***Monday, October 23, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman Tim Bertling, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Ben Robertson, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.
Commissioners said the Pledge of Allegiance.
9:00 a.m., Treasurer Jenny Economu joined the meeting to provide Commissioners with a quarterly update on county accounts and to certify delinquent taxes and special assessments to the 2023 tax bills.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to certify the following delinquent taxes and special assessments to the 2023 tax bills as presented by the Treasurer as follows below. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Property Tax Cancellation Form for tax year 2022 for parcel MH60N01W34899AA and to cancel taxes totaling $16.14, fees totaling $199.52, penalties totaling $4.32, plus interest in order to certify to the 2023 Real Property Roll for collection. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to certify delinquent mobile home property taxes to the Real Property Roll for collection: MH60N01W34899AA certified to RP60N01W238990A for the amount of $241.38. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to certify the following delinquent Three Mile Water District charges to the 2023 Real Property Roll for collection: RP008200000090A in the amount of $1,923.78, RP010600000090A in the amount of $576.80, RP62N02E181050A in the amount of $168.00, RP62N02E177803A in the amount of $610.04, RP62N01E097834A in the amount of $501.42, RP62N02E172280A in the amount of $592.26, RP003350000200A in the amount of $281.08, RP62N02E187652A in the amount of $501.46, RP62N02E174665A in the amount of $533.12, RP62N02E089100A in the amount of $786.44, RP008250000150A in the amount of $571.34, and RP004800010040A in the amount of $291.70. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to certify the following Avista Utility parcel amount to the 2023 Real Property Roll for collection for the South Boundary Fire District: UR000200601300A in the amount of $752.58. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to certify the following Avista Utility parcel amount to the 2023 Real Property Roll for collection for the Paradise Valley Fire District: UR000200601400A in the amount of $1645.76. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to certify the following Drainage District No. 2 parcel amounts to the 2023 Real Property Roll for collection: RP62N01E229040 totaling $29.04, RP62N01E231800 totaling $1185.90, RP62N01E235093 totaling $16.14, RP62N01E235096 totaling $.92, RP62N01E24011 totaling $129.74, RP62N01E241501 totaling $779.08, RP62N01E243400 totaling $27.68, RP62N01E243612 totaling $349.14, RP62N01E260760 totaling $120.62, RP62N01E262451 totaling $232.26, RP62N01E263150 totaling $7.66, RP62N01E270010 totaling $13.68, RP62N02E192412 totaling $23.90, RP62N02E193900 totaling $37.56, RP62N02E194050 totaling $7.44, RP62N02E195400 totaling $.38, RP62N02E195550 totaling $14.94, RPB00000229030 totaling $13.66, and RPB00000270160 totaling $10.26. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to certify the following Drainage District No. 3 parcel amounts to the 2023 Real Property Roll for collection: RP62N01W010010 totaling $1231.44, RP62N01W012410 totaling $1276.88, RP62N01W013765 totaling $1283.66, RP62N01W016010 totaling $19.80, RP62N01W016321 totaling $7.70, RP63N01W256311 totaling $18.32, RP63N01W256332 totaling $694.20, RP63N01W256450 totaling $35.04, RP63N01W257801 totaling $271.22, RP63N01W257820 totaling $293.82, RP63N01W258410 totaling $72.44, RP63N01W360017 totaling $1689.12, RP63N01W361811 totaling $1639.40, RP63N01W363453 totaling $32.22, RP63N01W363461 totaling $90.18, RP63N01W365561 totaling $1627.64, RP63N01W365715 totaling $21.48, RP63N01W366011 totaling $1463.32, and RP63N01W366151 totaling $232.12. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to certify the following Drainage District No. 4 parcel amounts to the 2023 Real Property Roll for collection: RP63N01E053161 totaling $15.70, RP63N01E060011 totaling $225.96, RP64N01E075460 totaling $127.94, RP64N01E183164 totaling $450.64, RP64N01E185700 totaling $131.44, RP64N01E186010 totaling $208.64, RP64N01E187792 totaling $270.76, RP64N01E190620 totaling $2.04, RP64N01E190630 totaling $3.92, RP64N01E191210 totaling $1404.66, RP64N01E192430 totaling $187.30, RP64N01E193012 totaling $36.60, RP64N01E193021 totaling $194.04, RP64N01E194810 totaling $417.62, RP64N01E196160 totaling $417.42, RP64N01E300030 totaling $139.34, RP64N01E300610 totaling $1664.42, RP64N01E303010 totaling $416.84, RP64N01E307230 totaling $277.42, RP64N01E308560 totaling $314.38, RP64N01E310160 totaling $2983.58, RP64N01E323600 totaling $10.62, RP64N01E324041 totaling $89.54, RP64N01W127660 totaling $76.46, RP64N01W130010 totaling $1727.62, RP64N01W149010 totaling $172.74, RP64N01W230010 totaling $166.22, RP64N01W240013 totaling $570.54, RP64N01W240020 totaling $4.76, RP64N01W240610 totaling $209.20, RP64N01W241250 totaling $2.56, RP64N01W241813 totaling $67.48, RP64N01W242410 totaling $388.02, RP64N01W245560 totaling $131.42, RP64N01W247350 totaling $41.06, RP64N01W247701 totaling $276.68, RP64N01W250013 totaling $261.76, RP64N01W250760 totaling $164.02, RP64N01W251810 totaling $218.88, RP64N01W257211 totaling $503.14, and RP64N01W360010 totaling $26.62. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to certify the following Drainage District No. 1 parcel amounts to the 2023 Real Property Roll for collection: RP61N01E040750 totaling $297.10, RP61N01E040760 totaling $108.44, RP61N01E042560 totaling $559.66, RP61N01E043010 totaling $73.04, RP61N01E044800 totaling $22.30, RP61N01E044960 totaling $279.62, RP61N01E046610 totaling $22.10, RP61N01E046710 totaling $23.18, RP61N01E046762 totaling $1213.22, RP61N01E048560 totaling $31.74, RP61N01E050140 totaling $1827.10, RP61N01E050751 totaling $357.38, RP61N01E051810 totaling $193.60, RP61N01E052410 totaling $735.50, RP61N01E052450 totaling $92.74, RP61N01E053161 totaling $75.26, RP61N01E054040 totaling $41.44, RP61N01E054960 totaling $392.46, RP61N01E055402 totaling $11.56, RP61N01E055410 totaling $77.18, RP61N01E055702 totaling $13.14, RP61N01E056610 totaling $166.86, RP61N01E058410 totaling $473.58, RP61N01E060141 totaling $1.28, RP61N01E060174 totaling $193.10, RP61N01E060180 totaling $13.84, RP61N01E067200 totaling $29.88, RP61N01E082410 totaling $85.96, RP61N01E087190 totaling $11.76, RP61N01E09050 totaling $22.90, RP61N01E092901 totaling $93.16, RP62N01E196450 totaling $58.70, RP62N01E197100 totaling $0.00, RP62N01E198710 totaling $260.44, RP62N01E206440 totaling $52.36, RP62N01E276140 totaling $262.36, RP62N01E281510 totaling $54.90, RP62N01E283310 totaling $136.16, RP62N01E283610 totaling $264.94, RP62N01E284490 totaling $103.72, RP62N01E284810 totaling $137.66, RP62N01E28495 totaling $289.90, RP62N01E285560 totaling $309.58, RP62N01E286440 totaling $32.10, RP62N01E286610 totaling $118.12, RP62N01E287811 totaling $27.42, RP62N01E287858 totaling $1.44, RP62N01E288100 totaling $21.18, RP62N01E288692 totaling $420.86, RP62N01E288864 totaling $148.52, RP62N01E289140 totaling $52.22, RP62N01E290010 totaling $1506.18, RP62N01E291210 totaling $345.90, RP62N01E291810 totaling $325.28, RP62N01E292415 totaling $39.72, RP62N01E292710 totaling $135.46, RP62N01E292860 totaling $98.94, RP62N01E293310 totaling $110.00, RP62N01E294490 totaling $249.58, RP62N01E294810 totaling $225.98, RP62N01E296610 totaling $21.76, RP62N01E297210 totaling $309.72, RP62N01E297810 totaling $337.26, RP62N01E298420 totaling $215.22, RP62N01E298840 totaling $95.58, RP62N01E299140 totaling $130.48, RP62N01E300011 totaling $4107.74, RP62N01E300310 totaling $80.24, RP62N01E302570 totaling $36.46, RP62N01E305560 totaling $0.00, RP62N01E310030 totaling $1570.58, RP62N01E312410 totaling $415.38, RP62N01E314810 totaling $1282.20, RP62N01E315410 totaling $4.42, RP62N01E320010 totaling $1041.74, RP62N01E325250 totaling $94.52, RP62N01E325390 totaling $103.08, RP62N01E326610 totaling $191.10, RP62N01E327060 totaling $159.78, RP62N01E327810 totaling $2612.90, RP62N01E328240 totaling $62.06, RP62N01E328560 totaling $176.18, RP62N01E329310 totaling $94.16, RP62N01E330010 totaling $518.94, RP62N01E332410 totaling $570.66, RP62N01E333160 totaling $1115.64, RP62N01E334810 totaling $278.20, RP62N01E335410 totaling $285.34, RP62N01E336140 totaling $210.42, RP62N01E336150 totaling $74.90, RP62N01E336610 totaling $200.80, RP62N01E337350 totaling $533.78, RP62N01E338690 totaling $82.60, and RP62N01E343150 totaling $156.58. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to certify the following Drainage District No. 5 parcel amounts to the 2023 Real Property Roll for collection: RP63N01E297960 totaling $479.50, RP63N01E300051 totaling $521.82, RP63N01E300610 totaling $605.82, RP63N01E301210 totaling $606.80, RP63N01E303140 totaling $310.92, RP63N01E304040 totaling $433.38, RP63N01E305260 totaling $251.98, RP63N01E307961 totaling $103.34, RP63N01E307962 totaling $662.38, RP63N01E310010 totaling $826.84, RP63N01E310460 totaling $712.64, RP63N01W251040 totaling $232.56, and RP63N01W251940 totaling $252.22. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to certify the following Drainage District No. 6 parcel amounts to the 2023 Real Property Roll for collection: RP64N01E073901 totaling $15.26, RP64N01E075560 totaling $46.38, RP64N01W010013 totaling $194.38, RP64N01W012411 totaling $324.40, RP64N01W013011 totaling $479.42, RP64N01W019010 totaling $421.04, RP64N01W019311 totaling $7.94, RP64N01W021360 totaling $483.08, RP64N01W022414 totaling $575.00, RP64N01W022420 totaling $706.58, RP64N01W030011 totaling $513.58, RP64N01W040010 totaling $61.20, RP64N01W100460 totaling $41.42, RP64N01W110011 totaling $881.68, RP64N01W120601 totaling $3.96, RP64N01W121800 totaling $6.04, RP64N01W121955 totaling $452.80, RP64N01W123013 totaling $330.64, RP64N01W124210 totaling $472.42, RP64N01W125550 totaling $6.10, RP64N01W127660 totaling $32.30, RP64N01W128410 totaling $40.32, RP65N01W210614 totaling $250.30, RP65N01W214211 totaling $13.72, RP65N01W217200 totaling $64.36, RP65N01W219301 totaling $12.50, RP65N01W225416 totaling $8.84, RP65N01W270010 totaling $35.52, RP65N01W272413 totaling $422.98, RP65N01W273011 totaling $314.92, RP65N01W274350 totaling $3.58, RP65N01W278400 totaling $303.62, RP65N01W279150 totaling $86.04, RP65N01W280012 totaling $305.38, RP65N01W282400 totaling $464.74, RP65N01W283010 totaling $149.94, RP65N01W283160 totaling $18.90, RP65N01W284940 totaling $335.62, RP65N01W287211 totaling $242.66, RP65N01W287800 totaling $35.12, RP65N01W288400 totaling $147.46, RP65N01W295101 totaling $323.20, RP65N01W297661 totaling $158.84, RP65N01W320020 totaling $333.44, RP65N01W321812 totaling $306.68, RP65N01W330010 totaling $239.50, RP65N01W331810 totaling $121.90, RP65N01W332410 totaling $121.92, RP65N01W332420 totaling $110.44, RP65N01W333010 totaling $306.22, RP65N01W339010 totaling $129.78, RP65N01W340000 totaling $1875.82, RP65N01W350611 totaling $433.22, RP65N01W351213 totaling $531.94, RP65N01W357362 totaling $212.12, RP65N01W357363 totaling $99.76, RP65N01W357364 totaling $250.24, RP65N01W364803 totaling $19.22, and RP65N01W365411 totaling $113.62. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to certify the following Drainage District No. 8 parcel amounts to the 2023 Real Property Roll for collection: RP65N01W076310 totaling $760.38, RP65N01W086010 totaling $367.40, RP65N01W173011 totaling $687.34, RP65N01W177961 totaling $624.40, RP65N01W178560 totaling $600.96, RP65N01W180011 totaling $1861.64, RP65N01W186300 totaling $333.20, RP65N01W187812 totaling $1281.90, RP65N01W189010 totaling $235.24, RP65N01W190010 totaling $1420.64, RP65N01W193011 totaling $576.02, RP65N01W194813 totaling $863.00, RP65N01W197200 totaling $679.08, RP65N01W203161 totaling $1544.72, RP65N01W206600 totaling $1661.34, RP65N01W207212 totaling $160.90, RP65N01W215560 totaling $28.18, RP65N01W290011 totaling $59.12, RP65N01W293150 totaling $22.72, RP65N01W300011 totaling $653.48, RP65N01W300150 totaling $34.94, RP65N01W302400 totaling $42.64, RP65N02W129460 totaling $77.10, RP65N02W130011 totaling $872.78, RP65N02W139450 totaling $134.64, and RP65N02W240010 totaling $416.24. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to certify the following Drainage District No. 10 parcel amounts to the 2023 Real Property Roll for collection: RP64N01W042411 totaling $232.94, RP64N01W050011 totaling $370.46, RP64N01W052401 totaling $342.36, RP64N01W054810 totaling $37.46, RP64N01W057210 totaling $228.80, RP64N01W060020 totaling $16.04, RP65N01W303760 totaling $796.88, RP65N01W310611 totaling $705.92, RP65N01W317212 totaling $163.62, RP65N01W324062 totaling $256.70, RP65N01W326600 totaling $185.10, RP65N01W334810 totaling $188.34, and RP65N02W257660 totaling $75.38. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to certify the following Drainage District No. 13 parcel amounts to the 2023 Real Property Roll for collection: RP64N01W034810 totaling $403.74, RP64N01W038410 totaling $104.56, RP64N01W045410 totaling $101.34, RP64N01W046610 totaling $316.30, RP64N01W090010 totaling $274.42, RP64N01W092411 totaling $746.62, RP64N01W100610 totaling $943.26, and RP64N01W103010 totaling $109.76. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to certify the following Drainage District No. 15 parcel amount to the 2023 Real Property Roll for collection: RP62N02E283440 totaling $251.00, RP62N02E292095 totaling $17.24, RP62N02E293200 totaling $34.50, RP62N02E296161 totaling $232.82, RP62N02E296310 totaling $566.50, RP62N02E297340 totaling $408.00, RP62N02E302263 totaling $963.60, RP62N02E321511 totaling $538.30, RP62N02E321950 totaling $109.24, RP62N02E322540 totaling $405.52, RP62N02E323610 totaling $343.48, RP62N02E325100 totaling $7.06, RP62N02E326610 totaling $122.74. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to certify fees for the Boundary County Translator District, Idaho Department of Lands and solid waste to the 2023 Real Property Roll for collection. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to certify delinquent Cabinet Mountain Water District charges to the 2023 Real Property Roll for collection: RP61N01E11470A totaling $3777.26, RP60N01W261152A-1 totaling $973.26, RP60N01W261152A totaling $973.26, RP60N01W288850A totaling $973.26, and RP60N01W243010A totaling $535.96. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioners reviewed the quarterly report of county accounts with Treasurer Economu.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the quarterly report of county accounts as presented by the Treasurer’s Office. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting with Treasurer Economu ended at 9:25 a.m.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve minutes of October 9 and 10, 2023 and October 16 & 17, 2023. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
9:30 a.m., County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull joined the meeting.
Commissioners and Attorney Hull discussed topics to include the responsibility of costs for the traffic light associated with the Kootenai Tribe project and Planning and Zoning Ordinance review process.
Commissioner Robertson 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 and Idaho Code 74-206(1)c, to acquire an interest in real property which is not owned by a public agency. Commissioner Cossairt second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Bertling “aye”, Commissioner Cossairt “aye” and Commissioner Robertson “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. The executive session ended at 10:03 a.m. No action was taken.
Attorney Hull left the meeting at 10:03 a.m.
10:03 a.m., Solid Waste Department Superintendent Claine Skeen joined the meeting. Mr. Skeen said he didn’t have any new information from the engineering firm or the Department of Environmental Quality on the air curtain incinerator, but he is going to reach out to Shoshone County Solid Waste Department Director Richard Brenner about a demonstration. Chairman Bertling asked how it’s going with 10-yard containers. Mr. Skeen said there are 12 containers that will go to Carlos Stockdale to be repaired and they should be done by next week. There will be six containers at each of the two monitored sites.
Commissioners asked Mr. Skeen about comments from the landfill employees about shift changes. Commissioner Robertson asked about the status of the trucks that the county is putting money into repairing. Chairman Bertling said when Mr. Skeen is working on staff scheduling, it would benefit him to alternate employees to work the weekend shifts. Continued discussion was held about staff hours. Commissioner Robertson said if employees didn’t mind the rotating schedule, he wouldn’t have a problem with it and he added that he’s had to work weekends in the past and it was just a part of the job.
The meeting with Mr. Skeen ended at 10:22 a.m.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Property Tax Cancellation form for tax year 2021 for parcel #RP60N01W348990A and to cancel $18.02 in late fees and all of the interest for the 2021 tax year. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the letter of support for Boundary Volunteer Ambulance in their efforts to secure funding to purchase a 2023 Braun Northwest Type 1 ambulance. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
10:30 a.m., Commissioner Robertson 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 Cossairt second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Bertling “aye”, Commissioner Cossairt “aye” and Commissioner Robertson “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. The executive session ended at 11:19 a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Grant Agreement – Idaho Airport Aid Program, State Fiscal Year-24 for the Bonners Ferry-Boundary County Airport FS Program Number F24865S for drainage improvement. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt Resolution 2024-2. A resolution regarding the State of Idaho Grant Agreement – Idaho Airport Aid Program, State Fiscal Year-24 for the Bonners Ferry-Boundary County Airport FS Program Number F24865S for drainage improvement. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2024-2 reads as follows:
(See Resolution 2024-2 on next page)
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Idaho Transportation Department, Division of Aeronautics Request for Reimbursement No. 001 for Idaho Transportation Department Airport Aid Grant F24865S for the slope stabilization project. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Outlay Report and Request for Reimbursement for Construction Programs for Airport Improvement Projects #3-16-0004-023-2023 and #3-16-0004-017-2020. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt Resolution 2023-55A. A resolution amending Resolution 2023-55, establishing Boundary County Restorium Room and Board Fees, due to a clerical error. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2023-55A reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2023-55A
A resolution amending Resolution 2023-55
Establishing Boundary County Restorium Room and Board Fees
Due to a Clerical Error
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of Idaho, did hold a public hearing on August 31, 2023, to receive public comment on a proposal to increase Restorium room and board fees for new residents, and
WHEREAS, no public comment was given, and the Board of County Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of Idaho, find it in the public interest to increase the room and board fees to help fund the cost of operating the Restorium, and
WHEREAS, a clerical error was made in Resolution 2023-55 in that it stated “Memory Care/shared room” and it should have stated “Memory Care/shared restroom.”
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED that Resolution 2023-55A amends Resolution 2023-55 setting the Restorium room and board fees as follows to be effective October 1, 2023:
Single Occupancy Room with private restroom $4884.00
Single Occupancy Room with shared restroom $4472.00
Double Occupancy (half room) $3358.00
Double Occupancy Room $6526.00
Memory Care (half room) $3744.00
Memory Care/shared restroom $5219.00
**Current Restorium residents will be subject to a 6% increase over the room and board fees collected the previous year. When a current resident vacates their room, the rate for that room will increase to the rate of a new incoming resident.
DATED this 23rd day of October, 2023.
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
s/__________________________
TIM BERTLING , Chairman
s/__________________________
WALLY COSSAIRT, Commissioner
s/__________________________
BEN ROBERTSON, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/_________________________________
GLENDA POSTON
Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded as instrument #295741
Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt Resolution 2023-64. A resolution to establish the Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management grant revenue account and expense budget due to receipt of unanticipated revenue from the Idaho Department of Agriculture. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2023-64 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2023-64
ESTABLISH THE SELKIRK COOPERATIVE WEED MANAGEMENT GRANT REVENUE ACCOUNT
AND EXPENSE BUDGET DUE TO RECEIPT OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUE
FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of Idaho, did establish an operating budget for fiscal year 2022-2023, and
WHEREAS, Boundary County is a participant in the Idaho State Department of Agriculture Cost Share Program and the Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Area, and
WHEREAS, the Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Area has developed a plan for implementing noxious weed management projects in 2023, and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Auditor’s Office has agreed to administer the financial portion of the plan, and
WHEREAS, upon the advice of the Boundary County Outside Auditor, a grant fund is to be established to facilitate financial administration of the plan, and
WHEREAS, $12,176.66 in unanticipated State Cost Share Funds has been received from the Idaho Department of Agriculture for that purpose, and
WHEREAS, the addition of this revenue does not affect the tax levy for Boundary County, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to establish the Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Grant Revenue Budget Account Number 63-00-340-00 in the amount of $12,176.66 from revenue received in fiscal year 2022-2023, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to establish the Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Grant Expense Budget Account Number 63-00-709-00 in the amount of $12,176.66 in order to pay noxious weeds cost share expenses.
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED that the establishment of the Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Grant Revenue Budget Account Number 63-00-340-00 and Expense Account Budget Account Number 63-00-709-00 in the amount of $12,176.66, 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.
PASSED this 23rd day of October 2023.
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
s/____________________________
Tim Bertling, Chairman
s/_____________________________
Wally Cossairt, Commissioner
s/_____________________________
Ben Robertson, Commissioner
ATTEST:__________________________________________________
Glenda Poston, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Clerk’s Note: This resolution was rescinded/not recorded because it is a duplicate of Resolution 2023-66
Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt Resolution 2023-65. A resolution to establish fire mitigation grant revenue account and expense budget due to receipt of unanticipated revenue from the Idaho Department of Lands. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2023-65 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2023-65
ESTABLISH FIRE MITIGATION GRANT REVENUE ACCOUNT AND EXPENSE BUDGET
DUE TO RECEIPT OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUE FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF LANDS
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of Idaho, did establish an operating budget for fiscal year 2022-2023; and
WHEREAS, $94,569.34 in unanticipated grant funds has been received from the Idaho Department of Lands (IDL) for fire mitigation purposes; and
WHEREAS, the addition of this revenue does not affect the tax levy for Boundary County; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to establish the Fire Mitigation Grant Revenue Budget Account Number 102-00-324-011 in the amount of $94,569.34 from revenue received in fiscal year 2022-2023; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to establish the Fire Mitigation Grant Expense Budget Account Number 102-02-709-00 in the amount of $94,569.34 in order to pay fire mitigation grant expenses.
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED that the establishment of the Fire Mitigation Revenue Budget Account Number 102-00-324-011 and Fire Mitigation Grant Expense Budget Account Number 102-02-709-00 in the amount of $94,569.34 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.
PASSED this 23rd day of October 2023.
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
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TIM BERTLING, Chairman
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WALLY COSSAIRT, Commissioner
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BEN ROBERTSON, Commissioner
ATTEST:
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GLENDA POSTON
Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded as instrument #295761
Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt Resolution 2023-66. A resolution to establish the Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management grant revenue account and expense budget due to receipt of unanticipated revenue from the Idaho Department of Agriculture. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2023-66 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2023-66
ESTABLISH THE SELKIRK COOPERATIVE WEED MANAGEMENT GRANT REVENUE ACCOUNT
AND EXPENSE BUDGET DUE TO RECEIPT OF UNANTICIPATED REVENUE
FROM THE IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF AGRICULTURE
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of Idaho, did establish an operating budget for fiscal year 2022-2023, and
WHEREAS, Boundary County is a participant in the Idaho State Department of Agriculture Cost Share Program and the Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Area, and
WHEREAS, the Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Area has developed a plan for implementing noxious weed management projects in 2023, and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Auditor’s Office has agreed to administer the financial portion of the plan, and
WHEREAS, upon the advice of the Boundary County Outside Auditor, a grant fund is to be established to facilitate financial administration of the plan, and
WHEREAS, $13,542.08 in unanticipated State Cost Share Funds has been received from the Idaho Department of Agriculture for that purpose, and
WHEREAS, the addition of this revenue does not affect the tax levy for Boundary County, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to establish the Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Grant Revenue Budget Account Number 63-00-340-00 in the amount of $13,542.08 from revenue received in fiscal year 2022-2023, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to establish the Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Grant Expense Budget Account Number 63-00-709-00 in the amount of $13,542.08 in order to pay noxious weeds cost share expenses.
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED that the establishment of the Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Grant Revenue Budget Account Number 63-00-340-00 and Expense Account Budget Account Number 63-00-709-00 in the amount of $13,542.08, 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.
PASSED this 23rd day of October 2023.
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
s/_________________________
Tim Bertling, Chairman
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Wally Cossairt, Commissioner
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Ben Robertson, Commissioner
ATTEST:s/________________________________________________
Glenda Poston, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded as instrument #295762
Commissioner Cossairt moved to adopt Resolution 2023-67 ARPA. A resolution of Boundary County – Property Purchase “Ballpark” ARPA Appropriation to Boundary County. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2023-67 ARPA reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2023-67 ARPA
Boundary County -Property Purchase “Ballpark”
ARPA Appropriation to Boundary County
WHEREAS, Boundary County has received ARPA funds to be used in payment, among other things, for Covid related expenses, and
WHEREAS, Boundary County has received $2,378,448.00 from the American Rescue Plan (ARPA)
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Commissioners deem it in the best interest of the general public of Boundary County to purchase a parcel of property for the purpose of adding to the current park properties along the Kootenai River for future improvements; and
WHEREAS, the County intends to explore additional recreational opportunities for the park area for health, safety, and wellbeing of the people; and
WHEREAS, the addition or distribution of this revenue does not affect the tax levy for Boundary County, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate that the funds be released and used for the purchase of the “Ballpark” property in the amount of $313,331.12 (Claims 2023-4208, 4228 and 4695); and
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED, that the amount of $313,331.12 to be disbursed from the ARPA Account #0107
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 23rd day of October, 2023
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
s/___________________________
Tim Bertling, Chairman
s/____________________________
Wally Cossairt, Commissioner
s/_____________________________
Ben Robertson, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/______________________________________________
Glenda Poston, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded as instrument #295743
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Cooperative Agreement for University of Idaho Extension Programs. Chairman Bertling yielded the chair to second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Bertling “aye”, Commissioner Cossairt “aye” and Commissioner Robertson “abstained”. Motion passed.
Commissioners recessed for lunch at 11:30 a.m.
1:30 p.m., Commissioners reconvened for the afternoon session with Chairman Tim Bertling, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Ben Robertson, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.
1:30 p.m., Road and Bridge Department Co-Superintendents Renee Nelson and Randy Morris joined the meeting. A written report was provided. Mr. Morris spoke of cleaning up the shop. Ms. Nelson and Mr. Morris reviewed the department report.
Chairman Bertling informed Ms. Nelson and Mr. Morris that Bonners Ferry District Forest Ranger Kevin Knauth will reach out to them about a parking area at Deer Creek.
The meeting with Ms. Nelson and Mr. Morris ended at 1:54 p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting recessed until tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
***Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session at the County Annex with Chairman Tim Bertling, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Ben Robertson, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.
9:00 a.m., Commissioners held an elected officials/department heads meeting. Present were: Chairman Tim Bertling, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Ben Robertson, Clerk Glenda Poston, Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser, Noxious Weeds Department Superintendent Dave Wenk, Personnel Director Pam Barton, Courthouse Maintenance Squire Fields, Sheriff Dave Kramer, Solid Waste Department Superintendent Claine Skeen, Chief Probation Officer RJ Webber, University of Idaho Extension Educator Amy Robertson, Assessor Olivia Drake, Assistant Restorium Administrator Diana Lane, IT Director Matt Hodges, Road and Bridge Department Co-Superintendents Renee Nelson and Randy Morris, and Coroner Chad Workman.
Commissioners went around the room for department updates.
The elected officials/department heads meeting ended at 9:18 a.m.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the plat map for the Replat of the Amended plat for Winjum Meadows for Jason and Joelle Worf. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioners tended to administrative duties.
Commissioners recessed for lunch.
1:30 p.m., Commissioners reconvened for the afternoon session with Chairman Tim Bertling, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Ben Robertson, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.
1:30 p.m., Commissioners held a public hearing to consider an increase in Planning and Zoning application fees. Present were: Chairman Tim Bertling, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Ben Robertson, Clerk Glenda Poston, Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser, and Adrienne Norris. The hearing was recorded.
Chairman Tim Bertling read aloud the public hearing procedures. Chairman Bertling opened the hearing and Commissioners cited no conflict of interest.
Chairman Bertling asked for public comment from those in favor of the application. Ms. Norris said she’s been working on this with the prior Board of Commissioners for three years now and also with Commissioner Robertson during elections. Ms. Norris commented that she is quite okay with this increase, because she feels certain departments should be near to funded by those who use it. Planning and Zoning could probably never be 100% funded, but you never know. Ms. Norris asked what the budget for Planning and Zoning has been for the last couple of years and she asked for the number of permits as of today’s date. She mentioned she knows that permits have totaled in the low 200s in the last couple of years. Currently, there are approximately 165 Planning and Zoning applications, per Commissioner Robertson. Chairman Bertling said the number was approximately 180 when he last talked to Contract Planning and Zoning Administrator Clare Marley. There were 30 to 40 less permits this year than last year and there were approximately 220 permits last year. Budget-wise, $130,000.00 of the Planning and Zoning budget was spent. Ms. Norris said that may be near budget at this point. Commissioner Cossairt said that should be under budget. Ms. Norris said Planning and Zoning is a department that is difficult to regulate. Commissioner Robertson said this increase will help. Commissioner Robertson said $28,000.00 in fees was collected last year. Ms. Norris asked if, in theory, would Planning and Zoning be able to collect $100,000.00 and Commissioner Robertson said probably not that much, adding that permits are slowing down. Ms. Norris said she is in favor.
No one spoke of uncommitted or opposed to the application.
Commissioners closed the hearing and called for discussion amongst themselves. Commissioner Robertson said the increase is the right thing to do. Chairman Bertling said he wishes this increase was done two years ago. Commissioner Cossairt mentioned the residential placement permits were $35.00 when he started as a Commissioner. Commissioner Cossairt said we need to look at fees again next year.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the proposed new increased fee schedule for Planning and Zoning applications for permits as presented. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
The hearing ended at 1:38 p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
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TIM BERTLING, Chairman
Attest:
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GLENDA POSTON, Clerk
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy Clerk