***Monday, October 24, 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 provide a department report. Addressing Coordinator Debra Drager also joined the meeting. A written report was provided.
Commissioners said the State of Idaho wants access to county data for the NextGen911 system and they’re wondering what kind of data the state needs. Ms. Drager presented Commissioners with information the state is requesting and she said there is county Planning and Zoning permit information that is proprietary to the county as well as parcel information, but the state doesn’t need that information sent to them.
9:07 a.m., Marty Martinez joined the meeting.
Commissioners agreed to sending the remaining information to the State of Idaho for the NextGen 911 program.
Ms. Nelson said she’s been working on building plans and thinking about going out for bids for the Road and Bridge Office and breakroom construction at the end of the big shop. Ms. Nelson questioned the ability to use American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds for this purpose. Commissioner Bertling mentioned the possibility of expanding the office to the left of the existing office.
Road and Bridge, the Idaho Transportation Department and the Kootenai Tribe are going to discuss possibilities for approaches to the travel plaza. The Tribe might be looking at a different intersection other than Sunrise Road. Chairman Dinning thought taking the Sunrise Road intersection and moving it 300 feet to the north would be better. Increasing traffic at the current intersection is problematic.
Chairman Dinning said he had heard that once legislature meets, they might look at changing the length of the commercial driver’s license (CDL) course to a one-week course.
The Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) workshop takes place in Sandpoint this Wednesday and the focus is on funding applications. Ms. Nelson received an email from the Federal Department of Transportation stating there might be an infrastructure grant to help with over-height sensors for the Naples Bridge.
Mr. Morris informed Commissioners that there has been an increase in people stealing road signs.
Commissioner Cossairt said he checked the area that was recently patched near Fitzpatrick Road and he feels Road and Bridge did a good job.
The meeting with Ms. Nelson, Mr. Morris and Ms. Drager ended at 9:24 a.m.
Bonners Ferry Herald Staff Writer Emily Bonsant joined the meeting at 9:25 a.m.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Certificate of Residency for Guenevere O’Griffin. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Clerk Poston explained needing exact totals as it relates to resolutions for ARPA-funded projects.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the minutes of October 10 & 11, 2022. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt Resolution 2023-3. A resolution for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Appropriation to Boundary County #3. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2023-3 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2023-3
Boundary County
ARPA Appropriation to Boundary County #3
WHEREAS, Boundary County has received ARPA funds to be used in payment, among other things, for Covid related expenses, and
WHEREAS, Boundary County has received $2,378,448.00 from the American Rescue Plan (ARPA)
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Commissioners deem it in the best interest of the general public of Boundary County to purchase the following equipment for the Boundary Volunteer Ambulance, Inc., as the providers for the county are overwhelmed with additional costs of dealing with Covid related issues and have nearly exhausted their budget. ARPA funds are expressly available for what the provider needs. The following is a list of the purchase:
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Commissioner received additional documents on price adjustments and or additions to the 2022 Ford f-350 Ambulance in the amount of $19,390.00 and to the Stryker Cardiac Monitor in the amount of $5,343.80
WHEREAS, the addition or distribution of this revenue does not affect the tax levy for Boundary County, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to release the funds to the Boundary Volunteer Ambulance, Inc., in the amount of $24,733.80 based on the updated invoices, and
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED, that the amount of $24,733.80 to be disbursed from the ARPA Trust Account #9135 and be transferred to fund #01-05-0899, these funds shall then be remitted to the Boundary Volunteer Ambulance, Inc.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is instructed to deliver certified copies of this resolution to the Boundary County Treasurer and the Boundary County Auditor.
DATED this 24th day of October, 2022
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
s/___________________________
Dan R. Dinning, Chairman
s/____________________________
Wally Cossairt, Commissioner
s/____________________________
Tim Bertling, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/______________________________________________
Glenda Poston, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded as instrument #292917
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Idaho Office of Emergency Management 2020 Grant Adjustment Notice for the 2020 Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG). Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Idaho Office of Emergency Management 2022 Subrecipient Agreement for the 2022 Emergency Management Planning Grant (EMPG) and Supplemental grant. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Boundary County has received a total of $80,210.29 through the National Opioid Settlement Notice. Commissioners have received requests for funding from the drug court and for the school resource officer position. Commissioner Bertling preferred the funds stay local so he has no issue in funding this position. Clerk Poston said the county does contribute $6,000.00 annually to the City of Bonners Ferry for this position, the School District contributes $30,000.00, and the remaining funds come from the City of Bonners Ferry. Sheriff Kramer thought there might be a grant for part of this cost, according to Clerk Poston. Chairman Dinning suggested funding $20,000.00 for the school resource officer position. The next amount expected to be received through the National Opioid Settlement Notice is closer to $13,000.00 followed by two payments of approximately $17,000.00. Chairman Dinning suggested Commissioners talk to Sheriff Kramer about what they’re considering for funding, followed by having another meeting involving both Sheriff Kramer and City of Bonners Ferry Police Chief Brian Zimmerman.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the in-kind letter for the Boundary County Victim Services Office. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt Resolution 2023-4. A resolution for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Appropriation to Boundary County #4. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2023-4 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2023-4
Boundary County
ARPA Appropriation to Boundary County #4
WHEREAS, Boundary County has received ARPA funds to be used in payment, among other things, for Covid related expenses, and
WHEREAS, Boundary County has received $2,378,448.00 from the American Rescue Plan (ARPA)
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Commissioners deem it in the best interest of the general public of Boundary County to purchase the following equipment for the Boundary Volunteer Ambulance, Inc., as the providers for the county are overwhelmed with additional costs of dealing with Covid related issues and have nearly exhausted their budget. ARPA funds are expressly available for what the provider needs.
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Commissioner received a request for EMS training equipment needs from the Boundary Ambulance Service for the following:
TruCorp training for Tru BabyX, AirSim ComboX and Supersaver Training Pack for $11,944.00
iSimulate REALITi-Plus K-RPLUS for $9,090.00
and a Stop the Bleed training Kit for $995.00
WHEREAS, the addition or distribution of this revenue does not affect the tax levy for Boundary County, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to release the funds to the Boundary Volunteer Ambulance, Inc., in the amount of $22,029.00 based on the updated invoices, and
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED, that the amount of $22,029.00 to be disbursed from the ARPA Trust Account #9135 and be transferred to fund #01-05-0899, these funds shall then be remitted to the Boundary Volunteer Ambulance, Inc.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is instructed to deliver certified copies of this resolution to the Boundary County Treasurer and the Boundary County Auditor.
DATED this 24th day of October, 2022
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
s/__________________________
Dan R. Dinning, Chairman
s/___________________________
Wally Cossairt, Commissioner
s/____________________________
Tim Bertling, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/______________________________________________
Glenda Poston, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded as instrument #292918
Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt Resolution 2023-5. A resolution for the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) Appropriation to Boundary County #5. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2023-5 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2023-5
Boundary County
ARPA Appropriation to Boundary County #5
WHEREAS, Boundary County has received ARPA funds to be used in payment, among other things, for Covid related expenses, and
WHEREAS, Boundary County has received $2,378,448.00 from the American Rescue Plan (ARPA)
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Commissioners deem it in the best interest of the general public of Boundary County to purchase the following equipment for the Boundary County Solid Waste Department.
Rule Steel from Caldwell, Idaho – 8 R20WC22S Roll Off Containers not to exceed the amount of $113,000.00 for the purpose of separate landfill materials into different containers and locations for sanitation purposes.
WHEREAS, the addition or distribution of this revenue does not affect the tax levy for Boundary County, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the funds be transferred to Boundary County Solid Waste department an amount for 8 roll offs not to exceed $113,000.00
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED, that the amount of $113,000.00 to be disbursed from the ARPA Trust Account #9135 and be transferred to fund #23-00-0899. Once items are received the amount will changed based on actual material costs and shipping costs.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is instructed to deliver certified copies of this resolution to the Boundary County Treasurer and the Boundary County Auditor.
DATED this 24th day of October, 2022
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
s/________________________
Dan R. Dinning, Chairman
s/_________________________
Wally Cossairt, Commissioner
s/_________________________
Tim Bertling, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/_____________________________________________
Glenda Poston, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded as instrument #292919
Commissioner Bertling moved to sign the Manulife Investment Management MFM Temporary Snowmobile Access Agreement. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Bertling moved to approve amending the fee to locate and map the waterlines for Mission Creek Water Association from $24,000.00 to $24,500.00. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt Resolution 2023-6. A resolution for the American Rescue plan Act (ARPA) Appropriation to Boundary County #6. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2023-6 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2023- 6
Boundary County
ARPA Appropriation to Boundary County #6
WHEREAS, Boundary County has received ARPA funds to be used in payment, among other things, for Covid related expenses, and
WHEREAS, Boundary County has received $2,378,448.00 from the American Rescue Plan (ARPA)
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Commissioners deem it in the best interest of the general public of Boundary County to aid the Mission Creek Water Association in the location and mapping of waterlines on the system.
WHEREAS Boundary County will pay the invoice from GPRSINC in the amount not to exceed $24,500.00 for the service of locating lines for the Mission Creek Water Assoc.
WHEREAS, the addition or distribution of this revenue does not affect the tax levy for Boundary County, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the funds be released and used for the payment of said invoice when presented to the county for reimbursement/payment of this service for Mission Creek Water Association, in the amount to not exceed $24,500.00
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED, that the amount of $24,500.00 to be disbursed from the ARPA Trust Account #9135 and be transferred to fund #01-05-0899.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is instructed to deliver certified copies of this resolution to the Boundary County Treasurer and the Boundary County Auditor.
DATED this 24th day of October, 2022
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
s/___________________________
Dan R. Dinning, Chairman
s/____________________________
Wally Cossairt, Commissioner
s/____________________________
Tim Bertling, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/______________________________________________
Glenda Poston, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded as instrument #292920
Commissioner Bertling moved to end the Emergency/Disaster Declaration for the Kootenai River Complex fires. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioners recessed until their next meeting at 10:30 a.m.
10:30 a.m., Treasurer Sue Larson and Chief Deputy Treasurer Jenny Economu joined the meeting to review the quarterly report of county accounts with Commissioners.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the quarterly report of county accounts dated September 30, 2022, as presented by the Treasurer. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting with Treasurer Larson and Chief Deputy Treasurer Economu ended at 10:40 a.m.
10:45 a.m., Fair Board Secretary Jodi Stoddard joined the meeting to discuss the Fair Board’s request for Commissioners to increase the Memorial Hall rental fee. Ms. Stoddard presented Commissioners with the proposed rental fee list for the fair facilities. The Fair Board would like the rental fee for Memorial Hall to be increased. It is currently $65.00. Ms. Stoddard compared the occupancy limits between the Valley Event Center (VEC) and Memorial Hall. Memorial Hall can accommodate 120 people and the VEC can accommodate 145 people. the rental fee for the VEC is proposed to increase to $150.00. Of the fee to rent Memorial Hall, $50.00 of the $65.00 fee goes to the Veterans fund and the remaining $15.00 stays with the Fair Board for administrative fees. The Fair Board doesn’t necessarily need an increase for the administrative fee, according to Ms. Stoddard. Ms. Stoddard explained the types of events that have taken place in Memorial Hall. The Fair Board would like to get Memorial Hall’s rental fee a little more in line with the cost of rental fees for the VEC. Clerk Poston commented that the cost of utilities is also increasing.
Ms. Stoddard mentioned a new stove is needed for Memorial Hall, but that is something to be ordered through the Clerk’s Office.
Commissioner Bertling had no issue with increasing the Memorial Hall rental fee to $100.00. Commissioners will need to hold a public hearing for this increase. Ms. Stoddard said the Fair Board is not increasing the move in/move out fee for the VEC this year. Commissioners agreed to leave the Memorial Hall cleaning fee the same fee. Clerk Poston briefly mentioned that the county does not charge for use of the Extension Office meeting room or the County Annex conference room.
Commissioner Bertling moved to hold a public hearing to consider the rental increase for use of Memorial Hall from $65.00 to $100.00. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting with Ms. Stoddard ended at 10:51 a.m.
Commissioners tended to administrative duties until their next meeting at 11:30 a.m.
Mr. Martinez left the meeting at 11:30 a.m.
11:30 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. No action was taken. The executive session was continued to later today at 3:00 p.m.
Commissioners recessed for lunch at 11:40 p.m.
1:30 p.m., Commissioners reconvened 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., Commissioners resumed their executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)b originally scheduled for 3:00 p.m. The executive session ended at 1:40 p.m. No action was taken.
1:40 p.m., Commissioners continued their discussion on the Parks and Recreation Maintenance position. It was said there has been some confusion; the wage for this position has been set and is to take effect October 1, 2022. This employee also qualifies for Public Employee Retirement System of Idaho (PERSI) benefits. The only question is eligibility for medical insurance and Commissioners are waiting for guidance on that. Those present proposed adopting a resolution regarding part-time employees who work 30 hours per week and if that qualifies them for medical insurance coverage. The employees would need to consistently work a minimum of 30 hours. The Parks and Recreation Board is considering increasing the status of their Maintenance position from part-time seasonal in order for this position to qualify for medical insurance coverage.
The meeting set for 2:00 p.m., with Boundary County Victim’s Services Executive Director Becky James was delayed.
2:00 p.m., Curley Creek Fire Department Board member Dan Myers and Chief Frank Wright joined the meeting.
A request had been received from Curley Creek Fire Department asking if Road and Bridge can plow snow on Silver Springs Road to Curley Creek Fire Station #2. Chairman Dinning said the concern is the request to plow snow when the snow gets to only four inches, but Commissioners are in favor of working through it.
Curley Creek Fire Department Board member Larry Wages joined the meeting at 2:17 p.m.
Mr. Myers said the piece of land where plowing needs to occur is owned by John and Sharlene Delaney and it’s non-taxed property as far as he’s been told. Ms. Delaney has said she doesn’t care what happens to it, according to Mr. Myers. Commissioner Cossairt said Silver Springs Road would not be the first road plowed when we get snow. There is a station on Old Highway Two Loop and the station on Silver Springs Road, which is the closest station to the highway, according to Chief Wright.
Mr. Myers thinks plowing snow when it gets to six inches deep is fine and Mr. Wages and Chief Wright agreed. Commissioners will get the details of the memorandum of understanding drafted.
The meeting with Mr. Myers, Mr. Wages and Chief Wright ended at 2:27 p.m.
2:31 p.m., Sheriff Dave Kramer joined the meeting.
Chairman Dinning informed Sheriff Kramer that the county is receiving funds from the National Opioid Settlement Notice that will average between $20,000.00 and $25,000.00 per year. These funds are not going to amount to enough needed to add a county position so Commissioners were talking about possibly using this money to fund a school resource officer. Sheriff Kramer said the last budget year he talked about funding a school resource officer position for the summer time since the School District thought they might have someone to fill that position. Sheriff Kramer is hoping this position could be filled by a county officer. Sheriff Kramer said if the School District had funding for this position, the county would only look at its own cost for approximately three months outside of the school year. The School District agrees with the real need for two school resource officers. Clerk Poston said the City of Bonners Ferry receives $30,000.00 for this position from the School District and the county currently contributes $6,000.00. Commissioner Bertling said the county can shift the National Opioid Settlement Notice funds to Panhandle Health District, but Commissioners would rather keep the money local. Sheriff Kramer spoke of having deputized the Bonners Ferry officers, but a subsequent Sheriff might not want a city officer outside of city limits so he feels it would be important to also have a county school resource officer outside of the city to work as a team.
Sheriff Kramer said during the summer heat the entire HVAC system in the jail stopped working. The Sheriff’s Office can install a swamp cooler to at least get the air flowing and they’ve had to use dehumidifiers in the past to control moisture. Sheriff Kramer provided Commissioners with a quote from Trademark Mechanical for three HVAC units. The existing third unit is still functioning, but it should be replaced as well. The total cost to replace all three HVAC systems is $65,900.00, including installation. Part of the cost renting a crane to lift the units onto the roof. Sheriff Kramer said he’s not aware of any issue with duct work. The cost of this would be covered using ARPA funds.
Commissioner Bertling moved to fund the quote from Trademark Mechanical totaling $65,900.00 for the purchase and installation of three heating, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) units for the jail using ARPA funds. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.
Sheriff Kramer asked Commissioners about purchasing a new sally port for the jail and he said he would get a quote.
Commissioners contacted Nordic Crystal Falls Land Use Specialist Ellen Sanford to discuss a letter requesting to continue the land lease once held between Day Wireless and Boundary County. Chairman Dinning explained the concern Commissioners have about the 30 days’ termination provision as this lease is for the piece of land that houses the county’s repeater site on Dawson Ridge. If Nordic Crystal Falls were to terminate the lease with the county, the county would lose the repeater site for law enforcement, Border Patrol and emergency services communications for the eastern half of the community until another location that is at least equal to the current sight is found, which could not be done in 30 days. Ms. Sanford said extending the 30-day termination provision is no problem and she asked what time frame Commissioners wanted. The size of the property is 6.8-acres and Commissioners asked about the ability to purchase this property. Ms. Sanford informed Commissioners that this piece of land is connected to a conservation easement and once it’s not used as a repeater site, it will revert to being part of the conservation easement. Ms. Sanford added that her company is pretty far along in the conservation easement process.
The call to Ms. Sanford ended at 3:10 p.m.
Commissioners discussed entering into a contract with Benewah County for the services of Boundary County IT Director Matt Hodges. Clerk Poston said Benewah County would pay Boundary County $50.00 per hour for the time and mileage could be paid directly to Mr. Hodges. Mr. Hodges can also provide IT work to Benewah County remotely from Boundary County. If Mr. Hodges is gone for 10 hours working for Benewah County, those are the hours Boundary County will be compensated.
3:11 p.m., Sharlene Delaney was in the Courthouse and Commissioners asked her to join the meeting to discuss the Curley Creek Fire Department Station #2 property. Ms. Delaney said she recalls the easement was undivided interest that was to go with the land. Chairman Dinning commented about current owners of this easement and said one of those property owners could give the county permission, undivided interest, to use the road. Ms. Delany reiterated that the easement was to run with land, but it doesn’t always work out that way. When the property owners divided and sold their property, they would have also had to quit claim their undivided interest. Ms. Delaney said she would look for the deed for this property.
Ms. Delaney left the meeting at 3:18 p.m.
3:22 p.m., Boundary County Victims Services Director Becky James joined the meeting and explained why she missed her early meeting time. Ms. James informed Commissioners that a large grant covers approximately 77% of the costs associated with the Victims Service Office, including staff salaries. This year funding throughout the State of Idaho decreased for victims’ programs and the grant that was decreased occurred approximately four years ago. The funds are a big chunk of money that’s parceled out over the next year, but everyone’s funding has decreased. Ms. James explained that one thing her office has to do now is offer victim service program participants the ability to take an online survey since it’s part of the federal grant. The survey is voluntary, but the Victim’s Service Office has to allow for that opportunity. The Victim’s Service Office was given two computer tablets to help with the survey since they’re unable to use their computers for this purpose. Ms. James said her office’s three computers are on the county’s server and the telephones are under their own separate contract through Victim’s Services, but they need Wi-Fi to let these participants do the surveys. Ms. James said her office has never needed Wi-Fi in the past. Ms. James asked Commissioners if this is something her office can do as the Wi-Fi is only for the survey.
Clerk Poston asked if Ms. James was familiar with the KnowBe4 training provided through the Idaho Counties Risk Management Program (ICRMP) and Ms. James said she was not. Ms. James said her office hasn’t had any issues with their computers, such as viruses, but they would be more than willing to do this training. Chairman Dinning asked how quickly Ms. James needed to know about the ability to use Wi-Fi. Ms. James said her office is at the mercy of the county.
Ms. James left the meeting at 3:28 p.m.
Commissioners continued their discussion regarding Wi-Fi, the county server and security concerns.
4:00 p.m., There being no further business, the meeting recessed until tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
***Tuesday, October 25, 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.
9:00 a.m., Commissioners held a public hearing in the County Annex to consider an increase in Restorium room and board fees. Present were: Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Tim Bertling, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser. No one from the public was present. The hearing was recorded.
Chairman Dinning reviewed the proposal and public hearing procedures. Commissioners reviewed current room rates as well as the proposed increase amount for the various types of rooms as follows:
Boundary County has proposed to increase its Restorium room & board fees for new Restorium residents by an amount of 8% over the room and board fees collected the previous year. The purpose of the increase is to help fund the cost of operating the Restorium. These new fees will take effect October 1, 2022. The following schedule is an estimate of what this change may mean to a Boundary County user:
Source of the fees Restorium Residents
The above proposal will increase the Restorium room and board fees as follows:
From To
Single Occupancy Room with private restroom $4112.00 $4441.00
Single Occupancy Room with shared restroom $3765.00 $4066.00
Double Occupancy (half room) $2827.00 $3053.00
Double Occupancy Room $5656.00 $6108.00
Boundary County has proposed to increase its Restorium memory care room & board fees for new Restorium residents by an amount of 26% over the room and board fees collected the previous year. The purpose of the increase is to help fund the cost of operating the Restorium. These new fees will take effect October 1, 2022. The following schedule is an estimate of what this change may mean to a Boundary County user:
From To
New Resident Memory Care Room $3765.00 $4745.00
Commissioners did not have any conflicts of interest. Commissioners did not open the hearing to public testimony since no one from the public was present. Commissioners closed the hearing to testimony and called for discussion amongst themselves. Commissioner Bertling said the proposed new rates are still very reasonable. Chairman Dinning explained the Restorium having to create and build the separate memory care wing recently.
Commissioner Bertling moved to adopt the new Restorium room and board fees. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.
The hearing ended at 9:06 p.m.
Commissioners stated for the record that they received notice from the Treasurer’s Office showing an adjustment in the amount Avista Corp. owed to South Boundary Fire Protection District and Paradise Valley Fire District for the assessment of Avista’s property within those districts. The amount of change equates to an increase of $0.80 to South Boundary Fire Protection District and an increase of $1.68 for Paradise Valley Fire District.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve Avista adjustments as presented by the Treasurer’s Office. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 9:40 a.m.
_________________________________
DAN R. DINNING, Chairman
ATTEST:
___________________________________
GLENDA POSTON, Clerk
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy Clerk