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 The Board of County Commissioners met in regular session pursuant to recess of January 9, 2012 with Richard W. Snyder, Chairman, R.E. Cope and John Jakovac present.  The minutes of the meeting of January 9, 2012 were approved.

IN THE MATTER OF DEPARTMENT HEADS

Economic Development Director Tammy Stringham and the Board reviewed the Memorandum of Understanding between LCEDA and the County concerning the management of the Industrial Park.  After discussion and changes, the final document will be prepared and submitted at the next meeting for signatures.

County Agricultural Agent Shannon Williams has met with Mark Olson and Dave Ellis to discuss the Sage Grouse issue.  They will also be meeting with the cattlemen.   She then requested that the Board prepare a mission statement that outlines the goals and the direction for the collaborative group being formed to address issues with the federal government.   Landfill Manager Jack Miller will be meeting with the B.L.M. tomorrow to discuss possible expansion of the landfill. 

Emergency Services Director Janet Nelson reminded the board of the Table Top Exercise tomorrow in her office.  All department heads are required to attend the exercise on public building evacuation and shelter-in-place training.  We will be reviewing and updating our plan.  She also informed the board that high visibility jackets will be purchased for EMT members and that the member will be covering one half of the price.

Road and Bridge Chief Mechanic Kim Thomas and office manager Jay Davis informed the board that the department is working with Fish and Game to replace a culvert and a bridge on the Lemhi Road at Kenney Creek and Agency Creek.  They also have been rebuilding BLM Drive in the Kirtley Creek Subdivision.  They have been trying to get a permit from the Army Corps of Engineers to replace a culvert on Little 8 Mile Creek.  They are also working with Trout Unlimited on culvert replacements at Canyon Creek and Big Creek.  Kim reported that the fairground truck engine has been rebuilt and they will soon be installing emergency equipment on the new jail and sheriff vehicles. 

Weed Superintendent Daniel Bertram informed the board that 48 people attended weed night during winter school and that he has met with the soil conservation district to discuss partnering with them to purchase reseeding equipment.  He then updated the board on upcoming meetings and events. 

Building Inspector Gary Goodman discussed a matter where a contractor has poured cement and installed a heating system in the cement without permits or inspection.  The prosecutor is reviewing the matter.   WUI director Karin Drnjevic informed the Board that Mr. Phillips is in discussions with a possible partner to assist with the Ditch Creek Project. 

IN THE MATTER OF FOREST HEALTH VIDEO

Leslie Shumate informed the Board that she has given transcripts, DVD’s and information of the previous Forest Health documentary to videographer Chuck Kempner and he is working on the project.  The group discussed possible funding to get the project finished.

IN THE MATTER OF REQUESTS FOR ADJUSTMENT TO TAX ROLL

Request No. 1369            R2 22N22E190014A          Reduce value $1,440 & tax amount $7.41

Bob Cope moved and John Jakovac seconded to amend the agenda to include the consideration of Resolution 2012-2.  Motion carried unanimously.  The following resolution was adopted.

Resolution 2012-2

WHEREAS, active management of National Forest lands has dramatically decreased in the past two decades, and

WHEREAS, the lack of timber harvest from these lands has greatly reduced funding for schools and road maintenance in Idaho’s counties, and

WHEREAS, Congress has thus far failed to renew the Secure Rural Schools legislation, or to find an alternate source of funding to replace it, and

WHEREAS, a need exists to provide financial security in the absence of this funding,

THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED BY THE LEMHI COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS than Lemhi County supports the creation of a community forest trust pilot program that:

 Designates 200,000 acres of USFS land outside of wilderness and inventoried roadless designations to be managed by the Idaho State Department of Lands (IDL) on behalf of counties and schools according to IDL land management practices;

Allocates revenues to all Idaho forest counties using a mutually agreed upon formula;

Establishes a management board of county commissioners appointed by the Governor;  and

Allows the USFS to maintain ownership and fires management responsibility of the land.

Adopted this 23^rd day of January, 2012.

                                                                                                /s/ Richard W. Snyder, Chairman

                                                                                                /s/ John Jakovac

                                                                                                /s/ R.E. Cope

ATTEST:  /s/ Terri J. Morton, Clerk

IN THE MATTER OF WRAPAROUND CONSULTING AGREEMENT

The Board reviewed and approved a Memorandum of Agreement with Health and Welfare to provide wraparound consultation and fidelity oversight for District 7 Expansion of services utilizing Juvenile Corrections and “SUDS” funding.

IN THE MATTER OF THE DETENTION FACILITY STANDARD OPERATING PROCEDURES MANUAL

After reviewing the Standard Operating Procedures Manual submitted by Jail Administrator Jim Spain, the Board approved the SOP manual and procedures.

IN THE MATTER OF SALMON MOUNTAIN BIKE ASSOCIATION

Dave Linle and Max Lohmuier appeared on behalf of the Salmon Mountain Bike Association before the Board to discuss use of the race track on Discovery Hill.  They would like to use the venue for a sanctioned mountain bike race.  They have discussed this with the motor cross users and they are agreeable.  They would like to hold the event on the 2^nd weekend in May.  The group will carry events insurance and have strict guidelines to follow to hold a sanctioned event.  The Board approved the request.

Bob Cope moved and John Jakovac seconded to go into executive session pursuant to I.C. 31-3418.  Social Services Director presented the following case for consideration.  After convening in regular session, the board entered the following decision.

                Case No. 2012-018           Approved

The Board then heard a request to have a medical indigent lien released in Case NO. 2008-54. The Board reviewed the case and after consideration, the Board instructed Counsel Bruce Withers to send the parties a letter denying the request.

IN THE MATTER OF MENTAL HEALTH CARE AGREEMENTS

After reviewing a proposed contract with Safe Haven Health Care for mental health care and treatment, Bob Cope moved and John Jakovac seconded to approve the contract subject to review and approval by Counsel Bruce Withers.

IN THE MATTER OF UPDATING PERSONNEL MANUAL HANDBOOK

Update of the Personnel Manual was continued until the next meeting.

There being no further business, the board adjourned until Monday, February 13, 2012 at 7:30 a.m.

                                                                                                /s/ Richard W. Snyder, Chairman

ATTEST:  /s/ Terri J. Morton, Clerk