KERRY HADDOCK
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6/27/05 Commissioners Meeting Minutes:
The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in a special meeting on June 27, 2005 at 9:00 A. M. in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho. Members of the Board present, Dwight L. Cochran, Chairman of the Board, Conrad Michaelson, Vaughn Rasmussen and Kerry Haddock, Clerk of the Board.
Lynn Lewis, Assessor, Lori Stafford, Deputy Assessor, Bill Stock and Paul Underwood also attended the meeting.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
The Board of Commissioners convened as a Board of Equalization
to act on the following valuation appeals:
Dean Vaterlaus asked to reduce valuation of parcel 559.00 in Montpelier from $57,540 to $35,000. Board upheld the Assessor's value.
Ginger Rindlisbaker asked to reduce valuation of parcel 1118.00 in Montpelier to $45,000. Board upheld the Assessor's valuation.
Jerry Williamson asked to reduce valuation of parcel 1117.00 in Fish Haven to $87,500. Board upheld the Assessor's valuation.
John Stewart asked to reduce valuation of parcel 5763.00 to $5,910. Board upheld the Assessor's valuation.
Beverly Crawford asked to reduce valuation of parcel 33010. Board upheld the Assessor's valuation.
James Stephens asked to reduce valuation of parcel 5985 from $115,970 to $51,570. Board upheld the Assessor's valuation.
Jean Riggs asked to reduce valuation of parcel 5920 to $120,000. Board upheld the Assessor's valuation.
Assessor Lewis discussed agricultural land values. He stated that agricultural lands are valued by the State based on local yields.
The Board adjourned as a Board of Equalization and convened as a Board of County Commissioners.
Rosa Moosman, Mitch Poulsen, Judy George, Greg Kempton, Athena Reid, James Holman, Chuck Brockway and Roy Bunderson joined the meeting.
PLANNING & ZONING
Greg Kempton and Judy George presented a letter to the Commissioners
stating that they wanted to reconsider recommendations made at
their June 15, 2005 meeting regarding the Aspen Family campground.
After this meeting it was discovered that the Commission had
not formally asked Planning and Zoning to review the development.
They pointed out other concerns regarding the project including
the current litigation and invited the Commissioners to their
July 15 meeting to coordinate the proper processing of the application.
ASPEN FAMILY CAMPGROUND
Athena Reid, James Holman and Chuck Brockway met with the Commissioners
seeking a final conditional use permit as soon as possible. Mr.
Holman stated that he had met with Planning & Zoning showing
compliance with 4 of the 5 conditions. Only the approval of the
septic system from the Health Department was left. He stated
that they wanted to develop the campground in phases building
two cabins and a few campsites first. Commissioner Michaelson
expressed concern that the developer had circumvented the condition
regarding obtaining water rights by drilling a smaller well than
previously agreed. Commissioner Rasmussen was concerned that
this development was not presented as a phased development. Planning
& Zoning Chairman Kempton stated that this phased development
was a considerable change from the original plan. The Commissioners
decided to meet with their legal counsel before making further
decisions.
PROPERTY TAX RELIEF
Roy Bunderson met with the Commission regarding the issue of forgiving
back taxes and interest, specifically as it related to the Tri-Valley
bankruptcy situation. He stated that bankruptcy was part of the
risk assumed by people doing business and the cost should not
fall to the rest of the taxpayers.
Mike Talbot, Jeff Talbot and Mary Lou Talbot joined the meeting.
RS 2477 ROADS
The Commissioners discussed RS2477 roads. Commissioner Michaelson
explained that it was the responsibility of the Counties to determine
if there were roads on Forest Service and BLM lands that needed
to remain open for public access. If the County declares a road
to be an RS2477 road, they must then maintain the road. He wanted
to review all potential RS2477 roads in the County to determine
which to adopt as County roads.
Max Bunderson and Greg Kunz joined the meeting.
TRI-VALLEY TAXES
Mike and Jeff Talbot approached the Commission regarding the decision
to forgive only the late fees, but not the interest on back taxes
owed on the property their father had received back in the Tri-Valley
bankruptcy. Jeff stated that when he left the previous meeting
there were indications that both penalty and interest would be
forgiven. He was informed that only the late penalty was forgiven.
He also stated that he had heard of the Commissioners forgiving
penalty and interest in the past. Commissioners wanted to investigate
prior to making a final determination.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
The Commission went into executive session to discuss a personnel
matter, indigent cases and seek legal counsel regarding the Brown
Lawsuit.
Following the executive session, the Commissioners acted unanimously on the following indigency cases:
#2005-02 - Final Denial - Hospital withdrew appeal.
#2005-15 - Denied - Applicant has discretionary income to satisfy obligation.
#2005-16 - Approved.
WEED POLICY
The Commissioners discussed the county noxious weed policy. Recent
policy has been to spray for weeds for anyone who requests it
at a rate considerably less than would be done commercially.
Commissioner Michaelson stated that per state statute we should
be charging competitive commercial rates, otherwise there is no
incentive for people to take care of their weed problems.
Meeting was adjourned to the County shop to discuss administrative matters with the Road and Bridge Supervisor.
BEAR LAKE COUNTY
/s/ Dwight L. Cocrhan
DWIGHT L. COCHRAN
Chairman of the Board
/s/ Kerry Haddock
KERRY HADDOCK
Clerk
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6/27/05 Commissioners Meeting Notice:
9:00 A.M. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
9:15 A.M. " "
9:30 A.M. " "
9:45 A.M. " "
10:00 A.M. ATHENA REID & MITCH POULSEN - DAVID LUI CAMPGROUND FINAL CONDITIONAL APPROVAL
10:15 A.M. ROY BUNDERSON - Property Tax Relief
10:30 A.M. RS 2477 ROADS
10:45 A.M. TRI-VALLEY TAXES
11:00 A.M.
11:15 A.M.
11:30 A.M.
11:45 A.M. ADJOURN
12:00 P.M. RECONVENE AT ROAD & BRIDGE DEPARTMENT TO DISCUSS ADMINISTRATIVE MATTERS
PUBLIC NOTICE
Pursuant to Idaho Code 63-502, notice is hereby given by the Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners, that they will be meeting as a Board of Equalization, to examine and act upon complaints filed with the Board in regard to the assessed value of any property entered on the property rolls, on Monday, June 27, 2005, at 9:00 A.M., in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex.
If you would like to meet with the Commissioners you may contact the Clerk's Office in Paris, Idaho for an appointment at 945-2212 ext. 5.
The Commissioners will also convene a special meeting after the Board of Equalization to discuss the following items:
The Commissioners will then adjourn the meeting and reconvene at the Road & Bridge Department to discuss Administrative Matters.
BEAR LAKE COUNTY
DWIGHT L. COCHRAN
Chairman of the Board
/s/ Kerry Haddock
KERRY HADDOCK
Clerk of the Board
6/13/05 Commissioners Meeting Minutes:
The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 13, 2005, beginning at 9:00 A.M. in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho. Members of the Board present: Dwight L. Cochran, Chairman of the Board, Conrad Michaelson, Vaughn Rasmussen and Kerry Haddock, Clerk of the Board.
Rodney Wallentine, Treasurer, Brent Bunn, Sheriff, Lynn Lewis, Assessor, Greg Skinner, Road and Bridge Supervisor, Rosa Moosman, Editor of the News-Examiner, Bill Stock, Chad Gentry and Rob Bundy also attended the meeting.
AIRPORT BID OPENING
Only one bid was received for improvements to the Bear Lake County
Airport. Clerk Haddock opened the bid of Staker & Parson Co.
The bid amount was $365,170.00. Commissioner Rasmussen motioned
and Commissioner Michaelson seconded to accept the bid of Staker
and Parson subject to the approval of Toothman-Orton, the County's
engineering firm. Motion was unanimous.
ROB BUNDY - FISH AND WILDLIFE
Rob Bundy from the U.S. Fish and Wildlife department met with
the Commissioners to give updates on projects in progress and
present one new project. He reported that the St. Charles Creek
fish passageway was handling the higher than normal flows of this
year even though the water control structures were not in place.
There will be three water control structures in place next year.
The Rainbow Trail at the refuge is currently open for public use.
It is not yet ADA accessible and still needs crushed gravel and
a roller to finish the surface. Mr. Bundy stated that he had submitted
a grant that he felt would be approved to complete the Bunn Lake
Unit and finish the Middle Bear River Restoration Proposal. He
discussed a proposal to purchase 1,125 acres adjacent to the northwest
corner of the current boundary. He stated that the land would
generate more in PILT money than it currently does in taxes. Commissioner
Michaelson expressed concern that this might affect Air Traffic
due to the close proximity to the Airport. Fish and Wildlife will
approach FAA and assure that this would not affect the operation
of the Airport prior to proceeding. He extended an invitation
to the Commissioners to visit the Refuge and associated projects.
ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
Treasurer Wallentine presented properties that had been tax deeded
to the County. He recommended selling the properties. The Commissioners
decided to sell three lots in Bailey Creek, a gravel pit in Dingle
and land in Paris Canyon. Sheriff Bunn presented his monthly report.
He stated that we had three prisoners in the Caribou Jail. He
pointed out that using the Caribou facility was much more convenient
than more distant facilities. He also reported that there had
been three burglaries in the last week. There was a discussion
regarding building a jail in the County. Commissioner Rasmussen
stated that he would like to form a citizen's committee to look
into this issue.
Mitch Poulsen, Bart McKinnon, Alan Eborn and Warren Wilde joined the meeting.
ASPEN CREEK MEADOWS PHASE II
Bart McKinnon requested final plat approval for phase II of Aspen
Creek Meadows Subdivision. There was discussion as to whether
the roads should be private or public. Mitch Poulsen stated that
the roads did meet County standards. A motion was made by Commissioner
Michaelson and seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen to accept the
final plat of phase II. Motion was unanimous. The Commissioners
decided to consult with Planning & Zoning prior to deciding
on the issue of private versus public roads.
EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT POSITION
Alan Eborn and Warren Wilde met with the Commission to discuss
the Emergency Management position. Mr. Wilde is the Emergency
Manager for Franklin County. He explained how the events of 9-11
changed the nature of the position to one of handling grant moneys
available through the Department of Homeland Security. He expressed
that Mr. Eborn would need office space and equipment as well as
some required schooling. A radio will be set up at his house for
emergency communication. Commissioner Rasmussen stated that he
would like to see a monthly meeting set up involving all the emergency
organizations in the County.
RESOLUTION #2005-12
Commissioner Rasmussen motioned and Commissioner Michaelson seconded
to adopt Resolution #2005-12, which was presented to the Commission
by Alan Eborn, which will allow the County to accept Homeland
Security grant money. Motion was unanimous.
RESOLUTION #2005-12
WHEREAS, Presidential Directive/HSPD-5 requests all Federal, State, Local and Emergency entities to adopt the National Incident Management System (NIMS) so that all entities are tied to the system.
WHEREAS, The Department of Homeland Security has developed a comprehensive nationwide framework for Incident Management that will enable responders at all levels to work together more effectively to manage incidents no matter what the case, size or complexity, called National Incident Management System (NIMS), and
WHEREAS, adoption of NIMS will enable local governments to apply for Federal funding for numerous programs and grants commencing in October, 2004, and thereafter,
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED BY THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BEAR LAKE COUNTY, IDAHO, AS FOLLOWS: Bear Lake County, Idaho, a political subdivision of the State of Idaho, formally adopts by resolution the NIMS requirements. NIMS shall be utilized for all Command and Management, Planning, Preparedness, Training, Exercise and Responder Organizations. NIMS training will be conducted when scheduled by the State of Idaho.
DATED this 13th day of June 2005.
BEAR LAKE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
By /s/ Dwight L. Cochran
DWIGHT L. COCHRAN, Chairman
ATTEST:/s/ Kerry Haddock
KERRY HADDOCK
PLANNING AND ZONING RECOMMENDATIONS
Mitch Poulsen presented several recommendations of the Planning
and Zoning Board to the Commissioners. Commissioner Michaelson
motioned and Commissioner Rasmussen seconded to approve 3 additional
rental cabins at the Montpelier KOA campground. Commissioner Michaelson
motioned and Commissioner Rasmussen seconded to accept the preliminary
plat for the Point at Canyon Estates with a future road addition
as recommended by Planning & Zoning. Commissioner Michaelson
motioned and Commissioner Rasmussen seconded to approve the preliminary
plat at the Reserve at Bear Lake with the stipulation that it
is possible to put in a road that meets county standards and all
other Planning & Zoning stipulations. Commissioner Michaelson
motioned and Commissioner Rasmussen seconded to take steps to
reopen Mountain Way to the public. All were unanimous.
PROBATION DEPARTMENT
Ron Harper came before the Commission requesting that his part-time
assistant become a full-time employee. He felt that they could
obtain more grant money and spend more time in the schools. He
also stated that the vehicle he was driving was in very poor condition.
The Commissioners noted they would consider his requests when
looking at next years budget.
ROAD AND BRIDGE
Greg Skinner, Road and Bridge Supervisor, met with Commission.
He stated that there had been some delay on using the new garbage
containers, as the truck required some maintenance. Roadwork in
the County had been delayed some due to the heavy rains.
WESTERN ALLIANCE
Ken Brown and Mark Walsh came before the Commissioners looking
for support for the Western Alliance. They stated that the Western
Alliance was an organization of rural counties formed to influence
the Federal government to fully fund the PILT program. Most of
the members were Utah Counties. Bear Lake was the first Idaho
County they had approached. They asked for $7,500 to help fund
their organization. Commissioner Michaelson expressed support
for their goals and suggested they approach the Association of
Idaho Counties for support.
TRI-VALLEY TAXES
Glen Talbot and his family approached the Commissioners asking
them to wave the penalty and interest portion of back taxes owing
on the Tri-Valley business property because the property was tied
up in a bankruptcy for several years and they couldn't pay the
taxes until the bankruptcy was settled. Later in the meeting the
Commissioners agreed to cancel the penalty portion of the taxes.
BUILDING PERMITS
Bill Stock met with the Commission regarding building permits.
He expressed that the County needed better documentation and various
permits should be attached. Randy Erickson presented a checklist
he had developed that he wanted to give with building permits.
He also presented a graduated fee schedule for building permits.
He stated that he would like the building permit department to
be self-supporting. Bill Stock pointed out that code states that
agricultural building permits cannot be based on value. Rosa Moosman
asked if there would be an increase in service with the proposed
increase in permit fees. Commissioner Rasmussen also questioned
if a graduated fee schedule was fair in light of what the builder
was getting for their money.
BUDGETS/ SUBDIVISIONS/SOLID WASTE
Roy Bunderson met with the Commission about several issues. He
presented excerpts from the Idaho Code and Idaho Case law regarding
spending public money for private purposes. He objected to the
County funding such entities as the Oregon Trail Center and Chamber
of Commerce. He also stated that he would like to see better enforcement
of the solid waste ordinance and expressed concern about enforcement
of Planning & Zoning ordinances.
FAIR BOARD
Max Bunderson and Larry Eborn from the fair board met with the
Commission regarding the funding of the Fair. State statutes give
the Fair Board more control over their funds than has been the
practice in Bear Lake. The Commissioners agreed to allow the Fair
Board control of their spending with this year being a transition
year to be worked out by the Clerk and the Fair Board.
RELICTED LANDS
The Commissioners discussed the problem of law enforcement on
lands exposed by the Lake receding. These lands belong to the
Idaho Department of Lands, but they expect the County to enforce
the laws with no compensation.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
Commissioner Michaelson motioned and Commissioner Rasmussen seconded
to recess the meeting and convene as a Board of Equalization as
required by Idaho Code.
The Board acted on the following appeals:
Lee and Barbara Hales asked to reduce valuation of parcel 1804.02 in Georgetown from $72,600 to$67,000. Board upheld the Assessor's value.
Mike and Lou Talbot asked to reduce valuation of parcel 11.00 in Montpelier from $155,820 to $141,200. Board upheld the Assessor's value.
Murray Sneddon asked to reduce valuation of parcel 1.00 in Montpelier from $204,560 to $154,560. Board upheld the Assessor's value.
T. D. Bird Family Trust asked to reduce valuation of parcel 7.02 in Montpelier from $154,780 to $152,080. Board upheld the Assessor's value.
Rod Jacobson asked to reduce valuation of parcel 10.00 in Montpelier from $217,060 to $200,000. Board upheld the Assessor's value.
Murray Sneddon asked to reduce valuation of parcel 34009.00 on the East Shore from $16,200 to $4,500. Board reduced the valuation to $10,000.
Christian Robinson asked to reduce valuation of parcel 1386.00 in Paris from $54,040 to $50,000. Board upheld the Assessor's value.
Kelly Mecham asked to reduce valuation of parcel 23351.00 at Lakeside Estates from $14,000 to $11,500. Board upheld the Assessor's value.
Assessor Lewis also discussed the increase in Agricultural land values due to increased commodity prices.
Commissioner Michaelson motioned and Commissioner Rasmussen seconded to adjourn the Board of Equalization and reconvene as Board of Commissioners.
YOUTH RODEO/BASEBALL
Casey Hemmert asked the Commission to help fund the Bear Lake
Youth Rodeo on the 4th of July. The Commission decided to table
this request along with a request for funds from the baseball
association pending clarification on funding of non-government
entities.
JUNIOR COLLEGE SCHOLARSHIPS
The Commissioners approved Junior College Scholarship applications
for Melissa Timothy, Josie Kunz, Miles Cook, Vanessa Pack, Sandra
Keetch and Lindsey Transtrum.
FIRE COMMISSIONER
The Commissioners accepted the resignation of Marvin Beck as Bear
Lake Fire District Commissioner.
CLAIMS
The Commissioners reviewed and unanimously approved claims as
submitted, authorizing Clerk Haddock to make payment as follows:
CURRENT EXPENSE 50684-50767 $ 44,197.26 CHARITY
50034-50044 $ 13,367.42 CURRENT EXPENSE 50768 419.85 911 50022-50026
997.14
ROAD & BRIDGE 50241-50272 54,601.50 REVALUATION 50076-50082
3,723.99 AMBULANCE 50094-50109 15,434.94 SOLID WASTE 50126-50147
182,604.95 DISTRICT COURT 50168-50187 6,528.79 WEED CONTROL 50096-50105
11,805.25 DIST. COURT RESTIT. 50048-50052 628.00 SPECIAL BRIDGE
50005 2,554.31 FAIR 50031-50035 632.35 SNOWMOBILE 50100-50107
1,107.82 JUVENILE JUSTICE 50101-50107 1,033.22 WATERWAYS 50037-50046
2,551.87 DISTRICT HEALTH 50031-50036 $ 11,638.50 AIRPORT 50063-50077
$ 26,391.15
PAYROLL
CURRENT EXPENSE 618-666 $ 60,352.52 JUVENILE JUSTICE 689-692 $
3,429.67 ROAD & BRIDGE 667-682 30,813.15 REVALUATION 693 3,964.00
AMBULANCE 683 912.64 SOLID WASTE 695-699 10,970.26 DISTRICT COURT
684-687 5,776.46 WEED CONTROL 700-702 4,322.14 FAIR 688 107.74
WATERWAYS 703-704 819.50
INSURANCE AND WITHHOLDINGS
CURRENT EXPENSE 50676-50683 $ 51,934.81 JUVENILE JUSTICE 50095-50100
$ 2,528.77 ROAD & BRIDGE 50233-50240 24,667.91 REVALUATION
50070-50075 3,249.77 AMBULANCE 50092-50093 310.00 SOLID WASTE
50128-50132 9,778.86 DISTRICT COURT 50160-50167 5,985.72 WEED
CONTROL 50091-50095 2,606.91 FAIR 50030 17.85 WATERWAYS 50036
130.79
Meeting adjourned subject to recall by the Chairman or his order.
__________________________________________
DWIGHT L. COCHRAN, Chairman
ATTEST:___________________________________
KERRY HADDOCK, Clerk
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6/13/05 Commissioners Meeting Notice:
9:00 A.M. AIRPORT BID OPENING
9:15 A.M. ROB BUNDY - FISH & WILDLIFE - St. Charles Creek Levy; Proposed Acquisition, ETC.
9:30 A.M. ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
9:45 A.M. BART MCKINNON - Aspen Creek Meadows Phase II - Final
Plat
10:00 A.M. ALAN EBORN & WARREN WILDE - Emergency Management Services/Snowmobile
10:15 A.M. " "
10:30 A.M. MITCH POULSEN - Planning and Zoning Recommendation;
Preliminary Plat - Point at Canyon Estates; Accept R-O-W Phase
II at Point; Approve Preliminary Plat for Reserve at Bear Lake;
Reopen Mountain Way as possible access; Adopt Randy Erickson's
checklist for Building Permits; Approve 3 Additional Campsites
at Montpelier Campground
10:45 A.M. " "
11:00 A.M. RON HARPER - Budget Issues
11:15 A.M. COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE PLAN
11:30 A.M. KEN BROWN & MARK WALSH - Western
Alliance, County Proposal
11:45 A.M. JEFF TALBOT - Tri-Valley Property Tax Owed
12:00 P.M. BILL STOCK - Development Permits
LUNCH
1:30 P.M. BUILDING PERMIT FEES AND INSPECTORS COMPENSATION & DUTIES
1:45 P.M. ROY BUNDERSON - Budgets/Subdivisions/Solid Waste Ordinance
2:00 P.M. MAX BUNDERSON & LARRY EBORN - Fair Budget
2:15 P.M. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
2:30 P.M. " "
2:45 P.M. " "
3:00 P.M. CASEY HEMMERT - Paris 4th of July Youth Rodeo Sponsor Assistance
OLD BUSINESS
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues
NEW BUSINESS
College of Southern Idaho - Certificate of Residency
Adopt County Right-of-Way Resolution
Discuss Ordinance for Relicted Lands
Open Airport and Snowmobile Budget/Resolution
Sign Tax Cancellations
Medical Assistance Applications
Bear Lake Baseball Donation Request