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9/14/09 Commissioners Meeting Minutes:
The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in regular session on September 14, 2009, 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.
Roger Jones, Prosecuting Attorney, Brent Bunn, Sheriff, Rodney Wallentine, Treasurer, Lynn Lewis, Assessor, Greg Skinner, Road and Bridge Supervisor, Rosa Moosman, Editor of the News-Examiner, Bill Stock, Max Bunderson, and Gary Ratslaff also attended the meeting.
MINUTES APPROVED
Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz
to approve the minutes of the August 3, 2009 and August 10, 2009
Commissioners meetings. Motion carried.
ELECTED OFFICIALS
Treasurer Wallentine reported that one of the properties scheduled
for auction later today had been redeemed. Sheriff Bunn presented
his monthly report. Average prisoner population was 3.5 per day
as several long term prisoners were moved to State facilities.
The month of August was very busy for the Sheriff's Department.
Sheriff Bunn informed the Commissioners of an accident involving
an on duty officer. He also reported on the LOTOJA (Logan to
Jackson) bike race over the weekend.
COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
Commissioner Romrell reported that the Fair had been very successful
and suggested that the Commissioners should send a letter to the
Fairboard members thanking them for their time and effort. He
also reported on a tour sponsored by the Soil Conservation Service.
ROAD AND BRIDGE ISSUES
Greg Skinner suggested changes to the County's cattle guard standards.
He felt that the current standard was too small. After discussion,
Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz
to adopt a minimum standard for any new cattle guards of 7 ½
feet by 14 feet by 20 tons. Motion carried. Mr. Skinner also
reported that the 950 loader needed the motor rebuilt at the cost
of approximately $20,000. He will look at used equipment and other
options before the next meting. He will also look into a gravel
standard to be adopted by the County.
CES LANDFILL PROPOSAL
Todd Transtrum and representatives of DEQ and CES met with the
Commissioners to discuss a proposed contract between the County
and CES to provide engineering services regarding closure of the
current dump site and opening a new site. DEQ expressed support
for the agreement. CES indicated that separating construction
and demolition waste from municipal waste could help in retaining
our small landfill designation.
IDAHO BEACH MANAGEMENT
Claudia Cottle met with the Commissioners to discuss management
of beaches in the County. She suggested forming a task force
to investigate a mechanism for beach management in Idaho. The
task force should include the Idaho Department of Lands, the County,
Soil and Water Conservation, Planning and Zoning and the County
Weed Department. The Commissioners were supportive of the idea
and asked Ms. Cottle to take the lead in forming a task force.
ALL HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
Alan Eborn and Rick Fawcett presented a draft of the Bear Lake
County All Hazard Mitigation Plan. Mitigation projects including
a snow fence along Highway 30 at mile posts 422 and 423, the National
Flood Insurance Plan, reverse 911 notification system in dispatch
and a wildfire mitigation plan. Commissioner Kunz made a motion
seconded by Commissioner Romrell to approve the Mitigation Plan,
subject to the Commissioners review, effective September 24, 2009.
Motion carried.
BLACKFOOT MINE
David Maguire presented a letter that he wanted the Commissioners
to submit to the Bureau of Land Management in support of Monsanto's
proposed mine. He noted that Bear Lake would be impacted second
only to Caribou County by the mine. He said he would contact
each of the Commissioners for their input.
PLANNING AND ZONING
Mitch Poulsen, Judy George and Rick Fawcett discussed Planning
and Zoning issues with the Commissioners. Judy George read a
letter thanking the Commissioners for attending a meeting to discuss
road issues. Rick Fawcett talked about implementing impact fees
for developments. He suggested talking to Galena Consulting and
will invite them to the next Commissioners meeting.
BUDGET AND LEVY APPROVAL - RESOLUTION #2009-06
Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz
to approve Resolution 2009-06, adopting the Budget for the 2009-2010
fiscal year. Motion carried. Commissioner Kunz made a motion
seconded by Commissioner Romrell to certify the levies as presented
by the Clerk for the taxing districts in the County. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION #2009-06
RESOLUTION ADOPTING THE ENSUING BUDGET
FOR FISCAL YEAR 2009-2010
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 Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 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 2010 budget in the amount of $7,352,432, 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 14th day of September, 2009
NEW SIMPLOT MINE
Berry Meyers, BLM, presented information on a new mine that was
being proposed by J. R. Simplot Company. The mine would replace
the Smokey Canyon mine several years in the future. Processing
facilities would also be moved and the primary access would be
through Georgetown Canyon. BLM and the Forest Service were just
starting on the environmental impact study.
BUILDING ORDINANCE PUBLIC HEARING
Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell
to open a public hearing on changes to the Building Code Ordinances
2008-1 and 2008-2. Building Inspector Wayne Davidson explained
the changes and reasons for them. Testifying against were Bill
Stock, who wanted the fee change in the fee Ordinance, and Mike
Derricott, who opposed increasing fees. Testifying for was Greg
Skinner stating that the Ordinances were to protect the public.
Following the public comments Commissioner Kunz made a motion,
seconded by Commissioner Romrell to close the public hearing and
reconvene in regular session. Motion carried.
BUILDING ORDINANCE CHANGES
After discussion, Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded
by Commissioner Kunz to adopt the fee changes after moving them
to the fee ordinance. Motion carried.
ROAD ISSUES
Prosecuting Attorney Roger Jones received input on a letter the
Commissioners wanted sent regarding the opening of Fossil Canyon
Road. Petitions had been received to vacate Timberline Road in
Bailey Creek and a road in Liberty. The Commissioners decided
to schedule public hearings on the road closures.
T-O ENGINEERS
Rich Kinder, T-O Engineers, met with the Commissioners to offer
the services of his Engineering firm for Road and Bridge work.
He noted that the County needed to update their Transportation
Plan and needed a Capital Improvement Plan. He also discussed
funding that might be available for these purposes.
TAX DEED SALE
The Commissioners took a short recess to conduct a Tax Deed sale
at the Courthouse.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell
to convene in executive session per Idaho Code 67-2345(d) to discuss
medical indigent cases. All Commissioners voted yes in a roll
call vote.
Following the executive session Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to act on medically indigent claims as follows:
Case No. 2009-15 - Denied - Not medically indigent;
Not the last resource.
Case No. 2009-16 - Approved - Medically indigent; Medically necessary;
Emergency need; Obligated County; Last resource.
Case No. 2009-24 - Approved - Medically indigent; Medically necessary;
Obligated County; Last resource.
Case No. 2009-17 - Approved - Medically indigent; Medically necessary;
Obligated County; Emergency need; Last resource.
Case No. 2009-18 - Denied - Not medically indigent; Not the last
resource.
Case No. 2009-19 - Denied - Not a County resident (Bannock County);
Not the last resource.
Case No. 2009-23 - Approved - Medically indigent; Medically necessary;
Obligated County; Last resource.
BILLS APPROVED
Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell
to approve the current bills. Commissioners Kunz and Romrell
voted yes. Commissioner Rasmussen abstained as bills from the
company he works for were included.
REPORT GRAND TOTAL . . . . . 67,893.46 60
TOTAL VOID/CANCEL . . . . . * * TOTAL VOIDED/CANCEL FOR THE
PERIOD SELECTED * *
67,893.46
Meeting adjourned subject to recall by the Chairman or his order.
9/14/09 Commissioners Meeting Agenda
9:00 A.M. ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES
9:15 A.M. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS
9:30 A.M. GREG SKINNER - Review & Revise
Cattle Guard Standards/Road & Bridge Issues
9:45 A.M. TODD TRANSTRUM - CES Landfill Proposal
10:00 A.M. " "
10:15 A.M. CLAUDIA & DAVID COTTLE - Beach Management in Idaho
10:30 A.M. RICK FAWCETT & ALAN EBORN - Approval of All Hazard Mitigation Plan
10:45 A.M. DAVID MAGUIRE - Blackfoot Mine
11:00 A.M. MITCH POULSEN & JUDY GEORGE - Planning and Zoning - Discussion on Roads with Commissioners - Impact Fees
11:15 A.M. BUDGET AND LEVY APPROVAL
11:30 A.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS
11:45 A.M.
LUNCH
12:45 P.M. BARRY MEYERS, BLM - New Simplot Mine
1:00 P.M. PUBLIC HEARING - Building Ordinance Change
1:15 P.M. Bennington Canyon and Timberline Road/DALE HYMAS - Road
Vacation
1:30 P.M. RICH KINDER - T.O. Engineers - Transportation Services
1:45 P.M.
2:00 P.M. TAX DEED PROPERTY SALE - Front Steps of Courthouse
2:15 P.M. " "
2:30 P.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Medical Assistance Claims/Personnel Issues
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
9/8/09 Special Public Meeting Minutes:
The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners held a public hearing on September 8, 2009 beginning at 9:00 A.M. in the School District #33 Board Room in Paris, Idaho. Commissioners present were Vaughn N. Rasmussen, Chairman, Montain Kunz, DeMar Romrell and Kerry Haddock, Clerk of the Board.
The purpose of the hearing was to allow any taxpayer to appear and be heard regarding any part of the tentative proposed 2009-2010 budget per Idaho Code 31-1605. No one appeared to comment on the proposed budget.
Meeting adjourned.
9/8/09 Special Public Meeting Notice:
Public Notice is hereby given that the Board of County Commissioners of Bear Lake County, Idaho, will meet on Tuesday, September 8, 2009, 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 2010, 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, 2009-2010, 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 2008-2009 by said departments. Note that Fiscal Year 2010 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.