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3/29/07 Special Commissioners Meeting Minutes:
The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in a special session on March 29, 2007 in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris Idaho beginning at 9:00 A.M. Members presented were Vaughn Rasmussen, Chairman, Mountain D. Kunz and Kerry Haddock, Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Dwight Cochran was excused as he was recovering from a fall in February.
Ron Harper, John Martinez and Bernice Laughter also attended the meeting.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen
to convene in an executive session per Idaho Code 67-2345(1) to
discuss personnel issues and indigent cases.
At the conclusion of the executive session, Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen to reconvene into regular session to act on the following indigent claim:
Case #2007-02 - Denial "Upon Reconsideration" - provider withdrew appeal - Not indigent; Not last resource; Didn't cooperate with the County; Application incomplete.
Rosa Moosman, Mitch Poulsen and Ray Elliot joined the meeting.
ASPEN CREEK MEADOWS PHASE III
Ray Elliot asked to have the Letter of Credit for improvements
in the Aspen Creek Meadows Phase III Subdivision reduced to match
the remaining work. Mitch Poulsen presented a letter from the
County Engineer detailing his estimate of the remaining work.
Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen
to accept the reduced Letter of Credit. Both Commissioners present
voted yes.
MAGISTRATE COMMISSION
Suzanne Johnson, Sixth Judicial District Trial Court Administrator,
met with Commissioners. She explained that Commissioner Rasmussen
as Chairman of the Commission became a Sixth Judicial Magistrate
Commissioner. One of the Magistrate Commission's duties is to
hire new Magistrate Judges.
Meeting adjourned.
3/29/07 Special Commissioners Meeting Notice:
The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners will be meeting on Thursday, March 29, 2007 at 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho to discuss the following:
9:00 A.M. Executive Session - Personnel Issues and Medical Assistance Claims
9:30 A.M. Aspen Creek Meadows Bond Reduction
3/12/07 Commissioners Meeting Minutes:
The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, March 12, 2007 beginning at 9:00 A.M. in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho. Members of the Board present were Vaughn Rasmussen, Chairman, Montain Kunz and Kerry Haddock, Clerk of the Board. Commissioner Dwight Cochran was unable to attend as he was recovering from a fall in February.
Rodney Wallentine, Treasurer, Lynn Lewis, Assessor, Rosa Moosman, Editor of the News Examiner, Alex Chizewsky, State Tax Commission and Bill Stock also attended the meeting.
MINUTES APPROVED
Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen
to approve the minutes of the February 12, 2007 regular meeting
and the February 26, 2007 special meeting. Both Commissioners
present voted yes.
ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
Treasurer Rodney Wallentine reported that he had 6 pending tax
deeds remaining. They would be published this month. He also
informed the Commissioners regarding pending legislation which
would negatively affect tax deed sales. Clerk Haddock informed
the Commissioners that the microfilm reader had quit working and
was not repairable due to its age. A new one would cost about
$5,000.
FIVE YEAR ASSESSMENT PLAN
Assessor Lynn Lewis and Alex Chizewsky from the State Commission
met with the Commissioners to explain the State Statutes regarding
Assessment. Mr. Chizewsky assists and advises the Southeast Idaho
Counties in complying with State laws. The Assessor is required
to do a physical inspection of all property in the County every
5 years. The State Tax Commission monitors the County's progress
and checks valuations to insure that they are at fair market value.
Idaho is a non disclosure state which makes assessment difficult.
Mr. Chizewsky complimented Assessor Lewis and staff for the work
that they do.
BILLS APPROVED
Prior to approving bills, Commissioner Rasmussen asked that it
be on record that he worked for a company included in the bills.
Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen
to approve current bills. Both Commissioners present voted yes.
REPORT GRAND TOTAL . . . . . 424,694.32 346
TOTAL VOID/CANCEL . . . . . 16.00 * * TOTAL VOIDED/CANCEL FOR
THE PERIOD SELECTED * * 424,678.32
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Rasmussen reported on the Hospital Board meeting
and a Planning and Zoning meeting. He will also attend Bear Lake
Regional Commission meetings while Commissioner Cochran is recovering.
Commissioner Kunz had attended a regional solid waste meeting
and an Ovid town meeting. The Ovid meeting was in regard to wells
going dry in the area. They were looking for funds to do a feasibility
study for water and sewer system in the area.
Sheriff Brent Bunn, Greg Skinner, Ardee Helm and Mitch Poulsen joined the meeting in progress.
BILL STOCK - PLANNING AND ZONING
Planning and Zoning member Bill Stock asked the Commissioners
for part time help to keep minutes of their meetings. The Clerk
was asked to help until the position could be budgeted for next
year.
NATIONAL CHILDREN'S STUDY
Bill Barnes from Primary Children's Hospital met with the Commissioners
regarding the National Children's Study. The study will examine
the effects of environmental influences on the health and development
of more than 100,000 children across the United States following
them from before birth until age 21. The goal of the study is
to improve the health and well being of children. One of the
study sites will be comprised of Bear Lake, Uinta and Lincoln
Counties. Mr. Barnes asked for a letter of support from the Commissioners.
Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen
to support the project. Both Commissioners present voted yes
and Commissioner Rasmussen signed a letter to that effect.
MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT
Jan Kearl presented a petition to the Commissioners to form a
mosquito abatement district in the Fish Haven area. Clerk Haddock
will verify the signatures, and if sufficient, will publish the
petition in next week's paper per Idaho Code 39-2802. The matter
will then be voted on by eligible voters in May.
DUMP TRUCK BIDS
Only one bid was received for the 10-wheel dump truck that was
advertised. Kenworth submitted a quote of $133,185.00. Commissioner
Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen to accept
the Kenworth bid and review getting rid of an old truck. Both
Commissioners present voted yes.
REGIONAL ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT COORDINATOR
Kathy Ray, newly hired Regional Economic Development Coordinator,
met with the Commissioners to introduce herself and talk about
services she could offer to the County. She will be in the Oregon
Trail Center on Wednesday mornings and in Soda Springs in the
afternoon. She will look for grants and help businesses with
business plans and expansion projects. She will put together
information for businesses looking at the area.
BENNINGTON ZONING BOUNDARY
Mitch Poulsen presented a proposed zoning boundary for Bennington.
The proposed boundary is the recommendation of the Planning and
Zoning Commission following a public hearing on the matter. Commissioner
Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen to accept
the Bennington zoning boundary as presented. Both Commissioners
present voted yes. A surveyor will be hired to produce a legal
description which will then be filed at the Courthouse.
ROAD AND BRIDGE ISSUES
Greg Skinner, Road and Bridge Supervisor, presented his monthly
work report for February. He had visited the site where a contractor
wanted to trench along Skinner Canyon Road. The contractor didn't
want to leave a bond in place for 3 to 5 years. He felt that
1 to 2 years was adequate for settling.
PLANNING AND ZONING REQUEST
Judy George (via phone) and Rick Fawcett met with the Commissioners
regarding a proposal for Mr. Fawcett's business to assist the
County with Planning and Zoning issues. Mr. Fawcett has been
doing some work for Emergency Management. He would expand this
to help the County re-write the comprehensive plan and advise
on the handling of the Bear Mountain development. Much of the
funding would come from grants. Commissioner Kunz made a motion
seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen to accept the proposal. Both
Commissioners present voted yes.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen
to convene in an executive session per Idaho Code 67-2345(1) to
discuss medical indigent cases and personnel issues. Both Commissioners
present voted yes.
Following the executive session Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen to reconvene the regular meeting to act on the following indigent cases:
Case #2007-05 - Approved - Medically indigent; Obligated County; Last resource; Partial Emergency; Medically necessary.
Case#2005-46 - Approved - Medically indigent; Obligated County; Last resource; Partial Emergency; Medically necessary.
Both Commissioners present voted yes.
THE RESERVE PHASE 4 - FINAL PLAT
Alex Hudson and Gary McKee presented the final plat for The Reserve
Phase 4. They also presented an overview of their long range
plan for The Reserve if they completed all of the phases. Commissioner
Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen to approve
the final plat of Phase 4 of the Reserve. Both Commissioners
present voted yes.
Meeting adjourned subject to recall by the Chairman or his order.
3/12/07 Commissioners Meeting Notice:
9:00 A.M.
9:15 A.M. ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
9:30 A.M. COMMITTEE REPORTS AND ASSIGNMENTS
9:45 A.M. ALEX CHIZEWSKY - 5 year Assessment Plan
10:00 A.M. RAY ELLIOTT - Aspen Creek Meadows
- Review Inspection Letter for Approval
10:15 A.M. BILL STOCK - Planning and Zoning Secretary
10:30 A.M. BILL BARNES - Primary Children's Hospital - National Children's Study
10:45 A.M. JAN KEARL - Mosquito Abatement District
11:00 A.M. BID OPENING - ROAD & BRIDGE - 10-Wheel Dump Truck
11:15 A.M. KATHY RAY - New Regional Economic
Development Coordinator - Introduction/Discussion
11:30 A.M. MITCH POULSEN - Bennington/Bennington Zone Change
11:45 A.M. JUDY GEORGE & Rick Fawcet - Planning & Zoning - Planning Proposal Funding Request
LUNCH
1:00 P.M. ALEX HUDSON, Surveyor - The Reserve Phase IV
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues
NEW BUSINESS
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues
Approve February's Bills/Minutes
Executive Session - Medical Assistance Claims
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