***Monday, December 11, 2017, at 9:00 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session with Commissioner LeAlan Pinkerton, Commissioner Walt Kirby, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser. Chairman Dan Dinning was out of the office participating in an Idaho Roadless Commission conference call.
Commissioners gave the opening invocation and said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Kirby moved to appoint Commissioner Pinkerton Acting Chairman in the absence of Chairman Dinning. Commissioner Pinkerton second. Motion passed unanimously.
9:00 a.m., Road and Bridge Department Superintendent Clint Kimball joined the meeting to give the departmental report. Mr. Kimball presented a written report as well as his list of projects for which he is seeking input from County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull.
Acting Chairman Pinkerton said he noticed some work has been done on District 5 Road and it will really help alleviate the problem with standing water by having a ditch there. Mr. Kimball informed Commissioners that someone is out damaging road signs by sawing the top of the posts in order to take the signs. Mr. Kimball spoke briefly of work to District 5 Road, Fleming Creek Road, etc.
Acting Chairman Pinkerton mentioned to Mr. Kimball that Commissioners received an email from Boundary Economic Development Director Dennis Weed regarding the ability to comment on the Riverside Road Improvement Project as it pertains to supporting a bike path along this road. A bike path cannot be a part of this Road and Bridge project so Mr. Kimball said he would speak with Mr. Weed to inform him of this.
County resident Marty Martinez joined the meeting.
Mr. Kimball informed Commissioners that he is trying to get information and comments put together for the child safety grant that he is applying for. Commissioners said they would add the motion to approve and sign the grant application on next week’s agenda.
Mr. Kimball said it has been quite busy for Road and Bridge.
The meeting with Mr. Kimball ended at 9:08 a.m.
Commissioner Kirby moved to sign Certificates of Residency for Maecie Liermann, Stacie Watts, Kelly Bell, Dan Tadlock, and Michaela Worley. Acting Chairman Pinkerton second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to amend the agenda to sign the banking authorization agreement with Tyler Technologies for the Odyssey Program as it is time sensitive. Acting Chairman Pinkerton yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to sign the Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Area Annual Operating Plan for 2018, Noxious Weeds Cost Share Request 2018, and Conflict of Interest Statement. Acting Chairman Pinkerton yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to authorize the Acting Chairman to sign the County Vessel Annual Report. Acting Chairman Pinkerton yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Clerk Poston informed Commissioners the funds through the vessel program go toward Waterways, Snowmobile and Boat Safety Programs.
Commissioners addressed the Findings and Decision for Planning and Zoning Application #17-135. Present were: Acting Chairman LeAlan Pinkerton, Commissioner Walt Kirby, Clerk Glenda Poston, Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser, and county resident Marty Martinez. The proceedings were recorded.
Commissioner Kirby moved to sign the Findings and Decision for Planning and Zoning Application #17-135 regarding the retention of Boundary County Comprehensive Plan 2008-23 and the Comprehensive Plan Map 2008 for year 2018. Acting Chairman Pinkerton yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
The proceedings ended at 9:30 a.m.
Commissioner Kirby moved to authorize the Acting Chairman to sign the Idaho Department of Lands Lower Kootenai River Watershed Restoration Reimbursement Request Form #8. Acting Chairman Pinkerton yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to authorize the Acting Chairman to sign the Contract for Hazardous Fuels Treatment Wildfire Mitigation Activities with Phil Schneider dba Northwest Logging Co. The motion died for lack of a second.
Commissioners discussed the fact that this contract calls for Chairman Dinning’s signature.
Commissioner Kirby moved to amend his prior motion and to authorize Chairman Dinning to sign the Contract for Hazardous Fuels Treatment Wildfire Mitigation Activities with Phil Schneider dba Northwest Logging Co. Acting Chairman Pinkerton yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioners discussed verbiage in the proposed Addendum to the Restorium Admissions Agreement and how it should state that if a Medicaid resident wants a single room, they will pay the cost of the room.
9:45 a.m., Commissioners talked to Restorium Assistant Administrator Pam Barton via telephone regarding verbiage in the proposed Addendum to the Restorium Admissions Agreement. Ms. Barton said the state representative thought it was good to be vague in the Addendum. It was explained that the Restorium Addendum cannot spell out that a resident on Medicaid is required to pay the full cost of a private room, but it can state if a resident decides to stay in private room, they will pay an upgrade fee. Commissioners and Ms. Barton reviewed the terminology and came to an agreement on verbiage to be used.
The call to Ms. Barton ended.
Commissioners reviewed claims for payment. Fund totals are as follows:
Current Expense $38,062.03
Road & Bridge 104,997.36
Airport 5,486.81
District Court 2,356.85
Justice Fund 32,076.08
911 Funds 4,877.68
Indigent & Charity 18,513.18
Parks and Recreation 4,743.99
Revaluation 1,249.57
Solid Waste 12,989.20
Veterans Memorial 433.05
Weeds 262.59
Restorium 12,780.91
Waterways 131.80
Grant, Airport 7,616.34
Juvenile Probation – Lottery 277.14
Grant, Fire Mitigation 6,637.50
TOTAL $253,492.08
Trusts
Auditor’s Trust 265.40
Beverage License 95.00
Boundary Co. Drug Court Trust 584.96
Driver’s License Trust 5,984.50
Magistrate Trust 23,157.77
Motor Vehicle Trust Acct 105,546.54
Sheriff’s Trust Fund 259.45
Sheriff’s Posse 159.48
TOTAL $136,053.10
GRAND TOTAL $389,545.18
Citizens are invited to inspect detailed records on file in the Courthouse (individual claims & Commissioners’ allowance & warrant register record 2017-2018).
10:05 a.m., Commissioners held proceedings to consider the renewal of county’s Alcoholic Beverage License Applications for year 2018. Present were: Acting Chairman LeAlan Pinkerton, Commissioner Walt Kirby, Clerk Glenda Poston, Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser, and county resident Marty Martinez. The proceedings were recorded.
Commissioner Kirby moved to approve the County Alcoholic Beverage License renewal applications and licenses for year 2018 as presented in “Exhibit A”, which is attached, provided all necessary documentation and applicable fees have been received. Acting Chairman Pinkerton yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
“EXHIBIT A”
APPLICATIONS FOR COUNTY ALCOHOLIC BEVERAGE LICENSES FOR YEAR 2018
The following establishments are to be approved for the Boundary County Alcoholic Beverage License for year 2018 pending receipt of all required documentation and applicable fees.
Jack’s Club
Wild Bees/Mel’s Kitchen
Naples General Store
Safeway
South Hill Mini Mart
Super 1 Foods
Three Mile Corner
Under the Sun
Wild Horse Mercantile & Saloon
Cenex Zip Trip
Bonners Ferry Pizza Factory
Porthill Mercantile & Bistro
Kootenai River Brewing Co.
Kootenai River Inn Casino & Spa
Lane 9
Mi Pueblo II
Mirror Lake Golf Course
The Moyie Store
Mugsy’s Tavern & Grill
Northwoods Tavern
The Pearl Theater
Heart Rock Wines/The Crosstime Saloon
Rusty Moose Tavern & Grill/Goat Mountain Pizzeria
The Great Northwest Territories Event Center
Feist Creek Falls Resort
Eagles Aerie #3522
Bonners Ferry Conoco
Big Daddy’s Bar & Grill
Shopco Hometown #584
The proceedings to consider beverage renewal applications and licenses ended at 10:05 a.m.
Commissioners reviewed a quote from Atlas Boiler for repairs needed for the Courthouse Boiler.
Commissioner Kirby moved to sign the Proposal Agreement with Atlas Boiler for repairs to the Courthouse boiler. Acting Chairman Pinkerton yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioners tended to administrative duties.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:50 a.m.
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LeAlan L. Pinkerton, Acting Chairman
Attest:
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Glenda Poston, Clerk
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy Clerk