Commissioner Minutes

August 20th Minutes

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

June 25th Meeting Minutes

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

July 9th Minutes

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)

Justice Fund $8,157.44 Current Expense $6,468.85
Indigent $7,753.78 Road & Bridge $37,166.67
District Court $745.45 Revaluation $60.00
Health $9,954.59 Landfill $432.00
Noxious Weeds $6,839.51 Ambulance $1,430.52
Parks & Recreation $775.24 Junior College Tuition $2,850.00
911 Communications $9,323.34 State Fund $20,360.62
Cemetery District $1,461.79 Historical Society $2,500.00
City of Fairfield $47,712.32 School District #121 $186,720.84
Court Trust $ West Magic Fire Dist. $1,902.31
Camas Mosquito Dist. $2,877.96 Camas County Library $16,914.32
May  Payroll $124,844.75 May  Totals $372,407.55

Attest:

_____________________________                                      ___________________________

Travis Kramer, Chairman                                                        Korri Blodgett, Clerk

June 18th Minutes

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

Commissioner Minutes

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

May 21st Minutes

Camas County Commissioners Meeting

May 21, 2018

 

The meeting was called to order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Travis Kramer.  Also present were Commissioner Bill Davis, Commissioner Marshall Ralph, Clerk Kori Blodgett and an individual from the public.

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

 

EMT president John Pine met with the Board to discuss ambulance services. He discussed the challenges the EMT Board are having at this time.  The Board reviewed Standard Operating Guides and By-laws that need to be updated and accepted.  They also discussed student riders, disciplinary action roles and trainings. The Board discussed the EMS license and the need to clarify roles and responsibilities of Administrator vs. Administrative Assistant.

Commissioner Kramer made a motion to go into Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-206 (1)(a) &(b)to discuss personnel matters with EMT President John Pine.  A roll call vote showed all in favor.  The Board entered into executive session at 10:05 a.m. John was excused from the executive session at 10:35 a.m.   The Board came out of Executive session at 10:45 a.m.

The Board canvased the votes for the Primary Election held on May 15, 2018.  There was a 36 %  turnout for the election.  Commissioner Davis made a motion to certify the abstract of votes.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed an Ambulance Standby Event Request form submitted by Mari McStay.   Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the standby request for the Word of Honor fundraiser benefit.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

Treasurer Gayle Bachtell met with the Board and reviewed the Monthly Financial reports.  Gayle also discussed the landscaping and having the rock engraved at the Annex.  Kimberly Nurseries has submitted a bid to have this done and the Board will look at the budget next week before proceeding.

The Board recessed for lunch.

The Board reconvened at 1:00 p.m.

The Board met with District #3 Animal Damage Control director Dave Coates and Wildlife Services State Director Todd Grimm and Sam Cockerhans.  They respond to wildlife damage complaints for predation on livestock.  They are requesting $2500 for fiscal year 2019.

The Board discussed property that Clarice Frostenson owned and deeded to the county.  Dave Coates is requesting the property be deeded back to the Estate.    The Board will review the original deed at next week’s meeting.

The Board reviewed the standby request again and it was a consensus of the Board to bill at $110.00 to cover service of one driver and one basic EMT.

Commissioner Ralph made a motion to accept and sign the $10,000 Public Defense Commission Grant.  Seconded by Commissioner Davis.  Unanimous.

Lesia Knowlton met with the Board and discussed ambulance issues.

Commissioner Kramer made a motion to go into Executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1) (c) to discuss an interest in real property.  A roll call vote showed all in favor.  The Board entered into executive session at 2:30 p.m.  The Board came out at 2:45 p.m.

The Board adjourned at 2:55 p.m.

Attest:

______________________                                        ______________________

Travis Kramer, Chairman                                            Korri Blodgett, Clerk

May 14th Minutes

FIRST DAY OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE

CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING

May 14, 2018

 

The meeting was called to order at 9:02 a.m. by Chairman Travis Kramer.  Also present were Commissioner Bill Davis, Commissioner Marshall Ralph, prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and two individuals from the public.

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

Commissioner Davis updated the Board on a RC &D meeting he had attended and gave an update on Arbor Day.

The Board reviewed the Idaho Wool Growers Association’s request to appoint a director to the District #3 Animal Damage Control Board.  Commissioner Davis made a motion to re-nominate Mr. Dave Coates to the Board.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the US Forest Service Patrol Contract Agreement with the Sheriff’s Department.  Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve and sign the Agreement between the Sheriff’s Department and the U.S. Forest Service for fiscal year 2018.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

Planning and Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin met with the Board to discuss the reassignment of award for the Bike Path project.  Valley Paving has been bought out by Stakbaer Parson and Companies dba Idaho Materials & Construction and they will be honoring the contract, therefore new signature documents are being signed.

Jerry Nelson met with the Board and discussed another possible member that will be leaving the Planning & Zoning Commission Board.  That will leave only two members and he is requesting some direction from the Board on how to proceed.  The State requires you to have three members.

Commissioner Kramer opened the public hearing for the Camas County Road Abandonment at 10:03 a.m.   Road and Bridge Supervisor Mike Gill recommends that the county abandon 2.96 miles of road known as Little Beaver Creek Road.  It is BLM property and the county has been responsible to maintain and repair this road.  This area is not stable, with liabilities’ and expenses to the county.  The Board would like to set up a meeting with Cody Martin, from the BLM, to do further research and then let the public know when they will deliberate.  Commissioner Kramer closed the public hearing at 10:35 a.m.

Family Health Service Board President Melody Bowyer and Representative Aaron Husten met with the Board to review and consider a remodel presentation at the clinic.  They need to provide a separate area for clean and dirty items. They are requesting the Camas Medical clinic fund the remodel and have submitted bids. Commissioner Ralph stated that the gutters need repair and asked if that could be added to the scope of the project.  Commissioner Ralph made a motion to authorize the payment of the remodel for the Camas medical clinic and include the gutter work.  Seconded by Commissioner Davis.  Unanimous.

John Neely stopped in and gave an update on the video conferencing project.

Jack Varin, Beulah Baldwin, Marilyn Dillard, and Bruce Whipple met with the Board to discuss the Johnson Hill sign.  They provided a rendering of the project and discussed establishing a date to look at the area and pick a location.   They would like to have this completed by the Pioneer Picnic.

John Neely stopped in and gave an update on the video conferencing project.

The Board met with State Senator Michelle Stennett, State Legislative Representative Sally Toone, and District 26A State Representative Candidate Muffy Davis. They provided an update on what has happened in the legislation.

The Board recessed for lunch at 12:25   p.m.

The Board reconvened at 1:25 p.m.

Assessor Lynn McGuire met with the Board and discussed upcoming Ag value changes.

Commissioner Kramer made a motion to go into Executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a)&(b) to consider personnel matters.  A roll call vote showed all in favor.  The Board entered executive session at 1:30 p.m.  The Board came out of Executive session at 1:54 p.m.

Commissioner Kramer made a motion to go into Executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c) to discuss an interest in real property.  A roll call vote showed all in favor.  The Board came out of Executive session at 2:27 p.m.

Fair Board member Deanna Hoskinson met with the Board to request funds to help support the fair carnival.  Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the request for support of the carnival in the amount of $500, upon Mr. Colter’s approval.  Seconded by Commissioner Davis.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the meeting minutes of April 23.  Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the minutes as amended.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

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

The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

Expenditure Funds:  April 2018 Expenditures (Report dated 05-15-2018)

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

Attest:

_____________________                              ___________________

Travis Kramer, Chairman                                Korri Blodgett, Clerk

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

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

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:

 

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Travis Kramer, Chairman                                               Korri Blodgett, Clerk