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June 8, 2009

 

 

The Board of County Commissioners of Adams County, Idaho, does hereby meet this 8th day of June 2009.  There being present Chairman Bill Brown, Commissioner Mike Paradis, Commissioner Joe Holmes and Clerk Sherry Ward.  Whereupon the following proceedings are had, to-wit:

 

Wendy Green and Dale Lattin joined the meeting.

 

Chairman Bill Brown opened the Adams County Commissioner meeting at 9:06 am.

 

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA:  Resolution 2009-05 – Declaration for Local Emergency

            Changing time for Ralph Wilson

            Executive Session for Legal Counsel

Joe Holmes made a motion to amend the agenda.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

MINUTES:  The minutes of the May 26, 2009 meeting were reviewed.  Joe Holmes made a motion to approve the minutes with correction to Council green’s section.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

CODIFICATION OF ORDINANCES:  The Clerk reviewed with the Board the Codification of Ordinance binder; Sterling Codifiers called requesting Adams County complete the review and send the document to be processed.  The Board stated the Sheriff, Building Inspector and the Commission have examined the binder.  The Clerk will send the binder this week to be processed.

 

 

ANNUAL COUNTY AUDIT AND AMBULANCE AUDIT:  Tim Folke presented the Commission with proposals for the fiscal year 2009 audit.  The County audit will be approximately $4,500.00 and the Ambulance audit $2,600.00.  Mike Paradis stated when Tim presents the audit findings the elected officials need to be present and the presentation needs to be more detailed.  Mike Paradis made a motion to approve the contract with Tim Folke for the 2009 fiscal year.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

VETERANS SERVICE TRAINING:  A letter was received asking for the County to help fund the annual service training for our service representative.

 

SOLID WASTE CLOSURE ACCOUNT:  The Clerk will be talking with DEQ and Tim Folke regarding the Solid Waste Financial Closure account.

 

SETTING BUDGET DISCUSSION:  Bill Brown suggested the Clerk prepare a preliminary budget for the next Commissioner meeting and during the elected official time date and time for each department will be set up.

 

RESOLUTION 2009-05 – DECLARATION FOR LOCAL EMERGENCY:  Resolution 2009-05 for possible flooding of a pond was prepared.  Mike Paradis made a motion to approve Resolution 2009-05.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

Christy Wilson joined the meeting.

 

PUBLIC HEARING ELECTRICAL PROJECT BID OPENING:  The bid was opened at 9:32 am, the only bid received was from Tri-State Electrical was reviewed.  Tri-State’s bid of $84,985.00 and the bid bond was intact.  UnderSheriff Richard Borger was asked to review the bid, Bill Brown asked Richard to read the bid.  Bill asked Richard to examine the bid closely and report back to the Commission.

 

CLAIMS: Commissioner Joe Holmes reviewed Claims.  Joe Holmes made a motion to approve the claims.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

Trevor Howard joined the meeting.

 

SPRAY ISSUES:  Present was Dave Klaw, Weed Supervisor.  Dave gave the Commission a preview of several Counties’ rates for spraying private land.  The Commission determined after discussion the new rates that will be used on large spraying projects.  The Clerk will send a notice to the paper and set public hearing for the new rates.  Chemical costs would be determined per job by the Weed Supervisor.

 

ROAD & BRIDGE:

            Indian Valley Road Project:  Trevor Howard, Forsgren Engineer, discussed timeline on the project and dates of events that need to be kept.  Trevor stated the project is a simple overlay with understanding the County should not be financially liable for any portion of the project.  The overlay will be constructed in the spring of 2010.

            Airport Road dust issue:  Mike Paradis talked with Darrell Brown regarding the idea of putting “no heavy truck traffic” signs on each side of Darrell’s property to stop the truck traffic.  Darrell was in agreement with the signs.

            Forest Service gravel agreement on Middle Fork:  Tom Glenn asked how the Commission wanted to proceed with the gravel project.  Tom stated the road is scheduled to be closed starting June 22nd to an unknown date.  A notice will be put in the paper regarding the closure.

            North Grays Creek Road:  Wendy Green stated the road does not have enough rock placements.  Mike Paradis stated the road is to be placed as an all-weather road.

            Middle Fork Road:  Culvert replacement was discussed.

 

TERRY & DEBRA ANDRADE – PIPE EASEMENT:  Terry Andrade would like to bury a pipe on 335 feet of County right of way for irrigation purposes.  Bill Brown stated the Prosecuting Attorney would draw a letter of approval from the Commission.  Terry Andrade will need a letter from the County by July 15th.

 

Doug Roberts joined the meeting.

Bret Armacost joined the meeting.

 

ASSESSMENT VALUES:  Assessor Karen Hatfield set up a meeting on Tuesday, June 9, 2009 at 2:00 pm regarding the increase assessment values with State Tax Commission Cliff McLean.  A notice will be posted.

 

SHERIFF MATTERS:  Present were UnderSheriff Richard Borger and Sheriff Rich Green.

            Pond Issue:  Richard Borger gave an overall briefing on the possible pond failure issue last week.  The landowner was consulted on the costs associated with a possible pond failure.

            Electrical Project:  Richard stated he had gone through he bid line by line.

            Williamson Roof project:  Discussion of additional cost was held, no action taken.

            Parking Lot issue:  The lights had gone out several weeks ago, the lights were repaired.  Currently the transformer has stopped working and will need to be replaced.  Richard suggested cutting 4-feet off the poles to be able to use Idaho Power equipment at no charge.  Richard stated a light would be put in the back parking lot for employee protection, a cost of $10.00 per month from Idaho Power.

 

VERERANS PEACE PARK – JEFF HOWARD:  A $1,000.00 investment will do away with a $1,000.00 City of Council water bill.  The well at the Park is now 84 feet deep and the recharge time is slow.  If the well is to be used for potable water it needs to be deeper.  Mike Paradis stated the Fair Board drilled a well and asked if the Legion can tap into the existing well.  Jeff will look into using the existing well.  The Commission gave the Legion the go ahead with this project.  The Clerk asked if restrooms would be in the works for the future.  Jeff stated they are on the future agenda.  The Good Sam’s Club of Idaho wants to use the Veterans Peace Park next year.  The entrance way has been scaled back due to the height of the entrance.

 

WEISER RIVER TRAIL:  Doug Roberts stated he does not understand why the trail is not paying taxes in the County.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  Bill Brown made a request to move into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345, subsection 1(d) regarding indigent matters.  Joe Holmes voted to move into Executive Session.  Mike Paradis voted to move into Executive Session.  Bill Brown voted to move into Executive Session.

 

Mike Paradis made a motion to adjourn the Executive Session and resume the regular meeting.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

Adjourned for lunch.

 

Cody Cahill and Dale Lattin joined the afternoon meeting.

 

Ralph Wilson joined the meeting.

 

MIKE CRAPO’S REGIONAL DIRECTOR – BRYAN RICKER:  Bryan Ricker met with the Board to introduce himself in his new position.  Bill Brown asked Bryan about the breaching of the dams.  Bill Brown brought up discussion of the possibility of putting a heating district in Adams County.  Mike Paradis brought up the stimulus funding at Evergreen Forest Products and the need to put more funding for a planer next to the dry kilns.

 

COUNCIL GREENS:  Present are the following Steve Nash, Ralph Wilson, Doug Roberts and Building Inspector Don Horton.  Ralph Wilson read a portion of the Ordinance regarding fencing a subdivision.  Ralph wants Council Greens to share costs in building a new fence.  Steve Nash discussed another section of the Ordinance, which stated a subdivision may be required to put in a fence.  Don Horton stated earlier discussion on the fence because it is in the impact area and no cattle grazing no need to have fencing.  Ralph stated that at any time he could have cattle on land therefore the fence is required.  Ralph stated the old fence is not on the property lines; he has removed the fence due to survey stakes placed in the property.  Ralph stated the subdivision owner should put the fence up.  Steve Nash stated he has not ever talked about putting a new fence next to Ralph Wilson’s property.  Steve stated he never asked for the fence to be removed, the cost of replacing the fence is too costly.

            Problem with Slope:  Ralph Wilson stated there is a problem with a section of his property that needs to be repaired.  Ralph stated topsoil needs to be replaced and a retainer wall made.  Steve Nash stated the pie-shape piece of land will be put back to original including topsoil.

            Road:  Seal coat will be placed on the road per Tom Glenn in the summer of 2010.

            Assignment of funds:  Steve Nash asked for a reduction of the fund, the final item left is overlayment.  January/2010 warranty runs out on the road.  Steve would like reducing assignment of funds; getting a bid from Valley paving and add 1/5% onto invoice to reduce the total value down.  Don Horton does not have a problem with the reduction on the assignment of funds, the roads will not be accepted until road is completed 100%.  The Commission is in favor of reduction of assignment of funds.

 

LEGAL MATTERS:  Bill Brown made a request to move into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345, subsection 1(f) regarding legal matters.  Joe Holmes voted to move into Executive Session.  Mike Paradis voted to move into Executive Session.  Bill Brown voted to move into Executive Session.

 

Mike Paradis made a motion to adjourn the Executive Session and resume the regular session.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

With no further business to come before the Board the Board recessed until June 9, 2009.

 

 

ATTEST:____________________________            ____________________________

               Sherry Ward, Clerk of the Board                 Bill Brown, Chairman of the Board

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 9, 2009

 

The Board of County Commissioner of Adams County, Idaho, does hereby meet this 9th day of June 2009.  There being present Chairman Bill Brown, Commissioner Mike Paradis, Commissioner Joe Holmes and Clerk Sherry Ward.  Whereupon the following proceedings are had, to-wit:

 

Chairman Bill Brown opened the Adams County Commissioner meeting at 10:06 am.

 

Present are the following:  Prosecuting Attorney Myron Gabbert, Sheriff Rich Green, Assessor Karen Hatfield, Treasurer Connie Kesler, Adams County Record Cody Cahill, Dan Chadwick, IAC and Jim McNall, ICRMP.

 

Discussion was held on the economy, how the economy will affect the Fiscal 2010 year budget and who are the decision makers on the budget.

 

State Tax Commission meeting in the Courtroom in the afternoon.

 

Cliff McLean discussed how he arrived at the computation for the dry land and grazing values.  Towards the end of the meeting, discussion was held on the increased home site values, by this time most people had gone.

 

The following persons were present:

 

 

 

 

 

 

June 15, 2009

 

 

The Board of County Commissioners of Adams County, Idaho, does hereby meet this 15th day of June 2009.  There being present Vice-Chairman Mike Paradis, Commissioner Joe Holmes and Clerk Sherry Ward.  Chairman Bill Brown was not present.  Whereupon the following proceedings are had, to-wit:

 

Wendy Green joined the meeting.

Weed Supervisor Dave Klaw joined the meeting.

 

Vice-Chair Mike Paradis opened the Adams County Commissioner meeting at 9:50 am.

 

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA:  Indigent Matters.

            Liquor License Application

            Pipeline Easement

            Myron Gabbert – Legal matters/Executive Session

            Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation Correspondence

 

Joe Holmes made a motion to approve the amendments to the agenda.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

MINUTES:  The June 8th and June 9th 2009 minutes were reviewed.  Joe Holmes made a motion to approve the June 8th and June 9th minutes.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

ITD AGREEMENT:  Weed Supervisor Dave Klaw joined the meeting.  Dave presented the annual Idaho Transportation Department Agreement.  The agreement is for July 2009-June 2010.  Joe Holmes made a motion to approve and sign the ITD agreement.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.  RAC Grant – Portable equipment wash update:  Mike Paradis stated the County could up front the money or wait 1-month for the funding, tentatively Dave Klaw stated he would wait for funding.  The Clerk updated the Board on a phone call from Matt Boyle with ISDA regarding the weed stimulus funding.

 

SOLID WASTE MATTERS:  The new Solid Waste Agreement was briefly discussed, Mike Paradis asked for the agreement to be put on the agenda for next week; this would give the Commissioners time to review it.

 

INTERIM CLAIMS: Commissioner Joe Holmes reviewed the interim claims.  Joe made a motion to approve the interim claims.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

TAX CANCELLATIONS:  RP16N01W143701A, Mike Fisk property was assessed for a well in error and MH16N01W11Y1001, Adams County Rodeo Board property is not livable.  Joe Holmes made a motion to approve the cancellations.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

LIQUOR LICENSE:  An application from Raven Golf Service LLC was presented.  Joe Holmes made a motion to approve the application.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

PIPELINE EASEMENT:  After review of the pipeline easement Prosecuting Attorney Myron Gabbert prepared, Mike Paradis made a motion to approve and sign the easement.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

ROAD & BRIDGE:  Road & Bridge Supervisor Tom Glenn was not present.

 

SHERIFF MATTERS:  UnderSheriff Richard Borger was present.  Mike Paradis asked if they could discuss the electrical bid received last week.  Richard stated Bill Brown asked last week if he could review the objectivity of the electrical bid.  Richard stated a trade service was used for information platform.  The HVAC issue is another problem down the road.  Richard stated the cost for the Courthouse side to be approximately $24,500, Sheriff side $22,750.00 and for filtrating system $12,250.00.  The Clerk requested a copy of the energy audit Idaho Power performed earlier this year.  Wendy Green asked about the rebates and return of the upgrades from Idaho Power.  Boat docks will be discussed later.

 

QUARTERLY PROBATION REPORT:  Wade Dishion prepared a quarterly report for the 1st quarter of 2009.

 

LEGAL MATTERS:  Mike Paradis made a request to move into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345, subsection 1(f).  Joe Holmes voted to move into Executive Session.  Mike Paradis voted to move into Executive Session.  Mike Paradis made a motion to move out of Executive Session and resume the regular meeting.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

ROCKY MOUNTAIN ELK FOUNDATION:  A meeting will be conducted regarding stewardship and the effects to enhance wildlife and jobs June 30th from 10 to 3 in McCall.  Mike Paradis stated he would go to the meeting.

 

SENATE BILL 1098:  Discussion on how the Senate Bill will affect Adams County was held.

 

INDIGENT MATTERS:  Mike Paradis made a request to move into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345, subsection 1(f).  Joe Holmes voted to move into Executive Session.  Mike Paradis voted to move into Executive Session. 

 

Mike Paradis made a motion to adjourn the Executive Session and resume the regular meeting.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

Claim 2009-01 – Determination of approval

Claim 2009-11 – Notice of Lien

Claim 2009-10 – Notice of Lien

Claim 2009-08 – Notice of Lien

 

Joe Holmes made a motion to approve and sign letter of determination and notice of liens.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

ELECTED OFFICIALS:  The Elected Officials at the next Commissioner Meeting will look at updated revenues and expenses.

 

With no further business to come before the Board the Board recesses until June 22, 2009.

 

 

ATTEST:__________________________            ___________________________

               Sherry Ward, Clerk of the Board             Bill Brown, Chairman of the Board

 

 

 

June 22, 2009

 

 

The board of County Commissioners of Adams County, Idaho, does hereby meet this 22nd day of January 2009.  There being present Chairman Bill Brown, Commissioner Mike Paradis, Commissioner Joe Holmes and Clerk Sherry Ware.  Whereupon the following proceedings are had, to-wit:

 

Chairman Bill Brown opened the Adams County Commissioner meeting at 10:10 am.

 

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA:  None

 

MINUTES:  The June 15, 2009 Commissioner minutes were reviewed.  Mike Paradis made a motion to approve the minutes.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

FEES:  Paula Balderson, Assessor Deputy, Treasurer Connie Kesler came before the Board.  Connie stated a concern and request to raise the returned check fee from $10.00 per check to $25.00.  The fee has not been raised for many years.  Joe Holmes made a motion to approve the increase for returned checks.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

INTERIM CLAIMS:  Interim claims were reviewed.  Joe Holmes made a motion to approve the interim claims.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

ELECTRICAL PROJECT:  Tri State Electric cost for Saturday work was $840.00.  The Board stated it was considerable less than shutting the Courthouse down for 1-day for Tri State to work on a workday.

 

CITY OF COUNCIL IMPACT AREA:  Building Inspector Don Horton updated the Board on findings from the Planning & Zoning meeting on the City of Council Impact area.

 

ROAD & BRIDGE:  Supervisor Tom Glenn came before the Board to give an update on the Middle Fork Road project.

 

Commission had a conference call with Cliff McLean (STC) regarding values.

 

Doris Baker joined the meeting.

 

RURAL ASSESSMENT VALUES:  Present are the following:  Fred Glemser and Anita VanGrunsven.  Anita and Fred both stated the values needed to be adjusted down.

 

LAKESHIORE DISPOSAL AGREEMENT:  Prosecutor Myron Gabbert came before the Board to state after review of the proposed LakeShore Disposal Agreement he suggested deleting several items from the agreement.

 

SHERIFF MATTERS:  Sheriff Rich Green and UnderSheriff Richard Borger joined the meeting.  HVAC was discussed and the implementation of the HVAC system.  Mike Paradis brought up Senate Bill 1098.

 

JUVENILE DISTRICT:  Marcy Combs, Juvenile Probationer, and Joe Langan, District Representative met with the Board.  Joe Langan brought up the Juvenile Correction and tobacco funding for 2010 budget.  Elee Coulter also met and gave an update to the Board on the weatherization of the safe house.

 

LAND SPLIT:  Noel Reynolds Property.  Drew Reynolds came before the Board to ask why she cannot split off 5 acres from her 40-acre parcel to give to her sister.  Don Horton read a section of the Ordinance.  The Reynolds’ purchased the property in 1999.  The Board recommendation is to go before the Planning & Zoning.

 

MIKE FISK WELL ASSESSMENT:  Mike Fisk met with the Board regarding a refund to him back 15 years in an amount of $3,500.00 for assessment errors.  The Board took the request under advisement.

 

PUBLIC HEARING CITY OF COUNCIL & COUNTY IMPACT AREA:  Present are the following:  City of Council Attorney Bert Osborn, City of Council Council member Wendy Ogden, Francee Wassard and Building Inspector Don Horton.  The public hearing started at 1:33 pm.  Bill Brown asked for public comment and not comment was made.  Attorney Bert Osborn read through the agreement they would like the Board to sign.  Building Inspector Don Horton read the Planning & Zoning findings and the conclusions.  There were several differences.  The Board directed the City of Council to discuss the issues with Planning & Zoning.

 

ELECTED OFFICIALS MONTHLY BUDGET REPORT:  Present are the following:  Weed Supervisor Dave Klaw, Treasurer Connie Kesler, UnderSheriff Richard Borger and Sheriff Rich Green.  Assessor Karen Hatfield was not present.

 

            Budget Hearing Date:  The Clerk asked for a change in the Budget Hearing from August 17 to August 31 starting at 6:00 pm.  Mike Paradis made a motion to approve the change to August 31, 2009.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

            Recycling – Cardboard:  The Sheriff Department does not want to recycle and place cardboard where the existing Courthouse put their cardboard.

            Budget discussion:  The revenue and expenditures were discussed.  Bill Brown wants the cash balances presented in a percent method for the first 3-months of the year for each department.  The Board is currently blocking out the afternoon of July 13, 2009 to schedule time for departments to discuss their budgets with the Board.

            Maintenance of Sheriff Vehicles:  Joe Holmes brought up mechanic labor Road & Bridge does on Sheriff’s vehicles.

            Boat Dock at C Ben Ross:  Sheriff Rich Green stated he would help put a grant into Parks & Recreation but would like to have Prosecutor Myron Gabbert prepare some wording holding the County harmless.

 

RESOLUTION 2009-06:  The Board has determined a need to transfer $240,000.00 from Solid Waste to Solid Waste Closure Account in the amount of $100,000.00 and $140,000.00 to Capitol Projects/Solid Waste.  Joe Holmes made a motion to transfer funds.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

OLD COURTHOUSE:  Fund Request #12 was reviewed for concrete steps at the old Courthouse, Newspaper ad and a ZGA invoice.  Joe Holmes made a motion to approve and sign forms for payment.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

DUPLICATE CHECK:  Indian Valley Cemetery District check in the amount of $270.00 was misplaced.  Mike Paradis made a motion to approve duplication of check.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

RAC PROJECTS:  The Southwest Idaho Resource Advisory Committee prepared for funding request the following projects that were awarded for 2009:  Wildhorse Bridge, Senior Firewood and Weed Washing System Station.  The Board reviewed the prepared forms.  Mike Paradis made a motion to approve and sign the applications for the Title II projects.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

With no further business to come before the Board the Board recessed until June 25, 2009.

 

ATTEST:__________________________            _____________________________

              Sherry Ward, Clerk of the Board              Bill Brown, Chairman of the Board

 

 

June 25, 2009

 

 

The Board of County Commissioners of Adams County, Idaho, does hereby meet this 25th day of June 2009.  There being present Chairman Bill Brown, Commissioner Mike Paradis, Commissioner Joe Holmes and Clerk Sherry Ward.  Whereupon the following proceedings are and, to-wit:

 

Purpose of meeting:  2009 Board of Equalization starting at 10:15 am.

 

Present are the following:  Appraiser Warren Rick, Appraiser Robin James, State Tax Commission Appraiser Cliff McLean and Assessor Karen Hatfield.

 

Bill Brown made a request to move into Board of Equalization pursuant to IC 67-2345, subsection 1(d).  Joe Holmes voted to more into Executive Session.  Mike Paradis voted to move into Executive Session.  Bill Brown voted to move into Executive Session.

 

Sanders, Sallye property:  Parcel #RP001400060260A.  Present Sallye Sanders and son Matthew Sanders.  Sallye disputed value due to outside appraisal being done with a difference of $78,000.00.  After discussion Joe Holmes made a motion to affirm the Assessor’s value.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.  Taxpayer informed of right to appeal on to the State Board of Appeals.

 

Withdrawn Appeals:  Holmes & Sons, Mike and Janice Paradis and Margaret Renwick.  Appeals were officially withdrawn at the Clerk’s office at 11:20 am.

 

Brundage Mountain:  Present are the following:  Judd DeBoer, Gary Blaylock and Rick Certano.  Gary asked to move into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345, subsection 1(d).  Bill Brown made a request for a roll call vote.  Mike Paradis voted to move into Executive Session.  Joe Holmes voted to move into Executive Session.  Bill Brown voted to move into Executive Session.

 

Mike Paradis made a motion to adjourn the Executive Session and resume the regular meeting.

 

Bill Brown stated the Board has decided to make an across the board reduction in certain categories.

            Area A&C (Council and Indian Valley) to be changed to the following:

            From                       Land:       15,345.00              To           Land:        9,715.00

            Power,Septic,Well:              21,250.00             To                              13,205.00

 

            Area E (New Meadows)

            From                        Land:  26,610.00              To           Land          21,288.00

                      Power,Septic,Well              21,250.00              To                    13,205.00

 

            Existing:          Adjusted to:

            Power:          3,575.00 Power:          1,800.00

            Well:           12,875.00 Well:             8,280.00

            Septic:         4,800.00  Septic           3,125.00

            TOTAL:     $21,250.00           TOTAL:      $13,205.00

 

            Agriculture Land:

            Category 1(Irrigated Crop, Category 3(Dry Crop) and Category 4 (Irrigated grazing) uphold 2009 values.

            Category 5(Dry Grazing) revert back to the 2008 values.

 

The Board will work with the Assessor’s Department to revise the survey form.  Mike Paradis made a motion to the stated changes listed above.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

MCCARTY, CLARENCE WILLIAM property:  Parcel #RP19N01E130002A.  Clarence stated values are too high.  Bill McCarty was told of the across the board reductions.  Mike Paradis made a motion to change value in Area E for Clarence McCarty to $34,493.00.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.  Taxpayer informed of rights to appeal on to the State Board of Appeals.

 

JORDAN, JOSEPH & CYNTHIA property:  Parcel #RP20N03W138400A.  After discussion, Mike Paradis made a motion to change the land/PSW to $22,920.00, which is according to previous decision.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.  Taxpayer informed of rights to appeal on to the State Board of Appeals.

 

LOVELACE, GLEN AND SUSAN property:  Parcel #RP17N01W094200A.  Joe Jordan spoke on behalf of Lovelace’s.  After discussion Mike Paradis made a motion to change the land/PSW to $22,920.00, which is according to previous decision.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.  Taxpayer informed of rights to appeal on to the State Tax Board of Appeals.

 

Per Cliff McLean the County does not have to send a letter to all taxpayers just to the taxpayers who appealed.  Notification to taxpayers when values have increased must be sent.

 

Clarification:  Cliff McLean asked for clarification on the reduction.  Does the decision apply to just Category 10 or to all home sites?  The Board stated to all home sites.

 

 

WICHMAN, DWIGHT property:  Parcel #RP20N03A353500A.  Dwight Wichman present.  After discussion Mike Paradis made a motion to change the land/PSW to $22,920.00 and Category 31 changed to $63,734.00.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.  Taxpayer informed of rights to appeal on to the State Board of Appeals.

 

Cancellation of Appeals:  DUNHAM RANCH property has cancelled.

 

COMBS property:  Lots in Ritter Subdivision #7, #8, and #10.  Present are the following Roger & Marcy Combs and Ken Feil.  Parcel #RPC280020070A, 080A and 100A.  Joe Holmes made a motion to uphold the values on the subdivision lots.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

Taxpayer DON HORTON came into the Board of Equalization to state he withdrew his appeal.

 

Recommendations from the Assessor’s office:

PATTON, GEORGE did not appeal.  Acres 2.00 Category 12 to $56,440.00.

MUIR, KEVIN property: Parcel #RP20W01E026450A Acres 2.91 Category 12 to $61,326.00.

COMBS, ROGER AND MARCY property: Parcel #RP17N01W036300A due to flood damage on property in Fruitvale/Glendale. Category 12 to $17,810.00 and Category 34 to $57,472.00.

FISK, MIKE property: Parcel #RP16N01W143701A. Acre .91, Category 12 from $58,510.00 to $37,693.00. 

Mike Paradis made a motion to uphold the recommended values stated.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

BAKER, ROBERT AND DORIS property: Parcel #RP15N01W330001A.  Doris Baker present.  After discussion Mike Paradis made a motion to change the home site value to $22,920.00.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

COUNCIL GREENS AIRDOG LLC:  Via telephone conference Steve Nash appeared.  Steve stated he has made improvements to the land, desires value be reduced to a more reasonable value.  Robin James, Appraiser, will review more information by next meeting date of Wednesday, July 1, 2009.

 

PEARCE, VERNON & SUSAN property: Via telephone conference Vernon Pearce appeared.  Parcel #RP18N01E318450A.  Robin James, Appraiser, stated after last public meeting held the Assessor’s office has changed Category and have changed location code of the tax code area valued on area A & C home site.  Vernon stated he wanted to make sure he was in the Council location, which is a correction Robin has made.  The land value changed to $50,465.00 for Category 12 and Category 34 remained the same $60,586.00.  Joe Holmes made the motion for the said value change.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.  Taxpayer informed of rights to appeal on to the State Board of Appeals.

 

The Board adjourned the Board of Equalization.  The Board will continue on July 1, 2009.

 

ATTEST:__________________________            ____________________________

               Sherry Ward. Clerk of the Board             Bill Brown, Chairman of the Board

 

 

 

 

 


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