FIRST DAY OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
August 8, 2016
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Barb McMurdo. Also present were Commissioner Ken Backstrom, Commissioner Ron Chapman, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and 6 individuals 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 met with Laira Thomas, Lesia Knowlton, and several EMT’s. The EMT’s are concerned that a basic EMT was paid as driver at a cut rate. They discussed the fact that the driver is usually a basic or an Advanced and felt they should be paid at their rate and not at the driver rate. They also discussed the number of people responding to calls and how they feel that students should be paid before they are certified. The Board discussed that their needs to be clear understanding of what is required to participate in the training, how much time is required for volunteer hours before a certified EMT is paid and accountability to how many are responding and expecting to be paid. The Board asked Lesia to provide a copy of the personnel policy manual to help them move forward on preparing a contract.
The Board reviewed the Election Software Sales Order Agreement to purchase new election voting equipment. The Board was concerned about the 2-year contract renewal period. Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember will discuss the agreement with Lori Mommaerts, Regional Sales Manager.
Sheriff Dave Sanders met with the Board to discuss activities in his department. He discussed the emergencies they faced through the week and the resources that were called upon.
Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to provide a letter of support for the Soldier Mountain Ski Areas proposed projects for a storage building and Mountain Bike Trails on the Fairfield Ranger District, Sawtooth National Forest. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
The Board briefly discussed the budget and health insurance quotes that will be presented next week.
Adjourned at 12:50 pm
Attest:
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Barb McMurdo, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS SPECIAL MEETING
August 10, 2016
The meeting was called to order at 9:35 a.m. by Chairman Barb McMurdo. 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 reviewed an invoice for a background check on an individual that participated in EMT training and is not a county resident. It was a consensus of the Board to go ahead a pay the claim as it did not seem to be clear prior to the training. The Board also reviewed an invoice relating to the EMT instructor’s fees. The Board agreed to pay the claim as amended.
The Board reviewed the bills as presented on the claims list. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the bills as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous. The Board reviewed two invoices from Valley Service. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the claim. Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo. Commissioner Chapman recused himself from voting.
The Board reviewed a Certificate of Residence application. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the application. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
The Board adjourned at 10:10 a.m.
Attest:
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Barb McMurdo, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
Camas County Commissioners Meeting
August 15, 2016
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Barb McMurdo. Also present were Commissioner Ron Chapman, Commissioner Ken Backstrom 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 reviewed the U.S. Forest Service Grant Agreement Modification provided by Road & Bridge Supervisor Mike Gill. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the Acceptance of U.S. Forest Service Grant Agreement Modification. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
The Board met with Sheriff Dave Sanders to review and consider an Acceptance of 2016 State Homeland Security Grant funds. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve and sign the 2016 Homeland Security grant. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous. Commissioner McMurdo made a motion to go into Executive Session, per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a) & (b) to consider personnel matters at 9:45 a.m. A roll call vote showed all in favor. The Board came out of executive session at 10:08 a.m.
The Board met with Balanced Rock Insurance Agent Lori Bergsma to Review Health insurance quotes and a ICRMP Terrorism Rejection.
The Board discussed ambulance Procedure Policies and contracts.
The Board adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
Attest:
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Barb McMurdo, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
Camas County Commissioners Public Hearing Meeting
August 22, 2016
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 am by Chairman Barb McMurdo. Also present were Commissioner Ron Chapman, Commissioner Ken Backstrom, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and two individuals from the public.
The Board reviewed the agenda. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the Agenda as posted. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
Commissioner McMurdo opened the public hearing to consider and fix a final budget for the fiscal year 2017. The hearing was recorded. With there being no comments or questions from the public the Board closed the public hearing. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the Fiscal Year 2017 budget as published in the amount of $3,428,858.00. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed 2 Certificate of Residency Certificate Applications. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the applications of residency for CSI tuition. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed the July meeting minutes. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the minutes as amended
The Board met with Treasurer Gayle Bachtell to review the July financial statements.
There being no further business the Board adjourned at 10:25 am.
Attest:
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Barb McMurdo, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk