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***Monday,
October 15, 2012, Commissioners
met in regular session with Chairman Ron Smith,
Commissioner Walt Kirby, and Deputy Clerk
Michelle Rohrwasser. Commissioner Dan Dinning
was out of the office tending to personal
matters.
Blue Sky Broadcasting
Reporter Mike Brown was in attendance of the
meetings throughout the day.
9:00 a.m., Road and Bridge
Superintendent Jeff Gutshall joined the meeting
to give the departmental report. Mr. Gutshall
did not present a written report. Mr. Gutshall
said he has a crew working on the Paradise
Valley Hill. Rock has now been hauled to this
road and it will be placed soon.
Mr. Gutshall said he will
be back working on the two mile section of
District Five Road and he will have calcium
chloride put on the road so it is a better road
for winter.
Mr. Gutshall spoke of a
rotary disc mulcher he would like to purchase
and he explained the various uses for this
equipment. Mr. Gutshall said the quote from the
manufacturer is $47,000, but he realized to
retrofit an existing excavator would be very
expensive. Mr. Gutshall mentioned a past
discussion about the Kootenai River Project in
which Alan Flory was to get rid of the brush. It
will take a lot less time by having this
equipment, according to Mr. Gutshall. Mr.
Gutshall suggested getting quotes for two new
excavators from CAT and Rowan Machinery. CAT has
offered $100,000 as a trade-in and Rowan offered
less, according to Mr. Gutshall. CAT was only an
additional $41,000 to add the mulcher on to the
excavator, which is already set up for it. CAT
had a much better bid this time, according to
Mr. Gutshall. Mr. Gutshall said with a trade-in
buying an excavator with a mulcher head will
cost $160,000 after trade in. This would not
affect the 2012-2013 budget and because of a
trade in, the first payment wouldn’t be due
until next budget year.
Mr. Gutshall said he has to
do the project close-out for
Deep Creek
Bridge #4 so he will go out and take
pictures of the project.
Mr. Gutshall spoke of
Chisholm Hill Road.
Mr. Gutshall said the Commissioners should
really abandon this road and he described the
condition of this road and explained that there
are no residences in this location.
Solid Waste Superintendent
Claine Skeen joined the meeting at
9:25 a.m.
Mr. Gutshall discussed the
state’s request for an easement across county
property near the landfill as well as looking
into obtaining an easement from the state for
Smith Lake Road.
Chairman Smith said he felt
having the property to the west of the landfill
will make material available to cover the
existing landfill when the time comes to close
it. Mr. Skeen said that property may also be
available as a landfill when this current site
closes.
Mr. Gutshall said in
today’s dollars the county would not receive
much from an appraisal so it would be good if
the county could do an exchange for a
right-of-way in order to get a usable easement
to improve portions of
Smith Lake Road. Mr.
Gutshall said having the easement for
Smith Lake Road would
far exceed any funds received.
9:28 a.m., Commissioners
considered the 2012 County Alcoholic Beverage
License Application for Ronald B.
McIntire/Kathleen Associates LLC doing business
as Bonners Ferry Conoco to sell bottled and
canned beer and retail wine to be consumed off
premises. Present were: Chairman Ron Smith,
Commissioner Walt Kirby and Deputy Clerk
Michelle Rohrwasser. Road and Bridge
Superintendent Jeff Gutshall was also present.
The proceedings were recorded.
The completed application
and applicable fees have been received, but
Commissioners have yet to receive a copy of the
2012 City of Bonners Ferry
Retail Alcohol Beverage License,
the 2012 State of Idaho
Retail Alcohol Beverage License
and the 2012 Panhandle Health District Permit,
if a permit is required.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
approve the 2012 County Alcoholic Beverage
License Application for Ronald B.
McIntire/Kathleen Associates LLC doing business
as Bonners Ferry Conoco pending receipt of the
2012 City of Bonners Ferry
Retail Alcohol Beverage License,
the 2012 State of Idaho
Retail Alcohol Beverage License
and the 2012 Panhandle Health District Permit,
if a permit is required. Chairman Smith yielded
the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
The meeting to consider the
2012 County Alcoholic Beverage License
Application ended at 9:34 a.m.
Commissioners resumed the
Road and Bridge Department Report with Mr.
Gutshall. Chairman Smith discussed the rock
needed by Boundary
Community
Hospital for the former Kaniksu
Health Clinic building. Chairman Smith said if
Mr. Skeen can place this rock next to this
building it would be great, otherwise Road and
Bridge will be able to do it. Mr. Gutshall said
he could have one of his employees do it, but he
wouldn’t be available for a couple of weeks.
Mr. Gutshall left the
meeting at 9:37 a.m.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
amend today’s agenda for 9:40 a.m., in order to
discuss and possibly make a motion to accept a
quote for wood grinding as it is a time
sensitive matter due to potential weather
issues. Chairman Smith yielded the chair to
second. Motion passed unanimously.
9:40 a.m., Treasurer Jenny Fessler
joined the meeting.
Mr. Skeen said he sought
four quotes for wood grinding and only one
vendor responded. Cannon Hills responded with a
quote of $23.50 per green ton owed by the
county, according to Mr. Skeen. Cannon Hills has
also signed the Certificate of Debarment and has
a current certificate of insurance.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
accept the quote of $23.50 per ton from Cannon
Hills to grind wood waste at the landfill and
dispose of debris. Chairman Smith yielded the
chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
It was said for the record
that Mr. Skeen did seek numerous quotes and
waited a substantial amount of time for a
response.
Mr. Skeen left the meeting
at 9:50 a.m.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
certify the following delinquent Mobile Home tax
for the following parcel to the 2012 Real
Property Roll for collection: #SM61N01W247814T
to #RP61N01W247814A for $730.56 Chairman Smith
yielded the chair to second. Motion passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
certify the delinquent Yield Taxes for the
following parcel to the 2012 Real Property Roll
for collection: #RP63N02E361360A for $437.08.
Chairman Smith yielded the chair to second.
Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
certify the following delinquent deferred taxes
for the following parcel to the 2012 Real
Property roll for collection: #RP63N01E270018T
to #RP63N01E270022A for $166.70. Chairman Smith
yielded the chair to second. Motion passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
certify delinquent Three Mile Water District
accounts to the 2012 Real Property Roll for the
following parcels: #MH62N02E164150A for $137.62,
#RP62N02E078560A for $415.06, #RP62N01E115800A
for $359.96, #RP62N01E020501A for $217.94,
#RP62N01E021955A for $558.38, #RP62N01E108560A
for $348.70, #RP62N01E142870A for $217.96,
#RP62N01E142841A for $323.22, #RP003250000090A
for $248.28, #RP62N01E140765A for $359.02,
#RP62N02E212411A for $153.50, #RP62N01E123400A
for $67.50, #RP62N02E182380A for $203.56,
#RP62N01E126611A for $359.02, #RP62N02E153160A
for $199.92, #RP62N02E160300A for $145.26,
#RP62N01E233153A for $439.84, #RP62N01E153011A
for $439.84, #RP62N01E153011A for $439.84,
#RP62N01E123150A for $355.52, #RP62N01E152260A
for $241.90, #RP62N02E203149A for $153.28,
#RP62N02E174665A for $353.30, #RP62N01E110900A
for $456.26, #RP62N02E180330A for $129.00,
#RP62N02E180325A for $129.00, #RP004000000030A
for $177.88, #RP62N01E222855A for $248.28,
#RP62N01E126900A for $260.28, #RP62N02E164040A
for $438.38, and #RP62N02E173300A for $369.46.
Chairman Smith yielded the chair to second.
Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
certify delinquent Cabinet Mountains Water
District accounts to the Real Property Roll for
tax year 2012 for the following parcels:
#RP62N01E342251A for $97.94, #RP61N01E082100A
for $575.92, #RP60N01W137100A for $584.18,
#RP60N01W261152A for $575.90, #RP60N01W261152A
for $575.90, #RP01140001009AA for $250.78,
#RP61N01E222550A for $109.10, #RP61N01E230750A
for $193.38, #RP60N01E072781A for $573.42,
#RP011400010160A for $175.24, #RP61N01E088860A
for $575.96, #RP61N01E088851A for $575.96,
#RP61N01E088410A for $575.96, #RP60N01E057240A
for $222.52, #RP60N01W011811A for $314.72,
#RP60N01E054862A for $280.86, #RP61N01E212611A
for $230.70, #RP011400010080A for $265.86,
#RP002600010010A for $316.46, #RP61N01W348550A
for $175.24, #RP60N01W288401A for $545.72,
#RP60N01E054880A for $531.96, #RP003500010030A
for $49.60, #RP61N01E124500A for $575.66,
#RP61N01E317050A for $460.20, #RP60N01W022550A
for $318.50, #RP60N01E070020A for $303.78,
#RP61N01E155476A for $92.10, #RP61N01E155477A
for $265.92, #RP61N01E119461A for $575.90,
#RP61N01W344801A for $58.56, #RP60N01W233600A
for $416.38, #RP60N01W153755A for $185.78,
#RP00340001011AA for $574.88, #RP61N01E307200A
for $92.42, #RP61N01E150013A for $354.30,
#RP60N01W235450A for $2,800.16, #RP62N01E356500A
for $169.72, #RP00260002006AA for $266.12,
#RP60N01W135414A for $590.92, #RP002600010020A
for $273.66, #RP61N01E158752A for $634.44,
#RP60N01W242500A for $583.32, #RP60N01E067230A
for $678.90, #RP61N01W356525A for $575.90,
#RP61N01E107960A for $575.94, and
#RP61N01E038400A for $288.30. Chairman Smith
yielded the chair to second. Motion passed
unanimously.
Treasurer Fessler left the
meeting at 9:55
a.m.
County insurance agent for
Idaho Counties Risk Management (ICMRP) Darrell
Kerby and Clerk Glenda Poston joined the meeting
at 9:55 a.m.
Chairman Smith briefly
mentioned the Idaho Capital Crimes Fund
nominations for the At-Large position. Chairman
Smith reviewed the various nominees.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
vote for Custer County Commissioner Lin Hintze
as the Idaho Capital Crimes Defense Fund
At-Large Board Member. Chairman Smith yielded
the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
It was said that Courthouse
Maintenance Jerry Kothe will make contact with
Mr. Skeen in regards to old coolers to take to
the landfill’s metal pile.
10:00 a.m., Commissioner
Kirby moved to recess as the Board of County
Commissioners and to convene as the Governing
Board of the Boundary County Ambulance Service
District. Chairman Smith yielded the chair to
second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
recess as the Governing Board of the Boundary
County Ambulance Service District and reconvene
as the Board of County Commissioners for the
purpose of approving the transfer of $40,000
from the County’s Landfill Closure Fund to the
Boundary County Ambulance Service District.
Chairman Smith yielded the chair to second.
Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
approve the transfer of $40,000 from the
County’s Landfill Closure Fund to the Boundary
County Ambulance Service District. Chairman
Smith yielded the chair to second. Motion passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
recess as the Board of County Commissioners and
to reconvene as the Governing Board of the
Boundary County Ambulance Service District.
Chairman Smith yielded the chair to second.
Motion passed unanimously.
10:15 a.m., Commissioner
Kirby moved to adjourn as the Governing Board of
the Boundary County Ambulance Service District
and reconvene as the Boundary County Board of
Commissioners. Chairman Smith yielded the chair
to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Clerk Poston and Mr. Kerby
left the meeting.
Commissioners tended to
administrative duties.
11:10 a.m., Commissioners
addressed the date of a public hearing set to
consider appeals filed by Patrick and Ada
Gardiner and Bryan and Sarah Ferguson in regards
to Tungsten Holdings’ application for a gravel
pit.
Chairman Smith explained
that this appeal hearing will now be held on Tuesday, December 11, 2012 instead of the original date of
November 12, 2012 as that is the
Veterans Day holiday.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
schedule the date of the Gardiner and
Ferguson
appeal hearing from
November 12, 2012
to
December 11, 2012 at the hour of
9:00 a.m., to be held in the County’s
Extension Office
Annex Building.
Chairman Smith yielded the chair to second.
Motion passed unanimously.
Deputy Clerk Nancy Ryals
joined the meeting at
11:14 a.m.
11:15 a.m., Commissioner Kirby moved
to go into closed session under Idaho Code
#31-874. Chairman Smith yielded the chair to
second. Motion passed unanimously.
11:20 a.m., Commissioner Kirby moved
to go out of closed session. Chairman Smith
yielded the chair to second. Motion passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
deny indigent application 2012-35 as per the
Clerk’s recommendation. Chairman Smith yielded
the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
approve indigent application 2012-32 as per the
Clerk’s recommendation. Chairman Smith yielded
the chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
approve the minutes of September 24 & 25, 2012.
Chairman Smith yielded the chair to second.
Motion passed unanimously.
Deputy Clerk Nancy Ryals
left the meeting.
11:30 a.m., Boundary Community
Hospital CEO/CFO Craig Johnson joined the
meeting to provide Commissioners with an update
on Hospital matters. Chairman Smith and Mr.
Johnson discussed the work of placing rock near
the building formerly used by
Kaniksu Health
Center.
Mr. Johnson said the
Hospital’s finances remaining fairly stable, but
contractual adjustments are an ongoing battle.
Mr. Johnson said the biggest thing is the Joint
Commission accreditations and he discussed
working with the compliance team last week. Mr.
Johnson said the Hospital will pass that without
any problems. The Department of Health and
Welfare is way behind on doing surveys for
hospitals, according to Mr. Johnson.
Those present discussed
breast cancer awareness and Mr. Johnson provided
Commissioners with information on the Hospital’s
program for early detection. Marcia Morman is
working in community relations for the Hospital,
and Mr. Johnson asked permission for Ms. Morman
to hand out brochures at the Courthouse offering
a 25% discount to those signing up for an early
detection mammogram at Boundary Community
Hospital as well as offering to sell T-shirts
for this cause at a cost of $6.25. Grocery
stores and restaurants will also be involved and
Mayor David Anderson will make a proclamation
that
Friday, October 26, 2012
is “Breast Cancer Awareness Early Detection
Day”. Chairman Smith said normally the
Courthouse doesn’t allow solicitation, but he
feels this issue is something different. Mr.
Johnson informed Commissioners the Hospital’s
digital mammography machine is less than one
year old.
The meeting with Mr.
Johnson ended at
11:44 a.m.
/s/
RONALD R. SMITH, Chairman
ATTEST:
/s/
GLENDA POSTON, Clerk
By: Michelle Rohrwasser,
Deputy Clerk
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