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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
January 5, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, January 5th at 9:45 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
John Putikka, Public Defender; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss a Supreme Court Case and expense to the County.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder/Assessor met with the Board to discuss personnel issues, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) M.C.A. the meeting was closed to the public.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss pending litigation on a juvenile case.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) M.C.A. the meeting was closed to the public.
Lynne Burns, Planning Assistant met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) M.C.A. the meeting was closed to the public.
Jan Ivers, Sanitarian met with the Board to discuss the RVs parking at the fairgrounds.
The Board requested the presence of Jackie Dean, Administrative Assistant to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) the meeting was closed to the public.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on January 13th due to conflicting meeting schedules; and to post for special session on January 18th at 7:00 p.m. for attendance of the Fair Board meeting.
Commissioner Laws motioned to appoint Commissioner Patton to the following Boards: Northwest Montana Human Resources; Hot Springs Refuse Board; and Dixon Refuse Board. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Roll call votes as follows: Commissioner Laws aye; Commissioner Patton aye; and Commissioner Brooker aye. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Commissioner Laws to the 911 Board. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Roll call votes as follows: Commissioner Patton aye; Commissioner Laws aye; and Commissioner Brooker aye. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to accept Commissioner Patton's verbal resignation from the Sanders County Fair Board effective immediately.
Commissioner Laws motioned to reappoint Mike Czerwinski to the Bookmobile Board for another five year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Roll call votes as follows: Commissioner Laws aye; Commissioner Patton aye; and Commissioner Brooker aye. Motion was unanimously carried.
Due to a typing error on the December 15th minutes the amount received for the Trout Creek/Noxon/Heron Food Bank was $1025.00 instead of $2025.00 in FEMA funds.
Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Commissioner Laws as the Acting Chairman. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Roll call votes as follows: Commissioner Patton aye; Commissioner Laws aye; and Commissioner Brooker aye. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board examined the securities from the First State Bank of Thompson Falls; Glacier Bank; and Rocky Mountain Bank of Plains.
The Board examined the quarterly report for the Clerk and Recorder's Office for the period ending December 31, 1998 and instructed the Clerk to file said report.
The following elected officials were given permission to leave state for short intervals of time during the next sixty days: Carol Brooker, Harold Laws, Gail Patton, Pat Ingraham, Carol Turk, Bob Beitz, Bob Zimmerman, Gene Arnold, Mark Denke, and Suzanne Cooperman.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Tillie Wollaston, Clerk and Recorder

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
January 6, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, January 6th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Louie LaRock met with the Board to discuss his concerns about House Bill 152.
The Board attended the regularly scheduled Board of Health quarterly meeting. Others present were: Dr. Joesph Nicoletto; Cindy Morgan, Health Officer; Jan Ivers, Sanitarian; and Carol Ann DiPiazza, Environmental Health Assistant. Topics discussed were: 1) septic system regulation changes; 2) notices of violations issued by Environmental Health; 3) suggested penalty for violations; 4) set the public hearing date for January 28th; 5) scheduled special Board of Health for January 14th; 6) Board of Health bylaw review and changes; 7) Emergency Medical Services issues; 8) suggestion of a scheduled meeting with Thompson Falls Rural Fire District and Thompson Falls Ambulance Service and the Board of Health; 9) safe food handling workshops; 10) Cornerstone Project responses and Steering Committee; 11) lead testing project; 12) Dixon health issue; and 13) subdivisions and water quality. The Board requested the presence of Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder/Assessor for clarification on fire districts and ambulance levies. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Laws motioned to authorize the Chairman to sign the Summit Net Agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Roll call votes as follows: Commissioner Laws aye; Commissioner Patton aye; and Commissioner Brooker aye. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to hold a public hearing on septic system regulations on January 28, 1999. (Original notice on file in the Clerk and Recorder's Office).
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk and Recorder/Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
January 11, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special session on Monday, January 11th at 3:30 p.m. to attend a meeting at the Thompson Falls Senior Citizens regarding wetlands. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to sign the plat and second addendum to the Lease of Thompson Falls Airport Property to James Carstens.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder/Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
January 14, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, January 14th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to review and discuss the following items: 1) Swanson minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval of the Swanson minor subdivision upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) abstract title review; b) a notification be placed on the face of the plat that lot owner contact the Sanders County weed Control Board for Noxious Weed and Re-vegetation Plan before any construction on the lot; c) a notification be placed on the face of the plat that all utilities be placed underground. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Roll call votes as follows: Commissioner Laws aye; Commissioner Patton aye; and Commissioner Brooker aye. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) Beecher minor subdivision contingencies. Commissioner Laws motioned to amend contingency #4 to read as follows: Create a 60 foot road easement West of the East line of Section 10, Township 24 North, Range 32 West, starting at the Southeast corner of the remainder parcel terminating at the East ¼ of Section 10. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Roll call votes as follows: Commissioner Laws aye; Commissioner Patton aye; and Commissioner Brooker aye. Motion was unanimously carried; 3) Hot Springs County Estates new covenants; 4) floodplain delineation of the Clark Fork River; and 5) grant application appearance before the Long Range Planning Committee in Helena.
Clint McDonald requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda to discuss the position opening in District #1. Also present for a short period of time was Louis LaRock.
The Board attended the Special Board of Health meeting. Others present were: Dr. Joseph Nicoletto; Dr. Jacob Lulack; Cindy Morgan, Public Health Officer; Jan Ivers, Sanitarian; and Bina Eggensperger, Sanders County Ledger. Topics discussed included: 1) the County Attorney's opinion on the penalty fee; 2) concerns about enforcement on Notices of Violations; 3) septic system regulations and changes; 4) put the proposed changes in the City Halls and Libraries throughout the County; and 5) the public hearing scheduled for January 28, 1999. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).
Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse met with the Board for a personnel issue, therefore, according to M.C.A. 2-3-203 (3) the meeting was closed to the public.
Nancy Beech requested to meet with the Board as she was not on the agenda to discuss the road on her property that is not a road. Also present was Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney. Mr. Zimmerman will do further research on the issue and a meeting was scheduled for Commissioner Patton to inspect the site.
Carol Turk, Treasurer met with the Board to discuss her proposed changes in the Treasurer's Office.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Board examined the Quarterly Report for the Sheriff's Office for the period ending December 31, 1998 and instructed the Clerk to file said report.
It was the consensus of the Board that the Chairman sign the Summary Sheet for Assurances and Certifications for FEMA.
It was the consensus of the Board to adopt Resolution 99-001 canceling checks from the Treasurer's Office issued in 1997. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board adjourned at 5:15 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder/Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
January 20, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, January 20th at 9:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board attended the regularly scheduled Safety Committee meeting. Others present were: Jim Watts, Safety Director; Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse; Jim Wilson, Foreman District #3; Mark Loraas, Foreman District #2; Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; and Jim Marich, Custodian. Topics discussed included: 1) accident/incident reports that were reported; 2) re-testing of Plains Shop well and it showing contamination; 3) drug and alcohol testing training; 4) MACo year end and quarterly accident reports; 5) election of Vice Safety Director (Mark Denke); and 6) annual review of by-laws. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).
The Board attended the regularly scheduled City/County Department Head meeting. Others present were: Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Jim Marich, Custodian; Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator; Ed Thompson, Appraiser; Jim Wilson, Foreman District #3; Mark Loraas, Foreman District #2; Jim Watts, Foreman District #1; Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; Donna Neal, Sheriff's Administrative Assistant; Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator; Jan Ivers, Sanitarian; John Halpop, Extension Agent; and Carol Turk, Treasurer. Topics discussed included: 1) county job descriptions; 2) remodeling of Justice Court almost completed; 3) sick leave committee; 4) handicapped door by the elevator; 5) the expense of having two paydays a month; 6) electronic transfer of employee checks not feasible; 7) change in county health insurance to EBMS effective February 1, 1999; 8) computer conversion and training schedule; 9) upcoming changes in the Treasurer's and Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Offices; 10) the unknown impact of CI-75 on the County and elections; 11) DES report and sandbag training video; 12) suggestion of an employee bulletin board; 13) questions regarding Summit Net; 14) should Department Head meetings continue; 15) update on Jesse Gascon and when he will return to work; 16) the public hearing for septic system regulations; 17) completion of safe food handling workshops; 18) basement in Sheriff's Office almost complete; 19) repairing and reconstructing some of the Courthouse sidewalks; and 20) the emergency generator installation will continue in April when weather allows. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).
Jim Coleman, Allen Debo, Joel Petty, JUB Engineering; and Marc Carstens met with the Board for a brief presentation on the Plains Airport Project.
Tim Orthmeyer, Clint Erb, John Morrison, Morrison/Maierle Engineering Inc. and Ron Warren, Rocky Mountain Surveyors met with the Board to give a brief presentation on the Plains Airport Project.
Kathy Spencer, Department of Family Services met with the Board to discuss possible office space.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Holly Sanders, Receptionist requested to meet with the Board as she was not on the agenda to discuss a possible leave of absence without pay for approximately two weeks. Commissioner Patton motioned to allow the leave without pay. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to call for chemical bids. (Original notice on file in the Clerk & Recorders-Assessor's Office).
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder/Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

February 2, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, February 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Jim Mershon, U.S. Forest Service met with the Board to discuss the following issues: 1) farm bill grant applications; 2) stewardship program; 3) pending timber sales; 4) snow pile on Blue Creek Road; 5) road easement #880 abandonment; and 6) off highway vehicles usage on BLM property.
John Brass; Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss creating a fire district for the Lonepine area.
Judy Heneghan, Secretary; Marty Boothman, and Chris Nowak, Counselor for Recovery Northwest met with the Board to give their monthly report.
Bob Denning, Jessica Connolly, Auditors; Carol Turk, Treasurer; Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board for the exit conference on the present audit. It was the consensus of the Auditors that the County be given an unqualified opinion (clean opinion).

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to sign the Claims Approval List for the month ending January 31, 1999.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the creation of a fire district and pending litigation on a juvenile case. It was the consensus of the Board to authorize the County Attorney to negotiate with Kalispell Regional.
Commissioner Patton motioned to hire Robert Peccia & Associates as the Engineering/Consultant firm for the Plains Airport Project.
Carol Ann DePiazza, Environmental Aide; and Jan Ivers, Sanitarian met with the Board to discuss the proposed paint swap and request compensation for organizing said event. It was the consensus of the Board to present the request to the Sanders County Solid Waste Refuse Disposal Board at their next meeting.
The Board adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

February 3, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, February 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) the final plat on Schrock 2 lot minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to approve the final plat as the developer has met all the contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) the final plat on Thompkins single lot division. Commissioner Patton motioned to approve the final plat as all contingencies have been met. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried; 3) Gary Carnes 3 lot minor subdivision. It was the consensus of the Board to require more information on the floodplain, wetland determination, legal access and permits if required by the agencies.
Larry Wadsworth met with the Board to discuss the possible funding available through the CDBG loan fund for Sanders County.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to adopt Resolution 99-002 authorizing appointment of a special Deputy County Attorney to assist in the prosecution of criminal a civil cases in the absence of the County Attorney. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana re-convened at 7:02 p.m. for the public hearing on the petition for fire annexation. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Elsie Laustrup; Dale Trudgen; William Beck; John Gingery; James & Rheta Doty; Benjamin & Marietta Coe; Larry and Peg McCarthy; Jim Allison; Sherry Welty; Rick Carlson; John Holland; Ned Winebrenner; Dean & Bonnie Haun; Jeff Reistroff, NRCS; Rob Seli, Forest Service; and Dave Colyer, Plains/Paradise Rural Fire met with the Board for fire annexation public hearing. Topics discussed included: 1) wildland fire protection does not include structure protection; 2) response time for fire district to the area; 3) Forest Service fire protection does not include structures; 4) impact of CI-75 still unknown regarding fee for fire protection as it is an established fee not a new fee; 5) Plains/Paradise Rural Fire Board of Directors will need to make decision if fee cannot be imposed for fire protection; 6) CI-75 Supreme Court decision will be made on February 17, 1999; 7) fee for fire protection ranges from $61.73 to $25.26 depending on area; 8) status of fire districts finances; 9) possibility of having a substation in the future; 10) mills for fire district are 22 and will drop to 12 in ten years; 11) concerns about the landowners not having a key to the locked gate required by MRL; 12) the suggestion to change the railroad crossing and regulations on need land to do so; 13) responsibility of fire district to save lives first then structures; and 14) the need for volunteers to man substation if and when it is a reality. There will not be a decision made on accessing fees until the decision on CI-75 is decided by the Supreme Court, then the Board of Commissioners will proceed.
The Board adjourned at 8:03 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

February 4, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana were scheduled to meet in regular session on Thursday, February 4th at 10:00 a.m. but due to conflicting meeting schedules and a lack of a quorum the meeting was canceled.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

February 9, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, February 9th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Bill Thomas, DES Region 1 Supervisor; and Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) DES procedures; 2) the impact of CI-75 upon emergencies; and 3) Y2K issues.
Harley Huntly and John Rotter met with the Board to obtain approval and signatures for the sublease of Mr. Huntly's airport hangar area. It was the consensus of the Board to approve and sign said sublease.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to have the Acting Chairman sign the propane gas service agreement with Northern Energy for the Noxon Shop.
It was the consensus of the Board to sign the request for authorization for records disposal for the following: Clerk & Recorder's Checking Account bank statements and deposit slips dated from January 1, 1973 to December 31, 1990; Clerk & Recorder's Petty Cash bank statements and deposit slips dated from January 1, 1973 to December 31, 1990; Clerk & Recorder's cash sheets dated from June 30, 1986 for as many years as allowed; and County claims from October 31, 1989 to May 31, 1991.Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint the following individuals to the Council on Aging as required by the new by-laws: Marge Gould-Dixon; Beverly Taggart-Hot Springs; Ada Schmoyer-Plains; Darlene Glover-Thompson Falls; Gerry Enger-Trout Creek; John Millard-Noxon; and Bill Berry-Heron. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation for February 18th due to conflicting meeting schedules.
Carol Turk, Treasurer met with the Board to inform them of the decision on the Crown Pacific tax appeal settlement, which was in favor of Crown Pacific for the amount of $161,984.10. The decision on how this will be paid back to Crown Pacific will be decided by the State today.
The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

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Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

February 10, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, February 10th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton arrived at 1:00 p.m.
Lynne Burns, Plat Room Assistant; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the letter received from Mr. & Mrs. DeBarathy regarding the reimbursement of taxes paid on U.S. Forest Service property. Mr. Zimmerman will research the issue before the Board makes a decision.
Ray Harbin, Department of Transportation met with the Board to discuss Highway 200 construction and answer questions from the Board.
Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse met with the Board for her annual employee evaluation.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss the fixed asset program.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator; and Patricia Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss fixed assets and training on the new software.
The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m. to attend a meeting in Heron as requested by Heron citizens.
The Board adjourned at 9:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

February 11, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, February 11th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to review and discuss the following items: 1) the final plat on Tom Williams 2 lot minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to approve the final plat as the developer has met all the contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) preliminary plat approval on the Gary Carnes 3 lot minor subdivision. It was the consensus of the Board to have the Planner do a field inspection and report his findings; 3) variance request that no lot can be divided by a utility right-of-way on the Lynn Clark 4 lot minor subdivision and preliminary plat approval of said subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant the variance request for lots 3 and 4 being divided by a utility easement as per 76-3-506 M.C.A. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) DEQ approval; b) Sanders County Environmental Health approval; c) abstract title review; d) all required fees be paid; e) a notification be placed on the face of the plat that the lot owner contact the Sanders County Weed Control Board for a Noxious Weed and Re-vegetation Plan before any construction; f) a notification be placed on the face of the plat that all utilities be placed underground; and g) driveway encroachment permits be obtain for each lot and have approval of the road district Foreman. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 4) preliminary review of the Schrock Amended Plat, Parcel B, 2 lot minor. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) Environmental Health review and approval; b) abstract title review; c) all required fees be paid; d) driveway encroachment permit is required from Sanders County for driveways on parcels B-1 and B-2; e) wetland determination/delineation for the subdivision and the areas are to be identified on the final plat as a non-improvement zone. Seconded by Commissioner Patton Motion was unanimously carried; 5) suggested amendments to the subdivision regulations; 6) wetland and riparian reserve zone amendment has been given to the County Attorney for review.; and 6) suggested changes to resolution 511 has been given to the County Attorney for review.
Earle Hussell requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda to discuss the creation of a herd district. Also present was Pat Bawden, Planner.
Amy Fisher, Representative from Senator Burns' Office met with the Board to discuss issues of concern (i.e., Forest Service forest maintenance, other funding sources, etc.). Also present was Larry Svalberg, Forest Service.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to give them information on the deBarathy tax issue.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the request for payment and funds report for the Sanders County Revolving Loan Fund for the contract services in the amount of $3,063.00.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the creation of a herd district.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

February 16, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, February 16th at 9:30 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was attending a Area Agency on Aging meeting in Polson, Montana.
Mr. & Mrs. Dan Warner and Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to obtain signatures on the final plat for the Warner minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to sign said final plat as the developer has met all the contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Jim Hilt; Manfred Bauer; Shan Hill; Al McGuigan; Dennis Nichols; Marc Carstens; Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; Jan Ivers, Sanitarian; and Carol Ann DePiazza, Environmental Health Assistant met with the Board to discuss the Site Evaluator training, training material, testing and expense of the classes.
Bruce and Barbara Ross; Claude Burlingame; Jim Mershon, U.S. Forest Service; and Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board for the public hearing on the abandonment petition of County Easement #880. Mr. Mershon informed the Ross' that if that easement is abandoned Forest Service will not consider giving access to the parcel belonging at present to the Duykers in the future. It was the consensus of the Board that they would not make a decision on said abandonment until a private easement between the Ross' and Duykers is presented to them.Jim Mershon, U.S. Forest Service met with the Board to discuss the Silver Butte Road and the pending timber sale.
Judy Heneghan, Secretary; Chris Nowak and Marty Boothman, Counselors for Recovery Northwest met with the Board to give their monthly report.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Laws motioned to reappoint Clyde Terrell and Gary Kelly to the Paradise Improvement District for three terms. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to reappoint Rich Welty to the Plains/Paradise TV District for a three term. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Jesse Gascon, Undersheriff met with the Board to discuss the purchase of vehicle for the Sheriff's Office and whether it needs to be put out to bid as it is under the $20,000.00 bid requirement.Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher met with the Board to discuss E-911 budgeting.
Jan Ivers, Sanitarian met with the Board to give her monthly report on environmental health issues.
The Board requested the presence of Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor to discuss a personnel issue.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

February 17, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, February 17th at 9:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board attended the regularly scheduled Safety Committee meeting. Others present were: Jim Watts, Safety Director; Mark Denke, Vice-Safety Director; Jim Wilson, Foreman District #3; Jim Marich, Custodian; Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse; Jesse Gascon, Undersheriff; and Mark Loraas, Foreman District #2. Topics discussed included: 1) accident and incident reports that were turned in; 2) facility updates: a) used oil containment site for transfer station cement has been done; b) construct used oil containment site in Plains; c) the break in at the transfer station; d) the inspection being done on the fire extinguishers; and the re-testing of the well at the Plains shop; 3) the discussion and revision of the by-laws; 4) occupational safety videos available free of charge from AVISTA; and 5) CPR courses need to updated in March. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).The Board attended the regularly scheduled City/County Department Head meeting. Others present were: Bob Denning, Auditor; Ruth Kuykendall, Bookmobile Driver; Jim Watts, Foreman District #1; Jim Marich, Custodian; Mike Hashisaki, Fair Manager; Tonda Young, Weed Supervisor; Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; Mark Loraas, Foreman District #2; Jim Wilson, Foreman District #3; Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator; Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Ed Thompson, Department of Revenue; Jan Ivers, Sanitarian; Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse; John Halpop, Extension Agent; Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher; Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator; Carol Turk, Treasurer; Pat Bawden, Planner; Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; Thorn Johnson, OPA Director; Dianne Triplett, Clerk of Court; Bob Beitz, Justice of the Peace; Kathy Denke, Thompson Falls City Clerk; Jesse Gascon, Undersheriff; Donna Neal, Sheriff's Secretary; and Gene Arnold, Sheriff. Topics discussed included: 1) update on the personnel policy (still being written); 2) time sheets need to be turned in on the 23rd due to the short month; and 3) the presentation by the County Auditor. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss and review the final plat on Aspen Grove minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to sign the final plat as the developer had met all the contingencies, with the understanding that the covenants will not be filed until amended as follows: The Sanders County Board of Commissioner is a party to these restrictive covenants and will not enforce these provisions hereof. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the request for advance or reimbursement for the Forest Service Farm Bill Grant for the Heron Community Center Sports Area.
The Board of Health held a conference call at 1:45 p.m. in order to discuss approval of the Sanders County Wastewater Treatment Regulations. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton; and by phone Dr. Joseph Nicoletto. Also present was Jan Ivers, Sanitarian. Commissioner Patton motioned to accept the revised Sanders County Wastewater Treatment Regulations to go into effect on March 1, 1999. Seconded by Dr. Nicoletto. All members present were in favor and by proxy vote Dr. Jacob Lulack was also in favor.
It was the consensus of the Board to sign the Construction and Maintenance Agreement with Montana Rail Link for the easement on Airport Road in Thompson Falls, Montana.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss pending litigation on two juvenile cases.
Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Glen Magera to the Sanders County Fair Board for a two year term. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to reappoint Jack Marrinan to the Hot Springs Refuse Board for another two year term. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Irwin Bangen and Lois Woods to the Hot Springs Refuse Board for two year terms. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on the following dates: February 23rd, 24th and 25th for attendance to the MACo Mid Winter Conference.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

March 2, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, March 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board proceeded to open the sealed bid for the County's Legal Advertising. The only bid received was from the Sanders County Ledger for Montana Code less 33%. Commissioner Patton motioned to accept the bid received from the Sanders County Ledger.The Board proceeded to open the sealed bids received for the County's Printing. Bids received were: The Printery Montana Code less 12%; and Sanders County Ledger Montana Code less 10 %. Commissioner Laws motioned to accept the bid received from the Printery. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.Greg Jackson, JPIA Representative; Dave Montelius, Western States Insurance; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss the mid year policy review.
Chris Nowak, Counselor; Marty Boothman, Counselor; and Judy Heneghan, Secretary, Recovery Northwest met with Board to give their monthly report.
John Halpop, Extension Agent met with the Board to give the Weed Board recommendation for appointment of new member and chemical bid. Commissioner Laws motioned to appoint Richard Prongua to the Weed Board for a two year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. Upon the recommendation of the Weed Board, Commissioner Patton motioned to award the chemical bid for Sanders County to UAP Big Sky for 1999 spray season. Seconded Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to give permission to leave state to the following elected officials for short periods of time for the next sixty days: Carol Brooker, Harold Laws, Gail Patton, Pat Ingraham, Carol Turk, Bob Beitz, Bob Zimmerman, Dianne Triplett, Gene Arnold, Suzanne Cooperman; and Mark Denke.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the CTEP contracts with Muth Consulting Engineers for the Thompson Falls High Bridge Rehabilitation Project and Hot Springs Sidewalk Project.
The Board reviewed and signed the Claims Approval List for the month ending February 28, 1999.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the request and authorization for records disposal or destruction for the following items: Road claims 1/1955 to 12/1965; payroll claims 7/1984 to 1/1985; and County claims from 1971 to 12/1988.
Commissioner Laws motioned to sign the reauthorization of the BOS Consortia under the Workforce Investment Act of 1998. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
After reviewing the easement from Mr. and Mrs. Ross for Wolter Duykers as requested at the public hearing held on February 3rd, Commissioner Laws motioned to abandon easement #880. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. The motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to annex the following lands into the Plains/Paradise Rural Fire District: Township 20, Range 27 West: Section 1; the Northwest quarter of the Southwest quarter, Section 2; government lot 4, Section 3; all land north of the Southern bank of the Clark's Fork River; Section 4; the Northeast quarter of the Northeast quarter and all land North of the Montana Rail Link railroad right of way in the Northwest quarter of the Northeast quarter; Township 20 North, Range 26 West: Section 16; all lands between the Western section line and the East bank of the Clark's Fork River, Sections 20 and 29, all land between the banks of the Clark's Fork River; and Township 21 North, Range 26 West; Section 35 South half of the South half. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. The motion was unanimously carried.The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

March 3, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, March 3rd at 1:00 p.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Marc Carstens; Brian Carnes; Pat Bawden, Planner; Ed Thompson, Appraiser; and Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher met with the Board to discuss the rural addressing project. Also present was Bina Eggensperger, Sanders County Ledger.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to review and discuss the following items: 1) the preliminary review for Kuester 1 lot minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant condition preliminary approval of Kuester 1 lot minor subdivision upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) Sanders County environmental health approval; b) abstract title review; c) all required fees be paid; d) a notification be placed on the plat that the lot owner is to contact the Sanders County Weed Control Board for a Noxious Weed and Re-vegetation Plan prior to any construction; e) a notification be placed on the plat that all utilities be underground; and f) a notification be placed on the plat that the lot owner is to contact Road District Foreman for an encroachment permit prior to construction of the driveway. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) to discuss Huff 1 lot minor subdivision. No decision was made; and 3) the final plat approval on 4-Sisters subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to approve the variance request for the length of the road. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. The motion was unanimously carried. Commissioner Patton motioned to approve the final plat as the developer had met all the contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

March 4, 1999

The Board of County Commissioner of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, March 4th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Harold L. Laws was not in attendance.
Dick Smith and Bob Kaufman, Lolo National Forest met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) the Thompson River Highway Project; 2) Yellowstone Pipeline; 3) the Stewardship Program; and 4) off highway vehicle proposal. Also present was Louie LaRock.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on March 11th due to conflicting schedules.
The Board adjourned at 12:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

March 9, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, March 9th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Tom Eggensperger, Sanders County Ledger met with the Board to ask about Thompson River Highway Project.
Marc & Barbara Carstens; Jan Ivers, Sanitarian; and Carol Ann DePiazza, Environmental Health Assistant met with the Board to discuss a septic permit issue.
Orvall & Brenda, Kuester; Denise Benson; Jan Ivers, Sanitarian met with the Board to discuss the Kuester minor subdivision final plat. Commissioner Patton motioned to approve and sign the Kuester minor final plat. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Louie LaRock met with the Board to discuss the possibility of forming a city/county park board.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) developing an internet policy; and 2) usage of the internet.
John Augustine, Conoco met with the Board to present information on the following: 1) legislative actions; and 2) Yellowstone Pipeline EIS draft date change.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Jan Ivers, Sanitarian met with the Board to discuss her attendance to an Underground Storage Tank training on March 24th and 25th. It was the consensus of the Board to allow her to attend.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

March 10, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, March 10th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Marc Carstens requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda to discuss Kusma 1 lot minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to change contingency #6 as follows: A notification to be placed on the face of the plat that the lot owner will obtain a driveway encroachment permits and get approval from the Road District Foreman. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Gene Arnold, Sheriff met with the Board to discuss speed limits being posted on County roads.
Gene Arnold, Sheriff; Dennis Doney, Chief Detention Officer; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the use of the juvenile holding facility and the need to have more individuals trained in juvenile detention.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) purchase of new computers for his office; and 2) conservation districts within the County.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to review and discuss the following items: 1) preliminary plat approval of Hoff 1 lot minor. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval of Hoff minor subdivision upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) DEQ approval; b) abstract title review; and 3) all required fees be paid. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried; and 2) Census 2000.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on March 24th due to conflicting schedules.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the Thompson River Forest Highway Project Proposal.
The Board recessed at 3:45 p.m.

The Board reconvened at 6:34 p.m. for a special Board of Health meeting. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Others present were: Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator; Dr. Jacob Lulack; Dr. Joseph Nicoletto; Butch & Dottie Leiber; Jim & Barb Inman; Crystal Eaton; Janet Shear; and Glen Wilhelmsen. The Board discussed at length the licensing of Thompson Falls Rural Fire District as a Non-Transporting EMT Service. Individuals discussed their concerns about mill levies, conflicts of interest, equipment and staff; mutual aid agreements, insurance coverage, geographic area/district, required education and continuing education, concerns between the organizations involved, having meetings between organizations, future expansion for both organizations; and the possibility of a liaison between organizations. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).The Board adjourned at 7:34 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

March 17, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, March 17th at 9:06 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board attended the regularly scheduled Safety Committee meeting. Others present were: Jim Watts, Safety Director; Mark Denke, Vice-Safety Director; Jim Wilson, Foreman District #3; Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse; Jim Marich, Custodian; Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; and Jesse Gascon, Undersheriff. Topics discussed included: 1) review the accident/incident reports submitted; 2) definition of accident by the Risk Manager Ray Barnicoat; 3) re-testing of the water at the Plains Shop; 4) proposed remodeling of Treasurer's Office; 5) proposed parking lot behind the Sheriff's Office; 6) the purchase of a new water pump for the Beaver Creek Shop; 7) proposed remodeling and changes for Sheriff's Office and submission of a five year plan; and 8) first reading of the amended by-laws. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).The Board attended the regularly scheduled City/County Department Head meeting. Others present were: Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator; Gene Arnold, Sheriff; Jesse Gascon, Undersheriff; Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher; Pat Bawden, Planner; Bob Beitz, Justice of the Peace; Ronda Heise, Deputy Treasurer; Thorne Johnson, OPA Director; Jim Watts, Foreman District #1; Jim Wilson, Foreman District #3; Jim Marich, Custodian; Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; Carol Ann DePiazza, Environmental Health Assistant; Theresa Becker, Family Resource Specialist; and Katherine Holland, Thompson Falls City Assistant Clerk. Topics discussed included: 1) sick leave pool; 2) long distance telephone code usage and proposed changes; 3) proposed personnel training; 4) concerns about employees parking in front of Courthouse; 5) stolen County road signs; 6) proposed remodeling of Treasurer's Office; 7) Sumitnet users and policy; 8) salary schedule/pay matrix; 9) city's concerns about parking; 10) repairing sidewalks and window upstairs shot by a BB gun; 11) donation of radio equipment by the Tribes; 12) proposed parking lot by Sheriff's Office; 13) five year plan for proposed changes and upgrades at the Sheriff's Office; 14) reviewing of budgets early; and 15) the suggestion to have a County auction. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).Jim Mershon, US Forest Service met with the Board to discuss the following issues: 1) Whitepine gravel pit; 2) enhanced 911; 3) Farm Bill Grants; 4) road less area; 5) timber management and sales; and 6) stewardship program.
Joel Shouse, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation; Art Vail, Plum Creek; Dan Vincent, Goel Bissell, Bruce Sterling, Fish, Wildlife and Parks met with the Board to give a presentation on the proposed Plum Creek Thompson River Conservation Easement.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Gene Arnold, Sheriff; and Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher met with the Board to discuss some concerns regarding Enhanced 911.
The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.

The Board reconvened at 7:07 p.m. for the meeting on Enhanced 911. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Others present were: Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher; Gene Arnold, Sheriff; Janet Shear, President Thompson Falls Ambulance; and Ron Turk, Chief Thompson Falls Fire Department. It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the proposal for the Enhanced 911.
The Board adjourned at 7:35 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

March 18, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, March 18th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was attending a weed training workshop.
Jim Marich, Custodian met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss a proposed exempt agricultural tract of 32.652 acres owned by Randy Arnold. Commissioner Laws motioned to approve said agricultural exempt tract. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned 2:30 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

March 23, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, March 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was attending a meeting in Pablo.
Bud Leufkens; George Elliott; Stan Hopkins; and Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss the Airport Commercial Subdivision that had preliminary review which did not get final approval before the 3 year time limit. It was the consensus of the Board that Mr. Leufkens will have to re-submit a subdivision application, vacate COS-1281 and a preliminary plat.
The Board attended a Montana Power Company lunch meeting at 1:00 p.m. and returned at 2:00 p.m.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to date the Rail-Highway Grade Crossing on Airport Road document with today's date.It was the consensus of the Board to sign the legal advertising contract with the Sanders County Ledger. The old bond with the maturity date of March 5, 1999 was released to Bina Eggenperger and the Ledger will present a new bond.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator met with the Board to discuss her workload and the need to work over her regular hours. It was the consensus of the Board to allow Dixie to work 8 hours during the weekend as comp-time not overtime.
The Board examined the Cash Report for the period ending February 28, 1999 and agreed the Chairman should sign said report.
There was an error in the February 2, 1999 minutes that did not include a second to the motion that Mr. Patton made to hire Robert Peccia and Associates. Commissioner Laws seconded that motion and it was unanimously carried.
The Board requested the presence of Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney to discuss the written proposal for indigent counsel submitted by John Putikka.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

March 25, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, March 25th at 9:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board attended a personnel training session given by Bob Besel, President of Business Process Solutions, Inc. Others attending were: Mark Loraas, Foreman District #2; Jim Wilson, Foreman District #3; Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Jim Marich, Custodian; Carol Turk, Treasurer; Jim Watts, Foreman District #1; Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; Bob Beitz, Justice of the Peace; and Dianne Triplett, Clerk of Court.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss the amending resolution 511.
Marc Carstens met with the Board to review and discuss an amendment to the Nuesse minor subdivision. Commissioner Patton motioned to amend the original Nuesse 2 lot minor subdivision to the Davis 3 lot minor subdivision and the developer will pay all additional fees. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant the written variance request on to 3 to 1 ratio as it will not be detrimental to the public health and safety or general welfare or injurious to other adjoining property owners and will not cause substantial increase in costs for nonconformance with any zoning regulations. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

March 30, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, March 30th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was not in attendance due to illness.
The Board proceeded to audit County payroll claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from the respective funds in payment of the same.
Jim Mershon, Kootenai National Forest met with the Board to give an update on pending issues.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Jesse Gascon, Undersheriff met with the Board to discuss the propose parking area behind the detention facility and financing of said proposal.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

March 31, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, March 31st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was not in attendance due to illness.
The Board proceeded to audit County claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.
Jim Mershon, Kootenai National Forest met with the Board to present another Farm Bill Grant application.
Sis Williams met with the Board to discuss a road easement on Vermillion Road.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to sign the MRL Grade Crossing Tri Party Agreements for Heron and Trout Creek.
The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

April 1, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, April 1st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was not in attendance due to illness.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to review and discuss the following: 1) Leufkens Commercial Park. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant the vacation of COS #1281, a minor subdivision as per 76-5-2501 M.C.A. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried. Commissioner Patton motioned to approve the final plat for Leufkens Commercial Park as the following contingencies have been met: a) DEQ approval; and 2) the vacation of COS #1281. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried; and 2) Lone Tree Trailer Park 1 year extension. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant a one-year extension of the preliminary plat approval of Lone Tree Trailer Park as per 76-3-610(1) M.C.A. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Larry Wadsworth met with the Board to discuss his proposed office spaces.
The Board examined the following bonds: 1) Sanders County Ledger for County Advertising; 2) the Printery for County printing; and 3) MACo insurance.
The Board examined the securities from the First State Bank of Thompson Falls and Rocky Mountain Bank of Plains. The Board requested the presence of Carol Turk, Treasurer to clarify a number on a security.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Jan Ivers, Sanitarian met with the Board to obtain signatures on the Underground Storage Tank program claims.
The Board adjourned at 3:10 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

April 6, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, April 6th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was attending a meeting in Lake County.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator met with the Board to discuss computers and Black Mountain Software.
Mike Hashisaki, Fair Manager met with the Board to obtain a signature on the fireworks permit.
Carol Turk, Treasurer; Jeannie Pinkely and Ronda Heise, Deputy Treasurers met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, according to M.C.A. 2-3-203(3) the meeting was closed to the public.
Chris Nowak, Counselor and Judy Heneghan, Secretary for Recovery Northwest met with the Board to give their monthly update.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Board examined to quarterly report for the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office for the period ending March 31, 1999 and instructed the Clerk to file said report.The Board examined the Claims Approval List for the period ending March 31, 1999.
The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

April 7, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, April 7th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was attending CTEP training in Polson, Montana.
Marc Carstens; Brian Carnes; and Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher met with the Board to discuss rural addressing and E911 budget. Also present for a short period of time was Claude Burlingame.
Claude Burlingame met with the Board to discuss a possible road abandonment. Commissioner Laws will review the sight before any further decision is made.
Thorne Johnson, OPA Director; Susan Gosney, OPA Director Lincoln County; Jon Vestre, Regional Supervisor DPHHS met with the Board for a short visit and introductions.
The canvassing Board consisting of Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Carol Turk, Treasurer-Supt. of Schools and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor proceeded to canvass returns from the April 6, 1999 Fire District Elections. It was declared by the Board that the results of said election are shown on page 235 in Book 2 Abstract of Election Returns and the same was duly certified by said canvassing Board and it's Clerk.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint the following individuals to Heron Rural Fire District for one year: Geri Lee; Milton Mosley; Katherine Larsen; Robert Harker; and Peter Lilly. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 3:00 p.m. in order for Commissioner Laws to swear in Heron Rural Fire District Trustees.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

April 8, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, April 8th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board requested the presence of Thorne Johnson, OPA Director to discuss the recommendation for Member At Large for Northwest Montana Human Resources Board.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to review and discuss the following: 1) Carnes 3 lot minor subdivision. No decision will be made until research is complete; 2) Sunset Estates 5 lot minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) DEQ approval; b) abstract title review; c) all required fees be paid; d) obtain from Sanders County an encroachment permit for Sunrise Drive; e) the road (Sunrise Drive) to be designed by a Registered Engineer and final inspection to be approved by a Registered Engineer; f) a road sign be installed at the intersection of River Road West and Sunrise Drive; and g) amend the covenants to state that the Sanders County Board of Commissioners will not enforce the covenants. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 3) Sunrise Estate 5 lot minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) DEQ approval; b) abstract title review; c) all required fees be paid; d) obtain from Sanders County an encroachment permit for Sunrise Drive; e) the road (Sunrise Drive) to be designed by a Registered Engineer and final inspection to be approved by a Registered Engineer; f) a road sign be installed at the intersection of River Road West and Sunrise Drive; and g) amend the covenants to state that the Sanders County Board of Commissioners will not enforce the covenants. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; and 4) amending Resolution 511 and adding Riparian section.
The Board proceeded to open sealed bids for culverts. Bids were received from Empire Steel Manufacturing Co.; Carl Weissman and Sons; and Roscoe Steel & Culvert Company. Due to the bids being for different sizes and gauges quotes will not be in the minutes. (Original bids are on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office). Commissioner Patton motioned to take said bids under advisement. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.The Board proceeded to open sealed bids for road oil. Bids were received from Mountain States Materials, Inc.; Montana Refining Company; Idaho Asphalt Supply, Inc.; and Koch Materials Company. Due to the bids being for different types of oils quotes will not be in the minutes. (Original bids are on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office). Commissioner Laws motioned to take said bids under advisement. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.The Board requested the presence of Ed Thompson, Appraiser to discuss a concern that was brought to their attention about taxation. It was the consensus of the Board to schedule a meeting with Mr. & Mrs. Krauthoff and have Ed present for clarification.
John Putikka, Public Defender met with the Board to discuss the public defender contract. It was the consensus of the Board to discuss the issue further.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss a request for address labels from the voter registration list for the Random Act of Kindness. It was the consensus of the Board to furnish the labels as requested, to the Random Act of Kindness at a cost that would reimburse the County for the materials used.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

April 12, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special session on Monday, April 12th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was not in attendance.
The Board attended a Violence in the Schools, Gangs, Personal Awareness and Protection Training.
Jan Ivers, Sanitarian met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) attendance to a conference for Sanitarians; 2) proposal for fee increases on septic systems; 3) concerns about wrecking facility outside of Plains; 4) the junk vehicle contract; and 5) budget concerns.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Due to a Clerical error there is a correction to the April 8th minutes. It was the consensus of the Board to post for special session on Monday, April 12th to attend violence training and routine County business; and to post for cancellation on April 14th due to conflicting schedules.
The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

April 13, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, April 13th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Victor (Jim) Stobie; Becky Richards; Holly Uggetti; Charity Buck; Jennifer Crippen; Beth Collins; and C. Matheson met with the Board to discuss the economics in rural counties.
Chappy and Gail Krauthoff; and Ed Thompson, Appraiser met with the Board to discuss the taxation on their unfinished home.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Board examined the quarterly report for the Sheriff's Office for the period ending March 31, 1999 and instructed the Clerk to file said report.Commissioner Laws motioned to award the culvert bid to Roscoe Steel and Culvert Company. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to award the oil bid to Montana Refining Company. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to extend the existing Junk Vehicle Hauling Contract with Rod Austin for another for one more year.
Commissioner Laws left at 2:40 p.m.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

April 15, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, April 15th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the computer/internet usage policy.
Bob Denning, Auditor; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss overages in budgets. Also discussed was a personnel matter, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) MCA the meeting was closed to the public.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to review and discuss preliminary approval of Carnes minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval of Carnes minor subdivision upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: 1) DEQ approval; 2) abstract title review; 3) all required fees be paid; 4) the developer obtain from Sanders County an encroachment permit for the driveway; 5) identify on the face of the plat the 100 year floodplain with distances and bearings to a known and set corner of the subdivision; 6) grant an easement to the neighbor to access their well and the easement to be noted on the face of the plat; 7) Easement A, driveway to Lot 2 is to be moved so that it does not cover the well or encroach upon well access easement; and 8) a certified copy of the floodplain determination to be filed with the subdivision plat. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker left at 2:10 p.m.
The Board recessed at 3:05 p.m. and will re-convene on Monday, April 19, 1999.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

April 19, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana re-convened their meeting from April 15th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton arrived at 1:00 p.m.
John Putikka, Public Defender met with the Board to discuss the public defender contract for next fiscal year.
Commissioner Patton attended the Council on Aging meeting from 1:10 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Patton motioned to have the Chairman sign the snowplowing agreement with Kootenai County for clearing Thompson River Pass. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried. (Agreement on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

April 20, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, April 20th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was attending a Governor's Task Force meeting in Colorado.Brian Carnes; Marc Carstens; Gene Arnold, Sheriff; Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher; and Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator met with the Board to discuss rural addressing.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to have the Acting Chairman sign the Designation for Agency on Aging. The Boards decision was to stay with Area VI Agency.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

April 21, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, April 21st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was attending a U.S. Forest Service Task Force meeting Colorado.
Cliff Millar met with the Board to discuss the vandalism on Prospect Creek Road.
A correction to the April 20th minutes. Commissioner Brooker was attending a U.S. Forest Service Task Force meeting in Colorado.
The Board adjourned at 1:30 p.m.
_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

April 22, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, April 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was attending a US Forest Service Task Force meeting in Colorado.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to review and discuss the following: 1) preliminary review of Leufkens Trailhead Terrace 5 lot minor subdivision. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval of Trailhead Terrace minor subdivision upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) DEQ approval; b) abstract title review; c) all required fees be paid; and d) amend the covenants to state that the Sanders County Board of Commissioners will be a party to the covenants, but will not enforce said covenants. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried; and 2) the final plat on Kuzma 2 lot minor. Commissioner Patton motioned to approve the final plat for Kuzma minor subdivision as the developer has met all the contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 1:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

April 27, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, April 27th at 9:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board requested the presence of Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney to discuss personnel issues, and according to 2-3-203(3) the meeting was closed to the public.
Juanita Triplett, Western Montana Mental Health met with the Board to discuss possible funding for next year.
Brian Carnes met with the Board to discuss the contingencies on Carnes minor subdivision. Mr. Carnes will return with additional information.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to hold a public hearing on Amending Resolution 511 Subdivision Regulations and Review Fee Schedule. (Original notice on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the contract with Steve Johnson for the Sheriff's Deputies union negotiations, with the understanding that the Commissioner's budget will pay the first half of the costs and the Sheriff's Office will pay the remainder.It was the consensus of the Board to sign the Junk Motor Vehicle Hauling Contract with Rod Austin for another year.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on the May 4th due to conflicting schedules.
The Board requested the presence of Ed Thompson, Appraiser to discuss the impact of over 3,000 acres being put into Trust land.
The Board adjourned at 12:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

April 28, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, April 28th at 9:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board attended the regularly scheduled Safety Committee meeting. Others present were: Jim Watts, Safety Director; Mark Denke-Vice Safety Director; Mark Loraas, Foreman District #2; Jim Marich, Custodian; Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator; Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse/Officer; Ed Thompson, Appraiser; and Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor. Topics discussed included: 1) concerns about the lack of response to fire alarms; 2) facilities updates, (i.e., water at Plains shop is not potable, water at Beaver Creek shop is good, eye wash station was installed at the transfer station, and a 90% savings in the bill if the heating & air conditioning at the Sheriff's Office could be replaced; 3) changing the safety committee meetings to quarterly instead of monthly; and 4) changing the by-laws to reflect the quarterly meetings. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).The Board attended to the regularly scheduled City/County Department Head meeting. Others present were: Mark Loraas, Foreman District #2; Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator; Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator; Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; Jim Marich, Custodian; Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher; Tonda Young, Weed Control Supervisor; Pat Bawden, Planner; Ed Thompson, Appraiser; Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Gene Arnold, Sheriff; Jan Ivers, Sanitarian; Carol Turk, Treasurer-Supt. of Schools; John Halpop, Extension Agent; Dianne Triplett, Clerk of Court; Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; Karen Dwyer, WIC Assistant/Receptionist; Kathy Denke, Thompson Falls City Clerk; and Rusti Leveistad. Topics discussed included: 1) phone usage; 2) waste wise program and reduction of refuse in the Courthouse; 3) customer service workshop for Courthouse staff; 4) exit interviews for employees leaving County employment; 5) fire drills and evacuation plan for Courthouse; 6) e-mail and internet usage and policy; 7) changes to Drug and Alcohol Testing policy; 8) budgets coming up; 9) impact of SB184 on assessments; 10) elevator and boiler inspections completed; 11) weed spraying; 12) changes to computer system in Clerk of Courts Office; 13) Thompson Falls GIS software and printer and pending CTEP beautification project for Main Street; 14) Courthouse roof and painting projects; and 15) sidewalks in back of Courthouse and in Sheriff's Office. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).The Board met with Kathy McEldry, Accounting Assistant Supt. of Schools to discuss the suggested change in payment of her salary. Mrs. McEldry will submit a proposal to Carol Turk, Treasurer and Carol will discuss it with the Commissioners.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss the access to the Smalley property.
The Board held the public meeting for CTEP information and submission of projects. It was the consensus of the Board to accept the submission on the Plains Walking Bridge Project as the 1999 CTEP project.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney and Dianne Triplett, Clerk of Court met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, according M.C.A. 2-3-203(3) the meeting was closed to the public.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on May 6th due to conflicting meeting schedules.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the Farmer's Market Authorization for Deborah Cheetham.Commissioner Patton left at 4:15 p.m.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

April 29, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, April 29th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker arrive at 10:30 a.m.
The Board proceeded to audit payroll claims, and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.
The Board proceeded to audit County claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.
Louie LaRock; Gary Peterson, Department of Revenue; Jerry Pauli, Thompson Falls Superintendent; Ed Thompson, Appraiser; Carol Turk, Treasurer; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss settling with Crown Pacific's protested taxes lawsuit. Commissioner Laws motioned to sign the settlement agreement with Crown Pacific Inland Lumber for 1994-1995 tax protest. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Roll call votes as follows: Commissioner Laws aye; Commissioner Patton aye; and Commissioner Brooker aye. Motion was unanimously carried.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to sign the Schedule A presented by the Kootenai National Forest.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the application for use of county road right-of-way from Northern Lights Inc. in Section 23, Township 21 North, Range 29 West for the installation of a primary voltage underground power cable to serve the property of Gerry Bialkoski.
Carol Turk, Treasurer met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, according to M.C.A. 2-3-203(3) the meeting was closed to the public.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

May 5, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, May 5th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Jan Ivers, Sanitarian met with the Board for her annual employee evaluation, according to MCA 2-3-203(3) the meeting was closed to the public.
Dick Smith, Fred Bower, Bob Kaufman, Lolo National Forest; and Bruce Sterling, Fish, Wildlife and Parks; met with the Board to discuss the Plum Creek-Thompson River Forest Highway Project Agreement.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to review and discuss the following: 1) preliminary review of Icenoggle 3 lot minor. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval of the Icenoggle 3 lot minor subdivision upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) DEQ approval; b) abstract title review; and c) all required fees be paid. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) the final plat for Austin 2 lot minor. Commissioner Laws motioned to approve the final plat for Austin 2 lot minor subdivision as the developer has met all the contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; and 3) the flood plain delineation grant.
Gloria Bennett, Extension Agent met with the Board to discuss applying for a Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program grant funds. It was the consensus of the Board to allow Gloria to apply for said grant.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The following elected officials were given permission to leave the state for short intervals of time during the next sixty days: Carol Brooker; Harold Laws; Gail Patton; Pat Ingraham; Carol Turk; Bob Beitz; Bob Zimmerman; Dianne Triplett; Gene Arnold; Mark Denke; and Suzanne Cooperman.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for MACo District meeting in Polson on May 19th.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the public defender contract and a personnel issue.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

May 11, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, May 11th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Glenn Magera, Roy Tufly, Helen Meadows, Eileen Wilson, Fair Board; Mike Haskisaki, Fair Manager; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss and review the Fair's proposed budget for fiscal year 1999/2000. Mr. Hashisaki requested and was granted permission to tape said meeting. Also present for short period of time was Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney.Judy Henneghan and Marty Boothman, Recovery Northwest met with the Board to give the monthly report.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Patton motioned to accept the written resignation of Jim Blankenship from the Thompson Falls Rural Fire District. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the food stamp nutrition program project by the Extension Office and Lincoln County.
Jackie Dean, Administrative Assistant met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, according to M.C.A. 2-3-203(3) the meeting was closed to the public.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator met with the Board to discuss the internet policy and issues with software company.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss the fair and other budgets.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

May 12, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, May 12th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton arrived at 10:40 a.m.
Judy Hutchins, Heron Park Board met with the Board to sign the Heron Park Lease. Ms. Hutchins had concerns about the insurance coverage.
Greg Jackson, JPIA; Dave Montelius, Western States Insurance; Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss and review the liability insurance renewal policy and premiums.
Norm McPhee, Trout Creek Improvement Association and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss returning Trout Creek Park to the County and the procedure for doing so.
Jim Mershon, US Forest Service requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda to discuss the following issues: 1) Vermillion River Road; 2) Whitepine Creek gravel pit and proposed road repair; 3) EIS on Rock Creek; and 4) new release from Communities for the Great Northwest.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Board examined the Cash Report for the period ending April 30, 1999 and it was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign said report.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

May 13, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, May 13th at 9:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Commissioner's Counsel met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) fire districts; and 2) the pending grievances procedures.Suzanne Cooperman, County Attorney's Secretary met with the Board for her scheduled grievance hearing.Bob Beitz, Justice of the Peace; and Valerie Borgman, Justice Court Clerk met with the Board for Ms. Borgman's scheduled grievance hearing.Fred Cavill met with the Board to discuss his concerns with the building and safety of the fair concessions. Also discussed was the insurance for the Eastern Sanders County Conservation District. Also present was Jan Ivers, Sanitarian to discuss the food concessions.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to review and discuss the proposed changes to the Subdivision Regulations and Fee Schedule.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Board requested the presence of Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney to discuss the revised public defender contract. It was the consensus of the Board to sign the Public Defender Contract with John Putikka, Esq.
The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.

The Board re-convened at 7:00 p.m. for the public hearing on amending Sanders County Subdivision Regulations and Review Fees. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Chester & Helen Stevens; Sis Williams; Kathryn Rockwell; Edwin Fenton; Marc Carstens; Sandi Gubel; Greg Hinkle; and Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board for the public hearing. Some concerns were: effect on homesteads; concerns regarding having to re-perc property for sale three times; concerns with description of riparian areas; and comprehensive land use plan. It was the consensus of the Board to make their decision on Tuesday, May 18th.
The Board adjourned at 8:10 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

May 18, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, May 18th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Harold L. Laws arrived at 10:40 a.m. after interviews for Heavy Equipment Operator.
Tobo & Rusti Leivestad; Greg Hinkle; Bill & Heather Saint; Victo VanCampen; Cliff Powell; Don & Shirley Larson; Dave & Carrie Stewart; Earle Hussell; Ron Rider; Walter Swanson; Esma Barron; Al Jacobsen; Melvin Schroeder; JoAnn Bradley; Linda Bradley; Gerald Bradley; David & Sharon Kossow; Billie & Jim Haughton; Ed Thompson, Appraiser; Pat Bawden, Planner; Gene Arnold, Sheriff; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the problems residents are having with roaming cattle on Cherry Creek and Swamp Creek. Mr. Zimmerman informed them about the law regarding open range and action that they can take according to law.
Jim Mershon, Kootenai National Forest; and Dick Smith, Lolo National Forest met with the Board to discuss Vermillion River Road and Blue Slide Road.
Dick Smith, Lolo National Forest met with the Board to discuss Schedule-A for Lolo National Forest.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss the resolution amending subdivisions regulations and review fees.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Board examined the amended cash report and it was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign said report.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on May 20th due to conflicting meeting schedules.
It was the consensus of the Board to call for bids for the following projects: 1) Courthouse Roof Repair/Replacement; and 2) Hot Springs Sidewalks (CTEP). (Original bid notices on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator met with the Board to discuss the following issues: 1) computer budget; 2) internet monitoring software; and 3) upgrading old PC's.The Board requested the presence of Holly Sanders, Receptionist to discuss a personnel matter, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) the meeting was closed to the public.
Commissioner Laws motioned to adopt Resolution 99-004 Amending Subdivision Regulations and Review Fees. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

May 25, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, May 25th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was attending an Area on Aging meeting in Polson.
Dave Wiseman, Bison Range met with the Board to present a check in the amount of $12,192.00 for payment in lieu of taxes.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator met with the Board to review and discuss a computer policy. Also present for a short period of time was Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the tires that are at the Trout Creek Roll Off Site. Mr. Zimmerman will proceed with written notice to the owner requesting they be removed or the county will remove them at the owner's expense.Jimme Wilson requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda to discuss the maintenance of Wilson Lane. Also discussed was the possible abandonment of said road with the changing laws. Mr. Wilson will review the possibility.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

At the recommendation of the Thompson Falls Rural Fire District Board to Trustees, Commissioner Laws motioned to appoint Bud Leufkens to said Board until the next rural fire election in May, 2000.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for June 8th, attendance to the Legislative Update sponsored by the Department of Revenue in Polson.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the agreement between the Forest Service and the Sheriff's Office for patrolling campgrounds.The Board adjourned at 2:30 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

May 26, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, May 26th 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss and review the following: 1) preliminary review and variance request for Hagadorn 2 lot minor subdivision. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant the variance request, on the length of Lot 1 of Hagedorn minor subdivision as per 76-3-506 MCA. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval of Hagedorn Minor Subdivision upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) Sanders County environmental health review; b) abstract title review; and c) all required fees be paid. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) preliminary approval of Shaw 2 lot minor. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval of Shaw minor subdivision upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) DEQ approval; b) abstract title review; and c) all required fees be paid. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 3) preliminary approval of Stevens 2 lot minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval of Shaw minor subdivision upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) DEQ approval; b) abstract title review; and c) all required fees be paid. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 4) preliminary approval of Lane 2 lot minor. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval of Lane minor subdivision upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) DEQ approval; b) abstract title review; and c) all required fees be paid. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 5) final plat approval of Riley Creek Montana, Inc. minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to approve the final plat of Riley Creek Montana, Inc. minor subdivision as all contingencies have been met. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 6) final plat approval on Terrell 1 lot minor. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant final approval as all contingencies have been met. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.; 7) Montana Land Reliance. Commissioners reviewed easement in the Dixon Area and suggested a comment letter be sent to Montana Land Reliance; and 8) riparian reserve zone. It was the consensus of the Board to set a meeting with Charles VanHook to discuss amendments.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Board discussed personnel issues, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) the meeting was closed to the public.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the contract with EarthWorks as consultants for the Sanders County Planning Board.
It was the consensus of the Board to sign the Schedule-A with Lolo National Forest.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator; Roni Wright, Deputy Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor to discuss computer software for the fixed asset program.
The Board adjourned at 2:45

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

May 27, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, May 27th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Harold L. Laws arrived at 12:00 p.m. after attending Union Negotiations.
The Board proceeded to audit County payroll claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.
W. Thomas Goerold, Lookout Mountain Analysis; and Dori Gilels, Rock Creek Alliance requested to meet with the Board as they were not on the agenda to discuss the independent study that they are conducting of the social and economic impacts of Troy and Rock Creek mines.
The Board proceeded to audit County claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Valerie Borgmann, Justice Court Clerk requested to meet with the Board as she was not on the agenda to discuss longevity pay. The Board will research the issue and report their findings.
The Board adjourned at 2:37 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

June 1, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, June 1st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Jim Marich, Custodian met with the Board for his annual employee evaluation.
Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator met with the Board to give an update: 1) computer donated by AVISTA; 2) fire prevention campaign and workshops; 3) 50 acre fire in the county; and 4) county evacuation plan.
Gene & MarciaWarren; Ron Warren; and Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board for the public hearing on Aspen Grove II 8 lot major subdivision. Topics discussed included: 1) letters of response; 2) covenants and proposed changes; 3) cash in lieu of parkland for approximately $363; 4) legal and physical access; 5) private road being built to county standards; 6) individual approaches will be the responsibility of landowner; 7) utilities; and 8) fire protection. Mr. Bawden will do findings of facts for said subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval upon the following contingencies being met prior to final approval: a) DEQ approval; b) abstract title review; c) all required fees be paid; d) the roads within the subdivision be designed and approved by a registered engineer and have a 24 foot driving surface; e) amend the covenants to state that the Sanders County Commissioners will not enforce the covenants; and f) cash in lieu of parkland dedication in the amount of $363.00. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; and Carol Turk, Treasurer met with the Board to discuss personnel issues, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) MCA the meeting was closed to the public.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on June 24th due to conflicting schedules.
The Board requested the presence of Dianne Triplett, Clerk of Court to discuss keeping her office open during the lunch hour.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

June 2, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana were scheduled to meet in regular session on Wednesday, June 2nd, but due to a lack of a quorum the meeting was canceled.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

June 3, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, June 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was attending a meeting in Helena.
Marc Carstens requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda to discuss amending the Hagedorn minor subdivision. The Board requested the presence of Pat Bawden, Planner to clarify some issues. Commissioner Patton motioned to amend the preliminary plat from a 2 lot minor with a remainder to a 1 lot minor with remainder and all fees are paid. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
John Lawrence and Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss several issues with the Rimrock RV Park. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant a 90 day variance for limited use of 10 camping areas and a 90 days extension on the installation of a 10,000+ gallon fire suppression storage tank and campground lighting. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss some issues with rural addressing.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

June 9, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, June 9th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Holly Sanders, Acting Secretary.
The Board proceeded to open sealed bids for the Courthouse Roof Replacement. Bids received were: Northwest Building Structures - $42,000.00 and Missoula Sheet Metal - $74,840.00. Commissioner Laws motioned to said bids under advisement. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. Others present were: Greg Pearson, Missoula Sheet Metal; Jim Marich, Custodian; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney.
There were no bids received for the Hot Springs Sidewalk Project.
Larry Walton; Jan Ivers, Sanitarian; Jim Watts, Foreman District #1; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the septic system issue. Mr. Walton requested permission to tape the meeting and Commissioner Brooker granted that request. Mr. Walton will dig a couple of test holes and have it inspected. If this does not solve the issue Commissioner Brooker agreed to hire an engineer to inspect/review the site and submit a report on the findings.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Laws motioned to adopt Resolution 99-005 amending Sheriff's fees for services in civil cases. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the quarterly report-summary of UST compliance inspection.
It was the consensus of the Board to sign the second payment request for FEMA funds from Family Violence Intervention Project.
The Board examined the Cash Report for the period ending may 31, 1999.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Acting Secretary
Holly Sanders

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

June 10, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, June 10th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Commissioner Laws attended Juvenile Probation Officer interviews from 9:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss the request for an extension of six months for Henry Creek Meadows. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant the six month extension of the preliminary plat for Henry Creek Meadows subdivision as per 76-3-610(1) MCA. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker.
Debbie Austin and Dick Smith, Lolo National Forest met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) the introduction of Debbie as Dick's supervisor; 2) schedule A; 3) Yellowstone Pipeline; and 4) bark beetle infestation.Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss and review budgets.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to adopt Resolution 99-006 allowing purchase of state surplus property. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office). It was the consensus of the Board to sign another contract with EarthWorks as the original was lost.
It was the consensus of the Board to sign the contract with LHC, Inc. for gravel crushing in District #2.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

June 15, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, June 15th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the following individuals throughout the day to review and discuss their budgets: Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; John Halpop, Gloria Bennett, Extension Agents; and Pat Bawden, Planner.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Laws motioned to reappoint Rusti Leivestad to the Sanders County Solid Waste Refuse Disposal Board for another two year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for special session on Monday, June 21st to review and discuss budgets and other routine county business.
Jan Ivers, Sanitarian met with the Board to discuss a public health issue.
Commissioner Patton motioned to reappoint Dr. Joseph Nicoletto to the Board of Health for another three year term.
Commissioner Laws motioned to award the bid for the Courthouse roof repair to Missoula Sheet Metal. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to hold a public hearing for Stonebrook Estates 25 lot major subdivision on July 21st. (Original notice on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to present for their approval, the Fiscal Year 1999/2000 randomly selected jury lists for: District Court; Justice Court; Town of Hot Springs; Town of Plains; and the City of Thompson Falls.
The Board adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

June 16, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, June 16th at :00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Greg Hinkle, Tobo Leivestad, Sanders County Planning Board met with the Board to discuss and review the planning budget.
The Board and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the following individuals to discuss and review their budgets: Jan Ivers, Carol Ann DePiazza, Environmental Health; Bob Beitz, Justice of the Peace; and Thorne Johnson, OPA Director.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Laws motioned to reappoint the following individuals to the Sanders County Planning Board: Tobo Leivestad 2 years; Steve Hendricks 2 years; and Greg Hinkle 2 years. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.It was the consensus of the Board to adopt Resolution 99-007 appropriating grant monies from DPHHS for community based tobacco prevention and education programs for the Department of Health. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).The Board adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

June 17, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, June 17th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Wally Longtree met with the Board to discuss Yellowstone Pipeline routes.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss floodplain management and the ordinance adopted by the County in 1995.
The Board requested the presence of Marc Carstens to discuss the rural addressing project.
Chris Nowak, Counselor, and Judy Henneghan, Secretary, Recovery Northwest met with the Board to give the monthly update.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss and review budgets. The Board requested the presence of Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney clarify cost of living adjustment.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

June 21, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special session on Monday, June 21st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to review her budget. It was the consensus of the Board to sign the Statement of Work for FFY 2000.
Mark Loraas, Foreman District #2; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss and review his budget.
Marc Cartsens; Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator; and Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher met with the Board for an update on the rural addressing project and the approximate costs for phase 2 of the project.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to review and discuss budgets.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to hold a public hearing to Amend Subdivision Regulations as required by House Bill 300. (Original public hearing notice is on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessors Office).
Commissioner Laws motioned to appoint Sandy Smith to the Plains Library Board for a five year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

June 22, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, June 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to review and discuss budgets.
Rich Gebhardt, Attorney; James Manley, Attorney; Sharon Sorlie, Grievant; Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; Dianne Triplett, Clerk of Court; Shawna Reinschmidt, Valerie Borgman, Witnesses met with the Board for the scheduled grievance. The decision of the Board will be sent to Ms. Sorlie in five working days.
The Board adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

June 23, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, June 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Jack & Dee Bonesteel; Helen Furthmyre; Dick Johnston; and Richard Kline met with the Board to discuss the possibility of having guard rails installed on Blue Slide Road

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Laws motioned to appoint Allan Miller and Kathryn Hill to the Trout Creek Rural Fire District Board of Trustees until the election in 2000. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

June 30, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, June 30th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was not present.
As the Board audited all claims on June 29th they proceeded with routine county business.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to adopt Resolution 99-008 for budget transfers for fiscal year 1998/1999. (Original resolutions on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).The Board adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

July 7, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, July 7th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board attended a special City/County Department Head meeting. Others present were: Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator; Jan Ivers, Sanitarian; Bob Beitz, Justice of the Peace; Pat Bawden, Planner; Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse; Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator; Jim Wilson, Foreman District #3; Thorne Johnson, OPA Director; Carol Turk, Treasurer; John Halpop, Extension Agent; and Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant. Topics discussed included: 1) introduction of Rich Gebhardt, Sanders County Human Resource Consultant; 2) the employee handbook still being worked on; 3) orientation packages for new employees; 4) salary equalization; 5) SB184 and its effects on the County; 6) sick leave pool and earned leave (personal leave); 7) customer service workshop; 8) the remodeling in the Treasurer's Office is almost complete; 9) District Court being Y2K compliant; 10) volunteer guardian ad litem groups; 11) Sanders County Health Department received a grant for tobacco education and they are applying for a grant for drug an alcohol abuse; 12) Terrorism and Bomb Threat workshops shops scheduled for Friday; 13) suggestion that the County hire another grant writer; 14) grant for $100,000.00 for flood plain determination project; 14) suggestion of a quarterly newsletter of county information and the possibility of having a county brochure; 15) the meeting with the Tribal Council; and 16) Courthouse sidewalks are being redone. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).The Board held a conference call with Norm Grosfield, MACo Attorney and Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant/Attorney on personnel issues, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) the meeting was closed to the public.
Gene Arnold, Sheriff; Donna Neal, Administrative Assistant; Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher; Jessica Connolly, Auditor; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to review the Sheriff's budget.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Board examined the securities from the First State Bank of Thompson Falls and Rocky Mountain Bank of Plains.
The Board examined the quarterly report for the Sheriff's Office for the period ending June 30, 1999 and instructed the report filed.The Board examined the Bonds on file from the Ledger, The Printery, Missoula Sheet Metal and MACo certification of insurance.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for July 15th to attend the Juvenile Detention budget meeting in Polson and to 7:00 p.m. meeting on the Rock Creek Watershed in Noxon; and July 27th to attend a Department of Transportation meeting in Polson on secondary roads.
The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.

The Board re-convened at 7:10 p.m. for the public hearing on amending Sanders County Subdivision Regulations. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Bill Meadows met with the Board on said public hearing. The Board explained HB 300 which changes the 60 day and 35 day time frame for subdivision review, to 60 working days and 35 working days. Commissioner Laws motioned to approve said changes for Sanders County Subdivision Regulations. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. Also discussed was weed control in regards to subdivisions and better control by the county.
The Board adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

July 8, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, July 8th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Jerry Pauli, Thompson Falls Superintendent of Schools; Gene Arnold, Sheriff; Chuck Hammet, Thompson Falls Chief of Police; and Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator met with the Board to present and discuss the proposed emergency evacuation plan for the Courthouse.
Carol Turk, Treasurer/Superintendent School met with the Board to seek permission for Kathy McEldrey to work additional hours. No decision was made at this time.
Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse met with the Board to present a proposal regarding pregnancy testing and early health care for pregnant women.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss and review the following issues: 1) the final plat for Sunset Estates 5 lot minor. It was the consensus of the Board to sign the final plat for Sunset Estates as the developer has met all the contingencies; 2) preliminary approval for VanDerhoff 2 lot minor. The Board requested more information on wetland determination, old stage road determination and lot lay-out before granting preliminary approval; 3) preliminary approval of Bennett 2 lot minor. The Board is requesting more information on the remainder lot before making a decision; and 4) Rudd 2 lot minor subdivision. The Board is requiring more information from the developer on the underground easement, lot lay-out and remainder lot.
Chris Nowak, Counselor, Judy Henneghan, Secretary, and George Mercer, Intern Counselor, Recovery Northwest met with the Board for the monthly update.
Tonda Young, Weed Supervisor; John Halpop, Extension Agent; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to review and discuss the weed budget.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to review budgets.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to post for Monday, July 12th to review budgets and routine county business.
Due to a clerical error Brenda Franck, Deputy Clerk & Recorder-Assessor name was left out of the Department Head meeting.
The Board examined the quarterly report for the Clerk and Recorder-Assessor's Office for the period ending June 30, 1999 and instructed the report filed.The Board adjourned at 5:00p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

July 22, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, July 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Holly Sanders, Acting Secretary.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) preliminary approval on Bennett 2 lot minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) Sanders County environmental health approval; b) abstract title review; and c) all required fees be paid. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) preliminary approval for Slice of Life 2 lot minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) DEQ approval; b) abstract title review; and c) all required fees be paid. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; and 3) preliminary approval for Rudd 2 lot minor. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) Sanders County environmental health approval; b) abstract title review; and c) all required fees be paid. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Gene Arnold, Sheriff; Perry Mock, Undersheriff; and Donna Neal, Office Administrator met with the Board to discuss their budget.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; and Brenda Franck, Deputy Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss salaries.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to post for the workshop in Polson, on July 27th from 10:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.
The Board adjourned at 5:00p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Acting Secretary

Holly Sanders
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

July 28, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, July 28th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was not present.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss several personnel issues.
Dick Smith, Lolo National Forest met with the Board to discuss the Farm Bill Grants that have been awarded and the existing high fire danger.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to review and discuss the following items: 1) final plat approval of Graves Creek Minor Subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to approve the final plat of Graves Creek Minor as all contingencies have been met. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) final plat on Sunrise Estates Minor Subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to approve the final plat for Sunrise Estates Minor Subdivision as all contingencies have been met. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried; and 3) preliminary plat approval of Rehbein Commercial Village Minor Subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval of Rehbein Commercial Village Minor subdivision upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) DEQ approval; b) abstract title review; and 3) all required fees be paid. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Board examined the cash report for the period ending June 30, 1999.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the contract with the Department of Commerce for the Technical Assistant Grant for the Planning Board.
The Board adjourned at 4:20 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

July 29, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, July 29th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board proceeded to audit payroll claims and County claims, and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to adopt the following resolutions: 1) Resolution 99-011a resolution to adopt policy for payment of longevity to county employees; 2) Resolution 99-012 applying to the Department of Commerce for CDBG grant to assist the Micro Business Development Corporation for Sanders County; and 3) amendment to Resolution 99-009 setting elected officials salaries. (Original resolutions on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).It was the consensus of the Board to sign the contract for services with Richard Gebhardt as the Human Resource Consultant for Sanders County.
It was the consensus of the Board to sign the amended Fixed Asset Policy. (Original policy on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).The Board adjourned at 2:30 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

August 3, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, August 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Roberta Wilkenson met with the Board to present a proposal for Prepaid Legal Plan for County employees.
Rick Donaldson, Robert Peccia & Associates met with the Board to discuss the Thompson Falls Airport Project to close out the existing project and discuss future plans for the Thompson Falls Airport and the Plains Airport. The Board requested the presence of Lynne Burns, Plat Clerk and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor to clarify the COS file numbers and budget concerns. Also present was Ed VonHeeder.
Ed VonHeeder met with the Board to obtain signatures on the final plat for the Elk Park Estates II. The Board requested the presence of Pat Bawden, Planner for his input on the final plat. Mr. VonHeeder presented the variance request on the 20 foot road surface as requested in the letter of preliminary approval. Commissioner Laws motioned to sign the final plat as the developer has met all the contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to present the final plat on the Davis 3 lot minor subdivision. It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign said plat.
John Coball, Kootenai Ranger District; Dick Smith, Lolo National Forest; Roger Clarege; Dick Vinson; Jim Mershon; Al Kingston, Consultant for Independent Forest Product Association; and Bekka Merritt, National Forest Counties & School Coalition met with the Board to discuss the issues that will result from the reduction in Forest Service Receipts due to the reduction in timber sales and how it will effect the forest counties and schools.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign Contract #99-07-5-01-054-0 with Department of Public Health & Human Services, MCH Grant for the Sanders County Health Department.
It was the consensus of the Board to adopt Resolution 99-013 implementing level two fire restrictions throughout the County. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).The Board examined and signed the Claims Approval List for the month ending July 31, 1999.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for the following: 1) post for special session on August 9th to discuss Recreation in Sanders County; 2) post for cancellation on August 19th regular session due to conflicting schedules, and post for special session for 7:00 p.m. the 19th for the public hearing on Dixon increasing refuse fees at the Dixon Senior Citizens; 3) post for special session on August 23rd for MACo District meeting in Polson, Montana; 4) post for special session on August 27th for Wood Product Association meeting in Polson, Montana; and 5) post for special session on Monday, August 30th for auditing county claims and payroll.
The Board adjourned at

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

August 5, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, August 5th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board requested the presence of Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney to discuss a septic system issue, and subdivisions within the Town of Plains.
The Board met with Pat Bawden, Planner to discuss the formula for figuring impact costs on roads.
Harry Ellis, Waste Management requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda to discuss waste management.
Judy Henneghan, Secretary and Chris Nowak, Counselor met with the Board to give their monthly update.
Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator requested to meet with the Board as she was not on the agenda to discuss a personnel matter, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) MCA the meeting was closed to the public.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS:

It was the consensus of the Board to sign Raffle Permit #286 for Rocky Mountain Enterprises.
Commissioner Laws left at 3:50 p.m.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

August 9, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special session on Monday, August 9th at 5:15 p.m. to attend a meeting called by Tom Eggensperger, on forming a park district in Sanders County. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; and Harold L. Laws, Commissioner.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

August 10, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, August 10th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board requested the presence of Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator to discuss the analog card for faxing from the computers.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney and Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss subdivision issues.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the annual maintenance agreement with Tri Touch for maintenance on the phone system.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the request for payment from CDBG funds for Montana Community Development Corporation.
Commissioner Laws motioned to appoint Norm MacPhee to the Heron/Noxon/Trout Creek TV District for a three year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

August 11, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana were scheduled to meet in regular session on Wednesday, August 11th, but due to a lack of a quorum the meeting was canceled.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

August 12, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, August 12th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney to discuss his findings on the subdivisions issues previously discussed.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to review and discuss the following items: 1) preliminary plat approval for Montana Frontier Properties 1 lot minor subdivision. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval of Montana Frontier Properties minor subdivision upon the following contingencies prior to final plat approval: a) DEQ approval; b) abstract title review; and c) all required fees be paid. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) preliminary approval of McMillan 2 lot minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval of McMillian minor subdivision upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) Sanders County Environmental Health review; b) abstract title review; and c) all required fees be paid. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 3) final plat approval for Art Keister Mobile Home Park of 3 spaces. Commissioner Laws motioned to approve the final plat for the Keister Mobile Home Park as all contingencies have been met. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 4) final plat approval on Shaw 2 lot minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to approve the final plat for the Shaw minor subdivision as all contingencies have been met. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 5) discussed the floodplain permit; and 6) Ross bridge.
Jan Ivers, Sanitarian met with the Board to discuss the following issues: 1) sanitation on private residence in Hot Springs; 2) Lone Tree Trailer Park has received it's license; 3) attendance to Seattle Conference. It was the consensus of the Board to allow the out of state travel for the Seattle Conference; and 4) a discussion on the last conference Jan attended. Also present for a short period of time was Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the Columbia River Floodplain/Grant Agreement, RRG-00-1097 with the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation for the floodplain delineation of the Clark's Fork River.It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the subgrant application with the Montana Board of Crime Control for the Sheriff's Office overtime.It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the contract #00-07-3-01-116-0 with the Department of Health and Human Service for the Sanders County Health Departments Tobacco Education Grant.
The Board unanimously agreed to have the Chairman sign the grant amendments, contract #DOT-FAS95NM-2013 for the Thompson Falls Airport Project.
It was the decision of the Board to have the Chairman sign the conditions, provisions, limitations, and exclusions from Western States Insurance on the County's airports.The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

August 17, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, August 17th at 10:10 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator met with the Board to seek approval of the emergency evacuation plan for the Courthouse. It was the consensus of the Board to approve said plan.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) the meeting was closed to the public.
Adrienne Marich, President of the Council on Aging met with the Board to discuss the Senior Citizens mill levy and transportation fund.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

August 18, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, August 18th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board attended the regularly scheduled City/County Department Head meeting. Present were: Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator; Jan Ivers, Sanitarian; Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator; Tonda Young, Weed Supervisor; Ruth Kuykendall, Bookmobile Operator; Ed Thompson, Appraiser; Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant; Carol Turk, Treasurer/Supt. of Schools; Karen Dwyer, WIC Aide; Pat Bawden Planner; John Halpop, Extension Agent; Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Jessica Connelly, Auditor; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney. Topics discussed included: 1) fixed asset policy and inventory; 2) the employee handbook is being reviewed and revised; 3) repairs to the Courthouse (painting, sidewalks and roof); 4) the landscaping and pavement to the sidewalks will be done soon; 5) upcoming plans to repair the Sheriffs office roof, but the parking lot behind the Sheriff's Office was not budgeted for yet; 6) the suggestion that employees be paid twice a month; 7) the suggested earned leave has not been adopted by the legislature, therefore, the County cannot do it; 8) the customer service workshop for all employees has been scheduled for September 15th with a morning and afternoon session; 9) the proposed county newsletter is in the draft stages now; 10) mobile homes will be assessed the $75.00 refuse fee by new state law; 11) questions about the rural addressing, mapping, and comprehensive plan projects and completion time frames; 12) the proposal to create a web page; 13) the suggestion to change the letterhead for the County; 14) the Courthouse emergency evacuation plan is completed; and 15) award certificate for Bob Hart for removing the live pack rat from the county health nurses office. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).The Board proceeded to open sealed bids for the Hot Springs Sidewalks (CTEP). Bids received are as follows: AAA Construction - $166,365.00; Smith Paving and Construction - $124,624.00; and Mission Valley Concrete - $90,251.75. Commissioner Laws motioned to take said bids under advisement until they can be reviewed by Muth Engineering. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist met with the Board to discuss the vandalism at the junk vehicle graveyard in Hot Springs. It was the decision of the Board to hold a hearing sometime in the future to to look at closing said facility.
Pat Bawden, Planner to discuss and seek approval to change the covenants to the Haccke Subdivision. It was decided that the covenants did not have to be changed as they have never been filed.
Marc Carstens; and Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss a boundary line adjustment issue, but due to lack of information present their was no meeting.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on August 24th due to conflicting schedules.
Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator met with the Board to present a resolution to rescind the level two fire restrictions. Commissioner Laws motioned to rescind said fire restrictions. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

August 19, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special session on Thursday, August 19th at 7:07 p.m. for the public hearing on the Dixon Refuse Disposal fee increase. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Harold L. Laws was attending a Recovery Northwest meeting in Libby, Montana.
Neva Taylor, Marriss McTucker, and Marjorie Gould, Dixon Refuse Board members; Jim Murphy; Harvey Gould; and Shannon O'Brien met with the Board for the public hearing on increasing the Dixon refuse fees from $90.00 to $108.00 due to the increase in Lake County fees and keeping a reserve for the future. Public comments were: 1) concerns about a 20% increase all at one time. Other topics discussed included: 1) pay as you throw program; 2) siting a landfill; and 3) roll off sites.The Board adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

August 23, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in Polson, Montana for the MACo District meeting.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

August 25, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, August 25th at 8:05 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Holly Sanders, Acting Secretary.
The Board attended the scheduled Board of Health meeting. Others present were: Dr. Jacob Lulack; Dr. Joseph Nicoletto; Cindy Morgan, Public Health Officer; Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney. Topics discussed included: 1) update on conflict being handled by Dr. Nicoletto; 2) updating the by-laws to be reviewed and will be approved at the next meeting; 3) notices of violations Krukowski, Walton, and Black; 4) reviewed Safe Food Handling for Fair and new inspection form; 5) entering private property law; 6) seminar in Seattle on Wastewater Treatment; 7) discussed then tabled the wastewater treatment review fees being increased; 8) Tobacco Education Grant received by DPHHS; 9) Maternal Child Health care grant; 10) prevention grant for Drug & Alcohol; 11) idling trains exhaust fumes in the cities; 12) the County Attorney will research the health issues in Dixon; and 13) the Plains wastewater lagoon problem. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's file.The Board attended the Borgman grievance. The decision of the grievance will be done by the grievance panel (Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Carol Turk, Treasurer; and Ed Thompson, Appraiser).
Commissioner Brooker left at 12:30 p.m. for another commitment.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the Paint Swap Contract with Chem-Safe.
The Board held a conference call with Mike Hashisaki, Fair Manager to discuss increasing the fair budget for repairs. Commissioner Patton motioned not to increase said budget. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to accept the resignations from Neva Taylor and Mariss McTucker from the Dixon Refuse Board. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to appoint Jim Murphy to the Dixon Refuse Board for a three year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the Standard Agreement from the Traffic Safety Bureau for 99-03-03-08/157 for the car seat program for the Clark Fork Valley Hospital in the amount of $3,000.00.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor presented the Board with the completed County Clerk's annual statement of the financial condition of the county for fiscal year 1998-1999 for their review. The Board will place notice to the public informing them that the annual report is completed for fiscal year 1998-1999 and available for public review.The Board adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Acting Secretary
Holly Sanders

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

August 27, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special session on Friday, August 27th in Polson, Montana to attend the Montana Wood Products Association meeting. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman; and J. Gail Patton, Commissioner. Commissioner Carol Brooker was not in attendance due conflicting schedules.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

August 30, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special session on Monday, August 30th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman, Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board proceeded to audit county payroll claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from the respective funds in payment of the same.
Billie Schmalz, Job Service; Paula Hofmann, Scott Mathews, Krista Kanenwisher, Bureau of Census; Pat Bawden, Planner; Lisa, Wadsworth, Clerk; and Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator met with the Board to discuss issues with the upcoming census.
The Board proceeded to audit County claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on September 2nd due to conflicting meeting schedules.
The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.
The Board reconvened at 7:00 p.m. to attend a meeting on creating a park district. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; and Harold L. Laws, Commissioner. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was attending a refuse meeting in Hot Springs.
The Board adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

August 31, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, August 31st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board proceeded to audit unfinished claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the Underground Storage Tank contract #400019 with the Department of Environmental Quality.
The Board adjourned at 3:32 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

September 1, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, September 1st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss pending personnel issues.
Jessica Connelly, Auditor; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss some of the audit findings and the remainder of the audit findings will be discussed further at a future meeting.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the Certification of the bid process for the Hot Springs Sidewalk CTEP project.
The Board recessed at 3:35 p.m. and will re-convene on Friday, September 3rd.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

September 3, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana re-convened their meeting on September 3rd at 10:45 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant; and Norm Grosfield, MACo Attorney met with the Board to discuss the proposed employee handbook and pending litigation issues.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to adopt resolution 99-015 canceling outstanding warrants for the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the amended grant application and the engineer hiring form for the Plains Airport.
The Board adjourned at 1:45 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

September 7, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana were scheduled to meet in regular session on Tuesday, September 7th, but due to a lack of quorum the meeting was canceled.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

September 8, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, September 8th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich, Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss the following issues: 1) business cards; and 2) pending personnel issues.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to review and discuss the following items: 1) the final plat for Acorn minor. It was the consensus of the Board that the subdivider needs to sign/notarize plat and the road signs need to be installed; 2) discussed the agricultural exempt subdivision for Clinton & Vanessa Fitchett; and 3) the submitted changes to the covenants for Keene Acres. It was the consensus of the Board to approve the submitted changes to said covenants.
Jessica Connelly, Auditor and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss some of the findings on the audit.
Gene Arnold, Sheriff; Perry Mock, Undersheriff; Donna Neal, Office Administrator; Jessica Connelly, Auditor; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss the audit findings in the Sheriff's Office.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to post for special session on the afternoon of September 23rd to attend the Retro-Session in Pablo, Montana; and special sessions on October 1st, 4th and 5th for budget review.
It was the consensus of the Board to hold public hearings on the FY 1999/2000 final budget. (Original notice on file in the Clerk-Recorder-Assessor's Office).The Board examined the Claims Approval List for the period ending August 31, 1999.
The Board examined the Cash Report for the period ending July 30, 1999.
The Board adjourned at 4:16 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

September 14, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, September 14th at 1:00 p.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was attending a meeting in Helena.
Chris Nowak, Recovery Northwest Counselor met with the Board to give the regular monthly update.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

September 15, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, September 15th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Donna Neal, Office Administrator requested to meet with the Board to discuss and amendment to the Sheriff's Office budget. It was the consensus of the Board to amend the budget as requested.Rich Gebhardt, Human Resources Consultant met with the Board to discuss personnel.
Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse requested to have a personnel meeting with the Board, according to 2-3-203(3) MCA the meeting was closed to the public.
Commission Brooker left at 1:30 p.m.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to award the Hot Springs Sidewalk bid to Mission Valley Concrete.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the County Classification paperwork.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the grant offer for the Plains airport project.
The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

September 16, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, September 16, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Holly Sanders, Acting Secretary.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to review and discuss the following items: 1) Penn Single Division. Field inspection by Commissioner Patton revealed the irrigation canal crosses parcel two. A letter will be sent to Rocky Mountain Surveyors requesting the canal to be located on the preliminary plat so the County can continue with the preliminary review; 2) Amending Subdivision COS 1280-MS, Lot 1. Commissioner Brooker questioned the legal and physical access to the parcel. A letter to Carstens Surveying requesting this concern be addressed before continuing with the preliminary review; 3) Riverside Estates. Preliminary approval with conditions; 4) Acorn Minor Subdivision final approval granted; 5) Agricultural Exemption division final Certificate of Survey signed by Commissioner Brooker; and 6) the Trailhead Terrace Minor Subdivision final approval granted.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor and Brenda Franck met with the Board to discuss the salary for the floating position.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Acting Secretary
Holly Sander

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

September 21, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, September 21, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Holly Sanders, Acting Secretary.
Dale Neiman, Farm Service Agency; and John Halpop, Extension Agent met with the Board to request a letter be written to the Governor requesting disaster declaration for the drought conditions. Motion to request disaster designation for Agricultural Producers in Sanders County. Hank Laws moved. Carol Booker seconded. All in favor. Gail Patton abstained fro voting due possible conflict.
Pat Bawden, Planner; Marc Carsten, Carstens Surveying; Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to review and discuss the following items: 1) Cozad's legal access see Pat's letter of re-approval; 2) Storyking- Bob Zimmerman is doing some more investigation on this parcel; 3) amending Old Ranch subdivision plat; and 4) discussed amending Don Oliver subdivision plat, re-alignment east Fork Blue Creek road.The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Acting Secretary
Holly Sanders

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

September 22, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana were scheduled to meet on Wednesday, September 22nd but due to a lack of quorum the meeting was canceled.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Acting Secretary
Holly Sanders

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

September 23, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, September 23, 1999 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Holly Sanders, Acting Secretary.
The County Commissioners held the regular City/ County Department Head meeting. Present were: Hank Laws, Carol Booker, Gail Patton, Marc Loraas, Road District #2; Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; Jan Ivers, Environmental Health; Donna Neal, Secretary; Karen Dwyer, Public Health; Martha Smith, OEM; Pat Bawden, Planner; Jim Marich, Janitor; Ed Thompson, DOR; Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator; Carol Turk, Treasurer; Thorne Johnson, Welfare Director; and Diane Triplett, Clerk of Court. Topics discussed included: 1) Martha updated the Department Heads that she had finished the Courthouse Escape Plan. We will be having an unannounced drill in the future. The Bomb Search workshop will be October 8,1999 at the High School. Jim Marich will be attending; she would also like to see the Commissioners attend; 2) Thorne updated everyone on the Customer Service Workshop. The Workshop was on Positive Attitude in the Workplace, this was the first workshop of this kind held in Sanders County. Nineteen Sanders County employees and Community members attended; 3) Holly gave an update on the Paint Swap. We had forty-two cars, we disposed of six fifty-five gallons of paint; 4) Carol announced that MCDC is putting on a website workshop at the High School, if anyone is interested they can contact her; 5) Y2K update, Martha is having a meeting in October. Carol did a round robin and each department updated on what was going on in their department. The County adopted an Internet user policy and Rich will be handing it out soon. Carol was appointed to the Subdivision Regulations Committee by MACO and Hank was appointed to the Department of Transportation Committee by MACO.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was the consensus of the Board to post for the MACo Conference on the following days: September 27th, 28th, and 29th.
The Board adjourned at 4:05 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Acting Secretary
Holly Sanders

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

September 30, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, September 30th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board proceeded to audit County claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.
Wesley Stearns requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda to discuss the public use of county gravel pits. The Board informed Mr. Stearns that they would research the issue of selling gravel and report back to him.
Marc Carstens; Pat Bawden, Planner; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss and review the Store-King Inc. boundary adjustment. Mr. Zimmerman stated his concerns about possible subdivision evasion. Commissioner Laws motioned to deny Store-King COS upon the advice of the County Attorney. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation due to conflicting meetings schedules on the following dates: October 13th, 19th and 20th of 1999.
Commissioner Patton motioned to adopt Resolution 99-016 increasing Dixon Refuse disposal fees as no letters of protests were received. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse met with the Board to discuss flu shots for County employees. It was the consensus of the Board to not charge County employees for their flu shots.
Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist met with the Board to give an update on environmental health issues.
The Board adjourned at 3:45 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

October 1, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special session on Friday, October 1st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board for the public budget hearing. Also present were: Nancy Beech; and Carol Turk, Treasurer.
Norm Grosfield, MACo Attorney met with the Board to discuss pending litigation issues, therefore, according to 2-3-203(4)MCA the meeting was closed to the public.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Pat Bawden, Planner requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) MCA the meeting was closed to the public.
The Board examined the Quarterly Report for the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office and instructed the Clerk to file said report. It was the consensus of the Board to sign the Union Collective Bargaining Unit Contract for the Sheriff's Office.
The Board adjourned at 4:45 p.m.
_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

October 4, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special session on Monday, October 4th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board for the public hearing on setting the budget for fiscal year 1999/2000.
Pat Ingraham, Election Administrator met with the Board regarding election judge appointments, chief election judges wage differential and designation of polling places and times for the November 2nd General Election. It was the consensus of the Board to appoint the Election Judges for the City of Thompson Falls, Town of Plains, and the Town of Hot Springs November 2, 1999 General Election as follows:

City of Thompson Falls Town of Hot Springs Town of Plains

Doris Heater Beverly Bangen Donna M. Hadley
June Hamilton Lois J. Woods Shirley Helterline
Virginia Larson Trudy Wigton Donna Lee McCrea
Linda Rocheleau Janet Bras Patricia Nelson
It was the consensus of the Board to designate the following polling places and times for the November 2, 1999 City and Town General Elections:

CITY-TOWN POLLING PLACE TIME

Thompson Falls Thompson Falls City Hall 7:00 am 8:00 pm
Plains Plains Town Hall 7:00 am 8:00 pm
Hot Springs Hot Springs Town Hall 7:00 am 8:00 pm
Upon the recommendation of the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor and in accordance with 13-4-106 MCA 1999, it was the consensus of the Board to approve a $.35 an hour wage rate differential for Chief Election Judges.
Dianne Triplett, Clerk of Court met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) MCA the meeting was closed to the public.
Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) the meeting was closed to the public.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to sign the Retro Session Agreement in cooperation with the Tribal Council and the Attorney General's Office. After examining the Claims Approval List in the amount of $237,137.35, it was the consensus of the Board to sign said list.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

October 5, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, October 5th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board requested the presence of Thorne Johnson, OPA Director to discuss office space and carpeting in the basement offices.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board for the final budget review. Commissioner Laws motioned to adopt Resolution 99-018 setting of the final budget for Sanders County for fiscal year 1999/2000. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution and budget on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office). Also present was Carol Turk, Treasurer.Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor and Carol Turk, Treasurer met with the Board to present the following mill levies. It was the consensus of the Board to set the following levies as presented with the understanding there could be amendments from the Department of Revenue:

COUNTY LEVIES SPECIAL DISTRICT LEVIES

GENERAL 12.20 PLAINS CEMETERY 2.15
ROAD 9.64 HERON/NOXON CEMETERY 1.66
POOR 4.45 WHITEPINE/TROUT CREEK CEMETERY 1.84
BRIDGE .84 PARADISE IMPROVEMENT 19.63
WEED 1.10 GREEN MOUNTAIN SOIL .98
FAIR 1.00 EASTERN SANDERS SOIL 1.87
AIRPORT 1.00 HERON RURAL FIRE .78
CIVIL DEFENSE .55 DIXON RUAL FIRE 19.97
COUNTY FREE LIBRARY 1.50 HOT SPRINGS RURAL FIRE 8.17
COUNTY AMBULANCE 2.00 THOMPSON FALLS RURAL FIRE 9.24
SENIOR CITIZENS REC. .95 NOXON RURAL FIRE .26
SENIOR CITIZENS .33 PLAINS RURAL FIRE 19.69
PUBLIC SAFETY 18.00 TROUT CREEK RURAL FIRE 5.16
HEALTH INSURANCE 2.45 HOT SPRINGS CITY/CNTY LIBRARY 5.32
P.E.R.S. .60 EASTERN SANDERS OUNTY HOSPITAL 3.09
COMPREHENSIVE INSURANCE 2.00 PLAINS DISTRICT LIBRARY 5.23
SEARCH & RESCUE .50

The other levies (State, Cities, schools, and fees) will be set at a later date.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to adopt Resolution 99-017 removing the emergency declaration for the Montana Rail Link derailment as the clean up operation has been completed. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office). It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on October 7th due to conflicting schedules.
The Board examined to Cash Report for the period ending August 31, 1999.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

October 6, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, October 6th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Harold L. Laws was inspecting secondary roads with the State.
Gene Arnold, Sheriff; Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist met with the Board to discuss a health issue at Sourdough Village. Also present for a short period of time was Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with Board to discuss and review the following: 1) preliminary review of Coveview Estates. It was the consensus of the Board that the developer be contacted to clarify several issues; 2) preliminary review of Penn one lot minor. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval of Penn one lot minor upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) Sanders County Environmental Health approval; b) abstract title review; c) all required fees be paid; d) evidence placed upon face of the plat that the remainder parcel is intended to be retained and is not to be transferred; e) a non-improvement area to include all of parcel 2 South of the County road; and f) a variance request in writing for parcel 2 being divided by a County road and canal. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried; 3) final approval for Hamilton minor. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant final approval as the developer has met all the contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 4) final approval for the Rimrock RV Park. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant final approval of the Rimrock RV Park as the developer has met all the contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 5) discussed the fees that should be returned to Winifred Vanderhoff. It was the consensus of the Board to return the subdivision fees to Mrs. Vanderhoff as the division was ordered by the courts; 6) reviewed the proposals for the floodplain study; and 7) discussed the mortgage exempt subdivision.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss several personnel issues, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) the meeting was closed to the public.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

October 12, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, October 12th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Kathy McEldrey, Accounting School Superintendent; and Carol Turk, Treasurer met with the Board to set the following levies:

CITY LEVIES STATE LEVIES

THOMPSON FALLS 135.39 UNIVERSITY MILLAGE 6.00
HOT SPRINGS 151.03 STATE EQUAL. AID 40.00
PLAINS 94.54

COUNTYWIDE SCHOOLS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIST. LEVIES

GENERAL ELEMENTARY 33.00 #1 PLAINS 86.87
GENERAL HIGH 22.00 #2 THOMPSON FALLS .89
HIGH RETIREMENT 8.49 #3 HERON 52.59
ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT 14.43 #6 TROUT CREEK 48.89
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION 5.495 #8 PARADISE 71.65
#9 DIXON 66.00
HIGH SCHOOL DIST. LEVIES #10 NOXON 58.46
#11 CAMAS PRAIRIE 46.47
#1 PLAINS 44.63 #14 HOT SPRINGS 69.70
#2 THOMPSON FALLS 51.57 #7J CHARLO 82.05
#10 NOXON .64 #8J ARLEE 88.07
#14 HOT SPRINGS 62.11
#7J CHARLO 52.79 SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
#8J ARLEE 56.83
FIRE PROTECTION .00
SPECIAL DISTRICT LEVIES THOMPSON FALLS TV DIST. 15.00
T.C./NOXON/HERON TV DIST. 15.00
THOMPSON FALLS LIBRARY 3.90 HOT SPRINGS TV 15.00
PLAINS TV 15.00
SANDERS COUNTY REFUSE .00
HOT SPRINGS REFUSE 108.00
REFUSE IMPACT FEE 200.00

Judy Henneghan, Secretary; and Chris Nowak, Counselor, Recovery Northwest met with the Board to give their monthly update.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Laws motioned to appoint Clifford Quale and reappoint Steve Vondracek to the Plains Airport Advisory Board for two year terms. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to appoint Suzanne Cooperman to the Sanders County Planning for a two year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to reappoint Carla Neiman to the Sanders County Planning Board for a two year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to reappoint Jack Marrinan to the Sanders County Tax Appeal Board for another three term. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to reappoint Jim Brown to the Whitepine Cemetery District for another three year term. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

October 14, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, October 14th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Wesley Stearns requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda to discuss the issue of the county selling gravel to private contractors. It was the consensus of the Board to no longer sell gravel until they get another opinion from the County Attorney.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss and review the following issues: 1) preliminary review of Coveview Estates. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant the variance request for lot 1, Coveview Estates to be divided by an easement (Yellowstone Pipeline). Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval of the Coveview Estates minor subdivision upon the following contingencies be met prior to final plat approval: a) DEQ approval; b) abstract title review; c) all required fees be paid; d) to be placed on the face of the plat the statement, "no further subdivision of parcels; d) to be placed on the face of the plat the statement, owner of lot 4 shall comply by the guidelines set forth by Bonneville Power Administration; e) to be placed on the face of the plat the statement, owner of lot 1 shall comply by the guidelines set forth by Yellowstone Pipeline Company; f) the road (Coveview Drive) to be designed by a Registered Engineer and final inspection to be approved by a Registered Engineer; and g) Riverview subdivision to be reduced by 5 or more lots. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; and 2) review of proposal for floodplain study by Van Mullem Engineering and MSE-HKM.Rick Woodruff, Chairman of the Fair Board requested to meet with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, according 2-3-203(3) MCA the meeting was closed to the public.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator met with the Board to discuss the software program and sending out tax statements.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Board examined the quarterly report from the Sheriff's Office for the period ending September 30, 1999, and instructed the Clerk to file said report.The Board examined the quarterly report from the Clerk of Court's Office for the periods ending, March 30, 1999; June 30, 1999; and September 30, 1999 and instructed the Clerk to file all reports.The Board examined the securities from the First State Bank of Thompson Falls and the Rocky Mountain Bank of Plains.
The Board examined the bonds from MACo Insurance; The Printery; Sanders County Ledger; and Mission Valley Concrete.
It was the consensus of the Board to hold a public hearing on November 8, 1999 at 7:00 p.m. at the Plains Fairgrounds Pavilion on the changing of ownership of the wrecking facility outside of Plains. (Original hearing notice on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).It was the consensus of the Board to hold a public hearing on the proposed growth policy plan from Sanders County Planning Board on November 2nd at 7:00 p.m. (Original notice on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

October 21, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, October 21st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was attending a Council on Aging meeting in Kalispell.
Dick Tilley, MSE-HKM; and Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss the floodplain delineation study proposal submitted by Mr. Tilley's company. Also present was Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the reimbursement forms for the Plains Airport Project.
It was the consensus of the Board to sign the lease agreement with Department of Revenue for their office space in the Courthouse.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for special session on November 8th at 7:00 p.m. for the public hearing on the change of ownership of the Junk Vehicle Wrecking facility outside of Plains.
The Board adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

October 26, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, October 26th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Holly Sanders, Acting Secretary.
John Pausek, and Bob Beckman, Morrison & Maierle Inc. met with the Board to discuss doing a road assessment for the County.
Michael Chism; Thom Butcher; Carmeron Pullan; Chaffin Pullan; Judy Henaghan; Tamra Weltz; Cass Rocco; Vickie Croft; Juanita Triplett; Betty Taylor; Barb Mosher; and Perry Mock, Undersheriff met with the Board to discuss the juvenile probation system here in the County.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Laws motioned to appoint Jerry Shively as member at large and John Knerr as the Thompson Falls member to the Sanders County Solid Waste Disposal Board for two year terms. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign Task Order: #00-07-5-21-193-0 for the WIC contract with Department of Public Health and Human Services.
The Board adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Acting Secretary
Holly Sanders

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

October 27, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, October 27th at 9:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk of the Board.
The regularly scheduled Safety Committee meeting was canceled due to a lack of a quorum.
The Board attended the regularly scheduled City/County Department Head meeting. Others present were: Jim Watts, Foreman District #1; Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator; Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; Jim Marich, Custodian; Perry Mock, Undersheriff; Tonda Young, Weed Supervisor; Pat Bawden, Planner; Ed Thompson, Appraiser; Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist; Carol Turk, Treasurer/Sup of Schools; John Halpop, Extension Agent; Dianne Triplett, Clerk of Court; Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor. Topics discussed included: 1) Emergency evacuation plan; 2) Clerk of Court convention; 3) computer back-up secured storage; 4) new employee for Treasurer's Office; 5) floodplain delineation project; 6) Courthouse interior painting operation; 6) new dispatcher in Sheriff's Office; 7) emergency generator in place and working well; 8) attendance of training sessions; 9) consensus council formation and responsibilities; 10) trial refuse program (pay as you throw); 11) recycling; 12) weed plan for subdivisions; 13) Department of Revenue organization workshops; 14) Govenor's conference on Aging; 15) road department computer program; 16) flu shots; 17) Courthouse Christmas party; 18) communications training; 19) office space planning committee; 20) staff calendar; and 21) county policy regarding jury duty. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss the final approval of Certificate of Survey for the purpose of creating an agricultural tract and covenant that land will remain agricultural. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant final approval of the Certificate of Survey, for the purpose of creating an agricultural tract, and that a covenant has been entered into with Sanders County that the land will remain in agricultural use. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

October 28, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, October 28th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Holly Sanders, Acting Secretary.
The Board proceeded to audit payroll claims and County claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.
The Board adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Acting Secretary
Holly Sanders

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

November 2, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, November 2nd at 10:15 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Dick Smith, Lolo Forest Service; Mike Ablutz, Lolo Forest Service; and Paul Clark, State Representative met with the Board to discuss the following issues: 1) acting ranger to replace Dick is Mike Ablutz; 2) reduction in staff across Lolo District Forest Service by 23 positions; 3) timber zone between Plains and Superior; 4) reduction of staff in Plains by three positions; 5) creating new position for planning in Plains; 6) business management position being reassigned to the supervisors; 7) revised planning regulations; 8) Forest Service roads/transportation policy; 9) Presidents roadless proposal; 10) Montana FS/BLM off highway draft EIS; 11) Interior Columbia River Basin Ecosystem Assessment; 12) Yellowstone Pipeline draft EIS and public hearing in plan on November 9th at 7:00 p.m.; and 13) Lolo/Flathead/Bitterroot Forest Plan revisions.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The following elected officials were given permission to leave the State for short intervals of time for the next sixty days: Carol Brooker; Harold L. Laws; J. Gail Patton; Pat Ingraham; Carol Turk; Bob Beitz; Bob Zimmerman; Suzanne Cooperman; Mark Denke; Gene Arnold; and Dianne Triplett.
It was the consensus of the Board to amend the School Retirement mill levies from 14.430 to 14.640.
Upon the recommendation of the Hot Springs TV District, Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Mike Tempero the said district for a three year term. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for special session on Monday, November 29th for auditing payroll claims and routine county business.
The Board examined the claims approval list for the period ending October 31, 1999.
The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.

The Board re-convened at 7:10 p.m. to attend the Sanders County Planning Board public hearing to discuss and adopt the 1999 Sanders County Growth Policy. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Others present were: Karin Hanson; Paul Jones; Philip Maechling, EarthWorks Cooperative; Eddie Magera, Steve Hendrick, Greg Hinkle, Tracey Dean, Suzanne Cooperman; Gayle LaPointe; Carla Neiman; Tobo Leivestad, and Nancy Beech, Sanders County Planning Board members. Topics discussed were: 1) review of Draft #8 of the Growth Policy; 2) neighborhood plans; 3) definition of commercial and industrial property; 4) restriction on billboard signs; 5) concerns about restricting billboard signage; 6) establishing set back from streams, rivers, wetlands, and riparian areas; 7) discussed the law regarding the planning board reviewing subdivisions if and when the growth policy is adopted; and 8) training for the planning board members on reviewing subdivisions. Eddie Magera motioned to adopt the revised 1999 Sanders County Growth Policy by resolution to the Board of County Commissioners. Seconded by Tobo Leivestad. Roll call votes as follow: Nancy Beech aye; Tobo Leivestad aye; Eddie Magera aye; Suzanne Cooperman aye; Carla Neiman aye; Gayle LaPointe aye; Steve Hendrick Nay; and Greg Hinkle aye. Motion was carried by majority vote. The Board adjourned at 9:10 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

November 3, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, November 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The canvassing Board consisting of Commissioner Carol Brooker; Commissioner Harold L. Laws; Commissioner J. Gail Patton; and Pat Ingraham, Election Administrator proceeded to canvass returns from the City of Thompson Falls, Town of Plains, and Town of Hot Springs General Election held in Sanders County on November 2, 1999. It was declared by the Board that the results of said election are shown on page 236 if Book 2 Abstract of Election Returns on the same was duly certified by said canvassing Board and their Clerk.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) better use of Courthouse space; 2) Courthouse Christmas Party; and 3) the need to find office space for the new Judge when he arrives.
Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator; and Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss an emergency operations center.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss the responsibilities of the Planning Board if and when the Growth Policy Plan is adopted.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Harry Legg to replace Dick Eitelberg to the Plains/Paradise Rural Fire District until May 2001. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the agreement with MSE/HKM Inc. to perform the Floodplain Delineation Study.
The Board adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

November 4, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, November 4th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Harold L. Laws did not attend due to illness.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss the subdivision review process.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on November 17th to attend a meetings in Helena.
The Board adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

November 8, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special session on Monday, November 8th at 7:02 p.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Cindi Graham; Crystal Roth; Susan Wait; Phil Greyall; Cliff Stephens; Fred Haas; Bob Stephens; Bill Holland, Mayor of Plains; Bruce Meyer, DEQ; and Jan Ivers, Sanitarian met with the Board for the Public Hearing on R&S Auto. Topics discussed included: 1) change of ownership and re-licensing of the wrecking facility outside of Plains; 2) changes already made to the facility and suggested changes to be made; 3) question on how violations are determined; 4) disposal of fluids from the vehicles; 5) questions regarding septic system at the facility; 6) question about repairs to the trailer at the facility; 7) facility size is just under 5 acres; and 9) the prices of metal being the determining factor of when to haul crushed cars. It was the consensus of the Board that the decision will be made sometime in the coming week on whether to approve said facility.
The Board adjourned at 7:30 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

November 9, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, November 8th at 10:15 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Larry Springer, YPL Representative requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda to inform the Board that there was a meeting tonight regarding the Yellowstone Pipeline.
Jim Weaver, District Engineer (Missoula); Stephen Herzog, & Ken Lhinbeth (Kalispell DOT); and Jim Watts, Foreman District #1 met with the Board to discuss the secondary highway maintenance transfer in Sanders County. The secondary roads in Sanders County (Thompson River Road, Prospect Creek Road, Dixon 212; and Perma 382). It was the consensus of the Board that they will do the appropriate resolution on Tuesday, November 16th. Also present was Jay Simmons, Sanders County Ledger.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the draw down from Montana Community Development Corporation for the amount of $5,250.00.
The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.

The Board attended the Yellowstone Pipeline informational meeting held in Plains, Montana.
The Board adjourned at approximately 8:30 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
November 10, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, November 10th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) Thompson Falls Airport condemnation; and 2) several personnel issues, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) the meeting was closed to the public.
Bob Bedford, Vanderhoff Realty; and Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss a 60 day extension for Henry Creek Meadows subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant a 60-day extension to start on December 10, 1999, of the preliminary plat approval of Henry Creek Meadows subdivision, as per 76-3-601(1) MCA. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
John Halpop, Gloria Bennett, Extension Agents; and Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) the meeting was closed to the public.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss personnel issues, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) MCA the meeting was closed to the public.
Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator; and Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher met with the Board to discuss the progress in rural addressing.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
November 16, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, November 16th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss the Christmas party.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss the following issues: 1) setting up the Thompson Falls Airport grant; 2) setting a time to look at the polling places in Noxon; and 3) the Montana Cultural Trust grant for the Heron Players.
The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary Jackie Dean
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA

November 18, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, November 18th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker arrived at 12:00 p.m.
Chris Nowak, Counselor; and Judy Heneghan, Secretary, Recovery Northwest met with the Board for the monthly update.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to post for the following: 1) November 22nd to attend the Sanders County Solid Waste Refuse Disposal District public meeting; and 2) December 7th to attend the regularly scheduled Sanders County Planning Board meeting.
It was the consensus of the Board to adopt Resolution 99-019 regarding secondary road maintenance by the State.
The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.

The Board reconvened at 6:00 p.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Jon Sonju; Daniel Doty; Karl Christians, Rick Bondy, Chuck Brasen, Dave Amman, David Wilson, Department of Natural Resources and Conservation; Dick Talley, MSE/HKM Engineering; Jan Ivers, Sanitarian; and Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator met with the Board for the public meeting on the Floodplain Delineation Study. Topics discussed included: 1) Dick gave a brief summary of the process for determining the floodplain and the grant funds paying for the study; 2) mapping the 100 year floodplain; 3) having more public meetings in or around April/May; 4) public concerns about existing homes in the floodplain; 5) concerns about existing septic systems in the floodplain; 6) discussed the past flooding and ice jams being the cause; 7) changes in shoreline because of erosion; 8) the need for historical data; and 9) completed product should be around June 1, 2000.
The Board recessed at 6:43 p.m.
The Board reconvened at 8:00 p.m. in Plains, Montana. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Donna McCrea; Kathy Legard; Sharron Burnett; Karl Christians, Rick Bondy, Dave Amman, Chuck Brasen, Department of Natural Resources and Conservation; and Dick Talley, MSE/HKM Engineering met with the Board for the Floodplain Delineation Study public meeting. Topics discussed were: 1) Dick gave a brief summary of the study and mapping process; 2) the study will be done from Paradise to Thompson Falls; 3) having more public meetings in April/May; 4) the need for historical data; 5) public concerns about existing homes; 6) discussed ice jams, and elevation levels; and 7) the completed study should be done by June 1, 2000.
The Board adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary

Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
November 23, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, November 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was attending a Area on Aging meeting.
Dr. Fisher; and Pat Bawden/ Planner met with the Board to discuss small business issues in Sanders County.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss reviewing polling places in Noxon.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to adopt Resolution 99-020, budgetary authority for grant funds. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office.
The Board adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
November 24, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, November 24th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board requested the presence of Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney to discuss the following issues: 1) Kaye lawsuits being dropped; 2) setting up weekly meeting with the County Attorney; 3) school refuse fees; and 4) Hot Spring rural fire hall. Also present was Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board briefly to discuss the letter to DOT regarding the Blue Slide Road.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss: 1) Christmas Party concerns; 2) the phone system; 3) hiring and exit packets for Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office; and 4) a personnel issue, therefore according to 2-3-203(3) the meeting was closed to the public.
Randy Woods, Hot Springs Rural Fire Chief met with the Board to discuss the emergency mill levy distribution. Also present was Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the contract with the Department of Commerce for the Micro Business CDBG grant.
The Board adjourned at 4:20 P.M.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean
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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
November 29, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special session on Monday, November 29th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board proceeded to audit County payroll claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.
Cliff Millar met with the Board to discuss a lock system for the Courthouse. There was no decision made at this time.
The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
November 30, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, November 30th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was attending a meeting in Polson, Montana.
The Board proceeded to audit County claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
December 1, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, December 1st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was not present.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) the meeting was closed to the public.
Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher; and Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) rural addressing; and 2) creating a hazardous chemical removal policy.
Gene Arnold, Sheriff met with the Board to discuss speed limits on Blue Slide Road and Cherry Creek Road.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Laws motioned to appoint Dr. Greg Hanson to the Plains Airport Advisory Board until December 2000. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to accept Sandy Smith's resignation from Plains Library Board.
The Board adjourned at 5:08 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
December 2, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, December 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board requested the presence of John Halpop, Extension Agent to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) the meeting was closed to the public.

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor and the Board of County Commissioners left at 11:30 a.m. to review polling sites in Noxon, Montana. Commissioner Patton motioned to designate Noxon Emergency Services Building as the official polling site for Noxon, Montana. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.

Kathy Spencer, Department of Family Services met with the Board to discuss office space in the Courthouse.
The Board adjourned 4:30 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
December 7, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, December 7th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Bud Leufkens; Jerry Pauli; Bob Crowder; Bill Chisenhall; Sandi Gubel; and Larry Baust met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) forming a park board or park district; 2) creating baseball fields and walking path; 3) the amount of County parkland; 4) equal land exchange for parkland; and 5) involvement of the school in creating baseball fields. The Board requested the presence of Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney to answer questions regarding parkland and park board/district.
Chris Nowak, Counselor; and Judy Henaghan, Secretary, Recovery Northwest met with the Board to give their monthly update.
Gloria Bennett, John Halpop, Extension Agents; Brenda Franck, Payroll Clerk; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss the Extension Office budget payroll line item.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss having a draw day for County employees.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor and Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss the Floodplain Delineation Study Grant and using special projects to pay the County's matching funds for the grant.
Bernie Steinder; Mark Muhn, Thompson Falls Airport Advisory Board; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the matching funds for a new FAA grant for hangars and taxiway at the Thompson Falls Airport. The Board requested Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor to answer questions about the matching funds coming from a private citizen board. Pat stated she would check with the auditor and report back to the Board.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to adopt Resolution 99-021 regarding the change of ownership of the wrecking facility outside of Plains. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
It was the consensus of the Board to continue to participate in the CTEP program.

The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.

The Board re-convened at 7:05 p.m. to attend the regularly scheduled Planning Board meeting. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Others present were: Greg Hinkle, Eddie Magera, Dillion Lee, Gayle LaPointe, Suzanne Cooperman, Steve Hendrick, Nancy Beech, and Carla Neiman, Planning Board members. Topics discussed were: 1) the resignation of Tracey Dean as Planning Board Secretary; 2) budget report; 3) Commissioner's suggested changes to the growth policy were: a) under Natural Resource Goals #1- add to the last sentence "below State standards"; b) discussion about air quality and gravel roads; c) under the introduction add another bullet to read "Encourage economic development that is compatible with the area; d) under Economic & Social Goals #8 change the last sentence to read "Develop mechanisms which allow potential developers and the citizens of Sanders County to protest a change in land use or standards in a fair and open manner; and e) under #8 also remove the second sentence completely; 4) the Planning Board secretary. Suzanne Cooperman stated she would be willing to act as the Secretary with the understanding that she get paid her regular wages for one and half hours a month. Dillion motioned to pay Sue for one and half hours a month at her regular pay. Seconded by Steve. All were in favor. It was the consensus of the Board of Commissioners to pay Sue for one and half hours at her regular pay per month; 5) the Commissioners discussed with the Planning Board the following issues: a) future plans which consists of a new planner; b) the subdivision review process; and c) training for the Planning Board; 6) there was a brief discussion about the comprehensive plan and the housing needs survey required by the grant. It was the consensus of the Planning Board to review the housing needs survey at their next meeting. (For detailed minutes see the Planning Board minutes on file in the Commissioner's Office).
The Board adjourned at 8:35 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
December 8, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, December 8th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Norm Grosfield, MACo Attorney met with the Board to discuss litigation strategy for pending legal action, therefore, according 2-3-203(4) MCA the meeting was closed to the public.
Commissioner Brooker left a 2:45 p.m.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse met with the Board to inform them of a receipt of a one time payment for the County's FICMR Team she received from DPHHS and the procedure for appropriating the funds into her budget.
The Board adjourned at 4:25 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
December 9, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, December 9th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was not in attendance due to medical appointment.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) creating a park district; 2) the resolution of intent to form a park district; and 3) Kaye boundary line adjustments.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on December 23rd due to conflicting schedules.
The Board adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
December 14, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, December 14th at 10:30 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board attended a Welfare Board meeting with Thorn Johnson, OPA Director. Due to the confidentiality regulations the meeting was closed to the public.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to adopt Resolution 99-022 appropriating one time funds from DPHHS into the Health Nurses MCH budget. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board examined the Cash Report for the period ending November 30, 1999.
It was the consensus of the Board to hold two public hearings as follows: 1) January 6th to address the petition to establish the Trout Creek Park District; and 2) January 11th to adopt the Sanders County Growth Policy. (Original public hearing notices on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
It was the consensus of the Board to sign the request from MSU verifying the elected officials salary increase for 2000.
The Board adjourned at 3:55 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
December 15, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, December 15th at 10:30 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Diane Vinson met with the Board to discuss Henry Creek Road.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss the fees on a proposed 10 lot RV Park in Trout Creek.
Jan Ivers, Sanitarian met with the Board to discuss the Hot Springs Motor Vehicle Wrecking facility. It was the consensus of the Board to hold a public meeting sometime in February to present the issue to the public.
Reto Nicklaus; Ron Warren; and Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss a proposed 10 lot RV Park in Trout Creek and the fees that will be charged.
Ron Warren; Pat Bawden, Planner; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss mortgage exemptions being a division of land. It was the opinion of the County Attorney that they are a division of land.
The Board adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
December 21, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, December 21st at 10:30 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Marcia Tomas, and Thorne Johnson, OPA met with the to discuss their pending office space needs.
The Board adjourned at 3:35 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
December 22, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, December 22nd at 9:10 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board attended the regularly scheduled Safety Committee meeting. Others present were: Jim Watts, Safety Director; Mark Denke, Vice-Safety Director; Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse; Jim Marich, Custodian; Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; Jim Wilson, Foreman District #3; and Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator. Topics discussed included: 1) review of accident/incident reports; 2) discussed letter received from Risk Management; 3) facilities updates/inspections; 4) last and final reading of by-laws; and 5) election of officers (Jim Marich, Vice Safety Director). (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).
The Board attended the regularly scheduled City/County Department Head meeting. Others present were: Bob Beitz, Justice of the Peace; Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant; Carol Turk, Treasurer; Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Jim Marich, Custodian; Jim Watts, Foreman District #1; Jim Wilson, Foreman District #3; Mark Loraas, Foreman District #2; Dianne Triplett, Clerk of Court; Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; Pat Bawden, Planner; Thorne Johnson, OPA Director; Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator; Karen Dwyer, WIC Assistant; Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator; Jan Ivers, Sanitarian; Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher; and special guest Susan Gosney. Topics discussed included: 1) emergency evacuation drill; 2) painting in the Courthouse; 3) Commissioner's monthly calendar being posted; 4) proposed changes to the phone system; 5) personnel forms (hiring, application, etc.); 6) thanks to the Christmas Party Committee; 7) personnel handbook being reviewed by MACo Attorney; 8) resignation from Pat Bawden (March 1, 2000) and Linda Haase (December 10, 1999); 9) the State computer in the Treasurer's Office being down all day on December 30th due to down loading of new laws; 10) shutting down all computers in the Courthouse on December 30th at 5:00 p.m.; 11) the State will be giving Clerk of Court's Office new computer for individuals to use also a possible lap top for Courtroom during trials; 12) new temp pool for clerical backup; 13) space committee report (only one meeting so far); 14) FUN RUN on New Years Day; and 15) the food drive being a success. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).
Thorne Johnson, OPA Director; and Susan Gosney, Lincoln County met with the Board to discuss office space and positions within the Department.
Dianne Triplett, Clerk of Court met with the Board regarding business cards for Carmen Basham.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to review and discuss the following issues: 1) Donald Olivers Riverside Estates minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant the variance requests: a) no lot may be divided by an easement; and b) no lot may have an average depth greater than three times its average width, on Riverside Estate Minor Subdivision, as per 76-3-506 MCA. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant final approval of the Riverside Estates minor subdivision as all the contingencies have been met. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) Amended Subdivision Plat Number 1280-MS, Lot #1 minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to approve the final plat of Amended Subdivision Plat #1280-MS, Lot 1 minor subdivision as all the contingencies have been met. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. Also present was Tina Morkert.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss several personnel issues.
Nate Hall, Elvin (Speed) Fitzhugh, Jeff Frost; Brian Burky, AVISTA; and Tom Eggensperger, Sanders County Ledger met with the Board to discuss setting up information spots on the East and West areas of the AVISTA Project.
Larry Wadsworth and Ray Wadsworth met with the Board to discuss office space availability across the street.
The Board adjourned at 5:26 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
December 28, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, December 28th at 10:30 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Holly Sanders, Acting Secretary.
Lynne Burns, Plat Room Clerk met with the Board to present the final plat for Amended Plat on the Shrock Minor Subdivision. It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the final plat.
Jan Ivers, Sanitarian met with the Board to discuss the Cooper complaint.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to hold a public hearing on the petition for abandonment in Camas. (Original notice on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the Bureau of Census (Audit Copy) circular A-133.
It was the consensus of the Board to sign the Slice of Life minor subdivision final plat as all contingencies have been met.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Acting Secretary
Holly Sanders

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
December 29, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana were scheduled to meet in regular session on Wednesday, December 29th, but due to a lack of a quorum the meeting was canceled.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
December 30, 1999

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, December 30th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board proceeded to audit county claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.
Melissa Dunn; Ben and Rita Doddema, MARS Corporation met with the Board to discuss their future plans and the possibility of leasing land from the County to put a shelter for the animals they receive.
Claude Burlingame requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda to present the release for the Board and Gerald Kaye to sign. The Board requested the presence of Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney before signing any documents. It was the consensus of the Board upon the advise of the County Attorney to sign said release.
Mark Muhn; Gene Pope; John Rotter; Bernie Stender; Matt Keane; and John Lawrence met with the Board to present matching funds for the airport grant for hangar area.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Jan Ivers, Sanitarian met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) the meeting was closed to the public.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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