Notice of Planning and Zoning Meeting
Author: Brianna Walter
Notice of Planning & Zoning Meeting May 21st
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
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
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
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.
- Call to order
- Approval of agenda
- Reading and approval of April 3, 2018 meeting minutes.
- Discuss the need for an Oil and Gas Ordinance & set a public hearing date.
- Discussion on finishing draft Section XVII (Public Airports)for the Comp Plan & set public hearing date.
- 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
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
March 26th Minutes
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
March 26, 2018
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Travis Kramer. Also present were Commissioner Marshall Ralph, Commissioner Bill Davis, Clerk Korri Blodgett, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, 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.
The Board reviewed the meeting minutes of February 26, 2018. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed a Forest Service grant modification agreement from the Weed Supervisor. It provides for a $5,000 increase. Commissioner Davis made a motion to accept and authorize the Chairman to sign the Agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
Commissioner Kramer discussed a proposal from the Gooding County Public Defender’s office. The Board felt that there really is not a need to combine services at this time, therefore Commissioner Kramer will contact them and let them know.
Ken Backstrom met with the Board to discuss a proposal for a flagpole for the courthouse. The proposal is for $600 and will not include installation. We will need an 18-inch base to install and will ask Dwight to discuss with the city.
Assessor Lynn McGuire met with the Board to discuss a request from Dig Line to waive fees to receive parcel data from the assessor’s office. Dig line shares data with the county and provides service to dig lines for the county and homeowners as needed. Lynn has agreed to provide data, as it is beneficial to all.
Treasurer Gayle Bachtell met with the Board to review the monthly financial reports.
The Board reviewed a ballot for candidates to serve on the Board of Health for South Central Public Health District. The Board cast their vote in support of Lincoln County Commissioner Roy Hubert.
Road Supervisor Mike Gill met with the Board to discuss the Public Hearing for Camas County Road Abandonment. The public hearing will be held on May 14, 2018 at 10:00 a.m., to receive a recommendation from the Road and Bridge Department in accordance with Section 40-202 and 40-203, Idaho Code. The purpose of this hearing is for the public as well as the Board of Commissioners to hear the recommendation that it is in the public interest that a road in Camas County be abandoned or vacated. A general summary of this abandonment is as follows: Road and Bridge recommends the Board of Commissioners abandon the road (60 foot right-of-way) described as Boise Meridian T. 1N, R. 16 E. Sec. 5, NWNE through T. 2N, R. 16, Sec. 32, Lots 1, 2; Sec. 33, NESW, N2SE, Lots 3, 4; Sec. 34, NWNWSW, SWNW, commonly known as Beaver Creek Rd.
The Board met with John Neely to discuss a Video Conferencing System proposal that the County is required to put in place to be in compliance with the Public Defense Commissions requirements. Mr. Neely has reviewed the initial proposal and is interested in the project. He will submit a proposal with some changes that would be more beneficial to the county.
The Board discussed changes that had been incorporated into the personnel policy by resolution that will be needed to be inserted into the new policy. Changes will be made and reviewed again in the April meetings.
It was a consensus of the Board for Commissioner Ralph to be Camas County Representative to the District IV Interoperability Governance Board.
The Board met with Tami Potter and Linda Thomas from the Cemetery District to discuss the opening and closing of graves. The Cemetery Board will advertise to see if there is a interest for a private business to provide this service.
There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 12:40 p.m.
Attest:
__________________ _____________________
Travis Kramer, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
February 26th Minutes
Camas County Commissioners Meeting
February 26, 2018
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Travis Kramer. Also present were Commissioner Marshall Ralph, Commissioner Bill Davis, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and an individual from the public. Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember will be available by phone at 11:00 a.m.
The Board reviewed the Agenda. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the Agenda as posted. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
The Board discussed maintenance on the Clinic rain gutters. Commissioner Ralph will discuss with Dave Sanders and report back later.
The Board discussed a proposed resolution adopting ambulance service fees. Commissioner Ralph will discuss additional fees with Judy Vang from Whittman Enterprises and be reviewed at the next meeting.
The Board reviewed the minutes of February 20, 2018. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
The Board met with Weed Supervisor Terry Lee and discussed the new spray truck that he is in the process of leasing.
The Board met with Planning and Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin. Dwight updated the Board on the Bike Path bids that were opened on February 21, 2018. Valley Paving provided the winning bid in the amount of $349,864. and will be looking to start date of April 1, 2018 and a completion date of July 1, 2018.
US Forest Service Ranger Mike Dettori and Steve Frost met with the Board and provided a presentation on the Soldier Creek Recreation Improvements project. They would like to have all the sites spruced up and add signs that have a unique look to the County.
Commissioner Kramer made a motion to go into Executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) to communicate with legal counsel regarding pending litigation. A roll call vote showed all in favor. The Board entered Executive session at 11:30 a.m. The Board came out of Executive session at 12:05 p.m. after a roll call vote showed all in favor.
It was a consensus of the Board to take the matter under advisement on whether to join the Opioids Class Action Suit.
The Board reviewed a Memorandum of Understanding between South Central Public Health District and Camas County Sheriff’s Office and the Camas County Commissioners. The purpose of these MOU’s is to acknowledge support of the South Central Public Health District’s Public Health Preparedness Program. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve and sign the MOU’s. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
The Board recessed for lunch at 12:00 noon.
The Board reconvened at 1:00 p.m. to work on the Personnel Policy.
The Board adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
Attest:
_______________________ ___________________________
Travis Kramer, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
February 20th Minutes
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
February 20, 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, 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 Kramer gave the Board an update on the EMT meeting that he attended on February 14th. He stated that they discussed Non-Transport fees and the EMT’s would like to have a set fee and not charge for additional fees.
The Board discussed the Cemetery District’s fees for opening and closing graves. The Board will contact Linda Thomas to see if she would be available for the next meeting and discuss a resolution to the Road and Bridge Department being asked to perform this service rather than a private contractor.
The Board reviewed the minutes of February 12, 2018. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
Commissioner Kramer made a motion to go into Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a) &(b) to consider personnel matters with Jeff Kreyssig. A roll call vote showed all in favor. The Board entered Executive session at 9:32 a.m. The Board came out of Executive session at 10:07 a.m.
Treasurer Gayle Bachtell met with the Board and reviewed the monthly Financial Reports.
Leigh Weidman met with the Board and discussed her concerns regarding a Planning and Zoning Meeting that was to be held on February 6, 2018. Since there were not enough members present to have a Quorum they did not have a meeting and a round table discussion was held. The Board received a formal complaint regarding the Planning and Zoning discussion on that date.
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 10:48 a.m. The Board came out of Executive session at 11:05 a.m.
Juvenile Justice Liaison Renee Waite met with the Board and provided an update on the Juvenile Justice System. Dedicated to serve Camas County but trying to help kids before they come into the system. Renee discussed how the juvenile funds came be used for prevention programs, speakers, and conferences that address juvenile behaviors. She has discussed the resources available with the school principal Nathan Whittle and he is very excited to work together.
Sheriff Dave Sanders was to meet with the Board to review/consider a Memorandum of Understanding between South Central Public Health District and Camas County. The documents will not be available until later in the day, so he will meet with the Board next week.
Principal Nathan Whittle, senior students Ashley Schweitzer and Jade Warren met with the Board and discussed a request for funds to help support this year’s Project Graduation. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve support in the amount of $50 dollars per graduating student. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous.
There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 12:20 p.m.
Attest:
______________________ _____________________
Travis Kramer, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk