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9/11/06 Commissioners Meeting Minutes:
The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, September 11, 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 of the Board, Conrad E. Michaelson, Vaughn Rasmussen and Kerry Haddock, Clerk of the Board.
Lynn Lewis, Assessor, Rodney Wallentine, Treasurer, Brent Bunn, Sheriff, Ardee Helm, Prosecuting Attorney, Rosa Moosman, Editor of the News Examiner, Dennis Duehren, Larry Timchak, Steve Hardy and Bill Stock also attended the meeting.
FOREST SERVICE
Larry Timchak and Dennis Duehren of the U. S. Forest Service met
with the Commissioners to introduce Mr. Timchak who is the new
Supervisor for this area. Mr. Timchak informed the Commissioners
that the Forest Service budget was cut by 10%. They will try
to minimize service cuts. The Forest Service was conducting Environmental
Impact Studies on oil and gas leases in the Caribou Forest and
on the Smokey Canyon phosphate mine expansion. He also talked
about the old Central Farmers site cleanup in Georgetown Canyon
and the fire in Bloomington Canyon. Mr. Timchak stated that he
promotes multiple use. The Commissioners noted that they had
a good relation with current Forest Service personnel.
RESOLUTION 2006-9 - BUDGET AND LEVIES
Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Michaelson to adopt Resolution 2006-9, adopting the 2007 budget
and certifying the County levies. Motion was unanimous. Most
of the levies in the County were down due to increasing values
and the change in school funding passed recently by the legislature.
RESOLUTION #2006-09
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ENSUING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2006-2007
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 met in the Commissioners Room at the Bear Lake County Courthouse on Monday, September 11, 2006, pursuant to designated published time; and
WHEREAS, No one attended said designated hearing to voice any opposition to said budget; so
THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That upon conclusion of said hearing, the Bear Lake County Board of County Commissioners determined and fixed the amount of the FY 2007 budget in the amount of $6,111,527, 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 advertised.
Adopted this 11th day of September 2006.
BEAR LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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DWIGHT L. COCHRAN, Chairman
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CONRAD MICHAELSON
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VAUGHN RASMUSSEN
ATTESTED:
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KERRY HADDOCK, Clerk
RESOLUTIONS 2006-10 AND 2006-11
Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion seconded by Commissioner
Michaelson to adopt two Resolutions regarding National Forest
Counties & Schools Coalition funds. Motion was unanimous.
National Forest Counties & Schools Coalition
Resolution #2006-10
Purpose: Designating 15% to 20% of the Safety Net Full Payment Amount to be Allocated to Local Projects
Whereas forest counties having United States National Forests within their boundaries have received Forest Reserve payments for roads and schools under the terms of the Agricultural Reapportionment Act of 1908; and
Whereas these receipts were a regular but cyclical source of revenue for schools and counties during most of the last century; and
Whereas federal land policies during the past decade have shifted away from multiple use land management; and
Whereas Congress has recognized that these policy shifts have negatively impacted local communities and the health of our National Forests; and
Whereas Congress has passed HR 2389 which seeks to reconnect local communities with decisions made on their national forests and invest in improving the health of our forests and watersheds; and
Whereas HR 2389 makes provisions for safety net payments to counties for up to six years with either 15% to 20% of these funds being allocated to projects which would enhance the health and safety of US National Forests.
Be it therefore resolved that Bear Lake County, which has elected to receive safety net payments under the provisions of HR 2389, hereby designates 15% of its safety net payments to be allocated to Title II or Title III projects under this legislation; and
Be it further resolved that this election be communicated to the governor by September 30, 2006; and
Be it further resolved that this action be communicated to all jurisdictions in this county which receive Forest Reserve payments.
BEAR LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Dwight L. Cochran, Chairman
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Conrad Michaelson
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Vaughn Rasmussen
ATTEST:_______________________
Kerry Haddock, Clerk
National Forest Counties & Schools Coalition
Resolution #2006-11
Purpose: Designation of the Amount of Funding to be assigned to Title II and Title III Projects
Whereas the counties having United States National Forests within their boundaries have been receiving Forest Reserve funds for schools and roads under provisions of the Agricultural Reapportionment Act of 1908; and
Whereas in the past decade federal land use policy has shifted away from a multiple use approach to one in which decisions are made on a centralized basis with great attention being given to single uses; and
Whereas this approach has had a devastating negative impact on funding for schools and roads in forest counties; and
Whereas the 106th Congress of the United States passed HR 2389 which seeks to maintain multiple use land management and reconnect local communities with management decisions made about their national forests; and
Whereas Congress has made provision for local projects under Titles II and III of HR 2389 whereby local Resource Advisory Committees will recommend projects which will enhance the safety and health of forests as well as enhance activities conducted within the National Forests within county boundaries.
Therefore be it resolved that Bear Lake County intends to allocate the portion of funds which it receives for projects through the safety net payment in the following manner: Title II 100% and Title III 0%; and
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to the Governor of the State of Idaho by such date as may be necessary for it to reach the United States Secretary of Agriculture by September 30, 2006; and
Be it further resolved that a copy of this resolution be transmitted to all jurisdictions in this county receiving Forest Reserve payments.
BEAR LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Dwight L. Cochran, Chairman
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Conrad Michaelson
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Vaughn Rasmussen
ATTEST:_______________________
Kerry Haddock, Clerk
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Assessor Lynn Lewis asked the Commissioners for permission to
require people receiving building permits to provide a list of
subcontractors. Those who do more than $2,000 worth of work are
required by the state to have a contractor's license. The Commissioners
questioned enforcement of licensing requirements, but granted
permission to ask for subcontractor information. Assessor Lewis
presented some cases of people building without obtaining a building
permit. The Commissioners agreed that these people should be
notified that a permit would be required. Sheriff Bunn presented
his monthly report to the Commissioners. He talked about the
closing of the Montpelier jail and suggested contracting for 10
beds with Caribou County. Commissioner Rasmussen agreed to talk
with Caribou County about a new contract. Sheriff Bunn stated
that all bookings will be done in the Caribou County Jail. He
also reported that there had been an increase of cases involving
incarcerations. Attorney Helm also commented on having a large
case load.
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
Commissioner Michaelson reported on an R C & D meeting. They
have an active board and discussed several projects. They have
some funds available for fire mitigation. Commissioner Michaelson
stated that there was some duplicaton of efforts with R C &
D, NRCS, and the Bear Lake Regional Commission that need to be
looked into. He also attended a Bear Lake Development Corporation
meeting in which one member resigned due to a job change. The
City of Montpelier will be replacing him soon. Commissioner Michaelson
also reported on the Public Hearing which was recently held regarding
County roads. Commissioner Michaelson will make a recommendation
to the Commissioners regarding which roads to keep open and which
to close. The Commissioners discussed public access to the Bear
Lake beach on the west side and the relicted lands issue. The
State Lands Department has authority over relicted lands, but
expects the County to enforce regulations.
CONSULTING GEOLOGIST
Gary Player presented an unsolicited proposal to help the County
with landfill planning. He stated that he had helped other counties
in Idaho extend the life of their landfills significantly.
DAVID MERRIT
David Merrit met with the Commissioners regarding a lot, which
was tax deeded to the County many years ago. Mr. Merrit and his
neighbor thought they each owned part of the lot and had used
the land for years. Assessor Lewis pointed out that there are
other problems with the land description. His office will work
on a solution to the problem.
WOOD CANYON ROAD
Lois Peterson met with the Commissioners to request that the County
not plow a portion of the Wood Canyon road as the only winter
users were joy riders. The Commissioners agreed to not maintain
the road this winter.
CATTLE SIGNS
Roy Bunderson approached the Commissioners regarding warning signs
of cattle on the road during the time when the cattle are coming
off the range. The state had previously agreed to install open
range signs at entrances to the county. Mr. Bunderson was waiting
to hear from the State regarding temporary signs where cattle
are most likely to be on the highway.
MINUTES APPROVED
Commissioner Michaelson made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Cochran to approve the minutes of the August 10, 2006 special
meeting and the August 14, 2006 regular meeting. Motion was unanimous.
FISH HAVEN MAIL BOXES
Mitch Poulsen, Judy George and Conra Wallentine met with the Commissioners
regarding the Fish Haven mailboxes. Commissioner Michaelson complimented
Ms. Wallentine for her helping to resolve this issue. She presented
a letter from the postal service, which stated that mailboxes
should be exempt from building permits. The Planning and Zoning
Commission suggested letting the mailbox project proceed as started
with the county Road and Bridge Superintendent approving the location
of such structures in the future. Roy Bunderson stated that he
was not apposed to the mailboxes, but was concerned about the
process used to approve them. He stated that our ordinance did
not exempt utilities and that the Postal Service should have to
go through the permitting and variance process. After much discussion
the Commissioners decided that the postal service could go ahead
with the mailboxes, but should go through the permitting process
for the structures.
ROAD AND BRIDGE ISSUES
Greg Skinner, Road and Bridge Supervisor, presented his monthly
report. He stated that he would like to provide safety equipment
for employees. The Commissioners agreed to buy steel toed boots
for employees and then give a $50.00 annual allowance for boots.
Hard hats and safety glasses are provided now. There was some
discussion of a road in Geneva that needs to be rerouted for safety
reasons. The school transportation supervisor has asked for County
help in obtaining lights at a Union Pacific crossing near Pegram
that he feels is unsafe. He has also contacted the Idaho Department
of Transportation.
CLAIMS
Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion, seconded by Commissioner
Michaelson to approve the bills for the month of August. Motion
unanimously carried.
Meeting adjourned subject to recall by the Chairman or his order.
9/11/06 Commissioners Meeting Notice:
9:00 A.M. DENNIS DUEHREN & LARRY TIMCHAK - Forest Service
9:15 A.M. ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
9:30 A.M. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENT REPORTS
9:45 A.M. GARY PLAYER - Consulting Geologist - Registered in Idaho - Bear Lake County Landfill Problems
10:00 A.M. DAVID MERRIT - Land Boundaries -
City of Montpelier
10:15 A.M. LOIS & DAVID PETERSON - Wood Canyon Road
10:30 A.M. ROY BUNDERSON - Signage for Cattle in County
10:45 A.M.
11:00 A.M.
11:15 A.M. MITCH POULSEN - Planning & Zoning Recommendation for Fish Haven Mail Boxes
11:30 A.M.
11:45 A.M.
LUNCH
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues
Fish Haven Mail Boxes
Adopt FY 2007 Budget & Resolution & Certify Levies
NEW BUSINESS
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues
Approve August's bills/Minutes
Executive Session - Medical Assistance Claims
Adopt Resolutions #2006-10 & 11 - National
Forest Counties & Schools Coalition - Amounts to Local Projects/Titles
II & III Projects
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9/5/06 Special Commissioners Meeting Minutes:
The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in a special session on Tuesday, September 5, 2006 beginning at 9:00A.M. in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho. Members of the Board present were Dwight L. Cochran, Conrad E. Michaelson, Vaughn Rasmussen and Kerry Haddock, Clerk of the Board. The purpose of the meeting was to hold a public hearing on the published budget.
Greg Skinner, Road and Bridge Supervisor, Roy Bunderson and Bill Stock also attended the meeting.
BUDGET DISCUSSION
Roy Bunderson asked questions and expressed concerns regarding
continued deficit spending, the Sheriff's budget and the cost
of incarceration, Economic Development spending, Road and Bridge
capital spending and employee retention and benefits. Several
of these areas were discussed in depth by the Commissioners, the
Clerk and members of the public.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Following the budget hearing, Commissioner Rasmussen made a motion
seconded by Commissioner Michaelson to convene in an executive
session to discuss an indigent matter. Motion was unanimous.
At the conclusion of the executive session, Commissioner Michaelson
made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Rasmussen to adjourn the
executive session. Motion was unanimous.
MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CLAIM
The Commissioners unanimously agreed to Deny Claim #2006-29 -
Not the last resource.
Meeting adjourned.
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DWIGHT L. COCHRAN, Chairman
ATTEST:__________________________________
KERRY HADDOCK, Clerk