FIRST DAY OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
November 9, 2015
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Barb McMurdo. Also present were Commissioners 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. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
The Board met with property owner Clint Hall. Clint has removed an outbuilding and wants to replace it but is aware that it extends into the set back. It was the consensus of the Board to allow it.
The Board canvassed the votes for the November 3rd City Election. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to certify the Abstract of Votes for the City Election. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
Forsgren Engineers representative Steven Yearsley and Road and Bridge Supervisor Mike Gill met with the Board to review an invoice from Concrete Placing co. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve and pay the invoice in the amount of $38,290.22. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous.
Planning and Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin met with the Board and discussed the Annex roof repair. A temporary fix was done on Sunday but a new roof will be needed in the spring.
Welfare Director Annie Frostenson met with the Board to review Indigent Case #1C- 2016-10002.
Commissioner McMurdo made a motion to go into Executive session per Idaho Code 67-2345(1)(d) to consider records that are exempt from disclosure. A roll call vote showed all in favor. The Board entered into Executive session at 11:35 a.m. The Board came out of Executive session at 11:45 a.m., upon a motion duly made, seconded and unanimous.
Commissioner Chapman made a motion to deny Indigent case #1C-2016-10002, for the reasons stated on the record. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed an Equipment Lease Agreement between Camas County Road and Bridge and Slusher Construction for the lease pf a 50840 Telehandler. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to ratify the signature and approval, as the chairman had signed the document on October 29th, due to the need in a timely matter. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
Planning and Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin met with the Board and presented the Mt. View Cemetery Subdivision. The Board will deliberate on November 23rd at 11:00 a.m.
The Board reviewed a request for Juvenile funds in the amount of $150.00, from the Sons of The Legion. They are hosting a community Christmas dinner and will be providing gifts for Santa to hand out to the kids of the community. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the request for funds. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed the bills as presented on the claims list. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the bills as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the claim to Valley Service in the amount of $166.01. Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo. Commissioner Chapman requested himself from voting.
The Board adjourned at 12:20 p.m.
Attest:
_______________________ _____________________
Barb McMurdo, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
Expenditure Fund Totals:
| Justice Fund | $10,128.27 | Current Expense | $9,997.04 |
| Indigent | $0 | Road & Bridge | $87,642.10 |
| District Court | $4,504.18 | Revaluation | $10,990.00 |
| Health | $500.00 | Landfill | $360.00 |
| Noxious Weeds | $8,894.66 | Junior College Tuition | $4,900.00 |
| Elections | $381.72 | Ambulance | $3,941.94 |
| 911 Communications | $1,630.84 | State Fund | $18,538.46 |
| Legion Memorial | $0 | Historical Society | $0 |
| Range Improvement | $0 | Snowmobile | $0 |
| Court Trust | $0 | Waterways Fund | $0 |
| City of Fairfield | $12,969.26 | School District #121 | $6,347.33 |
| Cemetery District | $291.92 | West Magic Fire Dist. | $207.85 |
| Camas Mosquito Dist. | $669.04 | Camas County Library | $3,016.48 |
| October Payroll | $115,867.46 | ||
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
November 16, 2015
The meeting was called to order at 9:07 a.m. by Chairman Barb McMurdo. Also present were Commissioner Ron Chapman, Commissioner Kenneth Backstrom, Deputy Clerk Annie Frostenson and a member of 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 correspondence regarding the Committee Reports.
The Board reviewed a letter of support for the City to apply for a grant for downtown revitalization. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support as corrected. Seconded by Chapman.
The Board reviewed budget papers for the U of I Extension office. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the approved budget papers for the Extension office. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.
The Board discussed speed limits along Baseline west from Princess Mine Road.
The Board reviewed the meeting minutes for the month of October. The Board will review the minutes again at the next meeting.
Commissioner McMurdo excused herself from the meeting due to a meeting she has to attend in Boise.
The Board took a brief recess at 9:58 a.m.
The Board returned at 10:15 a.m.
Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to enter into Executive Session per I.C. 67-2345(1)(d) to consider records that are exempt from disclosure. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Roll call vote showed all in favor. The Board entered into Executive Session at 10:16 a.m. The Board came out of Executive Session at 10:18 a.m.
Commissioner Chapman made a motion to authorize the Vice-Chairman to sign for the FSA Election Ballot. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.
Jack Varin and Beulah Baldwin came to discuss with the Board a new project to build a historical sign for Camas County.
The Board recessed at 10:45 a.m.
Attest:
__________________________ ____________________
Barb McMurdo, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
November 23, 2015
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Barb McMurdo. Also present were Commissioner Kenneth Backstrom, Commissioner Ron Chapman, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, and Clerk Korri Blodgett.
The Board reviewed the Agenda. Chairman McMurdo stated that there were additional correspondence from the Concrete Placing Co. and LHTAC to address as they are time sensitive matters and will need to be dealt with today. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to amend the agenda to include the additional items. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
The Board discussed the need for gravel and the gravel pit, which the county previously operated on BLM property (Clutter Pit).
The Board discussed a grant application through LHTAC for signs in the amount of 28,000.00. The purpose of this grant money would be to replace old, damaged and out of date signs. The County would also like to add an information sign showing if 4 summits north of Fairfield are open or closed. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the grant application and to add additional language to include pedestrian/bike signs. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
Treasurer Gayle Bachtell met with the Board to review Monthly Financial Statements.
Steve Frost, Director of Recreation and Rob McDonald, a detail tech for the US Forest Service, met with the Board to present 2016 Annual Snowmobile Grooming program and Annual Operation Plan Agreement. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the 2016 Annual Snowmobile Operating Agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous.
The Board continued deliberations on the Draft Zoning Ordinance. The Board requested a final copy from the Planning & Zoning Administrator.
The Board reviewed the amended minutes from the October meetings. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the corrected minutes of October. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
The Board deliberated on the Mt. View Cemetery Subdivision at 11:10 am. The Board discussed the need to acquire additional documentation and closed the deliberations at 11:45 a.m. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to conditionally approve the Mt. View Cemetery Subdivision upon proof that the Smith Family property was dedicated to the Cemetery District and in addition to the conditions listed in the Planning & Zoning Commissioners recommendations. Also, the Findings and Conclusions are to include justification for not requiring a Conditional Use Permit.
Matt McFarrin, new owner of the Soldier Mt. Ski Area, stopped in and introduced himself to the Board. He is really excited to be here and has a lot of great ideas to help promote the area.
The Board adjourned at 12:10 p.m.
Attest:
________________________ ____________________
Barb McMurdo, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk