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

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

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)

Attest:

_____________________________                                      ___________________________

Travis Kramer, Chairman                                                        Korri Blodgett, Clerk

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

FIRST DAY OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE

CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING

June 11, 2018

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Travis Kramer.  Also present were Commissioner Marshall Ralph, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and two individuals from the public.  Commissioner Bill Davis was out with the flu.

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

The Board discussed the property that S.E. Frostenson and Clarice Frostenson had deeded to the County in August 1977.

The Board discussed the ambulance fee schedule that was submitted to Judy Vang at Wittman Enterprises.  Judy made suggestions relating to Medicare.  The Board will review the proposed ambulance fee resolution at the meeting on June 25.

Commissioner Kramer updated the Board on his conversation with the Administrative Assistant regarding duties.

Planning and Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin and Road Supervisor Mike Gill met with the Board to discuss the property abandonment and the Bike path. They reviewed a 40-foot piece of land that was deeded to the county in 1936, which the County does not maintain and has no use for.  They will look into abandoning it.   Dwight also discussed an Engineering firm having to inspect the completed Bike Path project.  The Contract will be with Lochner, Inc. and Camas County.  Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve and sign the contract with Lochner Inc.  Seconded by Commissioner Kramer.  Unanimous.

The Board began deliberation on the recommendation from the Planning and Zoning Commission on Sec XVII of the Comp Plan.  The Board set the public hearing for July 9, at 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Kramer closed deliberations at  10:15 a.m.

The Board discussed Ag Value Assessments.

The Board met with Sam Laredo to present an Emergency Fund Application through the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC).  He presented a Cost estimate for the 227 Road West Slide preliminary design and cost estimate for $533,552.  They are applying for $100,000 and Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve and authorize signature on the grant application.  Seconded by Commissioner Kramer.  Unanimous.

Commissioner Ralph provided information relating to the Man-Made Park project Board.  Mike Dettori would like to step down as the Chairman of the Manmade Park Committee.

The Board reviewed the minutes of May 29.  Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected.  Seconded by Commissioner Kramer.  Unanimous.

The Board recessed for lunch at 12 noon.

The Board reconvened at 1:00 pm.

Sheriff Dave Sanders met with the Board to discuss a combined grant application.  Caribou County is applying for the grant and he is asking for a letter of support for the Enhanced Emergency Communications Grant to provide a text to 911 system, network support and equipment maintenance. Once the project is completed, residents will be able to text 911, explain the situation and the system will ping the location.  Commissioner Ralph made a motion to authorize signatures in support of the grant.  Seconded by Commissioner Kramer.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the bills as presented on the claims list.  Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the bills.  Seconded by Commissioner Kramer.  Unanimous.

Commissioner Ralph updated the Board on the Region IV Development meeting that he attended in Twin last week.

The Board recessed at 4:00 p.m.

Attest:

____________________                                            ________________________

Travis Kramer, Chairman                                            Korri Blodgett, Clerk

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)

Attest:

_____________________                              ___________________

Travis Kramer, Chairman                                Korri Blodgett, Clerk