Camas County Commissioners Meeting

May 21, 2018

 

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Travis Kramer.  Also present were Commissioner Bill Davis, Commissioner Marshall Ralph, Clerk Kori Blodgett and an individual from the public.

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

 

EMT president John Pine met with the Board to discuss ambulance services. He discussed the challenges the EMT Board are having at this time.  The Board reviewed Standard Operating Guides and By-laws that need to be updated and accepted.  They also discussed student riders, disciplinary action roles and trainings. The Board discussed the EMS license and the need to clarify roles and responsibilities of Administrator vs. Administrative Assistant.

Commissioner Kramer made a motion to go into Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-206 (1)(a) &(b)to discuss personnel matters with EMT President John Pine.  A roll call vote showed all in favor.  The Board entered into executive session at 10:05 a.m. John was excused from the executive session at 10:35 a.m.   The Board came out of Executive session at 10:45 a.m.

The Board canvased the votes for the Primary Election held on May 15, 2018.  There was a 36 %  turnout for the election.  Commissioner Davis made a motion to certify the abstract of votes.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed an Ambulance Standby Event Request form submitted by Mari McStay.   Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the standby request for the Word of Honor fundraiser benefit.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

Treasurer Gayle Bachtell met with the Board and reviewed the Monthly Financial reports.  Gayle also discussed the landscaping and having the rock engraved at the Annex.  Kimberly Nurseries has submitted a bid to have this done and the Board will look at the budget next week before proceeding.

The Board recessed for lunch.

The Board reconvened at 1:00 p.m.

The Board met with District #3 Animal Damage Control director Dave Coates and Wildlife Services State Director Todd Grimm and Sam Cockerhans.  They respond to wildlife damage complaints for predation on livestock.  They are requesting $2500 for fiscal year 2019.

The Board discussed property that Clarice Frostenson owned and deeded to the county.  Dave Coates is requesting the property be deeded back to the Estate.    The Board will review the original deed at next week’s meeting.

The Board reviewed the standby request again and it was a consensus of the Board to bill at $110.00 to cover service of one driver and one basic EMT.

Commissioner Ralph made a motion to accept and sign the $10,000 Public Defense Commission Grant.  Seconded by Commissioner Davis.  Unanimous.

Lesia Knowlton met with the Board and discussed ambulance issues.

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 entered into executive session at 2:30 p.m.  The Board came out at 2:45 p.m.

The Board adjourned at 2:55 p.m.

Attest:

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Travis Kramer, Chairman                                            Korri Blodgett, Clerk