12/20/06 Special Commissioners Meeting Minutes:

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in a Special Session on Wednesday, December 20, 2006 beginning at 12:30 P.M. in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho. Members of the Board present were Dwight L. Cochran, Chairman, Conrad E. Michaelson, Vaughn Rasmussen and Kerry Haddock, Clerk of the Board.

KENNEL PERMIT HEARING
A hearing on the Kennel License application of Marvin and Sherie Heflin was held. All neighbors within 300 feet of the Heflin property had been notified by certified mail as required by the Ordinance. In addition to the Board the following people attended the hearing:

Marvin Heflin, Patty Heflin, Sheriff Brent Bunn, Rosa Moosman, Mr. and Mrs. Frank Coombs, Wayne Davidson and Bill Stock.

Mr. Heflin presented information about his kennel. He stated that all dogs were neutered or spayed. There would be no puppies. It was strictly a hobby not a business. The property was fenced. He also presented favorable letters from a local veterinarian and Intermountain Malamute Assistance League.

Neighbors Frank Coombs and Wayne Davidson both expressed concern that the barking of the dogs might have a negative impact on their land values. This would become more of a problem if the number of dogs were allowed to increase.

After discussion, Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion seconded by Commissioner Michaelson to approve the application with conditions that the number of dogs would not exceed 10 and there would be no commercial operation of puppies for sale. Motion was unanimous. Mr. Heflin will write a letter agreeing to conditions.

Reed Miller, Alan Eborn, Tammy Swanson, Allen Lloyd, Leo Pyne, Shawn Tobler, Roy Bunderson and Ron Harper joined the meeting.

COURTHOUSE AND JAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY
Reed Miller of Ormond Builders presented a space planning model he had prepared from information gathered in the December 11th meeting. The cost of the facility would be approximately $5.9 million for a jail only and $8.6 if a Courthouse was included. The Commissioners tentatively set up a January 25th trip to look at a newly constructed facility in Jefferson County.

Meeting adjourned subject to recall by the Chairman or his order.
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12/11/06 Commissioners Meeting Minutes:

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, December 11, 2006 beginning at 9:00 A.M. in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho. Members of the Board present were Dwight L. Cochran, Chairman, Conrad E. Michaelson, Vaughn Rasmussen and Kerry Haddock, Clerk of the Board.

Ardee Helm, Prosecuting Attorney, Rodney Wallentine, Treasurer, Montain Kunz, Commissioner Elect, Rosa Moosman, Editor of the News Examiner and Bill Stock also attended the meeting.

MINUTES APPROVED
Commissioner Michaelson made a motion seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen to approve the minutes of the November 13th regular meeting. Motion was unanimous.

GARBAGE ISSUES
The Commissioners addressed 2 letters regarding the garbage fee. They agreed to continue charging the fee and will discuss the situation with the garbage department to insure that the service is being provided.

Sheriff Bunn and Greg Skinner joined the meeting.

HOSPITAL BOARD
Commissioner Michaelson made a motion seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen to reappoint John Hurren and Lila Rigby to 3 year terms on the Hospital Board. Motion was unanimous.

ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
Treasurer Wallentine reported that 2 of the tax deeded properties had been redeemed. He also asked the Commissioners to put tax deeded mineral rights on the agenda for the next meeting. Sheriff Bunn presented his monthly report. He reported that the new patrol car had been delivered. He indicated that he would like to have his patrolmen and dispatchers included in the random drug testing with the road and bridge employees. This will be put on the agenda for next meeting. He reported that the Swanson Foundation had donated $1,000 to help furnish the mobile command center.

Al Harrison and Mitch Poulsen joined the meeting.

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Commissioner Michaelson reported that the new president of R C & D was Dalan Nalder. The Commissioners will need to appoint a new representative for this and the Economic Development Corporation. Commissioner Rasmussen reported on the Four County Economic Development group.

HICKOCK DRIVE
The Commissioners agreed to remove snow on Hickock Drive this winter, but noted that the road needs substantial improvements done next summer to meet County standards.

Lynn Lewis, Lori Stafford, Roy Bunderson, Judy George, Bob Betley, Jane Betley and Richard Armatage joined the meeting.

BUDGET DISCUSSION
The budgeting process and deficit spending were discussed by the Commissioners. Most revenue sources are increasing only a small amount each year, while costs of services and mandatory spending are increasing much faster. The Commissioners will work with elected officials and department heads early in the year for solutions.

COUNTY ROADS
Commissioner Michaelson presented a County road map with changes that had been discussed in previous meetings and public hearings. This map will be submitted to the Idaho Transportation Department to become the official County road map. Bob Betley and Richard Armatage asked the Commissioners to reopen Mountain Way Road. They said the road has been a public access road for a number of years. Commissioner Michaelson agreed there needed to be a second access to Bear Lake West, but that the best place to put the road had not been determined.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Michaelson made a motion seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen to convene in executive session per Idaho Code 67-2345(1) (b) to discuss a personnel issue. Motion was unanimous. Following the discussion Commissioner Miachaelson made a motion seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen to reconvene in regular session. Motion was unanimous.

GARBAGE FEES
Assessor Lynn Lewis and Lori Stafford, Deputy Appraiser pointed out some problems with garbage fee administration. They pointed out an instance of an individual getting garbage service without being billed. They also discussed the construction garbage fee and suggested that it needed to be a yearly fee rather than a one time fee. Assessor Lewis will write a proposal for the next meeting.

PLANNING AND ZONING
Mitch Poulsen and Judy George met with the Commissioners. They would like to raise planning and zoning fees. They will bring a proposal next meeting. They also talked about a large resort development that was outside the scope of the current comprehensive plan. They felt that Planning and Zoning might have to hire consultants and attorneys for advice. Commissioner Michaelson expressed concern with developers that contract with land owners for development without owning the land. He wanted to protect land owners and water right owners.

ROAD AND BRIDGE REPORT
Greg Skinner, Road and Bridge Supervisor, reported on activities in his department. He presented a breakdown of costs for paving materials for last fiscal year and expressed concern with the increasing costs. He reported that he had purchased two pickups from the federal surplus program. Mr. Skinner said he would like to put more restrictions on trenches across County roads. He will check with Rich County to see how they handle this problem.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion seconded by Commissioner Michaelson to convene in executive session per Idaho Code 67-2345(1) (d) discuss medically indigent cases. Motion was unanimous.

Following the discussion, Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion seconded by Commissioner Michaelson to reconvene in regular session. Motion was unanimous.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE
Following the executive session, Commissioner Michaelson made a motion seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen to deny medical assistance cases as follows:

Case No. 2006-40 - Not the last resource - Medicare/Veteran's Benefits/Homeowner's Insurance

Case No. 2006-41 - Not the last resource - Approved for a loan at his financial institution to cover bills.

Case No. 2006-43 - Not the last resource - Medicaid

Case No. 2006-44 - Not the last resource - SSD - Waiting for a hearing date to be scheduled.

Case No. 2006-21 (Appeal) - Commissioners agreed to uphold original denial - applicant not indigent - can pay with in 5 years; Not the last resource.

Motion was unanimous.

Allen Lloyd, Leo Pyne, Tammy Swanson and Reed Miller joined the meeting.

COURTHOUSE AND JAIL FEASIBILITY STUDY
Reed Miller from Ormond Builders met with the Commissioners, Elected Officials and members of the Jail Committee to gather information for the feasibility study. He explained that Ormond Builders were the biggest builders of jails in the area. He likes to look at all options, so he wanted to gather information on all offices in the courthouse and jail. Mr. Miller spent the next two hours gathering information on staff sizes, number of beds desired and other information. He will put all the information in a spread sheet and meet with the Commissioners again December 20th at 1.00 P.M.

COUNTY EMPLOYEE HOLIDAYS
Commissioners approved 12 holidays for all county employees for the year 2007.

BILLS APPROVED
Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Michaelson to approve the bills for the month of November. Motion unanimously carried.

HEARING SET
The Commissioners agreed to set a kennel license hearing for 12:30 P.M. on December 20th.

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

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12/11/06 Commissioners Meeting Notice:

9:00 A.M.

9:15 A.M. ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING

9:30 A.M. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS

9:45 A.M. HICKOCK DRIVE UPDATE

10:00 A.M. CITIZEN GROUP TO REVIEW BUDGET

10:15 A.M. COUNTY ROADS

10:30 A.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION - PERSONNEL ISSUE

10:45 A.M.

11:00 A.M.

11:15 A.M.

11:30 A.M.

11:45 A.M.

LUNCH

1:00 P.M. REED MILLER - Jail Feasibility Study

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues

Executive Session - Reconvene Indigent Hearing

NEW BUSINESS
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues

Approve November's bills/Minutes

Executive Session - Medical Assistance Claims

2007 Bear Lake County Employee Holidays

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