8/31/07 Public Meeting Notice:

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners will be attending "The State of Bear Lake Conference" , an all day event, in Fish Haven, Idaho on August 31, 2007 beginning at 9:00 A.M.

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8/20/07 Commissioners Special Meeting Minutes:

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in a Special Session on Monday, August 20, 2007, beginning at 9:00 A.M. in the Commissioner's Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho. Members present were Vaughn N. Rasmussen, Chairman, Dwight L. Cochran, Montain D. Kunz and Kerry Haddock, Clerk of the Board.

Rodney Wallentine, Treasurer, Brent Bunn, Sheriff and Conrad Michaelson also attended the meeting.

The purpose of the meeting was to make final changes to the proposed budget prior to publishing the notice of public hearing on the proposed budget. Once the budget is published the total funds budgeted and the total taxes to be levied can not be increased.
The proposed budget will be published in this weeks News-Examiner with the public hearing on the budget set for September 4, 2007 at 9:00 A.M.

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8/13/07 Commissioners Meeting Minutes:

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met on Monday, August 13, 2007 beginning at 9:00 A.M. in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho. Members of the Board present: Vaughn N. Rasmussen, Chairman, Dwight L. Cochran, Montain D. Kunz, and Colleen Freeman, Deputy Clerk. Kerry Haddock, Clerk was out of the valley at Clerk's Convention in Orofino, Idaho.

Rodney Wallentine, Treasurer, Bill Stock and Richard Armatage also attended the meeting.

COUNTY HEALTH DEPARTMENT - QUARTERLY REPORT
Dee Johnson and Leslie Talbot, County Health Department presented their quarterly report from April thru June. They presented pamphlets on the West Nile Virus and asked for them to be placed at the Courthouse for the general public's accessibility. Leslie noted she is currently covering both Bear Lake and Caribou Counties Health Department's due to budget cuts in Caribou. Margie Eborn, WIC Counselor retired and the Caribou County WIC Counselor is currently covering her position in Bear Lake as well.

ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
Rodney Wallentine, Treasurer noted he has sent out 3-year delinquent tax letters.

Greg Skinner, Road Supervisor, Rosa Moosman, Editor of the News-Examiner, Lynn Lewis, Assessor, Dale Thornock, Chief Deputy Assessor/Mapper, Judy Holbrook, Ron Jensen Gary McKee & Mitch Poulsen, Regional Commission joined the meeting in progress.

WHISPER MOUNTAIN - COMMUNITY SURVEY FINAL RESULTS
Rick Fawcett, Whisper Mountain presented the Commissioners with the Final Result of the Community Survey sent to all home/property owners in the County, asking for their comments on sustaining economic development and growth in Bear Lake County.

Mr. Fawcett discussed several topics of interest with the Commissioners such as affordable housing, economic development, and the large scale Planned Unit Development & Subdivision Ordinances that were recently adopted. He suggested a small scale Planned Unit Development would need to be addressed. He talked about updating the Comprehensive Plan, Emergency Management Requirements - Inspection enforcement for Fire Codes in Bear Lake County, establishing Building Codes, creating a housing authority, the need for impact fees for large and small developments on roads, emergency services and Parks and Recreation, and the greatly requested need for Senior housing among others.

Mr. Fawcett said it is the best thing for Bear Lake County to allow development, but with a controlled growth.

ROAD & BRIDGE/SOLID WASTE
Greg Skinner, Road Supervisor presented his report for July. He has kept logs on weight of incoming garbage at the landfill and presented a list of landfill fees from other surrounding Counties and what they charge. He also discussed changing the hours and current dumping fees as well as possibly adding another full-time person at the landfill to closely weigh and monitor all dumping. The landfill is in need of obtaining permanent scales to weigh the garbage. Mr. Skinner noted that Caribou County does not allow nonresidents to dump in their landfill.

Mr. Skinner also said that Brad Auger, Bear Mountain has asked for the Worm Creek Road to be fixed. He would like the developers to fix the roads and have utilities in place before they start their developments.

ACCEPTANCE OF SURVEYS IN THE COUNTY
Alex Hudson, Surveyor and Kay Beck, First Idaho Title Company expressed their concerns over surveys being recorded and plated in the County that are not matching up when Dale Thornock, Chief Deputy Assessor/Mapper plats the surveyed subdivision out on the Mapping System. Their concern has risen because of letters being sent out by Dale to the property owners stating that their property boundaries on the survey do not match the mapping system, which in turn is upsetting the property owners. Alex and Kay asked for the Assessor's cooperation in contacting them first to discuss the problem and give them 30 days to try to work through it, before contacting the lot owners.

The Commissioners noted they would need to seek legal advice from Attorney Helm and they would set up a meeting with him, Alex, Kay, Dale, Lynn and the Commissioners to try to make a decision.

THE RESERVE - PHASE 5 - FINAL PLAT
Alex Hudson presented the final plat of Phase 5 for the Reserve, previously approved by planning and zoning, consisting of 26 lots North of Reserve Drive & Phase 4.

Commissioner Cochran made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Kunz to approve the final plat of Phase 5 at The Reserve. Motion unanimously carried.

JAIL COMMITTEE
Griffith Allen Lloyd & Alan Eborn discussed with the Commissioners the Needs Feasibility Study for a Courthouse/Jail Facility that was recently done by Ormond Construction. Mr. Eborn expressed his concern that he did not trust the drafted document and was very unimpressed with it.

They said that it was definitely more cost effective to build a Courthouse/Jail complex vs. a Jail alone. Costs of operation, current transportation costs, growth in the county and several other topics were discussed. He suggested the best thing would be to hold public meetings to inform people of the costs involved, cost to taxpayers, need vs. want, etc. and then to put a Bond Issue on the ballot in the Primary Election in May.

EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT SYSTEM
Alan Eborn, EMS officer discussed the need for upgrading to fiber optics at the Courthouse and would be able to do it for a cost of $10,000.

Mr. Eborn noted the old Bern School House is in need of a new roof.

BEAR LAKE CONVENTION & VISITORS BUREAU BUDGET REQUEST
Judy Holbrook met with the Commissioners asking for their support again this year with funding for their budget slightly higher than last year - $15,000 for fiscal year 2008. She noted that they are very much in support of growth and population in the county and are promoting grants for Bear Lake both on the Idaho/Utah side.

Commissioners noted that they could not possibly fund that much and would have to get back with her on a dollar amount if any.

SHERIFF'S REPORT
Brent Bunn, Sheriff presented his department's report of activity for the month of July. He noted that his operating/expense budget has been completely spent. There have been 50 MPH signs purchased and installed on the North Beach Road. He discussed problems with Bear Lake West's private beach access, overflowing garbage's, & fireworks going off all hours of the night.

PLANNING AND ZONING MEMBERS
Judy George, Planning and Zoning Chairman and Mitch Poulsen, Bear Lake Regional Commission asked the Commissioners to reappoint Barry Bergholm and Ron Jensen to the Planning and Zoning Commission for another 3 years.

Commissioner Cochran made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Kunz to reappoint Barry Bergholm and Ron Jensen to the Planning and Zoning Commission for another 3 year term. Motion was unanimous.

Judy expressed her concern over the public notice for submitting resumes to the Clerk's Office for those interested in serving on the Planning and Zoning Commission. She suggested have the public notice rewritten to say, "Please submit a letter of interest" instead of "submit a resume", as feedback being received from the public is that it has scared them off. They don't believe they should have to submit a resume.

ELK HOLLOW ROAD CONCERN
James Lane, Bear Lake West Homeowners Association again expressed concern over the much needed closure of Elk Hollow Road. The Commissioners told Mr. Lane that they had addressed the issue with Attorney Helm and would make sure the letter asked for would be written and distributed appropriately.

BEAR LAKE BEACHES
Dave Cottle, Bear Lake Watch discussed with the Commissioners 3 topics of interest: 1) Invasive Mussel Species/Fragmities Treatments 2) Public Beach Access to the Lake 3) Future of Beaches, which included: Comprehensive Plan - Bear Lake County/Idaho State Land Agreement - Enforcement and Definitions of access needed. Mr. Cottle said he would like to see the Legislature involved.

AREA WIDE CONFERENCE PROJECT
Claudia Cottle requested the Commissioners presence for an all-day event including lunch, dinner and a concert, scheduled for Friday, August 31, 2007 in Fish Haven at 9:00 A.M.. The main topic is "Can we preserve our Rural Lifestyle and the Bear Lake Experience"? They are anticipating 200 people to be in attendance and questioned several items of concern such as parking, garbage, & permits if any needed.

Commissioners asked for the Clerk's Office to post a public meeting notice for the party as they may all be in attendance.

BUDGET DISCUSSION
Commissioners discussed the proposed budget for fiscal year 2008. Their concerns were running in the deficit again next year and additional employees.

Commissioners decided to post a public notice for a budget meeting to be held on Monday, August 20, 2007 at 8:30 A.M. to further discuss budgets.

RESOLUTION #2007-09 - AIRPORT FUND TRANSFER
Commissioner Cochran made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Kunz to approve Resolution #2007-09, ordering the transfer of $40,000 from the Current Expense Fund to the Airport Fund until grant monies are received. Motion carried.

RESOLUTION #2007-09

RESOLUTION ORDERING TRANSFER OF APPROPRIATIONS FROM THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND TO THE AIRPORT FUND TO MEET EXPENDITURES UNTIL GRANT FUNDS ARE RECEIVED

WHEREAS: Pursuant to Idaho Code 31-1508, the Bear Lake County Board of Commissioners do find that there was an unforeseen need for cash arising from the operations of AIRPORT that could not have been reasonably foreseen at the time of preparing of the budget.

WHEREAS: This operational cost will require the transfer of monies not provided for in the budget and demands for expenditures will not exceed appropriations. At the time grant funds are received, these funds will be transferred back to the Current Expense Fund.

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Bear Lake County Board of Commissioners by unanimous vote, do hereby, order a transfer of funds as follows:

Transfer of $40,000 from the Current Expense Fund to the Airport Fund until such time that grant funds are received and at that time transfer $40,000 from the Airport Fund to Current Expense Funds.

Adopted this 13th day of August 2007.

BOARD OF BEAR LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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VAUGHN N. RASMUSSEN, Chairman

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DWIGHT L. COCHRAN

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MONTAIN D. KUNZ

ATTEST:_______________________________________
COLLEEN FREEMAN, Deputy Clerk

CERTIFICATES OF RESIDENCY
Commissioners agreed to approve Junior College Residency Affidavits for Jedediah R. Petersen, Kayla Ann Skinner, & Krystal Rae Derricott.

BILLS APPROVED
Commissioners unanimously approved bills for the month of July for payment.

MINUTES APPROVED
Commissioner Kunz made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cochran to approve minutes for the regular meeting on July 9, 2007 and the special meeting on July 19, 2007. Motion unanimously carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Kunz made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cochran to recess the regular meeting and to convene in an executive session per Idaho Code 67-2345(1), to discuss medically indigent cases and to also discuss personnel issues. Motion was unanimous.

Commissioner Kunz made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cochran to adjourn the executive session and to reconvene in regular session. Motion was unanimous.

MEDICALLY INDIGENT CLAIMS
Commissioner Cochran made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Kunz to act on the following medically indigent cases:

# 2006-06 & 07 - Final Denial - Bear Lake Memorial Hospital withdrew appeal; Not last resource; Didn't cooperate with County; Application incomplete; Not a resident.

# 2007-08 - Denial "Upon Reconsideration" - Portneuf Medical Center withdrew appeal; Not indigent; Not last resource.

#2007-09 - Denial "Upon Reconsideration" - Portneuf Medical Center & Bear Lake Memorial Hospital withdrew appeal; Not indigent; Not last resource.

#2007-11 - Approved - Medically indigent; Obligated County; Last resource; Emergency need; Medically necessary.

#2007-15 - Denial "Upon Reconsideration" - Bear Lake Memorial Hospital withdrew appeal; Not indigent; Not last resource.

#2007-17 - Denial "Upon Reconsideration" - Bear Lake Memorial Hospital withdrew appeal; Not last resource; Not indigent.

#2007-26 - Denied - Bear Lake Memorial Hospital withdrew application; Not indigent; Not last resource; Applicant didn't cooperate with the County.

#2007-29 - Denied - applicant withdrew application; Not indigent; Not last resource; Didn't cooperate with the County.

#2007-24 - Denied - Not indigent; Not last resource.

Meeting adjourned subject to recall by the Chairman or his order.

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8/13/07 Commissioners Meeting Agenda:

9:00 A.M. LESLIE TALBOT, DEE JOHNSON, TIFFANY PRESTON - County Health Department - Quarterly Report

9:15 A.M. ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING

9:30 A.M. RICK FAWCETT, Whisper Mountain Contract - Affordable Housing; Economic Development; Survey Results

9:45 A.M. " "

10:00 A.M. RON GILLETT - Idaho Anti-Wolf Coalition

10:15 A.M. ALEX HUDSON, KAY BECK, JEANETTE GAILEY, KATHY JOHNSON - Acceptance of Surveys in the County

10:30 A.M. ALEX HUDSON - The Reserve, Phase 5 - Final Plat

10:45 A.M. GRIFFITH ALLEN LLOYD - Jail Committee

11:00 A.M. ALAN EBORN - EMS

11:15 A.M. JUDY HOLBROOK - Budget Request

11:30 A.M. JUDY GEORGE - Planning and Zoning - New Members

11:45 A.M. JAMES LANE - BLWHOA - Elk Hollow Road

12:00 P.M. DAVE COTTLE - Bear Lake Beaches

12:15 P.M. CLAUDIA COTTLE - Area Wide Conference

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues

Budget Discussion

NEW BUSINESS
Approve June's Bills/Minutes

Executive Session - Indigent Claims

Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues

Airport Fund Resolution

Junior College Residency Affidavits
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8/6/07 Commissioners Special Public Meeting Minutes:

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in a special Session on Monday, August 6, 2007, beginning at 9:00 A.M. in the Commissioner's Room at the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho. Members present were Vaughn Rasmussen, Chairman, Dwight Cochran, Montain Kunz and Kerry Haddock, Clerk of the Board.

Al Harrison, Rosa Moosman, Roy Bunderson and Conrad Michaelson also attended the meeting.

OUTLET CANAL BRIDGE
The Commissioners addressed a construction agreement between the Idaho Transportation Department and the County to begin construction on the Outlet Canal Bridge. ITD also requested a check for $124,000 to prepay the remaining balance of the County's share of design and Construction. Commissioner Cochran made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to approve the contract and forward the funds to ITD. Motion was unanimous. Plans are for the bridge to be built this winter.

PROPOSED BUDGET
Clerk Haddock presented his proposed budget for the 2008 fiscal year. The proposed budget included a 3% raise for all full-time employees with an increase in the employees' contribution toward the dependents insurance premium, a new Deputy in the Sheriff's Department, a new Appraiser in the Assessor's Department, and a Planning Department Director to be funded by increased building fees. Solid Waste fees would increase 5%. Various aspects of the budget were discussed at length. The Commissioners will study the proposals and make changes in the August 13, 2007 regular meeting.

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8/6/07 Commissioners Special Public Meeting Notice:

PUBLIC NOTICE - THE BOARD OF BEAR LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL BE MEETING ON MONDAY, AUGUST 6, 2007 AT 9:00 A.M. IN THE COMMISSIONERS ROOM OF THE COURTHOUSE ANNEX IN PARIS, IDAHO TO PRESENT FOR REVIEW THE SUGGESTED COUNTY BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008 AND TO DISCUSS AND SIGN THE OUTLET CANAL BRIDGE AGREEMENT.

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