Author: Brianna Walter
February 12th Minutes
FIRST DAY OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
February 12, 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 was unavailable.
The Board reviewed the Agenda. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the agenda as posted. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
The Board discussed the Midwinter Legislative Conference that was held in Boise last week.
The Board Updated Commissioner Davis on the Cemetery Districts roads and the opening and closing of graves by Road & Bridge Dept. or private businesses.
Tax Collector Gayle Bachtell met with the Board to review the property tax cancellation that had been approved previously on LaDonna Rossellini’s delinquencies. She has taken care of the delinquencies that were agreed upon.
The Board met with John Neely to discuss a Public Defender Video Conferencing System. John will review the proposal and meet with the Board at a later date.
The Board discussed Non-Transport fees for ambulance calls. They also discussed students that are no longer living within the county and if the County should continue paying for their training. The Board is looking at a $160 non transport fee, plus supplies as needed/used. Commissioner Kramer will be attending a EMT Board meeting on Wednesday February 14, and will provide an update at the next meeting.
County South Central Public Health District Representative Pam Jones met with the Board to introduce the new SCPHD Director Melody Bower, but because of weather, she was unavailable. She was hired in November and very committed to doing a great job. She has worked for the Dept. for 15 years and was the head of the Environmental Dept. They will set up another time to meet with the Board.
Bill Easterwood met with the Board to discuss issues that he is having with the City. He discussed his coffee shop that he has been trying to sell for three years and he says the city refuses to deal with the drainage pipe on 2nd Avenue East that is too high and will not drain. He discussed Forest Service parking lot issues and a 50 ft. city lot he owned with 20 ft. setbacks that now makes it difficult to sale without a variance. Bill has now sold it for half the price just to get rid of it and not have to deal with the city council anymore.
Mike Gill and Steven Yearsly met with the Board and updated the Board on the FEMA Project. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve and sign the Emergency Relief Fund documents. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed the minutes of January 22, 2018. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the minutes as amended. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed the bills as presented on the claims list. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the bills as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve Commissioner Ralph’s claim of $280 dollars for ambulance runs. Seconded by Commissioner Kramer. Commissioner Ralph recused himself from voting.
There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
Attest:
_____________________ _______________________
Travis Kramer, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
Expenditure Funds: January Expenditures
| Justice Fund | $15,187.74 | Current Expense | $12,941.53 |
| Indigent | $1,400.00 | Road & Bridge | $37,752.77 |
| District Court | $460.57 | Revaluation | $2,290.92 |
| Health | $300.00 | Landfill | $360.00 |
| Noxious Weeds | $3,071.65 | Ambulance | $11,584.28 |
| Parks & Recreation | $21,274.95 | Junior College Tuition | $2,250.00 |
| 911 Communications | $1,941.21 | State Fund | $16,605.46 |
| Legion Memorial | $5,500.00 | Snowmobile | $20,000.00 |
| City of Fairfield | $10,239.18 | School District #121 | $22,575.42 |
| Cemetery District | $408.10 | West Magic Fire Dist. | $346.90 |
| Camas Mosquito Dist. | $746.04 | Camas County Library | $4,969.80 |
| January Payroll | $124,069.43 | January Totals | $192,206.52 |
January 22, 2018 – Commissioner Meeting Minutes
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
January 22, 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 was unavailable.
The Board reviewed the Agenda. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the Agenda as posted. 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. A roll call vote showed all in favor. The Board entered executive session at 9:16 a.m. The Board came out of Executive session at 9: 32 a.m.
Commissioner Kramer made a motion to go into Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) to communicate with legal counsel regarding pending litigations. A roll call vote showed all in favor. The Board entered executive session at 9:34 a.m. The Board came out of Executive session at 9:36 a.m.
Assessor Lynn McGuire met with the Board to review a Property Tax Exemption application from the Bundy Youth Ranch. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve and sign the exemption. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. The Board also discussed the circuit breaker/snow removal process.
LaDonna Rosellini met with the Board concerning her homeowner’s exemption. Tax Collector Gayle Bachtell explained to the Board that all taxing districts will be affected by canceling taxes as it affects their budgets. Assessor Lynn McGuire explained that this property has previously been in a LLC., and not in here own name and it is the homeowner’s responsibility to provide the information needed. She is asking forgiveness on the late charges and interest. Commissioner Davis made a motion to waive the late charge and interest for 2015, 2016, and the first half of 2017, if paid by the end of the week. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
EMT President John Pine met with the Board and updated them on the training in progress and discussed the risks you take with students training and then leaving. The Board discussed the need to relay clear understandings on who is eligible for the County assistance of paying for the trainings and a need to have the students trained, to be able to commit to the county for a certain amount of good faith time for that training provided at the County’s cost.
Sheriff Dave Sanders met with the Board to review a Memorandum of Understanding between South Central Public Health District and Camas County. Dave explained that the documents were not available with the corrections so will have to review at another time.
Weed Supervisor Terry Lee met with the Board and reviewed weed spray truck proposals.
The Board recessed for lunch at 12 noon.
The Board reconvened at 1:00 p.m.
Jack Varin and Marilyn Dillard met with Board to review the Memorandum of Understanding on the Johnson Hill Sign Project. They discussed the additional projects that were being incorporated with this project, such as digitalizing the Lasting Legacy book, etc. They discussed paying Bruce Whipple a total of $ 8000.00. He will receive $4000.00 to begin the project upon implementation of this agreement. He will provide preliminary drawings for all three panels by April 1, 2018. Upon approval of the drawings, he will receive additional amounts. All panels will be cut and ready for installation on or before June 1, 2018. The sign will be installed with a steel frame in concrete on or before July 1, 2018. The Camas County Road & Bridge will then install.
There being no further business, the Board adjourned at 1:35 p.m.
Attest:
__________________ _____________________
Travis Kramer, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
January 16th Minutes
Camas County Commissioners Meeting
January 16, 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, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, Clerk Korri 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.
The Board briefly discussed a statewide lawsuit concerning opiates.
Commissioner Kramer made a motion to go into Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(d) to consider records that are exempt from public disclosure and 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 9:18 a.m. The Board came out of Executive session at 9:44 a.m. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve Indigent Case #1C-2017-10003. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
The Board discussed the public meeting that the US Forest service will be holding in February. Road Supervisor Mike Gill feels it will be beneficial for the County Commissioner and himself to attend.
The Board reviewed the Public Hearing minutes of October 2, 2017. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the amended minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
Commissioner Davis updated the Board on conversations he has had on the Animal Damage Control assessments.
The Board reviewed a Weed Spray Truck proposal. They will consider some options and review again at the next meeting.
The Board recessed at 10:40 a.m.
Attest:
_____________________ _____________________
Travis Kramer, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
January 8th Minutes
FIRST DAY OF THE REULAR SESSION OF THE
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
January 8, 2018
The meeting was called to order at 9:07 a.m. by Chairman Travis Kramer. Also present were Commissioner Bill Davis, Commissioner Marshall Ralph, Clerk Korri 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.
Commissioner Ralph made a motion to elect Commissioner Kramer as Chairman for 2018. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous. Commissioner Davis made a motion to elect Commissioner Ralph for Vice President of the Board. Seconded by Commissioner Kramer. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed the meeting minutes of December 11, 18, and 26, 2017. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
The Board discussed redistricting. There has been no changes in population since 2016, when boundaries were adjusted.
The Board reviewed an updated draft letter to the Forest Service provided by Commissioner Ralph, regarding the Motor Vehicle Use Map error truncating FS 889 at the USGS Topo Map Matchline.
The Board reviewed the Joint Powers Agreement. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve and sign. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous.
The Board revised the updated Family Health Services Lease Agreement. The clerk voiced her opinion of it being legal counsel’s responsibility to take care of the conversations relating to the contracts and not hers. Chairman Kramer signed the agreement as it had been approved with the amendments on December 26, 2017.
The Board recessed at 10:50 a.m. to attend a funeral for Mr. Reedy.
The Board reconvened at 1:00 p.m.
The Board met with Public Defense Commission Brianne McCoy and Camas County Public Defender Stephen Thompson to update and review the PDC guidelines. She pointed out the requirements that need to be met by March 2018. Camas County has complied with most of the conditions and are working on initial appearance requirements. Grant applications will be available in February and will need to be submitted by the end of May.
Mike Dettori, Dave Skinner, Mike Gill, and Steven Yearsly met with the Board to review the scoping notice for the South Fork Boise River Road Relocation Project.
Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve and sign the Education Affiliation Agreement with St. Luke’s Health System Ltd. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed a contract with First American Title to provide property information access. Commissioner Davis made a motion to sign the contract Agreement with First American Title. 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. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous.
Expenditure Funds: December Expenditures
| Justice Fund | $10,481.25 | Current Expense | $10,622.50 |
| Indigent | $7,344.57 | Road & Bridge | $75,664.75 |
| District Court | $4,017.82 | Revaluation | $400.00 |
| Health | $500.00 | Landfill | $360.00 |
| Noxious Weeds | $1,148.17 | Ambulance | $4,569.99 |
| 911 Communications | $1,194.78 | State Fund | $20,171.98 |
| City of Fairfield | $77,379.51 | School District #121 | $335,149.38 |
| Cemetery District | $2,346.67 | West Magic Fire Dist. | $2,662.12 |
| Camas Mosquito Dist. | $5,182.12 | Camas County Library | $41,464.60 |
| Elections | $535.00 | Tort Fund | $00.00 |
| December Payroll | $119,926.74 | December Totals | $601,464.60 |
Attest:
_______________________ _______________________
Travis Kramer, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
October 2nd Meeting
Camas County Commissioners Public Hearing
October 2, 2017
The meeting was called to order at 6:06 p.m. by Chairman Travis Kramer. Also present were Commissioner Marshall Ralph, Commissioner Bill Davis, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, Planning and Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and numerous individuals from the public. Two sign in sheets were provided for general attendance and the other for comment. Written comments were received but will not be read, copies are available from the clerk’s office.
Commissioners Kramer read the Camas County Planning & Zoning Commissions staff report. To help the public understand the process, Commissioner Kramer outlined the timelines and procedures that were followed.
The Board then took public comments from those that were for and against the amendment.
Commissioner Kramer states that all previous hearings have been recorded and taken into account. Legal counsel Matt Pember suggested setting deliberations in a couple of weeks to allow for the public to plan attending, but no public comments will be allowed. The Board will set deliberations October 23rd at 1:00 p.m. Commissioner Kramer stated the public hearing is closed and no further comments to be allowed.
The Board adjourned at 7:28 p.m.
Attest:
_______________________ ____________________________
Travis Kramer, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
December 26th Minutes
Camas County Commissioners Meeting
December 26, 2017
The meeting was called to order at order at 9:05 by Chairman Travis Kramer. Also present were Commissioner Marshall Ralph, Commissioner Bill Davis, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, and Clerk Korri Blodgett.
The Board reviewed the Agenda. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the Agenda as posted. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
The Board discussed the Family Health Services Lease Agreement. After numerous discussions with FHS, it was agreed that the utilities will be in the County’s name and that the contract will be for a 1-year term. The County will continue monthly support to the Camas Medical Fund in the amount of $300.00 plus $200.00 medical funds restricted money, leaving the FHS the balance as in prior years. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve and sign the amended contract as provided. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous.
Commissioner Ralph made a motion to amend the agenda to include discussing pending litigation, as it is a time sensitive matter. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous.
Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember discussed a settlement offer from Mr. Ben Worst, Esq. After discussion, Mr. Pember felt it was in the County’s best interest to accept the settlement offer and to dismiss the Appeal to the Supreme Court. Commissioner Ralph made motions accept the settlement and sign the Order of Dismissal of Appeal. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed an Airgas, Inc. application. This service would provide for Airgas to provide and deliver Oxygen tanks, on a regular basis to the Medical Clinic for the Ambulance Dept. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to sign the application agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed the St Luke’s Health System Education Affiliation Agreement. The Agreement would provide training for the basic EMT class at one of the St Luke’s locations. After discussion the Board felt there needed to be clarification on how this will proceed concerning transportation, if there would be mileage involved, ect. Commissioner Ralph will discuss the matter with The EMT Board and review the matter at a later date.
The Board reviewed a Draft letter, provided by Commissioner Ralph, to the Forest Service regarding the errors on a map. Terry Platts joined the meeting and expressed his opinions on the matter. Terry would like to provide a letter in support on the mapping error corrections. The Board will review the drafts again in January.
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 10:05 a.m. The Board came out of Executive session at 10:54 a.m.
The Board reviewed liquor license applications from Smoky Bar Store, The American Legion, Soldier Mtn. LLC., Camas Creek Country Store, and the Iron Mtn. Inn. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the liquor licenses. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed the Annual Road and Street Financial Report. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve and sign the Annual report. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
The Board adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
Attest
December 18th Minutes
Camas County Commissioners Meeting
December 18, 2017
The meeting was called to order at 9:05 am by Chairman Travis Kramer. Also present were Commissioner Marshall Ralph, Commissioner Bill Davis, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and two individuals from the public. Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember was not available.
The Board reviewed the Agenda. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the agenda as posted. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous.
Steve Miller & Bobbie Jo Meuleman from the Dept. of Commerce were unable to meet with the Board to discuss tourism benefits of moving to Region 7, as they were attending Governor for the Day in Gooding County.
The Board reviewed a Certificate of Residency Application. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve Jack Simon’s application. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous.
Assessor Lynn McGuire met with the Board and presented the Sub Transient Roll & the Occupancy Roll.
The Board reviewed a snow removal application for Lorraine Marble. It was a consensus of the Board to deny the application as the property is in a subdivision and not allowed.
Commissioner Ralph made a motion to amend the agenda for an executive session, as it is a time sensitive matter. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous. The Board amended the Agenda to include an Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(d) to consider records that are exempt from public disclosure. The Board entered into executive session at 10:04 a.m., after a roll call vote showed all in favor. The Board came out of executive session at 10:13 a.m.
The Board reviewed the corrected minutes of November 27, 2017. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the corrected minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
Treasurer/Tax Collector Gayle Bachtell met with the Board to review the monthly financial reports. Gayle also reviewed an order for cancellation of taxes on a bankruptcy and discussed the procedures of the 3rd party health insurance buy down company Integra-Flex.
The Board discussed a sheriff’s sale. The clerk’s office will put the list together and submit the notice for publication for sale on January 12, 2017.
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 into Executive session at 11:01 a.m. The Board came out of Executive session at 11:29 a.m.
The Board reviewed liquor license applications. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the liquor license for Soldier Creek Brewing Co., Jim Dandy’s Pizza, and the Cliff Bar & Grille. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed the additional bills that were paid on December 12, 2017.
The Board reviewed the Cleaning/Maintenance ad that will be submitted this week.
The Board adjourned at 12:15 p.m.
Attest:
___________________________ __________________________
Travis Kramer, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk
December 11th Minutes
FIRST DAY OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE
CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING
December 11, 2017
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 Korri Blodgett, and an individual from the public. Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember was unavailable.
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 Road and Bridge Supervisor Mike Gill to review a Modification of Grant with the Forest Service to provide payment for mileage for blading in Elmore County. The agreement was signed and put into effect last spring and is now being modified to extend the date to Nov 30, 2018. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the Modification Agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous.
The Board met with Joel Tews from Timberline Trash. They discussed the temporary dump location that will be used starting January 13, 2018. It was a consensus of the Board to allow Timberline to place a Roll-off at the East end of the airport buildings every other weekend.
The Board reviewed the Lease Agreement between Camas County and Family Health Services Corporation. Errors were found and will be reviewed again at a later date.
The Board reviewed the minutes of November 27, 2017. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous.
The Board discussed the door replacement for the courthouse. After discussing with contractors, it was determined that the door does not need to be changed.
The Board reviewed the Juvenile Justice Annual Financial Report. The report shows the funds that are received from the state for juvenile prevention program and how the restricted funds are spent. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve and sign the annual financial report. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed the Camas County Commissioner’s scheduled meeting dates for 2018. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the dates as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous.
The Board discussed needing a cleaning/maintenance person for the courthouse. It would probably require up to 4 hours a week and will be advertised for bid proposals.
The Board reviewed a new appointment to the Board of Health for South Central Public Health District. It was a consensus of the Board to submit the nomination of Helen Edwards, Gooding County Commissioner to be appointed to the Board of Health for a term to begin December 2017 and ending June 30, 2020.
Dale Bunn with France, Basterrechea, Wagner & Bunn, Chtd met with the Board and presented the annual outside audit.
The Board recessed for lunch at 12:05 p.m.
The Board reconvened at 1:08 p.m.
The Board reviewed the bills as presented on the Claims List. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the bills as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the claim for Marshall Ralph. Seconded by Commissioner Kramer. Commissioner Ralph recused his self from voting.
Commissioner Kramer made a motion to go into Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a)&(b) to discuss personnel matters. A roll call vote showed all in favor. The Board entered Executive session at 1:45 p.m. The Board came out of executive session at 2:05 p.m.
Expenditure Funds: November Expenditures (Report dated 12-13-17)
| Justice Fund | $9,281.97 | Current Expense | $6,318.91 |
| Indigent | $1,335.00 | Road & Bridge | $51,251.39 |
| District Court | $1,391.31 | Revaluation | $66.16 |
| Health | $500.00 | Landfill | $360.00 |
| Noxious Weeds | $5,783.60 | Ambulance | $2,056.08 |
| 911 Communications | $1,176.98 | State Fund | $15,244.73 |
| City of Fairfield | $15,733.01 | School District #121 | $81,355.44 |
| Cemetery District | $568.52 | West Magic Fire Dist. | $1,085.72 |
| Camas Mosquito Dist. | $1,025.48 | Camas County Library | $10,040.00 |
| Elections | $23.77 | Tort Fund | $26,492.00 |
| November Payroll | $121,150.80 | November Totals | $231,090.07 |
Attest:
_______________________ __________________________
Travis Kramer, Chairman Korri Blodgett, Clerk