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9/10/08 Commissioners Meeting Minutes:
The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, September 10, 2008, beginning at 9:00 A.M. in the School District #33 Board Room in Paris, Idaho. Members present were Vaughn N. Rasmussen, Chairman, Montain D. Kunz, DeMar Romrell and Kerry Haddock, Clerk of the Board.
Brent Bunn, Sheriff, Greg Skinner, Road and Bridge Supervisor, Rosa Moosman, Editor of the News-Examiner, and Bill Stock also attended the meeting.
AGENDA
Snowmobile parking at Mill Canyon was added to the agenda. Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to accept the agenda as amended. Motion carried.
MINUTES APPROVED
Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to approve the minutes of the August 4, 2008 regular meeting. Motion carried.
ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
Sheriff Bunn presented his monthly report. He reported that there were 147 prisoner days in the Caribou Jail. There were several involuntary commitments, one involved an ambulance transfer. He reported that there was a possible sale of the property where a problem dog kennel was located. He will continue to monitor the situation. The new officer’s vehicle cost slightly less than the insurance payment that was received for the wrecked vehicle. The Sheriff is looking for a free drug dog. Clerk Haddock reported on preparation for the upcoming election. The Secretary of State is expecting a very large voter turnout.
COMMITTEE REPORTS
Commissioner Romrell reported on the weather station and tower installation at the Airport. It was also noted that Garden City was interested in making the Airport a regional airport.
DISTRICT HEALTH REPORT
Leslie Talbot and Tiffany Preston presented the quarterly report of the District Health Department. They reported that health inspector Dee Johnson had taken another job. The Pocatello office was covering until a replacement from Coeur d’Alene relocates to the area. They reported 511 immunizations given to 209 clients. There have been no cases of West Nile virus this year. They presented details of the WIC program and reported that flu vaccines should be on time and in good supply.
PROPERTY INSURANCE
Bret Kunz met with the Commissioners regarding the ICRMP policy. He asked for the Commissioners help in updating the inventory of buildings and mobile equipment.
ROAD AND BRIDGE ISSUES
Greg Skinner presented his monthly report to the Commissioners. He reported on work being done to Loveland Lane and a complaint of dust in Bailey Creek. The County is receiving millings from a project they are doing on Highway 30. Mr. Skinner asked for help from the Commissioners regarding a cell phone policy. This will be looked at for next meeting.
JUVENILE DETENTION CENTER EXPANSION
The Commissioners discussed a resolution to hold a public hearing on the financing of the proposed expansion of the joint County juvenile detention center in Pocatello. Following a short discussion, Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to adopt Resolution 2008-7. Motion Carried.
RESOLUTION NO. 2008-7
A RESOLUTION ESTABLISHING THE DATE, TIME AND PLACE OF A PUBLIC HEARING TO CONSIDER WHETHER THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BEAR LAKE COUNTY, IDAHO, SHOULD ADOPT A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE FILING OF A PETITION FOR JUDICIAL CONFIRMATION UNDER TITLE 7, CHAPTER 13 OF IDAHO CODE; APPROVING A FORM OF NOTICE OF HEARING AND DIRECTING THE PUBLICATION THEREOF; PROVIDING FOR NOTICE BY MAIL TO ANY PERSON REQUESTING SUCH NOTICE; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE
BE IT RESOLVED BY THE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF BEAR LAKE COUNTY IDAHO, as follows:
Section 1: A public hearing before County Commissioners of Bear Lake County Idaho is hereby called for to take place October 14, 2008, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., at the School District # 33 Board Room, Paris, Idaho to determine whether to proceed with financing of a law enforcement facility to be located in Bannock County, Idaho consisting of a twenty-four (24) cell addition to the District VI Juvenile Detention Facility to be shared by all counties in Idaho’s District VI according to the Juvenile Detention Facility Joint Powers Agreement and which addition is estimated to cost up to approximately Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) (the "Project"), whether to enter a Municipal Lease Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") in order to finance the Project and whether to join with the other counties that are part of the Juvenile Detention Facility Joint Powers Agreement to file a petition pursuant to the Idaho Judicial Confirmation Law, Idaho Code, Section 7-1301 et seq., describing the Project and the Agreement and requesting a judicial confirmation of the power and the authority of the County, along with the other counties that are part of the Juvenile Detention Facility Joint Powers Agreement, under the constitution and laws of Idaho to approve entering into the Agreement and related documents in order to provide for the acquisition and construction of said Project.
Section 2: Notice of the public hearing, substantially in the form which is annexed hereto as an Exhibit, shall be published once in the official newspaper of the County, at least fifteen (15) days prior to the public hearing, in the manner required by Section 7-1304, Idaho Code.
Section 3: In accordance with Section 7-1304(3), Idaho Code, as amended, a copy of the notice of public hearing shall be sent by certified mail, at least fourteen (14) days before the public hearing, by the County Clerk to all persons who request, in writing, a copy of notice of meetings of the County Commissioners at which a public hearing will be held to consider a resolution or ordinance authorizing the filing of a petition for judicial confirmation. If a request for notice is received within fourteen (14) days of the public hearing, the County Clerk shall send a copy of the notice by certified mail as soon as possible after the receipt of such request.
Section 4: This resolution shall take effect and be in force from and after its passage and approval.
DATED this 10th day September, 2008.
BOARD OF BEAR LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Vaughn Rasmussen, Chairman
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Mountain Kunz, Member
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Demar Romrell, Member
ATTEST: __________________________________
Kerry Haddock, County Clerk
BEAR LAKE COUNTY, IDAHO
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING
Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Bear Lake County, Idaho (the "County") will hold a hearing on October 14, 2008, at the hour of 1:00 p.m., at the School District #33 Board Room, Paris, Idaho to determine whether to proceed with financing of a law enforcement facility to be located in Bannock Lake County, Idaho consisting of a twenty-four (24) cell addition to the District VI Juvenile Detention Facility to be shared by all counties in Idaho’s District VI according to the Juvenile Detention Facility Joint Powers Agreement and which addition is estimated to cost up to approximately Two Million Dollars ($2,000,000) (the "Project"), whether to enter a Municipal Lease Purchase Agreement (the "Agreement") in order to finance the Project and whether to join with the other counties that are part of the Juvenile Detention Facility Joint Powers Agreement to file a petition pursuant to the Idaho Judicial Confirmation Law, Idaho Code, Section 7-1301 et seq., describing the Project and the Agreement and requesting a judicial confirmation of the power and the authority of the County, along with the other counties that are part of the Juvenile Detention Facility Joint Powers Agreement, under the constitution and laws of Idaho to approve entering into the Agreement and related documents in order to provide for the acquisition and construction of said Project. It is not expected that the Agreement will require an increase of County taxes. Persons wishing to examine copies of these documents or requesting other information may contact Seth D. Scott, Director of the District VI Juvenile Detention Center, 137 S. 5th Ave., Pocatello, Idaho (208) 234-1080 or (208) 234-1081.
Board of County Commissioners of
Bear Lake County
By: ____________________________________
Kerry Haddock, County Clerk
NEW POLLING LOCATION
Since the Bear Lake Regional Commission was relocating to Garden City at the first of November the County needed a new polling location for the Fish Haven precinct. Clerk Haddock had received permission of The Reserve to hold the election in their new club house. Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to designate the Reserve Clubhouse as the poling place for the Fish Haven precinct. Motion carried.
FAIR BOARD
Clerk Haddock informed the Commissioners that several members of the Fair Board felt that they had served long enough and wished to resign. The Commissioners decided to put an ad in the paper seeking interested individuals for replacement.
PLANNING AND ZONING ISSUES
Mitch Poulsen, Judy George and Ron Jensen met with the Commissioners to discuss several planning and zoning issues. The Planning and Zoning Commission had been asked to consider the creation of an Ag-5 zone for building homes. The Commission had discussed this at length with several conclusions. There were many substandard lots existing in the County that were available for building homes. The most significant problem to creating an Ag-5 designation was transportation. If a transportation overlay were available in the County it would be much easier to assess the impact of smaller lots. The County Commissioners agreed that a transportation overlay was critical prior to making any zoning changes regarding Ag-5. Planning and Zoning also discussed the small subdivision designation. Subdivisions with less than 10 lots are subject to less rules and regulations. There was an abundance of 9 lot subdivisions being created to avoid the costs associated with a large subdivision.
AMBULANCE
Members of the Ambulance Service met with the Commissioners regarding fees charged for their service. Fees haven’t been changed for several years and are some of the lowest in the State. The Commissioners agreed to schedule and advertise a hearing on the new fee schedule as required by State Statute. The hearing will be scheduled for the next Commissioner’s meeting. The Commissioners will also check with legal council regarding charging different fees for residents and non-residents.
BUDGET APPROVED
The 2009 proposed budget was discussed. Roy Bunderson asked to go on record as opposing longevity pay for elected officials included in the Budget. After discussion Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to adopt Resolution 2008-8 approving the budget for fiscal year 2009. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #2008-08
RESOLUTIONADOPTING THE ENSUING BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2008-2009
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 School District Board Room, in Paris, Idaho on Monday, September 2, 2008, 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 2009 budget in the amount of $6,420,865, 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 10th day of September, 2008
BEAR LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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VAUGHN N. RASMUSSEN, Chairman
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MONTAIN D. KUNZ
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DEMAR ROMRELL
ATTESTED:________________________________________
KERRY HADDOCK, Clerk
LEVIES APPROVED
Clerk Haddock presented for approval the levy sheets for all of the taxing districts in the County. Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to certify the levies as presented. Motion carried. The levies will now be forwarded to the State Tax Commission for approval.
LOVE BEAR LAKE – RELICTED LANDS
Eulalie Langford, representing Love Bear Lake, met with the Commissioners regarding the relicted lands on the lake shore. She asked that we again approach the Legislature to provide funding for police, garbage, etc on the beach front lands owned by the Department of Lands. The Commissioners agreed to send a letter to the Legislature requesting $25,000 for this purpose.
LANDFILL ISSUES AND LANDFILL LOADER LEASE-PURCHASE
The Commissioners reviewed paper work on the Landfill 963D Trac Loader. After a short discussion Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to accept Summit National Bank as the authorized lender and to authorize Commissioner Rasmussen to sign the loan documents. Motion carried. Todd Transtrum asked the Commissioners for permission to have the landfill open only 5 days per week during the winter. The Commissioners tentatively agreed to do this from November through March. The transition to using the landfill scale was also discussed.
BILLS APPROVED
Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to approve the current bills. Commissioners Romrell and Kunz voted to approve. Commissioner Rasmussen abstained as bills from the company he works for were included.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to convene in an executive session per Idaho Code 67-2345(1) to discuss indigent cases and a personnel issue. All Commissioners voted yes.
Following the executive session Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to approve indigent case 2008-6 – Medically Indigent; Medically Necessary, Emergency Need; Obligated County and Last Resource. Motion carried.
Meeting adjourned subject to recall by the Chairman or his order.
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VAUGHN N. RASMUSSEN, Chairman
ATTEST: _________________________________
KERRY HADDOCK, Clerk
9/10/08 Commissioners Meeting Agenda:
9:00 A.M. ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9:15 A.M. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
9:30 A.M. LESLIE TALBOT, TIFFANY PRESTON - District Health Report
9:45 A.M. BRET KUNZ - ICRMP Insurance
10:00 A.M. " "
10:15 A.M. GREG SKINNER - Cell Phone Policy/Sprinkling on County Roads
10:30 A.M. JUDGE BROWN - New District Judge
10:45 A.M. JUDY GEORGE/MITCH POULSEN P&Z - Ag 5 Zoning/Subdivision discussion/Legal Fees/Georgetown Impact Area Agreements.
11:00 A.M. " "
11:15 A.M. " "
11:30 A.M. DEANN BUNDERSON, JOHN MARTINEZ, NATALIE PARKER, KATHY PRICE - Ambulance Billing Prices (In and Out of State) - Old Ambulance Disposition
11:45 A.M. BUDGET AND LEVY CERTIFICATION & RESOLUTION
12:00 P.M. OPEN MEETING TRAINING NOTICE
12:05 P.M. LANDFILL ISSUES - Scale Transition, Operation Schedule, Violation, Loader Lease
LUNCH - EXECUTIVE SESSION - Medical Assistance Claims/Personnel
1:00 P.M.
1:15 P.M.
1:30 P.M.
1:45 P.M.
2:00 P.M.
2:15 P.M.
2:30 P.M.
2:45 P.M.
3:00 P.M.
UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues
NEW BUSINESS
Approve August's Bills/Minutes
Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues
Executive Session - Medical Assistance Claims
Landfill Inspection
Fair Board Resignations
Polling Place Destination
Juvenile Detention Center Expansion
9/2/08 Notice of Public Hearing:
Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Bear Lake County, Idaho, will meet on Tuesday, September 2, 2008, at the hour of 9:00 A.M., in the School District Board Room 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 fiscal year 2009, at which time any taxpayer may appear and be heard upon any part or parts of the said budget; and
That the following table sets forth the amount to be appropriated to each department for the current fiscal year, 2008-2009, together with the amounts expended for "Salaries and Wages" and for "Other Expenses" during each of the two previous years and the amounts budgeted for "Salaries and Wages" and for "Other Expenses" for fiscal year 2007-2008 by said departments. Note that Fiscal Year 2009 proposed budget includes "Benefits" as a separate category which in previous budgets was part of "Other Expenses".
Copies of the published budget are available
at the Clerk's Office for review.
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