FIRST DAY OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
February 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 an individual from the public.
The Board reviewed the Agenda. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to move County Agent Cindy Kinder to an earlier time slot, 10:30 a.m., as she will be updating the Board on activities in her office and no action is needed. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
Laira Thomas met with the Board to discuss having the EMT’s paid for being on call for the weekends and approximately 6 holidays of the year. They discussed paying 3 people per weekend at a rate of $75.00 per day, per person, to have 24-7 coverage from Friday at 6 p.m. through Sunday night. The Board will continue discussing on a rate of between $50.00 & $75.00 per weekend while EMT’s continue to work out an on call schedule and other important details.
Tax Collector Gayle Bachtell met with the Board to discuss cancelation of a City Special Assessment that the City has been paid for. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the cancellation on of the Special Assessment on RP F0050004018BA. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous.
County Agent Cindy Kinder met with the Board and gave an update on activities in the 4-H programs.
The Board reviewed the bills as presented on the claims list. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the claims as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the bill from Valley Service for parts and supplies. Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo. Commissioner Chapman recused himself from voting.
Weed Superintendent Terry Lee met with the Board and discussed the weed conference he attended recently. He discussed a” Stop the Invasion” program that advertises invasive species and provides a Brush off stand to remove an invasive species from your footwear as you leave forest trails. Terry will discuss the project with the school’s Ag program to see if they have an interest in building them for school projects and will check into the prices of materials needed for construction.
The Board reviewed the January meeting minutes. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed a Certificate of Residency application. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the application. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
The Board adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
Attest:
____________________________ ________________________
Barbara McMurdo, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
Expenditure Fund Totals:
| Justice Fund | $10,506.89 | Current Expense | $9,211.87 |
| Indigent | $200.00 | Road & Bridge | $49,095.52 |
| District Court | $973.52 | Revaluation | $135.96 |
| Health | $500.00 | Landfill | $360.00 |
| Noxious Weeds | $5,433.89 | Junior College Tuition | $0 |
| Elections | $0 | Ambulance | $2,689.82 |
| 911 Communications | $3,810.92 | State Fund | $15,615.18 |
| Legion Memorial | $0 | Historical Society | $0 |
| Range Improvement | $0 | Snowmobile | $18,000.00 |
| Court Trust | $0 | Waterways Fund | $0 |
| City of Fairfield | $8,296.32 | School District #121 | $10,661.47 |
| Cemetery District | $321.16 | West Magic Fire Dist. | $711.93 |
| Camas Mosquito Dist. | $652.85 | Camas County Library | $3,527.98 |
| January Payroll | $119,416.82 |
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
February 16, 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, 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 briefly discussed the City Community Revitalization grant and “Share the Road” signage that the county is applying for through a grant.
Road and Bridge Supervisor Mike Gill met with the Board for consideration of a Contractors Application for Payment to Concrete Placing Company. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve and pay the invoice to Concrete Placing Co. in the amount of $12,009.00, as the work has been completed. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous. The Clerk will process a check today. The Board also discussed plowing roads that are typically closed in the winter. Mike discussed the need to have a suitable turnaround access for the equipment when this service is provided.
Planning and Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin met with the Board to present the Recommendation of the Camas County Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the Kaylin Dennis-Thompson Conditional Use Permit. The Board will begin deliberations on February 22nd at 10:00 a.m.
Man-Made Park Committee members Jerry Nelson and Mike Dettori met with the Board to discuss the Man-made Park project and the committee meeting that was held on February 8th. The members discussed how they would be meeting every month and working on raising donations, Commissioner Backstrom made a motion that the designated committee members of the Man-made Project committee, namely the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, be pre-approved to spend up to $500.per expenditure without pre approval of the Board, should funds be available. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous. The Board also discussed having the Clerk do a brief synopsis of the committees meeting minutes for publication.
The Board reviewed 2 Certificates of Residency. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the Certificates of Residency applications. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed a bid to install shelving in the Annex Pod. Commissioner Chapman made motion approve the bid from Eco Construction. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous.
The Board adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
Attest:
_______________________ _______________________
Barb McMurdo, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
February 22, 2016
The meeting was called to order at 9:01 a.m. by Chairman Barb McMurdo. Also present were Commissioner Ken Backstrom, Commissioner Ron Chapman, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and an individual 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 providing a letter of support to the Department of Commerce relating to the “Share the Road” signage that was discussed at the February 16th meeting. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the letter of support as soon as it is provided. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
Weed Supervisor Terry Lee met with the Board to discuss a Letter of Support for monies from the RAC in the amount of $ 12,500. The request proposal is to help reduce and stop the spread of noxious weeds in the proposed project areas. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous.
Treasurer Gayle Bachtell met with the Board to review an addendum to the annual Access Idaho Agreement regarding the new chip card readers. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to authorize signature on the addendum. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous. Gayle also reviewed the Monthly financial reports with the Board.
Road and Bridge Supervisor Mike Gill met with the Board to discuss the eligibility of circuit breakers, road plowing & notices. Assessor Lynn McGuire was to be present for this discussion but was out sick. The Board discussed the need to inform the public of the availability of these programs and the need to have the proper forms and liability waivers signed and submitted, provided to the Board, and approved by Mike.
The Board began deliberations on the Conditional Use permit application # C01-15 of Kaylin Dennis-Thompson at 10:08 a.m. The proceedings were taped. Deliberations concluded at 10:30 a.m. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit, upon the Planning and Zoning recommendation with the following condition, that the property owner, make available to the sheriff’s office, emergency communications. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
The Board began reviewing the proposed Ordinance #167, relating to Regulating licensing Entertainment Assemblies.
Terry Platts met with the Board to discuss Salt Bounds Management and Opportunities.
The Board adjourned at 11:28 a.m.
Attest:
________________________ ________________________
Barb McMurdo, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk