GLACIER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING

October 5th, 2006

Glacier County Commissioners
Regular Meeting
October 5, 2006

The Board of Glacier County Commissioners met at their regular meeting at 8:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 5, 2006. Commissioners Ray Salois and John Ray were present. Commissioner Michael DesRosier was absent for personal reasons. Chairman Ray Salois called the meeting to order. Clerk and Recorder Sylvia Berkram recorded the proceedings.

The Commissioners met with Road Supervisor Bill Bandel regarding road matters. Bill reported he did meet about the water on the reservation and paying for permits. Bill filled out a permit and understands the County will not have to pay the fee. Bill reported he will be on vacation for two weeks beginning tomorrow.

The Commissioners approved Resolution 2006-32 for the new Bioterrorism Grant budget for Fiscal Year 2007. Commissioner Ray moved to approve the resolution. Commissioner Salois seconded the motion that passed by Board vote. The resolution reads as follows:

GLACIER COUNTY RESOLUTION
RESOLUTION 2006-32

WHEREAS Glacier County has received an award of the Montana’s Public Health Preparedness and Response to Bioterrorism and Other Public Health Threats and Emergencies Grants Program funds in the sum of $59,007.00 through the Montana Department of Public Health and Human Services (DPHHS), State of Montana for the purpose of upgrade and to enhance local public health capacity to respond to emergency situations, through planning, assessment, and development of critical capacities in the areas of epidemiology and surveillance, information technology, communication, training and education; and

WHEREAS, the Board of Glacier County Commissioners deem it appropriate to budget in the Glacier County Bioterrorism Fund account during the Fiscal Year 2007 for the receipt and distribution of these monies for the Bioterrorism Grant Program, effective for the Fiscal Year of 2007;

WHEREAS, the allocation of grant funds to Glacier County is $59,007.00 for health related services for emergency preparedness and response activities;

NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS RESOLVED that these new grant funds received through the Glacier County Bioterrorism Grant Fund shall be used for the purpose of administrating the bioterrorism program of Glacier County, shall be appropriated in Account No. 2960-420704. These funds shall be under the direction of the Glacier County Bioterrorism Grant Director, under the control of the Glacier County Board of Commissioners.

EFFECTIVE the 1st day of October, 2006.

ADOPTED this 5th day of October, 2006.

BOARD OF GLACIER COUNTY COMMISSIONER

/s/Raymond D. Salois_________
Raymond D. Salois, Chairman

/s/John W. Ray__________________
John W. Ray, Commissioner

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M. DesRosier, Commissioner
ATTEST:

/s/Sylvia Berkram______ _
Glacier County Clerk & Recorder

The Commissioners met with Gordon Rice regarding a tax bill on his personal property. Commissioner Ray showed Gordon what he is being assessed for on all the personal property. He now understands those charges as he thought he was still being charged on his tractor. He is paying $62.50 each month on his delinquent ones.

The Commissioners considered the County burial request for Allen Halverson. After reviewing the application as presented by Janet Grinder of the Office of Public Assistance it was agreed to approve it. Commissioner Ray moved to approve the application. Commissioner Salois seconded the motion that passed by Board vote.

The Commissioners agreed to closing offices the day after Thanksgiving with the option of working behind closed doors or using vacation. Someone will be on call for each elected office.

The Commissioners met with Treasurer Kate Salois regarding the motor vehicle satellite office in Browning. Kate presented fiscal information regarding the operation of the office since opening October 2005. LeAnne Kavanagh of the press joined the discussion.
The office covers about 9% of the business up there for motor vehicles’ total business. For new vehicles being registered owners have to come to the Courthouse. Only renewals are processed up there. Organizational plates are down here except for a few local ones. The convenience fee is a total of $22,582.00 since opening through June 30th. Willie will expand the office up there for more room. It is working and is worth it. People do appreciate the service in Browning. They recycle the plates for the HOPE Project.

The Commissioners reviewed the Wind Project Agreement Facility Impact Fee draft to be implemented with Toole County for the payment on lands in both counties. Figures will be provided when they are determined. The document was provided by County Attorney Larry Epstein and prepared by Toole County Attorney Merle Raph.

The Commissioners met with County Attorney Larry Epstein and Glacier Care Center CEO Allison Harvie regarding the new nursing home facility and the problems that have been left undone and other problems with the construction of the facility. The change orders were reviewed and the cost of the facility which went over budget substantially was discussed. Larry will contact the architect, William Stuff, by letter to have a meeting with the Commissioners and Glacier Care Center and ask the architect to have the contractor present also.

The Commissioners reviewed County payroll and claims for a total of $242,962.81.

There being no further business for the day, the meeting adjourned at 2:10 P.M. motion by Commissioner Ray and a second by Commissioner Salois. The motion passed by Board vote.

BOARD OF GLACIER COUNTY COMMISSIONERS

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Raymond D. Salois, Chairman
ATTEST:

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Glacier County Clerk and Recorder