***Monday, February 25, 2019, at 9:00 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Walt Kirby, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.

County resident Marty Martinez and Blue Sky Broadcasting News Reporter Mike Brown were in attendance of the meetings off and on throughout the day.

Commissioners gave the opening invocation and said the Pledge of Allegiance.

9:00 a.m., Road and Bridge Department Assistant Superintendent Renee Nelson joined the meeting to give the departmental report. A written report was provided. Chairman Dinning asked if the 2019 Local Strategic Initiatives Program for Tobe Way & Plato Drive Improvements-Local Highway Technical Assistance Council/Local Agreement was ready for them to sign. Ms. Nelson said the document was not ready, but Road and Bridge did receive the award notification for the Tobe Way/Plato Drive project and the agreement is getting amended before it’s sent to Commissioners. Ms. Nelson informed Commissioners there is no match for this project.

Ms. Nelson informed Commissioners that for Ruby Creek Bridge #2, signs have been posted for the weight restrictions along with pictures so everyone understands the weight limit, information can be found on the county’s website and other agencies have been notified. Right now Road and Bridge sand trucks are not able to travel across the bridge with a full load so they are using other vehicles for that. Ms. Nelson said the Boundary Area Transportation Team (BATT) meeting is on Wednesday. Chairman Dinning asked where we are at with reimbursements for Road and Bridge projects. It was said there is $180,000 to be reimbursed for the Kootenai Trail Road Repair project to come in. The first portion of engineering costs have been reimbursed and Road and Bridge has submitted a request for reimbursement of the next portion of engineering costs and the next payment to C.E. Kramer Crane and Contracting for engineering. Reimbursement will be sought for $192,000 and $300,000 and the county should get 90%. Ms. Nelson said the county should receive reimbursement of $82,000 any day now for the Caribou Creek Bridge project as it has been approved. The county has already received reimbursement for Snow Creek Bridge. Most other bridge reimbursements come back within a week or so, according to Ms. Nelson.

Chairman Dinning asked how much repairs to Ruby Creek Bridge #2 may cost and Ms. Nelson said approximately $30,000 for that bridge.

Ms. Nelson said for the Tobe Way/Plato Drive project reimbursement, once the project agreement is signed and we have bid documents showing the project is ready to go to bid, payment will actually be released ahead of time.

Chairman Dinning briefly discussed 319 grant projects with Ms. Nelson.

Commissioners asked about the possible motion regarding improvement to Ruby Creek Bridge #2 & contracting for repairs as listed on the agenda. Ms. Nelson said Road and Bridge has a contractor for this work, but they are not ready with the documents.

The meeting with Ms. Nelson ended at 9:09 a.m.

Deputy Clerk Nancy Ryals joined the meeting at 9:10 a.m.

Commissioner Kirby moved to go into closed session pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously. 9:15 a.m. Commissioner Kirby moved to go out of closed session. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to accept payoff of $31,026.09 for indigent case 2015-6 as per the Clerk’s recommendation. Commissioner Kirby second. Motion passed unanimously.

Sheriff’s Deputy/Marine Deputy Caleb Watts joined the meeting at Commissioners’ request at 9:14 a.m.

Deputy Clerk Ryals left the meeting at 9:14 a.m.

Chairman Dinning said Commissioners were presented with the Idaho Outfitters & Guides Licensing Board Land Manager’s Statement from a fishing guide company who is submitting this application for use on the Kootenai River and use of county docks. Deputy Watts said this process is new to him and the owners of this service brought this document to him. Deputy Watts said he deals with guides all summer long it seems and he has not seen this paperwork before, which is just for permission for a commercial entity to use public docks from what he understands. Chairman Dinning asked since this is the county giving permission to use the docks, does the guide service need to provide a certificate of liability insurance to the county. Commissioners will check with County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull about that.

Mr. Watts left the meeting at 9:20 a.m.

Chairman Dinning said he and Commissioner Cossairt attended the Moyie Springs City Council meeting last week regarding the regional sewer feasibility study. The City of Moyie Springs is going to go out for a bond and Chairman Dinning explained how that process works. Chairman Dinning said he did mention to the Moyie City Council the need to coordinate as the county had no idea they were going out for bond. Chairman Dinning mentioned that it would be City of Moyie Springs residents who get to vote, but only the users of the system will pay for it as a monthly fee, not a tax. The people who pay are the people who are signing up for this and it’s a 50 plus 1 vote.

Chairman Dinning updated Commissioners on the lawsuit that the Idaho Counties Risk Management Program (ICRMP) is entered into on behalf of Boundary County for the Solid Waste Department’s compactor that caught fire after being worked on. Chairman Dinning said he contacted ICRMP and informed them he was dissatisfied about this as they had not informed Commissioners that they were filing this lawsuit.

County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull contacted Commissioners via telephone at 9:30 a.m.

Commissioner Kirby moved to go into executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)f, to communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently like to be litigated regarding real property. Commissioner Cossairt second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Dinning “aye”, Commissioner Cossairt “aye” and Commissioner Kirby “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. The executive session ended at 9:46 a.m. No action was taken.

Attorney Hull said he received the information that county resident Mike Stephens had submitted to Commissioners regarding the septage matter on the Grove property and he may forward the information to the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) for a response to Mr. Stephens. Chairman Dinning said septage operations were not addressed in any of the county ordinances until one of the ordinance rewrites where it was said there are no new septage operations allowed so that is what the grandfathered use is for pre-existing operations. Attorney Hull said he will have to take a look at that.

Commissioners informed Attorney Hull that Commissioners may contract with a private party as well as an attorney to do research on the Bog Creek Road matter.

Chairman Dinning asked about county liens carrying over in a trustees sale and Attorney Hull said the lien does carry over.

The telephone call with Attorney Hull ended at 9:51 a.m.

10:01 a.m., Boundary Ambulance Service (BAS) Chief Jeff Lindsey and Boundary Ambulance Service Board Chair Nancy Russell joined the meeting.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to recess as the Boundary County Board of Commissioners and to convene as the Board of Boundary County Ambulance Service District Governing Board. Commissioner Kirby second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Kirby moved to approve the minutes of the Boundary Ambulance Service District Governing Board dated January 29, 2019. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.

Chief Lindsey said he was supposed to have drafted a plan for a proposed emergency medical services (EMS) building and he forgot to bring it with him so he will send it to Commissioners, but if the existing building is razed or torn down, is the construction still considered a remodel. There may be an issue as to if the garage space is going to work after measuring Boundary Ambulance Service’s trucks, according to Chief Lindsey. Those present discussed using one of the buildings for just the vehicles and then bring in a modular type unit for the staff and Chief Lindsey spoke of a similar set up where he used to work and it was a huge cost savings. Those present also discussed the need to look into utilities as they had originally come off the main building, but the county is not purchasing that.

Commissioner Kirby complimented Chief Lindsey on Boundary Ambulance Service’s response times. Chief Lindsey said BAS has part-time staff who are compensated now. It was decided that Commissioners would contact the city regarding utilities.

10:11 a.m., Commissioner Cossairt moved to adjourn as the boundary County Ambulance Service District Governing Board and reconvene as the Boundary County Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Kirby second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Kirby moved to approve the minutes of February 18 & 19, 2019. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioners tended to administrative duties.

Kootenai Tribe of Idaho Administrative Director Rhonda Vogl joined the meeting at 10:31 a.m.

Ms. Vogl informed Commissioners that tonight’s Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative (KVRI) meeting doesn’t require any signatures from Commissioners, however she is drafting a letter of support from KVRI to the Forest Service Chief for the extension of Community Forest Landscape Restoration Project (CFLRP) funding and the hopes of having continued funding.

Ms. Vogl said Cassie Olson with the Boundary Soil Conservation District will provide an update on the 319 Clean Water Act Project for Fleming Creek.

Bonners Ferry District Forest Service Ranger Kevin Knauth joined the meeting at 10:35 a.m.

Ms. Vogl said also at this evening’s meeting there will be discussion regarding McArthur Lake and clarifying what is being done in draining the lake for specific purposes.

Mr. Knauth provided Commissioners with Bog Creek Road information. Mr. Knauth said for projects, the Draft Record of Decision and Final Environmental Impact Statement (EIS) went out for Bog Creek Road on February 15th so the objection period starts on the 16th. It may be early April for the 45 day objection period. The document explains the process and the key point is that it’s better for commenters to list their considerations, etc., other than just saying they don’t like it. If no objections are received, a decision will probably soon follow. Those present discussed storage in the Blue Grass Bear Management Unit (BMU).

Mr. Knauth spoke of other Forest Service Projects and he mentioned the Camp Robin Project is in the objection period and the Forest Service is now working on a resolution for the single objection that was received and it should be done the middle of this week. This will lead to another conference call that he will be on and will walk through the points as to how the Forest Service responded and if regional offices feel more needs to be done. The regional forester has promised a letter back to the Alliance for the Wild Rockies by March 4th. That decision will bring on two different timber sales. The first sale being Camp Dawson Stewardship Sale in the third-quarter of this year and the Robin Hood Sale to take place in the fourth-quarter. The estimated numbers are low and could be as much as 30 million board feet. The other sale is tied to the Boulder Creek Environmental Assessment (EA) and that is a Good Neighbor Authority sale. Chairman Dinning said our area is putting out approximately 40% to 50% of the total sales.

The Grouse BMU Project is in the EA stage and there is no vegetation removal or treatments as it is solely working on the road system as the Forest Service is looking at 27 miles of road that has to be stored in that BMU. The majority of this is in the Sandpoint Ranger District with approximately 12 miles being in the Bonners Ferry Ranger District. The Grouse BMU is within the road standards so that’s why the push to get it done.

All along Westside Road the Forest Service has talked about taking care of fuels adjacent to private lands, with the Trout/Ball being one project and the Caribou/Snow being the other. From Caribou Creek north into Myrtle is that area. The Forest Service sketched out a map and looked at opportunities in that area now as it’s not as impacted by blue grass as Trout/Ball is. A decision on that will either be made in the third quarter of fiscal year 2021 or the first quarter of fiscal year 2023. Caribou/Snow will be an easier project so maybe the entire project can be done in addition to this one due to the work load.

Mr. Knauth spoke of winter travel planning for the north zone and he explained that it’s a zone as it incorporates all three Forest Service districts. The Forest Service will start this work internally as they’re going about this in a different direction. In the first project there had been a focus group of interested individuals and private citizens who looked at maps and came to a consensus. These groups included snowmobile groups, Idaho Department of Lands, motorized groups, conservation groups, etc., and the Forest Service was hoping those groups could come up with a map for a starting off point to help shape a proposed action. That unfortunately didn’t happen so the Forest Service will have meetings internally and shape their own map in absence of that information then take it to the public, then scoping, analysis, etc.

The Forest Service also has a 70,000 to 80,000 acre area project in Sandpoint consisting of two projects and in between those projects in Priest Lake is another project consisting of 100,000 acres and it’s in the southern end of that district. Beyond that is the categorical exclusion called Strong Hope in Sandpoint and the Trout Ball project is in that mix. Chairman Dinning asked about Saddle Creek Road that washed out and if that was going to be fixed. Mr. Knauth said the Forest Service did an assessment of that damage last year, but the timing was beyond the contracting period and was beyond blading and brushing. That repair is definitely on the Forest Service’s radar, according to Mr. Knauth.

Ms. Vogl and Mr. Knauth left the meeting at 10:57 a.m.

Commissioners discussed sending their notices and legal publications to Kootenai Valley Times at no charge in addition to the Bonners Ferry Herald, which is the county’s official newspaper of record. Commissioners agreed to also send their publications to Kootenai Valley Times.

Commissioner Kirby moved to authorize the Chairman to sign the letter for the Kootenai Valley Resource Initiative supporting the request for continued funding and work for the Community Forest Landscape Restoration Projects once the letter is done. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioners tended to administrative duties.

Commissioners recessed for lunch at 11:50 a.m.

Commissioners reconvened for the afternoon session with Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Walt Kirby, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.

1:30 p.m., Gary Aitken Jr., Angela Cooper, Sue Ireland, Rhonda Vogl, Genny Hoyle, and Carol Kriebs with the Kootenai Tribe of Idaho, Boundary County Noxious Weeds Department Superintendent Dave Wenk, Waterways Board Chairman Darron Branson, Cassie Olson with the Boundary Soil Conservation District, Greg Becker with the Natural Resource Conservation Service; and State of Idaho Agriculture Department Agriculture (ISDA), Plant Industries Division, Program Manager for Invasive Species Kim Holzer joined the meeting to discuss the possibility of implementing an invasive species boat check station in Boundary County. Participating in the meeting via conference call were Kootenai Tribe of Idaho Attorney Billy Barquin, ISDA Plant Industries Division Administrator Lloyd Knight and ISDA Plant Industries Division Invasive Species Section Manager Nic Zurfluh.

Mr. Knight introduced himself and Mr. Zurfluh to those present and introductions went around the room. Mr. Knight and Mr. Zurfluh provided information on the Invasive Species Program via telephone while Ms. Holzer showed slides from the associated PowerPoint. Mr. Knight explained the four main efforts of the Invasive Species Program, which are prevention, early detection monitoring, management and control, and education and outreach. Information was provided on the budget that reflects a couple different primary funding sources, and the mention that in year 2018, the legislature provided a 3.1 million dollar enhancement for the program. There is also federal funding of $1,000,000 from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for watercraft inspection and support of $171.000 from the Idaho State Police.

It was said money now comes from two pots; one being a watercraft inspection grant with a 50/50 cost share and then a separate monitoring grant. Those present discussed watercraft inspection and it was said this has been the biggest part for what is done for zebra mussels. A map of the inspection stations in year 2018 was shown in the presentation and it was said that last year there were expanded efforts as it pertains to roving crews, who work more regionally as opposed to any one site. Mr. Knight listed the cooperation on inspection sites.

In the beginning the ISDA just looked at a map to determine where the inspection locations need to be and what hours to operate and also discussed was what record keeping and grant information is associated with this practice and providing training, setup, etc.

Law enforcement is an important component and they have always had an interest in this program. ISDA has agreements with various law enforcement agencies and they provide what time they can.

Mr. Zurfluh spoke of the roving inspection crews who conduct both inspections and provide education outreach. ISDA works with the Idaho Transportation Department and the Port of Entry for site placements. Mr. Zurfluh and Mr. Knight discussed 2018 inspection data and they mentioned there were 110,000 inspections throughout the state. Mr. Zurfluh discussed hot wash treatments at inspections and how 374 plants were intercepted or removed and 50 mussel fouled watercraft were intercepted. A flow chart was provided and showed sites for north Idaho and those present discussed the difference in sites located in various sites within the United States.

Mr. Zurfluh said the Samuels inspection site opens around the first of May and closes down mid to end of September. Commissioners were informed that zebra aquatic mussels can survive up to 30 days. Mr. Zurfluh and Mr. Knight discussed the Columbia system.

Mr. Zurfluh discussed pre-notification documents and he commented that the ISDA’s networking has greatly increased and they can share inspection data. Protocol taken when encountering a fouled watercraft was explained a well as what information is collected.

Examples of other vectors that can move these organizations around were listed as wildland fire equipment, seaplanes, construction equipment, navy equipment, dredging equipment, etc. Early Detection was discussed and it was said that anyone can help with monitoring, such as when pulling docks out of the river the docks can be inspected for mussels. A veliger sampling plan for our area was provided. Veliger is the final larval stage of certain mollusks.

It was said there are two reservoirs in Montana that had been found to have mussels in year 2016 and that is the Tiber Reservoir on Lake Elwell and the Canyon Ferry Reservoir in Helena; and education and containment methods were put into action and now there is no veliger or adult detection in year 2018. Mr. Knight and Mr. Zurfluh said information on ways to provide education, etc. can be found on their website at www.invasivespecies.idaho.gov.

Mr. Knight said they had talked about questions related to possible inspection sites around Boundary County and they had talked with ITD about possible locations, such as the Three Mile Port of Entry, but they have some things to work on for a local location.

Mr. Wenk asked if an inspection site is something that can occur this spring and Mr. Knight replied that the ISDA is in the process of getting agreements put together, but that answer is yes. Mr. Knight explained that if an inspection site is opened at Three Mile, they might close down the Samuels site. Pull out areas needed for a site were considered and was determined they won’t work for areas considered. The ISDA is not opposed to a north bound station, but ITD needs to be comfortable with traffic pull out information.

Ms. Hoyle said Lake Ponderay has flowering rush, but the Kootenai River does not so it’s important to further emphasize north bound inspections in order to intercept those plants. Attorney Barquin said the Tribe is thinking of putting a sign up at the Twin Rivers dock about this information.

Mr. Knight said if he could get some idea as to the number of launch locations in Boundary County, maybe a roving crew could be assigned. Chairman Dinning said we will locally work to put some ideas together and get back to Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Zurfluh. It was said that ITD does have specifications when considering a location and he works with a particular person at the state and each district office. Mr. Wenk asked if it’s possible to put a station on private property. Mr. Knight said yes, but it’s not his first option.

The call to Mr. Lloyd and Mr. Zurfluh ended at 2:35 p.m.

Ms. Vogl and Mr. Branson both stated that they didn’t see why an inspection site station wouldn’t work at Three Mile when you already have tractor trailers pulling in and out. Mr. Becker said NRCS and the Soil District could work on approaching the Samuels site again about checking north bound traffic. Mr. Wenk and Mr. Branson will work with the Tribe on putting a plan together. Ms. Vogl mentioned that kayaks, boats, inflatables are used in Bonner County, are then deflated, then put in Boundary County’s lakes and rivers. Mr. Aitken discussed working on signage. It was said the Soil District has asked for permanent structures so they are working on state signage, but not private. Chairman Dinning urged those present to also think about creative ideas, such as a temporary roving crew and coming up with a solution for the interim.

Mr. Becker asked about the Soil District taking this on and Mr. Wenk said he thinks it’s a good opportunity for the Soil District to operate the site. Mr. Becker commented that it has worked well for the other soil districts and they’ve run them for the last nine years. Chairman Dinning asked to be kept in the loop of whatever has been put together.

The meeting to discuss an invasive species boat check station ended at 2:45 p.m.

2:45 a.m., Airport Manager Dave Parker and T-O Engineer Trey Deal joined the meeting to answer Commissioners’ questions as it pertains to the airport grant and memorandums of agreement with T-O engineering.

Chairman Dinning said the paperwork lists $300,000 for the snow removal equipment, $45,000 for engineering and $45,000 for preliminary expenses. Mr. Deal said it’s around $30,000 for engineering and $17,000 for the preliminary costs. It was explained that if the county committed to engineering of the building to house the snow removal truck and then didn’t build the building, the county would have to pay that cost without federal assistance, otherwise the county is only paying 5% to 7% of the total cost. Mr. Parker said he’s trying to get the truck with a blade and the building is for the next year. Mr. Parker said there is an environmental analysis (EA) for the runway shift, which is a future project, but it’s a multi-phase project T-O Engineering is trying to take a proactive approach to. The document is combining a lot of things, the cost estimate of the EA, equipment acquisition, deign of a building, and environmental task work. The breakout of what the county is responsible for is on Sheet Three and based on all these projects combined, the county is looking at paying approximately $20,000 of matching funds for a truck and blade, the building and everything else, according to the scope of the project at this point. The cost of $392,000 is for the snow removal equipment, engineering for a building and the EA for the runway shift. Mr. Parker said if the county wanted to buy a piece of the Howard property, or move powerlines, it would probably happen before the runway shift. Mr. Deal said this takes care of the environmental documentation for these projects. The Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) is real strict and they don’t move forward on projects until an EA has been done. Boundary County is looking at paying $19,618 on a total amount of $392,000, which is for the snow removal equipment, engineering for a building and the EA. Mr. Deal said the EA is just the field work. Chairman Dinning asked how the FAA funds the balance of that work and Mr. Deal said through grants in upcoming years. The building is estimated to cost approximately $250,000, but with fees associated with inspections it’s more so approximately $280,000 to $300,000 to get it built. Mr. Parker said a lot of times there are environmental assessments for the building, but not in this case, so it would be a categorical exclusion. Mr. Parker said there are three locations the Airport Board was looking at for a building location and there is already a road or driveway access. Mr. Parker said he’s looking into a two bay structure. Chairman Dinning said if we move forward, how long does the county have before it has to have the building? Mr. Deal said the FAA has given a variance of one year.

Commissioner Kirby moved to sign the 2019 Airport Federal Aviation Administration grant application documents, Word Orders #19-01 and #19-02 for snow removal equipment and the design of a building for this equipment as well as the Master Agreements #190033 and #180507 with T-O Engineering. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.

3:13 p.m., Kevin Greenleaf joined the meeting.

The meeting with Mr. Parker and Deal ended at 3:20 p.m.

Chairman Dinning informed Commissioners that he had spoken to Mr. Greenleaf some time ago about contracting with the county on projects when Mr. Greenleaf had retired from the Kootenai Tribe. The county needs someone to look at the documents regarding Bog Creek and see where there is room for adjustment. Mr. Greenleaf said Commissioners’ money would be better spent on an environmental lawyer. Mr. Greenleaf spoke of Alternative 3 being the chosen alternative. Chairman Dinning briefly mentioned if Commissioners were looking to object and Mr. Greenleaf said he would object because the public is completely excluded. This road is open from the west at Blue Joe Road and if you come in from the east, you have to apply for a permit and count trips. Property owner Mike Ripatti is only going to be allowed six trips per year. Chairman Dinning commented on providing Mr. Greenleaf with Commissioners’ hard copy of the report for him to research and see if he can find a point of objection. Mr. Greenleaf said the road from the east will still be administratively seasonal. It will be counted as open, according to Chairman Dinning. This shuts down almost 30,000 acres to the county. Chairman Dinning said he wants to at least gain limited public access. Chairman Dinning said when the county negotiated on Boundary Creek, it was to gain access one month of the year and there was an intent to allow public to that point. Chairman Dinning commented that the upper west end of Boundary County is a travel route for bears so will that area have the heaviest use or emphasis? Commissioner Cossairt said so far they haven’t stopped the mine owners and Mr. Greenleaf said legally they can’t. During a prior case it was stated that the Federal Government can’t stop people from accessing their own land so the Forest Service has to provide reasonable access, but what the Forest Service considers reasonable is not reasonable to anyone else. Commissioners asked for Mr. Greenleaf’s help and they agreed to compensation.

Commissioner Kirby moved to compensate Kevin Greenleaf $20 per hour to analyze the Bog Creek Environmental Impact Statement (EIS). Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Certificate of Residency for Ashley Gray. Commissioner Kirby second. Motion passed unanimously.

There being no further business, the meeting recessed until tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.

***Tuesday, February 26, 2019, at 2:20 p.m., Commissioners reconvened for the afternoon session with Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Walt Kirby, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.

Jane Kirby also joined the meeting.

2:20 p.m., South Boundary Fire District Commissioners Bruce Whittaker and Wayne Cavender and South Boundary Fire Chief Tony Rohrwasser joined the meeting to discuss matters pertaining to fire protection for residents on Ruby Creek Road while Ruby Creek Bridge #2 has weight limits implemented due to structural issues.

Chief Rohrwasser said last week he learned of the weight restrictions on Ruby Creek bridges and he explained that certain fire department apparatus can’t be used due to their weight so they came up with alternative ways to get up Ruby Creek Road if their services are needed. The Fire Department will take their empty wildland vehicle and once they’re over the bridge, they can fill up with water on the other side. South Boundary can also use this method through their automatic aid program with other fire departments, but they may not have any home saving protection. The Fire department discussed what they could do for their community and how they delivered letters to 50% of the residents who live on Ruby Creek Road in order to notify them of the situation. Chief Rohrwasser asked if there was any more information Commissioners may have on this. Chairman Dinning explained that Commissioners were going to make a motion on a bid for the bridge, but the paperwork wasn’t ready so a motion will probably be made on that next week.

South Boundary Fire Department Commissioner Bruce Whittaker asked if Ruby Creek can still be accessed from the Deep Creek trailer park at the lower end. Chairman Dinning said John Youngwirth bought the trailer park and the State would’ve sold the land for the park. Chief Rohrwasser said someone has also placed a big pile of fill there. Mr. Whittaker said that pile could possibly be dealt with in this case.

The meeting with South Boundary Fire Protection District representatives ended at 2:34 p.m.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to amend the agenda for today in order to add a motion to sign the Felsted property closing documents as they are time sensitive. Commissioner Kirby second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Kirby moved to authorize Chairman Dinning to sign the Felsted property closing documents upon their completion and approval of the county civil attorney. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the Certificate of Residency for Daniel Walker. Commissioner Kirby second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Kirby and Jane Kirby left the meeting.

Commissioners tended to administrative duties.

3:00 p.m., Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Clerk Glenda Poston, Assessor Dave Ryals, Treasurer Sue Larson, Idaho Association of Counties Executive Director Seth Grigg and various elected officials from the remaining four northern counties participated in the Idaho Associated of Counties legislative conference call for District 1 to review upcoming legislation. The call ended at 3:40 p.m.

3:44 p.m., Attorney Erika Malmen with Perkins Coie contacted Commissioners via telephone to discuss scheduling a conference call with her in the next week to discuss matters pertaining to the Bog Creek Road matter.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned until the emergency session scheduled for tomorrow at 8:00 a.m.

***Thursday, February 28, 2019, at 8:00 a.m., Commissioners met in emergency session with Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Walt Kirby, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.

Commissioners contacted County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull via telephone at 8:00 a.m.

8:00 a.m., Commissioner Kirby moved to go into executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)c, to acquire an interest in real property not owned by a public agency; and 74-206(1)f, to communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated, but likely to be litigated as it pertains to the timing of a real estate transaction. Commissioner Cossairt second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Dinning “aye”, Commissioner Cossairt “aye” and Commissioner Kirby “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. The executive session ended at 8:25 a.m.

Commissioner Kirby moved to authorize the Chairman to sign a letter regarding a land transaction once it has been prepared by the county civil attorney. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Kirby left the meeting at 8:35 a.m.

There being no further business, the meetings adjourned at 8:35 a.m.

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DAN R. DINNING, Chairman
ATTEST:

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GLENDA POSTON, Clerk
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy Clerk