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October 5, 2009

 

 

 

The Board of County Commissioners of Adams County, Idaho, does hereby meet this 5th day of October 2009.  There being present Vice-Chairman Mike Paradis, Commissioner Joe Holmes and Clerk Sherry Ward.  Whereupon the following proceedings are had, to-wit:

 

Commissioner Mike Paradis opened the Adams County Commissioner meeting at 10:01 am.

 

Present are the following:  Brundage Representatives Larry Shake and Mike DeBoer, Consultant Tom Braun, Attorney Justin Fredin, Attorney Ed Miller from Givens Pursely, Attorney Susan Buxton from Moore Buxton and Star News Reporter Clarrisa Sindon.

 

Building Inspector Don Horton joined the meeting at 10:11 am.

Chairman Bill Brown joined the meeting at 10:30 am

 

Workshop for Proposed Planned Unit Development for Brundage Mountain Village held.  Tom Braun, Susan Buxton stated the findings and facts would be reflected in development agreement.  Addressing concerns from the September 15, 2009 public hearing in New Meadows started the meeting:

County Sheriff – Larry Shake met with Sheriff Rich Green.  Sheriff Green did an in-depth review of the project.  Sheriff Green stated overall concern is public safety.

USFS Seasonal Access Forest Service Road – Open to the public through the travel plan, the 488 road discussed and will be closed during hunting season.

Snowmobile Trail – The trail will be rerouted and built with the groomer specifications.

Fencing – Fencing will be in areas needed.  The agreement with landowners will be transferable to new owners.  Larry Shake stated he met with Eddie Osborn out on the land to solve the problems.

 

Other items were discussed with regard to the zoning ordinances.  

 

A second public hearing will he held on Monday, October 26, 2009 at 5:00 pm, the place will be addressed by the Clerk and will inform all parties.

 

After public hearing, November 9, 2009 was set for the Board to review findings and facts and act on the application for the PUD.

 

LETTER OF SUPPORT – HOMEMAKER PROGRAM:  Joe Holmes made a motion to sign a letter of support.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

OLD COURTHOUSE GRANT:  Mike Paradis made a motion to approve the budget adjustment for the old Courthouse grant.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

With no further business to come before the Board the Board recessed until October 7, 2009.

 

 

ATTEST:___________________________          ______________________________

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

 

 

October 7, 2009

 

 

The Board of County Commissioners of Adams County, Idaho, does hereby meet this 7th day of October 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 10:07 am.

 

Present are the following:  Pete and Elaine Johnston, via telephone call Rodney Krogh with Evergreen Forest and Sheldon Schultz, Yanke Energy.

 

Sheldon Schultz stated the activity level coming forward with the new rates could possibly alarm Idaho Power into asking the PUC to reconsider the rates.  Evergreen Forest indicated the key role they were going to play in the package need to be replaced with another due to them wanting to purchase another sawmill.  The Board asked that Pete Johnston be placed as the second contact person.

 

The Board setup a meeting with Sheldon Schultz for October 14, 2009 at 1:30 pm.

 

 

ATTEST:__________________________            ______________________________

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

 

 

October 13, 2009

 

 

The Board of County Commissioners of Adams County, Idaho, does hereby meet this 13th day of October 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:

 

Dale Lattin joined the meeting.

 

Chairman Bill Brown opened the Adams County Commissioner meeting at 9:15 am.

 

 

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA:  IBM Lease for the AS 400; Gary Player email regarding Solid Waste; Dave Klaw will be meeting with the Board at 11:00 am; Annual Contract with Contract Mappers; Steve West with Nelson Engineering discussion on the landfill; Sheldon Schultz with Yanke Energy.  Mike Paradis made a motion to approve the amendments.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

MINUTES:  After review of the minutes for September 28th and October 5th.  Mike Paradis made a motion to approve the minutes for September 28, 2009 and October 5, 2009.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

CLAIMS:  Commissioner Bill Brown reviewed Claims and several questions were asked.  The claims totaled $199,975.00.  Joe Holmes made a motion to approve the claims as presented.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

TIRES AT TRANSFER SITE:  Bill Brown stated the County is getting a $1,000.00 to $1,500.00 savings from K.W. Enterprises for the removal of tires from the transfer site.

 

AID DOG AGREEMENT:  Building Inspector Don Horton joined the meeting.  The Board had more questions and would like to talk with Steve Nash.  The Prosecutor Myron Gabbert is reviewing the agreement for the County.

 

IDWR- BRIDGE AT BEN ROSS:  Joe Holmes will get a meeting scheduled with the water district and Idaho Department of Water Resources.

 

PUBLIC HEARING ON FEE INCREASES ON ADMINISTRATIVE FEE/CHECK CHARGE FOR NSF:  Bill Brown opened the public hearing at 9:50 am and read Resolution 2009-11 for increase in fees.  The public hearing will be left open for several hours for public input.  Joe Holmes made a motion to approve and sign Resolution 2009-11 to increase fees.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

IDAHO POWER:  Pete Johnston joined the meeting and a conference call was established with Sheldon Schultz regarding scheduling a meeting with Idaho Power in Boise regarding the interconnect package.  Bill Brown will call Idaho Power and set a date for a meeting.

 

ROAD & BRIDGE:  Present Road & Bridge Supervisor Tom Glenn.

 Spring Creek Road:  The overlay for Spring Creek Road is complete.  The road had soft spots from excessive truck traffic and has been taken care of.

 Road Grader 143:  Oil samples were taken at 100 hours and will be taken again at 200 hours.  Mike Paradis asked Tom to prepare a schedule for replacing equipment. 

 Idaho Department of Lands:  Rock from the State pit will continue to be paid monthly.

 Coroner Vehicle:  Tom said the 1992 Chevrolet needed the battery changed and has been working fine.  Joe Holmes suggested sending Tom’s vehicle to Indian Valley, the Indian Valley pick up be given to the Coroner and purchase a new vehicle for Tom.  The Board will make a decision next week.

 

SHERIFF MATTERS:  Present UnderSheriff Richard Borger.  Richard gave a brief update of the new heat pump system.  The thermostat in the hallway will be moved into the Clerk’s office for efficiency.  A thermostat will be placed in the cellblock.  The Board authorized purchasing a Daikin 24,000 BTU ductless heat pump with inverter technology to the control room for $4,275.00 and purchase and install a Daikin 24,000 BTU ductless A/C with inverter technology to the electrical room for $3,865.00.  The roofing project will begin next week.  Mike Paradis made a motion to approve the purchases.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

WEED DEPARTMENT:  Weed Supervisor Dave Klaw informed the Board an aggressive spraying for goat grass would be performed along County right of way.  The Board also received an update on the ISDA stimulus funding.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Joe Holmes, seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously to go into Executive Session under IC 67-2345(1)(b) to discuss legal issues.  The motion passed by roll call vote, Commissioner Bill Brown, aye, Commissioner Joe Holmes, aye and Commissioner Mike Paradis, aye.

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.

 

ROSE ADVOCATES:  present Delores Larson and Elee Coulter.  Delores gave the Board an update on the count of victims seen by Rose Advocates, the upgrades to the Safe House and grants that have been applied for by Rose Advocates.

 

ROCK FLAT:  Joe Holmes said he has discussed the issue with Neal Thompson.

 

LAKESHORE AGREEMENT:  The agreement was not signed due to several issues not being resolved.  A meeting will be established between the Board, the landfill supervisor and the transfer site supervisor to discuss transfers from the transfer site to the landfill.

 

PUBLIC DEFENDER CONTRACT:  The annual contract with our public defender Tim Felton was presented for signature.  The annual contract is $27,000.00 with no change from last year.  Mike Paradis made a motion to approve the contract.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

PAPER SHREDDER:  The Board asked for a review of the freight costs.  The Board gave the Clerk permission to get the right shredder for the needs of the Courthouse.

 

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT 2009-2010:  Mike Getusky presented the Board with an annual maintenance agreement with no increase from last year.  The agreement is for $250.00 per month for 10 hours of work.

 

JUNIOR COLLEGE:  Certificates of Residency for the following were reviewed.  Hayden Boll, Chloe Wilson, Kyle Brady and Kristin Blackner.  Mike Paradis made a motion to approve the listed names.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

TOSHIBA COPIER:  The lease agreement for the copier for the Assessor’s office was prepared for signature.

 

COMMITTEE APPOINTMENTS:  Review of the committees starting with the Fair Board.  Joe Holmes will ask current committee members if they wish to be reappointed.  Planning & Zoning Board has one appointment needed for the City of Council representative.  Bill Brown will ask for the Park Committee from New Meadows.

 

OLD COURTHOUSE GRANT:  Idaho Department of Commerce prepared and sent for signature a contract amendment for the old Courthouse grant.  Joe Holmes made a motion to approve and sign the amendment.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

CANCELLATION OF TAXES:  SP000000007625/Henderson - $105.28, SP0000000005/Munger - $2.92, PP000000006300/Peterman - $109.56 and PP000000006496/Putman - $3.06.  Mike Paradis made a motion to approve the cancellation.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

GEOGRAPHIC MAPPING CONTRACT:  The annual contract between the County and Geographic Mapping Consultants, Inc was reviewed.  Joe Holmes made a motion to sign the contract.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

RESOLUTION 2009-10:  A Resolution was created to establish ambulance employees as County employees to comply with the County personnel handbook.  The Clerk will rewrite the Resolution to define employees as part time.

 

INDIGENT:  Executive Session IC 67-2345 subsection (d) for indigent matters.  A motion was made by Joe Holmes, seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously to go into Executive Session with a roll call vote as follows:  Commissioner Bill Brown, aye, Commissioner Joe Holmes, aye, Commissioner Mike Paradis, aye.  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.

 

With no further business to come before the Board the Board recessed until October 14, 2009.

 

ATTEST:__________________________            ____________________________

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

 

 

October 14, 2009

 

 

The Board of County Commissioners of Adams County, Idaho, does hereby meet this 14th day of October 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:

 

Special meeting with Sheldon Schultz and Woody Biomass members.

 

Present are the following:  Pete and Elaine Johnston, Sheldon Schultz, Yanke Energy, Dale Lattin, Morris Huffman, Idaho Department of Commerce, Greg Siebert and Bob Stanway, Forest Service Bob Giles and Ken Postma.

 

Carrisa Sindon from the Star News joined the meeting.

 

Cogeneration plant being put in at the Goodrich landfill was discussed.  Discussion on the possibility of a cogeneration plant located at the Goodrich landfill, the fuel supply and the cost of building a new plant or purchasing a used plant.  Bill Brown, Mike Paradis and Pete Johnston will present a proposal to Idaho Power on October 21, 2009 at Idaho Power in Boise, Idaho.  Sheldon Schultz stated Idaho Power is looking for the County to demonstrate viability.  The Board’s main goal is to supply jobs for the County.  The fuel supply still is in question.

 

With no further business to come before the Board the Board recesses until October 19, 2009.

 

 

ATTEST:___________________________            ____________________________

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

 

 

October 19, 2009

 

 

The Board of County Commissioners of Adams County, Idaho, does hereby meet this 19th day of October 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:

 

Dale Lattin joined the meeting.

 

 

Chairman Bill Brown opened the Adams County Commissioner meeting at 9:07 am.

 

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA:  Letter to congressional delegation; Motion on Indigent claim 2009-13; Motion on maintenance agreement; AS400 proposal.  Mike Paradis made a motion to amend the agenda.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

MINUTES:  After review of the minutes for October 7, 2009, October 13, 2009 and October 14, 2009, Mike Paradis made a motion to approve the minutes.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

DISTRICT III MEETING:  Mike Paradis stated the presentation from Sage was good, there is many options for the County to apply for grant money, and Bill Brown is Adams County’s representative.  Mike Paradis asked the Clerk to send Payette County Commissioners a copy of the Fair and County Agent budget to review.  A task force is organized to review the County Agent and Fair budgets.

 

Cody Cahill joined the meeting at 9:15 am.

 

OLD BUSINESS:  Air Dog LLC letter tabled until Steve Nash can come before the Board.  IDWR Bridge at Ben Ross, Joe Holmes was unable to contact people for a meeting.  County Committee appointments, tabled until next week.  LakeShore agreement for signature, tabled until Tuesday at 10:00 am.  Rock Flat Road issue; Joe Holmes stated the issue is taken care of.

 

WEED DEPARTMENT:  present Supervisor Dave Klaw.  Dave discussed the County pay scale or using the $12.50 that was suggested by the State.  More discussion will be held in the future.

 

CORONER VEHICLE:  Tabled until the Sheriff comes in.

 

EMS BUILDING UPDATE:  Present are the following:  Peggy Pinkal and Dan Huter.  The Ambulance District asked for a loan from the County to get the building completed to the occupancy state so the fire trucks can be placed in the building, the fire district does not want to empty the tanks again this year.  The Board stated they would like the money repaid in January 2010 and July 2010 but may extend the repayment out to two years, the time frame was not clearly defined.  The Clerk stated concern in not getting repayment for more than one year could cause problems for the County.  The Clerk also suggested the County pay the invoices and create a re-payment plan for the Council Ambulance District, possible note $50,000.00.

 

RESOLUTION 2009-10:  Ambulance employees.  The Clerk made a correction to the Resolution defining the type of employees.  Mike Paradis made a motion to approve and sign the Resolution.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

DUPLICATE CHECK:  A duplicate check form was prepared to replace a check to Ginger Getusky.  Mike Paradis made a motion to approve re-issuance of the check.  The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.

 

INDIGENT CLAIM:  The claim was reviewed last week but no action taken.  Joe Holmes made a motion to approve 2009-13.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT:  The agreement was reviewed last week but no action taken.  Joe Holmes made a motion to approve the annual agreement.  The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.

 

 

 

 

 

ROAD & BRIDGE:  Supervisor Tom Glenn present.  Tom stated he has already been addressing the issues on the bridge inspection report received from the State.  Items have been completed on the Little Salmon River and Goose Creek bridges.  After review of the agreement on the Middle Fork reimbursement agreement with the Forest Service no man-hours for equipment can be used in billing.  Mike Paradis reviewed the agreement and no man-hours are needed.  Discussion was held on the equipment schedule of what needs to be replaced was held.

 

SHERIFF MATTERS:  UnderSheriff Richard Borger present.  The correct generator was ordered for the electrical project.  The roof project on the jail and sheriff’s part of the Courthouse will begin this week.  Richard may have an opportunity to do a lease from a Washington company on vehicles for the Sheriff’s office.  The Commissioners will need more information.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  At 10:50 a.m. a motion was made by Commissioner Joe Holmes, seconded by Commissioner Mike Paradis and passed unanimously to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345(1)(b).  Roll call vote as follows:  Commissioner Joe Holmes, aye, Commissioner Mike Paradis, aye, Commissioner Bill Brown, aye.

 

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

 

MISDEMEANOR PROBATION:  Wade Dishion met with the Board for the 2nd and 3rd Quarter Misdemeanor Probation reports for 2009.

 

PAYETTE RIVER GREEN ENERGY:  Glen Murphy and Jeff Garver co-owners of Payette River Green Energy came before the Board to discuss bringing a pellet plant to the County.  Glen discussed the fuel possibility for a woody biomass plant and a pellet plant.  The plant would create 30 jobs for the County.

 

BOY SCOUTS:  The Board had lunch with Dave Kemp and Ferrell Crossley regarding the Boy Scouts relocating to Lost Valley Lake.  Dave gave an update on the proposed safe harbor agreement between the Boy Scouts and Federal Fish and Wildlife; the agreement will be filed within one month.

 

TRANSPORTATION PLAN:  Present Pete and Elaine Johnston, Dave Ritterbacher, Ted Reynen with Keller and Associates, Cody Cahill with the Adams County Record and Dale Lattin.  The meeting was for the continuing discussion and review of the County Transportation Plan.  Changes were presented to Ted for inclusion in the plan.  Tom Glenn, Road Supervisor, joined the meeting.  Mr. Reynen requested roadwork projects completed be sent to Keller and Associates for inclusion in the plan.  The information needs to include the description of the road, i.e. milepost as well as names, for location.  Impletion of the plan as to the projects to be done each year was questioned.  After all updates are completed, the County will create a Resolution to adopt the transportation plan and include the Resolution in the final copy of the plan.

 

COGENERATION UPDATE:  Pete Johnston gave the Board an update on the conversations he has had with Sheldon Schultz from Yanke Energy.  The final draft of the proposal that will be presented to Idaho Power was discussed.

 

GOODRICH LANDFILL:  Present are the following: Steve West and Chas Ariss, Contra Consulting, Geologist Gary Player will be meeting via telephone conference.  Discussion was held on the DEQ letter asking the County to close the Goodrich landfill.  Gary stated the County has several options available to them before a closure is needed.

 

 

 

 

 

 

With no further business to come before the Board the Board recesses until October 20, 2009.

 

ATTEST:___________________________            _____________________________

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

 

 

October 20, 2009

 

 

The Board of County Commissioners of Adams County, Idaho, does hereby meet this 20th day of October 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:

 

Cody Cahill, Adams County Record, Carrisa Sindon, Star News, joined the meeting.  Mike Hampton, Goodrich Landfill, joined the meeting.  Pete Johnston, Woody Bio Mass, was also present.

 

Chairman Bill Brown opened the Adams County Commissioner meeting at 9:40 a.m.

 

CO GENERATION BUILDER SELECTION:  The purpose of this meeting is to select a builder for the Woody Bio Mass co-generation plant in Adams County.  Precision Energy Services was the first proposal reviewed.  Bill stated the first and foremost criteria of the Board are to create good living wage jobs with long-term benefits to the County.  Proposals will be opened and studied today with a final decision for awarding the contract to be made at a later date.  McKinstry proposal was received, 2 copies, the Board will review.  The Board stated the importance of slowing down the process to make wise decisions for the County.  A meeting will be set after the Idaho Power meeting on October 21, 2009 to determine if the co-generation will be moving forward.

 

With no further business to come before the Board the Board recessed until October 26, 2009.

 

 

ATTEST:____________________________            ____________________________

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

 

 

October 26, 2009

 

 

The Board of County Commissioners of Adams County, Idaho, does hereby meet this 26th day of October 2009.  There being present Chairman Bill Brown, Commissioner Joe Holmes and Clerk Sherry Ward.  Whereupon the following proceedings are had, to-wit:

 

Commissioner Mike Paradis went to the Payette Coalition meeting.

 

Chairman Bill Brown opened the Adams County Commissioner meeting at 9:07 a.m.

 

AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA:  New Meadows building official agreement; Cancellation of Taxes; Loren Curtis Property; Weiser River Trail national designation; Myron Gabbert; Gary Player’s invoice for consulting; Joe Holmes made a motion to amend the agenda.  The motion was seconded by Bill Brown and passed unanimously.

 

UnderSheriff Richard Borger joined the meeting.

 

 

PUBLIC HEARING TRACTOR/SNOWBLOWER:  Present are the following:  Scholfman Representative Lonnie McGhehey.  Two bids were presented, one from Schlofman and one from Independent Tractor.  Independent Tractor presented a bid for a Farm King snow blower only.  Schlofman presented a bid for a 1998 New Holland tractor 52, 120 and 1 new Schulte RDX-110 snow blower.  The Board stated they would review and possibly on November 9th award the successful bid.

 

Karen Hatfield and Connie Kesler joined the meeting.

 

SURPLUS PROPERTY:  The Assessor presented the Board with many surplus items that need to be taken care of.  The Clerk will send a list to the school for review.

 

MANUFACTURED HOMES:  The Assessor Karen Hatfield would like the authority to not put solid waste fees on the assessment due for manufactured homes who are not hooked up to any system.  The Board is in agreement with her proposal.

 

ELECTED OFFICIALS:  The Clerk presented the proposals for the new leases on an AS400 and IBM Windows Server stating the IT Committee met last Thursday to discuss the proposals.  Bill Brown asked if the IT Committee was in agreement with the new lease both Connie Kesler and Karen Hatfield said they approved the lease.  The Board gave the Clerk the latitude to put the necessary steps in motion to start the lease of new equipment.

 

ROAD & BRIDGE:  Present Supervisor Tom Glenn.  Tom asked permission to go out for bid on 10,000 yards of gravel that will need to be crushed.  The Board wants a description of the snow plowing job at Rock Flat to decide whether it will be an hourly or contract basis.  The Board discussed with Tom the winter maintenance of both Smokey Boulder and Pineridge Roads.  UnderSheriff Richard Borger asked Tom to move columns by the existing generator in preparation for the new generator.

 

Jail Standard Inspection will be completed on November 9, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.  The inspector will be Cindy Mallard.

 

EXECUTIVE SESSION:  A motion was made by Commissioner Joe Holmes seconded by Commissioner Bill Brown and passed unanimously to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345(1)(b).  Roll call vote as follows:  Commissioner Bill Brown, aye, Commissioner Joe Holmes, aye.  

 

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

 

SALMON RIVER PROPERTY:  Present are the following Rosey and Mike Nelson, Dennis McCollen, Rubin McCollen, via conference call Pat Lucas and Building Inspector Don Horton.  The Salmon River Fire Department would like to build a new firehouse on the property the County received as a result of the 1997 flood.  The Idaho Transportation Department will need to be involved; a meeting will be setup.  Pat Lucas and the Board would like to help get this project going forward.

 

WEISER RIVER TRAIL:  Present Director Shirley Atteberry.  The Friends of the Weiser River Trail put in an application for National Recreation Trail Designation.  The Board asked for more information and wanted Commissioner Paradis to review the information.

 

LAKESHORE AGREEMENT:  Present are the following:  Dave Haney from the New Meadows Transfer Site and Mike Hampton from the Goodrich Landfill.  Bill Brown started the meeting stating concern with the new billing setup.  The Board has concerns with the filling of loose yardage from LakeShore for the transfer site loads and the invoicing of compacted yardage to LakeShore from the County on the residential waste.  The Clerk also brought forth the per yard cost for 2009 being $11.92 per yard and the County is only charging $5.78 per yard.  Dave suggested eliminating the Tuesday 

October 26, 2009 pickup and the transfer site due to the volume and just pick up on Fridays.  Bill will contact Chris Carey to discuss these matters.

 

ITERIM CLAIMS:  The Board reviewed the interim claims.  Joe Holmes made a motion to approve the interim claims.  The motion was seconded by Bill Brown and passed unanimously.

 

MINUTES:  After review of the minutes for October 19, 2009 and October 20, 2009.  Joe Holmes made a motion to approve the minutes.  The motion was seconded by Bill Brown and passed unanimously.

 

NEW MEADOWS BUILDING OFFICIAL AGREEMENT:  The Board reviewed the annual agreement.  Joe Holmes made the motion to approve the agreement.  The motion was seconded by Bill Brown and passed unanimously.

 

TAX CANCELLATIONS:  Joe Holmes made a motion to approve the cancellation of taxes on the following.  The motion was seconded by Bill Brown and passed unanimously. 

RP14N01W11720A Voermans, Robert $27.10

RP19N01E158850A Newcomb, Darren $147.94

MH15N01W090151A Hemenway, Kelly $480.00

MH15N02W140009A Stovner, Luke $120.00

RP17N01W352461A Lakey, Rodney $494.04

RP17N01W358251A Paradis, Michael $232.26

RP14N01W230010A Hussey, Rita $143.64

RP00060003007AA Beekwilder, Henricus $80.06

RP17N02W242408A Harrington, Everett $37.10

 

LOREN CURTIS PROPERTY:  The Treasurer and Clerk discussed with the Board the tax deed property of Loren Curtis.

 

PUBLIC HEARING BRUNDAGE MOUNTAIN VILLAGE:  The Board of County Commissioners of Adams County held a hearing on October 26, 2009 at 5:00 pm at the New Meadows City Hall.  The following were present:  Helen Myrick, Carrisa Sindon, John P Franks, H. Wm Brooks, Larry Shake, Brian O’Marrow, Justin Fredin, Tom Braun, Ed Miller, Ed Osborn, Rick Certano, Neal Osborn, Linnea Hall, Judd DeBoer, Mike DeBoer, Norm Garrison, Wayne Ruemmele, Donna Campbell, Micki Eby, Charles Valots, Pam Murphy, Building Inspector Don Horton, Susan Buxton, Al Becker, Ed Robinson, Commissioner Bill Brown, Commissioner Joe Holmes and Clerk Sherry Ward.  Attorney Susan Buxton started the hearing stating Planning & Zoning have approved the PUD, the County has had a workshop and one public hearing and this is the second and final hearing.  The Board will make a final decision on November 9, 2009.  Engineer Tom Braun addressed all the items that were brought up on the workshop such as table to monitor track and measure density, lot frontage, etc.  The hearing was opened up to the public.  Ed Osborn addressed the fencing issue making sure the homeowners will maintain the fence.  Attorney Ed Miller stated the obligation would be clearly identified in the Homeowners Association agreements.  Charles Valots asked about transmission lines.  Tom Braun stated no change in the power lines except in the ski resort.  Al Becker stated the project is a positive move for the people in the County.  Linnea Hall thanked Brundage for the project.  It will help provide new jobs.  Norm Garrison stated he is in favor of the project.  Darla Johnson is a permitee on the mountain and stated she is concerned about the fences.  The hearing will remain open until Monday, November 9, 2009.

 

 

 

With no further business to come before the Board the Board recessed until November 2, 2009.

 

 

ATTEST:___________________________        ___________________________

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

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


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