11/30/06 Special Commissioners Meeting Minutes:

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in special session on Thursday, November 30, 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.

INDIGENT HEARING
Commissioner Michaelson made a motion seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen to convene an executive session per Idaho Code 67-2345(1) (d) to conduct an Indigent Hearing. Motion was unanimous. At the end of the hearing, Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion seconded by Commissioner Michaelson to close the executive session and to reconvene the regular session. Motion was unanimous.

RELICTED LANDS
Commissioner Michaelson presented a letter he had prepared addressed to the Legislative District 32 Representatives with copies to Governor Risch and Governor Elect Otter. The letter requested adequate funding for Idaho Department of Public Lands and help for the County to manage Idaho Trust Lands along Bear Lake. He made a motion seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen to sign and send the letter. Motion was unanimous.

Greg Skinner, Todd Boehme and Todd Transtrum joined the meeting.

COUNTY ROADS
The Commissioners discussed with Road and Bridge personnel the County road map that they had been working on in public hearings and other meetings.

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

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11/13/06 Commissioners Meeting Minutes:

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners net in regular session on Monday, November 13, 2006 beginning at 9:00 A.M. in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho. Members of the Board present were Dwight L. Cochran, Chairman, Conrad E. Michaelson, Vaughn Rasmussen and Kerry Haddock, Clerk of the Board.

Montain Kunz, Commissioner-elect, Rosa Moosman, Editor of the News Examiner, Bill Stock and Steve Hardy also attended the meeting.

ELECTION RESULTS
Clerk Haddock presented the November 7, 2006 General Election Abstract for approval. The Commissioners acting as a Board of Canvassers accepted and approved the Abstract for submission to the Secretary of State.

MINUTES APPROVED
Commissioner Michaelson made a motion seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen to approve the October 10, 2006 regular meeting and the October 23, 2006 special meeting. Motion was unanimous.

EMERGENCY PLAN
The Commissioners discussed the County Emergency Plan that was presented by Alan Eborn at the last meeting. Commissioner Michaelson suggested a comprehensive phone list and an index of acronyms used in the plan should be included. Commissioner Rasmussen will take these suggestions to Mr. Eborn. The Commissioners expressed their appreciation for the effort put into the Plan by Mr. Eborn.

PLANNING AND ZONING
The Commissioners discussed the lack of penalties in the Land Use Ordinance. They also asked Bill Stock to investigate an unauthorized road at Deer Ridge Estates that was being built by an owner. This needs to be taken to Planning and Zoning.

ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
Clerk Haddock reported that Janet Michaelson was hired as a Court Clerk and Karen Volbrecht had been promoted to Chief Court Clerk. The Commissioners discussed the Sheriff's monthly report and looked at the cost of prisoners in the Caribou County Jail.

COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Commissioner Rasmussen reported that the 4-County Economic Development Coalition was in the process of hiring a new Director as the current Director was elected as a Franklin County Commissioner. He also reported on progress of the new hangar and the Airport. Commissioner Michaelson reported on an Idaho Department of Transportation meeting. Topics discussed included a stop light at the intersection of Highways 89 and 30 at the turn to Montpelier Canyon and signal lights at the Chausse Railroad crossing.

SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT HEALTH ANNUAL REPORT
Ed Marugg, District Director, presented the annual report of the Southeastern District Health Department. The District is comprised of eight Counties in Southeastern Idaho with a population of 162,000 people. He reported that the immunization level was raised to 90%, the highest in the State. He noted that there was an increase in TB cases with two instances where isolation orders were issued. He explained the organization, financial details and the mission of the Department. Mr. Marugg said that only about ½ of the flu vaccine that was ordered had been delivered due to the manufacturer being behind. He also discussed West Nile Virus. He expects a large number of cases next year.

GARBAGE FEE
Emmett Thompson explained that he had purchased the building next to his current business for storage and asked that he be assessed one garbage fee as the two buildings were one business. The Commissioners agreed to charge just one fee.

LIQUOR FEE RESOLUTION
Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion seconded by Commissioner Michaelson to adopt Resolution 2007-01, setting license fees for 2007. Motion was unanimous.

BEAR LAKE COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2007-01

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 2007.

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 13th day of November 2006, being the regular business meeting of the Board of County Commissioners for Bear Lake County, State of Idaho.

Beer License applicants: Jerry Hunzeker - JJ'S GAS & GROCERIES; CHYNA Corporation - GLADY'S PLACE; Michael Reed Jensen - JENSEN'S MARKET; Carl Berger - RANCH HAND TRUCK STOP; Tim Newberry - BUTCH CASSIDY RESAURANT; Jolara Lanes, Inc. - JOLARA LANES; Maverik Country Stores, 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 (Doug Bessinger is applicant at this time); Bear Cave LLC - BEAR CAVE GENERAL STORE; David R. Pack - MINNETONKA MARKET; Jerry Watson - U SAVE CONVENIECE; William Lamar Nay & David Ralph Chase - PARIS COUNTRY STORE; David E. Payne - RAILHEAD SALOON (Sold to Athena Reid - Hitching Post); Lawson R. & Karen L. Williams - MONTPELIER KOA; Broulim's Super Market Inc. - BROULIM'S SUPER MARKET INC; Michael & Vickie Roath - COUNTRY CORNERS CONVENIENCE STORE

SCENIC BYWAY FUNDING
Montpelier City Mayor Reed Peterson and Rosa Moosman presented information on expanding the scenic byway system. They asked the Commissioners for $700 to help with a brochure that is being prepared with Caribou and Bannock Counties. Commissioner Michaelson made a motion seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen to provide $700 for the scenic byway program. Motion was unanimous.

COUNTY/CITY ITEMS
The Commissioners and Montpelier City Mayor Reed Peterson discussed the SEICAA rent which is currently being shared by the County and City. The Mayor asked the Commissioners to look into hauling a snow groomer from the Pine Creek ski area to Montpelier to groom the sled hill. The Mayor reported on the progress of the Industrial Park. The location is now across the highway from the Fair Grounds in the City's impact area. One tenant is looking for a building and another tenant has been secured. The Economic Development Corporation was meeting this week.

Commissioner Rasmussen asked to be excused to attend a funeral.

ASPEN CREEK ESTATES ESCROW FUNDS
Aspen Creek Estates asked the Commissioners to release funds, which were put in escrow until certain road work was done. The work had been done for several years. Commissioner Michaelson made a motion seconded by Commissioner Cochran to release the funds. Motion was unanimous.

RESOLUTION 2006-15
The Commissioners signed Resolution 2006-15 making changes to Chapter 11 of the Land Use Ordinance.

RESOLUTION #2006-15

NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED: That Chapter 11 of the Land Use Ordinance be amended for clarification and readability. A copy of the amended Planning and Zoning Land Use Ordinance is attached.

PASSED AND APPROVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Bear Lake County, Idaho, this 13th day of November 2006.

BEAR LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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DWIGHT L. COCHRAN, Chairman

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CONRAD MICHAELSON

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VAUGHN N. RASMUSSEN

ATTEST:____________________________________
KERRY HADDOCK, Clerk

ROAD AND BRIDGE
Greg Skinner presented the monthly Road and Bridge report. He had prepared a grant application for funds to pave the Hot Springs Road. He reported that his pickup needed to be replaced. Working on cost reports for dust guard application and preparing snow removal equipment for winter.

BILLS APPROVED
Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Michaelson to approve the bills for the month of October. Motion unanimously carried.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Michaelson made a motion seconded by Commissioner Cochran to convene in Executive Session to discuss medical indigent cases.

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CLAIMS
Following the executive session Commissioner Michaelson made a motion to deny the following indigent cases:
#2006-37 - Applicant is not medically indigent; Not the last resource;
#2006-39 - Not the last resource.

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

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11/13/06 Commissioners Meeting Notice:

9:00 A.M.

9:15 A.M. ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING

9:30 A.M. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS

9:45 A.M. ED MARUGG - Southeastern District Health - Annual Report

10:00 A.M. " " " "

10:15 A.M. EMMETT THOMPSON - Garbage Fee

10:30 A.M. ATHENA REID - A & J, LLC - Beer/Liquor License - For formally Amy's Tavern

10:45 A.M.

11:00 A.M. CANVASS ELECTION

11:15 A.M.

11:30 A.M.

11:45 A.M.

LUNCH

1:00 P.M. DEE JOHNSON - Southeastern District Health - Quarterly Report

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues

NEW BUSINESS
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues

Approve October's bills/Minutes

Executive Session - Medical Assistance Claims

Beer/Liquor & Wine Resolution/Licenses for 2007
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