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Monday, June 13, 2011,
Commissioners met in regular session with
Commissioner Dan Dinning, Commissioner Walt
Kirby, and Deputy Clerk Michelle Rohrwasser.
Chairman Smith was out of the office attending
the Idaho Association of Counties Commissioners
and Clerk’s Conference.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
appoint Commissioner Dinning Acting Chairman in
the absence of Chairman Ron Smith. Commissioner
Dinning second. Motion passed unanimously.
9:00 a.m., Road and Bridge
Superintendent Jeff Gutshall joined the meeting
to give the departmental report. Mr. Gutshall
presented a written report. Boundary County
Emergency Services Incident Commander Bob Graham
also joined the meeting.
Mr. Graham said he received
a telephone call from Glen Fodge voicing his
concern of water running over his road and
asking if gravel could be placed on the road in
order to raise the level of road. Mr. Graham
said a lot of work had been done to that area in
2006 because of high river flows. It was said
Mr. Fodge’s road is not a county road.
Commissioners said Mr. Fodge has had five years
to correct his road’s deficiency. The consensus
was that Mr. Fodge can purchase rock for his
road.
Mr. Graham left the meeting
at 9:10 a.m.
9:00 a.m., Road and Bridge
Superintendent Jeff Gutshall joined the meeting
to give the departmental report. Mr. Gutshall
said he is getting ready for work on the Deep
Creek Phase II Project. Mr. Gutshall said just
south of Ruby Creek where the creek has
historically cut at that sharp corner, that area
has been cut pretty good and now the entire
telephone line is lying in the creek. Mr.
Gutshall said he will have to rip-rap that
corner now and secondly, he will have to do an
in-stream structure. Mr. Gutshall said this
problem might turn into an emergency and it
could qualify as a project for repairs relating
to the precipitation event. This issue is on
Deep Creek Loop so the Federal Emergency
Management Agency (FEMA) may not accept it as
their project since the Federal Highways
Division is claiming responsibility to correct
damage from heavy spring precipitation. Mr.
Gutshall said he will look into it.
Mr. Gutshall reviewed his
report. Road and Bridge has done a lot of
Durapatching on the
Moyie River Road and
the next few days are supposed to be nice so he
will continue to have the Durapatcher out. Mr.
Gutshall said he has an employee out and around
the county prioritizing grading needs, patching
needs, etc. Work will probably stop on Farm to
Market Road
in order to catch up on grading. Mr. Gutshall
discussed needing to mow where the grass is too
high, which could cause issues. Mr. Gutshall
said he is working on updating the pavement
condition survey. Mr. Gutshall said he delivered
a load of sand and sandbags to Smith Creek as
requested for dike stabilization.
Mr. Gutshall said he has
been working on the property near Channing
Nagel’s on Moyie River
Road. Frontier
Communications will move two of their cables in
that area and will install temporary lines
around the pipes on the
Moyie River Road. Mr.
Gutshall said if the two culverts near the
Holmes property and the Nagel property are clean
they are handling the water. Oxford Inc. will
soon begin grinding
Fawn Lane and the
Moyie River Road. Mr.
Gutshall said the Moyie
River Road is going
to be built up, larger pipes will be installed,
and it will be chipsealed during the chipsealing
season.
Mr. Gutshall said he will
hopefully get to work on getting two lanes back
on Deep Creek Loop again. Mr. Gutshall said he
will either do an asphalt patch or chipseal
until it’s known who is doing the mitigation
work.
The meeting with Mr.
Gutshall ended at
9:20 a.m.
9:30 a.m., Commissioners
held a public hearing to consider Planning and
Zoning Application #11-012 by Applicant Lisa
Robbe. Present were: Acting Chairman Dinning,
Commissioner Kirby, Planning and Zoning
Administrator Mike Weland, Deputy Clerk Michelle
Rohrwasser, Applicant Lisa Robbe, Blue Sky
Broadcasting Reporter Mike Brown, Mike
Richardson, Leona Norman, Damon Norman, Tim
Patton, Erik Yost, Rick Boal, Kirk Ellis, Candy
Beck, John Winniford, Jim Huntley, Caroline
Huntley, Gerald Higgs, and Keith Carter. The
public hearing was recorded.
Acting Chairman Dinning
briefly reviewed the public hearing procedures.
No member cited a conflict of interest.
The applicant is seeking to
establish an outdoor recreation facility
consisting of up to eight canopy tour zip lines
on a 40-acre parcel, #RP60N01W321810A, offering
two tours per day, four days per week during the
season.
Acting Chairman Dinning
asked the applicant for an opening statement.
Ms. Robbe said the zip line proposal is an
excellent project and it has exciting potential
for the community. There is a great local crew
just waiting to start the project pending the
County’s approval. Ms. Robbe explained zip
lining to Commissioners. There will be six to
eight zip lines in this proposal and
participants will have one to two hours for
swinging from tree to tree. Acting Chairman
Dinning asked Ms. Robbe what type of insurance
coverage is needed should there be an accident.
Ms. Robbe said she will have to be certified by
a corporation and whatever is required for
insurance she will have. It was said the days of
operation proposed consist of four days per
week. Commissioner Dinning asked about
sanitation and Ms. Robbe said she has consulted
with the Panhandle Health District and once the
project is approved she will have everything in
line. Ms. Robbe said she will either have
port-o-potties or she will update her sewer
system. The access to the property for this
project is through
Grizzly Gap Road,
which is a private road.
Acting Chairman Dinning
asked Mr. Weland for a staff report. Mr. Weland
said the Planning and Zoning Commission held a
public hearing with a vote of six to one in
favor of the application being approved. Mr.
Weland said since sending out notice, no
additional written comments have been received.
Commissioner Dinning asked if any conditions
were placed on the findings. Mr. Weland said
there were no conditions in addition to the
application.
Acting Chairman Dinning
asked for public comment from those in favor of
the application. Damon Norman,
1282 Grizzly Gap Road,
said his property borders the subject property
on the north side and he has lived in this
location for six years. Mr. Norman said he
agrees with the Planning and Zoning Commission
in that he doesn’t see any noise or traffic
issues. Mr. Norman said this is a project that
will be a boost to the economy and he is
definitely in support of it.
Leona Norman,
1282 Grizzly Gap Road,
said she also supports the project. The access
to the applicant’s property is through
Grizzly Gap Road,
which is a deeded utility easement. Ms. Norman
said she attended a professional ropes course
and minimum amount of insurance is one million
dollars per occurrence and Ms. Robbe does have
contact information for insurance. Ms. Norman
said Ms. Robbe’s zip line will be the third
certified course in Idaho
with the other two zip lines being in Horseshoe
Bend and McCall. Ms. Norman said she submitted
written comment and she couldn’t support Ms.
Robbe any more than she does.
Ms.
Norman said she is not concerned about noise or
any other issues.
Rick Boal, 2900 N.
Government Way, Coeur d’ Alene, said his best
friend is the designer of the proposed course
and he has also built and operated courses
Hawaii. The designer is very knowledgeable,
according to Mr. Boal. Mr. Boal said this
project will be done with the least amount of
impact and he will help with marketing in the
Coeur d’ Alene area. Mr.
Boal said working professionals in the Coeur d’
Alene area are excited and want to come up when
the course is ready. The town of
Naples is showing a lot
of excitement, according to Mr. Boal. A spot
will be needed for guest parking and a shuttle
will deliver participants to the site so traffic
related damage will be minimal. People will come
to the town and spend money at hotels and
restaurants as a result of this project.
Mike Richardson,
Skyline Road, said he
is serving as the arborist/forester for Ms.
Robbe’s project and he has had the unique
perspective from seeing the course from the
treetops. Mr. Richardson said he has to assess
the trees’ health and he described seeing the
trees from one end of the course to the next.
From both sides of the course you cannot see any
person or houses, according to Mr. Richardson.
Mr. Richardson said you can’t see the closest
neighbors from the level of the trees where the
zip lining occurs. Mr. Richardson said this
course is a benign course and he strongly
supports the project. The highest tree is a
little over 100 feet. Commissioner Dinning asked
how far off the ground is the zip line at the
highest point and Mr. Richardson said that is
still to be determined, but probably 50 feet.
Most lines will be at the platform, which is
approximately 15 feet, according to Mr.
Richardson.
Gerald Higgs,
Wildhorse Lane, said
he has had the privilege of speaking in favor of
Ms. Robbe’s project. This proposal is in an
ecologically sensitive and private area. Given
the nature of this application, the zip line
does have to be in this type of area. The issues
of access and privacy are naturally going to
come up in opposition, but
Boundary County
is a natural resource-based economy. For economy
and natural resources, this is it, according to
Mr. Higgs. Ms. Robbe has done a good job to
mitigate any issues that were expressed. Mr.
Higgs said to recap, if the nay-sayers had their
way, the only way to have a zip line would be
from Vic Rae’s to the elevator shack and who
would want to do it then. This activity will
enhance the economy and it will help people see
what Boundary
County is all about. Mr. Higgs said
he enjoys all attributes we have here in
Boundary
County, but there is a limit.
Boundary
County is in tough times right now
and foreclosures and repossessions are a large
part of the Bonners Ferry Herald. Mr. Higgs said
as far as the opposition, he does hear what
they’re saying, but it just seems to be when it
is in your backyard, everyone wants to be
against the proposal. Mr. Higgs said his
property rights end at his property line. If
people obey the laws of
Boundary
County, it should be expected that
the property owner has the right to develop
their own property.
Tim Patton,
Naples, said Ms. Robbe’s
project blends in very well with the area and he
doesn’t see any negative impacts. Mr. Patton
said he has walked the subject property and has
talked to Chip Corsi with Idaho Fish and Game,
who doesn’t see any bad impact to the wildlife
corridor.
Erick Yost,
Railroad Avenue,
Clark Fork, said he is the Project
Director for Idaho Canopy Tours. Mr. Yost said
he has been working with people at
Clark Fork High
School and various
school districts that are asking for this type
of opportunity. These are schools that are
driving to Coeur d’ Alene currently do take part
in zip lining. This activity is important for
enhancing character development and it is good
for educational purposes to serve youth in these
years. Mr. Yost said by design noise is minimal
as far as how the activity blends into the wood
work and being mindful of noise. Someone would
pretty much have to be right underneath the line
to even know it was there, according to Mr.
Yost.
Candy Beck,
Grouse Hill Road,
said she has had the privilege to be in Bonners
Ferry for a long time with the last ten years
working with Ms. Robbe. Ms. Beck said she is
considering everyone’s needs and the environment
as she has worked with families with kids having
developmental disabilities. Ms. Beck said Ms.
Robbe’s impact to this community is incredible
and what she has done has been a positive
influence and it is incredible. Ms. Beck said
she will support Ms. Robbe in whatever endeavor
she does and she is proud of her.
Acting Chairman Dinning
asked for public comment from those uncommitted
to the application and no one spoke.
Acting Chairman Dinning
then asked for public comment from those against
the application. John Winniford, 90 Christmas
Lane, said he wasn’t against the application and
he read a letter of his concerns. Mr. Winniford
said he will not allow Ms. Robbe to use
Christmas Lane for this venture and she needs to
develop her own access to the site. Mr.
Winniford briefly reviewed a letter signed by
five other property owners on Christmas Lane who
will not allow Christmas Lane as access for the
site. Mr. Winniford said he is not opposed to
Ms. Robbe’s application and she has been a
wonderful neighbor, but he is concerned that all
traffic will deteriorate the road that he has
put money into. Mr. Winniford said he wishes Ms.
Robbe the best as long as she is held to
developing her access.
Acting Chairman Dinning
questioned if Grizzly Gap comes off of Christmas
Lane. Mr. Winniford said he just wants to make
sure it doesn’t affect Christmas Lane.
Jim Huntley, 1146 Christmas
Lane, said he lives within one half mile from
the subject property. Mr. Huntley described his
property as being on a flat and the mountain
climbs up from there and he can see the subject
property. Mr. Huntley said he has slightly less
concerns about traffic. Mr. Huntley said for
clarification that the road of concern is
Christmas Lane not
Christmas Tree Lane.
Mr. Huntley said he is appeased by parameters
the Board has in place to check on business
growth for the number of zip lines. Mr. Huntley
said he would like to see the venture contained
to Ms. Robbe’s property and he doesn’t want to
see tours on his side of the property. Mr.
Huntley said if the project is going to stick to
the access of Grizzly
Gap Road, he is not
particularly opposed. Mr. Huntley said there are
certain ambiguities of the project that leave
him uneasy on how it will develop. Mr. Huntley
said he is still opposed to a business that has
the public as its clientele and he doesn’t want
the neighborhood threatened to overexposure by
public use or his privacy jeopardized. Mr.
Huntley mentioned concerns of increased traffic
on underdeveloped roads and the possibility of
crimes due to public exposure. Grizzly
Gap Road was encouraged to
be developed as the main access for the project
although using Christmas Lane for Ms. Robbe’s
own access to her personal residence is fine.
Mr. Huntley said there has been one incident
where an employee of Ms. Robbe’s is suspect of
minor theft in that area so there is concern of
control of the employees and people who want to
further explore the area. Mr. Huntley said he
doesn’t want the neighbors concerned about
thinking the public is assuming they have rights
when they do not. Mr. Huntley said he doesn’t
want people coming into the neighborhood as he
came to live in this area for a sense of
security. Mr. Huntley said he does trust that
Ms. Robbe will work with the County as she is a
great person and it is a great idea, but not at
the risk of security and the life style of
neighbors. Economy is important, but
McArthur Lake
is not the place as this area should be
preserved, according to Mr. Huntley. Mr. Huntley
said this venture does contradict what he and
his neighbors feel they want their lifestyle to
be like.
Commissioner Dinning said
if access was to be Grizzly Gap for all traffic
to this venture, a lot of concerns would be
eliminated pertaining to road access, but Ms.
Robbe would still have opportunity to use
Christmas Lane for her residence. Mr. Huntley
said the stipulation is that no clients come
down Christmas Lane.
Caroline Huntley, 1146
Christmas Lane, said she does appreciate Ms.
Robbe as a neighbor. Ms. Huntley said her main
concern is the use of Christmas Lane and it has
been relieving to hear access is moving to
Grizzly Gap Road. Ms.
Huntley said the main concern was public access,
safety, traffic, and general detriment to the
area. Ms. Huntley said her opposition is mainly
in hopes of providing solid parameters to
protect neighbors from the business venture.
Ms. Keith Carter,
865 Christmas Tree Lane,
said she has 60 acres in which Christmas Lane
crosses. Ms. Carter said one of her main issues
is access and it sounds like that has been
satisfied. Ms. Carter said her other concern is
the introduction to this area of perhaps an
unsavory element. Ms. Robbe has been and hopes
to continue being a very good friend, according
to Ms. Carter. Ms. Carter said she and Ms. Robbe
have talked about one individual that has turned
out not to be good and as her access is right on
the way to Ms. Robbe’s, this person has access
to her area as well. Ms. Carter said now she is
concerned for her safety and the safety of
others.
Mr. Winniford said the
business has been addressed as Christmas Lane,
but the business should not be associated with
any part of Christmas Lane. Mr. Winniford
requested the road name be listed as Grizzly Gap
for the business venture.
There being no further
public comment, Acting Chairman Dinning asked
the applicant if she would like to make a
closing statement.
Ms. Robbe said as an
emergency access, South Boundary Fire District’s
Fire Chief came out and checked the situation
and the course cannot be certified unless there
is adequate emergency access. Ms. Robbe
explained that she also can’t get certification
until she gets approval from the County as that
is the first step. Ms. Robbe said Fire Chief
Tony Rohrwasser said regardless, the site will
need a helicopter pad as seasonally there are
access issues so that will be taken care of. Ms.
Robbe said Christmas Lane and her access are
irrelevant as she stated she will use
Grizzly Gap Road.
This venture is a perfect use of this property,
according to Ms. Robbe. Ms. Robbe said she could
talk about the unsavory element and the person
that worked for her personally. The Carters have
hired this same person as well and that is
something to be learned. Ms. Robbe said she
cannot control who her neighbors hire and it is
an assumption the situation involved this
person, but it isn’t known.
Acting Chairman Dinning
asked Ms. Robbe if her personal residence
address is Christmas Lane and if there is the
ability to address the business off
Grizzly Gap Road. Ms.
Robbe said to eliminate concern she doesn’t
intent to publicize Christmas Lane and the
process will be online so the address isn’t a
concern. Ms. Robbe said she will refer the
participants to meet at the shuttle in
Naples
to be transported to the site. Acting Chairman
Dinning said he is hearing for accuracy that Ms.
Robbe will have a shuttle for the participants
so they won’t travel to the site themselves. Ms.
Robbe said the public will be guided and once on
the property, they will be supervised.
Acting Chairman Dinning
closed the hearing to further public testimony
and opened discussion between himself and
Commissioner Kirby. Commissioner Kirby said it
comes down to the access and it appears the
applicant has gone the extra mile to mitigate
and eliminate problems with the Christmas
Lane/Grizzly Gap issue. Mail could be delivered
to one address and the activity could be listed
at another address especially since there will
be a guided shuttle. Commissioner Kirby said he
doesn’t see a problem with that resolution and
beyond that issue, he doesn’t see any problems.
There had been concerns about the public being
out in the woods, but those people could be
loggers just as easily, according to
Commissioner Kirby. Commissioner Kirby said he
thinks the issues against the proposal have been
mitigated. Acting Chairman Dinning asked Mr.
Weland to name the state organization for
certification. Mr. Weland mentioned the
Professional Ropes Course Association, Idaho
Outfitters, and the Guides Licensing Board. A
company called Stratus will be the insurer.
Acting Chairman Dinning said he knows Ms. Robbe
and some of the speakers and he knows these
people would not harm the environment and he
respects that. Grizzly Gap will be the access
used for the commercial venture; not Christmas
Lane. Acting Chairman Dinning said his main
concern is that this business isn’t put into
place until all insurance issues have been
covered and there is certification from those
who need to provide certification. That people
will be shuttled to the site so not to create an
open drive-in and he thinks that satisfies a
significant number of people. Acting Chairman
Dinning said private property rights are
protected and sometimes it is one person’s
rights, as long as they don’t adversely affect
neighbors, but it goes both ways and that is
what he tends to look at. Acting Chairman
Dinning said in reference to access for
emergency medical services (EMS), he doesn’t
want to exclude EMS personnel from being able to
get to the site as soon as possible, even if
that means using Christmas Lane.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
approve Planning and Zoning Application #11-012,
by applicant Lisa Robbe for a special use
permit, to adopt the findings of the Planning
and Zoning Commission, to limit access to
Grizzly Gap for bussed clientele, employees, and
service vehicles specific to the business.
Acting Chairman Dinning yielded the chair to
second. Motion passed unanimously.
The public hearing ended at
10:40 a.m.
Commissioners tended to
administrative duties.
Commissioners reviewed
claims for payment. Fund totals are as follows:
Current Expense
$65,343.16
Road & Bridge
58,981.61
Airport
2,978.15
District Court
5,891.37
Justice Fund
44,832.52
911 Funds
1,500.45
Indigent & Charity
13,180.21
Parks and Recreation
11,232.70
Revaluation
522.72
Solid Waste
28,678.59
Tort
1,000.00
Veterans Memorial
180.98
Weeds
18,443.44
County EMS
2,000.00
Restorium
16,462.31
Waterways
254.50
Fire Mitigation Grant
9,999.62
TOTAL
$281,482.33
Citizens are invited to
inspect detailed records on file in the
Courthouse (individual claims & Commissioners’
allowance & warrant register record 2011).
11:25 a.m., Chief Deputy
Clerk Tracie Isaac joined the meeting at
Commissioners’ request.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
go into executive session under Idaho Code
#67-2345(1)b, to hear complaints or charges
brought against an employee. Acting Chairman
Dinning yielded the chair to second.
Commissioners voted as follows: Acting Chairman
Dinning “yes”, and Commissioner Kirby “yes”.
Motion passed unanimously. 11:28 a.m.,
Commissioner Kirby moved to go out of executive
session. Acting Chairman Dinning yielded the
chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Chief Deputy Clerk Tracie
Isaac left the meeting.
11:30 a.m., Commissioners
addressed various documents for signature and
adoption.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
adopt Resolution 2011-29. A resolution
authorizing the sale of surplus county property
at public auction. Acting Chairman Dinning
yielded the chair to second. Motion passed
unanimously. Resolution 2011-29 reads as
follows:
RESOLUTION NO. 2011-29
A Resolution
Authorizing the
Sale
of Surplus
County
Property
at Public Auction
COUNTY
OF
BOUNDARY
BOARD OF
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
s/________________________________
RONALD
R. SMITH, Chairman
s/________________________________
DAN
R. Dinning, Commissioner
s/________________________________
WALT KIRBY, Commissioner
ATTEST:
Glenda Poston
Clerk of the Board of
County
Commissioners
Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy Clerk
Recorded as instrument #250956
Commissioner Kirby moved to
adopt Resolution 2011-30. A resolution
increasing fiscal year 2010-2011 Park and
Recreation budget due to unanticipated revenue.
Acting Chairman Dinning yielded the chair to
second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution
2011-30 reads as follows:
Resolution
2011-30
Increasing
Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Parks and Recreation
Budget
Due to Receipt
of Unanticipated Revenue
WHEREAS, the Board of County
Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of
Idaho, did establish an operating budget for the
Parks and Recreation Fund for fiscal year
2010-2011; and
WHEREAS, two years ago, based on the
inactivity of the Parks and Recreation Advisory
Board, the Board of Boundary County
Commissioners deemed it in the best interest of
the general public of
Boundary
County
to place the Parks and Recreation Summer Youth
Program under the oversight of the Boundary
County Fair Board. Due to the magnitude of what
needed to be done under the limited summer
hours, the Fair Board was unable to continue
oversight of the Program and the Board of
Boundary County Commissioners formed a new Parks
and Recreation Advisory Board to assume
oversight of the Summer Youth Program; and
WHEREAS, the Fair Board needs to
reimburse the Parks and Recreation Budget
$3,976.55 for wages and fringe for the Sports
Director, $1,203.43 received from concessions
for the 2010 season, and $9,649.00 received as a
grant to build the concession stand; and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County
Commissioners deem it in the best interest of
the general public of Boundary County to
increase the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Parks and
Recreation Budget for those purposes; and
WHEREAS, the addition of this revenue
does not affect the tax levy for
Boundary
County;
and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to increase
the fiscal year 2010-2011 Parks and Recreation
Budget revenue account number 0018-00-0391-0018
in the amount of $5,179.98 and expense account
number 18-00-406-01, Salaries – Summer Help, in
the amount of $3,976.55 and expense account
number 18-00-725-00, Summer Youth Program, in
the amount of $1,203.43; and to increase the
fiscal year 2010-2011 Parks and Recreation
Budget revenue account number 0018-00-0324-0010
and expense account number 18-00-709-00, Grants
Expenditures, in the amount of $9,649.00; and
NOW THEREFORE,
upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously
carried,
IT IS RESOLVED that the increase to the
fiscal year 2010-2011 Parks and Recreation
Budget revenue account number 0018-00-0391-0018
in the amount of $5,179.98 and expense account
number 18-00-406-01, Salaries – Summer Help, in
the amount of $3,976.55 and expense account
number 18-00-725-00, Summer Youth Program, in
the amount of $1,203.43; and to increase the
fiscal year 2010-2011 Parks and Recreation
Budget revenue account number 0018-00-0324-0010
and expense account number 18-00-709-00, Grants
Expenditures, in the amount of $9,649.00 is
hereby authorized and ordered; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is
instructed to deliver certified copies of this
resolution to the Boundary County Treasurer and
the Boundary County Auditor.
DATED this 13th
day of June, 2011
COUNTY
OF
BOUNDARY
BOARD OF
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
s/__________________________________
RONALD R. SMITH, Chairman
s/___________________________________
DAN R. DINNING, Commissioner
s/___________________________________
WALT KIRBY, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/_____________________________________________________
GLENDA POSTON,
Clerk of the Board of
County
Commissioners
By: Michelle
Rohrwasser, Deputy
Recorded as
instrument #250912
Commissioner Kirby moved to
adopt Resolution 2011-31. A resolution
increasing fiscal year 2010-2011 Restorium
Budget due to receipt of unanticipated revenue.
Acting Chairman Dinning yielded the chair to
second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution
2011-31 reads as follows:
Resolution 2011-31
Increasing Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Restorium
Budget
Due to Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue
WHEREAS, the Board of County
Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of
Idaho, did establish an operating budget for the
Restorium Fund for fiscal year 2010-2011; and
WHEREAS, $1,600.00 has been received as a
donation from BETA SIGMA PHI for the purpose of
remodeling the Restorium hair salon; and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County
Commissioners deem it in the best interest of
the general public of Boundary County to
increase the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Restorium
Budget for that purpose; and
WHEREAS, the addition of this revenue
does not affect the tax levy for
Boundary
County;
and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to increase
the fiscal year 2010-2011 Restorium Budget
revenue account number 0036-00-0346-0000 and
expense account number 36-00-807-00, Capital –
Construction, in the amount of $1,600.00; and
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded
and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED that the increase to the
fiscal year 2010-2011 Restorium Budget revenue
account number 0036-00-0346-0000 and expense
account number 36-00-807-00, Capital –
Construction, in the amount of $1,600.00 is
hereby authorized and ordered; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is
instructed to deliver certified copies of this
resolution to the Boundary County Treasurer and
the Boundary County Auditor.
DATED this 13th day of June, 2011
COUNTY
OF
BOUNDARY
BOARD OF
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
s/_________________________________
RONALD R. SMITH, Chairman
s/_________________________________
DAN R. DINNING, Commissioner
s/_________________________________
WALT KIRBY, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/___________________________________________________
GLENDA POSTON, Clerk of the Board of
County
Commissioners
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy
Recorded as instrument #250913
Commissioner Kirby moved to
adopt Resolution 2011-32. A resolution
increasing fiscal year 2010-2011 Veterans
Memorial budget due to receipt of unanticipated
revenue. Acting Chairman Dinning yielded the
chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2011-32 reads as follows:
Resolution 2011-32
Increasing Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Veterans
Memorial Budget
Due to Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue
WHEREAS, the Board of County
Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of
Idaho, did establish an operating budget for the
Veterans Memorial Fund for fiscal year
2010-2011; and
WHEREAS, $1,900.00 has been received as a
donation from the Boundary County 4-H Leaders
for the purpose of refinishing the hardwood
floor in Memorial Hall; and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County
Commissioners deem it in the best interest of
the general public of Boundary County to
increase the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Veterans
Memorial Budget for that purpose; and
WHEREAS, the addition of this revenue
does not affect the tax levy for
Boundary
County;
and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to increase
the fiscal year 2010-2011 Veterans Memorial
Budget revenue account number 0025-00-0391-0000
and expense account number 25-00-899-03, Capital
– Refinish Floors, in the amount of $1,900.00;
and
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded
and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED that the increase to the
fiscal year 2010-2011 Veterans Memorial Budget
revenue account number 0025-00-0391-0000 and
expense account number 25-00-899-03, Capital –
Refinish Floors, in the amount of $1,900.00 is
hereby authorized and ordered; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is
instructed to deliver certified copies of this
resolution to the Boundary County Treasurer and
the Boundary County Auditor.
DATED this 13th day of June, 2011
COUNTY
OF
BOUNDARY
BOARD OF
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
s/________________________________
RONALD R. SMITH, Chairman
s/________________________________
DAN R. DINNING, Commissioner
s/________________________________
WALT KIRBY, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/___________________________________________________
GLENDA POSTON, Clerk of the Board of
County
Commissioners
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy
Recorded as
instrument #250914
Commissioner Kirby moved to
adopt Resolution 2011-33. A resolution
increasing fiscal year 2010-2011 Tort budget due
to receipt of unanticipated revenue. Acting
Chairman Dinning yielded the chair to second.
Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2011-33
reads as follows:
Resolution 2011-33
Increasing Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Tort Budget
Due to Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue
WHEREAS, the Board of County
Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of
Idaho, did establish an operating budget for the
Tort Fund for fiscal year 2010-2011; and
WHEREAS, $3,679.72 has been received from
the Idaho Counties Risk Management Program
(ICRMP) as reimbursement for repair of the
Sheriff’s 2003 Chevy Tahoe; and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County
Commissioners deem it in the best interest of
the general public of Boundary County to
increase the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Tort Budget
for that purpose; and
WHEREAS, the addition of this revenue
does not affect the tax levy for
Boundary
County;
and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to increase
the fiscal year 2010-2011 Tort Budget revenue
account number 0024-00-0391-0025 and expense
account number 24-00-459-01, Insurance
Deductibles, in the amount of $3,679.72; and
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded
and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED that the increase to the
fiscal year 2010-2011 Tort Budget revenue
account number 0024-00-0391-0025 and expense
account number 24-00-459-01, Insurance
Deductibles, in the amount of $3,679.72 is
hereby authorized and ordered; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is
instructed to deliver certified copies of this
resolution to the Boundary County Treasurer and
the Boundary County Auditor.
DATED this 13th day of June, 2011
COUNTY
OF
BOUNDARY
BOARD OF
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
s/__________________________________
RONALD R. SMITH, Chairman
s/___________________________________
DAN R. DINNING, Commissioner
s/___________________________________
WALT KIRBY, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/___________________________________________________
GLENDA POSTON, Clerk of the Board of
County
Commissioners
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy
Recorded as instrument #250915
Commissioner Kirby moved to
adopt Resolution 2011-34. A resolution
increasing fiscal year 2010-2011 Justice Fund
Sheriff Budget due to receipt of unanticipated
revenue. Acting Chairman Dinning yielded the
chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2011-34 reads as follows:
Resolution 2011-34
Increasing Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Justice Fund
Sheriff Budget
Due to Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue
WHEREAS, the Board of County
Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of
Idaho, did establish an operating budget for the
Justice Fund Sheriff Fund for fiscal year
2010-2011; and
WHEREAS, $1,236.63 has been received from
the State of
Idaho Military Division
from the Stonegarden Grant for overtime wage
reimbursement; and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County
Commissioners deem it in the best interest of
the general public of Boundary County to
increase the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Justice Fund
Sheriff Budget for that purpose; and
WHEREAS, the addition of this revenue
does not affect the tax levy for
Boundary
County;
and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to increase
the fiscal year 2010-2011 Justice Fund Sheriff
Budget revenue account number 0008-00-0324-0010
and expense account number 08-02-407-02,
Overtime - Stonegarden, in the amount of
$1,236.63; and
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded
and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED that the increase to the
fiscal year 2010-2011 Justice Fund Sheriff
Budget revenue account number 0008-00-0324-0010
and expense account number 08-02-407-02,
Overtime - Stonegarden, in the amount of
$1,236.63 is hereby authorized and ordered; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is
instructed to deliver certified copies of this
resolution to the Boundary County Treasurer and
the Boundary County Auditor.
DATED this 13th day of June, 2011
COUNTY
OF
BOUNDARY
BOARD OF
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
s/________________________________
RONALD R. SMITH, Chairman
s/________________________________
DAN R. DINNING, Commissioner
s/________________________________
WALT KIRBY, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/____________________________________________________
GLENDA POSTON, Clerk of the Board of
County
Commissioners
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy
Recorded as instrument #250916
Commissioner Kirby moved to
adopt Resolution 2011-35. A resolution
increasing fiscal year 2010-2011 District Court
Community Justice/Probation budget due to
receipt of unanticipated revenue. Acting
Chairman Dinning yielded the chair to second.
Motion passed unanimously. Resolution 2011-35
reads as follows:
Resolution 2011-35
Increasing Fiscal Year 2010-2011 District Court
Community Justice/Probation Budget
Due to Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue
WHEREAS, the Board of County
Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of
Idaho, did establish an operating budget for the
District Court Community Justice/Probation Fund
for fiscal year 2010-2011; and
WHEREAS, $438.05 has been received from
State of
Idaho Juvenile Corrections
as reimbursement for travel expenses; and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County
Commissioners deem it in the best interest of
the general public of Boundary County to
increase the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 District
Court Community Justice/Probation Budget for
that purpose; and
WHEREAS, the addition of this revenue
does not affect the tax levy for
Boundary
County;
and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to increase
the fiscal year 2010-2011 District Court
Community Justice/Probation Budget revenue
account number 0006-00-0391-0081 and expense
account number 06-01-439-00, Travel, in the
amount of $438.05; and
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded
and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED that the increase to the
fiscal year 2010-2011 District Court Community
Justice/Probation Budget revenue account number
0006-00-0391-0081 and expense account number
06-01-439-00, Travel, in the amount of $438.05
is hereby authorized and ordered; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is
instructed to deliver certified copies of this
resolution to the Boundary County Treasurer and
the Boundary County Auditor.
DATED this 13th day of June, 2011
COUNTY
OF
BOUNDARY
BOARD OF
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
s/________________________________
RONALD R. SMITH, Chairman
s/________________________________
DAN R. DINNING, Commissioner
s/________________________________
WALT KIRBY, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/_____________________________________________________
GLENDA POSTON, Clerk of the Board of
County
Commissioners
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy
Recorded as instrument #250917
Commissioner Kirby moved to
adopt Resolution 2011-36. A resolution
increasing fiscal year 2010-2011 Road and Bridge
budget due to receipt of unanticipated revenue.
Acting Chairman Dinning yielded the chair to
second. Motion passed unanimously. Resolution
2011-36 reads as follows:
Resolution 2011-36
Increasing
Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Road
and Bridge Budget
Due to Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue
WHEREAS, the Board of County
Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of
Idaho, did establish an operating budget for the
Road and Bridge Fund for fiscal year 2010-2011;
and
WHEREAS, $11,810.00 has been received
from the City of Bonners Ferry for the purpose
of lighting retro fit for Road and Bridge
buildings; and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County
Commissioners deem it in the best interest of
the general public of Boundary County to
increase the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Road and
Bridge Budget for that purpose; and
WHEREAS, the addition of this revenue
does not affect the tax levy for
Boundary
County;
and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to increase
the fiscal year 2010-2011 Road and Bridge Budget
revenue account number 0002-00-0391-0018 and
expense account number 02-00-807-00, Capital -
Construction, in the amount of $11,810.00; and
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded
and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED that the increase to the
fiscal year 2010-2011 Road and Bridge Budget
revenue account number 0002-00-0391-0018 and
expense account number 02-00-807-00, Capital -
Construction, in the amount of $11,810.00 is
hereby authorized and ordered; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is
instructed to deliver certified copies of this
resolution to the Boundary County Treasurer and
the Boundary County Auditor.
DATED this 13th day of June, 2011
COUNTY
OF
BOUNDARY
BOARD OF
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
s/_______________________________
RONALD R. SMITH, Chairman
s/_______________________________
DAN R. DINNING, Commissioner
s/_______________________________
WALT KIRBY, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/____________________________________________________
GLENDA POSTON, Clerk of the Board of
County
Commissioners
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy
Recorded as
instrument #250918
Commissioner Kirby moved to
adopt Resolution 2011-37. A resolution
increasing fiscal year 2010-2011 Current Expense
Election budget due to receipt of unanticipated
revenue. Acting Chairman Dinning yielded the
chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2011-37 reads as follows:
Resolution 2011-37
Increasing Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Current Expense
Election Budget
Due to Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue
WHEREAS, the Board of County
Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of
Idaho, did establish an operating budget for the
Current Expense Election Fund for fiscal year
2010-2011; and
WHEREAS, $803.64 has been received from
the State of Idaho Secretary of State as
reimbursement for election training and
$5,700.00 has been received from the State of
Idaho Secretary of State from a Help Americans
Vote Act (HAVA) Grant for the purpose of
purchasing voting booths, signs and traffic
cones; and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County
Commissioners deem it in the best interest of
the general public of Boundary County to
increase the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Current
Expense Election Budget for those purposes; and
WHEREAS, the addition of this revenue
does not affect the tax levy for
Boundary
County;
and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to increase
the fiscal year 2010-2011 Current Expense
Election Budget revenue account number
0001-00-0337-0009 and expense account number
01-04-705-17, County – Miscellaneous Costs, in
the amount of $5,700.00; and to increase the
fiscal year 2010-2011 Current Expense Election
Budget revenue account number 0001-00-0391-0004
and expense account number 01-04-705-08, State –
Miscellaneous Costs, in the amount of $803.64;
and
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded
and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED that the increase to the
fiscal year 2010-2011 Current Expense Election
Budget revenue account number 0001-00-0337-0009
and expense account number 01-04-705-17, County
– Miscellaneous Costs, in the amount of
$5,700.00; and the increase to the fiscal year
2010-2011 Current Expense Election Budget
revenue account number 0001-00-0391-0004 and
expense account number 01-04-705-08, State –
Miscellaneous Costs, in the amount of $803.64 is
hereby authorized and ordered; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is
instructed to deliver certified copies of this
resolution to the Boundary County Treasurer and
the Boundary County Auditor.
DATED this 13th day of June, 2011
COUNTY
OF
BOUNDARY
BOARD OF
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
s/________________________________
RONALD R. SMITH, Chairman
s/________________________________
DAN R. DINNING, Commissioner
s/________________________________
WALT KIRBY, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/_____________________________________________________
GLENDA POSTON, Clerk of the Board of
County
Commissioners
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy
Recorded as
instrument #250919
Commissioner Kirby moved to
adopt Resolution 2011-38. A resolution
increasing fiscal year 2010-2011 Justice Fund
Sheriff budget due receipt of unanticipated
revenue. Acting Chairman Dinning yielded the
chair to second. Motion passed unanimously.
Resolution 2011-38 reads as follows:
Resolution
2011-38
Increasing Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Justice Fund
Sheriff Budget
Due to Receipt of Unanticipated Revenue
WHEREAS, the Board of County
Commissioners, County of Boundary, State of
Idaho, did establish an operating budget for the
Justice Fund Sheriff Fund for fiscal year
2010-2011; and
WHEREAS, $1,026.64 in Citizen Corp funds
has been received from
Kootenai
County
as reimbursement for Sheriff’s Posse equipment;
and
WHEREAS, the Boundary County
Commissioners deem it in the best interest of
the general public of Boundary County to
increase the Fiscal Year 2010-2011 Justice Fund
Sheriff Budget for that purpose; and
WHEREAS, the addition of this revenue
does not affect the tax levy for
Boundary
County;
and
WHEREAS, it is appropriate to increase
the fiscal year 2010-2011 Justice Fund Sheriff
Budget revenue account number 0008-00-0391-0018
and expense account number 08-02-440-02,
Supplies - Deputies, in the amount of $1,026.64;
and
NOW THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded
and unanimously carried,
IT IS RESOLVED that the increase to the
fiscal year 2010-2011 Justice Fund Sheriff
Budget revenue account number 0008-02-0391-0018
and expense account number 08-02-440-02,
Supplies - Deputies, in the amount of $1,026.64
is hereby authorized and ordered; and
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that the Clerk is
instructed to deliver certified copies of this
resolution to the Boundary County Treasurer and
the Boundary County Auditor.
DATED this 13th day of June, 2011
COUNTY
OF
BOUNDARY
BOARD OF
COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
s/_______________________________
RONALD R. SMITH, Chairman
s/_______________________________
DAN R. DINNING, Commissioner
s/_______________________________
WALT KIRBY, Commissioner
ATTEST:
s/___________________________________________________
GLENDA POSTON, Clerk of the Board of
County
Commissioners
By: Michelle Rohrwasser, Deputy
Recorded as instrument #250920
Commissioner Kirby moved to
authorize the Chairman to sign the grant
documents from the Idaho Department of Park and
Recreation for restroom replacement at the Deep
Creek boat launch and for the storage building
add-on at Rock Point. Acting Chairman Dinning
yielded the chair to second. Motion passed
unanimously.
11:40 a.m., Deputy Clerk Nancy Ryals
joined the meeting.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
deny indigent application #2011-38 as per the
Clerk’s recommendation. Acting Chairman Dinning
yielded the chair to second. Motion passed
unanimously.
Deputy Clerk Nancy Ryals
left the meeting.
1:30 p.m., Planning and Zoning
Commission member Paul Shelton joined the
meeting to discuss Planning and Zoning issues.
Planning and Zoning Administrator Mike Weland
also joined the meeting.
Mr. Shelton stated that
changes need to be made as the process of having
a Planning and Zoning meeting, of which most
members aren’t qualified, is counter productive
and he feels he is wasting his time. Mr. Shelton
said now he is paying his personal property
taxes and being a personal service provider in
the construction industry, if he is donating his
time, he is best off doing something else. Mr.
Shelton said at first he wondered why the
Administrator, Mike Weland, isn’t drafting the
Zoning Ordinance and that people on the Planning
and Zoning Board are and they’re drafting the
review. Mr. Shelton said there are a few members
on the Planning and Zoning Commission that have
been on the Board about four years and they are
stifling the progress. Mr. Shelton mentioned Mr.
Weland drafting the Zoning Ordinance, have the
attorneys review it, have a short Planning and
Zoning review, and then to go hearing. Mr.
Shelton said he now knows that Mr. Weland’s
hands have been tied. Mr. Shelton said the same
people have been on the Planning and Zoning
Board and it has been said if the same people
are on the Board and they aren’t making
progress, then it is time to go.
Mr. Shelton said he is done
and he has Mr. Weland’s back. Mr. Shelton
questioned why Mr. Weland is involved in the
process if this is the way it will continue as
it is a waste of Mr. Weland’s time and a waste
of the attorney’s time. The initial problem
started with Chairman Smith so he might as well
wait until he is back in the office.
Mr. Shelton asked for Mr.
Weland’s view on the process. Mr. Weland said
there is progress, but it is agonizingly slow.
The earliest to be able to do anything with the
draft is in July, but more realistically in
August. Mr. Weland said he doesn’t know how
changes will hold up after the public hearing.
Mr. Shelton said the County and this town, since
its formation long ago, has not been about
making any changes. Mr. Shelton said he is the
opposite and he sees change as a positive thing
and change has to happen over time. After this
process is over and small changes are made, Mr.
Weland will have the document drafted, the
attorney will have reviewed it, and it will go
out to the community, “who will throw up all
over it” and that will prolong the process even
further. Mr. Shelton mentioned getting the draft
to the community for review and to get it over
the Planning and Zoning Commission minutia
review. Mr. Shelton said he doesn’t see why this
isn’t wasting everyone’s time including Mr.
Weland, but Mr. Weland is the only one who is
qualified. Mr. Shelton informed Commissioners he
hadn’t been able to attend the workshops.
Mr. Shelton said either
Chairman Smith makes the time to change this
process or he can no longer waste his own time.
Mr. Shelton said it is thoroughly ridiculous to
have Mr. Weland draft a document and to then
have the Planning and Zoning Commission make
changes to what Mr. Weland has done. Acting
Chairman Dinning mentioned volunteers and that
he appreciates their effort. Acting Chairman
Dinning said it was decided early on by
Commissioners that this was a part of the
process. The Planning and Zoning Commission are
members of the community and they are to
represent the community. Mr. Shelton asked if
the goal is to continue on like this. Mr.
Shelton mentioned the goal of getting the
Ordinance adopted as that was the discussion
with Chairman Smith early on. Mr. Shelton said
he is not going to waste his time arguing over
language in the draft Ordinance that doesn’t
even matter at that time. Mr. Shelton said when
a Planning and Zoning Application comes in, the
question is if it meets the criteria or not. The
Planning and Zoning Board can look and decide to
adopt the application or not, then forward the
matter to Commissioners.
Mr. Weland said the way the
Ordinance is written now puts more decision
making authority on Planning and Zoning. Mr.
Shelton informed Commissioners that he is not
going to attend the workshops and that he and
Chairman Smith talked about this process and it
wasn’t going to be handled this way.
Commissioner Kirby said he is on Mr. Shelton’s
side and feels the process is a waste of time.
Commissioner Kirby said there would be changes
to the draft, but we just need to get it done as
the County doesn’t need to be in the state of
limbo that we’ve been in the last several years.
Commissioner Kirby said all the good ideas
building up for a new ordinance…it has just been
too long. Commissioner Kirby said Commissioners
anticipated the Planning and Zoning Commission
looking at draft and saying it was fine. Acting
Chairman Dinning asked when Planning and Zoning
received the draft and Mr. Weland said
approximately April or May. Mr. Weland said the
Planning and Zoning Commission was making good
changes, although he didn’t agree with all of
them. Acting Chairman Dinning said at this point
he doesn’t know what to say other than
Commissioners will probably be having some
discussions about this.
Commissioner Kirby said he
doesn’t think there were any mistakes in the
draft as it is and Mr. Shelton said the attorney
didn’t think so either. Commissioner Kirby said
it is just a policy that won’t change very much.
It was said that Mr. Weland has been trying to
do to the best he can with the existing
Ordinance and he is not the bad guy.
Mr. Shelton said there
isn’t a lot of reason to move to Bonners Ferry
as far as businesses go and he questioned why
not cut out the business part of Planning and
Zoning. Mr. Shelton said he is done with the
process, but if Mr. Weland needs some help his
business is not that far away.
The meeting with Mr.
Shelton and Mr. Weland ended at
1:55 p.m.
Commissioners addressed a
request for an extension of time to pay taxes.
Commissioner Kirby moved to
grant an extension of time to receive 2007 year
taxes of up to $2,500 for parcel
#RP61N01E102850A until
August 15, 2011. Acting Chairman
Dinning yielded the chair to second. Motion
passed unanimously.
Commissioners tended to
administrative duties.
2:45 p.m., Boundary County Emergency
Management Services Incident Commander Bob
Graham joined the meeting to update
Commissioners on flood matters. Mr. Graham said
both rivers are a bit below flood stage. The
Moyie
River is at a level of 8.13 and is
expected to stay flat lined for seven or eight
days. Mr. Graham said he feels the
Moyie
River has most likely not peaked.
The
Kootenai River
has peaked and Prediction Services show the
Kootenai
River dropping three feet later this
week. Mr. Graham said he spoke to Libby Dam
Operator, Mick Shea about that. Mr. Graham said
this is based on the
Kootenai
River and that all drainage below
the dam has peaked, except for one. The
exception is definitely the
Moyie
River, according to Mr. Graham. The
reason it is dropping as radically has been
based on what is peaking in
Montana, but not in
Canada. The
hydrologist showed where the snow pack is and it
is in the 1 to 10 category, but all of the
Canadian mountains are still showing an all time
high at the snow cap. Mr. Graham said he doesn’t
think the people giving the predictions are
thinking of
Canada
so he doesn’t think the
Moyie River
has peaked yet.
Mr. Graham spoke about
wanting to keep the Department of Fish and
Wildlife out of changing flood stage for
farmers. Canada
needs more snowtel sites at the mid and high
levels and Mr. Graham said four provinces from
Canada
will meet in June and the Governor will bring
that issue up. Mr. Graham said he spoke of
Natural Resource Conservation Services (NRCS)
who agreed to put figures together for the
Governor and the Bureau of Homeland Security
(BHS) in the next day or so. Mr. Graham said the
Kootenai
River is at a level of 1763 today.
Mr. Graham said he looked
at the condition of Deep Creek after talking
with Road and Bridge Superintendent Jeff
Gutshall and it is a bad scene. The telephone
cable is hanging in the water and in addition,
if two more feet of ground is lost, it will
threaten the loss of pavement. Mr. Graham said
he spoke to Jay Baker with BHS and it was said
that Mr. Gutshall should approach the Federal
Highways Administration to ask for this area of
Deep Creek to be reviewed. If this area is
approved, it will fall under the Federal
Highways for repairs, but if not, Mr. Baker said
the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA)
could take a look at it. The County as 50 days
left to find out if the Federal Highways
Administration will take it on, otherwise FEMA
will.
Mr. Graham said broadband
was installed in the Extension Office last week
and it would be sometime in July before it could
be connected to the Courtroom. The County will
need to run a simple line to the basement
control up to the courtroom.
Mr. Graham said the weather
forecast shows weather drying out Tuesday
somewhat, but otherwise it will be cold and wet.
Mr. Graham and
Commissioners discussed no wake zones on the
Kootenai
River. Acting Chairman Dinning said
as he understands, the only groups using the
River are the managing agencies. Property owner
Glen Fodge said there are 12 boats per day going
full bore on the river, according to Mr. Graham.
Mr. Graham said he didn’t think there was that
much boat traffic and he thinks the traffic
would be the Department of Fish and Game and the
Kootenai Tribe. Acting Chairman Dinning
mentioned contacting the Tribe and Department of
Fish and Game to request slowing down in that
area. Commissioner Dinning said he hasn’t seen
any recreational users at the boat launches. Mr.
Graham said he is sure the farmers are hurting
and he suspects the worst is yet to come.
The meeting with Mr. Graham
ended at 2:55
p.m.
There being no further
business, the meeting adjourned at
2:55 p.m.
/s/
RONALD R. SMITH, Chairman
ATTEST:
/s/
GLENDA POSTON, Clerk
By: Michelle Rohrwasser,
Deputy Clerk
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