FIRST DAY OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE

CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING

May 14, 2018

The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m. by Chairman Travis Kramer.  Also present were Commissioner Bill Davis, Commissioner Marshall Ralph, prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and two individuals from the public.

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

Commissioner Davis updated the Board on a RC &D meeting he had attended and gave an update on Arbor Day.

The Board reviewed the Idaho Wool Growers Association’s request to appoint a director to the District #3 Animal Damage Control Board.  Commissioner Davis made a motion to re-nominate Mr. Dave Coates to the Board.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the US Forest Service Patrol Contract Agreement with the Sheriff’s Department.  Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve and sign the Agreement between the Sheriff’s Department and the U.S. Forest Service for fiscal year 2018.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

Planning and Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin met with the Board to discuss the reassignment of award for the Bike Path project.  Valley Paving has been bought out by Stakbaer Parson and Companies dba Idaho Materials & Construction and they will be honoring the contract, therefore new signature documents are being signed.

Jerry Nelson met with the Board and discussed another possible member that will be leaving the Planning & Zoning Commission Board.  That will leave only two members and he is requesting some direction from the Board on how to proceed.  The State requires you to have three members.

Commissioner Kramer opened the public hearing for the Camas County Road Abandonment at 10:03 a.m.   Road and Bridge Supervisor Mike Gill recommends that the county abandon 2.96 miles of road known as Little Beaver Creek Road.  It is BLM property and the county has been responsible to maintain and repair this road.  This area is not stable, with liabilities’ and expenses to the county.  The Board would like to set up a meeting with Cody Martin, from the BLM, to do further research and then let the public know when they will deliberate.  Commissioner Kramer closed the public hearing at 10:35 a.m.

Family Health Service Board President Melody Bowyer and Representative Aaron Husten met with the Board to review and consider a remodel presentation at the clinic.  They need to provide a separate area for clean and dirty items. They are requesting the Camas Medical clinic fund the remodel and have submitted bids. Commissioner Ralph stated that the gutters need repair and asked if that could be added to the scope of the project.  Commissioner Ralph made a motion to authorize the payment of the remodel for the Camas medical clinic and include the gutter work.  Seconded by Commissioner Davis.  Unanimous.

John Neely stopped in and gave an update on the video conferencing project.

Jack Varin, Beulah Baldwin, Marilyn Dillard, and Bruce Whipple met with the Board to discuss the Johnson Hill sign.  They provided a rendering of the project and discussed establishing a date to look at the area and pick a location.   They would like to have this completed by the Pioneer Picnic.

John Neely stopped in and gave an update on the video conferencing project.

The Board met with State Senator Michelle Stennett, State Legislative Representative Sally Toone, and District 26A State Representative Candidate Muffy Davis. They provided an update on what has happened in the legislation.

The Board recessed for lunch at 12:25   p.m.

The Board reconvened at 1:25 p.m.

Assessor Lynn McGuire met with the Board and discussed upcoming Ag value changes.

Commissioner Kramer made a motion to go into Executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a)&(b) to consider personnel matters.  A roll call vote showed all in favor.  The Board entered executive session at 1:30 p.m.  The Board came out of Executive session at 1:54 p.m.

Commissioner Kramer made a motion to go into Executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c) to discuss an interest in real property.  A roll call vote showed all in favor.  The Board came out of Executive session at 2:27 p.m.

Fair Board member Deanna Hoskinson met with the Board to request funds to help support the fair carnival.  Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the request for support of the carnival in the amount of $500, upon Mr. Colter’s approval.  Seconded by Commissioner Davis.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the meeting minutes of April 23.  Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the minutes as amended.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

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 Davis.  Unanimous.

The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

Expenditure Funds:  April 2018 Expenditures (Report dated 05-15-2018)

Attest:

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Travis Kramer, Chairman                                Korri Blodgett, Clerk