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The 2018 Election --Education
This year’s Primary Election will be held on May 15th. The filing period to be on the ballot (state and county offices) is from February 26th thru March 9th. Most candidates running for county offices will wait until after the filing deadline to begin their campaigns, however, campaigns for state offices have already begun. The Republican candidates for state offices are working hard to get your votes and the nomination to represent the GOP in the general election to be held on November 6th. The Lincoln Day events, which began this last weekend, brought nearly all of the State Republican candidates to District 26 (Blaine, Camas, Gooding & Lincoln). The main Primary Election races to watch are: Governor, Lt. Governor, State Treasurer, and the Superintendent of Public Instruction. The Governor race will likely dominate the news, but the race for Superintendent of Public Instruction is in some ways the most important. Education (K–12 and higher) represents nearly two-thirds of the state’s general fund spending (63%) and supports over 14,500 teachers and almost 300,000 students. At $6700 to $6800 per student, Idaho has the second lowest spending per pupil in the country. Of course, Idaho also has one of the lowest ‘cost of living’ in the nation. While school districts rely heavily on supplemental levies, local funding for education in Idaho averages less than 25% of their budgets (the national average is 45% for both state and local funding, with 10% federal). Only three states — Hawaii, Vermont and New Mexico — receive a higher percentage from the state. As you might guess, this dependence on state funding comes with strings attached. There are more than two dozen mandatory budget items, and over 75% of the state appropriation must be spent in those specific areas. Only about 24% of state funding can be used for discretionary expenditures. Sherri Ybarra - the incumbent Superintendent - says she is a strong advocate for local control of schools. Yet, she is also a strong proponent of the Idaho Content Standards. Even though local school districts are allowed to adopt their own curriculums, small schools with limited discretionary funds have few real choices as to how they teach those standards. She supports the idea of more federal funds to help build schools, as long as the standards and testing remain in the hands of Idaho. Her challenger - Jeff Dillon - is the superintendent and elementary principal for the Wilder School District. Along with several national awards, he was instrumental in bringing Apple’s ConnectED program to Wilder in 2014 (one of only 114 schools in the nation) which provided iPads for every student and faculty member. He supports the idea of partnering with businesses rather than taking federal funds, which always comes with strings attached.
News from the Heart of Idaho Camas • Lincoln • Gooding
January 17, 2018
Vol 42 ~ Num 3
OPEN HOUSE FOR South Fork Boise River Road
An Open House will be held on February 1, 2018, at 6 pm at the Camas Senior Center, 129 Willow Avenue West in Fairfield Idaho, to provide information regarding the South Fork Boise River Road Relocation Project. The Fairfield Ranger District and Camas County propose to relocate segments of the South Fork Boise River Road (Forest Road 227) out of the floodplain around existing washouts. In addition, the Fairfield Ranger District is accepting scoping comments on the proposed project. The public to participate and provide feedback. Please refer all comments on this proposal to: Fairfield Ranger District, Attn: FR 227 Relocation Project; PO Box 189, Fairfield, ID 83327; by FAX at (208) 764-3211; by email in a format (pdf, txt, rtf, or document compatible with Microsoft Office applications) to: comments-intermtn-sawtooth-fairfield@fs.fed. us; or you may hand-deliver your comments to the Fairfield Ranger District Office in Fairfield. Please contact David Skinner, Project Manager at 208-7643202, or visit the project webpage at https://www.fs.usda.gov/ project?project=49740, for additional information.
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Notices of Upcoming Events & Meetings Fairfield Transfer Station
If you need to drop off trash in Fairfield, a temporary Transfer Station will be open every other week at the east entrance of the airport (just south of Fairfield). REMINDER: No hazardous materials (flammable, corrosive, toxic or poisonous) or tires.
Legislative Update from Senator Michelle Stennett
Week One-January 8-12 Greetings from the first week of the 2018 legislative session! We kicked the week off with Governor Otter’s final State of the State address where he outlined plans for workforce develTime for Fun on the Ice The ice rink in Fairfield’s City Park is now ready for winter opment, healthcare, tax cuts, and education. fun. Don’t have skates? Stop by the City office, they haves lots The Minority Caucus responded with our own of skates that can be checked out. City Office Hours are M-F legislative agenda, and plans to make tangible positive change for Idahoans. 8:30-12:30 or by appointment.
Woman’s Support Group
Shoshone meetings every Thursday. For information call the Advocates, (208) 788-4191.
National Blood Donor Month
Winter weather and illness can make it difficult for the American Red Cross to maintain a sufficient blood supply at this time of year. Healthy, eligible donors are urged to give now. The Red Cross must collect nearly 14,000 blood donations every day for patients in need. Make an appointment to give blood by downloading the free Red Cross Blood Donor App, visiting redcrossblood.org or calling 1-800-RED CROSS (1-800-733-2767).
Let’s Talk About It
Next Monday, January 22, The Camas County Public Library will be hosting the fourth ‘Let’s Talk About It’ book discussion - Pudd’nhead Wilson by Mark Twain. The discussion will begin at 6 pm in the library meeting room. Everyone is welcome to attend.
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Workforce Development I served on the Workforce Development Task Force this past year, where we built recommendations to improve funding to meet the need for skilled workers in the state of Idaho. 24,000 Idahoans are unemployed now, and we will require 49,000 more skilled workers by 2024. After examining best practices in other states and Idaho’s current system, we formulated a set of priority areas to meet our needs. These include, but are not limited to: investing in postsecondary technical schools, incentive funding for high school technical programs, expanding career technical education (CTE), and advancing industry/education partnerships. After these recommendations were delivered to the Governor, he appointed 36 members (including me) to a newly created Workforce Development Council. This week we had our first meeting, where we discussed the current state of labor and education in Idaho, and what steps forward we should examine to continue improving our skilled workforce. Notably, we discussed adult completer programs and earlier intervention with students in terms of getting them thinking about their career paths. Instead of beginning career counseling in 9th grade, we’ll move it to 7th grade to assist their preparation of the required self-formulated 8th grade career plan, additionally requiring workforce readiness assessments throughout secondary curriculum. Healthcare Again refusing to expand Medicaid in Idaho, which would cover the 78,000 Idahoans who live in the coverage gap, Governor Otter instead signed an executive order for a limited healthcare plan that provides less coverage, does not lower insurance rates, does not lower healthcare costs, and covers less than half the gap population. Additionally, his plan would require the unlikely
grant of two waivers from the federal government. Therefore, Senator Maryanne Jordan (D-Boise) has a bill to expand Medicaid that will serve all who are in the coverage gap.
Tax Cuts The Governor has proposed an unemployment insurance tax cut for the second year in a row. This bill (H335) cuts the divisor that determines base rates from 1.5 to 1.3. All told, it will save employers about $115 million over the next three years and has wide, bipartisan support. I am eager to support this tax cut because the revenues generated by this tax are dedicated to a fund that already shows an adequate balance to pay benefits during the next recession. It’s nice to be able to responsibly put more money back in Idahoans’ pockets. Education We know that education must be a priority for Idahoans to realize and achieve job opportunities. I support the Higher Ed Task Force recommendations. These include $42 Million to continue moving us toward full funding of the teacher career ladder, professional development and mentoring for teachers, intensified Kindergarten through third grade literacy programs, “student mastery” programs that allow students to move through curriculum at the pace that is appropriate for them, additional counselors to focus on student career training and education beyond high school, and continued support for dual credit programs that allow high school students to earn college credits free of charge. We can prepare young Idahoans for the jobs of the future only by full investing in our public schools and making post-high school education more affordable for Idaho’s working families. Senator Janie WardEngelking (D-Boise) is working on legislation to help make these recommendations a reality and I will be cosponsoring the bills. It is my great pleasure to represent you in the Idaho State Senate. As always, if you need anything you can contact me at mstennett@ senate.idaho.gov, or (208) 332-1353. Respectfully, Michelle Stennett
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High Country Fusion Acquired by CPS
Consolidated Pipe & Supply Company, Inc. (CPS) of Birmingham, Alabama is pleased to announce the acquisition of High Country Fusion Company, Inc. headquartered in Fairfield, Idaho. They will now be known as High Country Fusion, a Division of Consolidated Pipe & Supply Company, Inc. Tim Hallmark of CPS called the acquisition “a very positive move for customers and vendors of both companies.” CPS is a privately held family company with annual revenues in excess of $700 million located mainly from the Mid-West to the East Coast. “This acquisition of a great company like HCF and the well-established brand will allow our new division, High Country Fusion, to continue to grow its existing customer base and presence in the Western US while bringing huge HDPE value and market growth opportunity to the CPS organization”. Co-founder of HCF Steve Wilson said, “Over the past 23 years HCF has built a great team of employees and vendors that have been able to service the infrastructure needs of our customers, and by keeping all the employees our customers know and trust, we are able to continue to provide the service and expertise they have come to expect from one of the leaders in the HDPE industry.” High Country Fusion, has locations in Fairfield, Idaho, Salt Lake City, Utah, and Dickinson, North Dakota. They stock and sell HDPE pipe, manufacture fittings and fabrications for various municipal, industrial, irrigation, landfill, mining and environmental applications throughout the United States and world markets. HCF also sells, rents and services McElroy pipe fusion equipment and can provide in-field HDPE services to contractors and distributors. HCF is an ISO 9001:2008 registered company. David Hanks, co-founder of HCF added, “This strategic move brings substantial resources, knowledge and operations scale that will allow HCF to increase its capacity and competitive edge without compromising manufacturing quality or customer service. CPS and HCF, both being family owned companies with a reputation for caring about their employees and local communities, are a great fit. HCF’s employees are our strength in the industry, and the stability and opportunity CPS brings for future growth is amazing.”
The Board members of the Lincoln County Cemetery would like to recognize Carl Kerner his service to the Cemetery District. Carl, who is in his early 90’s and has decided not to run for a 10th term, has served as a Cemetery Board member from January 1981 to December 2017, and as chairperson of the Lincoln County Cemetery Board, Sub District 1, for over 20 years. The Lincoln County Cemetery Maintenance District thanks Carl Kerner for 36 years service to the Lincoln County, and wish him good fortune on all his endeavors.
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Elizabeth A. Wyant
Elizabeth A. “Betty” Wyant, 63 of Shoshone died Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at her home. Betty owned and operated the Manhattan Café in Shoshone for 37 years and married to George, the other love of her life, for 42 years. She was known to be fierce in business and gracious in life. She enjoyed telling people what to do, how to do it, and it usually needed to be done right now. She was selfless – always thinking of others before herself and generous with what she had to spare. She loved to travel, was competitive in games, and enjoyed live performances. She was dedicated to her family and transitioned from us far too soon. Betty is survived by her husband, George Wyant of Shoshone, two sons, Adam and Chelsey Wyant of Boise and Kevin and his fiancé, Lynn Gould of Jerome. Her mother, Annette Buckendorf of Boulder, Colorado, brothers, Bill and Madelyn Buckendorf of Caldwell, Barry and Mary Buckendorf of Salt Lake City, UT, Ben and Paula Buckendorf of Boise, Bart and Ronda Buckendorf of Nampa, a sister in law, Jolene Buckendorf of Meridian. Betty is preceded in death by her father and one brother, Bob. Funeral services were held on Monday, January 15, 2018, at the Shoshone Baptist Church. Condolences, memories and photos can be shared with the family at www. demarayfuneralservice.com.
Larry Dean Jennings
Lawrence (Lug) Sylvester Connelly, age 82, a residence of Hagerman, Idaho, passed to eternal rest on January 11, 2018 at St. Luke’s Hospital. Lug was born May 20, 1935 in Dalton, NE the son of Arthur L. Connelly and Evelyn Handyside Connelly. He attended school in Dalton and graduated high school in 1954. He was senior Class President. Lug loved sports and was a fouryear letterman in basketball and football and football team Captain his junior and senior year. He made honorable mention in the state six-man football team as a junior and senior. He set a school record in the shot put. His popularity wasn’t limited to sports. Ask him what is favorite sport was and he probably would say it was girls! He had a wonderful sense of humor and could be found performing in class plays. Following graduation, he attended the University of Nebraska under a football scholarship as a kicker. An injury sidelined Lug and he returned to Dalton and enlisted in the Army and served two years as a military policeman. He spent many years working in the oil fields of Alaska, Colorado, Nebraska, New Mexico, Utah, and Wyoming. He advanced through the ranks of the Blaine County Sheriff’s Department retiring in 1997 as a Lieutenant in the county jail in Hailey. Sandwiched between his work in the oil fields and the jail, Lug worked as cable installer in Arizona and a casino security agent in Jackpot, NV. Lug was a man of very deep faith in Jesus his Lord and Savior. He regularly worshipped at St. Catherine Catholic Church in Hagerman. He loved to lead the singing and doing the readings at mass. He had a devotion to our Blessed Mother Mary and said the rosary every day. He was a longtime volunteer in the Wendell soup kitchen. A Fourth Degree Knight and loved to take part in Knights of Columbus projects with his nephew Michael. He had a passion for helping others. He loved to repair old grand father clocks. Lug was very proud of his Irish heritage but was a true blue American through and through. continued on next page...
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Naomi Eleanor Rast
Naomi Eleanor Rast greeted the New Year with her eagerly anticipated home-going. She often told the story of the woman who was laid to rest with a fork in her hand because she knew that, just like in a potluck dinner, “the best was yet to come.” Even in her final hours, with a smile on her face, Naomi said “I don’t know how much longer I’ll live, but I do know the best is yet to come!” Born in St. Paul, Minnesota to Carl and Valborg Rasmussen on January 20, 1936, Naomi was the youngest of four daughters. After graduating from High School in Park Forest, Illinois, she moved to Tacoma, Washington to attend Pacific Lutheran College (University). It was there that she met and fell in love with Donald Lee Rast, a charming young man from Idaho. They married in Everett, Washington on September 2, 1955. Though she worked variously as a teacher’s aide and then a bank teller, Naomi devoted her life to building her family on a foundation of devotion to God. Her four sons grew up knowing that she was always there for them. Her godly example, upbeat demeanor and unconditional love provided the unwavering moral compass her sons would need to chart the course for their own walks with God. Unquestionably, Naomi’s passion was to love God with all her heart, soul, mind and strength and to love others unconditionally. Though tested deeply on numerous occasions, she never swerved from her passion for God and others. It brought her great joy to bring joy to others. Surviving family members include her sister Lois Hendricks of New Prague, Minnesota; her son Jeff (Carol) of Fairfield, Idaho and their children Sarah (Daniel) Tompkins of Tacoma, Washington, and Joshua (Lindsay) of Bozeman, Montana; Keith of Boise, Idaho; Nathan (Heidi) of Newman Grove, Nebraska along with their children, Alaina, Rebekah, Kala, Matthew and Leah; and Ben of Tacoma, Washington. Naomi also leaves behind six wonderful great grandchildren. Naomi was preceded in death by her parents, her husband Don Rast and two sisters, Dorothy Sandvig and Grace Koester. A Memorial Celebration is planned for Saturday, January 27, 2018, at 2 p.m. at the Community Church in Fairfield, Idaho. All are welcome as we celebrate that for Naomi, the best has finally come. He met his wife Donna Christhopherson-Bliss in Green River Wyoming and they married on January 11, 1977. Over their years they lived in Utah, California, Oklahoma, New Mexico, Wyoming, Texas, Arizona and Idaho. He is survived by his wife, Donna; nephew, Michael Connelly in Commerce City, CO and three nieces, Diane Bieber in Rockwall, TX, Sharon Struckman in Brule, NE and Linda Fritzler in Alliance, NE.; and numerous great nieces and nephews. He is preceded in death by his sister, Patsy and brother, Jerry. Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. on Wednesday, January 17, 2018, at St. Anthony’s Catholic Church in Wendell with Reverend Jorge Garcia presiding. Funeral arrangements are under the care and direction of Demaray Funeral Service.
death & service notices
Jim Allen Duggan, 64 of Hagerman, Idaho died Tuesday, January 9, 2018 at his home. Cremation is under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Gooding. --Christine Hill, 66, of Wendell, Idaho died Friday, January 12, 2018 in a Twin Falls Hospital. Cremation is under the direction of Demaray Funeral Service - Wendell. --Marion Bernardine “Barnee” Morris Erkins, 92, a resident of Wendell, formerly of Bliss and Buhl, passed away on Friday, December 29, 2017, at Bridgeview Estates in Twin Falls, Idaho. Services were held on Friday, January 5th, 2018.
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Astronomy in the Garden
The Sawtooth Botanical Garden will present a 4-part astronomy series in January, May, August and November of 2018. Each evening Tim Frazier, president of the Magic Valley Astronomical Society, will give an hour-long lecture on a particular topic before moving outdoors for an hour of telescope viewing and constellation lore, weather permitting. Each evening starts at 7 pm. Topics include: January 23-Finding your way with telescopes, binoculars and spotting scopes; May 22-Shoot the night sky with your camera or cell phone. August 12-Family night with the Persieds at Croy Canyon; November 13Winter Constellations: The horse, the maiden and the queen. Preregistration is required. Individual classes are $10 SBG members; $12 nonmembers; and children under 16 – free. Cost for the 4-part series is $35 for SBG members; $43 nonmembers; and children under 16 – free. Sawtooth Botanical Garden is located 4 miles south of Ketchum. For more information and to register, visit www.sbgarden. org or call 208.726.9358.
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AMENDED NOTICE OF PROPOSED RENTAL FROM WATER SUPPLY BANK Notice is hereby given pursuant to IDAPA Rule 37.02.03.030.02 (Water Supply Bank Rule 30.02) that the Idaho Water Resource Board filed an application on January 8, 2018, to rent Permit No. 37-7842 from the Water Supply Bank for five years. The proposed rental in Lincoln County would provide for the diversion of 800.00 cfs and 50,000 af annually from the Big and Little Wood Rivers for ground water recharge within Lincoln County. Comments may be submitted based on the criteria of Section 42-1763, Idaho Code. Comments should be filed in writing to the Idaho Department of Water Resources, PO Box 83720, Boise, ID 83720-0098 or emailed to Bank@idwr.idaho.gov on or before February 5, 2018. For more information, visit www.idwr.idaho.gov/water-supply-bank. Gary Spackman, Director
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Dora Eleanor Chick 02/24/1919 – 12/27/2017
Dora Eleanor Chick was born February 24, 1919 in Hollister Idaho. Her parents were Robert and Eleanor McBride. At about 3 years of age both parents had died and she was adopted by Orville and Christine Parrott, who had two sons of their own. Dora attended Hollister High school and after graduation she went to Salt Lake City Utah to Business School. She was married to Lloyd Charles Chick on December 29, 1945. For several years they lived on the Parrott farm south of Twin Falls, Idaho. Their first two children were born there, Charles Robert and Melvin Ray. Later they moved in to Twin Falls on Madison Street. A daughter, Ruth Ann, was welcomed into the family. A fond memory for her children was coming home from school at lunch time and smelling her homemade bread. She served as a Cub Scout leader for both sons and several neighborhood boys. Later the family moved south of Twin Falls to an acreage where they had horses. Dora did food canning to help provide for her family. In 1963 the family moved to Hagerman where Lloyd and Dora had a new home built by the City Park and schools. Dora lived in that home for 54 years. She worked at the hardware store in Hagerman for several years and also did book work for the Hagerman Highway district. She kept up on her bookkeeping skills by attending classes at CSI. Dora was an excellent cook, seamstress and quilt maker. She sewed costumes and made quilts for her children and grandchildren. She like to draw, especially horses. Dora took up painting and all of her children have pieces of her art work. Dora enjoyed doing ceramics and made sets of dishes for her children and various pieces of décor for the grandchildren. She loved to read and play cards with her children. Putting together jig saw puzzles for a past time. She kept in touch with family members through letter writing and was always prompt at sending out birthday cards. In her senior years she got a computer and learned to use it for personal and social enjoyment. She kept a diary most of her life and was able to transfer the diary on the computer for better ease of sharing with her posterity. Dora participated for many years with the local exercise group in Hagerman and enjoyed going to coffee with her friends after exercising. Her husband, Lloyd had taken employment with a long-haul trucking company. While he was gone, she had sole responsibility of raising the three children through their teen years, which greatly led to the need of the exercise class. After Lloyd s retirement, they purchased a travel trailer and went camping and traveling. One of the things they enjoyed doing was going to Hells Canyon and finding Huckleberries. They did try being snowbirds for one winter and decided they liked being home more. They did have fun camping in the Sawtooth area and on Cherry Creek near Fairfield, Idaho with family and friends. Dora and Lloyd were married 53 years before Lloyd’s death. She truly appreciated her associations with her friends and family. She was a member of the Hagerman Senior Center and served on the board of directors for a while. She appreciated the delivered meals from the Center over the last several months. Dora and Lloyd have two sons, Charles Robert (Lorraine) Chick and Melvin Ray (Kathy) Chick and one daughter, Ruth Ann (Keith) Beebe; 12 grandchildren, 26 great grandchildren and 1 great-great grandson. In lieu of flowers, contributions can be made to the Hagerman Senior Center, Hagerman quick response organization or any charity of your choice. Funeral services were held at Demaray’s Gooding Chapel on Saturday, January 6, 2018. Dora was interned at the Hagerman Cemetery.
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~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ Legal Notices ~ A Brief Synopsis of the December 2017 Camas County Commissioners Meetings A complete set of the minutes are on file at the Clerk’s Office December 11, 2017 The meeting was called to Order at 9:05 a.m. by Chairman Travis Kramer. Also present were Commissioner Bill Davis, Commissioner Marshall Ralph, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and an individual from the public. Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember was unavailable. The Board reviewed the agenda. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the agenda as posted. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. The Board met with Road and Bridge Supervisor Mike Gill to review a Modification of Grant with the Forest Service to provide payment for mileage for blading in Elmore County. The agreement was signed and put into effect last spring and is now being modified to extend the date to Nov 30, 2018. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the Modification Agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous. The Board met with Joel Tews from Timberline Trash. They discussed the temporary dump location that will be used starting January 13, 2018. It was a consensus of the Board to allow Timberline to place a Roll-off at the East end of the airport buildings every other weekend. The Board reviewed the minutes of November 27, 2017. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the minutes as corrected. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous. The Board reviewed the Juvenile Justice Annual Financial Report. The report shows the funds that are received from the state for juvenile prevention program and how the restricted funds are spent. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve and sign the annual financial report. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous. The Board reviewed the Camas County Commissioner’s scheduled meeting dates for 2018. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the dates as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. The Board reviewed the bills as presented on the Claims List. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the bills as presented. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the claim for Marshall Ralph. Seconded by Commissioner Kramer. Commissioner Ralph recused himself from voting. Commissioner Kramer made a motion to go into Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a)&(b) to discuss personnel matters. A roll call vote showed all in favor. The Board entered Executive session at 1:45 p.m. The Board came out of executive session at 2:05 p.m. Expenditure Funds: Justice Fund $9,281.97 Current Expense $6,318.91 Indigent $1,335.00 Road & Bridge $51,251.39 District Court $1,391.31 Revaluation $66.16 Health $500.00 Landfill $360.00 Noxious Weeds $5,783.60 Ambulance $2,056.08 911 Communications $1,176.98 State Fund $15,244.73 City of Fairfield $15,733.01 School District #121 $81,355.44 Cemetery District $568.52 West Magic Fire Dist. $1,085.72 Camas Mosquito Dist. $1,025.48 Camas County Library $10,040.00 Elections $23.77 Tort Fund $26,492.00 November Payroll $121,150.80 November Totals $231,090.07 December 18, 2017 The meeting was called to order at 9:05 am by Chairman Travis Kramer. Also present were Commissioner Marshall Ralph, Commissioner Bill Davis, Clerk Korri Blodgett, and two individuals from the public. Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember was not available. The Board reviewed the Agenda. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the agenda as posted. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous.
The Board reviewed a Certificate of Residency Application. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve Jack Simon’s application. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to amend the agenda for an executive session, as it is a time sensitive matter. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous. The Board amended the Agenda to include an Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(d) to consider records that are exempt from public disclosure. The Board entered into executive session at 10:04 a.m., after a roll call vote showed all in favor. The Board came out of executive session at 10:13 a.m. The Board reviewed the corrected minutes of November 27, 2017. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the corrected minutes. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. Commissioner Kramer made a motion to go into Executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) to communicate with legal counsel regarding pending litigation. A roll call vote showed all in favor. The Board entered into Executive session at 11:01 a.m. The Board came out of Executive session at 11:29 a.m. The Board reviewed liquor license applications. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve the liquor license for Soldier Creek Brewing Co., Jim Dandy’s Pizza, and the Cliff Bar & Grille. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous. The Board adjourned at 12:15 p.m. December 26, 2017 The meeting was called to order at order at 9:05 by Chairman Travis Kramer. Also present were Commissioner Marshall Ralph, Commissioner Bill Davis, Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember, and Clerk Korri Blodgett. The Board reviewed the Agenda. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the Agenda as posted. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. The Board discussed the Family Health Services Lease Agreement. After numerous discussions with FHS, it was agreed that the utilities will be in the County’s name and that the contract will be for a 1-year term. The County will continue monthly support to the Camas Medical Fund in the amount of $300.00 plus $200.00 medical funds restricted money, leaving the FHS the balance as in prior years. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to approve and sign the amended contract as provided. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to amend the agenda to include discussing pending litigation, as it is a time sensitive matter. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous. Prosecuting Attorney Matt Pember discussed a settlement offer from Mr. Ben Worst, Esq. After discussion, Mr. Pember felt it was in the County’s best interest to accept the settlement offer and to dismiss the Appeal to the Supreme Court. Commissioner Ralph made motions accept the settlement and sign the Order of Dismissal of Appeal. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous. The Board reviewed an Airgas, Inc. application. This service would provide for Airgas to provide and deliver Oxygen tanks, on a regular basis to the Medical Clinic for the Ambulance Dept. Commissioner Ralph made a motion to sign the application agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Davis. Unanimous. Commissioner Kramer made a motion to go into executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a)&(b) to consider personnel matters. A roll call vote showed all in favor. The Board entered Executive Session at 10:05 a.m. The Board came out of Executive session at 10:54 a.m. The Board reviewed liquor license applications from Smoky Bar Store, The American Legion, Soldier Mtn. LLC., Camas Creek Country Store, and the Iron Mtn. Inn. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve the liquor licenses. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. The Board reviewed the Annual Road and Street Financial Report. Commissioner Davis made a motion to approve and sign the Annual report. Seconded by Commissioner Ralph. Unanimous. The Board adjourned at 11:25 a.m.
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