Lance Bates

The agenda covers multiple potential meeting dates. For February 3rd, discussions include the review and approval of claims, consideration of Alcohol Licenses for two locations, a Property Tax Extension Hearing, and a Road & Bridge & Zoning Weekly Meeting. Action items during the Road & Bridge section involve deciding on a Gas Main Conflict for the 49th North/Sandcreek Bridge Project, reviewing and accepting an Administrative Settlement Memo for a parcel on 49th N, and reviewing/accepting a Quitclaim Deed to TN Properties, LLC. The day also includes sessions on Legal Counsel and a Work Session regarding the Joint Campground Project with Idaho Falls Parks & Recreation. For February 4th, topics include reviewing claims, an Executive Session for indigent matters, a review of Social Media and Website status, and Commissioner Mallard's Open Office Hours.

The Commissioners conducted business across multiple days in late 2003 and early 2004. Key administrative actions included authorizing the issuance and renewal of various alcohol licenses (Beer, Beer and Wine, Beer and Liquor). The Board handled numerous tax-related matters, such as granting mobile home tax extensions, approving cancellations of 2003 taxes, issuing tax refunds, and holding hearings concerning delinquent 2000 property taxes, resulting in extensions or other arrangements for numerous property owners. Contractual items included signing a Certificate of Substantial Completion for the Swan Valley Fire/Ambulance/Law Enforcement building, executing a Letter of Agreement with J&R Plumbing and Heating, signing a Lease Agreement for county probation office property, and accepting a STOP Violence Against Women Subgrant Award. The Board also dealt with routine business, convened as the Board of Equalization, discussed precinct and commissioner district realignment, and attended various committee and council meetings.

The Commissioners conducted numerous welfare determinations, addressing assistance for medical expenses, rent, and transportation, with many cases involving payments to hospitals like Eastern Idaho Regional Medical Center and various service providers. In routine business, agreements were executed or reviewed, including the US West Centrex Plus Service Rate Stability Plan Agreement and a Memorandum of Understanding with the Department of Energy for an explosive detection K-9. The Board discussed increasing county burial fees with funeral directors, reviewed bids for a Solid Waste Compaction System (eventually awarding the bid to SSI Shredding Systems Inc. after correcting a previous minute entry regarding bid rejection), and received bids for boat docks and rollers. Other actions included realigning Commissioner District boundaries, approving a contract with Bonneville Joint School District #93 for security officers, implementing a form for storage at the Fair Building, executing the Enhanced 911 Network Service Agreement, conditionally accepting a portion of Riverview Drive in River Acres Estates, and reviewing reconstruction proposals for Beeches Corner. Tax matters involved granting an extension for personal property taxes for Yummy's, authorizing tax cancellations and refunds due to various errors or circumstances, and holding hearings for issuance of property tax deeds due to nonpayment. License renewals for beer, wine, and liquor sales were authorized for several establishments. The Board also passed a resolution concerning the Fair Housing Law and certified the Residential Anti-Displacement and Relocation Assistance Plan. Subsequent meetings covered awarding the boat dock contract to Gunderson Construction, proclaiming Martin Luther King, Jr. Day, reviewing quarterly financial reports, awarding a bid for an offset duplicator/press, addressing Church Farm Road issues, and opening proposals for the Idaho Migrant Council Remodel Project. Legal counsel was engaged regarding pending litigation on Garden Creek Road and homeowner exemptions.

The Commissioners addressed various matters including the renewal of multiple beer, wine, and liquor licenses across several businesses. Routine business was handled throughout the days. Topics included granting a tax extension for personal property taxes for Yummy's, authorizing the execution of documents for signing and property acquisition related to a group shelter in the Bone area, and approving the issuance of various renewal licenses following Health Department approval. Subsequent meetings involved accepting rough drafts of previous minutes, discussing the award of a Juvenile Justice grant, addressing snow removal concerns in Lawndale Subdivision, and reviewing property assessment legality. Further discussions covered authorizing tuition aid for county residents, establishing a monthly telephone line user fee, meeting with the 911 Committee regarding system progress, and coordinating with officials regarding Veterans House conditions. Other items included a meeting with a State Representative on legislative issues, authorizing tuition aid for other residents, executing the Ammon/Lincoln Road Project Agreement, managing welfare/medical aid applications, approving agreements for a bridge construction, discussing landfill operations with the Department of Energy, authorizing payment of county expenditures, approving property tax cancellations and refunds, discussing the transfer of county funds, holding public hearings regarding proposed Local Improvement District No. 7 for the Lincoln Water System, receiving a State Insurance Fund dividend, reviewing liability insurance coverage, swearing in newly elected county officials, assigning coordination responsibilities, addressing needs for Vehicle Licensing Department space expansion, reviewing the annual financial condition of the county, and handling rezone requests for property in the area.

The Board of Commissioners conducted numerous regular sessions throughout January 2010, addressing administrative issues such as reviewing and approving claims, and considering routine tax cancellations. A significant focus was placed on Board of Equalization hearings, including protests of valuation and hearings regarding 2006 delinquent tax deeds with various repayment terms or extensions granted/denied for different parcels. The Board convened in Executive Sessions to review applications for medical and/or county assistance, resulting in approvals and denials based on eligibility criteria. Other activities included a protest hearing for the formation of residential Lighting Districts (68-85 and 87-92 Inclusive), which resulted in the adoption of Ordinance No. 218-10 to create these districts. The Board also addressed matters related to the Parks and Recreation Commission, Bonneville County Fair Board, Emergency Management Services, GIS updates, and Legal Council meetings. Furthermore, actions were taken regarding the authorization of school tuition aid, renewal of alcohol licenses, and signing of agreements like the Rocky Mountain Power Community Performance Plan.