***Monday, July 26, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Tim Bertling, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.
Commissioners gave the opening invocation and said the Pledge of Allegiance.
9:00 a.m., Road and Bridge Department Co-Superintendents Renee Nelson and Randy Morris joined the meeting to give the department report. A written report was submitted. Ms. Nelson mentioned that County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull has reviewed county Ordinance 73-2 and Idaho Code 49-654 regarding speed limit signs and Road and Bridge is allowed to put up speed limits of 35 mile per hour or a variation. The new speed limit signs may or may not be enforceable, but the county does have jurisdiction to put them up. With Commissioners’ approval and when putting up signs, it was suggested to reference the Idaho Code Statute and county ordinance on them.
Ms. Nelson said she did review the approach guidance with County Civil Attorney Hull. Attorney Hull will review the information and he thought a workshop would be beneficial.
Ms. Nelson spoke of working on the agreement for Spencer Hittle as it pertains to Ruby Creek Road and water rights.
Ms. Nelson said all county bids, contracts and agreements need to have the Title VI language included and all county departments will need to watch for this language in agreements for their office.
The Boundary Area Transportation Team (BATT) meeting is this Wednesday at the Panhandle Health District conference room, but the time has changed to 10:00 a.m.
Ms. Nelson mentioned having answered emails from Sheriff’s Office E911 Administrator Crystal Denton about the software program for addressing and she mentioned a buffer map might be needed. Clerk Poston briefly discussed budget for 911. Chairman Dinning commented that for Tessa Vogel in the local Planning and Zoning Office, up until a month ago she didn’t have access to other needed information. Ms. Nelson said she will get back to Ms. Denton about the programs, but she didn’t know if there needed to be separation of the information she was reviewing.
Ms. Nelson spoke about having interviewed candidates for the addressing coordinator position and about staff from Innovate coming up to learn the county’s addressing process.
Commissioner Bertling asked about seeing traffic counters on Roosevelt Road and Ms. Nelson mentioned putting out traffic counters in areas they were behind on and how the information from the counters may help with grant funding.
The meeting with Ms. Nelson and Mr. Morris ended at 9:22 a.m.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to grant an extension of time to receive year 2020 property taxes for parcel #MH60N01W01194AA and to accept the balance due in full by August 9, 2021. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign Certificates of Residency for Maggi Pluid, Anthony Overholt, Ella Huggins, and Randi Stoffels. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve Commissioners’ meeting minutes of June 21 and 22, 2021, and July 12 and 13, 2021. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
9:30 a.m., County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull contacted Commissioners via telephone. Attorney Hull said he did review the proposed revised Planning and Zoning application forms and he has a couple questions for Ms. Marley, but Commissioners can approve them pending their finalization.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the revised Planning and Zoning application forms as follows: Placement Permit, Commercial Industrial Permit, Residential Placement Permit, Subdivision-Short Plat Application, Subdivision-Long Plat Application, Conditional Use Permit Application, Parcel Line Adjustment Application, Parcel Division Application for both simple and primitive divisions, Map Amendment Application, Ordinance Amendment Application, Variance Application, Temporary Use Permit Application, Request to Examine or Copy Public Records, and Special Event Application Permit. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioners asked Attorney Hull if he had any more information from the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) as it pertains to two public hearings and a proposed lease with North Bench Fire Department. Attorney Hull said as it pertains to the lease with North Bench Fire Department, the FAA came back with a lot of concerns so he will send that information to Airport Manager Dave Parker and Jack Douglas, who represents North Bench Fire Department. The county is in a holding pattern until hearing from Mr. Douglas.
The Dehart public hearing is coming up and there is a way to work around questions from the first hearing, so Commissioners are probably good to have the hearing, according to Attorney Hull.
Attorney Hull said as it pertains to the public hearing for Bill Michalk’s Planning and Zoning application, Attorney Hull said he’s been trying to catch up with Airport Manager Dave Parker for the last few weeks, but he’s been fighting fires. Attorney Hull informed Commissioners that Mr. Parker had not forwarded questions on to the FAA, due to a misunderstanding. Due to there being no stamp of approval on the application from Planning and Zoning, Mr. Parker assumed the application was denied and he had forgotten about the ability for the applicant to have a hearing before County Commissioners. Mr. Parker is to forward the file to the FAA today. Attorney Hull said he reached out to Planning and Zoning Administrator Clare Marley to have her get information to Mr. Parker so he can forward it to the FAA and the State.
Chairman Dinning mentioned planning to set up a workshop with Attorney Hull and Road and Bridge regarding road accesses.
The Riverside Road Improvement Project is still moving forward. Attorney Hull said he sent a letter last week or the week before regarding the easement and he had Prosecutor Andrakay Pluid sign off as the city attorney. Attorney Hull informed Commissioners that he has yet to receive any response from the federal agency. Attorney Hull said one document that he’s still looking at is the letter to the Davidson’s so Road and Bridge Department Co-Superintendent Renee Nelson can meet with them and get the purchase price for the piece of property.
Chairman Dinning updated Attorney Hull on a matter regarding Wolverine and Lynx issues pertaining to a case filed by the Idaho State Snowmobile Association. Attorney Hull said the thing that is critical is that the Idaho State Snowmobile Association and the limitation of the presentation is an amicus brief and a Fish and Game determination of the Lynx and Wolverine not being protected species.
Commissioner Cossairt 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 Bertling second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Dinning “aye”, Commissioner Cossairt “aye” and Commissioner Bertling “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. The executive session ended at 9:54 a.m. No action was taken.
The call to Attorney Hull ended at 9:55 a.m.
10:05 a.m., Sheriff Dave Kramer joined the meeting.
Commissioners and Clerk Poston held a workshop for the purpose of reviewing the proposed budget.
The workshop ended at 11:00 a.m. Sheriff Kramer left the meeting.
11:04 a.m., Commissioner Cossairt 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 Bertling second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Dinning “aye”, Commissioner Cossairt “aye” and Commissioner Bertling “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. The executive session ended. No action was taken.
Commissioners recessed for lunch at noon.
1:30 p.m., Commissioners reconvened for the afternoon session with Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Tim Bertling, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.
1:30 p.m., Treasurer Sue Larson joined the meeting.
Treasurer Larson, Clerk Poston and Commissioners reviewed the quarterly report of county accounts dated June 30, 2021. Those present briefly reviewed matters pertaining to interest, banking, landfill closure account, etc.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the quarterly update on county accounts. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer Larson discussed with Commissioners a matter regarding delinquent property taxes where the property owners routinely made their monthly payments. The property owner for parcel #RP60N01W348990A is making regular payments on their year 2018 taxes, but that is the year the Treasurer’s Office is working on tax deeding.
Treasurer Larson said with regard to another property, Parcel #RP002700020310A, the property owner is unable to receive the hardship benefit because they don’t actually own the property. The residents are making monthly payments toward year 2017 taxes.
Treasurer Larson is requesting that late fees and interest be waived for particular tax years for these two parcels.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to write off late fees and interest for tax years 2017 and 2018 for parcel RP002700020310A and sign the Property Tax Cancellation form. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to write off late fees and interest for tax years 2018 and 2019 for parcel RP60N01W348990A and sign the Property Tax Cancellation form. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Treasurer Larson left the meeting at 1:50 p.m.
2:00 p.m., Sheriff’s Office Administrator/911 Administrator Crystal Denton joined the meeting to discuss the 911 grant application she is applying for in the amount of $408,505.39. Ms. Denton explained that the grant funds are for a geo-diversified 911 system. Post Falls, Benewah County, Shoshone County, Bonner County, and Boundary County would all be able to share the same system, which would provide redundancy for 911 and save in maintenance fees and costs. In the long run, the state will want a regional hookup once we get to the next gen 911, according to Ms. Denton. If something were to happen to Boundary County, with the click of a button, Bonner County would be able to handle Boundary’s calls, etc.
Ms. Denton said with the grant funds, she would also look into phones, radios, etc., that will automatically insert the time of day instead of having to do it manually. A new rack system would also be purchased for the UPS system for computers so she won’t have to do a battery backup every time there is a glitch as batteries are in the unit. Mike’s Electric will have to do the electrical work. Ms. Denton explained the equipment is an online unit that is constantly online so if there is a power outage, the system will remain online until the generator kicks in. Chairman Dinning asked how it functions if the internet is down. Ms. Denton said if the internet is out and the Sheriff’s Office loses power, this system will help. Ms. Denton explained that this system is fiber, but not a fiber that has any internet; it’s dedicated secure fiber lines. There would be two lines that run from Boundary County to Bonner County and two lines that run from Bonner County to Kootenai County, etc.
The grant total is $408,505.39 and there is no match. Ms. Denton explained that currently, the Sheriff’s Office is paying $2,125.22 per month for 911 gamma trunks through Ziply. If this grant application is approved by the state, the state will pay network fees at 100% the first year, followed by decreasing percents for the next two years, and then the county can reapply, so the hope is to recycle every three years at 100%. Ms. Denton said the state is really pushing for this system so she’s not really worried about the grant. Ms. Denton explained that she should know the outcome of the grant application by sometime in October. If the county is awarded the grant, the connection between the counties probably won’t occur until the following July.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission FY2022 Dedicated Enhanced Emergency Communications Grant Fee Fund Application (911) in the amount of $408,505.39. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Denton left the meeting at 2:16 p.m.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to go out to bid for the county fuel supply for fiscal year 2021-2022. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioners tended to administrative duties.
2:30 p.m., Prosecutor Andrakay Pluid joined the meeting to continue the discussion on matters pertaining to security in the Courthouse. Treasurer Sue Larson also joined the meeting.
Chairman Dinning informed Prosecutor Pluid of the plan to relocate various offices, which will reduce traffic in the lower level of the Courthouse. Those present discussed how the Judge’s chamber has the camera system with a buzzer to be let in. Chairman Dinning questioned how it would work for Prosecutor Pluid to have their main office door include bullet resistant glass and also have a buzzer system. Prosecutor Pluid said she had talked about that before, but you don’t know that a person is a danger until they’re already there. It’s a fine balance dealing with the public as the Courthouse is a public building, but you don’t know if someone is going to be a danger to staff or an office until that person is already there. It was said that you don’t know if someone has a fire arm if they don’t go through a metal detector. Commissioner Bertling said if we had a front entrance of the Courthouse with one way in and one way out, you could have people walk through the metal detector/scanner, and then the Prosecutor’s Office could have the door with a buzzer. People would go through the metal detector at the front door of the Courthouse.
Treasurer Larson said her office has never had a problem with a security issue, but it only takes one time. Prosecutor Pluid explained an instance where someone was agitated in a certain situation. Clerk Poston said she likes the idea of something at the main entrance, such as a metal detector. Prosecutor Pluid spoke of not wanting a fix to the issue that doesn’t make sense in the long run. Chairman Dinning said we could do the short-term fix with the door as the Courthouse is on the Historic Register so it’s going to be a process to figure out the metal detector. Prosecutor Pluid said something is better than nothing. The buzzer door for the Prosecutor’s Office would help and she added that she and her staff for the most part know who the people are or when someone is intending to come to her office. Those present discussed keeping the back door of the Courthouse locked.
The meeting with Prosecutor Pluid and Treasurer Larson ended at 2:48 p.m.
3:25 p.m., There being no further business, the meeting recessed until tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
***Tuesday, July 27, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser. Commissioner Tim Bertling and Clerk Glenda Poston were tending to other matters.
9:00 a.m., Commissioners reviewed information on the Wolverine and Lynx case in connection with the Idaho State Snowmobile Association.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign on with the Idaho State Snowmobile Association as an intervener in the Wolverine and Lynx cases. Chairman Dinning yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously
Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt Resolution 2021-22. A resolution authorizing and consenting to Boundary County to join in and participate in, as part of a class consisting of other counties and recreational interest groups, in certain litigation described herein and for the purposes set forth herein, in order to protect and preserve public access to federal lands, and to protect and preserve economic sustainability for said county and its citizens. Chairman Dinning yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2021-22 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2021-22
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING AND CONSENTING TO BOUNDARY COUNTY, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, TO JOIN IN AND PARTICIPATE IN, AS PART OF A CLASS CONSISTING OF OTHER COUNTIES AND RECREATIONAL INTEREST GROUPS, IN CERTAIN LITIGATION DESCRIBED HEREIN AND FOR THE PURPOSES SET FORTH HEREIN, IN ORDER TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE PUBLIC ACCESS TO FEDERAL LANDS, AND TO PROTECT AND PRESERVE ECONOMIC SUSTAINABIILTY FOR SAID COUNTY AND ITS CITIZENS.
BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Boundary County, Idaho:
WHEREAS, a certain civil action is now pending before the United States District Court for the District of Montana (Missoula Division), Case No. 9:20-cv-00173-DWM, challenging and seeking to reverse that certain decision by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, dated December 20, 2017, to forego ESA recovery planning for the Canada lynx and determining that Canada lynx have recovered and are not a threatened species under the ESA (hereinafter “the Lynx Case”); and
WHEREAS, a certain civil action is now pending before the United States District Court for the District of Montana (Missoula Division), Case No. 9:20-cv-00181-DWM, challenging and seeking to reverse that certain decision by the United States Fish and Wildlife Service, dated October 13, 2020, that the North American wolverine is not in need of ESA protection, is not a threatened species, and thereby withdrawing a proposed rule to list said species as threatened under the ESA (hereinafter “the Wolverine Case”); and
WHEREAS, the citizens, businesses, property owners and visitors of this county share a common appreciation of and for federally-owned and managed lands within this county, including the geological areas and natural features encompassed thereby, the forestlands encompassed thereby, the river systems encompassed thereby, and the recreational access and opportunity provided thereby; and
WHEREAS, this county, citizens, businesses, property owners and visitors, use and enjoy a variety of access, recreational, aesthetic, and commercial activities within the federally-owned and managed lands within this county, which requires continued access and use of federal public lands, including winter motorized recreational use thereof, particularly by snowmobile; and
WHEREAS, the local economy of this county is significantly stimulated by winter recreation activity, motorized and non-motorized, as well as non-winter recreation activity, on and about federal public lands; and
WHEREAS, motorized travel on federal lands is a tremendous recreation asset, as well as an increasingly significant economic asset for this county and, accordingly, preserving responsible motorized access to federal lands is an extremely high priority for the county and for stabilization and sustenance of the local economy; and
WHEREAS, this county, through its representatives and its citizens, regularly attends public meetings, submits input, and otherwise participates in collaborative groups, planning processes, research projects and study activities of federal agencies, including those initiated by or coordinated by the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service, and is otherwise actively involved in travel management planning and land use planning activities on lands owned and/or managed by the U.S. Forest Service and the U.S. Bureau of Land Management, which often involves review, comment and analysis upon biological opinions, as well as other NEPA and ESA implications; and
WHEREAS, this county has a significant interest in the outcome of the Lynx Case and the Wolverine Case as a decision in favor of the litigating plaintiffs threatens the economic vitality of the local economy and presents the likelihood of loss of winter motorized access for snowmobiling and other recreation, leading inevitably to a decline in the local economy, the loss of recreation and aesthetic enjoyment, including for simple enjoyment of the environment, appreciation of historic and cultural resources, for the intrinsic enjoyment of leisure travel in nature, to sightsee, to hunt, to fish, to camp and adventure, to view wildlife, to view plants, to bird watch, to seek thrill, to engage in photography, and to entertain family and friends; and
WHEREAS, any ESA action with respect to lynx and/or wolverine that is unwarranted or unfounded will likely result in reduced winter motorized recreation opportunity in this county, will harm local economic interests, and will impair the ability of all persons to use and enjoy federal public lands in this county; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Boundary County, Idaho that the county desires to protect and defend the decisions of the U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service being challenged in the Lynx Case and the Wolverine Case, and it is in the best interests of the county to participate in the Lynx Case and the Wolverine Case for that purpose and for the purpose of protecting and preserving the interests of the county expressed above, and to do so by intervening in said cases, and if intervention is not possible then by appearing before the court as a friend of the court to express the interests of the county in the litigation and its outcome, and THEREFORE:
1. The county is authorized to, and shall take steps to, obtain intervenor status (or alternatively, amicus curiae status) in the Lynx Case; and
2. The county is authorized to, and shall take steps to, obtain intervenor status (or alternatively, amicus curiae status) in the Wolverine Case; and
3. Intervention (or alternatively, amicus curiae status) shall be sought in conjunction with, and in common with, as part of a class, similar relief sought by nonprofit motorized recreation groups and interests seeking to achieve the same purposes of the county; and
4. The county is authorized to direct, employ and engage private legal counsel for the foregoing purposes, and to otherwise represent the county in the proceedings and before the relevant court, and to take all other reasonable and necessary actions to advance and promote the interests of the county in the said proceedings, said legal counsel consisting of Sawtooth Law Offices, PLLC (of Boise, Idaho) as lead counsel, and Monforton Law Offices, PLLC (of Bozeman, Montana) as local counsel, provided that the professional fees of said counsel shall not be the obligation of the county and shall be paid from and by the nonprofit recreation groups with whom the county will seek relief in common; and
5. That the county designates Boundary County Commission Chairman Dan Dinning as lead contact for the county in achieving and effectuating the foregoing, who is authorized to bind the county in this regard and who shall regularly report to the county on the course of the relevant proceedings (as litigation proceedings reports are expected to be made in executive session).
RESOLVED this 27th day of July, 2021.
Dan Dinning, _________________________
Commission Chairman
Wally Cossairt_________________________
Commissioner
Tim Bertling___________________________
Commissioner
ATTESTED TO BY:
Glenda Poston______________________
Clerk
Recorded as instrument #287825
9:52 a.m., there being no further business, the meeting recessed until tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
***Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at 9:00 a.m., Commissioners met in special session with Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Tim Bertling, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.
9:00 a.m., Commissioners met at the County Annex conference room with Idaho Office of Emergency Management (IOEM) Director Brad Ritchy, IOEM Local Area Field Officer Jay Baker, Boundary County Emergency Manager Andrew O’Neel, FEMA Region X Administrator Vincent Maykovich, DR 4589 Federal Coordinating Officer Thomas Dargan, and Louis Hougaart with the Idaho Office of the Governor.
Introductions were given by those present. Director Richy mentioned the preparedness conference coming up this fall, stating that he hopes Commissioners can attend. Director Richy also commented on the county’s continued participation in the Cascadia Rising exercise and he mentioned that the IOEM Office is hoping to evaluate the states of Oregon and Washington to see what their needs are as it pertains to effects of the Cascadia Rising event. It’s important to get the information out in regard to emergencies, to include the private sectors. Director Richy spoke of scenarios, such as large earthquakes and resulting tsunamis and how additional support from various military agencies would be needed to assist. Having a national level exercise is a good opportunity to prepare.
Mr. Baker commented that the north part of Idaho has a connection to Washington State and in the event of an emergency, friends and family in that affected area will run to family they know, which would be overwhelming for Boundary County. We would need to determine how to support the influx of people coming into this area. Chairman Dinning explained experiencing that influx during COVID-19 as Washington residents came to Idaho due to our area’s lighter restrictions. Chairman Dinning told of the effects of COVID-19 as it related to food and supply deliveries to the Restorium and local grocery stores.
Director Richy spoke of effects on deliveries being made of food and supplies and if access routes were cut off to areas affected by emergencies, grocery store chains would deliver to Bonners Ferry, for example, as they wouldn’t be able to deliver to affected places.
The next Cascadia Rising exercise will take place in summer of year 2022 and it will last for four days. Mr. O’Neel explained what is involved in this exercise. It was said this will be a coordinated effort so it won’t be done individually. Idaho Transportation Department, Idaho State Police, Albertsons/Safeway, etc., will also participate.
Chairman Dinning stated that if there is a large earthquake, it’s possible the Libby Dam could fail and Chairman Dinning commented that our area gets its gas from Canada. Those present discussed possible interruptions to the gas pipeline and border measurers. Director Richy said this is the first time the private sectors are participating in the exercise so he’s happy about that.
Those present also spoke of possible railway interruptions in the event of an earthquake.
Director Richy spoke of various shortages experienced due to COVID-19, to include aviation fuel. Refineries are putting out the fuel, but distribution coordination is the problem. Chairman Dinning said these emergencies become national and there should be waivers associated with various regulations in these cases. Mr. Maykovich spoke of there being waivers he is aware of and of needing to work out those details as it’s different for each state he works with. An example was given pertaining to fire emergencies and how the Governor waived restrictions pertaining to driving in relation to working these fires. Director Richy said if there is a pipeline, the Governor can but waivers in place. Waivers are normally issued in certain cases so people’s homes can be heated, etc.
Clerk Poston briefly commented on competing emergencies with regard to Cascadia Rising and fire season.
Mr. Maykovich mentioned that the issue they cannot get around is the transportation corridor and bridges as most are in the same road network.
Director Richy spoke of issues that grocery stores have to deal with, such as debris management in the event of a power outage in relation to food going bad.
Director Richy asked for Commissioners’ thoughts on how IOEM assisted during COVID-19 response. Clerk Poston provided her thoughts to Director Richy and she commented on having set up vaccination clinics with Panhandle Health District, having received Coronavirus Aid, Relief, Economic Security (CARES) Act funding through the State Controller’s Office and guidance on appropriate usage. Clerk Poston briefly mentioned concern regarding American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) dollars.
Mr. O’Neel spoke of finding resources on the State’s website.
Chairman Dinning said he appreciated the weekly/biweekly conference calls involving various agencies and the Governor’s Office so counties could ask questions during COVID-19. It was very appreciated and it kept information flowing. Director Richy mentioned that FEMA was a big help in getting resources.
Clerk Poston explained how elections went during COVID-19.
Chairman Dinning said Boundary County has funding limitations so when there is an emergency, such as a road slide, and the county has to pay the reconstruction costs up front, it’s difficult and he questioned if there is another way to fund the projects. Director Richy yes, the State found that it’s a good thing to help fund as the project progresses.
Mr. Dargan informed Commissioners that Director Richy and Mr. Baker are the best points of contact in relation to FEMA’s assistance.
Mr. Maykovich spoke of managing the states of Oregon, Washington, Idaho and Alaska as it relates to FEMA representation and how each state has different needs so it’s good to come to north Idaho to hear Commissioners’ perspective.
Mr. Hougaart said it’s important to him to have these discussions personally and provide feedback to the Governor. We need to talk about what’s next, such as fires, Cascadia Rising, etc. It’s easy to get sucked into Boise’s issues so it’s good to come up north, according to Mr. Hougaart.
Mr. Baker explained that he had contacted the Kootenai Tribe to see if they have any input. Chairman Dinning explained the good relationship the county has with the Tribe. Mr. Baker spoke of Tribes he is familiar with and how it’s a good relationship with the local government and that should be stated.
The meeting with Mr. Ritchy, Mr. Baker, Mr. O’Neel, Mr. Maykovich, Mr. Dargan, and Mr. Hougaart ended at 10:02 a.m.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 10:02 a.m.
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DAN R. DINNING, Chairman
ATTEST:
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GLENDA POSTON, Clerk
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy Clerk