Commissioners’ News
Board explains decision on Fraser Pines Subdivision application
March 17, 2008
The Clearwater County Commissioners held a hearing March 17 to go on record for the decision to approve the Fraser Pines Subdivision application. Those present at the hearing were Bobbi Kaufman, Planning & Zoning Administrator and Lisa Knowles, Planning & Zoning Secretary, and Fraser residents Jerry Moore, Dale and Oreta Stewart, Keith Lutes, Norma and Steve Brand and Linda and Michael Beard. Ben Johnson, Cuddy and Associates, represented the developer.
(SUB070199) Final plat stage of the full platting procedure for Fraser Pines Subdivision, a Class A Subdivision request by Jeffrey and Janice Richardson, Eric Richardson, and J.R. Cascade, Inc., to divide 150.37 acres into eighteen lots, ten lots ranging between +5 to 8 acres, seven lots ranging between +10 to +11 acres, and one lot at 20.14 acres. This property is located in Section 11, Township 35 North, Range 03 East, located by Clearwater County Park Fraser Park along Highway 11, Orofino, ID; Zoned F-1.
A public hearing was held on March 3, 2008, the Board took testimony and deliberated and approved a motion to table a decision for two weeks to allow for legal counsel advice or information on the County Subdivision Ordinance.
Chair explained that the questions on water concerned the Board enough to research the ordinance and judicial review on the issue of decisions made on water. Commissioner Leach explained they heard the concerns of the residents on the water issue, but the County cannot make planning and zoning decisions based on water.
The application followed the requirements of the County Ordinance. The Board approved the Fraser Pines Full Plat Subdivision application submitted by Jeffrey and Janice Richardson, Eric Richardson, and J.R. Cascade, Inc., since the requirements of the Clearwater County Subdivision Ordinance are met.
Emergency support services
The North Central District Health Department, Public Health, sent notice that the County is receiving the annual funds for providing mutually needed emergency support services. The amount this year is $2200 for GIS funding and $1662 for Emergency funding, for a total amount of $3,862. Base funding was used for GIS support in previous years. This base funding is to remain consistent each year, and will be divided based on the percentage of county contribution.
Don Gardner, Emergency Management Services, reported that the City of Pierce Drought Declaration of August, 2007, was finally addressed by Idaho Disaster Services and they are sending $5,739.26 for their drought recovery.
The Disaster Declaration for the City of Elk River was discussed. $22,616.23 is approved and will be released by the State for snow removal during the emergency incident.
Pollution insurance
The Board reviewed the invoice for pollution insurance on solid waste for the KBC Transport LLC, contract requirement. The insurance provides $1,000,000 of coverage with a $10,000.00 deductible. The premium total is $7,206.96, and the County’s portion is $2,402.32. It is a 31 percent decrease from last year. The Board approved paying the premium of $2,402.32.
Sheriff Alan Hengen and Chief Deputy Chris Goetz provided an update on departmental business. They provided an update on the rescue of accident victims in a snow avalanche incident.
The Fire Academy conference hosted by the local fire chiefs took place. It was a successful training, meeting and fund raiser for the area fire districts.
Weeds Supervisor Denny Williams presented the estimates for weed treatment chemicals. Williams compiled the estimates received from five vendors contacted requesting herbicide treatment chemicals. Only one company provided an estimate, Helena Chemical Co. submitted estimates for the County at $14,175.69 and the Highway District at $9,964.31.
The Board approved the purchase of herbicide chemicals for weed treatment from the estimate received from Helena Chemical Co., Moses Lake, WA as recommended by the Weed Supervisor.
IT/Networking update was given by Angela Vander Pas. She is working on the cost comparison of wireless repeater off tower versus accessing Verizon fiber optic line. The Scanner Maintenance contract is due to renew with Paradigm Imaging Group. The one year extended warranty is $1,295.00. The Board approved the renewal.
Magnesium chloride bids
The road and bridge report was given by Rob Simon. Upon review and recommendations of the bids for magnesium chloride the Board approved the motion to accept the bid received from Roadwise, Inc., in which they bid $ 92.95 delivered to Orofino for $46,475.00; $95.75 delivered to Weippe for $95,750.00, with the total cost at $142,225.00.
The Board approved setting a hearing on the fee increase for dust abatement and to advertise for soliciting bids for road oil and aggregate.
There were three executive sessions held to discuss personnel and indigent matters.
Present for the meeting were Chairman Don Ebert and Commissioner Stan Leach. Commissioner John Allen was absent to attend meetings.