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9/10/07 Commissioners Meeting Minutes:
The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, September 10, 2007, beginning at 9:00 A.M. in the Commissioners Room at the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho. Members present were Vaughn N. Rasmussen, Chairman, Dwight L. Cochran, Montain D. Kunz and Kerry Haddock, Clerk of the Board.
Rodney Wallentine, Treasurer, Lynn Lewis, Assessor, Brent Bunn, Sheriff, Ardee Helm, Prosecuting Attorney, Greg Skinner, Road and Bridge Supervisor, Rosa Moosman, Editor of the News-Examiner, Bill Stock, Richard Armatage, Alan Eborn, Griff Lloyd, Jim Lane, Alex Chizewsky and Charles Hulme also attended the meeting.
BEAR LAKE HOMEOWNERS ASSOCIATION - ROADS
Jim Lane, representing the Bear Lake West Homeowners Association,
met with the Commissioners regarding Bear Lake West Roads. He
asked for an update on the Elk Hollow Road. Rich County is supposed
to provide access to the Westlake Subdivision from the Utah side
so we can close this road. We will check with Rich County to
update their progress.
DISPATCH CENTER RELOCATION
Sheriff Brent Bunn informed the Commissioners that he would like
to move the Dispatch Center from Montpelier to Paris. The County
will receive a Grant from Homeland Security to update our communication
system to 700 megahertz that will match the rest of the state.
This requires access to fiber optic cable, which is available
in Paris, but not in Montpelier. This would require using the
current Commissioners meeting room for the Sheriff's Office.
The Commissioners discussed possible alternatives for a meeting
place.
ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
Sheriff Bunn presented his monthly report and also showed some
pictures of a large pile of used tires that was in the County.
He was concerned that they created a fire hazard. Attorney Helm
will check the tire and solid waste ordinances. Assessor, Lynn
Lewis presented a situation to the Commissioners regarding a manufactured
home being put in prior to requiring a construction fee. It was
decided that he would have to pay the landfill fee, but not the
construction fee.
ROAD AND BRIDGE ISSUES
Greg Skinner presented his monthly report to the Commissioners.
Projects included rerouting a road in Geneva, working on culverts
in Dry Creek and grading roads on Indian Creek. They had done
work for several Cities and discussed bills they were sending
out. The new truck and pup should be here this week. Greg presented
quotes for well water monitoring at the landfill. Cascade Earth
Sciences was the low bidder.
VOTER ASSIST TERMINAL AGREEMENTS
Clerk Haddock presented an agreement received from the Secretary
of State's Office where the County will assume responsibility
for maintenance of voter assist terminals furnished by the State.
Commissioner Cochran made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz
to approve the agreement. Motion was unanimous.
CAMP LIFTON SPEED LIMITS
Steve Passey met with the Commissioners regarding the speed limit
through Camp Lifton. Current speed limit is 35 mph. After discussion
it was decided to move the 35 mph signs further out and post the
center of Camp Lifton at 25 mph. Mr. Passey also asked about
a sharp turn up Paris Canyon that caused multiple slide offs in
the winter. Commissioners agreed to put up a warning sign.
MINUTES APPROVED
Commissioner Cochran made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz
to approve the minutes of the August 13, 2007, regular meeting
and the August 20, 2007, special meeting. Motion was unanimous.
BILLS APPROVED
Commissioner Cochran made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz
to approve the August bills. Motion was unanimous.
SEE MINUTES
BUDGET AND LEVY APPROVAL
Clerk Haddock presented Budget and Levy Certifications for approval
by the Commissioners. The County Levy will go down from .0037
to .0034 due to increased valuations in the County. There was
a lengthy discussion regarding the 3% cap on property tax increases
and how the cap and property values affect levy rates. After
discussion, Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner
Cochran to certify the levies. Motion was unanimous.
BLACK BEAR MOUNTAIN REZONE
Judy George and Mitch Poulsen, Planning and Zoning presented the
application of Black Bear Mountain to rezone their proposed Resort
area from Agricultural to Large Scale Planned Unit Development.
Judy George read a letter from Planning and Zoning stating that
they had held a public hearing and studied the rezone issue and
it was the recommendation of Planning and Zoning that the County
Commissioners approve the rezone request. Mitch Poulsen explained
some corrections that were made to the original application of
the developer regarding legal descriptions and clerical mistakes.
These had been corrected. Judy stated that Planning and Zoning
legal counsel had said that water issues should not be an issue
at the rezone level, but should be addressed at the preliminary
plat application. The Commissioners decided to hold a Public Hearing
prior to acting on the application. The Public Hearing was set
for October 2, 2007 in the School Administration Office in Paris,
Idaho.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES COMMISSION LETTER
The Commissioners considered a letter received from the Caribou
County Commissioners regarding rate increases proposed to the
Idaho Public Utilities Commission by PacifiCorp. They requested
that the Commissioners write a letter to the Idaho Public Utilities
Commission to express concern regarding the effect these increases
might have on the phosphate producers in Caribou County and subsequently
on the Southeast Idaho economy. Commissioner Rasmussen reclused
himself from the discussion and decision as he is an employee
of PacifiCorp. Commissioner Cochran made a motion seconded by
Commissioner Kunz to have the Clerk write a letter similar to
Caribou County's letter. Motion was unanimous.
BENNINGTON IRRIGATION COMPANY - CLOSED COUNTY
ROAD
Allyn Phelps and Bill Hunter met with the Commissioners regarding
a county road that had been gated and locked. The Bennington
Irrigation Company needs access. Attorney Helm will write a letter
asking the individual to remove the gate.
BUDGET COMMITTEE
Treasurer Rodney Wallentine talked to the Commissioners regarding
the budget committee he is heading. He expressed concern that
his committee might take the blame for needed budget cuts. He
was assured that this would not be the case. The Commissioners
further discussed their expectations of the committee.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Cochran
to convene in executive session per Idaho Code 67-2345(1) to discuss
a medically indigent case. All Commissioners voted yes.
At the conclusion of the executive session, Commissioner Kunz made a motion, seconded by Commissioner Cochran to reconvene in regular session. All Commissioners voted yes.
Motion unanimously carried.
9/10/07 Commissioners Meeting Notice:
9:00 A.M. JIM LANE - BLWHOA - General Information
9:15 A.M. ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
9:30 A.M. Committee Assignment Reports
9:45 A.M. LYNN LEWIS, Assessor - Garbage Charge
10:00 A.M. STEVE PASSEY, PacifiCorp - Camp Lifton Speed Limit
10:15 A.M. DISPATCH CENTER RELOCATION
10:30 A.M. BUDGET & LEVY APPROVAL
10:45 A.M. MITCH POULSEN - Black Bear Mountain
Rezone/Discussion of New Board Members
11:00 A.M. CARIBOU COUNTY COMMISSIONERS - Request Regarding PacifiCorp
11:15 A.M. BENNINGTON IRRIGATION COMPANY - Closed County Road
11:30 A.M. BUDGET COMMITTEE
11:45 A.M.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues
Executive Session - Indigent Claims
Landfill Fees
NEW BUSINESS
Approve June's Bills/Minutes
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues
Discussion - Landfill Well Monitoring Quotes
Ormond Invoice
Voting System Agreement
9/4/07 Public Meeting Minutes:
The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in a special session on Tuesday, September 4, 2007, beginning at 9:00 A.M. in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho. Members of the Board present were Vaughn N. Rasmussen, Chairman, Dwight L. Cochran, Montain D. Kunz and Kerry Haddock, Clerk of the Board. The purpose of the meeting was to hold a Public Hearing on the proposed published budget for fiscal year 2008 per Idaho Code 31-1605.
Lynn Lewis, Assessor, Rodney Wallentine, Treasurer, Greg Skinner, Road and Bridge Supervisor, Lori Stafford, Al Harrison, Roy Bunderson, Richard Armatage, Joel Packham, Frank Coombs and Pat Coombs also attended the meeting.
Several issues were discussed including garbage fees, mandated vs. non-mandated spending and a lengthy discussion regarding the 3% cap.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Following the budget discussion, Commissioner Kunz made a motion
seconded by Commissioner Cochran to convene in an Executive Session
per Idaho Code 67-2345(1) to discuss medically indigent cases.
All Commissioners voted yes.
Following the Executive Session Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Cochran as follows:
MEDICALLY INDIGENT CASES
2007-25 Denial "Upon Reconsideration" - Provider withdrew
3rd Party Application; Not Medical Indigent; Not the last resource
2007-27 Approve - Medically Indigent; Obligated County; Last Resource; Emergency Need; Medically Necessary
2007-28 Approve - Medically Indigent; Obligated County; Last Resource; Emergency Need; Medically Necessary
Motion was unanimous.
Meeting adjourned subject to recall by the
Chairman or his order.
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The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners will be holding a public hearing on Tuesday, September 4, 2007 at 9:00 A.M. in the Commissioners Room of the Courthouse Annex in Paris, Idaho for the purpose of considering and fixing a final budget and making appropriations to each office, department, service, agency or institution and fund for the current fiscal year, at which time any taxpayer may appear and be heard upon any part or parts of the said budget for Fiscal Year 2008.
The Commissioners will also be meeting after the public hearing in an Executive Session to discuss Medically Indigent Claims.