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May 21st Minutes

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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:

______________________                                        ______________________

Travis Kramer, Chairman                                            Korri Blodgett, Clerk

May 14th Minutes

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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)

Justice Fund $6,877.24 Current Expense $16,415.84
Indigent $2,680.74 Road & Bridge $22,387.98
District Court $579.01 Waterways Fund $1,000.00
Health $696.75 Landfill $432.00
Noxious Weeds $16,932.64 Ambulance $2,111.43
Parks & Recreation $6,819.07 Junior College Tuition $150.00
911 Communications $2,091.83 State Fund $10,287.81
Elections $338.12 Snowmobile $
City of Fairfield $8,861.58 School District #121 $4,544.90
Cemetery District $279.20 West Magic Fire Dist. $855.17
Camas Mosquito Dist. $ Camas County Library $2,659.24
April  Payroll $121,531.35 April  Totals $107,000.55

Attest:

_____________________                              ___________________

Travis Kramer, Chairman                                Korri Blodgett, Clerk

Notice of Planning & Zoning Meeting May 21st

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NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING FOR SECTION XVII OF THE CAMAS COUNTY COMPREHENSIVE PLAN

 

 

 

 

 

 

NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN: on Monday, the 21st day of May, 2018 at 7:15 p.m. or as soon thereafter as the matter may be heard, the Planning and Zoning Commission of Camas County will hold a public hearing at the Senior Citizen Center, located at 125 W. Willow Ave., Fairfield, Idaho, 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.  The purpose of this hearing is for the public as well as the Planning and Zoning Commission to hear a new proposed Section XVII for the Comprehensive Plan for Camas County.  A copy of the proposed Section XVII is available at no charge at the Camas County Courthouse Annex and at the public hearing.

 

A general summary of the provisions of Section XVII is as follows:

 

Section XVII  Public Airport Facilities

This section covers the addition of public and private airports in Camas County including facilities and the airports at Fairfield (U86) and at West Magic (U93).  It describes public-use and private-use airports and the goals and objectives for the new Section.

 

Written comments will be received by the Planning & Zoning Administrator until May 17, 2018

 

Testimony at the hearing will be limited to five minutes.

 

Services for persons with disabilities may be made available by calling the Planning & Zoning Administrator at 764-2046 three days in advance of the hearing.

 

Dwight H. Butlin

Camas County Planning & Zoning Administrator

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Publish 5/2/2017, 5/9/2017, 5/17/2017

April 16th Minutes

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Camas County Commissioners Meeting

April 16, 2018

 

The meeting was called to order at 9:00. am. by Chairman Travis Kramer.  Also present were Commissioner Bill Davis, Commissioner Marshall Ralph, 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.

The Board met with John Pine.  John discussed the US Forest Service Work Capacity test stand by.  He is asking for the ambulance stand by at no cost for the May 16 test and an ambulance and one EMT on board at $100 per event on May 31 and June 4.  Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the request.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the Meeting minutes of March 12 and made corrections as needed.

Deputy Assessor Deanna Hoskinson met with the Board to present a property tax Wildlife Habitat Exemption from the Nature Conservatory.  Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the Tax Exemption.  Seconded by Commissioner Davis.  Unanimous.

Commissioner Kramer updated the Board on the Timberline Trash public dump site.   Joel would like to start opening it back up every weekend out at the airport.  Commissioner Kramer will talk to the Prosecutor and airport manager Winston Ellis to see if they have any concerns with this setup.

The Board discussed the personnel policy.  They would like to look into how the vacation hours are accruing through the hours they are working.

The Board reviewed a quote from Sweets’ to install a two-way clean out at the courthouse.  The courthouse has a low spot in the pipes underneath the Courthouse that has caused plumbing issues, this would help with future clean outs.   Dwight suggested also getting a quote from Evans plumbing before proceeding with the decision.

Noxious Weed Supervisor Terry Lee met with the Board to discuss a $1,500 part that is necessary and overlooked in the initial quote for the new spray system.   It was a consensus of the Board to proceed as necessary.

The Board reviewed the minutes of April 9.  Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the minutes as amended.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

Commissioner Kramer made a motion to go into Executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) to discuss pending litigation.  A roll call vote showed all in favor.  The Board entered at 12:01p.m.  The Board came out of Executive session at 12:10 p.m. A Brief Synopsis of the March 2018 Camas County Commissioners Meetings

The Board adjourned at 12:15 a.m.

Attest:

______________________              __________________

Travis Kramer, Chairman                 Korri Blodgett, Clerk

 Planning & Zoning, Board of Commissioners Joint Meeting Minutes

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Planning & Zoning, Board of Commissioners Joint Meeting

January 9, 2018

 

P & Z Members Present: Jerry Nelson, Jon Botz & Jeff Kreyssig

Members absent: Jon Eaton

 

BOCC Members Present: Travis Kramer & Bill Davis

Members absent: Marshall Ralph

 

Staff Present: Dwight Butlin & Matt Pember (county attorney)

Guests: Bill Statham ITD Aero, Winston Ellis CC airport manager

General public: Devilan Konrad & Leigh Weidman.

 

Item I Call to Order

The Planning and Zoning meeting was called to order and opened at 7:00 PM.

 

Item II Approval of Agenda

 

Jon Botz made a motion to approve the agenda. The motion was seconded by Jeff Kreyssig. The motion carried and the agenda was approved.

 

Item III Reading and approval of December 5, 2017 minutes.

 

The minutes were reviewed and Jeff Kreyssig moved to approve the minutes as amended, seconded by Jon Botz. The motion carried and the minutes were approved as amended.

 

The Board of Commissioners opened their meeting at 7:05 PM.

 

Matt Pember introduced Mr. Bill Statham from the Idaho Department of Transportation Aeronautics and asked him if he would address public and private airports.  Bill addressed the legal aspect of the Comp Plan and Zoning Ordinance with respect to the requirement under Idaho Code.

He stated that the Division of Aeronautics has no authority over private airports.  That authority has been left to the local entities, city or county government.  The discussion continued and Jeff Kreyssig had several questions he asked including the requirement of a master plan for airports which Bill answered that they were not required.  Funding was discussed and Bill indicated that only public airport were eligible for public funding but in certain cases private airport could also receive public funds.

Jon Botz wanted to know the difference between a landing field and an airport. Bill stated that there were 5 categories of airport and those 5 categories may decrease.  He did not elaborate on what the categories were.  He did explain that commercial airports are determined by the number of passenger uses and that there is also a determining number for freight.  Those items can be found in the FAR regulations.

Jeff Kreyssig wanted to know what the largest complaint was about airports.  Bill responded that noise is the largest complaint followed by fumes.  The discussion continued and noise, fumes and other items were discussed.

Leigh Weidman ask about the counties liability in regard to life safety on private airports.  The county has no liability when it concerns private airports or private property.  That liability is the property owners.

 

Jerry Nelson asked the Board of Commissioners what they see as a priority for 2018.  The Board responded they would like to see P & Z work on the Comp Plan, Zoning Ordinance and the Subdivision Ordinance.

 

A brief report was given on the pathway that is to be built in the spring.  Advertisement for bid will be published starting January 22, 2018 with a bid opening in February.  The money for the pathway is from a TAP grant with the construction costs of approximately $375,000.

 

Building construction and permits issued in 2017 was reviewed.  It was reported that there were 8 permits issued for new homes with a value of over one million dollars.  Total construction in Camas County in 2017 was approximately $1,560,000.

 

The Manmade Park project was discussed and Jerry ask the Board to consider allowing P & Z to take the project of the current committee didn’t have any further interest in working on the park project.

 

Item VI Adjournment 

 

A short discussion continued and it was decided to adjourn the meeting. Jeff Kreyssig made a motion to adjourn the P & Z meeting.  It was seconded by Jon Botz; the motion carried and the P & Z meeting was adjourned at 8:53 PM.

 

The Board of Commissioners also adjourned their meeting at 8:55 PM.

Notice of Planning & Zoning Meeting

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NOTICE OF REGULAR MEETING of the

CAMAS COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING COMMISSION

TUESDAY May 1, 2018 @ 7:00 PM at the

Camas County Annex, 517 Soldier Rd., FAIRFIELD, ID.

      

  1. Call to order

 

  1. Approval of agenda

 

  • Reading and approval of April 3, 2018 meeting minutes.

 

  1. Discuss the need for an Oil and Gas Ordinance & set a public hearing date.

 

  1. Discussion on finishing draft Section XVII (Public Airports)for the Comp Plan & set public hearing date.

 

  1. Adjournment

 

 

 

Testimony may be limited to 5 minutes at all public hearings.

Any person needing special accommodations to participate in meetings should contact the Planning and Zoning office three (3) days prior to the meeting @ 208-764-2046.

 

_____________________________________________Dwight Butlin, P & Z Administrator

March 12th Minutes

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FIRST DAY OF THE REGULAR SESSIONOF THE

CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING

March 12, 2018

 

The meeting was called to order at 9:00 a.m. by Chairman Travis Kramer.  Also present were Commissioner Bill Davis, Commissioner Marshall Ralph, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, and two individuals from the public.  The Clerk was unavailable as she was needed in the clerk’s office.

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

Planning & Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin and Forsgren Engineer Steven Yearsly met with the Board to review and consider the construction contract for the Bike Path project.  The bids were opened two weeks ago with Valley Paving coming in with the low bid at $349,864.96.  The plan is to start after the 4th of July and they project to finish in two weeks. They do have a window between April-August in which construction can be scheduled.  LHTAC has authorized the funds and a Notice to Proceed was presented.  Commissioner Davis made a motion to accept and sign the Valley Paving contract.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

Mike Gill met with the Board to make a recommendation to abandon a Right of Way relating to a BLM road.  It is a 2.96 mile stretch on Little Beaver Creek on BLM property that we have maintained.  Abandonment would be approximately a $6000 loss of Highway Users revenue funds yearly.  All adjacent landowners will be notified, and a public hearing will need to be held.  Commissioner Ralph made a motion to begin the procedure of holding a public hearing and notifying adjacent land owners.  Seconded by Commissioner Davis.  Unanimous.

The Board met with Weed Supervisor Terry Lee to review and sign the Hinkley Lease agreement for the new Weed Spraying Truck.  They also discussed a G&R spray system for $56, 228.45 with a three injection system rather than a two.  This includes the slingshot for approx. $2370.   We had $85,000 budgeted for the equipment.  Commissioner Davis made a motion to sign the Hinkley truck lease.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.  Commissioner Davis made a motion to purchase the spray system as discussed, from G&R.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

The Board discussed the Opioid Class Action Law Suit.  Commissioner Ralph made a motion to join and sign the Opioid Lawsuit Agreement.  Seconded by Commissioner Davis.  Unanimous.

Commissioner Kramer made a motion to enter into Executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1) to consider records that are exempt for public disclosure.  A roll call vote showed all in favor.  The Board went into Executive session at 10:29 a.m.  The Board came out of executive session at 10:37 a.m.

Commissioner Davis made a motion to deny Indigent Case #1C-2018-10002, for lack of cooperation as the individual did not appear for interview as requested.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

Commissioner Kramer made a motion to go into Executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) to communicate with legal counsel regarding litigation.  A roll call vote showed all in favor.  The Board entered executive session at 10:37 a.m.  The Board came out of Executive session at 10:52 a.m.

Camas County SCPHD Representative Pam Jones met with the Board and introduced the new South Central Public Health Director Melody Bowyer.  They have eight counties in the SCH District to provide immunizations, environmental and health services, and emergency and disaster preparedness services.

The board discussed the ambulance fee and service resolution that they are working on.  Commissioner Ralph will review the proposed fee changes with the EMT Board president, and be reviewed again later.

The Board recessed at noon for lunch.

The Board reconvened at 1:00 p.m., and met with Southern Idaho Economic Development Organization (SIEDO) Executive Director Connie Stopher.  They discussed the different things that are available in the regions for business recruitments, and the fees are based on the civilian labor force.  She discussed rural services and possible mergers with other organizations.

The Board discussed nominating a Commissioner to the Regional Emergency Communication Board.  Commissioner Ralph will have a conversation with Sheriff Sanders to discuss the benefits of having a county representative.

The Board discussed advertising for additional planning and zoning board members.

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.  Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the reimbursement claim for Marshall Ralph.  Seconded by Commissioner Kramer.  Commissioner Ralph recused himself from voting.  Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the reimbursement claim to Travis Kramer.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Commissioner Kramer recused himself from voting.

 

The Board reviewed a request for relief of an ambulance bill.  It was a consensus of the Board to deny the request.

 

The Board discussed property near the Clutter gravel pit.

 

The Board reviewed the personnel policy.  They discussed the HR department.  As of now the personal policy appoints the Clerk, and at the IAC conference it was suggested that the county designate a process by which an employee can feel comfortable reporting an issue.   The Board will discuss with other departments and review again later.  The resolutions that were incorporated into the policy were reviewed. Changes will be inserted and reviewed again.

Flag poles were discussed.  Commissioner Kramer will get some firm costs and see about a price on having the Camas County flag remade.

The Board adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

Expenditure Fund Totals:  FEBRUARY  2018

Justice Fund $2,071.81 Current Expense $11,951.49
Indigent $950.00 Road & Bridge $18,146.80
District Court $461.71 Revaluation
Health $9,454.00 Landfill $360.00
Noxious Weeds $10,006.43 Parks & Recreation $26,059.62
Elections $155.56 Ambulance $150.03
911 Communication $3,424.01 State Fund $22,616.08
City of Fairfield $121.02 School District #121 $2,379.68
Cemetery District $16.81 West Magic Fire Dist. $3.05
Camas Mosquito Dist. $6.90 Camas County Library $302.70
February Payroll $117,224.79

Attest:

_____________________                              ___________________

Travis Kramer, Chairman                                Korri Blodgett, Clerk