***Monday, January 2, 2023, Commissioners did not meet due to the New Year’s holiday.
***Tuesday, January 3, 2023, 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.
9:00 a.m., Commissioner-Elect Ben Robertson and Bonners Ferry Herald Staff Writer Emily Bonsant joined the meeting.
Mr. Morris informed Commissioners of finding graffiti on road signs. Commissioner Bertling asked about the ability to get curve and speed signage for Smith Lake Road. Ms. Nelson said she is working on applications for Local Highway Safety Improvement Projects (LHSIP) for placing reflectors on certain areas where accidents tend to occur and there is also the ability to place these reflectors in other locations where accidents haven’t happened, but where there are similar concerns. Those present discussed the possibility of acquiring more land from the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) in order to widen a portion of Smith Lake Road. It was said an engineer for IDL would need to draw up plans for the acquisition to be considered.
Those present briefly reviewed work listed in the Road and Bridge Department report. There is nothing new to report for the Riverside Road Improvement Project. Commissioner Bertling commented on a roundabout as an option for the Tribe’s travel plaza and after talking with the local Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) Road Foreman, there are different stipulations for roundabouts.
The meeting with Ms. Nelson and Mr. Morris ended at 9:20 a.m.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to cancel taxes for the following parcels for tax year 2022: RP65N02E279010A totaling $28.80, RP64N02E148403A totaling $100.82, RP60N02W218362A totaling $336.46, RP64N01W042411A totaling $499.76, RP62N01E111833A totaling $499.76, RP62N01E113550A totaling $499.76, RP61N01W349470A totaling $592.76, RPB00000339050A totaling $791.80, RP011200000230A totaling $499.76, RP61N01W340750A totaling $143.64, MH61N01W34075AA totaling $236.28, and RP008200000080A totaling $499.76 as the homeowner’s exemptions were received after the July abstract cutoff. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the meeting minutes of December 26 & 27, 2022. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
9:31 a.m., Commissioners contacted County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull via telephone to get an update on various matters.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt Resolution 2023-21. A resolution of Boundary County, Idaho amending the official Comprehensive Plan map designation from agriculture/forestry to residential for Billie and Patricia I. Poulton, Planning Department File #22-0062. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2023-21 reads as follows:
Boundary County, Idaho Resolution 2023-21
A RESOLUTION OF BOUNDARY COUNTY, IDAHO
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION
FROM AGRICULTURE/FORESTRY TO RESIDENTIAL
BILLIE AND PATRICIA I. POULTON, PLANNING DEPARTMENT FILE #22-0062
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Board of Commissioners has the authority pursuant to Idaho Code §67-6509 to amend its Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, any person may petition the governing board for a plan amendment at any time, pursuant to the Idaho Local Land Use Planning Act and local land use law; and
WHEREAS, Billie and Patricia I. Poulton submitted an application to amend the Boundary County Comprehensive Plan Map land use designation from Agriculture/Forestry to Residential for a 40.6-acre portion of a 55-acre parcel known as Parcel # RP62N01E211816A, located in Section 21, Township 62 North, Range 1 East, B.M.; and
WHEREAS, Boundary County Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on April 28, 2022, and recommended approval of the application, and the Boundary County Board of Commissioners conducted a duly noticed public hearing on June 14, 2022, and approved the request; and
WHEREAS, the request to change the comprehensive plan map, which is based upon the findings and conclusions, is in accord with the Comprehensive Plan criteria of Section 18 of the Boundary County Land Use Ordinance, as evidenced by the Board of Commissioners’ decision letter dated June 21, 2022; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Idaho Code §67-6509, no plan shall be effective unless adopted by resolution by the governing board;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Boundary County Board of Commissioners that the Comprehensive Plan map is hereby amended to change the land use designation from Agriculture/Forestry to Residential for a 40.6-acre portion of a 55-acre parcel depicted in attached Exhibit A and described as follows: All that part of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter (E1/2 NE1/4) of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Sixty-two (62) North, Range One (1) East of the Boise Meridian, Boundary County, Idaho lying north of the County Road (Chokecherry Drive). LESS Lots One (1), Two (2) and Three (3) of North Ridge Estates 1st Addition. LESS Lots 4A and 4B of the Amended Plat of North Ridge Estates 1st Addition.
Done this 3rd day of January, 2023.
BOUNDARY COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
s/___________________________
Dan Dinning, Chairman
s/___________________________
Wally Cossairt, Commissioner
s/____________________________
Tim Bertling, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/_______________________ Jan. 3, 2023
Glenda Poston Date
Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded as instrument #293400
Clerk’s Note: “Exhibit A” can be found attached to the original resolution filed in the Clerk’s Office vault.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt Ordinance 2023-3. Boundary County Planning & Zoning File #22-0062 for Billie and Patricia I. Poulton zone change from agriculture/forestry to residential. Commissioner Bertling second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Dinning “aye”, Commissioner Cossairt “aye” and Commissioner Bertling “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. Ordinance 2023-3 reads as follows:
BOUNDARY COUNTY, IDAHO
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-3
BOUNDARY COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING FILE #22-0062
BILLIE AND PATRICIA I. POULTON ZONE CHANGE
AGRICULTURE/FORESTRY TO RESIDENTIAL
AN ORDINANCE OF BOUNDARY COUNTY, IDAHO, AMENDING THE BOUNDARY COUNTY OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (BOUNDARY COUNTY ZONE DISTRICT MAP) BY REZONING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND IN SECTION 21, TOWNSHIP 62 NORTH, RANGE 1 EAST FROM AGRICULTURE/FORESTRY TO RESIDENTIAL AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §67-6511 and Boundary County land use codes provide the procedures and authority for the county to amend its zoning map; and
WHEREAS, Billie and Patricia I. Poulton submitted an application to amend the Boundary County Official Zoning Map from Agriculture/Forestry to Residential for a 40.6-acre portion of a 55-acre parcel known as Parcel # RP62N01E211816A, located in Section 21, Township 62 North, Range 1 East, B.M.; and
WHEREAS, Boundary County Planning and Zoning Commission and the Boundary County Board of Commissioners held duly noticed public hearings on April 28, 2022, and June 14, 2022, respectively, at which interested persons had the right to be heard per Idaho Code §65-6509; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Idaho Code §67-6511 and §67-6509, the request to amend the official zoning map was evaluated to determine the extent and nature of the amendment request with particular consideration given to the effects of delivery of and provisions for public services; and
WHEREAS, As required by Idaho Code §67-6511, the governing board has analyzed the proposed change to the zoning map to ensure that it is not in conflict with the policies of the adopted comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, Boundary County Board of County Commissioners has approved a resolution to change the Comprehensive Plan Map land use designation from Agriculture/Forestry to Residential for the subject parcel; and
WHEREAS, the request to amend the official zoning map was approved by the Boundary County Board of Commissioners following the public hearing, as evidenced by the Board of Commissioners’ decision letter dated June 21, 2022.
NOW THEREFORE,
Be it ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Boundary County, Idaho that the following ordinance is hereby adopted, as follows:
Section 1. Adoption of Ordinance:
The Boundary County Official Zoning Map (Boundary County Zone District Map) is hereby amended to rezone from Agriculture/Forestry to Residential a 40.6-acre portion of a 55-acre parcel as depicted in attached Exhibit A and described as follows: All that part of the East Half of the Northeast Quarter (E1/2 NE1/4) of Section Twenty-one (21), Township Sixty-two (62) North, Range One (1) East of the Boise Meridian, Boundary County, Idaho lying north of the County Road (Chokecherry Drive). LESS Lots One (1), Two (2) and Three (3) of North Ridge Estates 1st Addition. LESS Lots 4A and 4B of the Amended Plat of North Ridge Estates 1st Addition.
Section 2. Severability:
The sections of this ordinance are severable. The invalidity of a section shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections.
Section 3. Effective Date:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon the passage and publication of the ordinance or ordinance summary in one (1) issue of the official newspaper for Boundary County, in accordance with the Idaho Code.
This ordinance duly enacted as an ordinance of Boundary County, Idaho on this 3rd day of January, 2023, upon the following roll call vote:
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Dinning ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬s/______________________________
Commissioner Cossairt s/_______________________________
Commissioner Bertling s/_______________________________
APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE SUMMARY
Publication of the ordinance by summary in the official newspaper is hereby approved by the Boundary County Commissioners on this 3rd day of January, 2023, upon the following roll call vote:
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Dinning s/¬¬¬¬_______________________________
Commissioner Cossairt s/_______________________________
Commissioner Bertling s/_______________________________
ATTEST:
s/ Jan. 3, 2023
Glenda Poston Date
Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded as instrument #293401
Clerk’s Note: “Exhibit A” can be found attached to the original Ordinance located in the Clerk’s Office vault.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the Summary of Ordinance 2023-3 for publication. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt Resolution 2023-22. A resolution of Boundary County, Idaho amending the official Comprehensive Plan map designation from residential to rural community/commercial for Alaina and John Hathaway, Planning Department File #22-0088. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2023-22 reads as follows:
Boundary County, Idaho Resolution 2023-22
A RESOLUTION OF BOUNDARY COUNTY, IDAHO
AMENDING THE OFFICIAL COMPREHENSIVE PLAN MAP DESIGNATION
FROM RESIDENTIAL TO RURAL COMMUNITY/COMMERCIAL
ALAINA AND JOHN HATHAWAY, PLANNING DEPARTMENT FILE #22-0088
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Board of County Commissioners has the authority pursuant to Idaho Code §67-6509 to amend its Comprehensive Plan; and
WHEREAS, any person may petition the governing board for a plan amendment at any time, pursuant to the Idaho Local Land Use Planning Act and local land use law; and
WHEREAS, Alaina and John Hathaway submitted an application to amend the Boundary County Comprehensive Plan Map land use designation from Residential to Rural Community/Commercial for approximately 0.935 acres of a 2.3-acre parcel known as RP62N02E164705A, located in Section 16, Township 62 North, Range 2 East B.M.; and
WHEREAS, Boundary County Planning and Zoning Commission conducted a duly noticed public hearing on April 28, 2022, and recommended approval of the application, and the Boundary County Board of Commissioners conducted a duly noticed public hearing on June 14, 2022, and approved the request; and
WHEREAS, the request to change the comprehensive plan map, which is based upon the findings and conclusions, is in accord with the Comprehensive Plan criteria of Section 18 of the Boundary County Land Use Ordinance, as evidenced by the Board of Commissioners’ decision letter dated June 21, 2022; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Idaho Code §67-6509, no plan shall be effective unless adopted by resolution by the governing board;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Boundary County Board of Commissioners that the Comprehensive Plan map is hereby amended to change the land use designation from Residential to Rural Community/Commercial for approximately 0.935 acres of a 2.3-acre parcel depicted in attached Exhibit A and described as follows: Commencing at a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped PLS 3628 on the east line of said SE1/4 NW/4 which is N 00°18'36" W, 329.55 feet from the southeast corner of the SE1/4 NW1/4; thence, leaving said east line S 89°42'38" W, 300.09 feet to the southeast corner of that parcel described in Instrument No. 250232 and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING which is marked on the ground by a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped PLS 3628; thence, along the south line of that parcel described in Instrument No. 250232, S 89°42'32" W, 200.16 feet to the southwest corner of that parcel described in Instrument No. 250232 which is marked on the ground by a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped PLS 7877; thence, along the west line of that parcel described in Instrument No. 250232, N 00°22'08" W, 217.60 feet; thence, leaving said west line and along a line parallel to and offset 300 feet southerly of the southerly right of way of U.S. Highway No. 2 on a non-tangential curve to the left having a central angle of 01°54'08", (radial bearing = N 08°19'50" E), a radius of 6079.58 feet, for an arc length of 201.84 feet (chord = S 82°37'14" E, 201.84 feet) to the east line of that parcel described in Instrument No. 250232; thence, along said east line S 00°25'12" E, 190.66 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, encompassing an area of 0.935 acres.
Done this 3rd day of January, 2023.
BOUNDARY COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
s/_____________________
Dan Dinning, Chairman
s/_____________________
Wally Cossairt, Commissioner
s/_____________________
Tim Bertling, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/_______________________ Jan. 3, 2023
Glenda Poston Date
Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded as instrument #293402
Clerk’s Note: Exhibit A can be found attached to the original resolution located in the Clerk’s Office vault.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt Ordinance 2023-4. An ordinance for Boundary County Planning & Zoning File #22-0088 for Alaina and John Hathaway zone change from residential to rural community/commercial. Commissioner Bertling second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Dinning “aye”, Commissioner Cossairt “aye” and Commissioner Bertling “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. Ordinance 2023-4 reads as follows:
BOUNDARY COUNTY, IDAHO
ORDINANCE NO. 2023-4
BOUNDARY COUNTY PLANNING & ZONING FILE #22-0088
ALAINA AND JOHN HATHAWAY ZONE CHANGE
RESIDENTIAL TO RURAL COMMUNITY/COMMERCIAL
AN ORDINANCE OF BOUNDARY COUNTY, IDAHO, AMENDING THE BOUNDARY COUNTY OFFICIAL ZONING MAP (BOUNDARY COUNTY ZONE DISTRICT MAP) BY REZONING A CERTAIN PARCEL OF LAND FROM RESIDENTIAL TO RURAL COMMUNITY/COMMERCIAL AND PROVIDING SEVERABILITY AND AN EFFECTIVE DATE.
WHEREAS, Idaho Code §67-6511 and Boundary County land use codes provide the procedures and authority for the county to amend its zoning map; and
WHEREAS, Alaina and John Hathaway submitted an application to amend the Boundary County Official Zoning Map from Residential to Rural Community/Commercial for approximately 0.935 acres of a 2.3-acre parcel known as RP62N02E164705A, located in Section 16, Township 62 North, Range 2 East B.M.; and
WHEREAS, Boundary County Planning and Zoning Commission and the Boundary County Board of Commissioners held duly noticed public hearings on April 28, 2022, and June 14, 2022, respectively, at which interested persons had the right to be heard per Idaho Code §65-6509; and
WHEREAS, pursuant to Idaho Code §67-6511 and §67-6509, the request to amend the official zoning map was evaluated to determine the extent and nature of the amendment request with particular consideration given to the effects of delivery of and provisions for public services; and
WHEREAS, As required by Idaho Code §67-6511, the governing board has analyzed the proposed change to the zoning map to ensure that it is not in conflict with the policies of the adopted comprehensive plan; and
WHEREAS, Boundary County Board of County Commissioners has approved a resolution to change the Comprehensive Plan Map land use designation from Residential to Rural Community/Commercial for the subject parcel; and
WHEREAS, the request to amend the official zoning map was approved by the Boundary County Board of Commissioners following the public hearing, as evidenced by the Board of Commissioners’ decision letter dated June 21, 2022
.
NOW THEREFORE,
Be it ordained by the Board of County Commissioners of Boundary County, Idaho that the following ordinance is hereby adopted, as follows:
Section 1. Adoption of Ordinance:
The Boundary County Official Zoning Map (Boundary County Zone District Map) is hereby amended to rezone from Residential to Rural Community/Commercial approximately 0.935 acres of a 2.3-acre parcel illustrated in attached Exhibit A and described as follows: Commencing at a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped PLS 3628 on the east line of said SE1/4 NW/4 which is N 00°18'36" W, 329.55 feet from the southeast corner of the SE1/4 NW1/4; thence, leaving said east line S 89°42'38" W, 300.09 feet to the southeast corner of that parcel described in Instrument No. 250232 and the TRUE POINT OF BEGINNING which is marked on the ground by a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped PLS 3628; thence, along the south line of that parcel described in Instrument No. 250232, S 89°42'32" W, 200.16 feet to the southwest corner of that parcel described in Instrument No. 250232 which is marked on the ground by a 5/8" rebar and plastic cap stamped PLS 7877; thence, along the west line of that parcel described in Instrument No. 250232, N 00°22'08" W, 217.60 feet; thence, leaving said west line and along a line parallel to and offset 300 feet southerly of the southerly right of way of U.S. Highway No. 2 on a non-tangential curve to the left having a central angle of 01°54'08", (radial bearing = N 08°19'50" E), a radius of 6079.58 feet, for an arc length of 201.84 feet (chord = S 82°37'14" E, 201.84 feet) to the east line of that parcel described in Instrument No. 250232; thence, along said east line S 00°25'12" E, 190.66 feet to the POINT OF BEGINNING, encompassing an area of 0.935 acres.
Section 2. Severability:
The sections of this ordinance are severable. The invalidity of a section shall not affect the validity of the remaining sections.
Section 3. Effective Date:
This ordinance shall be in full force and effect upon the passage and publication of the ordinance or ordinance summary in one (1) issue of the official newspaper for Boundary County, in accordance with the Idaho Code.
This ordinance duly enacted as an ordinance of Boundary County, Idaho on this 3rd day of January, 2023 upon the following roll call vote:
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Dinning s/¬¬¬¬¬¬_______________________________
Commissioner Cossairt s/_______________________________
Commissioner Bertling s/_______________________________
APPROVAL OF ORDINANCE SUMMARY
Publication of the ordinance by summary in the official newspaper is hereby approved by the Boundary County Commissioners on this 3rd day of January, 2023, upon the following roll call vote:
ROLL CALL:
Commissioner Dinning ¬¬¬¬¬¬¬¬s/_______________________________
Commissioner Cossairt s/_______________________________
Commissioner Bertling s/_______________________________
ATTEST:
s/ Jan. 3, 2023
Glenda Poston Date
Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded as instrument #293403
Clerk’s Note: Exhibit A can be found attached to the original ordinance located in the Clerk’s Office vault.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the Summary of Ordinance 2023-4 for publication. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Dinning said Commissioners received the memorandum of understanding (MOU) with the City of Bonners Ferry regarding the local swimming pool. Attorney Hull said Commissioners will also need to adopt a resolution associated with this MOU as it involves use of ARPA funds.
Chairman Dinning suggested Commissioners make a motion to authorize another commissioner to sign various documents since he is retiring as some of the federal documents have him listed as the signer. Attorney Hull said Commissioners can always cross out Chairman Dinning’s name and another commissioner can sign.
9:43 a.m., Darrell Kerby temporarily stopped by Commissioners’ Office.
Attorney Hull said he will need to meet with Commissioner Cossairt as it pertains to documents associated with the National Opioid Settlement Notice agreements.
Attorney Hull commented briefly on having the Attorney General’s Office conduct their investigation as had been requested by Boundary County Watchman. Attorney Hull added that he has sent the cease and desist letter to Boundary County Watchman about use of the county seal.
9:48 a.m., Chief Deputy Treasurer Jenny Economu joined the meeting at Commissioners’ request to update them on a letter to the Idaho State Treasurer regarding Board of Commissioners and Treasurer information. The letter is to update the Idaho State Treasurer on the Board of Commissioners and Treasurer.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the letter to Idaho State Treasurer providing that office with an updated list of the Board of Commissioners and County Treasurer. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Chief Deputy Treasurer Economu and Clerk Poston left the meeting.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with the City of Bonners Ferry regarding the use of ARPA funds to support the swimming pool and to authorize the Clerk to draft a resolution for adoption regarding the use of those funds. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
9:54 a.m., Courthouse Maintenance Squire Fields stopped by Commissioners’ Office to update them on the basement restroom flooding issue.
9:55 a.m., Commissioner Cossairt moved to amend the agenda to add discussion of the Courthouse basement level restroom flooding and water saturation, since it is time sensitive, and to make a motion to sign the documentation from North Idaho Flood and Fire. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Bertling moved to sign the agreement with North Idaho Flood and Fire to work in the Courthouse as a result of flood issues in the basement/lower level. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioners recessed until their next meeting at 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m., Commissioners contacted Restorium Maintenance Kevin Schnuerle via telephone to get an update on issues with the sprinkler heads at the Restorium. Mr. Schnuerle said he spoke to Patriot Fire Protection and they recommend changing all of the sprinkler heads at a cost of $7,000.00 since they have had to come to the Restorium on different occasions to replace individual sprinkler heads. The sprinkler system froze and that caused swelling so the heads are leaking. In the system the pipes haven’t broke, but when the ice in them thaws, it puts pressure on the sprinkler heads causing them to leak. Chairman Dinning asked how to prevent this in the future. Mr. Schnuerle explained that it is very cold in the attic. There is insulation around all of the wet fire lines, but it seems it’s not adequate for weather this cold. The system was installed in 2004 and apparently it hasn’t gotten this cold since then. Mr. Schnuerle said he doesn’t know if there is a way to wrap the pipes, put heating in the attic, or add in insulation.
10:32 a.m., Courthouse Maintenance Squire Fields joined the meeting for the discussion.
Commissioners updated Mr. Fields on the discussion with Mr. Schnuerle. Commissioners agreed to replace the sprinkler heads. Mr. Schnuerle mentioned there are approximately 135 heads for this wet system. The wet system is having the problem, but the dry system is working. Commissioner Bertling said ARPA funds could be used for the sprinkler head replacement. Commissioners asked Mr. Schnuerle to make the phone call to get the heads replaced.
The call to Mr. Schnuerle ended at 10:38 a.m.
Those present continued their discussion on the Restorium sprinkler system and general maintenance.
Parks and Recreation Board member Sarah Skinner joined the meeting at 10:48 a.m.
Mr. Fields left the meeting at 10:49 a.m.
Parks and Recreation Department Board Chairman Rob Tompkins and Personnel Director Pam Barton joined the meeting.
Commissioners recessed until their next meeting at 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m., Ms. Barton mentioned that the Classification Committee met on December 28th to review the position for Youth Activities Director for the Parks and Recreation Department. The position was rewritten as office manager/recreation director and it was last reviewed in year 2000. It was rated a grade 7, but after recently reviewing it again the position received lower points for a grade 4. No job applications have come in for this position since it was originally posted in July. The budget for this position is $25,000.00 and at that rate it equates to $1,937.61 per month gross. It was said, since the grade came in lower and there are no applicants, the thought is to list the position as a salaried, part-time position at $2,000.00 per month and you might receive more applicants. Ms. Skinner said the hours are set at 29 hours, but it takes more hours than that per week to do the job and to do a good job. This position has taken on more tasks since year 2000, such as working with parents and dealing with a lot of moving parts. As a volunteer board, Parks and Recreation is not able to take over these responsibilities. Chairman Dinning said the system is not reflective of what Parks and Recreation is dealing with today. Mr. Tompkins said this position doesn’t have any direct supervision. Those present commented on the rate of pay versus the responsibilities. Mr. Tompkins listed the various positions in Parks and Recreation that they haven’t been able to fill. Ms. Barton said the Youth Activities Director also receives the Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) benefit. Commissioner Bertling has no issue increasing the salary to $2,500.00.
Commissioner Bertling moved to increase the salaried wage for the Youth Activities Director to $2,500.00. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting to discuss the Youth Activities Director for the Parks and Recreation Department ended at 11:17 a.m.
Commissioners recessed until their next meeting at 11:30 a.m.
11:30 a.m., Boundary Economic Development Council (EDC) Director David Sims joined the meeting to provide an update on EDC projects. Mr. Sims informed Commissioners that Senator Risch, Congressman Fulcher and Senator Crapo continue to work on the issue of extending the US/Canadian Border crossing hours at Porthill. Karen Roetter with Senator Crapo’s Office said the group is doing everything they can do.
Mr. Sims said the State of Idaho has released $35,000,000.00 in the broadband fund for projects and there was a short turnaround time for the request for proposals. One of Boundary County’s local providers is working on an application and there will be a match requirement. Ziply Fiber may eventually apply for more funding for Boundary County. Mr. Sims informed Commissioners that he thinks EL Internet is working on an agreement for fiber for the former North Idaho College building. It’s just for fiber from the NIC building to the Ziply Office and the hope is it’s a less expensive option since the fiber can be aerial and not be buried.
Mr. Sims will work with the Parks and Recreation Department on a grant for tennis court replacements.
Mr. Sims reported the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) has value user grants and there are three local businesses that were successful in obtaining funds. The purpose is to use funds for process, marketing, advertising, as well as for some inventory and salaries. The amount of funding is $250,000.00. There are two farms that are interested in this program and Mr. Sims stated he would reach out to the smaller farms, as well as the Extension Office and Soil District. The program’s success rate has been high.
The City of Bonners Ferry’s comprehensive plan is mostly winding down. The big change is the former mill property’s designation change from industrial to mixed-use, which was at the request of the property owner. The owner of this property will need to come to the City of Bonners Ferry Planning and Zoning with a plan. It looks like the definition of “industrial use” might be changing.
Mr. Sims informed Commissioners of a roof leak near the heating, ventilation and air conditioning system at the former NIC building. Mr. Sims commented that he has not heard any more information on the Tribe’s travel plaza project.
The meeting with Mr. Sims ended at 11:42 a.m.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to extend the time-period for two employees to use up vacation time overage before the end of the year. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioners recessed for lunch at 12:00 p.m.
1:30 p.m., Commissioners reconvened for the afternoon session with Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Bertling, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.
1:30 p.m., Solid Waste Department Superintendent Claine Skeen joined the meeting to give the department report. Mr. Skeen said he has been busy. The landfill is pushing up against the tonnage limit and is hauling out two recycle trailers per week.
Mr. Skeen recently spoke of his new employee and signing this employee up to take the commercial driver’s license (CDL) course. This employee will be at the landfill office for the online training portion of the course.
Mr. Skeen asked about the county’s 29-acre property adjacent to the landfill. Chairman Dinning said the prior permit was good for two years and that time has lapsed so the process has to start again. Chairman Dinning mentioned the farming lease that is still in effect on that property. Mr. Skeen will talk to Road and Bridge about the process to take as they are familiar with it.
Mr. Skeen said Rule Steel is working on the county’s order for roll off containers. Mr. Skeen talked about disposing of the excavator that has link issues and Commissioners suggesting looking into an online auction.
The meeting with Mr. Skeen ended at 1:42 p.m.
1:49 p.m., Chief Probation Officer Stacy Brown joined the meeting.
Commissioners recessed until their next meeting for 2:00 p.m.
2:00 p.m., Ms. Brown provided a department report for the Probation Office and informed Commissioners of the number of people on various levels of probation. Commissioners updated Commissioner-Elect Robertson on the drug court program. Ms. Brown discussed matters pertaining to Fentanyl use. Ms. Brown informed Commissioner-Elect Robertson of the various committees she sits on for probation.
The meeting with Ms. Brown ended at 2:07 p.m.
Commissioners recessed until their next meeting at 2:20 p.m.
2:20 p.m., Courthouse Maintenance Squire Fields joined the meeting to give a department report.
Mr. Fields informed Commissioners that he is meeting with KG&T Septic about a septic issue with the outdoor restrooms at the Waterways Building since the line had frozen. The Extension Office roof was patched and he will try to fix it more permanently in the spring. The NIC roof was checked last Friday. North Idaho Flood and Fire finished cleaning up the flood in the Courthouse basement and they will leave their blowers going for a couple of days. Idaho Counties Risk Management Program (ICRMP) has already been notified and pictures have been sent to them. Commissioner Cossairt said he spoke with the City of Bonners Ferry Road Foreman about the recess in the parking lot pavement near the storm drain next to the Extension Office and they think this issue is caused by the use of de-icer.
The meeting with Mr. Fields ended at 2:26 p.m.
Those present discussed computer tracking programs for vehicles. For Road and Bridge it could help determine which areas have been plowed or graded and which places a truck should tend to next, according to Commissioner Bertling.
Courthouse Maintenance Squire Fields contacted Commissioners via telephone and informed them the old seal gave out on the toilet that broke and flooded the basement level of the Courthouse. The other old seals could go out as well. There is also a drainage issue in the floor; the pipe has rusted out and approximately seven feet down the line the pipe is approximately 1.5 inches off. Commissioners asked Mr. Fields to get more O-rings and look into the cost to fix the drain.
The call with Mr. Fields ended.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:35 p.m.
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DAN R. DINNING, Chairman
ATTEST:
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GLENDA POSTON, Clerk
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy Clerk