***Monday, August 22, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Tim Bertling, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.

Commissioners gave the opening invocation and said the Pledge of Allegiance.

9:00 a.m., Road and Bridge Department Co-Superintendents Renee Nelson and Randy Morris joined the meeting to give the department report. A written report was provided. Mr. Morris reviewed work listed in the department report to include roads that are getting seal coated and having potholes filled, equipment repairs, and dust abatement.

Commissioners and Ms. Nelson spoke of the Road and Bridge employees who have signed up for the commercial driver’s license (CDL) course. Those present discussed staffing and if it’s possible to hire a seasonal employee for Road and Bridge.

Ms. Nelson said as it pertains to the School House Road project, she did speak to the project consultant about this project and after having a public meeting and receiving comments, the consensus is to have three lanes and a sidewalk.

Ms. Nelson said for the Idaho local bridge applications, she received an email that the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) has approved round one funding and the Skin Creek bridge on Deer Creek will move to the construction ready category. There will be a kick-off meeting and an agreement to sign. The second bridge is the Kellogg Bridge over Mission Creek located on Yukon Road. This bridge is in the repair category and an engineer will be hired to recommend repairs. Skin Creek bridge work may start this fall. The county can get the bid ready, go out for bids and award the bid to the successful contractor, then submit reimbursement requests to LHTAC, who could reply in approximately one week.

Ms. Nelson informed Commissioners that she has a meeting tomorrow with the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, Dennis Weed and HMH Engineering to review plans for the Tribe’s travel plaza project. Ms. Nelson commented that she spoke with County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull who suggested she make sure the various plans match.

Alta Forest Products has provided Road and Bridge with the 30% plans for their siding project for review. Attorney Hull has recommended Road and Bridge wait for the 100% plans in light of any major changes that might be made for the crossing design, according to Ms. Nelson. The person doing diagnostic work for the railroad wants signage figured out now so Ms. Nelson said she is working with HMH Engineering on signage suggestions.

Ms. Nelson said Road and Bridge had a meeting with the parties involved in the matter regarding an easement on Labrosse Hill Road. Attorney Hull is going to review more Idaho Code information, according to Ms. Nelson.

9:31 a.m., Bonners Ferry Herald Staff Writer Emily Bonsant joined the meeting.

9:31 a.m., Bonners Ferry District Forest Ranger Kevin Knauth contacted Commissioners via telephone to provide them with an update on local wildfires. Mr. Knauth said there are two fires that are not far apart from each other. The Eneas Peak fire now consists of 763 acres as of last night. They got some heat signatures, which allowed them to map the perimeter and the hottest spots in that area. The fire has probably grown as the temperatures have not dropped to a thermal zone, which promotes fire growth. The majority of growth is occurring to the west and southwest and it had been mostly to the south and southwest. The fire is growing between the ridge and Fisher Creek itself. The more it grows to the southern direction, the happier the Forest Service will be since that area is very green and wet. To the west it will grow into the Fisher Peak area. Mr. Knauth said the Forest Service has posted signage at the Fisher Creek trail head to let people know there is fire activity in the area, but this is not a heavily used trail. The Forest Service has been replacing culverts as part of road maintenance and that will probably continue through the summer and will reduce the number of trail users. The only direction the Forest Service has concerns of fire spread is to the east and northeast. The fire has burned up to the ridge now and all fire spread to the east has run into a green draw. With this information in mind, starting Saturday, Sunday and today, heavy helicopter usage is taking place on the eastern edge to help the draw check the fire. The biggest concern is that the northwest point of it is growing along the ridge line above the draw. The Fire is already past the top of the draw and the drainage is not helping with that. The helicopters are hitting the fire hard with water. Mr. Knauth said the Forest Service is looking to see where they can construct fuel breaks on their land and also use hose where the fire may come down. Housing and structure assessments are being done, similar to what was done for the Parker Ridge fire. This provides good insight as to where houses are and defensibility. No action will be taken until it has to be, but many action points have been established. Mr. Knauth said they’ve drawn a line on a map and they’ve said if the fire gets to a particular line, it will trigger bringing in additional resources, etc. We don’t want to construct that line unnecessarily, according to Mr. Knauth.

Chairman Dinning asked if the Forest Service will allow this fire to go as far down as the Parker Creek fire had before enacting trigger points. Mr. Knauth said the Forest Service has learned from the Parker Creek fire that a lot of those activities, especially when trying not to damage private property in establishing a line, that the trigger points and actions will occur sooner. Mr. Knauth spoke of hoping to have a season ending event, such as September rains. The helicopter has been delivering 2,000 gallons of water with each drop. The planes, called fire bosses, usually carry 800 to 1,000 gallons of water.

Another fire is the Trout fire and it was sized up by the helicopter yesterday. This fire was thought to be approximately 20 acres and is close to Priest Lake state ground, but the helicopter was able to determine the fire was approximately two to three acres. Basically, this fire is to the southwest of Fisher Peak and to the east of Ball Lake/Pyramid Lake. It’s east of the main trail systems in an old burn unit that was burned to help white bark pine grow and propagate better. This area has a fair amount of green brush around it, according to Mr. Knauth. Work was done at this fire to quiet it down yesterday and the Forest Service will get a smaller helicopter to fly over it and provide an update on both the Trout Creek and Eneas Peak fires. These fires will continue to be monitored.

Mr. Knauth said he is considering putting personnel on this smaller fire even though it’s not burning anything. Since we’re expecting lightning he would prefer to keep personnel available for potential new fire starts. Mr. Knauth questioned if you chase something now and end up not having personnel available or do you hold back and see how it goes so we can have those resources available? Our area is not expecting winds, but if we do get thunder, it creates down drafts from the storm.

The call with Mr. Knauth ended at 9:58 a.m.

Ms. Nelson and Mr. Morris left the meeting at 10:02 a.m.

Commissioners update with County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull was cancelled.

Courthouse Maintenance Squire Fields had to cancel his 10:30 a.m. meeting with Commissioners.

Undersheriff Rich Stephens stopped by Commissioners’ Office at 10:03 a.m.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to go into executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)b, to consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public-school student. Commissioner Bertling second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Dinning “aye”, Commissioner Cossairt “aye” and Commissioner Bertling “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. The executive session ended at 10:15 a.m. No action was taken.

Undersheriff Stephens left the meeting.

Ms. Bonsant returned to the meeting.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Certificate of Residency for Sheanna Boedcher, Judah White, Anthony Overholt, Riley Petesch, Brooke Petesch, and Kieley Little. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the plats for Kootenai Orchards, Schrock Acres Subdivision and Chupp Ridge Acres Subdivision. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the minutes of August 1 and 2, 2022 and August 15 and 16, 2022. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.

10:30 a.m., Personnel Director Pam Barton joined the meeting.

Chairman Dinning stated that Commissioners have received a recommendation from the Classification Committee for the Restorium housekeeping position. The Classification Committee determined that the grade for this position is a grade 2 and the starting wage would be $10.40. Commissioners felt the grade should be increased to a grade 5.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt the new Restorium housekeeping position at a Grade 5. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.

10:38 a.m., Commissioners contacted Idaho Association of Counties Government Affairs Associate Kelli Brassfield via telephone to inquire about correspondence received to designate a percent to Title I, Title II and Title III. Ms. Brassfield said in the past Boundary County had designed 85% to Title I, 15% to Title II and nothing for Title III. Commissioners decided they will designate the same percentages as was done in the past.

The call to Ms. Brassfield ended at 10:40 a.m.

Ms. Barton left the meeting at 10:41 a.m.
Commissioner Bertling moved to report to the State Controller’s Office that Boundary County Commissioners have elected to designate 85% to Title 1 and 15% to Title II as it relates to Secure Rural School (SRS) funding. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Bonsant left the meeting at 10:52 a.m.

10:59 a.m., Boundary Ambulance Service Chief Jeff Lindsey joined the meeting.

11:00 a.m., Commissioner Cossairt moved to recess as the Boundary County Board of Commissioners and to convene as the Boundary County Ambulance Service District Governing Board. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.

*Please see Boundary County Ambulance Service District Governing Board meeting minutes*

11:05 a.m., Commissioner Cossairt moved to adjourn as the Boundary County Ambulance Service District Governing Board and to reconvene as the Boundary County Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.

Chief Lindsey left the meeting.

Commissioners tended to administrative duties until their next meeting.

11:30 a.m., Restorium Administrator Karlene Magee joined the meeting to provide a Restorium report.

Ms. Magee spoke to Commissioners about the status of Restorium residents, the progress of putting up the new fence at the Restorium, and the need to replace the refrigerator. Ms. Magee said the Restorium was able to contain COVID-19 on the memory care wing of the Restorium.

The meeting with Ms. Magee ended at 11:39 a.m.

Commissioners recessed for lunch at 12:07 p.m.

1:30 p.m., Commissioners met for the afternoon session with Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Tim Bertling, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.
1:30 p.m., Road and Bridge Co-Superintendents Renee Nelson and Randy Morris, and Local Highway Technical Assistance Council Design Manager Kevin Kuther joined the meeting to discuss the matter of 129,000-pound trucks on county and state roads.

Mr. Kuther said when talking about 129,000-pound truck permits issued for Boundary County roads, it’s only for reduceable loads, such as log and chip trucks, etc.; something you will know what the weight is and can change easily. You can also get permits for milk haulers for up to 200,000-pounds. Mr. Kuther said his job is to help the county in this process and to encourage Commissioners to take a look at where these trucks are trying to get to. Most highways will be approved for 129,000-pound trucks, but there are no destinations. Mr. Kuther suggested Commissioners look at the first and last mile. Mr. Kuther also commented on the overlength law. Mr. Kuther said as a representative of the county, Commissioners know where these trucks are trying to get to so if the county tells the drivers which routes they can travel, it will protect assets. The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) will need maps of the approved routes and the routes approved for 129,000-pound trucks will have to be approved by ordinance or resolution by the county before permits can be issued. These are annual permits. When a 129,000-pound route is approved, it’s not limited to just one specific trucking company as it’s for anyone who has a valid permit. The county can issue its own permits and can charge up to $50.00 for administrative costs per permit. Chairman Dinning said if the county authorizes routes for 129,000-pound trucks, do the drivers have to have a permit. Mr. Kuther said yes, and Chairman Dinning asked who enforces this. Ms. Nelson said possibly the port of entry will enforce permits. Chairman Dinning said the port of entry won’t know where the truck is going. Mr. Kuther said the drivers will know what routes they are supposed to take as they will have a map, so they cannot plead ignorance. It was said the 129,000-pound truck and how it’s equipped will cause less damage per axel as opposed to 105,000-pound truck.

Mr. Kuther said if the county receives a formal request for a 129,000-pound truck route, the county has 150 days to make that determination, then the route would have to be approved or denied by Commissioners. If the route is denied, the requestor has 14 days to rebut and then a final determination would need to be made. The original law in year 2019 said the first $5,000.00 of the analysis costs fell to the shipper; now it just says there is a fund that will provide $10,000.00 to have a route analyzed. Ms. Nelson spoke of already having received a request for Great Northern and Sunrise Roads. Mr. Kuther said he estimates that the engineers will say there is no reason to deny that route. Ms. Nelson asked if this analysis will explain what improvements are needed. Mr. Kuther said there is no funding for these improvements to make it a great route. There is federal funding, but it won’t be available for a long time and it wouldn’t help the county right now. Chairman Dinning said for clarity that if a route was not accepted, the counties could not be forced to make it a route. Mr. Kuther said that was correct. There is nothing in the law that changes authority for Boundary County. Chairman Dinning said there is only one other route that might fit 129,000-pounds now. Ms. Nelson said maybe two, Split Rock or Blume Hill as a crossroad to Roosevelt Road. Chairman Dinning said trucks on Roosevelt Road come in and out and only on the east end is it approved for 129,000 pounds. Chairman Dinning commented that years ago Jack Buell of Jack Buell Trucking said that these 129,000-pound routes will absolutely damage the county roads and he was also concerned about safety as far as trucks breaking. Mr. Kuther said with that weight, trucks will have to have more updated equipment. Mr. Kuther said the truckers that apply for permits are more than likely not the ones who will cause the most damage.

Ms. Nelson asked about getting a road prepared and Commissioners approving this route. Mr. Kuther said Commissioners approve the route and can list specific mileage to approve, and he added that Commissioners can also rescind the approved route. Mr. Kuther said if the county chose to issue its own permits for 129,000-pound routes, the county can also inform ITD of the breakup limits and schedule. Chairman Dinning said that was his concern. If the county shuts down Roosevelt Road, that route does come off the map, but how would the truck driver know. Mr. Kuther said that is when you have enforcement. The Sheriff would have to haul the truck to the nearest scales. Mr. Kuther said notice would also have to be provided if there is construction on an approved route. Mr. Kuther said the county wouldn’t receive funding, but they have a say on the permit for certain time frames, etc. The system is not perfect, but in the last five years it’s gotten a lot better. The permit system is now online and notifications can be by app for timely notification.

It was said that Bonner County has two routes, but ITD issues all of their permits. Chairman Dinning said if there is a logger and he wants to travel over a county road, will he have to contact Boise about the routes? Mr. Kuther spoke of the information being listed online. Mr. Kuther said if the county chose to keep its permit issuing ability, they would still need to inform ITD in Boise. If the county did not opt in, the state would not issue permits, but if the county opted in, permits would go to ITD. Commissioners asked what occurs when a crane needs to be moved at a weight of 137,000-pounds. Mr. Kuther said at least the county would be notified. Ms. Nelson said if the county opted in, and the route is on the map, and truck drivers are used to dealing with ITD about permits, the county might hear from more drivers about other routes. If a 16-foot wide truck wanted to drive down a certain road, Road and Bridge could say no, but could offer another route instead. Chairman Dinning said if there is a 129,000-pound approved route and a driver has a permit, but shows up with a 137,000-pound truck, how would the county know? Mr. Kuther said they would have to go through the scales. Commissioner Bertling explained that to move a logging operation, it involves about five pieces of equipment so that’s about $250.00 in permits so that can get expensive.

Chairman Dinning spoke of giving control to the State of Idaho over what travels over the county’s roads. Mr. Kuther said yes and no in that the county would still have control. If the county designates a point of contact, each permit would have to go through the county. The county doesn’t get the $50.00 for the permit, but the county does have a say. Those present discussed matters when it pertains to over-width loads. Commissioner Bertling said on the positive side is that the county knows what is traveling over its roads. It was said that the county won’t have enough teeth in its ordinance to get the roads repaired. Commissioner Bertling said he doesn’t see a lot of benefit to this. Chairman Dinning said the county could also put up signage on the roads about the routes.

The meeting with Mr. Kuther, Ms. Nelson and Mr. Morris ended at 2:27 p.m.

2:30 p.m., Planning and Zoning Administrator Clare Marley contacted Commissioners via telephone to continue the discussion to determine a cut-off date for an illegal/improper property split. Ms. Marley and Commissioners reviewed a draft ordinance regarding proposed changes to the county’s current Land Use Ordinance pertaining to permits and non-conforming parcels. Chairman Dinning asked if the county cleans up the ordinance, would it change to the point that all land decisions occurring prior to a selected date are in good standard. Ms. Marley spoke of land decisions and said she doesn’t have a date yet. Ordinance Section 17.2 are types of non-conforming splits. Ms. Marley said there would be reasons for non-conforming splits and if a date is chosen, anything before that will be lawful as far a land division. Ms. Marley said Section 2.1.3., is the zoning map where you go to determine information on parcel size. Chairman Dinning said he would like to choose a date and Ms. Marley said the date needs to be defensible. As far as lot size, we’re looking a January 2022. Mr. Marley said more than likely the 2012 ordinance was completely replaced with Ordinance 2017-1.

It was asked if the county was going to make someone compliant with the ordinance that was in place at the time, using Ordinance 2017-1 as the example. If they’re at the appropriate lot size or less and they deeded it with a legal description, they would be fined, size-wise, and not be in good shape as far as the division process. Ms. Marley reiterated said there has to be good cause when selecting the date. Ms. Marley commented that she will seek input from County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull and that this is a very early draft of the amended ordinance. Chairman Dinning said having a certificate of compliance would be good for this process.

The call with Ms. Marley ended at 3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m., Commissioners and Clerk Poston discussed what had occurred at the County Annex at the last week’s library board meeting. Some of the meeting participants were disrespectful to county employees as they were being loud. Chairman Dinning said the Veteran’s Service Office, Driver’s License Office, and other offices are located in this same building and it was very disheartening to hear what occurred. Commissioners don’t want to punish the library because of the antics of others. Commissioner Bertling said unfortunately, we might have to get signage for the parking area that states the spaces are designated for specific offices. It was said those signs are already there. Commissioner Bertling said the Sheriff’s Office will have to get involved. Commissioner Bertling added that meeting participants can park across the road as there is business in the Annex that needs to be conducted. Clerk Poston said there are approximately seven other offices conducting business in that building. Clerk Poston added that there are handicap signs and six reserved spots for staff in the parking lot. Chairman Dinning suggested putting up towing signs and he added that it saddens him when people cannot even respect the Veterans Service Office.

3:15 p.m., Boundary County Emergency Manager Andrew O’Neel and Idaho Office of Emergency Management Local Area Field Officer Kevin Benton joined the meeting for introductions. Mr. Benton has filled this position since Jay Baker has retired.

Mr. O’Neel and Mr. Benton left the meeting at 3:21 p.m.

3:21 p.m., Commissioners contacted Attorney Dana Bowes via telephone to briefly discuss matters pertaining to county public defender services. Commissioners said in a short time span Public Defender Linda Payne is to come up with an agreement to cover her cases as she is retiring and Commissioners won’t need to get involved in that. Chairman Dinning asked Attorney Bowes if she is looking to cover Attorney Payne’s cases through September. Attorney Bowes said she was understanding that there was a general opening. Chairman Dinning said Boundary County was looking for public defenders, but they later agreed to work through Bonner County. Commissioners encouraged Attorney Bowes to follow up with Bonner County.

The call with Attorney Bowes ended at 3:25 p.m.

3:25 p.m., There being no further business, the meetings recessed until tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.

***Tuesday, August 23, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session at the County Annex with Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Tim Bertling, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.

Commissioners held an elected officials/department heads meeting. Present were: Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Tim Bertling, Treasurer Sue Larson, Chief Probation Officer Stacy Brown, Noxious Weeds Department Superintendent Dave Wenk, Restorium Administrator Karlene Magee, University of Idaho Extension Educator Amy Robertson, Veterans Service Officer Ron Self, Road and Bridge Department Co-Superintendents Renee Nelson and Randy Morris, Emergency Manager Andrew O’Neel, Sheriff Dave Kramer, and Solid Waste Department Co-Superintendent Claine Skeen.

Chairman Dinning said budgets are set and the budget hearing is scheduled for September 6th.

Commissioners went around the room for department updates.

Alicia Ray and Kimberly Tkacs with the State Insurance Fund put on a Power Point presentation regarding matters related to the basics of workers compensation, light duty work, returning to work, time loss, medical claims, safety meetings, and recommendations.

Ms. Nelson and Mr. Morris left the meeting at 9:48 a.m.

The presentation by Ms. Ray and Ms. Tkacs ended at 9:50 a.m.

The elected officials/department heads meeting ended at 9:50 a.m.

9:55 a.m., County Noxious Weeds Department Superintendent Dave Wenk met with Commissioners to provide a department report. Mr. Wenk said he’s been working on complaints regarding weeds on properties of mostly absentee landowners. Mr. Wenk said he’s now working on treating weeds at various city and county locations. Paperwork for the Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA) program is due back by October 4th. The Idaho Weeds Superintendent meeting for the State of Idaho is coming up. Mr. Wenk commented on doing biological control for knapweed and he informed Commissioners that he received a letter from the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) requesting an insurance certificate because he is certified in pesticide applications.

The meeting with Mr. Wenk ended.

Commissioners asked Veterans Service Officer Ron Self to join the meeting to provide his account of what occurred at the Annex on the day the Library Board held their meeting. Mr. Self said library meeting participants showed up in the lobby early at approximately 8:30 a.m. last Thursday and they starting getting noisy. Mr. Self said he was aware the library board was going to be meeting in the conference room. Mr. Self said the noise level got really bad and he had to go out several times and he asked people to open the entrance door because nobody could get in; the hallway was full. Jessica Nordheim from the Probation Office came out to the lobby due to the noise and was almost in tears as she had friends with the people who wouldn’t back her up. Sheriff’s Deputy Dave Schuman came in to the lobby later and the people quieted down. It was said that these people were verbally abusive toward Ms. Nordheim. Chairman Dinning said it’s sad when people start bullying other people. Chairman Dinning said he wants to get the dates of future library board meetings. It was said that these people had made a presence at the fair and were in your face. Mr. Self said he thought Ms. Nordheim informed the people that only a certain number of people were allowed in the conference room, but they just ignored that. Commissioners said this interferes with handicapped veterans trying to get into the building, with Mr. Self and State Probation Offer Ron Pell trying to do business, and it interferes with the Probation Office’s drug testing day. It was said this is not just rude behavior, but it’s very rude behavior.

Mr. Self, Ms. Robertson and Sheriff Kramer left the meeting.

10:01 a.m., Commissioner Cossairt moved to go into executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)b, to consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public-school student. Commissioner Bertling second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Dinning “aye”, Commissioner Cossairt “aye” and Commissioner Bertling “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. 10:04 a.m., The executive session ended. No action was taken.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Certificate of Residency for Dalton Loll. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioners stated for the record that they didn’t need to hold their 10:15 a.m. meeting with Mr. Self since Mr. Self provided an update during the elected officials/department heads meeting.
Clerk Glenda Poston joined the meeting.

Extension Educator Amy Robertson returned to the meeting at 10:06 a.m.

Commissioners tended to administrative duties until their next meeting.

10:15 a.m., Ms. Robertson met with Commissioners to provide an update on University of Idaho Extension programs. Ms. Robertson said she has five volunteers involved in the Master Food Safety program. Commissioners were provided information on various courses, programs and camps being offered. Ms. Robertson spoke of potential applicants to fill the Ag Extension position, but the housing shortage is making it difficult. Ms. Robertson informed Commissioners that the grant for the robotics program has been renewed. Two new staff members were hired for the 4H Friday Friends and Ms. Robertson was awarded $10,000.00 to fund this program. Ms. Robertson reported on the fair and she said it went well.

The meeting with Ms. Robertson ended at 10:38 a.m.

10:58 a.m., Bonners Ferry Herald Staff Writer Emily Bonsant joined the meeting.

11:00 a.m., Chairman Dinning said Commissioners had approved spending American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds on projects so they will put these funds into the budget as suggested and they will itemize how to spend the money. Commissioners will hold a public hearing to address this. Clerk Poston said she would like Commissioners to adopt a resolution noting where the monies will be spent and they should list the “up to” amount. Commissioners don’t yet have good figures for the Parks and Recreation restroom project as well as figures for the heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) for the Sheriff’s Office yet. Clerk Poston suggested creating a list of projects and prioritizing them. If there are funds left over, Commissioners could look at what other needs there are in the county. Chairman Dinning said on September 6th, if the county’s budget is approved during the hearing, Commissioners can make a motion to hold another hearing to open the budget to add the ARPA funds.

Boundary County Emergency Manager Andrew O’Neel joined the meeting at 11:05 a.m.

Those present discussed and questioned what type of infrastructure projects could be covered by ARPA funding.

The meeting to discuss ARPA funds and projects ended at 11:15 a.m.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 11:15 a.m.

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DAN R. DINNING, Chairman

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GLENDA POSTON, Clerk
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy Clerk