BONNER COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MEETING
Tuesday, February 27, 2007
On Tuesday, February 27, 2007, the Board met for a regularly scheduled business meeting with Commissioner Young and Commissioner Rich present. Commissioner Crossett was absent.
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 recommended to add under EMS, discussion regarding the Big Sky building. Commissioner Young moved to add this item to the agenda and Adopt the Order of the Agenda as amended. Chairman Rich vacated the Chair and seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Betty Kinne spoke regarding EMS and property assessment concerns.
Dick Hamacher spoke regarding the subdivision of land in Bonner County.
Lois Hamacher spoke regarding the absence of Todd Crossett.
MEETING UPDATES
Commissioner Young gave a Priest River Airport Meeting update.
Chairman Rich attended the Fair Foundation Board and he was very impressed with the movement and positive actions being taken. He also attended the Sandpoint Airport Board meeting yesterday and shared information from that meeting.
CONSENT AGENDA
1) Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes for 2/20/2007
2) Request for Liquor License: Sandpoint - Dilunas
Commissioner Young moved to approve the Consent Agenda as presented and authorized the Chair to sign. Chairman Rich vacated the Chair and 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) Discussion/Decision- Milfoil Task Force Public Hearing
There was discussion on meetings held to date and there is interest by some to have a
public hearing. There was interest in holding a public workshop for community members. In April, after they are aware of the funding available, an appropriate time to hold a public workshop will be set up for the Task Force, Board and community members.
Carol Mueller spoke regarding the county website.
ROAD & BRIDGE - Chuck Spickelmire
1) Updates on Staff, Road Districts and Projects
Leslie Marshall presented an update on staff, Road Districts and projects for Director Spickelmire.
2) Acceptance of the 2007 Crushing Bids
Ryan Luttman was present to share information on the bids received for 2007 Crushing. Woods Crushing and Hauling was the lowest bid and were presented with an option to revise their bid as it was over what was budgeted for Road and Bridge's budget. Woods Crushing approved the revision. Commissioner Young moved to approve the amended bid of $490,400.00. Chairman Rich vacated the Chair and seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT - Clare Marley
1) Updates on Staff, Calls, Permits and Applications
Director Marley presented an update on staff, calls, permits and applications.
There was discussion regarding the Assessor's Office rotating a 1999 Tracker from their office to the Planning Department and the Planning Department has an 1196 Blazer that may be beneficial for the Commissioners office. The Blazer will be evaluated to see if it is cost effective to keep for county use.
2) Acceptance of Appointment to Planning and Zoning Commission - Resolution
After discussion, Chairman Rich moved to appoint Nan Berger to the Planning and Zoning Commission with Resolution # 07-14. Commissioner Young seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
3) Time Extension Request- File S1132-04 - The Vineyards Townhomes at Stoneridge # 1
Commissioner Young moved to approve the Time Extension Request- File S1132-04 - The Vineyards Townhomes at Stoneridge # 1. Chairman Rich vacated the Chair and seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
4) Request for Surety Approval, Request for Final Plat Approval, Eureka Heights (formerly Palisade Heights) File # S1365-06
Commissioner Young moved to approve the Request for Surety for $7800.00. Chairman Rich vacated the Chair and seconded. All in favor. The motion passed. Commissioner Young moved to approve Final Plat Approval of Eureka Heights (formerly Palisade Heights) File S1365-06 and authorize the Chair to sign. Chairman Rich vacated the Chair and seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
5) Request for Final Plat Approval, Pleasant Plateau Acres, File # SS1369-06
After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to approve the Final Plat of Pleasant Plateau Acres, File # SS1369-06 and authorize the Chair to sign. Chairman Rich vacated the Chair and seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
GIS DEPARTMENT - Dan Spinosa
1) Discussion/Decision for Avista Utilities Data License Agreement for Aerial Photos
Dan Spinosa presented the Avista Utilities Data License Agreement for Aerial Photos.
After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to approve the Avista agreement as presented by Dan Spinosa. Chairman Rich vacated the Chair and seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
ASSESSOR - Jerry Clemons- Discussion/Decision for possible additional staffing.
Assessor Jerry Clemons presented his concerns regarding properties not yet on the tax rolls and the need for possibly hiring Kootenai County employees to help obtain all the properties to assure they are all on the tax rolls. Commissioner Young moved to approve Resolution # 07-15 to approve the treasury appropriation to accommodate the possible needs for expenses totaling $26, 600.00 from the Assessor's emergency fund. Chairman Rich vacated the Chair and seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
Carol Mueller, Dick Hamacher, Betty Kinne spoke regarding property tax assessments.
SHERIFF'S DEPARTMENT -11:00 AM - Elaine Savage
1) Executive Session - Personnel Matters under Idaho Code S67-2345 S(B)
Commissioner Young made a motion to move into Executive Session under Idaho Code S67-2345 (B) Regarding Personnel Matters with Sheriff Elaine Savage, Under Sheriff Charlie Dennis and Commissioner Young and Commissioner Rich present. Commissioner Crossett was absent. Roll Call: Commissioner Young Aye, Commissioner Rich Aye.
Commissioner Young moved to adjourn the Executive Session and recess the regular business meeting. Chairman Rich vacated the Chair and seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
The meeting was called back to order at 1:34 PM with Commissioner Young and Commissioner Rich present.
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.
2) Purchase of Big Sky Building for EMS
This building is another option for the County to look at. After discussion, Commissioner Young made a motion to have Director Howard collect all the information on this building as well as the building in Priest
River and have Jim Deffenbaugh review both of them and bring this information back to the board for review. This is not a negotiation for purchase of the building, only for additional information to be brought back for the board's review.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
1) Approval of Claims for Batch # 11
Commissioner Young moved to approve the claims for Batch # 11. Chairman Rich vacated the Chair and seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
2) Discussion / Decision for Contract of ACES Community Services
After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to approve the Contract of ACES Community Services. Chairman Rich vacated the Chair and seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
3) Priest River Airport - Discussion/Discussion on Priest River City Property
Commissioner Young explained the situation of the property at Priest River. Commissioner Young recommended that a county appraisal be done so an appropriate price can be determined on the property. Commissioner Young moved to contact an appraiser to complete the appraisal and send it to us so that work on the project can continue. Chairman Rich vacated the Chair and seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
4) National Guard Presentation - Major Gussenhoven
The National Guard, regarding the meeting they attended with various Department Heads from the county, gave a follow-up presentation. Some topics covered were:
? Build a permanent facility for 55 National Guard Recruits from the Sandpoint Area as well as a transportation unit.
? Planning & Programming for EMS Services
? Planning & Programming for the Sheriff's Department
? Storage for Public Works
? Emergency Operations Center
? Joint Use Facilities were discussed
They presented maps and prints of what a facility would look like at property sites they are interested in, the airport property and the property by the jail. They are asking for approval with a memorandum of understanding so they can obtain a lease and start a temporary facility.
Input from the Sheriff was positive for the project being placed by the jail property site.
Director Bob Howard was supportive of it being placed by the jail site as well.
Betty Kinne spoke regarding parking at the fairgrounds.
Carol Mueller spoke regarding EMS.
Another meeting will be set up with the Sheriff, EMS, Fairground Manager, etc. and the National Guard to meet in two to three weeks.
An invitation was extended to the commissioners to go back to Minnesota to see a Guard facility that is similar in size to the one they are proposing for Sandpoint.
5) IT Department - Contract for Internet Services - Cliff Chapin
After discussion with Tim Huff from the IT Department, Commissioner Young moved to approve the contract for Internet Services. Chairman Rich vacated the - and seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
Commissioner Young moved to adjourn the regular business meeting at 2:28PM. Chairman Rich vacated the Chair and seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
On Wednesday, February 21, 2007, Assessor Jerry Clemons met with the Board to discuss tax cancellations.
On Wednesday, February 21, 2007, Assistance Director Susan Shea met before the Board for the following cases to be considered: Denied: #2006169, #2007004, #2007026, #2007027 and #2007028.
There being no further business the next regular Bonner County Business Meeting will be held on Tuesday, March 6, 2007 at the Bonner County Courthouse.
Lewis Rich, Chairman
ATTEST: Marie Scott
By: Pamela J. Vasquez, Deputy Clerk
Legal SNP#8504
March 14, 2007STATE TIMBER
CR-20-0260, SADDLER
A public oral auction will be conducted at the Idaho Department of Lands office, 2550 Highway 2 West, Sandpoint, Idaho 83864, at 1:00 P.m. local time, on Tuesday, March 27, 2007, for an estimated 2,800 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 $65,876.45which is 10% of the appraised net sale value of $658,764.50. 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 9, 10, 15 and 16, Township 56N, Range 5W, 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# 8470
Feb. 28, Mar. 7, 14, 21, 2007
Case No. CV-2007-375
NOTICE OF HEARING
DATE: April 10, 2007
TIME: 9:30 a.m.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL
DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR
THE COUNTY OF BONNER
In the Matter of the Application of MICHAEL F. BARTOSH for Change of Name.
MICHAEL F. BARTOSH, DOB: 6/17/90
A Child Under 18 Years of Age,
In the matter of the application of MICHAEL F. BARTOSH, for change in name. (Assertions herein contained to assertions in the petition.
A petition by MICHAEL J. BARTOSH in the name of his natural son, MICHAEL F. BARTOSH, a minor, who was born June 17, 1990 at La Palma, Orange County, California, now residing at 395 Raven View Drive, Sagle, Idaho proposing a change in name to MICHAEL FRANCISCO LONGSHORE has been filed in the above entitled Court. The reason for the change in name being a petition for Guardianship has been filed by JANICE AND HERBERT LONGSHORE and is currently pending before the Court in Bonner County it is in the best interest of the minor child who will be residing with JANICE AND HERBERT LONGSHORE to have his last named changed to LONGSHORE.
The name of the minor child's natural father is MICHAEL J. BARTOSH and his address is P.O. Box 130163 Coram, Montana, 59913.
Such petition will be heard at such time as the Court may appoint, and objections may be filed by any person who can, in such objections, show to the Court a good reason against such a change of name. WITNESS my hand and seal of said District Court, this 28th day of February, 2007.
Pamela J. Vasquez
Clerk
Serra S. Woods
Attorney for Petitioner
Legal SNP# 8492
March 7, 14, 21, 28, 2007
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Sandpoint City Council will hold a public hearing at their regular meeting on Wednesday, March 21, 2007, at 5:30 p.m. in the council chambers at City Hall, 1123 Lake Street, Sandpoint, ID, to consider the following:
1. VAC07-05- A request by St. Joseph Catholic Church to vacate a portion of undeveloped Mt. Meadows Way right-of-way east of its intersection with Lincoln Avenue. The 50-foot right-of-way is north of Ontario Street, south of Janelle Way, and adjoins the south boundary of Lot 7, Block 1, Mt. Meadows Subdivision in Section 21, Township 57 North, Range 2 W.B.M. The Applicant owns the property surrounding this stub of right-of-way, and will be constructing a new private driveway to access their new church facility south of the existing platted right-of-way.
The complete file for the above request is available for review at the Sandpoint Planning Department. Any person needing special accommodations to participate in the above noticed meeting should contact the City of Sandpoint seven days prior to the meeting at City Hall, 1123 Lake Street, Sandpoint (263-3370).
Legal SNP# 8495
March 8, 14, 2007
NOTICE OF APPLICATION
Pursuant to Section 58-140(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 the Bradley Duncan dba Red Fir Resort of 23508 N. Meadow River Lane — Chatteroy, WA 99003 made application for after-the-fact reconstruction and expansion of commercial moorage facilities. Located on Lake Pend Oreille, Idaho adjacent to: Section 2, Township 56 North, Range 1 East; B.M., in 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 Jim Brady, Lands Resource Specialist - Senior, Minerals & Navigable Waters at the above address or by calling (208) 263-5104.
EDWARD ROBINSON
Area Supervisor
Idaho Department of Lands
Legal SNP#8505
March 14, 21, 2007
LIEN SALE
1. Lessee: Craig Kitchen
Lessee address: 1100 Kootenai Cutoff #61
Lessee storage unit#: Mountain Mini Storage Unit #16
Personal Property to be sold: Furniture, clothing, household
Date of Sale: March 17, 2007
Time 9am
SPM legal/03/05/2007/208-263-9233
2. Lessee: Kristie Rogers
Lessee address: 524 Edgewood Pl. #4, Whitefish, MT
Lessee storage unit#: Mountain Mini Storage Unit #47
Personal Property to be sold: Furniture, clothing, household, grill, yard equipment
Date of Sale: March 17, 2007
Time 9am
SPM legal/03/05/2007/208-263-9233
3. Lessee: Michael Jones
Lessee address: HCR 01 Box 238 A, Naples, ID
Lessee storage unit#: Woodland Mini Storage Unit #69
Personal Property to be sold: Furniture, clothing, household, appliances, etc
Date of Sale: March 18, 2007
Time 9am
SPM legal/03/05/2007/208-263-9233
Legal SNP# 8496
March 10, 14, 2007