Minutes: Board of Commission Meeting, 11/03/2004 COUNTY COMMISSIONER CHAIR FRED WARNER, JR
COUNTY COMMISSIONER TIM L. KERNS COUNTY COMMISSIONER DR. CARL STIFF
The Baker County Board of Commissioners met for the November 3, 2004 Commission Session. Present were Commission Chair Fred Warner, Jr. and Commissioner Carl Stiff. Commissioner Kerns was absent.
Citizens' Participation: None
Review/Approval of Minutes: Commissioner Warner moved to approve the October 20, 2004 Commission Session minutes as presented. Commissioner Stiff seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Additions to the Agenda:
*Professional Services Agreement with Benkendorf and Associates
Documents to be Signed: Orders Appointing Members to CCF: CCF Director Judy Barzee was present before the Board and stated that the CCF Commission had recommended the appointment of two adult lay members, Lori Everist and Roxanna Swann. Commissioner Stiff moved to approve Order No. 2004-185 and 186, appointing Ms. Everist and Ms. Swann, respectively. Commissioner WArner seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Amendment #1 to Professional Services Agreement with Liz Estabrooks as Mobilization and Prevention Coordinator: Ms. Barzee stated that the Agreement had been signed in August with the understanding that a work plan would be adopted in the future. Ms. Barzee stated that the work plan had been created and was now before the Commissioners as an amendment for approval. Ms. Barzee added that the agreement with Ms. Estabrooks was working well. Commissioner Warner moved to approve Addendum #1 to the Professional Services Agreement with Ms. Estabrooks. Commissioner Stiff seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Orders Appointing Members to the Natural Resource Advisory Committee: Three vacancies existed due to the term expirations of Wayne Lewis, Ted Davis and Craig Ward. Mr. Lewis and Mr. Davis had sent requests to be reappointed. Commissioner Stiff moved to approve Order No. 2004-187 and 188 reappointing Mr. Lewis and Mr. Davis respectively. Commissioner Warner seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Order Appointing Members to Baker County Board of Property Tax Appeals (BOPTA): Commissioner Warner stated that a request had been issued by Clerk Green, recommending the appointment of BOPTA members. Clerk Green recommended the following: Commissioner Stiff, Commissioner Kerns (alternate), Laurene Chapman, Gus Markgraf, and Bill Shumway. Commissioner Warner moved to approve Order No. 2004-189 appointing members, as recommended by the Clerk, to the Baker County Board of Property Tax Appeals. Commissioner Stiff seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Renewal Agreement with Intermountain Mobile Service: Roadmaster Helgerson was present before the Board and stated that the agreement was for the random drug and alcohol testing of the Road Department employees. The amount would stay the same and he was pleased with the services being provided. Commissioner Stiff moved to approve the renewal of the agreemetn for an additional year. Commissioner Warner seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Ratification of Documents: Department of Land Conservation and Development (DLCD) Grant: Commissioner Warner stated that the County had received a grant in the amount of $22,000 for the completion of Baker County's periodic review. Commissioner Stiff moved to ratify the grant acceptance agreement with DLCD. Commissioner Warner seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Addition to the Agenda: Professional Services Agreement with Benkendorf Associates: Commissioner Warner announced that the DLCD grant for $22,000 would be used to pay for Mr. Benkendorf’s services to complete Baker County’s periodic review. The agreement included two work plans. Under the agreement, Mr. Benkendorf would be paid $10,000 for the completion of Work Plan 1 and $12,000 for the completion of Work Plan 2. Commissioner Stiff move to accept the Agreement with Benkendorf Associates. Commissioner Warner seconded the motion. Motion carried.
Scheduled Business: Request for Designating Co. Road 651, Marble Creek Road to the Tom Payne mining claim as an RS2477: Attorney Martin Leuenberger was present before the Board on behalf of his client, Mr. James Miekle. Mr. Leuenberger stated that his client was requesting that an investigation be done by the County regarding the possibility of the road being recognized as an RS2477.
Roadmaster Helgerson was also present and stated that he had reviewed some information already and would be working closely with County Counsel and the Assessor’s Office. Roadmaster Helgerson stated that specific criteria would have to be met and that dates of when the property was public and private were critical. Mr. Leuenberger offered to provide information that his office had to assist Roadmaster Helgerson. Roadmaster Helgerson stated that he would also be in contact with landowners within the immediate area of the road. Roadmaster Helgerson addressed the question regarding right of ways on RS2477, stating that they would 50 foot right of ways.
Commissioner Warner moved to direct the Roadmaster to investigate Co. Road No. 651, Marble Creek, to the Tom Payne mining claim and present a staff report on its eligibility to become an RS2477. Commissioner Stiff seconded the motion. Discussion: Mr. Crabill, a landowner near the road in question, stated that it wasn’t even really a road, just a trail until logging had been done by Mr. Borgen. The road was “plugged” up because people would drive up there and dump garbage. Commissioner Warner stated that once a staff report was complete, that invitations would be sent to the landowners and a notice published in the papers. Roadmaster Helgerson clarified that the process would be to hold a public hearing and then render a decision at a regularly scheduled Commission Session. Motion carried.
A brief discussion was held on the history of RS2477 roads and the use of Salmon Creek.
Update with Idaho Power Company:
Parks and Recreation Director Lorrie Harvey was present before the Board and presented a power point presentation. Members present from Idaho Power included David Moore, Dewayne Wood and Marshall Brown. Weed Director Arnie Grammon and Roadmaster Ken Helgerson were also present. The power point presentation detailed the settlement points and provided brief updates on each. Ms. Harvey stated that Idaho Power had been meeting the requirements of the settlement agreement and were going above and beyond what was required.
Assessment on Releasing Chinook Salmon in the Powder River:
Jeff Zakel and Nadine Craft from ODFW and Officer Thomas Jayo were present before the Board of Commissioners.
Mr. Zakel began by distributing a summary of the number of anglers and salmon released and caught. Mr. Zakel stated that ODFW had created no trespassing signs for landowners and brochures that had been distributed with licenses. Two hundred and seventy eight fish were released (51 were released within Baker City) and information collected from anglers reported 82 fish being caught. Mr. Zakel concluded that the catch rate was decent, but could be better with education and more experience. Mr. Zakel recommended continuing the program if the salmon were available again next year.
Officer Jayo summarized the law enforcement portion stating that they had between 4-6 citations. There were no formal complaints regarding litter, dragging or trespassing. Feedback received had been positive.
Commissioner Warner stated that he hadn’t received any negative feedback and would try to vist with landowners in the area to see how they felt. Commissioner Warner questioned if ODFW knew how the fish dispersed. Mr. Zakel stated that it was difficult to tell. A good portion of them stayed in a hole near the dam and some even spawned. Commissioner Warner questioned the survival rate of the juniors. Mr. Zakel stated that they could survive if the conditions were right. Commissioner Warner commended ODFW for their work and believed that the process was done properly. Mr. Zakel requested that if any comments came forth, that they be forwarded to him so that they could be included in the plan for next year.
Other Business: Comparison of Calendars:
Nov. 3: Fair Board Meeting
Nov. 4th: 911 Board, Wyden Town Hall, OHV Informational Meeting
Nov. 8th: STIP Video Conference
Nov. 9th: EDC Meeting
Nov. 10th: Commission Session, TSP Workshop
Commission Session was adjourned at 11:40 a.m.
Respectfully submitted,
Robin Nudd, Executive Assistant
Baker County Board of Commissioners