Author: Brianna Walter
July 23, 2018 Commissioner Meeting Minutes
2018 General Elections Results
Commissioners Agenda Oct 22, 2018
Camas County Board of Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
Camas County Courthouse Annex, Commissioners Room
October 22, 2018
9:00 AM -5:00 PM (as time permits)
*Correspondence/Committee Reports
*Board of Equalization, as needed
*Executive Session, per Idaho Code 74-206, as needed
**Review/Consideration Timberline Trash Service Contract**
9:00 AM
**Call to Order
**Approval of the Agenda **
**Review September 10, September 15, Oct 9, & October 15 meeting minutes **
10:00 AM
**Garland representative Dallas Burroughs
**Review/Consideration of roof proposals**
10:30 AM
*Review/Consideration of Annual Audit
11:00 AM
**Discuss Contract for Farmable County ground**
11:30 AM
*Treasurer Gayle Bachtell
*Review Monthly Financial Reports
12-1:00 PM LUNCH BREAK
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**Refers to matters that an action is required**
No Meeting 9/24/2018
Camas County Board of Commissioners
Meeting Agenda
Camas County Courthouse Annex, Commissioners Room
September 24, 2018
It was a consensus of the Board to cancel the meeting scheduled for September 24, 2018.
August 20th Minutes
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
August 20, 2018
The meeting was called to order at 9:07 a.m. by Chairman Travis Kramer. Also present were Commissioner Marshall Ralph, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and an individual from the public.
The Board reviewed the Agenda. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the Agenda as posted. Seconded by Commissioner Kramer. Unanimous.
Commissioner Ralph gave an update on the ADA Compliance visit on August 15, 2018.
Sheriff Dave Sanders met with the Board to review a Memorandum of Agreement between the Idaho State Police and Camas County Sheriff’s Office relating to a SMART grant. It is a grant to get a palm reader/fingerprinting system used for submitting sex offender registrations. Dave also discussed a mini-grant through Idaho Transportation Department to Consider a Traffic Enforcement Equipment Grant Agreement (E-Citations).
The Board opened deliberations at 10:10 a.m. to determine whether a right-of-way should be vacated and/or abandoned in accordance with Section 40-202 and 40-203, Idaho Code. Commissioner Kramer stated that at 9:03 a.m., the Board received a faxed letter from Mr. Slette withdrawing his client’s application request to vacate the forty (40) foot strip of ground that was deeded to the County by his client’s predecessor -in -interests in 1935. Commissioner Kramer read the letter into the record. The Board closed deliberations at 10:13 a.m. and vacated the hearing.
Road and Bridge Supervisor Mike Gill met with the Board to sign the approved bid contracts on the 227 lower slides.
John Varin and Marilyn Dillard met with the Board to discuss a State Historical grant. The first part of the sign project is completed and the second part is being worked on. They discussed the area where it is going to be placed, permits, etc.
The Board reviewed the Mini-Cassia Juvenile Detention Center Agreement. The agreement provides services to house juveniles. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve and sign the agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Kramer. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed and signed the documents relating to the Medicare reauthorization for the ambulance services.
The Board reviewed meeting minutes of July 23, and August 13, 2018. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Commissioner Kramer. Unanimous.
The Board recessed at 12:10 p.m.
Attest:
_______________________ ____________________
Travis Kramer, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
Tribute to Bill Davis
Tribute to Bill Davis, for the August 13 minutes of the Board of County Commissioners
Commissioner Kramer, Camas County Clerk Blodgett and Commissioner Ralph acknowledged the sudden loss of their beloved friend and colleague Commissioner Bill Davis due to complications following heart surgery. The survivor of four past terms as Commissioner, Bill was serving a fifth term in an interim appointment and was cruising toward a sixth engagement, with his name uncontested on the ballot for the District 1 in the 2018 general election. After nearly a generation of service as a Camas County Commissioner, Bill understood the economic and social life of his home county clearly, candidly and affectionately. His current and previous colleagues on the Board counted on Bill for his ebullient wit, his encyclopedic understanding of our shared history and tangled genealogies, and his reliable ability to float up above the bureaucratic weeds to see the broader view and call it out to those of us still stuck thrashing around down below. Bill knew a tremendous amount about how to do things right. Absolutely unstained by envy, he was kind, decent, generous and unfailing fun to work with. Everybody at the County feels the loss of our friend Bill Davis.
June 25th Meeting Minutes
Camas County Commissioners Meeting
June 25, 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 three individuals from the public.
The Board reviewed the minutes of June 18, 2018. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
Commissioner Ralph updated the Board on an award that Camas County received for a No Fatality Zero Star Award from the Idaho Department of Transportation for no highway/road deaths in 2017.
Assessor Lynn McGuire met with the Board and reviewed 2019 budget proposals.
Matt Pember discussed change proposals for his 2019 budget proposals.
Road and Bridge Supervisor met with the Board and reviewed his 2019 budget requests.
Noxious Weed Supervisor Terry Lee met with the Board to review the weed departments 2019 budget requests.
The Board took a brief recess.
The Board reconvened.
The Board recessed as a Board of Commissioners and met as a Board of Equalization at 10:05 a.m. to hear Gary Maxwell’s appeal on parcel number RP0025600000050A. Gary was not present. Assessor Lynn McGuire presented documentation to show how she arrived at her market value assessment. Commissioner Davis made a motion to uphold the Assessor’s assessment. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. Commissioner Davis made a motion to close as a Board of Equalization at 10:22 a.m. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. The Board reconvened as a Board of Commissioners.
The Board began deliberations on the Little Beaver Creek BLM road abandonment at 10:31 a.m. The proceedings were recorded. The notice of public hearing was read into the record. The Road and Bridge Department recommends abandoning the road which gives up our right to maintain. Feels abandonment would be in the County’s best interest and the BLM has no intention of closing. The Board closed the public hearing at 10:30 a.m. Commissioner Davis made a motion to move forward with the abandonment of the Beaver Creek road. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the Resolution for Road Abandonment and sign when presented by legal counsel. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous.
The Board met with ambulance administrative assistant Rick Dillard. They discussed different roles and responsibilities. Commissioner Kramer will attend the EMTs’ business meeting on Wednesday and clarify some issues.
The Board briefly discussed the annual audit. The Clerk will notify Dale Bunn to see if he would be available to meet with the Board on July 9, 2018.
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 12:05 p.m. The Board came out of executive session at 12:30 a.m.
The Board adjourned at 12:40 a.m.
Attest:
_____________________ _____________________
Travis Kramer, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
July 9th Minutes
FIRST DAY OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
July 9, 2018
The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Travis Kramer. Also present were Commissioner Marshall Ralph, Commissioner Bill Davis, Clerk Korri Blodgett and four individuals from the public. Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember was unavailable.
The Board reviewed the Agenda. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the agenda as posted. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous.
The Board discussed correspondence relating to property located on Fir Grove Road. It was a consensus of the Board to send the letter to the landowner concerning property boundary resolutions.
Beulah Baldwin met with the Board with concerns relating to culverts and gravel that end up in her fields at 300 East 100 North.
Commissioner Kramer updated the Board on the EMT meeting that he attended on June 27. He discussed the changes that they are wanting the Administrative Assistant to now do, such as checking off the purchasing orders, file hard copies of runs. They also worked on the By-laws and they are checking in on if they can combine the Standard Operating Guidelines. Also, they agreed to clarify for Rick the position of students vs. driver and who is on the run for claims. They discussed Dr. O’Conner not being interested in being the Administrator and suggested contacting Amy Clinger. Commissioner Kramer will try to contact her and see if she would be interested.
Assessor Lynn McGuire presented the 2018 Property Roll. New property values have gone up $28,058,613, this includes $1,232,610 in new construction.
The Board discussed the Tucker v. State of Idaho Subpoena correspondence. Commissioner Davis made a motion to authorize signature on the letter to Elizabeth Lockwood, stating the county’s position. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
At 10:04 a.m. The Board opened the Public Hearing to consider the approval of Section XVII to be added to the Comprehensive Plan for the County of Camas, in accordance with Sections 67-6508 and 67-6509 of the Idaho Code. Planning and Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin and general public members also signed in. Chairman Kramer read the recommendation the Board received from the Planning and Zoning Commission. No one testified in favor of the Section. Randy Pugh testified that the county needs to make sure it enforces all safety standards in order to protect property and the general public and citizens of Camas County. He was very concerned about safety. Gary Slette commented on the written testimony submitted by him. (See written testimony) He also submitted changes that he thought should be in the Section. Airport manager Winston Ellis testified that the FAA form 7480-1 should be submitted to the county with all applications for airports. He testified that several items could be removed from the section, which he felt were not necessary. No one was opposed to the Section XVII. Chairman Kramer thanked those testifying and he closed the hearing at 10:27 A.M. The board discussed a date to hold deliberations and it was decided to deliberate the public hearing on July 16, 2018 at 10:00 A.M. in the Commissioners room in the Annex.
Commissioner Kramer made a motion to go into an 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 10:45 a.m. The Board came out at 11:28 a.m.
Airport manager Winston Ellis met with the Board to discuss the Forest Service wanting to install a helicopter landing pad at the Airport. They have had issues with the landings throwing gravel in to the hangers. Winston will discuss this matter further with the Forest Service and come back for further discussion. He will also discuss this with Mike Gill.
The Board reviewed an Idaho Office of Emergency Management of 2016 Final grant Adjustment Notice for Camas County in the amount of $83.66. Commissioner Davis made a motion to authorize and sign off on the 2016 State Homeland Security Program grant. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous.
The Board discussed a ADA Compliance assistance request to inspect the courthouse. Commissioner Davis made a motion to sign the letter to request an invitation to inspect our Courthouse for ADA Compliance. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
The Board recessed for Lunch.
The Board reconvened at 1:00 p.m.
The Board reviewed the bills as presented on the claims list. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the bills. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. Commissioner Ralph excused himself from the meeting to respond to an ambulance call.
The Board discussed a class Action lawsuit regarding a Class Action Commissioner Davis made a motion to join in on the Class Action lawsuit regarding Payments in Lieu of Taxes Act (PILT). Seconded by Commissioner Kramer. Unanimous.
The Board discussed budget requests.
The Board adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Expenditure Funds: June 2018 Expenditures (Report dated 07-09-2018)
| Justice Fund | $8,157.44 | Current Expense | $6,468.85 |
| Indigent | $7,753.78 | Road & Bridge | $37,166.67 |
| District Court | $745.45 | Revaluation | $60.00 |
| Health | $9,954.59 | Landfill | $432.00 |
| Noxious Weeds | $6,839.51 | Ambulance | $1,430.52 |
| Parks & Recreation | $775.24 | Junior College Tuition | $2,850.00 |
| 911 Communications | $9,323.34 | State Fund | $20,360.62 |
| Cemetery District | $1,461.79 | Historical Society | $2,500.00 |
| City of Fairfield | $47,712.32 | School District #121 | $186,720.84 |
| Court Trust | $ | West Magic Fire Dist. | $1,902.31 |
| Camas Mosquito Dist. | $2,877.96 | Camas County Library | $16,914.32 |
| May Payroll | $124,844.75 | May Totals | $372,407.55 |
Attest:
_____________________________ ___________________________
Travis Kramer, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
June 18th Minutes
Camas County Commissioners Meeting
June 18, 2018
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Travis Kramer. Also present were Commissioner Bill Davis, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and two individuals from the public. Commissioner Ralph had a prior commitment.
The Board reviewed the Agenda. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the Agenda. Seconded by Commissioner Kramer. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed the meeting minutes of June 11, 2018. Commissioner Kramer made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous.
The Board met with Treasurer Gayle Bachtell and reviewed the monthly financial reports. Gayle also reviewed her 2019 budget requests.
Sheriff Dave Sanders met with the Board to review the Sheriffs Departments fiscal year 2019 budget requests. Dave also discussed a fingerprinting/palm reader and an intox machine that is needing to be replaced. He is applying for a mini grant to purchase a compliant hand- held intox machine.
Virgil Tinker met with the Board to discuss a Highway District in West Magic. They have contacted Blaine County and they are not interested. It is not feasible, so they are interested in a Local Improvement District. They also have formed an LLC. He will keep the Board updated and aware of any upcoming meetings.
Planning and Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin met with the Board and reviewed his 2019 budget requests.
The Board reviewed a Certificate of Residency Application for Kristopher Martin. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the application. Seconded by Commissioner Kramer. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed a proposed ambulance resolution. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve and adopt Resolution # 182 to establish ambulance fees. Seconded by Commissioner Kramer. Unanimous.
The Board discussed a proposed road abandonment of a 40-foot right-of-way described as “A strip of land 40 feet wide along the West side of the East Half of the East Half of Section 8, Township 1 South, Range 16 East Boise Meridian.” The Board will set for Public Hearing on July 23, at 10:00 a.m.
The Board reviewed an ambulance standby events request. They would like to have fees waived on July 13 and 14 for the Rodeo event. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the request. Seconded by Commissioner Kramer. Unanimous
The Board reviewed a $250 budget request from Southern Idaho Tourism. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the request. Seconded by Commissioner Kramer. Unanimous.
The Board discussed the Natural Resource Litigation Fund. It was a consensus of the Board to decline to participate.
Commissioner Ralph joined the meeting at 11:25 a.m. The Board discussed upcoming meeting agendas.
The board adjourned at 12:08 p.m.
Attest:
_______________________ _______________________
Travis Kramer, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk