***Monday, September 11, 2023, at 9:00 a.m., Commissioners met in regular session with Chairman Tim Bertling, Commissioner Ben Robertson, Clerk Glenda Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser. Commissioner Wally Cossairt was out of the office tending to other matters.
Commissioners said the Pledge of Allegiance.
9:01 a.m., Bonners Ferry Herald Staff Writer Emily Bonsant joined the meeting at 9:01 a.m.
Commissioner Robertson moved to sign the Catastrophic Health Care Cost Program Lien Against Financial Assistance Record for indigent case #2010-31. Chairman Bertling yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioners reviewed claims for payment. Fund totals are as follows:
Current Expense $ 46,741.99
Road & Bridge 250,957.35
Airport 32,688.01
District Court 10,379.17
Justice Fund 45,475.90
911 Funds 2,084.02
Parks and Recreation 4,242.16
Revaluation 77.72
Solid Waste 113,659.95
Tort 4,551.15
Veterans Memorial 201.12
Weeds 8,561.09
Restorium 26,366.87
Waterways 11,646.15
Grant, Airport 4,548.87
ARPA Fund 58,740.00
TOTAL $620,921.52
Trusts
Auditor’s Trust – *Misc 733.34
Boundary Co. Drug Court Trust 395.85
Driver’s License Trust 10,821.50
Indigent Reimbursements 24,409.36
Motor Vehicle Trust Acct 208,290.98
Insurance Reimbursement Trust 862.11
Sheriff’s Trust Fund 48.45
Sheriff’s Special Projects 7,048.98
Odyssey Court Trust Account 27,537.20
Odyssey Bond Trust Account 1,000.00
TOTAL $281,147.77
GRAND TOTAL $902,069.29
Citizens are invited to inspect detailed records on file in the Courthouse (individual claims & Commissioners’ allowance & warrant register record 2022-2023).
County Civil Attorney Tevis Hull joined the meeting at 9:30 a.m.
Ms. Bonsant left the meeting at 9:31 a.m.
Road and Bridge Department Co-Superintendent Renee Nelson joined the meeting.
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. Chairman Bertling yielded the chair to second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Bertling “aye” and Commissioner Robertson “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. The executive session ended at 9:57 a.m. No action was taken.
Commissioners, Ms. Nelson and Attorney Hull discussed finding vehicles parked in the county right-of-way on Great Northern Road.
Assessor Olivia Drake joined the meeting at 9:57 a.m.
Attorney Hull suggested putting up signage stating that vehicles cannot park in the county’s right-of-way or they will be towed. There is also a dumpster that belongs to another business in that area that is sitting in the county’s right-of-way. Attorney Hull suggested Ms. Nelson send a letter stating Road and Bridge initially recognized that the dumpster and cement pad are in the right-of-way and give the property owner a time frame of 60 days to have the dumpster removed. Commissioner Robertson suggested Ms. Nelson mention in the letter the improvements that are going to happen in that area and to also send this type of letter to the other business informing them that there is no parking along this road.
Attorney Hull and Ms. Nelson left the meeting at 10:02 a.m.
Assessor Drake said she had received information on herd districts so she will go through and review it and meet with Commissioners again. Assessor Drake said she received a call from someone who lives right on the border of a herd district and this person wants to see the document that makes this district official. Those present discussed open range and herd district areas and the separate boards or district Commissioners that need to oversee these districts. Commissioner Robertson said there is a lot of information in Idaho Code about it, but it was written a long time ago. Commissioner Robertson mentioned that Assessor Drake could talk to the Bonner/Boundary Cattle Association about herd districts.
Assessor Drake discussed matters regarding Innovate!, Inc. and information they’re setting for use by the county.
The meeting with Assessor Drake ended at 10:18 a.m.
Commissioner Robertson moved to approve the minutes of September 4 & 5, 2023. Chairman Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Robertson moved to sign the Certificate of Residency for William Hollabaugh. Chairman Bertling yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Robertson moved to adopt Resolution 2023-58. A resolution to adopt a Solid Waste fee schedule for fiscal year 2023-2024. Chairman Bertling yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2023-58 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2023-58
A RESOLUTION TO ADOPT A SOLID WASTE FEE SCHEDULE FOR FISCAL YEAR 2023-2024
WHEREAS, it is the duty of the Board of County Commissioners to maintain and operate solid waste disposal systems, and
WHEREAS, Section 31-4404, Idaho Code, authorizes the Board of Boundary County Commissioners to collect fees for the purpose of providing funds to operate and maintain solid waste disposal systems, and
WHEREAS, all households, businesses, farms and professional practices should be equitably charged solid waste fees proportional to the amount of solid waste generated,
WHEREAS, the last solid waste fee increase was initiated for fiscal year 2022-2023 and the Board of County Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of Idaho, find it in the public interest to increase solid waste fees by an amount of 3.5% for the 2023-2024 fiscal year to help fund the cost of operating the Solid Waste Department, and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of Idaho, are not required to hold a public hearing to receive public comment on a proposal to increase solid waste fees as the increase is less than (5%), and
WHEREAS, the following is an estimate of what this change may mean to a Boundary County user, and
NOW, THEREFORE, on motion duly made, seconded, and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED that the Boundary County Board of Commissioners do hereby set and establish the following solid waste collection fees in accordance with the fee schedule attached hereto and by this reference incorporated herein.
DATED AND DONE this 11th day of September, 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 #295306
FY 2023-2024 Fee Schedule
CODE *CYY FROM __ TO
A 12 Residential, Bonners Ferry $ 150.48 $ 155.52
B 12 Residential, outside Bonners Ferry $ 179.52 $ 185.76
D 12 Service Business, Professional $ 179.52 $ 185.76
Practices & Farm Shops
E 24 Logging Contractors, Building $ 359.04 $ 371.52
F 38 Trades, Manufacturing Machine Shop $ 568.48 $ 588.24
G 38 Retail Stores, Restaurants, Bars $ 568.48 $ 588.24
H 72 Nurseries, Newspapers, Greenhouse $ 1077.12 $ 1114.56
I 125 Chemical Applicators, Commercial $ 1870.00 $ 1935.00 Grain & Seed Elevators, Garages and Gas Stations
J 24 Lumber Mills $ 359.04 $ 371.52
K 135 $ 2019.60 $ 2089.80
L 75 Grocery Stores & Convenience $ 1122.00 $ 1161.00
M 150 Stores, and Special Categories $ 2244.00 $ 2322.00
N 450 $ 6732.00 $ 6966.00
O 4 Residential B Motels: Each Unit $ 59.84 $ 61.92
P 1.2 Residential B RV Parks: Each Unit $ 17.94 $ 18.58
Per CYY
Animal Carcasses over 100 pounds (per carcass) $ 34.00 $ 34.00
**CYY means cubic yards per year. The budgeted cost per CYY for landfill would go from $12.54 to $12.96 and per CYY for total landfill and collection costs would go from $14.96 to $15.48.
***Private Public Only
Household Garbage & Furniture Debris
• Mixed Household Waste - 600 lbs. per day is Free. Over 600 lbs. - Charged at $0.04 / Pound.
• Monitored Sites - 600 lbs. per day is Free. Over 600 lbs. must go to the landfill - Charged at $0.04 / Pound.
Wood Debris
• Branches, Brush, Grass, Leaves, Clean Dimensional Lumber, Pallets, Crates, Solid Wood Flooring, etc.
(No Stumps over 6” Diameter)
1,000 lbs. per day is Free. Over 1,000 lbs. - Charged at $0.04 / Pound.
• Monitored Sites - 1,000 lbs. per day is Free. Over 1,000 lbs. must go to the landfill - Charged at $0.04 / Pound.
Construction & Demolition Debris
• Light Demo - Includes but is not limited to: Drywall, Insulation, Composition Roofing Shingles, Carpet, Carpet Padding, Toilets, Fiberglass Showers & Tubs, Linoleum, Vinyl Flooring, Countertops, Vinyl Windows, Concrete, Rock, Tile, etc. (Must not have any Wood Debris, Metal, Concrete, Rock, Asphalt in the load.). 500 lbs. per day is Free. Over 500 lbs. - Charged at $0.06 / Pound.
• Heavy Demo - Includes but is not limited to: Light Demo plus Wood Debris and/or Metal and/or Concrete and/or Rock and/or Asphalt in the load. 500 lbs. per day is Free. Over 500 lbs. - Charged at $0.18 / Pound.
***All Commercial Companies Only
Construction & Demolition Debris
• Light Demo - Includes but is not limited to: Drywall, Insulation, Composition Roofing Shingles, Carpet, Carpet Padding, Toilets, Fiberglass Showers & Tubs, Linoleum, Vinyl Flooring, Countertops, Vinyl Windows, Concrete, Rock, Tile, etc. (Must not have any Wood Debris, Metal, Concrete, Rock, Asphalt in the load.). Charged at $0.06 / Pound.
• Heavy Demo - Includes but is not limited to: Light Demo plus Wood Debris and/or Metal and/or Concrete and/or Rock and/or Asphalt in the load. Charged at $0.18 / Pound.
Household Garbage & Furniture Debris
• Mixed Household Waste - Charged at $0.04 / Pound.
Wood Debris
• Branches, Brush, Grass, Leaves, Clean Dimensional Lumber, Pallets, Crates, Solid Wood Flooring, Stumps, etc. Charged at $0.04 / Pound.
***Private Public & Commercial Companies
• Small Tires (Up to 22”) - $2.25 Each.
• Large Tires (Semi-truck size) - $9.00 Each.
• Oversized Tires (Tractor/Skidder size) - $45.00 Each.
• Concrete, Asphalt, Rock - $0.06 / Pound.
• Stumps - $0.04 / Pound.
• Large Animals (100+ lbs.) - $34.00 Each.
• Jacuzzi, Boats, Camper Trailers, Truck Campers - $0.18 / Pound.
Commissioner Robertson moved to adopt Resolution 2023-59 ARPA. A resolution regarding Boundary County ARPA Appropriation to Boundary County to explore the option of a Parks Bathroom/Concession stand. Chairman Bertling yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2023-59 ARPA reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2023-59 ARPA
Boundary County
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 Act (ARPA)
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Commissioners deem it in the best interest of the general public of Boundary County to explore the option of a Parks Bathroom/Concession stand
WHEREAS, the addition or distribution of this revenue does not affect the tax levy for Boundary County, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to release the funds for the project completed by the following in the amount of $25,801.87 for the improvements to the Parks and Recreation Department.
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED, that the amount of $25,801.87 is to be disbursed from the ARPA General Account #0107 for the Parks and Recreation conception of a bathroom/concession facility. Claim No 1840, 2077, and 3010, to Longwell Trapp.
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 11th day of September, 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 #295307
Commissioner Robertson moved to adopt Resolution 2023-60. A resolution authorizing the disposition of records of Boundary County Commissioners’ Office. Chairman Bertling yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2023-60 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2023-60
A RESOLUTION AUTHORIZING THE DISPOSITION OF RECORDS
OF BOUNDARY COUNTY COMMISSIONER’S OFFICE
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Commissioner’s Office is currently storing old Certificates of Residency/Affidavits for Boundary County residents who have applied to North Idaho College, College of Southern Idaho; College of Western Idaho, and the College of Eastern Idaho; and
WHEREAS, due to lack of storage space, the Boundary County Commissioner’s Office has requested permission to dispose of old records; and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Civil Attorney has advised the Board of Boundary County Commissioners regarding the classification of such records pursuant to Idaho Code 31-871; and
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED, that the following records be classified and disposed of as follows:
The following records have been deemed temporary by the Boundary County Commissioners on the advice of the County’s Civil Attorney and temporary records must be kept for a minimum of two years. The following records are to be shredded:
• Certificates of Residency/Affidavits for North Idaho College, the College of Southern Idaho, the College of Western Idaho, and the College of Eastern Idaho that are no less than two years old.
Regularly passed and approved on this 11th day of September, 2023.
COUNTY OF BOUNDARY COUNTY
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
s/________________________
Tim Bertling, Chairman
s/________________________
Wally Cossairt, Commissioner
s/________________________
Ben Robertson, Commissioner
Reviewed by the County’s Prosecuting Attorney this 7th day of September, 2023.
s/_____________________________
Andrakay Pluid
Boundary County Prosecuting Attorney
ATTEST:
s/_________________________________
GLENDA POSTON
Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners
Recorded as instrument #295308
Commissioner Robertson moved to adopt Resolution 2023-61 ARPA. A resolution regarding Boundary County ARPA Appropriation to Boundary County regarding needs and improvements to the Boundary County Restorium. Chairman Bertling yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2023-61 ARPA reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2023-61 ARPA
Boundary County
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 Act (ARPA)
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Commissioners deem it in the best interest of the general public of Boundary County to aid with the needs and improvements to the Boundary County Community Restorium, an elder care facility for a total amount of $144,057.34
WHEREAS, the addition or distribution of this revenue does not affect the tax levy for Boundary County, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to release the funds for the project completed by the following in the amount of $144,057.34 for the improvements to the Restorium
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED, that the amount of $144,057.34 is to be disbursed from the ARPA General Account #0107, these funds shall then be remitted to Carpet One in the amount of $51,925.23 claim #2023-3005, 3693, 4094, Bonners Ferry Builders in the amount of $53,506.08 claim #24093 and JV 2023-440 , Point Click Care in the amount of $7000.00 Claim No. 2023-2816, $668.03 claim #2023-3694, Formula Fabrication $30,958.00 claim #2023-3739.
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 11th day of September, 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 #295309
Commissioner Robertson moved to go out to bid to fix the roof of the Boundary County jail. Chairman Bertling yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Robertson moved to adopt Resolution 2023-62 ARPA. A resolution regarding Boundary ARPA Appropriation to Boundary County for an alternate power source at the Annex Facility. Chairman Bertling second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2023-62 ARPA reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2023-62 ARPA
Boundary County
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 Act (ARPA)
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Commissioners deem it in the best interest of the general public of Boundary County to explore install an alternate power source at the Annex Facility on South Main Street in Bonners Ferry.
WHEREAS, the addition or distribution of this revenue does not affect the tax levy for Boundary County, and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to release the funds for the project completed by the following in the amount of $66,360.55 for the installation of a new generator at the annex.
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED, that the amount of $66,360.55 is to be disbursed from the ARPA General Account #0107 for the Sheriff Office Annex Area for installation of a generator. Claim No 2814, 2815, and 3859.
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 11th day of September, 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 #295310
Commissioner Robertson moved to adopt resolution 2023-63. A resolution amending the schedule of starting wages. Chairman Bertling yielded the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2023-63 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION 2023-63
AMENDED SCHEDULE OF STARTING WAGES
WHEREAS, Boundary County has reviewed its employee policy pursuant to the authority conferred by Article XII, Section 2, of the Constitution of the State of Idaho and Title 31, Chapter 8, Idaho Code, and
WHEREAS, Boundary County is a political subdivision of the State of Idaho, operating under the provision and the laws of the State of Idaho, and as such is authorized and empowered to make decisions regarding its employees’ benefits; and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County Commissioners find it necessary to revise the Schedule of Starting Wages, and
WHEREAS, Rule 4B of the Boundary County Personnel Policy that was adopted as Resolution Number 2019-19 on August 26, 2019 allows the Board of County Commissioners to review and to make adjustments to the Schedule of Starting Wages by resolution as required, and
NOW, THEREFORE, be it resolved by the Board of Boundary County Commissioners that it is in the best interest of the County to amend the Schedule of Starting Wages as follows:
Law Enforcement
& Firefighters Only
Grade 10/1/2023 10/1/2023
1 12.38 12.56
2 12.90 13.10
3 13.47 13.67
4 14.04 14.25
5 14.68 14.91
6 15.32 15.57
7 16.03 16.29
8 16.78 17.05
9 17.55 17.83
10 18.39 18.70
11 19.29 19.61
12 20.23 20.56
13 21.23 21.58
14 22.27 22.66
15 23.39 23.78
16 24.58 25.00
17 25.83 26.28
18 27.17 27.63
Effective 10-1-13 $.30 per hour shift differential for 6:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. shift work, unless assigned that shift in job description. Holiday, sick, vacation, comp time, jury duty, and bereavement leave do not qualify for shift differential pay
*Law enforcement is defined as patrol deputies, detention deputies and courthouse security only.
THIS RESOLUTION shall be effective on October 1, 2023. PASSED AND APPROVED by the Board of County Commissioners of Boundary County, Idaho, on the 11th 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 #295311
Commissioners tended to administrative duties until their next meeting at 11:00 a.m.
11:00 a.m., Assistant Restorium Administrator Diana Lane and Chief Deputy Clerk Pam Barton joined the meeting.
Ms. Lane informed Commissioners that she had computer troubles this morning so she was not able to print out her quarterly report. The resident census has decreased recently to 28 so Ms. Lane will refer to their waiting list to see if there are any potential residents interested. Commissioner Robertson asked how the Restorium advertises and Ms. Lane gave examples of Facebook and other avenues, but said it’s mostly by word of mouth and the hospital, etc. Ms. Lane said she needs to have the information for the Restorium updated on the county’s website. Those present discussed the status of installing new flooring at the Restorium. Ms. Lane said the new heating and cooling system is working well. The Restorium is doing okay with current staffing levels, but they would like to have another part-time cook/server position. Ms. Lane spoke of billing issues with Molina Health Care. Clerk Poston mentioned contacting a senator or representative of the Department of Health and Welfare for assistance in correcting the issue with Molina.
The meeting with Ms. Lane ended at 11:17 a.m.
Clerk Poston informed Commissioners of telephone issues at the Probation Office and what is involved in having someone come to fix the issue and the associated costs. This occurred when the power was turned off and on multiple times when hooking up the generator at the Annex.
Solid Waste Department Superintendent Claine Skeen joined the meeting at 11:24 a.m.
11:26 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. Chairman Bertling yielded the chair to second. Commissioners voted as follows: Chairman Bertling “aye” and Commissioner Robertson “aye”. Motion passed unanimously. The executive session ended at 11:34 a.m. No action was taken.
Mr. Skeen asked for an update on landfill operations. Chairman Bertling said Commissioners had the numbers run at the remote sites for roll offs in comparison to compacting. Commissioners are looking at compacting household garbage and saving fuel. Commissioners are also looking into using an air burner incinerator for wood waste, because wood waste is not going away at all and if it’s set up right, this waste could produce biochar, which the county could then sell. Local farms use biochar and they’re buying it out of Spokane. Commissioner Robertson said Commissioners met with employees of the landfill to discuss exploring a 7-day operation at the main landfill. The hours of operation at the remote sites would stay the same. Commissioner Robertson said the four days per week, 10-hour day work week was also discussed instead of working three, 13-hour days. Chairman Bertling said most of the northern counties, if not all, operate seven days per week. We’re public servants and we’re here for the public, according to Chairman Bertling. Commissioner Robertson said there have been requests from the public about hours of operation and he added that a lot of what Commissioners did was ask the employees why or why not switch to a 7-day work week. Mr. Skeen said these are big adjustments to make without the supervisor being involved and this needed to be discussed with him since he’s been at the county for 16 or 17 years. Mr. Skeen requested that compactor bins not go to the monitored sites for safety of the employees and he questioned what is fuel savings compared to an injury and Idaho Counties Risk Management Program (ICRMP) payment. We’re going backwards, according to Mr. Skeen. Commissioner Robertson questioned if that means there is no safe way to use the compactors? Commissioner Robertson said mixed with efficiency, it can be done safely. Mr. Skeen implied staying with roll off dumpsters is safer than compacting dumpsters and Chairman Bertling said he disagrees. The government would have stepped in if there were that many accidents happening. Compacting is the norm in private industry and the counties. Mr. Skeen said with an air curtain, are Commissioners going to sell that back? Commissioners said yes. Mr. Skeen asked if the wood would be treated or just green? Chairman Bertling said Commissioners would address that, but it can be both. If a person was going to incinerate, Mr. Skeen said it would be considered burnt material so it would need to go into landfill. Chairman Bertling said Shoshone County has an air curtain that they’re using and a person has said that they would take any ash for their alfalfa fields on their property, which is the Ball Creek Conservancy.
Commissioner Wally Cossairt joined the meeting at 11:38 a.m.
The starting date of the proposed 7-day per week work schedule would be October 1, 2023. Mr. Skeen asked where he is in this situation. Commissioners said that Mr. Skeen is the supervisor. Mr. Skeen said his request is to not put the 10-yard containers at the sites. Mr. Skeen said he spoke to the Landfill’s Assistant Superintendent Richard Jenkins and asked to be kept in in touch, but he didn’t hear about this and he feels that it wasn’t transparent. Mr. Skeen asked Commissioners a couple times if Commissioners told his employees not to contact him while he was out and to go through Mr. Jenkins. Commissioners said they asked employees not to contact Mr. Skeen while he was out on FMLA, but now that Mr. Skeen is back, he is the supervisor.
Commissioners informed Skeen his new employees are working out well.
Mr. Skeen informed Commissioners that he had sent information on his leave hours and he wants a written response from Commissioners about it.
Chairman Bertling said he hears what Mr. Skeen is saying about the 10-yard containers and he disagrees, but they will work through his. Mr. Skeen said he’s looking at the safety of his operators over fuel costs.
The meeting with Mr. Skeen ended at 11:43 a.m.
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., Road and Bridge Department Co-Superintendents Renee Nelson and Randy Morris joined the meeting to give a department report. A written report was provided. Mr. Morris reviewed work being done. A new bridge has been put in at Skin Creek. Mr. Morris said they called about a chip spreader, but the company didn’t have one available. A new chip spreader would cost approximately $100,000.00 and $200,000.00.
Ms. Nelson said the concrete for the new Road and Bridge Office floor was finished last Thursday and she added that she would like to see how Commissioners feel about getting work on this office done. The overtime budget is expended for this year, but a few crew members are willing to come in over the weekend to help put up walls. Road and Bridge can pay overtime from the construction budget or a couple of the newer employees could earn compensatory time. This additional work would only be for this next month and then the new budget starts. An employee could earn 1.5 hours of vacation or compensatory time instead of 1.5 of overtime. Commissioner Robertson said he’s good with it either way. Mr. Morris presented Commissioners with a quote to have the shop reroofed and explained that the quote is just for labor to use Road and Bridge’s materials.
The meeting with Ms. Nelson and Mr. Morris ended at 1:52 p.m.
There being no further business, the meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.
___________________________
TIM BERTLING, Chairman
ATTEST:
____________________________________
GLENDA POSTON, Clerk
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy Clerk