***Monday, February 27, 2023, at 1:30 p.m., Commissioners met 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 to give the department report. A written report was provided. Mr. Morris reviewed work listed in the report. Ms. Nelson spoke of a conference call coming up in the next day regarding right-of-way acquisition for the Riverside Road Improvement project. Ms. Nelson spoke of having a phone call with Planning and Zoning Administrator Clare Marley to discuss private roads in relation to the Road Standards Variance and Planning and Zoning Land Use Ordinance.
Ms. Nelson discussed having attended the open house involving Sunrise Road. The comment period on the project ends March 8, 2023 and HMH Engineering will forward comments to Commissioners. The US Highway 95 project from Labrosse Hill Road to Alderson Street will begin in March. The Idaho Transportation Department (ITD) said closure of Pine Island Road is scheduled for March 7, 2023, with a detour route proposed. Clerk Poston said she saw that reader boards were getting put up. Ms. Nelson said she is working her way through that as ITD didn’t give her prior notice.
1:45 p.m., Commissioner Cossairt moved to go into executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)b, to consider the evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of, or to hear complaints or charges brought against, a public officer, employee, staff member or individual agent, or public-school student. Commissioner Robertson second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Bertling “aye”, Commissioner Cossairt “aye” and Commissioner Robertson “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. The executive session ended at 2:03 p.m. No action was taken.
The meeting with Ms. Nelson and Mr. Morris ended at 2:03 p.m.
2:03 p.m., County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull joined the meeting. Sheryl Brown and Mary Ann Cruce with Trow Creek Water Association and Bonners Ferry Herald Staff Writer Emily Bonsant also joined the meeting.
Attorney Hull updated Commissioners on various matters to include: meeting with Tim Tucker on the abandonment matter in order to work on a location for a turnaround, making contact with Idaho Counties Risk Management Program (ICRMP) and Trial Court Administrator Karlene Behringer to ask for their responses to conceal carry in the Courthouse, drafting a resolution regarding ARPA for the Clerk, the memorandum of understanding involving Curley Creek Fire Association and another memorandum of understanding with Benewah County regarding IT services.
Attorney Hull discussed working on the matter of an easement on Labrosse Hill Road. Attorney Hull explained that there was a period of time in the 1960s or 1970s when the county vacated a portion of this road, but it’s not clear where that ended or started with the legal descriptions. The residents on this road are in a disagreement, one being the property being split and creating an access issue. Road and Bridge has used the Mastre property to turn trucks around for years. The question is if it’s a prescriptive easement. Assessor Olivia Drake found an ordinance that states the easement is 50-foot wide and Attorney Hull said he will recommend that Commissioners memorialize that and have the property owners sign off. If people don’t want to sign, it is left as a prescriptive easement.
Those present discussed trademarking the county seal. Attorney Hull said the county will need to put the TM on the seal if it’s trademarked. Commissioner Robertson asked for clarification of Idaho Code.
Ms. Brown, Ms. Cruce and Ms. Bonsant left the meeting.
2:21 p.m., Commissioner Cossairt moved to go into executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)f, to communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated. Commissioner Robertson second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Bertling “aye”, Commissioner Cossairt “aye” and Commissioner Robertson “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. The executive session ended at 2:55 p.m. Attorney Hull left the meeting.
Ms. Bonsant returned to the meeting.
2:53 p.m., Sheriff Dave Kramer and Ken Gallegos and Ben Bernier with Lombard/Conrad Architects met to discuss options for jail improvements. Mr. Gallegos asked which projects Commissioners want to look at, such as Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) for the Courthouse, keeping in mind the Historical Register, and the jail, etc. The Sheriff’s Office is looking at evaluating what is the most cost-effective use of funds for a remodel versus a new facility. Mr. Gallegos questioned if it’s more cost effective to put a band-aide on now or get additional funds for a new facility and get a more long-term solution for growth. Mr. Bernier said they will present options to Commissioners and go from there. Mr. Gallegos commented about looking at the courtrooms and he explained that the plan is to tour the jail and Courthouse, address accessibility and see what options could be done. They can also look at the Annex. Sheriff Kramer explained originally trying to move the dispatch center to the Annex, if possible, to get them out of the lower part of town.
Commissioner Robertson asked about an external elevator for the Courthouse in relation to the Historical Register. Mr. Gallegos mentioned contacting the local Historical Society for information. The results will be in the form of a report of what can be done to the building with an estimated cost. Chairman Bertling asked about the initial cost outlay and Mr. Gallegos said it should be at that $44,000.00 figure and they will provide a ballpark figure for a remodel or new building. Mr. Bernier said they will provide information to Commissioners so they can make a decision. Chairman Bertling said he would be remiss if he didn’t ask for references.
The meeting with Sheriff Kramer and Mr. Gallegos ended at 3:16 p.m.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between Boundary County and Curley Creek Volunteer Fire Department regarding snowplowing and sanding the private portion of Silver Springs Road. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between Boundary County and Benewah County for IT services. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the minutes for the week of January 23, 2023 and February 20, 2023. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Revised Proposal dated February 21, 2023, from BF Builders for the lean-to additions for the Boundary County Airport Snow Removal Equipment Building. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Doug Higgins joined the meeting at 3:25 p.m.
3:30 p.m., Commissioner Cossairt moved to recess as the Boundary County Board of Commissioners and convene as the Boundary County Ambulance Service District Governing Board. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to approve the minutes of January 17, 2023. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
3:34 p.m. Commissioner Cossairt moved to adjourn as the Boundary County Ambulance Service District Governing Board and reconvene as the Boundary County Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
3:45 p.m., Doug Higgins, Norv Skrivseth, Les Pinkerton, Lee Pinkerton, Tom Oxford, Darlene Schneider, Brian Lambright, and Road and Bridge Department Co-Superintendents Renee Nelson and Randy Morris joined the meeting to discuss matters pertaining to Road and Bridge.
Mr. Higgins said they’ve noticed there being a Road and Bridge employee retention issue. Road and Bridge doesn’t have enough funds to keep employees and they would like to see how Road and Bridge could receive more money. Wages are up to $20.00 for anything anymore, according to Mr. Higgins. Chairman Bertling explained that in the last two years, employees have been given pay increases. Boundary County has been behind Bonner County and other counties and we’re trying to catch up now. Mr. Higgins commented that everyone is having trouble keeping employees. Chairman Bertling said as for equipment operators, not everyone can run equipment. Mr. Higgins clarified that they’re not blaming Road and Bridge at all. It was asked how Road and Bridge is funded and if PILT was still in existence. Chairman Bertling said the county will be starting the budget process and personally, he’s looking at how to get more funds to Road and Bridge by way of wages and adding another employee. Funds might need to be pulled from somewhere else. Chairman Bertling said he might suggest a levy for roads, but he hasn’t put any figures together.
Mr. Skrivseth talked about noticing how the roads have deteriorated over the last four or so years. Mr. Skrivseth spoke of the effects of COVID with wages being lowered and he said that people will be hired, but you have train them. To get a road graded properly, that training itself will be above a regular wage. Chairman Bertling spoke of costs for road oils having increased. Commissioner Robertson added that it is $24,000.00 per mile to chip seal. Mr. Skrivseth asked how this can be fixed. We need to put our heads together and figure out how to approach and fix this issue. Lee Pinkerton said Commissioners need to understand that the people at the meeting are all long-time residents and they know know things work. The county is probably starting to work on the budget process. Lee Pinkerton said we’re not going to run to another county because we don’t like it and make waves, we will come in and ask how they can help. We won’t fight as we do understand. Lee Pinkerton mentioned being short on manpower. Bonner County Road and Bridge has approximately 45 employees so they have a robust crew and equipment compared to what Boundary County. Chairman Bertling informed those present that the county has two new trucks and one has been on a waiting list. As far as workforce, how do we get young people to get into this field. We have to start looking at things that weren’t an issue in the past, but are an issue now, according to Lee Pinkerton. Mr. Pinkerton said this winter was a bad year for his road. Why is it that one employee is working all of the hours? It’s because we don’t have the manpower. Mr. Oxford asked if Payment in Lieu of Taxes (PILT) funding is always the same amount or does it fluctuate? Chairman Bertling said it does fluctuate. It was explained that PILT doesn’t go into the Road and Bridge budget. Clerk Poston explained that PILT goes to the Sheriff’s budget and what is left goes into the budget for current expense.
Gary Regehr joined the meeting at 3:52 p.m.
Mr. Oxford said over the last 10 years, they have seen the impact to this county and he asked if there is any way to get Road and Bridge more funds due to the impacts. We’re collecting a lot more money and we have all of these users on the road. Mr. Morris said the State of Idaho disperses the fuel tax. Ms. Nelson said there are some fees received for access and approach permits. Secure Rural Schools (SRS) funds goes to the schools as well as to Road and Bridge. Chairman Bertling said if the county levies for roads, the city will receive a portion of those funds. Clerk Poston said the amount of SRS funds has diminished over the years. Ms. Nelson said you have to budget not knowing when you’re going to actually receive the funds. It was said there has been an increase of $100,000.00 in salaries at Road and Bridge over the last two years. Mr. Skrivseth said his restaurant’s payroll is 1/3 less than the Road and Bridge Department’s payroll. Mr. Skrivseth asked what can we do as a county to have a plan. Chairman Bertling said it’s two-prong, one is workforce and the other is money. Chairman Bertling said he had one employee from Road and Bridge saying the wages are fine and he’s been here a long time, but a newer employee cannot find a place to live. To levy for Road and Bridge, the county will have to pull funds from somewhere else and we need to see what that number is going to be. It was asked how many employees are needed when chip sealing. Mr. Skrivseth explained that they’re just concerned citizens. Chairman Bertling said the impact fees are variable because you don’t know how much building is going on. Mr. Higgins mentioned local gas tax and Chairman Bertling said with the travel center going in, the county will receive a gas tax, but it’s not certain how much that will be. It’s an unknown, but it will come in four payments. Chairman Bertling said he’s open to suggestions for help. Lee Pinkerton said when he was a commissioner, the county hired local contractors to help with Road and Bridge and that’s a fairly cheap solution since you don’t have to worry about manpower or equipment for the entire year, just for that event. Lee Pinkerton said it’s of value to the Commissioners and Road and Bridge. Chairman Bertling said that would have to be budgeted in the Road and Bridge budget .
Commissioner Robertson talked about newer employees and experience driving trucks in the snow. Mr. Higgins asked if Road and Bridge has the same number of employees during winter as it does in the summer. Lee Pinkerton said former Road and Bridge Department Superintendent Jeff Gutshall was good at managing the employees during the seasons. Mr. Skrivseth questioned how to go about chipping in and taxing more and he questioned how much money it’s going to take. It was said that drivers for Road and Bridge have to have a commercial driver’s license (CDL). The county has an agreement in which it will pay the cost for the CDL class for a new employee and that employee will have a commitment to the county for a certain time frame or pay the county back if they leave before that time is up. Mr. Oxford mentioned there being a CDL class available and if the student is a resident of Idaho and meets qualifications, the cost is 800.00 for a one-week class. Ms. Nelson said for the CDL program, the county pays part of the cost and the State of Idaho pays the remainder. Chairman Bertling commented about contracting work out and Ms. Nelson said the county would need to have budgeted funds first. Ms. Nelson said whatever the county decides to do going forward, clear information needs to get out to the public. The levy for Road and Bridge was always zero and people thought they were paying for it in their property taxes. The entire county needs to clarify where the Road and Bridge budget comes from and if we were to levy, explain why and what the benefit will be. There are a lot of ideas, but no one has the clarification. Commissioner Bertling spoke of having a public information officer position and getting correct information to the public.
Those present discussed the levy process. Clerk Poston said of the different funds that feed off of the same $5,000,000.00 plus budget and some county departments are supported by fees. Commissioner Robertson asked Ms. Nelson and Mr. Morris if they had a dream budget, what would that be? Lee Pinkerton replied that question is where we need to start, but you have to build toward that.
Chairman Bertling said he likes the open communication. Commissioner Cossairt explained the meetings Commissioners will have when residents come to them asking for tax breaks. Mr. Higgins said the impact can be less than the revenue coming in from new residents. Commissioner Robertson said he would like to see a group of advisers who were knowledgeable and cared and could push ideas. Mr. Morris said Road and Bridge is not short on knowledge on how to maintain the road, it’s just getting the material there, etc. Commissioner Bertling talked about wanting to have a computer mapping program on a tablet that would show a grader operator where they would need to go next. Mr. Higgins said that comes down to purchasing the equipment for the employees.
The meeting to discuss Road and Bridge matters ended at 4:30 p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting recessed until tomorrow at 9:00 a.m.
***Tuesday, February 28, 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., Dan Spinosa and Debra Drager with Innovate, Inc., Assessor Olivia Drake, Mapper Trevor Kempton, Road and Bridge Department Co-Superintendent Renee Nelson, County IT Director Matt Hodges, and Clerk’s Office Elections Director Cherry Grainger joined the meeting with Commissioners and Clerk Poston to participate in discussion pertaining to mapping computer services in relation to determining trustee zone boundaries for elections.
Clerk Poston explained that the Clerk’s Office was presented with new zones for the Boundary County School District and their election isn’t until November. The Boundary County Library wants to mirror the School District’s boundaries and their election is in May. The School District is going to appeal a particular area of the new District boundary map and they would like to stay with the current map and stay within the 10% of population per zone. The new map does not fit and needs to be arranged since some people will need to move zones, but the county doesn’t have the ability to do that. Ms. Grainger explained what information she receives as it relates to district map information and what she does in relation to determining where residents are located in taxing districts, school zones, etc. If a road changes, Ms. Grainger needs information as to what segments may have changed in order to determine if people are in the right taxing districts. Assessor Drake said she’s worried that this may be a longer project if changes were made and she doesn’t know how that affects the Clerk’s Office. Assessor Drake said when cities de-annexed, the district didn’t redraw their boundaries so it left a hole as to location of district residents. Clerk Poston said she has funds in the election budget to rectify this issue. Clerk Poston explained district boundaries being based on population. Mr. Spinosa questioned when the county’s affected departments were last in sync. Clerk Poston said the School District is appealing a boundary map at the state level and that issue won’t be heard until April 24th, but the Library’s election is in May so the map will have to stay as is because the Clerk’s Office needs to get ballots out in advance.
Mr. Spinosa asked if the entire election system needs to be audited. Clerk Poston said she would like to have a plan in place and a quote from Mr. Spinosa by April 24th. Ms. Nelson said there had been concerns about what Ms. Drager’s priority was for her tasks.
9:25 a.m., Secretary of State Business Analyst for the Tenex Program, Roger Contreras joined the meeting via conference call. Mr. Contreras has provided information to Ms. Drager and Mr. Spinosa discussed the changes to make. Mr. Contreras said the changes would be verified once the information has been updated. Mr. Spinosa feels this process will be similar to the 911 system. Ms. Nelson mentioned past issues when people need an address and they point out where they plan to build their home, but then they don’t end up building in that same location and that can also impact the elections.
9:42 a.m., Mr. Contreras ended his call.
Mr. Spinosa said he would put together a work order for Clerk Poston.
9:44 a.m., Restorium Board members Eldora Gatchell and Jeannie Robinson joined the meeting.
Those present continued their discussion on mapping services for determining various district boundaries and needing a GIS manager. Assessor Drake commented on requests from taxing districts asking the county to handle the boundary maps and she questioned if the county is to charge the districts for the handling of all work involved with map data.
10:00 a.m., Restorium Board member Marty Martinez joined the meeting.
The meeting to discuss mapping and elections ended at 10:01 a.m.
10:01 a.m., Restorium Board members Eldora Gatchell, Jeannie Robinson and Marty Martinez met with Commissioners to discuss Restorium Board members. Ms. Robinson discussed board vacancies and having a couple of people who are interested in joining the board. Those present discussed advertising for the vacancies in the newspaper in addition to retaining the letters of interest from the two people who have already expressed interest.
Ms. Robinson informed Commissioners that the Friends of the Restorium received a $25,000.00 donation and those funds were used to purchase new dining room furniture.
The meeting with Ms. Gatchell, Ms. Robinson and Mr. Martinez ended at 10:20 a.m.
Commissioners recessed until their next meeting at 10:45 a.m.
10:45 a.m., Boundary County Library Board member Lee Colson, Boundary County School District Superintendent Jan Bayer and School District Business Manager Cal Bateman joined the meeting with Commissioners, Clerk Glenda Poston, Assessor Olivia Drake, Elections Director Cherry Grainger, and Addressing Coordinator Debra Drager.
Bonners Ferry Herald Staff Writer Emily Bonsant joined the meeting.
Ms. Bayer said the School District completed the school zone map for redistricting and the state went ahead with those zone changes. Ms. Bayer explained that the state made a change in the Oxford Loop area and took a small rectangular area and put it in Zone 2. With that, the zones were redone and now they don’t align so the School District has asked for an appeal of the trustee zones. This request for appeal was granted so the School District will go before the State Board in April and she added that the School District is okay with appealing the entire map. Ms. Bayer explained information needed to make changes so she reached out to Clerk Poston and Ms. Drager. Ms. Bayer asked about the ability to send a united message to the state about the map and also discuss contracting with Innovate to make changes. If the proposed new map is under appeal, the current map remains as is until the appeal is satisfied, but it’s not certain which way to go. Mr. Colson said the Library has been holding policy committee meetings and some people are planning to run for Library Board positions, but he is concerned that some of the map labeling is incorrect. He has received complaints that the map lines are arbitrary. What has created a struggle for the Library is the suddenness of this, according to Mr. Colson. Mr. Colson listed the timeline in which a district map has to be approved due to requirements to be done ahead of the election in May so the Library adopted the map of the School District. Mr. Colson commented on using the old system and those present discussed going back to the clear boundaries. Can the Library go back since they did adopt the new map? Commissioner Robertson suggested the Library hold an emergency meeting to reverse the prior decision on the new map. It was asked if it would be legal for the Library to reverse their decision. If the map is being appealed, the trustee zones would need to follow the old map. Commissioner Robertson said he can’t see any way the new map will be ready so he doesn’t see a choice. Mr. Colson questioned how to explain this so the public understands what they’re talking about. Ms. Bayer said they could contract with Innovate and get the parties together to look at sections on the map and she discussed documentation that needs to be submitted with the appeal.
11:10 a.m., County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull joined the meeting and was updated on the matter.
The meeting ended at 11:14 a.m.
11:15 a.m., County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull joined meeting to discuss Cameron Smith’s request for an appeal of Planning and Zoning Condition Use Permit #22-0216. County Planner Tessa Vogel participated in the meeting via conference call. The purpose of the meeting is to determine if Mr. Smith’s request for an appeal has merit and to correct a procedural error. Attorney Hull said he received the notice of appeal last week regarding the Planning and Zoning decision that was made back in October or November 2022, so there is no doubt this appeal is untimely filed, however, there is a procedural issue in talking with the Planning and Zoning Department that there is no actual knowledge of the hearing that occurred in which Planning and Zoning took up regarding Tractor Supply Company. The issue was the application of the Tractor Supply Company that was made by the county in preparation of the hearing. The land that is now owned by Mr. Smith had transferred. The hearing was set and Planning and Zoning went through the timeline and reviewed the property owners around the property involved in the application and it was during a time before Mr. Smith owned the property. The notice of hearing was prepared for the owner of the property at that time. In between the date of locating properties and the time notice was sent, the property now owned by Mr. Smith, was purchased and that was not picked up. Planning and Zoning didn’t go back through the records to see if there was a change of ownership and the hearing with Planning and Zoning took place. It’s information that Mr. Smith knew about the hearing but didn’t attend, and after the appeal time he came in and talked with Planning and Zoning who informed him the appeal time was over and he ultimately filed this appeal. Per the appeal process rules, the appeal is untimely, but we have situation of a change in property owners. The proof to Planning and Zoning is that Mr. Smith didn’t know about the public hearing date and that he had actually received the notice in the mail that was addressed to the previous owner, but didn’t open it, etc. Mr. Smith didn’t get the actual notice from that standpoint, but he did find out and ultimately filed the notice of appeal. In looking at the Land Use Ordinance Section Chapter 13.2.4.1. it addressees the administration of appeals for Commissioners. This appeal was filed substantially after the deadline. Mr. Smith originally came in the month of January and was told by Planning and Zoning that the appeal time had run out and he got to the point where he filed an appeal last week. When you look at this, Commissioners put the matter on the agenda to determine if the appeal has merit. Attorney Hull discussed Commissioners addressing the appeal in a meeting or public hearing. This was a procedural error and Commissioners will address the appeal and have three decision options, which is to deny the appeal due to an untimely filing at which time Mr. Smith could file with District Court. The first argument will be the procedural error that could’ve been resolved. The second option is to accept Mr. Smith’s appeal. Attorney Hull commented on not knowing enough about the merits since Mr. Smith’s appeal doesn’t give insight as to why he’s appealing. The county doesn’t have information as to what the issue is other than Mr. Smith is the adjacent landowner and he doesn’t want it, but due to a procedural error the county can correct it. Attorney Hull mentioned Commissioners remanding the matter back to Planning and Zoning and going through the process again and that it can potentially be appealed back to Commissioners. Or, Commissioners can accept the appeal and notice it up for an appeal hearing. It would be a trial de novo, meaning the applicant gets to give their presentation and the Planning and Zoning Department would make recommendations and give a staff report. This would be open to the public in a hearing. When the hearing is completed, Commissioners will consider testimony in favor, uncommitted or against, then close the hearing to comments, and Commissioners will deliberate and come up with a decision. If the decision is not accepted, the party can seek judicial review.
Although the appeal is untimely filed, there was a procedural glitch and Commissioners can handle that with a hearing. There was the gap of obtaining mailing addresses and mailing the hearing notices and there was the change in ownership. Chairman Bertling said he wished Mr. Smith would have filed much sooner. Ms. Vogel said it was not so much a procedural error and she explained when creating the list of neighboring property owners, it was a week prior to mailing them and Mr. Smith was not listed as an owner in the county’s data. That information may have been updated the day after or more, but Planning and Zoning creates this list so they know how many notices to print and they try to get that information as close to the mailing date as possible. It’s a human process and things might be delayed. Chairman Bertling asked if there has been thought about labeling the notice of hearing to the attention of the owner or current resident. Attorney Hull said it could be listed as the specific owner or an owner and he clarified that this was not an intentional thing. It’s procedural and it can be cured. The ordinance sections and subsections pertaining to the appeal is Section 13.2.4. under Administration and associated subsections.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to accept the appeal of Planning and Zoning Conditional Use Permit #22-0216 filed by Cameron Smith under Land Use Ordinance Code 13.2.4 Et Al. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
Attorney Hull and Ms. Bonsant left the meeting at 11:45 a.m.
11:45 a.m., Solid Waste Department Superintendent Claine Skeen joined the meeting to review quotes received to bale the metal pile at the landfill.
Commissioners reviewed quotes received and Mr. Skeen explained the documentation he sent out seeking quotes that was approved by the County Civil Attorney.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to accept the quote from Modern Recycling to bale metal pile at the main landfill at $125.00 per ton. Commissioner Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Cossairt moved to sign the Independent Contractor Agreement with Modern Recycling to bale the metal pile at the landfill. Commissioner Robertson second. Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting with Mr. Skeen ended at 12:00 p.m.
Commissioners recessed for lunch at 12:00 p.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., Corry Trapp with Longwell+Trapp Architects met with Commissioners to continue their discussion on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) projects. Commissioners reviewed the proposed invitation to bid for the Parks and Recreation project to redo the restrooms and concession stand using ARPA funds.
Mr. Trapp reviewed the invitation to bid details with Commissioners and listed work he still needs to do and address, such as doors locks, lighting, etc. Commissioners reviewed project plans.
Commissioner Robertson moved to go out to bid for restroom and concession improvements for the Parks and Recreation Department at the Boundary County Fairgrounds. Commissioner Cossairt second. Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting with Mr. Trapp ended at 1:40 p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 1:40 p.m.
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TIM BERTLING, Chairman
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GLENDA POSTON, Clerk
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy Clerk