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9/30/04 Notice of Public Meeting - Public Lands Access Issues:
A Public Meeting will be held on September 30, 2004, at 7:00 P.M. in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho to review and discuss various road access to public lands in Bear Lake County. Publish: September 22, 2004
9/30/04 Notice for Public Comment Period on the Bear Lake County Fire Plan:
The Bear Lake Regional Commission has recently completed a draft of the Bear Lake County Fire Plan. The purpose of the plan is to inventory the wildland fire danger for the county and develop mitigation to reduce the risks associated with high risk areas. To fulfill the goals and objectives of the plan, all areas within the county excluding incorporated communities were inventoried for fire hazards. The inventory includes: a structural assessment, an environmental assessment and a community assessment. Mitigation strategies based on the inventory have been developed with help from the Wildland Fire Group and a proposed list of actions and implementation strategy are included.
This plan was developed with assistance from
the Bureau of Land Management and Bear Lake County Wildland Fire
Group which is composed of Federal, State and Local Fire Personnel
and other local leaders. The public is invited and encouraged
to read the plan and provide any comments or suggestions that
may be of benefit to the county in preventing and controlling
wildfires. The comment period will be open until the end of September
and copies of the Fire Plan can be found at the following locations:
Bear Lake County Courthouse
Montpelier City Office
Bear Lake County Library
Paris City Library
Bear Lake Regional Commission
9/13/04 Commissioners Meeting Minutes:
The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners began meeting at 9:00 A.M., on Monday, September 13th, 2004, in regular session at the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho. Members of the Board present included Don C. Clark, Chairman of the Board, Dwight L. Cochran, Conrad Michaelson and Joan P. Eborn, Clerk of the Board.
Rosa Moosman, Editor of the News Examiner, Lynn Lewis, Assessor, Rodney Wallentine, Treasurer, Ardee Helm, Prosecuting Attorney, Brent Bunn, Sheriff, Al Harrison and Mitch Poulson, Bear Lake Regional Commission, Vaughn Rasmussen, Paul Underwood and Bill Stock.
Commissioner Michaelson offered the opening prayer.
Chairman Clark called the meeting to order to consider the following items of business:
ASPEN CREEK MEADOWS PHASE II
Bart and Joan McKinnon met with the Commissioners and presented
information concerning the Aspen Creek Meadows Phase II Subdivision
asking the County to approve the subdivision. It was noted the
original conditions set forth by Planning and Zoning are still
in place and that the conditions have been met for Phase I of
the project. Commissioner Michaelson made a motion seconded by
Commissioner Cochran to approve the Aspen Creek Meadows Phase
II Subdivision based upon Planning and Zonings conditions for
Phase I and that provisions must be implemented to control storm
water and run-off. Motion unanimously carried.
Both Mitch Poulsen and Al Harrison asked the
Commissioner to consider hiring George Frazier as the county engineer.
Greg Skinner, Road & Bridge Supervisor and Roy Bunderson joined
the meeting in progress.
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Assessor Lewis asked about the new building permit fees and suggested
a surveyor mark the properties once before the digging begins
and once after. Adjacent property owners should be notified.
Surveys may be different which causes problems. Some owners
have been forced to buy additional property to compensate for
overlapping property lines. Does a fence line establish a property
line?
SHERIFF'S REPORT
Brent Bunn, County Sheriff presented his Department's written
report of activity for the month of August 2004 for the Commissioners
review and comment, stating there has been a rash of thefts in
the county.
GARBAGE COMPLAINT
Richard Morris complained about being charged for garage pickup
service, claiming he is not receiving the service. A dumpster
will be situated adjacent to Mill Canyon Road and he will be treated
the same as many other residents who must take their garbage to
the dumpster as it is impossible for the garbage trucks to
AIRPORT
Olean Parker met with the Commissioners informing them Joel Browning
was unable to be at the meeting to discuss the possibility of
installing a self-serve fuel pump at the Airport. It would be
an advantage to pilots as they would be able to get fuel anytime
by using a credit card. The anticipated costs would amount to
5 or 6 thousand dollars. He was informed who the present Board
Members are and was asked to the present the matter to them at
one of their regular meetings.
SAW MILL LANE
Sue Dimick indicated a probable buyer from California wants to
purchase land up Saw Mill Lane. She said a survey has been complete
and presented a copy of the map for review. She asked about
snow removal and how far the county now plows up that lane. The
road at present is . She asked about changing the extending the
lane indicating the buyers would be willing to pay the costs involved.
The Commissioners will review the area before making a decision.
Ardee Helm, Attorney cautioned the Commissioners on how to approach
the issue and to adhere to their policy in regards to uniformity.
9/13/04 Commissioners Meeting Agenda Notice:
9:00 A.M. BART MCKINNON – Aspen Creek Meadows Phase II
9:15 A.M. ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
9:30 A.M. RICHARD MORRIS – Garbage Tax
9:45 A.M. ROD WALLENTINE – Mallard Cablevision Trustee Request
10:00 A.M. KELTON LARSON – Snowslide LLC, Building Inspector, Enforcement of Nuisance, County Ordinances
10:15 A.M. ALEX HUDSON – Blue Haven Masterplan
10:30 A.M. PAUL UNDERWOOD – Demolition within Bear Lake County
10:45 A.M. AL HARRISON & MITCH POULSEN – Contract for Bear River Streambank Work
11:00 A.M. WAYNE SHEPHERD – JUB Engineers – County Engineer
11:15 A.M. RED PINE CANYON ROAD
11:30 A.M. “ “ “ “
11:45 A.M. “ “ “ “
LUNCH
1:30 P.M. OLEAN PARKER & JOE BROWNING – Leonard Petroleum RE: Self-Service Pump
1:45 P.M.
2:00 P.M. ADOPTION OF COUNTY BUDGET
OLD BUSINESS
Approve Minutes of Previous Meetings
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste/Garbage Issues
NEW BUSINESS
Review and Approve Claims Submitted
Carpet for front steps of Courthouse
Develop Road & Bridge Ordinance or Resolution concerning policy on private road maintenance
Jack Gregersen’s fees – Building Permit Fees
Fair Board Appointments
9/7/04 Commissioners 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 7, 2004, beginning at 11:00 A.M.
Members of the Board present: Don C. Clark, Chairman of the Board, Dwight L. Cochran, Conrad E. Michaelson and Joan P. Eborn, Clerk of the Board.
Others attending the meeting included: Rosa Moosman, Editor for the News Examiner, Scott Olson, Lyman Kunz Alex Tauszik, William Wellisch, Judy Brown, Teresa Scott, Tonya Toomer, Jennifer Keetch, Scott Crane, Bill Stock, Vaughn Rasmussen, Steve Allred, Roy Bunderson, Mark Peterson, Daryl Woolstenhulme, Paul Underwood and Allen Harrison.
Chairman Clark called the budget hearing to order to allow any taxpayer to appear and be heard upon any part or parts of the tentative budget.
Clerk Eborn presented copies of the tentative budget as published and another budget proposal depicting changes to the budget in order to fund it with the amount of tax allowed by Idaho Law and other various sources of revenues.
William Wellish asked why $43,465 is being proposed in the FY 2005 budget for a Building Inspector. The following taxpayers also spoke adamantly against budgeting for a Building Inspector in the FY 2005 Budget especially in lieu of the results of the Primary Election Advisory Ballot whereby people voted 2 to 1 against having a Building Inspector: Lyman Kunz, Melvin Crane, Mark Peterson, Darryl Woolstenhulme, Alex Tauszik,
Steve Crane, Scott Olson, Steve Allred, Teresa Scott representing the Chamber of Commerce and asked the Commissioners to still provide $10,000 funding as previously agreed to even though they had not been successful in obtaining a grant to build a Visitor Center with bathrooms in downtown Montpelier. They indicated they had received funding from many other sources, which could actually be construed as grants. They felt certain the project would fail without the County's $10,000 contribution and that all other agencies and public entities previously contacted had agreed to their previous funding commitment.
Steve Allred spoke against funding the Building Inspector in lieu of the recent advisory vote but supported the allocation of $10,000 for the Chamber. Roy Bunderson spoke against the proposed discretionary transfer of funds from the Courthouse Capital Account to the Current Expense Fund but does now support giving the Chamber the $10,000 and feels the county should honor their previous commitment. He personally feels the county should have a Building Inspector but in lieu of the election the county shouldn't go forward with that idea. Mr. Bunderson feels longevity for full time elected officials is wrong that they should be given a raise rather than longevity benefits. Paul Underwood voiced support for a building inspector stating some people in the county want to stay in the 1930's.
There was some discussion in regards to the
garbage pickup fees applied to the tax notices with some comments
on behalf of private enterprise taking on that responsibility.
Some questioned the standards for the landfill site set forth
by DEQ and even agreed the county needs a landfill but asked why
people are forced to use the county garbage service, stating the
County is trying to mandate everything they do.
Ron Rameriz, Commissioner from Teton County and supporter of the
Gem Plan for major medical insurance coverage for the county employees
presented a copy for the Commissioners review only, of their reinsurance
plan as proof that the Gem Plan is a viable and funded plan.
At the conclusion of public comments and realizing there still needed to be changes to the budget the Commissioners acted unanimously to recess the budget meeting to be reconvened on September 13, 2004 for final adoption by resolution of the FY 2005 Budget.
9/7/04 Minutes for Special Hearing for Hospital Bond Election Ordinance:
The Board of County Commissioners of Bear Lake County, Idaho met in special session in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho, on Tuesday, September 7, 2004 beginning at 9:00 A.M.
There were present at said meeting the following, Don C. Clark, Chairman of the Board, Dwight L. Cochran, Conrad Michaelson and Joan P. Eborn, Clerk of the Board.
Rod Jacobsen, Hospital Administrator, Craig Thomas, Public Relations Coordinator and Mary Bateman, Chairman of the Hospital Board presented information about the condition of the Nursing Home, plans to remodel, to build additional space and funding options. They indicated the present facility has 37 beds, only 3 private rooms, only 1 office, no handicap restrooms, halls cannot be seen from the Nurses station, there is no lounge, no library, only one small bathing area and no Chapel. With the remodeling and building they would still have 37 beds but larger resident rooms. There would be 12 private rooms, 1 special needs room, 6 offices & a basement, all restrooms would be handicap accessible, all halls would be visible from the Nurses station, 3 lounge areas, a library with computer/internet access, 2 bathing areas and a Chapel.
When asked where the current Nursing Facility residents would be during the remodeling, they indicated they plan to complete the new room areas and use them during the remodeling of the original building. They would hope to be able to keep all the patients in various areas in the hospital and nursing home as the work is completed.
Anticipated costs and proposed funding would come from the following sources: Foundation $370,000 = 9%, Auxiliary $130,000 = 3%, Hospital Reserves $1,000,000 = 23%, Federal Appropriation $400,000 = 9%, Loan $500,000 = 12%, Bond $1,800,000 = 42%, Appropriation $100,000 = 2%.
The Hospital presently has debts of $1.5 million for the Hospital's remodeling in 1998 which will be paid off in 2013, plus they still owe $1 million for the Bear Lake Manor and it will be paid off in 2009.
After a lengthy discussion about the ordinance required to allow for an obligation bond election to be held in conjunction with the general election on November 2nd, and recognizing the need for a nursing facility in the valley, whereupon, it was moved by Commissioner Michaelson and seconded by Commissioner Cochran that all rules of the Board of County Commissioners which might prevent, unless suspended, the final passage and adoption of said Ordinance at this meeting be, and the same hereby are, suspended for the purpose of permitting the final passage and adoption of said Ordinance at this meeting that the Ordinance be read by title only.
Those voting yes: Conrad E. Michaelson, Dwight L. Cochran and Don C. Clark. Unanimously approved.
The title of Bond Election Ordinance #2004-03 was read as part of the meeting. (See Attached)
A motion to adopt the foregoing Ordinance then duly made by Commissioner Michaelson and duly seconded by Commissioner Cochran was put to a vote, the vote being as follows:
Those voting Yes: Conrad E. Michaelson, Dwight L. Cochran and Don C. Clark. Unanimously approved.
Thereupon, the presiding officer, Don C. Clark declared said motion and said Ordinance duly passed and adopted and ordered that said Ordinance be published as required by law.
After consideration of any other business unrelated to the foregoing Ordinance, on motion duly made, seconded and adopted, the meeting thereupon adjourned.