PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
JANUARY 2, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, January 2, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Harold L. Laws, Chairman, Carol Brooker, and J. Gail Patton Commissioners and Terrie Lukes, Acting Secretary.


ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Board examined and signed the claims approval list for the period ending December 30, 2000 in the amount of $290,916.63 and December payroll claims in the amount of $218,939.24.

Louis R. LaRock, Thompson Falls Mayor met with the Commissioners to sign the Interlocal Library Contract effective December 11, 2000 and entering into a City/County contract whereby a free library will be assured for all residents. The name is Thompson Falls Joint Library. The Mayor and Commissioners signed and approved.

Bill Thomas, District Representative for Montana DES presented Martha Smith a Certificate of Achievement from the Emergency Management Institute for completion of the Professional Development Series a commitment to Standards in Excellence in Emergency Management.

The Board examined bonds and 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 60 days: Harold L. Laws, Carol Brooker, J. Gail Patton, Pat Ingraham, Carol Turk, Dianne Rummel, Bob Beitz, Bob Zimmerman, Suzanne Cooperman, Gene Arnold, and Mark Denke.


Dan Miles, County Planner met with the Commissioners and Barbara and Ed Manning to discuss the Panorama Estates subdivision.

Jan Ivers, County Sanitarian met with the Commissioners to discuss the upcoming Board of Health meeting on January 10, 2001.

Martha Smith, Office of Emergency Services came to discuss the projected energy shortage in the east end of the County.

Merwyn A. Engel discussed the Noxon Heron Hospital District.

Dixie Nichols, Computer Systems Manager and the Commissioners discussed the possibility of placing the Commission's minutes on the County Web Page.

The Board adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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
JANUARY 3, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, January 3, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Harold L. Laws, Chairman, Carol Brooker, and J. Gail Patton, Commissioners, Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney and Terrie Lukes, Acting Secretary.



ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Judy Hagen, Recovery Northwest brought the State of Montana ID forms for the Commissioner's signatures.

Carol Brooker made a motion to appoint Melissa M. Dunn to fill the Trustee vacancy created by the resignation of Cathy Larsen for the Heron Rural Fire District. Gail Patton seconded the motion. The motion was unanimously carried.

Thorne Johnson, OPA Director met with the Commissioners to request a existing office position be re-classified. Gail Patton made a motion and Carol Brooker seconded, motion passed unanimously to reclassify the in-house position.

Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney and Dan Miles, County Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) park board; 2) board appointment; 3) septic violation; 4) county website; 5) county wellness program.

Jan Ivers, County Sanitarian, Cindy Morgan, County Nurse, and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Commissioners to discuss the boil order for the Fairgrounds.

Jim Inman, Holly Sanders, Pat Ingraham, and Carol Turk met with the Board regarding the Solid Waste budget.

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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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
JANUARY 4, 2001


The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, January 4, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Harold L. Laws, Chairman, Carol Brooker, and J. Gail Patton Commissioners, and Terrie Lukes, Acting Secretary.


ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Tim Weaver stopped by to discuss snow mobiling on Prospect Creek with the Commissioners.

Starting January 1, 2001, state and local government employees will be reimbursed at 34.5 cents a miles for use of their private vehicles for official travel according to Section 2-18-503 MCA. Under Montana law in 2001, mileage may be reimbursed at 34.5 cents for the first 1,000 miles per month traveled and at 31.5 cents per mile thereafter (in the same month). Carol Brooker made a motion to increase the mileage rate to 34.5 cents a mile for the first 1,000 miles each month and 31.5 cents per mile thereafter, (in the same month), Gail Patton seconded the motion, motion passed unanimously.

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder presented Board with petition certification for a referendum to repeall Sanders County Resolutiion #2000-039, a resolution to create the Sanders County Planning Board. Robert Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Commissioners to discuss petition certification .

Dan Miles, County Planner met with the board to discuss: 1) wording for a statement regarding the airport on Salish Bluff subdivision. 2) the floodplain study and the process that is established by state statues, 3) reviewed the process followed for adoption of the current subdivision regulations 4) noted that several delayed major subdivisions could possibly be reactivated and moving towards new public hearings.

The Board adjourned at 4:45 P.M.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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
JANUARY 9, 2001


The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, January 9, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Harold L. Laws, Chairman, Carol Brooker, and J. Gail Patton Commissioners, and Terrie Lukes, Acting Secretary.


ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
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Jan Ivers, County Sanitarian met with the Board to discuss hiring practices and personnel, therefore as presiding officer, Commissioner Laws closed the meeting per 2-3-203-(3) MCA.

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder discussed 1) personnel; and as required by law Commissioner Laws closed the meeting per 2-3-203-(3) MCA. Eastern Sanders County Hospital District; and the proposed Noxon-Heron Hospital District were discussed.

Mike Baxter discussed land use planning issues with the Commissioners.

Rick Woodruff, Mike Hashisaki, Marilyn Sorlie, Glen E. Magera, Eileen P. Wilson, Jan Ivers, Bob Zimmerman and Cindy Morgan met with the Commissioners to discuss the water system at the Sanders County Fairground. Carol Brooker made a motion to expend the necessary funds for a engineer to develop a plan to improve the system. Gail Patton seconded , the motion passed unanimously.

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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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
JANUARY 10, 2001


The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, January 10, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Harold L. Laws, Chairman, Carol Brooker, and J. Gail Patton Commissioners, and Terrie Lukes, Acting Secretary.


ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:


Martha Smith, Office of Emergency Management updated the Commissioners on the Basic Critical Incident Stress Debriefing Techniques Conference to be held February 16-17, 2001 at Patrick Brown Memorial Hall, Thompson Falls, MT.

Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney addressed the Commissioners on certification of the petition to place before the voters of Sanders County a vote to repeal the Resolution creating the Planning Board.

The Board of Health Meeting was convened at 1:30, with presentation by Lorrie Leighton-Boster, Montana Department of Health and Human Services and Todd Damrow on the Rainbow Family. The meeting was recessed at 5:00 P.M., adjourned to a no host dinner at Boomtown and reconvened at 7:00 got a workshop presented by Todd Damrow on bio-terrorism in the Courtroom . Meeting- Workshop adjourned at 9:15 p.m. Detailed minutes are on file at the Courthouse.

The Board adjourned at 9:15 P.M.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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
JANUARY 11, 2001


The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, January 11, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Harold L. Laws, Chairman, Carol Brooker, and J. Gail Patton Commissioners, and Terrie Lukes, Acting Secretary.


ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Keith Stapley from Willis Administrative Services Corporation, Helena, Montana discussed pending insurance issues with the Board.

Dan Miles met with the Board to review status of Planning Board regarding petition requiring a vote. Also discussed progress of Park Board and duties. Discussed the use of the University of Montana "Land Use Clinic."

Rosalie Cates, Executive Director of Montana Community Development Corporation discussed economic development issues in Sanders County with the Board. Also Community Block Development Grant funds were addressed.

Mike Hashisaki and Alvin Amundsen met with the Board to discuss solid waste fees.

Renee Revere, owner of The Circle in Plains, presented a letter to the Board appealing her solid waste fees, no decision was made.

Commissioner Gail Patton made a motion to sign and adopt Resolution No. 2001-001. A resolution referring referendum No. 2001-1 to a vote of the people. Seconded by Carol Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried (original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder Assessor's Office).

Commissioner Carol Brooker made a motion to sign and adopt Resolution No. 2001-002. A resolution referring to outstanding Sanders County Treasurer's checks that have been on the books and un-negotiated for a period of over one year, be cancelled. Seconded by Gail Patton. Motion was unanimously carried (original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).


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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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
JANUARY 16, 2001


The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, January 16, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Harold L. Laws, Chairman, Carol Brooker, and J. Gail Patton Commissioners, and Terrie Lukes, Acting Secretary.


ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Carol Brooker motioned to appoint Frank Parker and Bernie Stender to the Thompson Falls Airport Advisory Board. Seconded by Gail Patton , motion passed unanimously.

The Board advised Hank Laws, Chairman to sign the cash report.

The Commissioners received a letter from Glenna Lewis, Plains, Montana informing the Board of the election of John Millard as Area VI representative for the Council on Aging. Requested Adrienne Marich appointment as Professional Person, with a vote as Past President for purposes of having a quorum. Janet Gates was appointed Home Health representative on the Professional Board. Carol Brooker made a motion to accept the above appointments, Gail Patton seconded, motion passed unanimously.

The Board adjourned at 4:45 P.M.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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
JANUARY 17, 2001


The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, January 17, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Harold L. Laws, Chairman, J. Gail Patton Commissioner, and Terrie Lukes, Acting Secretary. Carol Brooker, Commissioner was attending the Montana's Workforce Investment Board Meeting in Great Falls.


ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Safety Meeting was called to order at 1:40 p.m. by Chairman Law. Attending the meeting were: Gail Patton, James H. Marich, Jim Watts, Jim Inman, Martha Smith and Jon Loraas. Jim Marich became the new Director and Jim Wilson was elected Vice Director for the next year. Martha Smith discussed the County Assessment that is being prepared by every County in Montana. Hank Laws gave a brief summary of Sanders County Worker's Compensation loss ratios. Detail minutes are available at the Courthouse.

Dan Miles, County Planner discussed the preliminary traffic information and preliminary hydrologist report submitted for the Koski project, "OLD RANCH".

Rich Gebhardt, Deputy Attorney addressed the Board on personnel issues, therefore as presiding Chairman, Harold L. Laws closed the meeting per 2-3-203-(3)MCA.

The Board adjourned at 4:50 P.M.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Acting Secretary
Terrie Lukes

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PROCEEDINGS OF BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
JANUARY 18, 2001


The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, January 18, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Harold L. Laws, Chairman, J. Gail Patton Commissioner, and Terrie Lukes, Acting Secretary. Carol Brooker, Commissioner was attending Montana's Workforce Investment Board Meeting in Great Falls, and will attend Mental Health Board Meeting tomorrow at the Lake County Courthouse.


ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Discussed proposed minor subdivisions submitted for County review from Warren Land Developers and Beech Addition. Discussed issues related to the preliminary plat of Copper Vista Subdivision, with County Planner, Dan Miles.

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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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
JANUARY 23, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, January 23, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Harold L. Laws, Chairman, Carol Brooker, and J. Gail Patton Commissioners, and Terrie Lukes, Acting Secretary.


ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

John Rotter met with the Board to discuss the revised courtesy car use permit for the Thompson Falls airport.

Gail Patton made a motion and Hank Laws seconded to adopt a resolution transferring funds from the Fiduciary Funds to Trout Creek Park Board account. Motion passed.

Discussed compliance of Salish Bluff Subdivision with conditions of approval with Dan Miles, County Planner. Noted that State Lands is developing a Special Uses Management Plan.

The Board adjourned at 4:50 P.M.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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
JANUARY 24 , 2001


The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, January 24, 2001 at 10:00 a.m. Present were Harold L. Laws, Chairman, J. Gail Patton Commissioner, and Terrie Lukes, Acting Secretary.


ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Rich Gebhardt, Assistant County Attorney met with the Commissioners at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the courtesy airport car use permit.

County Planner, Dan Miles presented Ponderosa Springs major plat for final approval. Moved for approval by Gail Patton, seconded by Hank Laws, motion passed unanimously. Also discussed the status of the addressing project, road maps should be ready for review soon.

Discussed the use of "Arcview", GIS software by the Weed Department and other County offices.

Carol Brooker returned at 1:00 from the Montana Community Development Corporation meeting in Missoula.

Greg Jackson and Dave Montelius, Western States Insurance Co. met with the Board to discuss insurance matters.

Solid Waste Board Meeting was held at 1:00 p.m.. Present were: Hank Laws, Chairman, Carol Brooker, Gail Patton, Jim Inman, Holly Sanders, Rich Gebhardt, Edward Pitschner, Rusty Lievestad, Bob Abel, Brian Burky, Larry Fiel, Ed Thompson, Sandra Davis, Laura Nicolai, Cory Nelson, Joan Frick, Burch Millar, and John Knerr. The minutes are on file at the Courthouse for your perusal.


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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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
January 30, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, January 30th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Terrie Lukes, Acting Secretary.
The Board proceeded to audit County payroll claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective fund in payments of the same for the total amount of $225,823.33.
Loren Fraser, Department of Transportation met with the Board to introduce himself and discuss highway issues.
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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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
January 31, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, January 31st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Terrie Lukes, Acting Secretary.
The Board proceeded to audit County claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same for the total amount of $233,655.32.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) motor vehicle fees; 2) several personnel issues; 3) the resolution for Trout Creek Park District; and 4) sick leave pool.
Commissioner Laws left at 1:15 p.m.
Bill Haines; Bob & Nora Verapoorten; Claudette Beckendorf; Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney; and Carol Turk, Treasurer met with the Board to discuss the payment from the motor vehicle fees for Plains Library and the possibility of the Plains Library running a mill levy for increased funds.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
February 1, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, February 1st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Terrie Lukes, Acting Secretary.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) Warren Development minor subdivision for preliminary approval. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant the variance request for Subdivision Regulations IV-A-6(b). Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant preliminary approval of the Warren Development minor subdivision upon the following conditions being met prior to final plat approval: a) that a water course easement as required by the Sanders County Subdivision Regulations, Section IV-A-14 be provided for Boyer Creek; b) that an easement be granted to Sanders County for Deemer Creek Road where it crosses over this property, if an easement does not already exist; 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 Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) Terry Carter's request for the removal of an agricultural exemption. The Board will consent if the sanitary restrictions regarding the septic system can be approved; and 3) a brief discussion on the hearing examiner decision on the designation of the floodplain and floodway boundaries on the Clark Fork River.
Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist met with the Board to give a quarterly update on the following items: 1) notices of violations; 2) the schedule for site evaluators & installers classes; and 3) the ServSafe classes for food handlers.
Brian Avery, District Ranger; Lisa Kruger, District Ranger; Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator; and Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the 25% PILT for Sanders County.
John Halpop, Extension Agent met with the Board to discuss the chemical bid. It was the consensus of the Board to advertise a notice to call for bids for the Weed District chemicals for 2001-2002 fiscal year.
Dick Vinson met with the Board to discuss building an energy plant.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to have the county pay the basic rate for the Commissioners cell phones. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Board examined the Claims Approval List for the period ending January 31, 2001.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 6, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, February 6th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following issues: 1) the Beech Addition for preliminary approval. Commissioner Brooker motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval of the Beech Addition upon the following conditions being met prior to final plat approval: a) that with further development of Lot 2 the existing drive approach onto McLaughlin Creek Road crossing over Lot 1 be closed and relocated on the McLaughlin Creek frontage of Lot 2 or utilize the West access onto First Street; b) that a controlled access easement be provided on the McLaughlin Creek Road frontage of Lot 2; c) that legal access across Montana Rail Link Railroad right-of-way is established for Lot 1 prior to filing the final plat; and 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 Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) preliminary approval of Hiedegger one lot minor. A variance request was presented for the road dividing a lot. Commissioner Patton motioned grant the variance request per Subdivision Regulations IV-A-6. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval upon the following conditions be met prior to final plat approval: a) that a water course easement as required by the Sanders County Subdivision Regulations, Section IV-A-14 be provided for the Camas "B" Canal; b) that an easement is granted to Sanders County for Far West Road where it passes through this property; 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; 3) discussed the project for the University of Montana, Law School Land Use Clinic.
Thorne Johnson, OPA Director requested to meet with the Board regarding the pending move of OPA and Department of Family Services.
Holly Sanders, Solid Waste Secretary met with the Board to present the figures for Solid Waste usage and expenditures.
Gene Arnold, Sheriff; and Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher met with the Board to discuss 911 funding and rural addressing.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to appoint Commissioner Patton as Vice-Chairman of the Board of County Commissioners. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 7, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, February 7th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) personnel issues; 2) personnel policy; 3) credit cards; and 4) the public defender contract.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss the Solid Waste budget. The Board and those present had a conference call with Bob Denning, Auditor regarding said budget.
Bill Haines; Nora Verapoorten; Louis LaRock; and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss putting a levy to a votes for the Plains District Library.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 13, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, February 13th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss the Fair budget.
Jackie Dean, Administrative Assistant met with the Board for her annual employee evaluation.
Neil Carmen requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda to discuss restaurant inspection.
Chris Nowak, Counselor and Judy Heneghan, Secretary, Recovery Northwest met with the Board for their quarterly updates.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to sign the corrected release of easement for Kree Kirkman.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to accept the resignations of Helena Laws and Gerry DeTienna from the Council on Aging. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to appoint Liz Fee to the Council on Aging. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-004 to submit to the vote a levy increase for the Plains District Library. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, February 14th at 8:00 a.m. Present were: J. Gail Patton, Acting Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Harold L. Laws arrived at 11:00 a.m.
Commissioner Patton and Commissioner Brooker attended computer training from 8:00 a.m. to 11:30 a.m.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) public defender contract; 2) a personnel issue and personnel policy; 3) legalities of recessing meetings; and 4) Forest Service receipts.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney and Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss the fair budget and the Dixon road & alleyway easement. Also present was Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney.
Steve Simonson, Community Development Specialist met with the Board to discuss economic development in Sanders County.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 15, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, February 15th at 8:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was not present.
Commissioner Laws and Commissioner Brooker attended computer training from 8:00 a.m. to 10:00 a.m.
The Board adjourned at 4:50 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 19, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special session on Monday, February 19th at 6:06 p.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor.
The Board met with Fair Board Members, Rick Woodruff, Roy Tufly, Roberta Smith, and Eileen Wilson to discuss budget concerns. Others present were: Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; Mike Hashisaki, Fair Manager; Marilyn Sorlie, Fair Secretary; and Jimme Wilson. Commissioner Patton motioned to adjourn the meeting at 7:00 p.m. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 20, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, February 20th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Carol Turk, Treasurer; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss the disposition of motor vehicle funds for the District Libraries. Commissioner Patton motioned to distribute said fees to Thompson Falls Library in the amount of $7,761.85 and Plains Library in the amount of $7,326.96.
The Board attended and Economic Development meeting from 11:00 a.m.to 1:00 p.m.
Cesar Hernandez; Mary William; Larry Linker; Ken Stephens; Judy Hutchins; Frank Coupal; Dennis Nichols; and Peter Lupske met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) E Fork Blue Creek fuel build up; 2) Forest Stewardship Project; 3) Forest Service receipts; and 4) Rock Creek ground water study. Commissioner Brooker left for a short period of time for dental appointment.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 22, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana were scheduled to meet in regular session on Thursday, February 22nd but due to a lack of a quorum the meeting was canceled.


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Harold L. Laws, 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 27, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, February 27th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was on vacation.
The Board proceeded to audit county payroll claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same for the total amount of $217,250.56 for the period ending February 28, 2001.
The Board proceeded to audit county claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same for the total amount of $176,783.57 for the period ending February 28, 2001.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint the following individuals to the Eastern Sanders County Hospital District: Thelma Niemeyer for a term to expire May 2003; Raymond Flesch for a term to expire May 2002; and Dennis Flagen for a term to expire May 2001 at which time by acclamation, he will being serving a three year term to expire May 2004. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
March 6, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, March 6th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Bina Eggensperger, Sanders County Ledger; and Randy Garrison, The Printery met with the Board for the Legal Advertising Bid opening. There was one bid received from the Sanders County Ledger - 25% of the State allowable charges. Commissioner Patton motioned to award the legal advertising bid to the Sanders County Ledger for the period from March 6, 2001 to February 28, 2002. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Bina Eggensperger, Sanders County Ledger; and Randy Garrison, The Printery met with the Board for the Printing Bid opening. Bids received were: The Printery - Montana Code less 12%; and the Sanders County Ledger - Montana Code less 10%. Commissioner Brooker motioned to award the printing bid to The Printery. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Jim Marich, Custodian; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, as presiding officer Commissioner Laws closed the meeting per 2-3-203(3) MCA.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
The Board examined and approved the Claims Approval List for the period ending February 28, 2001.
The Board examined and approved the Cash Report for the period ending February 28, 2001.
It was the consensus of the Board to adopt Resolution 2001-004A amending the verbiage of Resolution 2001-004 regarding the Plains Library mill levy ballot issue. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
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Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
March 7, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, March 7th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: J. Gail Patton, Acting Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Harold L. Laws arrived at 11:37 a.m. after inspecting the Heron Bridge.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) a personnel issue; 2) solid waste upcoming public hearings on the proposed fee schedule; 3) Dixon alleyway and road easement; and 4) property easement to rectify a past error. Also present was Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney.
The Board adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
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Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
March 8, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, March 8th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: J. Gail Patton, Acting Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Harold L. Laws was not in attendance.
The Board attended a government class at the Thompson Falls High School until 1:00 p.m.
Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse; Darcy Schultz, Lake County Public Health Assistant; and Linda Davis, Lake County Public Health Director met with the Board to discuss the possibility of Lake County expanding clinical services into Sanders County.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to present the following: 1) final plat for Heidegger Minor Subdivision. Commissioner Brooker motioned to grant final plat approval of Heidegger minor subdivision as the developer has met all the contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) the status and location of the McLaughlin Creek Road easement. The board decided that further research is needed to resolve the issue; 3) The 1985 closure of 1st Street in Dixon and the subdivision of adjacent property. The Board requested the presence of Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney to further discuss the issue; and 4) discussed the feasibility and process of exchanging services for the Noxon Waste Transfer site with AVISTA.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
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J. Gail Patton, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
March 13, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, March 13th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Harold L. Laws was not present.
Mike Hashisaki, Fair Manager; and Rick Woodruff, Chairman of the Fair Board met with the Board to discuss the well at the fairgrounds.
Gene Arnold, Sheriff; Donna Neal, Sheriff's Administrative Assistant; Dennis Doney, Chief Detention Officer; Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss and review the Sheriff's Office budget.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was the consensus of the Board to post for Commissioner Patton to attend a weed training seminar and Commissioner Brooker and Laws to attend a Forest Service meeting in Missoula on the 22nd day of March, 2001.
The Board examined the cash report for the period ending February 28, 2001.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to accept Eileen Wilson's resignation from the Sanders County Fair Board effective March 1, 2001 and to advertise for said position. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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J. Gail Patton, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
March 14, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, March 14th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) Solid Waste fees and budget; 2) Hot Springs Airport; 3) Hot Springs roads and sidewalks; 4) Dixon Alleyway abandonment; and 5) property easement in Dixon.
Debbie Austin, Forest Service Supervisor; and Liza Kruger, District Ranger met with the Board to discuss: 1) Forest Service receipts; 2) Forest health; and 3) availability of fuel for waste energy plants.
The Board attended a Solid Waste Disposal District Board meeting. (Detailed minutes on file with the Solid Waste Secretary.)
The Board adjourned at 5:15 p.m.
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Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
March 15, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, March 15th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) final plat for Warren Development minor subdivision. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant final plat approval as the developer has met all the preliminary contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) final plat for Beech Addition minor subdivision. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant final plat approval as the developer has met all the preliminary contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried; 3) discussed the procedure for including a "Waiver of Right to Protest an RSID" with each new subdivision; 4) reviewed the cost of a survey for the proposed exchange of the Noxon waste transfer site; and 5) noted that extensive road encroachment permits will require the direct involvement of the appropriate road district foreman.
The Board requested the presence of Dennis Doney, Chief Detention Officer to discuss the escorting of inmates for trial.
Brian Burkey, Park Board member met with the Board to discuss grants for countywide parks.
Matt Pearce, Mapping & Planning Specialist; and Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to present the draft of the County Road Maps for review by the County. He also discussed the remaining phases of the countywide rural addressing project.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Brooker motioned to reappoint Tobo Leivestad to the Heron/Trout Creek/Noxon TV Board for another three year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to reappoint Wes Ekstrom to the Sanders County Solid Waste Disposal District Board for another two year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to reappoint Alice Dettwiler and Betty King to the Heron/Noxon Cemetery District for another three year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to reappoint Irwin Bangen and Lois Woods to the Hot Springs Refuse District for another two year term. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to reappoint Beverly Bangen; Manford Tempro; and Michael Wigton to the Hot Springs TV District for another three year term. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to reappoint Glenn Magera to the Sanders County Fair Board for another two year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to reappoint Doris Grimm and Alvin Amundson to the Sanders County Tax Appeal Board for another three year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to reappoint Richard Prongua to the Sanders County Weed Board for another two year term. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to reappoint Glendon Rummel; Francis North; and Lauraryne Silverthorne to the Plains Cemetery District for another three year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
March 20, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, March 20th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Mike Hashisaki, Fair Manager requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda to discuss the water at the fairgrounds, the Fair concessions, and the State Legislature. Also present was Louie LaRock.
Greg Archie, DNRC; Rob Seli, Forest Service; and Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator met with the Board to sign the equipment agreement with DNRC. It was the consensus of the Board to have the Deputy County Attorney review said agreement before signing.
Carol Turk, Treasurer/Supt. of Schools met with the Board to discuss the Fair Foundation. Also present was Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor.
Tonda Moon, Weed Supervisor; and John Halpop, Extension Agent met with the Board to discuss the awarding of the chemical bids. Commissioner Brooker motioned to take the chemical bids under advisement. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board requested the presence of Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney discuss the legalities of awarding partial bids. It was the County Attorney's opinion that they could not award partial bids.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was the consensus of the Board to call for bids on road oil. (Original bid notice on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
It was the consensus of the Board to sign a contract for a new postage machine to be installed in June, 2001.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to reappoint Melva Welty and Leo Rambur to the Plains/Paradise TV District Board for another term of three years. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
March 21, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, March 21st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) personnel issue regarding health insurance; 2) Hot Springs sidewalks; 3) Fair capital improvements; 4) Forest Service receipts; 5) public defender contract; and 6) lease with the state.
Suzanne Cooperman, Legal Assistant; Bob Beitz, Justice of the Peace; and Valerie Borgman, Justice Court Clerk met with the Board to discuss the moving of offices to downstairs.
Mike Hashisaki, Fair Manager; Rick Woodruff, Fair Board Chairman; Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Carol Turk, Treasurer/Supt. of Schools; Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the Fair Foundation Fund.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) the review of the McLaughlin Creek Road in relation to the minor plat of the Beech Addition. Further discussion with Nancy Beech is necessary to resolve the issue; and 2) a discussion regarding the county's rights and use of prescriptive road easements with the Deputy County Attorney.
The Board attended a Solid Waste Disposal meeting. (Detailed minutes on file with the Solid Waste Secretary).

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Patton motioned to award the Chemical bid to Wilbur Ellis. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
March 27, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana were scheduled to meet in regular session on Tuesday, March 27th but due to a lack of a quorum the meeting was canceled.
_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
March 28, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, March 28th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was attending a meeting in Missoula, Montana until 3:00 p.m.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following issues: 1) personnel, as presiding officer Commissioner Laws closed the meeting to the public per 2-3-203(3) MCA; 2) public defender contract; 3) bidding procedures; and 4) Forest Service receipts meeting held in Missoula.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to briefly discuss the exchange of services for the Noxon Solid Waste roll off site. Also discussed was the road issue still unresolved with the Beech Addition minor subdivision.
Thorne Johnson, OPA Director requested to meet with the Board as she was not on the agenda to discuss the moving invoices.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was the consensus of the Board to prioritize the 2001 Farm Bill Grant applications as follows: 1) the Plains Grange; 2) Sanders County Recycling grant; and 3) Community Fellowship grant.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
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Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
March 29, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, March 29th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board proceeded to audit County payroll claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.
The Board called a Department Head meeting to discuss storage space, lunch room and conference rooms in the Courthouse. Others present were: Dianne Rummel, Clerk of Court; Carol Turk, Treasurer/Supt of Schools; Dixie Nichols, Computer Management Coordinator; Roni Wright, Deputy Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Ed Thompson, DOR Appraiser; Dan Miles, Senior Planner; Karen Dwyer, WIC Assistant; and Jim Marich, Custodian.
The Board proceeded to audit County claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.
Nancy Beech and Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the Beech Addition minor subdivision access. Access to Lot 1, the post office location requires an easement from the railroad to cross over their property. Also discussed was the status of the petitioned County road for McLaughlin Creek.
Clarence Curry met with the Board to discuss the recycling contract.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Upon the recommendation and authority of the County Health Officer, Cindy Morgan, Commissioner Patton motioned to remove the boil order at the Sanders County Fairground upon the results from the water test dated March 21, 2001 done by Montana Environmental Laboratory. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
At the request of the Sheriff's Office, Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-0007 recognizing National Public Safety Telecommunications Week. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
April 3, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, April 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board requested Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor to discuss picking up and delivering the mail to the post office. It was the consensus of those present that the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office will do the mail runs for a month.
Alex Morrison requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda to discuss the Sanders County Solid Waste Refuse Disposal recycling contract.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Board examined the securities from First State Bank of Thompson Falls and Glacier Bank of Hot Springs.
The Board examined the quarterly report for the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office.
Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Lloyd Redmond to the Sanders County Park Commission until June 2002. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Rusty Kinkade to the Sanders County Fair Board for a two year term. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.


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Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, April 4th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following issues: 1) the incarceration rate for inmates. Commissioner Laws will contact Mr. Doney for more information; and 2) personnel issue, therefore, as presiding officer Commissioner Laws closed the meeting to the public per 2-3-203(3) MCA.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board regarding election judge appointments, designation of a polling place and time for the May 8th, 2001 proposed Noxon-Heron Public Hospital District special mail ballot election. Commissioner Brooker motioned that the Board appoint the following judges of election to serve as the counting Board for the special mail ballot election for the proposed Noxon-Heron Public Hospital District and election of trustees. Seconded by Commissioner Patton and unanimously carried as follows: Trudy Koeneman; Nellie Jo McLinden; Sharon Larkin; and Clara Ruth Gobble. Commissioner Brooker motioned that the Board designate the following polling place and time for the May 8th, 2001 Special Mail Ballot Election for the proposed Noxon-Heron Public Hospital District and election of trustees. Seconded by Commissioner Patton and unanimously carried as follows:
POLLING PLACE CITY TIME

Sanders County Courthouse Thompson Falls 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
Elections Office
Also discussed at this time was the disposal of records. Commissioner Brooker motioned to authorize the disposal of records as requested by the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Record disposal form on file with the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor).
The Board attended the regularly scheduled Board of Health meeting. Others present were: Dean & Bonnie Haun; Ryan Luttmann, JUB Engineers; Tim Read, DEQ; Dan Miles, Senior Planner; Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist; Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse/Officer; Dr. Jacob Lulack, Board of Health Member. Topics discussed included: 1) floodplain variance request by Haun's for mounted septic system along Clarks Fork River. Commissioner Brooker motioned to take the requested variance under advisement until further information could be obtained. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) the new preventive health care clinic for Sanders, Mineral and Lake counties; 3) services provided physical exams, cervical cancer screening, breast cancer screening, STD screening & treatment, pregnancy testing, dispensing of contraceptive methods, anemia screening, hypertension screening, assessment of Hepatitis B, tetanus and MMR, provide immunizations, preventive health education , counseling and referrals; 4) tobacco grant funds; 5) phone message received about giardia; 6) Dr. Lulack will be taking water samples at the fairgrounds every two weeks; 7) getting the well at the fairgrounds fixed and sealed up; 8) if water is contaminated in this last test, boil order will be instituted again until proposed reconstruction of well is completed; 9) serve safe classes were well attended and there will be another class for managers; 10) site evaluators classes and installer classes; and 11) there are now three new installers in Sanders County. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).
The Board adjourned at 4:30 p.m.


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Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, April 5th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Chairman; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist; and Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the additional information and concerns with the Haun variance from the Sanders County Wastewater Treatment Regulations regarding siting of a septic system in the floodplain of the Clarks Fork River. It was decided to reconvene the variance meeting with all parties present to further the discussion at the Board of Health. Also discussed was issues with the Beech Addition minor subdivision.
Gloria Bennett and John Halpop, Extension Agents met with the Board to discuss the insurance for the 4-H kitchen and other events.
Commissioner Brooker left at 2:00 p.m.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss the procedure for the use of the County's credit card form. It was the decision of the Board that reference numbers will be used for better tracking of purchases and that the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor will have to give final authorization before the card may be used.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner; and Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist met with the Board to briefly discuss the proposed Hagedorn family transfer.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

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Harold L. Laws, 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 10, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, April 10th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board examined the quarterly reports from the Clerk of Court for the periods ending December 31, 2000 and March 31, 2001 and instructed the Clerk for file said reports.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss the credit card purchase authorization form.
The Board attended a special Board of Health meeting. Others present were: Dr. Jacob Lulack; Dean & Bonnie Haun; Joel Petty, JUB Engineering; Rick Woodruff, Fair Board Chairman; Mike Hashisaki, Fair Manager; Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist; Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; and Dan Miles, Senior Planner to discuss two issues as follows: 1) The Haun's septic system variance request: a) design of proposed septic system in the floodplain; b) concerns about new and increase systems in the floodplain; c) the existing hand dug well; d) the life span of proposed septic system should be indefinitely; e) the proposal to have another engineer review the information on the proposed septic system; f) Dr. Lulacks concern about the sealed tank and the possibility of it bubbling; g) the existing cesspool; h) getting the state engineer to review information on proposed system; i) the lines will be buried approximately 4 feet; j) the fees for review and doing a site visit. Commissioner Brooker motioned to grant preliminary approval contingent upon State DEQ approval. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Roll call votes as follows: Dr. Jacob Lulack - Aye; Commissioner Brooker - aye; Commissioner Patton - aye; and Commissioner Laws - aye. Motion was unanimously carried; and 2) the fairground water issue: a) fairground water test findings showed chlorine; b) nitrate level of 2.02; c) condition of existing well and the need to repair and upgrade; d) use of chlorinater during fair last year; e) Jan's request that boil order be imposed until the well can be repaired; f) where water samples were taken and the suggestion that they be taken from other faucets at the fairgrounds; g) Bob Fulton, Engineer's report and suggestions for upgrade on well along with a water tight seal; h) funding for repairs and upgrades; i) concerns about house and pavilion usage of existing water; j) proposal that bottled water be supplied to the occupants of the house and pavilion; and k) the consensus of those members present that the boil order be reinstated until repairs are completed. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to hold a public hearing on the petition for abandonment received from Paul and Sharlene Fitchett.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for special session on Monday, April 30th to audit county claims.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to appoint Sara Lou Springer to serve as Judge of Election for the proposed Noxon-Heron Public Hospital District Special Mail Ballot counting Board as Nellie Jo McLinden is unable to serve.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 11, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, April 11th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following issues: 1) personnel, as presiding officer Commissioner Laws closed the meeting to the public per 2-3-203(3) MCA; 2) a proposed bid form; 3) the solid waste budget; 4) Plains/Paradise Fire District; 5) signs on county right-of-way; 6) exempt license plates for ambulances; and 7) fairground water issue. After a conference call with the Kalispell Laboratory regarding the water sample test results of the most recent test. The Board had a conference call with the Public Health Officer, Cindy Morgan to discuss the results. Under her authorization as Public Health Officer, Cindy rescinded the imposed boil order.
Bill Hagedorn and Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the access from the proposed Vermillion Cove subdivision onto Blue Slide Road. The Road may require a variance from the subdivision regulations.
Commissioner Laws left for a meeting in Libby, Montana.
W.C. & Lois Gebhart; Mildred Butler; Walter Zollars Jr.; and Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board for the public hearing on the petition for abandonment requested by Mr. Zollar. Commissioner Brooker presented he report as Commissioner of that District. Noting no good access to the Thompson River and no reasonable use of the right-of-way to the County, picture and written report on file. Commissioner Brooker motioned to approve the petition for abandonment of 2nd Street (approximately 50' by 40') between Lot 4 in Block 1 and Lot 1 (less C) in Block 2, Copper King town site. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

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Harold L. Laws, Chairman

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J. Gail Patton, Acting Chairman


ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
April 12, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, April 12th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) the process for county road signs and budget; 2) the floodplain study and extension of grant; and 3) sharing the data collected from road mapping study with the Department of Transportation as requested.
Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist; Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse/Officer; and Bob Zimmerman; County Attorney met with the Board to further discuss the boil order imposed on the fairgrounds being rescinded.
Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator requested to meet with the Board as she was not on the agenda to discuss the following: 1) the emergency generator testing; 2) trip to Kootenai County dispatch; 3) the Hazard assessment; 4) use of fire extinguisher training for Courthouse employees; 5) VFA grant and Federal Fire grant; and 6) fuel studies for fire season.
Commissioner Carol Brooker left at 2:00 p.m.
Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor met with the Board to discuss a notice to call for bids on the walking floor trailer. Commissioner Patton motioned to publish the invitation to bid for the walking floor trailer. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original bid notice on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on Tuesday, April 17, 2001 due to conflicting schedules.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 18, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, April 18th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: J. Gail Patton, Acting Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Harold L. Laws was attending a Juvenile Detention meeting in Missoula, Montana.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, as presiding officer Commissioner Patton, closed the meeting per 2-3-203(3) MCA.
Thorne Johnson, OPA Director and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the lease agreement for OPA's new offices.
Erin Ballas, Field Representative for Senator Conrad Burns met with the Board to discuss any concerns they may have and to meet with the public.
Carol Turk, Treasurer/Supt of Schools met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, as presiding officer Commissioner Patton closed the meeting to the public per 2-3-203(3) MCA.
The Board attended the regularly scheduled Solid Waste Disposal District meeting. (Detailed minutes on file with the Solid Waste Secretary).
Commissioner Laws arrived at 2:30 p.m.
Holly Sanders, Solid Waste Secretary and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, as presiding officer Commissioner Laws closed the meeting to the public as per 2-3-203(3) MCA.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Due to the conflicting election schedules, previously appointed judges, with exception of Clare Ruth Gobble are unable to serve, therefore, Commissioner Brooker motioned to appoint Nancy Millard, Barbara Laws, and Linda Rocheleau to serve as Judges of Election-Counting Board for the proposed Noxon-Heron Public Hospital District & Trustee Election. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to hold a public hearing on the petition received to abandon a portion of Dingley Street in Heron. (Original public hearing notice and petition on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.

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J. Gail Patton, Acting Chairman

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean


The Board reconvened at 7:00 p.m. for the public meeting on the Solid Waste Disposal District informational meeting. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, and Carol Brooker, Commissioners. Others present were: Dick & Debbie Martin; Ron Robinson; Jerry Shively; George Weldon; John Roesler; Richard Sheehan; Robert Huckabay; Prentiss Campbell; David & Jan Harvey; Paul Harvey; Herman Whisennand; Wes Ekstrom; Larry McDonald; Jacob Lulack; and Laura Nickoli.
The Board adjourned at 8:30 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:

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Carol Brooker, Commissioner

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
April 19, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, April 19th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was attending a Northwest Montana Human Resource meeting.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following issues: 1) Bill Hagedorn meet with the Board to discuss the construction of the road for Vermilion Cove subdivision. It was agreed that a variance from the subdivision regulations is necessary to build the road. Dan was directed to draft a letter with the necessary variance language for approval by the Board; 2) Dan discussed that the State Department of Natural Resources and Conservation has adopted the floodplain delineation study of the Clarks Fork River between Section 8, Township 21 North, Range 29 West to Section 34, Township 19 North; Range 25 West. The Board will now hold a public hearing to adopt the map and the necessary amendments to the Floodplain Ordinance currently adopted.

The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.

The Board reconvened at 7:10 p.m. for the public meeting in Noxon for the Solid Waste Disposal District informational meeting. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Others present were: Jerry Shively; Edward (Tony) Pitchner; Sandra Davis; Michael Richter; Louise Brandser; Alice Dettwiler; D.W. Engel; Cleve Webley; Nan Compton; Tobo & Rusti Leivestad; Joel Norman; Gene & Lois Wainscott; Dolores Weber; Mr. & Mrs. Edward Dosh; Thomas & Martha Humphreys; Sandra Boggs, DEQ Representative and Jay Simons, Sanders County Ledger. Commissioner Laws explained the purpose of the meeting is to get public input on the pay as you throw (PAYT) concept, or raise existing rates with no PAYT, or turning over the garbage to a private enterprise.
The Board adjourned at 8:35 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, April 25th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Lisa Kruger, District Ranger, Lolo National Forest; and Brian Avery, District Ranger, Kootenai National Forest met with the Board to discuss and review the applications for the Resource Advisory Committee.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) personnel issue, therefore, as presiding officer Commissioner Laws closed the meeting to the public per 2-3-203(3)MCA; and 2) Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor, and Jackie Dean, Administrative Assistant met with the Board and Mr. Gebhardt to discuss board minutes.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) discussed the variance request letter from Bill Hagedorn, Vermilion Cove subdivision. Commissioner Laws will review the site before making a decision; 2) discussed the easement documents versus special permits for Forest Service roads with subdivision proposals. Further research is required; and 3) an update on the road mapping and addressing project.
Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, as presiding officer Commissioner Laws closed the meeting to the public per 2-3-203(3) MCA.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-008 eliminating the Solid Waste Refuse Disposal impact fee. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 30, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special session on Monday, April 30th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, 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.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Management Coordinator requested to meet with the Board as she was not on the agenda to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, as presiding officer Commissioner Laws closed the meeting to the public per 2-3-203(3) MCA.
The Board requested the presence of Holly Sanders, Solid Waste Secretary to discuss setting and posting her hours so she can more accessible to the public.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to award the road oil bid to Mountain States Materials, Inc. for fiscal year 2001-2002. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
May 1, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, May 1st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Senator Jim Elliott met with the Board to discuss the effects of HB124 on the County.
Thorne Johnson, OPA Director met with the Board to obtain signatures on the Memorandum of Understanding Agreement for the lease on the state offices.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner and Jackie Dean, Administrative Assistant met with the Board to set public meetings on the rural addressing project.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Board examined the Claims Approval List for the period ending April 30, 2001 for the amount of $237,079.46 and payroll claims in the amount of $226,974.14.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 2, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, May 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following issues: 1) solid waste issues; 2) Sheriff's budget; and 3) fairground well. Also present was Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Management Coordinator; and Ben Smyth, President of Silvertip Technologies, Inc. met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, as presiding officer, Commissioner Laws closed the meeting to the public per 2-3-203(3) MCA.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The public hearing notice for Dingley Street abandonment was amended to reflect a change in the day of the hearing. (Original public hearing notice on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Due to a clerical error there is a correction to the April 25th minutes as follows: Commissioner Patton motioned to award the gravel crushing bid for District #2 to Thompson Falls Sand & Gravel. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
The following elected officials were given permission to leave the state for short intervals of time during the next 60 days: Harold Laws; J. Gail Patton; Carol Brooker; Pat Ingraham; Carol Turk; Bob Beitz; Bob Zimmerman; Dianne Rummel; Suzanne Cooperman; Gene Arnold; and Mark Denke.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, May 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) the letter requesting a variance from the Sanders County road standards for Vermilion Cove subdivision; 2) establishing a date and procedure for public hearing for adoption of floodplain regulation amendments; and 3) review the process and progress of the County road mapping project.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for the MACo District meeting in Polson, Montana on Thursday, May 10th.
The Board adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, May 8th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Lisa Kruger, and Eric Barclay, US Forest Service met with the Board to review and discuss the Schedule A for Lolo National Forest.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board for his yearly employee evalution.
Chris Nowak, Counselor; and Judy Henaghen, Secretary met with the Board to give the quarterly update for Recovery Northwest.
Bob Fletcher and Jim Freed met with the Board to discuss the donation of Lions Club land to theCounty.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to reappoint Elizabeth Meyers to the Paradise Improvement District for another three year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, May 9th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Kevin Goertzen, Mountain States Material, Inc.; Jim Wilson, Foreman District #3 and Jim Watts, Foreman District #1 met with the Board to discuss the details of oil delivery to Sanders County.
The Canvassing Board consisting of Commissioner Harold L. Laws, Commissioner J. Gail Patton, Commissioner Carol Brooker; and Clerk & Recorder-Assessor Pat Ingraham proceeded to canvass votes from the Plains District Library and Noxon-Heron Public Hospital Special District elections held on May 8, 2001. The canvassing board does hereby certify that the foregoing abstract of election returns can be found on page 247 of book 2 of Abstract of Election Returns is a full and correct abstract of all the votes cast in the Plains District Library and Noxon-Heron Public Hospital Special District elections held on May 8, 2001.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to the procedure for Floodplain Delineation Public Hearing and the rural addressing project public meetings.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Jack Athearn and John Morigeau to the Dixon Rural Fire District for three year terms. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to appoint Melissa Dunn and Robert Harker to Heron Rural Fire District for three year terms. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Bonnie Barnes and Leilani King to Noxon Rural Fire District for three year terms. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 15, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was attending and Area on Aging meeting in Polson, Montana.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to appoint Greg Hinkle to the Sanders County Park Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on May 22, 2001 due to conflicting meeting schedules.
It was the consensus of the Board to sign the Montana Community Development Corporation Plan for the CDBG Revolving Loan funds.
The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 15, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, May 15th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was attending and Area on Aging meeting in Polson, Montana.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to appoint Greg Hinkle to the Sanders County Park Commission. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on May 22, 2001 due to conflicting meeting schedules.
It was the consensus of the Board to sign the Montana Community Development Corporation Plan for the CDBG Revolving Loan funds.
The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, May 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) Weed Board personnel; 2) Golf Course Road; 3) inmate incarceration daily rates; 4) irrevocable letter of credit for gravel crushing bid; 5) public defender contract; 6) the creation of a Paradise Cemetery District; 7) a bid to purchase gravel for road districts; 8) Lonepine lease with Hot Springs Rural Fire District; and 9) procedure for county contracts.
Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor met with the Board to present the Walking Floor Trailer bids. Commissioner Brooker motioned to award the Walking Floor Trailer bid to Wilkens Industries, Inc. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Mark Reller, Robert Lahmann, Franklin Weintraub, Bonneville Power Company met with the Board to discuss the installation of fiber optic and transmission routes through Sanders County.
Tootie Welker, Coalition for Families met with the Board to give an update on their statistics for the last five years, working toward housing and other program activities.
Gary Hablutzel, EBMS Representative; Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Brenda Franck, Deputy Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the 21% increase in health insurance.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Patton motioned to have the Chairman sign the Notice to Proceed and the Gravel Crushing Contract with Thompson Falls Sand & Gravel. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to have the Chairman sign the Contract for Appraisals for the Plains Airport Improvement Project with Marvin Nelson as requested by Robert Peccia & Associates. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to write a letter of support to help obtain grant funds in order to build the Purple Heart Veterans Memorial in remembrance of those Montana veterans who have received Purple Hearts. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to approve and sign the Public Defender Contract with John Putikka. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 4:40 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, May 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) Weed Board personnel; 2) Golf Course Road; 3) inmate incarceration daily rates; 4) irrevocable letter of credit for gravel crushing bid; 5) public defender contract; 6) the creation of a Paradise Cemetery District; 7) a bid to purchase gravel for road districts; 8) Lonepine lease with Hot Springs Rural Fire District; and 9) procedure for county contracts.
Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor met with the Board to present the Walking Floor Trailer bids. Commissioner Brooker motioned to award the Walking Floor Trailer bid to Wilkens Industries, Inc. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Mark Reller, Robert Lahmann, Franklin Weintraub, Bonneville Power Company met with the Board to discuss the installation of fiber optic and transmission routes through Sanders County.
Tootie Welker, Coalition for Families met with the Board to give an update on their statistics for the last five years, working toward housing and other program activities.
Gary Hablutzel, EBMS Representative; Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Brenda Franck, Deputy Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the 21% increase in health insurance.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Patton motioned to have the Chairman sign the Notice to Proceed and the Gravel Crushing Contract with Thompson Falls Sand & Gravel. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to have the Chairman sign the Contract for Appraisals for the Plains Airport Improvement Project with Marvin Nelson as requested by Robert Peccia & Associates. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to write a letter of support to help obtain grant funds in order to build the Purple Heart Veterans Memorial in remembrance of those Montana veterans who have received Purple Hearts. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to approve and sign the Public Defender Contract with John Putikka. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 4:40 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, May 24th at 10:10 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was not in attendance.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) the possible RV Park subdivision at the fairgrounds and all the necessary procedures that must be followed; and 2) the variance request for Vermilion Cove subdivision by William Hagedorn. Commissioner Brooker motioned to approve the variance request for Vermilion Cove subdivision road design. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Bill Murray, Teleconn Inc. met with the Board to discuss the telephone hardware in the Courthouse.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Brenda Franck, Deputy Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; and Becky Barnes, Western States Insurance met with the Board to present health insurance quotes from Blue Cross Blue Shield.
The Board adjourned at 4:05 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
May 29, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, May 29th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board requested the presence of Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; and Brenda Franck, Deputy Clerk & Recorder-Assessor to discuss health insurance quotes.
Judy Hutchins; Paul & Sharlene Fitchett; James Orr; Dan Miles, Senior Planner; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board for the public hearing on the petition for abandonment located in the Heron Townsite, of a portion of Dingley Street lying Southwest of Lots 11 through 20 of Block 4 (30 feet by 250 feet). Commissioner Brooker motioned to grant said abandonment petition. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Roll call votes as follows: Commissioner Brooker - aye; Commissioner Patton - Aye; Commissioner Laws - Nay. Motion was carried by majority vote.
Gene Arnold, Sheriff; Donna Neal, Sheriff's Administrative Assistant; Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher; Dennis Doney, Chief Detention Officer; and Perry Mock, Undersheriff met with the Board to discuss state inmate incarceration daily rate and budget concerns.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to post for following days: 1) post for session on June 14th to attend a HB124 meeting in Missoula; 2) post for special session on Monday, June 25th for budget review; and 3) post for special session on Friday, June 29th to audit claims and budget reviews.
It was the consensus of the Board to advertise to call for bids for gravel for Districts #1 & #3. (Original bid notice on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board recessed at 4:45 p.m.

The Board reconvened at 7:05 p.m. for the Floodplain Delineation Public Hearing in Plains. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Others present were: Pam Little; Kathy Gregg; Phil Chrismore; Roger & Marion Lund; and Dan Miles, Senior Planner. Commissioner Laws opened the meeting and turned it over to Mr. Miles to explain that the meeting was being held to present the Floodplain maps and the amendments to the Floodplain Ordinance adopted in 1995. Dan explained the procedure for variance requests and the 5 member Board of Adjustments that will hear and determine floodplain variance requests and appeals. Public comments were: Are the maps going to have actual footage? No they are done in five foot contours. Is there any grandfather clauses? Yes, some decisions will be determined by the State. New development in the floodplain will be carefully looked at. Everything is based on actual elevations which are fairly accurate and there are 25-26 cross sections and a lot of existing bench marks. A survey would need to be done if property was going up for sell in some cases. Land in the floodway is heavily regulated, and land in the flood fringe is regulated by permit process. Dan briefly explained the letter of map amendments (LOMA) for flood insurance purposes. FEMA will be sent the complete packet, they will then review packet, check information for accuracy and adopt maps.
The Board adjourned at 7:40 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF ANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
May 30, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, May 30th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board proceeded to audit County payroll claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same for the total amount of $218,512.18.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) solid waste fees; 2) coalition for families request for victim surcharge; 3) personnel issue; 4) inmate incarceration rates; 5) gravel crushing bids; 6) county employees and elected officials salary; 7) HB 345 salary committee; and 8) health insurance for employees.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to post for special session for Monday, June 4, 2001 to meet with the salary committee.
The Board recessed at 4:40 p.m.

The Board reconvened at 7:05 p.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Others present were; Karin Hanson; Arthur Behnkie; and Dan Miles, Senior Planner. Commissioner Laws opened the meeting and briefly explained the proposed rural addressing project. Dan explained the need to name private drives and lanes and how it will help with 911.
The Board adjourned at 7:37 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 31, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, May 31st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Terrie Lukes, Acting 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 recessed at 4:00 p.m.

The Board reconvened at 7:05 p.m. in Plains, Montana for the rural addressing public meeting. Present were: J. Gail Patton, Acting Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Terry Lukes, Acting Secretary. Others present were: Richard & Melva Welty; Wayland Duerschmidt; Pam Little; Dan Bates; Phil & Sandi Jensen; James Haas; Kathy Gregg; Karval Pickering; John & Phyllis Bright; and Dan Miles, Senior Planner. The meeting was opened and a brief summary of the rural addressing project for the County. The following items were discussed: 1) private firm doing the project; 2) naming of drives and lanes; and 3) how the addressing is going to work with 100 addresses per mile.
The Board adjourned at 8:15 p.m.

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J. Gail Patton, Acting Chairman


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Harold L. Laws, 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
JUNE 4, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special session on Monday, June 4th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Terrie Lukes, Acting Secretary.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to appoint Tom Eggensperger for a two year term and Ron Rude for a three year term to the County Compensation Board. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Bob Beitz, Justice of the Peace; Dianne Rummel, Clerk of Court; Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Tom Eggensperger; and Ron Rude and the Board of County Commissioners met as the County Compensation Board as required by 7-4-2503 MCA 2000.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Board examined the claims approval list for the period ending May 31, 2001 in the amount of $222,567.54.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the emergency shelter grant application with Northwest Montana Human Resources.
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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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
JUNE 5, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, June 5th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Kurt Hafferman, DNRC; and Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator met with the Board to discuss the drought conditions and the drought program offered by the State.
The Board requested the presence of Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney to discuss the resolution of intent to raise fees for solid waste disposal.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-010 giving authority to Montana Community Development Corporation to apply for a Fire Revolving Loan grant. 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 Statement of Work for states portion of OEM funding. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to appoint Phil Crismore to the Sanders County Park Commission to complete the term of two years. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, June 6th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) solid waste refuse disposal fees; 2) county health insurance coverage; 3) inmate incarceration daily rate resolution; 4) floodplain delineation resolution; 5) personnel issues; and 6) Resolution 2000-027 liquor license fees. It was the consensus of the Board to leave the fees at the current rate.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney, Gene Arnold, Sheriff; and Donna Neal, Sheriff's Administrative Assistant met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, as presiding officer, Commissioner Laws closed the meeting to the public per 2-3-203(3) MCA 2000.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to present the preliminary plat for Susan Smith single division. Commissioner Brooker motioned grant conditional preliminary approval upon the following conditions being met prior to final plat approval: 1) that any new drive approach onto Highway 200 is permitted by the Montana Department of Transportation; and 2) 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.
Rick Woodruff, Roy Tufly, Rusti Kinkade, Marilyn Sorlie, Fair Board; Mike Hashisaki, Fair Manager; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to review and discuss the Fair budget.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss the details of the public hearing noticed required by HB345.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-011 canceling outstanding warrants for the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Brooker motioned to have the Chairman sign the Public Employees Retirement System Opt Out Plan for Sanders County. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to reappoint Dan Bates to the Plains Public Library Board of Trustees for another five year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to sign the Purchase Supply Agreement with Wilkens Industries, Inc. for the solid waste walking floor trailer.
The Board adjourned at 4:50 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 12, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, June 12th at 9:30 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda to discuss the problems with 911 when the there are cut cables and other problems with the phone company service.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to present for their approval the Fiscal Year (FY) 2001-2002 randomly selected jury list for: District Court; Justice Court; Town of Hot Springs; Town of Plains; and the City of Thompson Falls. The Board approved said lists for FY 2001-2002.
Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator requested to meet with the Board as she was not on the agenda to discuss the Fire Impact CDBG Grant categorically exclusion letter.
Joel Petty, JUB Engineering met with the Board to discuss the Elk Creek Bridge Project and prioritizing the remaining bridges in Sanders County.
Brian Dreisbach, Chairman, Weed Board; Tonda Moon, Weed Supervisor; Bob Wagner, Weed Sprayer; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to review and discuss the Weed Program budget.
Holly Sanders, Solid Waste Secretary met with the Board to present the Solid Waste Resolution 2001-001 intent to increase solid waste fees. (Detailed minutes on file with the Solid Waste Secretary.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Patton motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-012 establishing inmate incarceration rate. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original Resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-013 amending floodplain delineation for the Clarks Fork River and provide for a floodplain variance procedure. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original Resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Brooker motioned to appoint Beth McGee to the Thompson Falls Public Library Board of Trustees. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board examined the cash report for the period ending May 31, 2001.
The Board adjourned at 4:25 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, June 13th at 9:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to review and discuss the road budget.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) the cost and timing of the 911 rural addressing program. What will be done in each phase and how the project will be budgeted; and 2) the issue of mailbox placement on County road right-of-way. The Board instructed staff to develop a policy for providing guidelines.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following issues: 1) fire district cooperative agreement; 2) State weed contracts; 3) state trust lands and roads; 4) Bache gravel pit; 5) personnel issues; and 6) personnel.
Carol Turk, Treasurer/Supt. of Schools; Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 19, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, June 19th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Judy Stang, Mineral County Commissioner; and Dave Sanchez met with the Board to discuss their concerns about the Milltown Dam Clean-up Project.
Commissioner Brooker left at 11:00 a.m. for an Economic Development meeting.
The Board proceeded to open the Gravel Crushing bids for Districts 1 & 3. Bids received were: LHC - $86,920.00 and Thompson Falls Sand & Gravel $92,400.00. Commissioner Patton motioned to take said bids under advisement. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker returned at 1:00 p.m.
Brian Dreisbach, Chairman; Bill Meadows, John Halpop, John Nelson, Jeff Malinak, Sanders County Weed Board; Tonda Moon, Weed Supervisor; and Robert Wagner, Weed Sprayer met with the Board to discuss the weed plan for next year.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Systems Manager met with the Board to discuss the computer needs for fiscal year 2001-2002.
Dave Wiseman, Bison Range met with the Board to present them with a check from the Bureau of Indian Affairs for Bison Sales in the amount of $10,380.00.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the following contracts and documents: 1) the DEQ Contract No. 400019 date modification; 2) DPHHS Contract #02-07-3-01-010-1 for public health grant; 3) DOT request for permission to entry county right-of-way on Blue Slide Road; 4) Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program Support Agreement for the Extension Office; and 5) RBOG grant application for Economic Development Program.
The Board adjourned at 4:40 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, June 20th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following issues: 1) the worm compost contract; 2) gravel bids that were received; 3) employee evaluations; 4) Plains Library memorandum of understanding; 5) fair issues; and 6) victims of crime funds.
Dianne Rummel, Clerk of Court met with the Board to discuss the effects of the Big Bill (HB 124) on her office.
The Board attended their regularly scheduled Solid Waste meeting. (Detailed minutes on file with the Solid Waste Secretary).
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, June 21st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to review and discuss the following items: 1) Trout Creek Homesites. Commissioner Laws had to leave the meeting at 10:10 a.m. for Union negotiations. Commissioner Patton then proceeded with the meeting as Acting Chairman. The Board determined that the park requirement would be satisfied with a cash-in-lieu donation. Commissioner Brooker motioned to grant preliminary approval upon the following conditions being met prior to final plat approval: a) that a no vehicular access easement be platted on the Martin Creek Road frontage of this subdivision with one shared access allowed for lots 6&7 and the existing approach for Choctaw Lane; b) that the fire protection section of the subdivision regulations be satisfied; c) that the lot owners contact the Sanders County Weed Control Board for a Noxious Weed and Re-vegetation Plan before any construction on the lots; and d) that the final subdivision shall comply with all requirements of the Sanders County Subdivision Regulations, the laws and administrative rules of the State of Montana. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher met with the Board to discuss the radio system problems. Also present was Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator; and Dan Miles, Senior Planner.
Commissioner Carol Brooker left at 12:45 p.m. due to illness.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Patton motioned to have the Chairman sign the WIC contract with the Department of Health and Human Services. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to have the Chairman sign the Summary Sheet for Assurances and Certifications required for FEMA funds for the OEM Coordinator position. Seconded by Commissioner Laws.
The Board adjourned at 2:40 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 25, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special session on Monday, June 25th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board attended the Salary Commission Board meeting. Others present were: Ron Rude, Salary Commission Chairman; Tom Eggensperger, Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Dianne Rummel, Clerk of Court; Bob Beitz, Justice of the Peace; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney. Ron Rude, Chairman called the meeting to order at 10:08 a.m. The purpose of the meeting was to set a salary schedule for elected officials per HB 345. Tom Eggensperger moved that Elected Officials Fiscal Year (FY) 2000-2001 base salary of $30,937.59 plus a 3.4% cost of living adjustment for FY 2001-2002, as determined by the University of Montana Bureau of Business and Economic Research, be set as the base salary for FY 2001-2002 for a base salary of $31,989.47 excluding the County Attorney. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Roll call votes as follows: Commissioner Laws - aye; Commissioner Brooker - aye; Dianne Rummel - aye; Bob Beitz - aye; Pat Ingraham - aye; Ron Rude - aye; and Bob Zimmerman - aye. Motion was unanimously carried. Tom Eggensperger moved that the County Attorney's base salary be set at $32,831.90 plus a 3.4% cost of living on the County's portion, noting the State's contribution for a cost of living adjustment has been set at 2.2% on the base salary of $32,831.90 for the State's portion. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Roll call votes as follows: Commissioner Laws - aye; Commissioner Brooker - aye; Dianne Rummel - aye; Bob Beitz - aye; Pat Ingraham - aye; Ron Rude - aye; and Bob Zimmerman - aye. Motion was unanimously carried. Tom Eggensperger moved that the Chairman of the Salary Commission receive mileage reimbursement for meetings attended. Seconded by Bob Beitz. Motion was unanimously carried. Tom Eggensperger moved that the Salary Commission Board Members meet throughout the year, at the discretion of the Chairman, Ron Rude for the purpose of establishing experienced modifiers to determine longevity proposals for future Elected Official's salary schedules. Seconded by Bob Beitz. Motion was unanimously carried.
Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher; and Gene Arnold, Sheriff met with the Board to discuss possible funding in order to correct the radio problems that have been occurring. Also present was Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to present the Rural Addressing Agreement for phases 2A & 2B for the Rural and Municipal Structures Mapping & Addressing with Matt Pearce from MAPS. Commissioner Patton motioned to accept and sign said agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to present the Master Jury List for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 as prepared by Chairman Laws and Clerk Pat Ingraham, for their approval. Commissioner Brooker motioned to approve the Master Jury List for FY 2001-2002. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. The preliminary budgets were also discussed and reviewed at this time.
The Board adjourned at 5:05 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 26, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, June 26th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board requested the presence of Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist; and Dianne Rummel, Clerk of Court to discuss their budget requests.
Janet Ostrom, John Millard, Gwen Bryant, Council on Aging Representatives; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss and review the Council on Aging budget and their request for a portion of the Senior Citizens funds for Home Chore, Home Care and Area on Aging Administrative Costs.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Systems Manager; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss and review the computer needs and budget.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss and review preliminary budgets.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 27, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, June 27th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) gravel bids; 2) solid waste issues; 3) Sheriff's Office grievance; and 4) budgets.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) discussed and reviewed the rural addressing project and the address protection boundary for the City of Thompson Falls; 2) discussed the request from Dave Bennett to release an easement through a parcel of property. The Board requested that he bring forward a formal proposal; and 3) the Park Board meeting for July has been canceled.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to award the gravel bid for Districts #1 & #3 to LHC Inc. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for the following days: 1) July 12th to attend a budget meeting in Lake County for Juvenile Detention & District Court; 2) July 25th to attend a Secondary Road meeting in Missoula; and 3) July 30th to audit claims and budget review.
The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.

The Board reconvened at 6:00 p.m. to attend the Salary Compensation Public Hearing. Ron Rude, Salary Compensation Chairman called the meeting to order. Present were: Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Dianne Rummel, Clerk of Court; and Bob Beitz, Justice of the Peace. With no attendees from the public sector present, and no objections to the salary schedule as proposed, Commissioner Carol Brooker motioned that the hearing be adjourned. Seconded by Commissioner Harold L. Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Ron Rude, Salary Compensation Chairman called the Salary Compensation Board meeting to order at 6:35 p.m. The purpose of the meeting was to set a Fiscal Year (FY) 2001-2002 salary schedule for Elected Officials. Commissioner Carol Brooker moved to set the Elected Officials base salary for the County Clerk & Recorder-Assessor, Treasurer-Superintendent of Schools, Sheriff, Clerk of District Court, Commissioners; and Justice of the Peace at $31,989.47 and the County Attorney's base salary for the county's contribution at $33,948.18. Seconded by Commissioner Harold L. Laws. Roll call votes as follows: Dianne Rummell - aye; Bob Beitz, aye; Carol Brooker - aye; Harold L. Laws - aye; J. Gail Patton - aye; Ron Rude - aye; and Pat Ingraham - aye. Motion was unanimously carried. Dianne Rummel moved that the meeting be adjourned at 6:40 p.m. Seconded by Pat Ingraham. Motion was unanimously carried.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, June 28th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board proceeded to audit county payroll claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same for a total amount of $221,208.30.
Tobo & Rusti Leivestad; Eve Stuckey; Peter & Beckey DelGiudice; Kathy Matthew; Carolyn Hidy; Paul Jones; Peter Lupsha; Laura Nicolei, Montana Rural Water; and Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor met with the Board for the public hearing on the Solid Waste Disposal fee increase from $75.00 to $90.00 per year. Topics discussed included: 1) recycling and the pay as you throw (PAYT) program; 2) fee policy explanation; 3) units assessed for businesses; 4) fee schedule and appeal form; 5) tipping fees per weight; 6) the need to replace Solid Waste equipment; 7) question on BFI landfill; 8) recycling glass; 9) has volume gone down with recycling program. Yes, a little below last year; 10) AIM recycling contract; 11) question on charges for one bedroom apartment; 12) fees will show on next tax statement; 13) solid waste fees for schools and are schools recycling; and 14) need to contact school board on recycling efforts.
Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss and review the Solid Waste preliminary budget.
Gene Arnold, Sheriff; Perry Mock, Undersheriff; Dennis Doney, Chief Detention Officer; Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher; Donna Neal, Sheriff's Administrative Assistant; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss and review the Public Safety budget.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the agreement with Wilson's Worms for a worm composting facility.
Commissioner Patton motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-016 a resolution of concurrence to increase solid waste disposal fees. (Original resolution on file with the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.

The Board reconvened at 7:00 p.m. for the public hearing on increased mill levy. Commissioner Harold L. Laws called to order the public hearing on implementing a sufficient tax levy to cover the cost of the 21% premium increase for health care benefits for county employees as per 2-9-212 MCA and to hear public comment, was called to order at 7:00 p.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk of the Board. Phone protests against levying an increase for the County employees health care benefits were received from Mr. & Mrs. Joe Belles; O.T. & B. Diane Myers, in addition Ms. Donna Redmond voiced a concern regarding the necessity of placing the increase cost back on the taxpayers. With no other public comments received nor attendees of said hearing, Commissioner Brooker motioned that the hearing be adjourned at 7:20 p.m. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special session on Friday, June 29th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, 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 for a total amount of $377,457.78.
Chris Partyka, Lisa Kruger, Bruce Haflich, U.S. Forest Service; Nate Hall and Brian Burky, AVISTA Corporation; and Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the proposed renovation of Finley Flats.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss and review preliminary budgets.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-014 levying tax for employee group health benefits. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-015 setting elected officials salaries for FY 2001-2002. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Brooker motioned to have the Chairman sign Subgrant 01-18 with Northwest Montana Human Resources. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Patton motioned to have the Chairman sign the Fire Agreement with the Department of Natural Resources and Conservation. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to have the Chairman sign the lease agreement with the Department of Revenue for office space in the Courthouse. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the Department of Transportation grant for the Sheriff's Office.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 3, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, July 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator met with the Board to discuss the Drought Committee and the National Fire Plan Community Assistance Programs.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss and review preliminary budgets. Commissioner Brooker moved that salary increases for county employees as approved in the final budget (August 10, 2001), and will be retroactive back to July 1, 2001. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Bob Beitz, Justice of the Peace; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to review Justice Court preliminary budget.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Board examined and approved the claims approval list for the period ending June 30, 2001.
The Board examined the securities from First State Bank of Thompson Falls and Glacier Bank of Plains.
The Board examined the Quarterly Report for the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office for the period ending June 30, 2001 and instructed the Clerk to file said report.
The Board examined the bonds on file for the following: 1) Sanders County Ledger; 2) The Printery; 3) Thompson Falls Sand & Gravel; 4) Wilkens Industries; and 5) MACo proof of insurance.
The following Elected Officials were given permission to leave the state for short intervals of time during the next sixty days: Harold L. Laws, J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Pat Ingraham, Carol Turk, Dianne Rummel, Bob Beitz, Bob Zimmerman, Suzanne Cooperman, Gene Arnold, and Mark Denke.
The Board adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 5, 2001

 

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, July 5th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) fair employees salaries; 2) a job description for Kathy McEldrey; 3) computer problem update; 4) division of funds for Senior Citizens; 5) questions on Title III; 6) Park Board; 7) weed board and employees; 8) funds for victims of crimes; and 9) Plains gravel pit update.
Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist; and Carol Ann DePiazza, Environmental Health Assistant; and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss Pre-Retirement Planning Seminar.
Matt Pearce, MaPS; Mark Denke, Chief Telecommunication Operator; and Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the progress of the rural addressing project.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to review and discuss preliminary budgets.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to sign the Human Resource Contract with Rich Gebhardt for fiscal year 2001-2002. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for special session on Monday, July 16th to review budgets.
The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 10, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, July 10th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to present the bid quote for title searches. Commissioner Brooker motioned to award the bid quote to Clark Fork Title, Inc. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Chris Nowak, Counselor and Judy Henaghen, Secretary for Recovery Northwest met with the Board to give their quarterly report.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss a dog ordinance.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to review and discuss budgets. The Board requested the presence of Dan Miles, Senior Planner to discuss the rural addressing budget.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Patton motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-017 the year end budget transfer resolution. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-018 distribution of Senior Citizens mill levy to the seven senior centers. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Roll call votes as follows: Commissioner Brooker - aye; Commissioner Patton - nay; and Commissioner Laws - aye. Motion was carried by majority vote.
The Board examined the quarterly report for the Sheriff's Office for the period ending June 30, 2001 and instructed the Clerk to file said report.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for special session on Friday, July 27, 2001 for budget review.
The Board adjourned at 4:45 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, July 11th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was attending computer training in Missoula.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney to discuss the following items: 1) Poor fund re-appropriation of funds into the general fund; 2) closure of gravel pit in Plains; 3) resolution to appoint the Hot Springs Airport Board; 4) the contract with Sanders County Coalition of Families; 5) Forest Service receipts to reimburse the county and the conflict of the state budget year; and 6) the computer budget. The Board requested the presence of Dixie Nichols, Computer Systems Manager to discuss the proposed upgrades for the computer system.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board along with Matt & Sarah Pearce of MaPS to discuss the current schedule for the rural addressing project. A demonstration of how the database is created and what the information will look like when finished was presented.
David Larsen, Peregrine; Joel King, Montana Inc.; Shirley Light, Sue Manley Inc.; Ed Thompson, Department of Revenue; Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney; and Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss Mr. Larsen's proposed continuous care living facility (Logtown) outside of Perma.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Patton motioned to sign the contract for services with Jolma Fencing dated June 15, 2001, for fencing on Deemer Creek Road. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to grant the request from Bud Luefkens to extend his letter of credit for Salish Bluff Road for 60 days. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 16, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special session on Monday, July 16th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to review and discuss budgets.
Margaret Gilman; and Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist met with the Board to discuss and approve the proposed farmers market in Noxon.
The Board requested the presence of Dixie Nichols, Computer Systems Manager to discuss her budget requests. Also present was Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor.
The Board requested Bill Meadows, Vice-Chairman, Weed Board; Tonda Moon, Weed Supervisor; and John Halpop, Weed Board Secretary to discuss their proposed budget. Also present was Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor.
Joel Petty, JUB Engineers requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda to present his final bill for the Elk Creek Bridge and discuss future projects.
The Board adjourned at 4:05 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 17, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, July 17th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Louie LaRock, Mayor of Thompson Falls briefly met with the Board to discuss the Thompson Falls High Bridge funding.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss Barnhardt floodplain development permit. There will be approximately 12 conditions that must be completed. The County Attorney will review the conditions and wording prior to the issuance of any floodplain development permit.
The Board held a conference call with Lake County Commissioners to discuss the District Court and Youth Court budgets. Also present was Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor.
David Bennett; and Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the gravel pit easement on Mr. Bennett's property. Commissioner Brooker motioned to take Mr. Bennett's request under advisement until the Deputy County Attorney has reviewed said request. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Larry Ostwald, Yellowstone Pipeline met with the Board to present information on their proposed project on Prospect Creek. Also present was Dan Miles, Senior Planner.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Board examined the quarterly reports from the Clerk of Courts Office for the periods ending September 30, 2000 and June 30, 2001 and instructed the Clerk to file said reports.
The Board examined the Cash Report for the period ending June 30, 2001.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to have the Chairman sign the MCH Contract Task Order #02-07-5-01-045-0 with the Department of Public Health & Human Services. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to have the Chairman sign the Family Planning Agreement with Lake County for fiscal year 2001-2002. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to cancel the special session on Friday, July 27th.
The Board adjourned at 3:55 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, July 18th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) Barnhardt floodplain development permit; 2) Bennett request to remove the gravel pit easement from his property; 3) the final bill on the Elk Creek Bridge Project.
Kim McNeil; Ron Warren; and Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to present West View subdivision for preliminary review. The Planning Board held a public hearing on said subdivision July 10, 2001 and recommended conditional preliminary approval based on the presented conditions and findings of fact. It was discussed with the developer Kim McNeil and agreed upon that a limitation on size & number of live stock allowed on each lot would be added to the covenants. Covenants will also note the county is a party to any changes in said covenants. Commissioner Brooker motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) that a road maintenance agreement be filed for all lots in this project and noted on each deed; b) that the fire protection section of the subdivision regulations be satisfied; c) that the natural drainage ways on these lots are retained or a functional replacement be provided; d) that all road cut and fill areas and other sites disturbed by road construction be re-seeded and adequate erosion control measures are established; e) that the lot owners contact the Sanders County Weed Control Board for a Noxious Weed and Re-vegetation Plan prior to any construction on thelots; and f) 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. Mr. Warren informed the Board that a possible variance request from the road engineering requirements would be submitted. The Board requested that a formal request be submitted for review.
Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse met with the Board to discuss the family planning clinic progress.
Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist met with the Board to discuss the bakery in Plains and the fairgrounds water.
The Board attended the regularly scheduled Solid Waste Board meeting. (Detailed minutes on file with the Solid Waste Secretary).
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss budget issues.
Tootie Welker, Sanders County Coalition of Families requested to meet with the Board, as she was not on the agenda to discuss the victims of crime funds. Also present was Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Patton motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-019 appointing the Hot Springs Airport Advisory Board. The following individuals were appointed: Mark Loraas for a two year term; Bill Massey for a three year term; Don Theiler for a three year term; Bill Johnson for a two year term; and Glen Magera for a two year term. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
It was the consensus of the Board to sign Amendment No. one to Task Order 01-07-4-31-039-0 with the Department of Public Health & Human Services immunization grant.
The Board adjourned 4:54 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, July 19th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board proceeded with the scheduled Jail Inspection. Also present for said inspection was Cindy Morgan, Public Health Officer; and Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist. (Report on file in the Commissioner's files).

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to hold public hearings on the Sanders County budgets for fiscal year 2001-2002. (Original public hearing notice on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 24, 2001


The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, July 24th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Jim Elliott and Jeannie Hannum met with the Board to discuss the road maintenance on Martin Creek Road.
Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher met with the Board to discuss the E-911 project.
The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, July 26th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to review and discuss the following: 1) the progress on the rural addressing project; 2) the variance request from West View Estates subdivision; and 3) the latest conservation easements that have been submitted to the Sanders County Planning Board.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) solid waste resolution; 2) personnel issue; 3) County ID cards; 4) court ordered salaries for juvenile probation; and 5) distribution of Justice Court surcharges.
Gene Rider met with the Board to register his protest against the proposed increase to the solid waste service fees. There were also two letters of protest received. After discussion about the three protests received, Commissioner Patton motioned to increase the solid waste service fees from $75.00 to $90.00 per year. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-019 abandoning a portion of land requested by Zollar. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board adjourned at 4:40 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 30, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special session on Monday, July 30th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Terrie Lukes, Acting Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was on vacation.
The Board proceeded to audit County payroll claims in the amount of $233, 529.12 and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.
The Board adjourned at 11:30 a.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Terrie Lukes

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
JULY 31, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, July 31st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was on vacation.
The Board proceeded to audit County claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective fund in payment of the same for the total amount of $375,677.36.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) request for proposal for bridge inventory; 2) gravel contract with LHC; and 3) solid waste resolution to increase service fees.
The Board adjourned at 2:50 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
AUGUST 1, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, August 1st at 1:00 p.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was on vacation.
Kurt Werst, Brian Avery, USFS-Kootenai National Forest; Margie Ewing, USFS; Lisa Krueger, USFS-Lolo National Forest; Steve Simonson, Sanders County Economic Development; Larry Linker, Heron Rural Fire; Pat Cross, Department of Natural Resources; Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher; and Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator met with the Board to discuss the Fire Grants.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Systems Manager met with the Board to discuss the computer budget.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss Special Districts and entitlement disbursements.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to sign the Flathead County Library contract for the Bookmobile books.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the Certificate of Appropriation for the following loans with the Board of Investments: 1) #363650 995100V75; 2) #363650 996100UU5; 3) #363656 996100TZ6; and 4) #363656 996100301.
The Board adjourned at 3:50 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, August 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was on vacation.
The Board held the public hearing on the transfer of the poor fund into the general fund and as no constituents were present, Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-021 transferring said funds into the general fund. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) the variance request for West View Estates subdivision and the wording of the report to be submitted to the Commissioners regarding this request; and 2) discussed the interpretation of the questions regarding the Montana Growth Policy statutes and the possible confusion regarding the law that could result.
Carol Turk, Treasurer/Supt. of Schools met with the Board to discuss a work station in her office.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for special session on Friday, August 10th for final budget hearing for fiscal year 2001-2002.
The Board adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, August 7th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to present the final budgets for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 the scheduled Public Hearing.
Bridger Bischoff; and Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist requested to meet with the Board as they were not on the agenda to discuss the process for CDBG.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Board examined and signed the claims presented for the Fair.
Commissioner Patton motioned to re-appoint Don Carter to the Dixon Refuse Board for another three year term. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to advertise for volunteers to serve on the Fair Board; Park Board; Weed Board; and Solid Waste Advisory Board.
It was the consensus of the Board to cancel the special session on Friday, August 10th.
The Board adjourned at 4:30 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, August 8th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to present the final budgets for fiscal year 2001-2002 for public review.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) resolution to accept donation of real property from AVISTA; and 2) personnel issues.
Rodger Claridge requested to meet with the Board as he was not on the agenda to discuss the gravel crushing contract.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to cancel their regular session on August 14, 2001 due to conflicting schedules.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the request and authorization for records disposal or destruction requested by the Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor.
The Board adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, August 9th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to present the final budgets for fiscal year 2001-2002 for public review.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the variance request for West View Estates. Commissioner Brooker motioned to grant said variance and sign the letter of findings requiring the following: 1) Concur that a variance from requiring a Registered Engineer to design the road cross-section, grades, and review of the materials utilized will not be detrimental to public health, safety, or general welfare and will not be injurious to other adjoining property; and 2) that the Board of Commissioners do not concur with the request in regard to the design of the drainage facilities for this area. The size and placement of culverts and all aspects of the proposed drainage of the project area must be designed and approved by a registered engineer. There does exist the possibility of improperly designed and installed drainage facilities which could be detrimental to the public health, safety and general welfare and be injurious to adjoining property. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the Elk Creek Bridge.
ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Patton motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-022 to relinquish easement in favor of Sanders County. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was carried by majority vote. Commissioner Laws abstained due to conflict of interest. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Patton motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-023 to accept donation of real property from AVISTA Corporation. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-024 to adopt the final County budgets for fiscal year 2001-2002 and to approve special district and the Thompson Falls Library budget requests for FY 2001-2002. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the Request and Authorization For Records Disposal or Destruction requested by Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor.
The Board adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 , 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, August 15th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, 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) engineering increased costs on Elk Creek Bridge; 2) personnel issues; 3) Area On Aging and senior citizens home chore use; 4) solid waste district in Hot Springs and Dixon; 5) LHC contract changes; and 6) bridge inspections.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss the entitlement spreadsheets for the County's special districts and district court. Commissioner Patton motioned to have the Chairman sign the entitlement spreadsheets for District Courts revenue, expenditures and fees as described in HB124. Along with the required entitlement calculations and spreadsheets. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Patton motioned to accept resignations from Harvey and Marjorie Gould from the Dixon Refuse Board effective August 25, 2001. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws left at 12:00 p.m. to review roads and arrive back at 3:55 p.m.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 , 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, August 16th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was on vacation.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the final plat of the Thompson subdivision and the variance request from the lot length and width ratios. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant the variance request for the Thompson Subdivision. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant final approval of the Thompson Subdivision as the developer has met all the conditions. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 21, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, August 21st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was on vacation.
Sue Cooperman, Legal Assistant; Bob Beitz, Justice of the Peace; Carmin Bashim, Deputy Clerk of Court; Pat Ingraha, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; and Lynn Forbes, Western Business Equipment met with the Board for the presentation on the Konica Copier.
Dixie Nichol, Computer Systems Manager met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, as presiding officer, Commissioner Laws closed the meeting to the public according to 2-3-203(3) MCA.
Carmin Basham, Deputy Clerk of Court; Sue Cooperman, Legal Assistant; Bob Beitz, Justice of the Peace; Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; and Christy Austby, IKON met with the Board for the presentation on the Cannon Copier.
Carmin Basham, Deputy Clerk of Court; Bob Beitz, Justice of the Peace; Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; and Marla Stanton, Elite Office Solutions met with the Board for the presentation on the SAVIN Copier.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss HB-124 Entitlement paperwork and the different copiers that were presented.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the request and authorization for records disposal or destruction requested by Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, August 22nd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) a personnel issue; 2) LHC Contract; and 3) AIM Recycling.
Bob Lukes met with the Board to discuss the grants he has written and possible grants he may write.
The Board attended their regularly scheduled Solid Waste meeting. (For detailed minutes see the Solid Waste Secretary's files).
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; and Bob Beitz, Justice of Peace met with the Board to discuss model preference and purchase of 2 copiers. It was the decision of those present to order 2 KONICA copiers.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to have the Chairman sign the Micro Business Grant #MT-CDBG-ED-MBDC-TA-2001-02 contract with the Department of Commerce and Montana Community Development Corporation for fiscal year 2001-2002. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to have the Chairman sign the Treasure State Endowment Program grant application. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to have the Chairman sign DEQ Contract #400019 amendment. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to have the Chairman sign DEQ Contract #502017. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for the following days: 1) for attendance to the Clerk & Recorder's Convention on September 18, 2001; 2) post for attendance to the MACo Conference in Glendive from September 22nd to September 27th, 2001; and 3) special session on September 28, 2001 to audit County claims.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 23,2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, August 23rd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) the preliminary plat for Mason single division. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval upon the following contingencies being met prior to final approval: a) that any new drive approach onto Highway 200 is permitted by the Montana Department of Transportation. If feasible a joint approach should be used for both lots. Verification of permits for existing drive approaches will be required; 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. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried; and 2) a discussion as to what must be completed to finish the floodplain study and close out the grant.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Systems Manager met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, as presiding officer Commissioner Laws closed the meeting to the public according to 2-3-203(3) MCA.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to appoint Valerie Thompkins to the Plains Airport Advisory Board until December 2002. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt amended Resolution 2001-020 abandonment of a portion of county road in Copper King townsite (Zollar) property. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Patton motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-025 emergency resolution prohibiting open burning in Sanders County. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 28,2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, August 28th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; Carol Brooker, and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was attending an Area on Aging meeting.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to present the mill levies for Fiscal Year 2001-2002 as follows:

COUNTY LEVIES
LEVY
SPECIAL DISTRICT
LEVY
GENERAL
17.500
PLAINS CEMETERY
2.591
ROAD
10.984
HERON/NOXON CEMETERY
2.049
BRIDGE
2.000
WHITEPINE/T.C. CEMETERY
2.237
WEED
1.500
PARADISE IMPROVEMENT
51.020
FAIR
1.000
GREEN MOUNTAIN SOIL
1.371
AIRPORT
0.500
EASTERN SANDERS SOIL
2.228
COMP. INSURANCE
1.500
HERON RURAL FIRE
15.083
COUNTY FREE LIBRARY
1.500
DIXON RURAL FIRE
14.031
COUNTY AMBULANCE
2.000
HOT SPRINGS RURAL FIRE
10.385
SENIOR CITIZENS
2.620
T. FALLS RURAL FIRE
9.989
PUBLIC SAFETY
18.000
NOXON RURAL FIRE
10.976
P.E.R.S.
3.500
PLAINS/PARADISE RURAL FIRE
29.234
HEALTH INSURANCE
10.077
TROUT CREEK RURAL FIRE
6.567
SEARCH & RESCUE
0.500
HOT SPRINGS LIBRARY
9.650
OEM
0.300
EASTERN SC HOSPITAL
4.840
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
PLAINS LIBRARY
9.692
THOMPSON FALLS TV
15.00
THOMPSON FALLS LIBRARY
5.000
T.C./NOXON/HERON TV
15.00
TROUT CREEK PARK
.750
HOT SPRINGS TV
15.00
NOXON/HERON PUBLIC HOSP.
3.000
PLAINS TV
15.00
 
SANDERS COUNTY REFUSE
90.00
 
HOT SPRINGS REFUSE
85.00
 
DIXON REFUSE
108.00
 


ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to have the Chairman sign the EPA Cooperative Agreement for the Solid Waste Worm Compost grant for $8,000.00. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for the following: 1) September 4th to meet with Ravalli County Road Supervisor; and 2) September 19th from 2:00 to 5:00 p.m. for Solid Waste meeting at the Transfer Station.
The Board examined the Cash Report for the period ending July 31, 2001.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 29,2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, August 29th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following:1) personnel; 2) Ridgeview subdivision; 3) Attorney General's Opinion on the victim advocate program; 4) the Governor's energize Montana program; 5) redistricting the county and reapportionment of districts; 6) Whitepine Grange refuse bill; 7) Dixon Water & Sewer District; 8) Park Board; 9) Perma Road; and 10) complaints about fair manager. The Board requested the presence of Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor to clarify the Dixon Water & Sewer District funds.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) the review of the progress on the rural addressing project and discussed the areas that have been completed; 2) examined the traffic count data and discussed the operations and capabilities of the new traffic counters; and 3) discussed the request by Jim Orr to meet with the Board about the street abandonment in Noxon.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Systems Manager met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, as presiding officer, Commissioner Laws closed the meeting to the public per 2-3-203(3) MCA. Also present was Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney.
Jessica Connelly, Auditor; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss the 2000-2001 audit.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-026 appropriating matching funds for the TSEP Grant. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
AUGUST 30,2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, August 30th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board proceeded to audit county payroll claims for the total amount of $246,540.93 and county claims for the total amount of $461,596.56, the Board then instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.
The Board adjourned at 1:15 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
SEPTEMBER 5, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, September 5th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) personnel, therefore, as presiding officer Commissioner Laws closed the meeting to the public per 2-3-203(3) MCA; 2) the possibility of building a new storage building for the Courthouse; 3) Sheriff's proposed parking lot; 4) the feasibility of hiring a road department supervisor; and 5) selling county owned property.
Holly Sanders, Solid Waste Secretary met with the Board to discuss non-assessed fees. Also discussed was the non-typical fee for Vonna Sol. It was the consensus of the Board to delete said fees Mrs. Sol.
Tom Williams met with the Board to discuss the possible purchase of land that was tax deeded to the County. Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney was also present. The Board informed Mr. Williams that they would have Mr. Gebhardt research the laws and requirements for selling county owned property.
Tina Morkert met with the Board to discuss the possible purchase of land that was tax deeded to the County. Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney was also present. The Board informed Ms. Morkert that they would have Mr. Gebhardt research the laws and requirements for selling county owned property.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The following elected officials were given permission to leave state for short intervals of time during the next sixty days: Harold Laws; J. Gail Patton; Carol Brooker; Pat Ingraham; Carol Turk; Dianne Rummel; Bob Beitz; Bob Zimmerman; Suzanne Cooperman; Gene Arnold; and Mark Denke.
Commissioner Patton motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-027 to support energy conservation by government employees. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board examined the Claims Approval List for the period ending August 31, 2001.
The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001


The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, September 6th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) the preliminary plat for Longpre single division. Commissioner Brooker motioned to grant preliminary approval upon the following contingency be met prior to final plat approval: 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; and 2) the variance request from engineering requirements by Don Oliver in regards to the road providing access to lots 1&2 of Mountain Springs Minor Subdivision. Commissioner Brooker motioned to grant the variance request with the following stipulations: 1) that the variance refers only to the road providing access to lots 1&2; 2) that the road to lots 4&5 will require a separate review; 3) that the applicant must utilize an approved base material for the road; and 4) the approach onto Cherry Creek Road must be permitted and approved by the County. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Steve Simonson, EDC Specialist met with the Board to give them an update on the Economic Development activities in Sanders County.
Gene Arnold, Sheriff met with the Board to discuss the proposed Sheriff's Parking lot on Maiden Lane.
Wallace & Joyce Longpre; Liz Fee; Judy Reall; Jeanine Linton; Kathy Kostka; Jan Butte; Brenda Kuester; Sandra Gubel; Jim Elliott; Valerie Borgman; Louie LaRock; Tootie Welker, Sanders County Coalition of Families; Gene Arnold, Sheriff; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the disbursement of crime victims advocate funds and the Attorney General's opinion regarding said funds.
The Board adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 11, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, September 11th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Brian Avery, US Forest Service; Cesar Hernandez; Lou Springer; Bob Castaneda; John McKay; Kathy Johnson; Joe Kruger; and Frank Duval met with the Board to discuss the Forest Service final environmental impact statement on the proposed Rock Creek Mine. Also present was Tom Eggensperger, Sanders County Ledger.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Systems Manager met with the Board to discuss the computer training list.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the problems with Lot 10, Block 3 of Waterfront Estates. The no-build green belt boundary conflicts with the Department of Environmental Quality's approval regarding the building and septic system location.
Holly Sanders, Solid Waste Secretary met with the Board to present the contract with Chem-Safe for disposal of paints and other chemicals to be received during the Paint Swap on September 22, 2001.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-028 for the appropriation of grant funds received by Sanders County Weed District. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board set the Town of Plains levy at 109.86.
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the contract with OTIS Elevator for testing and maintenance of the Courthouse elevator.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, September 12th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was attending a meeting in Lonepine with the Tribes and Department of Transportation.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following issues: 1) personnel; 2) surplus equipment; 3) DNRC land trade process; 4) amendments to personnel policy regarding Family Medical Leave Act, termination, and workers compensation; 5) tax deeded properties; and 6) computer training.

The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, September 13th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Terrie Lukes, Acting Secretary.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) submittal of the floodplain study to FEMA; 2) reviewed possible funding sources for work on growth policy inventory; and 3) the letter on Waterfront Estates. Commissioner Patton motioned to allow the construction of the house, well, septic system and drainfields upon the following conditions being met: a) this lot is significantly and disportionately impacted by the no-construction green belt; b) the boundaries of the "no construction area were" not established using surveyed lines and setting pins, but are an estimated boundary drawn on the final plat; and given the imprecise method of establishing these areas some flexibility in the interpretation of the intended location is necessary; c) the intent of the green belt is the preservation of wildlife habitat, mainly movement corridors. Some unbuilt open space, which would provide a buffer between structures. Most of the green belt is adjacent to the roads and back slopes of the road network, in reality providing little of the intended use; d) the total area estimated as green belt is 9.9 acres, the total park requirement for this major plat is 4.3 and this results in an area twice the amount of required parkland being set aside; and e) the Board of Commissioners concurs that allowing the construction of the house, well, septic system, and drainfields as shown on the site plan approved by the Department of Environmental Quality will not result in violation of the intent of the green belt agreement on the face of the final plat. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Norm Keenan, Department of Natural Resources and Conservation from Kalispell met with the Board to discuss the Burlington Northern property easement to county property. Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney was present via conference call.
Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) current national issues; 2) local fire issues; and 3) a personnel matter.
Jim Lackey, Northwest Montana Human Resources met with the Board to present the Community Service Block Grant Work Plan.
Peter Neilson; Bill Carey, Jean Curtiss, Missoula County Commissioners; Ed Thompson, DOR; Dan Miles, Senior Planner; Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator; Steve Simonson, EDC; Jim Stillwell, Montana Power Company; Matt Clifford, Clark Fork Coalition; Keith Large, Montana DEQ met with the Board to discuss the Mill Town Dam and the community meeting at 7:00 p.m.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-029 to back the National Government during this act of terrorism. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws removed himself as Chairman to make the following motion. Commissioner Laws motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-030 declare a 10,000 gallon fuel tank located in District #3 as surplus. Commissioner Brooker seconded. Motion was unanimously carried.
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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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
SEPTEMBER 19, 2001


The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, September 19th at 8:30 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Tom Peterson, Roger Mallery, Jim Watts, District #1; Jim Wilson, District #3; and Mark Loraas, District #2 met with the Board to inform them what they learned at the MACRS workshop on Road building and maintenance.
The Board attended the regularly scheduled Safety Committee meeting. Others present were: Jim Marich, Safety Director; Jim Wilson, Vice-Safety Director; Jim Watts, Foreman District #1; Mark Loraas, Foreman District #2; Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; Tonda Moon, Weed Supervisor; Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse/Officer; and Gene Arnold, Sheriff. Topics discussed included: 1) CPR classes for road crews; 2) fire extinguisher training for Courthouse staff; 3) question as to having a hazardous materials class; 4) review of accident/incident reports; 5) new safety policy that hard hats must be worn outside of vehicles and safety glasses worn inside the shops; 6) nominations for new vice-director for 2002; and 7) shop inspections to be performed by Cindy Morgan. (Detailed minutes on file in the Commissioner's files).
The Board attended the City/County Department Head meeting. Others present were: Jim Marich, Custodial Engineer; Jim Wilson, Foreman District #3; Jim Watts, Foreman District #1; Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; Cindy Morgan, Public Health Nurse/Officer; Dan Miles, Senior Planner; Gene Arnold, Sheriff; Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney; Ed Thompson, Department of Revenue; Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist; Dixie Nichols, Computer Systems Manager; Carol Turk, Treasurer/Supt. of Schools; Dianne Rummel, Clerk of Court; Roni Wright, Deputy Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; John Halpop, Extension Agent; and Tonda Moon, Weed Supervisor. Topics discussed included: 1) the remodeling that has been completed in the Courthouse; 2) the possibility of having a county auction next spring; 3) computer training; 4) personnel policy amendments; 5) Courthouse picnic and Christmas Party; 6) proceeds from Courthouse rummage sale $206.00; 7) flu shots and when they will be available to Courthouse employees; 8) the new gym across the street and employee usage; 9) trying to coordinate a blood drive with Red Cross; 10) Car Wash and bake sale for victims families in New York; 11) continuation of Department Head meetings will be quarterly; 12) missing EMS trucks stolen by terrorists was unfounded; 13) proposed new building for storage at Courthouse; 14) report from Weed District; 15) new state computers for DOR; 16) progress report on rural addressing; 17) shortage on tetanus vaccine; and 18) Commissioners attending MACo Conference next week in Glendive. (Detailed minutes on file in Commissioner's files).
The Board attended the Solid Waste monthly meeting and proceeded to transfer station for a tour with DEQ. (Detailed minutes on file with the Solid Waste Secretary).
The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, September 20th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) the final plat on Vermillion Cove Subdivision for final approval. Commissioner Brooker motioned to grant final plat approval as the developer has met all the conditions of preliminary approval. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) the final plat for Wisti subdivision. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant final plat approval as the developer has met all preliminary conditions. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried; 3) the preliminary plat on Hill 3 lots minor subdivision. Commissioner Brooker motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval upon the following conditions being met prior to final plat approval: a) that the length of the private road is established prior to final plat approval, an approved turnaround must be constructed to the end of the road; b) that all road cut and fill areas and other sites disturbed by road construction be re-seeded and adequate erosion control measures established prior to final plat approval; c) that the lot owners contact the Sanders County Weed Control Board for a Noxious Weed and Re-vegetation Plan before any construction on the lots; d) that the final subdivision shall comply with all requirements of the Sanders County Subdivision Regulations, local regulations and the laws and administrative rules of the State of Montana. NOTE: any further subdivision of this tract of record will require that an Environmental Assessment be submitted for review (MCA 76-3-505). There also may be a public hearing required with further subdivision; and the road providing access to lots 2-B & 2-C must be named and a road sign installed prior to final plat approval. A road maintenance agreement must also be filed with the final plat. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 3:00 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special session on Friday, September 28th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, 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.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on October 4, 2001 due to conflicting schedules.
It was the consensus of the Board to advertise a Request for Proposal (RFP) for engineering services to inventory bridges for value and need of improvements. (Original notice on file with the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board adjourned at 2:00 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 2, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, October 2nd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Brenda Franck, Deputy Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board regarding election judge appointments and designation of polling places and times for the November 6, 2001 General Election. It was the consensus of the Board to appoint the Election Judges for the City of Thompson Falls, Town of Plains and Town of Hot Springs for the November 6, 2001 General Elections as follows:

CITY OF THOMPSON FALLS
TOWN OF HOT SPRINGS
TOWN OF PLAINS
PHYLLIS CRADDICK LOIS J. WOODS DONNA M. HADLEY
PEGGY WILLIAMS JANIS MORIGEAU SHIRLEY HELTERLINE
VIRGINIA LARSON TRUDY WIGTON PEGGY GARRISON
SANDRA FRIESZ JANET BRAS CHARLOTTE KRUDDE

It was the consensus of the Board to designate the following polling places and times for the November 6, 2001 General Election:

CITY-TOWN
POLLING PLACE
TIME
THOMPSON FALLS THOMPSON FALLS CITY HALL 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
PLAINS PLAINS TOWN HALL 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.
HOT SPRINGS HOT SPRINGS TOWN HALL 7:00 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.

Jim Hilt and Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the easement for Cabinet Lake Addition subdivision.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Systems Manager met with the Board to discuss online computer training for county employees.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Board examined the quarterly report for the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office for the period ending September 30, 2001 and instructed the Clerk to file said report.
The Board examined and signed the Claims Approval List for the period ending September 30, 2001 for a total amount of $263,002.53.
Commissioner Patton motioned to reappoint Roy Tufly to the Sanders County Fair Board for another two year term. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 3, 2001


The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, October 3rd at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Jim Marich, Custodian met with the Board to discuss the proposed Courthouse storage building.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following issues: 1) personnel; 2) wellness program; 3) fire district annexation; 4) motor-cross track at fairgrounds; 5) MRL easement at Plains Airport; 6) speed limit on Golden Pond Road; 7) water runoff problem in Heron; 8) Courthouse storage shed; 9) unfinished Hot Springs sidewalks; and 10) airport managers duties.
Carol Turk, Treasurer/Superintendent of Schools; Kathy McEldery, Accounting Supt. Of Schools; and Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to set the schools levies as follows:

STATE LEVIES
LEVY
COUNTYWIDE SCHOOL LEVIES
LEVY
UNIVERSITY MILLAGE FUND
6.00
ELEMENTARY GENERAL FUND
33.00
STATE EQUALIZATION AID
40.00
HIGH SCHOOL GENERAL FUND
22.000
SCHOOL DISTRICT LEVIES
ELEMENTARY RETIREMENT
8.870
PLAINS
155.51
HIGH SCHOOL RETIREMENT
4.310
THOMPSON FALLS
133.26
COUNTY TRANSPORTATION
1.593
HERON
112.99
 
TROUT CREEK
102.65
 
PARADISE
139.06
 
DIXON
135.74
 
NOXON
117.17
 
CAMAS PRAIRIE
152.78
 
HOT SPRINGS
172.85
 
CHARLO
180.14
 
ARLEE
166.04
 

Due to a Clerical error the mills for the following levies were left out of the August 28, 2001 minutes:

CITY OF THOMPSON FALLS 159.35
TOWN OF HOT SPRINGS 173.24

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on the following dates: October 9th, 16th and 18th due to conflicting schedules.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-031 establishing the priority list for dispersal of county historical records. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
Commissioner Brooker motioned to appoint Dale Neiman to the Sanders County Weed Board for a two year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to reappoint the following individuals to the Sanders County Planning Board for two year terms: Gayle LaPointe; Nancy Beech; and Carla Neiman. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 10, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, October 10th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was attending a BOS meeting in Billings, Montana.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) Courthouse storage building; 2) Trout Creek Bay bridge repairs; 3) County employee wellness program; 4) Muth Consulting Engineer contract on Hot Springs Sidewalks; and 5) liability insurance on fairgrounds.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to sign raffle permit 291 for a 50-50 raffle and the proceeds will go to the victims in New York.
Commissioner Patton motioned to have the Chairman sign Task Order 02-07-5-21-035-0 with the Department of Health & Human Services for Sanders County Public Health. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 3:45 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 11, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, October 11th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was attending CTEP funding in Missoula.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) the request from Wallace Longpre to possibly modify the size of the single lot being proposed in the Longpre single division. Commissioner Brooker motioned to approve the requested. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) the review of the preliminary plat of Lot 5, Crown Terrace Subdivision. The Sanders County Planning Board recommended conditional approval at the public hearing on October 9, 2001. Commissioner Brooker motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval upon the following conditions being met prior to final plat approval: a) the lot owners contact the Sanders County Weed Control Board for A Noxious Weed and Revegetation Plan before any construction on the lots; and b) that the final subdivision shall comply with all requirements of the Sanders County Subdivision Regulations, the laws and administrative rules of the State of Montana. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
Kim McNeil and Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to present the final plat for Westview Estates subdivision. Commissioner Brooker motioned to grant final plat approval as the developer has met all contingencies and the subdivision conforms to the Montana Subdivision & Platting Act and administrative rules. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to post for special session on Friday, October 26, 2001 to attend Land Use Training in Superior, Montana.
The Board adjourned at 4:30 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, October 17th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was attending a JPIA meeting in New Orleans.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) the fairgrounds and race track; 2) Hot Springs sidewalks project; 3) Trout Creek Bay Bridge repair; 4) start up of the RAC; and 5) the use of the courthouse.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following:
Rick Sanders, Solid Waste Employee; Jim Inman, Solid Waste Supervisor; and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue.
Brenda Franck, Deputy Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor; and Gary Hablutzel, EBMS Representative met with the Board to discuss the county health insurance coverage.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Jack Stamm to the Sanders County Park Board for a one year term. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board examined the Cash Report for the period ending September 30, 2001 and instructed the Clerk to file said report.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 23, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, October 23rd at 9:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton arrived at 10:00 a.m.
Ted Brown met with the Board to discuss the easement to his property, his right to gate it off and the bus turnaround. Also present was Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney.
Steve Simonson, Economic Development Specialist and John Halpop, Extension Agent met with the Board to discuss the Community Economic Development Strategy (CEDS) funding.
Greg Benjamin and David Stahly, Stahly Engineering & Associates met with the Board to briefly discuss the proposed bridge inventory and repair project.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Patton motioned to award the Trout Creek Bay Bridge redecking to NLC Inc. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, October 24th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) Hot Springs CTEP Project (sidewalks); 2) use of county facilities memo; 3) wellness program for county employees; 4) private business in Courthouse; and 5) personnel.
Emelia McEwen, MACo Risk Management Assistant; and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the training that has been done and training that is in progress. After repetitive motion training assessments of the work areas will be done.
Roni Wright, Donna Neal, Dianne Rummel, Ronda Heise, Terrie Lukes, Christmas Committee; Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney; and Martha Smith, OEM Coordinator met with the Board to discuss the employee Christmas Party. The Board agreed that the party could be held in the Courtroom for 1 hour during the employees lunch hour only.
The Board attended the regularly scheduled Solid Waste Refuse Disposal Meeting. (Detailed minutes on file with the Solid Waste Secretary).

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to appoint Frank Parker to the Thompson Falls Airport Advisory Board for a two year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Lisa Peters & Janet Young to the Hot Springs Library Board to five year terms. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, October 25th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) the process for the resubmittal of Kaski proposed subdivision; 2) reviewed the feasibility of a proposal to deed a lot in the Cabinet Lake Addition subdivision to the County for public park purposes; and 3) the process and requirements for establishing an Airport Influence Area for both the Plains Airport and the Thompson Falls Airport.
Debbie Rolleri, Extension Secretary met with the Board to discuss the electrical in the extension office. It was the decision of the Board to have an electrician look at the electrical and repair if needed.
Thorne Johnson, OPA Director met with the Board to discuss the SB339 Report required by the State.
Roberta Smith, Glenn Magera, Fair Board Members; Mike Hashisaki, Fair Manager; and Marilyn Sorlie, Fair Secretary met with the Board to discuss the Fairgrounds arena and motorcross track.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to have the Board sign the maintenance agreement (BR9045(30) Little Bitterroot River Bridge) with the Department of Transportation. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

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

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to appoint Bernard Stender to the Thompson Falls Airport Advisory Board for a two year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Patton motioned to appoint Andrew Marich, Thompson Falls; and Bob Mandich, Plains to the Sanders County Council on Aging. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation and out-of-Courthouse on the following dates: November 15th due to conflicting schedules; and November 27th to attend an Economic Development meeting in Hot Springs.
The Board recessed at 1:00 p.m. Commissioner Patton and Commissioner Brooker traveled to Hot Springs for a site visit of the Hot Springs Sidewalk CTEP project.
The Board adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001


The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, October 31st at 9:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, 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.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) personnel; 2) land exchange for Plains Airport Improvement Project; 3) open pit mining; 4) the motor grader bid; 5) Hot Springs CTEP project; 6) NLC, Inc. contract for redecking Trout Creek Bridge; 7) the county wellness program; and 8) the roll off site in Noxon.
Rick Donaldson, Robert Peccia & Associates met with the Board to discuss the Plains Airport Improvement grant and land exchange.
Rick Donaldson, Robert Peccia & Associates; Randy Garrison, Plains Airport Manager; Ted Mead, Bill Wright, and Norm Kuennen, Department of Natural Resources & Conservation (DNRC); Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss a proposed land exchange with DNRC and Sanders County for the Plains Airport.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to sign the contract with NLC Inc. for re-decking the Trout Creek Bridge.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 01, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana were scheduled to meet in regular session on Thursday, November 1st at 10:00 a.m., but due to a lack of a quorum the meeting was canceled.
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Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
NOVEMBER 06, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, November 6th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
The Board proceeded to open the Requests for Proposals (RFP) to inventory and prioritize bridges in Sanders County. RFPs were received from the following firms: Stahly Engineering; Morrison-Maierle Inc.; DJ&A; Muth Consulting Engineers; and Robert Peccia & Associates. Commissioner Patton motioned to take the RFPs under advisement until they can be reviewed with legal council. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss and review the Halverson single division. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant conditional approval upon the following findings being met prior to final plat approval: a) that the final subdivision shall comply with all requirements of the Sanders County Subdivision Regulations, the laws and administrative rules of the State of Montana. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Systems Manager met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) personnel; and 2) on line computer training.
Holly Sanders, Solid Waste Secretary met with the Board to discuss the Forest Service Grant funds and changes on the tax rolls.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
The Board examined the Claims Approval List in amount of $221,974.48 for the period ending October 31, 2001. The Board instructed the Clerk to file said report.
Commissioner Patton motioned to reappoint John Knerr and Jerry Shively to the Sanders County Solid Waste Refuse Disposal Advisory Board for another two year term. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to reappoint David Bennett and John Lawrence to the Thompson Falls Airport Advisory Board for another two year term. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to reappoint Frank Chema and Pat Wilson to the Whitepine Cemetery District for three year terms. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for special session on Monday, November 19th to attend the Montana Coalition of Forest Counties meeting in Missoula, Montana.
The following elected officials were given permission to leave the state for short intervals of time during the next sixty days: Harold Laws; J. Gail Patton; Carol Brooker; Pat Ingraham; Carol Turk; Dianne Rummel; Bob Beitz; Bob Zimmerman; Suzanne Cooperman; Gene Arnold; and Mark Denke.
It was the consensus of the Board to call for bids on a motor grader for District #1. (Original bid notice on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
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Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
NOVEMBER 07, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, November 7th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) the gating of a county road. The Board requested the presence of Dan Miles, Senior Planner to bring the information he found on said road; 2) Request for Proposals for bridge inventory and prioritizing; and 3) Senior Citizens levy 4) fairgrounds loan for bleachers; 5) Elk Creek Bridge project; 6) mine safety training for road crews; 7) the Trout Creek Bridge redecking project; and 8) Plains Airport project.
Nancy Lynne; Ray Langford; and Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney; met with the Board to discuss an issue with the gating of a county road.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
It was the consensus of the Board to sign the Bill of Sale for Ray Aldrich for the purchase of an old 10,000 fuel tank.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m. _______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
NOVEMBER 08, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, November 8th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was not in attendance.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the progress with the rural addressing project.
Harold L. Laws, Carol A. Brooker, Commissioners of Sanders County; Carol Turk, Treasurer-Supt. Of Schools acting as the County Canvassing Board of Sanders County, Montana, do hereby certify that the foregoing abstract of election returns consisting of page 248 of Book 2 of Abstract of Election Returns, records of Sanders County, is a full and correct abstract of all the votes cast in the City of Thompson Falls, Town of Plains and Town of Hot Springs General Election held in Sanders County, November 6, 2001 as the same as shown upon the tally sheets returned by the Judges of Election of Sanders County, Montana.
Jim Nash met with the Board to discuss the leasing of county land at the Noxon roll off site.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS: It was the consensus of the Board to sign the Montana Forest Highway Route 56 (Thompson River Road) Project Agreement.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
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Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
NOVEMBER 13, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana were scheduled to meet in regular session but due to a lack of quorum the meeting was canceled to attend a Department of Transportation meeting in Helena. _______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
NOVEMBER 14, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, November 14th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) Elk Creek Bridge project; 2) railroad accident in Heron; 3) mining report forms; 4) Tribal roads; 5) water rights; 6) reviewed appraisals on stateland property on Golf Course; 7) consulting engineer evaluation forms; 8) medical leave act and amending county policy; 9) land exchange with State on Plains Airport & conference call with Norm Keenan; and 10) Perma land exchange and the state land board.
Commissioner Harold L. Laws left at 11:25 a.m. due to illness.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss and review the following: 1) reviewed the proposal by the Montana Department of Transportation for G.P.S. of all public roads into a central, state, data repository; and 2) the driveway approach recently constructed onto Henry Creek Road. The lot was originally supposed to access a short private cul-de-sac connecting with Henry Creek Road. The Board will review the issue with the Deputy County Attorney.
Dixie Nichols, Computer Systems Manager met with the Board to discuss county computers.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-032 to support comprehensive economic development strategy and participate in the Northwest RC&D economic development district. (Original resolution on file in the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor's Office).
It was the consensus of the Board to have the Acting Chairman sign the request for records disposal by the Clerk & Recorder-Assessor.
Due to a clerical error the term limits for David Bennett and John Lawrence who were reappointed to the Thompson Falls Airport Advisory Board should be for three years.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
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Harold L. Laws, Chairman
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J. Gail Patton, Acting Chairman
ATTEST:Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
NOVEMBER 20, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, November 20th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner J. Gail Patton was attending an Area on Aging meeting in Polson, Montana.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Due to the formal resignation of Jim Carstens, as Thompson Falls Airport Manager. Commissioner Brooker motioned to appoint John Rotter as Airport Manager of the Thompson Falls Airport. Seconded by Commissioner Laws. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 1:30 p.m. _______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
NOVEMBER 21, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, November 21st at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) personnel; 2) Golf Course Road 3) JUB payment to contractor; 4) mining law; 5) Hot Springs Sidewalk CTEP Project; 6) proposed Plains parks and recreation district; 7) resolution and amendment to personnel policy on the Family Medical Leave Act; and 8) the proposed land exchange with statelands.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) presented the Barkley single lot division for preliminary review. Commissioner Brooker motioned to grant conditional approval of the Barkley single lot division upon the following conditions being prior to final plat approval: a) the length of the private road providing access to Parcel B is established, an approved turnaround must be constructed at the end of the road; b) that adequate legal access for all roads and utilities is established; c) that the lot owners contact the Sanders County Weed Control Board for a Noxious Weed and Revegetation Plan before any construction on new lot; and d) that the final subdivision shall comply with all requirements of the Sanders County Subdivision Regulations, local regulations and the laws & administrative rules of the State of Montana. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; and 2) discussed the procedure necessary to establish an Airport Influence Area around the airports at Plains and Thompson Falls.
Ed Holderman, Rowand Machinery Representative; and Mike Herzog, Western States Representative met with the Board for the Grader Bid openings. Bids were received from the following: Western States - $95,000; Rowand Machinery, $79,000; and Kois Brothers No Bid. Commissioner Brooker motioned to take said bids under advisement. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss the computer budget.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-033 to amend Family Medical Leave Act personnel policy. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
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Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean


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NOVEMBER 28, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, November 28th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was attending a meeting in Big Fork, Montana.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) the memo from Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney regarding the payment of property taxes prior to filing a certificate of survey or subdivision that is considered a division of land; and 2) the park board will meet on December 4, 2001 to review and discuss the final version of the telephone survey, and discuss the schedule for doing the survey.
Joan Frick met with the Board to discuss her solid waste refuse disposal fees. It was the consensus of the Board to remove two of the charges that were previously removed last year.
Eric Bailey, MCDC met with the Board to discuss the proposed Small Wood Enterprise for Sanders County.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to present the October Cash Report for examination.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:
Commissioner Brooker was available by conference call for the following routine county business: 1) the motor grader bids. Commissioner Brooker motioned to award the motor grader bid to Western States for the CAT grader. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) the Request for Proposals on Sanders County bridges. Commissioner Patton motioned to award the proposal to DJ&A Engineers. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried; 3) Resolution 2001-034 the intent to create and Plains/Paradise Park District. Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-034. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; and 4) Raffle permit for Big Bull Sports & Pawn. Commissioner Patton motioned to sign said raffle permit. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board examined the Cash Report for the period ending October 31, 2001 and instructed the Clerk to file said report.
It was the consensus of the Board to post to attend a Community Development Corporation meeting in Ronan, Montana on December 11, 2001.
The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.
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Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean


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NOVEMBER 29, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, November 29th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was attending a meeting in Great Falls, Montana.
The Board proceeded to audit payroll claims and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same in the amount of $233,179.62.
The Board requested the presence of Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher to discuss the radio communications.
Bill Meadows requested to meet with the Board to discuss Little Beaver Creek Road.
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 the following: 1) cancellation on December 6th due to conflicting schedules; and 2) post for special session on Friday, December 28th to audit county claims.
Due to a clerical error the meeting with Claude Burlingame was left out of the November 28th minutes. Mr. Burlingame met with the Board to discuss the law requiring all taxes be paid before a certificate of survey can be filed.
The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m. _______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-AssessorBY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
DECEMBER 04, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, December 4th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: J. Gail Patton, Acting Chairman, Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Harold L. Laws was out due to illness.
Gene Arnold, Sheriff; and Mark Denke, Chief Dispatcher met with the Board to discuss the radio communication system and dispatcher protocol.
Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss a personnel issue, therefore, as presiding officer Commissioner Patton closed the meeting to the public per 2-3-203 MCA.
Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor met with the Board to discuss the need to change the polling site 4A from the Courtroom to another facility due to District Court being in session.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to sign the InTouch contract for the Courthouse telephone system maintenance.
The Board adjourned at 3:15 p.m.

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J. Gail Patton, 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 05, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, December 5th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Commissioner Laws left at 10:30 a.m. due to illness.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following:
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) motor grader bid; 2) DJ&A bridge project proposal; 3) fairgrounds arena; and 4) mine safety requirements.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

The Board examined the Claims Approval List for the period ending November 30, 2001 for the amount of $151,574.85.
The Board adjourned at 4:35 p.m.

_______________________________
J. Gail Patton, Acting Chairman

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, December 12th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Carol Brooker was attending a meeting in West Yellowstone.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) computer system fire wall; 2) bridge inventory and priority project contract; 3) proposed meeting with JUB on Elk Creek Bridge project; 4) DNRC land exchange; and 5) District #1 motor grader. It was the consensus of the Board to have the Chairman sign the notice to proceed on the motor grader.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.


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Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana were scheduled to meet in regular session on Thursday, December 13th at 10:00 a.m., but due to a lack of a quorum the meeting was canceled.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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 18, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Tuesday, December 18th at 10:00 a.m. Present were:J. Gail Patton, Acting Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Commissioner Harold L. Laws arrived at 1:30 p.m.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to present the final plat for Longpre Minor subdivision. Commissioner Brooker motioned to grant final plat approval of Longpre Minor subdivision as the developer has met all contingencies. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Michael Brown, Road Program Manager for The Confederated Salish & Kootenai Tribes met with the Board to discuss the following items: 1) Dam safety; 2) roads program; and 3) bridge programs.
The Board adjourned at 4:20 p.m.


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J. Gail Patton, Acting Chairman

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Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Wednesday, December 19th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Rich Gebhardt, Deputy County Attorney; and Bob Zimmerman, County Attorney met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) Ashley Creek Gravel pit. Present for a short time was Louie LaRock, Mayor of Thompson Falls; 2) AIM Recycling contract; 3) mining safety; 4) Hot Springs CTEP Project; and 5) county redistricting for Commissioner Districts.
The Board attended a special Board of Health meeting. Others present were: Dr. Jacob Lulack; Todd Damrow, State Epidemiologist; and Jan Ivers, Environmental Health Specialist. The main topic discussed was the presentation by Mr. Damrow on Anthrax and biochemical terrorism.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, 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, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, December 20th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to review and discuss the following: 1) the preliminary plat for Elk Park Estates III minor subdivision. It was the recommendation of the Planning Board that the minor subdivision be granted conditional preliminary approval. Commissioner Patton motioned to grant conditional preliminary approval upon the following contingencies being met prior to final plat approval: a) that the Bonneville Power Association approves in writing the new road location across the power line easement; b) that the fire protection section of the subdivision regulations be satisfied; c) that the subdivider reconcile the road maintenance agreement for this project with the agreement already recorded for Elk Park Estates II; and d) that the final subdivision shall comply with all requirements of the Sanders County Subdivision Regulations, the laws and administrative rules of the State of Montana. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried. The applicants' request for a variance from the road engineer requirements. Commissioner Brooker motioned to grant the developer's request for a variance on the road engineering requirements. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried. The developer's request for a variance from the 24 foot road width to allow an 18 foot road width. Commissioner Brooker motioned to grant the variance from a 24 foot width to an 18 foot road width. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried; 2) discussed road names for the Plains Airport area to ensure the addressing maps were correct.
The Board attended the regularly scheduled Solid Waste Refuse Disposal meeting. (Detailed minutes on file with the Solid Waste Secretary).

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

It was the consensus of the Board to sign the Addictive and Mental Disorders plan with the Department of Public Health & Human Services.
It was the consensus of the Board to post for cancellation on December 26, 2001 due to conflicting schedules.
Commissioner Brooker motioned to appoint Steve Vondracek to the Plains Airport Advisory Board to a one year term; and to reappoint Dan Lilja, Clifford Quale and Greg Hanson to the Plains Airport Advisory Board for three year terms. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.

The Board reconvened at 7:00 p.m. at Plains City Hall for the public hearing on the proposed Plains/Paradise Park District. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; Carol Brooker, Commissioner; and Jackie Dean, Secretary. Others present were: Bill Holland; Fred Cavill; Dan Bates; Roger Beckendorf; Robert French; Rudy Freiz; Hugh Spencer; and Ron Robinson. The purpose of the meeting was to obtain public input on the proposed Plains/Paradise Park District. The following topics were discussed: 1) the appointment of initial park board members by Commissioners and thereafter are elected by district; 2) park board members have control of finances, hiring employees, and were funding is spent; 3) can the funds be designated for pool maintenance? That is up to park board members; 4) a brief explanation on formula for increase on taxes; 5) the cost breakdown sheet presented by the Town of Plains; 6) concerns of those present that the swimming pool maintenance would not be the main concern of the park board; 7) it was the consensus of those present that the park district should go through the election process; and 8) need legal determination on the legal jurisdiction of a park district.
The Board adjourned at 7:45 p.m.

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Harold L. Laws, 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 27, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in regular session on Thursday, December 27th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners; and Jackie Dean, Secretary.
Dan Miles, Senior Planner met with the Board to discuss the following: 1) the boundary line adjustment certification of survey for the public park at Salish Shores. Commissioner Patton motioned to have the Chairman sign said COS. Seconded by Commissioner Brooker. Motion was unanimously carried; and 2) discussed the feasibility and process for establishing a standard County road cross-section for construction of new subdivision roads.
Steve Simonson, EDC Specialist met with the Board to discuss the requirements to remain a certified community. It was the decision of the Board to have a resolution drawn up to certify Sanders County again.

ROUTINE COUNTY BUSINESS AS FOLLOWS:

Commissioner Brooker motioned to adopt Resolution 2001-035 to amend the county budget to reflect the TSEP grant funds for preliminary bridge inventory and engineering inspections. Seconded by Commissioner Patton. Motion was unanimously carried.
Commissioner Laws performed the swearing in of Jeanie Pinkley as Deputy Treasurer.
The Board adjourned at 4:00 p.m.


_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary
Jackie Dean

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PROCEEDINGS OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF

SANDERS COUNTY, MONTANA
DECEMBER 28, 2001

The Board of County Commissioners of Sanders County, Montana met in special session on Friday, December 28th at 10:00 a.m. Present were: Harold L. Laws, Chairman; J. Gail Patton, Carol Brooker, Commissioners.
The Board audited County payroll claims for the amount of $233,270.12; and County claims for the amount of $257,149.59 and instructed the Clerk to draw warrants from respective funds in payment of the same.
The Board adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

_______________________________
Harold L. Laws, Chairman
ATTEST:

Pat Ingraham, Clerk & Recorder-Assessor

BY: __________________________, Secretary