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approved proceedings for the weeks of September 18 and September 25, 2000
COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS
Week of September 18, 2000
Commissioners Loreca J. Stauber, Samuel G. Duncan and Paul J. Kimmell met in
regular session on Monday, September 18, 2000. Commissioners Stauber and
Kimmell met in regular session on Wednesday, September 20, 2000. The
following actions were taken:
Approved, signed and filed the Commissioners’ Proceedings for the week of
September 11, 2000.
Approved, signed, filed a request to approve staff salary adjustments for
the Planning & Building Department, for October 1, 2000 through September
30, 2001, subject to verification by the Budget Officer.
Approved, signed, filed a request for a 2-year increment increase for Nicole
Agidius, Part-time Irregular Secretary, Planning & Building, Department 11,
Line 09, effective October 1, 2000.
Filed a letter of resignation from Jeanene Kern, Assistant Planner, Planning
& Building, Department 11, Line 03, effective September 18, 2000.
By Motion and Order, approved the L1 Certificate of County Levies for Latah
County, as prepared by Auditor Susan Petersen; certificate will be submitted
to the State Tax Commission for Certification, pursuant to Idaho Code,
63-803(3).
Filed ICRMP Monthly Claims Loss Runs for August, 2000.
By Motion and Order, accepted the recommendation of the Search Committee for
the Rural Development Coordinator position, pending a BOCC interview of the
applicant at 4:45 p.m., Monday September 18, 2000.
By Motion and Order, authorized the Chair’s signature on the Equipment
Service Contract with Integra Information Technologies, Inc. in the amount
of $2,200.00, effective from August 29, 2000 to September 30, 2001.
By Motion and Order approved the Chair’s signature on the Building
Inspection Services Agreement between Latah County and the City of Onaway;
City agrees to pay the County 80% of all building permit and plan review
fees collected from applicants, to do the building inspections services,
effective October 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001.
By Motion and Order, approved the dissemination within the courthouse of a
letter dated 9/12/00 from the Moscow Emergency Ambulance Company, M.E.A.C.,
regarding EMT training for Latah County residents, including Latah County
employees. Civil Counsel will draft language authorizing the Board of
County Commissioners to pay for EMT training fees of county employees;
reimbursement of said fees contingent upon the employees’ successful
completion of training and one-year service.
Public hearing was held on September 18, 2000; the Board of Commissioners
adopted Ordinance #213, Latah County Zoning Ordinance Amendment, an
ordinance of Latah County, a governmental subdivision of the State Of Idaho,
amending the Latah County Zoning Ordinance (Ordinance #29, as previously
amended): repealing Section 13.11 and enacting a new Section 13.11 in its
place; amending the process for revision to the zoning ordinance, including
amendments to the zoning map, application process, rezone criteria, public
hearing and procedures; providing for severability; and providing an
effective date of the 18th of September, 2000.
By Motion and Order, upheld the original denial of April 3, 2000 for a
second dwelling request by Steve and Kathy Ewert. Planning Director will
inform the Ewerts of the decision via a letter.
Public hearing was held on Spetember 18, 2000 to consider and review
testimony on a conditional use permit appealed by North Idaho Crushing. By
Motion and Order, directed the Planning & Building Director to rescind the
current “Stop Work” order and allow North Idaho Crushing to resume normal
operations consistent with the documentation and arguments presented during
the appeal of September 18, 2000.
By Motion and Order convened in Executive Session at 10:04 A.M. on September
20, 2000, to discuss Indigent matters pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2345
(1)(d). Adjourned at 10:30 A.M. Five cases approved, Four cases denied.
COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS
Week of September 25, 2000
Commissioners Loreca J. Stauber, Samuel G. Duncan and Paul J. Kimmell met in
regular session on Monday, September 25, 2000. Commissioners Stauber and
Kimmell met in regular session on Wednesday, September 27, 2000. The
following actions were taken:
By Motion and Order, authorized the Solid Waste Department to procure a
report on the costs of siting and operating a landfill from SCS Engineers;
fee not to exceed $5,000 to be paid from line 23-00-0480-0000. The report
should be forthcoming within ten working days.
Approved, signed and filed the Commissioners’ Proceedings for the week of
September 18, 2000.
Filed Certificate of Insurance for General Liability issued by KBI
Insurance, Inc. to Latah Sanitation, Inc. consistent with the Solid Waste
Collection and Bulky Waste Collection Agreements. Renewal was effective
July 1, 2000.
Approved Ordinance #215, an ordinance by Latah County adopting the City of
Moscow Ordinance #2000-19 which establishes a Moratorium on the issuance of
permits for antennae towers for 120 days; this ordinance adopts the same
Moratorium for Latah County as it pertains to Moscow City Area of Impact and
establishes an effective date for this ordinance, passed September 25, 2000.
Approved, signed and filed the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for
the Appeal of North Idaho Crushing, Inc. of a determination by the Latah
County Planning Department regarding the extent of area covered by
Conditional Use Permit #488. Petition was heard and passed by the Board of
County Commissioners on September 25, 2000.
Approved, signed, filed a request to approve staff salary adjustments for
the Youth Services Department, for October 1, 2000 through September 30,
2001, subject to verification by the Budget Officer.
Filed the resignation of Mandy Wood/Faulkner, Part-time Irregular Tracker,
Youth Services/Juvenile Correction Grant, Department 08B, Line 02, effective
September 1, 2000.
Filed the resignation of Don Nickels, Part-time Irregular Tracker, Youth
Services/Juvenile Correction Grant, Department 08B, Line 08, effective
September 1, 2000.
Filed the resignation of Joshua Kahn, Part-time Irregular Tracker, Youth
Services/Juvenile Correction Grant, Department 08B, Line 05, effective
September 1, 2000.
Filed the resignation of Nikki Agidius, Part-time Irregular Tracker, Youth
Services/Juvenile Correction Grant, Department 08B, Line 06, effective
September 1, 2000.
Approved a request to hire Natalie Young Beckwith, Part-time Irregular
Tracker, Youth Services/Juvenile Correction Grant, Department 08B, Line 02,
effective September 18, 2000.
Approved a request to hire Sean Masterson, Part-time Irregular Tracker,
Youth Services/Juvenile Correction Grant, Department 08B, Line 08, effective
September 18, 2000.
Approved, a request for a 7-year increment increase for Rhonda Blair,
Juvenile Probation Officer, Youth Services, Department 08A, Line 05,
effective October 1, 2000.
Approved a request for a 1-year increment increase for J. Lincoln Hathaway,
Juvenile Probation Officer, Youth Services, Department 08A, Line 03,
effective October 1, 2000.
Approved a request for a 1-year increment increase for Skye A. Shelly,
Juvenile Probation Officer, Youth Services, Department 08A, Line 06,
effective October 1, 2000.
Approved a request for a 1-year increment increase for Brady Hall, Part-time
Irregular Tracker, Youth Services/Juvenile Correction Block Grant,
Department 08B, Line 07, effective October 1, 2000.
Approved a request for a 1-year increment increase for Elizabeth Norman,
Part-time Irregular Tracker, Youth Services/Juvenile Correction Block Grant,
Department 08B, Line 07, effective October 1, 2000.
Approved a request for a 1-year increment increase for Merinda Jones,
Part-time Tracker, Youth Services/Juvenile Correction Block Grant,
Department 08B, Line 03, effective October 1, 2000.
Approved a request for a 1-year increment increase for Jennifer Leonard,
Part-time Irregular Tracker, Youth Services/Juvenile Correction Block Grant,
Department 08B, Line 01, effective October 1, 2000.
Approved a request to hire Victor C. “Chris” Storhok, Rural Development
Coordinator, Rural Development Services, Department 05I, Line 01, effective
October 23, 2000.
By Motion and Order approved a request by Sheriff Crouch for a “buy out” of
compensation time to a maximum of 60 hours per employee for fiscal year
ending September 30, 2000; costs not to exceed $20,000.
Approved, signed, filed a request for a Tax Cancellation by Cindy Lea
Tieman, RPD1280018006AA for 1997, in the amount of $396.70.
Approved a request to ratify Ordinance #214 “Smiley Rezone,” an ordinance of
Latah County, amending the Latah County Zoning Ordinance of 1980 (Ordinance
#29, as previously amended); Changing the Zone Classification for a parcel
of land in Section 1, Township 39 North, Range 5 West, B.M. from
Agriculture/Forestry (A/F) to Rural Residential (RR-3); and providing for
ordinance #214 to be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication according to law.
By Motion and Order, approved the Chair’s signature on the amendment to the
Palouse Noxious Weed Partnership Agreement stating that Latah County shall
contribute an additional $4,300.00 as in-kind and pass-through monies; to be
coordinated by Gary O’Keefe with the County Auditor.
By Motion and Order authorized the Chair’s signature on Imation Service
Agreement QMN18088 between Latah County and Imation for Auditor’s office
Document Imaging Maintenance Agreement Aperture Card Processor Camera and
Card Duplicator effective October 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001 to be billed
on a quarterly basis with a service charge of $50.00 per invoice.
By Motion and Order approved the Chair’s signature on Grant Amendment #3 for
relocation activities in Troy and Genesee for Disaster Recovery Grant
HDRI-99-II-2 increasing the construction costs by $373.00 and subsequently
decreasing engineering costs by $373.00.
By Motion and Order approved the Chair’s signature on the extension of the
Foster Care
Recruitment and Licensing contract for the 2000-2001 budget year; amended
amount $57,812.00; Donna Francis, Contractor.
Approved a Motion and Order stating that whereas Invitation for bids was
published in accordance with Idaho Code bid requirements for the Latah Care
Center Sanitary Sewer Relocation; whereas the Board of County Commissioners
met to open the sealed bids in open public meeting; whereas there were two
bids received, Ace Elliott Landscaping at $27,900.00 and GenCon, Inc. at
$26,350.00; whereas the lower bidder was GenCon, Inc., the board, in
accordance with Idaho Code 31-4003 (3), which states when an expenditure
exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars, the bid shall be awarded to the lowest
possible bidder, hereby awards the bid to GenCon, Inc.
By Motion and Order adjusted the 1999-2000 budget as follows:
To increase the Sheriff‘s Community Policing Contract Budget, line
32-00-0521-0000, Operating Expense, from $6,000.00 in the amount of
$9,000.00 for a total of $15,000.00 - revenue Contract Fees.
To increase the Current Expense - Motor Pool Budget, line 01-09-0405-0000,
Salary-full Time from $52,374.00 in the amount of $1,600.00 for a total of
$53,974 - revenue Current Expense, Fund Balance.
By Motion and Order approved the Chair’s signature on the amended Consultant
Agreement for the Court Assistance Program; Consultant shall be Francis H.
Thompson. Consultant to be paid by the Supreme Court $3333.00 per month
for 12 months, 1111.11 by College of Law for a period of 50 weeks. Latah
County shall pay $19,999.98 to the Supreme Court for its share of the
contribution. Further, Latah County will contribute to this project by
providing office space, telephone, fax, email and internet services,
postage, photocopying, and routine office resupplies (e.g. pens, paper,
staples). The estimated value of this contribution is currently anticipated
to be $4,000-$5,000 per year. The Consultant shall perform Court Assistance
Office duties, effective July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001.
By Motion and Order convened in Executive Session at 3:30 P.M. September 25,
2000, to discuss Indigent matters pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2345
(1)(d). Adjourned at 3:44 P.M. Two (2) cases approved, none (0) denied.
A public hearing was held on September 25, 2000 to consider and take
testimony on Bennett Rezone #601 to rezone approximately 173.94 acres from
Agriculture/Forest to Industrial. The Board of County Commissioners, by
Motion and Order, adopted the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law of the
Zoning Commission approving Rezone #601. Minutes and tape are on file in the
office of the Clerk/Auditor/Recorder.
Approved Ordinance #216, changing the Zone classification for a 173.94-acre
parcel of land in Sections 6& 7, Township 41 North, Range 3 West, B.M. and
in sections 1 & 12, Township 41 North, Range 4 West, B.M., from
Agriculture/Forestry to Industrial; to be in full force and effect from and
after its passage, approval, and publication according to law. Passed the
25th day September 2000.
By Motion and Order, pursuant to advertisement for bids on the Troy Flood
Mitigation Project, the Board shall take all opened bids under advisement
and refer the same to Ruen-Yeager & Associates, Inc. for review and comment.
Approval of successful bidder shall be awarded no later than 4:55 P.M. on
Monday, October 2, 2000.
Approved, signed and filed Resolution No. 2000-20 transferring funds in the
amount of $800.00 from fund line 61-00-0439-0000, Travel, of the “Juvenile
Correction Block Grant 2000” “B” Budget to fund line 61-00-0406-0000 of the
“Juvenile Correction Block Grant 2000” “A” Budget.
Approved, signed and filed Resolution No. 2000-21 transferring funds in the
amount of $2,460.00 from fund line 01-26-0542-0001, Postage, of the “Current
Expense Motor Vehicle” “B” Budget to fund line 01-26-0406-0000, Salary Part
time, of the “Current Expense - Motor Vehicle” “A” Budget.
Approved, signed and filed Resolution No. 2000-22 transferring funds in the
amount of $155.00 from line 08-43-0511-0000, Rent/Lease Buildings of the
“Justice-Sheriff-Driver’s License” “B” Budget to line 08-43-0405-0000,
Salary Full time, of the “Justice-Sheriff-Driver’s License” “A” Budget.
By Motion and Order, authorized the Chair’s signature on the renewal of
ICRMP insurance coverage for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. Renewal coverages to
remain at current liability limits.
COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS
Week of September 25, 2000
Commissioners Loreca J. Stauber, Samuel G. Duncan and Paul J. Kimmell met in
regular session on Monday, September 25, 2000. Commissioners Stauber and
Kimmell met in regular session on Wednesday, September 27, 2000. The
following actions were taken:
By Motion and Order, authorized the Solid Waste Department to procure a
report on the costs of siting and operating a landfill from SCS Engineers;
fee not to exceed $5,000 to be paid from line 23-00-0480-0000. The report
should be forthcoming within ten working days.
Approved, signed and filed the Commissioners’ Proceedings for the week of
September 18, 2000.
Filed Certificate of Insurance for General Liability issued by KBI
Insurance, Inc. to Latah Sanitation, Inc. consistent with the Solid Waste
Collection and Bulky Waste Collection Agreements. Renewal was effective
July 1, 2000.
Approved Ordinance #215, an ordinance by Latah County adopting the City of
Moscow Ordinance #2000-19 which establishes a Moratorium on the issuance of
permits for antennae towers for 120 days; this ordinance adopts the same
Moratorium for Latah County as it pertains to Moscow City Area of Impact and
establishes an effective date for this ordinance, passed September 25, 2000.
Approved, signed and filed the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law for
the Appeal of North Idaho Crushing, Inc. of a determination by the Latah
County Planning Department regarding the extent of area covered by
Conditional Use Permit #488. Petition was heard and passed by the Board of
County Commissioners on September 25, 2000.
Approved, signed, filed a request to approve staff salary adjustments for
the Youth Services Department, for October 1, 2000 through September 30,
2001, subject to verification by the Budget Officer.
Filed the resignation of Mandy Wood/Faulkner, Part-time Irregular Tracker,
Youth Services/Juvenile Correction Grant, Department 08B, Line 02, effective
September 1, 2000.
Filed the resignation of Don Nickels, Part-time Irregular Tracker, Youth
Services/Juvenile Correction Grant, Department 08B, Line 08, effective
September 1, 2000.
Filed the resignation of Joshua Kahn, Part-time Irregular Tracker, Youth
Services/Juvenile Correction Grant, Department 08B, Line 05, effective
September 1, 2000.
Filed the resignation of Nikki Agidius, Part-time Irregular Tracker, Youth
Services/Juvenile Correction Grant, Department 08B, Line 06, effective
September 1, 2000.
Approved a request to hire Natalie Young Beckwith, Part-time Irregular
Tracker, Youth Services/Juvenile Correction Grant, Department 08B, Line 02,
effective September 18, 2000.
Approved a request to hire Sean Masterson, Part-time Irregular Tracker,
Youth Services/Juvenile Correction Grant, Department 08B, Line 08, effective
September 18, 2000.
Approved, a request for a 7-year increment increase for Rhonda Blair,
Juvenile Probation Officer, Youth Services, Department 08A, Line 05,
effective October 1, 2000.
Approved a request for a 1-year increment increase for J. Lincoln Hathaway,
Juvenile Probation Officer, Youth Services, Department 08A, Line 03,
effective October 1, 2000.
Approved a request for a 1-year increment increase for Skye A. Shelly,
Juvenile Probation Officer, Youth Services, Department 08A, Line 06,
effective October 1, 2000.
Approved a request for a 1-year increment increase for Brady Hall, Part-time
Irregular Tracker, Youth Services/Juvenile Correction Block Grant,
Department 08B, Line 07, effective October 1, 2000.
Approved a request for a 1-year increment increase for Elizabeth Norman,
Part-time Irregular Tracker, Youth Services/Juvenile Correction Block Grant,
Department 08B, Line 07, effective October 1, 2000.
Approved a request for a 1-year increment increase for Merinda Jones,
Part-time Tracker, Youth Services/Juvenile Correction Block Grant,
Department 08B, Line 03, effective October 1, 2000.
Approved a request for a 1-year increment increase for Jennifer Leonard,
Part-time Irregular Tracker, Youth Services/Juvenile Correction Block Grant,
Department 08B, Line 01, effective October 1, 2000.
Approved a request to hire Victor C. “Chris” Storhok, Rural Development
Coordinator, Rural Development Services, Department 05I, Line 01, effective
October 23, 2000.
By Motion and Order approved a request by Sheriff Crouch for a “buy out” of
compensation time to a maximum of 60 hours per employee for fiscal year
ending September 30, 2000; costs not to exceed $20,000.
Approved, signed, filed a request for a Tax Cancellation by Cindy Lea
Tieman, RPD1280018006AA for 1997, in the amount of $396.70.
Approved a request to ratify Ordinance #214 “Smiley Rezone,” an ordinance of
Latah County, amending the Latah County Zoning Ordinance of 1980 (Ordinance
#29, as previously amended); Changing the Zone Classification for a parcel
of land in Section 1, Township 39 North, Range 5 West, B.M. from
Agriculture/Forestry (A/F) to Rural Residential (RR-3); and providing for
ordinance #214 to be in full force and effect from and after its passage,
approval and publication according to law.
By Motion and Order, approved the Chair’s signature on the amendment to the
Palouse Noxious Weed Partnership Agreement stating that Latah County shall
contribute an additional $4,300.00 as in-kind and pass-through monies; to be
coordinated by Gary O’Keefe with the County Auditor.
By Motion and Order authorized the Chair’s signature on Imation Service
Agreement QMN18088 between Latah County and Imation for Auditor’s office
Document Imaging Maintenance Agreement Aperture Card Processor Camera and
Card Duplicator effective October 1, 2000 to September 30, 2001 to be billed
on a quarterly basis with a service charge of $50.00 per invoice.
By Motion and Order approved the Chair’s signature on Grant Amendment #3 for
relocation activities in Troy and Genesee for Disaster Recovery Grant
HDRI-99-II-2 increasing the construction costs by $373.00 and subsequently
decreasing engineering costs by $373.00.
By Motion and Order approved the Chair’s signature on the extension of the
Foster Care
Recruitment and Licensing contract for the 2000-2001 budget year; amended
amount $57,812.00; Donna Francis, Contractor.
Approved a Motion and Order stating that whereas Invitation for bids was
published in accordance with Idaho Code bid requirements for the Latah Care
Center Sanitary Sewer Relocation; whereas the Board of County Commissioners
met to open the sealed bids in open public meeting; whereas there were two
bids received, Ace Elliott Landscaping at $27,900.00 and GenCon, Inc. at
$26,350.00; whereas the lower bidder was GenCon, Inc., the board, in
accordance with Idaho Code 31-4003 (3), which states when an expenditure
exceeds twenty-five thousand dollars, the bid shall be awarded to the lowest
possible bidder, hereby awards the bid to GenCon, Inc.
By Motion and Order adjusted the 1999-2000 budget as follows:
To increase the Sheriff‘s Community Policing Contract Budget, line
32-00-0521-0000, Operating Expense, from $6,000.00 in the amount of
$9,000.00 for a total of $15,000.00 - revenue Contract Fees.
To increase the Current Expense - Motor Pool Budget, line 01-09-0405-0000,
Salary-full Time from $52,374.00 in the amount of $1,600.00 for a total of
$53,974 - revenue Current Expense, Fund Balance.
By Motion and Order approved the Chair’s signature on the amended Consultant
Agreement for the Court Assistance Program; Consultant shall be Francis H.
Thompson. Consultant to be paid by the Supreme Court $3333.00 per month
for 12 months, 1111.11 by College of Law for a period of 50 weeks. Latah
County shall pay $19,999.98 to the Supreme Court for its share of the
contribution. Further, Latah County will contribute to this project by
providing office space, telephone, fax, email and internet services,
postage, photocopying, and routine office resupplies (e.g. pens, paper,
staples). The estimated value of this contribution is currently anticipated
to be $4,000-$5,000 per year. The Consultant shall perform Court Assistance
Office duties, effective July 1, 2000 through June 30, 2001.
By Motion and Order convened in Executive Session at 3:30 P.M. September 25,
2000, to discuss Indigent matters pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2345
(1)(d). Adjourned at 3:44 P.M. Two (2) cases approved, none (0) denied.
A public hearing was held on September 25, 2000 to consider and take
testimony on Bennett Rezone #601 to rezone approximately 173.94 acres from
Agriculture/Forest to Industrial. The Board of County Commissioners, by
Motion and Order, adopted the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law of the
Zoning Commission approving Rezone #601. Minutes and tape are on file in the
office of the Clerk/Auditor/Recorder.
Approved Ordinance #216, changing the Zone classification for a 173.94-acre
parcel of land in Sections 6& 7, Township 41 North, Range 3 West, B.M. and
in sections 1 & 12, Township 41 North, Range 4 West, B.M., from
Agriculture/Forestry to Industrial; to be in full force and effect from and
after its passage, approval, and publication according to law. Passed the
25th day September 2000.
By Motion and Order, pursuant to advertisement for bids on the Troy Flood
Mitigation Project, the Board shall take all opened bids under advisement
and refer the same to Ruen-Yeager & Associates, Inc. for review and comment.
Approval of successful bidder shall be awarded no later than 4:55 P.M. on
Monday, October 2, 2000.
Approved, signed and filed Resolution No. 2000-20 transferring funds in the
amount of $800.00 from fund line 61-00-0439-0000, Travel, of the “Juvenile
Correction Block Grant 2000” “B” Budget to fund line 61-00-0406-0000 of the
“Juvenile Correction Block Grant 2000” “A” Budget.
Approved, signed and filed Resolution No. 2000-21 transferring funds in the
amount of $2,460.00 from fund line 01-26-0542-0001, Postage, of the “Current
Expense Motor Vehicle” “B” Budget to fund line 01-26-0406-0000, Salary Part
time, of the “Current Expense - Motor Vehicle” “A” Budget.
Approved, signed and filed Resolution No. 2000-22 transferring funds in the
amount of $155.00 from line 08-43-0511-0000, Rent/Lease Buildings of the
“Justice-Sheriff-Driver’s License” “B” Budget to line 08-43-0405-0000,
Salary Full time, of the “Justice-Sheriff-Driver’s License” “A” Budget.
By Motion and Order, authorized the Chair’s signature on the renewal of
ICRMP insurance coverage for Fiscal Year 2000-2001. Renewal coverages to
remain at current liability limits.
All documents are available for inspection in the office of the
Clerk/Auditor/Recorder.
Susan Petersen
Clerk/Auditor/Recorder
By: Rachel Rausch
Deputy Clerk of the Board of Latah County Commissioners
APPROVED: , Chair
ATTEST: , Deputy/Clerk
APPROVED: , Chair
ATTEST: , Deputy/Clerk
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