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9/2/04 - Annual Budget Hearing
Pursuant to Idaho Code 31-1605, the Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners began meeting to consider and adopt by resolution the Fiscal Year 2004 Budget in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho, on Tuesday, September 2, 2003, at 11:00 A.M.
Members of the Board present: Dwight L. Cochran, Chairman of the Board, Don C. Clark, Conrad Michaelson and Joan P. Eborn, Clerk of the Board. Rosa Moosman, Editor for the News-Examiner and Steve Allred, Roy Bunderson, and Blaine Kunz interested taxpayers attended the meeting.
Chairman Cochran called the budget hearing to order to allow any taxpayer to appear and be heard upon any part or parts of the tentative budget for FY 2004, as previously advertised. Clerk Eborn presented the budget and answered questions as follows:
Roy Bunderson questioned the amount of the Fair Budget noting it was $40,000 more than the FY 2003 Budget and was informed the budget was more to allow for the purchase of new bucking chutes. He reminded the commissioners the Fair Board in a previous meeting had offered to pay for the chutes over a four-year period of time not all in one year. The successful bidder would not be willing to wait four years for payment and it was thought accountability for the chutes should be shown in the actual Fair Budget. Clerk Eborn said the budget could possibly be reduced as some of that amount could be paid out of the Fair Fund this fiscal year. Expenses anticipated for future maintenance and restoration of the Fair Grounds was also discussed.
Mr. Bunderson stated he is against the $27,000 in the budget allocated for the Oregon Trail Museum. He thought the museum was supposed to be self-funding and not a continual drain on public funds. He said Diana Callahan's husband had told him the monies paid to the Oregon Trail Museum in FY 2003 had not been used to pay the Executive Director's salary as the public had been led to believe, but for other expenses. The project has cost the taxpayer well over $100,000 in the past, plus in-kind labor. He also thinks the Oregon Trail Museum Board Meeting should be open to the public.
The Commissioners said the funding allocated for FY 2004 will only be used in the event the facility would have to close without public assistance.
Steve Allred countered that the museum was very beneficial to the county and the community and was the direct result of the Super Eight Motel being built in Montpelier, which had created jobs and helped the local economy.
Al Harrison, Executive Director at the Bear Lake Regional Commission joined the meeting in progress.
Bunderson also voiced concern over the way the county pays a lump sum of money to the Fair Board in the amount of $25,000 and paying the EMT Organization ½ of all charges billed. He felt the Clerk's Office should handle all monies in the county and was informed the Clerk's Office does conduct yearly audits of the funding he questions.
The amount budgeted for a building inspector was also reviewed and Commissioner Michaelson indicated funding would be generated for the expenses of a building inspector by the fees charged if and when the International Building Code is adopted and someone is actually hired.
There was a lengthy discussion concerning the conflict between the former Oregon Trail Museum Board and the current Museum Board.
The cost of the employee major medical insurance benefit was reviewed. The current insurance rate will increase by 18.9% beginning October 1, 2003. The budget as proposed includes nearly on-half million dollars for employee insurance benefits. Clerk Eborn reported Tom Hulme, resident agent said some savings could be had by raising the buy down deductible amount or by having the employee share more of the costs. Commissioner Michaelson indicated he had contacted several other counties and Bear Lake County appeared to be the only one still paying for both the employee and their family.
At the conclusion of the meeting Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Chairman Cochran to adopt Resolution #2003-09, approving the proposed Fiscal Year 2004 budget for county operations in the amount of $6,693,885 and for hospital and nursing home operations of $10,442,000 for a combined total of $17,135,885 as previously published. Motion unanimously carried.
RESOLUTION #2003-09
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ENSUING BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2003-2004
COUNTY OF BEAR LAKE, STATE OF IDAHO
WHEREAS, Idaho Code Section 31-1605, requires a public hearing upon budget appropriations; and
WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners have met in the Commissioners Room at the Bear Lake County Courthouse on Tuesday, September 2, 2003, pursuant to designated published time; and
WHEREAS, only one person voiced any opposition to the said proposed budget;
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That upon conclusion of said hearing, the Bear Lake County Board of Commissioners determined and fixed the amount of the Fiscal Year 2004 Budget in the amount of $17,135,885, which is not greater than the amount of the published tentative budget nor includes an amount to be raised from property taxes greater than the amount so advertised.
Adopted this 2nd day of September 2003.
BEAR LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
/s/ Dwight L. Cochran__________________
DWIGHT L. COCHRAN, Chairman
/s/Don C. Clark________________________
DON C. CLARK
/s/Conrad E. Michaelson_________________
CONRAD E. MICHAELSON
ATTEST:/s/Joan P. Eborn_______
JOAN P. EBORN, Clerk
The budgets as proposed include a 3% salary increase for most county employees and various amounts from 2.50% to 8.9% increase for the Road & Bridge and Solid Waste Employees.
Meeting adjourned subject to recall by the Chairman or his order.
9/2/04 - Special Commissioners Hearing on Solid Waste Fund
Pursuant to Idaho Code 63-1311 (a), the Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners of Bear Lake County, Idaho met on Tuesday, September 2, 2003, beginning at 10:00 a.m., in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho for the purpose of hearing comments regarding the proposed fee increase for the Solid Waste Fund and the reason for the proposed fee increase. Members of the Board included Dwight L. Cochran, Chairman of the Board, Don C. Clark, Conrad Michaelson and Joan P. Eborn, Clerk of the Board.
Chairman Cochran called the meeting to order stating Bear Lake County has proposed to increase its present fee by an amount that exceeds 105% of the fees collected for its annual budget during the previous years. The following schedule is an estimate of what this change may mean to a taxpayer. Last year's fee for a typical person or household as $60. This year's proposed fee for a typical person or household will be $120. No exceptions will be allowed for a one-half year pickup. Last year's fee for the 450-gallon container dumpster, once a week pickup was $180. This year's proposed fee for the 450-gallon container dumpster, once a week pickup will be $300. The proposed fee for a once a week pickup for the new 300-gallon container will be $240. All citizens of the county were invited to attend the public hearing and to comment on the proposed fee increases.
Monte Transtrum, Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Supervisor and Rosa Moosman, Editor of the News-Examiner also attended the meeting.
Blaine and Norrine Kunz questioned the reason for such a large increase in the fees and wondered if it was to help pay for the new dumpsters and garbage truck. It was determined the garbage fees have not changed sine 1995. The Commissioners said the county is way over due for a fee increase and the solid waste fund is not and has not been paying for itself, therefore the reason for a countywide fee increase.
Clerk Eborn noted the difference in last year's budget and this year's budget for the solid waste fund is an increase of $25,610. In the past 5 year's the county's expense to operate the service has exceeded the revenue generated by fees and even with a tax levy applied to all properties in the county.
Mr. Kunz said that Franklin County's solid waste budget for the year is only $24,000 and he questioned why Bear Lake County ahs to be so different. He was informed Franklin County is not involved in the garbage collection business at all, a private company takes care of the garbage. However, Franklin County many anticipating taking the garbage collection over. Rosa Moosman noted that the City of Preston has their own garbage collection.
Ken Yellen requested that the Commissioners take into consideration that the county has many elderly people and those who are on fixed incomes and simply cannot afford this increase. He would like to see the increase be spread over a two-year period creating less of an impact on these people.
Commissioner Michaelson spoke about sanitary waste landfills and the costs various governments are having due to the sanitation issue. Several counties surrounding us are paying considerably more. Bear Lake is one of the lowest. One of the reasons for the low garbage fees in our county is that we are able to dispose of the garbage in our own landfill up Montpelier Canyon.
It was determined EPA has required monitoring of the landfill for several years. Bear Lake County had to drill 4 wells in order to monitor the groundwater and so far no problems have resulted. EPA has required the County to generate a certain amount each year to close the landfill when the time comes. The total required is $240,000. EPA estimated that the county would be able to use the current landfill site only 3 more years, however the county anticipates using that site for many years beyond that. Four water samples cost approximately $25,000 a year. There are additional costs associated with the landfill that we did not have a few years ago. If those samples exceed the standards established by the EPA, the county will have to close the landfill and then we will have to find a new landfill or truck the garbage out of the area. The costs to do this are several times more than what we are presently paying. Mr. Michaelson said the EPA requires that there be 2 inspectors present always at the landfill to inspect the garbage taken there. Other counties in Idaho are paying considerably more for their garbage disposal.
Roy Bunderson, resident said the budget has only increased $25,000 and has not doubled and he questioned the shift in revenue. He was informed some of the costs have come from other sources of revenue. The general budget is not significantly different from last year and he was concerned about where and what the $180,000 of new revenue would be used for. Clerk Eborn said that over the past 5 years the county has actually spent $193,920 more than revenues collected from all sources during the same time.
Norrine Kunz asked how come those who don't live in the county for 6 months of the year, still have to pay the full amount? Commissioner Michaelson said most of the those people who are only here part of the year create a disproportionate amount of material to be carried to the landfill.
Rodney Wallentine, Treasurer said that 675 property owners in the county have in the past been billed (1/2) of the yearly fees, and those who pay ½ are those who know about it and have contacted the Treasurer's Office. Wallentine would like to see a policy put in place if the county is going to continue the (1/2) yearly fees.
Commissioner Michaelson noticed that those who are supposedly only summer residents are spending longer periods here during the year. The relative amount of time spent collecting garbage at these places is becoming more and more all of the time. This problem then becomes a bookkeeping nightmare. No way of knowing for sure when people are here or not. Blaine Kunz said he would still like the 6 months exemption left in place.
Rosa Moosman, said the new containers are not near as big as the old dumpsters and most businesses are having problems fitting all of their garbage into them. Dumpsters are overflowing most of the time.
Commissioner Michaelson noted they have tried to keep the costs down. For those who don't live here year around it will make a difference as they will not get the ½ year deduction. However, costs are on going and he feels those who come here for 6 months of the year often generate more garbage weekly than those who live here year around.
Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Chairman Cochran to adopt the rates that have been advertised and proposed to the public as follows: The yearly fee for the typical person or household will be raised from $60 to $120, the yearly fee for the 450-gallon container dumpster, once a week pickup will be raised from $180 to $300, the yearly fee for the new 300-gallon containers, once a week pickup will be $240. No exceptions will be allowed for ½ year pickup. Motion unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned subject to recall by the
Chairman or his order.
9/8/03 - Commissioners Meeting
The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met on Monday, September 8, 2003, in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho, beginning at 9:00 A.M. Members of the Board present: Dwight L. Cochran, Chairman of the Board, Don C. Clark, Conrad Michaelson and Joan P. Eborn, Clerk of the Board.
Monte Transtrum, Road Supervisor and Rosa Moosman, Editor of the News-Examiner also attended the meeting. Commissioner Michaelson offered the opening prayer. Chairman Cochran called the meeting to order to discuss county business as follows:
Roy Bunderson joined the meeting in progress.
MINUTES APPROVED
Commissioner Clark made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Michaelson
to approve the minutes of the regular meeting held on August 11,
2003, a meeting to discuss the Solid Waste Fee increase on August
15, 2003, and two meetings on August 27, 2003 to discuss the progress
of the Bear River Bridge Project and to discuss a fire hazard
assessment and mitigation plan as presented by Clerk Eborn. Motion
unanimously carried.
CERTIFICATES OF RESIDENCY SIGNED
The Commissioners unanimously agreed and authorized Chairman Cochran
to sign Residency Certificates for Karen Lee Derricott and Clinton
John Holjeson for the College of Southern Idaho.
NEW SHERIFF'S CAR
The Commissioners unanimously agreed to purchase a New 2004 Vehicle
for the Sheriff's Department and authorized calling for bids,
which will be opened on October 14, 2003, at 10:00 a.m.
MEETING DATE
It was determined the regular meeting will be held on October
14, 2003, due to the holiday falling on Monday, October 13, 2003.
LEVIES SET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2004 FUNDING
The Commissioners acted unanimously to approve and set tax levies
submitted by Clerk Eborn necessary to fund the fiscal year 2004
budgets for the various county departments and other taxing districts
as follows:
COUNTY LEVIES:
AMBULANCE, 000184627
CHARITY, 000093578
CURRENT EXPENSE, 001892043
DISTRICT COURT, 000287004
FAIR MAINTENANCE, 000199958
HEALTH, 000109818
HOSPITAL, 000267414
NOXIOUS WEEDS, 000160617
REVALUATION, 000301985
SOLID WASTE, 000273676
CITIES:
Bloomington, 001316651
Georgetown, 001707737
Montpelier, 006639216
Paris, 002016731
St. Charles, 002228156
SCHOOL DISTRICT
Bear Lake #33, 004195517
Soda Springs #150, 006493617
CEMETERY
Bennington, 000175517
Bern, 000308176
Bloomington, 000182143
Dingle, 000240470
Fish Haven, 000038419
Geneva, 000399928
Lanark, 000390397
Liberty, 000252567
Ovid, 000399894
St. Charles, 000194236
Wardboro, 000229919
FIRE DISTRICT
Bailey Creek, 000493414
Bear Lake County, 000457897
HIGHWAY
Bear Lake County, 000334333
LIBRARY
Bear Lake County, 000389905
MOSQUITO ABATEMENT
Bear Lake County, 000590891
Ardee Helm, County Attorney joined the meeting in progress.
COUNTY EMPLOYEES WAGES & SALARIES
Commissioner Michaelson discussed the fact that there was a resolution
made to have a 3% increase in the wages and salaries of all county
employees and that he disagreed with Road Supervisor Transtrum
who had presented a different increase for the Road & Bridge
Employees and Solid Waste Employees. Transtrum wanted to eliminate
the odd numbers in the salaries and group employees into categories
and to give raises to those who were doing the more responsible
work. The Commissioners previously reviewed and agreed to Transtrum's
proposal and budgets reflect that amount.
Commissioner Michaelson now stated that he does not agree with this idea as he noted there are raises ranging from 2.4% to 8.9% and is concerned with this proposal as the 3% increase was already agreed upon. He feels this is not a good idea to give such high raises to some and not others. Commissioner Michaelson presented his proposal to each of the Commissioners and said that his figures kept all of the raises for the Road and Bridge and Solid Waste employees between 2.5% and 3.5%, so they average 3%. He said he tried to keep all of the employees on an even basis and feels a 3% raise should be given to all employees.
Commissioner Clark made a motion, seconded by Chairman Cochran to stay with the original agreement of wages for the Road & Bridge and Solid Waste Employees as proposed by the Road and Bridge Supervisor. Commissioner Michaelson was opposed to the motion and feels the wage increases are not justified. Increases should be based upon being a merit employee. Motion passed.
Supervisor Transtrum said his budget proposal had been drawn up prior to the time the 3% salary increase was discussed with the Commissioners and he feels it should be based upon longevity and work performance.
Roy Bunderson asked Chairman Cochran if the county had a longevity policy for all county employees or is it a flat across the board deal? Clerk Eborn noted the only longevity benefit is after an employee has worked 10 years, they receive an additional $5.00 a month.
Attorney Helm asked the question as to hiring on with Road and Bridge and what the entry-level salary would be? Clerk Eborn noted that they start a $50 less than the lowest paid Road & Bridge employee and remain at that salary for a year. At the end of the year their salary is then increased to that of the lowest paid Road and Bridge or Solid Waste Employee. Clerk Eborn said most of the County Clerk's in the State of Idaho are raising salaries 3%, which is a cost of living raise to their employees.
Commissioner Clark and Chairman Cochran agreed to leave the salaries as previously proposed and submitted by Road Supervisor Transtrum.
SPECIAL USE PERMIT
Mitch Poulsen, Planning and Zoning and Alan Schwab, St. Charles
resident met with the Commissioners to recommend a Special Use
Permit for Alan Schwab be approved. Poulsen said that Alan Schwab
would like to build a storage building located behind his house
to be used to store agricultural equipment, and recreational things,
such as bots, jet-skis, RV's, etc.
Attorney Helm had told Planning and Zoning they should use the new ordinances even though they have not been adopted yet. There is a land use matrix, which outlines every type of activity imaginable for the county, and found that both mini storage units and storage and rental units for RV's and boats require a special use permit in the recreation zone, which is where Schwab is located. The narrative on the recreation zone indicated that both recreational housing and some commercial development are compatible uses within this zone, as long as it is related to recreational use.
Poulsen said they held a public hearing, whereby there was no public opposition to the proposed plan and no conditions were placed upon the special use permit. He also said Attorney Helm felt there were some inadequacies to the ordinances and will include some constraints on what is allowed as far as commercial in the recreational zone. Attorney Helm advised the Commissioners, they need to be careful and pay attention to what we allow to start into that area. Commissioner Michaelson commented that the Planning and Zoning Ordinances should be very specific about the kind of commercial endeavors that will be allowed and where they will be allowed. Poulsen said that he would visit with Planning and Zoning and will try to make the ordinances more specific and rethink some of the wording of the ordinances.
Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Clark to accept Planning and Zoning's recommendation allowing Alan Schwab to erect a metal storage building on the property behind his home. Motion was unanimous.
GOLDEN BEAR CONDOMINIUMS
Mitch Poulsen discussed with the Commissioners a survey for the
Golden Bear Condominiums, which has been ongoing for many years,
trying to get everyone's approval to have the survey recorded,
(unrecorded for 11 years). Originally the problem was that the
survey lines did not match with where the units were built; everything
was offset by about 3 feet. Through negotiations with all of the
owners it has been decided that the most reasonable course of
resolution is to deed the entire thing as a common area. They
will need signed affidavits from all of the owners in the condominium
units stating that they agree with the new survey lines and need
proof of taxes paid in full. The Planning and Zoning Commission
is trying to get it done as quickly as possible.
HOSPITAL INSURANCE COVERAGE
The Commissioners briefly discussed a letter from Insurance Designers
clarifying the County Insurance Policy in regards to Bear Lake
Memorial Hospital. The county policy only insures the property
and does not cover liability or medical. Commissioner Michaelson
said the hospital is aware of the situation and they are working
on it.
MINUTES FOR JUNE 2003 AMENDED
Commissioner Michaelson said that the Commissioners Minutes for
June 9, 2003, taken by Deputy Clerk Colleen Kelsey, regarding
the portion about Planning and Zoning and their legal council
discussion was incorrect as to keeping Attorney Helm as their
legal council and to conduct business with him over the phone
to save travel expense. Commissioner Michaelson stated that he
was sorry for missing this portion of the minutes as they had
already been approved and would like to amend them to reflect
that he did not want Attorney Helm to continue as legal council
for the Planning and Zoning Board and that they would hire an
Attorney from Malad and have business conducted with him over
a speakerphone to save travel expense and legal fees. Commissioner
Clark and Chairman Cochran agreed.
URBAN-WILDLAND FIRE MITIGATION PLAN
Commissioner Michaelson addressed issues pertaining to the Urban-Wildland
Fire Mitigation Plan. Mitch Poulsen noted that the funding is
currently in place and they are getting the forms together, which
will be used to survey the communities on the east side of the
lake hopefully within the next few weeks. Mitch said they will
be going thru each subdivision and access them according to their
fire danger and will also contact the County Fire Chief, the Bureau
of Disaster Services, BLM, etc., asking them to be involved in
the process.
CHAMBER OF COMMERCE DONATION REQUEST
Scott Olson, Chamber member asked the Commissioners to commit
$10,000 to fund some of the activities planned for the coming
year. He feels the chamber needs to partner with other groups
to help support their activities, create posters and promotions
plus getting opinions from other organizations. Mr. Olson said
that Cameron Marlowe has been doing a financial analysis of the
hiss climbs this last year and noted that roughly $55,000 was
brought into the valley. Mr. Olson reported an Artic Circle is
being built on the corner of 4th Street and Clay in Montpelier
and there are 6 different businesses considering moving into the
valley.
Commissioner Michaelson asked for a projection of what the $10,000 would be used for in the upcoming year and for an accounting of where the money will be used if the county grants the request? Scott said they would be putting together a brochure that promotes the Bird Refuge more, the Fly-In, recreational activities in the county, such as snowmobile trails, grocery stores, and convenience stores.
Roy Bunderson said Soda Springs and Preston evaluated their budgets and are not going to fund economic programs and he questioned why Bear Lake County should. Economic Development Specialist, Richard Westerberg's activities and whether or not the county is getting anything for the $5,000 a year travel expense the county pays was discussed. It was felt he could do more and would if he was contacted.
Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Clark to take their request for $10,000 under advisement to determine if it was actually proposed in the FY 2004 budget. Motion was unanimous.
GARBAGE COLLECTION FEE POLICY
Assessor Lewis and Treasurer Wallentine asked for clarification
on the new solid waste fees to which the Commissioners reiterated
there would be no half-year charges and no exemptions from the
fee other than hardship. Hardship applicants would need to contact
the Commissioners through the Clerk's Office.
Concern was expressed again over what the new garbage fees will do to local businesses, some will be doubled and some will see an increase of 4 times last years fees due to the size of the new containers.
Fees can be paid on a monthly basis if that would be helpful to the payers.
Roy Bunderson said that he is in support of there being no exemptions, that it is a part of the infrastructure and that all exemptions should be handled as hardship exemptions, whereby they can be handled on a case by case basis and be objective about the financial impact that it has on that individual person.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345 (b), Commissioner Michaelson made
a motion, seconded by Commissioner Clark to adjourn the regular
meeting and to convene into an executive session to discuss personnel
issues. Motion was unanimous with Chairman Cochran, Commissioners
Clark and Michaelson voting yes.
At the conclusion of the executive session, Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Clark to adjourn the executive session and to reconvene the regular meeting. Motion was unanimous with Chairman Cochran, Commissioners Clark and Michaelson voting yes.
Meeting recessed for lunch and reconvened shortly to consider the following items of county business:
CLERK'S OFFICE
At Clerk Eborn's request and pursuant to Idaho Code 31-2013, the
Commissioners unanimously agreed she could be gone from the state
24 days. She also reminded them Shannon Bunderson is her Chief
Deputy and will act for her during her absence.
SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Brent Bunn, Sheriff presented his departments review of activity
for the month of August 2003, for review and comment. He informed
them there would be a meeting in Soda about the new jail on October
3rd. He anticipates the cost to be around $100,000 a year and
that Caribou County is looking forward to Bear Lake County's involvement.
Remodeling of the Montpelier City Jail is complete. He expressed concern about the fact that the county has been billed $1,750 per month without the county being able to use the facility during the time it was being remodeled. His department is receiving excessive domestic violence calls.
Sheriff Bunn informed the Commissioners they needed to conduct the quarterly jail inspection today.
GARBAGE PICKUP
William Wellish, Dingle resident said the home he is building
would not be accessible for garbage pickup and feels he shouldn't
have to pay for the service. He will be using solar power rather
than electricity as well. His children will be home schooled.
There is no need for a road to his home. The Commissioners took
the matter under advisement.
ALCHOL RESTRICTION ORDINANCE
Clerk Eborn was instructed to contact the County Attorney asking
him to draft an alcohol restriction ordinance for Allinger Park
and the Fairgrounds for approval during the October regular meeting.
MAJOR MEDICAL INSURANCE BENEFIT
The Commissioners discussed the employee major medical insurance
benefit and were still concerned about the costs to the county
and may still make some changes prior to the effective date of
October 1, 2003.
RECOGNITION OF PUBLIC ROAD - THE RED PINE CANYON
ROAD
The Commissioners discussed the procedure for recognizing and
declaring county roads and based upon that information they acted
unanimously to amend the minutes of the August 11, 2003 regular
meeting as follows:
Pursuant to R.S. 2477 (43 U.S.C. 932) Section 8 of the Act of July 26, 1866, whereas, the road existed prior to 1906 over a strip of land in Section 25 & 36, Township 10 S, Range 43 East, Boise Meridian and Section 31, Township 10 South, Range 44 East, Boise Meridian, known as the Red Pine Canyon Road, the Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners hereby recognize the aforementioned road as a public road.
ROAD & BRIDGE ISSUES AND POLICY
Monte Transtrum, Road Supervisor, asked what to charge the cities
for work they do for them and was informed the policy has always
been to charge for the materials, but not for the labor and equipment.
Commissioner Michaelson again asked for a narrative report from
the Road & Bridge Department to which Transtrum agreed and
asked that he be added to the monthly agendas in the future.
Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Clark to approve and pay McGee Harris for gravel on the Eight Mile Canyon Road in the amount of $5,265.000. Motion unanimously carried.
BEAR RIVER BRIDGE PROJECT
Appraisals for the land right-of-ways for the Bear River Bridge
West of Georgetown Project will be secured soon.
LANDFILL AGREEMENT
After reviewing the Proposal for 2004 Groundwater Monitoring Services
at the Bear Lake County Landfill from CES the Commissioners unanimously
agreed not to accept or sign the proposal in the amount of $25,203.24.
RESOLUTION TO INCREASE BUDGETS #2003-10
Pursuant to Idaho Code 31-1605, and after reviewing the Airport,
the Charity and the Fair Budgets the Commissioners acted unanimously
to petition the District Court to increase budgets by resolution
as follows: to allow the expenditure of unanticipated revenues
from a grant in the amount of $131,120 to the Airport, to the
Charity Budget from an insurance settlement of $100,000 and to
increase the Fair Budget by $36,213 to insure safety to animals
and contestants during the annual fair.
RESOLUTION #2003-10
Pursuant to Idaho Code 31-1605, BE IT HEREBY RESOLVED that the Bear Lake Board of County Commissioners hereby authorize and direct the Bear Lake County Prosecuting Attorney to petition the District Court to open the Fiscal Year 2002-2003 budget to increase the following budgets:
AIRPORT
CHARITY
FAIR
/s/ Dwight L. Cochran____________
DWIGHT L. COCHRAN, Chairman
of the Board of County Commissioners
CLAIMS ALLOWED PAID
The Commissioners reviewed and unanimously approved claims submitted,
authorizing Clerk Eborn to make payment as follows:
CURRENT EXPENSE - $130,887.06
ROAD & BRIDGE - 161,691.26
AMBULANCE - 13,098.57
DISTRICT COURT - 14,336.81
FAIR - 49,081.22
JUVENILE JUSTICE - 4,990.84
MISDEMEANOR PROBATION - 555.75
DISTRICT HEALTH - 10,838.83
CHARITY - 274.00
911 - 844.14
REVALUATION - 13,617.35
SOLID WASTE - 21,369.35
TORT - 314.69
WEED CONTROL - 7,180.21
SNOWMOBILE - 323.19
WATERWAYS - 2,045.61
AIRPORT - 424.01
TOTAL - $431,872.89
Meeting adjourned subject to recall by the
Chairman or his order.
9/23/03 - Commissioners Meeting - Executive Session
Pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345(b), the Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners began meeting in an executive session on Tuesday, September 23, 2003, at 3:00 P.M., in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho, to discuss and receive council from an ICRMP Attorney in regards to personnel issues as per posted public notice dated September 19, 2003.
Members of the Board present: Dwight L. Cochran, Chairman of the Board, Don C. Clark, Conrad Michaelson and Joan P. Eborn, Clerk of the Board.
Lynn Lewis, County Assessor and Ardee Helm, Prosecuting Attorney also attended the meeting.
Dave Sasser, ICRMP Attorney by telephone conference gave advice and council to those at the meeting in regards to personnel issues.
At the conclusion of the executive session, Commissioner Clark made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Michaelson to adjourn the executive session. Chairman Cochran voted yes. Commissioner Clark voted yes. Commissioner Michaelson voted yes.
Executive session adjourned by unanimous vote.
/s/ Dwight L. Cochran____________
DWIGHT L. COCHRAN, Chairman
ATTEST: /s/ Joan P. Eborn__________
JOAN P. EBORN, Clerk