***Monday, April 15, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session with Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Walt Kirby, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser. Chairman Dan Dinning was out of the office tending to personal matters.
Blue Sky Broadcasting News Reporter Mike Brown and county resident Marty Martinez were in attendance of the meetings off and on throughout the day. Also present during the morning session was Jane Kirby.
Commissioner Kirby moved to appoint Commissioner Cossairt acting chairman in the absence of Chairman Dan Dinning. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.
9:00 a.m., Road and Bridge Department Superintendent Clint Kimball joined the meeting to give the departmental report. A written report was provided. Acting Chairman Cossairt said he knows breakup has been bad this year, perhaps the worst he’s seen. Mr. Kimball agreed and he added that he’s not sure what we can do for enforcement to keep heavy vehicles off the roads. There are some people that Road and Bridge does need to work with pertaining to hauling as it affects their livelihood, but Road and Bridge will need funds to fix these issues, according to Mr. Kimball. Mr. Kimball listed the parts of the county he’s received calls from informing him of poor road conditions. Mr. Kimball said he doesn’t know about available funding this so it will be tough.
Mr. Kimball asked those present about payment in lieu of taxes (PILT). Mr. Kimball said a little over one million dollars in PILT was approved in year 2018. Mr. Kimball listed the main intent of PILT that he had read about and questioned if Road and Bridge will be receiving any of those funds. Mr. Kimball asked Clerk Poston if she knew that PILT was coming or was it unanticipated. Mr. Kimball said PILT could have replaced the $440,000 that Chairman Dinning took out of his budget and he asked if he can count on any of those PILT funds for his budget. Commissioner Kirby said Commissioners really haven’t discussed PILT. Clerk Poston said she does have PILT in the budget, but she doesn’t have that information with her. Mr. Kimball said we knew that Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funding was decreasing and that PILT was increasing and SRS is what funds Road and Bridge. Commissioner Kirby reiterated that Commissioners know PILT is there, but they haven’t talked about it and he added that Commissioners don’t do anything with it until someone stands up and says they need some of those funds. Mr. Kimball said he will step down from his job to say that the private sector would like the PILT funds for his department. Commissioner Kirby said he’s keeping that in mind. Mr. Kimball said when money was taken out of his budget it had crippling effects.
Mr. Kimball informed Commissioners that he had been gone last week and a lot of work went on without him. Opposed to roads healing from breakup, a lot of them blew up instead. Mr. Kimball reviewed his department report concerning the attendance of Mining Safety and Health Administration (MSHA) training and flagging services provided for a downed tree.
Mr. Kimball informed Commissioners that there had been a meeting with Western Federal Lands to do a walk-through of the Riverside Road Improvement Project and the meeting notification wasn’t very well planned out so another meeting may need to take place. Western Federal Lands has made a last minute decision for private enterprise to do the project design and they had brought in a design team from Missoula, Montana; a company he has worked with in the past. This company will take the reins in all of the design portion of this project instead of Western Federal Lands doing it themselves. Mr. Kimball said he and Kootenai Wildlife Refuge Manager Diana Ellis weren’t at the meeting so there are some details that most likely need to be discussed.
Commissioner Kirby said Commissioners know that roads have crumbled in a hurry and he asked Mr. Kimball for a list of ideas and cost information to present to Commissioners on Monday when all three Commissioners are present. Mr. Kimball said the funding issue has been a problem for his department since he’s been with the county. Mr. Kimball commented that when he took Commissioners on a drive around the county last year he had pointed out the areas that would become an issue and he added that once the problems start, they will become an issue forever. Mr. Kimball explained an area of the upper Brown Creek Road where water bubbles up under weighted trucks when they were hauling and he added that we need to put our heads together and work on enforcement and planning.
Mr. Kimball said he’s going to go back to work and do the best he can. Acting Chairman Cossairt said Commissioners appreciate that. Mr. Kimball commented that roads are a very important thing and they are really hard to repair.
Mr. Kimball asked Acting Chairman Cossairt to visit with him. Acting Chairman Cossairt commented about mud bubbling up and he asked if that is because there is no matting or fabric underneath it. Mr. Kimball said it is called geotextile and it’s good, but it’s only as strong as you let it be. The weight of trucks tear this material and this is how the mud comes up. Sometimes it’s the type of rock that is susceptible to retaining the water, according to Mr. Kimball. Acting Chairman Cossairt asked how long the fabric has been used. Mr. Kimball said probably 20 years in various places and that is an educated guess. There are a lot of different grades of strength for this material.
Mr. Kimball spoke of funding issues and he informed Commissioners that he really needs a computer system that tracks projects and he explained how this program helps in the way of fulfilling records requests as far as cutting down on the time to find the information.
Dick Staples with JRS Surveying joined the meeting.
Commissioner Kirby said to Mr. Kimball to let Commissioners work on the issue of funding as he has made his point. Mr. Kimball informed Commissioners that he’s resigning because of frustration and lack of cooperating and communication. The lack of funding and transparency is a problem. Mr. Kimball said he’s leaving as it’s easier for him although it may not be easy for his crew. Mr. Kimball said it’s nothing personal against Commissioner Kirby and Commissioner Cossairt.
The meeting with Mr. Kimball ended at 9:27 a.m.
Mr. Staples met with Commissioners in order to obtain the Acting Chairman’s signature on the plat map for Jeffrey Veyes. Mr. Staples explained to Commissioners that the initial plat was recorded without signatures and County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull said the process would need to be redone.
Commissioner Kirby moved to sign the plat map for Jeffrey Veyes. Acting Chairman Cossairt yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Mr. Staples left the meeting.
County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull contacted Commissioners via telephone at 9:31 a.m.
Attorney Hull informed Commissioners that he has completed his review of the county’s updated Personnel Policy and he commented that other than just some formatting fixes, there was an omission as to the number of days pertaining to family medical leave. Clerk Poston said Chief Deputy Clerk Tracie Isaac is working on that and she will talk to Idaho Counties Risk Management Program (ICRMP) on a suggested date.
Attorney Hull said he has gotten back to Deputy Clerk Nancy Ryals about a partial release for an indigent matter. The thought was that the entire lien had to be released, but a partial release can be done to release this lien.
Clerk Poston mentioned having talked to Panhandle Area Council (PAC) about matters pertaining to construction of a building for ambulance services and she had sent Attorney Hull the information as well. It was said the paperwork PAC had sent was just the paperwork for architects, not the actual construction of a building. Attorney Hull said the county really wouldn’t know about the construction of a building until the architect designs it. Commissioner Kirby said Commissioners would like to have that handled by a contractor and he mentioned hiring a contractor to have an architect do the entire project. Attorney Hull said the only thing he would be concerned about is if the project was sent out to bid, you want to make sure the county is getting consistent information as to what it wants as far as criteria from the standpoint of building a structure. Attorney Hull described different types of buildings and said all of those details have to be incorporated and to make sure whatever the county is going to use as criteria for a design is included in the request for proposals. Clerk Poston said she did call for locates, but apparently the physical address was listed incorrectly. The deed for the armory was checked for the correct address and it is okay as it doesn’t reference a physical address.
Clerk Poston asked about the mention of the county’s road weight limit ordinance and she commented that there is misinformation going out. Attorney Hull the language on the road signs has changed this year. Before the road sign said “loaded”, for which there is no definition and Judge Julian was concerned about that. The term “load” will be changed to “laden” and there is a definition for that.
The call with Attorney Hull ended at 9:46 a.m.
Commissioner Kirby moved to sign Certificates of Residency for Jason Cordle, Jaycee Atkins and Sarah Fischer. Acting Chairman Cossairt yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to sign the FY2020 Indigent Defense Grant Application. Acting Chairman Cossairt yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to adopt Resolution 2019-12. A resolution increasing the Justice Fund Sheriff Budget due to receipt of unanticipated revenue. Acting Chairman Cossairt yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2019-12 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2019-12
INCREASING THE JUSTICE FUND SHERIFF 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 Justice Fund Sheriff Budget for fiscal year 2018-2019, and
WHEREAS, Boundary County has received reimbursement in the amount of $2,455.80 from the State of Idaho, Idaho State Police as reimbursement for training and costs related to a search and rescue mission, and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Justice Fund Sheriff Budget is in need of additional revenue for fiscal year 2018-2019, 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 Justice Fund Revenue Account Number 08-00-0391-0018 in the amount of $2,455.80 and the Boundary County Justice Fund Sheriff Budget Expense Account Number 08-02-569-00, Education-Other, in the amount of $1,040.80 and Expense Account Number 08-02-489-00, Professional Services-Other, in the amount of $1,415.00, and
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED, that the increase to the Boundary County Justice Fund Revenue Account Number 08-00-0391-0018 in the amount of $2,455.80 and the Boundary County Justice Fund Sheriff Budget Expense Account Number 08-02-569-00, Education-Other, in the amount of $1,040.80 and Expense Account Number 08-02-489-00, Professional Services-Other, in the amount of $1,415.00 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 15th day of April 2019
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Absent_________________________
Dan R. Dinning, Chairman
s/______________________________
Wally Cossairt, Commissioner
s/______________________________
Walt Kirby, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/
Glenda Poston, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded as instrument #277491
Commissioner Kirby moved to adopt resolution 2019-13. A resolution increasing Current Expense Commissioners budget due to receipt of unanticipated revenue. Acting Chairman Cossairt yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2019-13 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2019-13
INCREASING THE CURRENT EXPENSE FUND COMMISSIONERS 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 Current Expense Fund Commissioners Budget for fiscal year 2018-2019, and
WHEREAS, Boundary County has received reimbursement in the amount of $5,000.00 from Boundary Abstract Company as reimbursement for closing fees on the Felsted property, and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Current Expense Fund Commissioners Budget is in need of additional revenue for fiscal year 2018-2019, 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 Current Expense Fund Revenue Account Number 01-00-0391-0081 in the amount of $5,000.00 and the Boundary County Current Expense Fund Commissioners Budget Expense Account Number 01-05-899-00, Capital-Other, in the amount of $5,000.00, and
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED, that the increase to the Boundary County Current Expense Fund Revenue Account Number 01-00-0391-0081 in the amount of $5,000.00 and the Boundary County Current Expense Fund Commissioners Budget Expense Account Number 01-05-899-00, Capital-Other, in the amount of $5,000.00 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 15th day of April 2019
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Absent________________________
Dan R. Dinning, Chairman
s/____________________________
Wally Cossairt, Commissioner
s/____________________________
Walt Kirby, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/
Glenda Poston, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded as instrument #277492
Commissioner Kirby moved to approve the meeting minutes for the week of April 1, 2019. Acting Chairman Cossairt yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to reappoint Ron Self to the Planning and Zoning Commission upon the publication of Ordinance 2019-1 adopting Land Use Ordinance 9B18LOV2. Acting Chairman Cossairt yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Boundary Ambulance Service (BAS) Chief Jeff Lindsey joined the meeting at 9:57 a.m.
10:00 a.m., Commissioner Kirby moved to recess as the Boundary County Board of Commissioners and to convene as the Boundary County Ambulance Service District Governing Board. Acting Chairman Cossairt yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to approve the minutes of the Boundary County Ambulance Service District for the meeting on March 18, 2019. Acting Chairman Cossairt yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
It’s been business as usual, according to Chief Lindsey. Chief Lindsey said he was hoping to get an update on the proposed building for ambulance services. Acting Chairman Cossairt said Commissioners are trying to figure out where to put a new building on the armory property.
Clerk Poston commented that a building will fit on either side of the armory, but when the highway modification is made the highway will come fairly close to the fence on the southeast side of the building. Clerk Poston reviewed information she received from the City of Bonners Ferry regarding sewer and water lines and ingress/egress. Clerk Poston said the county has measured the inside of the fence line and she doesn’t think the fence will need to be relocated. There is room for a building, but with regard to water and the City of Bonners Ferry, it’s just a question of where the building needs to go. It comes down to the size of the building, the style of the building and if it fits, where it is to go. There is adequate room on either side, but the waterline is the issue and she doesn’t know its location. Acting Chairman Cossairt said we will have to get in touch with the city to see what they require for that. Clerk Poston said she reached out to Panhandle Area Council about how to go about obtaining bids, etc. Chief Lindsey explained the reasoning for the layout of a proposed structure and those present discussed the process and Commissioners’ reviewed what offices and rooms are needed. The county will need to talk to the city about the water line and what permits are needed for this project. Those present discussed using plans from another facility so not to reinvent the wheel.
10:30 a.m., Commissioner Kirby moved to adjourn as the Boundary County Ambulance Service District Governing Board and to reconvene as the Board of Boundary County Commissioners. Acting Chairman Cossairt yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
10:30 a.m., Kootenai Tribe of Idaho Administrative Director Rhonda Vogl and Bonners Ferry District Forest Ranger Kevin Knauth joined the meeting to update Commissioners on Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative (KVRI) and Forest Service projects.
Ms. Vogl said tonight’s KVRI meeting will be hosted by Co-Chair David Sims and Acting Chairman Cossairt will fill in for Chairman Dan Dinning. Stimson Lumber Company has new management so they will be present for introductions, discuss their history, etc. There will also be subcommittee updates as well. Ms. Vogl informed Commissioners that tonight’s KVRI meeting will be Kootenai Tribe of Idaho Administrative Assistant Sherri Cossairt’s last meeting. At this meeting there will also be discussion on Community Forest Landscape Restoration Projects (CFLRP) and what’s been heard on the two year extension for funding as well as the application for continued funding.
Mr. Knauth provided an update on the Forest Service’s ongoing projects. The decision on the Camp Robin project was made so that will allow the Forest Service to move forward with the Camp Dawson Stewardship project for the third quarter as far as the offer, taking and awarding bids, etc. There is some road work to help clear the path for other sales that comes from the Robin Hood sale. Solicitations for that sale will be in September and awarded in October. The Boulder Creek project, the Black Boulder Good Neighbor Authority (GNA) sale, will also be offered this year in the third quarter, according to Mr. Knauth.
Mr. Knauth said for projects, the next one to work on is Caribou Snow and the Forest Service is looking at the environmental assessment. That is from the Caribou Creek drainage north through Myrtle Creek and there is not a lot of opportunity in there as it’s a checker board of ownership. The Idaho Department of Lands acquired four or five sections and there is a lot of old growth that can be managed gently. It’s not a big opportunity for timber as it’s approximately twenty million board feet. There are recreation opportunities for the number of trails, trailheads and winter recreation that occurs in that area so the Forest Service will look at that and associated road work, and get in there and check it out this summer.
Mr. Knauth spoke of the Bog Creek road environmental impact statement (EIS) and commented that the objection period closed April 2nd. It’s understood that there are 10 objections and Mr. Knauth said he doesn’t know their content, but last week the objections were heavily reviewed for content. This matter is being handled through the Forest Supervisor’s Office in Coeur d’ Alene so he doesn’t know what involvement the contractor has. The process is that the Forest Service will look at the objection letters and content, address each point of those letters, send them off to a review team at the regional office who will look at all that information and possibly schedule meetings with the objectors to help find a resolution. It just depends on content and the willingness of the objector to meet.
Winter planning for the north zone is still ongoing and the Forest Service will eventually go out to the public to get input. User groups know best what areas are accessible and where they like to ride. The Forest Service is looking to create a new map to show what areas are open. The current maps shows where people are prohibited from riding, but the new map will show open areas. Mr. Knauth said it’s the hope to have a decision maybe a year from this summer or really before the end of fiscal year 2020 to have a decision made. This project will involve people and user groups from Idaho and Washington, according to Mr. Knauth.
Mr. Knauth said in terms of the Community Forest Landscape Restoration Project (CFLRP) and the program’s extension, until there is something in writing with a signature, it sounds very much like this project will automatically be given a two year extension. There should be 1.2 million dollars for each of those years and there really won’t be much work to get the extension, according to Mr. Knauth. The Farm Bill reauthorized this funding for years 2022-2023 so this summer the Forest Service is expecting to hear information as to what the application process might look like, but there isn’t anything to go on right now and the regional office wants to be in on that discussion. Mr. Knauth discussed the process of application submittal, approval, etc., and he said in the meantime the Forest Service will internally prepare with that in mind and start to look for what projects would be in that application.
Acting Chairman Cossairt asked for the Caribou Snow project, how much of the drainage is getting done. Mr. Knauth said some portions of this area consist of company or private land so the Forest Service won’t be treating those areas, and some areas were previously treated and don’t need to be treated again. Old growth areas will be removed from treatment as well.
The meeting with Mr. Knauth and Ms. Vogl ended at 10:53 a.m.
Commissioners tended to administrative duties.
11:00 a.m., Restorium Administrator Karlene Magee joined the meeting.
Ms. Magee provided Commissioners with Restorium statistics pertaining to hours worked, full time staff average, billed amount for rooms, Medicaid resident percentage equating to 12 residents, Medicaid rent average, room and board only received, accounts receivable over 30 days, revenue including lunches, expenses including payroll and excluding payroll, and the cost per resident per day. Ms. Magee informed Commissioners that the Restorium currently has 37 residents and two new residents have moved in.
Restorium Board member Jeannie Robinson joined the meeting.
Acting Chairman Cossairt asked how the Restorium is doing on staffing. Ms. Magee said she is short on staff for just one position, but if employees call in sick or use their vacation time, it’s difficult to schedule around that. Acting Chairman Cossairt asked how many full time employees is the Restorium short. Ms. Magee said just the one assistant administrator position.
Commissioners asked the status of the washers and dryers at the Restorium. Ms. Magee said one set is paid for and the Friends of the Restorium had offered to provide another set. Acting Chairman Cossairt asked why the funds for one set came from the Friends of the Restorium instead of the budget for fixed capital. Ms. Magee said she will run over in her capital line item due to the kitchen remodel project and having to repair or replace an air conditioning unit. Acting Chairman Cossairt asked if the capital account was the only place to pull money from for the washer and dryer. It was said funds could’ve been taken out of reserve funds, but that budget information wasn’t available at the moment.
Acting Chairman Cossairt asked what projects are scheduled for next year. Ms. Magee said hopefully a new call system as the current system is not adequate. Ms. Magee explained that she has three systems going on, but she would like to have just one system that would take care of all needs. Ms. Magee said that’s the biggest project she can think of. A wireless system is installed in each bathroom, but it doesn’t work well, according to Ms. Magee. Ms. Magee explained that it seems like ever since the elevator was installed, the call system and wireless pendants don’t always pick up a signal and she has even tried to relocate the equipment. The bathtub rooms have a doorbell system so staff is aware of where an issue is occurring within the Restorium depending on the specific alarm sound, but it would be nice to have just one system. Ms. Magee said she had obtained two quotes in the past for a system that were in the $15,000 to $20,000 range. Ms. Magee said what the Restorium really has is more of an intercom system and a new system would have to be approved through the state and meet their standards. Ms. Magee spoke of putting quotes together for the project this fall so she will submit that information this next month.
Those present discussed the full time employee position and Ms. Magee said she has someone who has filled the assistant administrator position.
Ms. Magee informed Commissioners that this morning she was notified of another plumbing issue and she added that she thinks there have just been patch jobs in the past so a licensed plumber will come back with an update, but it will probably be expensive.
The meeting with Ms. Magee ended at 11:10 a.m.
Commissioners signed demand warrants for payment.
Deputy Clerk Nancy Ryals joined the meeting at 11:20 a.m.
Commissioner Kirby moved to go into closed session. Acting Chairman Cossairt yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously. 11:27 a.m., Commissioner Kirby moved to go out of closed session. Acting Chairman Cossairt yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to deny indigent application 2019-13 as per the Clerk’s recommendation. Acting Chairman Cossairt yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioners recessed for lunch at 11:40 a.m.
1:30 p.m., Commissioners reconvened for the afternoon session with Acting Chairman Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Walt Kirby, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.
1:30 p.m., Sheriff Dave Kramer joined the meeting to discuss a grant opportunity for the Sheriff’s Office. Sheriff Kramer informed Commissioners that it was National Public Safety Telecommunications Week and former dispatchers had come in to visit and have cake today.
Sheriff Kramer discussed a position at the Sheriff’s Office and explained that he’s not creating a new position, but instead he is taking a patrol position that has taken on new requirements and making it a corporal position, which is a grade increase. Clerk Poston asked Sheriff Kramer if he has his payroll information for his budget planning. Those present discussed personnel positions at the Sheriff’s Office.
Commissioner Kirby moved to change a position at the Sheriff’s Office from deputy sheriff to a corporal position. Acting Chairman Cossairt yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Sheriff Kramer said he would like this position change to take effect immediately. Sheriff Kramer briefly spoke of the use of drug dogs.
Sheriff Kramer informed Commissioners he is looking to apply for a grant related to drug enforcement and the application is due by May 31st with the funding decision to be made available in June. It’s a one year opportunity, according to Sheriff Kramer. Each region will have either $54,000 or $74,000 available for overtime reimbursement.
Commissioner Kirby moved to approve to process the grant application for drug enforcement purposes for the Sheriff’s Office. Acting Chairman Cossairt yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to amend his prior motion to include the ability to sign the grant application once it is ready. Acting Chairman Cossairt yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Sheriff Kramer updated Commissioners on the Guardian Radio Frequency Identification (RFID) system for the jail and he explained that this system can help in avoiding lawsuits and can also help defend lawsuits and Idaho Counties Risk Management Program (ICRMP) will cover 50% of costs. With this system, detention deputies will have a handheld device or scanner by each jail pod and each inmate will have a bracelet that contains their information so the system will log or keep track of when cell checks are conducted, it records signs of life movement, records when bed checks are conducted, etc., so it’s a positive system for these checks. The system also helps log and record information, such as if an inmate is out in the exercise yard, it records information pertaining to the administration of medication or if the inmate refuses their medication. Guardian RFID is a record and monitoring system for jails. The cost to the Sheriff’s Office is approximately $10,000 and ICRMP will reimburse up to 50%. This system is also compatible with the Sheriff’s Office newer record management system. Attorney Hull reviewed the prior contract and had commented his opinion to Sheriff Kramer. Clerk Poston asked for clarification if Sheriff Kramer is still going with the company that ICMRP had originally recommended and if so, is there still the ability to qualify for reimbursement. Sheriff Kramer replied that he spoke to Carl Ericson with ICRMP and learned the county is still able to get reimbursed. This vendor and system chosen is the best for the Sheriff’s Office. There will be a connection fee for the record management system which is not reimbursable and the inmates receive a hospital-type band. Initially the Sheriff’s Office will receive 100 bands so it won’t have to pay for bands in the beginning. This system helps to remove the potential for human error and it’s defensible, according to Sheriff Kramer.
Commissioner Kirby moved to approve obtaining the Guardian RFID system for the Sheriff’s Office jail and to authorize the Chairman to sign the agreement with Guardian RFID once it has been received. Acting Chairman Cossairt yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Sheriff Kramer said the system also has an inkless fingerprint system in the jail.
Sheriff Kramer informed Commissioners that there will soon be the ability to launch 911 texts in Boundary County, which will be a help as texting requires less power as opposed to cell phone usage.
Those present discussed maintenance in the Sheriff’s Office building.
The meeting with Sheriff Kramer ended.
2:10 p.m., There being no further business, the meeting adjourned until tomorrow at 2:30 p.m.
***Tuesday, April 16, 2019, at 2:30 p.m., Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Walt Kirby, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Michelle Rohrwasser.
2:30 p.m., Commissioners met with Representative Russ Fulcher and staff at the Bonners Ferry Visitor’s Center to discuss local issues. Present was: Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Walt Kirby, Clerk Glenda Poston, Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser, Sheriff Dave Kramer, Treasurer Sue Larson, Kootenai Tribal Chairman Gary Aitken Jr., Representative Russ Fulcher; and staff for Representative Fulcher to include Regional Director Tim Kastning; District Director Mike Cunnington and Communication Director Alexah Rogge.
Those present discussed various topics to include the Bog Creek Road issue, Good Neighbor Authority (GNA), and Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funding. Representative Fulcher offered to help with issues in any manner he could. Tribal Chairman Gary Aitken Jr., spoke of the tribe’s good relationships with the city and county, the Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative collaboration, and the tribe’s covenant to take care of and look over the land.
The meeting with Representative Fulcher ended at 3:40 p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:40 p.m.
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DAN R. DINNING, Chairman
Attest:
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GLENDA POSTON, Clerk
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy Clerk