PUBLIC NOTICE - Call for Bids for Hay Grown at the Airport:

Pursuant to Idaho Code 31-808, NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN by the Board of County Commissioner, Bear Lake County, Idaho, that sealed bids will be accepted until 9:00 A.M., April 14, 2008, for hay grown on county property outside of the Airport Proper.

Bids must be in writing in a sealed envelope and plainly marked:

"HAY BIDS - NORTH OF THE AIRPORT"
"HAY BIDS - SOUTH OF THE AIRPORT"

A bond deposit of five (5%) percent must be received with the bid.

Full payment must be made within 30 days from the date the bid is awarded.

The Board of County Commissioners reserve the right to accept or reject any or all bids as may be deemed to be in the best interest of the county.

BEAR LAKE COUNTY

VAUGHN N. RASMUSSEN
Chairman of the Board

/s/ Kerry Haddock

KERRY HADDOCK
Clerk of the Board

Publish: March 26, 2008
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3/10/08 Commissioners Meeting Minutes:

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, March 10, 2008, beginning at 9:00 A.M. in the School District #33 Board Room in Paris, Idaho. Members present were Vaughn N. Rasmussen, Montain D. Kunz, DeMar Romrell and Kerry Haddock, Clerk of the Board.

Brent Bunn, Sheriff, Rodney Wallentine, Treasurer, Lynn Lewis, Assessor, Ardee Helm, Prosecuting Attorney, Greg Skinner, Road and Bridge Supervisor, Rosa Moosman, Editor of the News-Examiner, Bill Stock, Steve Hardy, Reed Peterson, Dennis Duehren and Mitch Poulsen also attended the meeting.

NEW COMMISSIONER
Clerk Haddock administered the Oath of Office to newly appointed Commissioner DeMar Romrell. The other Commissioners welcomed Commissioner Romrell.

ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
Sheriff Bunn presented his monthly report. He reported that new Deputy Philip Sorenson started March 1. He also reported that he hoped to move the dispatch center to the Sheriff's Office in Paris in early April. There will be a joint trip with Montpelier City Mayor Reed Peterson to Bellevue, Idaho in regard to the possible joint police force with Montpelier. Treasurer Wallentine stated that properties are in line to be tax deeded and will be printed in next week's paper. Assessor Lewis reported that the consulting appraiser will have ratio studies next week. They will begin conversion to the new tax computer program next week.

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
The Commissioners made committee assignments as follows: Commissioner Rasmussen - Hospital, Emergency Services, Regional Commission and the Cities of Montpelier and Georgetown. Commissioner Kunz - Road and Bridge, Landfill, Transportation, R C & D, Planning and Zoning and the Cities of Bloomington and St. Charles. Commissioner Romrell - Fair Board, Airport Board, Economic Development, Historical Society, Soil Conservation and the City of Paris.

Commissioner Rasmussen updated the others on progress for a new joint Ambulance and Fire Department garage.

Craig Bunn, Todd Transtrum, Bill Pettis, Leon Howell and Renee Howell joined the meeting in progress.

TEMPORARY OVERIDE
The Commissioners discussed the possibility of having a temporary tax levy override on the May Primary Ballot. The money would
be for Road and Bridge equipment. After discussion, Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to
schedule the override vote in the May election. Motion was unanimous.

BUILDING INSPECTOR AND BUILDING CODE
The adoption of the International Building Code and hiring of a Building Inspector was again discussed. Commissioner Kunz made
a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to schedule a Public Hearing for public comment on adopting the code and associated
fees. Motion was unanimous. April 9th was set as the date for the hearing.

LANDFILL
Todd Transtrum discussed the need for a scale at the landfill. The Department of Environmental Quality may force us to lose our small landfill designation. The scale might help us prove that we are not over the small landfill limit. The scale should pay for itself in 2 to 3 years. Dennis Duehren from the Forest Service stated that there was also a possibility of commercial use including the Forest Service use for timber sales. The Commissioners set April 9th, as a hearing date on new landfill daily fees.

PLANNING AND ZONING
Mitch Poulsen, Planning and Zoning Administrator, met with the Commissioners regarding several issues. Following a Public Hearing, Planning and Zoning had voted to recommend approval of the Smith-Hill Subdivision. A formal appeal was received and Council suggested remanding it back to Planning and Zoning for a second Hearing. Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to remand the Smith-Hill Subdivision back to Planning and Zoning for another hearing. Planning and Zoning recommended approval of a Conditional Use permit for Verizon to locate panels on an existing tower. Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to approve the permit. Motion was unanimous. Mr. Poulsen presented changes in the PUD Ordinance, the Subdivision Ordinance and the Land Use Plan that had been recommended by Planning and Zoning following public hearings. The Commissioners decided to wait until they could study the changes before acting on them.

LOC TRUST PETITION FOR TAX RELIEF
The Commissioners considered a petition for cancellation of part of the 2006 taxes on the Clover Creek Inn which had been presented by Louis Pope in a previous meeting. Attorney Helm advised that in the past the County had not forgiven taxes to businesses that encountered difficulties. This might set a precedent for other businesses to seek tax relief when business decisions don't work out. It was also noted that the Best Western franchise was still intact in 2006. Following the discussion, Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to deny the request for tax relief. All Commissioners voted yes.

SCENIC BYWAY RESOLUTION
Rosa Moosman presented information regarding plans of the Scenic Byway Coalition. She asked the Commissioners to pass a Resolution supporting the project, which would allow them to apply for Federal funding. Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to adopt Resolution 2008-05. Motion was unanimous.

RESOLUTION #2008-05

A RESOLUTION OF BEAR LAKE COUNTY, IDAHO ADOPTING THE OREGON TRAIL - BEAR LAKE SCENIC BYWAY CORRIDOR MANAGEMENT PLAN - 2008

WHEREAS, the Oregon Trail-Bear Lake Scenic Byway, extending along US 89 and US 30 from the Idaho/Utah border to the city of McCammon is an important regional roadway and visitor amenity within southwest Idaho; and

WHEREAS, the Oregon Trail-Bear Lake Byway Advisory Committee represents a partnership of local, state and federal agencies and property and business owners within the byway area in a shared mission to promote appreciation of the cultural, historic, wildlife and scenic qualities of the byway and to develop sensitive and appropriate economic development opportunities along the byway; and

WHEREAS, the Oregon Trail-Bear Lake Scenic Byway Advisory Committee was the leader in the preparation of the Corridor Management Plan in association with professional planning and engineering consultants; and

WHEREAS, public meetings were held on April 10, June 16, and December 4, 2007 to review and comment on the corridor plan; and

WHEREAS, the Corridor Management Plan helps to identify, coordinate, preserve and improve unique historic, cultural, scenic, and geologic landmarks for visitors and residents alike and should be adopted;

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that the Oregon Trail-Bear Lake Scenic Byway Corridor Management Plan, January 2008 is adopted.

/s/ Vaughn N. Rasmussen
VAUGHN N. RASMUSSEN

/s/ Montain D. Kunz
MONTAIN D. KUNZ

/s/ DeMar Romrell
DEMAR ROMRELL

ODD LOT PROPERTY SALE
The Commissioners decided that property that Robert Matthews wanted to buy, which ordered his lot could be considered an odd lot and could be sold without bidding if sold for appraised value.

AMBULANCE SECRETARY
John Martinez and DeAnn Bunderson from the Ambulance Service requested permission to pay the Secretary $300 per month. The Commissioners agreed but, suggested that the bylaws might need to be changed. There was also discussion of a dual fee structure charging residents less than non-residents. The Commissioners expressed appreciation for the volunteer ambulance service.

MINUTES APPROVED
Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to approve the minutes of February 11, 2008 regular meeting. Motion was unanimous.

CARIBOU COMMISSIONERS LETTER
The Commissioners considered a request of the Caribou County Commissioners to sign a letter with them in support of phosphate mining in the area. Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to support the Caribou Commissioners. Motion was unanimous.

FOUR COUNTY MEETING
The Commissioners discussed an upcoming meeting with the Commissioners from Caribou, Franklin and Oneida Counties. The meeting will be at the Oregon Trail Center at 10:00 A.M. on March 19, 2008.

JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER
Seth Scott, Director of the Juvenile Detention Center, met with the Commissioners. He updated the Commissioners on the expansion plans for the facility and presented the new joint powers agreement changing Bear Lake County's ownership share. The Commissioners signed the new agreement.

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

Following the executive session Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to make the following decisions regarding medical assistance claims:

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CLAIMS
#2006-40 - Final Denial - Providers withdrew appeals - VA Paid; Not last resource - VA Benefits and Self; Not medically indigent.
#2007-33 - Final Denial - Provider withdrew appeal; Not last resource - self; Not medically indigent.
#2007-35 - Final Denial - Providers withdrew appeals and applications; Not last resource - self; Not medically indigent.
#2008-01 - Denied - Provider withdrew 3rd party application; Not last resource - self; Not medically indigent.

WORM CREEK GRAVEL PIT / PLOWING PRIVATE ROADS
Roy Bunderson met with Commissioners to ask about the gravel being given to the Bird Refuge. He recommended that we either ratify the agreement or discontinue supplying the gravel for free. He also again addressed the issue of plowing private roads. He wanted this issue resolved before next winter and said he was willing to retain an attorney if the Commissioners didn't solve the issue. He asked if the Commissioners would be willing to take the matter to the Attorney General's Office for a binding decision. The Commissioners will take both issues under advisement.

TRI-COUNTY WASTE INCINERATION
Todd Jaynes explained a proposal to convert garbage to high grade diesel. He was looking at a location where the three Counties of Bear Lake, Rich and Lincoln would haul garbage for conversion. He said he had an agreement to do this in Jerome County.

LANDFILL LOADER
Todd Transtrum presented information on a loader used at the landfill. The loader has reached the last year of a lease/purchase agreement and we need to decide whether to buy the equipment or replace it with a new loader. He explained that the loader was not in good shape and had been very high maintenance. The Commissioners asked Todd to get a firm proposal from Caterpillar for a replacement.

ROAD AND BRIDGE
Greg Skinner reported on Road and Bridge activity. There had been several equipment breakdowns. He discussed roads that need to be worked on this year. He expressed some concern about the spring thaw and possible flooding.

BILLS APPROVED
Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to approve the current bills for payment. Commissioner Rasmussen abstained from the voting as the company he works for was included. Other Commissioners voted yes.

REPORT GRAND TOTAL . . . . .447,863.37

Meeting adjourned subject to recall by the Chairman or his order.
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3/10/08 Commissioners Meeting Notice (to be held in the school administration office in Paris, Idaho):

9:00 A.M. OATH OF OFFICE - NEW COMMISSIONER

9:15 A.M. ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING

9:30 A.M. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT and REPORTS

9:45 A.M. MAY - TEMPORARY LEVY OVERRIDE

10:00 A.M. BUILDING INSPECTOR

10:15 A.M. TODD TRANSTRUM - Landfill Scale

10:30 A.M. MITCH POULSEN - Planning and Zoning - Recommendations On Amendements to: Subdivision Ordinance, Land Use, Large Scale PUD; Recommendation on Smith Hill Preliminary Plat; Recommendation on conditional use permit application from Verizon Wireless to co-locate cell panels.

10:45 A.M. COUNTY PROPERTY SALE (Matthews)

11:00 A.M. LOC TRUST PETITION FOR TAX RELIEF

11:15 A.M. ROSA MOOSMAN - Scenic Byway Resolution

11:30 A.M. DEANN BUNDERSON - Bear Lake County Ambulance - Secretary Compensation

11:45 A.M. SETH SCOTT - Juvenile Detention Center Joint Powers Agreement

12:00 P.M./LUNCH EXECUTIVE SESSION - MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CLAIMS/PERSONNEL ISSUE

1:00 P.M. ROY BUNDERSON - Worm Creek Gravel Pit/Private Road Plowing

1:15 P.M. TODD JAMES, RICK FAWCETT - Tri-County Waste Gasification

1:30 P.M. LANDFILL CAT LEASE

1:45 P.M.

2:00 P.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues

Four County Meeting

Personnel Manual

Land Sale Deed

NEW BUSINESS
Approve February's Bills/Minutes

Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues

Executive Session - Medical Assistance Claims/Personnel

Mining Issues - Caribou County Commissioners

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