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1/12/04 Commissioners Meeting

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners began meeting at 9:00 A.M., Monday, January 12, 2004, in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho. Members of the Board present: Dwight L. Cochran, Chairman of the Board, Don C. Clark, Conrad Michaelson and Joan P. Eborn, Clerk of the Board.

Ardee Helm, Jr., Prosecuting Attorney and Rosa Moosman, Editor for the News-Examiner also attended the meeting.

The opening prayer was offered by Commissioner Michaelson.

Chairman Cochran called the meeting to order to conduct county business as follows:

Chairman Cochran resigned from his position as Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners making a motion to nominate Don C. Clark to serve as Chairman, Commissioner Michaelson seconded the motion. Motion unanimously carried.

SNOWMOBILE AND WATERWAYS COMMITTEES
Kirk Rich, Manager Idaho Parks and Recreation met with the Commissioners to reorganize the Snowmobile and Waterways Committees. He said the Snowmobile Committee is short one member and all present members terms have expired and need to be reappointed. Commissioner Michaelson made a motion seconded by Commissioner Cochran to reappoint Ivan Leonhardt, Jess Johnson and Rick Thomas for two-year terms and to also reappoint John Hurren and Brad Wilks to three-year terms and to appoint Reed Hansen for a three-year term. Motion unanimously carried. Rich said Brad Wilks presently serves as the Chairman.

After discussing the Waterways Committee, Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cochran to reappoint John Hurren, Bob Transtrum, Kirk Rich, Clark Stock and Brent Lewis to continue to serve as members on the Waterways Committee. Motion unanimously carried. Bob Transtrum will continue to serve as Chairman.

Rich said funding is available to pay for the asphalt and paving on the North Beach Road Project this summer. The current project cost estimate amounts to $400,000. There will be another $200,000 approved for a new group camp, a shower building and miscellaneous improvements, making the total project cost $600,000.

Rich said the snowmobile committee plans on buying property adjacent to the Paris Power Plant, (west) 1 1/3 acres presently owned by Earth Sciences Mining Company. The property is presently used as a snowmobile parking area. Earth Sciences have been contacted and are willing to sell it for $2,000. The property has been surveyed and money is available in the snowmobile fund and is thought to be a good investment.

Al Harrison, Mitch Poulsen, representing the Bear Lake Regional Commission and Planning and Zoning joined the meeting in progress as well as Roy Bunderson, Bloomington City Mayor.

PUBLIC INPUT
Chairman Clark informed those at the meeting, public input would no longer be accepted during the meeting unless the individuals wanting to comment were on the agenda and that a specific time would be set on the agenda each meeting for public input.

EMPLOYEE SALARY/BENEFIT REQUEST
Janet Michaelson, part-time employee presented information and reported she had been working for the county nine years and wants a cash benefit in lieu of insurance. At one time another part-time employee was given a major medical benefit based upon the hours she actually worked each month. Ms. Michaelson felt in order for the county to be fair to her they should pay her cash in lieu of major medical insurance for the time worked each month since fiscal year 2000 amounting to $2,249. Commissioner Michaelson made a motion seconded by Commissioner Cochran to take Ms. Michaelson's request under advisement. Motion unanimously carried.

TAX CANCELLATIONS APPROVED
The Commissioners acted unanimously to cancel taxes as follows:
Current Real Tax - $1,320.00 - Hardship and Garbage Fee Cancellations
Current Real Tax - $1,243.92 - Assessment Error & Adjustments - Previously Paid
Personal Tax - $1,141.74 - Double Assessment, Assessment Error, Hospital Owned

ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
Rodney Wallentine, Treasurer presented tax collection information stating the December collection resulted in his office collecting 58% of the Current Real Tax Charged, and 49% of the Personal Tax Charged.

SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Mitch Poulsen, representing Planning and Zoning presented information in regards to Patrick O'Keefe's proposal for planned unit development, Kentucky West Estates consisting of 124 acres between Fish Haven and St. Charles. The development would include 200 town homes valued at $250,000 a piece, a commercial area and an open space for raising and training 50 thoroughbred race horses. Planning and Zoning held a public hearing on November 19, 2003 and another meeting held in December. As a result of that hearing, Planning and Zoning recommends approval of the Special Use Permit based upon the following conditions:

  1. Recommendation by no means grants permission to begin construction of any type of structure on the property within the special use permit or allows for the sale of any property.
  2. Provide documentation from the leading agencies providing assurance that the water supply is sufficient for culinary, fire protection, and agricultural use for the entire project.
  3. Documentation from the sewer board specifying approval.
  4. Soil stability study including methods of litigation of unstable soils.
  5. Traffic impact study whereby the entire project empties onto Highway 89.
  6. Documentation outlining a fire protection plan.
  7. Architectural submission of buildings.
  8. Something included in the Conditions, Covenants and Restrictions that will insure adequate, proper and continued maintenance, specifically addressing the reduction of horse numbers to control dust flies and smell.
  9. All roads within the subdivision will be built to county standards.
  10. Plan for maintenance (roads, snow removal, etc.)
  11. Storm water management plan.
  12. Submit engineered plans including a landscaping plan and drainage and grading plan, water (lines and locations including storage) and location of the utilities.
  13. Put up a bond for 100% of the infrastructure on a phase-by-phase basis.
  14. Developer shall submit evidence of his or her ability to undertake the proposed project for each phase.
  15. Density - one unit per acre plus 10% density increase for clustering in the PUD. If more acreage is acquired, it can reach the maximum of 200 units as requested in the master plan.

In addition to the above conditions any future state and local ordinances must be complied with prior to granting first phase approval.

When asked if the property would hold that many horses and sustain them, Mitch relied they would have to reduce the number of horses if there are complaints from the neighbors or homeowners.

Commissioner Michaelson said he would like Mr. O'Keefe to understand that before he does anything, he must meet all of these conditions set forth by Planning and Zoning. In the past there have been some developers that have not met the conditions and have gone ahead with their projects anyway.

Mitch stated this is why Planning and Zoning have asked for documentation that the conditions have been met before any construction or development takes place.

Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cochran to accept the recommendation of the Planning and Zoning Commission and to approve the special use permit provided that Mr. O'Keefe meets all of the conditions set forth by Planning and Zoning prior to any development. Motion was unanimous.

BEAR LAKE HISTORICAL SOCIETY COMMITTEE
Sherry Brown, Bear Lake Historical Society Committee President met with the Commissioners to discuss the Historical Society's future and whereabouts. At her request and upon advise of Ardee Helm, County Attorney, the Commissioners acted unanimously to approve and sign the Bear Lake County Historical Society's Mission Statement and By-Laws. She indicated she still has concerns about the relationship between the National Oregon/California Trail Center and the Historical Society and the location of the displays and artifacts in their possession as well as the lease agreement previously signed between them and feels that nothing has changed since the last meeting. She understands the displays will be moved upstairs in the Oregon/California Trail Center. The Railroad display would be rotated and charged a fee.

Commissioner Michaelson responded that on December 18, 2003, he made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Clark to continue the support of the Bear Lake Historical Society as formed and to register the name of the Rails and Trails Museum as a business name for the Bear Lake Historical Society. In the motion, he also requested the Oregon Trail Center withdraw their registration of the name "DUP Rails and Trails Museum" from the State of Idaho records, and as far as he knows that is being done.

When asked, Sherry stated that the Rails and Trails Museum and the Bear Lake Historical Society are one and the same.

LAKE POINTE DEVELOPMENT
Carl Reichard, property owner, asked for law enforcement in the Lake Pointe Development area, West of Bern.

Mr. Reichard said they have had many problems with ranchers and their cattle roaming on their private property. The property owners in the development were forced into obtaining a lawyer for legal advice and the rancher was sent a letter explaining the property owner's rights to their land. Eventually the cattle, 80-90 head were taken out of the area in about October. Prior to that time, the cattle had overgrazed and then went through the fences of the development in search of grass.

He and his wife maintain the fence around the development every year. They spend the summer months there. They feel they have a legal fence and there is Idaho Statues that govern cattle grazing. He asked the Commissioners to direct the Sheriff to provide additional law enforcement in that area.

Attorney Helm advised him when the cattle trespass on his property he could keep the animals in a corral and bill the owner for their care. He said law enforcement is limited in Bear Lake County and the Sheriff's Department spends more time on drugs and crime. Attorney Helm stated the complaint is not with the Commissioners, but with the Sheriff. Helm said it's not a criminal action and he could seek civil remedies.

Reichard felt he is guaranteed law enforcement by the taxes he pays and feels that they should be entitled to more of it in that area.

The Commissioners have no supervisory capacity over the Sheriff and suggested he talk to the Sheriff again about his problem.

PREVIOUS MINUTES APPROVED
Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cochran to approve the minutes for meetings held on December 1, 2003, December 8, 2003, December 16, 2003, and the minutes of December 18, 2003, with the following amendment: " Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Chairman Clark to continue the support of the Bear Lake Historical Society as formed, to register the name Rails and Trails Museum as a business name of the Bear Lake Historical Society, and to request the Oregon Trail Center take action to cancel the certificate of assumed business name document filed with the Secretary of State's Office." Motion unanimously carried.

RED PINE CANYON ROAD
Attorney Helm reviewed the public meeting held in Georgetown to receive public comments in regards to closing the Red Pine Canyon Road, which the County had previously acted to declare it a public road during their August and September meetings. Attorney Helm felt the county had failed to notify adjacent property owners of their intent to convert a public right-of-way as part of the county highway system and in order to avoid any lawsuits he recommended the Commission rescind their action taken on August 11th and amended on September 8th by resolution #2004-04. As such, Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cochran to adopt resolution #2004-04 as submitted by Attorney Helm as follows:

RESOLUTION #2004-04

BE IT RESOLVED BY THE BEAR LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS ON THE UNDERSIGNED DATE AS FOLLOWS:

Recitals

WHEREAS, at the regular meeting of the Baer Lake County Board of Commissioners on August 11, 2003, the County Commissioners initiated a procedure to declare a right-of-way as a public road for the County of Bear Lake.

WHEREAS, the road is currently referred to as Red Pine Canyon Road.

WHEREAS, at the regular September meeting of the Bear Lake County Board of Commissioners, the Commissioners amended the minutes of the August 11, 2003 meeting.

WHEREAS, Bear Lake County Commissioners failed to publish a full and complete legal notice pursuant to Idaho Code.

WHEREAS, Bear Lake County Commissioners failed to notify the abutting adjoining landowners pursuant to Idaho Code.

NOW, THEREFORE IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BEAR LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS AS MORE FULLY SET FORTH HEREINAFTER:

a. That by reason of the legal defects in the proceedings heretofore upon the Red Pine Road as more specifically identified in the Minutes, any and all actions by the Bear Lake County Commissioners to declare the public right-of-way, as more fully described in the Minutes, a public road, as more fully set forth in Bear Lake County Instrument No.'s 186404 and 186503, are hereby rescinded.

IT IS FURTHER HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BEAR LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS:

a. That Bear Lake County Commissioners hereby initiate a validation proceeding on their own Resolution for the reasons set forth herein.

  1. That there may exist an omission, defect or doubt as to the legal establishment or evidence of establishment of a highway or public right-of-way.
  2. That there further may exist a defect as to the location or public right-of-way or numerous or resulting alterations of said public right-of-way.

THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY FURTHER RESOLVED

a. That the Bear Lake County Commissioners shall cause a report to be prepared including considerations of any survey or other information pertinent to validation of a public right-of-way as part of the County highway system.

b. Upon completion of said report, the Bear Lake County Commissioners shall establish a hearing date and shall give such notice as may be required under applicable Idaho Law.

DATE: January 12, 2004

BOARD OF BEAR LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

/s/ Dwight L. Cochran______________
DWIGHT L. COCHRAN, Chairman

/s/ Don C. Clark __________________
DON C. CLARK

/s/ Conrad Michaelson______________
CONRAD MICHAELSON

ATTEST:/s/ Joan P. Eborn___________
JOAN P. EBORN, Clerk

Motion unanimously carried.

BLUE CROSS INSURANCE - HIPPA - BUY DOWN POLICY
Tom Hulme, local Blue Cross insurance agent discussed the present Blue Cross Health Insurance Policy and the HIPPA laws and the implications of it in regards to the county buy down deductible policy in regards to privacy issues. HIPPA protects employee health information and establishes employee rights as to confidentiality concerning their health care.

At present the Clerk's Office manages the deductible program, which presently requires employees to give that office copies of the employees and their families explanation of benefit statements, which conflicts with HIPPA. Clerk Eborn wondered if the employees could sign some type of form releasing the county from liability enabling the county to continue the present buy down deductible program.

Hulme felt Attorney Helm should review HIPPA regulations and advise the Commission before making a definite decision. He suggested that the county continue to provide some form of major medical insurance for the employee and their family and consider a higher deductible if necessary.

GARBAGE FEES
Ann Kelsey, resident expressed her concern over the garbage fees being applied to her taxes when she doesn't have one of the new containers and cannot take advantage of the new program. She expressed concern about county residents having to subsidize solid waste programs.

Commissioner Michaelson said it's a matter of phasing the new system in. There isn't enough money to implement the system throughout the county at one time. He said there are some liability issues when the trucks stop along the highway and employees have to pickup the garbage containers by hand when they are exposed to the oncoming traffic and that he would like to see the system implemented sooner as well. He explained the county started in the City of Montpelier because they had a concentrated amount of garbage in a small area and they wanted to make sure the system would work well there before implementing it in other areas of the county.

SOIL CONSERVATION SERVICE
Edward Kunz and Robert Ward, Water and Soil Conservation Board members met with the Commissioners to request confirmation of funding for fiscal year 2005 of $6,450 and to request the release of funding previously allocated for 2004 of 46,450. Mr. Kunz informed the Commissioners they have a 5 year plan involving different projects in the county, such as weed control, water conservation, and controlling erosion on some of the stream banks.

Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cochran to expend the funds that have been approved in the budget for the Soil Conservation Service for Fiscal Year 2004 and to allocate funding in the amount of $6,450 for Fiscal Year 2005. Motion unanimously carried.

CHAMBER OF COMMERCE
Teri Eynon, Chamber of Commerce requested the county budget $10,000 to be used as matching funds for the tourist information center grant they are applying for in fiscal year 2005. the funding would be used only if the grant is approved. The final draft for the grant application is due January 14th. The amount of the grant being applied for is $125,000. Teri said the tourist information center would be built on King's parking lot adjacent to the Home Improvement Center building. The building will be approximately 23' X 36' with an overhand of 5 feet.

Ms. Eynon told the Commissioners the following entities have committed to contribute to the Tourist Information Center: Chamber - $10,000, Rotary - $5,000, Lions Club - $5,000, and the City of Montpelier - $7,500. The estimated cost of the building is $155,000.

Commissioner Cochran made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Michaelson to approve the $10,000 matching funds for fiscal year 2005. Motion was unanimous.

Clerk Eborn was instructed to send a letter of confirmation of funding as requested to Ms. Eynon.

GARBAGE FEES
Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cochran to add the following statement to the garbage fee policy: "For those areas deemed inaccessible to the garbage truck throughout the year, dumpsters will be provided at the nearest feasible location. Residents will be required to bring their garbage to these dumpster sites; residence and business fees apply." Motion was unanimous.

Lynn Lewis, County Assessor joined the meeting in progress.

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Pursuant to Idaho Code 63-501, the regular meeting was recessed and a Board of Equalization meeting convened wherein the Commissioners acted unanimously to grant hardship exemptions to Randy Biggs for taxes and solid waste fees and to Wanda Stock for solid waste fees only.

The Board of Equalization meeting recessed and the regular meeting convened to continue business as follows:

PROSECUTING ATTORNEY'S OFFICE
Ardee Helm, Jr., Prosecuting Attorney asked the Commissioners to allow him to purchase a cell phone costing $60 per month outside the constraints of his regular budget.

The Commissioners unanimously agreed Attorney Helm could purchase the cell phone and take it out of his present budget. Should there not be enough money at the end of the year, the Commissioners will petition the District Court to increase his budget accordingly.

COUNTY ELECTION PRECINCTS
Pursuant to Idaho Code 34-301, the Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners acted unanimously to set the same election precincts as during the 2002 Election - Montpelier 1, Montpelier 2, Montpelier 3, Georgetown, Bennington, Dingle, Geneva, Bailey Creek, Paris, St. Charles, Bloomington, Fish Haven, Bern and Liberty.

COUNTY HOLIDAYS
Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cochran to approve and set the county holidays for all county employees for the year 2004.

 DATE  CELEBRATION  OBSERVED
 January 1, 2004  New Year's Day  Thurs 01/01/04
 January 19, 2004  Human Rights Day  Mon 01/19/04
 February 16, 2004  President's Day  Mon 02/16/04
 May 31, 2004  Memorial Day  Mon 05/31/04
 July 4, 2004  Independence Day  Mon 07/05/04
 July 24, 2004  Pioneer Day  Fri 07/23/04
 September 6, 2004  Labor Day  Mon 09/06/04
 October 11, 2004  Columbus Day  Mon 10/11/04
 November 11, 2004  Veteran's Day  Thurs 11/11/04
 November 25, 2004  Thanksgiving Day  Thurs 11/25/04
 December 24, 2004  Christmas Eve Day  Thurs 12/23/04 OR Mon 12/27/04
 December 25, 2004  Christmas Day  Fri 12/24/04

COMMISSIONERS ACTION TAKEN AT THE REGULAR MEETING HELD 01/12/04

Motion was unanimous.

TV TRANSLATOR DISTRICT RELEASE/APPOINTMENTS
At the request of Gene Johnson, Board Member of the Translator District, Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cochran to release Vaughn Pugmire and Scott Kunz and to reappoint Gene Johnson and to appoint Larry Wayne Alleman and Lynn Perkes to the TV Translator District board for three-year terms. Motion was unanimous.

ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT BOARD REORGANIZATION
Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cochran to reorganize the Bear Lake Development Corporation Board effective January 1, 2004, as follows: Al Harrison, Farrell Brown, Conrad Michaelson and Judy Hyde as a member at large, Scott Olsen, representing the Chamber of Commerce. Motion was unanimous. It was noted three additional members from the City still need to be appointed.

VARIOUS DOCUMENTS SIGNED
The Commissioners unanimously approved and signed the following documents:
Certificates of Residency Affidavit - Kasey Lee Derricott - Tara Jo Lindsay & Kara D. Stafford

Financial & Operating Plans between the Bear Lake County Sheriff's Department and USDA, Caribou-Targhee National Forest for FY 2004 & 2005

RED PINE CANYON ROAD CLOSURE
Dalan Smith, representing a potential buyer of property in the Georgetown area met with the Commissioners to present and review portions of a letter encouraging them to rescind any action that would lead the public to believe there is a public right-of-way known as the Red Pine Canyon Road across those private properties. He said there is already a maintained forest access road to Red Pine Canyon and the public could use that road.

Attorney Helm stated the Commissioners had earlier in the day passed a resolution rescinding previous action in which they had declared the Red Pine Canyon Road a public right-of-way and he could report that to his client.

However, it should also be known and it was confirmed at a recent public hearing that the residents in that area feel differently and they want the road to remain open.

NEW COURTHOUSE DISCUSSION
Commissioner Michaelson said property owned by the City of Paris located between the US Post Office and the old Zions Bank could be used for construction of a new courthouse. He indicated the City of Paris is willing to make a trade with the county for this property. He presented a rough sketch for review of a proposed 15,000 square foot one level building with the dimensions of 100 fee wide X 150 feet long. He thought it could be built relatively inexpensively, somewhere around one million dollars and it would be handicapped accessible.

As such, Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cochran to pursue a refinement of the floor layout plan, to pass that on to a building contractor offering the contractor the opportunity to bid on the building in return for doing a detailed engineered drawing of the building plus a preliminary cost estimate after which time the proposal could be offered the bid. Motion was unanimous.

PUBLIC COMMENT PERIOD
After reviewing the courthouse proposal Rosa Moosman, Editor of the News-Examiner wondered if the 4 holding cells would eliminate the county from using the jail in the City of Montpelier. Commissioner Cochran and Michaelson both indicated the jail cells in the City are now only used as 72-hour holding facilities. She also wondered where or if a vault for storage would be in the new building and/or if the old courthouse would be maintained for storage purposes. Commissioner Michaelson said sometime in the future, all the records will be digitized and kept in two different locations and they have had a tentative offer to sell the building. Many people would be opposed to tearing down the Courthouse and the Idaho Historical Society wants it to be preserved. Michaelson wouldn't want the building to become a liability to the taxpayers in the future and he felt the best thing to do is to sell it to a perspective buyer.

Ms. Moosman said she felt the Commissioners didn't seem sympathetic and appeared to feel that Sherry Brown did not have a basis for complaints regarding the Bear Lake Historical Society.

Roy Bunderson, resident commented on the proposed courthouse draft regarding the retention of the records in the county and the digitization of them. He felt the process would take many months and/or even years to transfer the records onto electronic media and that during this time there would need to be a fire proof vault to store these documents in. He also voiced concern about the costs of the new building.

Mr. Bunderson asked for an update on previous discussions in regards to the Caribou Jail Facility. Commissioner Michaelson reported the Commissioners had met with Judge Harding in Soda Springs during the month of December 2003, whereby Caribou County had asked if they could pay a million dollars down and if it would be legal for them to sign a lease/purchase agreement for the balance due. Judge Harding made the decision that it would be legal. Bear Lake County's potential commitment to Caribou County was also discussed and Judge Harding said the Bear Lake County Commissioners could not financially commit the county for more than one year. And as long as cell space for prisoners was available, Bear Lake County could have access to them without a thirty-year commitment.

Roy asked about the possibility of the City of Montpelier expanding their jail facility and wondered if that's being considered and if a study had been done. Attorney Helm said it had been discussed, but no determination had been made. The costs involved in housing and transporting prisoners was discussed and it was generally thought having a jail facility in the valley could be a benefit to everyone concerned.

He also complained that the public comment period limited the public from having input as issues were being presented and decisions were made. He asked the Commissioners to reconsider their decision on public comments allowing public input during the scheduled agenda as time permits. The Commissioners took the matter under consideration.

Commissioner Michaelson asked Roy for his comments about the Revised Forest Travel Plan and the grazing permit buy out. Mr. Bunderson was opposed to the buy out based on the fact that he feels it is an unfunded situation. The environmentalists are using it to retire grazing permits on public lands. Once in place without the funding to buy out the permit owners there is no guarantee that it would ever take place. It basically amounts to a retirement of public grazing rights at either public expense or the permit owners and he felt it was not good legislation. He felt it would be difficult to come up with a proposal that would satisfy the outdoorsmen adequately.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cochran to recess the regular meeting and to convene an executive session to discuss personnel issues with the Elected Officials. All Commissioners voted yes. Motion carried.

At the conclusion of the executive session, Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cochran to adjourn the executive session and to reconvene the regular meeting. Motion unanimously carried.

SHERIFF'S REPORT
Brent Bunn, County Sheriff presented the monthly and yearly activity reports for the Commissioners review and comment. He indicated they have the new vehicle and he turned the one no longer in use by his department to the Commissioners. Both the Assessor and Search and Rescue have asked for it.

At a recent Sheriff's sale the Treasurer was the only party interested in the trailer and as such the county owns it. It was unanimously agreed the County would sell the trailer to Greg Davis for the sum of $250, which is more than the taxes owed and not enough to require the county to offer it for sale to the highest bidder.

OTHER BUSINESS
Clerk Eborn presented a copy of an enlarged check from Lyman Kunz in payment of the garbage fees on his tax notice. The check had an agreement requiring the Commissioners signatures, which they refused to sign. The Clerk was directed to return the check to Mr. Kunz. More petitions signed by another 100 residents of the valley were also reviewed in Kunz's behalf.

JUVENILE JUSTICE WAGE REQUEST
At the request of Ron Harper, Juvenile Probation Officer, the Commissioners acted unanimously to approve paying the same wages to an employee in that department who replaced another employee that had resigned.

CLAIMS ALLOWED PAID
The Commissioners reviewed and unanimously approved claims submitted authorizing Clerk Eborn to make payment as follows:

CURRENT EXPENSE $169,371.75
ROAD & BRIDGE 99,002.70
AMBULANCE 11,055.40
DISTRICT COURT 17,422.12
FAIR 4,107.74
JUVENILE JUSTICE 5,267.21
DISTRICT HEALTH 667.28
CHARITY 9,482.55
911 186.65
REVALUATION 14,689.45
SOLID WASTE 30,762.97
TORT 324.09
WEED CONTROL 5,044.26
SPECIAL BRIDGE 2,027.76
SNOWMOBILE 10,374.29
WATERWAYS 826.70
AIRPORT 58,740.19
TOTAL $439,353.11

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

BEAR LAKE COUNTY

/s/ Don C. Clark
Chairman of the Board

/s/Joan P. Eborn
Clerk of the Board

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