Commissioners minutes

July 9, 2011

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

Trusts

Drivers License Trust 8,123.50

Magistrate Trust 43,969.96

Motor Vehicle Trust 91,334.20

Sheriff's Trust Fund 386.21

TOTAL $143,813.87

GRAND TOTAL $425,296.20

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

WHEREAS, Boundary County owns surplus personal property, which is not being used by the County and for which the County is presently obliged to provide storage space, and the Board of Boundary County Commissioners have determined is not necessary for the County’s use; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Boundary County Commissioners are authorized under Idaho Code Section 31-808 to sell or offer for sale at public auction, after not less than ten days’ previous notice given by publication in a newspaper of the County, any property, real or personal, belonging to the County but not necessary for its use; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Boundary County Commissioners believes it is in the best interests of the County that the surplus property described as in “Attachment A” be sold and therefore desire to sell the property so described at public auction as provided in Idaho Code Section 31-808.

NOW, THEREFORE, upon motion duly made, seconded and unanimously carried, it is

RESOLVED that, after publication of notice in the Bonners Ferry Herald in the manner and for the time required by Idaho Code, the personal property of Boundary County described as in “Attachment A” be offered for sale at public auction on the 27th day of June, 2011, beginning at 1:30 p.m., at the Boundary County Community Restorium, Bonners Ferry, Idaho.

DATED this 13^th 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:

Glenda Poston

Clerk of the Board of County Commissioners

By s/__________________________

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 13^th 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 13^th 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 13^th 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 13^th 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 13^th 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 13^th 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 13^th 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 13^th 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 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 13^th 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