Notice
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS' MEETING MINUTES
Tuesday, April 24, 2007
The Board of County Commissioners met for a regularly scheduled business meeting on Tuesday, April 24, 2007 with the full Board present.
CALL TO ORDER
Chairman Lewis Rich called the meeting to order at 8:45 A.M.
INVOCATION
Pastor Harvey Riffle delivered the Invocation.
PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
ADOPT ORDER OF THE AGENDA
After discussion about moving items from Miscellaneous and Addition to Agenda to departments they are pertinent to, Commissioner Young moved to Adopt the Order of Agenda as amended. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
PUBLIC COMMENT
There was no public comment.
MEETING UPDATES
Commissioner Young gave an update on the Tri State Water meeting he attended; a DEQ panel and various state agencies were there as well. Some topics discussed included land use adoptions, water quality control, septic systems and a comprehensive plan. He also attended the Emergency Food and Shelter Program meeting where a budget update was presented. At the Snowmobile meeting held on Friday it was shared, they will have two groomers and two maintenance trucks working next year. In addition, there was discussion on the budget and management of the system for next year. Commissioner Young also shared that at the Laclede Community Hall meeting the folks were very receptive to what the county is doing in regards to the purchase of the Federal Building.
Commissioner Crossett presented an update on the Milfoil Review meeting in Boise. Diver Dredging, bottom barriers and herbicides were the only things not taken out of our budget to date. He has also been attending the Milfoil Task Force meetings and presented an update on their progress.
There was an ITD meeting last week regarding the By-Way, Dover Bridge and the Sagle/Garwood project. The funding and upcoming process for the projects was discussed.
Commissioner Crossett attended the Planning & Zoning meeting and he explained they are working through the process. He also attended a meeting where Mayor Miller signed the Agreement of Global Climate Change.
At the EMS Stakeholders meeting, there were requests for more communication with the County. The focus of the meeting was to come to agreement and adopt the name in the original ordinance, EMS Advisory Council. Dr. Heraper will continue to be a member of the group.
Commissioner Rich spoke about the Leadership Presentation they all attended in Dover last week and talked about the concerns of the addressing system in Dover. He also shared information regarding the Clark Fork Planning and Zoning workshop he attended and commented on what a great job Bryan Quayle is doing with the group. Commissioner Rich presented an update on the Fair Board meeting and Airport meeting he attended, as well.
Information was given about the Fire Chief's meeting that was held regarding adopting the International Fire Code. This issue will need will be taken to the public in many forums but eventually will need to go through a public hearing process.
There was discussion about the purchase of the Federal Building and the costs that are associated with it. All meetings have been held in open forum and there have been no surprises to this point.
There was discussion about one of the commissioners being appointed as a representative on the PAC Board. Commissioner Crossett or Commissioner Rich will send in the paperwork to represent the Board.
CONSENT AGENDA
1) Board of Commissioners' Meeting Minutes for 4/17/2007
Commissioner Young made a motion to table the Consent Agenda for today. 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) Acceptance of Award for Right of Way Herbicide Bid
After discussion, Commissioner Crossett made a motion to accept the award for right of way for the herbicide bid to Helena Chemicals for $35,724.50 for 2007. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
ROAD & BRIDGE - Chuck Spickelmire
1) Updates on Staff, Road Districts and Projects
Director Spickelmire presented an update on staff, Road Districts and projects.
2) Acceptance of Award for 10 Wheel Truck Bids
After discussion, Commissioner Crossett moved to accept the bid for the three dump trucks for $380,305.00 from Freedom Truck Center-Sterling in Spokane, WA. Commissioner Young seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
3) Request to advertise for Lowboy Equipment Trailer
Commissioner Crossett moved to approve the request to advertise for bids for a Lowboy equipment trailer. Commissioner Young seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
ADDITION TO THE AGENDA
1) Letter of Support for Geographic Name Proposal Recommendation - June Bug Creek - Commissioner Rich
After discussion and Chairman Rich shared the letter supporting this request, Commissioner Crossett moved to support the letter. Commissioner Young seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
PLANNING DEPARTMENT - Clare Marley
1) Appointment of Committee Member to the Planning and Zoning Commission
After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to approve the acceptance of Dan Sheckler to the Planning and Zoning Commission with Resolution # 07-37. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
2) Discussion/ Decision BLP Fees/ Amendments
Building Location Fees adjustments were discussed and Director Marley presented documentation to show statistics and calculations. There was discussion on the builders filing an extension if they need additional time to finish their project at no cost There was also discussion regarding extending the time frame to one year instead of 180 days. Driveway encroachment permits and extensions are one year and it would be consistent with that. There was discussion on addressing for rural areas and what is the best way to accommodate Fire Districts being notified of new developments and/or structures. Draft additions were handed out to the commissioners. Fees should be less for outbuildings vs. a house was part of the discussion. What constitutes an addition? What are the costs associated with the visits? This topic needs to be revisited next week.
3) Discussion/ Decision Title 12 Fee Schedule
Two items that impact additional staff time and need to be addressed and added to the fee schedule are bridge fees and storm water revisions that are made. Bond sureties also take more time to manage and these will be included in the revised fee structure.
4) Final Plat Approval of Sauer's Acres Amended, File # 1083-04
After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to approve the final plat of Sauer's Acres Amended, File # 1083-04 and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
5) Final Plat Approval of Sauer's First Addition, File # S1271-05
Commissioner Young moved to approve the final plat of Sauer's First Addition, File # S1271-05 and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
6) Final Plat Approval of Elizabeth Estates, File # SS1414-06
After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to approve the final plat of Elizabeth Estates, File # SS1414-06 and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
Commissioner Young made a motion to move the Impact Fee discussion to now. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
7) Discussion on Development Impact Fee Study - Commissioner Crossett
Commissioner Crossett presented an update on a meeting he attended regarding impact fees. Land use analysis, build out analysis, facility /impact fee analysis, development of advisory committee, report and the need to develop an ordinance were all discussed. He indicated the desire to put out a RFP for this and recommended that resources be checked to see how this can be accomplished.
8) Updates on Staff, Calls, Permits and Applications
Director Marley presented an update on staff, calls, permits and applications.
9) Executive Session Regarding Personnel Matters under Idaho Code S67-2345 (B)
Commissioner Young made a motion to move into Executive Session under Idaho Code S67-2345(B) regarding personnel with Director Marley and the full Board present. Roll call: Commissioner Young Aye, Commissioner Crossett Aye, Commissioner Rich Aye. At 11:02, Commissioner Young moved to adjourn the Executive Session and reconvene the regular business meeting. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT, EMS and 911 DISPATCH - Bob Howard/ Steve Kukuruza
1) Update on Staff, Departments, Calls and Projects
Director Howard presented an update on staff, departments, calls and projects.
2) Emergency Management - Independent Contractor Agreement for Professional Services with Heywood Group LLC
After discussion, Commissioner Young made a motion to approve the Independent Contractor Agreement for services with Heywood Group LLC for $18,000 for the rewrite of the EMS 2007 grant. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
3) Approval of Destruction of Records for Bonner County 911-
Commissioner Young moved to approve the Data Base Records destruction fee of $40.00 a month for the destruction of records service. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
Steve Kukuruza presented an update on EMS
On May 22 there will be a Spring flood exercise
Response time since moving to Sandpoint has been cut in half, which means lower costs in fuel/maintenance also.
BGH meeting on May 4 to set up parameters on sharing information of transported patients
May 2 is the Career Fair at the Fairgrounds and EMS will be there as first aid support.
May 17 is the next Stakeholders meeting tentatively scheduled at Priest River 1:30 - 5:00
PANHANDLE AREA COUNCIL - Discussion/decision of Approval of Federal Building Lease
Paul Ferguson was present to answer questions and review the lease papers that were available for signing. Some topics covered included:
USFS has a two-year target date to be in their building.
The county may at any time exercise their option to pay off the lease early.
$19,000.00 are the estimated fees of final paperwork
City of Sandpoint has asked that they be granted an easement for a bicycle path.
Panhandle Area Council and Bonner County Lease are only topics being discussed today.
MISCELLANEOUS BUSINESS
1) Prosecutor's Office - Destruction of Old and/or Damaged Property - Resolution.
Commissioner Young moved to approve Resolution #07-34 for VAST and Resolution # 07-35
For the Prosecutor's Office for destruction of old and/or damaged property as presented. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
2) Approval of Collection Contract for Bonner County Assistance - Susan Shea
After discussion, Commissioner Crossett moved to approve the contract for Chapman Services and authorize the Chair to sign. Commissioner Young seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
3) Approval of Payment for Claims for Batch # 15
Commissioner Young made a motion to approve the payment of claims for Batch #15. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
4) Sandpoint Airport Advisory Board - Discussion/Decision of Access Agreement to the Gunter Property adjacent to the Sandpoint Airport
After discussion, Commissioner Young moved to approve the Access Agreement for the Gunter property as recommended by the Sandpoint Airport and presented. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
5) Discussion/Decision on Revised Through the Fence Agreement from Silver Wing-Sandpoint Airport Advisory Board Commissioner Young moved to approve the revised Through the Fence Agreement from Silver Wing as recommended by the Sandpoint Airport Board. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
After discussion, Commissioner Young made a motion to cancel the Planning meeting scheduled for Friday, April 27, 2007. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
There was continued discussion regarding the lease with PAC, which included:
User Agreement states Bonner County may only lease to government agencies.
Sub-lease with Forest Service is a month-to-month lease with a 60-day option clause.
Lease takes effect on May 1, 2007.
Legal council has reviewed the lease and it looks fine and is ok to sign.
There are two leases, a user agreement, certification and legal opinion that need to be signed.
After further discussion, Commissioner Young made a motion to sign the leases, user agreement and certification. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
There being no further business, Commissioner Young made a motion to adjourn the business meeting at 1:50 P.M. Commissioner Crossett seconded. All in favor. The motion passed.
On Tuesday, April 24, 2007 Assistance Director Susan Shea met with the Board for the following cases to be considered: Approved # 2007058 Denied #2007053 and # 2007059
Lewis Rich, Chairman
ATTEST: Marie Scott
By: Pamela J. Vasquez, Deputy Clerk
Legal SNP# 8671
May 12, 2007