11/14/05 Commissioners Meeting Minutes:

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in regular session on November 14, 2005 in the Commissioner's 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.

Brent Bunn, Sheriff, Rodney Wallentine, Treasurer, Greg Skinner, Road and Bridge Supervisor, Rosa Moosman, Editor of the News Examiner, Bill Stock, Joel Packham, Max Bunderson, and Steve Hardy also attended the meeting.

EXTENSION AGENT POSITION
Joel Packham, County Extension Agent met with the Commissioners concerning a change to his job description. The University of Idaho would like him to spend part of his time on economic and leadership development. The Commissioners were supportive of the idea if the effort was coordinated with other groups in the community such as the Gem Team and the Economic Development Corporation. Commissioner Rasmussen asked him to attend the County/City meeting on November 30, 2005.

ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
Sheriff Bunn presented his October report to the Commissioners. He reported that there were 7 prisoners in Montpelier and 4 in the Caribou facility over the weekend. All the jails in the area are quite full. The State is sending some prisoners out of state due to overcrowding. Commissioners discussed the jail committee that is being formed to look at the possibility of a jail in the County.

Terry Smith, Tom Mullican and Dee Johnson joined the meeting.

LANDFILL ISSUES
Tom Mullican, State Department of Environmental Quality met with the Commissioners to answer questions about the Landfill. Commissioner Michaelson explained that the State Highway Department would have 30,000 to 55,000 yards of fill material from nearby highway work that would be available to construct a dike for a retaining pond. This would be used in the near future when the dumping has to be moved to a new area. The biggest expense in moving to the new area would be lining. Mr. Mullican explained that if the landfill exceeded 20 tons per day the County would be required to monitor the ground water for contaminants. If we can keep under 20 tons per day we can remain eligible for small landfill designation. Commissioner Michaelson explained that a regional landfill had been investigated, but the cost of using a transfer station and hauling garbage to a regional landfill was considerably more expensive than maintaining our own landfill. Mr. Mullican suggested that we get our consultants, Cascade Earth Sciences, here for consultation regarding design and lining of the new landfill location.

Todd Transtrum, Leslie Jensen, Tiffany Preston, Maggie Mann and Alan Eborn joined the meeting.

DISTRICT HEALTH REPORTS
Maggie Mann, Dee Johnson, Leslie Jensen and Tiffany Preston from the District Health Department met with the Commissioners to present the annual and quarterly reports. Maggie Mann presented the annual report detailing funding and spending of the Department and outlining the 10 essential public health services provided by the Health Department. She stated that the County Department received an award for the immunization rate accomplished in the County. She discussed the status of Asian bird flu, polio, tuberculosis and West Nile virus. None had been detected in Bear Lake County. The Department continues to monitor these closely.

MILEAGE RATE
After a short discussion Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Michaelson to follow the IRS guideline for mileage reimbursement to County employees and was raised to $ .485 cents a mile. Motion was unanimous.

UPCOMING MEETINGS
There was a short discussion of the County/City meeting scheduled for November 30th and the Economic Development Meeting on November 17th.

BID OPENING
There were no bids received for the Sheriff's Mobile Command vehicle that was advertised. We will check the new procurement laws and proceed accordingly.

COUNTY ROADS
Commissioner Michaelson reported that he had completed and submitted the grant application to improve the road between Dingle and the Hot Springs. There was a short discussion of the IWRQS program the County had purchased. Commissioner Michaelson expressed concern that we were plowing snow on some private roads contrary to County resolution and state law. Road and Bridge Supervisor Greg Skinner explained that there were some private land owners who let the County come on to their property to dike and protect County roads in exchange for the County clearing snow on their road. There are also some instances where the County plows private roads to provide places for school busses to turn around. Mr. Skinner agreed to assemble a list of the private roads that are being plowed by the County for review. Mr. Skinner also stated that we need to upgrade County equipment. He described a problem on the Left Hand Fork of Georgetown Canyon where the road is sloughing off and will require some sort of retaining wall to stabilize it.

PROBATION REPORT
Ron Harper met with the Commissioners to present his annual report. He presented statistics and stated that the number 1 reason for being put on probation were alcohol related offenses followed by assault and battery offenses. Methamphetamines are becoming a bigger problem.

THE POINTE AT CANYON ESTATES PHASE 1
Gary McKee met with the Commissioners to ask for approval of the final Plat of the Pointe at Canyon Estates Phase I. After discussion Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Michaelson to accept the final plat subject to payment of all fees and acceptance by the County Engineer. The Motion was unanimous.

IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION
Terry Smith, representing the Idaho Department of Transportation, met with the Commissioners regarding right of way concerns with the new garbage system. The containers were being left on the highway for extended time periods. The Commissioners agreed to publish a notice that individuals should remove the containers as soon as they were emptied.

ROADLESS AREAS AND ACCESS TO PUBLIC LANDS
Commissioner Michaelson reported on public hearings that were held regarding roadless areas and access to public lands. He presented a draft of a letter to Governor Kempthorne, which outlined the results of the public hearing on roadless areas in the County. He also presented a map showing areas of concern regarding access roads to public lands. This map will be posted in various places around the County for public review and comment.

CLOUD SEEDING
The Commissioners briefly discussed cloud seeding. They decided to invite the Soil Conservation Service to the next meeting to discuss it.

MINUTES APPROVED
Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Michaelson to approve minutes of the October 11th, regular meeting and the October 28th, special meeting. Motion was unanimous.

OCTOBER BILLS APPROVED
CURRENT EXPENSE 146-418 $61,030.73 JR COLLEGE 309 10,750.00 ROAD & BRIDGE 221-250 52,907.46 911 310-313 340.93 AMBULANCE 251-263 10,186.26 REVALUATION 314-323 1,690.92 DISTRICT COURT 264-279 10,837.34 SOLID WASTE 324-343 10,371.41 FAIR 280 320.48 WEED CONTROL 344-382 27,585.15 JUVENILE JUSTICE 281-383 974.91 SNOWMOBILE 353-360 2,984.55 COURTHOUSE CAP 289 26,819.54 WATERWAYS 361-367 3,516.29 DISTRICT HEALTH 290-292 361.85 AIRPORT 368-380 9,726.91 ROAD & BRIDGE CAP 293 5,236.40 DIST. CT. TRUST 384-426 21,232.74 CHARITY 294-308 20,617.36

PAYROLL/INSURANCE & WITHHOLDINGS
CURRENT EXPENSE 429-562 $116,892.97 MISD. PROB. 493-553 $908.23 ROAD & BRIDGE 471-548 57,324.11 REVALUATION 494-554 7,579.53 AMBULANCE 484-549 2,726.05 SOLID WASTE 496-555 21,768.49 DISTRICT COURT 485-550 11,496.08 WEED CONTROL 501-556 4,527.74 FAIR 488-551 129.36 SNOWMOBILE 502-557 2,746.79 JUVENILE JUSTICE 489-552 7,225.02

SURPLUS EQUIPMENT
The Commissioners decided to advertise and auction some surplus equipment and vehicles.

ANIMAL CONTROL ORDINANCE
The Commissioners briefly discussed the changes adopted to the Animal Control Ordinance in the October 28th, special meeting. Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen to set the kennel fee at $100. Motion was unanimous.

BEER, WINE AND LIQUOR PERMITS
Clerk Haddock presented a list of beer, wine and liquor permit applicants. There were no new businesses on the list. Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Michaelson to approve the licenses as presented.

Jerry Hunzeker - JJ'S GAS & GROCERIES; CHYNA Corporation - GLADYS' PLACE; Michael Reed Jensen - JENSEN'S MARKET; Carl Berger - RANCH HAND TRUCK STOP; Tim Newberry - BUTCH CASSIDY RESTAURANT; Jolara Lanes, Inc. - JOLARA LANES; Maverik Country Strores, Inc. - MAVERIK COUNTRY STORE #236; Bret T. Lower - FISH HAVEN GENERAL STORE; Bear Lake Cty Pst 3884 VFW Inc. - BEAR LAKE CTY VFW 3884; Robert Betley - BEAR LAKE WEST RESTAURANT & LOUNGE; Bear Cave LLC - BEAR CAVE GENERAL STORE; David R. Pack - MINNETONKA MARKET; Jerry Watson - U SAVE CONVENIENCE; William Lamar Nay & David Ralph Chase - PARIS COUNTRY STORE; David E. Payne - RAILHEAD SALOON; Lawson R. & Karen L. Williams - MONTPELIER KOA; Broulim's Super Market Inc. - BROULIM'S SUPER MARKET INC.; Michael & Vickie Roath - COUNTRY CORNERS CONVENIENCE STORE.

BEAR LAKE COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2006-02

Be it hereby resolved that pursuant to the provisions of Section 23-1015, 23-1315 and 23-916 of the Idaho Code, Bear Lake County hereby adopts the following fee schedule for licenses to sell beer, wine or liquor during the calendar year 2006.

Beer:

Beer not consumed on premises (bottle and can) $25.00
Beer consumed on premises (bottle and can) 75.00
Beer consumed on premises (bottle, can or draught) 100.00

Wine:

Wine by the drink (with liquor license) no charge
Wine by the drink (without liquor license) 100.00
Wine for Retail Sale (off licensed premises) 100.00

Liquor:

Outside of any incorporated city 75.00
City 1000 or less 75.00
City 1000 to 3000 125.00
City 3000 plus 187.50

All fees are due and payable in advance prior to the issuance of any retail license.

To be passed by the Board of County Commissioners of Bear Lake, State of Idaho, on the 14th day of November 2005, being the regular business meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Bear Lake County, State of Idaho.

Motion was unanimous.

GARBAGE REFUND
Dewey Anderson requested a garbage fee refund as he had decided not to build and never received a container. Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Michaelson to refund the fee. Motion was unanimous.

RELICTED LANDS
Commissioner Michaelson expressed some concern that the Commissioners had no control over relicted lands. He brought up a situation where a proposed marina on the North end of the lake was approved by DEQ, Corp of Engineers and the Idaho Department of Lands, but did not require any County approval because it was on relicted lands. He will write a letter to local State Legislatures expressing concern.

Roy Bunderson joined the meeting.

LOCAL FEDERAL AID INCENTIVE PROGRAM
Commissioner Michaelson suggested the improvement of the St. Charles Canyon road be presented for federal grant program. He agreed to prepare the application.

CONVENTION AND VISITORS BUREAU
Clerk Haddock presented a request from the Convention and Visitors Bureau for $8,500. After a short discussion, Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Michaelson to pay $5,000 to the Bureau. Motion was Unanimous.

DEVELOPMENT PERMITS
Roy Bunderson expressed concern regarding the administration of the development permit process. Mr. Bunderson stated that there were buildings in the County that were being built without development permits. After a lengthy discussion the Commissioners agreed to review the permit process.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Commissoner Rasmusen to go into executive session to review applications for the new road and bridge position and discuss indigent cases. Motion was unanimous,

INDIGENT DECISION
Case #2005-28 - Denied: Not the last resource; Application is incomplete, Applicant failed to cooperate with the County.

Commissioners agreed to convene the executive session and to reconvene the regular meeting.

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

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DWIGHT L. COCHRAN, Chairman

ATTEST:_____________________________
KERRY HADDOCK, Clerk

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11/14/05 Commissioners Meeting Notice:

9:00 A.M. JOEL PACKHAM - Job Descriptions

9:15 A.M. ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING

9:30 A.M. COUNTY ROADS - Maintenance & Snow Removal

9:45 A.M. ROADLESS AREAS AND ACCESS TO PUBLIC LANDS

10:00 A.M. DISTRICT HEALTH - Annual & Quarterly Reports

10:15 A.M. " "

10:30 A.M. BID OPENING - Bear Lake County Sheriff's Mobile Command Vehicle

10:45 A.M. GREG SKINNER & TOM MULLICAN - Solid Waste/Landfill Issues

11:00 A.M. " "

11:15 A.M. GREG SKINNER - Discuss repairs to Lefthand Canyon Road - Georgetown

11:30 A.M. RON HARPER - Annual Report

11:45 A.M. A.A. HUDSON & ASSOCIATES - Final Plat - The Pointe at Canyon Estates Phase I

LUNCH

1:30 P.M.

OLD BUSINESS
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues

Review Road & Bridge Part-time Applications

NEW BUSINESS
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues

Approve October's Bills

Approve October's Minutes

Bear, Wine & Liquor Fee Schedule for 2006

Dewey R. Anderson - Request for Garbage Fee to be Returned

Control of Relicted Lands

Indigent Claims

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