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3/13/06 Commissioners Meeting Minutes:
The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, March 13, 2006, beginning at 9:00 A.M. in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris Idaho. Members present were Dwight L. Cochran, Chairman, Conrad E. Michaelson, Vaughn Rasmussen and Kerry Haddock, Clerk of the Board.
Rodney Wallentine, Treasurer, Lynn Lewis, Assessor, Greg Skinner, Road and Bridge Supervisor, Rosa Moosman, Editor of the News Examiner, Bill Stock and Paul Underwood also attended the meeting.
PLANNING AND ZONING BOARD
The Commissioners discussed the make-up of the Planning and Zoning
Board. There was some confusion regarding the potential resignation
of one of the members. The matter was tabled for discussion next
meeting.
ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
Treasurer Wallentine presented a list of properties that will
be tax deeded to the County if not paid by May. He also presented
some tax cancellations which the Commissioners approved.
Olean Parker joined the meeting in progress.
COUNTY BOARDS
The Commissioners discussed several Boards in the County. It
was noted that the Airport Board was having trouble getting members
to attend the meetings. It was decided to send letters to members
to assess their commitment to be on the Board. Commissioner Rasmussen
reported that the Hospital Board was active and doing a good job.
The Commissioners reported on the Economic Development Board
retreat. There was support for the Montpelier Gem Team's effort
to build an industrial park. The Gem Team is working on a Grant
to support the project. Since it is outside of the City impact
zone it will need County involvement. There was also discussion
regarding hiring an economic development director to assist various
entities in writing grants and coordinating efforts. Commissioner
Michaelson reported on the Bear River Resource and Conservation
Development Board. There is money available for various projects
from this organization.
MINUTES APPROVED
Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion seconded by Commissioner
Michaelson to approve the minutes of the February 13, 2006, regular
meeting. The Motion was unanimous.
BILLS APPROVED
Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion seconded by Commissioner
Michaelson to approve bills for February.
REPORT GRAND TOTAL . . . . . $181,809.77
EAST SIDE MARINA
The Commissioners discussed a proposed Marina on the east side
of the Lake. Since the Marina will be on relicted lands the Idaho
Department of Lands has control. Commissioner Michaelson presented
a draft of a letter to send to the Department of Lands stating
the County's concerns and asking them to involve the County in
decisions regarding the Marina. The letter also discussed public
access to the Marina.
BEACON HOSPITAL AGREEMENT
Clerk Haddock presented an agreement with Beacon Hospital for
housing senior involuntary mental holds. The Commissioners asked
to get the Prosecuting Attorney to look at the agreement before
signing it.
REROUTING OF COUNTY ROADS
The Commissioners discussed the need to reroute sections of various
County roads. Included in the discussion were the left hand fork
of Georgetown Canyon, Mountain Way, Paris Canyon, Wood Canyon,
Indian Creek Road and Green Canyon. Most of the moves were a
result of safety concerns or erosion issues. It was noted that
the cost of some of these moves would be substantial.
Kimberly Williams, Jennifer McCurdy, Sarah Leeds, Lori Stafford, Alex Hudson and Josh Leach joined the meeting in progress.
FAMILY SERVICES ALLIANCE
Sarah Leeds, Jennifer McCurdy and Kimberlee Williams approached
the Commissioners regarding funding for the local Domestic Violence
and Sexual Assault Advocate. There was a gap in grant funding
from March through August. They asked the Commissioners for $6,200.34
to provide six months of advocacy for victims in Bear Lake County.
They explained the program and stated that there were 72 new
cases in the County in one year. Commissioner Rasmussen made
a motion seconded by Commissioner Michaelson to pay $1,000 for
one month of the program. The motion was unanimous. The Clerk
will check the welfare budget to see if additional funds are available.
THE RESERVE AT BEAR LAKE
Alex Hudson asked the Commissioners for approval of the final
plat for Phase II of the Reserve at Bear Lake. There are 8 lots
ranging from 4 to 8 acres. Lori Stafford from the Assessor's
office requested that addressing be completed by their office
prior to the final approval. Commissioner Michaelson made a motion
seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen to give conditional approval
to the final plat subject to getting addressing from the Assessor's
office. Motion was unanimous. Commissioner Michaelson complemented
Mr. Hudson on how well he and Doug Johnson had handled this project.
CONDITIONAL USE PERMITS
Commissioner Michaelson stated that the Commissioners do not currently
approve special use permits. He felt that the Commissioners should
review and approve all special use permits. The Prosecuting Attorney
will be consulted regarding the change.
ECONOMIC NEEDS SURVEY
Josh Leach from the Southeast Idaho Council of Governments asked
each of the Commissioners to fill out a survey on economic needs
in the County.
RESIDENCY AFFIDAVITS
The Commissioners approved residency affidavits for Junior College
scholarships for Shanna Lee Thomas and Hayley Rae Neergaard.
CANAL BRIDGE AGREEMENT CHANGE
Clerk Haddock presented an addendum to the Outlet Canal Bridge
contract, which would make matching funds available to the County
sooner. Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion seconded by Commissioner
Michaelson to approve the addendum. Motion was unanimous.
ROAD AND BRIDGE ISSUES
Greg Skinner, Road and Bridge Supervisor, expressed concern over
equipment problems. The snow blower needed $11,500 in repairs.
He wasn't sure it was worth fixing. Commissioner Rasmussen asked
about the possibility of leasing or possibly sharing equipment
with Caribou or Franklin Counties. Mr. Skinner stated that there
were several roads that were falling apart. The cost of asphalt
will be a major concern this summer. Commissioner Michaelson asked
about a monthly report from the Road and Bridge Department. Mr.
Skinner agreed to work on this.
Randy Erickson, Al Harrison and Dale Thornock joined the meeting.
NEW CONSTRUCTION CENSUS REQUEST
Randy Erickson asked permission from the Commission to respond
to a census request to furnish new construction information.
DOG ORDINANCE
There was a discussion regarding the dog ordinance. The ordinance
had been adopted but not enforced. The Clerk agreed to design
a kennel permit application and send to the owners of known kennels.
ELECTED OFFICIALS LONGEVITY PAY
After a short discussion Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion
seconded by Commissioner Michaelson to eliminate longevity pay
for elected officials in the future. The two officials currently
receiving longevity pay would not be affected. Motion was unanimous.
SEICOG RURAL TRANSIT
Judy Robinson and Ron Binggeli, SEICOG representatives, described
the current rural transit service operating in Bannock and Caribou
Counties. They would like to investigate expanding into Bear
Lake County. They did not ask for any funding but require an
intergovernmental agreement for authority to come into Bear Lake
County.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion seconded by Commissioner
Michaelson to convene an executive session to discuss indigency
claims. Motion was unanimous.
At the conclusion of the executive session, Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion seconded by Commissioner Michaelson to adjourn and to reconvene the regular meeting. Motion was unanimous.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CLAIMS
#2006-02 - Denied - Not the last resource; Not medically indigent;
No cooperation; Application is incomplete, Is not a resident;
Not the obligated county.
#2006-03 - Approved - Is medically indigent; Is a resident; Obligated County; Last Resource; Emergency need; Medically necessary.
#2006-04 - Denied - Applicant is not medically indigent; Not the last resource; No cooperation; Application is incomplete; No emergency exists; Applicant is not a resident; Not obligated county.
#2006-05 - Denied - Applicant is not medically indigent; Not the last resource; No cooperation; Application is incomplete; No emergency exists; Not a resident; Not obligated county.
#2005-24 - Commissioners agreed to let the claim go for Judicial review.
#2005-28 - Commissioners agreed to close the hearing - send final denial.
Ardee Helm, Prosecuting Attorney, Rod Jacobson, Cameron Marlowe and Neil Moss joined the meeting.
HOSPITAL LOAN
Rod Jacobson and Cameron Marlowe, representing Bear Lake Memorial
Hospital and Neil Moss from the Idaho Health Facilities Authority
met with the Commissioners to get approval for a 20-year loan
for the Hospital and the Skilled Nursing Facility. The loan was
for $2,674,000 with about $900,000 to refinance an existing loan
at a lower interest rate and the balance to finish Phase II of
the Nursing Home remodel. The loan will be with Zion's Bank at
4.72%. The loan required a resolution of the Commissioners.
Neil Moss read the resolution. Commissioner Rasmussen made a
motion seconded by Commissioner Michaelson to adopt the resolution.
Motion was unanimous.
RESOLUTION 2006-07 - BEAR LAKE MEMORIAL HOSPITAL
NURSING HOME REMODEL PROJECT
(SEE ATTACHED)
SIXTH DISTRICT COURT ADMINISTRATIVE JUDGE
Administrative Judge Randy Smith and Assistant Suzanne Johnson
made their annual visit to meet with the Commission. Judge Smith
talked about the upcoming Institute for Court Management and Court
interpreter training. He also asked the County to form a Courthouse
Security Committee to review Courthouse security.
Meeting adjourned subject to recall by the Chairman or his order.
DWIGHT L. COCHRAN, Chairman
ATTEST: KERRY HADDOC
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3/13/06 Commissioners Meeting Notice:
9:00 A.M. REAPPOINTMENT OF PLANNING AND ZONING MEMBERS
9:15 A.M. ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
9:30 A.M.
9:45 A.M. UPDATE COUNTY BOARDS
10:00 A.M. KIMBERLEE WILLIAMS AND SARAH LEEDS, Executive Director - Family Services Alliance - Loss of Services
10:15 A.M.
10:30 A.M. ALEX HUDSON - Final Plat of Phase II of The Reserve
10:45 A.M.
11:00 A.M.
11:10 A.M.
11:15 A.M.
11:30 A.M. RANDALL ERICKSON - Census Reports
11:45 A.M. JUDY ROBINSON & RON BINGGELI - SEICOG - POCATELLO REGIONAL TRANSPORTATION/SENIOR TRANSPORTATION
LUNCH
12:45 P.M. NURSING HOME REMODEL LOAN
1:30 P.M. JUDGE RANDY SMITH & SUZANNE JOHNSON - SIXTH DISTRICT COURT
OLD BUSINESS
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues
Medically Indigent Claims - Executive Session
Dog Ordinance
Plowing Private Roads
Longevity Pay for Elected Officials
NEW BUSINESS
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues
Approve February's bills/Minutes
Medical Indigent Claims - Executive Session
East Shore Marina Letter
Re-routing County Roads, Left-Hand Fork - Georgetown, Mountain Way, Paris Canyon, Wood Canyon, Indian Creek Road, Green Canyon.
Tax Cancellations