Commissioners' Meeting Minutes - Week of July 7, 2025

***Monday, July 7, 2025 at 9:00 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session with Commissioner Tim Bertling, Commissioner Lester Pinkerton, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Stephanie Sims. Chairman Robertson was absent due to illness.

Commissioners said the Pledge of Allegiance.

Greg Lamberty entered the meeting at 9:05 a.m.

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to appoint Commissioner Bertling as acting chairman. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioners received an email that Maintenance Supervisor Squire Fields was unable to attend due to a medical situation.

Mike Kralik with the Maintenance Department entered the meeting at 9:12 a.m. and asked if there was anything Commissioners had questions on.

Commissioner Bertling asked if they had purchased a second lawnmower. Mr. Kralik stated that one lawnmower was all that was needed.

Ms. Poston stated that she had approximately six boxes of ballots in the vault that needed to be moved to storage and a fire extinguisher needed to be hung. Mr. Kralik stated that he would take care of it.

Mr. Kralik left the meeting at 9:15 a.m.

Fay Almond entered the meeting at 9:16 a.m.

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to sign the Certificates of Residency for Jessie Mckechnie. Commissioner Bertling stepped down as acting chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to sign the Commissioner meeting minutes from the weeks of June 23 & June 30. Commissioner Bertling stepped down as acting chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to sign the MOA with Idaho Department of Lands. Commissioner Bertling stepped down as acting chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioners decided to table the Lease Agreement with T&T Farms, Inc. for a future meeting.

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to sign the 2026 Agreement with CAI/Harris for software support. Commissioner Bertling stepped down as acting chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to sign Resolution 2025-30 Increasing the Justice Fund Sheriff Budget Due to Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue. Commissioner Bertling stepped down as acting chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION 2025-30

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 2024-2025, and

WHEREAS, Boundary County has received reimbursement in the amount of $484.08 from the State of Idaho, Idaho Transportation Department for reimbursement for the following needs, and

WHEREAS, the Boundary County Justice Fund Sheriff Budget is in need of additional revenue for fiscal year 2024-2025, 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 as follows:

Revenue Account Number Expense Account Number In the Amount of
0008-00-0391-0018 0008-02-0440-0002 484.08

NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,

IT IS RESOLVED, that the increase to the Boundary County Justice Fund Revenue Account Numbers and the Boundary County Justice Fund Sheriff Budget Expense Account Numbers 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 7th day of July, 2025

COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
absent_________________________
Ben Robertson, Chairman
s/______________________________
Tim Bertling, Commissioner
s/______________________________
Lester Pinkerton, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/ ______
Glenda Poston, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded Instrument #300336

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to sign Resolution 2025-31 Increasing the Justice Fund Sheriff Budget Due to Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue. Commissioner Bertling stepped down as acting chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION 2025-31

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 2024-2025, and

WHEREAS, Boundary County has received reimbursement in the amount of $8,893.11 from the State of Idaho, Office of Drug Policy and OTIS Minnesota Services for reimbursement for the following needs, and

WHEREAS, the Boundary County Justice Fund Sheriff Budget is in need of additional revenue for fiscal year 2024-2025, 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 as follows:

Revenue Account Number Expense Account Number In the Amount of
0008-00-0391-0018 0008-02-0407-0000 7,078.90 OT Hours
0008-00-0391-0018 0008-02-0410-0000 989.52 Persi
0008-00-0391-0018 0008-02-0411-0000 541.54 Soc Sec
0008-00-0391-0018 0008-02-0416-0000 283.16 Work Comp

NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,

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 7th day of July, 2025

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to sign Resolution 2025-32 Increasing the Current Expense Election Budget Due to Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue. Commissioner Bertling stepped down as acting chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2025-32

INCREASING THE CURRENT EXPENSE ELECTION 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 Tort Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, and

WHEREAS, Boundary County has received reimbursement in the amount of $8,066.08 from the State of Idaho as reimbursement for HAVA claims, and

WHEREAS, the Boundary County Election Budget is in need of additional revenue for fiscal year 2024-2025, 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 Tort Fund as follows:

Revenue Account Number Expense Account Number In the Amount of
0001-00-0337-0009 0001-04-0705-0017 $8,066.08

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 Numbers and the Boundary County Election Budget Expense Account Numbers 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 7th day of July 2025.

COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
absent_________________________
Ben Robertson, Chairman
s/______________________________
Lester Pinkerton, Commissioner
s/______________________________
Tim Bertling, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/ ______
Glenda Poston, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded Instrument #300338

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to sign Resolution 2025-33 Increasing the Waterways Budget Due to Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue. Commissioner Bertling stepped down as acting chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION 2025-33

INCREASING THE WATERWAYS 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 Waterways Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, and

WHEREAS, Boundary County has received reimbursement in the amount of $72,427.00 and $35,402.00 from the State of Idaho, Department of Parks and Recreation, and

WHEREAS, the Boundary County Waterways Budget is in need of additional revenue for fiscal year 2024-2025, 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 Waterways Fund as follows:

Revenue Account Number Expense Account Number In the Amount of
0038-00-0324-0000 0038-00-0537-0000 $107,829.00

NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,

IT IS RESOLVED, that the increase to the Boundary County Waterways Fund Revenue Account Numbers and the Boundary County Waterways Budget Expense Account Numbers 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 7th day of July 2025.

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to sign Resolution 2025-34 Increasing the Snowmobile Budget Due to Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue. Commissioner Bertling stepped down as acting chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.

RESOLUTION 2025-34

INCREASING THE SNOWMOBILE 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 Snowmobile Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, and

WHEREAS, Boundary County has received reimbursement in the amount of $16,620.00 from the State of Idaho, Department of Parks and Recreation, and

WHEREAS, the Boundary County Snowmobile Budget is in need of additional revenue for fiscal year 2024-2025, 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 Waterways Fund as follows:

Revenue Account Number Expense Account Number In the Amount of
0037-00-0324-0000 0037-00-0440-0003 $16,620.00

NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,

IT IS RESOLVED, that the increase to the Boundary County Snowmobile Fund Revenue Account Numbers and the Boundary County Snowmobile Budget Expense Account Numbers 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 7th day of July 2025.

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to sign Resolution 2025-35 Increasing the District Court Budget Due to Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue. Commissioner Bertling stepped down as acting chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2025-35

INCREASING THE DISTRICT COURT 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 Tort Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, and

WHEREAS, Boundary County has received reimbursement in the amount of $27,764.00 from the State of Idaho as reimbursement for CASA claims; See A/C 2025-1086, 1388, 2096, 2595 and 3274, and

WHEREAS, the Boundary County District Court Budget is in need of additional revenue for fiscal year 2024-2025, 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 Tort Fund as follows:

Revenue Account Number Expense Account Number In the Amount of
0006-00-0324-0099 0006-00-0552-0000 $27,764.00

NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,

IT IS RESOLVED, that the increase to the Boundary County District Court Fund Revenue Account Numbers and the Boundary County District Court Budget Expense Account Numbers 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 7th day of July 2025.

ATTEST:
s/ ______
Glenda Poston, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded Instrument #300341

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to sign Resolution 2025-36 Increasing the Tort Budget Due to Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue. Commissioner Bertling stepped down as acting chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2025-36

INCREASING THE TORT 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 Tort Budget for fiscal year 2024-2025, and

WHEREAS, Boundary County has received reimbursement in the amount of $30,804.56 from ICRMP as reimbursement for claims; See A/C 2025-277, 2025-1078 and 2025-2014, and

WHEREAS, the Boundary County Tort Budget is in need of additional revenue for fiscal year 2024-2025, 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 Tort Fund as follows:

Revenue Account Number Expense Account Number In the Amount of
0024-00-0391-0025 0024-00-0459-0001 $30,804.56

NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,

IT IS RESOLVED, that the increase to the Boundary County Tort Fund Revenue Account Numbers and the Boundary County Tort Budget Expense Account Numbers 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 7th day of July 2025.

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to sign RFF #1 for RCIF-26-I-01. Commissioner Bertling stepped down as acting chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.

Road & Bridge Superintendent Brad Barton and Assistant Superintendent Adam Ryals entered the meeting at 9:34 a.m.

Civil attorney Bill Wilson entered the meeting at 9:35 a.m.

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to go into executive session 74-206(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 likely to be litigated. The mere presence of legal counsel at an executive session does not satisfy this requirement. Commissioner Bertling stepped down as acting chair to second. Commissioners voted as follows: Commissioner Bertling “aye”, Commissioner Pinkerton “aye”.

Chairman Robertson called in to join the meeting at 9:56 a.m.

The executive session ended at 10:00 a.m.

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to proceed as directed. Commissioner Bertling stepped down as acting chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Wilson, Mr. Barton and Mr. Ryals left the meeting at 10:01 a.m.

Tera King with Idaho Forest Group and Jacob Francom with North Idaho Classical Academy entered the meeting at 10:02 a.m.

EDC Director David Sims entered the meeting at 10:03 a.m.

Ms. King stated she had sent an email referencing the parking lease would be terminated on August 23rd. Obviously, we are selling that land to North Idaho Classical Academy so we would be unable to continue the agreement. The County could work out an arrangement with the school going forward.

Commissioner Bertling asked if the deal had been finalized. Ms. King stated it has not. If it does not go through we could redo the parking agreement.

Commissioner Bertling asked about the parcel swap that had been presented by Idaho Forest Group and why they were not the same size. Ms. King replied that she felt they were the same value. One smaller piece on the river, verses one larger piece off the river. She also stated that she has had no response from the fair board about the parcel swap. Ms. Poston stated that was because they meet monthly and it was too late for the agenda.

Commissioner Bertling stated that the two pieces would need to be appraised to see their value. Ms. King stated that a boundary line adjustment will be completed soon. When that was done, she could initiate that process.

Commissioner Bertling then asked about the railroad spur. Ms. King stated that in order to get the property ready for sale, the spur will need to be removed. She also suggested that they remove it all including the portion on county property at the same time.

Commissioner Pinkerton asked if she was requesting the county to put funds toward that. Ms. King responded no, IFG would pay for the removal of the entire spur.

Commissioner Pinkerton said that verbiage should be added to the agreement before we proceed. Ms. King stated that she would do that and send the agreement again for review.

Commissioner Bertling stepped down as acting chair and moved to sign the temporary access agreement once the verbiage was added. Commissioner Pinkerton second. Motion passed unanimously.

The meeting with Ms. King and Mr. Francom, ended at 10:18 a.m. and they left the meeting.

Mr. Sims left the meeting at 10:23 a.m.

Probation Officer Alisa Walker entered the meeting at 9:25 a.m. to give the Probation Department report. Ms. Walker stated that she recently attended a one-day conference in Coeur d’Alene. She also stated that the new hire was working out really well and will be going to academy in August.

Commissioner Bertling asked what they learn at the academy. Ms. Walker stated that they cover a wide variety of things such as law and liability, self-defense and ARCON. Misdemeanor officers have arrest powers so they will spend some time on that as well as some education on racism and ethnic groups.

Ms. Walker said that their numbers are staying steady and a staff member will be teaching their first class soon which will complete their certification. They will then be able to teach courses for post certification hours.

The meeting with Ms. Walker ended at 10:43 a.m. and she left the meeting.

EDC Director David Sims entered the meeting at 10:58 a.m. Mr. Sims stated that the GEM grant was submitted on June 16th and Commerce called last week with questions. They are now evaluating the applications and we should know the results in the next couple weeks.

The Moyie sewer project has been operating for about a month and will have a substantial walk through tomorrow. The manual Mr. Sims has been working on for it was in draft form and ready for their next council meeting. Mr. Sims stated that numbers continue to be down considerably at both border crossings compared to 2024 numbers. The Moyie Post Office project was moving ahead with IFG donating property to the city. The City of Moyie then needs to negotiate terms of the lease.

Mr. Sims said the Broad Band federal grant program has had significant changes. They removed the preference for fiber which will allow systems like StarLink. The map will also be updated, but Mr. Sims does not believe that it will be a big change for Boundary County. There were also big changes for the Idaho State Department of Agriculture grants which included processing and submissions. Mr. Sims also stated that the Budget Reconciliation Bill makes the Market Tax Credit permanent.

Commissioner Pinkerton asked if there were any funding options for rural hospitals in the Big Bill. Mr. Sims stated that he has not found any at this time.

The meeting with Mr. Sims ended at 11:29 a.m. and he left the meeting.

Restorium Supervisor Janay Smith was unable to attend her appointment at 11:30 a.m. Commissioners attended to administrative duties until they recessed for lunch at 11:55 a.m.

At 1:30 p.m. Commissioners reconvened for the afternoon session with Chairman Robertson (by phone), Commissioner Tim Bertling, Commissioner Lester Pinkerton, and Deputy Clerk Stephanie Sims.

Road & Bridge Superintendent Brad Barton and Assistant Superintendent Adam Ryals entered the meeting at 1:28 p.m. to give the Road & Bridge report. Mr. Barton stated that last week they did sign work and continued with dust abatement and hauling rock to Lions Den. They did some culvert work on District Five and trees were also removed from the ROW on Lookout View Rd. This week they plan to continue with crushing and stockpiling rock, mowing and dust abatement. Mr. Barton stated that they will also have their weekly check in for the Sunrise Rd project.

Commissioner Pinkerton asked about the Riverside 1B project funding and status. Mr. Ryals stated that it was 100% funded by other entities and he thought they were currently working on some environmental and it would still go out for bid this summer.

Commissioner Bertling asked if the traffic counters were placed on Camp 9 Rd. Mr. Barton stated yes and they were picked up this morning. They will pass the data onto the Sheriff and Commissioners.

Sheriff Travis Stolley entered the meeting at 1:44 p.m.

The meeting with Mr. Barton and Mr. Ryals ended at 1:48 p.m. and they left the meeting.

Personnel Director Pam Barton entered the meeting at 1:58 p.m.

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to go into executive session 74-206(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 stepped down as acting chair to second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Robertson “aye”, Commissioner Bertling “aye”, Commissioner Pinkerton “aye”.

Sheriff Stolley left the meeting at 2:10 p.m.

The executive session ended at 2:15 p.m. No action was taken.

Ms. Barton left the meeting at 2:16 p.m.

Commissioner Bertling stepped down as acting chair to move to recess as the Boundary County Board of Commissioners and convene as the Board of Equalization. Commissioner Pinkerton second. Motion passed unanimously.

At 2:30 p.m. Commissioners held the continuation for the appeal hearing on parcel #RPB0080005003AA for Rale Holdings, LLC. Those present were Chairman Robertson (on phone), Commissioner Bertling, Commissioner Pinkerton, Deputy Clerk Stephanie Sims, Appraiser Melisa Kramer, Assessor Olivia Drake, and Eric Pipitone. The hearing was recorded.

The Assessor’s Office presented one exhibit marked “Assessor’s Exhibit #2” which included 1 page, front and back.

Acting chair Bertling reminded everyone that they were under oath and asked if Mr. Pipitone had anything further to add. He did not.

Ms. Kramer referred Commissioners to the exhibit showing the decrease in value for the building from $172,480 To $108,200. The land would stay the same at $82,580.

Chairman Robertson asked if the difference was for the elimination of the second floor. Ms. Kramer responded yes.

Commissioner Bertling stated that he was good with the land value remaining the same.

Mr. Pipitone stated that he did not think it was worth that much, but felt it was a good concession.

Chairman Robertson asked if the second floor was being used at all. Mr. Pipitone responded no.

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to approve the assessment at $82,580 for the land, $108,200 for the building for a total of $190,780. Commissioner Bertling stepped down as acting chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.

The hearing ended at 2:06 p.m.

Commissioner Pinkerton moved to adjourn as the Board of Equalization and reconvene as the Boundary County Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Bertling stepped down as acting chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioners attended to administrative duties until the meeting adjourned at 3:08 p.m.

Tuesday, July 8, 2025
Commissioners attended a field trip with USFS to the proposed logging in the Meadow Creek area.

s/________________________________
BEN ROBERTSON, Chairman

s/________________________________
TIM BERTLING, Acting Chairman

ATTEST:

s/_______________________________
GLENDA POSTON, Clerk
By: Stephanie Sims, Deputy Clerk

Date:

Tuesday, July 15, 2025 - 09:45

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Commissioners' Meeting Minutes - Week of July 7, 2025