PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
January 4, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana were scheduled
to meet with the Department of Revenue in Helena, Montana, but due to
adverse weather conditions 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
January 5, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, January 5th at 10:15 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse met with the Board to discuss a drug
and alcohol testing policy.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss
a personnel issue, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) MCA the meeting
was closed to the public.
The Board attended the regularly scheduled Board of Health meeting. Others
present were: Dr. Joseph Nicoletto; Jan Ivers, Sanitarian; and Cindy Morgan,
Public Health Nurse/Officer. Topics discussed included: 1) changes to
the Board of Health by-laws; 2) the possibility of applying for a prevention
grant for drug, alcohol, and tobacco; 3) lead screening program; 4) progress
with tobacco education grant; 5) tobacco awareness classes for Hot Springs
and Plains Schools; 6) tobacco education classes in Trout Creek elementary;
7) health issues in Dixon and lack of enforcement; 8) school concession
stands being a health issue; 9) septic system issues and designing of
special systems; 10) proposed fee changes due to increase work on non-degradation;
and 11) the need for more justification before fees can be changed. (Detailed
minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss
the county's payscale.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
The Board examined to securities from the First State Bank of Thompson
Falls and Rocky Mountain Bank of Plains.
The Board examined the quarterly report for the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's
Office and instructed the Clerk to file said report.
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, Dianne Triplett, Bob
Beitz, Bob Zimmerman, Suzanne Surey, Gene Arnold, and Mark Denke.
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
January 6, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, January 6th 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 met with the Board to discuss the following
issues: 1) Council on Aging request for a mill levy to go to the vote
of the people; 2) fire district resolution; 3) drug & alcohol testing
policy; 4) cover law for refuse department.
Mike Ablutz, Bob Kaufman, Fred Bower, and Sue Colyer, U.S. Forest Service
met with the Board to discuss the following issues: 1) Henry Creek Road;
2) right of way on Thompson River Road; and 3) Yellowstone Pipeline.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was the consensus of the Board to post for special session on Monday,
January 31st to audit county claims and routine county business.
The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.
The Board
re-convened at 7:03 p.m. for the public hearing on the creation of Trout
Creek Park District at the Senior Citizens in Trout Creek, Montana. Present
were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners;
and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Also present were: Lavelle Lewis; Bob Zimmerman,
County Attorney.
The Board adjourned at 7:18 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 11, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, January 11th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
The Board had a conference call with Rusti Leivestad, Chairman of the
Sanders County Solid Waste Disposal Board regarding a personnel issue,
therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) MCA the meeting was closed to the public.
Marcie Tomas, DPHHS; Theresa Becker, DFS; Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor;
and Donna Neal, Sheriff's Administrative Assistant met with the Board
for a conference call with Dale Asanovich, Tri Touch America on the proposed
changes to the phone system and expense of changes.
Donna Neal, Sheriff's Administrative Assistant met with the Board to discuss
the Drug and Alcohol Testing Policy for the Sheriff's Office personnel.
Ron Warren, Joe Scholfield; and Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board
to discuss Mr. Scholfield's proposed RV park in Paradise.
Judy Henaghan, Christine Nowak, Recovery Northwest; Billie Schmalz, Robert
Croft, Job Service; Greg Barisich, Vicky Croft, Juanita Triplett, Mental
Health Center; Thomas Butcher, Spring Creek Lodge; Cass Rocco, Special
Education Cooperative; Pam Wales, Co-Op Counselor; Diane Morrin, Counselor;
Valerie Borgmann, Justice Court Clerk; Gene Arnold, Sheriff; Bob Zimmerman,
County Attorney; Tootie Welker, SCCFF; Cheryl Meyers, Steve Kendley, Juvenile
Probation Officers, Barbara Monaco, Chief Juvenile Probation Officer;
and Don Jensen, Principle met with the Board to meet the new Juvenile
Probation Officers and discuss their plan of action for Sanders County.
Gene Arnold, Sheriff; and Donna Neal, Administrative Assistant met with
the Board to discuss their budget.
Jeff Reistroffer, Department of Natural Resources and Conservation met
with the Board to inform the Board that he will no longer be working for
DNRC.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was the consensus of the Board to adopt resolution 2000-001 creating
the Trout Creek Park District. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk
& Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board recessed at 4:30 p.m.
The Board
re-convened at 7:09 p.m. for the public hearing on the Sanders County
Growth Policy. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws,
J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Ursula Hill; Peter Lupsha; Bob Lilly; Pete Lilly; Greg Hinkle, Nancy Beech,
Tobo Leivestad; and Steve Hendrick, Sanders County Planning Board members
met with the Board for the public hearing on the Sanders County Growth
Policy. Topics discussed included: 1) congratulations to both Boards for
the work they have done on the growth policy; 2) Mr. Lilly's concerns
about plans and planning boards, the rights of property owners, limiting
lot sizes because of health and safety issues, citizens advisory boards,
and the possibility that Sanders County will regret doing the policy;
3) community stewardship of our County; 4) staying and open rural area
which allows for growth and change; and 5) being the first county to complete
their growth policy.
The Board adjourned at 8:02 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 12, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, January 12th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Tootie Welker, SCCFF and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met
with the Board to discuss the surcharge funded for victims and witnesses
advocate programs. It was the decision of those present that the funds
will be held until July 2000 before being disbursed to SCCFF and an agreement
will be entered into with SCCFF to provide the required services.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator met with the Board to discuss a personnel
issue, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) MCA the meeting was closed to
the public. Also present was Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant.
Rusti Leivestad, Chairman of Sanders County Solid Waste Disposal District;
Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; and Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant
met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, according
to 2-3-203(3) MCA the meeting was closed to the public.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator; and Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource
Consultant met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore,
according to 2-3-203(3) MCA the meeting was closed to the public.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss
the following: 1) personnel packets; 2) County job description; and 3)
job applications for the Clerical pool.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was the consensus of the Board to adopt Resolution 2000-002 adopting
the final draft of the 1999 Sanders County Growth Policy. (Original resolution
on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
It was the consensus of the Board to hold a public hearing on the proposed
closure of the Hot Springs Junk Vehicle Graveyard. (Original public hearing
notice on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board adjourned at 5:05 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 13, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, January 13th 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 the
Black Mountain Software concerns.
Carol Turk, Treasurer met with the Board to discuss her software programs
and issues that have come up with Black Mountain Software.
Claude Burlingame; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board
to review and discuss the Certificate Of Survey for Store King.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board for his weekly meeting.
Topics included: 1) airport leases; 2) victims of crimes money and an
agreement with SCCFF for provision of services; 3) council on aging mill
levy; 4) drug and alcohol testing in the Sheriff's Office; 5) fire coverage
for non-annexed private land; and 6) Dixon health issues.
The Board adjourned at 2:38 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 18, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, January 18th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Art Vail, and Jerry Sorenson, Plum Creek Lumber met with the Board to
discuss the following issues: 1) right of way on Thompson River Road;
2) taxes; 3) conservation easements; and 4) the proposed subdivision in
Plains.
Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher met with the Board to request the Dispatcher
job announcement be put into the paper.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board about the fire annexation
into the Plains/Paradise Rural Fire District procedure.
Bob Middlemiss; Ross Middlemiss; Pat Bawden, Planner; and Bob Zimmerman,
County Attorney met with the Board to discuss an old County easement.
Jackie Dean, Administrative Assistant met with the Board for her annual
employee evaluation.
Chris Nowak, Counselor; and Judy Henaghan, Secretary Recovery Northwest
met with the Board to give their monthly update.
Louie LaRock and Kathy Roberts met with the Board to request a letter
of support for the Thompson Falls City/County Library District to obtain
Internet access and a computer from grant funds.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
The Board examined the quarterly report for the Sheriff's Office for the
period ending December 31, 1999 and instructed the Clerk to file 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
January 19, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana were scheduled
to meet in regular session on Wednesday, January 19th 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
January 20, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, January 20th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Paul Bishop; Suzanne Cooperman, Legal Secretary; and Bob Beitz, Justice
of the Peace met with the Board to discuss office space in the Courthouse.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to present the Compton Minor subdivision
for preliminary review. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant conditional
preliminary approval of Compton 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; d) to be placed on final plat the
60 foot wide private easement on the North side of lot B-5; e) to be placed
on the face of the final plat, "A common driveway for lots B-2, B-3
and B-4, B-5 and to be shown on final plat"; f) a section to be added
to the declarations of conditions, covenants and restrictions declaring
that the conditions, covenants and restrictions cannot be amended without
the Sanders County Board of Commissioners approval and the Board of Commissioners
will not enforce said conditions, covenants and restrictions; and g) Easement
#569, 40 feet in width, along the East side of the subdivision to be shown
on final plat. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board for the abandonment
hearing on an alley way in Camas. Commissioner Patton motioned to take
the abandonment under advisement until he has obtained more information.
Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried. Also present
was Pat Bawden, Planner.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss combining
TV districts. Mr. Zimmerman will research the issue and report back to
the Board. Also present was Pat Bawden, Planner.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
The Board examined the cash report for the period ending December 31,
1999 and instructed the Clerk to file said report.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the draw down
documentation for Montana Community Development Microbusiness grant funds
of $25,000.00.
The Board requested the presence of Carol Turk, Treasurer-Supt. of Schools
to discuss Black Mountain Software.
Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Harvey Gould to the Dixon Refuse
District for a three year term. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion
was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for the following: 1) February
1st for a meeting with Department of Revenue in Helena; 2) February 7-11
for MACo Mid Winter Conference in Great Falls; and 3) February 15th for
a seminar with Roscoe Steel on new products in Missoula.
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
January 25, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, January 25th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Bill Nolan; Dick Vinson; Roger Claridge; Brian Avery, U.S. Forest Service;
Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator met with the Board to meet Mr. Avery and
discuss Forest Service issues such as: 1) the road less issue; 2) forest
management program; 3) weed agreement; 4) fire concerns with new management
program; and 5) taxation.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the problem
with the Hot Springs Sidewalk project.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was the consensus of the Board to hold a public hearing on a petition
from John and Sandra Gingery on being annexed into the Thompson Falls
Rural Fire District. (Original public hearing 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
January 26, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, January 26th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner
Harold L. Laws arrived at 2:00 p.m. after attending a Juvenile Detention
meeting in Polson, Montana.
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: Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator; Martha
Smith, OEM Coordinator; Ruth Kuykendall, Bookmobile Driver; Ed Thompson,
Department of Revenue; Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant; Pat Bawden,
Planner; Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse; Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney;
Dianne Triplett, Clerk of Court; Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor;
Carol Turk, Treasurer; Donna Neal, Office Administrator; Perry Mock, Undersheriff;
and Bob Beitz, Justice of the Peace. Topics discussed included: 1) painting
in the Courthouse; 2) changes to the phone system; 3) clerical & baliff
pool; 4) a walk through by architect and meeting with office space committee;
5) awards received by Martha Smith; 6) fire extinguisher maintenance to
be done by Thompson Falls Rural Fire District for all county buildings;
7) employee handbook; 8) new podium for Courtroom; 9) a new heavy duty
shredder has been ordered for central supplies; 10) upcoming legislative
session on subdivisions; and 11) in the process of getting estimates for
the rural addressing project. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's
files).
Donna Neal, Office Administrator; Perry Mock, Undersheriff; and Gene Arnold,
Sheriff met with the Board to discuss the Sheriff's Office budget.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator; and Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource
Consultant met with the Board to discuss the security and permissions
on the software.
Bob Brickzin met with the Board and discussed the possibility of combining
Thompson Falls TV District and Heron/Noxon/Trout Creek TV District.
Thorne Johnson, OPA Director met with the Board to discuss a letter to
the State on the county OPA program being assumed by the State.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Patton motioned to grant the petition on abandonment of alley
right of way on Chisolm Road in Camas Prairie with the understanding that
the utility easements are left in place. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker.
Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to reappoint Bob Brickzin to the Thompson Falls
TV District for another 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
January 27, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, January 27th 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 met with the Board to discuss a personnel
issue, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) MCA the meeting was closed to
the public.
Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to present the final plat for Montana
Frontier Properties minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant
final approval as the developer has met all the contingencies. Seconded
by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board for his weekly legal
council meeting. Topics discussed included: 1) park district board; 2)
TV districts being combined; 3) Kaski subdivision hearing being re-convened
by the Planning Board; 4) parkland and trading parkland; and 5) a personnel
issue, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) MCA that portion of the meeting
was closed.
Paul Bishop, Architect; Bob Beitz, Justice of the Peace; and Suzanne Cooperman,
Legal Secretary met with the Board to discuss office space within the
Courthouse.
The Board proceeded to audit County payroll 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 call for Chemical bids. (Original
bid notice on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
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
January 31, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special
session 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.
The Board met with Dixie Nichols, Computer Coordinator to discuss computer
software and maintenance.
Jan Ivers, Sanitarian; and Carol Ann DePiazza, Environmental Health Secretary
met with the Board to discuss office space needs and concerns.
Diane Vinson met with the Board to discuss Henry Creek Road. The Board
will make no decision until Commissioner Patton is present.
The Board held a conference call with Cathy Spencer, DFS Supervisor regarding
the lack of office space in the Courthouse and evicting the State office
downstairs.
Thorne Johnson, OPA Director met with the Board at their request to discuss
the lack of office space and the Board informed Ms. Johnson that the Department
of Family Services and the Office of Public Assistance are being asked
to leave the Courthouse due to the lack of space.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was the consensus of the Board to sign the Claims Approval List for
the period ending January 31, 2000.
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 2, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, February 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold
L. Laws, Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss
the following issues: 1) the application to transfer an easement from
the City of Thompson Falls to the County for the Golf Course parking lot;
2) the proposed personnel handbook; and 3) a personnel issue, therefore,
according to 2-3-203(3) MCA the meeting was closed to the public.
Marc Carstens met with the Board to discuss a letter he sent regarding
the Brubaker subdivision. Also discussed was Kaski subdivision. Mr. Carsten
made an appointment to further discuss Kaski with the Board.
Jerry Neal, Mayor of Thompson Falls met with the Board to discuss the
easement for the golf course.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss
a personnel matter, therefore, according 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 special session on Monday,
February 14th to review and discuss the proposed personnel policy; and
Monday, February 28th to audit county claims and routine County business.
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
February 3, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, February 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L.
Laws, Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Tom Cooper, Legislative Auditor and Jan Ivers, Sanitarian met with the
Board to inform them of the audit on subdivisions.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following:
1) intercap loans; 2) Council on Aging mill; and 3) Blue Creek Road.
John and Sandra Muster met with the Board to discuss and review the Hot
Springs bridge project cost summary. It was the decision of the Board
to have a meeting with the Frank Muth, Engineer for the project. Also
present was Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor.
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
February 9, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, February 9th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
As there was no County business on the agenda the Board attended to routine
County business.
Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher requested to meet with the Board as he was
not on the agenda to discuss rural addressing. Bruce Cheney; David Day;
Joel Petty; Diane Hill, DOR; and Pat Bawden, Planner were also present.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss
a personnel issue, therefore, according to 2-3-203(3) MCA the meeting
was closed to the public.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Notice of amending special session to be held in Missoula for attendance
of Roscoe Steels Seminar on New Products on February 15th has been canceled
and said regular session shall resume in the Commissioner's room in the
Courthouse.
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 10, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, February 10th at 1:30 p.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Marc Carstens met with the Board to sign an application for right of way
easement at the Thompson Falls Golf Course.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the Request
and Authorization for Records Disposal for the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor'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
February 14, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special
session on Monday, February 14th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Holly Sanders,
Acting Secretary.
Bob Bedford; and Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to request a 30
day extension on Henry Creek Meadows. Commissioner Patton motioned to
grant the 30 day extension for Henry Creek Meadows. Seconded by Commissioner
Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to review
and discuss the proposed personnel policy from MACO.
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
February 15, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, February 15th 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.
Todd Dvorak, Dale Waltrip, David Vanderpool, Yellowstone Pipeline met
with the Board to discuss the decision of YPL to withdraw their request
to reroute the pipeline.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was the consensus of the Board to adopt Resolution 2000-004 showing
the intention of the Board to create a Planning Board. (Original resolution
is on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Offiice.
The Board adjourned at 2:05 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, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, February 16th at 8:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Art Vail, Jerry Sorenson, Plum Creek Inc.; Ron Burnett, and Jack Doucey,
Federal Highways met with the Board to discuss Thompson River Road.
The Board attended the regularly schedule City/County Department Head
meeting. Others present were: Jim Watts, Foreman District #1; Jim Marich,
Custodian; Carol Ann DePiazza, Environmental Health Secretary; Martha
Smith. OEM Coordinator; Carol Turk, Treasurer; Dixie Nichols, Computer
Coordinator; Karen Dwyer, WIC; Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher; and Bob Zimmerman,
County Attorney. Topics discussed included: 1) painting to be done in
the Courthouse; 2) upgrading and changing the phone system; 3) 90 day
notice to OPA and DFS and changing of offices; 4) personnel handbook;
5) brief summary of the MACo conference; 6) 911 packets for County employees;
7) Pat Bawden, Planner leaving at the end of the month and a pot luck
for him on the 23rd; and 8) a reminder that campaigning on County property
is against the law. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).
Geri Lee; Jon & Diane Kurtar; Jane Fritz; Judy Hutchins; Debbie Lyman;
Lou Springer; Page Turner; Jim Elliott; Mary Mitchell; Clint Jensen; Bruce
Clark; Becky Kramer; Keith Kinnaird; Dori Gilels; Tobo Leivestad; Ursula
Hill; Peter Lupsha; and Paul Clark met with the Board for a presentation
on the economic and social impact of the Troy Mine.
John and Sandra Gingery met with the Board for the public hearing on the
fire annexation of the Gingery 4 acres into the Thompson Falls Rural Fire
District. Commissioner Laws motioned to annex the 4 acres of the Gingery
property into the Thompson Falls Rural Fire District as there was no opposition.
Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Due to an oversight the DEQ Contract 400019 signed by the Chairman on
February 15, 2000 was left out of the minutes.
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, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, February 17th 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 met with the Board to discuss the following:
1) resolution for forming a Thompson Falls Park District; 2) Hot Springs
Bridges and performance bonds; 3) Hot Springs Sidewalks; and 4) Golf Course
road easement.
Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator met with the Board for her annual employee
evaluation.
Marc Carstens; and Pat Bawden, Planner met with the Board to discuss Kaski
subdivision. Nancy Beech; Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney was present.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was the consensus of the Board to adopt Resolution No. 2000-005 canceling
outstanding checks over a year old for the Treasurer's Office. (Original
resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
It was the consensus of the Board to post for February 29th to attend
a Treasure State Endowment Grant Workshop in Kalispell, Montana.
It was the consensus of the Board to hold a public hearing on March 8th
at 2:00 p.m. for the Lakeside RV Park subdivision. (Original public hearing
notice 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
March 1, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, March 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
the following issues: 1) pending court date on personnel issue; 2) the
solid waste board; 3) hiring of floating position; and 4) the personnel
policy.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to present
the additional jury list as requested by District Court.
Thorne Johnson, OPA Director; Jon Vestre, DPHHS; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk
& Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss changes within TANF
funding; the Attorney General's opinion on county public welfare staffing
and office space.
Mary Naegali met with the Board to discuss the remaining funds of the
DUI Task Force. Mrs. Naegali requested that the remaining funds be distributed
equally to the Sanders County Elementary Schools for Red Ribbon Week.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss
a personnel issue, therefore, according 2-3-203(3) MCA the meeting was
closed to the public.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
The Board examined the Claims Approval List for February, 2000 in the
amount of $99,481.36.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign Task Order
#6 from Robert Peccia & Associates for the Thompson Falls Airport
Project.
Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Claudette Beckendorf to the Plains
Library Board until June, 2004. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion
was unanimously carried.
The following elected officials were given permission to leave state for
short intervals of time during the next 60 days: Carol Brooker, Harold
Laws, J. Gail Patton, Pat Ingraham, Carol Turk, Bob Beitz, Bob Zimmerman,
Dianne Triplett, Suzanne Cooperman, Mark Denke, and Gene Arnold.
Commissioner Laws motioned to appoint Nan Compton to the Sanders County
Solid Waste Refuse Disposal Board starting April 1st. 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
March 2, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, March 2nd 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 met with the Board to discuss the following:
1) Superintendent of Schools and Treasurer's Office being combined; 2)
the request from Bud Leufkens on behalf of the Thompson Falls Park District
and putting it on the ballot; 3) the Hot Springs Bridges claim; and 4)
the resolution for appointing the Planning Board.
The Board requested the presence of Carol Turk, Treasurer/Supt. of Schools
to clarify the automotive licensing ballot issue.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to give them information
on the Thompson Falls Park District.
The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.
The Board
re-convened at 7:03 p.m. for the Creation of Sanders County Planning Board
public hearing. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws,
J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Greg Hinkle, Robert Flansaas, Paul Harvey, Carleton Hurlburt, Lee Rasor,
Mike Allen, Tammy Dean, Calvin Howard, Laura Howard, Lyman Dean, Art Behnkie,
Dillion Lee, Cindy Andrews, Cary Andrews, Nancy Lazor, Norm Lazor, Jim
Plante, Priscilla Plante, Florence Roe, Bud Roe, Patsy Wright, Fred Wright,
Ed Fenton, Garnet Fenton, Larry Imes, Debbie Imes, John Trochman, Carolyn
Trochman, Billy Hill, Ethel Richards, Ursula Hill, Peter Lupsha, Rusti
Leivestad, Tobo Leivestad, Vern Helvey, Laurence Molzhon, Lillian Molzhon,
Dennis Ball, Norm MacPhee, James Brown, William Howard, Cynthia Howard,
Robert Helvey, James Ridgley, Chris Querforth, John Lawyer, Steve Hendrick,
Mike Trull, Al McGuigan, John Stromnes, Missoulian; and Bob Zimmerman,
County Attorney met with the Board for the public hearing on re-appointing
the Sanders County Planning Board. Topics included: 1) Commissioner Brooker
gave a brief summary of why the public hearing is necessary; 2) procedure
for appointing a planning board; 3) how will a planning board benefit
residents of Sanders County; 4) explanation of advisory duties; 5) Mr.
Fentons lengthy summary on the planning board; 6) the required jurisdictional
map not being on file; 7) grant funds and funding for the planning board;
8) publication of notices for planning board meetings; 9) a brief explanation
of why the growth policy is required by law; 10) hiring of EarthWorks;
11) subdivisions are not being on hold because the county planner retired;
12) would like to see the creation of the planning board go to the vote
of the people; 13) attendance of the planning board meetings; 14) the
growth policy is not the Comprehensive Masterplan; 15) the Comprehensive
plan will go to the vote of the people; 16) planning board to make recommendations
to the Commissioners in subdivisions; 17) out of state developers not
caring for the county; 18) subdivision regulations to help control subdivisions
and impact fees to help off set costs to the county; 19) concerns about
proposed changes to subdivisions regulations, septic system regulations,
and what this could do to the county; 20) loss of county control on growth;
21) property owners rights to do what they want with their land; 22) permits
and building codes; 23) preserving the rural character of the county;
24) Commissioners being responsible for the health and welfare of the
individuals in the county; 25) working together to plan for the future
of our county; 26) government encroachment on private land owners; 27)
zoning; 28) explanation on county taxes and the county's tax base; 29)
increased new construction; 30) providing more services on the same amount
of money since 1986; 31) forest receipts and road budget; 32) the formula
for forest receipts; 33) suggestion to put limits on what the planning
board can do; 34) PILT funds and 72% of the county is federal, state,
or tribal lands; and 35) the Commissioners will receive written public
comment on the planning board for the next sixty days.
The Board adjourned at 9:18 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 7, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, March 7th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Marc Carstens; Diane Hill, DOR; and Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher met with
the Board to discuss rural addressing.
Albert Wilmeth; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board
to discuss Mr. Wilmeth's COS dividing his land and mortgage exemption,
which could be a violation of subdivision regulations. Mr. Zimmerman will
research the issue and report back to the Board.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following:
1) subdivisions; and 2) family transfers.
Chris Nowak, Counselor, and Judy Heneghan, Secretary, Recovery Northwest
met with the Board to give the February update.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
The Board examined the Cash Report for the period ending February 28,
2000.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for March 13th to attend the
MACo District meeting in Polson, Montana; and post for cancellation on
March 15th due to conflicting schedules.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the contract
with DPHHS for the WIC Program, and the County Health Department Immunization
Action Plan, Contract #00-07-4-31-312-0.
It was the consensus of the Board to adopt Amended Resolution 2000-005
canceling old warrants and Resolution 2000-006 budgetary authority for
Micro Business grant funds. (Original resolutions on file in the Clerk
& Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Patton motioned to retain the Hot Springs Junk Vehicle Wrecking
Facility. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to allow Martha Smith to attend a training
session in Washington.
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
March 8, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, March 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) the planning position; 2) the proposed personnel
policy; and 3) a personnel issue.
Reto Nikolas; Ron Warren; Suzanne Cooperman, Legal Secretary; and Bob
Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board for the public hearing on
the Lakeside RV Park. Topics discussed included: 1) the original plan
of 9 RV sites, 4 full contained and 1 concession stand; 2) lease from
AVISTA in the process; 3) no effect on agriculture; 4) effect on local
services; 5) water hook to Trout Creek water; 6) on site sewage disposal
already approved by DEQ; 7) no effect on public roads; 8) no negative
effect on ground waters; 9) reseeding of any disturbed land; 10) weed
control; 11) no effect on wildlife or wildlife habitat; 12) high traffic
volume on Highway 200; 13) the need to reduce site from 10 to 7 to meet
Subdivision Regulations; 14) must have 15 feet between each RV site; 15)
a 25 foot set back from Highway 200; 16) Department of Transportation
request for curbs; 17) variance request for spacing between sites; and
18) not being able to grant subdivision approval on AVISTA leased land.
Commissioner Laws motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval upon
the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: 1)
that the plat be amended to show only 7 RV sites instead of 10 sites,
with the required 15 feet separation between each site; 2) that the developer
have at least 25 feet from Highway 200 right-of-way and the RV sites;
and 3) all required fees be paid. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion
was unanimously carried. Also discussed was the Wilmeth mortgage exemption.
Mr. Zimmerman informed Mr. Warren that the split will have to go through
minor subdivision review.
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 9, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, March 9th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Claude Burlingame; and Duane Meuchel met with the Board to discuss the
Plum Creek boundary relocation.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following
issues: 1) advertising for Fair Board member; 2) herd districts; 3) Thompson
Falls Park District Resolution; 4) the Planning Board resolution; 5) the
school superintendent position; and 6) Commissioners serving on the Solid
Waste Refuse Disposal Board.
The Board attended the Boardmanship Workshop presented by Ken Weaver from
MSU.
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
March 13, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana attended
the MACo District meeting in Polson, Montana. 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
March 14, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, March 14th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Glenn Howard, DJ& A Consulting Engineers and Land Surveyors met with
the Board to present information about his firm and to request that they
be put on the bidders list.
Marc Carstens met with the Board to discuss rural addressing and approval
for a COS.
Jerry Shively; Jay Simons; Tom Eggensperger; Fred & Patsy Wright;
Richard Hooten; Dick Wells; Ed & Garnet Fenton; E. D. Greenl; Laurie
Brass; Mike Hashisaki; Alvin Amundson; Carol Turk; Sam & Marcie Tomas;
Tootie Welker; Pete & Annie Lilly; Noel & Donna Hendrickson; Mona
Williams; Jim & Percy Plante; Gail Brown; Louie LaRock; Gary Morrow;
Wayne Abbey; Jerry McKeen; John & Carolyn Trochmann; John Stromnes;
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Perry Mock, Undersheriff;
Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher; Donna Neal, Sheriff's Administrative Assistant;
Dennis Doney, Chief Detention Officer; Gene Arnold, Sheriff; and Bob Zimmerman,
County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the Sheriff's budget and
the 30-day lay off notice given to the Deputies. Sheriff Arnold informed
those present that the Deputies will not be laid off.
Rick Donaldson, Robert Peccia & Associates met with the Board to discuss
the Thompson Falls Airport Project.
Tootie Welker was not able to attend her scheduled meeting, therefore,
it will be rescheduled.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Laws motioned to have the Chairman sign the contract modification
from the Department of Environmental Quality to Contract No. 590011-01.
Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to sign and adopt Resolution 2000-007 designating
posting places for the Commissioner meeting notices. Seconded by Commissioner
Laws. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in
the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Patton motioned to sign and adopt Resolution 2000-008. A
resolution of intent to increase the mill levy to purchase real estate
for the fairgrounds to be put on the June 6th ballot. Seconded by Commissioner
Laws. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in
the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Laws motioned to sign and adopt Resolution 2000-009. A resolution
of intent to create the Thompson Falls Park District to be put on the
June 6th ballot. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously
carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's
Office).
Commissioner Laws motioned to sign and adopt Resolution 2000-010. A resolution
requesting voter approval for a mill levy increase from 18 mills to 21
mills for the Sanders County Sheriff's Office to equip and pay wages for
two deputies. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to sign and adopt Resolution 2000-011. A
resolution expressing intent to increase the mill levy for the Thompson
Falls Public Library from a 3.90 mills to the authorized 5.00 mills, which
will be on the June 6th ballot. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion
was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to call for bids for culverts and oil. Seconded
by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original bids
on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Patton motioned to accept the resignation of Darlene Glover
from the Council on Aging. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Dave Richlins to the Council on
Aging as the Thompson Falls representative. Seconded by Commissioner Laws.
Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to accept the resignation of Beverly Taggart
from the Council on Aging. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Gerry DeTienne to the Council
on Aging as the Hot Springs Representative. 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
16, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, March 16th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
The Board reviewed and amended the proposed encroachment permit. Mr. Zimmerman
will make correction and review before adoption.
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
March 21, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, March 21st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws,
Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board requested the presence of Suzanne Cooperman, Legal Secretary
to discuss the need for funds to care for the 9 dogs and 3 cats that are
being kept by MARS as evidence. Commissioner Patton motioned to allocate
up to $1,000.00 from special projects for purchasing food and a kennel
to help retain these animals for evidence, with the understanding that
the County Attorney will seek a court order for repayment of any funds
expended for the care of these animals during the judicial process.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Patton motioned that the Acting Chair sign Contract #00-07-3-01-116-0
Tobacco Grant from the Department of Public Health and Human Services
for Sanders County Public Health Department. Seconded by Commissioner
Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motion that the Acting Chairman sign the Encroachment
Application for an Irrigation Water Pipeline under Von Segen Road in Lonepine
to replace existing culvert and pipeline. Seconded by Commissioner Laws.
Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to adopt Resolution 2000-012 allowing a mill
levy to be put on the ballot for the Sanders County Senior Citizens. Seconded
by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board discussed the proposed ballot poll regarding the federal policy
on the roadless lands within Sanders County. The Board will research the
issue with Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney before making their final decision.
The Board adjourned at 4:45 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 22, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, March 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 out of the country.
Tonda Young, Weed Supervisor met with the Board to discuss the chemical
bids received and opened by the Weed Board. Upon the recommendation of
the Weed Board, Commissioner Patton motioned to award the chemical bid
to Westland Seed, Inc. for fiscal year 2000/2001. Seconded by Commissioner
Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Marc Carstens and William Hagedorn met with the Board to present the Hagedorn
Minor Subdivision for preliminary approval. Commissioner Patton motioned
to grant conditional preliminary approval upon the following contingencies
being met prior to final plat approval: 1) The developer will prepare
a written variance request that the road to Tract #1 will not be constructed
until septic permit is obtained; 2) all required fees be paid; 3) an abstract
title review; and 4) a statement to be placed on the face of the plat
that no construction of structures requiring water and sewer on Tract
#1 without the driveway being constructed to County standards. Seconded
by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk &
Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore,
as presiding officer Commissioner Laws closed the meeting to public according
to 2-3-203(3) MCA.
The Board adjourned at 4:10 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
March
23, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, March 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L.
Laws, Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary. Commissioner Brooker was out of the country.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following
items: 1) new resolution and public hearing for a county wide park board;
2) out-of-state prisoner contract and updating the existing resolution
on inmate costs for care; 3) the deeds from Ron Warren; 4) the lot for
the Thompson Falls City well will just need a COS; 5) Schmauch alley easement;
6) ballot poll resolution on the federal roadless issue; and ) the parking
issue of the Dixon Senior Citizens. Mr. Zimmerman stated that they can
park along the road as it is County right-of-way.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Patton motioned to adopt Resolution 2000-013 for a ballot
poll of Sanders County residents on the Forest Service roadless management.
Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original
Resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Laws left for a special Recovery Northwest meeting in Libby,
therefore, the Board adjourned at 2:00 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 28, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, March 28th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Dixie Nichols, Information Systems Manager met with the Board to discuss
the upcoming maintenance contract with Black Mountain Software. The Board
requested the presence of Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor
for budget information.
Mike Ablutz, Lolo National Forest met with the Board to discuss the following
issues: 1) transportation and planning (roadless issue); 2) Henry Creek
Road; 3) insect and disease issue; 4) timber sale analysis and Boyer Creek
Fire rehabilitation salvage; and 5) game range analysis and helicopter
logging.
Gayle Seratti, Family Violence Coalition met with the Board to give an
update on their services and how many victims they have served. Also discussed
was Victims Rights Week and the possibility of having the flag hung at
half-mast for April 10th. Commissioner Patton motioned to fly the Flag
at half-mast for April 10th to recognize Victims Rights Week. Seconded
by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist met with the Board to discuss
the decision on the Hot Springs Junk Vehicle Graveyard. Other topics discussed
included: 1) Thompson River Road slough off area; 2) inspections; 3)
Lynne Burns, Plat Clerk; and Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist
met with the Board to discuss the Wilmeth Mortgage exemption.
Jerry Pauli; Louis LaRock; and Joel Petty, JUB Enterprises met with the
Board to discuss the repealing of Resolution No. 2000-009 creating the
Thompson Falls Park District. The Board will make their decision on March
30, 2000.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Patton motioned to post for the following days: 1) post for
special session on Monday, April 3rd for planner interviews and other
county business; 2) post for Tuesday, April 11th to attend the Secondary
Highway Program in Missoula; and 3) post for April 18th to attend a CTEP
Workshop in Kalispell. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to have the Chairman sign the drawdown from
grant funds for the Plains Airport Project. Seconded by Commissioner Patton.
Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board reviewed the FARM BILL grant applications and will make their
final decision on March 29th.
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 29, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, March 29th 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. Others present were: Dixie Nichols, Information Systems Manager;
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Jim Marich, Custodian; Jim
Wilson, Foreman District #3; Ruth Kuykendall, Bookmobile; Ed Thompson,
DOR Appraiser; Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist; Carol Turk,
Treasurer/School Supt.; Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse; Bob Zimmerman,
County Attorney; Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant; and Jim Inman,
Solid Waste Supervisor. Topics discussed included: 1) painting inside
of the Courthouse; 2) changes to the phone system; 3) office space and
proposed changes; 4) personnel handbook and personnel manual; 5) a reminder
about no campaigning on County property; 6) having a county auction; 7)
clerical pool; 8) the first week in May the WIC Department will be gone;
9) travel and gas prices; 10) assessments should be out sometime in May;
11) load limits may be lifted next week; 12) the courthouse boiler has
been inspected and passed; 13) remodeling of the restroom upstairs; 14)
the need to have the parking lot broomed; 15) Thompson Falls pass should
be opened soon; 16) a reminder that budgets will be handed out in May
and reviewed in June; 17) suggestion that the County design a new seal;
18) changes to the new stationary; 19) old license plates can be recycled;
20) Carol Turk will be attending certification training; 21) interviews
for the planning position will start Wednesday and end Monday; 22) having
a rummage sale and putting the proceeds to into the beautification project
for the Courthouse; 23) the need for articles for the Courthouse Connection
and the suggestion that the newsletter be done quarterly; 24) reimbursement
from the State for the loss of revenue caused by SB 184; and 25) Cindy
being appointed to the Infant Child Mortality State Review Team. Carol
Turk motioned to adjourn the meeting at 11:26 a.m. Seconded by Jim Wilson.
Motion was unanimously carried. (Detailed minutes are on file in the Commissioner's
files).
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss
several personnel issue, therefore, as presiding officer Commissioner
Brooker closed the meeting according to 2-3-203(3) MCA.
The Board, Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant; and Lynne Burns,
Plat Clerk met with the Board and proceeded to interview applicants for
the Planner position.
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 30, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, March 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 payroll claims and county claims and instructed
the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.
Mike Hashisaki, Fair Manager requested to meet with the Board as he was
not on the agenda to present the Fair grant application. Also present
was Louis LaRock.
Marc Carstens requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda
to discuss rural addressing.
Carol Turk, Treasurer/ School Supt. met with the Board to present the
Investment Policy for adoption.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioners Laws motioned to hold a public hearing on April 25, 2000
at 7:00 p.m. in the Sanders County Courtroom on the establishment of a
Countywide Park Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was
unanimously carried. (Original notice on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's
Office).
At the request of Thompson Falls School Superintendent Jerry Pauli representing
the Thompson Falls Chamber on March 29th, Commissioner Laws motioned to
adopt Resolution 2000-014 repealing Resolution 2000-009 the creation of
the Thompson Falls Park District. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion
was unanimously carried.
The Board prioritized the Farm Bill Grant applications that were received.
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 3, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special
session on Monday, April 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
The Board proceeded with the planning position interviews.
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
April 4, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, April 4th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Ron Warren requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda
to discuss the fees on the proposed Two Rivers RV Park. The Board will
have Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney to review the fees and will report
back to Mr. Warren.
The Board proceeded to open the sealed bids for Culverts. Bids received
were: Northwest Culvert Company; Roscoe Steel and Culvert Company; and
Spokane Culvert Company. Commissioner Laws motioned to take said bids
under advisement. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously
carried. (Original bids on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's
Office). Also present was Craig Williams, Representative of Spokane Culvert
Company.
The Board proceeded to open the sealed bids for road oil. Bids received
were: Montana Refining Company; T-BAR-S; W R Drinkwalter & Sons; and
Idaho Asphalt Supply. Commissioner Laws motioned to take said bids under
advisement. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
(Original bids are on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Also present was Dan Horner, Representative of Idaho Asphalt.
Rosalie Sheehy-Cates, Director, and Laura McCrea, Loan Officer, Montana
Community Development Corporation (MCDC) met with the Board to discuss
the revolving loan program requirements and the revisions to the contract
with MCDC.
Adrienne Marich, President of the Council on Aging; Janet Ostrom; Elthea
Butcher; Nickie Marich; David Richins; Spud & Faith Franck; and Darlene
Glover met with the Board to discuss the distribution of the proposed
mill levy if it passes. The COA would like to have 1/8th of the funds.
No decision was made.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the proposed
encroachment permit and Board of Health issues.
Bud Leufkens met with the Board to discuss the possibility of doing a
parkland exchange. The exchange will be acre for acre. Bob Zimmerman,
County Attorney was present and he will research the laws regarding parklands
and report back to the Board.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
The Board examined the quarterly reports for the Sheriff's Office and
the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office for the period ending March
31, 2000 and instructed the Clerk to file said reports.
The Board examined the securities from the First State Bank of Thompson
Falls and Rocky Mountain Bank of Plains.
The Board examined the bonds from MACo insurance and the Sanders County
Ledger.
The Board examined and signed the Claims Approval List for the month of
March, 2000 for the amount of $149,882.53.
Due to a clerical error the amount of payroll was left out of the March
30th minutes. The amount for Sanders County payroll was $195,217.39.
Commissioner Laws motioned to reappoint Eileen Wilson to the Fair Board
for another two years. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to reappoint Rick Woodruff to the Fair Board
for another two years. 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
April 5, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, April 5th 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) second draft of the personnel handbook; 2) a personnel
issue, therefore, Commissioner Brooker as presiding officer closed the
meeting according to 2-3-203(3) MCA; and 3) road districts and reviewing
roads.
The Board attended the quarterly Board of Health meeting. Others present
were: Dr. Jacob Lulack; Dr. Joseph Nicoletto; Cindy Morgan, Public Health
Officer; and Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist. Topics discussed
included: 1) final reading of BOH by-laws. Commissioner ; 2) Sor-lokken
and Liberty health issue in Dixon; 3) the old Hot Springs bathhouse; 4)
public health week; 5) tobacco grant and applying for new grant; 6) tobacco
cessation classes; 7) Cindy being appointed by the Governor to the Fetal,
Infant, Child Mortality Review Team; 8) suicide statistics throughout
Montana; 9) food handling issue at the schools; 10) reviewing subdivisions
and septic systems; 11) emergency septic application process; 12) Licensed
Septic Operators Association (LSOA); 13) LSOA members attending the next
BOH meeting; and 14) Mr. Zimmerman filing a public nuisance suit against
Sor-Lokken. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files). Also
present was Al McGuigan and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney.
The Board adjourned at 5:30 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
April 6, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, April 6th 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.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following
issues: 1) public hearing notice for planning board; 2) excavation permit;
3) resolution for inmate care; 4) encroachment permit; 5) airport leases;
6) plains park district; 7) easement for Leufkens subdivision by airport;
and 8) Rio Liberty issue in Dixon.
Commissioner Patton left a 3:00 p.m.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Laws motioned to adopt Resolution 2000-015 to permit excavations
of County property to be effective immediately. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to distribute the senior mill levy if passed
equally seven ways and the distribution will be reviewed annually. Seconded
by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to post for special session on Monday, April
10th to attend the Legal Action Seminar in Kalispell sponsored by Montanans
for Multiple Use. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to advertise the public hearing notice on the
Intent to Appoint a Planning Board on May 4th at the Plains Pavilion.
The notice will be published in the Sanders County Ledger, Clark Fork
Valley Press and the River Journal. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker.
Motion was unanimously carried. (Original notice on file in the Clerk
& Recorder-Assessor's Office).
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
April 12, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, April 12th 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 proposed personnel handbook and some of the changes that were presented.
Also discussed was performance evaluations.
Carol Turk, Treasurer/Supt. of Schools met with the Board to discuss the
proposed Investment Policy. Commissioner Laws motioned to adopt the Investment
Policy as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. The motion was unanimously
carried. Also discussed was the resignation received from Nyoklee McGill
and the possibility of having Kathy McEldrey come and post warrants for
a short time. Carol will meet with Mr. Gebhardt to discuss a full time
position.
Cory Claussen, Roscoe Steel & Culvert Company met with the Board to
discuss his bid on culverts.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board for training
on performance evaluations.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
The Board examined the Cash Report for the period ending March 31, 2000
and the ending balance was $8,8811,904.36.
Commissioner Laws motioned to adopt Resolution #2000-016 on the costs
of County inmate care per day. (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
April 13, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, April 13th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Jim Watts, Foreman District #1; and Jim Wilson, Foreman District #3 met
with the Board to discuss the oil and culvert bids received by Sanders
County.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following
issues: 1) Thompson Falls Airport air easement over Leufkens subdivision;
2) City of Plains park district; 3) Leufkens park land exchange; 4) right
of ways in Dixon for waterline; and 5) rejecting and rebidding oil bids.
Bub Gillian, Tribes and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board
to discuss the right of way on an alley in Dixon. Mr. Zimmerman informed
those present that the alley does belong to Mr. & Mrs. Schumach and
in order to put water lines along that easement the County would have
to purchase said land.
Chris Nowak, Counselor; and Judy Heneghan, Secretary for Recovery Northwest
met with the Board to give their monthly update.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Laws motioned to reject all oil bids. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to award the culvert bid to Roscoe Steel &
Culvert Company. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to hold a public hearing on the proposed Ponderosa
Springs major subdivision. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was
unanimously carried. (Original public hearing notice on file in the Clerk
& Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Laws motioned to call for rebid on the oil bids for Sanders
County. The bid will be only from July 1 to September 30, 2000. Seconded
by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original bid
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
April 19, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, April 19th 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: Tonda Moon, Weed Supervisor; Jim Marich, Vice-Safety Director;
Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; Jim Watts, Foreman District #1; and
Mark Denke, Safety Director. Topics discussed included: 1) per MACo request
to investigate four accidents; 2) inspection for fairgrounds; 3) proposed
accident reporting procedure and forms; and 4) CPR classes for road crews
and solid waste. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).
The Board attended the regularly scheduled City/County Department Head
meeting. Others present were: Dixie Nichols, Computer System Manager;
Louie LaRock, Mayor of Thompson Falls; Jim Marich, Custodian; Mark Denke,
Chief Dispatcher; Gene Arnold, Sheriff; John Halpop, Extension Agent;
Karen Dwyer, WIC Assistant; Brenda Franck, Payroll Deputy I; Rich Gebhardt,
Human Resource Consultant; Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; Tonda Moon,
Weed Supervisor; and Carol Ann DePiazza. Topics included: 1) remodeling
of one of the upstairs restrooms; 2) the proposed changes to the phone
system will take place on Monday; 3) personnel handbook should be adopted
soon; 4) clerical pool orientation will start soon; 5) new training request
form for personnel manual; 6) new accident reporting form and safety orientation;
and 6) new payroll forms. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's
files).
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss
a personnel issue, therefore, as presiding officer Commissioner Brooker
closed the meeting according to 2-3-203(3) MCA.
Commissioner Brooker left for another appointment at 2:00 p.m.
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
April 20, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, April 20th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Louie LaRock, Mayor of Thompson Falls met with the Board to discuss the
possibility of the City and Sanders County to participating in the intervenier
status with EPA for the Milltown Reservoir cleanup.
Mike Hashisaki, Fair Manager; Rick Woodruff, Chairman Fair Board; and
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss
the proposed changes to the grandstands and to request additional millage
to help pay for said changes. No decision was made.
Gloria Bennett, Extension Agent met with the Board to discuss the Food
Stamp Nutrition Education Program grant.
Lynne Burns, Plat Clerk met with the Board to present the final plats
on the following minor subdivisions: 1) Icenoggle 2 lot minor; 2) Penn
single lot division. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant the variance
request to allow the road to divide a tract of land. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. Commissioner Laws motioned to
grant final plat approval of Penn single division as all contingencies
have been met. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously
carried; 3) Rehbein Commercial Village. Commissioner Laws motioned to
grant final approval of Rehbein Commercial Village. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Laws motioned to sign the lease agreement for office space
of Marcie Tomas, Regional 5 Policy Specialist with the Department of Public
Health and Human Services. 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
April 25, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, April 25th at 9:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Marc Carstens met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) COS
for Luefkens property at the Thompson Falls Airport; 2) the easement for
the Thompson Falls Golf Club; 3) rural addressing; and 4) Harlow Road
right-of-way.
Brian Avery, Kootanei National Forest met with the Board to present information:
1) the reorganization of the districts due to lack of funds; 2) Noxon
cemetery; 3) Whitepine gravel pit permits and expansion; 4) mountain bike
ride; 5) Lynx is listed as endangered species as of yesterday; 6) the
new travel map will be out in May; 7) road management handout; 8) Whitepine
Creek timber sale; 9) roads management policy; and 10) off highway vehicle
project. Also present for a short period of time was Greg Hinkle; and
Jay Simmons, Sanders County Ledger.
Rick Donaldson, Robert Peccia & Associates; Gary Eichert, Nelcon,
Inc.; John and Sandra Muster, Muster Construction; Jim Hall, Hall Construction
Services; Shawn Thomas, LHC; Paul Fors and Marvin Rehbein, Riverside Construction;
and John Knerr, Thompson Falls Sand & Gravel met with the bid openings
for the Thompson Falls Airport Project. Bids received are as follows:
Riverside Construction Base Bid $344,059.00 and base bid & deductive
alt #1 $330,835.50; NELCON Base bid $364,758.00 and base bid & deductive
Alt#1 $350,646.00; Muster Construction base bid $327,804.00 and base bid
& deductive Alt#1 $314,334.00; LHC Inc. base bid $340,064.45 and base
bid & deductive Alt#1 $322,449.15; and Hall Construction Services
base bid $356,321.50 and base bid & deductive Alt#1 $338,851.50. Commissioner
Laws motioned to take said bids under advisement. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Rick Donaldson, Robert Peccia & Associates met with the Board to discuss
the deed for the purchase of Leufkens property at the airport and obtaining
the deed and COS. The Board requested the presence of Bob Zimmerman, County
Attorney to clarify legal concerns.
Mike Abultz, Lisa Krueger, and Eric Bradley, Lolo National Forest met
with the Board to discuss and amend Schedule-A road maintenance agreement.
Sam Tomas requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda
to discuss Northwest Human Resources.
Rick Donaldson, Robert Peccia & Associates and Bob Zimmerman, County
Attorney met with the Board to discuss the bid proposals. Commissioner
Laws motioned to award the Thompson Falls Airport Project bid to LHC,
Inc. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist met with the Board for her
annual employee evaluation.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Patton motioned to have the Chairman sign the copy machine
maintenance contract with Elite Office Solutions for the period ending
June 30, 2000. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.
The
Board reconvened at 7:00 p.m. for the Intent to appoint a Countywide Park
Commission. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J.
Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Others present
were: Greg Hinkle; Sandra Davis; Ed Fenton; Arthur Behnkie; Mike Hashisaki;
Sandy True; Louis LaRock; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney. Topics discussed
included: 1) why the need for a Park Commission; 2) law that govern a
park commission; 3) how much parkland is in Sanders County; 4) the need
to utilize the land and funds to promote better parks; 5) could covenants
effect the sale of parklands; 6) if an individual has a concern about
parks they can go to the park commission; 7) can the park commission run
a levy; 8) can individuals make donations to the parks; 9) a park commission
can do a weed management program on the unused parkland; and 10) the majority
of those present were in favor of a park commission.
The
Board adjourned at 7:36 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 26, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, April 26th 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) the proposed personnel handbook; 2) the need for temporary
laborers for District #3. Commissioner Laws motioned that due to the shortage
of manpower and the need to create safer roads in District #3 the County
will allow the hiring of temporary help for up to one (1) month. Seconded
by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; and 3) a personnel
issue, therefore, as presiding officer Commissioner Brooker closed the
meeting per 2-3-203(3) MCA.
Gene Arnold, Sheriff; and Dennis Doney, Chief Detention Officer met with
the Board to discuss the amended MACo Jail Standards. Commissioner Patton
motioned to sign Resolution 2000-017 adopting the amended MACo Jail Standards.
Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse met with the Board for her annual employee
evaluation.
Lynne Burns, Plat Clerk met with the Board to present the final plats
on Lakeside RV Park, and Leighty 1 lot minor. Commissioner Patton motioned
to grant the written variance request for the Lakeside RV Park as per
Sections V-D-1 and V-D-3. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Roll call votes
as follows: Commissioner Patton aye; Commissioner Laws Nay; and Commissioner
Brooker aye. Motion was carried by majority vote. Commissioner Patton
motioned to grant final plat approval. Seconded by Commissioner Laws.
Motion was unanimously carried.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Patton motioned to have the Chairman sign the snowplowing
agreement with Kootenai County Commissioners for Thompson Pass. Seconded
by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned that due to an error in advertising of a public
hearing on Ponderosa Springs major subdivision hearing will be rescheduled
and re-advertised. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to amend the regulations implemented by Resolution
2000-016 that require permits for excavation on County property to exempt
utility companies from pole place as long as it does not disturb the road.
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
April 27, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, April 27th at 10:35 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner
Harold L. Laws arrived at 10:30 a.m.
The Board proceeded to audit County payroll for $202,957.63 and County
claims for $193,935.67. The Board instructed the Clerk to draw warrants
from respective funds in payment of the same.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following
items: 1) Thompson Falls Airport Improvement project; and 2) Certificate
of title for Luefkens property by the airport.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Patton motioned to post for special session on Monday, May
8th for a site visit to Plum Creek. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion
was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 3:00 p.m.
_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat
Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor
BY:
__________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
May 2, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, May 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Greg Jackson, JPIA; Dave Montelius, Western States Insurance; and Pat
Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board for the presentation
on rate adjustment for the renewal of the County's insurance policy.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
The following elected officials were given permission to leave the state
for short periods of time for the next 60 days: Carol Brooker; Harold
Laws; J. Gail Patton; Pat Ingraham; Carol Turk; Bob Zimmerman; Bob Beitz;
Dianne Rummel; Gene Arnold; Mark Denke; and Suzanne Cooperman.
Commissioner Laws motioned to post for the following days: 1) special
session on Friday, May 12th to meet with road employees; 2) post for cancellation
on May 18th due to conflicting schedules; and 3) May 24th for public meeting
on roadless policy sponsored by US Forest Service. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to sign the addendum to Resolution 2000-015
for encroachment onto county property. Seconded by Commissioner Patton.
Motion was unanimously carried.
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
May 3, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, May 3rd at 10:15 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner
J. Gail Patton was attending a meeting in Polson.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss
the proposed personnel policy and procedure manual.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant; and Rusti Leivestad, Chairman
Sanders County Solid Waste Refuse Disposal District met with the Board
to discuss several personnel issues, therefore, as presiding officer Commissioner
Brooker closed the meeting according to 2-3-203(3) MCA.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss
retrieval and delivery of election supplies, appointment of election judges
and polling places for the June 6, 2000 Primary Election. It was the unanimous
decision of the Board to designate the polling places within each voting
precinct wherein the Primary Election on June 6, 2000 to be held as follows:
PRECINCT NUMBER NAME POLLING PLACE
1 Paradise
Clubhouse, Inaccessible
2 Plains Senior Citizen Center, Accessible
2A Plains Plains High School, Accessible
4 Thompson Falls Thompson Falls High School, Accessible
4A Thompson Falls Courthouse, Accessible
6 Whitepine Grange, Accessible but inconvenient
7 Trout Creek Trout Creek School, Accessible
8 Noxon Emergency Services Bldg., Accessible
9 Heron Heron Community Center, Accessible
11 Dixon Senior Citizen Center, Accessible
12 Hot Springs Senior Citizen Center, Accessible
It was
the unanimous decision of the Board to appoint the Judges of each precinct
to conduct the June 6, 2000 Primary Election as follows:
PRECINCT #1 PARADISE
Nellie Peterson Margaret Lacock
Karvel K. Pickering Shirley A. Terrell
PRECINCT
#2 PLAINS
Donna M. Hadley Francis Risland
Patricia Nelson Peggy Garrison
Margaret French
PRECINCT #2A PLAINS
Muriel Holland Mary Ellen Holland
H. Charlotte Krudde Doris Larson
Norma Blackmer
PRECINCT #4 THOMPSON FALLS
Beryl Hoff Joyce LaFriniere
Phyllis Manley Neva Wood
Phyllis Craddick
PRECINCT #4A THOMPSON FALLS
Virginia M Larson Jeanne Sol
Doris J. Heater Marilyn Vaught
Sandra L. Friesz
PRECINCT #6 WHITEPINE
Patricia Austin Gail Brown
Grace L. Chema Margaret Carlson
PRECINCT
#7 TROUT CREEK
Shirley A. McLinden Sharon Tessier
Linda Keister Liz Hudson
Karon Rasor
PRECINCT #8 NOXON
Sharon Larkin Eldora J. Stobie
Charlotte R. Higbee Clara Ruth Gobble
Nancy Millard
PRECINCT #9 HERON
Nellie Jo McLinden Bertha Jo Lunnen
Sara Lou Springer Trudy Koeneman
PRECINCT #11 DIXON
Faye L. Pitts Anna M. Hamann
Sharon Cole Delene Tufly
PRECINCT #12 HOT SPRINGS
Lois J. Woods Trudy Wigton
Carolyn Woods Bev Bangen
Janis Morigeau
COUNTING BOARD JUDGES
Barbara Laws Linda Rocheleau
Sandra Cullen Linde Pavlik
Peggy Jo Williams Joyce Bybee
The canvassing Board consisting of Commissioner Carol Brooker; Commissioner
Harold L. Laws; Sheriff Gene Arnold; and Pat Ingraham, Election Administrator
proceeded to canvass returns from the Plains-Paradise Rural Fire District
Special Election held on May 2, 2000. It was declared by the Board that
the results of said election are shown on page 237 of Book 2 Abstract
of Election Returns in the same was duly certified by said canvassing
Board and their Clerk.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Laws motioned to adopt the following resolutions: 1) Resolution
2000-018 the resolution of intent to create a Sanders County Park Commission;
2) Resolution 2000-019 canceling outstanding checks over a year old for
the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office; 3) Resolution 2000-020 canceling
outstanding warrants over a year old for the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's
Office; and 4) Resolution 2000-021 canceling outstanding checks from the
petty cash in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office.
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
May 4, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, May 4th 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 sealed bids for road oil. Bids received were
from T-BAR-S; Montana Refining Company; Montana States Materials; and
Idaho Asphalt. Commissioner Laws motioned to award the road oil bid to
Montana Refining Company. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was
unanimously carried. (Original bids are on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's
Office).
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following
items: 1) a resolution to appoint a Park Commission; 2) a lease for MARS;
3) Northwest Culvert Company letter regarding culvert bids; 4) the formation
of Plains Park District; 5) parkland appraisal; and 6) planning board
meeting and appointment.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss
the maintenance agreement with Black Mountain Software.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the letters
of protest received on the Planning Board. Also discussed was the growth
policy and comprehensive land use plan.
Larry Fiel, Administrative Manager for Thompson River Lumber met with
the Board to discuss the possibility of implementing a recycling waste
for energy program.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Patton motioned to post for cancellation on May 11th due
to conflicting meeting schedules.
The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.
The Board
reconvened at 7:03 p.m. for the Planning Board public hearing. Present
were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners;
and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Others present were: Sandra Davis; Greg Hinkle;
Edwin & Garnet Fenton; John Trochmann; Nick Schmidt; John Day; Dave
Trochmann; Pete & Annie Lilly; Mike Richter; Darrell Roberts; Don
Hair; Bill Haines; Mike Hashisaki; Jim & Gail Brown; Sandy Gubel;
Alvin Amundson; Bob Stephens; Cliff Stephens; Nancy Beech; Jim Elliott;
Jim Belles; Robert Helvey; Jim Plante; Bud & Florence Roe; Dan Miles,
County Planner; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney. Topics discussed included:
1) the suggestion that the Board hold a meeting on each end of the County
for more input; 2) explanation of the policy, SB97, and zoning; 2) Mr.
Fentons interpretation of the planning board being illegal, the alleged
illegal meetings, and zoning; 3) Mr. Lilly's objections to a planning
board and zoning; 4) John Day's concerns regarding regulations and permits;
5) Nancy Beech's explanation on the planning boards efforts and the growth
policy; 6) Annie Lilly's displeasure at the policy that was presented;
7) solid waste board and the problems having another board; 8) the planning
board being advisory only; 9) concerns about so much government; 10) concerns
about the State taking over the planning for Sanders County if the citizens
do not do it themselves; 11) Jim Plante's objections to a planning board;
12) concerns about the planning board being the same as a zoning commission;
13) state intrusion into the quality of life and would like to vote on
planning board; 14) would like to see the planning board be put to the
vote of the people; 15) Mr. Zimmerman's explanation that there is not
provision by law to put the planning board to the vote of the people;
16) Mr. Zimmerman's explanation that the growth policy of comprehensive
plan can go to the vote of the people; 17) concerns about the government
(all forms) not listening to the people and what the planning has the
right to do by law; 18) no more bureaucracy is needed; 19) Mr. Stephens
explanation as to why Sanders County needs a planning board; 20) why planning
is needed to protect the County; 21) Mr. Haines explanation as to why
Sanders County needs a planning board; 22) Mr. Elliotts explanation about
being able to control out destiny or letting another form of government
do it for you; 23) Commissioner Laws concerns about planning for the inevitable
change; 24) Commissioner Pattons concerns as to why a planning board is
needed; 25) Mr. Richter's suggestion that the planning board be put to
the vote of the people; and 26) Mr. Hinkles appreciation to the Board
of Commissioners.
The meeting
adjourned at 9:28 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 8, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana attended
a tour of Plum Creek at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman;
Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners. Commissioner Patton left
at 12:00 p.m. to attend a Council on Aging meeting in Thompson Falls,
Montana.
_______________________________
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 9, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, May 9th at 10:30 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws,
Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Commissioner Carol Brooker was attending meetings in Helena.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint the following individuals as Trustees
for the Heron Rural Fire District: Peter J. Lilly-3 year term; Geri L.
Lee 2 year term; Milton H. Mosley 2 year term; Catherine F. Larson 1 year
term; and Robert Harker 1 year term. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion
was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint George P. Krueger as Trustee to
Noxon Rural Fire District for a three term. Seconded by Commissioner Laws.
Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint the following individuals as Trustees
for the Dixon Rural Fire District: Janet Burtch 2 year term; JeriAnne
Faroni 2 year term; Jack Athearn 1 year term; and Dale Morigeau 1 year
term.
Commissioner Patton motioned to have the Acting Chairman sign the FAA
grant agreement for $486,000.00 for the Thompson Falls Airport Project.
Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to call for bids on the Junk Vehicle Hauling
for May 30th at 3:00 p.m. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously
carried. (Original bid notice on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's
Office).
_______________________________
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
May 10, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, May 10th 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 meetings in Helena.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss
the following items: 1) Personnel handbook; 2) solid waste board; 3) Thompson
Falls Golf Course easement; and 4) changes to the personnel procedures
and policy manual.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Patton motioned to advertise for a public hearing on Salish
Bluff major subdivision. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously
carried. (The original public hearing notice is on file in the Clerk &
Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board adjourned at 4:30 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
May 12, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, May 12th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Mike Jensen; Tom Peterson; and John Welch met with the Board to discuss
personnel issues with the road crew members.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following
issues: 1) floodplain study grant; 2) floodplain delineation training;
3) budgeting for floodplain permit process; 4) rural addressing and budgeting
for completion; 5) the need for new software for rural addressing; 6)
the need to request a report on what has been done so far on rural addressing
which should also include a timeline and completion dates; 7) maintenance
and up grading costs for rural addressing; 8) subdivisions set for hearing
(Ponderosa Springs and Salish Bluff); 9) procedure for subdivision hearings;
10) findings of facts for subdivisions; and 11) new encroachment permits.
Carol Turk, Treasurer-Supt of Schools met with the Board to discuss a
personnel issue, therefore, as presiding officer Commissioner Brooker
closed the meeting according to 2-3-203(3) MCA.
Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher met with the Board to discuss the problems
with the emergency generator. Also present for a short time was Dan Miles,
Senior Planner.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Laws motioned to have the Chairman sign the notices of violations
presented by the Environmental Health Specialist. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
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
May 16, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, May 16th 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 Dianne Rummel, Clerk of Court to discuss
concerns about the budget. Also present was Pat Ingraham, Clerk &
Recorder-Assessor; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney.
Marc Carstens met with the Board to discuss the rural addressing project.
The Board requested that Mr. Carstens provide a report for what has been
done, a timeline and budget for the rest of the project.
Doug Ferrell; Frank Coupal; Cal Ryder; Dennis Nichols, River Journal;
and State Representative Paul Clark met with the Board to discuss the
roadless management policy and their concerns with the way it is worded
on the ballot.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
The Board examined the cash report for the period ending April 30, 2000.
The Board examined the quarterly report for the Clerk of Courts Office
for the period ending March 31, 2000 and instructed the Clerk to file
said report.
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
May 17, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, May 17th 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 proposed employee personnel handbook.
The Board attended the regularly scheduled City/County Department Head
meeting. Others present were: Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor;
Dixie Nichols, Computer Systems Manager; Karen Dwyer, WIC Assistant; Jim
Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist;
Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator; Ed Thompson, DOR Appraiser; Bob Zimmerman,
County Attorney; Carol Turk, Treasurer/Supt. of Schools; Tonda Moon, Weed
Supervisor; Jim Marich, Custodian; and Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant.
Topics discussed included: 1) structure and design of the Department Head
meeting; 2) remodeling in the Courthouse; 3) changes to the phone system;
4) personnel handbook; 5) fixed assets; 6) county auction; 7) personnel
forms; 8) Courthouse beautification project; 9) computer training for
employees; 10) tires are being buried at the Trout Creek landfill; 11)
elevator inspection and the need for an emergency phone in the elevator;
12) DOR assessments may be late; 13) budgets; and 14) the Thompson River
Highway project. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to review
and revise the employee personnel handbook.
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 23, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, May 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Mike Hashisaki, Fair Manager; Marilyn Sorlie, Fair Secretary; Eileen Wilson,
Glenn Magera, Fair Board members; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor
met with the Board to review the Fair budget. In addition Montana Department
of Commerce Fair violations were addressed.
Paul Ingham; Ben Cox; Marc Carstens; Lynne Burns, Plat Clerk; and Dan
Miles, Planner met with the Board for the public hearing on Ponderosa
Springs major subdivision. Topics discussed included: 1) Environmental
Statement; 2) no sheep or goats to protect wildlife from disease; 3) no
improvement buffer zone to isolate pond area; 4) no concerns from Green
Mountain on the pond; 5) request for variance as power lines cross the
property; 6) driveway access on Blue Slide Road; 7) most driveways will
be shared driveways; 8) concern about dogs which is addressed in the covenants;
9) weed control will be addressed on the face of the plat; 10) well logs;
11) impact on roads; 12) sanitation permits; 14) RSID on face of the plat;
15) abstract title review; 16) covenants; and 17) fire protection zone.
Commissioner Patton motioned to grant the variance request regarding the
power lines crossing the property. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion
was unanimously carried. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant preliminary
approval of Ponderosa Springs major subdivision upon the following contingencies
being met prior to final plat approval: 1) DEQ approval; 2) abstract title
review; and 3) RSID be placed on the face of the plat. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Judy Heneghan, Secretary and Christine Nowak, Counselor for Recovery Northwest
met with the Board to give their monthly update for April 2000.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Laws motioned to advertise for an informational public meeting
on the Flood Delineation Study on June 13, 2000 and for a public hearing
on Two River Subdivision on June 27, 2000. Seconded by Commissioner Patton.
Motion was unanimously carried. (Original notices on file in the Clerk
& Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Laws motioned to sign Raffle Permit #287 for the Town Pump
in Plains. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the unanimous decision of the Board to have the Chairman sign the
mutual release for Ron Curry.
Commissioner Laws motioned to have the Chairman sign the audit service
contract with Denning, Downey and Associates. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to appoint Martha Humphreys to the Heron/Trout
Creek/Noxon TV District Board for a three year term. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to reappoint Billy Chubb and appoint Gile Gates
to the Thompson Falls TV District Board for three year terms. 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
May 24, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, May 24th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws,
Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Commissioner Carol Brooker was attend a MCDC meeting in Missoula.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss
a personnel issue, therefore, the meet was closed according to 2-3-203(3)
MCA.
John Augustine, and Tom Wanzeck, Conoco Inc., met with the Board for the
introduction of Mr. Wanzeck to the Commissioners as he is new to this
area.
The Board adjourned at 1:36 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
May 25, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, May 25th 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 discuss
a personnel issues, therefore, as presiding officer Commissioner Brooker
closed the meeting according to 2-3-203(3) MCA.
Dave McEldrey and Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the
history of Henry Creek Road.
Dave Montelius, Becky Byrne, Western State Insurance; Lisa Wadsworth,
Clerk; Brenda Franck, Payroll Clerk; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor
met with the Board to discuss health insurance group coverage for Sanders
County employees.
Dave Wiseman, Bison Range met with the Board to present a check in the
amount of $11,833.00 for payment in lieu of taxes for the Bison Range.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following
issues: 1) cemetery districts; 2) an agreement with Sanders County Family
Coalition to receive funds; 3) Sanders County Solid Waste Refuse Disposal
Board becoming an advisory board only; 4) park board appointments; 5)
the possibility of the Job Corp working on county road with no shared
liability; and 6) D&L Fabrication and Machinery.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following
issues: 1) review fees for COS's; 2) recouping postage costs; 3) handling
of conservation easements; 4) review surveyor fees; 5) encroachment permits;
6) rural addressing project; and 7) letter for Wista changing the names
of the applicant on the Hoff subdivision.
Rick Sanders met with the Board to discuss a personnel issues, therefore
as presiding officer, Commissioner Brooker closed the meeting according
to 2-3-203(3) MCA.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Patton motioned to add Holly Sanders name to the Clerical
Pool list. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously.
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 30, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, May 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 the County payroll claims and instructed
the Clerk to draw warrants from the respective funds in payment of the
same.
Commissioner Carol Brooker left at 2:55 p.m.
The Board opened the sealed bids for Junk Vehicle Hauling. Bids received
are as follows: Rod's Towing & Hauling - 45¢ per loaded mile;
and Ron Wright - 35¢ per loaded mile. Commissioner Patton motioned
to take said bids under advisement. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion
was unanimously carried. Present for bid opening was Jan Ivers, Environmental
Health Specialist.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Laws motioned to approve raffle permit #288 Wildhorse Youth
Soccer Association. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously
carried.
The Board adjourned at 4:10 p.m.
_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
________________________________
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 1, 2000
The Board
of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session
on June 1st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold
L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items:
1) the final plat on the Beller minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned
to approve the final plat on Beller minor subdivision as the developer
has met all the contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion
was unanimously carried; 2) Springer conservation easement and support
letter. Commissioner Patton motioned to support said conservation easement.
Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried; 3) amending
plat review fees; 4) getting a contract with the surveyor that reviews
the plats for error and omissions; 5) rural addressing; and 6) preliminary
comments for Salish Bluff subdivision.
Adrienne Marich, President of Council on Aging met with the Board to discuss
the disbursement of funds for the Senior Citizens.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following
issues: 1) appointing a park board; 2) public hearing notice to amend
the Resolution creating the Solid Waste Refuse Disposal Board in order
to make it an advisory board only; 3) job corp liability is still being
researched; 4) plat review fees and contract with reviewer; 5) the rural
addressing project. A letter will be sent to Mr. Carstens requesting a
time line, budget proposal and completion date; 6) junk vehicle bids;
7) leasing land to MARS and the need to have it surveyed; and 8) creating
a cemetery district.
Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist met with the Board to give
a monthly update on the activities in her 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
June 6, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, June 6th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Jim Wilson, Foreman District #3; Jim Watts, Foreman District #1; and Mark
Loraas, Foreman District #2 met with the Commissioners to review and revise
the road management program.
John Rotter; James Garrison; George Elliott; Frances Rotter; Mick Pangerl;
Don Swanson; Mark Muhn; Bud Leufkens, Ron Warren; Dan Miles, Planner and
Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist met with the Board for the
public hearing on Salish Bluff major subdivision. Topics discussed included:
1) on site sewer and water; 2) the request for a written avigation easement;
and 3) road maintenance agreement. Mr. Leufkens stated that he would not
sign an avigation easement and if that was a contingency then the Board
might as well deny the subdivision. There was further discussion about
why the easement was requested. Commissioner Laws motioned to table the
subdivision until June 28th. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was
unanimously carried.
The Board attended a Welfare Board meeting with Thorne Johnson, OPA Director.
These meetings are closed to the public due to confidentiality.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner
Laws motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2000-022 appointing the following
individuals to the Sanders County Park Commission: Ty Dammastos - 3 year
term; Brian Burky - 3 year term; Tom Peterson - 2 year term; Amy Anderson
- 2 year term; Rusti Leivestad - 2 year term; Nancy Beech - 1 year term;
and William Rogers - 1 year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion
was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk &
Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Patton motioned to accept Brian Webber's resignation from
the Hot Springs Rural Fire District. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion
was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Zane Voigt to the Hot Springs
Rural Fire District until May 2001 election. Seconded by Commissioner
Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to have the Chairman sign the lease agreement
with the Department of Revenue's for office space in the Courthouse. Seconded
by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to hold a public hearings on the following:
information on the CDBG Revolving Loan Grant; and the second public hearing
the proposed CDBG grant for the Roger's Local Store purchase. Seconded
by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original notices
on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Laws motioned to raise the in-state-travel per diem to $55
as per Federal Per Diem Cap and the following apply: 1) your lodging occurs
on or after June 1 but before October 1, 2000 or; 2) you are attending
a conference sponsored in whole or part by a state agency and have obtained
lodging at the conference facility. Otherwise, the lodging reimbursement
will remain $35. 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 7, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County,
Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, June 7th 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 Northwest
Human Resource meeting in Kalispell.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss
the following items: 1) personnel policy and procedures handbook; 2) a
personnel issue, therefore, as presiding officer Commissioner Brooker
closed the meeting as per 2-3-203(3); and 3) Salish Bluff restrictive
covenant.
Mr. McCullum requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda
to discuss Silver Butte Pass.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss
the need for a resolution to appropriate the funds received from FAA for
the Thompson Falls Airport Improvement Project.
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 8, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, June 8th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items:
1) final plat on Ruud minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to
grant final approval of the Ruud minor subdivision as the developer has
met all the requirements. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was
unanimously carried; 2) discuss the need for the networking cable to be
moved; and 3) discussed the floodplain grant match and the allowable cost
of software to be purchased.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following
items: 1) Salish Bluff major subdivision; 2) reorganizing the Sanders
County solid waste district; 3) an agreement with Tootie Welker, Family
Coalition; 4) the job corp liability; 5) a contract with Weston for plat
review; 6) the contract with Marc Carstens for the rural addressing project;
and 7) a resolution putting the Commissioners as the planning board.
The canvassing Board consisting of Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; Suzanne
Cooperman, Public Administrator; Gene Arnold, Sheriff; and Pat Ingraham,
Election Administrator canvassed the votes from the June 6, 2000 Primary
Election. If was declared by the Board that the results of said election
are shown on pages 238-243 of Book 2 of Abstract Election Returns in the
same duly certified by said canvassing Board and their Clerk.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner
Laws motioned to adopt Resolution 2000-022 for the appropriation of grant
funds for the Thompson Falls Airport Improvement Project. (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
June 13, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, June 13th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Marge Griffin; and Dixie Nichols, Computer Systems Manager requested to
meet with the Board as they were not on the agenda to discuss the proposed
County seal and letter head. Commissioner Patton motioned to pay for the
copy right and painting of the proposed county seal and letter head. Seconded
by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items:
Bud Leufkens; Claude Burlingame; and Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board
to discuss the proposed air way easement suggested by the Thompson Falls
Airport Advisory Board over Mr. Leufkens proposed subdivision Salish Bluff.
The Salish Bluff subdivision hearing will reconvene on June 21st at 9:00
a.m.
Bob McCullum; Bruce Haflich, Forest Service; and Dan Miles, Planner met
with the Board to discuss Silver Butte Pass.
Carol Turk, Treasurer; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor
met with the Board for the Elected Officials meeting to discuss salaries.
No decision was made.
Dick Talley and Gary Elwell, MSE/HKM Inc. met with the Board to present
the preliminary maps for the Floodplain Delineation Study.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner
Laws motioned to have the Chairman sign the modification to DEQ Contract
400019-02. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
(Copy of original contract on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's
Office).
Commissioner Laws motioned to sign Resolution 2000-024 adopting the Sanders
County Personnel Policy and Procedures Handbook. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution and policy
on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Patton motioned to accept Adrienne Marich's resignation as
President of the Council on Aging effective June 30, 2000. Seconded by
Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
As per a letter received from the Trout Creek Senior Citizens the Board
of Commissioners recognize that the Trout Creek Senior Citizens Center
will no longer be part of the Council on Aging.
The Board recessed at 5:10 p.m.
The Board
reconvened at 6:00 p.m. for the public meeting to present the Floodplain
Delineation Study preliminary maps to the public. Present were: Carol
Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and
Jackie Dean, Secretary. Others present were: Dick Talley, Gary Elwell,
MSE/HKM Inc.; Dan Miles, Planner. No public showed for the meeting, therefore,
the Board recessed at 6:25 p.m.
The Board
reconvened at 8:10 p.m. for the pubic meeting in Plains to present the
Floodplain Delineation Study preliminary maps to the public. Present were:
Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners;
and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Others present were: Mike Hashisaki; Bob Stephens;
Bobby Mayes; Margaret Jones; Don and Catherine Johnson; Neal Proctor;
Ron Warren; Bill Holland; Brian Jones; Gary Elwell and Dick Talley, MSE-HKM
Inc.; and Dan Miles, Planner. Commissioner Brooker opened the meeting
and turned it over to Mr. Talley to explain the maps presented and to
request historical information along the river from those who attended.
Some public concerns are as follows: 1) the statistics used in the analysis
of the 100 year floodplain; 2) the effect of the delineation on property
values, development and insurance costs; 3) the impacts of the two dams;
and 4) the difference in land from the old FEMA floodplain maps and the
new maps presented by the engineers.
The meeting adjourned at 9:02 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 14, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, June 14th 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; and Jackie Dean, Secretary met
with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, as presiding officer
Commissioner Brooker closed the meeting to the public per 2-3-203(3) MCA.
Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; and Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant
met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, as presiding
officer Commissioner Brooker closed the meeting to the public per 2-3-203(3)
MCA.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss
and review the following items: 1) the jury lists for District Court,
Justice Court, City of Thompson Falls, Town of Plains and the Town of
Hot Springs. Commissioner Laws motioned to approve the lists for the above
courts. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried;
and 2) to audit election claims. Commissioner Laws motioned to approve
the election claims as present. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion
was unanimously carried.
Thorne Johnson, OPA Director and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor
met with the Board to review the OPA budget for fiscal year 2000/20001.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; and Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board
to discuss Silver Butte Pass.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following
items: 1) SCCFF agreement for Court funds; 2) reorganization of Sanders
County solid waste; 3) the alley way in Dixon; 4) job corp liability;
and 5) planning board issues.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant met with the Board to discuss
personnel changes in Sanders County solid waste and advertising for a
part time position.
Donna Neal, Sheriff's Administrative Assistant met with the Board to present
a COPS in School Grant for signature.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was
the consensus of the Board to post for attendance to a seminar being presented
by the Auditor on June 27th.
Due to a Clerical oversight the meeting with Dan Miles, Planner on June
13th is corrected as follows: Mr. Miles discussed with the Board the final
plat on D&L Ranch minor subdivision. The Plat was tabled pending further
information regarding several issues raised by Commissioner Patton; a
discussion on the procedure and implementation of the road encroachment
permitting system; and a discussion on requesting the aerial photo from
the Tribal Authority for the addressing project.
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, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, June 15th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Paul Bishop, Architect; Lynne Burns, Plat Clerk; Suzanne Cooperman, Legal
Secretary; and Bob Beitz, Justice of the Peace met with the Board to discuss
the proposed remodeling of the Courthouse.
Daniel Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the and review the
following items: 1) final plat approval for Lynne Clark minor subdivision.
Commissioner Laws motioned to grant final plat approval of the Lynne Clark
minor subdivision as the developer has met all the contingencies. Seconded
by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. Also present for
the Clark subdivision was Jerry McFeely; 2) final plat approval for D&L
Ranch Incorporated minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant
final plat approval on the D&L Ranch Inc. as the developer has met
all the contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously
carried; and 3) the progress on the rural addressing project and contacting
the Tribal authorities regarding data sharing.
Paul Bishop, Architect met with the Board to further discuss the proposed
remodeling to the Courthouse.
Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist met with the Board to discuss
the following items: 1) Junk Vehicle Contract; 2) Consensus Council; 3)
subdivision task force; 4) roles and responsibilities of counties and
state; 5) state legislative audit report (subdivision review); 6) food
establishments; and 7) budget concerns about FY 20001.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was the consensus of the Board to post for special session to attend
a GASB Seminar in Kalispell on June 27th and a CDBG meeting in the Commissioner's
Room at the Sanders County Courthouse at 6:00 p.m.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 pm.
_______________________________
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 20, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County,
Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, June 20th at 10:10 a.m. Present
were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie
Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton attended meetings in Hot
Springs and Polson.
Holly Sanders, Solid Waste Secretary requested to meet with the Board
as she was not on the agenda to discuss a solid waste issue.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to review
and discuss the proposed budgets.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Upon the recommendation from the Thompson Falls City
Library Board, Commissioner Laws motioned to appoint Sarah Naegeli to
the Board of Trustees for a term of five years. 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 21, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County met in regular session
on Wednesday, June 21st at 9:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman;
Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
John & Frances Rotter; Jim Garrison; Mark Muhn; David Oliver; Mick
Pangerl; Claude Burlingame, Attorney; Bud Leufkens, Developer; Dan Miles,
Planner; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board for the
reconvening of Salish Bluff major subdivision. Topics discussed included:
1) an aviation easement to be placed on the face of the plat; 2) covenants
and changed covenant not allowing double wide trailers or any prefabricated
home; 3) concerns from airport advisory board about the aviation easement;
4) taxi strip along one road; 5) through the fence access and being able
to work with individuals who would like said access; 6) statutory regulations
on buildings within the area of an airport; 7) taxi strip along one end
of the subdivision; 8) crossing over park land; 9) road maintenance agreement
in covenants; and 10) subdivision utility company. Commissioner Laws motioned
to grant conditional preliminary approval of Salish Bluff major subdivision
upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval:
1) that an airport notification be placed on the face of the plat; 2)
that written easements be filed with the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's
Office establishing the road right-of-way of Salish Bluff Drive across
the existing parcels to the proposed lots. In addition, all road maintenance
agreements must be filed with the final plat; 3) DEQ approval; 4) abstract
title review; 5) all required fees be paid prior to final plat approval;
and 6) all roads be constructed to county road standards and be inspected
and approved prior to final plat approval. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker.
Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board attended the regularly scheduled City/County Department Head
Meeting. Others present were: Jim Marich, Custodian; Donnal Neal, Sheriff's
Administrative Assistant; Carol Turk, Treasurer; Dixie Nichols, Computer
Coordinator; Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Daniel Miles,
Planner; Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist; Karen Dwyer, WIC
Assistant; Dianne Rummel, Clerk of Court; John Halpop, Extension Agent;
Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney. Topics
discussed included: 1) the introduction of Dan Miles as the Sanders County
Planner; 2) Courthouse remodeling projects (Jackie's Office, restrooms,
Lynne's Office, front entrance, quotes for carpet, etc); 3) personnel
handbooks were handed out; 4) having birthday potlucks once a month; 5)
extension office hosting camp next week; 6) tobacco grant to fund stop
smoking materials and classes; 7) three new resturants in Thompson Falls;
8) rural addressing and get copies of aerial maps from tribes for rural
addressing project; 9) Donna stated that Kelsie (K-9 Unit) was killed
by a pack of dogs; 10) Sandy Gingery was nominated as Dispatcher of the
year and received runner up (GO SANDY); 11) Donna informed everyone that
they have a new deputy (Mike Bennett; 12) radio communication will change
over next; 13) the inmate play pen has a top now; 14) remodeling in the
Courthouse (new entrance and changes to old reception area); 15) personals
and mobiles have been put on the computer; 16) changes to passport fees
and marriage license problems continue; 17) concerns about the possibility
of the State taking over the Clerk of Courts Office; 18) EEOC survey for
County; 19) rummage sale and car wash in the Courthouse parking lot (with
the understanding that no vaccum cleaner can be used); 20) new laws on
motor vehicles; and 21) a reminder July is budget review month. (Detailed
minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant and Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor
met with the Board to discuss a personnel issues, therefore as presiding
officer Commissioner Brooker closed the meeting to the public per 2-3-203(3)
MCA.
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, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, June 22nd at 10:00 p.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Pat Ingraham,
Clerk & Recorder-Assessor.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss
and review budgets.
The Board requested the presence of the following individuals: Jan Ivers,
Environmental Health Specialist; to discuss the Junk Motor Vehicle Hauling
Contract and Dixie Nichols, Computer Systems Manager; and John Halpop,
Extension Agent to discuss their budgets.
Carol Turk, Treasurer met with the Board to discuss personnel and budget.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Ingraham,
Clerk & Recorder-Assessor
_________________________________
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
June 27, 2000
The Board
of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana attended a GASB Seminar
in Polson, Montana from 8:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. at which time they recessed.
Present for the Seminar were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws,
J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor;
Carol Turk, Treasurer; and Roni Wright, Deputy Clerk & Recorder-Assessor.
The Board
reconvened at 6:03 for the CDBG Public Hearing and the Rogers Local Store
CDBG Revolving Loan Project. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold
L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Others present were:
Sandra Davis; Marlene Nelson; Mary Naegeli; Kenneth & Sandra Melinrick;
John and Debra Rogers; and Steve Green, MCDC Representative. Commissioner
Brooker open the meeting and turned it over to Mr. Green. Mr. Green explained
how the CDBG grant was given to the County and the County loans the grant
funds to businesses in Sanders County at a low interest rate. The Board
recessed for 10 minutes and reconvened for the Rogers Local Store Revolving
Loan Project. Mr. Green explained the project and how it works. The total
cost of the project is $450,000.00, which consists of private funds, bank
loans, and the revolving loan. Public comment: was very supportive of
the project and realize the importance of the store to the community.
The Board adjourned at 6:50 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 28, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, June 28th 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/Civil Attorney met with the Board
to discuss several personnel issues.
Tootie Welker, and Chris Magdalene, Coalition of Families met with the
Board to discuss the Community Assessment Survey. The Board members will
each fill out a survey and return it to Tootie.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to review
and discuss budgets. The Board requested the presence of Martha Smith,
OEM Coordinator to review her budget requests. The Board requested the
presence of Dan Miles, Planner to review the Rural Addressing budget.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Patton motioned to sign the Independent Contractor Agreement
for Rich Gebhardt's services as Civil Attorney. Seconded by Commissioner
Laws. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original agreement on file in the
Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Laws motioned to have the Chairman sign the USDA Animal and
Plant Health Inspection Service Memorandum of Understanding. Seconded
by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to sign Resolution 2000-025 appointing the
following individuals to the Trout Creek Park District Board of Commissioners:
Sam Burt - 4 years; Jim Hinchley - 2 years and Audie Hanley - 2 years.
Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original
resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Laws motioned to sign Resolution 2000-026 setting Elected
Officials Salaries for fiscal year 2000-2001. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in
the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Laws motioned to award the Junk Vehicle Hauling Contract
to Rod Austin as recommended by the State. Seconded by Commissioner Patton.
Motion was unanimously carried. (Original contract on file in the Clerk
& Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Laws motioned to post for special sessions and cancellations
as follows: 1) special session on June 30th for budget reviews; 2) cancellation
on July 24th due to conflicting schedules; and 3) July 31st to audit county
claims. 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 29, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, June 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 audit payroll claims amounting to $208,543.16 and
other county claims amounting to $568,570.76 and instructed the Clerk
to draw warrants from the respective funds in payment of the same.
The Board requested the presence of Dixie Nichols, Computer Systems Manager
to discuss her job description, use of a digital camera and the laptop,
and computer budget requests.
Norm McPhee stopped by to drop off the budget for the Heron/Noxon/Trout
Creek TV District and the Board requested his presence to discuss the
budget for the Trout Creek Park District. Also present was Pat Ingraham,
Clerk & Recorder-Assessor.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to review
budgets. The Board requested the presence of the following individuals
to discuss budgets and salaries: Bob Beitz, Justice of the Peace; Cindy
Morgan, Public Health Nurse.
Tom Peterson, John Welch and Mike Jensen, Road Crew Members met with the
Board to discuss the road crew issues and concerns.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner
Laws motioned to adopt Resolution 2000-27 setting new fees for alcoholic
beverage permit fees. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously
carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's
Office).
The Board adjourned at 5:10 p.m.
_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Ingraham,
Clerk & Recorder-Assessor
BY: __________________________,
Secretary
Jackie Dean
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
July 5, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, July 5th 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/Civil Attorney met with the Board
to discuss the following issues: 1) personnel concerns, 2) changes to
employee handbook; 3) reconstruction of the solid waste board; and 4)
the condemnation of an alley way in Dixon.
The Board examined the securities from the Rocky Mountain Bank in Plains;
and the First State Bank of Thompson Falls.
The Board attended the regularly scheduled quarterly Board of Health meeting.
Others present were: Mr. & Mrs. Terry Caldwell & Family; Shawn
Rowland, Lake County Environmental Health; Jan Ivers, Environmental Health
Specialist; and Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse/Officer. Topics discussed
included: 1) Sorlokken and Liberty property in Dixon; 2) workplan for
the Tobacco Grant (target group teenagers, smoke fee campus, and spit
tobacco cessation programs); 3) compliance certificates for non-profits
and schools food concessions; 4) voluntary food handlers classes and cards;
5) audit of subdivision programs; 5) Mr. Caldwell's concerns about septic
permit layout and as builts, and the fact that there are not enough licensed
site evaluators in Sanders County; 6) another site evaluator class scheduled
for next February; and 7) constantly changing non-degradation rules which
effect septic system regulations.
Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher; and Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board
to discuss the rural addressing project and budget.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Laws motioned to sign the Junk Motor Vehicle Hauling Contract
with Rod Towing and Hauling for fiscal year 2000-2001. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original contract on file in
the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Laws motioned to sign the raffle permit #289 for the Wildhorse
Youth Soccer Association. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was
unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to sign the Mutual Aide Agreement with the
City of Thompson Falls for emergency services. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original agreement on file in
the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board examined the quarterly report for the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's
Office for the period ending June 39, 2000, and instructed the Clerk to
file said report.
The Board examined the Bonds on file for the Sanders County Ledger and
MACo insurance.
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
July 6, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, July 6th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Bob Fletcher, High Bridge Project Manager; and Louis LaRock, Mayor of
Thompson Falls met with the Board to discuss the changes to the CTEP funding
for the High Bridget Project.
Rusti Leivestad, Sanders County Solid Waste Disposal District Chairman
requested to meet with the Board as she was not on the agenda to discuss
a personnel issue, therefore, as presiding, officer Commissioner Brooker
closed the meeting according to 2-3-203(3) MCA.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to review
budgets. The Board requested the presence of Carol Turk, Treasurer/Supt.
of Schools to discuss her budgets.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner
Laws motioned to adopt Resolution 2000-028 year end budget transfers.
Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original
resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Laws motioned to post for special session on Friday, July
21st at 9:30 a.m. to review the Juvenile Detention and District Court
budgets.
Commissioner Patton motioned to sign the budget agreement between MSU
Extension Service and Sanders County. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion
was unanimously carried.
The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.
The Board
reconvened at 6:30 p.m. for the Countywide Park Commission Board meeting.
Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton,
Commissioners. Others present were: Ty Damaskos; Brian Burky; Rusti Leivestad;
and Tom Peterson. Topics discussed included: 1) park commission by-laws;
2) meeting dates and advertising required for meetings; and 3) county
park land and uses.
The Board recessed at 7:55 p.m. and will reconvene at 8:30 a.m. Friday
July 7th to recount election returns for the Office of State Superintendent
of Public Instruction as required by the Secretary of State.
_______________________________
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, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County,
Montana reconvened their meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, July 7th to recount
votes as required by the Secretary of State. 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 Clerk & Recorder-Assessor
Pat Ingraham did a recount of the election returns from the June 6, 2000
Primary Election for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, as
required by the Secretary of State. The Canvassing Board of Sanders County,
Montana do hereby certify that the foregoing abstract of election returns
recounted can be found on page 243 of Book 2 of Abstract of Election Returns.
Others present during the canvassing were: Brenda Franck, Deputy Clerk
& Recorder-Assessor; and Tom Eggensperger, Sanders County Ledger.
Joel Petty, JUB Engineering; and Louis LaRock, Mayor of Thompson Falls
met with the Board to discuss the Thompson Falls High Bridge Project.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss
and review 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
July 7, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County,
Montana reconvened their meeting at 8:30 a.m. on Friday, July 7th to recount
votes as required by the Secretary of State. 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 Clerk & Recorder-Assessor
Pat Ingraham did a recount of the election returns from the June 6, 2000
Primary Election for the State Superintendent of Public Instruction, as
required by the Secretary of State. The Canvassing Board of Sanders County,
Montana do hereby certify that the foregoing abstract of election returns
recounted can be found on page 243 of Book 2 of Abstract of Election Returns.
Others present during the canvassing were: Brenda Franck, Deputy Clerk
& Recorder-Assessor; and Tom Eggensperger, Sanders County Ledger.
Joel Petty, JUB Engineering; and Louis LaRock, Mayor of Thompson Falls
met with the Board to discuss the Thompson Falls High Bridge Project.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss
and review 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
July 11, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana were scheduled
to meet in regular session on Tuesday, July 11th at 10:00 a.m., 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
July 12, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, July 12th 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/Civil Attorney met with the Board
to discuss the following issues: 1) personnel salaries for part time employees;
2) reorganization of solid waste; 3) appointing a planning board; and
4) the alleyway in Dixon.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following issues:
1) final plat approval on Elk Creek single division. Commissioner Laws
motioned to grant final plat approval of Elk Creek single division as
all contingencies have been met. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion
was unanimously carried; 2) proposed changes to the excavation resolution;
3) proposed subdivision evasion criteria changes and presentation of draft
version of said changes; and 4) rural addressing needs and issues left
unresolved.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss
and review budgets.
Commissioner Laws left at 4:00 p.m.
ROUTINE
COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner
Laws motioned to sign the draw-down documents for the Thompson Falls Airport
Project. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to have the Chairman sign the grant documents
for the Montana Community Development Corporation Micro-business grant.
Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board examined the quarterly reports for the Sheriff's Office and
the Clerk of Courts Office for the period ending June 30, 2000 and instructed
the Clerk to file said reports.
Commissioner Laws motioned to sign raffle permit #290 for Jeremey Thomas.
Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to advertise the final budget public hearings
notice for August 7th, 8th, 9th, and 10th and to post for special session
on Monday, August 7th for said hearings. Seconded by Commissioner Patton.
Motion was unanimously.
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
July 13, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, July 13th 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 discuss
and review budgets.
The Board requested the presence of Carol Turk, Treasurer/Supt. of Schools
to discuss her budget.
Donna Neal, Sheriff's Secretary met with the Board to discuss and obtain
a signature on the COPS MORE Grant.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner
Patton motioned to reappoint John Nelson to the Sanders County Weed Board
for another two year term and to appoint Jeff Malinak to the Weed Board
for a two year term. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to sign the Interlocal Agreement with Flathead
County for Juvenile Detention facility usage. 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
July 18, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, July 18th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner
J. Gail Patton arrived at 10:35 a.m.
Ed Thompson, DOR Appraiser; Matt Pearce, Mapping & Planning Specialist;
and Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the rural addressing
project.
Billie Lee, Economic Development Corporation (EDC) met with the Board
to discuss the grant received from CDBG and the EDC Coordinator position.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to review
and discuss budgets. Also present for a short period was John Halpop,
Extension Agent to discuss the Weed budget.
ROUTINE
COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner
Laws motioned to have the Chairman sign Contract #501019 with the Department
of Environmental Quality for sanitary review. Seconded by Commissioner
Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to have the Chairman sign two manual warrants
for Black Mountain Software and MSE/HKM Engineers. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to sign the Certificate of Appropriation
for existing Intercap loans in the Sheriff's Office and the Fair. Seconded
by Commissioner Laws. 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
July 19, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, July 19th 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/Civil Attorney; and Bob Zimmerman,
County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following items; 1)
rural addressing project; 2) reorganization of the Sanders County Solid
Waste Management District; 3) creating and appointing a planning board;
4) procedure to adopt amendments to excavation permits; and 5) amendments
to subdivision evasion criteria regulations and procedure to amend said
regulations.
Dan Miles, Planner; and Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant/Civil
Attorney met with the Board to discuss the rural addressing project.
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
July 20, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, July 20th 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.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following issues:
1) amendments to the excavation permit; 2) amendments to the subdivision
evasion criteria; 3) change in fee to reviewing surveyor; and 4) rural
addressing.
Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse requested to meet with the Board as
she was not on the agenda to discuss applying for a grant for her department.
Carol Turk, Treasurer/Supt. of Schools requested to meet with the Board
as she was not on the agenda to discuss a personnel issue, therefore,
as presiding officer, Commissioner Brooker closed the meeting per 2-3-203(3)
MCA.
Upon the recommendation of the Department of Natural Resource and Conservation,
Commissioner Laws motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2000-030 imposing level
II fire restrictions. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously
carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's
Office).
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
July 21, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in Polson,
Montana for budget meetings with Lake County District Court and Juvenile
Probation at 9:30 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L.
Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners.
The Board adjourned at 1130 a.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 26, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, July 26th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Jerry McCullough; Gene Ostwald; David Bennett; Don Oliver; David Oliver;
and Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board for final plat approval on Waterfront
Estates. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant the variance request to allow
the road surface to be 18 feet for all access road within the subdivision
instead of 24 feet. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously
carried. The Board further discussed the need for a variance on the number
of encroachments for access roads and driveways from five to six; and
the need to correct the plat to show these encroachments. Mr. Oliver will
bring in the corrected version for further approval.
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant/Deputy County Attorney; and Bob
Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following
items: 1) personnel issue; 2) lease for MARS; 3) reorganization of the
solid waste disposal board; 4) liquor license fees; 5) council on aging
transportation funds; and 6) Silver Butte road ownership.
Judy Heneghan, Secretary for Recovery Northwest met with the Board to
give the June update.
Stanley Richardson and Dixie Nichols, Computer Systems Manger met with
the Board to discuss Mr. Richardson's qualifications and capabilities
in creating computers and trouble shooting.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner
Laws motioned to adopt Resolution 2000-031 reorganizing Sanders County
Solid Waste Disposal District. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion
was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk &
Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Patton motioned to have the Chairman sign the contract with
Flathead County Library for the Bookmobile books. Seconded by Commissioner
Laws. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original contract on file in the
Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Upon the recommendation of the Preston Town County Library, Commissioner
Patton motioned to appoint Lisa Peters as the rural trustee for a term
of five years. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to amend the hazardous communication portion
of the personnel policy. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to adopt Resolution 2000-032 creating the
Sanders County Planning Board. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was
unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's
Office).
Commissioner Patton motioned that any growth policy or comprehensive plan
created by the Planning Board will be put to the vote of people before
adoption. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to post for August 17th for computer training
in Missoula; and post for August 24th to attend the District Meeting in
Polson. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
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
July 27, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, July 27th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to review and discuss the following
items: 1) written variance request for Waterfront Estates to allow six
approaches instead of five. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant the variance
request for six approaches instead of the original five. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. Commissioner Laws motioned to
grant final plat approval of Waterfront Estates as the developer has met
all the contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously
carried; 2) rural addressing project; 3) aerial photos of District #2;
4) status of floodplain delineation study; 5) alley way abandonment process
in Heron; and 6) training for the planning board.
Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist met with the Board to discuss
the following items: 1) Scooter Fest Activities; 2) non-degradation issues
and subdivisions; and 3) issues that have arisen in Hot Springs.
The Board proceeded to audit County payroll claims in the amount of $224,713.60
and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment
of the same.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner
Patton motioned to accept Pat Delong's resignation from the Hot Springs
Refuse Board effective July 31, 2000. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion
was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to advertise for public notice that the County
Clerk's Annual Statement of the Financial condition of the county is available
for public review. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously
carried. (Original notice on file in the Clerk & Recorder's Office).
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
July 31, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special
session on Monday, July 31st 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 requested to meet with the Board as she
was not on the agenda to discuss the high fire danger and the need to
declare an emergency due to said danger. Commissioner Patton motioned
to adopt Resolution 2000-033 declaring an emergency. Seconded by Commissioner
Laws. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in
the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board proceeded to audit County claims and instructed the Clerk to
draw warrants from the respective funds in payment of the same for the
amount of $1,335,505.84.
The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Ingraham,
Clerk & Recorder-Assessor
BY: __________________________,
Secretary
Jackie Dean
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
August 1, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana were scheduled
to meet in regular session on Tuesday, August 1st at 10:00 a.m. 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
August 2, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, August 2nd 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 met with the Board to discuss the existing
fire danger and the request from the State to go to Level III Fire Restrictions.
Commissioner Laws motioned to adopt Resolution 2000-034 going to level
III fire restrictions. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk &
Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Rich Gebhardt, Human Resource Consultant/Deputy County Attorney met with
the Board to discuss the following items: 1) fair personnel; 2) Dixon
water and fire districts; 3) solid waste advisory board; and 4) personnel
issues.
Louie LaRock; Greg Larson, Northwest Regional RC&D; and Myrt Webb,
JOBS Now met with the Board for a presentation on Port Authority (leasing
and ownership of real estate, loans and grants).
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
The Board
examined the claims approval list for the amount of $1,335,505.84.
Upon the written recommendation of the Chairman of the Paradise Water
District, Commissioner Laws motioned to appoint Terry Caldwell to the
Paradise Water District for a term of four years. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 4:00p.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
August 3, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, August 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items:
1) final plat on Blackjack Flats major subdivision. Commissioner Laws
motioned to grant final approval on Blackjack Flats major subdivision
as the developer has met all the contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) alley way abandonment in Noxon.
Commissioner Laws will research and report back to the Board; 3) the possibility
of acquiring the land that the Noxon roll off site is on which is owned
by AVISTA; 4) the proposed and preliminary costs for the first phase of
rural addressing from the Mapping & Planning specialist; and 5) discussed
the development of a digital data sharing & dissemination policy for
the County. The Board will obtain a legal opinion.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board for the
bid quote opening for title searches for the County. One bid was received
from Clark Fork Title, Inc. Commissioner Laws motioned to award the title
search bid quote to Clark Fork Title, Inc. 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 4, 2000
Due
to an emergency and extreme fire danger, the Board of County Commissioners
of Sanders County, Montana held a conference call on Friday, August 4th
to discuss and adopt Resolution 2000-035 banning all open burning. Present
for the conference call were Carol Brooker, Chairman; and Harold L. Laws,
Commissioner. Commissioner Laws motioned to adopt Resolution 2000-035
banning all open burning due to extreme fire danger. Seconded by Commissioner
Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried. Commissioner J. Gail Patton could
not be reached by phone.
_______________________________
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 7, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special
session on Monday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
The Board and Clerk & Recorder-Assessor, Pat Ingraham was present
for the public hearings on the final budgets for fiscal year 2000-2001.
No public was present.
Jim Mershon, Fire Officer for the Kootenai and Brian Avery, District Ranger
met with the Board to discuss the forest fires and offered assistance
if needed.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Jan Ivers,
Environmental Health Specialist met with the Board to discuss the water
issue at the fairgrounds.
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
August 8, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, August 8th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
The Board and the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor, Pat Ingraham proceeded
with the budget public hearings for fiscal year 2000/2001. There was no
public present.
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
August 9, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, August 9th 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 proceeded with
the public hearing for budgets for fiscal year 2000-2001.
Gene Arnold, Sheriff; Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher; Pat Ingraham, Clerk
& Recorder-Assessor; and Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator met with the
Board to discuss the possible closure of county roads leading to national
forests and the possible declaration of emergency for the fires.
Louis LaRock; Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney; and Bob Zimmerman,
County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1)
county easements; 2) alley way in Noxon; 3) use of old computer for fair;
4) Black Mountain Software firewall and network cards.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney; Brenda Franck, Payroll Clerk; and
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss
payroll and health insurance for part time employees.
Larry Altenbrun, VALIC; Brenda Franck, Payroll Clerk and Pat Ingraham,
Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss a deferred
compensation program for Sanders County.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss Hope
Valley Road
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
August 10, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, 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 and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor proceeded with
the public hearings on budgets for fiscal year 2000-2001.
Mike Hashisaki; Greg Hinkle; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor
met with the Board to review the proposed budgets.
Brenda Franck, Payroll Clerk and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor
met with the Board to discuss the deferred compensation program.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board at 4:00
p.m. to present Resolution 2000-036 adopting the final budget. Commissioner
Laws motioned to adopt said resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Patton.
Motion was unanimously carried.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner
Patton motioned to adopt Resolution 2000-038 authorizing expenditures
from the disaster funds for the fires. Seconded by Commissioner Laws.
Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk
& Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Laws motioned to adopt Resolution 2000-037 adopting a new
county seal. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
(Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Laws motioned to have the Chairman sign the addendum to Task
Order #01-07-5-01-043-0 for the MCH Grant with the Department of Public
Health and Human Services. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was
unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to post for cancellation on Wednesday, August
16th due to conflicting meeting schedules.
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
August 15, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner
Laws motioned to have the Chairman sign the drawdown documents for the
Thompson Falls Airport Improvement Project. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker.
Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board recessed at 11:30 a.m.
The Board
reconvened at 1:30 p.m. in Missoula for the emergency fire meeting called
by MACo. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner;
and Jackie Dean, Secretary. The meeting was held on teleconference with
State DES.
Commissioner Patton motioned to sign Resolution 2000-039 in case of the
need for emergency evacuations for the Town of Dixon, Revais Creek, Gunderson
Creek and Magpie Creek areas.
The Board recessed at 3:30 p.m. and will reconvene on Wednesday, August
16th at 10:00 a.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 16, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, August 16th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Rick Donaldson, Robert Peccia & Associates requested to meet with
the Board as he was not on the agenda to give a brief update on the work
being done at the Thompson Falls Airport.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items:
1) the conservation easement between William & Toni Lews and the Montana
Land Reliance. The Board supports this easement; 2) the conservation easement
between Fish, Wildlife & Parks and Plum Creek Inc.; 3) rural addressing
proposal; 4) adoption of the changes to the encroachment permit resolution
and placing on the agenda; and 5) status of the Floodplain Delineation
Study and when the final version will be ready.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney
met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) personnel handbook
amendment; and 2) amending Resolution 2000-027 increasing liquor license
fees. Commissioner Laws motioned to adopt Resolution 2000-040 amending
Resolution 2000-027 changing the effective date from July 1, 2000 to read
July 1, 2001. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Allen Wood, Jerry Sorenson, Plum Creek Incorporated and Dan Miles, Planner
met with the Board to discuss the proposed Plum Creek Conservation Easement.
ROUTINE
COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
The Board
examined the cash report for the period ending July 31, 2000.
The Board examined and adopted the following budgets: Town of Hot Springs
Library; Town of Plains; City of Thompson Falls; Plains Library; and Thompson
Falls Library.
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 22, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, August 22nd 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 Kalispell.
Rusti Leivestad, Solid Waste Board Member; Holly Sanders, Solid Waste
Secretary; AIM Recycling members Dennis & Micky Kearby, met with the
Board to discuss their recycling program.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to present
the following mill levies. It was the consensus of the Board to set the
following levies for fiscal year 2000-2001 as presented.
COUNTY
LEVIES SPECIAL DISTRICT LEVIES
GENERAL
13.18 PLAINS CEMETERY 2.42
ROAD 10.29 HERON/NOXON CEMETERY 1.84
POOR 4.25 WHITEPINE/TROUT CREEK CEMETERY 2.06
BRIDGE 2.62 PARADISE IMPROVEMENT 32.20
WEED 1.10 GREEN MOUNTAIN SOIL CONSERVATION 1.55
FAIR 1.00 EASTERN SANDERS SOIL CONSERVATION 1.98
AIRPORT .30 HERON RURAL FIRE 14.84
CIVIL DEFENSE .23 DIXON RURAL FIRE 23.38
COUNTY FREE LIBRARY 1.50 HOT SPRINGS RURAL FIRE 9.59
COUNTY AMBULANCE 2.00 THOMPSON FALLS RURAL FIRE 9.99
SENIOR CITIZNS REC. 1.47 NOXON RURAL FIRE 9.91
SENIOR CITIZENS 1.17 PLAINS RURAL FIRE 23.80
PUBLIC SAFETY 18.00 TROUT CREEK RURAL FIRE 6.21
HEALTH INSURANCE 8.30 HOT SPRINGS CITY/CNTY LIBRARY 6.37
P.E.R.S. .90 EASTERN SANDERS CNTY HOSPITAL 3.46
COMPREHENSIVE INS. 1.57 PLAINS LIBRARY DISTRICT 5.23
SEARCH & RESCUE .50 THOMPSON FALLS LIBRARY 5.00
TROUT CREEK PARK .75
The other
levies (State, Cities, schools, and fees) will be set at a later date.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to present
amendments to the Town of Hot Springs and Hot Springs Library due to the
changes in the county's valuations. It was the consensus of the Board
to adopt said amendments.
Chris Nowak, Counselor and Judy Heneghan, Secretary, Recovery Northwest
met with the Board to give a monthly update.
Ben & Rita Doddema, MARS; and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney
met with the Board to review the proposed lease for MARS. The lease will
be amended and signed at a later date.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner
Laws motioned to have the Chairman sign the for the final report certification
for submittal to MDOC. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to have the Chairman sign the MSU Salary Adjustment
Verification form. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to have the Chairman sign change order #1 to
replace a beacon at the Thompson Falls Airport. Seconded by Commissioner
Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to have the Chairman sign the vendor invoice
from the Department of Environmental Quality, Motor Vehicle Recycling
and Disposal Program for fiscal year 2001 in the amount of $10,219.00.
Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 4:55 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
August 23, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, August 23rd at 10:10 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the
following items: 1) amendments to the MARS lease; and 2) a personnel issue.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items:
1) the amended encroachment permit. Commissioner Laws motioned to adopt
additional wording to Resolution 2000-15. Seconded by Commissioner Patton.
Motion was unanimously carried. A new resolution will be presented to
amend said resolution; 2) Plum Creek conservation easement. The Board
fully supports said conservation easement with the Department of Fish,
Wildlife and Parks; and 3) the floodplain delineation study and the process
to adopt said study.
Ronald Warren; Dan Miles, Planner; and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney
met with the Board for the public hearing on amending the Sanders County
Subdivision Regulations to include the proposed evasion criteria and review
fees. Commissioner Laws motioned to approve the evasion criteria as presented.
Seconded by Commission Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. Commissioner
Patton motioned to approve the fee schedule as presented. Seconded by
Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried. Resolutions will be
signed at a later date.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to review the proposal submitted
for the rural addressing project.
Commissioner Laws motioned to reimburse funds from the prior years FEMA
funds for flood damage work to the road districts in the amount of $94,709.85.
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
August 29, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of
Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, August 29th
at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J.
Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Terrie Lukes, Acting Secretary.
Dr. Raymond Nelson met with the Board to discuss railroad quiet zones.
Scott Smith; Joe Scholfield; Gage Scholfield; Ron Warren; Cliff Stephens;
Bob Stephens; and Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the
floodplains delineation issues and Two Rivers RV Park. It was agreed that
the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation will be contacted
to arrange an on site visit and meeting.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Laws motioned to close River Road East
and West during the Sanders County Fair. It will be open to local traffic
only. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to close Rainbow Lake Road and Cottonwood
Road in Camas Prairie to all traffic but residence. There will be no county
personnel used to patrol either roads, however, the Tribe is manning both
roads. 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: __________________________, Acting Secretary
Terrie Lukes
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
August 30, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of
Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, August 30th
at 10:30 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 in the amount of $258,871.18,
and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment
of the same.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the
following issues: 1) personnel and salaries; 2) Hot Springs Generator;
3) emergency hires; and 4) County personnel policy.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the floodplains delineation
study progress; and rural addressing project.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Laws motioned to adopt the following
resolutions: 1) Resolution 2000-041 amending subdivision review fees;
2) Resolution 2000-042 amending Resolution 2000-015 the excavation/encroachment
permit; 3) Resolution 2000-043 criteria for local determination of evasion
of the subdivision and platting act; and 4) Resolution 2000-044 the emergency
2 mill levy for fire suppression. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion
was unanimously carried.
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
August 31, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of
Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, August 31st
at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner;
and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton arrived at 1:10
p.m.
The Board proceeded to audit County claims and instructed the Clerk to
draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.
Commissioner Laws motioned to approve the amended mill levy for the City
of Thompson Falls and the Town of Hot Springs as presented. Seconded by
Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the Floodplain Delineation
Study and the requirement from the Department of Natural Resources and
Conservation to hold another public meeting to present the maps from the
above study. It was the consensus of the Board to hold the meeting on
September 21, 2000 at 7:00 p.m. at the Plains Pavillion.
The Board attended the regularly scheduled Sanders County Solid Waste
Disposal Board meeting. It was the consensus of the Board to advertise
for two members at large. (Detailed minutes on file in the Solid Waste
Office).
Commissioner Brooker left at 3:00 p.m.
Paul Bishop, Architect met with the Board to discuss the remodeling of
the Courthouse.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman
sign the grant application presented by the Sheriff's Office to help with
overtime pay.
The Board adjourned at 4:50 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 5, 2000
The Board
of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana were scheduled to meet
on September 5th at 10:00 a.m., but the meeting was canceled due to lack
of a quorum.
_______________________________
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 6, 2000
The Board
of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana were scheduled to meet
in regular session on September 7th at 10:00 a.m. but due to 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
September 7, 2000
The Board of Commissioners of Sanders
County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, September 7th at 10:00
a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton,
Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following issues:
1) final plat approval on Cooks minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned
to grant final approval of Cook's Minor subdivision as the developer has
met all the contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was
unanimously carried; 2) briefly discussed new subdivision plats; 3) discussed
the floodplain delineation study meeting scheduled for September 21st
at the Plains pavilion; and 4) rural addressing meeting with the Consultant.
` Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss
the training required for a Rural Special Improvement District. Also present
was Dan Miles, Planner. Upon the recommendation of the Auditor, it was
the consensus of the Board not to proceed with training until there is
an actual RSID requested.
Commissioner Brooker called the public hearing on the Noxon Alley Abandonment
to order at 2:10 p.m. Present were: Dan Miles, Planner. No public was
present. The Board requested the presence of Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney
for clarification on said abandonment. The recommendation was to deny
the petition to abandon the alley in Noxon. There was no public comment,
therefore, Commissioner Laws motioned to deny said alley abandonment petition.
Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
The Board examined the Claims Approval List for the
period ending August 31, 2000 for the amount of $530,894.04.
Commissioner Patton motioned to accept Charlotte Higbee resignation from
the Council on Aging effective immediately. Seconded by Commissioner Laws.
Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Joyce Coupal to the Council on
Aging effective immediately. 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
September 12, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, September 12th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Chris Nowak, Counselor, and Judy Heneghan, Secretary, Recovery Northwest
met with the Board to give their monthly update.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner
Laws motioned to accept Steve Vondracek's resignation from the Plains
Airport Advisory Board and to appoint Millar Bryce to said Board. Seconded
by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
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
September 13, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, September 13th 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; and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney
met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, as presiding
officer Commissioner closed the meeting according to 2-3-203(3) MCA.
D. Landry; Dan Risland; and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met
with the Board to discuss the closure of public access to Orchard's Landing.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the rural addressing
project. Mr. Matthew B. Pearce arrived and discussed the proposed contract
for rural addressing with MaPS. It was the consensus of the Board to sign
the contract services proposal upon approval of the County Attorney/Deputy
County Attorney.
Mike Hashisaki; Greg Hinkle; Louis LaRock; Paul Clark; Jim Elliott; Pat
Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss
the detrimental impact of SB-184 on the County. Also present was Bina
Eggensperger, Sanders County Ledger.
The Board attended the regularly scheduled Solid Waste Disposal Meeting.
(Detail minutes on file in the Solid Waste 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
September 14, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, September 14th at 10:10 a.m. Present were: Carol
Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and
Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items:
1) rural addressing contract. Commissioner Patton motioned to sign the
contract with MaPS for the rural addressing project. Seconded by Commissioner
Laws. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) pursuing the solid waste site
at Noxon for surveying cost of adjacent parcel from AVISTA; and 3) status
of Harlow Road easements.
Wayne Bates and Bart Baker met with the Board to discuss the continuing
road problems within Frontier River Sites subdivision.
The Board attended a special Board of Health meeting. Others present were:
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; Dr. Jacob Lulack, BOH member; Cindy Morgan,
Public Health Officer; Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist; and
Bob Taylor. The agenda for the meeting was to discuss the Notice of Violation
(NOV) given to Mr. Taylor for a septic system that was not permitted properly.
Jack Lulack motioned that due to grave error and the miscommunication
between the Environmental Health Office and Mr. Taylor that the NOV be
dropped. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Also discussed briefly was the Ellis NOV. Mr. Zimmerman will be charging
Mr. Ellis for no permit. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's
files).
Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse/Officer met with the Board to discuss
the following items; 1) mileage for September; and 2) participation in
the interviews for the Tobacco Grant next Friday. Also present was Dr.
Jacob Lulack.
Dr. Jacob Lulack met with the Board to discuss the Lyons Club shooting
range.
The Board adjourned at 4:10 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
September 19, 2000
The Board of County Commissioners of
Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, September 19th
at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J.
Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items:
1) preliminary approval for Scholz minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws
motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval upon the following
staff conditions and findings of facts being met prior to final plat approval:
a) that legal access to the lots be verified prior to filing of the final
plat with the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office; b) that written
easements be filed with the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office establishing
the right of lot 2 to use the existing road. In addition, all road maintenance
agreements must be filed with the final plat; and c) that the final subdivision
shall comply with all requirements of the Sanders County Subdivision Regulations
and the laws and administrative rules of the State of Montana. Seconded
by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) preliminary
approval of Swanson minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant
conditional preliminary approval of Swanson Minor plat adopting staff
contingencies and findings of fact: a) that a request for a variance from
the no splitting of a lot with a utility easement be filed prior to filing
the final plat; and b) that the final subdivision shall comply with all
requirements of the Sanders County Subdivision Regulations and the laws
and administrative rules of the State of Montana; and 3) it was the consensus
of the Board to sign the agricultural exemption consent with Jennifer
Penn.
Roberta Wilkenson; and Mike Gronick, PrePaid Legal
Services Inc. met with the Board to discuss their program. It was the
consensus of the Board to have them give a presentation at the Department
Head meeting tomorrow.
Commissioner Brooker left at 1:45 p.m. to attend a meeting in Missoula.
The Board adjourned at 3:05 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 20, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, September 20th 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. Others present were: Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; Brenda
Franck, Deputy Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County
Attorney; Tonda Moon, Weed Supervisor; John Halpop, Extension Agent; Dianne
Rummel, Clerk of Court; Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; Jan Ivers, Environmental
Health Specialist; Jim Marich, Custodian; Karen Dwyer, WIC; Dan Miles,
Planner; Mike Church, Mike Gornick and Roberta Wilkenson, Prepaid Legal
Services. Topics included: 1) Prepaid Legal Services being offered to
County employees; 2) remodeling of the Courthouse and the new carpet being
installed starting today; 3) flu shots will be available to employees
at the same cost as last year; 4) deferred compensation being available
for employees; 5) ID cards will be made for employees soon; 6) the committee
for the Christmas Party; and 7) the new phone system and transferring
calls to the secretary's.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the
following items; 1) personnel, therefore, as presiding officer Commissioner
Brooker closed the meeting to the public according to 2-3-203(3) MCA;
2)
Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor met with the Board for their regular
Solid Waste meeting. Topics included: 1) temporary staffing needs; 2)
pay as you throw program; and 3) recycling bins.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was
the consensus of the Board to post to attend the MACo Conference on September
25th, 26th and 27th in Havre Montana.
The Board adjourned at 4:05 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 21, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, September 21st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol
Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and
Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items:
1) the final plat for Silver Ridge minor plat. Commissioner Laws motioned
to grant final plat approval for Silver Ridge minor subdivision as the
developer (Richard Lapinksi) has met all the contingencies. Seconded by
Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; and 2) the final
plat for Amanda Park minor subdivision. Commissioner Patton motioned to
grant final plat approval of Amanda Park minor subdivision as the developer
has met all the contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was
unanimously carried.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner
Laws motioned to appoint the Sanders County Planning Board members as
follows, with the exceptions of the two conservation district members:
Gayle LaPointe; Greg Hinkle; Steve Hendrick; Carla Neiman; Tobo Leivestad;
Nancy Beech and Suzanne Cooperman. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion
was unanimously carried.
The Board recessed at 5:05 p.m.
The Board
reconvened at 7:00 p.m. for the public meeting on the Floodplain Delineation
Study. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; and Harold L. Laws, J. Gail
Patton, Commissioners. Others present were: Donna McCrea; Earl & Sharron
Edeington; Joe Schofield; Cage Schofield; Bob Stephens; Kathy Legard;
Cliff Stephens; Bob Stonebrook; Ron Warren; Karl Christians, Gary Elwell,
Department of Natural Resources and Conservation; and Dan Miles, Sanders
County Planner. Topics discussed included: 1) maps that were presented
showing the floodplain and floodway; and 2) concerns of property owners
on the impact to value of their property.
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
September 28, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, September 28th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol
Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and
Terry Lukes, Acting Secretary.
The Board proceeded to audit payroll claims for the amount of $260,577.77
and County claims in the amount of $385,528.80 and instructed the Clerk
to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss a personnel
issue, therefore, as presiding officer, Commissioner Brooker closed the
meeting to the public per 2-3-203(3) MCA.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Ingraham,
Clerk & Recorder-Assessor
BY: __________________________,
Secretary
Terry Lukes
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
October 5, 2000
The Board
of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session
on Thursday, October 5th at 8:05 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman;
Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk of the Board.
Pat Ingraham, Election Administrator met with the Board to discuss the
polling sites and appointment of election judges for the November 7, 2000
General Election. Commissioner Laws motioned to designate polling sites
for the November 7, 2000 General Election as follows:
Precinct
#1 - Paradise Clubhouse Acc.
Precinct #2 - Plains Senior Citizens Center, Acc. Inc.
Precinct #2A - Plains Plains High School, Acc.
Precinct #4 - Thompson Falls Thompson Falls High School, Acc.
Precinct #4A - Thompson Falls Courthouse, Acc.
Precinct #6 - Whitepine Grange Hall, Acc., Inc.
Precinct #7 - Trout Creek Trout Creek School, Acc.
Precinct #8 - Noxon Noxon Emergency Services Bldg., Acc.
Precinct #9 - Heron Heron Community Center, Acc.
Precinct #11 - Dixon Senior Citizens Center, Acc.
Precinct #12 - Hot Springs Senior Citizens Center, Acc.
Seconded
by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to appoint the Election Judges for the November
7, 2000 General Election as follows:
PRECINCT
#1 - PARADISE
Nellie
Petersen Margaret Lacock
Karval Pickering Shirley A. Terrell
Christine Person (Alternate)
PRECINCT
#2 - PLAINS
Donna
M. Hadley Francis Risland
Patricia Nelson Sharyn E. McCartney
Margaret French Peggy Garrison (Alternate)
PRECINCT
#2A - PLAINS
Muriel
Holland Mary Ellen Holland
H. Charlotte Krudde Doris Larson
Norma Blackmer Deanna Anthony (Alternate)
PRECINCT
#4 - THOMPSON FALLS
Beryl
Hoff Joyce LaFriniere
Phyllis Manley Neva Wood
June Hamilton Phyllis Craddick (Alternate)
PRECINCT
#4A - THOMPSON FALLS
Virginia
M. Larson Jeanne Sol
Doris Heater Marilyn Vaught
Sandra J. Friesz Linda Rocheleau (Alternate)
PRECINCT
#6 - WHITEPINE
Patricia
Austin Gail Brown
Grace L. Chema Margaret Carlson
PRECINCT
#7 - TROUT CREEK
Shirley
A. McLinden Sharon Tessier
Linda Keister Liz Hudson
Karon Rasor
PRECINCT #8 - NOXON
Nancy
Millard Eldora J. Stobie
Sharon R. Larkin Clara Ruth Gobble
Charlotte R. Higbee Nancy Jo Howarth (Alternate)
PRECINCT
#9 - HERON
Nellie
Jo McLinden Trudy Koeneman
Sara Lou Springer Bertha Jo Lunnen
Deborah S. Lyman (Alternate)
PRECINCT
#11 - DIXON
Faye
L. Pitts Anna M. Hamann
Sharon Cole Delene Tufly
Allene Cole (Alternate)
PRECINCT
#12 - HOT SPRINGS
Janis
Morigeau Lois J. Woods
Carolyn Woods Janet Bras (Alternate)
Bev Bangen Trudy Wigton
COUNTING
BOARD JUDGES
Sandra
Cullen Peggy Jo Williams
Barbara Laws Linda Pavlik (Alternate)
Seconded
by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Kathy McEldrey, Accounting School Superintendent; and Carol Turk, Treasurer-Supt.
of Schools met with the Board to set school levies for Fiscal Year (FY)
2000-2001. Commissioner Laws motioned to approve and sign the school budgets
for FY 2000-2001 as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion
was unanimously carried. In addition, Carol Turk, Treasurer signed and
approved school budgets and trustee reports. Also discussed was software
concerns and support problems that Ms. Turk was encountering with the
County's software maintenance carrier.
Commissioner Laws motioned that the following State, City/Town, special
assessments and school levies be set for FY 2000-2001. Seconded by Commissioner
Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
STATE LEVIES ELEMENTARY SCHOOL DIST. LEVIES
UNIVERSITY
MILLAGE 6.00 #1 PLAINS 90.51
STATE EQUAL. AID 40.00 #2 THOMPSON FALLS 76.57
#3 HERON 43.17
COUNTYWIDE SCHOOLS #6 TROUT CREEK 51.61
#8 PARADISE 75.61
GENERAL ELEMENTARY 33.00 #9 DIXON 59.85
GENERAL HIGH 22.00 #10 NOXON 49.78
HIGH RETIREMENT 11.40 #11 CAMAS PAIRIE 43.44
ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT 18.20 #14 HOT SPRINGS 63.88
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION 7.45 #7J CHARLO 91.73
#8J ARLEE 75.37
CITY LEVIES
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
THOMPSON FALLS 156.57
HOT SPRINGS 176.23 STATE FIRE PROTECTION 28.00
PLAINS 102.91 JOCKO IRRIGATION 22.60
FLATHEAD IRRIGATION 22.60
REFUSE IMPACT FEE 200.00
SANDERS COUNTY REFUSE 75.00
ROUTINE
COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
The Board
examined the claims approval listed. Commissioner Laws motioned to approve
said listed as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was
unanimously carried.
The Board examined the County's Cash Report for the month of August. Commissioner
Laws motioned to approve said cash report. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker.
Motion was unanimously carried.
Carmen
Basham, Deputy Clerk of Court met with the Board regarding submittal of
a W-9 form to the State Compensation Insurance Fund in order to receive
a restitution warrant for costs owed the Court in reference to DC-00-12.
The Board adjourned at 9:00 a.m.
_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Ingraham,
Clerk & Recorder-Assessor
BY: __________________________,
Secretary
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
October 10, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, October 10th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk of the
Board. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was not in attendance.
Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist met with the Board to discuss
the water problems at the Fairgrounds.
Joe Czerwinski met with the Board to present a deferred compensation plan
for County employees. It was the consensus of those present to allow Mr.
Czerwinski to offer his program to employees who are interested in such
a plan.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Ingraham,
Clerk & Recorder-Assessor
BY: __________________________,
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PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
October 11, 2000
The Board
of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session
on Wednesday, October 11th 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.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the
following items: 1) Thompson Falls Airport hangar leases; 2) Fair personnel
issues; and 3) Commissioners meeting format.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
The Board
examined the quarterly report for the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's
Office for the period ending September 30, 2000 and instructed the Clerk
to file said report.
Commissioner Laws motioned to sign the contract and to call for bids on
the Elk Creek Bridge Project. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion
was unanimously carried.
The Board unanimously agreed to have the Chairman sign the W-9 form (exempt
status for the County) for TRL.
The Board reviewed and unanimously agreed to have the Chairman sign the
contract for maintenance on the Microfiche for the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's
Office.
Commissioner Laws motioned to reappoint Wes Ekstrom to the Sanders County
Solid Waste Disposal Board for another two year term. Seconded by Commissioner
Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to appoint Clifford (Butch) Millar and Edward
(Tony) Pitschner to the Sanders County Solid Waste Disposal Board for
two year terms. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously
carried.
The Board examined the securities from First State Bank of Thompson Falls
and Rocky Mountain Bank of Plains.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the contract
for maintenance with Touch America for the Courthouse phone system.
The Board adjourned at 4:55 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
October 12, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, October 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 1:00 p.m.
Rick & Holly Sanders; Bobbie McKenzie; and Dennis Kearbey met with
the Board to discuss the proposal from AIM Recycling.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items:
1) preliminary approval of Thompson minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws
motioned to grant preliminary approval of the Thompson minor subdivision
upon the following conditions and finding of facts being met prior to
final approval: a) that a request for a variance from the lot length/width
ratio be filed prior to filing final plat; b) that the westerly approach
for lots 4 & 5 be combined with the existing approach and a written
agreement be filed prior to final plat approval; c) that all drive approaches
onto Highway 200 providing access to these new lots be reconstructed to
meet Montana Department of Transportation requirements prior to final
plat approval; d) that the fire impact fee of seventy-five dollars ($75.00)
per lot be paid prior to final approval; and e) that the final subdivision
shall comply with all requirements of the Sanders County Subdivision Regulations
and the laws and administrative rules of the State of Montana. Seconded
by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) preliminary
approval of Graham minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant
preliminary approval of Graham minor subdivision upon the following conditions
and findings of facts be met prior to final plat approval: a) that the
identified Zone A Flood Hazard Boundary is shown on the final plat; b)
that the existing approach for the private drive from Whitepine Creek
Road be improved to provide adequate sight distance. The existing road
providing access to lot 4A must be improved to a minimum width of 20 feet;
c) that the lot owners contact the Sanders County Weed Control Board for
a Noxious Weed and Revegetation Plan before any construction on the lots;
d) that the final subdivision shall comply with all requirements of the
Sanders County Subdivision Regulations and the laws and administrative
rules of the State of Montana. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion
was unanimously carried; 3) discussed the progress of the rural address
and mapping project.
Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator met with the Board on the funding for the
fire emergency, but the meeting was canceled due to Mr. Clark's absence.
ROUTINE
COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner
Laws motioned to post for the following special sessions: 1) October 16th
7:00 p.m. Fair Board meeting in Plains; and October 30th for auditing
payroll claims. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Roberta Smith to the Sanders County
Fair Board for a two year term. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion
was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 4:05 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 17, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, October 17th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist met with the Board to discuss
the water issue at the Fairgrounds.
Tonda Moon, Weed Supervisor requested to meet with the Board as she was
not on the agenda to discuss the following: 1) the weed plan for county
field next to Plains shop; and 2) the prepaid legal services offered to
county employees.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board for his six monthly employee evaluation,
therefore, as presiding officer Commissioner Brooker closed the meeting
to the public as per 2-3-203(3) MCA.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) the
progress of the mapping consultant; 2) road data collection is done; 3)
GIS processing; 4) the rough drafts of map for review; 5) setting schedule
for evasion criteria for Shakespeare; and 6) information on several new
conservation easements that are now in progress.
The Board requested the presence of John Halpop and Gloria Bennett, Extension
Agents to discuss the medical bills received from an incident during the
Fair.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was
the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the amendment to
the Trout Creek Rural Fire District budget.
It was the consensus of the Board to hold a public hearing on the petition
for abandonment by James Orr. (Original public hearing notice on file
in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on October
19th due to conflicting meeting schedules.
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 18, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, October 18th at 9:20 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: Mark Denke, Safety Director; Jim Watts, Foreman District
#1; Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; and Mark Loraas, Foreman District
#2. Topics discussed included: 1) reviewing and discussing incident and
accident reports submitted since July 2000; 2) MACo doing presentation
on repetitive motion (carpal tunnel);and 3) process for broken windshields.
(Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).
Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist met with the Board to discuss
the water problem at the Fairgrounds.
Claude Burlingame; and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with
the Board to discuss the Blue Creek Easement. Commissioner Laws motioned
to accept a road and utility easement for a portion of Blue Creek Road
from Kree Kishman as presented by Mr. Burlingame, Attorney for Kree Kishman.
Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. Commissioner
Laws motioned to relinquish on behalf of the public, forever, a portion
of easement on Blue Creek Road over and across the property of Kree Kishman
as described by a release of easement dated this 18th day of October.
Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the
following issues: 1) AIM recycling contract; 2) the Fair foundation; 3)
the Prepaid Legal Services presentations; and 4) the Plains Airport.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the
fees for searches of Justice Court Records. Mr. Gebhardt will present
a resolution setting said fees.
Sandra Davis; Edward (Tony) Pitschner; Rusti Leivestad; Holly Sanders,
Solid Waste Secretary; and Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor met with
the Board for the monthly solid waste meeting. (Detail minutes on file
with the Sanders County Solid Waste Disposal District).
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Upon
the written request from the Paradise Water District Board, Commissioner
Patton motioned to appoint the following individuals to said Board: Mike
McComus until November 2001; James Hefferman until November 2003; and
Roy Lacock until November 2003. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion
was unanimously carried.
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
October 24, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana were scheduled
to meet on Tuesday, October 24th 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
October 25, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, October 25th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the
following items: 1) Zollar's abandonment; 2) the contract for AIM Recycling;
3) the resolution calling for election for the Heron/Noxon Hospital District;
4) personnel issues; 5) golf course (Damaskos) easement; 5) MRL abandonment
property in Noxon; 6) ownership of Lonepine town site; 7) Plains/Paradise
Rural Fire District disposition of property requirements; and 8) a conference
call with MACo attorneys to discuss road oil issue.
Ron Warren; Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney; and Dan Miles, Planner
met with the Board to discuss the Phyllis Shakespeare family transfer.
Mr. Warren presented additional evidence on the proposed transfer. Commissioner
Patton motioned to allow the filing of the Certificate of Survey as presented.
Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist met with the Board to discuss
the boil order at the fairgrounds.
Mike Hashisaki, Fair Manager met with the Board to discuss the boil order
at the fairgrounds and refuse fees.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the Bison and Middlemist
conservation easements. It was the consensus of the Board to approve both
conservation easements.
Rick and Holly Sanders met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue.
Also present was Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney.
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 26, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, October 26th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners.
The Board attended an Economic Development Corporation meeting at Boomtown
Café.
Commissioner Laws left at 2:30 p.m. to attend a Recovery Northwest meeting
in Libby, Montana.
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 30, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special
session on Monday, October 30th at 1:30 p.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner. Commissioner Harold L. Laws was
attending a conference in Lewistown, Montana.
The Board proceeded to audit county payroll claims and instructed the
Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.
The Board opened the sealed bids received for the Elk Creek Bridge Replacement.
Bids received are as follows: Reliable Builders Inc. - $136,531.25; Crane
& Contracting, Inc. - $128,890.00; Noble Excavating, Inc. - $151,465.00;
and Klebenow Construction - $148,500.00. All bidders had proof of licenses
and bid bonds. Commissioner Patton motioned to take said bids under advisement.
Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried. Also
present were: Joel Petty, JUB Engineering; Larry Jenkins, Reliable Builders;
and Kent Neal.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner
Patton motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2000-049 amending Resolution No.
2000-047 a budgetary resolution from the Noxious Weed Program. Seconded
by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution
on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board examined the Cash Report for the period ending September 30,
2000.
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 31, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, October 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 county claims and instructed the Clerk to
draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.
Holly Sanders, Solid Waste Secretary met with the Board to discuss the
purchasing of the recycle containers with the FARM Bill Grant funds.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
The Board
examined the Quarterly Report for the Sheriff's Office for the period
ending September 30, 2000 and instructed the Clerk to file said report.
Commissioner Laws motioned to adopt Resolution 2000-050 for the appropriation
of grant funds received by Sanders County Public Health from the Montana
Department of Public Health and Human Services for Health Alert Network
in the amount of $5,000.00. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was
unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on Thursday,
November 2nd due to conflicting meeting schedules.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
_______________________________
Carol Brooker, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Ingraham,
Clerk & Recorder-Assessor
BY: __________________________,
Secretary
Jackie Dean
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
November 1, 2000
The Board
of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session
on Wednesday, November 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 attending a meeting in Bozeman, Montana.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the
following items: 1) personnel issues; 2) Elk Creek Bridge Replacement
bids; and 3) a conference call with AIM Recycling regarding their proposed
contract.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Upon
review of the bids received for the Elk Creek Bridge Replacement and a
comparison of all bids completed, Commissioner Patton motioned to accept
the bid received from Crane & Contracting Inc. as the lowest responsible
bidder without exception. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously
carried. Also present was Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney.
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
November 8, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, November 8th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the
following items: 1) fire districts; 2) personnel issues; 3) Christmas
Party; 4) division of Senior Citizens transportation money; and 5) audit
findings.
Roberta Wilkerson met with the Board to discuss the Pre-Paid Legal Services
Program. It was the consensus of the Board not to allow the payroll deduction.
Joel Petty, JUB requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the
agenda to discuss the Old Ranch Subdivision. It was the consensus of the
Board to allow Commissioner Laws to sign the contract for Elk Creek Bridge
Project. Also present was Dan Miles, Planner.
Alex Morrison; and Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board for the public
hearing on the Orr petition for abandonment for a 50 foot section of land
between blocks 8 and 9 of the enlarged park edition of Noxon, named Jenkins
Street between 3rd and 4th Avenue. Commissioner Laws motioned to recess
the hearing until further information could be obtained. The meeting will
be re-convened on November 22nd at 4:00 p.m. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Dan Miles, Planner; and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with
the Board to discuss park districts and inventory of parklands.
Melville Morris, Pitney Bowes met with the Board to present several options
for a new postage machine. Also present was Pat Ingraham, Clerk &
Recorder-Assessor.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner
Patton motioned to adopt Resolution 2000-051 setting Justice Court Records
Search fees. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to adopt Resolution 2000-052 authorizing the
expenditure of funds received from FAA for the Thompson Falls Airport
Improvement Project. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously
carried.
The Board examined the Cash Report for the period ending October 31, 2000.
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 9, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, November 9th 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 Harold L. Laws, Commissioner; J. Gail
Patton, Commissioner; Gene Arnold, Sheriff; and Pat Ingraham, Election
Administrator canvassed the votes from the November 7, 2000 General Election.
It was declared by the Canvassing Board that the results of said election
are shown on Pages 245-246 of Book 2 of Abstract Election Returns and
the same duly certified by said Canvassing Board and their Clerk.
Terry Heppe and Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator met with the Board to discuss
Critical Incident Stress Management Team for Sanders County.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items:
1) the review and final approval of Lane minor subdivision. Commissioner
Laws motioned to grant final approval of Lane Minor subdivision as the
developer has met all the contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner Patton.
Motion was unanimously carried; 2) preliminary review of Rummel single
division. Commissioner Laws motioned to grant conditional preliminary
approval of Rummel single division upon the following contingencies being
met prior to final plat approval: a) the final subdivision shall comply
with all requirements of the Sanders County Subdivision Regulations and
the laws and administrative rules of the State of Montana. Seconded by
Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 3) discussed John
Graham providing a monetary security for required improvements required
with a minor subdivision.
Bruce Swanson; Mark Waters; Alvin Amundson; and Bob Waters met with the
Board to discuss their increased refuse fees.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was
the consensus of the Board to post for the Local Government Funding and
Structure Committee meeting in Helena on November 15th.
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 14, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, November 14th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items:
1) discussed the floodplain permit for the Elk Creek Bridge Replacement
Project; and 2) discussed the procedural requirements for the scheduled
planning board meeting.
The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.
The Board reconvened at 7:00 p.m. to attend the Planning Board meeting.
Present were: Carol Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, and J. Gail Patton,
Commissioners. Others present were: Charles Woolley; John D. Day; Dillion
Lee; Tobo Leivestad; Pete Lilly; Eddie Magera; Steve Hendrick; Suzanne
Cooperman; Carla Neiman; Nancy Beech; Greg Hinkle; and Dan Miles, Planner.
(Detailed minutes on file with the Sanders County Planning Board).
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
November 16, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, November 16th 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; Carol Turk, Treasurer; and
Dixie Nichols, Computer System Manager met with the Board to discuss the
error found on the tax statements for eastern Sanders Conservation District.
It was the consensus of those present to reimburse the ESC District General
Fund from the general fund special projects fund instead of reissuing
tax statements.
Rick Woodruff, Fair Board Chairman requested to meet with the Board as
he was not on the agenda to discuss a personnel issue.
Tim Weaver, Blackfoot Telephone requested to meet with the Board as he
was not on the agenda to discuss encroachment permits. Also present was
Dan Miles, Planner.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items:
1) the status of the floodplain study; and 2) form requested from Driver
Examiner on addresses.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner
Patton motioned to adopt Resolution 2000-053 amending 2000-01 budget for
emergency funds. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. 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
November 21, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, November 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 meeting in Kalispell.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the Elk Creek Bridge
Project.
Dennis Kearbey, AIM Recycling; Tony Pitschner; Jim Inman, Solid Waste
Supervisor; Holly Sanders, Solid Waste Secretary met with the Board to
discuss the recycling containers and contract with AIM Recycling.
Thorne Johnson, OPA Director met with the Board to discuss the expenses
at the new building which they hope to move into around March 1, 2001.
Judy Heneghan, Secretary and Mr. Burt, Counselor, Recovery Northwest met
with the Board for an update.
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
November 22, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, November 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol
Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie
Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the
following: 1) personnel issue; 2) AIM Recycling contract; 3)
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) discussed
status of floodplain study and the change of Project Engineer; 2) the
development of an address assignment form as some agencies want a signed
form; and 3) the handling of possible violations of the floodplain ordinance.
Holly Sanders, Solid Waste Secretary; Tony Pitschner, Solid Waste Board
Member met with the Board for the Solid Waste Refuse Disposal District
monthly meeting. (Detail minutes on file with the Solid Waste Secretary).
Tammy Rowland; George Krueger; Lyn Wilson; James Orr; Alex Morrison; Rich
Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney; and Dan Miles, Planner met with the
Board for the re-convening of the Jenkins Street Abandonment hearing.
Commissioner Laws read the letter of protest received against the abandonment.
Public comment: Jenkins Street never being used; allowing for utilities
along said street; ownership issue; and after 45 years no development
of the street. Commissioner Laws motioned to deny the request for abandonment
of Jenkins Street. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously
carried.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was
the consensus of the Board to allow Commissioner Laws to sign the payroll
and county claims as Commissioner Brooker will be at a meeting in Fort
Benton.
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 28, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, November 28th 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 Fort
Benton, Montana.
Holly Sanders, Solid Waste Secretary met with the Board to present refuse
appeals as follows: 1) Alvin Amundson - Commissioner Patton motioned to
reduce Mr. Amundson's from 4 units to 3 units. Seconded by Commissioner
Laws. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) Inez Wates - impact fee. Commissioner
Patton motioned to leave the impact fee as is. Seconded by Commissioner
Laws. Motion was unanimously carried; 3) Mark Waters - Commissioner Patton
motioned to reduce Mr. Waters fees from 7 units to 5 units due to recycling.
Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried; and 4)
Joan Lang - Commissioner Patton motioned to remove the fee as the property
is bare land. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Other topics discussed were: 1) recycling bins for Post Office; and 2)
attendance to a Keep Montana Green quarterly meeting. Commissioner Patton
motioned to allow Holly to attend said meeting. Seconded by Commissioner
Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner
Patton motioned to appoint Aaron Jolma to the Hot Springs Refuse Disposal
District 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 Disposal Board for another two year term. Seconded by Commissioner
Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to adopt Resolution 2000-054 certifying the
Sanders County Economic Development Organization. Seconded by Commissioner
Laws. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original Resolution on file in
the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
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
November 29, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, November 29th 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 Fort
Benton, Montana.
The Board proceeded to audit payroll claims and instructed the Clerk to
draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the
AIM Recycling contract.
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
November 30, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, 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 Fort
Benton, Montana.
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 special session on Monday, December
4th at 7:00 p.m. for the Public Hearing on the Noxon/Heron Hospital District
at the Noxon High School.
The Board adjourned at 4:35 p.m.
_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Ingraham,
Clerk & Recorder-Assessor
BY: __________________________,
Secretary
Jackie Dean
PROCEEDINGS
OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF
SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
December 4, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special
session on Monday, December 4th at 7:00 p.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners.
Judy Hutchins; Pete Lilly; Bill & Lois Berry; Geri Lee; Sandra Davis;
and Joyce Coupal met with the Board for the Public Hearing on the proposed
Noxon/Heron Hospital District. Public comments: will it be a hospital
or clinic; what will be accomplished by having a hospital district - (will
receive funds and Board will oversee funds); if rural status is denied
will west end still have clinic (local mill levy will supplement hospital
funds for clinic); costs to taxpayers; different taxes for different types
of property; can tax funds be used to purchase property; concerns about
CFVH losing interest in clinic then what happens; and local control over
funds for clinic.
The Board adjourned at 8:05 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 5, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, December 5th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Martin & Marie Dykstra met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue,
therefore, as presiding officer, Commissioner Brooker closed the meeting
to the public per 2-3-203(3) MCA.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint the following individuals to Dixon
Rural Fire District: LaVerne Taylor until 2002; Jack Athearn until 2001;
John Morigeau until 2001; James Herd until 2003; and Cindy Hoyt until
2002. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to reappoint John Rotter to the Thompson Falls
Airport Advisory Board for another three year term. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to reappoint Bill Meadows to the Sanders
County Weed Board for another two year term. 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
December 6, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners were scheduled to meet in regular session
on Wednesday, December 6th 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 7, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, December 7th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the
following: 1) AIM Recycling contract; 2) refuse fees; 3) rummage sale;
and 4) Walt Zollar abandonment.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) the
final plat on Dieter Schultz minor subdivision. Commissioner Laws motioned
to approve the final plat on Schultz minor subdivision as the developer
has met all the contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion
was unanimously carried; 2) discussed the status of the road mapping project
which seems to be on schedule; and 3) discussed the status of road providing
access to Salish Bluff subdivision in relation to the County park.
Martin & Marie Dykstra met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue,
therefore, as presiding officer, Commissioner Brooker closed the meeting
per 2-3-203(3) MCA. Also present was Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney.
Louis LaRock met with the Board to discuss the interlocal agreement with
the Thompson Falls Library. Commissioner Laws motioned to approve the
proposed changes to said agreement as presented for the Thompson Falls
Library. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
The Board examined and signed the Claims Approval List for the period
ending November 30, 2000 in the amountof $270,874.35 and November payroll
claims amounting to $216,412.75.
Commissioner Laws motioned to sign the AIM Recycling Contract. Seconded
by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws motioned to adopt Resolution No. 2000-055 calling for
special mail ballot election for or against the creation of the Noxon-Heron
Public Hospital District. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was
unanimously carried. (Original Resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's
Office).
Commissioner Patton motioned to have the Chairman sign Contract 00-19
with Northwest Montana Human Resources. Seconded by Commissioner Laws.
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
December 12, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, December 12th at 9:30 a.m. Present were: Harold L.
Laws, Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was on vacation.
Judge C.B. McNeil and newly elected Judge Kim Christopher met with the
Board to discuss any concerns the Board might have with the courts.
Mark Denke, Coroner requested to meet with the Board to discuss the Deputy
Coroner position. Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Scott Hutchings
as Deputy Coroner at the request of the Coroner. Seconded by Commissioner
Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was the consensus of the Board to post for the following days: 1) Thursday,
December 14th to attend the Local Government Funding and Structure Committee
meeting in Missoula; and 2) Friday, December 29th to audit county claims.
Commissioner Patton motioned to adopt Resolution 2000-056 amending the
public notice posting places in Sanders County. Seconded by Commissioner
Laws. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in
the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board adjourned at 3:30 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
December 13, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, December 13th at 10:10 a.m. Present were: Harold
L. Laws, Acting Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was on vacation.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the
following items: 1) wording for ballot on Noxon/Heron Hospital District;
2) Thompson Falls airport lease; 3) newly hired Tobacco Coordinator; and
4) council on aging assets.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items:
1) Swanson three lot minor subdivision submitted for final plat approval.
A written variance was submitted regarding the lot being split by a utility
easement. Commissioner Patton motioned to approve the variance request.
Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried. Commissioner
Patton motioned to grant final approval as the developer has met all the
conditions. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried;
2) final plat approval for Graham Meadows two lot minor subdivision. Commissioner
Patton motioned to grant final plat approval with the submission of a
Subdivision Improvement Agreement to be filed concurrent with the subdivision
plat. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 4:15 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 19, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Tuesday, December 19th 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.
Brian Avery, U S Forest District Ranger met with the Board to discuss
the usage of snowmobiles up Bull River.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the increase
in refuse fees.
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
December 20, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Wednesday, December 20th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol
Brooker, Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and
Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney; Dan Miles, Planner; and Bob Zimmerman,
County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1)
verbiage for face of plat addressing airport operation; 2) refuse fee
structure; 3) Kaski subdivision; and 4) the petition opposing the planning
board.
Martin & Marie Dykstra; and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney
met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, as presiding
officer, Commissioner Brooker closed the meeting to the public per 2-3-203(3)
MCA.
Shane & Jill Hill; Dan Miles, Planner and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County
Attorney met with the Board regarding a proposed family transfer certificate
of survey. The consensus of the Board was that a minor subdivision would
be a better method of land division.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) meeting
conditions of approval for the Salish Bluff subdivision; 2) the use of
an agricultural exemption to create a parcel of land for sale; and the
status of the floodplain project.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Laws motioned to reappoint the following individuals to the
Plains Airport Advisory Board: Dr. Greg Hanson for another one year term;
and Marvin Rehbein for another two year term. Seconded by Commissioner
Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on the following
dates: December 26th and 27th due to conflicting schedules.
The Board recessed at 4:30 p.m.
The Board re-convened at 6:30 for the appeal hearing called by the State
on the floodplain delineation study held at Plains Pavilion. Present were:
Carol Brooker, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Dan Miles,
Planner.
The Board adjourned at 8:15p.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, 2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Thursday, December 21st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Carol Brooker,
Chairman; Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean,
Secretary.
Dan Miles, Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items:
1) floodplain study appeal hearing; 2) amended plat of Waterfront Estates
was presented for approval. Commissioner Laws motioned to approve the
plat as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously
carried.
Ray Harbin, Department of Transportation met with the Board to discuss
a conservation easement in Hot Springs.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Laws motioned to appoint Pete Lilly to the Sanders County
Planning Board for a two year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion
was unanimously carried.
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 29,2000
The
Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular
session on Friday, December 29th, 2000 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Carol
Brooker Chairman, Harold L. Laws and J. Gail Patton Commissioners and
Terrie Lukes, Acting Secretary.
Commissioner
Harold L. Laws swore in the elected officials: Carol Brooker, District
#1 Commissioner and Dianne Rummel, Clerk of Court at 10:00 a.m. Following
the swearing in ceremony, Carol Brooker presented the Chairman Gavel to
Harold L. Laws, Chairman of the Board for 2001.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
The
Board of County Commissioners 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, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat
Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor
BY:
__________________________, Acting Secretary
Terrie Lukes
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