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***Monday,
December 09, 2013,
Commissioners met in regular session with
Chairman Dan Dinning, Commissioner LeAlan
Pinkerton, Commissioner Walt Kirby, Clerk Glenda
Poston, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.
Commissioners gave the opening invocation and
said the Pledge of Allegiance.
9:00 a.m.,
Road and Bridge Superintendent Jeff Gutshall
joined the meeting to give the departmental
report. Mr. Gutshall presented a written report
to include: Road and Bridge has started its
seven day per week winter schedule, and the
Local Highway Technical Assistance Council
(LHTAC) is on board with installing a guardrail
for the Deep Creek Loop project as the guardrail
would be within the project’s vicinity.
Mr. Gutshall briefly mentioned the
Trout Creek
Bridge. Consultants have come out to
view the proposed project and will soon provide
estimates. Mr. Gutshall said he will rank the
quotes at one point.
Mr. Gutshall discussed a possible project for a
Cascade Creek Culvert. Mr. Gutshall said the
county has worked on a project with the Wildlife
Refuge before so there may be a resolution to
reference if going forward with this project.
Chairman Dinning reviewed a quote for a loan for
a Caterpillar Motor Grader. Chairman Dinning
said there is a bank the county has used that
has worked out well and he questioned if
Commissioners should consider other options. Mr.
Gutshall said he has reviewed the interest rates
of other lenders and there is a difference of
$500 to $700 over the life of the contract. The
starting balance of the loan totaling $80,000
over seven years and there is a difference of
.15% so the difference between the two lenders
is not huge. Commissioner Kirby said it is hard
not to have a relationship with the one lender
that has helped the county out in matters that
may not have otherwise worked. Commissioner
Pinkerton said Commissioners should lean toward
the lender that has worked well with the county.
The Road and Bridge Department report ended at
9:33 a.m.
9:33 a.m.,
Courthouse Maintenance Jerry Kothe joined the
meeting to give a departmental report. Mr. Kothe
presented a written report. Mr. Kothe said he is
just keeping an eye on things to make sure they
run properly in the cold weather.
The meeting with Mr. Kothe ended at
9:35 a.m.
9:45 a.m.,
Court Assistance Officer Jay Sturgell met with
Commissioners. Supervisory Court Clerk Rose
Sprungl also joined the meeting. Mr. Sturgell
introduced himself and explained his position to
Commissioners. Mr. Sturgell explained that in
July of 2012, he took on this position for the
First Judicial District, which are the five
northern counties. Mr. Sturgell informed those
present that he is changing the program as he no
longer has an assistant and he wanted to update
Commissioners of this change. Mr. Sturgell
explained his role in the court system. Chairman
Dinning asked who made the decision to do away
with Mr. Sturgell’s assistant. Mr. Sturgell said
the decision was more of an administrative
decision made in Boise.
Mr. Sturgell said he has instituted a number of
workshops now and he listed a website available
for various services and forms. Basically one
person is not enough for this job, according to
Mr. Sturgell. Mr. Sturgell invited Commissioners
to attend one of his workshops if they are
interested and he further explained what he does
to assist the public. Chairman Dinning said the
feed back that he has received about Mr.
Sturgell has been very good, and Supervisory
Court Clerk Sprungl added that Mr. Sturgell has
made the Court Clerk’s jobs easier and she also
has only heard good things.
The meeting with Mr. Sturgell ended at
10:00 a.m.
Commissioner Pinkerton moved to reschedule the
tax deed date for the Knutti property, parcel
#RP62N01E123400A, to
February 18, 2014 at 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Kirby second. Motion
passed unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to approve the minutes
of
November 25, 2013. Commissioner
Pinkerton second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Pinkerton moved to adopt Resolution
2014-4. A resolution authorizing the sale of
surplus county property at public auction.
Commissioner Kirby second. Motion passed
unanimously. Resolution 2014-4 reads as follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2014-4
A Resolution
Authorizing the
Sale
of Surplus
County
Property
at Public Auction
COUNTY
OF
BOUNDARY
BOARD OF
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
s/___________________________
Dan R. Dinning, Chairman
s/___________________________
LeAlan L. Pinkerton, Commissioner
s/___________________________
Walt Kirby, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Glenda Poston
Clerk of the Board of
County
Commissioners
Recorded as instrument #259543
“EXHIBIT A”
December 2013
Boundary
County
Surplus Auction Items:
1986 Chevrolet 1 ton, 4x4 pickup truck,
Vin#1GBJK34W7GS179798
1987 Chevrolet ¾ ton, 4x4 pickup truck,
Vin#1GCCV24K3HJ124129
2000 Dodge ¾ ton, 4WD pickup truck,
Vin#1B7KF23W1YJ156993
1999 Ford Expedition, 4WD, Vin#1FMRU1867XLB92337
1994 Saturn, 2 door, Vin#1G8ZF1593RZ289087
10:15 a.m., Susan Kiebert with Community
Transportation Association of Idaho, Boundary
Economic Development Specialist David Sims,
Representative George Eskridge, Restorium Board
Chairman Larry Dirks, Restorium Administrator
Karlene Magee, and Restorium Board members
Jeannie Robinson, Wilma DeVore and Peach Baker
joined the meeting to discuss a transportation
grant for use of the Restorium passenger van.
Introductions were made around the room and Mr.
Sims explained that Ms. Kiebert took over for
Clif Warren. Mr. Sims said over one year ago the
Senior
Hospitality Center’s
bus was transferred to the Restorium. The Area
Agency on Aging now has funding for senior
transportation and, they are willing to spend
all of these funds in
Boundary
County. Mr. Sims said there has been
a delay in this process as Area Agency on Aging
Director Pearl Bouchard has retired so he’s been
working with the interim director who is still
willing to spend the funds in
Boundary County.
The funds need to be spent on senior
transportation so they can be used to offset the
cost of operating the Restorium’s van. It has
also become apparent the Area Agency on aging
wants the money to be spent on more than just
the Restorium’s residents and to include more
seniors.
It was said the fee paid to the county is on a
per boarding basis so the number of people who
use the van will be tracked. Ms. Kiebert said
$31,000 needs to be spent by June 2014 and it
can be spent on maintenance and payment to the
driver or coordinator for the service. Chairman
Dinning asked how much the fee is per boarder
and Mr. Sims said the fee is $10 per boarder one
way so a senior traveling to their destination
then back is considered two boardings. The issue
is that funds need to be used by June so this is
short term. The Area Agency on Aging will most
likely have additional funding at that point and
then 5311 funding can be applied for, but it’s
too late for this year. Ms. Kiebert said the
goal is to create an ongoing solution for
seniors and the Restorium.
Boundary Community Hospital has a couple needs
for transportation such as taking someone to
their doctor’s appointment in Coeur d’ Alene,
but Hospital CEO/CFO Craig Johnson didn’t think
sharing a vehicle would work, but could probably
coordinate for field trips or events such as the
Festival of Trees. Chairman Dinning asked if it
would be cost effective for multiple people
going to Sandpoint.
It was said the Area Agency on Aging had been
receiving 5311 Grant funds and the
Senior
Hospitality Center
used their own funds as match. Ms. Kiebert said
one reason for the interest in total allocation
to Boundary
County
is that there are already comparable types of
services in other counties such as different bus
services, but Boundary
County was the only county that
wasn’t receiving any type of subsidies for
senior transportation. Dividng up the funds
between the counties didn’t do much so it was
decided to fund all to
Boundary
County. Mr. Sims said the 5311 Grant
match is approximately 20%, but if the county
can provide office space at the Restorium, that
could be used as match. Ms. Kiebert said no cash
match is required as match can be totally
in-kind. Anything above and beyond the grant can
be used as in-kind. It was said $2,500 is
allowed for administrative costs and Mr. Sims
added that the administrative fees are allowable
fees under the grant. Chairman Dinning asked if
the county is locked into future obligations if
Commissioners accept the grant. Ms. Kiebert said
the term is the state fiscal year so it’s within
those parameters. Ms. Kiebert said the goal is
to have sustainability and not just have service
for six months.
Mr. Dirks said the Restorium has two volunteer
drivers since acquiring the passenger van. This
system will provide for a more efficient
operation than the current situation, according
to Representative Eskridge. Mr. Sims said this
grant would allow the service to be developed
for 5311 funding. Ms. Kiebert said this will
probably be a six month trial period. Ms.
Kiebert said the Office of the Area Agency on
Aging funds are considered match for this
program. Commissioner Kirby said our community
also has the Senior Companion Program through
the Panhandle Health District, which is a
volunteer program and they would have a list of
clients.
Commissioner Pinkerton asked about the
administrative fee. It was said when this year
is over the fees will have to be justified and
the administrative fee can be used as
justification. Ms. Kiebert said volunteers can
be used towards in-kind match. Ms. Kiebert added
the State of Idaho
Mobility can provide
training for a driver to become a skilled driver
so this is reaching out and putting together a
system that fits the community.
The State has approximately $31,000 available
and should the county choose to go forward the
county will receive $10 per boarding. During the
first year any administrative fees, the driver
fee, and van maintenance will come out of the
funds received, but during the following year is
the potential to receive administrative funds.
The driver will come out of this fee as well as
office space and insurance. Mr. Sims said total
funding available is $31,085. The required match
is $5,486. Ms. Kiebert said it will not be
difficult to generate that. Chairman Dinning
said if the county chooses this program, it
needs to lay something out as to how this is
going to work to include other local senior
facilities and the Hospital. Commissioners said
they had no reservations about going forward.
Chairman Dinning said the Restorium’s volunteer
drives need to be sure to be added to the
county’s insurance coverage.
The meeting to discuss the senior transportation
program ended at
10:45 a.m.
Commissioners reviewed claims for payment. Funds
totals are as follows:
Current Expense
$36,835.76
Road & Bridge
30,668.85
Airport
4,655.69
District Court
6,124.22
Justice Fund
42,597.06
911 Funds
1,057.18
Indigent & Charity
6,843.08
Junior College Tuition
410.50
Parks and Recreation
1,187.87
Revaluation
1,914.30
Solid Waste
12,301.17
Tort
833.16
Veterans Memorial
189.04
Weeds
107.25
Restorium
15,793.08
Waterways
138.58
Grant, Emergency Communication
12,313.25
TOTAL
$173,970.04
Citizens are invited to inspect detailed records
on file in the Courthouse (individual claims &
Commissioners’ allowance & warrant register
record 2013-2014
Commissioners addressed the request for a credit
card for the Fair Board. Fair Board Secretary
Sandy Schnepf had been asked to speak to county
outside auditor Leonard Schulte about a proposed
credit card for the Fair Board’s use. Mr.
Schulte has provided his recommendation and
approval of applying for a credit card.
Commissioner Pinkerton moved to approve the Fair
Board’s decision to obtain a credit card
provided the rules of use are followed.
Commissioner Kirby second. Motion passed
unanimously.
Commissioners tended to administrative duties.
Commissioner Pinkerton moved to cancel taxes for
year 2013 in the amount of $36.02 and specials
in the amount of $131.48 for a total of $167.50
for parcel #MH61N01W349449A because the mobile
home is unlivable and is being torn down.
Commissioner Kirby second. Motion passed
unanimously.
10:50 a.m.,
County Public Information Officer
Mike Meier
and Solid Waste Superintendent Claine Skeen
joined the meeting.
11:00 a.m., Mr. Skeen and Mr. Meier met with
Commissioners to discuss drafting a public
notice about the change in hours for the Solid
Waste Department’s monitored sites as opening at
9:00 a.m. and closing at 5:00 p.m. Mr. Skeen he
will implement the time change on January 1,
2014. Chairman Dinning said the only reason the
time change is taking place is due to the
Affordable Health Care Act as it pertains to
part-time employees in regards to insurance. It
was also mentioned this affects part-time
employees at the Restorium as well. Mr. Meier
provided his input and stressed that the public
notice should state the change is hours is not
at the request of the county or the landfill,
but that the county has to live with the affects
of the new health care act. Mr. Skeen requested
closing the monitored sites at 4:00 p.m., on Christmas Eve and Commissioners
said that is fine.
The meeting with Mr. Skeen and Mr. Meier ended
at 11:05 a.m.
Commissioner Pinkerton moved to authorize the
Chairman to sign the Federal Financial Report
Form 425 for Airport Grant #16-0004-012.
Commissioner Kirby second. Motion passed
unanimously.
Commissioner Pinkerton moved to authorize the
Chairman to sign the Idaho Airport Aid Program,
FY-2014 Grant Offer for the Boundary County
Airport, IAAP Program Number: FAA865S, IAAP
Project Number: 3-16-0004-012. Commissioner
Kirby second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Pinkerton moved to adopt Resolution
2014-5. A resolution accepting the Grant Offer
of the State of Idaho, through the Idaho
Transportation Department, Division of
Aeronautics, in the maximum amount of $32,158 to
be used under the Idaho Airport Aid Program,
Program Number:FAA865S, Project Number:
3-16-0004-012. Commissioner Kirby second. Motion
passed unanimously. Resolution 2014-5 reads as
follows:
Commissioners tended to administrative duties.
Commissioner Kirby moved to authorize the
Chairman to sign the Idaho Department of Health
and Welfare Boundary County Mosquito Abatement
District Surveillance Program, Amendment #2 for
an amended amount of $4,000. Commissioner
Pinkerton second. Motion passed unanimously.
Commissioner Kirby moved to authorize the
Chairman to sign Exhibit A to the Cooperative
Law Enforcement Annual Operating Plan and
Financial Plan for year 2014 between the
Boundary County Sheriff’s Office and the USDA,
Forest Service, Idaho
Panhandle National Forests
for an amount not to exceed $8,800. Commissioner
Pinkerton second. Motion passed unanimously.
A
county resident stopped by Commissioners’ Office
briefly to voice a complaint about the delayed
response from Boundary Volunteer Ambulance for
two separate calls.
Boundary County Emergency Services Director Dave
Kramer stopped by Commissioners’ Office at 11:45 a.m.
Mr. Kramer informed Commissioners that he is
acting as the interim Chief of Police for
Bonners Ferry for approximately four months
until the City finds a permanent replacement.
Mr. Kramer explained there will be a tabletop
training exercise in Naples
coming up and Bonner
County’s Emergency
Manager Bob Howard will act as an evaluator.
Those present discussed the potential for high
costs as a result of holding these exercises,
but Mr. Kramer mentioned steps being taken to
reduce costs to include the Naples Helping Hands
cooking for the event.
Mr. Kramer left the meeting at 11:55 a.m.
Treasurer Fessler stopped by Commissioners
Office regarding the Kinnear property, which is
in care of Boundary
County. Chairman Dinning asked
Treasurer Fessler to look into ownership of this
property. Treasurer Fessler left the meeting.
There being no further business for the week,
the meeting adjourned at
12:34 p.m.
/s/
DAN R.
DINNING, Chairman
ATTEST:
/s/
GLENDA POSTON, Clerk
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy Clerk
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