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

Attest:

_______________________                                      _______________________

Travis Kramer, Chairman                                           Korri Blodgett, Clerk

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 23^rd 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

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.

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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 3^rd 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

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)

Attest:

_______________________                                                  __________________________

Travis Kramer, Chairman                                                          Korri Blodgett, Clerk

November 27 minutes

November 20minutes

November 13th Minutes

october 23rd minutes

FIRST DAY OF THE REGULAR SESSION OF THE

CAMAS COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING

October 10, 2017

The meeting was called to order at 9:03 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 as he had a prior commitment.

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

The Board reviewed an Agreement for Pathology Services between Camas County and Ada County.  Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve and sign the agreement.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed copier lease proposals provided by Valley Office Systems. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to enter into an agreement with Valley Office for two new Kyocera copiers.  Seconded by Commissioner Davis.  Unanimous.

The Board reviewed the meeting minutes of September 25, 2017.  Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected.  Seconded by Commissioner Davis.  Unanimous.

The Board signed an amended Certificate of Denial for County Aid on Case #1C-2018-10001, as there was an error in the dates of service provided.

Commissioner Kramer made a motion to go into Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) to communicate with legal counsel regarding litigation.  A roll call vote showed all in favor.  The Board entered executive session at 10:07 a.m.  The Board came out of Executive Session at 10:37.

The Board met with Frederic Boloix regarding property next to the gravel pit.

Idaho Public Defense Commission Coordinator Brianna McCoy met with the Board to review PDC definitions and procedures.

The Board discussed two snow removal applications.  The individuals do qualify due to circuit breaker qualifications and the Road & Bridge Department. will provide service if needed.  The clerk’s office will review the waiver with legal counsel and then send out to the homeowners for signatures.

The Board discussed EMS training with Lesia Knowlton. She stated that there was a EMS class that she could teach and the EMS Bureau would pay her and for the books and would not cost the county.  They also discussed radios that have been ordered that may not be necessary as they have four extras in the drawer.  The Board discussed the fact that the books and other necessary things had already been ordered and paid for as requested previously and that there need to be further discussion on this matter with the EMT Board and asked that they meet again on the October 16 at 11:00 a.m.

The Board recessed for lunch at 12:45 p.m.

The Board reconvened at 1:40 p.m.

The Board reviewed a Idaho Office of Emergency Mitigation sub recipient grant in the amount of $15,365.  Commissioner Davis made a motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the 2017sub recipient Agreement for Camas County.  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.  Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve a reimbursement claim to Marshall Ralph for an EMS conference and an Idaho Association of Counties conference.  Seconded by Commissioner Kramer.  Commissioner Ralph recused himself from voting.

Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve a $100 dollar contribution to the PTO Harvest Festival.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

Expenditure Funds:  August Expenditures (Report dated 10-13-17)

Attest:

_______________________                                                          _______________________

Travis Kramer, Chairman                                                              Korri Blodgett, Clerk