6/29/10 Public Meeting Notice:

The County Commissioners of Bear Lake, Caribou, Franklin and Oneida Counties will meet at 10:00 A.M. at the Oregon Trail Center, Montpelier, Idaho on Tuesday June, 29, 2010.

AGENDA ITEMS

2011 BUDGETS

ROAD AND BRIDGE ISSUES

SOLID WASTE

PLANNING AND ZONING

HEALTH DEPARTMENT

JAILS

VIDEO ARRAIGNMENTS

LICENSE PLATE FEES

BUSINESS LICENSES

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6/28/10 Public Meeting Minutes:

The Board of Bear Lake Commissioners met as a Board of Equalization on Monday, June 28, 2010, 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.

Lynn Lewis, Assessor and Lori Haddock, Property Appraiser, also attended the meeting.

The Commissioners considered written and verbal testimony from various property owners appealing the assessed value of their property. Representatives of the Assessor's office presented information as to how the valuations were computed. No decisions were made at this meeting. The Commissioners will make decisions regarding the appeals at their July 12, 2010 meeting.

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6/28/10 Public Meeting Notice:

Pursuant to Idaho Code 63-502, notice is hereby given by the Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners, that they will be meeting as a Board of Equalization, to examine and act upon complaints filed with the Board in regard to the assessed value of any property entered on the property rolls, on Monday, June 28, 2010, at 9:00 A.M., in the School District #33 Board Room, Paris, Idaho.

If you would like to meet with the Commissioners you may contact the Clerk's Office in Paris, Idaho for an appointment at 945-2212 ext. 5.

AGENDA:

9:00 A.M. Board of Equalization

11:30 A.M. Road and Bridge Projects

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6/21/10 Public Meeting Notice:

THE BOARD OF BEAR LAKE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS WILL BE MEETING ON MONDAY, JUNE 21, 2010 AT 5:30 P.M. AT THE GARDEN CITY, UTAH OFFICE COMPLEX FOR AN INVISION MEETING.

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6/14/10 Commissioners Meeting Minutes:

The Board of Bear Lake County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 14, 2010, 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, Rodney Wallentine, Treasurer, Lynn Lewis, Assessor and Bill Stock also attended the meeting.

AGENDA
Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to accept the agenda. Motion carried.

MINUTES APPROVED
Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to approve the minutes of the May 10, 2010, regular meeting and the May 18 and 26, 2010, special meetings. Motion carried.

ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING
Treasurer Wallentine presented 5 properties that he had tax deeded to the County on June 1. The Commissioners will sell the properties on August 9, 2010 at 2:00 P.M. Sheriff Bunn presented his monthly report. He reported that the Caribou County Jail had contracted with a medical provider that should save the County money on prisoner medical costs.

COMMITTEE ASIGNMENTS
Commissioner Romrell reported on the recent Commissioners and Clerks Conference he had attended in Twin Falls. He also reported that the maintenance at the Fair Grounds is now being done by Todd Matthews. Commissioner Kunz reported that the Bountiful Baskets program had expressed appreciation for using the Fair Grounds for their program.

ICRMP UPDATE
Brett Kunz met with the Commissioners regarding the liability insurance through the ICRMP program. He reported that premiums would be up about 15% this year. This followed a decrease in last year's rates.

MANHOLE DAMAGE
Steve Hardy asked the Commissioners to consider paying for damage done by a snowplow to a manhole belonging to the Fish Haven Sewer District. The Commissioners decided to consult with Greg Skinner prior to paying the bill.

BUDGET HEARINGS
The Commissioners met with various Elected Officials and Department Heads to hear and discuss their proposed budgets for the 2011 fiscal year. Few major changes were being requested.

BLACK BEAR REPORT
Bruce Barrett and Ted Galovan gave an update on the Black Bear Resort. They had made progress on the water and hearing dates that had been set for September. They are near a contract with a company that will provide water and sewer service to the resort. They are still moving very slow waiting for the economy to improve.

AIRPORT FIVE YEAR PLAN
Monte Transtrum presented a 5 year plan for improvements to the airport. The improvements were contingent on receiving FAA grant money.

EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to convene in an executive session per Idaho Code 67-2345(b, d, and f) to discuss indigent claims, a legal issue, and personnel matters. All Commissioners voted yes in a role call vote.

Following the executive session Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to act on indigent claims as follows:

MEDICAL ASSISTANCE CLAIMS
Case #2010-14 - Denied - Not the last resource.
Case #2010-15 - Denied - Not medically indigent; not the last resource, application incomplete, applicant didn't cooperate.
Case #2010-16 - Approved - Medically indigent, medically necessary, obligated county, last resource, emergency service.
Case #2010-17 - Approved - Medically indigent, medically necessary, obligated county, last resource, emergency service.
Case #2009-02, 2009-10 & 2009-26 - Approved - Emergency, medically necessary, medically indigent, obligated county, last resource.

PLANNING AND ZONING RECOMMENDATION ON CARGO CONTAINERS
Mitch Poulsen and Ron Jensen met with the Commissioners and reported on proposed changes to the Land Use Ordinance regarding cargo containers. The changes were for movable containers, not railroad cars. They would have to be painted neutral colors or earth tones. The containers would require an $80 permit in Ag zones and a $180 conditional use permit in other zones. Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to approve the amendment to the Land Use Ordinance. Motion carried. They also reported that one member of the Planning and Zoning Commission resigned. The Commissioners will advertise seeking interested members.

HOMELAND SECURITY AGREEMENT
Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to approve and sign an agreement for Homeland Security grant funds. Motion carried.

IDAHO FEDERATION OF FAMILIES LETTER SUPPORT
The Idaho Federation of Families asked the Commissioners for a letter of support for a grant application for mental health grant. The Commissioners will check with local juvenile correction people for guidance.

BILLS APPROVED
Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to approve the current bills. Commissioners Romrell and Kunz voted yes. Commissioner Rasmussen abstained as bills from the company he works for were included.

REPORT GRAND TOTAL . . . . . 281,765.96 271
TOTAL VOID/CANCEL . . . . . * * TOTAL VOIDED/CANCEL FOR THE PERIOD SELECTED * *
281,765.96

MEDICAL REVIEW CONTRACT
Clerk Haddock presented a contract between the Idaho Association of Counties and a medical reviewer as part of the new indigent legislation effective July 1, 2010. Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to approve the contract. Motion carried.

PUBLIC HEARING
Commissioner Romrell made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to convene in a public hearing regarding the distribution of funds received from a tax deed sale. Motion carried. Clerk Haddock explained the details of the handling of excess funds received in the Tax Deed sale of property formally belonging to Jerry and Janelle Stills. Testimony from David Lawrence and William R. Dalling was read by the Clerk. Commissioner Kunz made a motion seconded by Commissioner Romrell to reconvene in regular session. Motion carried. Commissioner Romrell Made a motion seconded by Commissioner Kunz to forward all excess funds from the tax sale to Dalling and Dalling, Attorneys for Leasecomm Corporation. Motion carried.

Meeting adjourned subject to recall by the Chairman or his order.

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6/14/10 Commissioners Meeting Agenda:

9:00 A.M. ELECTED OFFICIALS MEETING/APPROVAL OF MINUTES

9:15 A.M. COMMITTEE ASSIGNMENTS

9:30 A.M. ICRMP UPDATE - Bret Kunz

9:45 A.M. DEPARTMENTAL BUDGET MEETINGS

10:00 A.M. " "

10:05 A.M. " "

10:30 A.M. " "

10:45 A.M. " "

11:00 A.M. BLACK BEAR RESORT UPDATE

11:15 A.M. 5-YEAR AIRPORT PLAN

11:30 A.M. PUBLIC COMMENTS

11:45 A.M. EXECUTIVE SESSION - Medical Assistance Claims, Personnel and Legal Issues

LUNCH

1:00 P.M. MITCH POULSEN - P & Z - Recommendation on Cargo Containers

1:15 P.M. DEPARTMENT BUDGET MEETINGS

1:30 P.M. " "

1:45 P.M. " "

2:00 P.M. TAX DEED PROCEEDS HEARING

2:15 P.M.

2:30 P.M.

2:45 P.M.

3:00 P.M.

UNFINISHED BUSINESS
Road & Bridge Issues/Solid Waste Issues

NEW BUSINESS
Approve May's Bills/Minutes

Road & Bridge/Solid Waste Issues

Executive Session - Medical Assistance Claims

Medical Review Contract

Emergency Operation Center Network Change

Fish Haven Sewer District Bill

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6/8//10 Special Public Meeting Notice:

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN THAT THE COMMISSIONERS WILL HOLD A SPECIAL MEETING ON TUESDAY, JUNE 8, 2010 AT 7:00 P.M. AT THE OREGON TRAIL CENTER TO MEET WITH THE COUNTY MAYORS AND COUNCIL TO DISCUSS THE ENVISION PROJECT.
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