***Monday, July 4, 2016, Commissioners did not meet due to the Fourth of July Holiday.
***Tuesday, July 5, 2016, at 9:00 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner LeAlan Pinkerton, Commissioner Walt Kirby, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.
Commissioners gave the opening invocation and said the Pledge of Allegiance.
Courthouse Maintenance John Buckley, and members of various veteran organizations, Ray Hinthorn, Ray Harris, Ken Toline, Robert Spalding, and Manny Figueroa joined the meeting to discuss matters pertaining to the veteran organization’s use of Memorial Hall.
Mr. Toline introduced himself as the Commander for Post 55 and as the appointed spokesman for the American Legion, Veterans of Foreign Wars, and Disabled Veterans. Mr. Toline said on June 21, 2016, he was informed that Memorial Hall was locked and veterans were being denied access. There is now a combination padlock on Memorial Hall and he was told that veterans would not be given the combination. Mr. Toline said after World War II a grant was awarded to the veterans to construct a place in which to hold meetings and to discuss needs and issues pertaining to veterans groups in a confidential matter. Memorial Hall was built by veterans and all veterans-related activity has priority for use of Memorial Hall. Mr. Toline said he called the commanders for all veteran organizations and he wrote down their concerns so he would have information for his meeting with Clerk Poston that was coming up. During the meeting with Clerk Poston maintenance matters were discussed as well as having an agreement to rent out Memorial Hall to all non-veteran groups and that those meetings would not interfere with veterans’ meetings. Mr. Toline said during his meeting with Clerk Poston, Chairman Dinning joined them and confirmed that Memorial Hall was indeed for the veterans. Clerk Poston had asked if the schedule of the veteran organizations meetings could be relayed to the Fair Board secretary, who keeps track of the rental schedule. Mr. Toline said he was delighted in knowing a very amical resolve was reached so at present he considers this issue to be closed.
Mr. Toline said the Veterans Memorial Board needs to be re-established and this board would like to have input in matters pertaining to Memorial Hall. The Memorial Board had faded in the past because of their declining relationship and of the decline in membership of the veteran groups. The four member board includes a County Commissioner, Chairman Dinning.
The final issue is a request from three commanders of veterans groups, which is that County Commissioners propose, adopt, and pass a resolution that affirms the county’s commitment to veterans and further resolves that Veterans Memorial Hall is not only dedicated to past, present and future veterans, but that Memorial Hall is in existence because of county veterans and is considered property of the veterans who served this nation. Those present briefly mentioned maintenance, funding, and the county’s ability to rent the hall. Mr. Toline said it is not an unreasonable request to include the wishes of the veterans groups as those matters were part of the original agreement.
Mr. Figueroa said he thinks it is important as a community to reassert that Memorial Hall is a building for veterans and that it was built by veterans. That is all that is requested. The past veterans built Memorial Hall and the American Legion contributed funds. Mr. Toline said they just want to reaffirm how that building came into existence.
Chairman Dinning said half of the funding to build Memorial Hall was provided by the county and the project was tied to a grant. Mr. Toline said the veterans had provided partial funding via a federal grant and Memorial Hall was built using veterans’ hands. There was even speculation that Robert Spalding’s father donated the wood. Chairman Dinning said he is totally in support of what Mr. Toline has talked about. Commissioners will need to talk to their insurance agent about coverage, because if by default Commissioners place Memorial Hall in the name of the veterans, would the county still have the ability to carry insurance on the building? Mr. Toline said the veterans are not asking for complete ownership, just recognition, as they could not take on the job. Commissioner Pinkerton asked about putting a sign out in front of Memorial Hall that states “Veterans Memorial Hall.” Commissioner Pinkerton said this is a matter of partnership. Mr. Toline said the turning point of the meeting with Clerk Poston was when she offered a place to put all veteran’s memorabilia in the hall. The veterans group would like for Memorial Hall to be recognized and would like Commissioners to adopt a resolution. Commissioner Pinkerton suggested a brass sign out in front of the building that would be visible. Chairman Dinning said Commissioners just request a couple things from the veterans who have the door lock combination, which is to keep the combination to themselves and to let the county know of their meeting schedule so there are no scheduling conflicts. Clerk Poston said to contact the Fair Board secretary for scheduling matters as she will write their meetings down in the scheduling book and block out use of the room on those dates. Mr. Buckley asked what happens if the room is already booked for that time. Mr. Toline said the American Legion meetings are every second Thursday of the month. Clerk Poston said there will be scheduling obstacles in the course of a year such as elections and getting ready for the fair, but that can be discussed far in advance. Commissioner Pinkerton said it just gets back to that partnership. Clerk Poston said other arrangements could be made for other meeting locations if there is a definite conflict. Mr. Toline said he just doesn’t want the honor of past veterans disregarded and he wants the next generation to know about the sacrifices given. Mr. Hinthorn asked if they could be notified of any improvements made to Memorial Hall.
Mr. Toline said due to the lack of having a board, the veterans had not been aware of these matters. Mr. Hinthorn said the group has been derelict by not participating in budget meetings. Chairman Dinning and Mr. Buckley spoke of various upgrades needed at Memorial Hall.
Clerk Poston said the county budget has not been finalized so she is just looking for answers from the veteran organizations as to what they are requesting. Mr. Toline said he thinks there will be better relations when the board is re-established. Clerk Poston discussed a request made for flags. Mr. Buckley asked for some manpower help so he is not doing all of the work at Memorial Hall. There is the matter of purchasing flags, but that is not putting them in place. Mr. Toline said he is sure a few other members of the veteran organizations would be willing to help out. It was said it would be good to have all flag poles put in place prior to November. Mr. Buckley said if he could deflect current funds for the flags and get them taken care of this fiscal year, the budget for this next fiscal year could be increased for improvements to the roof.
Commissioner Kirby questioned how this group is involved with the county’s Veterans Service Officer. Mr. Toline explained the connection to John Tucker.
The meeting to discuss Memorial Hall and veterans related matters ended at 9:31 a.m.
10:33 a.m., Boundary Volunteer Ambulance (BVA) Board member Nancy Russell, Medical Director Dr. Stu Willis, and Chief Jeff Lindsey joined the meeting to continue their discussion on a future contract and budget.
Chief Lindsey said this budget was already created by the previous outgoing staff so he took what had been created and that is what is paying for what BVA has now. Chief Lindsey said he had broken down BVA’s budget information the best he could for Commissioners. Chairman Dinning questioned if BVA’s budget is as it functions today. Chief Lindsey said a certain amount of funding goes to the volunteers and if BVA goes to another system, that funding will go to staff. Commissioners asked if BVA expects their revenues to increase. Chief Lindsey said he doesn’t expect revenues generated from transfers to increase unless in the next ten years the population booms, so the number of transfers stays about the same. Chief Lindsey said he had spoken to Bonner County EMS Chief Robert Bussey about BVA expanding and responding to Bonner County as well, but that was not well received. Chief Lindsey said he is just trying to think outside of the box to generate additional revenue. Chairman Dinning said the county will only have a certain number of dollars unless the population increases highly and values increase. Not only is the county restricted by values and population, it is also restricted by Idaho Code’s 3% cap plus new construction no matter what the value of the county is. Chairman Dinning said both BVA and the county are restricted so how do we get through this. Chief Lindsey said if BVA operates at approximately $795,000, realistically if they could get what the county provides, it is still a shortfall. Chairman Dinning asked about streamlining operations and Mr. Lindsey said he started doing that on the first day he took over as chief.
Chief Lindsey informed Commissioners the billing agency BVA uses collects approximately 10%, approximately $40,000, which is a really good rate. Chief Lindsey said BVA has $30,000 in outstanding debt owing for services, but EMT Willa Unruh is working to collect those funds. Chairman Dinning said knowing the county has a certain amount to levy, using the figure of $365,000, and only receives about 90% of that, that equates to approximately $330,000. Chairman Dinning said during the last meeting Commissioners had also talked about setting aside funds for a future ambulance service facility. Chairman Dinning asked if BVA can exist in its current location for the meantime. Chief Lindsey said yes, unless the current building they are in is sold.
Those present discussed inserting into the next contract a statement similar to “taxes or what is collected for that year” as far as what is owed to BVA. Chairman Dinning said the new contract also needs to remove the name of the former chief and to insert matters pertaining to response to Kootenai Tribal properties. Chief Lindsey asked if the contract should mention a specific amount for a future building. Clerk Poston questioned what type of facility we would be building toward, such as a lower cost building or a one half million dollar building, and whose obligation is it to plan the layout of the building. Chief Lindsey said that is something the county and BVA could do together. Commissioner Pinkerton said BVA needs to let the county know what they need. Chief Lindsey questioned hiring an architect to plan a building layout once a contract is signed. Chairman Dinning provided an example of varying degrees of cost by using the example of county bridge projects. The county has the Trout Creek Bridge project consisting of a 50 foot bridge that will cost a large amount of money, but there is also the Snow Creek Bridge project that is not going through the same process and it will cost a lot less, such as $250,000. Chairman Dinning said if building plans are obtained, fees could be negotiated for what work needs to be done. Ms. Russell said we’re talking about space for offices, a training room, building footprint, etc.
Clerk Poston said when BVA receives tax payments from the county, what type of payment schedule does BVA want those payments on, such as quarterly, etc.?
Chief Lindsey said he didn’t want to get the cart before the horse, but he kind of has to get a cost figure for Commissioners. Chairman Dinning suggested inserting a statement into a new contract pertaining to the intent to work toward building a fund for a station. Chief Lindsey said he would prefer language such as setting aside an amount that is agreed upon by both parties, rather than a hard number. The parties can form a mutual agreement pertaining to a dollar figure to put in a reserve account for a future building. Clerk Poston explained the foregone amount consisting of $26,000.
Dr. Willis said other than housing for BVA operations, was there discussion of housing anywhere else and he mentioned the armory building. Chairman Dinning said that is another conversation as right now the county doesn’t have that as an option. Commissioner Kirby said Commissioners just need to know what BVA needs.
The meeting with Chief Lindsey, Ms. Russell, and Dr. Wills ended at 10:03 a.m.
Commissioners tended to administrative duties.
Commissioner Pinkerton moved to sign Certificates of Residency for S. Bushnell, S. Naylor, and D. Perez. Commissioner Kirby second. Motion passed unanimously.
Chairman Dinning updated Commissioners about matters pertaining to the list of volunteers for the July Fourth fireworks event.
Commissioner Pinkerton moved to adopt Resolution 2016-20. A resolution to increase junior college tuition budget due to receipt of unanticipated funds from the State of Idaho. Commissioner Kirby second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2016-20 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2016-20
INCREASE JUNIOR COLLEGE TUITION BUDGET
DUE TO RECEIPT OF UNANTICIPATED FUNDS FROM THE STATE OF IDAHO
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of Idaho, did establish an operating budget for the Junior College Tuition Fund for fiscal year 2015-2016; and
WHEREAS, the State of Idaho, Department of Education has reimbursed Boundary County $8,050.00 for the Dual Credit and Fast Forward Projects; and
WHEREAS, the Junior College Tuition Budget for fiscal year 2015-2016 is in need of this additional revenue; and
WHEREAS, the addition of this revenue does not affect the tax levy for Boundary County; and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to increase the Junior College Tuition Fund Revenue Account Number 17-00-391-000 and Expense Account Number 17-00-569-00, Education – Other, in the amount of $8,050.00.
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED that the increase to the Junior College Tuition Fund Revenue Account Number 17-00-391-000 and Expense Account Number 17-00-569-00, Education – Other, in the amount of $8,050.00 is hereby authorized and ordered; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is instructed to deliver certified copies of this resolution to the Boundary County Treasurer and the Boundary County Auditor.
DATED this 5th day of July, 2016
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY
BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
s/___________________________________
Dan R. Dinning, Chairman
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LeAlan L. Pinkerton, Commissioner
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Walt Kirby, Commissioner
ATTEST:
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GLENDA POSTON, Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded as instrument #267651
10:20 a.m., Deputy Clerk Nancy Ryals joined the meeting.
Commissioner Pinkerton moved to review indigent case 2015-3 for reimbursement purposes in March 2017. Commissioner Kirby second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Pinkerton moved to suspend monthly payments for indigent case 2010-14 until January 2017 or until social security disability benefits are determined, whichever occurs first. Commissioner Kirby second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Pinkerton moved to deny indigent account 2016-18. Commissioner Kirby second. Motion passed unanimously.
Deputy Clerk Ryals left the meeting at 10:25 a.m.
Clerk Poston updated Commissioners about a matter of a commercial account owing a sizable payment to the landfill.
Commissioner Kirby moved to approve the minutes of June 20 & 21, 2016. Commissioner Pinkerton second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioners tended to administrative duties.
11:00 a.m.., Solid Waste Department Assistant Superintendent Monica Tompke joined the meeting.
Ms. Tompke asked if Commissioners want the landfill to implement credit checks for out of area companies wanting to set up an account. Ms. Tompke provided Commissioners with a sample agreement from Bonner County. Commissioners said yes, it would be a good idea to implement this practice. Ms. Tompke said the landfill does get a lot of out of town contractors that work on local jobs. Chairman Dinning asked for a synopsis of how many landfill accounts are beyond 30 days, 60 days, etc., late in their billing cycle. Those present discussed possible verbiage to include on the outgoing monthly statements. Chairman Dinning suggested Ms. Tompke draft a policy, then Commissioners will review and adopt it before it is mailed to all who are billed. It was mentioned that for those people or companies that are up to 90 days in arrears, they may be denied to the landfill. Commissioner Pinkerton said they can sign the agreement agreeing to county terms.
11:06 a.m., Commissioner Pinkerton moved to go into executive session pursuant to Idaho Code74-206(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 Kirby second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Dinning “aye”, Commissioner Pinkerton “aye”, and Commissioner Kirby “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. The executive session ended at 11:23 a.m. No action was taken.
Ms. Tompke left the meeting.
11:30 a.m., County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull joined the meeting.
Commissioners spoke to Attorney Hull about drafting a contract between Boundary County and Red Cross for use of the fairgrounds in the case of an emergency. Chairman Dinning said Commissioners didn’t want to create a situation where the Red Cross got use of the facility at the exclusion of someone else if they needed it more so Commissioners would like verbiage stating usage is at the discretion of Commissioners.
Commissioners and Attorney Hull discussed the need to draft a new contract with Boundary Ambulance. Commissioners would like Attorney Hull to review the existing contract and to make a few changes. Included in the contract should also be the mention of setting aside funds to work toward building a new EMS facility, but Commissioners don’t know what that dollar figure is. Attorney Hull said he could insert language pertaining to a percentage of what tax money is received instead of hard figures. Chairman Dinning said that would be negotiated each year so Commissioners would like verbiage stating they don’t want to tie the payment to a certain figure, but instead wants to tie the payment to the amount received in taxes for that fiscal year. Attorney Hull mentioned drafting a two year agreement, looking into the option to renew, and also including mention responding to all Kootenai Tribal properties.
Commissioners and Attorney Hull discussed the landfill report that Ellery Howard with JUB Engineering is working on. Attorney Hull said Mr. Howard had questions for him pertaining to tires so he will work on that. Chairman Dinning said the county needs an updated landfill closure report as well.
Commissioners mentioned to Attorney Hull that they haven’t heard anything from David Byler after sending him a letter of intent pertaining to his property.
Commissioners mentioned the possibility of sending delinquent indigent accounts to a collection agency. Chairman Dinning said Commissioners were making the assumption that they can set up a payment schedule, but can they turn an indigent account over to collections if the person is not paying. Chairman Dinning said there may be an issue going back as turning over an account to a collection agency is not mentioned in a letter that goes out to the indigent applicant, but Commissioners may look into collections going forward. Attorney Hull said he will look into whether or not Commissioners can send already delinquent indigent accounts to collections.
Chairman Dinning said 50% of the Restorium’s residents are on Medicaid and Commissioners want to know if there is a legal ability to limit the number of those on Medicaid. Attorney Hull said he would look into that. It was said two Medicaid residents could share a double occupancy room.
Commissioners asked Attorney Hull to check on a matter involving a right-of-way for the Road and Bridge Department. The question is if trees in a county-right-of-way are cut down, and the deed doesn’t specify ownership, who would get the trees.
Chairman Dinning informed Attorney Hull that a grant application is available for public defender funds so the county may apply for that.
Commissioners explained they had received a letter from Priest Lake Search and Rescue explaining a matter in which they are asking for Commissioners’ support in requesting that Boundary County Translator District waive their $155 per month fee for Priest Lake Search and Rescue’s installation and use of a repeater on the Black Mountain tower.
11:52 a.m., Commissioner Kirby 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 Pinkerton second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Dinning “aye”, Commissioner Pinkerton “aye”, and Commissioner Kirby “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. The executive session ended at 12:00 p.m. No action was taken.
Commissioners recessed for lunch at 12:02 p.m.
1:30 p.m., Commissioners reconvened for the afternoon session with Chairman Dinning, Commissioner Pinkerton, Commissioner Kirby, Clerk Poston, and Deputy Clerk Rohrwasser.
1:30 p.m., Economic Development Council (EDC) Director Dennis Weed joined the meeting. Mr. Weed presented Commissioners with his written strategy for the next 20 years to include: the purpose, vision, and end result. Mr. Weed’s strategy also includes the topics of: trends, Boundary County’s strengths and weaknesses, constraints, and challenges. Mr. Weed said his report is in a format so it can be edited and revised so all stakeholders are heard. Chairman Dinning asked who the stakeholders are and Mr. Weed listed the city, county, business owners, government offices, schools, the hospital, and other public institutions. Mr. Weed explained that this strategy is countywide and single purpose.
Mr. Weed said the vision is first to develop a vibrant downtown. Mr. Weed informed Commissioners that the number of vehicles traveling through Boundary County has declined due to the fluctuating exchange rate and although tourists are still coming through, there really isn’t much for them to stop. There is nothing here that encourages travelers to stop and utilize the county such as ATV rentals or horseback rides, etc., so we’re not necessarily making money from tourists, but it’s a marketing strategy overall. Boundary County doesn’t have to be a large tourist spot, but it can be a place for someone to stop, according to Mr. Weed. Commissioner Pinkerton asked if anyone has talked to the owner of the Rex Theater building and the other vacant buildings to see what their plan is as it is a black eye for the downtown area. The town needs to be inviting, according to Commissioner Pinkerton. Mr. Weed spoke of forming a downtown committee to work on this. Another thing is to have restaurants and businesses open longer.
Mr. Weed said he has been putting together a log after talking with economists. Commissioners and Mr. Weed spoke about the Hudson Study. Mr. Weed spoke of how money is being bled off and used in other locations. A poll will be taken from the headquarters of the local grocery stores to show statistics. Mr. Weed explained that the Boundary Trading Company (BTC) Grocery Store had moved away, but they kept its headquarters here so it shows we have their revenue, but that is not the case as there is no store here.
Mr. Weed said there has been record recreational growth at Yellowstone and Glacier National Parks last year, but Boundary County is not capturing any of that. If we could open up more of the woods, that would be great. Commissioner Pinkerton said national parks have a lot more access than national forests. Mr. Weed said we would see a lot more canoeing, bicycling, etc., such as in areas like Banff, British Columbia experience, if we could open up the forest.
Mr. Weed said the other thing is working on revitalizing the town so he is going to look toward other towns that have had success that are similar in size. He will look into these other towns and what they did. Mr. Weed spoke of writing a letter to a resource internet company called RSI about having training courses for coding instead of these companies going offshore to have this work done. This work could be done locally. Mr. Weed said he would report back once he gets feedback.
When listing the strengths of Boundary County people talk of the peace, tranquility, etc. The weaknesses are the need for restaurants to stay open and shops to get filled, etc., so people have a reason to stop. Mr. Weed talked about a walking or biking trail downtown so they can go for a walk or a ride then come back and stop to eat. Chairman Dinning informed Mr. Weed that the river walk project is in the works from Riverside Road to the Kootenai Wildlife Refuge. The National Highway Transportation Department used to feel it was a benefit to have a bike trail, but now they do not so the county is widening Riverside Road, but not calling it a bike trail. Mr. Weed spoke of matters pertaining to infrastructure, fiber optics, investor dollars, and a limited labor pool as obstacles.
Mr. Weed mentioned having talked to airport personnel and Commissioners voiced their reservations about the runway extension. Mr. Weed said there also needs to be education for the residents. When you bring in certain businesses or changes a resident will say they don’t want a certain sort of change so it is all about educating and communication. Commissioners and Mr. Weed discussed needing a trained workforce and he mentioned that he is starting to work with the school district, high school, and North Idaho College on this as a business looking to move here may need certain skills.
The measures of success listed are increased employment, keeping businesses local, and filling store fronts. Those present talked about making communication with potential business prospects and seeing what can be done to bring new businesses here. Mr. Weed said you wouldn’t want to bring in a new business and lose another business and he spoke of what can be done to help a struggling business such as marketing changes. Housing and land shortages could be a problem if there is a new business that comes to Boundary County with outside employees. Commissioners said housing has always been a problem. Potential new residents may come in and see the school district and lack of housing and decide to move elsewhere.
Mr. Weed said in closing he will start pursing various companies to see what can be done to bring them here. Mr. Weed said he has no qualms about talking to a CEO if he thinks they are a potential. Commissioner Pinkerton mentioned the need for the EDC Director to travel for the position. Chairman Dinning said part of the constraint was a lack of having a travel fund for EDC so he asked Mr. Weed to let Commissioners know if he needs something.
The meeting with Mr. Weed ended at 2:13 p.m.
Personnel Classification members Tracie Isaac and Tami Goggia joined the meeting at 2:13 p.m.
2:14 p.m., Commissioner Kirby 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 Pinkerton second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Dinning “aye”, Commissioner Pinkerton “aye”, and Commissioner Kirby “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. The executive session ended at 2:30 p.m. No action was taken.
2:30 p.m., Property owner Roy Kisner and Assessor Dave Ryals joined the meeting to discuss Mr. Kisner’s property valuation dispute. Road and Bridge Department Superintendent Clint Kimball also joined the meeting.
Mr. Kisner said his property assessment increased by $100,000 and he doesn’t know what caused that increase so on June 20, 2016, he wrote a letter stating that he disagreed with the value and he was looking to get justification for the raise. Mr. Kisner said he is on social security so his budget is tight. The Assessor’s Office staff member had informed him that after reviewing Mr. Kisner’s file as well as the real estate ad listing the property for sale, they raised the value of the property. Mr. Kisner said he feels that is unethical. Mr. Kisner said he has his house listed for sale at an amount he would hope it sells for, but he knows it won’t sell for that amount. Mr. Kisner said he spoke to Assessor Ryals who said that as the time has passed for the Board of Equalization so he would need to meet with Commissioners.
Chairman Dinning informed Mr. Kisner that Commissioners can only correct errors in the setting as a Board of Equalization (BOE), but they can still gain an understanding of the matter and it seems a little odd to him. Assessor Ryals said the Assessor’s Office is allowed to use whatever tools are available in order to determine value and appraisers will review sales listings to see if the value is in the right range. Listings are just used to gauge whether or not his office has the right class of home, the correct property size, etc. Assessor Ryals said Appraiser Jackie Allen informed him that based on the property listing, she felt that she needed to review the property and had determined the value had been too low so it had been adjusted for waterfront. Assessor Ryals said nothing was done incorrectly in that respect, but he was concerned about the timing as normally this would be done after a sale had occurred or the property was in its re-valuation cycle. Mr. Kisner’s property was completely out of an area to be revaluated and it wasn’t scheduled to have that done for the next couple of years. Assessor Ryals said he feels Ms. Allen may have misunderstood what he had wanted so he will present his BOE letter to correct this issue as the timeline in which to appeal it is over. Assessor Ryals said he will roll the property’s value back to what it had been. Mr. Kisner said he is very appreciative of that. Assessor Ryals said he will bring the letter to Commissioners for them to make their motion. Mr. Kisner thanked Assessor Ryals sand reiterated that he really appreciates the adjustment.
2:37 p.m., the meeting with Mr. Kisner and Assessor Ryals ended.
Road and Bridge Department Superintendent Clint Kimball met with Commissioners to discuss a matter pertaining to a driveway approach Mr. Kimball says is not in compliance. Mr. Kimball said he doesn’t know if this lot is within a subdivision.
Planning and Zoning Administrator John Moss joined the meeting at 2:46 p.m.
It was said this the Northridge Estates and there has been no division of this particular lot. Chairman Dinning asked if the area to the west of this lot provides better site distance. Mr. Kimball said most certainly. Mr. Moss said there had been an “okay” on the placement. Chairman Dinning asked if this property owner had been issued a building location permit during this process and Mr. Moss said he had just mailed the document Thursday, and the understanding was that he would be notified if there had been a problem. Commissioner Pinkerton said Mr. Moss didn’t get a notification because there had only been a one day window and Road and Bridge doesn’t work on Fridays. Mr. Kimball explained that he received an email with the information at 4:30 p.m. on Thursday so it is being addressed now. Commissioner Pinkerton said we just need to build in a little more time. Mr. Kimball said he wanted to make sure there is no liability or recourse to the county. Chairman Dinning said when notices of the public hearings go out that is Mr. Kimball’s time to provide comment. Mr. Kimball asked if his comments would have teeth. Mr. Kimball said one obstacle that keeps coming up pertains to the landowner and what the intent is. Chairman Dinning said if there is an accident from someone pulling out of the property, as long as the rules at the time were followed, that is what is needed. If you don’t follow the rules of that time, that is what gets you in trouble.
Mr. Moss and Mr. Kimball left the meeting at 3:01 p.m.
Sheriff Greg Sprungl contacted Commissioners via telephone to voice a complaint regarding deer carcasses left on county roads. Sheriff Sprungl said the Road and Bridge Department is under the impression that Idaho Fish and Game picks up dead animals off county roads, but they don’t and Road and Bridge said they don’t do it because they don’t have the equipment. Sheriff Sprungl said for what equipment Road and Bridge has, it wouldn’t take much for them to pick up an animal and take it to the landfill. Chairman Dinning said he thought this was dealt with years ago, and added that it is not Road and Bridge’s responsibility to pick up these animals. Sheriff Sprungl said it is a county road so there is a county entity missing something they should be doing. Chairman Dinning said this topic had come up before in the past and there had been concerns of it being a health issue for the handler, etc. Chairman Dinning asked if Ken English still picks up road kill and Sheriff Sprungl said yes, if the animal is picked up right away. When an animal carcass is picked up right away, it is not an issue. There aren’t that many animal carcasses found on county roads in a year’s time, but people who walk in the neighborhoods have to go by it, according to Sheriff Sprungl.
The call with Sheriff Sprungl ended at 3:06 p.m.
3:11 p.m., Commissioner Kirby left the meeting to tend to other matters.
Commissioners and Road and Bridge Department Superintendent Clint Kimball discussed job classification matters.
Mr. Kimball left the meeting at 3:30 p.m.
Commissioner Pinkerton and Chairman Dinning resumed discussing matters pertaining to the Personnel Classification Committee and the county’s system of determining a position’s grade level.
Chairman Dinning left the meeting at 4:04 p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 4:05 p.m.
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ATTEST: Dan R. Dinning, Chairman
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GLENDA POSTON, Clerk
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy Clerk