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Commissioners Minutes
June
7, 2010
The
Board of County Commissioners of Adams County, Idaho, does hereby meet
this June 7, 2010. There being
present Chairman Bill Brown, Commissioner Mike Paradis, and Clerk Sherry
Ward. Commissioner Joe Holmes was
not present. Whereupon the
following proceedings are had, to-wit:
Present:
Loren Ferguson
Chairman
Bill Brown opened the Adams County Commissioner meeting at 9:50 am.
AMENDMENTS TO AGENDA: Catering Permit for Bear Creek Lodge,
Battery Replacement for Defibrillator.
Mike Paradis made a motion to amend the agenda. The motion was seconded by Bill Brown
and passed unanimously.
COURTHOUSE LANDSCAPING: Present Cheryl Riggins and Connie
Mocaby. Connie presented the Board
with a map of the existing trees and where the trees need to be pulled up
and moved to new locations. The
landscapers would like to purchase approximately 6 bushes to put on a
bare mound. The landscapers also
asked if some weeds could be killed in some areas. The Board directed Connie to talk with
Weed Supervisor Dave Klaw. The
Board will talk with Road Supervisor Tom Glenn to get the backhoe brought
over to help with the tree removal and placement.
Prosecutor
Myron Gabbert joined the meeting at 9:55 am.
Wendy
Green joined the meeting at 10:00 am.
SAWMILL ROAD: Present Prosecutor Myron Gabbert. The
Prosecutor Myron Gabbert informed the Board the public did not get proper
notice. The public must have 30
day notice and the Clerk did not send notice in the proper time therefore
the public hearing will need to be cancelled. Myron Gabbert stated the issues are
public use and maintenance of the road.
Idaho Code required a report to be prepared by someone on the
maintenance history of the road (42-203A). The Board informed Myron gates have
been established on both ends of the road. After discussion the Board directed
Myron to call Mike Ryals’ attorney David Leroy to setup a meeting between
the Board, concerned parties and Mike Ryals and his attorney. The Sheriff and Fire Department will be
asked to be present.
Mike
Fisk joined the meeting.
COUNTY ROAD CONDITIONS: Mike Paradis gave a brief update on the
roads and bridges within the County.
Cottonwood
Bridge – not useable
Goodrich
Bridge – out
Wild
Horse Bridge – not useable
June
7, 2010
County
Road Conditions – Continued:
Middle
Fork Bridge – out
Several
wash outs on County roads.
COGENERATION PLANT BUSINESS PLAN: Present are Cody Cahill, Adams County
Record, Sheldon Schultz, Yanke Energy, Carrisa Sindon, Star News, Pete
Johnston, Bob Giles, Forest Service and Harry and Ellen Hall with
E&HH Consulting. Harry and
Ellen hall brought forth a proposal for preparation of a business plan
for a biomass power generation facility in Adams County. Bill Brown and Pete Johnston stated how
important this is due to the several economic issues such as closed
businesses, hospital shutting down, schools having to make adjustments to
their budget, loss of enrollment.
Bob Giles discussed the stewardship program and fuel supply for
the plant. Other items of discussion
were the number of jobs that would be created, revenue streams, operating
issues, and business structure and project schedule. Sheldon Schultz suggested a draft
business plan verse a finished business plan due to the energy concepts;
renewable, carbon credits, etc. need to be clarified. Another meeting will need to be
scheduled prior to presenting the business plan. Mike Paradis made a motion to approve
the contract with E&HH Consulting for approximately $15,000.00. The funding will come out of the REEZ
Grant. The motion was seconded by
Bill Brown and passed unanimously.
CATERING PERMIT: A catering permit for Bear Creek Lodge
for the following dates was reviewed: June 12 and 19, July 24 and 31,
August 7 and 28, September 19 and 25.
Mike Paradis made a motion to approve the catering permits for
Bear Creek Lodge. The motion was
seconded by Bill Brown and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION 2010-08 DECLARATION OF
LOCAL EMERGENCY: The Board
of County Commissioners on Monday, June 7, 2010 declared by Resolution a
local emergency due to the flooding to creeks and streams washing out
roads and bridges. Mike Paradis
made a motion to approve and sign Resolution 2010-08. The motion was seconded by Bill Brown
and passed unanimously.
DEFIBRILLATOR FOR COURTHOUSE: A battery replacement is needed for the
defibrillator in the Courthouse located near the Treasurer’s office. The Board gave direction to the Clerk
to purchase the battery at a cost of $200.00 and ask the Treasurer to be
responsible to replace the 9 volt battery every two months.
With
no further business to come before the Board the Board adjourned until
June 14, 2010.
ATTEST:__________________________ ______________________________
Sherry Ward, Clerk of the
Board Bill Brown, Chairman of the Board
June 14, 2010
The Board of County Commissioners of
Adams County, Idaho, does hereby meet this Monday, June 14, 2010. There being present Chairman Bill
Brown, Commissioner Mike Paradis, Commissioner Joe Holmes and Clerk
Sherry Ward. Whereupon the
following proceedings are had, to-wit:
Present are Loren Ferguson and Lyle
Sall with the Adams County Record.
Chairman Bill Brown opened the Adams
County Commissioner meeting at 9:25 am.
AMENDMENTS
TO AGENDA: Steps on embankment; Shrubbery
estimate-Connie Mocaby and Cheryl Riggins; Mike Paradis made a motion to
amend the agenda. The motion was
seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
OLD
BUSINESS: Helipad for EMS Building will be discussed
at 1:45 pm.
INTERIM
CLAIMS: Claims reviewed by Commissioner Mike
Paradis. After review of the
claims totaling $75,659.00, Mike Paradis made a motion to approve the
claims. The motion was seconded by
Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
SHRUBBERY
ESTIMATE: Connie Mocaby and Cheryl Riggins met
with the Board to present an estimate of $348.00 for new shrubbery. Mike Paradis stated he will get with
Road & Bridge to see when the backhoe will be back in Council to get
the landscape work completed. Connie asked if John Sorg could help
with the manhandling of the trees and shrubs. The expense will be taken out of the
Courthouse repair/maintenance line item.
Joe Holmes made a motion to approve the purchase of shrubbery. The
motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.
EMBANKMENT
STEPS: Connie Kesler and Karen Hatfield met
with the Board to request steps to be placed down into the trees where
the 4th of July picnic area is held, the land is owned by the
City of Council. Connie thought
two railroad ties wide maybe two or three steps. Bill Brown asked if Mike Getusky could
place the steps.
AUDIT
CONTRACT: The Board reviewed the contract for
services for the 2009-2010 Adams County Audit; the fee will be
approximately $4700.00. The Ambulance
audit will be approximately $2600.00.
Mike Paradis made a motion to approve the audits for Adams County
and the Ambulance. The motion was
seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
PROPERTY
TAX EXEMPTION: Cuprum Benevolent Preservation Society
presented an application for property tax exemption for tax year
2010. After review Mike Paradis
made a motion to approve the exemption.
The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
OLD
COURTHOUSE: The contract with Idaho Department of
Commerce for the elevator installation at the Old Courthouse for
$108,000.00 was reviewed. Joe
Holmes made a motion to approve and sign the document. The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis
and passed unanimously.
ANIMAL
CONTROL BOARD: A letter was prepared appointing Alvin
Hall as director of the District #2 Animal Damage Control Board. Mike Paradis made a motion to approve
Alvin Hall as the director for District #2. The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes
and passed unanimously.
COTTONWOOD-MILL
CREEK PROJECT: A letter addressed to the Forest
Service requesting cooperative agency status on the Cottonwood-Mill Creek
area was prepared. Mike Paradis
made a motion to approve the letter.
The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
MEMORANDUM
OF UNDERSTANDING: A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU)
between the County and the State Department of Health & Welfare was
presented. The purpose of the
agreement is to develop a partnership; outline procedures to assist
counties, hospitals and the State Catastrophic Health Care cost program
with a method of determining Medicaid eligibility through the development
of a combined application for patients potentially eligible for County
assistance; provide Health and Welfare a consistent way to receive
combined applications; streamline work process for determining Medicaid
eligibility for individuals applying for County assistance. The Memorandum of Understanding will
allow the County access to the Idaho Benefit Eligibility System (IBES);
and provide an electronic application and denial notice to Counties. Mike Paradis made a motion to approve
and sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
LIQUOR
LICENSE: Raven Golf Service dba Meadow Creek
Golf Course made application for a 2010 liquor license. After review of the application Mike
Paradis made a motion to approve the license. The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes
and passed unanimously.
SUPPORT
LETTER WADE DISHION: Wade Dishion is asking for a letter
support. Joe Holmes made a motion
to prepare and sign a letter of support.
The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.
INDIAN
VALLEY ROAD SERVICE AGREEMENT: A local professional
service agreement with Ruen-Yeager & Associates, Inc for the Indian
Valley Road project was reviewed by the Board. Two change orders were sent to the
Board for review. Joe Holmes made
a motion to sign the service agreement with Ruen-Yeager & Associates
and accept the change orders. The
motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION
2010-09: The Clerk prepared a Resolution for
transferring $13,458.97 for fire mitigation. Mike Paradis made a motion to approve
the transfer of funds. The motion
was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously
MINUTES:
After review of the minutes for May 24, 2010 Joe Holmes made a
motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis
and passed unanimously.
After review of the minutes for June 7,
2010 Mike Paradis made a motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Bill Brown
and passed unanimously.
ROAD
PROJECT AGREEMENT WITH FOREST SERVICE – COTTONWOOD CREEK ROAD:
The project agreement is actually for Crooked River, agreement
#10-RO-110411200-018. The project
agreement is a cooperative agreement between the Forest Service and the
County for blading and installation of a cattle guard at the Forest
Service boundary. The Forest
Service is paying 100% of the costs.
Mike Paradis made a motion to approve and sign the agreement. The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes
and passed unanimously.
ROAD
& BRIDGE: Present Road & Bridge Supervisor
Tom Glenn.
Jack Rubelt met to discuss the County
right-of-way on the Hornet Creek Road.
Jack was concerned about the 350’ pipe easement the County gave
Terry Andrade. Jack wanted to make
sure the pipe will be buried deeper than the barrow pit; a Commissioner
stated it would be. Mike Paradis
asked Jack if he was okay with the design. Jack stated he was fine with the borrow
pit.
Flood damage: The Board did not get estimation from
Tom Glenn on flood damage. Tom
gave the Board a bid for a $30,000.00 bridge from Big R Manufacturer for
Goodrich Bridge. The abutment on
the Cottonwood/Jackson creek Bridge will need to be fixed this summer,
cost unknown. The other Jackson
Creek Bridge is gone, may be able to take beams from other deck, costs
unknown. Mike Paradis asked if the
unused bridge on the Glendale road could be used.
SHERIFF
MATTERS: Present Sheriff Rich Green and
UnderSheriff Richard Borger. Ryan
Tracy, County Boat Deputy, received certification, currently rated at 2D,
the Sheriff is asking to change him to 6C. Mike Paradis made a motion to approve
the grade-step change. The motion
was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
Jail Inspection: Sheriff Green reported a surprise jail
inspection from Jeff Batten, Jeff gave the jail an excellent report and
recommended the jail to be nominated for an excellent food service award.
Garbage Disposal: the cost of the new garbage disposal
was $1236.00. A guard will be put
on the disposal for safety reasons.
Jail control panel and door locks: After discussion the Sheriff will send
out a Request for Proposal for the two items.
Toilets: The toilet from Texas Correctional will
not fit properly therefore a toilet from ACORN will need to be
purchased. Bill Brown told the
Sheriff to get hard costs for the Board to review.
E911:
Sheriff Green discussed change of road names with the Board. Once the Enhanced 911 goes live the
importance of proper notification of any changes is needed.
Reserve Officers giving tickets: The Clerk asked if Reserve Officers can
give tickets. The Sheriff stated
Level-1’s who are Post certified can give tickets.
Money from the May 22nd
Auction: The Clerk asked the
Sheriff where the revenue for the Sheriff’s auction was. Sheriff Green said he would get the
money over to the Clerk to receipt into the County treasury.
WICAP:
Karin Hoffer, Senior Services Director for WICAP was present to
give an annual report of the Senior Services Homemaker Program.
ROSE
ADVOCATES: Present Delores Larsen and Elee
Coulter. Delores told the Board a
new resource will be offered by Rose Advocates, the Family Resource
Cooperative. The cooperative is
more than working just with the victims but also with the families.
Safe House Usage: Present Juvenile Probation Officer
March Combs and Linda Bonds. Marcy
has an opportunity to get a Drug & Alcohol Program for the juveniles
up to Council but needs a place for the program and would like to use the
safe house. Marcy stated she would
like to use the safe house one day a week. Rose Advocates would prefer no one is
in the safe house due to sensitive information. Bill Brown suggested the Legion hall
could be used as well.
Community Service: Mike Paradis asked if Marcy had any
probationers to pick up fugitive waste at the landfill.
Upgrades to the Safe House: Delores asked for a couple scoops of
gravel to the backyard of the safe house.
Delores said they will take care of enlarging the deck, painting
the safe house and fixing the fence.
Cody Cahill joined the meeting at 1:30
pm.
Don Horton joined the meeting at 1:45
pm.
FOREST
SERVICE FLOOD DAMAGE: Two ladies from the Forest Service were
present to give an update on the flood damage.
East Fork 172 – partially closed,
bridge destroyed numerous slides and washouts.
Middle Fork of the Weiser – closed,
culverts out, and road washed out.
Mill Creek – damaged put passable
Pine Creek – Washing, appears passable
Joker Creek – bad rutting and
Washington, culverts washing out closed.
Little Creek 692 – closed, creek
running on road surface.
Wild Horse – closed, bridge failure
washout.
White Licks 591 – closed by slide.
Jungle Creek 192 – appears passable.
Bar Creek 677 – closed, culverts washed
out.
Grossen Canyon 524 – closed culvert
washed out.
Shingle Flat 183 – appears passable but
should be closed.
Hazard Creek 287 – edge Washington,
passable.
6 Mile Creek 305 – width restricted and
culverts washing put passable.
June 14, 2010
Forest Service Flood Damage –
Continued:
Federal Highway Department will be here
on Wednesday and will coordinate with the County, Don Horton stated ITD
will be here to help the engineer; Don Horton and Tom Glenn create cost
estimates at approximately 1:00 pm.
Trevor Howard joined the meeting at
2:00 pm.
HELIPAD
AT EMS BUILDING: Present are Christy Ward, Kathy Davis,
Dan Huter and Richard Borger. Discussion
was held on the Life flight landings and the Blackhawk landing at the EMS
Building. Mike Paradis stated the
County prepared an area for the Blackhawk to land in the parking lot of
the Courthouse, at the last minute the pilot chose to land between the
EMS building and Timberline Title.
Update from the meeting with Denise
Groves, Sue Warner, Christy Ward and Sherry Ward was given. Mike Paradis gave an update regarding
the expanded helipad at the Clinic.
The expansion was done to accommodate larger helicopters. Christy Ward expressed she still did
not want the helicopters to land in front of her building because they
are not able to conduct business and she is afraid of rock damage to the
building. Bill Brown stated he
would like more information possibly from the pilots themselves but
during the time being the helicopters are to land at the Clinic during
workday hours.
Denise Groves was called on the phone
for questions to be asked. Denise
stated the Clinic is not an emergency service but they can take patients
based on certain situations. Mike
Paradis stated the Fire Department did not support landing the helicopter
at the EMS Building. The Clinic is
an FAA approved landing pad and the helicopters have been landing at the
Clinic since 1987 with no complaints from the pilots.
AMENDMENT
TO AGENDA: Letter of support for Meadows Ambulance
Service. Joe Holmes made a motion
to amend the agenda. The motion
was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.
SUPPORT
LETTER: A letter of support for the Meadows
Valley Ambulance Service to apply for advanced life support service
training was reviewed. Joe Holmes
made a motion to approve and sign the letter of support. The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis
and passed unanimously.
BUDGET
WORKSHOP DATES: The Board would like to set the
afternoon of June 28th, June 29th and June 30th
to work on budgets.
With no further business to come before
the Board the Board adjourned until June 21, 2010.
ATTEST:__________________________ _____________________________
Sherry Ward, Clerk of the
Board Bill Brown, Chairman
of the Board
June 18, 2010
The Board of County Commissioners of
Adams County, Idaho, does hereby meet this Friday, June 18, 2010. There being present Commissioner Mike
Paradis, Commissioner Joe Holmes and Clerk Sherry Ward. Whereupon the following proceedings are
had, to-wit:
Present Adams County Deputy Prosecuting
Attorney Richard Roats
Richard gave a brief update on the Old
Sawmill Road Appeal before the Supreme Court. The Board can expect a ruling by
August.
ATTEST:_________________________ _____________________________
Sherry Ward, Clerk of the
Board Bill Brown, Chairman
of the Board
June 21, 2010
The Board of County Commissioners of
Adams County, Idaho, does hereby meet this Monday, June 21, 2010. There being present Chairman Bill
Brown, Commissioner Mike Paradis, Commissioner Joe Holmes and Clerk
Sherry Ward. Whereupon the
following proceedings are had, to-wit:
Present: Lyle Sall, Adams County Record.
Chairman Bill Brown opened the Adams
County Commissioner meeting at 9:27 am.
AMENDMENTS
TO AGENDA: Fire Inspection discussion with Sheriff
Green; Idaho Power Installation of new pole at Pineridge; Mike Paradis
made a motion to amend the agenda.
The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
SPECIAL
MEETING: Mike Paradis stated a meeting is setup
for Wednesday, June 23, 2010 at the Payette National Forest Supervisor’s
office to discuss jurisdiction of road and funding for repairs.
GOODRICH
LANDFILL: As a follow up to the inspection at
Goodrich landfill the Board stated a letter will need to be prepared to
Southwest District Health stating the fugitive waste will be picked up by
community service workers. The
ditch work will be health with by Mike Hampton.
MINUTES:
After review of the minutes of June 14, 2010 Joe Holmes made a
motion to approve the minutes. The
motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.
MEDICAL
UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT: The purpose of this
agreement is to implement Idaho Code 31-3503 and 31-3519 and more
specifically the limitation that an obligated County shall not pay a
hospital or a provider for necessary medical services in an amount that
exceeds the amount recommended by “utilization management” at the current
Medicaid rate. Doctor Douglas
Dammrose, M.D. with Idaho Medical Review is the designated physician. Joe Holmes made a motion to sign the
agreement. The motion was seconded
by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.
UPDATE
ON OLD SAWMILL ROAD APPEAL: Mike Paradis and Joe Holmes
gave Commissioner Bill Brown an update on the road stating a decision
will be handed down sometime in August.
RESOLUTION
2010-10: The Clerk informed the Board there is a
need to establish a fund for Election Consolidation for fiscal year
2011. Joe Holmes made a motion to
sign Resolution 2010-10. The
motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.
PROPOSED
CONTRACT WEED AGREEMENT: The Board reviewed the draft proposal
for Dave Klaw to get extra help for weed spraying; the funding will come
out of the Weed stimulus funding.
Continued discussion at a later date.
LEAFY
SPURGE: The Board discussed the need to draft a
letter to Washington County to address the leafy spurge issue. The Board will ask Weed Supervisor Dave
Klaw to draft a letter for review.
CROOKED
RIVER SCHEDULE A: After review of the Schedule A Summary
that goes with the agreement Mike Paradis made a motion to sign the
summary. The motion was seconded
by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
SOIL
& WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT: A letter was prepared for funding
in the Fiscal Year 2012 in the amount of $2,000.00. Joe Holmes made a motion to approve and
sign the intent letter. The motion
was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.
ROAD
& BRIDGE: Present Road Supervisor Tom Glenn. Flood damage was discussed.
Jackson Creek: Cottonwood Creek Bridge
needs abutments rebuilt.
Goodrich: Bridge out and road
wash. Tom stated the creek will
need to be rechanneled in order to start work on the road.
Wild Horse: Bridge damage and road
wash. Tom stated a temporary fix
on the bridge has allowed the landowners to leave their homes.
Middle Fork Road: Bridge damage and
road wash.
Tom stated the Road Department will be
working on the Fall Creek Bridge re-supporting the abutments and then
move on to Goodrich to start working on the road.
Forsgren Engineer Trevor Howard via
conference call discussed County flood damage work. Trevor suggested having contractors do
some of the County work that is needed to be done. Mike Paradis and Joe Holmes informed
Tom to just get the roads passable, the in-depth work that is needed to
be done will possible be paid by REMA or other Federal funding depending
on the location. The Board
directed Tom to get general maintenance completed.
INTEGRA:
Assessor Karen Hatfield introduced Jeanna Moore Smith. Jeanna represents Integra Company. Integra can offer the service of
scanning existing documentation and going paperless for the Assessor’s
Office. The Assessor is concerned
about running out of room in her office and is looking at ways to solve
the problem. More discussion will
be held later after some prices can be determined.
SAWMILL
ROAD: Present was Prosecuting Attorney Myron
Gabbert. The Board asked for an
update on the possibility of a meeting between the County and Mike Ryals
and his attorney. Myron will
prepare a letter asking for the County to have an easement on the Sawmill
Road in exchange for maintenance on the road. The Board also set a public hearing
date of August 9, 2010 if the matter is not resolved.
LAKESHORE
DISPOSAL: Present Everett Atter and Goodrich
landfill Supervisor Mike Hampton. Everett presented to the Board a
compaction ratio of 4 yards of loose waste to 1 yard of compacted
waste. Everett asked for the
tickets to be 3 parts. LakeShore
will continue to pick up transfer waste on Fridays.
INTERIM
CLAIMS: The interim claims were for
$8,510.23. Mike Paradis made a
motion to approve the interim claims.
The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
SHERIFF
MATTERS: Present Sheriff Rich Green and
UnderSheriff Richard Borger.
Fire inspection: Sheriff Green stated Simplex Grimnel
performed an inspection just recently, the suggested repairs are as
follow: repair includes replacing both check cams on the backflow device
with a low flow check, both the backflow and the inspector test will be
tested once the replacement is complete.
The sprinkler system is due for a five year internal obstruction
inspection. Duct detector M1-78
reported an alarm to the fire panel but the air handler unit (AHU) did
not shut down. Three control
values that shut off different sections of the fire sprinkler system are
not monitored. The total repair
estimate is $4,165.00. The Board
tabled the discussion until the June 28th meeting.
Jail kitchen requirements: The Sheriff would like to sign an
agreement with S & S Nutrition Network to do nutrition consulting for
the jail. Sheriff Green believes
he will save money on the food he buys by the suggestions the nutrition
consultant will make. The Board
directed the Sheriff to review the cost savings and report back.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION: At 3:10 pm 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
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.
With no further business to come before
the Board the Board recessed until June 28, 2010.
ATTEST:__________________________ _____________________________
Sherry Ward, Clerk of the
Board Bill Brown,
Chairman of the Board
June 28, 2010
The Board of County Commissioners of
Adams County, Idaho, does hereby meet this Monday, June 28, 2010. 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 9:34 am.
AMENDMENTS
TO AGENDA: Bridge at Indian Creek; Gray Creek Road
issue, informational. Joe Holmes
made a motion to amend the agenda for the listed items. The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis
and passed unanimously.
MINUTES:
After review of the minutes of the June 18, 2010 meeting with
Richard Roats on the Supreme Court appeal hearing on the Old Sawmill
Road. Richard stated a decision
will be announced in August. Mike
Paradis made a motion to approve the minutes. The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes
and passed unanimously.
After review of the minutes for the
June 21, 2010 meeting Mike Paradis made a motion to approve the
minutes. The motion was seconded
by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
Wade Dishion joined the meeting.
TAX
CANCELLATIONS: After review, Joe Holmes made a motion
to approve the following cancellations and refunds. The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis
and passed unanimously.
LRA20TC120015A, Mallory, James D refund
of $23.04
PP000000003920A, Hoffman, Lori refund
of $15.15 and a cancellation of $15.15
SAFE
HOUSE USAGE-JUVENILE JUSTICE REVENUE: The Clerk showed the Board
information regarding the details of where the Juvenile Justice Revenue
can be used. The Board directed
the Clerk to discuss with Juvenile Justice Probation officer Marcy Combs
and Rose Advocates director Delores Larson.
CORRECTION
TO MAY 24TH MINUTES: After review of the
correction Mike Paradis made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes
and passed unanimously.
WEED
MATTERS: Present Weed Supervisor Dave Klaw.
Vehicle Wash System: The vendor we purchased the wash system
from would like to borrow the portable vehicle wash system to show the
Army Corps of Engineers in Washington.
The wash system is on a trailer.
Bill Brown directed the Clerk to review insurance coverage through
ICRMP and the Board could not see an immediate problem with allowing the
vehicle wash system to travel to Washington.
Contract Work: Dave Klaw stated the Weed Department is
behind due to the weather. Dave
would like to hire an outside contractor with the stimulus funds to get
the projects caught up. The
request was taken under advisement.
ITD Agreement: The Board was presented with the annual
ITD Agreement for $3200.00 for the upcoming fiscal year. Mike Paradis made a motion to approve
and sign the ITD agreement. The
motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
QUARTERLY
MISDEMEANOR PROBATION REPORT: Wade Dishion met with the
Board to give the 1st quarter probation report.
ROAD
& BRIDGE: Road & Bridge Supervisor Tom Glenn
was not present until later in the day.
Don Horton gave an update on
Wednesday’s meeting at the Payette National Forest Supervisor’s office on
the flood damage. Don stated both
the Wildhorse and Middle Fork roads will have FEMA and EFO(Federal
Highways) funding. The Middle Fore
Road damage will be defined with several small projects. FEMA people will be here on Wednesday,
July 7, 2010 to do a damage assessment for Adams County. Road & Bridge Supervisor Tom Glenn
and Commissioner Joe Holmes will tour the damage with the FEMA team. Mike Paradis stated Bureau of Homeland
Security Representative Pat Lucus stated there is a possibility the State
may be able to upfront the damage costs and FEMA/EFO will pay the State
directly.
Indian Valley Flood Damage: Joe Holmes stated there is some damage
that will need to be reviewed.
New Meadows Area Flood Damage: Road & Bridge employee Stan Hall
told Commissioner Bill Brown that there are several areas of damage:
Little Goose Road, Fowler Lane and portions of Fackler Lane are washed
out. Bill directed Stan to take
pictures and create a cost sheet to add to the damage assessment.
SHERIFF
MATTERS: Present
Sheriff Rich Green and UnderSheriff Richard Borger. Sheriff Green asked to go into
Executive Session: Labor negotiations.
Joe Holmes made a motion to enter into Executive Session pursuant
to IC67-2345, subsection C. The
motion was seconded by Mike Paradis and passed with Commissioner Bill
Brown aye, Commissioner Mike Paradis aye, and Commissioner Joe Holmes
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.
Simplex Grimnel Inspection and Repair
costs: More discussion will be
held in the future.
CATERING
PERMIT: An application for a catering permit
for Wilson’s Lounge was reviewed.
Mike Paradis made a motion to approve and sign the permit. The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes
and passed unanimously.
IDAHO
DEPARTMENT OF TRANSPORTATION INDIAN VALLEY PROJECT:
After review of the material testing agreement with GeoTek, Inc.,
Joe Holmes made a motion to approve and sign the agreement. The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis
and passed unanimously.
RESOLUTION
2010-11: To amend Resolution 2010-08 Declaration
of Local Emergency to extend the time frame to July 26, 2010. Mike Paradis made a motion to approve
Resolution 2010-11. The motion was
seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
COLORED
PRINTER FOR CLERK’S OFFICE: The Clerk presented to the
Board a quote to repair the existing color printer for the Clerk’s office
of $300.00 from Allied Business.
The Clerk stated $145.00 expense has already occurred to have the
printer evaluated. The Clerk told
the Board a new colored printer would be $348.00. Joe Holmes made a motion to approve the
purchase of a new colored printer for the Clerk’s office. The motion was seconded by Mike Paradis
and passed unanimously.
SAWMILL
ROAD PUBLIC HEARING: The letter to adjacent landowners to
Sawmill Road was presented to the Board.
After review of the letter Mike Paradis made a motion to approve
and sign the letter. The motion
was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
SOUTHWEST
DISTRICT LETTER: The Board discussed the letter that was
prepared regarding the corrections that were needed to be made from an
inspection David Loper made in May.
No motion was made.
PAYETTE
NATIONAL FOREST ANNUAL FIRE BRIEFING: Present are District Ranger
Greg Lesh, UnderSheriff Richard Borger, New District Ranger Kim Pearson,
Laura Parmuk, Gary Brown, and Monte Hurd.
Communication, structure protection were all discussed. Mike Paradis will continue to be the
contact person between the Forest Service and the County.
FIRE
PLAN: Mike Paradis asked for an update on the
Cuprum fire mitigation project.
Greg Lesh stated a decision regarding Cuprum will be handed down
soon.
Lyle Sall and Cody Cahill from the
Adams County Record joined the meeting at 1:30 pm.
GOODRICH
FLOOD DAMAGE: Present were property owner Jim Seal
and son Nathan. Discussion was
held on the flood damage. Jim
expressed interest in allowing a right-of-way to help the Board get a
road through his property and forego reconstruction of the existing
road. Jim stated he has
approximately 594 acres in 5 or 6 parcels. Bill Brown state Commissioner Joe
Holmes and Road & Bridge Supervisor Tom Glenn will walk the area to
determine what route would have the most advantages.
INTERIM
CLAIMS: After review of the claims in the
amount of $4,009.00 Mike Paradis made a motion to approve the interim
claims. The motion was seconded by
Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
BUDGET
WORKSHOP: Prosecuting Attorney Myron Gabbert. Myron suggested if a raise could be
given, Myron’s administrative assistant deserves a raise she works very
hard.
BUDGET
WORKSHOP: Assessor Karen Hatfield. The proposed 2011 budget was reviewed
with the Board.
BUDGET
WORKSHOP: Treasurer Connie Kesler. The proposed 2011 budget was reviewed
with the Board.
BUDGET
WORKSHOP: Sheriff Rich Green. The proposed 2011 budget was reviewed
with the Board.
With no further business to come before
the Board the Board recessed until June 29, 2010.
ATTEST:__________________________ _______________________________
Sherry Ward, Clerk of the
Board Bill Brown,
Chairman of the Board
June 29, 2010
The Board of County Commissioners of
Adams County, Idaho, does hereby meet this Tuesday, June 29, 2010. There being present Chairman Bill
Brown, Commissioner Mike Paradis and Clerk Sherry Ward. Commissioner Joe Holmes was not
present. Whereupon the following
proceedings are had, to-wit:
Chairman Bill Brown opened the Adams
County Commissioner meeting at 9:27 am.
Present are the following: State Tax Commission contract appraiser
Cliff McLean, Assessor Karen Hatfield, Appraiser Robin James and
Appraiser Warren Rice.
BOARD
OF EQUALIZATION: At 9:28 am a motion was made by Mike
Paradis, seconded by Bill Brown and passed unanimously to go into
Executive Session under IC 67-2345(1)(d) for Board of Equalization with a
roll call vote as follows: Commissioner Bill Brown, aye, Commissioner
Mike Paradis, aye.
Williams,
Michael F., Parcel #RP001000020090A. Mr. Williams called in at
9:28 am, Commissioner Brown started the discussion stating the Board of
Equalization process and Mr. Williams’ right to appeal on to the State
Board of Tax Appeals. Mr. Williams
believes the value should be reduced from $29,483.00 to $24,500.00. The Assessor’s office gave the Board
additional information. After
discussion Mike Paradis made a motion to uphold the Assessor’s value of
$29,483.00. The motion was
seconded by Bill Brown and passed unanimously. The Clerk will prepare a letter with
State Board Tax Appeal form attached to Michael Williams.
Joe Holmes joined the meeting at 9:40
am.
Bartlett,
Alan H & Charlotte, Parcel #RP00040008014CA.
The Bartlett’s were scheduled for 9:30 am, at 9:58 am Commissioner
Bill Brown stated due to receiving no phone call by the Bartlett’s a
motion will need to be made by the Board.
Mike Paradis made a motion to uphold the Assessor’s value of
$30,348.00. The motion was
seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
Wolford,
Jack & Linda, Parcel #RP22N01E162100A. Jack called into the Board
of Equalization. Jack stated a
final inspection has not been performed on the property therefore the
value should be $35,500.00.
Appraiser Robin James discussed the possible outcomes of not
having a final inspection of the parcel and stated the issues were
addressed in the corrected value of $109,291.00. Mike Paradis made a motion to approve
the corrected value of $109,291.00.
The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously. The Clerk will prepare a letter with
the State Board Tax Appeal form attached to Jack & Linda Wolford.
Michael Lueddeke joined the meeting at
10:00 am.
Charlotte
Bartlett called in at 10:15
am. She told the Board she is
located in Oregon and forgot the time difference. The Board told Ms Bartlett they would
hear her appeal. Assessor Karen
Hatfield told Charlotte Bartlett if she had 5 acres or more she would
quality for an exemption on her property.
Robin James discovered a well was not assessed therefore the value
will need to be corrected to $38,948.00.
Mike Paradis made a motion to approve the corrected new value of $38,948.00. The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes
and passed unanimously. The Clerk
will prepare a letter with a State Board Tax Appeal form attached to
Charlotte Bartlett.
Mike Paradis made a motion to rescind
the first motion that was to uphold the Assessor’s value of
$30,348.00. The motion was
seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
Lueddeke,
Michael, Parcel #RP00070000005BA and MH00070000005BA.
Mr. Lueddeke explained the reason for being here is due to the
values being all over the board and is concerned as to why property
values are not going down. The
property in 2009 was $25,762.00 and for 2010 the value has increased to
$26,337.00. Assessor Karen
Hatfield stated we have actual documentation regarding the amenities and
values. Appraiser Robin James
discussed the amenities charges in detail. Mike Paradis made a motion to uphold
the Assessor’s value of $26,337.00 for Parcel #RP00070000005B and
$3,298.00 for Parcel #MH00070000005BA.
The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and carried
unanimously. The Clerk gave Michael
Lueddeke the Board of Tax Appeal form.
Present State Tax Commission Contract
Appraiser Cliff McLean. The topic
of discussion was agriculture rates and the letter received from Tom
Katsilometes, Tax Commission, regarding improper assessments of farmland. Cliff stated irrigated grazing went up
7%, dryland grazing up 9%. Cliff
also stated what the County has classed as meadow land should be classed
as irrigated grazing. The County
received a letter from the State Tax Commission stating the Category 5
assessments are 24% below market value for assessment purposes as
required by law. The Board tabled
discussion until Wednesday, June 30, 2010.
With no further business to come before
the Board the Board recesses until June 30, 2010.
ATTEST:_________________________ ___________________________
Sherry Ward, Clerk of the
Board Bill Brown, Chairman
of the Board
June 30, 2010
The Board of County Commissioners of
Adams County, Idaho, does hereby meet this Wednesday, June 30, 2010. 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 9:15 am.
AMENDMENTS
TO AGENDA: Medical Review Letter, Indigent Matter;
Flood Damage, Daily Recycling Matter, Don Horton; Weed Contract. Mike Paradis made a motion to approve
the amendments to the agenda. The
motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
DAILY
RECYCLING MATTER: Due to the abundance of paperwork for
the flood damage, Don Horton has asked for relief. After discussion of two people for the
temporary work, it was suggested to ask the previous employee who took
care of the recycling Melvin Jenkins if he would be interested for the
next two months. The Clerk’s
office will make a call to Melvin Jenkins to see if he would be
interested.
FLOOD
DAMAGE: Building Inspector Don Horton stated
the report has already been sent to the State of Idaho and will then be
sent onto the Federal government.
The Little Weiser River and the New Meadows area were left out but
Don believes the report can be amended to include the areas. Don also wants the Board to allow
Forsgren Engineer Trevor Howard to do the damage assessment report
because of the continual changes that Trevor keeps making to the flood
damage costs.
Present are the following: State Tax Commission contract appraiser
Cliff McLean, Assessor Karen Hatfield, Appraiser Robin James, Appraiser
Warren Rice and Appraiser Shar Armistead.
BOARD
OF EQUALIZATION: At 9:30 am the Board of Equalization
continued from previous day.
Downie,
Jeff & Amber, Parcel #RPM024COND0050A. Mr. Downie called in
regarding his parcel. The
Condominium’s assessed value came to be $120,578.00 and Jeff stated he
bought the condominium for $44,625.00.
Appraiser Warren Rice explained the process he goes through to get
the final value. Jeff stated he
understands the system better and thinks it is fair. Jeff stated he is fine with the current
value but he expects a reduced value next year. Mike Paradis made a motion to uphold
the Assessor’s value of $120,578.00.
The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and carried
unanimously. The Clerk will
prepare a letter with the State of Idaho Board of Tax Appeals form to be
mailed to Jeff Downie.
Treasurer Connie Kesler joined the
meeting.
Wilson,
Allen, Parcel #RPM02500050050A and Parcel #RPM02500050040A and
MHM02500050040A. Bill Brown started by explaining the
Board of Equalization process.
Allen Wilson stated the land only is too high and presented
additional documentation of similar sales showing it was under. The Assessor’s office will review the
information and report back to the Board this pm. After discussion of the Morgan Town
area Mike Paradis made a motion to reflect the same adjustment as the
Morgan Town areas; Parcel #RPM02500050050A for $12,653.00. Parcel #RPM02500050040A and
MHM02500050040A for $12,603.00.
The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously. The Clerk will prepare a letter with
the State of Idaho Board of Tax Appeal form to be mailed to Allen Wilson.
Smith,
Nancy, Parcel #RP002400003510A. Nancy Smith called in to
appeal her value. The value of the
land is $11,457.00 and she feels the value to be $5,000.00. Nancy Smith is concerned with how the
values are calculated. Appraiser
Robin James explained the process and addressed concerns. Bill Brown asked the Assessor to review
the values and be in contact with Nancy Smith this afternoon. No action has been taken at this time
the Board of Equalization will take action no later than July 19, 2010.
BOARD
OF EQUALIZATION: Mike Paradis made a motion to adjourn
the Board of Equalization and resume the regular meeting. The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes
and passed unanimously.
WEED
CONTACT: A contract with and indemnity between
Saddlehorn LLC and Adams County was reviewed. The payment for the contract work will
be paid by the Weed Stimulus funding.
Joe Holmes made a motion to approve and sign the agreement. The motion was seconded by Bill Brown
and passed unanimously.
LETTER
TO ST LUKE’S RMC: The Board reviewed the prepared letter
to St Luke’s based on the medical officer’s review of an indigent case. Joe Holmes made a motion to approve and
sign the letter. The motion was
seconded by Bill Brown and passed unanimously.
BUDGET
WORKSHOP: Present Coroner Sue Warner. The Board reviewed the Coroner’s budget
for fiscal year 2011. Sue had
several issues to address; need for a fuel card. A request to use Westside Fuel will be
setup. Sue stated she will be
driving the vehicle one a month to keep the vehicle in working order. The garage door where the Coroner
vehicle is housed is not working properly. The Board directed the Clerk to have
Mike Getusky review the problem with the door. Sue still needs to get the console
installed in the vehicle, a radio to keep in contact with the Sheriff’s
office, a light bar installed and signage for the vehicle. Joe Holmes stated he will get in
contact with the Sheriff’s office to get the issues addressed.
BOARD
OF EQUALIZATION: Mike Paradis made a motion to reconvene
as a Board of Equalization. The
motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
Smith,
Mark, Parcel #RP002900003501A. Mark Smith called in at 1:30 pm to
appeal his valuation. Bill Brown
gave an overview of the Board of Equalization process. The land value is inconsistent with
other properties he owns. After
discussion the land will be changed from Category 6 to Category 4 which
will change the value of the land from $28,165.00 to $22,733.00. Mike Paradis made a motion to approve
the changed value. The motion was
seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously. The Clerk will prepare a letter with
the State of Idaho Board of Tax Appeal form to be mailed to Mark Smith.
Davis,
Lowell & Geraldine M. Parcel #RP15N01W27500A and Parcel
#RP15N01W272800A. Geraldine Davis called in. Bill Brown gave an overview of the Board
of Equalization process. Appraiser
Warren Rice stated not charging for home site but for land only. Appraiser Robin James gave an overview
of how the Assessor’s office arrived at the value starting with the land
schedule with a grading system.
Prior to the appeal hearing the properties were adjusted to the
following: Parcel #RP15N01W27500A was corrected to $36,336.00 and Parcel
#RP15N01W272800A was corrected to $36,002.00. The process to allow an agriculture exemption
for the properties was discussed.
Geraldine asked for a copy of the land rates/classification
sheet. Mike Paradis made a motion
to uphold the Assessor’s corrected values. The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes
and passed unanimously. The Clerk
will prepare a letter with the State of Idaho Board of Tax Appeal form to
be mailed to Lowell & Geraldine Davis.
Parcel
#RP001050000020A The owner Long Beach Mortgage Loan
Trust was notified by letter an error was found which resulted in an
increase of $19,661.00 to the value.
A letter was prepared notifying the landowner of the increase and
all options for appealing the value.
EXTENSION
OF BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: The Assessor’s office found an error on
assessment notice for Parcel #RP001050000020A therefore an extension for
the Board of Equalization to July 19, 2010 is needed for proper
notification of the parcel owner.
Mike Paradis made a motion to approve and sign the extension
letter. The motion was seconded by
Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
Mottern,
Jerry & Christine Estate, Parcel #RP001400020040A.
Bill Brown gave an overview of the Board of Equalization
process. Tim Graber real estate
broker representing Jerry Mottern called in along with Jerry Mottern. The purchase of the property was
$229,000.00. The current value is
$268,530.00. The property owner
believes the value should be $220,000.00.
Appraiser Robin James stated after reviewing the inspection she
believes the values are set at the correct value. The 2009 value was $462,968.00. Mike Paradis made a motion to uphold the
Assessor’s value of $268,530.00.
The motion was seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously. The Clerk will prepare a letter with
the State of Idaho Board of Tax Appeal form to be mailed to Jerry
Mottern.
Morgan
Town Values: After the discussion regarding Allen
Wilson’s property the Assessor’s office saw a need to do more
adjustments. Mike Paradis made a
motion to use a square foot rate in the Morgan town area which is 60% of
2009 values. The motion was
seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously.
STATE
TAX COMMISSION LETTER: The Board continued the discussion on
the letter received and what action is needed. After discussion Joe Holmes made a
motion to not increase Category 5 values 25% as the State Tax Commission
requested. The motion was seconded
by Mike Paradis and passed unanimously.
The Board directed the Clerk to prepare a letter to the State Tax
Commission regarding the Category 5 values.
Bishop,
Scott & Susan, Parcel #RP16N01W210100A. Present Scott & Susan
Bishop, Gene Foster, a real estate agent in the Council area. Bill Brown gave an overview of the
Board of Equalization process.
Scott Bishop believes his value should be reduced and proposes a
10% reduction to the value. Scott
stated he is in the process of getting a house built but the proposed
utility costs are very costly.
Appraiser Robin James discussed the process that is done to arrive
at the values. The Category the
land is in did not show a reduction.
Mike Paradis made a motion to uphold the Assessor’s value of
$52,954.00. The motion was
seconded by Joe Holmes and passed unanimously. The Clerk gave Scott Bishop the State
Board of Tax Appeal form.
Shoemaker,
Kevin & Jeretta, Parcel #LR19N02E290006A. Kevin Shoemaker called
in. Bill Brown started with an
overview of the Board of Equalization.
Kevin stated he believes he is being overly taxed and brought
forth sales of a cabin. Kevin told
Appraiser Robin James she could set up a time for a physical review of
the property to make a clear assessment of the property. No action was taken at this time
waiting review of property, the Board will take action no later than July
19, 2010.
With no further business to come before
the Board the Board recesses until July 12, 2010.
ATTEST:_____________________________ ____________________________
Sherry Ward, Clerk of the
Board Bill Brown,
Chairman of the Board
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