FIRST DAY OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
December 14, 2015

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Barb McMurdo.  Also present were Commissioner Ken Backstrom, Commissioner Ron Chapman, 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.

Assessor Lynn McGuire met with the Board and presented the Sub, Missed and Occupancy Roll.

Outside Auditor Dale Bunn, with France, Basterrechea, Wagner & Bunn, Chtd. met with the Board and presented the Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Audit. Dale also reviewed the Engagement Letter, which defines the terms of the Annual Audit. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to sign the Engagement Letter and the Management Representation Letter.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

Planning and Zoning Board Chairman Jerry Nelson and Administrator Dwight Butlin met with Board to discuss the Man Made project.

South Central Health Representative Pam Jones met with the Board and gave an update on the Legislative Reception she attended.

The Board recessed for lunch at 12:o3 p.m.

The Board reconvened at 1:05 p.m.

The Board reviewed Liquor License applications for The Cliff Bar & Grille, Soldier Mt. Ranch & Resort, and Soldier Creek Brewing Co. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the Retail Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for The Cliff Bar & Grille, Soldier Mt. Ranch and Resort, and Soldier Creek Brewing Co.  Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the 2015 Annual Waterways Financial Report.  Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the Waterways Financial report. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the 2015 Annual juvenile Justice Financial Report.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the Juvenile Justice Financial Report.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the 2016 Commissioner Meeting Dates.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to set the regular meeting dates according to the list submitted.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

The Board discussed the County Christmas Party and providing the employees with a Christmas gift.  Commissioner Chapman made a motion to provide a Turkey or Ham as an appreciation Christmas gift.  Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the Fiscal Year 2014 Amended Annual Road and Street Financial Report.  Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the amended Annual Road and Street Financial Report as amended.  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 provided. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.  The Board reviewed a claim from Valley Service.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the bill to Valley Service.  Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo.  Commissioner Chapman recused himself from voting.

The Board adjourned at 2:40 p.m.

Attest:

______________________________                                                _____________________________________

Barb McMurdo, Chairman                                                            Korri Blodgett, Clerk

Expenditure Fund Totals:

Justice Fund $3,670.22 Current Expense $5,881.29
Indigent $12.50 Road & Bridge $35,582.77
District Court $956.67 Revaluation $23.46
Health $500.00 Landfill $360.00
Noxious Weeds $252.69 Junior College Tuition $0
Elections $51.13 Ambulance $3,984.56
911 Communications $3,424.30 State Fund $16,960.63
Legion Memorial $0 Historical Society $0
Range Improvement $0 Snowmobile $0
Court Trust $0 Waterways Fund $0
City of Fairfield $17,465.79 School District #121 $78,066.79
Cemetery District $576.52 West Magic Fire Dist. $1,012.44
Camas Mosquito Dist. $1,063.36 Camas County Library $11,124.21
November Payroll $116,587.23


CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
December 21, 2015

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Barb McMurdo.  Also present were Commissioner Ron Chapman, Commissioner Ken Backstrom, 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 recent correspondence from Congressman Simpson’s office regarding the PILT funding.

The Board reviewed Alcoholic Beverage License applications from Jim Dandy’s Pizza, Iron Mt. Inn, Camas Creek Country Store, and Soldier Mt. Ski Area.  Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for Jim Dandy’s Pizza, Iron Mt. Inn, and the Soldier Mt. Ski Area.  Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.   Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the Retail Alcoholic Beverage License from the Camas Creek Country Store. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Commissioner McMurdo recused herself from voting.

Assessor Lynn McGuire met with the Board to discuss the purchase of a new vacuum cleaner for the annex.  It was the consensus of the Board to purchase a Shark at Costco.  Lynn also discussed having Deanna be paid to clean the annex weekly.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to allow Deanna to clean the annex consisting of 2 hrs. a week, starting the first of January.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous. The Board will re visit how this is working out in June.

It was the consensus of the Board to Review Findings of Fact of Mt. View Cemetery with the Planning and Zoning Administrator on the January 12th meeting as the Administrator was not available.

Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to cancel next week’s meeting.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

The Board adjourned at 10:26 a.m.

Attest:

_____________________                                        __________________________

Barb McMurdo, Chairman                                            Korri Blodgett, Clerk