***Monday, September 19, 2022, at 9:00 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Tim Bertling, 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-Superintendent Renee Nelson joined the meeting to give the department report. A written report was provided. Ms. Nelson reviewed work being done as listed in the report.
Those present discussed the Naples Bridge being hit by an over-height truck a second time recently. Ms. Nelson said she will coordinate with the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council (LHTAC) and Idaho Transportation Department District 1 Engineer Damon Allen to provide them with information as to where cameras could be placed in order to see the truck license plates and the damage caused to the bridge, as well as install an over-height detector. Chairman Dinning said the short-term alternative is to get a game camera so we can determine who is going to pay for the damage. Chairman Dinning said the cost is approximately $2,000.00 to get four different camera angles.
Commissioner Bertling 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 Cossairt second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Dinning “aye”, Commissioner Cossairt “aye”, and Commissioner Bertling “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. The executive session ended at 9:25 a.m. No action was taken.
The meeting with Ms. Nelson ended at 9:26 a.m.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the meeting minutes of September 5 & 6, 2022. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign Certificates of Residency for Emmitt Helms, Braylyn Bayer and Emma Tompkins. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Bonners Ferry Herald Staff Writer Emily Bonsant joined the meeting at 9:35 a.m.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign Request for Reimbursement #25 and the invoice summary totaling $7,876.94 for Airport Improvement Project #017 for the environmental assessment project. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the FY23 Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission grant award documents for award 2023 IPSCC Program/Award Number 2023-0275-1. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt Resolution 2022-47. A resolution to adopt a solid waste fee schedule for fiscal year 2022-2023. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2022-47 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2022-47
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A SOLID WASTE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2022-2023
WHEREAS, it is the duty of the Board of County Commissioners to maintain and operate solid waste disposal systems, and
WHEREAS, Section 31-4404, Idaho Code, authorizes the Board of Boundary County Commissioners to collect fees for the purpose of providing funds to operate and maintain solid waste disposal systems, and
WHEREAS, all households, businesses, farms and professional practices should be equitably charged solid waste fees proportional to the amount of solid waste generated,
WHEREAS, the last solid waste fee increase was initiated for fiscal year 2021-2022 and the Board of County Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of Idaho, find it in the public interest to increase solid waste fees by an amount of 3% for the 2022-2023 fiscal year to help fund the cost of operating the Solid Waste Department, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of Idaho, are not required to hold a public hearing to receive public comment on a proposal to increase solid waste fees as the increase is less than (5%), and
WHEREAS, the following is an estimate of what this change may mean to a Boundary County user, and
NOW, THEREFORE, on motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED that the Boundary County Board of Commissioners do hereby set and establish the following solid waste collection fees in accordance with the fee schedule attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
DATED AND DONE this 19th day of September, 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 #292600
FY 2022-2023 Fee Schedule
CODE *CYY FROM __ TO
A 12 Residential, Bonners Ferry $ 146.04 $ 150.48
B 12 Residential, outside Bonners Ferry $ 174.24 $ 179.52
D 12 Service Business, Professional $ 174.24 $ 179.52
Practices & Farm Shops
E 24 Logging Contractors, Building $ 348.48 $ 359.04
F 38 Trades, Manufacturing Machine Shop $ 551.76 $ 568.48
G 38 Retail Stores, Restaurants, Bars $ 551.76 $ 568.48
H 72 Nurseries, Newspapers, Greenhouse $ 1045.44 $ 1077.12
I 125 Chemical Applicators, Commercial $ 1815.00 $ 1870.00 Grain & Seed Elevators, Garages and Gas Stations
J 24 Lumber Mills $ 348.48 $ 359.04
K 135 $ 1960.20 $ 2019.60
L 75 Grocery Stores & Convenience $ 1089.00 $ 1122.00
M 150 Stores, and Special Categories $ 2178.00 $ 2244.00
N 450 $ 6534.00 $ 6732.00
O 4 Residential B Motels: Each Unit $ 58.08 $ 59.84
P 1.2 Residential B RV Parks: Each Unit $ 17.42 $ 17.94
Per CYY
Animal Carcasses over 100 pounds (per carcass) $ 34.07 $ 34.07
**CYY means cubic yards per year. The budgeted cost per CYY for landfill would go from $12.17 to $12.54 and per CYY for total landfill and collection costs would go from $14.52 to $14.96.
Brush/Lawn Debris - 6 yds/day at monitored sites (over 6 yds goes to landfill) Fee is .04 cents per lb.
Brush/Lawn Debris - Landfill 6 yds per day. (Over) Fee of .04 cents per lb.
Demolition/Construction Debris – For public/private party – Up to 1 yard per day is free. Excess of 1 yard per day is charged the commercial fee rate.
Garbage - Over 6 yds, Fee of .04 cents per lb.
Commercial/Public
Stumps @ .04 cents/lb. Concrete @ .06 cents/lb. Small Tires up to 22” @ $2.25 each. Lg Truck (semi) Tires @ $9.00 each. Oversized (Skidder/Tractor) @ $45.00 each.
Flip to scale - Charge by the lb. (Commercial) Wood Debris @ .04 cents/lb. Yard Debris @ .04 cents/lb. Light Demo @ .06 cents/lb. Heavy Demo @ .18 cents/lb.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt Resolution 2022-48. A resolution increasing Emergency Services budget due to receipt of unanticipated revenue. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2022-48 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2022-48
INCREASING THE EMERGENCY SERVICES BUDGET
DUE TO RECEIPT OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUE
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of Idaho, did establish an operating budget for the Boundary County Emergency Services Budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, and
WHEREAS, Boundary County has received $7,200.00 from the State of Idaho – Military Division, as reimbursement for contractor work on the All Hazard Mitigation Plan AC 2022-1554 for $4800.00 and included in 2022-2590 the balance of payment for $2400.00, and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Emergency Service Budget is in need of additional revenue for fiscal year 2021-2022, and
WHEREAS, the addition of this revenue does not affect the tax levy for Boundary County, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to increase the Boundary County Emergency Service Fund Revenue Account Number 01-00-0324-0007 and the Boundary County Emergency Services Budget Expense Account Number 01-11-489-0000, Professional Services, in the amount of $7,200.00, and
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED, that the increase to the Boundary County Emergency Services Fund Revenue Account Number 01-00-0324-0007 and the Boundary County Emergency Services Expense Account Number 01-11-0489-0000, Professional Services, in the amount of $7,200.00 is hereby authorized and ordered, and
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 19th day of September, 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 #292601
Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt Resolution 2022-49. A resolution increasing the Emergency Communication budget due to receipt of unanticipated revenue. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2022-49 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2022-49
INCREASING THE EMERGENCY COMMUNICATION BUDGET
DUE TO RECEIPT OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUE
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of Idaho, did establish an operating budget for the Boundary County Emergency Communication Budget for fiscal year 2021-2022, and
WHEREAS, Boundary County has received $1,140.14 from the State of Idaho – Military Division, as reimbursement for a Precision 3930 Rack from Dell Computers, and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Emergency Communication Budget is in need of additional revenue for fiscal year 2021-2022, and
WHEREAS, the addition of this revenue does not affect the tax levy for Boundary County, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to increase the Boundary County Emergency Communication Fund Revenue Account Number 91-00-0324-0000 and the Boundary County Emergency Communication Budget Expense Account Number 91-00-803-0000, Capital Equipment, in the amount of $1,140.14, and
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED, that the increase to the Boundary County Emergency Communication Fund Revenue Account Number 91-00-0324-0000 and the Boundary County Emergency Communication Expense Account Number 91-00-0803-0000, Capital Equipment, in the amount of $1,140.14 is hereby authorized and ordered, and
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 19th day of September, 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 #292602
9:35 a.m., Commissioners contacted County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull via telephone to get an update on various matters Attorney Hull is working on.
Commissioners briefly discussed the matter of the application for a residential placement permit filed by Dennis and Pam Sanford. Attorney Hull said he needs to contact Planning and Zoning Administrator Clare Marley to give her some information.
The call to Attorney Hull ended at 9:43 a.m.
9:50 a.m., County Mapper Olivia Drake and Accounts Payable Pam Barton joined the meeting at Commissioners’ request. Commissioners informed Ms. Drake that they had received an invoice from Innovate for both addressing assistance as well as costs associated with establishing the Enterprise Program, but these two items are to be paid out of separate budgets. Commissioners will check with Clerk Poston when she is back in the office.
Ms. Drake and Ms. Barton left the meeting at 9:55 a.m.
Ms. Bonsant left the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
Commissioners contacted County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull via telephone at 10:00 a.m. and briefly discussed the status of the residential placement permit application filed by Dennis and Pam Sanford.
The call to Attorney Hull ended at 10:01 a.m.
Boundary Ambulance Service Chief Jeff Lindsey joined the meeting.
10:00 a.m., Commissioner Cossairt moved to recess as the Boundary County Board of Commissioners and 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*
Chief Lindsey left the meeting at 10:10 a.m.
10:10 a.m., Commissioner Cossairt moved to adjourn as the Boundary County Ambulance Service District Governing Board and reconvene as the Boundary County Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
10:30 am., Kootenai Tribe of Idaho Administrative Director/Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative Facilitator Theresa Wheat joined the meeting to provide an update on KVRI projects as well as what topics are be discussed at this evening’s KVRI meeting.
Ms. Wheat updated Commissioners on the presenters for tonight’s meeting. Bonners Ferry District Forest Ranger Kevin Knauth will provide an update on the Kootenai Complex fire as well as provide a Forestry Committee update. Chairman Dinning explained the various committees for grizzly bear, burbot, etc.
The meeting with Ms. Wheat ended at 10:44 a.m.
10:50 a.m., Courthouse Maintenance Squire Fields joined the meeting.
Commissioners reviewed the quote received for phase 1 of the Courthouse sidewalk project.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to accept the quote from Simioni’s Warm Floors Inc., for phase 1 of the Courthouse sidewalk project, to include heating the sidewalk, for the amount of $25,495.00. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Independent Contractor Agreements with Cubix and Simionie’s Warm Floors Inc., upon the completion of the agreements. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Fields left the meeting at 10:57 a.m.
11:00 a.m., Deputy Clerk April Isaac joined the meeting.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to go into closed session pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously. The closed session ended at 11:14 a.m. No action was taken.
Deputy Clerk Isaac left the meeting at 11:14 a.m.
Commissioners tended to administrative duties.
11:30 a.m., Restorium Administrator Karlene Magee and Assistant Administrator Diana Lane joined the meeting to update Commissioners on Restorium matters.
Ms. Magee informed Commissioners that there are now 31 residents at the Restorium and she is still getting a lot of inquiries.
The meeting with Ms. Magee and Ms. Lane ended at 11:32 a.m.
Commissioners tended to administrative duties.
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 Tim Bertling, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.
1:30 p.m., Trial Court Administrator Karlene Behringer and Drug Court Coordinator Marilyn Miller joined the meeting to discuss National Opioid Settlement Notice funding and the drug court coordinator position. Judge Barbara Buchanan joined the meeting via telephone.
Ms. Behringer commented that she was curious how Boundary County is going to utilize the National Opioid Settlement Notice funds and she questioned how to go about requesting funding assistance for drug court. Chairman Dinning said the county had considered providing the opioid settlement funds to Panhandle Health District thinking it would offset the county contribution, but it doesn’t. Ms. Miller said she would like to go back to back to 2017 when the drug court program started as she presented a fact sheet to Commissioners. Ms. Miller informed Commissioners that she is retiring. Ms. Miller spoke about the program running on a contribution of $5,000.00 from the Supreme Court and she said she has been filling in in that capacity because those funds. Ms. Miller said misdemeanor probation does fill in and Boundary County Chief Probation Officer Stacy Brown has been working side by side with her. Ms. Miller said she would be more than willing to see the program participants get through the course and she would like to see this program continue. With the $5,000.00 from the opioid fund, the program could continue. There are contributions coming in from the state for drug testing, etc. but because they do provide their own testing, they do get revenue so they have a trust fund that accumulates. A probation officer could be compensated from the drug court fund so the opioid fund would not have to be tapped into. Judge Buchanan said she and so many people believe in this program; it’s a great investment. Ms. Miller provided an overview of the drug court program to Commissioner Cossairt and Commissioner Bertling since they were not in office when the program started in Boundary County and she informed them that this program is far superior than having someone incarcerated then brought back into the community with no coping tools.
Judge Buchanan informed Commissioners that there are six participants in Boundary County and approximately 22 participants in Bonner County. Judge Buchanan said there is a full-time coordinator and Bonner County and Kootenai County are paying for that position. Boundary County has not contributed to the coordinator position, but they do contribute the use of the Courthouse and provide a court clerk. Ms. Miller said she is a state employee and her replacement will more than likely be from Kootenai County and also, more than likely will not be coming up to Boundary County. The amount of $12,000.00 has accumulated since year 2017 as Boundary County doesn’t generate the annual income of $5,000.00 so they wouldn’t be able to generate enough money for a coordinator. Chairman Dinning asked if Judge Buchanan has seen this program be successful for individuals as a whole. Judge Buchanan said it is the most successful program and the best chance we have for people to get clean and stay clean. Ms. Behringer said she keeps hearing that participants are thankful and grateful for this program and they feel like this is the first time that people have cared about them.
Chairman Dinning reiterated that the Idaho Supreme Court contributes $5,000.00 to Benewah County and another county. Ms. Behringer said yes and those have been probation officer positions. Ms. Behringer explained when her year 2025 budget will begin and she informed Commissioners that she will budget for this program. Commissioner Bertling asked if Ms. Behringer would keep track of the paperwork and reporting and Ms. Behringer said whatever Boundary County wants her to do, she will do it. Chairman Dinning said with Bonner County sending the opioid settlement funds to the Panhandle Health District, is the Health District forwarding those funds to her? Ms. Behringer said she doesn’t know what the Health District is going to do with those funds. Commissioners said they were in favor of Chief Probation Officer Stacy Brown filling in for drug court since Ms. Miller is retiring.
The meeting with Ms. Behringer, Ms. Miller and Judge Buchanan ended at 1:55 p.m.
Commissioners tended to administrative duties.
2:15 p.m., Airport Manager Dave Parker, T-O Engineers Aviation Project Manager Trey Dail and Airport Board member Rick Durden joined the meeting to discuss airport matters.
Commissioners, Mr. Parker and Mr. Durden reviewed new airport hangar use rules and self-fueling rules as proposed by the Airport Board and approved by County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull. Mr. Parker and Mr. Durden spoke of hangar owners informing them of various things they wanted to be able to do so the Airport Board drafted rules so owners and users know what to expect. The proposed rules were drafted and the Airport Board met about them over the course of nine months. Everyone, including users, who had initially complained about rules agreed to what had been drafted and County Civil Attorney Hull looked them over and had no suggested changes.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the Boundary County Airport Hangar Use Rules and Self-Fueling Rules as provided by the Airport Board. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Parker commented on an older hangar that might need to be torn down.
Mr. Durden left the meeting at 2:20 p.m.
Mr. Dail reviewed the airport’s Capital Improvement Plan (CIP) with Commissioners and Mr. Parker. It was said as far as grant assurances, the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) requires the CIP to be submitted to them and the 2022 projects are included in the plan. Mr. Dail said he’s still hoping to get a couple of those projects that were delayed in 2022 started, such as the runway landslide stabilization. This area is at the midpoint location of the runway and it continues to fail on a very slow basis. There seems to have been a large one-time event that started the sloughing and it needs to be addressed. Then there is the construction easement acquisition project and correspondence with the current landowner has been initiated, but there has been no response. Another project for 2022 is land acquisition of a parcel known as A-8, currently the Howard property. This is a project in which the airport had received funding through the State of Idaho. The environmental assessment is being done because of this land so it’s clear how big the acquisition is. This grant is an 85% grant so the state will cover 15%. With the environmental assessment, they included the entire Howard parcel even though the county cannot afford the entire piece and the acquisition of the parcel depends on whether or not it’s still for sale. The last project is the power line relocation, which is locally owned by Smith Creek Hydro. This power line is on the southwest side of the airport and is high voltage. One of the poles already penetrates the clear zone.
Chairman Dinning said the south end of the property goes to Sunrise Road and the county has to the center line of that road. We need to provide access to the Howard property, to that road, and the owner of the Howard property will give back that easement that runs down Highway 2. Mr. Dail said that is included in the environmental assessment. The thought is the environmental assessment will be finalized spring of next year. There are three projects the FAA has agreed to, which is the simple acquisition, the slope stabilization and the construction easement for that slope stabilization. All of this is contingent on the final results of the environmental assessment.
Mr. Dail said for year 2023, the hope is to relocate the power line and start phase two construction. The construction probably won’t take place due to a timing issue based on Mr. Dail’s call with the FAA and it will probably occur until year 2025 or 2026. In 2023, the hope is to get the slope stabilization constructed and land acquisition of the Feickert property. This acquisition is dependent on what the owner is willing to negotiate. At minimum, he would like to procure an avigation easement, but the best case is that the property owner would be willing to sell. Commissioner Bertling questioned why the runway will be shifted and Mr. Dail said the runway comes from the north side of the highway and it’s too close to Highway 2 for an object free area. Fencing, trees, housing, etc. are all in the object fee area. Mr. Dail said as part of the Master Plan/Layout Plan was to shift the runway 600 feet to the south. The airport needs more runway length than it has now. Mr. Parker said Boundary County has the smallest runway around and he’s looking to increase it to 4,600 feet. Chairman Dinning asked how to get help for the grant match and Mr. Dail said he doesn’t know. The county is looking at the average match of 5%, but if the Idaho Transportation Department loses funding, it could go as high as 7.5%. It was said that Boundary County Airport is the fastest growing airport in the northwest right now. Those present discussed rehabilitating aged pavement.
Commissioner Bertling moved to adopt the Boundary County Airport Capital Improvement Program for future years and it does not commit the county. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Certificate of Final Completion for American Road Maintenance for Airport Improvement Project #FAA/AIP 3-16-0004-020-2021. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting with Mr. Parker and Mr. Dail ended at 3:10 p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting recessed until tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
***Tuesday, September 20, 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.
9:00 a.m., Commissioners held an elected officials/department heads meeting. Present were: Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Tim Bertling, Deputy Assessor Olivia Drake, Prosecutor Andrakay Pluid, Undersheriff Rich Stephens, University of Idaho Extension Educator Amy Robertson, Chief Probation Officer Stacy Brown, Solid Waste Department Superintendent Claine Skeen, Road and Bridge Department Co-Superintendent Renee Nelson, Personnel Director Pam Barton, and Veterans Service Officer Ron Self.
Commissioners reviewed topics as listed in the elected officials/department heads meeting notice. Chairman Dinning said the county received narcan equipment and someone with Panhandle Health District will come up to provide training. Commissioners said they adopted the county budget for this next fiscal year and there will be a $1.50 pay increase. Also, with that Commissioners may have to hold another budget hearing for the county and for the Boundary County Ambulance Service District in order to insert the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds into those budgets. Chairman Dinning commented on reimbursement as it relates to employees using their personal cell phones for work purposes. Reimbursement was done in the past and the county will provide reimbursement for work related calls going forward. Chairman Dinning said when it comes to reserving the County Annex conference room to schedule use through Deputy Clerk April Isaac.
Commissioner Cossairt provided an update on the Kootenai River Complex fire. This fire is a little over 20,000 acres and it’s burned down to Westside Road in some areas. This is a slow burn due to high humidity and not much wind. There is a day and night crew and in addition, Hall Mountain Fire Department and North Bench Fire Department are also assisting. Crews have a containment line established, especially around structures, etc. Rain is not anticipated in the forecast. The cost associated with this fire is $7,500,000.00 at this point.
It was said there is a national campaign and the person heading this campaign is coming to Bonners Ferry to promote recycling, to include separating food out.
Commissioners went around the room for department updates.
Ms. Barton said the second round of claims for the fiscal year-end are being done and Commissioners will approve these claims on October 3rd.
Mr. Self said the open house for the new veterans’ clinic is on October 5th and he has a flyer to hand out. Other than that, everything else is going fine, according to Mr. Self.
Undersheriff Stephens asked Mr. Self what services might be offered at this new clinic as the Sheriff’s Office deals with people with difficulties who might be veterans.
Undersheriff Stephens said the state is pushing to try to get all counties to the next NextGen 911 services and that component will be GIS. The goal is to try to get the counties on same page as far as the format that is being used.
Ms. Brown said her staff just got back from the Idaho Juvenile Justice Association training and all those from Boundary County received scholarships and 14 post credits for her officers. Unsupervised Probation Officer April Isaac received the District 1 Commitment to Service award for misdemeanor probation. Ms. Brown mentioned that she will attend probation reviews for a few counties coming up.
Mr. Skeen said the Solid Waste Department is busy and he added that he might be filling a vacancy so he might be back up to full staff.
Ms. Drake said the Assessor’s Office is working on revaluations for new construction. Ms. Drake added that she will be looking to hire a replacement for her current position soon.
Ms. Nelson spoke of the next Deep Creek Loop project. The Idaho Transportation Department will hold a bid opening for this project on October 25th so it will be next spring sometime before the project is started. Road and Bridge is paving the intersection of Fitzpatrick Road and Cow Creek Road. The Naples bridge got hit by an over-height truck again so she’s looking into cameras and needing to pave the south approach to the bridge. Road and Bridge still has one position open.
Ms. Robertson listed courses being offered by the Extension Office and which classes had to be postponed. Ms. Robertson said she does have applications for the ag/educator position so she will conduct interviews for that. The Extension Office is still looking to hire two half-time AmeriCorps employees to partner with the School District.
Undersheriff Stephens brought up the speed limit change proposed for the south end of town and Commissioner Bertling said local Idaho Transportation Department Road Foreman George Shutes is just waiting to hear from Idaho Transportation Department District 1 Engineer Damon Allen regarding signage as the speed limit change has been approved.
Ms. Barton informed those present that a lot of departments had job postings that closed last Friday so if any of those notices need to be extended, to let her know.
Commissioners went around the room and asked for an update on each department’s vacant positions.
The elected officials/department heads meeting ended at 9:21 a.m.
Mr. Self met with Commissioners briefly to give his department report and he handed Commissioners a document listing the number of veterans he has assisted from year 2019 through year 2022.
The meeting with Mr. Self ended at 9:23 a.m.
Deputy Clerk April Isaac joined the meeting at 9:24 a.m.
9:30 a.m., Commissioner Cossairt moved to go into closed session pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously. The closed session ended at 9:45 a.m.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to offer a settlement of $82,310.74 on indigent accounts 2015-1, 2014-52, 2014-48 and 2014-50, originally having a balance owing of $91,456.38. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Isaac left the meeting.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m.
________________________________
DAN R. DINNING, Chairman
ATTEST:
_____________________________________
GLENDA POSTON, Clerk
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy Clerk