8/27/09 Special Public Meeting Notice:

The County Commissioners of Bear Lake, Caribou, Franklin and Oneida Counties will meet at 10:00 A.M. at Bergy's, 4 North Main Street, Grace, Idaho on Thursday, August 27, 2009.

AGENDA ITEMS

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8/19/09 Special Public Meeting Minutes:

Commissioners special meeting, Wednesday, August 19, 2009

Board members present; Vaughn Rasmussen, Chairman DeMar Romrell, Commissioner, Montain Kunz, Commissioner, Roger Jones, Prosecuting Attorney and Wayne Davidson, Building Administrator as substitute secretary for Kerry Haddock, Clerk of the Board.

Chairman Rasmussen brings meeting to order, and asks for a motion to accept the agenda. Commissioner Romrell makes the motion, and Commissioner Kunz seconds, all in favor.

Mitch Poulsen, Planning and Zoning Administrator begins by showing a final plat map for Bailey Creek subdivision. There were some concerns from neighboring landowners about the roads, but Mitch recommended that the Commissioners approve the final plat with some restrictions and conditions. Also, waiting on the health department and engineers for some final things. Commissioner Romrell makes the motion to accept the final plat for the Bailey Creek subdivision upon approval of the health department, and engineers, and with the conditions proposed. Commissioner Kunz seconds the motion and all in favor.

Chairman Rasmussen asked for a motion to accept Resolution 2009-5 - FFY 2009 Elections for National Forest Related Safety-Net Payments. Commissioner Kunz makes the motion, Commissioner Romrell seconds, and all in favor.

BEFORE THE BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
FOR BEAR LAKE COUNTY

In the Matter of the FFY 2009 )
Elections for National Forest ) RESOLUTION NO.2009-5
Related Safety-Net Payments )

WHEREAS, Congress enacted in 1908 and subsequently amended a law that requires that 25 percent of the revenues derived from National Forest lands be paid to states for use by the counties in which the lands are situated for the benefit of public schools and roads; and

WHEREAS, the principal source of revenues from National Forest lands is from the sale and removal of timber, which has been curtailed in recent years with a corresponding decline in revenues shared with counties; and

WHEREAS, the United States Congress recognized a need to stabilize education and road maintenance funding through predictable payments to the affected counties, and to achieve that goal enacted the Secure Rural Schools and Community Self-Determination Act of 2000, which has been amended and re-authorized for FFY 2008 - 2011 ("SRS2008"); and

WHEREAS, Title I of SRS2008 gives each eligible county the right to elect to receive either its traditional share of revenues from the National Forest lands pursuant to the Act of May 23, 1908 and Section 13 of the Act of March 1, 1911 (the "25-percent payments"), or instead to receive a guaranteed minimum share of the State payment pursuant to Sections 102(a)(1)(B) and 103 (the "full county payment amount"); and

WHEREAS, an election to receive the full county payment amount is effective for all federal fiscal years through FFY 2011, and an election to receive a 25-percent payment is binding for two years; and

WHEREAS, any county electing to receive a full county payment amount that is $100,000 or more must further elect to expend an amount not less than 15 percent nor more than 20 percent of its full county payment amount as project funds; and

WHEREAS, Title I, Section 102(d) of SRS2008 requires that counties electing to receive a full county payment amount of $100,000 or more must allocate its project funds for between projects in accordance with Title II and Title III, and return the balance of project funds unspent under Titles II and III to the Treasury of the United States, and communicate such allocation to the Secretary of the United States Department of Agriculture; and

WHEREAS, Title II provides for special projects on federal lands or that benefit resources on federal lands, which projects are recommended by local resource advisory committees ("RACs"); and

WHEREAS, RACs recommend projects for consideration by the Secretary of Agriculture, with project funding supplied in whole or in part out of monies allocated for such purposes by participating counties; and

WHEREAS, counties that allocate funding to projects under Title II , and are participants in more than one RAC, may further direct that their Title II project funds be divided between different RACs according to an allocation decided by each participating county, with such funds held in the Treasury of the United States under the name of the county with a designation of the amount allocated to each RAC; and

WHEREAS, Title III provides for county projects, some of which are associated with federal lands, with Title III authorizing expenditures for search, rescue and emergency services, fire prevention and planning under the Firewise Communities program, and development of community wildfire protection plans; and

WHEREAS, a county with a full county payment amount of $350,000 or more may not allocate more than 7 percent of its full county payment amount for Title III projects.

NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved as follows:

1. Bear Lake County hereby elects to receive the guaranteed minimum full county payment amount pursuant to SRS2008 Sections 102(a)(1)(B) and 103.

2. Bear Lake County has elected to receive a full county payment amount that is $100,000 or more, and hereby allocates 15 percent of its full county payment amount for expenditure on projects under Title II and Title III. Bear Lake County will return none (zero percent) of its full county payment amount to the Treasury of the United States.

3. Of the percent allocated to Title II and Title III projects above in paragraph 2, Bear Lake County further allocates between such Titles for FFY 2009 (for expenditure after FFY 2009) on the following basis: 15 percent of full county payment amount for expenditure on Title II projects and 0 percent of the full county payment amount for expenditure on Title III projects.

4. The original or a copy of this Resolution shall be transmitted to Tony Poinelli at tpoinelli@idcounties.org or fax (208) 345-0379 by September 11, 2009.

ADOPTED this 19th day of August, 2009.

Commissioner Romrell makes motion to go to executive session, Commissioner Kunz seconds, all in favor, roll call taken, and the room is cleared except for the Commissioners. After executive session Commissioner Kunz makes the motion to give comp time to Wayne Davidson for his time serving as secretary to the County Planning and Zoning. Commissioner Romrell seconds the motion, all in favor.

Meeting adjourned.

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8/19/09 Special Public Meeting Notice:

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners will be meeting on Wednesday, August 19, 2009 at 6:00 P.M. in the School District #33 Board Room, Paris, Idaho to discuss the following:

6:00 P.M. Bailey Creek Vistas Final Plat

6:45 P.M. Secure Rural Schools Resolution

7:00 P.M. The Commissioners and Planning and Zoning will discuss joint road standards and issues.
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8/10/09 Commissioners Meeting Minutes:

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in regular session on August 10, 2009, beginning at 9:00 A.M. in the School District #33 Board Room in Paris, Idaho. Members present were Vaughn N. Rasmussen, Chairman, Montain D. Kunz, DeMar Romrell and Kerry Haddock, Clerk of the Board.

Brent Bunn, Sheriff, Rodney Wallentine, Treasurer, Lynn Lewis, Assessor, Rosa Moosman, Editor of the News Examiner, Bill Stock, Dennis Duehren, Wayne Davidson and Todd Transtrum also attended the meeting.

AGENDA
Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to accept the agenda. Motion carried.

ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
Sheriff Bunn presented his monthly report. Average jail population was 5.6 prisoners per day. Sheriff Bunn reported on funeral arrangements for Deputy Phillip Sorensen who died as a result of a car accident last week. He reported that heavy use of Fish Haven Canyon was causing problems. BLM was going to close some facilities in the area. There were also concerns on the East side of the Lake with limited manpower to do much patrolling. Assessor Lewis reported on a meeting with Whisper Mountain regarding mapping. Treasurer Wallentine discussed the upcoming tax deed sale.

LANDFILL AGREEMENT
Todd Transtrum discussed a proposed agreement with CES to help design the new landfill area and assist with closure of the current area. CES and DEQ representatives will attend the next Commissioner's meeting to discuss the proposal. He also reported on the paving project at the landfill.

HEALTH DEPARTMENT QUARTERLY REPORT
Leslie Talbot and Tiffany Preston presented the quarterly report of the County Health Department. They reported that due to cutbacks only low income people will receive free immunizations this year. The Health Department is urging at risk people to get regular flu shots early so they can get Swine flu shots when the vaccine becomes available. There were 166 cases of swine flu in Idaho and 2 in Bear Lake County.

MINUTES APPROVED
Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to approve the minutes of the July 13, 2009 regular meeting. Motion carried.

FOSSIL CANYON
The Commissioners discussed the road closure in Fossil Canyon. They will ask the Prosecuting Attorney to write a letter directing the land owner to open the road.

MONSANTO RESOLUTION
The Commissioners discussed a resolution supporting Monsanto's proposed new mine. Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to adopt Resolution 2009-4 supporting the mine. Motion carried.

County of Bear Lake, State of Idaho

RESOLUTION NO. 2009-04

Resolution recognizing the economic and environmental significance; both locally and nationally, of the proposed Blackfoot Bridge Mine.

Whereas, mining and processing phosphate ore into elemental phosphorus supports a significant portion of Bear Lake County, with as many as 76 households employed by Monsanto Company and 57 others employed as contractors in different aspects of the mining and manufacturing process;

Whereas, this elemental phosphorus is a building block for many vital products used in society, including water treatments, fire retardants, and in particular, Roundup brand herbicides;

Whereas, 17% of the workforce employed at Monsanto's elemental phosphorus facilities call Bear Lake County home;

Whereas, large acreages of wildlife habitats have benefited from restoration and enhancement conducted my Monsanto in partnership with the Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation, Southeast Idaho Mule Deer Foundation, North American Moose Foundation, Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation and Pheasants Forever;

Whereas, federal and state agencies, non-governmental organizations and conservation groups have honored Monsanto for high standards of ecological restoration at past mines;

Whereas Monsanto has made and continues to make significant investments to advance scientific understanding and practice in mining while protecting water quality and the health of ecosystems; and

Whereas, a range of federal and state agencies have worked with Monsanto over the past four years to evaluate technologies, gather and understand environmental data, and thoroughly review potential impacts, resulting in a proposed Blackfoot Bridge Mine that will support ongoing elemental phosphorus production while preserving Blackfoot River water quality, wildlife habitat, and ecological diversity.

NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Chairman and Commissioners of Bear Lake County, a political subdivision of the State of Idaho, that opening of the Blackfoot Bridge Mine be supported, consistent with environmental safeguards provided in the preferred alternative of its Environmental Impact Statement, after a thorough and open process for public comments and such modifications as necessary to address legitimate concerns raised; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that the citizens of Bear Lake County are encouraged to participate in this public comment process, and the County reserves its right to protect the interests of the community and its citizens in the face of legal challenges to the process; and

BE IT FURTHER RESOLVED, that this position be made known to the Governor of Idaho, and the Delegation representing Idaho in the United States Senate and House of Representatives.

PASSED AND APPROVED by the Chairperson and the County Commissioners of Bear Lake County, Idaho, this 10th day of August 2009.

________________________________________
VAUGHN N. RASMUSSEN, Chairperson

ATTEST:____________________________________
KERRY HADDOCK, Clerk

TIMBERLINE ROAD
Brent Martinson asked the Commissioners to reconsider the closure of a road that provides Forest access in Bailey Creek. The Forest Service had built a new road in the vicinity to provide forest access. Mr. Martinson stated that he was opposed to the road closure due to safety reasons. He also noted that a public hearing was required to close a public road. The Commissioners will investigate the situation and consult with legal council prior to making a decision.

BEAR LAKE HERITAGE PATHWAY PROJECT
Martha Burbidge, Claudia Cottle and Dave Cottle met with the Commissioners regarding a plan to create a multi use pathway around Bear Lake. Some parts of the pathway had been completed in Utah and work was underway for a portion in Idaho. The master plan was a long range plan to complete various segments of the pathway. They asked the Commissioners for endorsement of the project, help at the State level and to include the plan in the County's transportation plan. The Commissioners expressed support for the project.

ALLINGER PARK
Montpelier Mayor Reed Peterson met with Commissioners regarding the management of Allinger Park. The City would like to manage the Park under the control of their Parks and Recreation Department. Part of the land is owned by the School District. The Commissioners agreed to investigate obtaining this land from the School District and leasing the Park to the City with the permission of the Allinger Park Foundation.

BAILEY CREEK VISTAS
The Commissioners considered the Final Plat of Bailey Creek Vistas Subdivision. Planning and Zoning Administrator Mitch Poulsen presented his report to the Commissioners. He noted that there were several deficiencies existed which needed to be addressed prior to final plat approval. The developer discussed the deficiencies with the Commissioners who agreed to hold a special meeting on August 19th to allow the developer time to correct the deficiencies.

AQUATIC INVASIVE SPECIES
Jesse Taylor met with Commissioners to explain the effort to keep invasive mussels out of Bear Lake. The program was being run by the Bear Lake Regional Commission with funding from the Idaho Department of Agriculture. Inspection stations had been set up on various roads in the County. Commissioner Romrell reported that one inspection point had left signs up when no one was there to man the station causing confusion for boat owners and some semis. Mr. Taylor hopes to improve the program next summer.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to convene in executive session per Idaho Code 67(b, d, and f) to discuss medical indigent claims, personnel issues and legal issues. All Commissioners voted yes.

Following the executive session Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to act on medical indigent claims as follows:

Case no. 2009-11 - Denied - Not Medically Indigent; Not the last resource - Self, loans, tax returns, SSD/Medicaid.
Case no. 2009-13 - Denied - Not the last resource - Insurance Coverage, Self, Tax Returns; Not Indigent.
Case no. 2009-14 - Denied - Not the last resource - Pending SSD/Medicaid.

JUNK ORDINANCES
The Commissioners discussed briefly the County Ordinances regarding solid waste. They will study the various Ordinances and consult with the Attorney for next meeting.

FOREST SERVICE STIMULUS PROJECTS
Roy Bunderson requested information regarding Forest Service projects funded by Federal stimulus money and the involvement of the Road and Bridge Department. The County had entered into a contract with the Forest Service for planning and execution of three projects totaling $740,000 that would benefit both the County and the Forest Service. The first project was an upgrade of the St. Charles Canyon Road with County employees doing a substantial part of the work. This project is nearly complete. Enlarging the Montpelier Reservoir parking area and gravel work up Georgetown will be done next year and will probably be contracted.

BUDGET DISCUSSIONS
The Commissioners discussed the budget proposal presented on August 3rd and made a few small changes. The proposed budget will be published in August with the notice of budget hearing. The hearing will be on September 8, 2009.

RECORDS IMAGING AGREEMENT
Clerk Haddock presented an agreement with the Utah Historical Society, which will allow them to digitally reproduce some of the old County Records in exchange for providing of the finished product for the County to use. Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to approve the agreement. Motion carried.

BILLS APPROVED
Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to approve the current Bills. Commissioners Kunz and Romrell voted yes. Commissioner Rasmussen abstained as bills from the company he works for were included.

REPORT GRAND TOTAL . . . . . 275,881.96 226
TOTAL VOID/CANCEL . . . . . 321.20 * * TOTAL VOIDED/CANCEL FOR THE PERIOD SELECTED * *
275,560.76

ROAD STANDARDS MEETING
The Commissioners will hold a joint meeting on Wednesday, August 19 with the Planning and Zoning Commission to discuss road standards.

Meeting adjourned subject to recall by the Chairman or his order.
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8/10/09 Commissioners Meeting Notice:

9:00 A.M. ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES

9:15 A.M. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

9:30 A.M. GREG SKINNER - Road & Bridge Issues/TODD TRANSTRUM - Solid Waste Issues

9:45 A.M. LESLIE TALBOT & TIFFANY PRESTON - Southeastern District Health Department Quarterly Budget Review

10:00 A.M. BRENT MARTINSON - Timberline Road Forest Access

10:15 A.M. MARTHA BURBIDGE - Bear Lake Heritage Pathway Project

10:30 A.M. MAYOR REED PETERSON - Allinger Park

10:45 A.M. ROBERT BUTLER, BUTLER ENGINEERING - Engineering Services for Bridge Replacements

11:00 A.M. BAILEY CREEK FINAL PLAT

11:15 A.M. JESSE TAYLOR - Aquatic Invasive Species

11:30 A.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS

11:45 A.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Medical Assistance Claims/Personnel Issues

LUNCH

1:00 P.M. JUNK ORDINANCES

1:15 P.M. ROY BUNDERSON - Stimulus Fund Projects

1:30 P.M. BUDGET DISCUSSIONS

1:45 P.M.

2:00 P.M.

2:15 P.M.

2:30 P.M.

2:45 P.M.

3:00 P.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues

Fossil Canyon Road

Road Standards

Monsanto Resolutions

NEW BUSINESS
Approve July's Bills/Minutes

Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues

Executive Session - Medical Assistance Claims

Records Imaging Agreement

Airport Pavement Maintenance Agreement
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8/3/09 Special Public Meeting Minutes:

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in a special session on August 3, 2009, beginning at 2:30 P.M. in the School District #33 Board Room. Members present were Vaughn N. Rasmussen, DeMar Romrell and Kerry Haddock, Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Montain Kunz was out of town.

Bill Stock and Rodney Wallentine also attended the meeting.

BUDGET PRESENTATION
Clerk Haddock presented his proposed budget for review. The proposed budget had a 3% cost of living increase for all full-time employees. There was an increase in the contribution of employees' share of dependents insurance costs from 20% to 25%. A Deputy Sheriff was added contingent on the receipt of a COPS grant which would fully fund the position for three years.

The overall budget was up 14.5% with 10.3% as a result of anticipated grants and stimulus money projects.

The Commissioners will study the proposed budget and consider it at the August 10th meeting prior to publishing.

Meeting adjourned.

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8/3/09 Special Public Meeting Notice:

THE BOARD OF BEAR LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL BE HOLDING A SPECIAL MEETING ON MONDAY, AUGUST 3, 2009 AT 2:30 P.M. IN THE SCHOOL DISTRICT #33 BOARD ROOM, PARIS, IDAHO TO REVIEW THE PROPOSED FISCAL YEAR 2010 BUDGET.
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