5/16/08 Public Meeting Notice:

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners will be meeting on Friday, May 16, 2008 at 8:00 a.m. in the Clerk's Office at the County Courthouse, in Paris, Idaho to discuss the hiring of a building inspector.
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5/12/08 Commissioners Meeting Minutes:

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, May 12, 2008 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.

Ardee Helm, Prosecuting Attorney, Brent Bunn, Sheriff, Lynn Lewis, Assessor, Rodney Wallentine, Treasurer, Greg Skinner, Road and Bridge Supervisor, Rosa Moosman, Editor of the News Examiner and Bill Stock joined the meeting.

LEGISLATIVE CANDIDATE
Elliot Larsen, Candidate for Representative in Legislative District 31B, met with the Commissioners. Mr. Larsen introduced himself and talked about his platform. He is currently the Clerk of Franklin County and favors local government.

ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
Sheriff Brent Bunn presented his monthly report for April. He reported that he had made a presentation to the Montpelier City Council regarding a contract with the County to provide law enforcement services to the City and they had scheduled a public hearing on May 21st to take comments on the issue. He was still waiting for some antennas before he could relocate dispatch. He expressed concern over the high cost of fuel and discussed measures he had taken to cope with the problem. Assessor Lynn Lewis talked about property taxes. He explained the Property Tax Reduction Roll and stated that County Property values will rise by $114,000,000 this year. Treasurer Rodney Wallentine explained the change that had passed the legislature regarding the sale of tax deeded property. The County will have to locate the property owners and pay them the excess proceeds.

Allen Lloyd, Roy Bunderson, Judy George and Mitch Poulsen joined the meeting in progress.

PLOWING PRIVATE ROADS
Roy Bunderson again talked to the Commissioners concerning the plowing of private roads. After some discussion, the Commissioners agreed to look at each road individually at their next meeting to see if some kind of policy could be formulated.

TAX DEEDED PROPERTY
Treasurer Wallentine presented a list of properties that would be tax deeded on June 2nd if the taxes were not paid.

PLANNING AND ZONING ISSUES
Mitch Poulsen and Judy George presented information on the preliminary plat of the Smith-Hill Subdivision. They showed maps and discussed the issues. Judy presented a letter form Planning and Zoning outlining the public hearing and their deliberation. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended approval of the preliminary plat with certain conditions. Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to approve the preliminary plat of the Smith-Hill Subdivision as recommended by Planning and Zoning with the conditions as outlined. Motion carried. Mitch and Judy also presented details of the final plat of the Blue Haven Condo proposal. Following discussion, Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to approve the final plat of the Blue Haven Condo per recommendation of Planning and Zoning. Motion carried.

4-H AND EXTENSION UPDATE
Sharlene Woffinden and Maryanne Stevens updated the Commissioners on 4-H and Extension activities. Sharlene Woffinden reported on the success of an adult exercise class that the Extension office was sponsoring. She presented the 4-H annual report and showed the Commissioners several articles from the Intermountain Farm & Ranch newsletter featuring activities of the Bear Lake 4-H participants. Maryanne Stevens reported on a teen club that was formed to do service projects. The club will be supported by 4-H and the Montpelier Parks and Recreation Department. Both ladies thanked the Commissioners for their support of the 4-H program.

ROAD AND BRIDGE REPORT
Greg Skinner presented his monthly report. He reported that the Forest Service had approached him regarding rebuilding the Georgetown Main Canyon Road. They asked if the County could the work and be reimbursed by the Forest Service. Mr. Skinner was asked to get more specific information. He reported on the purchase of chips from Bannock County and a bid for 300 tons of oil. There was also a discussion of the effectiveness of dust guarding versus chip sealing. The rapidly increasing cost of oil and gas was noted.

ANNUAL AUDIT
Gary Teuscher presented the annual audit of the County Funds to the Commissioners. He reported that although the County operated at a deficit, it was the smallest deficit in several years. Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to accept and sign the audit. Motion carried.

DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY
Bruce Olenick made a routine visit to the Commissioners. He reported that he had been working with Ada and Bannock Counties on their comprehensive plans and would like to work with us on ours. The long term landfill plan was discussed with the Commissioners asking Mr. Olenick for help from DEQ. Other topics discussed were recycling, combining mine reclamation with landfill operations in Caribou County, the East side sewer grant and crop residue burning.

SOUTHEAST IDAHO DISTRICT BOARD OF HEALTH BUDGET - 2009
Ed Marugg and Keith Martindale met with the Commissioners to present the 2009 Southeast Idaho District Board of Health budget. Each County's share of the cost is set by statute based on property values and population. Bear Lake's contribution for next year will be $51,170, which is only a slight increase from last year.

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

Following the executive session Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to deny the following: #2008-04 - Not medically indigent, Not the last resource, Didn't cooperate with County, Not a resident, Application incomplete. #2008-05 - Not medically indigent, Not the last resource, Didn't cooperate with County, Application incomplete. Motion carried.

Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to approve 2008-32 - Medically Indigent, Medically Necessary, Emergency Need, Obligated County, Last Resource. Motion carried.

LANDFILL ISSUES
Todd Transtrum met with the Commissioners to discuss a proposed scale at the landfill and other issues. He discussed manpower scheduling to man the scale without increasing manpower. The issue of a free clean up week for residents was discussed. Following discussions on the scale, Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to accept the bid of Total Scale Service and purchase a 70 foot scale for $54,050. Motion carried. The adoption of fees was again discussed. Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to adopt the new fees as soon as the scale was installed. Motion carried.

ANIMAL DAMAGE CONTROL
Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to reappoint Dennis Hunzeker as a director from Bear Lake County to the District #4 Animal Damage Control Board. Motion carried

MINUTES APPROVED
Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to approve the minutes of the April 14, 2008 regular meeting and the April 28, 2008 special meeting. Motion Carried.

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

Meeting adjourned subject to recall by the Chairman or his order.

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5/12/08 Commissioners Meeting Agenda:

9:00 A.M. ELLIOTT LARSEN - Legislative Candidate

9:15 A.M. ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING - Approval of Minutes

9:30 A.M. TEMPORARY LEVY OVERIDE

9:45 A.M. PLOWING PRIVATE ROADS

10:00 A.M. RODNEY WALLENTINE, Treasurer - Tax Deed Hearing

10:15 A.M. MITCH POULSEN - Blue Haven Condo - Final Plat; Smith Hill Subdivision - Preliminary Plat

10:30 A.M. SHARLENE WOFFINDEN - 4-H Staff Update on 4-H Happenings

10:45 A.M. GREG SKINNER - Georgetown Main Canyon - Road for Forest Service

11:00 A.M. GARY TEUSCHER - County Audit

11:15 A.M. BRUCE OLENICK - DEQ - Routine Visit

11:30 A.M. ED MARUGG - Southeastern District Health Dept. - FY 2009 Budget

11:45 A.M. " "

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

1:00 P.M. LANDFILL ISSUES - Fees and Scale

1:30 P.M. NOXIOUS WEED PROGRAM FUNDS EASTERN IDAHO MEDICAL CONTRACT NEW POWER LINE CONSTRUCTION COMPLAINT ON PROPERTY - PUBLIC NUISANCE

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues

Hook Canyon Resolution

NEW BUSINESS
Approve April's Bills/Minutes

Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues

Executive Session - Medical Assistance Claims/Personnel Issue/Review Employment Applications
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5/6/08 Public Meeting Minutes:

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in a Special session on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 beginning at 9:00 A.M. in the School District #33 Board Room in Paris, Idaho. Members present were Vaughn Rasmussen, Chairman, Montain D. Kunz, DeMar Romrell and Kerry Haddock Clerk of the Board.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to convene in an Executive Session per Idaho Code 67-2345(1)(a) to conduct interviews with candidates for the building inspector job.

Following the executive session it was decided to further interview some of the candidates.

Todd Transtrum and Jim Betty joined the meeting.

LANDFILL LOADER
Jim Betty, Western States Equipment, discussed the landfill loader situation. The lease/purchase agreement on the loader being used at the landfill had expired late last year. The County needed to either buy out the old loader or turn it back and lease a new one. After discussion Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to turn back the old loader and enter a five year lease/purchase on a new 964D track loader. Motion was unanimous.

Meeting adjourned

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VAUGHN N. RASMUSSEN, Chairman

ATTEST: __________________________________
KERRY HADDOCK, Clerk
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5/6/08 Public Meeting Notice (to be held in the school administration office in Paris, Idaho):

Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners will be meeting on Tuesday, May 6, 2008 at 9:00 a.m. in the Paris School Administration Board Room in Paris, Idaho in an Executive Session per Idaho Code 67-2345(1)(a), to interview Building Inspector applicants .

The Board will also be meeting the same day at Noon to discuss the lease/purchase of a Landfill CAT for the County.

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