***Monday, March 1, 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 via conference call to give the department report. A written report was provided.

It was said that last week was a regular work week for Road and Bridge. Ms. Nelson mentioned there being a joint Bonner Area Transportation Team (BCATT) and Boundary Area Transportation Team (BATT) Zoom meeting this week. Road and Bridge will start brushing on Mountain Meadows Road in the right-of-way this week.

Ms. Nelson said on the Road and Bridge report listed for discussion is the piggyback offer for a 2022 Western Star 4700SF through Freightliner. Ms. Nelson said she doesn’t yet have finance information, such as interest rate, etc., from Freightliner Northwest, but Road and Bridge did get an email from Columbia Bank listing the interest rate and annual payment information, which is good to October 1st. Financing is not locked in since the truck won’t be available to be delivered until August or September this year, according to Ms. Nelson. Locking in an agreement to purchase the truck whether it is financed or paying cash and financed elsewhere was discussed. Road and Bridge just needs to secure a build slot for the truck. Ms. Nelson said she sent the documents to County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull for review, but she hadn’t heard back from him. Mr. Morris said we need to get approval to start building the truck otherwise we won’t be able to get the machine. The cost is approximately $198,600.00. Mr. Morris said a warranty on a truck is usually one year.

Columbia Bank has an annual payment amount of $41,712.03 with a 2.97% fixed interest rate. Road and Bridge does have budget for that payment. When the truck comes in August or September, the payment is due up front then there will be four more annual payments so it’s a five year plan and the county owns the truck at the end of five years. Commissioners asked if this is replacing an older truck. Mr. Morris said Road and Bridge could replace an older truck, but he doesn’t know what Maintenance Shop Foreman Terry Johnson has in mind for the older trucks as far as repairs.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to accept the piggyback bid for a 2022 Western Star 4700SF truck with financing possibly through Columbia Bank at a minimum interest rate of 2.97% and Boundary County authorizes Road and Bridge to sign up for the build list to have the truck build started. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Nelson discussed the Ruby Creek Bridge #2 project. Ms. Nelson said the bid for this project had gone out and it was awarded. David Evans and Associates was the design engineer that prepared the plans so the Idaho Transportation Department is requesting that David Evans and Associates be the engineer of record and this is the agreement for Commissioners to sign. They will verify everything at the end of construction. Mr. Nelson said we’ve already paid our match and it was approximately $58,000.00, and they had to pay an additional amount, but it’s been taken care of. The figure in the document is included in the match amount that has already been paid.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Key No. 19046 Ruby Creek Bridge #2 Engineer of Record Agreement with David Evans & Associates. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Ms. Nelson discussed communication with an outfitter who needs to find a place to put his boat in and out of the river. Chairman Dinning said the county doesn’t own the right-of-way at Twin Bridges as most of it is the railroad’s right-of-way. The county does have right-of-way, but it’s fairly straight up and down. Chairman Dinning said the county cannot authorize access pertaining to the railroad’s property and Commissioners would rather this guide find a place on the river where there is a boat launch.

Mr. Morris said he checked roads this morning and it’s getting close for road closures as it relates to weight limits. There is nothing bad yet, but there are soft spots on certain roads, such as Lookout View, according to Mr. Morris.

Mr. Morris said we are switching the Road and Bridge crew back to five days per week as it doesn’t seem like as much work is getting done when they don’t have a full crew. Road and Bridge employees would have to be called in for overtime if it snows.

The meeting with Ms. Nelson and Mr. Morris ended at 9:20 a.m.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign Certificates of Residency for Reese Lane and Sydnie Jackson. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve and sign minutes for the week of February 22 & 23, 2021. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioners tended to administrative duties.

9:28 a.m., Deputy Clerk Pam Barton joined the meeting. Civil Attorney Tevis Hull joined the meeting via conference call.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to go into executive session 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 10:00 a.m. No action was taken.

Deputy Clerk Barton left the meeting.

Solid Waste Department Superintendent Claine Skeen joined the meeting at 10:00 a.m.

Commissioners informed Attorney Hull that someone wants to create a subdivision that will be within the minimum lot size for the area, but the water utility is through Three Mile Water District and they don’t have the capacity for memberships so they’re only permitting two water services a month. Chairman Dinning asked if that is something for Commissioners to consider or is that between the developer and Three Mile Water Association. Attorney Hull said that’s between the developer, Three Mile Water Association and any purchaser of a piece of property.

Attorney Hull said he had no new information on using landfill closure funds for a landfill purchase.

Chairman Dinning said when someone develops in the flood plain there has to be engineering of some kind, then Planning and Zoning also has to have an engineer look over the plans. The county has no fee for that so can the county do something right away to change that. Attorney Hull said he thinks Commissioners have the authority to do that under an emergency ordinance so he will need to talk to Planning and Zoning Administrator Clare Marley about that to move the process forward.

Commissioners informed Attorney Hull that they authorized Road and Bridge to sign up for a slot in order to have the Western Star 4700 SF truck built and Commissioners also received a commitment from the bank for the interest rate and loan payment.

Commissioners informed Attorney Hull that they received a request for the removal of trees on Tamarack Drive and they added that in the bigger picture one of the Commissioners needs to contact the City of Bonners Ferry to see what utilities are in that road as there are probably no permits for that to have happened. Once Commissioners get that information it would be good to have a meeting with property owners near these trees to see what comments they may have about removing them. Once Commissioners receive more information, then they could make a decision.

The call to Attorney Hull ended at 10:11 a.m.

Mr. Skeen provided his Solid Waste Department report.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the documents for a 2022 Western Star 4700SF in the amount of $198,725.00. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Skeen spoke of equipment repairs being made. Mr. Skeen spoke of staying busy at the landfill and he said there are a lot of new people moving in to the community so the landfill is doing the best it can.

The metal pile removal started on January 8th and is still ongoing. Mr. Skeen mentioned there being 1,195 tons of metal at $112.50 per ton so baling it generated approximately $135,000.00. The landfill staff will go through what is left of the pile once Pacific Steel and Recycling has left. Mr. Skeen said he’s just maintaining and staying busy otherwise.

Mr. Skeen explained that he had located a 2007 Peterbilt roll off truck in Medford, Oregon, and he was planning on putting a deposit down on it, but someone from Texas purchased it. No money had been exchanged whatsoever, according to Mr. Skeen. The person who was going to do the inspection has also been notified of the other sale. Mr. Skeen said he’s still looking for a truck.

Mr. Skeen updated Commissioner Bertling on the bid or quote process when the county wants to have the wood pile ground up. It is based on the price per ton that the county pays. Commissioner Bertling asked about weighing the wood and it was said the county is charging a fee. Mr. Skeen relayed the fee schedule.

Commissioner Bertling mentioned that he was approached by someone about a sort line. Mr. Skeen said at some point we might have to take a closer look at doing that.

The meeting with Mr. Skeen ended at 10:26 a.m.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Application for Federal Assistance under the Coronavirus Response & Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act for the Boundary County Airport in the amount of $13,000.00. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.

10:30 a.m., Chief Probation Officer Stacy Brown joined the meeting to give the department report.

Ms. Brown relayed statistics as to the number of people on various forms of probation. Ms. Brown explained the process of installing new doors at the armory in the Probation Office. The water will have to be shut off at some point in the entire building. The Probation Office has just been busy, according to Ms. Brown.

The meeting with Ms. Brown ended at 10:32 a.m.

Chairman Dinning informed Commissioners that he’s going to meet with someone from Mountain Springs Church about using spaces in the parking lot associated with the county’s use of the building formerly used by North Idaho College. Commissioners reviewed a proposed floor plan if this building was to be remodeled.

11:00 a.m., Courthouse Maintenance John Buckley joined the meeting to give the department report.

Mr. Buckley spoke of making improved, more permanent plexi-glass screens.

Mr. Buckley discussed getting a quote to have the restroom stalls powder coated. Mr. Buckley stated that of all the CAT five wires from the boiler to the courtrooms, he has clean up to do involving conduit in the Judge’s Chambers and in the Treasurer’s Office. The new boiler is now 20 years old and it has had a lot of holes patched. It’s the pipe that is failing, according to Mr. Buckley. Mr. Buckley said he needs to get a firm date for a county surplus property auction and Sheriff Kramer will be the auctioneer. Memorial Hall and the Exhibit Hall will be used for the courts again. The COVID-19 vaccination clinics started last Thursday at the fairgrounds and it went very well. The National Guard took care of everything to include cleaning everything up after so it should go smoothly.

Mr. Buckley said the election for the 2021 Boundary County School District replacement maintenance and operation levy is on March 9th and he’s contacted representatives at Mt. Hall School and the other voting locations as far as setting up for the election.

Commissioners asked about the trees surrounding the Courthouse and Mr. Buckley said we’re not due to trim the trees this year. Mr. Buckley said he noticed that the bark is slipping on a couple of the maple trees and when that starts happening, the trees won’t last long. People won’t be happy, but those trees will need to come down at one point, according to Mr. Buckley.

Chairman Dinning said he doesn’t know about budget, but do we need to look into the condition of the sidewalk? Mr. Buckley said he patched part of the sidewalk last year and he could patch more. Mr. Buckley said he would check with the city about that.

The meeting with Mr. Buckley ended at 11:09 a.m.

Commissioners recessed until their next meeting at 11:30 a.m.

11:30 a.m., Boundary Economic Development Council (EDC) Director Dennis Weed joined the meeting to update Commissioners on EDC matters and projects.

Mr. Weed mentioned there will be another round of the Coronavirus Aid Relief and Economic Security (CARES) Act broadband grant being offered.

Mr. Weed spoke of how the Career Technical Education (CTE) program is growing and how local businesses want to be involved in the program. Mr. Weed commented that Jan Bayer and Andrea Fuentes are doing a great job putting this program together and he doesn’t know of any other school district in the state doing this program.

Boundary County unemployment still stands at 4.8%. There are 6,100 employees in the county and that is the most by far over the last few years. Local wages continue to increase, but the issue with that is that it probably doesn’t include businesses such as Hagadone Corporation and Safeway, which are based out of the area. Other than the housing issue, the wage matter is doing well.

Mr. Weed discussed there being a second round of the Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) and he said if a non-profit company has employees, they can apply for PPP when applying for employee wages. Chairman Dinning said the Senior Hospitality Center may qualify.

Mr. Weed informed Commissioners that he sits on the Innovia Foundation Board and they were reviewing all grant applications last Thursday. There were applications received from the other four northern counties, but there was not one application from a non-profit in Boundary County. The Equinox Program grant is now open, according to Mr. Weed.

Commissioners and Mr. Weed discussed various matters, such as infrastructure still being a limiting factor for businesses looking into Boundary County and locations of poor cell service.

Mr. Weed said he would contact Clerk Glenda Poston about the status of the Department of Environmental Quality as it relates to the regional sewer feasibility study grant.

The meeting with Mr. Weed ended at 11:46 a.m.

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

1:30 p.m., Commissioners reconvened for the afternoon session with Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Tim Bertling, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.

1:30 p.m., Commissioners held a public hearing in the Extension Office to consider Planning and Zoning application #20-164. An application for a short plat subdivision requested by Dayton and Judy Skrivseth. Present were: Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Tim Bertling, Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser, Planning and Zoning Department Administrator Clare Marley, Road and Bridge Department Co-Superintendents Renee Nelson and Randy Morris, Dick Staples with JRS Surveying, Applicant Dayton Skrivseth; and participating via conference call was Mat Surprenant. The hearing was recorded.

Chairman Dinning reviewed the public hearing procedures. Commissioners had no conflicts.

Chairman Dinning opened the hearing and provided an explanation of the application, which is for preliminary plat approval of Roosevelt Place to create an eight lot subdivision from two existing parcels totaling 14.89 acres.

Commissioners asked for an opening statement. Mr. Skrivseth said he didn’t have anything to add. Mr. Staples, representing Mr. Skrivseth, said the application is for an eight (8) lot subdivision. Three Mile Water Association has accepted the project and there is a plat for Roosevelt Place. Mr. Staples said regarding access to Lot 1, there is now a 30 foot easement to Lot 1 in the northwest corner of Lot 2 to access this lot. Mr. Staples said the road name was changed to Holly Place. Mr. Skrivseth said that will create a conflict as the subdivision is Roosevelt Place so there might be confusion. Commissioners reviewed a map of the proposed subdivision and Ms. Marley said she would mark it as Exhibit A.

Ms. Marley provided a staff report. The proposed eight lot subdivision is located in a suburban zone and it requires a minimum of one acre lots. The applicant is compliant with one acre lots based on having Three Mile Water services. This hearing was properly noticed, according to Ms. Marley. Two public comments were received; one from Joshua Pope and one from Clint Roney. Ms. Marley stated that Mr. Pope is opposed to the variance to Road Standards Ordinance 2020-2 and he speaks of the proximity to his property. The subdivision will create noise during construction, etc., according to Mr. Pope’s comments.

The email from Mr. Roney was also in opposition to the application and Ms. Marley listed the reasons. Ms. Marley informed Commissioners that page 4 of 6 of her staff report lists the conditions to be met.

Chairman Dinning reviewed Mr. Pope’s comments and he said that Commissioners have the obligation to allow people to do things to their property that are acceptable so Commissioners need to consider if this subdivision is allowed under the ordinance. Chairman Dinning asked what the minimum lot size would be if the property was serviced by a well and Ms. Marley replied that 2.5 acres would be the minimum as opposed to one acre.

Ms. Nelson asked for clarification regarding access to Lot 1 and she asked if that was the existing access to 1014 Roosevelt. Mr. Staples said originally they had written the easement as involved with the land exchange, but that didn’t take place. The applicant owns all of the lots.

Commissioners opened the hearing to public comment and asked for public comment in favor of the application followed by those who are uncommitted and then comments from those who are opposed to the application. No one spoke. Ms. Marley asked Ms. Nelson if Number 5 of the draft conditions of approval remains as written. Ms. Nelson said yes.

No further comments were given.

Chairman Dinning questioned if Commissioners needed to discuss the matter of the preliminary plat for Lot 2 and condition of approval #5. Ms. Marley said that needs to be addressed prior to the final plat.

Chairman Dinning closed the hearing to public comment. Commissioner Cossairt said he had no problems with the application if Road and Bridge had no issues with it. Chairman Dinning commented that pages 5 and 6 of the Staff Report list the conditions for approval. Ms. Marley mentioned the main line is to be completed or a bond in lieu of completion shall be submitted.

Commissioners reopened the hearing for comments. Chairman Dinning commented that it’s just the main line; not the lateral line and Mr. Staples said that it’s once the final plat is signed by everyone with the exception of Commissioners. Ms. Marley said these are the same set of conditions. Mr. Skrivseth said he can’t put a waterline in until the plat is signed. Ms. Marley said this approval allows the applicant to proceed in getting the water line to that point, then Commissioners sign the plat.

Commissioners closed the hearing to comments.

Chairman Dinning said if he were the landowner and this application was approved, he would look at the road issue. If he were to invest money and time to install the water line, is there anything that could arise to stop the project. Ms. Marley said someone could always appeal, but they have approximately 20 to 30 days to do so.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the preliminary plat of Roosevelt Place, Planning and Zoning File #20-164, to subdivide two parcels into eight lots, and direct staff to prepare written findings, a decision, and terms and conditions of approval, finding that the preliminary plat is in accord with the applicable zoning and subdivision standards of Boundary County Zoning and Subdivision Ordinance, and to incorporate the seven conditions of approval. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.

The hearing for Planning and Zoning Application #20-164 ended at 2:05 p.m.

2:05 p.m., Commissioners held a public hearing to consider a request for a variance to Road Standards Ordinance 2020-2, pertaining to an approach location, Application #5-2021 filed by Dayton Skrivseth for parcel #RP62N02E177963A. Present were: Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Tim Bertling, Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser, Planning and Zoning Administrator Clare Marley, Road and Bridge Department Co-Superintendents Renee Nelson and Randy Morris, Dick Staples with JRS Surveying, and Applicant Dayton Skrivseth. Participating in the hearing via telephone was Mat Suprenant. The hearing was recorded.

Chairman Dinning reviewed the public hearing procedures. Commissioners cited no conflict of interest. Commissioners asked for an opening statement from the applicant. Mr. Staples, speaking on behalf of the applicant, had no comment at this time.

Ms. Nelson listed the project summary as the staff report. The applicant is seeking a variance to Boundary County Road Standards Ordinance 2020-2, a variance request for an approach location. Boundary County Road Standards Section 3.3.B. sets 330 feet for distance from an existing access or intersection on collector routes. Roosevelt Road is a major collector route so Section 3.3.B. applies. Section 3.3.F. sets sight distance for new approaches entering collector access roads at a minimum of 300 feet and a minimum sight triangle of 40 feet. The proposed approach location requires verification. Ms. Nelson said Road and Bridge has prepared analysis factors regarding both of those sections. The variance is for an approach located 282 feet west from the existing approach at the address of 1014 Roosevelt Road and 132 feet east from the existing approach at the address of 1108 Roosevelt Road. Options have been listed for Commissioners to consider when making a decision. Road and Bridge has also provided Commissioners with their comments to review for Section 6.4.4.1. through 6.4.4.9. Ms. Nelson reviewed the written comments that Road and Bridge received aloud to Commissioners as well as Road and Bridge’s responses to those comments. Chairman Dinning referred to Exhibit 2, which is an aerial of the vicinity, which is also reflected on the preliminary plat. The existing approach is 282 feet to the west.
Chairman Dinning asked Ms. Nelson to comment on Section 6.4.4.1. Ms. Nelson said she looked at the request of the description on the preliminary plat to the east of Mr. Skrivseth’s parcel. Road and Bridge does have a recommendation for a possible option and she referred to Exhibit 2A. Ms. Nelson mentioned that Mr. Morris said this option only has one existing approach that is close enough to not meet current standards whereas the current proposed approach has three existing driveways in close proximity and they do not meet standards. Ms. Nelson said in Section 6.4.2.5. It provides Commissioners with possible options. Ms. Nelson said there is 300 feet of sight distance in both directions from that proposed approach and a 40 foot sight triangle from that location. Chairman Dinning said the only thing that doesn’t meet the ordinance is the distance from already existing approaches. Commissioner Bertling said as it pertains to the option provided, Lot 1 would also use this approach and it would be a common road. It would solve many things. Commissioner Bertling added that his only concern was the close proximity to the property line to Mr. Pope’s property. Ms. Nelson said that was Road and Bridge’s concern as well with the Exhibit 2A option. When you have an easement within the property you only have the one location at 1014 Roosevelt and you have traffic coming in and out. You are going along the property line, but you don’t have all the traffic entering right next to the house. Ms. Nelson said Mr. Morris did check the sight visibility. If 1014 Roosevelt was going to be used as the approach to the private road into the subdivision and now possibly to access Tract 1, there would be 300 feet of sight distance both directions, there is still a good 40 foot sight triangle at that location and now with that thought, the driveway to the east is 414 feet and the driveway to the west is 210 feet so there is only the one driveway that does not meet the road standards for distance instead of there being three. Commissioner Bertling said he likes Exhibit 2A better than Exhibit 2. Ms. Nelson said also with that option, they noticed with some of the concerns about traffic that there is basically an intersection into the subdivision and it’s directly across from Star Road, which lessens how many approaches people have to watch for on Roosevelt Road. For safety, that would definitely help. Chairman Dinning said we’re dealing with two things; one is the approach that was not requested that’s shown on the preliminary plat and the other is the requested variance. In all of this process-wise, can we consider what has been shown on the preliminary plat by roads even though it’s not a part of this public hearing? In Commissioners’ public hearing, Commissioners have the ability to adjust and amend. Ms. Nelson said that was her understanding in Section 6.4.2.5. to include a list of options available to the Commissioners in rendering a decision. Chairman Dinning said even with Option 2A, it still requires a variance for location. Ms. Nelson said it would cover access to Lot 1 without a hearing for that approach. Chairman Dinning questioned how much additional road that would be. Chairman Dinning said from the centerline to the proposed approach to the centerline of the existing approach it looks to be 282 feet. Mr. Staples said 270 feet.

Commissioners opened the hearing to public testimony and asked for comments in favor of the proposal, followed by comments from those uncommitted to the proposal and opposed to the proposal. No one spoke.

Applicant Dayton Skrivseth said he doesn’t exactly know what is being discussed about the road, but he would like Commissioners to know that he respects the safety issues and he wants to be safe. Mr. Skrivseth said from the beginning he was thinking about Mr. Pope, the resident who is there, and he felt that if they moved the driveway too much, there could be a bigger chance in the subdivision that a house could be built right next to Mr. Pope so he was doing this to protect Mr. Pope. Mr. Skrivseth added that the easement is actually 60 feet, but he is going to protect Mr. Pope. He’s going to bring the road over to the left side of that easement, the west side of that easement, which would give him a little more footage from Mr. Pope’s driveway if that would help. Mr. Skrivseth reiterated that his main goal is to protect Mr. Pope in that area. Mr. Skrivseth commented that as far as the option that Road and Bridge has proposed, he doesn’t think he can move forward with that proposal and it would put him at a stall point. Mr. Skrivseth said he would rather give up the access at 1014 and service those from the subdivision road than on a proposed road. The 1014 road accesses the house. Chairman Dinning said for clarification that Mr. Skrivseth was going to construct a road on the far west side of the proposed easement 60 feet. Mr. Skrivseth said yes. Chairman Dinning questioned if that 60 feet is right along the property line or is there additional room. Mr. Staples said if you’re constructing a 24 foot road as an example you have 18 feet of additional right-of-way on one side or the other and Mr. Skrivseth could move it probably 10 feet and still stay within the right-of-way. Commissioner Bertling addressed Mr. Skrivseth for clarification and said that Mr. Skrivseth doesn’t like the proposed approach and he would rather just go straight in to the subdivision, even though there is a proposed right-of-way that will come off the driveway anyhow. Commissioner Bertling added that there is the proposed option in Exhibit 2A to Lot 1 and then you would not access through Breezee Acres. Mr. Staples responded that Mr. Skrivseth mentioned he would rather give that up and find a different approach to Lot 1 than to move the road. Mr. Staples clarified to leave the main road where it is, get rid of the easement that showed coming off of Roosevelt Place and provide a different access from Lot 2 to Lot 1 that would be within the subdivision and not off the county road. They would be coming in off Lot 2, according to Commissioner Bertling. Mr. Staples said yes. Mr. Staples commented that it’s a matter of design and there is an existing home there that Mr. Skrivseth is trying to preserve historically as well as preserve otherwise. Coming in on that approach would really be prohibiting as far as developing the lots and the way to develop the lots. Mr. Staples said he feels Mr. Skrivseth made an effort to do what he thinks is best for the neighbors and to also preserve what is historically a home that is over 100 years old. Commissioner Bertling said he doesn’t know how much Mr. Skrivseth talked to Mr. Pope about this, but he wouldn’t have received a two page letter from Mr. Pope if Mr. Pope had understood what was going on, possibly. Chairman Dinning asked if the existing home is habitable and is there traffic in and out of there already. Mr. Skrivseth said yes.

Ms. Nelson questioned if the applicant would still like the road as it’s shown on the preliminary plat, but the 30 foot easement that started at the driveway to 1014 would go away, and they would still like the driveway at 1014 to remain? Ms. Nelson commented that she has heard two things. Chairman Dinning said his thought is that is an existing driveway and the applicant is asking for a variance for the subdivision in another area, but he didn’t hear the statement that the access at 1014 would go away at the house or not. Mr. Skrivseth commented that he would rather not have the access at 1014 go away. Chairman Dinning said we would still have what we’re dealing with for the variance, which is the approach off of Holly Place and then Mr. Skrivseth would use some other way to access Lot 1. Chairman Dinning said the existing and probably grandfathered approach for Lot 2 would still be there. Ms. Nelson said it’s not grandfathered, but it sounds like Mr. Skrivseth is asking that it remain.

Mr. Skrivseth said he could’ve done better in talking with Mr. Pope as he thinks Mr. Pope might not have understood that he has been trying to protect him all along.

Commissioner Bertling spoke of there being a collector route out of Whispering Pines Subdivision and the safety issue of traffic. Mr. Skrivseth mentioned there are only six residences that would be servicing this road so that makes it a little different than Whispering Pines Subdivision.

Commissioner Cossairt said he understands this and the only issue he has is that he pulls a lot of trailers and if he’s turning off the road onto a 90 degree angle, he’s blocking the road and there’s the potential to get rear-ended. The other proposal is straight on, but he doesn’t know what Mr. Skrivseth wants to do with the other lot. A straight on approach is safer, according to Commissioner Cossairt.

Chairman Dinning said we’re still dealing with the variance to the main subdivision so as it sits today, does Road and Bridge have any concerns. Chairman Dinning mentioned that the sight triangle and 300 foot distances meet the road standards, but it’s too close to the approach to the east. Mr. Morris commented that it’s not just one driveway, but two to the east and one to the west so it’s actually three driveways involved. Ms. Nelson said they both have the sight distance and sight triangle. Ms. Nelson said Road and Bridge’s request to have the road name with the stop sign put up and the approach constructed before any work occurs within the subdivision would help with the safety of people coming out onto Roosevelt from either approach. Chairman Dinning said as it pertains to the approach at 1014, he doesn’t know if Commissioners can even address that today. Once Commissioners approve the subdivision do we need to approve, disapprove or start over as it pertains to that 1014 approach? Ms. Nelson said if the original straight in location was approved, as a condition can the county request that the access to Lot 1 come off of that new road either through Lot 2 or Lot 3 to get to Lot 1 so they know there’s no other approach and the access at 1014 stays as does the new one? Lot 1 would have to be accessed from within the subdivision. Chairman Dinning said Commissioners could do that at this point and he asked Mr. Skrivseth if that would be feasible. Mr. Skrivseth said he would want to bring the water and electrical service in that way. Mr. Skrivseth said he’d be willing to bring the drive in, but not the water and electric. Chairman Dinning said, so there would be the ability to use the existing approach at 1014 for utilities. Ms. Nelson also mentioned anything along Roosevelt, yes and she added that in the county’s right-of-way Mr. Skrivseth can still get water and electric.

Those present reviewed the map to discuss the access easement to Lot 1 coming off the south line of Lot 2 and the easement that they show in the northwest corner of Lot 2 would be utilities only to Lot 1. Chairman Dinning asked Ms. Marley how this discussion of roads and utilities affects what was approved earlier. Ms. Marley said it doesn’t affect either as Commissioners are requiring in the preliminary plat that they solve the access for Lot 1 and that they solve the road standards and both of those are conditions of approval in an open hearing as is this one so she thinks Commissioners are still okay.

Chairman Dinning said he’s understanding that we would leave the existing approach to Lot 2, and then Mr. Skrivseth would use an approach or road along the south line of Lot 2 to access Lot 1, and then there would be a utility easement at the existing road approach to Lot 2 to the northwest to be utilities for Lot 1.

Commissioners closed hearing to additional public testimony and called for discussion amongst themselves. Commissioner Cossairt said he feels this is a fair proposal with one entrance on Roosevelt servicing all lots. Commissioner Bertling said he wishes he knew more where the road was going to lie, just for Mr. Pope. Chairman Dinning said Mr. Skrivseth said it would be on the far west side of that access as far as he can get it.

Commissioners opened the hearing back up to public comment. Mr. Staples said he would say that the easement would go through Lot 2 to get to Lot 1 rather than the south line, but the easement would not come off of Roosevelt to get to Lot 1. Chairman Dinning said it would come off of Holly Place and go to the west to access Lot 1. Mr. Staples said yes.

Commissioners closed the hearing to public comment.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the variance request for Dayton Skrivseth, parcel RP62N02E177963A, for a road approach that does not meet Boundary County Road Standards Ordinance 2020-2, Section 3.3.B., with the following conditions: A, the private road name sign will be purchased along with regulatory stop sign. Signage will be installed by Road and Bridge. B, Upon approval of approach and related plat recordation, applicant will complete an Approach Permit with Road and Bridge. C, Approach construction to be completed prior to any work within the subdivision to maintain the integrity of Roosevelt Road and to allow installation of traffic control signage to be placed prior to any traffic usage. D, Should division not occur within one (1) year the variance will not be granted. The access at 1014 will remain for Lot 2, the easement for Lot 1 will be through Lot 2 to the northwest along the highway and the northern part to Lot 1, the access to Lot 1 will go west off of Holly Place. Chairman Dinning said to restate, Commissioners are approving the variance, the existing approach at 1014 will stay, there will be a utility easement at the approach to 1014 running northwest to Lot 1 and the access to Lot 1 will come west from somewhere on Holly Place. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.

The hearing ended at approximately 2:45 p.m.

Commissioners and Clerk Glenda Poston returned to Commissioners’ Chambers for the next meeting.

2:50 p.m., KJ Brant and Kelly Bell with North Idaho CASA joined the meeting to discuss matters pertaining to court appointed special advocates (CASA). North Idaho Casa Executive Assistant Sue Bartholomew participated in the meeting via conference call.

Ms. Bell presented Commissioners with information on the CASA program and she commented that this program has changed quite a bit over the last few years. Ms. Bell said she became a supervisor in year 2019 and prior to that Boundary County was supervised by Bonner County. Prior to becoming a supervisor Ms. Bell said she was an advocate for a number of years. In the Guardian Ad Litem program, her job is to represent the best interest of the child. At times parents have concurrent criminal cases and kids can be removed from their home for neglect, abuse, or having an unstable home. Ms. Bell commented about having seen these cases increase. She became a CASA advocate in year 2016 and when she pulled data for fiscal year 2020, she has served in 14 different cases as opposed to approximately six cases years ago. The significance of those cases is pretty severe. Ms. Bell spoke of being assigned to cases, keeping in touch with the kids, and having investigations separate from the Department of Health and Welfare. CASA has the same legal clearance as the Department of Health and Welfare. Ms. Bell said she works with the Child Abuse Task Force, law enforcement, Prosecutor’s Office, etc. When kids are brought into care, the Prosecutors represent the Department of Health and Welfare, CASA is assigned an attorney and kids aged 12 or older are also assigned an attorney. There are not enough lawyers in Boundary County and no one wants to be a public defender, etc. Ms. Bell said a couple of years ago, if a shelter hearing took place, in her original paperwork she is assigned to an attorney and three years ago it was whichever public attorney was on rotation. A couple of years ago, an attorney would be assigned to a majority of CASA cases. Attorney Bruce Greene often has conflicts and they’re not minor conflicts. Attorney Greene is also a public defender in Bonner County. Ms. Bell said it can be a direct conflict for Attorney Greene to talk with her about a child as he might be representing the parent in Bonner County. Ms. Bell added that she has had Attorney Tom Bushnell also conflict out and this was in a one week time frame. Ms. Bell said she needs an attorney to be involved and to sign paperwork for protection orders situations and she questioned how can we go forward and look at the possibility of creating a contract just for CASA, such as a conflict type contract? Ms. Bell said there are only a certain number of cases that can clearly be tracked. There had been a request for information on the number of CASA cases, but that information cannot be tracked. Ms. Brant said that state statute says this information should be tracked. Those hours that are being billed to the county need to be tracked.

Ms. Bell said she would like to see who is good at representing the kids. Attorney Margaret Williams has expressed interest in serving children in Boundary County and Coeur d’ Alene Attorney Dan Sheckler is another option as he has child protection experience. Ms. Brant explained Mr. Sheckler’s experience. Ms. Bell said prior to COVID-19 attorneys within the public defender pool have always had an option to phone in for court so the county doesn’t need to be overly concerned about travel costs. Ms. Bell spoke of the importance of having protection orders in place right away.

Shoshone County and Benewah County can appoint an attorney there, but Attorney Sheckler has stepped in so they can ask for him to step in.

Commissioner Bertling asked about caseloads and Ms. Bell said right now, from last July 1st to today, she has had 14 active cases, but has closed out five cases. One of those cases had five kids in one family.

Ms. Brant commented about the time spent and miles driven by volunteer advocates for fiscal year 2020. Ms. Brant said there were 20 cases last year and this year there are 26 cases.

Chairman Dinning said from Commissioners’ perspective, he asked the courts if there were any problems, and they didn’t indicate any issues. Chairman Dinning commented that besides Attorney Greene, there are two female public defenders who were not mentioned. Ms. Bell said one of the other attorneys is representing her in one case. Ms. Brant commented briefly about kids aged 12 and over being assigned an attorney. It was said the county is $30,000.00 over budget for public defenders because the courts are going out and naming public defense cases. The rules of the Public Defense Commission have cost the county a lot of money. Ms. Brant said that is why CASA is trying to get more information as to costs and the number of cases. Chairman Dinning said it is not going to get any better for counties. The legislature is going to restrict what we can do to take care of what the county needs to do, yet they still mandate functions. Boundary County does not have a big enough tax base to do what Kootenai or Bonner Counties can do. Boundary County is somewhere between Shoshone and Benewah Counties as far as financial capacity. If legal protection, by statute, is being met from the court standpoint, it’s difficult to see how the county addresses this within current budget constraints. If the county were to start reducing the pay of public defenders, then we won’t have them for public defense. Chairman Dinning said he sits on the Public Defense Commission so he is aware of the peripheral issues. Ms. Brant reiterated that is why CASA is looking for figures to see if funds could be saved. Chairman Dinning said the only thing the county gets is a case number and as far as public records requests, the county doesn’t do research. Chairman Dinning added that to him this should be a discussion with the court system. Ms. Brant questioned if Commissioners would consider it if she could show the savings of having a designated CASA representative. Chairman Dinning said Commissioners need to look at everything concerning public defense. Each attorney is limited to the number of hours they can cover due to Public Defense Commission rules. The way the county pays is a certain amount per month up to a certain number of hours. Chairman Dinning stated that he understands Ms. Bell’s and Ms. Brant’s concerns, but he doesn’t know how to fix the problem. Commissioners said the minute we start reducing the compensation in the contract for public defense, we lose the public defender to another county. Ms. Brant gave an example and said if the county normally spend $7,000.00, but could come up with a contract for $5,000.00, then you would still have the same pot. Chairman Dinning said in either scenario, we’re reducing what is available in the public defender contract for Attorney Dan Sheckler or Attorney Margaret Williams.

Commissioner Bertling said we have three attorneys working. The only way to come up with a number is to track it some way, then have a discussion as to what could be done. To have a sole attorney just for CASA, you would have to know the numbers. Ms. Bell said if the county could track what was spent on those cases, it would be simple for her to tell Commissioners. If an attorney filed information on CASA, she could let Commissioners know if that was reasonable. Ms. Bell explained situations in which attorneys log into Zoom then log right back out soon after and that is something Commissioners would want to know. Clerk Poston said the county has no idea which cases are CASA and the county would have to go through each and every case, which is research that we can’t do. It was questioned what would be done if an attorney is stating they’re doing something that they really aren’t. Ms. Bell spoke of a public defender who is knowledgeable about CASA, but has had to conflict out. Ms. Bell said if Attorney Greene was not the attorney for her as CASA, he could be representing the parents. Ms. Bell added that in some of these cases there is more than one father. Ms. Bell said she has 22 petitions for representation last year so could she provide Commissioners with those numbers to put toward what is billed. Chairman Dinning said his thought is providing information the other way so the county is not doing the research.

Chairman Dinning said outside of the conflict attorneys that we currently have, outside of the three public defenders, the Clerk would have to go back through all of the claims as she doesn’t retain those. That would require some digging, but it can be done. Commissioner Bertling questioned keeping track going forward. Clerk Poston commented about looking at the start of the year, such as in July or a certain time frame. Ms. Bell said she could look at a certain time frame and get Clerk Poston that information.

Ms. Brant said CASA’s reason for conflict is for consistent representation.

Ms. Bartholomew said she had nothing more to add to the discussion. Everyone understands the issue, we just need to find the solution without alienating the Public Defense Office. Ms. Bell said it’s just been a recurring issue for her.

Ms. Brant discussed a model for having one CASA attorney for the first district and having counties pay a prorated amount. Ms. Bell explained that Boundary County is very different from Bonner and Kootenai Counties. Boundary County has unique needs and we have unique people within the community. Ms. Bell provided a brief explanation of a potentially volatile situation and said it would be beneficial to have someone to help her get things done. Chairman Dinning mentioned going forward in tracking cases and see what we can do. Commissioner Bertling said it would be good to look at hours. It was said that a Kootenai County representative mentioned that it would save Kootenai County 30% in administrative costs if they hired her as a CASA attorney. Chairman Dinning said it would also be good to have this conversation with the current public defenders.

The meeting with Ms. Brant and Ms. Bell ended at 4:05 p.m.

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

***Tuesday, March 2, 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.

9:00 a.m., Commissioners participated in a conference call with Pam Brockus and Inland Forest Management (IFM) Consulting Forester John Ailport to discuss future wildland urban interface (WUI) grant management.

Chairman Dinning asked Mr. Ailport how it has been working with Panhandle Area Council (PAC), who administers the wildland urban interface grants. Mr. Ailport said he was more involved with submitting paperwork as PAC didn’t deal with applications and Chief Deputy Clerk Nancy Ryals kept track of the program and issued payments for the county. Ms. Brockus said it sounds like IFM did a lot of work before handing the packet off to PAC after paperwork was signed. It was said if a project needed reimbursement, Mr. Ailport would put the information together. Then Chief Deputy Clerk Ryals would do her part and bring the paperwork to Commissioners for approval, which is just a one day turnaround, then submit it to PAC who would get it to the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) for reimbursement. Ms. Brockus said for her part, Mr. Ailport sends her the vendor information and she questioned if that is the same as PAC. Mr. Ailport and Commissioners explained the process for Boundary County. Chairman Dinning said over the years there were a lot of times the contractors waited 60 days for payment so Boundary County put some processes in place for a much quicker turnaround. Ms. Brockus said vendors would be paid out of a line item Bonner County had then they asked for reimbursement from IDL. Mr. Ailport said it was arranged so Boundary County could pay the contractor, but didn’t want to hold the payment very long so we need to keep on top of that.

Clerk Poston spoke of fund line items used for this process and she said the county would run matters by the county’s outside auditor for approval. The county did not want a negative balance at the end of a budget year as it looks bad, but it looks even worse if you don’t request reimbursement for several months. It was said that grant administration has been paid at 5%. Chairman Dinning said this involves IFM and Tyre Holfeltz with IDL, then to Commissioners to sign the memorandums of understanding after putting the motion to sign this paperwork on their agenda after it has been reviewed by the county’s civil attorney. After signing the memorandums of understanding, it’s returned.

Chairman Dinning asked who maintains the vendor list and Mr. Ailport said it used to be PAC, then it became him. Chairman Dinning asked if Commissioners signed the individual contracts with vendors. Mr. Ailport said yes. Ms. Brockus asked if Commissioners had an agreement with PAC and if not, would they be agreeable to entering into a contract with her. Commissioners said they could prepare a draft contract for her to review. Mr. Ailport said PAC would also schedule the quarterly WUI meetings and they were involved in the Community Protection Program (CPP) grant.

The meeting with Mr. Ailport and Ms. Brockus ended at 9:23 a.m.

Commissioners recessed until their next meeting at 10:00 a.m.

10:00 a.m., County Outside Auditor Leonard Schulte joined the meeting to review the county audit for fiscal year 2020 with Commissioners, Clerk Poston, and Treasurer Sue Larson.

Those present reviewed the county audit to include the independent auditor’s report, scope of audit, management responsibilities, auditor’s responsibility, auditor’s clean opinion, government-wide financial statements, assets and liabilities and reconciliation between the two, revenues and expenditures, net change in fund balance, budget comparison schedule, etc. Mr. Schulte said no deficiencies were noted. Mr. Schulte spoke of the report on internal controls and federal financial assistance and he added that there were no material weaknesses and no noncompliance matters.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve and accept the county outside auditor’s report regarding the county budget for fiscal year 2020. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.

Mr. Schulte informed Commissioners that he’s not going to be able to perform the county’s audit any longer. Changes in independence requirements have gotten to the point where he’s done too much for the county so it’s almost as if he’s auditing his own work. Mr. Schulte said he will step down and he commented that his peer reviewer said someone else needs to do some of the things he’s doing or it jeopardizes his independence. Mr. Schulte spoke of working with another auditor who has reviewed his audits and it’s someone who performs more government audits than he does. Mr. Schulte said he could still provide the report for the county, but not provide the opinion. Chairman Dinning asked Mr. Schulte to provide Clerk Poston with the name of an auditor he recommends.

Clerk Poston said we will need something in place with Mr. Schulte as the county will still seek guidance from him.

The meeting with Mr. Schulte ended at 11:00 a.m. Treasurer Larson also left the meeting.

11:00 a.m., Road and Bridge Department Co-Superintendent Renee Nelson joined the meeting via conference call for Commissioners’ motion regarding the Ruby Creek Bridge #2 project.

Commissioners asked Ms. Nelson about costs and she said this is already a part of the match that’s been agreed to and paid. The total agreement amount is $290,652.00.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign Key No. #19046 Ruby Creek Bridge #2 Construction Engineering and Inspection Agreement. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.

Ms. Nelson ended her call at 11:01 a.m.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Idaho Federal Surplus Application for Renewal. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously

11:10 a.m., Commissioner Bertling discussed building permits with Commissioners and he explained that he had visited with Assessor Dave Ryals about assessing properties and getting access to properties. Commissioner Bertling said people won’t report what they’re building and they will put up no trespassing signs, and he explained properties he came across on Grizzly Gap that if you were to do an aerial, the county most likely would be leaving money on the table by not assessing them. If the county had a building permit, the way to put teeth to it is that the property owner wouldn’t get an address unless they have a building permit. The property owner would get the permit, then an address could be issued for a building to be constructed within a certain time frame. Otherwise there is no way to make someone fill out the building permit. Commissioner Bertling said he’s looking at the matter of not having the ability to properly assess buildings and aerials are not accurate. It was said the issue is not one of doing an inspection for building codes, but actually for assessment purposes. Chairman Dinning said we almost have that now with the building location permit. The building location permit does show the footprint, but it doesn’t show the number of stories or height so that may be the easiest way to modify that. Commissioner Bertling said he’s looked at topos for a long time and he added that the county also needs to capture outbuildings, but he’s more concerned about multiple story buildings and accurately assessing them. Chairman Dinning said that would involve a meeting with County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull and Planning and Zoning Administrator Clare Marley as to how to do that. Commissioner Bertling questioned how you catch people who go off grid and Chairman Dinning said you can’t. Commissioner Bertling commented there are five families who live up Grizzly Gap Road who are all off grid. Commissioner Cossairt said there has to be something in place so when the property owner goes to sell the house, when it was never known it was there in the first place, so the county can collect. Commissioner Bertling said he has no problem with people being off grid, but people should be paying their property taxes. Chairman Dinning said everyone in the county gets to pick up that tab. Chairman Dinning said there are discussions going forward on how we can fix it. Chairman Dinning said he doesn’t want this to evolve into a full blown building permit with inspectors. Commissioner Bertling said he just thinks the process can be improved upon.

11:30 a.m., Restorium Administrator Karlene Magee joined the meeting to give the department report.

Ms. Magee commented that the second round of vaccines were administered at the Restorium yesterday. There are 30 residents at the Restorium currently, but one resident just submitted her 30 days’ notice to leave. Two more assessments will be done tomorrow for potential residents and an assessment was done yesterday. A new resident is moving in tomorrow, according to Ms. Magee.

Commissioners and Ms. Magee discussed an employee’s leave of absence that had been approved in the past and this employee is now requesting leave again for an extended period of time. Chairman Dinning said he would check into quarantining in relation to returning. A leave of absence means the county will hold the position for the particular employee.

Commissioner Bertling moved to accept the request for a leave of absence for an employee at the Restorium for the period of May 3, 2021 to July 5, 2021. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.

The meeting with Ms. Magee ended at 11:54 a.m.

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., Boundary County Emergency Manager Andrew O’Neel joined the meeting to discuss an expenditure through the State Homeland Security (SHSP) grant program.

Mr. O’Neel said the county was awarded the grant and the City of Bonners Ferry has a request for the Police Department. Chief Brian Zimmerman stated that their radios are almost unusable so they’re in a rush for new radios and Sheriff Dave Kramer recommended to Chief Zimmerman that he contact Mr. O’Neel regarding use of the grant funds for radios. Chairman Dinning asked how this purchase affects the rest of the grant and if the entire amount of this grant was committed. Mr. O’Neel said the purchase did not commit the entire amount.

Mr. O’Neel said he wanted to revamp the process as to how to select projects to be funded. For the 2020 SHSP grant, those funds came in last October. Mr. O’Neel said he will figure out how to use the funds and he added that he’s been talking with Idaho Office of Emergency Management Local Area Field Officer Jay about use of the funds and how Bonner County uses funds, as far as figuring out and prioritizing projects and getting Commissioners’ approval so they know what the funds will be used for. When this grant is applied for every year around August, you’re supposed to build projects and say this is what you want the money to do. It’s better to have it already figured out. Mr. O’Neel said he will ask everyone for ideas on projects for the 2020 grant, but he will also do the same for the 2021 grant in order to get ahead of the game. The plan is to put a board together of disinterested parties from Bonner County for the purpose of selecting the best use of money so when the grant application comes out, there will already be ideas. For the SHSP grant, 25% of the funds has to be spent on law enforcement activities so that would be the Sheriff’s Office and City of Bonners Ferry Police Department. Sheriff Kramer has no problem spending this money on Bonners Ferry’s radios. The request is for three handheld radios through Valence.

Mr. O’Neel said for the 2020 SHSP grant, the State of Idaho received $4,300,000.00 and the counties will receive $2,900,000.00 and $29,727.00 is Boundary County’s share.

The second grant is the Emergency Management Planning Grant (EMPG). This grant is a 50% cost share program so the county pays with local funds 50% of a project and the grant covers the other half. This is primarily for Mr. O’Neel’s benefits and salary and a little for training and exercises every year. The other 75% is there to be competed with other fire districts or law enforcement.

Commissioners discussed age of the county Tahoe that Mr. O’Neel drives and they questioned if the county could get a newer vehicle through a grant. Mr. O’Neel said there is also a COVID-19 supplemental grant and if he could use the supplemental grant to pay for all of his work spent on COVID-19 last year, it would free up the funds normally used for his salary and benefits for other uses. A vehicle could be purchased using the EMPG grant.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the expenditure of $3,566.51 on portable radios for the City of Bonners Ferry Police Department through the 2020 State Homeland Security Program (SHSP) grant. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.

Chairman Dinning said that agreements need to be in place with fire districts, the Forest Service and Idaho Department of lands as it pertains to emergency services. Those present discussed general matters pertaining to declaring disaster emergencies, jurisdictional matters, etc.

The meeting with Mr. O’Neel ended at 2:00 p.m.

Commissioners recessed until their conference call at 3:00 p.m.

3:00 p.m., Commissioners participated in the Idaho Association of Counties (IAC) legislative Zoom conference call for District 1. Also participating in this call was IAC Executive Director Seth Grigg and various elected officials from the five northern counties. The Zoom call ended at 3:50 p.m.

There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.

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DAN R. DINNING, Chairman

ATTEST:

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GLENDA POSTON, Clerk
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy Clerk