FIRST DAY OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF THE CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
September 14, 2015
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 p.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 Chapman made a motion to approve the Agenda as posted. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed several Certificates of Residency for applications of college tuition funds at CSI. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the Certificates of Residency applications. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous.
City Public Works Supervisor J.L. Staley met with the Board to discuss the Clutter Gravel Pit. The BLM owns the property and since Camas County has a gravel pit, it is not in the BLM rules to allow us to use theirs, and as there are limited resources, the City and Counties will work together to try and renew a permit with the BLM. Commissioner Backstrom will pursue this and see what he can put together.
Steven Yearsley with Forsgren Associates and Road & Bridge Supervisor Mike Gill met with the Board to discuss the Concrete Bid opening on August 19, 2015. Concrete Placing Company out of Mountain Home was the only Company to submit a bid in the amount of $ 125,963.50. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to reject the bid as it was over $100,000.00. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to execute a change order of $123,463.50. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to ratify a change order for the demolition of the bridge in the amount of 16,600.00. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous. Steven also provided the Notice to proceed for signature.
Sheriff Dave Sanders met with the Board and reviewed a 2015 Subrecepient Homeland Securities Grant Agreement for the FY 2016 in the amount of $15,285.73. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to authorize the signature for the acceptance of the grant agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
Linda Thomas and Tami Peck, from the Cemetery District Board, met with the Board to discuss the fees and the need to increase them to cover the expense of a burial. The Cemetery District will begin the process to increase the fees as needed. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to waive the fees owed for opening and closing of previous grave. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous
The Board recessed for lunch at 12:15 p.m.
The Board reconvened at 1:15 p.m.
The Board met with planning and Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin to discuss planning and zoning issues. Dwight presented a letter of Resignation from Bill Simon of the Planning & Zoning Commission effective 9-1-2015. Dwight also presented an application for appointment to the Camas County Planning & Zoning Commission. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to appoint Dale Smith to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous.
Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to sign resolution #172, adopting the Fiscal Year 2016 Annual Budget that was approved and adopted on August 24th, 2015. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
Road and Bridge Supervisor Mike Gill met with the Board to discuss Beaver Creek Road. Mike stated that he and Commissioner McMurdo had met with other Government Entities concerning the project and because of violations and deficiencies the County was being fined $11,000.00 dollars. Legal counsel, Matt Pember will contact the agency to discuss a settlement offer.
Commissioner McMurdo made a motion to go into executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(d) to consider records that are exempt from public disclosure. A roll call vote showed all in favor. The Board entered into executive session at 2:36 p.m. The Board came out of executive session at 2:46 p.m. upon a motion duly made, seconded, and unanimous.
The Board reviewed the minutes of August 10th, 17th and 24th. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the minutes of August as corrected. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous.
Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the claims as provided on the claims list. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to pay the bills submitted by Valley Service. Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo. Commissioner Chapman recused himself. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the bills submitted by Backstrom Machine. Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo. Commissioner Backstrom recused himself.
The Board adjourned at 3:16 p.m.
Attest:
____________________________ __________________________
Barb McMurdo Korri Blodgett, Clerk
Expenditure Fund Totals:
| Justice Fund | $6,937.86 | Current Expense | $18,365.35 |
| Indigent | $0 | Road & Bridge | $113,429.48 |
| District Court | $339.10 | Revaluation | $63.99 |
| Health | $500.00 | Landfill | $360.00 |
| Noxious Weeds | $10,195.86 | Elections | $0 |
| Ambulance | $7,387.78 | 911 Communications | $2,164.01 |
| State Fund | $14,216.77 | Legion Memorial | $338.00 |
| Snowmobile | $0 | City of Fairfield | $617.63 |
| School District #121 | $2,968.49 | Cemetery District | $20.74 |
| West Magic Fire Dist. | $0 | Camas Mosquito Dist. | $16.76 |
| Camas County Library | $434.45 | Junior College Tuition | $550.00 |
| Waterways Fund | $0 | Range Improvement | $0 |
| Historical Society | $0 | Court Trust | $0 |
| August Payroll | $122,609.83 |
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
September 21, 2015
The Meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m. by Chairman Barb McMurdo. Also present were Commissioner Ken Backstrom, Commissioner Ron Chapman, 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 reviewed correspondence from the Sawtooth National Forest Ranger District regarding Over-Snow Vehicle Travel Management in the Northern Portion of the Fairfield Ranger District.
The Board reviewed a Certificate of Residency Application. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the Certificate of Residency. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
County Agent Cindy Kinder met with the Board to discuss activities in the County Agents office. She updated the Board on the 4-H participation this year.
Planning and Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin and Board member Jerry Nelson met with the Board to discuss the Man-Made Project.
Lesia Knowlton met with the Board to discuss the ambulance budget and runs.
Treasurer Gayle Bachtell met with the Board to discuss the Tax Deed Sale Notice. The sale will be on October 5th at 10:00 a.m. at the courthouse and will be conducted by the sheriff. The minimum bids will be:
Parcel #RPF0050032001AA Lots 1, 2 Block 32 Fairfield Townsite $2,361.51.Parcel #RPF0050032003AA Lot 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16 Block 32 Fairfield Townsite $4,699.25.
The Board discussed the insurance policy rates. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to accept the Health insurance for fiscal year 2016 at a 5%. Increase. Seconded by commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed the Levy rates for Fiscal Year 2016. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the levies as set, based upon the calculations provided by the clerk. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom. Unanimous.
The meeting adjourned at 12:00 pm.
Attest
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Barbara McMurdo, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
Camas County Commissioners meeting
September 28, 2015
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Vice Chairman Ken Backstrom. Also present were Commissioner Ron Chapman, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, and Clerk Korri Blodgett. Commissioner McMurdo had a conference to attend in Boise.
The Board reviewed the agenda. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to amend the agenda to include the discussion of the Noxious Weed departments comp time, as it is a time sensitive matter and needs to be dealt with today. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.
The Board discussed the accumulation of comp time in the weed department. Commissioner Backstrom provided a copy of a CCCWA Final draft dated June 23, 2014, that states due to the need to fight weeds in the season the weed department will be allowed to accumulate 240 hours of compensatory time during the spraying season, and that said time shall then be exercised subject to the effective and efficient operation of the Weed Department; such that by the end of the following March, their compensation does not exceed the limits stated above for County employees(40 hours). Mr. Pember will provide a draft resolution for the Boards review at the October 13th meeting.
Mr. Pember updated the Board on the Beaver Creek Road situation. Matt stated that after speaking with the EPA, the fine would be reduced to $9000.00.
Vice Chairman Ken Backstrom made a motion to enter 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 convened at 10:30 a.m. The Board adjourned from the executive session at 10:45 am., upon a motion duly made and seconded.
The Board continued deliberations on the Draft Zoning Ordinance.
The Board adjourned at 11:50 a.m.
Attest:
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Ken Backstrom, Vice Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk