***Monday, December 23, 2024 Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman Tim Bertling, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Ben Robertson, Clerk Glenda Poston and Deputy Clerk Stephanie Sims.

Commissioners said the Pledge of Allegiance.

9:00 a.m., Commissioners held proceedings to consider renewing Boundary County Alcoholic Beverage License for year 2025. Present were: Chairman Tim Bertling, Commissioner Wally Cossairt, Commissioner Ben Robertson, Clerk Glenda Poston and Deputy Clerk Stephanie Sims. The proceedings were recorded.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the County Alcohol Beverage License Application for year 2025 for Selkirk Investment, 3 Mile Store pending receipt of all required documentation and applicable fees. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.

The meeting to consider beverage licenses ended at 9:03 a.m. and Commissioners signed the documents presented.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign Certificates of Residency for Kristian Hinderlie and Jayce Helms. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign Commissioner meeting minutes from the weeks of December 9th and 16th. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.

Greg Lamberty entered the meeting at 9:15 a.m.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve Private Road Name Request Form from Ernest Sweetland for Soft Woods Way. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.

Olivia Drake entered the meeting at 9:25 a.m.

Commissioner Robertson moved to sign Decision Letter on Appeal of Private Road Name. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Robertson moved to sign Juvenile Justice Annual Financial Report. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.

Bill Wilson entered the meeting at 9:30 a.m. to update the Commissioners on projects he has been working on including the Municipal Prosecutor Legal Support Services agreement and an Idaho Parks and Recreation agreement. Commissioners requested more information on the Prosecutor agreement before proceeding. Mr. Wilson had concerns meeting the timeline for the Parks and Recreation funding and will gather more information and get back to Commissioners soon.

Mr. Wilson and Mr. Lamberty left the meeting at 9:48 a.m.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Treatment Court Conference Request. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Robertson moved to sign written decision on File #24-0119, Martling Comprehensive Plan and Zone Map Amendments. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.

Commissioner Robertson moved to sign written decision on File #24-0076, regarding appeal, Maverick, LLC, request for modification of conditional use permit for manufacturing business. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.

9:59 a.m. Pam Barton and Ethan Griffin entered the meeting.

Mr. Wilson and Ms. Poston left the meeting at 10:04 a.m.

Ms. Drake discussed the Section 16 Land Use Permit Renewal including duration and changes from the previous term. Ms. Drake also shared several pages of comments in support from the community regarding the project.

Olivia Drake left the meeting at 10:13 am.

Mr. Griffin discussed that he is leaving his position with the County and wanted to know how to handle the reimbursement of his CDL. He presented the Commissioners with a letter from his new employer which states they will reimburse the County for the CDL expense on or before January 24, 2025.

Commissioner Robertson moved to delay payment of reimbursement of CDL costs for 2024-25 due to ALTA reimbursement per the letter. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed.

Ms. Barton and Mr. Griffin left the meeting at 10:20 a.m.

Dave Wenk and Glenda Poston entered the meeting at 10:22 a.m.

Mr. Wenk discussed the documents and stated that there is less interest from landowners each year. Mr. Wenk also discussed no spray zones and potential changes he is considering for the program.

Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign ISDA 2025 Noxious Weed Cost Share Request and associated documents. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.

Sheriff elect Travis Stoley and Pam Barton entered the meeting at 11:00 a.m.

Commissioner Robertson moved to go into executive Session 74-206(a) to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, wherein the respective qualities of individuals are to be evaluated in order to fill a particular vacancy or need. This paragraph does not apply to filling a vacancy in an elective office or deliberations about staffing needs in general. 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 11:40 a.m. and Ms. Barton and Mr. Stolley left the meeting. No action was taken.

Commissioners were running behind schedule, so they delayed the jail inspection until December 30th.

At noon Commissioners recessed for lunch.

Brad Barton entered the meeting at 1:28 p.m. to give the Road & Bridge report. Mr. Barton reported that they have been working on salt brine/salt, sanding and brushing. He sent people out to check for slick roads this morning and then they followed up with the areas that needed more attention.

Chairman Bertling asked them to plow Section 16 parking lot when done plowing roads. Commissioner Robertson passed along a compliment he recently received regarding brushing.

Mr. Barton asked about the schedule A Agreement. Chairman Bertling stated that he had read through it and was ready to proceed.

Commissioner Robertson moved to sign Schedule A Agreement for USFS. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.

The meeting with Mr. Barton ended and he left the meeting at 2:50 p.m.

Commissioners discussed the Section 16 agreement with IDL.

Commissioner Robertson moved to sign the Section 16 Land Use Permit Renewal for 5 years in the amount of $2,813.75. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.

There being no further business, the meeting ended at 3:10 p.m.

Tuesday, December 24, 2024
There were no items on the agenda, therefore the Commissioners did not meet.

Wednesday, December 25, 2024
COURTHOUSE CLOSED FOR CHRISTMAS HOLIDAY

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TIM BERTLING, Chairman

ATTEST:

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GLENDA POSTON, Clerk
By: Stephanie Sims, Deputy Clerk