***Monday, August 5, 2024, at 9:00 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman Tim Bertling, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.
Commissioners said the Pledge of Allegiance.
9:00 a.m., Courthouse Maintenance Squire Fields and Assistant Mike Kralik joined the meeting to give the department report. Mr. Fields and Mr. Kralik provided an update on the status of the remodel project for the new Assessor’s offices, getting the new Restorium maintenance person started, county boat launches, etc.
The meeting with Mr. Fields and Mr. Kralik ended at 9:18 a.m.
Commissioners tended to administrative duties until their next meeting set for 9:30 a.m.
9:30 a.m., County Civil Attorney Bill Wilson joined the meeting to update Commissioners on various matters he’s working on.
Road and Bridge Department Assistant Adam Ryals joined the meeting.
Those present discussed delays for Tractor Supply in getting their work done in relation to their Road Standards Variance applications.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to grant Tractor Supply an extension for Variance Applications 4-2023 and 5-2023 until September 30, 2024. Acting Chairman Bertling yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Those present discussed damage caused to a section of Westside Road because of a private party who had a logging project and set their log pile at the county road. This private party needs to reimburse the county for damages. Chairman Bertling asked the status of validation of LaBrosse Hill Road. Attorney Wilson said he will look into that. Mr. Ryals updated Commissioners on work that needs to be done to Smith Lake Road and he spoke of needing funding for this project and what the time line would be.
Attorney Wilson left the meeting at 9:57 a.m.
Mr. Ryals left the meeting at 10:00 a.m.
10:04 a.m., Burt Wolff stopped by Commissioners’ Office to inquire about being reimbursed costs associated with doing away with one of his airport hangars.
Mr. Wolff left the meeting.
Commissioners tended to administrative duties.
Commissioner Cossairt moved approve the Certificates of Residency for Seth Fuller, Grithcel Miller, and Isaiah Litterell-Said. Chairman Bertling yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the minutes of July 29, 2024. Chairman Bertling yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioners recessed for lunch at 11:00 a.m.
1:30 p.m., Commissioners reconvened for the afternoon session with Chairman Tim Bertling, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.
1:30 p.m., Road and Bridge Department Assistant Adam Ryals joined the meeting to give the department report. Mr. Ryals submitted a written report and those present reviewed the list of work being done.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Settlement Statement and issue a demand payment for the Kootenai River Lumber Company property for the Riverside Road Improvement Project. Acting Chairman Bertling yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Findings and Decision for Variance Application #3-2024 for Jeffery Byler. Acting Chairman Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt Resolution 2024-37 regarding the transfer of funds associated with the Distributor truck. Acting Chairman Bertling yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2024-37 reads as follows: adopted 9-10-24
The meeting with Mr. Ryals ended at 2:00 p.m.
RESOLUTION 2024-37
INCREASING THE ROAD & BRIDGE BUDGET
DUE TO RECEIPT OF INSURANCE SETTLEMENT
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of Idaho, did establish an operating budget for the Boundary County Road and Bridge Budget for fiscal year 2023-2024, and
WHEREAS, Boundary County has the insurance settlement from the totaled 2001 Freightliner FL70 4x2 Cummins 6b Series 360 while in transit from Jefferson County to Boundary County in the amount of $20,502.00, and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Road & Bridge Budget is in need of additional revenue for fiscal year 2023-2024, 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 Road & Bridge Budget Fund 02-00-803, and
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made on August 5, 2024, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED, that the increase to the Boundary County Road & Bridge Expense Account Number as outlined above 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 10th day of September, 2024
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
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Tim Bertling, Chairman
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Wally Cossairt, Commissioner
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Ben Robertson, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/
Glenda Poston, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded as Instrument #298023
2:00 p.m., Solid Waste Department Superintendent Richard Jenkins joined the meeting to give the department report. Mr. Jenkins reviewed his written report.
2:10 p.m., Commissioner Ben Robertson joined the meeting.
Mr. Jenkins continued with his review of his department report.
The meeting with Mr. Jenkins ended at 2:15 p.m.
2:30 p.m., Probation Officer April Isaac joined the meeting to give the Probation Office Department report. Ms. Isaac relayed information on conducting home visits, having probation officers being a presence at this week’s fair, increased juvenile cases, issues with finding places of business for juveniles to perform their community service hours, etc. Ms. Isaac and Commissioners discussed possible companies that juveniles could assist to meet their community service requirements.
The meeting with Ms. Isaac ended at 2:53 p.m.
3:00 p.m., Boundary Economic Development Council (EDC) Director David Sims joined the meeting to update Commissioners on EDC related projects. Mr. Sims provided Commissioners with updates on new businesses and development. Mr. Sims relayed a few concerns from local businesses about some of the negative effects Kootenai River Days has had on their businesses and he provided an update on the Moyie Springs sewer project. Mr. Sims spoke of specific grant opportunities and he explained their being household income level requirements for certain grants. Boundary County has the third highest unemployment rate in the state at 5.8%. There are more prospective employees than there are jobs.
Mr. Sims informed Commissioners that 9B Trails attended an Urban Renewal meeting to ask about funding in order to connect the Riverside Park trail. Mr. Sims said when this topic first came up a few years ago, the estimate was $24,000.00, but 9B Trails didn’t have the ability to do the work and get reimbursed at the time. The City Council at the time felt it was a good project. Former EDC Director Dennis Weed and former City of Bonners Ferry Administrator Lisa Ailport worked on that project, as did 9B Trails member Larry Davidson. Approximately 700 feet of the path is on railroad property.
The meeting with Mr. Sims ended at 3:32 p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:32 p.m.
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Tim Bertling, Chairman
ATTEST
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GLENDA POSTON, Clerk