Camas County Board of Commissioners Special Meeting
Camas County Courtroom
November 7, 2016
The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m. by Chairman Barb Cutler.. Also present were Commissioner Ken Backstrom, Commissioner Ron Chapman, P& Z Administrator Dwight Butlin, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and a member of the public.
The Board reviewed the Agenda. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the Agenda as posted. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
Planning and Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin met with the Board to present the Draft Zoning Ordinance from the Planning and Zoning Commission. Dwight also briefed the Board and provided staff reports from deliberations, recommendation’s from the Planning and Zoning Commission, minutes and documents relating to public hearings held.
The Board accepted the Draft Zoning Ordinance and Commissioner Chapman made a motion to authorize Dwight to publish the required Public Hearing Notices for November 28th at 9:30 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous
The meeting adjourned at 9:45 a.m.
Attest:
______________________ ____________________
Barb Cutler, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
FIRST DAY OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
November 14, 2016
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Barb Cutler. Also present were Commissioner Ken Backstrom, Commissioner Ron Chapman, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, and Clerk Korri Blodgett.
The Board reviewed the Agenda. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the Agenda as posted. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
The Board discussed an IAC Industrial Litigation Fund invoice. The Board would like to get further clarification from IAC on what it involves.
Timberline Trash owner Joel Tews met with the Board to look at an increase in the monthly transfer station fee. Joel will provide paperwork to support the increases that he is requesting for the next fiscal year budget. Joel also talked about the road over Couch Summit and the maintenance on it.
The Board discussed county personnel taking personal time off on November 25th. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to authorize each the elected official to determine if they will have their offices closed on the day after Thanksgiving Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
Assessor Lynn McGuire met with the Board and presented the 2017 Occupancy Roll.
Contracted Public Defender Steve Thompson met with the Board to discuss the duties and responsibilities of public defense. The state public defense commission provisions provides for training and continuing legal education for defending attorneys to promote competency and consistency, to provide the delivery of indigent defense services. Mr. Thompson also discussed an increase of $50.00 a month for his services. The clerk explained that the budget had been set and that requests for budget increases need to be submitted in June, but we would consider the matter.
The Board canvassed the votes for the November 8, 2016.Commissioner Chapman made a motion to certify the 2016 General Election Official Abstract of Votes. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed the bills as presented on the Claims List. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the bills as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the invoice for an Emergency Training conference expense upon receiving receipts. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the invoice to Valley Service. Seconded by Commissioner Cutler. Commissioner Chapman recused himself from voting.
Commissioner Cutler made a motion to go into Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-26 to discuss pending litigation with legal counsel. A roll call vote showed all in favor. The Board entered Executive Session at 11:30 a.m. The Board came out of Executive Session at 11:43 a.m., after a roll call vote showed all in favor.
The Board adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
Attest:
_________________________ ____________________
Barb Cutler, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
Expenditure Funds: 11/15/2016
| Justice Fund | $24,765.07 | Current Expense | $11,987.21 |
| Indigent | $ | Road & Bridge | $20,334.72 |
| District Court | $1,550.73 | Revaluation | $40.26 |
| Health | $500.00 | Landfill | $360.00 |
| Noxious Weeds | $985.16 | Junior College Tuition | $ |
| Elections | $30.60 | Ambulance | $1,280.42 |
| 911 Communications | $1,869.39 | State Fund | $23,842.77 |
| Legion Memorial | $ | Historical Society | $ |
| Range Improvement | $ | Snowmobile | $ |
| Court Trust | $ | Waterways Fund | $ |
| City of Fairfield | $11,246.92 | School District #121 | $1,947.62 |
| Cemetery District | $82.37 | West Magic Fire Dist. | $208.86 |
| Tort Fund | $26,492.00 | Camas County Library | $2,446.94 |
| Camas Mosquito Dist. | $91.71 | Parks & Recreation | $ |
| October Payroll | $116,940.14 |
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
November 21, 2016
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Barb Cutler. Also present were Commissioner Ken Backstrom, Commissioner Ron Chapman, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and two members from the public.
The Board reviewed the Agenda. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the Agenda as posted. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
The Board discussed The Catastrophic Health Care Program Board of Directors positions that were open for nominations. It was a consensus of the Board to not make any new nominations at this time.
The Board reviewed the additional bills from the November 14th meeting. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the claims as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed the October meeting minutes. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed a Certificate of Residence Application. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the application upon corrections made on the application, as she does qualify. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed a Federal Financial Reports from the Noxious Weed Department for reimbursements from the Forest Service in the amount of $5000.00 and from the Dept. of Ag RAC money in the amount of $ 12,500. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
Treasurer Gayle Bachtell met with the Board to review the monthly Financial Statements
The Board took a brief recess.
The Board reconvened and Commissioner Cutler made a motion to go into Executive Session, per Idaho Code 74-206(d) to consider records that are exempt from disclosure and Idaho Code 74-206 1 (a) & (d) to discuss personnel matters. A roll call vote showed all in favor. The Board entered Executive session at 10:06 a.m. Upon a motion and roll call vote showed all in favor the Board recessed from the Executive session at 10:20 a.m.
Commissioner Chapman made a motion to deny Indigent Case #1C-2017-10002, as Camas County is not the obligated county. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous.
It was a consensus of the Board to support the Chairs signature on a Letter in Support, relating to the replacement of the Environmental Health Specialist in Blaine County.
John Seton and Art Kooiman from the Wellness Tree Clinic, contacted the Board via fax to reschedule the 10; 30 a.m. appointment to another time.
The meeting adjourned at 10:45 a.m.
Attest:
_______________________ _______________________
Barb Cutler, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING & PUBLIC HEARING
November 28, 2016
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m.by Chairman Barb Cutler. Also present were Commissioner Backstrom, Commissioner Chapman, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, Planning & Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and numerous members from the public.
The Board reviewed the Agenda. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the Agenda as posted. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous.
The Board briefly discussed recent correspondence.
At 9:30 a.m. the Board opened the public hearing to consider the draft of a new Zoning Ordinance. A sign in sheet was provided and everybody was asked to sign in and indicate if they wished to speak. Every meeting has been legally posted and everybody will be allowed to speak for 5 minutes after identifying themselves. Commissioner Backstrom read the Camas County Planning and Zoning Boards’ Staff Report into the record and then opened the meeting to take public comment. After the conclusion of all public comment, Commissioner Backstrom read submitted letters of opinion into the record and clarified the CAFO language is unchanged. The Board closed the public hearing at 11:06 a.m.
Idaho Dept. of Juvenile Corrections District 5 liaison Renee Waite met with the Board to review a Memorandum of Agreement to support the Community Incentive Program (CIP) the Re-Entry Program (REP) and Mental Health Program (MHP). Renee also provided and reviewed the Annual Justice Reports. These reports show statistics on juveniles on probation through the fiscal year, which Camas County had none for the fiscal year. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to sign the Memorandum of Agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
The Board adjourned at 11:55 a.m.
Attest:
___________________ ___________________
Barb Cutler, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk