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MINUTES
BOX ELDER COUNTY COMMISSION
MAY 02, 2006
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The Board of County Commissioners of Box Elder County, Utah met in a work session at the County Courthouse, 01 South Main Street in Brigham City, Utah at 8:00 a.m. on MAY 02, 2006. The following members were present:
Clark N. Davis Chairman
Scott Hansen Commissioner
Suzanne R. Rees Commissioner
Diane Fuhriman Deputy Recorder/Clerk/Surveyor
EXCUSED: LuAnn Adams Recorder/Clerk/Surveyor
The following items were discussed:
Mormon Crickets
Diesel Clean-up – John Collom
Authorization for Print Jobs/Script Jobs – Peggy Madsen
Assignment Review
Staff Reports
Correspondence
Agenda Review/Supporting Documents
The work session adjourned at 8:59 a.m.
The regular session was called to order by Chairman Davis at 9:00 a.m. with the following members present, constituting a quorum:
Clark N. Davis Chairman
Scott Hansen Commissioner
Suzanne R. Rees Commissioner
Diane Fuhriman Deputy Recorder/Clerk/Surveyor
EXCUSED: LuAnn Adams Recorder/Clerk/Surveyor
The prayer was offered by Commissioner Rees
APPROVAL OF MINUTES
THE MINUTES OF THE REGULAR MEETING OF APRIL 25, 2006 WERE APPROVED AS WRITTEN ON A MOTION BY COMMISSIONER REES, SECONDED BY COMMISSIONER HANSEN AND UNANIMOUSLY CARRIED.
AGENDA: ATTACHMENT NO. 1
FOLLOW-UP BUSINESS
Mormon Crickets – Commissioner Rees
Commissioner Rees addressed the $10,000 the County is going to appropriate to the Mosquito Abatement District for the control of the crickets in the Park Valley/Rosette area. She said in doing this there is a multiplier effect of the money. The abatement district can put this money with state money to help with control of the crickets. Commissioner Rees said research has found mosquito abatement is more than just mosquito control it is insect control also. She said we would like to have this an on-going project going forward because these crickets are probably here to stay.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Rees to appropriate and approve the $10,000 contribution to the Mosquito Abatement District for cricket control. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hansen and unanimously carried.
Chairman Davis said the ongoing funding needs to come from mosquito abatement, not the County. Chairman Davis read from the Utah Code about the creation of a mosquito abatement district. He said it states in the power of the board of trustees for mosquito abatement districts “take all necessary and proper steps for the extermination of mosquitoes, flies, crickets, grasshoppers and other insects”. Chairman Davis visited with Mark Bingham, President of the Mosquito Abatement Board and said he pledged some reimbursement to Box Elder County for their up-front contribution.
CREDIT CARD POLICY – ROGER HANDY
County Auditor Roger Handy said over the last few weeks existing credit card policies have been re-worked and a final copy drafted. The Commissioners and department heads have reviewed the final draft. Mr. Handy asked the Commission to formally approve the policy so it can be added into the financial management policies and procedures book.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Rees to approve the credit card policy as drafted. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hansen and unanimously carried.
REQUEST FOR PROPERTY TAX DEFERRALS – ROGER HANDY
This item was cancelled.
OUT-OF-STATE TRAVEL – LYNN YEATES
Chief Deputy Lynn Yeates requested approval for Detective Scot Lewis to travel to Duluth, MN for a one week course dealing with spouse abuse and all forms of domestic violence. All costs are paid for by the YCU in Brigham City.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hansen to approve the out-of-state travel request for Detective Scot Lewis to Duluth, MN for May 16- 20th. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rees and unanimously carried.
REQUEST FOR TWO HANDICAP SPACES – COMMISSIONER REES
Commissioner Rees has had a request for two handicap parking spaces from a beautician shop on Main Street that does hair for elderly ladies. She said with the upcoming Main Street construction these ladies need accessible parking during that time. Commissioner Davis suggested referring this issue to Donnie Tarver who is in charge of buildings and grounds and have him come back with a recommendation.
RETIREMENT CONTRIBUTION RATES FOR 2006-2007- PEGGY MADSEN
Personnel Director Peggy Madsen reviewed the contribution rates with the Commissioners.
(See Attachment No. 02 – Retirement Rates.)
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hansen to approve the certification retirement contribution rates effective July 1, 2006. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rees and unanimously carried.
COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT REPORT – GARTH DAY/SUSAN THACKERAY/JOAN HAMMER
County Planner Garth Day introduced Elizabeth Ryan-Jeppsen, Susan Thackeray and Joan Hammer of the Community Development Office. Mr. Day prepared a power point presentation showing things accomplished last year as well as some of the initiatives for this year.
(See Attachment No. 03 – Progress Report.)
SET PUBLIC HEARING FOR SELMAN AGRICULTURAL PROTECTION – DIANE FUHRIMAN
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Rees to set a public hearing June 6th at 10:00 a.m. for the Selman Agricultural Protection. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hansen and unanimously carried.
FAMILY NUTRITION PROGRAM – ANN HENDERSON, USU EXTENSION
Ann Henderson, Home Economist, asked the Commissioners for their support for the Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program. She said that support is used as a dollar for dollar match to receive the federal grant through USDA. Ms. Henderson said this is something that is planned into our budget; it is not an additional cost.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Rees to approve the Food Stamp Nutrition Education Program for USU Extension as appropriated and authorize the Commissioners to sign. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hansen and unanimously carried.
INDIGENT BURIAL – LORNA RAVENBERG
Commission Secretary Lorna Ravenberg received a call from Rogers & Taylor stating a person died who was indigent. Ms. Ravenberg said the deceased met the criteria of the County’s indigent policy.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Rees for the County to pay $500 for the indigent burial of Charles Fallows to Rogers & Taylor Funeral Home. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Hansen and unanimously carried.
CONSOLIDATED DISPATCH CONTRACT – SCOTT WOLFORD
Scott Wolford presented the Commissioners with the Extension of Cooperative Agreement for Consolidated Dispatch Service between the County and the State for approval. He said the contract includes a 3½ % cost of living adjustment; however the State has increased their share from $70,000 to $100,000.
MOTION: A motion was made by Commissioner Hansen to approve the Extension of Cooperative Agreement for Consolidated Dispatch for Box Elder County effective for the year beginning July 1, 2006. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Rees and unanimously carried.
WARRANT REGISTER – COMMISSIONERS
The warrant register was signed, and the following claims were approved for payment: Claims 43367 thru 43507 in the amount of $269,843.54. Claims 43369, 43401 and 43469 were voided.
PERSONNEL ACTIONS – COMMISSIONERS
WEED DEPT: Steve Johnson, new hire, effective 05/01/2006
WEED DEPT: Tyler Nielsen, re-hire, effective 05/01/2006
LANDFILL: Michael Madsen, compensation change, effective 04/24/2006
ATTORNEY: Julia Wardle, compensation change, effective 05/01/2006
SHERIFF: Alexander Evans, compensation change, effective 05/01/2006
ASSIGNMENT REVIEW - COMMISSIONERS
The Commissioners reviewed assignments.
ADJOURNMENT
A motion was made by Commissioner Rees to adjourn. Commissioner Hansen seconded the motion, and the meeting adjourned at 10:40 a.m.
ADOPTED AND APPROVED in regular session this 9th day of May 2006.
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Clark N. Davis, Chairman
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Scott Hansen, Commissioner
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Suzanne R. Rees, Commissioner
ATTEST:
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LuAnn Adams, Recorder/Clerk/Surveyor
The following items were discussed in Work Session after Commission Meeting had adjourned:
Personnel Policies – Peggy Madsen
The Work Session adjourned at 1:00 p.m.