***Monday, September 16, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman Tim Bertling, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Ben Robertson, Deputy Clerk Stephanie Sims and Clerk Glenda Poston.
Commissioners said the Pledge of Allegiance.
9:00 a.m.: Solid Waste Department Superintendent Richard Jenkins, Bid opening for Metal Pile. One bid was received from Pacific Steel and Metal at $88.00/Ton, Commissioners Robertson motioned to reject all bids for metal pile, Commissioner Cossairt 2nd, MSC.
Landfill Superintendent Richard Jenkins spoke about 3 confirmed positive cases, with 13 more awaiting test results for the Chronic Wasting Disease. Fish and Game prefers to have the animals disposed of within the contaminated area. DEQ prefers that the animals could be disposed of if the landfill if it was setup to do that, but Boundary lacks the area and staff to accommodate this type of disposal. Not sure how this would affect ground water, both Fish and Game and DEQ confirm that statement. Commissioners ask what areas are doing for this type of issue. There is discussion about incineration and a possible agreement to do this. So far there is no MOU for transporting these animals over state lines. Libby, Mt. is currently not accepting these animals, either. There needs to be a formal discussion between the states attorney generals and how to dispose of these animals. They also had a discussion on vector control and that the landfill currently doesn’t have. There could possibly outside resources to provide fencing.
Richard presented commissioners an updated findings and conclusions for the compliance agreement schedule with Idaho Department of Environmental Quality, Richard indicated there is still some updates needed. Commissioner Robertson motioned to authorized Commissioner Bertling to sign the agreement once it has been updated. Commissioner Bertling, 2nd. Commissioner Cossairt NAY, motioned carried.
Richard discussed the tress at the landfill area that need to be disposed of. Commissioner Bertling indicated he could remove the trees as that is his primary profession.
Talked about dirt and fill for the landfill.
9:35 a.m. Civil attorney Bill Wilson joined the meeting and brought commissioners to date on different topics. Attorney Wilson mentioned that he had reviewed the compliance schedule for the landfill and he was in agreement with it. There was discussion on Riverside and the use of HMH and prescriptive deeds, he is waiting for that information. LaBrosse hill road validation was discussed, Bill will be talking with P&Z for further input into this topic and then presenting this to commissioners.
Bert Wolfe joined the meeting, commissioners asked if Attorney Wilson had spoken to Mr. Wolfe the hanger at the airport. He was not permitted into another lease on one of his hangers, the airport board has declared another use for this hanger. Commissioner Bertling indicated that Mr. Wolfe had wanted $5,000 for this hanger. Mr. Wilson indicated that the lease is in control of this type of settlement. Mr. Wilson indicated he doesn’t know what the lease contains and that he will review the lease and see what it does contain for compensation, then they can discuss with commissioners. Mr. Wilson will communicate with Airport Manager Dave Parker to obtain a copy and be in contact with Mr. Wolfe.
10:05 a.m.: Boundary County Ambulance Service District. Adjourned at 10:06 as there were no minutes or items of discussion.
10:10 a.m. Commissioners Cossairt motioned to sign Certificates of Residency for Amanda Kohn, Commissioner Robertson 2nd, motioned carried.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the minutes from September 9 and 10, 2024, Commissioner Robertson 2nd, motion carried.
Commissioner Robertson motioned to accept donation of items from Kootenai County to Boundary County Sheriff, Commissioner Cossairt 2nd, motion carried.
Commissioner Robertson moved to sign and approve Innovate Work Orders for 2024-2025 Budget Year, 0014 Addressing and 013 Enterprise GIS support, Commissioner Cossairt 2nd, motion carried.
Commissioner Robertson moved for Chair to sign the 2019 Pre-Disaster Mitigation Grant extension #19NONE021, Commissioner Cossairt 2nd, motion carried. Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt the resolution Authorizing the Adoption of the Boundary County Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan, Commissioner Robertson 2nd, motion carried.
BOUNDARY COUNTY RESOLUTION 2024 - 44
AUTHORIZING THE ADOPTON OF THE BOUNDARY COUNTY
MULTI-JURISDICTIONAL ALL-HAZARD MITIGATION PLAN
WHEREAS, widespread property damage, personal injury and loss of life from manmade and natural disasters is an ever-present possibility in Boundary County; and
WHEREAS, Chapter 10, Title 46, Idaho Code requires the protection of lives and property in any type of natural or man-made disaster emergency or threat that might conceivably confront the County; and
WHEREAS, local government is the principal provider of emergency services in Idaho; and
WHEREAS, the Idaho Legislature has directed the development of disaster prevention, protection, mitigation, response and recovery plans; and
WHEREAS, Boundary County completed a planning process that engaged the public, assessed the risk and vulnerability to the impacts of hazards, developed a mitigation strategy consistent with a set of uniform goals, and created a plan for implementing, evaluating, and revising this mitigation strategy;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that Boundary County:
1.) Adopts in its entirety the Boundary County Multi-Jurisdictional All-Hazard Mitigation Plan.
2.) Will use the adopted and approved portions of this Plan to guide pre- and post-disaster mitigation of the hazards identified.
3.) Will coordinate the strategies identified in the Plan with other planning programs and processes within its jurisdictional authority.
4.) Will continue to support the established Planning Committee and continue to participate in the planning partnership as described by the Plan.
5.) Will help to promote and support the mitigation successes of all planning partners.
THIS RESOLUTION shall be effective on September 16, 2024. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Boundary County, Idaho, on the 16th day of September, 2024.
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Tim Bertling Chairman
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Wally Cossairt, Commissioner
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Ben Robertson, Commissioner
ATTEST:
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Glenda Poston, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded Instrument # 298078
11:00 a.m. Chad Workman joined the commissioners with updates regarding the coroner and the job that he performs. Rebecca Jensen joined the meeting. Spoke about his conference in July for continued education that he has to maintain. They also spoke about autopsy and the costs that are involved and when the need is there to warrant an autopsy. Chad left the meeting at 11:30 a.m.
Joe Knight from the American Legion joined the meeting at 11:10 a.m. and presented to Commissioners a check for the mural that was to be painted on the Senior Center and never happened, he is returning the funds to the county in the amount of $2700.00. Joe left the meeting at 11:35 a.m.
Commissioners recessed for lunch at 11:45 a.m.
Commissioners reconvened at 1:24 p.m.
1:30 p.m. Mr. Barton and Mr. Ryals, Road and Bridge, joined meeting and updated the commissioners on road work throughout the county. Commissioner Robertson asked where clay and asphalt supplies are coming from.
Robertson moved for Chair to sign RY 23 LHRIP Brown Creek Summary Close Out concurrency letter, Commissioner Cossairt seconded motion passed.
Commissioner Cossairt moved for Chair to sign the Schoolhouse Road concurrency ROW for the amount of $5,000.00. Commissioner Robertson 2nd motion carried.
Discussion on future asphalt projects verses cost of purchasing equipment. Commissioner Bertling asked if that would save money. Mr. Ryals felt that was a possibility to look into for future projects.
Discussion on length of time a boat can be parked at the docks at the boat ramp. Commissioner Bertling suggested talking to Waterways Board Chairman Darron Branson to see if he has come across this before or look into documents when the docks were installed.
Commissioner Cossairt asked if the signs were being knocked down and if that was the reason for the new posts being installed. Response concluded that they are additional signs.
ITD purchased cattle guards for the Mc Arthur Lake project and Fish and Game wants them installed. Road and Bridge denied the request.
Commissioners attended to administrative duties.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:10 p.m.
***Tuesday, September 17, 2024 There were no items on the agenda therefore the Commissioners did not meet.
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TIM BERTLING, Chairman
ATTEST:
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GLENDA POSTON, Clerk
By: Stephanie Sims, Deputy Clerk