***Monday, April 1, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman Tim Bertling, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Ben Robertson, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.

9:00 a.m., Courthouse Maintenance Squire Fields and Maintenance Assistance Mike Kralik joined the meeting to provide a department report. Mr. Fields informed Commissioners that Cubix will pour a 4-foot by 7-foot slab of concrete where the outside ballot box will be placed. The cost is $1,400.00. The remodeled Assessor’s Office is getting a new paint color. The floors in this office don’t need to be ground down before laying the new flooring on top and the ceiling panels are almost done in this building.

Mr. Fields said he and Mr. Kralik met with Judge Julian about the moisture that is seeping through the wall in his office again on all three sides of the chimney and they also found mold that had to be scraped off. Mr. Fields said they don’t think it’s coming from the same place near the chimney again. Mr. Kralik said it is condensation and he explained that they had put cameras into the drains on the Courthouse roof and they were clear, but there is moisture getting trapped and they have no way to get to it. Mr. Kralik said the moisture is growing as it had been from the north and south side of the building, but now it’s on the east side and it’s leaching through the sheet rock and paint. The last job to rectify this issue was done 100% correctly, but it’s still coming back. Mr. Fields said the general consensus is this moisture issue started occurring in the last two to five years. There is a two-foot gap between the floor and a false ceiling and there is no access route to get to it without cutting into the ceiling. Those present discussed needing to install a power fan to distribute air flow and Mr. Kralik said the attic area or false ceiling area needs to be vented. It’s not certain where the humidity is coming from and Mr. Kralik commented that we need to find the source of humidity and figure out why is it intermittent.

Mr. Fields informed Commissioners that the Parks and Recreation Department has a water leak, but it’s on the city side, so the City of Bonners Ferry will work on that.

The meeting with Mr. Fields and Mr. Kralik ended at 9:23 a.m.

Bonners Ferry Herald Reporter Emily Bonsant joined the meeting at 9:29 a.m.

9:32 a.m. Commissioners considered the 2024 County Alcohol Beverage License for Dodger LLC doing business as Mirror Lake Golf Course, located at 5686 Main Street, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, to sell bottled, canned and draft beer, wine by the drink and liquor by the drink. Present are: Chairman Tim Bertling, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Ben Robertson, Clerk Glenda Poston, Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser, and Bonners Ferry Herald Staff Writer Emily Bonsant. The proceeding was recorded.

The completed county application, applicable fee and the 2024 State of Idaho Retail Alcohol Beverage License have been received. The 2024 Panhandle Health District Food Permit will be received when the establishment is approved to serve food.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the 2024 County Alcoholic Beverage License for Dodger LLC, doing business as Mirror Lake Golf Course to sell bottled, canned and draft beer and wine and liquor by the drink. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.

The proceedings ended at 9:33 a.m.

County Civil Attorney Bill Wilson joined the meeting at 9:33 a.m.

Commissioners asked Attorney Wilson about the necessity of having an appraisal done for like property between the county and a private property owner. Attorney Wilson voiced his thoughts on needing to have an appraisal done. Commissioner Cossairt explained that the property in question is a hay field and it’s for like-sized areas. Commissioners questioned who pays for the appraisal. Attorney Wilson said he wished there was another way around it, but to do it the proper way is to have an appraisal done.

Commissioner Cossairt informed Attorney Wilson that the county had sold an excavator through the online public auction process six months ago, but the person who bought it has not picked it up an is being charged for storage. Commissioners asked about the ability to return the check to the buyer and resell the equipment. Attorney Wilson said he would need to look into it.

Attorney Wilson left the meeting at 9:46 a.m.

Misha Davis with the Seniors Hospitality Center stopped by Commissioners’ Office and updated them on issues involving the Senior Center and concerns regarding computer access and usage involving the Veterans Service Officer.

Attorney Bill Wilson returned to the meeting at Commissioners’ request at 9:50 a.m.

Commissioners and Ms. Davis updated Attorney Wilson on the situation.

Attorney Wilson left the meeting at 9:56 a.m.

Ms. Davis discussed the rental units, an audit, continuing with home food deliveries, etc.

Ms. Davis left the meeting at 10:05 a.m.

10:05 a.m., Solid Waste Department Superintendent Richard Jenkins joined the meeting to provide a department report and he reviewed his written report. Mr. Jenkins discussed the upcoming meetings pertaining to the proposed composting program at the main landfill. The permit for the adjacent land is estimated to be available for another six months. Commissioner Cossairt questioned the ability to use ground up wood as top fill.

Mr. Jenkins provided an update on the air burner incinerator and he said they’re still working on it. The air burner incinerator must be placed in an active part of the landfill; not within the buffer and it cannot be placed on any existing waste. The incinerator has to be kept away from waste sources due to methane gas. Mr. Jenkins said he will need to have a large area that is away from existing waste, but that approval will be up to the Department of Environmental Quality.

Those present discussed comments Mr. Jenkins has received about scavenging, which is prohibited at the landfill. Mr. Jenkins will have additional signs put up at each materials location stating scavenging is not allowed. Kootenai, Shoshone and Bonner Counties all have the same policy in place in that scavenging is not allowed, according to Mr. Jenkins.

Those present discussed needing to move the wood pile. If the county moves forward with the composting program, there is a possibility of taking a small section of the exiting part of the landfill and applying for a redevelopment grant to develop the landfill on top of existing waste.

Commissioners asked how many people came to use the landfill on Easter and Mr. Jenkins said 40 people. Commissioner Robertson apologized to Mr. Jenkins for not closing the landfill yesterday. Commissioner Cossairt said the county would have needed more notice. Those present discussed the daily cover for the landfill and Mr. Jenkins explained that each day’s garbage needs a six-inch cover.

10:30 a.m., Commissioner Robertson 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 Bertling “aye”, Commissioner Cossairt “aye” and Commissioner Robertson “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. The executive session ended at 10:35 a.m. No action was taken.

Mr. Jenkins left the meeting at 10:35 a.m.

10:35 a.m., Chief Probation Officer Alisa Walker joined the meeting to give the department report. Ms. Walker showed commissioners the new protective vests she purchased for her staff to wear when in the field. Ms. Walker said she obtained the updated community service list from the bailiff and she noticed that Hope House and Second Chance Animal Adoption were not on the list and she asked if they could be added. It was said those two places used to be on the list, but were later removed because they were not government offices. Chairman Bertling questioned the ability to work at Second Chance Animal Adoption, because the county does provide funding to them to take in stray county dogs. Commissioner Robertson said he’s fine with adding those businesses to the community service list as long as the county gets the help it needs as well. Chairman Bertling mentioned the possibility of Parks and Recreation as another place so people can clean up the ball fields, etc.

Ms. Walker informed Commissioners that a new drug is hitting the streets called Xylazine, which is used to cut various other drugs as an extra high. Xylazine is an animal tranquilizer approved by the Food and Drug Administration for animals, but not for human consumption. Another name for it is tranq or tranq dope. Ms. Walker said she read an article stating that during years 2017 to 2023, the percentage of increased fentanyl overdoses was 5,800%. Spokane has very high instances of this.

Ms. Walker talked to commissioners about the ability to access Idaho Law Enforcement Telecommunication System (ILETS) so she can monitor that her office is compliant and handling things correctly, but not sign the forms. Ms. Walker said she will use more lottery funds without clearing out the balance so she can get more items for the times when her staff is out in the field. She will bring this up during the budget planning time and plan for the ability to pay for replacement equipment. Those present discussed the importance of wearing a type of uniform while out in the field and Ms. Walker showed commissioners a patch she would like to have on their clothes that won’t show them as law enforcement, but it will identify the probation officers as a part of a government.

The meeting with Ms. Walker ended at 10:56 a.m.

10:56 a.m., Economic Development Council (EDC) Director David Sims joined the meeting to update commissioners on EDC business. Those present discussed matters pertaining to urban renewal and Mr. Sims also discussed funds for the Riverside Federal Lands Access Program (FLAP). Commissioner Robertson mentioned the remodel of the former Extension Office in relation to urban renewal. Mr. Sims discussed the urban renewal district being one agency with two revenue allocation areas. The location of Super 1 is one area and then it strings out to different areas. Mr. Sims added that when the urban renewal district was formed the laws were more relaxed, there are now more stringent laws.

Mr. Sims updated Commissioners on local businesses.

Mr. Sims informed Commissioners that Spear Broadband is a Washington company that is considering if they want to provide services in Idaho. This company wants to know if the county will sign their Broadband Equity Access and Deployment Program (BEAD) application. Mr. Sims spoke of the Value-Added Producer grant and he said he helped a farmer with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture grant application. Mr. Sims explained that the Idaho State Department of Agriculture (ISDA) grant is for building and capital.

The Moyie Springs sewer project is coming along. There was a change order of $12,400.00 for rebar. Mr. Sims spoke of a City of Moyie Springs waterline that broke and needs repaired.

11:21 a.m., Len Pine with the Boundary County Chaplains’ Corps and Paradise Valley Fire District Chief Mike Glazer joined the meeting.

The meeting with Mr. Sims ended at 11:22 a.m.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the minutes for the weeks of March 11, 2024 and March 25, 2024. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Contract for Hazardous Fuels Treatment Wildfire Mitigation Activities with CDA Equipment. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Robertson moved to sign the Findings and Decisions for Planning and Zoning File #24-0039-Raven Ridge at Valley High Subdivision for Karen Pedey and File #24-0029-Comprehensive Plan and Zone Map amendment for Sater LLC. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.

11:30 a.m., Mr. Pine introduced himself as a member of the Chaplains Corps since year 2013 and he provided background information on the support they provide for first responders and their families. A few years ago, The Chaplain Corps acquired an old ambulance from South Boundary Fire District and got it running and used it not only for personal work, but in helping on scene with domestic situations. Being an emergency responder is pretty taxing and Mr. Pine recalled providing support at fire at St. Ann’s Catholic Church and watching the ambulance service work and having provided shade for the firefighters. Mr. Pine said they would like to have a vehicle to outfit with supplies and be able to respond whenever they’re called to sit on scene and provide shelter, shade, recharging of electronics, snacks, and basic first aid. It’s the swiss army knife for anything the agencies might need. The vehicle is called Angel 1 and it’s been a great use. This vehicle was able to provide scene lighting and security during the Brian Drake incident and they were there all night. Resurrecting this old ambulance lasted a while, but in the last year or two it’s not been running and it’s currently out of service. It’s clear that they cannot keep the vehicle going any more. Mr. Pine clarified that he’s not asking the county to buy the Chaplain’s Corps another ambulance and he spoke of wanting to be able to outfit a 7-foot by 14-foot trailer and he said it’s a good idea until it comes to insurance. The insurance company won’t insure the trailer if it’s owned by the private organization, but it’s the Sheriff’s Office that dispatches them out and the Sheriff’s Office is covered under Idaho Counties Risk Management Program (ICRMP). Mr. Pine said the question is if the county would be willing to acquire a trailer that is 7 feet by 12 feet or 14 feet with a tandem axel. The county could own the trailer, insure and have it towed by a Sheriff’s Office vehicle. Angel 1 would not charge for services; it’s just more of a partnership. If the county bought a support trailer for use of servicing emergency service agencies in the county, the Chaplain’s Corps would outfit and supply it and set it up so it could be used effectively. Mr. Pine mentioned that besides acquisition, would be tires and maintenance. Mr. Pine added that this is his proposal and he would appreciate commissioners’ consideration. Mr. Glazier was present to speak in favor of this proposal. Mr. Glazier said we don’t have emergency services in our area for firefighters and fire personnel, who can be on a scene for 6 or 7 hours, but they can call Mr. Pine and he will respond. It’s important. When the huckleberry pickers were missing, Angel 1 was there making sure Search and Rescue and the firefighters had refreshments and it was a great service. Mr. Pine mentioned that sometimes they just hook up a pot of coffee and that’s it, but it’s something the firefighters and law enforcement really need. Chairman Bertling commented about the people who would be driving the tow vehicle in relation to insurance coverage. Clerk Poston said Sheriff Kramer has a log and Mr. Pine added that all drivers have been deputized. Mr. Pine informed commissioners that he is also on the City of Bonners Ferry Fire Department and he’s been through emergency vehicle training and if the county wants all people to go through that course, he has 10 chaplains. Some of the chaplains are on call and others are associates and are more for support. If the county needs a list of drivers who are authorized, he can provide that. Commissioner Robertson and Chairman Bertling said if the chaplains are deputized, that takes care of that.

Commissioner Robertson thanked Mr. Pine and Mr. Glazier for the service they provide. Commissioner Robertson mentioned there is a financial side and he asked if there are some funds that could go toward this trailer. Mr. Pine said currently they have $5,000.00, but they were holding onto it until they found out what is available. Mr. Pine explained that the front end of Angel 1 needs to be rebuilt, but they need to find out what is wrong and it needs to be towed. Commissioner Robertson asked how much it would cost to outfit the trailer. Mr. Pine said he would plan on talking to a cabinet maker to see if they could help with a price reduction or donation. Mr. Pine said he lists the names of the businesses that have provided support on the side of the trailer. He will be looking for help from the community.

Mr. Pine said he currently has the Angel 1 vehicle stored in his 20-foot by 30-foot pole barn and it’s hooked up with utilities for RV’s etc., so that is where he keeps it. Commissioner Robertson said ICRMP might want to have the trailer parked on county property, and he mentioned the Annex. Mr. Pine said his request is if the county could purchase the trailer, house it and have it insured, but the Chaplain’s Corps could also contribute. Clerk Poston asked if the Chaplain’s Corps was a 501©3 and Mr. Pine said yes. Commissioner Robertson asked about a split cost. Clerk Poston explained that the county does receive EMS funds that are supposed to be used for emergency medical services. The county has provided pagers for Search and Rescue, but that has not happened for a number of years, so the funds have been used for the simulcast system. Clerk Poston said there is just under $17,000.00 in that fund now and the rules are that money needs to go toward emergency medical services. Clerk Poston asked if the title to the trailer could be in the county’s name if the county purchased it. Mr. Pine said yes. Chairman Bertling said the county will talk to ICRMP and see what it can do.

Commissioner Robertson said we need to talk with the Sheriff about the use of the vehicle for this purpose. Mr. Pine said he did run this by Sheriff Kramer who also felt it was a good idea.

The meeting with Mr. Pine and Mr. Glazier ended at 11:55 a.m.
11:55 a.m., Commissioners briefly mentioned Civil Attorney Bill Wilson looking at Idaho Code in relation to fences in the county’s right-of-way.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the New Private Road Name Request Form for Connie Place. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Robertson moved to approve the New Private Road Name Request Form for Danny Lane. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Property Tax Recapture Form for tax year 2023 and to recapture $507.46 in tax, $5.07 in late fees and any applicable interest. Amounts are approximate. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioners recessed for lunch.

1:30 p.m., Commissioner reconvened for the afternoon session with Chairman Tim Bertling, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Ben Robertson, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.

1:30 p.m., Road and Bridge Department Co-Superintendents Renee Nelson and Brad Barton and Road and Bridge Assistant Adam Ryals joined the meeting to give the department report. Also present was former Road and Bridge Department Co-Superintendent Randy Morris, Lance Mastre, Kirk Seaman and Chad Isaac.

Commissioner Robertson moved to go into executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)d, to consider records that are exempt from disclosure as provided in chapter1, title 74, Idaho Code. Commissioner Cossairt second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Bertling “aye”, Commissioner Cossairt “aye” and Commissioner Robertson “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. The executive session ended at 1:41 p.m. No action was taken.

Mr. Mastre, Mr. Seaman and Mr. Isaac left the meeting at 1:41 p.m.

Mr. Ryals reviewed the written Road and Bridge Department report. Those present discussed topics reviewed during last week’s meeting with the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho.

Ms. Nelson and Mr. Barton reviewed quotes for fencing the gravel pit near Moyie Springs. The quote from Idaho Fence totaled $99,641.00, which includes the concrete for the posts, and the quote from T & L Fencing totaled $118,966.00. Commissioners asked if there will be any more cleanup and Mr. Barton said there is slash and piles that still need to be cleaned up.

Personnel Director Pam Barton joined the meeting.

Commissioner Robertson moved to accept the quote from Idaho Fence for the amount of $99,641.00, contingent on obtaining Public Works Contractor’s Licensing. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Robertson moved to sign the Independent Contractor Agreement to fence the Moyie Springs gravel pit, once the contingency for public works licensing is determined. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.

2:05 p.m., The Road and Bridge Department report was continued to tomorrow at 10:00 a.m.

Ms. Barton presented commissioners with information on proposed changes for the sick leave bank with regard to the sign-up period for new employees. The proposed change is that new employees whose employment starts anywhere from January through June can join the sick leave bank. Ms. Barton spoke of reviewing comments from Idaho Counties Risk Management Program (ICRMP) and Public Employees Retirement System (PERSI). Those present discussed changing the name from sick leave to another classification. Clerk Poston said she was thinking of something along the lines of eight hours, plus an additional four hours per month and those hours can be called whatever Commissioners want and once an employee uses up those hours, those hours are gone. Mr. Morris said he doesn’t want to complain, but it sounds like a rip off, because employees are told they get 8 hours of vacation and 8 hours of sick leave as far as compensation. Commissioner Robertson said with the changes so far about the sign-up time for the sick leave bank, he’s good with that. Commissioner Robertson suggested letting the employees sign up once they have the available 16 hours a new enrollee is to donate. Mr. Morris asked if an employee could buy into the sick leave bank. Commissioner Robertson reiterated allowing any time during the calendar year and donating 16 hours and it will take care of the gray areas.

It was said that work related phone calls that a supervisor receives at home are now hourly and County Civil Attorney Bill Wilson suggested compensation for ¼ hours. A comment was made about thirty minutes at a compensation rate of straight time, even if it’s just a five-minute phone call. Chairman Bertling suggested keeping compensation to the employees’ wages.

Doug Higgins with the Three Mile Water District Board joined the meeting at 2:40 p.m.

Those present reviewed an old resolution pertaining to reduced rate of pay for light duty. Commissioner Robertson suggested keeping the same rate of pay. They also reviewed matters pertaining to when an employee fails to notify Ms. Barton that a dependent or family member should no longer be covered under an employee’s insurance and contemplated making it to where the employee might be responsible for part of the expense that were erroneously covered.

Mr. Morris left the meeting at 2:47 p.m.

Ms. Barton handed commissioners the policies on social media in relation to employees, the travel policy, per diem, the Affordable Care Act determination for Aflac for larger employers, the older computer use policy, etc.

2:53 p.m., Jerry Higgs joined the meeting.

Clerk Poston suggested keeping the times of day in the per diem policy, and gave the example that an employee would not get per diem for breakfast if they’re not leaving the house until 8:00 a.m.

Those present discussed omitting the lowest two grade levels of the county’s position grading system.

Ms. Barton left the meeting.
Commissioners informed Mr. Higgins that an appraisal has to be done before the county can consider trading like land with a property owner so the property owner has the ability to hook up to Three Mile Water. Mr. Higgins informed Commissioners of the water line break in Moyie Springs.

Mr. Higgins left the meeting.

Mr. Higgs said he stopped by Commissioners’ Office to comment on the Seniors Hospitality Center and he added that, as a veteran he felt the need to comment as some of these organizations go sideways. Chairman Bertling said there is a director for the Senior Center who is taking care of this.

Mr. Higgs left the meeting at 3:30 p.m.

3:30 p.m., Commissioner Robertson moved to go into executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)a, to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, wherein the respective qualities of individuals are to be evaluated in order to fill a particular vacancy or need; and 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 Bertling “aye”, Commissioner Cossairt “aye” and Commissioner Robertson “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. The executive session ended at 4:00 p.m. No action was taken.

4:05 p.m., There being no further business, the meeting recessed until tomorrow at 9:30 a.m.

***Tuesday, April 2, 2024, at 9:30 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session at the County Annex with Chairman Tim Bertling, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Ben Robertson, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.

9:30 a.m., Boundary County Veterans Service Officer Brooke Blagrove met with commissioners at their request to discuss a possible computer issue. The meeting with Ms. Blagrove ended at 9:58 a.m.

10:00 a.m., Road and Bridge Department Co-Superintendents Renee Nelson and Brad Barton and Road and Bridge Assistant Adam Ryals joined the meeting to continue the Road and Bridge meeting from yesterday.

Mr. Ryals said they have not gone out to bid for calcium as of yet and they do have quite a bit in the budget for magnesium chloride. Ms. Nelson asked if the county needs to seek formal bids if the cost is under $75,000.00? Mr. Barton said they can still go out to bid, but last year $68,000.00 was spent on calcium. Ms. Nelson said they were going to go out to bid, but timing is an issue and due to the bid process, it wouldn’t be until the first part of May that bids could be opened. Commissioner Robertson said his understanding is if the cost is less than $75,000.00, formal quotes are not needed. Commissioners had no problem with seeking quotes as opposed to the formal bid process.

Ms. Nelson updated commissioners on the Idaho Transportation Department Application for Miscellaneous Right-of-Way Encroachment Regarding Sign Installation in ITD Right-of-Way. Ms. Nelson said she is just waiting to hear from civil counsel if the agreement is in good form. Chairman Bertling said he would reach out to local Idaho Transportation Department Foreman George Shutes about putting up the signs.

Ms. Nelson discussed the Local Rural Highway Investment Program (LRHIP) application for Kootenai Trail Road chip seal. Road and Bridge can request this funding any time after October 1st. Road and Bridge will be able to budget $100,000.00 going forward. Mr. Ryals informed Commissioners that Road and Bridge is down three heavy equipment operators and they’re out of the overtime budget, but they do have a training shortage. They will try to not let that push things behind, but they wanted to inform commissioners of the issue. Mr. Ryals asked how commissioners feel about compensatory time as employees may need to work a little more. It’s not always easy to find qualified applicants and sending them to the training classes can be costly.

Those present discussed the issue with property owners putting up fences in the county’s right-of-way. These fences cause issues with plowing and winging back. Chairman Bertling said the county can remove a fence if it’s in the county right-of-way. Mr. Ryals said the problem up is in the north upper west side for running cows. Fences are not always in good shape so they’re on the ground and get caught up in the equipment, etc. One property owner wants the county to replace the downed fence that got caught. Chairman Bertling said no, this was in the county’s right-of-way. The property owner can put up a temporary fence for the cows. Ms. Nelson said they still need to coordinate with Road and Bridge. Chairman Bertling said the person either puts the fence outside of the county right-of-way or they put up a temporary fence. Commissioner Robertson said if the area is open range, it might be up to the county to fence out. Ms. Nelson said she will look more into open range. There are also platted subdivisions with county roads and all of a sudden, fences are being put up.

Ms. Nelson discussed the COVID-19 policy in relation to Road and Bridge work. Ms. Nelson said Personnel Director Pam Barton informed her the county follows the Center for Disease Control (CDC) guidelines and she mentioned someone who is sick staying home for five days until they don’t have a fever. Ms. Nelson spoke of finding work for employees to do alone if someone in that employee’s household has COVID-19, so they can separate and still work.

The meeting for the Road and Bridge Department report ended at 10:48 a.m.

11:00 a.m., Commissioners held a public hearing at the County Annex to consider Variance Application #1-2024 for Applicants Terry and Kristy Johnson, Terristy Rental Properties, LLC. Present were: Chairman Tim Bertling, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Ben Robertson, Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser, Road and Bridge Co-Superintendents Renee Nelson, Brad Barton, Road and Bridge Assistant Adam Ryals, and Applicants Terry and Kristy Johnson. The hearing was recorded.

Chairman Bertling reviewed the public hearing procedures. No one had questions of the procedure. Commissioners cited no conflicts of interest.

Commissioners asked for a staff report. Ms. Nelson explained that this is an application for a variance to Boundary County’s Road Standard Ordinance 2020-2 as it pertains to a proposed approach location that does not meet standards.

The location is Sunrise Road and the parcel number is RP62N02E145564A. The applicants are seeking a variance from Road Standards Sections 3.3.B. 3.3.F, and 3.2.C. Section 3.3.B. sets a 330 foot for distance from an existing access, or intersection or two public road rights-of-way on collector or arterial roads and 200 feet for distance from an existing access or intersection of two public road rights-of-way on local roads. Sunrise Road is a local road so the 200-feet requirement in Section 3.3.B. applies. Section 3.3.F., sets sight distance for new approaches entering arterial, collector or local access roads at a minimum of 300 feet and a minimum sight triangle of 40 feet. The proposed approach location requires verification. Section 3.2.C. says accesses shall be designed so that backing maneuvers from or onto a public road will not occur. The proposed approach would include backing maneuvers so this section applies.

Ms. Nelson reviewed a vicinity map of the project location. The proposed use for the approach is for primary approach to the KG & T Shop accessing all roll up doors. The structure was built without a commercial placement permit. A Planning and Zoning application for this has been submitted and an approach and associated address are now being requested by the applicant for that process. The zone district designation and surrounding land use information was provided by Planning and Zoning. There are no density minimums. The property is within the airport overlay area. Ms. Nelson reviewed a list of provisions that are applicable, referencing Sections 3.3.B., 3.3.F., and 3.2.C.

The proposed access is located 62 feet north of the centerline of Winesap Road and 70 feet south of the centerline of Swift Lane. Ms. Nelson said Road and Bridge would not have approved this proposed location with the width not allowing for maintaining drainage along Sunrise Road. Road and Bridge would not recommend approval of the truck traffic and related business traffic to back onto Sunrise Road as it does not meet safe practices. Ms. Nelson reviewed Road and Bridge’s points for consideration regarding Sunrise Road, Road and Bridge Permit #10-0316 for the Swift Lane approach and for Winesap Road as provided in her written staff report. The average daily traffic count is 583 vehicles per day from year 2022, there is a 300-foot sight distance both north and south of the approach. A sight triangle can be achieved. A traffic study could be required, but due to the building already being constructed, it may be late at this stage. Ms. Nelson pointed out information on topography and geography of the subject area, the road surface is a paved roadway with a speed limit of 35 miles per hour.

Road and Bridge did not receive any written public comments, but they did receive a telephone call from Craig Wheatley to be read into the record. Mr. Wheatley relayed his concerns regarding drainage issues and continuity on both sides of Sunrise Road and he thought it would be good to consider that. Planning and Zoning confirmed the area is zoned commercial. The issuance of Planning and Zoning File #24-0024 is pending. Planning and Zoning requested that if anything in the proposed development changes, the landowner or their representative shall contact Planning and Zoning regarding necessary permitting. The County Addressing Coordinator had no issues with the approach. The Assessor shows the building has a 2020 construction, which was picked up during the 2022 reval. Ms. Nelson mentioned the Assessor’s Office was unsure of the approach being requested as it was not shown on the application sketch or show any proposed traffic maneuvers. The Assessor’s Office had concerns over traffic maneuvers. The sketch in question is the original application sketch that does not specify the boundaries of the approach or address the traffic directions going off and on Sunrise Road.

For Road and Bridge, drainage does need to be considered and engineering may be needed to resolve drainage issues due to topography. Ms. Nelson said there is an ongoing plan for drainage on Sunrise Road, so this will be an additional impact to that. The safety of the traveling public along Sunrise Road with large trucks and pickups or pickups with trailers backing out onto Sunrise Road is a consideration. And Sunrise Road right-of-way is one-foot east of the asphalt pad in front of the building. There is a permit for Swift Lane and the building is 75 feet from the center of Swift Lane. A commercial standard approach is 28 feet wide. The applicant is using Winesap Road both as access to and from the parcel, as well as apparently loading dirt and rock. Ms. Nelson said when she went over the application process, the applicant stated they would not need that access, that they didn’t really use it, so it was not shown on the application. The use of the right-of-way poses a safety concern for any traffic using Winesap. There are commercial businesses on Winesap Road and Ms. Nelson referenced the storage units. There are photos in the staff report showing use of this road at different times of the year. Ms. Nelson said the existing parcel was divided after the Road Standards Ordinance was adopted on January 23, 2007. Due to being an unpermitted division, Road and Bridge was not involved in the approved access at the time of division. Proper procedure was not followed preventing input from Road and Bridge on access standards that should have been implemented at that time. According to Planning and Zoning, with the 2017 grandfathering date, Planning and Zoning does consider it a legal division. Ms. Nelson said additional signage may be needed depending on the final decision.

Ms. Nelson reviewed the remainder of her staff report documents. Chairman Bertling asked how wide the right-of-way is in a particular area and Ms. Nelson said it’s 100 feet and it’s the old state highway. Commissioner Cossairt asked if an area was three lanes and Ms. Nelson said yes. Ms. Nelson added that the paved portion of Sunrise Road is 40 feet wide. Commissioners had no further questions for staff.

Commissioners asked the applicants for an opening statement. Terry Johnson said there was a lack of knowledge when they built their building and there wasn’t an understanding of what needed to be done and that’s why they’re in this situation. The layout of the property was nice so they designed their shop accordingly, and that is why the bay doors face Sunrise Road and they don’t have access, but they would like to have access there. Ms. Johnson added that they thought it would be a part of their office up above, but it then seemed like the right thing to do. Mr. Johnson said commissioners probably hear a lot of would of, could of, but he didn’t understand the situation. Mr. Johnson said he doesn’t think he needs access of off Winesap Road. Commissioner Robertson questioned if the bays are drive-through bays and Mr. Johnson said yes. Commissioner Robertson asked if there was room off of Winesap Road to come out of the back side, so if you’re pulling a truck out, you can go through the bays out onto Sunrise Road. Mr. Johnson said yes. Commissioner Robertson said in that case, they would need both accesses. Ms. Nelson said they could have access off of Winesap Road, but they don’t currently. They could have access if it’s 200 feet from the right-of-way line. They could apply for a variance application for what doesn’t meet 200 feet for this parcel if they could do it at the back of the shop. Ms. Nelson mentioned that there are two parcels, which could be an issue unless those parcels remain in the Johnson’s ownership. If they were to sell a parcel, that could cause an impact. Commissioner Robertson said a possible solution is two variances with a condition on one that there is no backing onto Sunrise Road. It increases the process, but increases the safety aspect. Ms. Nelson said for clarity, that the vehicles could drive out onto Sunrise Road and not drive back on, and there would be a second access off of Winesap Road. Chairman Bertling asked the Johnsons if they use Swift Lane and Mr. Johnson said sometimes, yes. It was said that Swift Lane is a private road, but this access is listed on the Johnson’s deed. Ms. Nelson said it’s already a permitted approach, so the applicants can use that if they want. Mr. Johnson said that would be workable to him. Ms. Johnson asked Mr. Johnson about maybe having the second access off of Winesap Road. Mr. Johnson said he did mention initially that they didn’t need access off of Winesap, because they were using Swift Lane and they were just thinking of coming on and off of Sunrise Road. He just didn’t think he’d need Winesap Road. Ms. Nelson said if the applicants wanted an approach off of the middle parcel Winesap Road, as long as the center of the approach is 200 feet from the right-of-way, all they have to do is get an approach permit and build the approach. That is a separate issue and doesn’t require a variance. The second parcel can access Winesap Road or Swift Lane without needing a variance. Commissioner Robertson said that all ties into this variance process with the condition of no backing onto the county road. Mr. Johnson said they would just have to lay it out and it wouldn’t be that hard.

Commissioners did not ask for public testimony as there was no one from the public present and called for discussion amongst members. Commissioner Cossairt said he has no issue with the agreement to not back out onto Sunrise Road. Commissioner Robertson added that we just need to make a condition for that. Ms. Nelson asked if commissioners could cover the width being allowed for that approach and drainage concerns. Chairman Bertling asked where the nearest culvert is on Sunrise Road, because it is all draining down toward the hill. Ms. Nelson said for the parcel divisions for Swift Lane, drainage was supposed to drain along the northside of Swift and out to Idaho Transportation Department’s drainage. Chairman Bertling asked if something could be done to the drainage and Mr. Johnson said right now the whole property is set up to drain to the northwest side. There is a culvert on the north side of Swift Lane that drains to the state’s drainage. Mr. Johnson said he has a collection for two pieces against his property and the Badger Building Supply parcel on the northwest side. Mr. Johnson said nothing is draining toward the county road. Ms. Johnson added that they catch water from other properties and divert it to the state drainage so it doesn’t flood the tire shop. It was said the catch basin either needs to be increased or tied into the culvert. Mr. Johnson commented that he’s been surprised about how much rain comes off of the roof. Ms. Nelson said the motion could state that drainage is to be directed away from Sunrise Road into a drainage structure on applicant’s property, so it keeps to the north side. Drainage would be directed away from Sunrise Road.

Those present discussed widths for the proposed approach. As it relates to the Swift Lane approach, there is parking in the right-of-way occurring. Ms. Nelson said there are rocks in the way around the power pole and utilities. Mr. Johnson said they like that set up there for protection with the rocks around the pole and the water meter in the easement and property line. Mr. Johnson questioned if that is something that could be considered to be in the easement to keep it protected. Commissioner Robertson questioned how wide of an approach is needed to be able to pull out of the four-bay building. Mr. Johnson explained that the building is 160 feet. Ms. Nelson said from the end of the building to Swift Lane is 79 feet. Those present spoke of the variance being for 160 feet and Ms. Nelson questioned staking it out on site. Chairman Bertling suggested more than 160 feet to include areas of the site that are already being used. Ms. Nelson and Commissioner Robertson commented that it’s 188 feet. Chairman Bertling added that even the 62 feet from the building to Winesap Road is going to be used as well. Ms. Nelson explained the county as having no jurisdiction over Swift Lane. Chairman Bertling discussed an approach location and said it would be a 292-foot variance. Commissioner Robertson said everybody who has a 200-foot property bordering this who runs a business is going to want a 200-foot easement onto their own property. This is a weird situation due to the order of how things were done and commissioners are trying to find a solution while not setting the county up for failure in the future. Ms. Nelson said that was a fair statement to make. Mr. Johnson said in that particular area, there is nowhere for someone to have such a thing that commissioners are bringing up. Commissioner Robertson said if the two parcels that the applicants own were one parcel, the building should’ve been set farther back. Chairman Bertling said regardless, if it’s 292 feet or 160 feet, it’s the same. Ms. Nelson said if commissioners are going to go with 292 feet, where is Winesap Road going to come in, because we still have to designate between their approach and the stop sign and dead-end road sign on Winesap Road, so it remains a safe approach and an exit off of Sunrise Road. There are still the storage units on Winesap Road and we need to make sure it’s an in and out and not be confused with the other dead-end sign. Commissioner Robertson suggested 230 feet. Mr. Ryals pointed out that the cone in the picture being shown is the property stake. Commissioner Robertson mentioned 230 feet and give a 30-foot buffer to both roads so there is a gap between Winesap Road and Swift Lane, thirty feet to the driveway. Those present review site photos. Ms. Nelson listed measures to consider in relation to traffic safety due to having a large approach and traffic off and on from Swift Lane and Sunrise Road at the same time. Ms. Johnson questioned if it would remedy the situation if they applied for an approach for the second parcel off of Winesap Road? Ms. Nelson said the right-of-way to Winesap Road, where the cone is, is a corner both directions. Commissioner Robertson said if you go with 280 feet, the applicants can’t go to the power pole and they cannot come past the cone, because their property line doesn’t come that far to begin with. Chairman Bertling said the biggest thing for the safety issue is no backing out onto the road. Commissioner Robertson said he feels comfortable with the 280 approach in that location and the applicants would have to apply for another approach on Winesap Road. Ms. Johnson said that was fine.

Ms. Nelson asked commissioners if they had any concerns with the applicants using Winesap Road between Sunrise Road and their property line and she mentioned a suggestion of ecology blocks or jersey walls so that area cannot be used. Commissioner Robertson said that is a separate issue. Ms. Nelson reviewed a picture included in her staff report to show what the concern is. The picture showed large mounds of dirt on the applicant’s parcels that is used for loading and it’s located right alongside Winesap Road in the county’s right-of-way. Ms. Nelson said if the applicants are not going to use Winesap Road, what can we do so the use doesn’t happen? Ms. Nelson said we have to make this area on Winesap Road safe for everybody. Some of this work is occurring on each parcel, but they’re not concerned about the second parcel, because the applicants can get an approach for that. The concern is more so in relation to the first parcel. If a wide approach is approved on Sunrise Road, is there anything commissioners want to do to keep this work from continuing on Winesap Road. Winesap Road is a chip sealed road. Chairman Bertling said he wouldn’t want this material loaded where it is, it would have to be loaded from inside the Johnson’s parcel. Mr. Barton pointed out in a photo that a truck and trailer are parked in the county right-of-way.

Commissioner Robertson said to come back with a variance for Winesap Road if they want access there. One condition could be to discontinue the use of the Winesap approach since it is not a currently granted use and the applicants could come off of Swift Lane since there is already granted access there. In this meeting, commissioners can grant the access onto Sunrise Road, get the dirt mounds off of the county right-of-way, and not back the vehicles and equipment onto the road. Commissioner Robertson said commissioners have to be fair to everyone across the board.

Mr. Johnson asked if commissioners would ever consider selling Winesap Road to him and his neighbors? Chairman Bertling said probably not and he added that it is revenue for the county as far as maintaining it. Ms. Nelson added that there are existing utilities in this road.

Commissioner Robertson moved to approve the variance request of applicant/landowner Terristy Rental Properties LLC; Terry and Kristy Johnson, Parcel Number RP62N01E145564A, for a road approach that does not meet Boundary County Road Standards Ordinance 2020-2, Section 3.3.B., with the following conditions: A – no backing vehicles onto Sunrise Road, B – drainage is to be directed away from Sunrise Road, C, D, E, F, and G as already written, adding H – built with a 292 foot wide approach, and I – move the dirt stockpile and discontinue use of the Winesap Road access. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.

The public hearing to consider Variance Application #1-2024 ended at 11:56 a.m.

Commissioners recessed for lunch.

Commissioners reconvened for the afternoon session with Chairman Tim Bertling, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Ben Robertson, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.
1:30 p.m., Commissioners held a public hearing to consider Planning and Zoning File #24-0056, Deer Park Ranch Subdivision for Applicants Laurel and Robert Martin. Present were: Chairman Tim Bertling, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Ben Robertson, Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser, Contract Planner Tessa Vogel, Planning Administrator Ben Jones, Road and Bridge Department Co-Superintendents Renee Nelson and Brad Barton, Road and Bridge Department Assistant Adam Ryals, Applicants Jeremiah Martin and Gary Martin, John Marquette with JRS Surveying, Mercy Bushnell, Jessica Fairchild, and Kendra Verzier. The hearing was recorded.

Chairman Bertling reviewed the public hearing procedures. No one had questions of these procedures. Commissioners cited no conflicts of interest.

Commissioners asked for a staff report. Ms. Vogel said the applicant is requesting preliminary plat approval of Deer Park Ranch Subdivision, a rural subdivision via short plat to divide two parcels totaling 93.59 acres into eight lots ranging from 10.82 acres to 12.49 acres. The zone is agriculture/forestry with a minimum 10-acre zone. This is the short plat process and Ms. Vogel referenced Section 11.3.6.1. Ms. Vogel’s presentation included an aerial of the two parcels. The properties will use private wells and septic systems and are identified as Assessor’s Parcels RP61N01W259100A and RP61N01E305414A. The parcels are also serviced by Northern Lights and South Boundary Fire District. Access is off of Laurel Lane.

The preliminary plat shows where the two parcels lie and the 8 parcels proposed. The application was routed to agencies for comment. The County’s Addressing Coordinator, County Assessor, Panhandle Health District, Idaho Department of Water Resources, and Road and Bridge provided comments. Public comment was received that was neutral from Keith and Jessica Fairchild and they just want to make sure the easement won’t be used as a main road. Laurel Lane is what is proposed as the main access. Ms. Vogel’s presentation included a radius map, Standards of Analysis and Evidence of Applicable Codes and Comprehensive Plan, draft findings and conclusions, background information on the property, and draft conditions for review. Conditions 8 and 9 are not included in the staff report. They’re Road and Bridge conditions that came in after the fact.

Commissioners asked the applicant for an opening statement. Jeremiah Martin said they’re not trying to divide the property to sell and create a development. His grandparents want to give parcels to the family members and this was in his grandfather’s will. They are 10 acre lots so Robert and Laurel’s children and grandchildren can stay together. They just need parcels for separate houses and deeds so they can feel secure.

Commissioners opened the hearing to public testimony and asked for comments from those in favor, uncommitted, then opposed to the proposal. Mr. Marquette spoke as uncommitted and clarified that he did something early on in the project that caused consternation, which was that he had misnamed roads when they did the parcel line adjustment, but he was set straight by the county’s addressing coordinator. Mr. Marquette said he had made an incorrect assumption that Sandy Ridge Road went all of the way through and was a part of the subdivision. That was a wrong assumption. Jessica Fairchild spoke uncommitted and explained that she owns property on the other side of this property and there is a restricted easement, which is the unnamed road that goes through there. Ms. Fairchild said she wants to make sure there is no intent for additional traffic. Mr. Martin said it will be just the same people that are always up there that use the road. It’s the original family and sometimes they will use the long road to haul lumber, but they rarely use that other road. No one spoke in favor or opposed.

Commissioners closed the hearing to public testimony.

Commissioner Cossairt said he has no problem. Commissioner Robertson said one condition was an easement and he wanted to read the conditions. Condition 9 addresses a neutral comment made earlier. Ms. Nelson said if the unnamed road is not an access, is there another place that provides access to lot A, since the addressing coordinator is not here to ask that? Is there another proposed easement through Lot B or C to get to Lot A if that unnamed road is not used for access? Mr. Martin said you would still come through Laurel Lane to that unnamed road. They will need to name the road. They will get an address and an easement to Lot A off of either Lot G or Lot B, because there is already a road that goes there. Commissioner Robertson said all access to the lots will be from Laurel Lane. Everything is staying on the property, per Mr. Martin. Commissioners asked if there was any public comment on the statements that were just made. Nobody had any comments. Commissioner Robertson said this falls within the county’s ordinance and Conditions 8 and 9 take care of the concerns. Chairman Bertling agreed.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the preliminary plat for Deer Park Ranch Subdivision, a proposed rural subdivision, File #24-0056, and direct staff to prepare written findings, a decision, and terms and conditions of approval, finding that the preliminary plat is in accord with the applicable zoning and subdivision standards of the Boundary County Land Use Ordinance, based upon the findings, conclusions, and conditions as written and amended. This action does not result in a taking of private property. This includes draft findings and conclusions 1 through 12 and draft conditions of approval 1 through 9. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.

The hearing ended at 1:50 pm.

1:50 p.m., Commissioners held a public hearing to consider Planning and Zoning File #24-0047 for a flood code text amendment in relation to the Flood Damage Prevention Ordinance. Present were: Chairman Tim Bertling, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Ben Robertson, Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser, Contract Planner Tessa Vogel, Planning and Zoning Administrator Ben Jones, and Mercy Bushnell. The hearing was recorded.

Commissioners reviewed the public hearing procedures. Commissioners cited no conflicts of interest.

Commissioners asked Ms. Vogel for a staff report. Ms. Vogel explained legislative changes that have been made causing a need to table the public hearing. Ms. Vogel said House Bill 425 involves Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) changes that were made and it amends the State Disaster Preparedness Act, which will affect flood plain ordinances everywhere. Ms. Vogel said there will be items that need to be looked at. The hearing needs to be tabled.

Commissioner Robertson moved to table or continue the hearing to 1:30 p.m., on Tuesday, April 30, 2024, at the Annex to allow time to revise the draft and address changes. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.

The hearing ended at 2:00 p.m.

Ms. Vogel discussed a legislative matter with Commissioners pertaining to areas of impact. Senate Bill 1403 is now law and Ms. Vogel said the county will probably not need to do anything with the Moyie Springs and Bonners Ferry areas of impact, but these areas will need review every five years.
Commissioners debated on what they want to work on as far as making changes to the land use ordinance and in what order to address those changes.

Ms. Vogel and Mr. Jones left the meeting at 2:10 p.m.

2:55 p.m., Road and Bridge Department Co-Superintendents Renee Nelson and Brad Barton, and Road Foreman Jason Jones joined the meeting.

3:00 p.m., Tayla Snapp with TC Energy joined the meeting to provide Commissioners with an update on a gas pipeline project in the Moyie Springs area.

Ms. Snapp explained the class III project near Moyie Springs. The gas pipeline in this area is flagged for population density increase. Ms. Snapp discussed the Pipeline and Hazardous Materials Safety Administration (PHMSA) classifications 1 through 4. This local pipeline is changing from a class II to a class III due to development. TC Energy did run an integrity test, which is done regularly and they decided there is a need to replace line B in their right-of-way. GTN/TC Energy has two pipelines in one row and line B called for replacement and for A, they will move forward with a hydro test. It’s understood that people live along the right-of-way and they were notified. Ms. Snapp said TC Energy has a timeline and they’re waiting for the Regulatory Commission to give authorization to commence work and they hope to start April 9th. Work will include tree clearing along their right-of-way and they’ll work with neighboring landowners. On approximately April 29th, TC Energy will mobilize to the site and PEAK Construction will have approximately 80 people on site. Most will be construction workers and some are inspectors. They will demote from the project in the beginning of October. Ms. Snapp spoke of having worked with Road and Bridge for road permits. Work is usually done six days per week and starts at 7:00 a.m. until 5:00 p.m. or 6:00 p.m., but work typically starts around 8:00 a.m. Workers will be staying in RV parks and in local hotels.

Ms. Snapp spoke of the work being from the site north of Moyie Springs to just south of Roosevelt Road. Ms. Nelson said it’s Maas Loop to the corner of Blume Hill. Workers did start flagging the right-of-way today. They will bore underneath Highway 2 and probably open cut Roosevelt Road at the intersection. Ms. Snapp said they plan on starting at the south end and work north, but they will be sure to communicate with Road and Bridge on that. Ms. Snapp commented that she was asked to speak with residents in the Whispering Pines neighborhood, so she will be meeting with them tonight. Commissioner Cossairt spoke of the age of the two pipelines and Ms. Snapp explained that the pipe line as it is today is safe. Commissioner Robertson questioned how TC Energy gauges an increase in population in relation to the gas line.

The meeting with Ms. Snapp and Road and Bridge staff ended at 3:22 p.m.

3:30 p.m., Airport Manager Dave Parker and ARDURRA Aviation Project Manager Trey Dail joined the meeting.

Mr. Parker updated Commissioners on the open grant for the environmental assessment (EA) and he said it’s been four years. The county will need to close this EA grant and apply for another one to finish the work. The EA grant was a 100% grant, but Mr. Parker thinks the county received $40,000.00 or $50,000 and it’s almost done, but the county will have to provide grant match in this next grant. The airport cannot do anything until this EA is done.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Grant Amendment Letter for Airport Improvement Project (017) for the environmental assessment. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Federal Aviation Administration Grant Application Airport Improvement Project 3-16-0004-024-2024 for Phase III of the environmental assessment. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.

The meeting with Mr. Parker and Mr. Dail ended at 3:54 p.m.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Contract for Hazardous Fuels Treatment Wildfire Mitigation Activities with The Mountain View Company. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

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TIM BERTLING, Chairman

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GLENDA POSTON, Clerk
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy Clerk