Camas County Commissioners Meeting

February 26, 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 will be available by phone at 11:00 a.m.

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

The Board discussed maintenance on the Clinic rain gutters.  Commissioner Ralph will discuss with Dave Sanders and report back later.

The Board discussed a proposed resolution adopting ambulance service fees.  Commissioner Ralph will discuss additional fees with Judy Vang from Whittman Enterprises and be reviewed at the next meeting.

The Board reviewed the minutes of February 20, 2018.  Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

The Board met with Weed Supervisor Terry Lee and discussed the new spray truck that he is in the process of leasing.

The Board met with Planning and Zoning Administrator Dwight Butlin.  Dwight updated the Board on the Bike Path bids that were opened on February 21, 2018.  Valley Paving provided the winning bid in the amount of $349,864. and will be looking to start date of April 1, 2018 and a completion date of July 1, 2018.

US Forest Service Ranger Mike Dettori and Steve Frost met with the Board and provided a presentation on the Soldier Creek Recreation Improvements project.  They would like to have all the sites spruced up and add signs that have a unique look to the County.

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 Executive session at 11:30 a.m.  The Board came out of Executive session at 12:05 p.m. after a roll call vote showed all in favor.

It was a consensus of the Board to take the matter under advisement on whether to join the Opioids Class Action Suit.

The Board reviewed a Memorandum of Understanding between South Central Public Health District and Camas County Sheriff’s Office and the Camas County Commissioners.  The purpose of these MOU’s is to acknowledge support of the South Central Public Health District’s Public Health Preparedness Program.  Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve and sign the MOU’s.  Seconded by Commissioner Ralph.  Unanimous.

The Board recessed for lunch at 12:00 noon.

The Board reconvened at 1:00 p.m. to work on the Personnel Policy.

The Board adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

Attest:

_______________________                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                   ___________________________

Travis Kramer, Chairman                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                                               Korri Blodgett, Clerk

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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

Agenda January 2 2018

Findings of Camas County

Planning and Zoning Commission

June 4, 2014

RE: Camas County Zoning Ordinance

Hearing date:  June 3, 2014

FINDING OF FACTS

1. Notice of Public Hearing:
   1. Published Notice: Camas Courier, 5/14/2014, 5/21/2014, 5/28/2014
   2. Letters to Agencies: 5/8/2014
2. The administrator presented the proposed Zoning Ordinance to the P & Z commission.
3. The ordinance has been revised to reflect changes and updates in Camas County.
4. The proposed Zoning Ordinance was prepared by the planning and zoning department and reviewed section by section by the planning and zoning commission in conjunction with public meetings and workshops.
5. The record of the changes is contained in the P & Z recordings as well as the draft ordinance.
6. No responses were received from public agencies or the general public.
7. Notices were posted per Idaho code Title 67-6509 & 67-6511.
8. The Planning & Zoning Commission held a public hearing on June 3, 2014.
9. Notice was published in the Camas Courier as required by State Statue 67-6509.
10. All requirements for providing notice of the public hearing as set forth in Title 67, Chapter 65 and ordinances of the County of Camas have been met.
11. All requirements for the conduct of public hearings as set forth in Title 67, Chapter 65 and ordinances of the County of Camas have been met.

It is the recommendation of the Camas County Planning and Zoning Commission that the Zoning Ordinance be approved and be presented to the Board of County Commissioners on June 9 or 16, 2014.

Marshall Ralph: ___________________________Date: __________________

Chairman, Camas County Planning and Zoning

The P & Z administrator is asking for written comments to address the Comprehensive Plan concerning private and public airports.  Written comments will be accepted up the Friday, September 15.  Please send your comments to:

Camas County P & Z, P.O. Box 430, Fairfield, Id 83327,

Email to ccpz@rtci.net

Fax to 208-764-2454