Clearwater County Commissioners news
Grant funds will be used to
increase energy conservation in courthouse
The Board at the April 12
meeting reviewed the Energy Efficiency Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) contract
from the State with Clerk Carrie Bird. The funding was made available to help
increase energy conservation in public buildings. The funds will be used to
replace lighting fixtures in the courthouse, insulation in the wall behind the
Commissioner’s office and heating/cooling appliances. The Board approved to sign
the EECBG contracts with the State Energy Department.
Will Crockett, Orofino
Builders Supply, met with Board to discuss what items will be purchased for the
energy efficiency improvements on the courthouse. The T-12 lamps and fixtures
will be replaced with T-8 lamps and fixtures. The County will need to get bids
on the remodel of the insulation in the Commissioner’s office. Also with the
remaining funds three energy efficient heat pumps will need to be installed with
appropriate ducting.
March, 2010 expense claims were approved and ordered to be paid in the
following amounts: Current Expense-$40,215.26; Road & Bridge-$135,550.53;
Ambulance-$125,374.88; District Court-$2,757.73; Justice Fund-$52,037.53; Health
Department-$15,350.75; Social Services-$526.20; Parks and Recreation -$130.00;
Revaluation-$931.23; Enhanced 911-$649.82; Solid Waste-$39,542.26; Current
Expense Tort-$4,280.22; Weeds-$1,022.50; Waterways $2,820.79; Dent Bridge
Trust-$18.00; Insurance & Grants-$28,092.96; Hospital Loan Trust
Account-$6,712.58; Court Trust 9110-$4,309.36. Total expenses for March were
$460,322.60.
The Board approved and signed
expense claims. They approved the liquor license renewal for the Cedar Inn Bar
and Grill.
Sheriff Chris Goetz, Chief
Deputy Rick Miller, and Marine Deputy Mike Gladhart provided a report from the
department. Miller advised that the National Water Safety Congress awarded an
Award of Merit for Outstanding Duty to Marine Deputy Gladhart. Also Gladhart has
received the award for Marine Educator of the Year three years in row. Chair
commended Deputy Gladhart for his outstanding efforts.
Search and Rescue will provide a BBQ May 10 at Freeman Creek Campground
for the
IT/Networking/Re-addressing
report was reviewed with Angela Vander Pas. The FAX server cost estimates from
IKON was discussed. The County currently pays $392 a month for eight lines in
courthouse; $196 a month for four lines at
Later in the session, Ms. Vander Pas explained that IKON will give a 10
day guarantee and if this new system doesn’t work then it can be removed. The
old and new system could be run side by side until 10 days are up. The Board
took the information under advisement.
Rob Simon reported on the road
crew work. The Board accepted the bid of $490 a ton for 200 tons CRS-2P from
Idaho Asphalt Supply, Inc., for road oil. Also the Board accepted aggregate bid
from Tripco Inc., for a total of crushed 1500 tons ½ inch cover coat and 7400
tons ¾ inch stockpile for a total of $94,942.
Emergency Manager Don Gardner
presented an amended contract for the 2009 State Homeland Security Grant funds.
The State found an error and a new contract will need to be signed for the
revenue and expenditures. This amendment is to accept the excess funds and the
Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) amends to amount paid to the State. The
Commissioners unanimously passed the motion to sign and accept the amended 2009
State Homeland Security Grant funds and the Memorandum of Understanding.
There were two executive
sessions held to discuss personnel, contract negotiations and indigent matters.
Chairman Don Ebert and Commissioner John Allen and Commissioner Stan Leach were
present for the meeting, Commissioner Leach was absent during a portion of the
session.