FIRST DAY OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
March 13, 2017

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Barb Cutler.  Also present were Commissioner Kramer, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and an individual from the public.  Commissioner Ralph will be joining the meeting shortly.

The Board reviewed the Agenda.  Commissioner Cutler made a motion to approve the Agenda as posted.  Seconded by Commissioner Kramer.  Unanimous.

Commissioner Ralph joined the meeting and ambulance billings and fees were discussed.

Road & Bridge Supervisor Mike Gill met with the Board to review and consider the amendment of the Snow Removal Resolution.  The Board discussed the annual income and expense criteria and the language of prioritizing the snow removal to be at the Road Supervisor’s discretion.  Mike also discussed a piece of property that has been in the Corral Highway District, LLC name, that is not on the tax roll.  He discussed the need to keep the property for wetlands mitigation.

Assessor Lynn McGuire met with the Board to present property Casualty loss exemption applications.  The Board reviewed applications from Mel Fletcher, Fairfield Ranches/Jerry Caven, and Judith Freeman/Hernandez.  Commissioner Kramer made a motion to approve the tax cancellation on Parcel #RP01N1SE3543111A (Freeman/Hernandez), RP01N14E222400A (Caven) and RF01N14E167092A (Fletcher).  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed an invoice from Southern Idaho Rural Development.   Dwight joined the meeting and gave his input on this program as he has worked with SIRD Director Julia Oxarango-Ingram.

The Board recessed for lunch at 12:18 p.m.

The Board reconvened at 1:00 p.m. to meet with LHTAC rep Lan Smith & Planning & Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin to discuss the Tap Grant.  Mr.  Smith ended up in Custer County and will reschedule for March 20th.

Timberline Trash owner Joel Tews met with the board to discuss Southern Idaho Solid Waste District correspondence.  He stated that there has been a huge increase in transport fees and he is looking into different options.  He will keep the Board updated.

Al Kodiman and John Sexton met with the Board and gave a presentation on the Wellness Tree Community Clinic that is available in Twin Falls for individuals with no insurance.  They are a 501 C3 and are working on establishing a clinic in Lincoln County, which would be available to anybody with no insurance.  They want to get someone from each county to volunteer to be on the Board for the Wellness Clinic.

The Board reviewed the bills as presented on the claims list.  Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the bills as presented.  Seconded by Commissioner Kramer.  Unanimous.  The Board reviewed a claim for Marshall Ralph for ambulance runs and reimbursements for IAC Midwinter Conference expenses.    Commissioner Kramer made a motion to approve the bills as presented on the claims list.  Seconded by Commissioner Cutler.  Commissioner Ralph recused himself from voting.

The Board reviewed the January 17th, February 13th, and February 21st minutes.  Commissioner Kramer made a motion to approve the minutes as amended.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

The Board discussed Agenda items for the March 20th meeting.

There being no further business the Board adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

Expenditure Funds:  February Expenditures (Report dated 3-14-17)

Justice Fund $5,141.53 Current Expense $7,939.46
Indigent $0 Road & Bridge $87,460.83
District Court $260.69 Revaluation $0
Health $7,312.00 Landfill $360.00
Noxious Weeds $6,250.70 Junior College Tuition $50.00
Elections $303.61 Ambulance $3,639.67
911 Communications $1,171.76 State Fund $13,420.40
Legion Memorial $0 Historical Society $0
Range Improvement $1,394.32 Snowmobile $0
Court Trust $0 Waterways Fund $0
City of Fairfield $6,290.79 School District #121 $5,863.24
Cemetery District $39.93 West Magic Fire Dist. $293.30
Tort Fund $0 Camas County Library $2,423.29
Camas Mosquito Dist. $43.34 Parks & Recreation $0
February  Payroll $116,363.37

Attest:

_______________________                                                   _______________________

Barb Cutler, Chairman                                                                    Korri Blodgett, Clerk



Camas County Commissioners Meeting
March 20, 2017

The meeting was called to Order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Barb Cutler.  Also present were Commissioner Ralph, Commissioner Kramer, and Clerk Korri Blodgett.

The Board reviewed the Agenda.  Commissioner Ralph    made a motion to amend the Agenda to include canvasing the votes for the March 14th School Bond Election, as it was inadvertently left off.   Seconded by Commissioner Kramer.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed Idaho Statue Title 31 Chapter 44, relating to Solid Waste disposal sites.  The Board contacted legal counsel Matt Pember by phone to discuss.  The board will discuss again at the next meeting.

The Board reviewed 2 Applications for Appointment to the Camas County Planning & Zoning Commission.  Commissioner Ralph made a motion to appoint James Jeffry Kreyssig and Jonathan Eaton to the P&Z Commission Board.  Seconded by Commissioner Kramer.  Unanimous.

The Board discussed the water and roads in the county with Mike Gill.  Commissioner Kramer discussed an old closed bridge  at Willow Creek 100 North.   They also discussed the snow removal resolution.

The Board took a brief recess at 10:45 a.m.

The Board reconvened at 11:00 a.m. and met with LHTAC Liaison Lan Smith & Planning & Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin to discuss the Tap grant.   They reviewed the proposed contract and discussed having on site supervisors, design contractors, payment processing, bid process, etc..  Commissioner Kramer made a motion to sign the Tap grant.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.  Lan also discussed oversized loads.

The Board met with Jack Varin to discuss the courthouse facility needs.  He suggested doing an assessment on what is needed; such as a courtroom with required access, exits, and ADA compliances, and the importance of working on a plan to comply with  the needed improvements.

The Board discussed The Public Defense Commission.

The Board canvassed the votes for the March 14th School Supplemental Levy Election.  Commissioner Kramer made a motion to approve and sign the Certificate of Election for the March 14th School Bond Election.  Seconded by  Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

The Board discussed the ambulance base rate.

Commissioner Kramer made a motion to approve and sign proposed Snow Removal Resolution #178.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

Commissioner Kramer updated the Board on the Beaver meeting he had recently attended.

The Board recessed at 1:10 p.m.

Attest:

_______________________                                                   ____________________________

Barb Cutler, Chairman                                                                    Korri Blodgett, Clerk



CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
March 27, 2017

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Barb Cutler.  Also present were Commissioner Kramer, Commissioner Ralph, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and an individual from the public.

The Board reviewed the Agenda.  Commissioner Kramer made a motion to approve the Agenda as posted.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous

The Board briefly discussed the transfer station.

The Board reviewed a request of funds for the Firework display from the Chamber of Commerce. It was a consensus of the Board to contribute the $250.00 and review the contribution amount again during the budget process.

The Board discussed the Public Defense Commission.

The Board discussed the ambulance Non-Transport fees.   We will contact other counties and see how they handle these types of fees and calls.

The Board discussed the county personnel policy.  The policy has had updates by resolutions since the policy was put in place in 2014 and needs to be updated and inserted into the actual policy.

The Board discussed Herd Districts and Open Ranges.  Mr. Pember will look into the laws regarding this matter further and keep the Board updated.

Road and Bridge Supervisor Mike Gill met with the Board to updated the Board on the water and road situations.

Treasurer Gayle Bachtell met with the Board and reviewed the Monthly Financial statements.

The Board reviewed the February 27th meeting minutes.  Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the minutes as amended.  Seconded by Commissioner Kramer.  Unanimous.

There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 11:51 a.m.

Attest:

________________________                                                                ______________________

Barb Cutler, Chairman                                                                    Korri Blodgett, Clerk