1/27/09 Public Meeting Minutes:

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in a special session on Tuesday, January 27, 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.

Roger Jones, Prosecuting Attorney, Bill Stock, Roy Bunderson, Judy George and Claudia Cottle also attended the meeting.

SUBDIVISION ORDINANCE AMENDMENTS
The Commissioners discussed proposed amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance which had been presented by Planning and Zoning at the last meeting. The primary topic was the reduction of the number of lots in the classification of a small subdivision. Commissioner Rasmussen expressed that due to the current economic climate this might not be the most opportune time to make this change. After discussion, Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to adopt the changes as outlined by Planning and Zoning in items 1 through 5 in their summary and remand Item 6, reducing the small subdivision size, back to Planning and Zoning for further discussion. Motion Carried.

GRADER BID
The Commissioners considered piggy-backing off a Ketchum City bid for a 140M Caterpillar grader. It was noted that the bid was 1 ½ years old and with the downturn in the economy equipment companies might be more competitive. The Commissioners decided to do some more shopping prior to making any commitment.

BLACK BEAR RESORT
The Commissioners discussed the status of Black Bear Resort. It was noted that the Resort had missed some timelines as outlined in the development agreement. It was decided to ask resort representatives to attend the next Commissioners meeting to give an update of the Resort's progress and propose remedies for the missed timlelines.

BAILEY CREEK ROAD
Representatives of a proposed subdivision in Bailey Creek presented information to the Commissioners regarding a County road that they were asking the County to upgrade. The Commissioners will review the information and discuss it at their next meeting.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Commissioners held a discussion regarding executive sessions with new Prosecuting Attorney Roger Jones to clarify the appropriateness of items for discussion in executive sessions. Following this discussion Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to convene in executive session per Idaho code 67-2345(1) (b) (d) and (f) to discuss medical indigent cases, personnel issues and pending legal matters. All Commissioners voted yes.

Meeting adjourned.
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1/27/09 Public Meeting Notice:

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners will be meeting on Tuesday, January 27, 2009 in the School District #33 Board Room in Paris, Idaho to discuss the following:

9:00 A.M. Amendments to Subdivision Ordinance

9:10 A.M. Review Grader Bid

9:15 A.M. Executive Session - IC 67-2345(f)(d) Legal Options for Pending Litigation and Medically Indigent
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1/12/09 Commissioners Meeting Minutes:

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in regular session on January 12, 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, Lynn Lewis, Assessor, Roger Jones, Prosecuting Attorney, Greg Skinner, Road and Bridge Supervisor, Todd Transtrum, Weed and Solid Waste Supervisor, Rosa Moosman, Editor of the News-Examiner, Bill Stock, Kirk Rich, Alan Eborn and Cory Eborn also attended the meeting.

AGENDA
Item added to the agenda was Bear Lake Watch Conference report. Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to accept the agenda as amended. Motion Carried.

OATH OF OFFICE
Clerk Haddock administered the Oath of Office to newly elected Officials Montain Kunz, Commissioner District I, DeMar Romrell, Commissioner District II, Brent Bunn, Sheriff and Roger Jones, Prosecuting Attorney. Commissioner Rasmussen congratulated and welcomed the new officers.

ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
Assessor Lynn Lewis informed the Commissioners that his office was taking applications for the circuit breaker. He explained how the program works to help the low income elderly and others with their property taxes. Sheriff Brent Bunn presented his monthly and yearly report. He reported that there were currently 12 prisoners in the Caribou Jail. Clerk Haddock reported that W-2's would be distributed this week.

ROAD AND BRIDGE AND GARBAGE ISSUES
Greg Skinner, Road and Bridge Supervisor reported on several issues. He said he would like to not maintain the Liberty Cemetery Road in winter except to open it for funerals. The Commissioners discussed claims of windshield damage and decided to address rocks falling out of County trucks on a case by case basis. Other reports of damage from rocks will be denied. The Commissioners discussed garbage pick up issues in Bailey Creek and Pegram. Todd Transtrum agreed to work with the people for resolution. Commissioner Kunz stated that he had received calls regarding snowplows damaging fences and asked Greg to have operators use caution where possible.

HOMELAND SECURITY GRANTS
Alan Eborn presented Homeland Security Grants for signature. He said that money would be less than in recent years and would be used for communication equipment and GIS mapping.

EAST BEACH GRANT APPLICATION
Kirk Rich asked the Commissioners for support of grant applications for an engineering study to determine future needs for the East Beach State Park. He also said he would like to replace restrooms and other infrastructure. Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to sign a letter of support for grant applications. Motion carried.

SOIL AND WATER DISTRICT
Jeff Bartschi and JoAnn Taylor, Bear Lake County Soil and Water Conservation District, presented information and requested funding for fiscal year 2010. They reported on various activities they provide such as tree sales for scholarships and education, stream bank restoration, the "bag of woad" program and Conservation Improvement Grants. They can also provide assistance to Planning and Zoning with information on soil composition and run-off evaluation. There was also a discussion on cloud seeding. The Commissioners noted that Franklin and Oneida Counties had discontinued funding cloud seeding. Water Districts had funded some cloud seeding in those areas. The Commissioners thanked the representatives for the work that the District does in the County.

ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER LINE RIGHT OF WAY
Scott Jessen and Yuka Jenkins, Rocky Mountain Power, met with the Commissioners to seek a right of way easement for a power line to provide power to a State of Idaho microwave cell site above the landfill. The new tower would improve emergency communications between the States of Idaho and Wyoming. After reviewing the proposed location of the power line they expressed concern that it might interfere with future plans for the Landfill. Commissioner Kunz and Todd Transtrum will work with Rocky Mountain Power to find an economical route that won't interfere with landfill expansion plans.

BLACK BEAR RESORT UPDATE
Mitch Poulsen gave the Commissioners a report on the progress of the Black Bear Mountain Resort. He reported that construction activity had been minimal due to the economic conditions. The resort had requested changes in the sequencing of some construction activities. Mitch expressed some concern regarding the lack of progress in the wildland fire plan. The Commissioners expressed concerns that the Development may have missed some deadlines in the conditions of the development. The Commissioners decided to meet with legal council prior to taking any action.

BAILEY CREEK ROAD
Mitch Poulsen and Judy George from Planning and Zoning and Gary Ratcliff, a developer, presented information on a proposed subdivision in Bailey Creek. The proposed subdivision would be located where an old vacated subdivision was located. The developer said the County still had a right of way for a road and should therefore develop the road to provide access to the subdivision. The Commissioners felt that the developer should be responsible for developing the road. The Commissioners agreed to do more research on the status of the road and check with legal council for further clarification.

TERRACE AT THE RESERVE - PRELIMINARY PLAT
Mitch Poulsen and Judy George presented information on the Preliminary Plat application for the Terrace at the Reserve. There were six lots varying from ½ to 1 acre. It was the recommendation of Planning and Zoning to approve the Preliminary Plat with conditions. Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to approve the Preliminary Plat for the Terrace at the Reserve with the conditions recommended by Planning and Zoning. Motion carried.

OTHER PLANNING AND ZONING ISSUES
Mitch Poulsen and Judy George presented a proposed procedure for adopting a road as a County Road and some proposed amendments to the subdivision ordinance. The Commissioners wanted time to review the documents and to have legal council review them prior to taking action.

LEGISLATIVE RETREAT
Jesse Taylor informed the Commissioners of a Legislative Retreat he was organizing for mid June in the valley. He hoped to bring State, County and Local officials together to discuss common interests and to get state officials more informed of our local issues. He had some committed sponsors and was looking for others.

STATE OF BEAR LAKE CONFERENCE
Claudia Cottle met with Commissioners to inform them that Bear Lake Watch will again sponsor a State of Bear Lake Conference March 25th and 26th. She reported that last year's conference was well received. She hoped to involve County and City Officials, land agencies and industries.

PUBLIC COMMENTS
The Commissioners held a public comment period. Roy Bunderson asked for updates on several issues including private road plowing, ambulance garage progress, additional PILT money and special prosecutor status. Reed Peterson informed the Commissioners that he was forming a Mayors' Council and would like a member of the Commission to be a representative. He stated that the City of Montpelier was interested in taking over Allinger Park. He informed the Commissioners that the City needed to make a decision on the City Hall which currently is used by the County to house a Courtroom.

MINUTES APPROVED
Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to approve the minutes of the December 8, 2008 regular meeting. Motion carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to convene in an executive session per Idaho Code 67-2345(1) (d) to discuss medically indigent claims. All Commissioners voted yes.

Following the executive session Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to act on the following medically indigent cases:
Case #2008-23 - Denial "Upon Reconsideration" - Provider, Bear Lake Memorial Hospital withdrew appeal/application; Not
medically indigent; Not last resource; Application is incomplete; Not an emergency.
Case #2008-27 - Denied - Not medically indigent; Not last resource; Not an emergency.
Case #2008-31 - Approved - Medically indigent; Medically necessary; Obligated County; Last resource; Emergency need; Resident.
Case #2008-33 - Denied - Not last resource - medical insurance; Not medically indigent.
Case #2008-34 - Denied - Not medically indigent; Not last resource; Didn't cooperate with the County
Case #2008-36 - Denied - Not medically indigent; Not last resource; Didn't cooperate with the County
Case #2008-35 - Denied - Not an emergency; Not last resource; Not medically indigent.

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


REPORT GRAND TOTAL . . . . . 1,470,820.31 330
TOTAL VOID/CANCEL . . . . . 14,407.50 * * TOTAL VOIDED/CANCEL FOR THE PERIOD SELECTED * *
1,456,412.81

Meeting adjourned subject to recall by the Chairman or his order.
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1/12/09 Commissioners Meeting Agenda:

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

9:15 A.M. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

9:30 A.M. ROAD AND BRIDGE ISSUES - WINDSHIELD DAMAGE, LIBERTY CEMETERY ROAD, GARBAGE ISSUES

9:35 A.M. Homeland Security Grants

9:45 A.M. BEAR LAKE SOIL AND WATER - 2010 FUNDING

10:00 A.M. ROCKY MOUNTAIN POWER RIGHT OF WAY EASEMENT

10:15 A.M. BLACK BEAR RESORT UPDATE

10:30 A.M. MITCH POULSEN & JUDY GEORGE PLANNING AND ZONING - Road in Bailey Creek; Recommendation for the Terrace at the Reserve; Solid Waste on Developments; Road Adoption Procedure and Amendments to the Subdivision Ordinance Recommendation.

10:45 AM. " "

11:00 A.M. " "

11:15 A.M. " "

11:30 A.M. JESSE TAYLOR - Legislative Retreat

11:40 A.M. CLAUDIA COTTLE - Bear Lake Watch Conference

11:50 A.M. KIRK RICH - Parks Department - Letter of Support for Bear Lake State Park East Beach Campground Improvement

12:00 P.M. PUBLIC COMMENT
12:15 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Medical Assistance Claims/Personnel Issues

1:00 P.M.

1:15 P.M.

1:30 P.M.

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

Pegram Garbage Issue

Snow Plow Issues

Bear Lake West Roads and Drainage

NEW BUSINESS
Approve December's Bills/Minutes

Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues

Resolution to discard Semi-permanent & permanent records IC-31-871

Bailey Creek Garbage Issue

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1/9/09 Public Meeting Notice:

The County Commissioners of Bear Lake, Caribou, Franklin and Oneida Counties will meet at 10:00 A.M. at Mis Amores Mexican Restaurant, 101 North State Street in Preston, Idaho on Wednesday, January 7, 2009.

AGENDA ITEMS: Solid Waste Issues, Railroad Right of Way Leases, Jails, Juvenile Detention Center Expansion, Public Defenders Contract, Winter Road Maintenance and County Business Licenses.
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