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March 2016 Minutes

FIRST DAY OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
March 14, 2016

The meeting was called to order at 9:10 a.m. by Chairman Barb McMurdo.  Also present were Commissioner Ron Chapman, Commissioner Ken Backstrom, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and an individual from the public.

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

The Board discussed concerns with the traffic and unsafe passing on the state highway out west.

Assessor Lynn McGuire met with the Board to review an Access Idaho Addendum regarding credit card fees.  Commissioner Chapman made a motion to sign the 2nd amended Access Agreement.  Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.  Lynn also discussed an increase in fees for mailing license plates out.

Recreational Program Manager Steve Frost and Mike Dettori, US Forest Ranger, met with the Board to request consideration of a letter of support for 3 RAC grant proposals including a YCC project, Baumgartner Campground Renovation, and a Noxious Weed Control expansion funding.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to sign a letter of support for the RAC grant proposals.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman. Unanimous.

The Board reviewed proposed Ordinance #167, relating to Regulating Licensing Entertainment Assembles. The Board will continue to review additional and revisit the proposed Ordinance at a later date.

The Board met to canvas the votes for the March 8th Presidential Primary & Supplemental School Bond Levy Elections.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve and certify the Presidential Primary & School Bond Levy Abstract.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.   The Board discussed their concern of discrepancies in the party affiliation process.

The Board briefly discussed the Man-Made park project minutes.

The Board recessed for lunch at 12:05 p.m.

The Board reconvened at 1:05 p.m. and discussed Tiny house liabilities with Planning and Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin.

Camas Conservation District Administrative Assistance Brenda Moyer met with the Board to give an Arbor Day Grant Presentation.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to sign the Arbor Day Grant and appoint Brenda as the contact person for the Arbor Day Grant.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the February commissioner meeting minutes.  Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected.  Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the bills as presented on the claims list.  Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the bills as presented.  Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the claim invoice from Valley Service for parts and supplies.  Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo.  Commissioner Chapman recused himself from voting.  The Board discussed an ambulance invoice and the need to clarify to the departments on pre-approved expenditures and denying the unnecessary mileage claim for a license signature.

The Board adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

Attest:

 

_________________________                                              _____________________

Barb McMurdo, Chairman                                                     Korri Blodgett, Clerk

 

Expenditure Fund Totals:

Justice Fund $4,555.86 Current Expense $9,837.31
Indigent $0 Road & Bridge $15,193.12
District Court $492.72 Revaluation $0
Health $7,223.00 Landfill $360.00
Noxious Weeds $381.70 Junior College Tuition $0
Elections $2,209.84 Ambulance $3,903.34
911 Communications $42,851.62 State Fund $15,504.27
Legion Memorial $0 Historical Society $0
Range Improvement $0 Snowmobile $
Court Trust $0 Waterways Fund $1,000.00
City of Fairfield $1,817.07 School District #121 $5,255.51
Cemetery District $38.34 West Magic Fire Dist. $37.23
Camas Mosquito Dist. $70.47 Camas County Library $0
February Payroll $114,385.09


CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
March 21, 2016

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Barb McMurdo.  Also present were Commissioner Ron Chapman, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, and Clerk Korri Blodgett.   Commissioner Backstrom was not present as he had a prior commitment.

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

The Board briefly discussed an eligibility notice for circuit breaker/road plowing applications.

Treasurer Gayle Bachtell met with the Board to review the Monthly Financial Statements.

The Board reviewed the Cooperation Law Enforcement Annual Operation Plan & Financial Plan between the Camas County Sheriff’s Office and the USDA, Forest Service Sawtooth National Forest.  Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve and sign the Law Enforcement Annual Operation Plan.  Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo.  Unanimous.

Planning and Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin met with the Board to present the Reasoned Statement for signatures, regarding the Kaylin Dennis-Thompson Conditional Use Permit C01-15. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to authorize signature.  Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the Award of 2016 Federal/State General Fund Cost Funds documents provided by Noxious Weed Supervisor. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to sign the acceptance award.  Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo.  Unanimous.

Assessor Lynn McGuire met with the Board to present a Tax Exemption of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints.  Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve and sign the tax exemption.  Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo.  Unanimous.

The Board adjourned at 10:30 a.m.

Attest:

_______________________                                                   _______________________

Barb McMurdo, Chairman                                                            Korri Blodgett, Clerk

Man-Made Meeting Minutes

Meeting Notes

Man-Made Park Steering Committee Meeting

Monday April 4th, 2016 at 1:00

Camas County Library

Members present:  Bill Davis, Kortnee Fleming, Jerry Nelson, and Mike Dettori

Members Absent:  Mike McFadyen

Guests:   Cathy Stone; Travis Kramer

  • Reviewed and approve notes from the February Meeting
  • Jerry and Mike reviewed their meeting with the Commissioners in March. Specifically:  The County has given us the approval to move forward with fundraising to be able to hire a professional Landscape Architectural firm to help with the overall design of the Project.  The County has set up a bank account specifically for funds collected for the Park Project and have put $500 in to the account to get the project started.  The County confirmed that money donated to the Park Project is Tax Deductible.
  • Mike reported that he has been in touch with the Architect concerning ideas for some “concept drawings” that will help tell the story once fundraising begins.
  • After much discussion concerning funding and fund raising opportunities, we agreed that a fund-raising committee working under this Steering Committee would help bring more people into the process and allow them to strictly focus on fund raising.
  • At the next meeting, with the help of the Fundraising Committee, we will begin working on the fundraising strategy and on how and when to launch it.
  • The question was asked if the County had any water rights. Bill and Jerry thought the County had some in the water bank.  There was then discussion with ideas for how to acquire and use water for the development of the project.
  • We discussed the need to have a vice Chairman position to help when Mike was unavailable. Bill Davis was elected as the Vice-Chairman.

To Do:

  • We all will work on recruiting some people to be on the Fund-raising Committee and have them attend the May meeting.
  • Mike will work with the Architect on getting the concept drawing going with the goal of having something to present to the group for our next meeting.
  • Jerry will follow up with the County on water rights they may hold.

Next meeting is May 2nd at 1:00 at the Camas County Library

Meeting adjourned at 1500.

 

Primary Election Information

The Primary Election: May 17, 2016


Polls are open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.

PRECINCT 1 : The American Legion building | 114 East Camas Ave.

PRECINCT 2 : The Camas Senior Center | 127 West Willow Ave.

Don’t know which precinct your registered in? Please see the County Clerk for information on which precinct is the correct one for voting.

Primary 2016 Sample Ballots

Republican Sample Ballot

Republican Precinct Committeeman:

Precinct 1: Tyler Ballard

 Tracey Martin

Precinct 2: Dennis Strom

Democratic Sample Ballot

Constitutional Sample Ballot

Non-Partisan Sample Ballot

 

February 2016 Minutes

FIRST DAY OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE

CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING

February 8, 2016

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Barb McMurdo.  Also present were Commissioner Ken Backstrom, Commissioner Ron Chapman, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and an individual from the public.

The Board reviewed the Agenda.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to move County Agent Cindy Kinder to an earlier time slot, 10:30 a.m., as she will be updating the Board on activities in her office and no action is needed.   Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

Laira Thomas met with the Board to discuss having the EMT’s paid for being on call for the weekends and approximately 6 holidays of the year.  They discussed paying 3 people per weekend at a rate of $75.00 per day, per person, to have 24-7 coverage from Friday at 6 p.m. through Sunday night.  The Board will continue discussing on a rate of between $50.00 & $75.00 per weekend while EMT’s continue to work out an on call schedule and other important details.

Tax Collector Gayle Bachtell met with the Board to discuss cancelation of a City Special Assessment that the City has been paid for.  Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the cancellation on of the Special Assessment on RP F0050004018BA.  Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.

County Agent Cindy Kinder met with the Board and gave an update on activities in the 4-H programs.

The Board reviewed the bills as presented on the claims list.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the claims as presented.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the bill from Valley Service for parts and supplies. Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo.  Commissioner Chapman recused himself from voting.

Weed Superintendent Terry Lee met with the Board and discussed the weed conference he attended recently.  He discussed a” Stop the Invasion” program that advertises invasive species and provides a Brush off stand to remove an invasive species from your footwear as you leave forest trails.  Terry will discuss the project with the school’s Ag program to see if they have an interest in building them for school projects and will check into the prices of materials needed for construction.

The Board reviewed the January meeting minutes.  Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed a Certificate of Residency application.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the application.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

The Board adjourned at 12:15 p.m.

Attest:

____________________________                                                   ________________________

Barbara McMurdo, Chairman                                                                    Korri Blodgett, Clerk

Expenditure Fund Totals:

Justice Fund $10,506.89 Current Expense $9,211.87
Indigent $200.00 Road & Bridge $49,095.52
District Court $973.52 Revaluation $135.96
Health $500.00 Landfill $360.00
Noxious Weeds $5,433.89 Junior College Tuition $0
Elections $0 Ambulance $2,689.82
911 Communications $3,810.92 State Fund $15,615.18
Legion Memorial $0 Historical Society $0
Range Improvement $0 Snowmobile $18,000.00
Court Trust $0 Waterways Fund $0
City of Fairfield $8,296.32 School District #121 $10,661.47
Cemetery District $321.16 West Magic Fire Dist. $711.93
Camas Mosquito Dist. $652.85 Camas County Library $3,527.98
January Payroll $119,416.82


CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING

February 16, 2016

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.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 Backstrom made a motion to approve the Agenda as posted.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

The Board briefly discussed the City Community Revitalization grant and “Share the Road” signage that the county is applying for through a grant.

Road and Bridge Supervisor Mike Gill met with the Board for consideration of a Contractors Application for Payment to Concrete Placing Company.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve and pay the invoice to Concrete Placing Co. in the amount of $12,009.00, as the work has been completed.   Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.  The Clerk will process a check today.  The Board also discussed plowing roads that are typically closed in the winter.  Mike discussed the need to have a suitable turnaround access for the equipment when this service is provided.

Planning and Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin met with the Board to present the Recommendation of the Camas County Planning and Zoning Commission regarding the Kaylin Dennis-Thompson Conditional Use Permit.  The Board will begin deliberations on February 22nd at 10:00 a.m.

Man-Made Park Committee members Jerry Nelson and Mike Dettori met with the Board to discuss the Man-made Park project and the committee meeting that was held on February 8th.   The members discussed how they would be meeting every month and working on raising donations, Commissioner Backstrom made a motion that the designated committee members of the Man-made Project committee, namely the Chairman and Vice-Chairman, be pre-approved to spend up to $500.per expenditure without pre approval of the Board, should funds be available.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.  The Board also discussed having the Clerk do a brief synopsis of the committees meeting minutes for publication.

The Board reviewed 2 Certificates of Residency.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the Certificates of Residency applications.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed a bid to install shelving in the Annex Pod.  Commissioner Chapman made motion approve the bid from Eco Construction.  Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.

The Board adjourned at 12:10 p.m.

Attest:

_______________________                                                   _______________________

Barb McMurdo, Chairman                                                            Korri Blodgett, Clerk



CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING

February  22, 2016

The meeting was called to order at 9:01 a.m. by Chairman Barb McMurdo.  Also present were Commissioner Ken Backstrom, Commissioner Ron Chapman, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and an individual from the public.

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

The Board discussed providing a letter of support to the Department of Commerce relating to the “Share the Road” signage that was discussed at the February 16th meeting.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the letter of support as soon as it is provided.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

Weed Supervisor Terry Lee met with the Board to discuss a Letter of Support for monies from the RAC in the amount of $ 12,500. The request proposal is to help reduce and stop the spread of noxious weeds in the proposed project areas.  Commissioner Chapman made a motion to authorize the Chair to sign the letter of support.  Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.

Treasurer Gayle Bachtell met with the Board to review an addendum to the annual Access Idaho Agreement regarding the new chip card readers.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to authorize signature on the addendum.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.  Gayle also reviewed the Monthly financial reports with the Board.

Road and Bridge Supervisor Mike Gill met with the Board to discuss the eligibility of circuit breakers, road plowing & notices.  Assessor Lynn McGuire was to be present for this discussion but was out sick.   The Board discussed the need to inform the public of the availability of these programs and the need to have the proper forms and liability waivers signed and submitted, provided to the Board, and approved by Mike.

The Board began deliberations on the Conditional Use permit application # C01-15 of Kaylin Dennis-Thompson at 10:08 a.m.  The proceedings were taped.   Deliberations concluded at 10:30 a.m.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the Conditional Use Permit, upon the Planning and Zoning recommendation with the following condition, that the property owner, make available to the sheriff’s office, emergency communications.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

The Board began reviewing the proposed Ordinance #167, relating to Regulating licensing Entertainment Assemblies.

Terry Platts met with the Board to discuss Salt Bounds Management and Opportunities.

The Board adjourned at 11:28 a.m.

Attest:

 

________________________                                                                ________________________

Barb McMurdo, Chairman                                                            Korri Blodgett, Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

Man-Made Meeting Minutes

Meeting Notes

Man-Made Park Steering Committee Meeting

Monday February 8th, 2016 at 2:00

Fairfield Ranger District Office

All members were present:  Bill Davis, Kortnee Fleming, Jerry Nelson, Mike McFadyen, and Mike Dettori

  • Welcome new members

New members Kortnee Fleming and Jerry Nelson were introduced as filling the vacated positions of Rod Pridmore and Jerome Hansen.

  • Review and update status of the Park and the committees work to date

For the benefit of the new members, the history of the Man-made project and the role of the Chamber of Commerce, the Soil Conservations District and this committee were reviewed. Members were brought up to speed on how we got to where we are today.

  • Determine a regular meeting schedule

It was determined that the committee will meet the 1st Monday of each month at 1:00 at the Forest Service office.  If a Monday falls on a Federal Holiday, the meeting will be held the following day.  The first meeting of this schedule will begin in April (4th).   Here are the scheduled dates:

 May 2nd           June 6th            July 5th (Tuesday)         August 1st        Sept. 6th (Tuesday) Oct. 3rd     Nov. 7th             Dec. 5th

  • Discuss funding and fund raising opportunities

There were several questions that arose concerning fundraising and the proper County protocol to use to ensure we are accurately handling money.  These questions will brought before the Commissioners to clarify and give direction to our committee.

After much discussion it was agreed that committee would like to proceed in raising funds to hire the landscape architecture firm of Beck and Baird from Boise.  It was felt that hiring a professional firm that specializes in this specific kind of development (this firm designed Eagle Island State Park in Eagle, ID), would save both time and money as this process plays out over the course of development.  Their bid of approximately $10,000 would allow them to perform the following:

  • Review the site; review County plans/ordinances/requirements/meet on-site with stakeholders to discuss their vision.
  • Utilizing maps, aerial photos and related survey data to construct an existing conditions plan that contains all existing features that may affect the master plan.
  • Develop a site analysis which will weigh impacts from location, neighborhood context, current zoning and allowed uses, natural and man-made features, utilities and climatic conditions.
  • Attend and assist at a public information and comment gathering meeting sponsored by the Committee.
  • Work with stakeholders using previously collected public input and site inventory and analysis information. From this meeting, a minimum of two concepts will be designed.  These concepts will then be further reviewed and refined.
  • With stakeholders review and input, prioritize which elements will be identified for initial development and which assigned to future phases. This information will then be used to create a final master plan with probable costs of each phase of development.
  • Determine next steps and make assignments

Jerry will set a date with Commissioners for clarification and direction.

Mike will publish and post the meeting dates as required by the open meeting laws.

Kortnee will draft a fund raising letter for us to review and discuss once we have all of our questions answered from the Commissioners.

Meeting adjourned at 15:30.

PRESIDENTIAL PRIMARY RESULTS

Unofficial Results for Camas County Presidential Primary 2016


 

Republican Candidates TOTAL
Jeb Bush 1
Ben Carson 11
Chris Christie 1
Ted Cruz 75
Carly Fiorina 0
Lindsey Graham 2
Mike Huckabee 0
John R. Kasich 38
Peter Messina 1
Rand Paul 3
Marco Rubio 47
Rick Santorum 2
Donald J. Trump 130
TOTAL REPUBLICAN VOTES 311

Constitutional Candidates TOTAL
Scott Copeland 1
J.R. Myers 1
Patrick Anthony Ockander 0

January 2016 Minutes

FIRST DAY OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
January 11, 2016

The meeting was called to order at 9:45 a.m. by Chairman Barb McMurdo.  Also present were Commissioner Ken Backstrom, Commissioner Ron Chapman, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and an individual from the public.

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

The Board discussed electing a Chairman for Fiscal Year 2016.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to nominate Commissioner McMurdo as the Chairman for 2016.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Commissioner Chapman made a motion to nominate Commissioner Backstrom as Vice-Chairman for Fiscal Year 2016.  Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo.

Planning and Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin met with the Board to review the redistricting maps to set the 2016 Precincts, in accordance with Idaho Code 34-301.   Commissioner Chapman made a motion to accept the boundaries as provided by the redistricting maps.   Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.  Upon direction of the Board, Mr. Butlin will contact Geographic Mapping Consultants, Inc.,   to provide a county map showing the voting precincts s along with the legal descriptions.

The Board took a brief recess.

The Board reconvened at 10:00 a.m. and reviewed the Findings of Facts on Mtn View Cemetery with Planning & Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin.  The proceedings were taped.  Commissioner Chapman made a motion for the Chairman to sign the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law.  Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.

The Board discussed the Man-Made Park Project.  Commissioner Backstrom stated that Mr. Pridmore was no longer interested in being on the Park project Board and that Mr. Jerry Nelson would be willing to volunteer.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to appoint Mr. Nelson to the Man-Made Park project committee.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.    After further discussion on the park project Commissioner Backstrom also made a motion to contribute $500.00 towards the Man-made Park project.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

The Board discussed the Firehouse MOU and the yearly support dollar amount.  It was a consensus of the Board to propose a $5500.00 dollar amount, retroactive to Nov, 2015, to the city/fire dept.

The Board reviewed the bills as presented on the Claims list.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to pay the bills as presented.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the bill to Valley Service.  Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo.  Commissioner Chapman recused himself from voting.

The Board recessed for lunch at 11:55 a.m.

The Board reconvened at 1:00 p.m. and met with Kaylin Dennis to to hear a request for a conditional use application fee waiver for Smokey Bar.  Commissioner Chapman made a motion to waive the condition use application unscheduled fee amount of $950.00.  Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.

Upcoming senior graduates Eric Peterson and Nick Rousso met with the Board to request Juvenile Justice Funds to help support Project Graduation.   Project Graduation is a chaperoned all-night drug, alcohol and smoke free party put on by parents and volunteers.  The Board will review the request with the Probation Officer, who monitors the funds, and make a final decision at their next meeting.

The Board adjourned at 1:50 p.m.

Attest:

________________________                                                                ______________________

Barb McMurdo, Chairman                                                            Korri Blodgett, Clerk

Expenditure Fund Totals:

Justice Fund $4,645.75 Current Expense $15,165.57
Indigent $600.00 Road & Bridge $33,038.33
District Court $3,578.26 Revaluation $1,229.89
Health $500.00 Landfill $360.00
Noxious Weeds $1,533.68 Junior College Tuition $0
Elections $450.24 Ambulance $7,898.44
911 Communications $43,505.92 State Fund $20,052.32
Legion Memorial $0 Historical Society $0
Range Improvement $0 Snowmobile $0
Court Trust $0 Waterways Fund $0
City of Fairfield $70,709.00 School District #121 $281,173.78
Cemetery District $2,075.79 West Magic Fire Dist. $2,652.45
Camas Mosquito Dist. $5,197.01 Camas County Library $40,103.76
December Payroll $112,858.14


CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
January 19, 2016

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.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 Backstrom made a motion to approve the Agenda as posted.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

The Board discussed the Project Graduation support.  Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve $350.00, to support the high schools all night drug and alcohol free party.  Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed an application for Certificate of Residency.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the Certificate of Residency.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

The Board discussed the Man Made Park project contribution and appointment of a new member.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to appoint Courtney Fleming to the Man Made Park Project Board.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

Tax collector Gayle Bachtell met with the Board to review and consider cancelation of taxes on a homeowners’ exemption that was missed on the assessment roll even though application was received timely, RP 01N14E339100A, in the amount of $806.24., transient personal property that should not have been on the transient roll, Parcel # T10002015A, in the amount of $47.32, transient personal property T10002015B, in the amount of $492.64, and cancellation of the special charge on RP F0140008009AA, as it was paid to the City Clerk.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to cancel the above listed taxes for the reasons stated.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed Resolution # 174. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve Resolution # 174, Establishing Classification and Retention of Records for Camas County.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the December 2015 Commissioner Meeting minutes.    Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected.  Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the Zoning Ordinance draft and forwarded it back to the Planning and Zoning Dept.

The Board adjourned at 12:05 p.m.

Attest:

______________________                                                     ____________________________

Barb McMurdo, Chairman                                                            Korri Blodgett, Clerk



CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
January 25, 2016

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.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 discussed the Ordinance relating to public assemblies.

Chairman 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 came out of executive session at 10:16 a.m. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to uphold the Boards decision that was made on November 11, 2015, as St Luke’s failed to appear for the Appeal Hearing that was set for today at 10:00 a.m.   A roll call vote showed all in favor.

The Board discussed the Annual Road and Street Financial Report.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to sign the Annual Road and Street Financial Report upon reconciliation of the balancing of the funds.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

The Board met with Brandon from Konnexion Music Festival.

The Board reviewed a Certificate of Residency application for tuition.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the Certificate of Residence.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

The Board adjourned at 12 noon.

Attest:

__________________________                                                                           _______________________

Barb McMurdo. Chairman                                                                            Korri Blodgett, Clerk

 

 

 

 

 

Presidential Primary 2016 information

The Presidential Primary Election: March 8, 2016


Polls are open at 8:00 a.m. and close at 8:00 p.m.

PRECINCT 1 : The American Legion building | 114 East Camas Ave.

PRECINCT 2 : The Camas Senior Center | 127 West Willow Ave.

Don’t know which precinct your registered in? Please see the County Clerk for information on which precinct is the correct one for voting.

Presidential Primary 2016: Sample Ballots

School Levy ballot

Constitutional ballot: Closed Ballot

Republican ballotClosed Ballot


Democratic Caucus: March 22, 2016

Rodman Residence
822 East
Highway 20
Fairfield, ID 83327

Doors open at 7:00 p.m.

December 2015 minutes

FIRST DAY OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
December 14, 2015

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 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.

Assessor Lynn McGuire met with the Board and presented the Sub, Missed and Occupancy Roll.

Outside Auditor Dale Bunn, with France, Basterrechea, Wagner & Bunn, Chtd. met with the Board and presented the Fiscal Year 2015 Annual Audit. Dale also reviewed the Engagement Letter, which defines the terms of the Annual Audit. Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to sign the Engagement Letter and the Management Representation Letter.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

Planning and Zoning Board Chairman Jerry Nelson and Administrator Dwight Butlin met with Board to discuss the Man Made project.

South Central Health Representative Pam Jones met with the Board and gave an update on the Legislative Reception she attended.

The Board recessed for lunch at 12:o3 p.m.

The Board reconvened at 1:05 p.m.

The Board reviewed Liquor License applications for The Cliff Bar & Grille, Soldier Mt. Ranch & Resort, and Soldier Creek Brewing Co. Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the Retail Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for The Cliff Bar & Grille, Soldier Mt. Ranch and Resort, and Soldier Creek Brewing Co.  Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the 2015 Annual Waterways Financial Report.  Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the Waterways Financial report. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the 2015 Annual juvenile Justice Financial Report.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the Juvenile Justice Financial Report.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the 2016 Commissioner Meeting Dates.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to set the regular meeting dates according to the list submitted.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

The Board discussed the County Christmas Party and providing the employees with a Christmas gift.  Commissioner Chapman made a motion to provide a Turkey or Ham as an appreciation Christmas gift.  Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the Fiscal Year 2014 Amended Annual Road and Street Financial Report.  Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the amended Annual Road and Street Financial Report as amended.  Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the bills as presented on the claims list.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the bills as provided. Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.  The Board reviewed a claim from Valley Service.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to approve the bill to Valley Service.  Seconded by Commissioner McMurdo.  Commissioner Chapman recused himself from voting.

The Board adjourned at 2:40 p.m.

Attest:

______________________________                                                _____________________________________

Barb McMurdo, Chairman                                                            Korri Blodgett, Clerk

Expenditure Fund Totals:

Justice Fund $3,670.22 Current Expense $5,881.29
Indigent $12.50 Road & Bridge $35,582.77
District Court $956.67 Revaluation $23.46
Health $500.00 Landfill $360.00
Noxious Weeds $252.69 Junior College Tuition $0
Elections $51.13 Ambulance $3,984.56
911 Communications $3,424.30 State Fund $16,960.63
Legion Memorial $0 Historical Society $0
Range Improvement $0 Snowmobile $0
Court Trust $0 Waterways Fund $0
City of Fairfield $17,465.79 School District #121 $78,066.79
Cemetery District $576.52 West Magic Fire Dist. $1,012.44
Camas Mosquito Dist. $1,063.36 Camas County Library $11,124.21
November Payroll $116,587.23


CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
December 21, 2015

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Barb McMurdo.  Also present were Commissioner Ron Chapman, Commissioner Ken Backstrom, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, 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 discussed recent correspondence from Congressman Simpson’s office regarding the PILT funding.

The Board reviewed Alcoholic Beverage License applications from Jim Dandy’s Pizza, Iron Mt. Inn, Camas Creek Country Store, and Soldier Mt. Ski Area.  Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for Jim Dandy’s Pizza, Iron Mt. Inn, and the Soldier Mt. Ski Area.  Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Unanimous.   Commissioner Chapman made a motion to approve the Retail Alcoholic Beverage License from the Camas Creek Country Store. Seconded by Commissioner Backstrom.  Commissioner McMurdo recused herself from voting.

Assessor Lynn McGuire met with the Board to discuss the purchase of a new vacuum cleaner for the annex.  It was the consensus of the Board to purchase a Shark at Costco.  Lynn also discussed having Deanna be paid to clean the annex weekly.  Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to allow Deanna to clean the annex consisting of 2 hrs. a week, starting the first of January.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous. The Board will re visit how this is working out in June.

It was the consensus of the Board to Review Findings of Fact of Mt. View Cemetery with the Planning and Zoning Administrator on the January 12th meeting as the Administrator was not available.

Commissioner Backstrom made a motion to cancel next week’s meeting.  Seconded by Commissioner Chapman.  Unanimous.

The Board adjourned at 10:26 a.m.

Attest:

_____________________                                        __________________________

Barb McMurdo, Chairman                                            Korri Blodgett, Clerk