Interest in a regional recycling program starts exchange of ideas in the community
January 14, 2008
Interest in a regional recycling program has started an exchange of ideas within the community. A presentation was given by Amanda Tucker from Greener Clearwater, a grass roots organization. Also present were Brandi Nelsen, Chris Kuykendall, Rob Simon and Robert Simmons. Tucker has started looking into a local recycling movement; she has talked with Lewis Clark Recyclers and Simmons Sanitation about materials that are being recycled now.
The aluminum cans and cardboard are already collected for recycling by Simmons Sanitation; Tucker and Nelsen are concentrating on the recycling of plastic, glass and newspapers. They are trying to create public awareness and education on environmental protection. They have a 20 minute educational show to present to the public, to motivate the communities in becoming proactive on recycling.
The BOCC is working with neighboring counties to establish a regional recycling effort. There are different innovative actions in the recycling efforts.
The Board approved and signed liquor license renewals for the Orofino Golf and Country Club, Timberline Cafe, Riverside Lanes, Maryann’s Groceries, Barney’s Harvest Foods, Oasis Club, Elkhorn Bar, Shot Glass, Dining on the Edge, and Ponderosa/Brass Rail.
Salary claims for the period of Dec. 16, 2007 to Jan. 12, 2008 were approved and paid in the following amounts: Current Expense-$57,073.50; Road and Bridge-$29,957.31; Ambulance-$12,678.10; Court-$10,560.96; Justice Sheriff-$84,898.98; Justice Prosecuting Attorney-$15,144.77; Social Services-$2,233.60; Revaluation-$8,582. 42; E-911-$917.97; Solid Waste-$6,219.16; Weed Control-$2,441.60; Waterways-$3,690. 88. Total payroll expenses were $234,399.25.
Additional administrative decisions made by the BOCC included the following: to approve the motion to officially name the county property at 2200 Michigan Avenue as the Ray Coon Building; they approved the request for the Treasurer’s Cancellation Apportionment of taxes for a total of $19,092.00 on 35 tax parcels; to cancel the tax amount of $826.43 on RPA1100001011A; motion to grant a credit of $252.29 on 0135NO4E290011A for 2008 taxes; cancel the 2007 taxes owing on PP10087 for $80.44; to sign an extension on the 2005 State Homeland Security Grant Programs; to approve signing the Professional Services Agreement with Clearwater County and Chris Lamont to provide the Rural Idaho Growth Management Program Services; to approve signing the Memorandum Agreement between Clearwater County and Lewis Clark College Community Programs.
The Board held a public hearing to determine and make a decision on changing the rates for Backcountry Medics flights. The fee increase is for the purpose of considering and fixing a Back Country Medics fee increase for services provided. Neal Johnson and Dominic Pomponio reviewed justification for the increased helicopter fees. The increase will cover the rising operating costs and increases in the inter-facility services provided. The Board unanimously approved the motion for the rate increases as published and made the effective date February 1, 2008.
There were two executive sessions held to discuss personnel and indigent matters.
Present for the meeting were Chairman Don Ebert, Commissioner Stan Leach and Commissioner John Allen.