letter regarding Break Water Jetty
Commissioner Young moved to approve the letter as presented. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
Director Marshall presented an overview of the solid waste fees and collected monies for solid waste fees and dumpsters for the county at the county offices. There was discussion on speaking to the departments regarding the
ROAD & BRIDGE - Chuck Spickelmire
1) Updates on Staff, Road Districts and Projects
Director Marshall presented an update on staff, Road Districts and projects.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT - Clare Marley
Updates on Staff, Calls, Permits and Applications
Director Marley presented an update on staff, calls, permits and applications.
1) Old Business: Final plat, Uplake Ridge, File #SS1270-05
After discussion, Commissioner Young made a motion to approve the final plat of Uplake Ridge, File # SS1270-05 and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
Discussion: Amendments to Title 11, BCRC, and Title 11/12 Fee Schedules; Hearing Schedule.
Director Marley discussed the amendments and changes that are being made to Title 11, BCRC. She shared that legal council has been consulted and sees no problems. Tuesday, July 17 at 2:30 will be the date set for the hearing. Postings will be done by the Planning Department. The fee schedule changes for Title 11/12 will come forward on the 17th as well.
Final Plat, Liberty Heights First Addition, File #1211-05
After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to approve the final plat of Liberty Heights, First Addition, File #1211-05 and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
Authorization for Release of Surety for Surveying, File # S1096-04, Nell Shipman Forest Lodge
Commissioner Young moved to approve the authorization for release for surveying, File #S1096-04, Nell Shipman Forest Lodge
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT - Charlie Dennis
Request a Resolution for Surplus Vehicles
Charlie Dennis was present to go over the list of surplus vehicles that are surplus and ready to go to auction. After discussion, Commissioner Young made the motion to approve Resolution # 07-43 for surplus vehicles for the Sheriff's Office. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
Commissioner Young moved to recess the meeting at 11:15 A.M. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed. The meeting reconvened and Commissioner Young moved to go into Executive Session with the Sheriff, Under sheriff and the full Board present under Idaho Code S67-2345(F) regarding Litigation. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed. Commissioner Young moved to recess the meeting until 1:30 P.M and to adjourn from the Executive Session. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT There was no public comment.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
Priest River Airport- Wade Coldiron
Recommended Action Request to repair cracks in asphalt at the Priest River Airport
Commissioner Young presented the update on the repairs that need to be done at the Priest River Airport. There is budget to complete the work and they want to complete this budget year. Commissioner Young moved to approve the Action Request as presented by the Airport Board for $2100.00. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, EMS and 911 DISPATCH - Steve Kukuruza
Update on Staff, Departments, Calls and Projects
Steve Kukuruza presented an update on staff, departments, calls and projects. Updates were presented on:
? EMS Week Festivities
? DUI Grad Night presentation.
? EMS Reorganization - there are three regions now for the state of Idaho and two
? EMT Basic Exam and Practicals have been given and written tests will be given here on laptops provided by the state.
? Budget update from Omni Billing services. Steve will check on the collection payments and what the process is after collection.
Discussion Regarding Funding For Ambulance Districts- Steve Kukuruza
Steve has not received correspondence from Schweitzer. Westside Fire did respond and would like to participate and open to negotiations. Steve spoke to personnel at Newport and they are interested in discussing possibilities with the county. The county will need to make the proposal to them.
Steve also shared the financial information he received from the participating ambulance districts. Not all districts provided the financial statements that were requested but copies of what was provided were presented to the board. There was extensive discussion regarding the contracts and services provided.
3) Re - Presentation of Hospital Vaccination Bill - Steve Kukuruza
There was discussion regarding flu shots that were administrated to his personnel in December at Bonner General Hospital. The commissioners had previously denied these billing services and Steve is asking them to reconsider due to his inexperience at the time this occurred. The commissioners will take this under advisement.
4) Acceptance for Grant regarding the Bonfire Program
After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to approve to accept the Grant for the Bonfire Program for year 2007. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
Commissioner Young made a motion to go into Executive Session under Idaho Code S67-2345 (F) regarding Litigation with Donna Wells, Leslie Marshall, Louis Marshall and the full Board present. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed. Roll Call: Commissioner Young Aye, Commissioner Rich Aye, Commissioner Crossett Aye
Commissioner Young moved to adjourn the meeting and the Executive Session.
Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
On May 10, May 30 and June 12, 2007 the Board met with Treasurer Cheryl Piehl and or Assessor Jerry Clemons to discuss the tax cancellations:
The next regular business meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 19, 2007 at the Bonner County Courthouse.
Lewis Rich, Chairman
ATTEST: Marie Scott
Pamela J. Vasquez, Deputy Clerk
Legal SNP 8806
July 17, 2007
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, June 19, 2007
On Tuesday, June 19, 2007, the Board of County Commissioners met for the regular business meeting with the full Board present.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Lewis Rich called the meeting to order at 8:45 A.M.
INVOCATION
Youth Pastor Jason Duchow from Calvary Chapel delivered the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADOPT ORDER OF THE AGENDA
Items from Miscellaneous and Additions to the Agenda will be moved to department areas they are pertinent to. Commissioner Young moved to approve the Order of the Agenda as amended. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Mr. Blake spoke regarding the proposal of the high school / college near the airport and safety issues of the installation of unlighted towers. June 27 will be the next City Council meeting discussing this proposal.
MEETING UPDATES
Commissioner Young presented an update on the presentation that LCA gave to the Department Heads on June 13. The five to twenty year projections were shared and there was discussion regarding all phases. Jail expansion is not in the plan for the next five years but they are looking at a work release facility, which can generate alternative ways of funding which will benefit the county. The juvenile detention center is in the same category and the county will be looking at how they can move forward with these programs.
Commissioner Young and Commissioner Crossett attended the milfoil presentation and they both shared information from that meeting. The survey process was explained in detail and a baseline is being established with the survey. Planning and implementation is critical and Commissioner Crossett shared his desire that the task force keep active in the process.
There was discussion on the water adjudication meeting that was cancelled and the misinformation being circulated in the community. Commissioner Young shared the main focus is to get a base line of the water rights.
Commissioner Young share updates from the LEPC meeting and an update on the bid process for the fencing project at the Priest River Airport.
Commissioner Crossett gave an update on the Farm Tour he attended and was very impressed with the local farms and economic development opportunities they provide for our community. He also presented an update on climate change meeting he attended last week.
Commissioner Rich presented an update on the Panhandle Health District meeting he attended. The budget and elections were main topics of discussion. Dale Van Stone and Allen Banks were elected as the representatives for the county. The budget formula was discussed and Commissioner Young shared this will also be an agenda item for the next IAC meeting.
At the Airport Board meeting there was discussion regarding the bathrooms and the Airport Board Member position opening. Interviews will be set this week.
CONSENT AGENDA
Commissioner Crossett moved to approve the amended Consent Agenda as presented. Commissioner Young seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
SOLID WASTE, WATERWAYS, PARKS & RECREATION and WEEDS
1) Updates on Staff, Projects and Departments
Director Marshall presented an update on staff, projects and departments
? The first Solid Waste Advisory meeting will be held next week.
2) Request for Solid Waste Waiver for City of Priest River/ Chamber of Commerce for
Timberdays 7/27 - 7/29/07
After discussion, Commissioner Crossett moved to approve the request for Solid Waste Waiver for City of Priest River/Chamber of Commerce for Timber days 7/27-729. Commissioner Young seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
1) Treasury Appropriation Eurasian Milfoil Grant 2006/07 - Resolution - Clerk's Office
After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to approve Resolution #07-44 Treasury Appropriation Eurasian Milfoil Grant 2006/07. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
2) Discussion Regarding Areas for Milfoil Treatment - Leslie Marshall
Brad Bluemer was present to share photographs and give detail regarding the milfoil treatment areas. He stated that the spring survey does not show all the milfoil because of milfoil not yet showing and these maps are from ten days ago. The original plan of treatment is very close to what the survey shows. There was discussion regarding the areas that will be herbicide free, those areas will be surveyed, and it will be decided if bottom barriers, diver dredging or nothing will be done. There was discussion on the buffer zones and Commissioner Crossett shared he wants to see guidelines regulating these zones. Right now on water intakes, the buffer is 1500 ft.. Brad and Leslie will investigate further and bring back the final plan next week. A letter and information from Clean Lakes will be sent out to residents. All legal notices are being completed and July 9 is the date to start treatment.
ROAD & BRIDGE - Chuck Spickelmire
1) Updates on Staff, Road Districts and Projects
Director Marshall presented an update on staff, Road Districts and projects.
Chip sealing will be done in each district- a list of the areas being done will be brought in next week.
2) Award of Talache Road Maintenance Reconstruction Bid
Ryan Luttmann shared the bids of May 1 from Woods Crushing & Hauling and Interstate Concrete and Asphalt. The Interstate bid of 469,469.46 was the lowest bid and after the building department reviewed the bids, they recommend awarding the bid to Interstate. Commissioner Young moved to approve the bid of $469,469.46 for the rebuild of Talache Road to Interstate Concrete and Asphalt. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
There was discussion regarding a blasting issue at Garfield Bay.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT - Clare Marley
1) Approval of Final Plat, Iron Horse Ranch, File #S1290-05
After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to approve the final plat of Iron Horse Ranch, File #1290-05 and authorize the Chair to sign after there is proof of the amendments to the CCR's. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
2) Approval of Final Plat of Lakeshore Woods, File #SS1333-06
Commissioner Young made a motion to approve the final plat of Lakeshore Woods, File #SS1333-06 and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
3) Approval of Final Plat of River Fjord (former Epcot Home sites) File #S1264-05
After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to approve the final plat of River Fjord, File # S1264-05 and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
4) Time Extension Request for File #SS1163-05 Brighton Place, Preliminary Plat
After discussion and explanation from Director Marley, Commissioner Young moved to approve the request for extension for two years for File #SS1163-05. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
5) Updates on Staff, Calls, Permits and Applications
Director Marley presented an update on staff, calls, permits and applications.
July 17 at 2:30 will be the date for the Title 11 Misc. Amendments Building Location Permits Public Hearing
Code Reform is complete with the Planning and Zoning Commission
Would like to set a joint meeting with the board and there needs to be meetings in Clark Fork, Community Hall, Blanchard, Basic and Priest River needs to have evening meetings. Clare will coordinate with the cities and see what will work in schedules. The board wants to have a least three public hearings and wants the public to have as much input as possible.
MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS
1) Approval of Claims for Batch # 19
After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to approve the claims for Batch # 19. Commissioner
Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
2) Discussion/Decision of Notification of Amendment to the Professional Services Agreement with LCA - Board
After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to approve the amendment to the professional services agreement with LCA and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
3) Consent Agenda- Approval of Board of County Commissioners' Meeting Minutes 6/5/07
Commissioner Young moved to approve the Commissioners' Meeting Minutes of 6/5/07 as presented. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
Commissioner Crossett made comment regarding the pubic making public comment and his endorsement of allowing people to speak when they come to the meetings.
Commissioner Young moved to recess the meeting at 10:40A.M. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
Chairman Rich called the meeting to order at 1:30 P.M. with the full Board present.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Janet Phelan had questions regarding milfoil application products. She also had questions regarding the drinking water supply.
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.
Boundary County personnel toured the Bonner County Dispatch facility yesterday.
An update on the repeater sites was given.
Discussion Regarding Advertisement of EMS Director to the Agenda
Approval of Grant application for Bureau of Land Management in amount of $21,500.00 for public safety education. Commissioner Young moved to approve the application process. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
Director Howard presented administrative paperwork to be signed by Chairman Rich.
Director Howard shared information on E911 set up costs. Questions were asked regarding term and fee costs and possibility of changes. He will gather more information and present it next week to the board.
Commissioner Young made a motion to go into Executive Session under Idaho Code 67-2345 regarding personnel with Director Howard, Tony Shope, Louis Marshall, Marie Scott and the full Board present. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed. Roll call: Commissioner Young Aye, Commissioner Rich Aye, Commissioner Crossett Aye.
Commissioner Young moved to adjourn the regular business meeting as well as the Executive Session at 3:20 P.M. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
On Wednesday, June 13, 2007, Julie Jasper from the Assistance Office met with the board to for the following cased to be considered: Approved: # 2007082, # 2007083, # 2007085 Denied: # 2007081, # 2007084, # 2007095, # 2007097 and # 2007100.
The next regular business meeting will be held on Tuesday, June 26, 2007 in the morning only.
Lewis Rich, Chairman
ATTEST: Marie Scott
By: Pamela J. Vasquez, Deputy Clerk
Legal SNP 8807
July 17, 2007