MONDAY, MARCH 1, 2010 - Flathead County, Montana

TUESDAY, MARCH 2, 2010
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Campbell then reported the work comp expenses to date and noted things are still looking relatively well with the Health
Department having the largest expense year to date. The health fund balance is at $3.2 million and claims are down
$729,000. She reported we are at 10 injuries v. 8 last year. In other business it was reported air samples will be taken
before cleaning of the duct work is done at the Justice Center, 911 negotiations are still ongoing and two candidates will be
interviewed for the OES/ 911 Manager position. She noted that a non DOT drug and alcohol testing policy will come
before them in the future.
TAKE ACTION: C & J CONDOMINIUMS
10:15:04 AM
Members present:
Chairman Joseph D. Brenneman
Commissioner Dale W. Lauman
Commissioner James R. Dupont
Others present:
Assistant Mike Pence, Planning & Zoning Director Jeff Harris, Planner Andrew Hagemeier, Clerk Kile
Chairman Brenneman read into the minutes that C & J Condominiums is declared a dead file.
CONSIDERATION OF CLAIM FOR REFUND: FEDERAL TAXES CENTRAL PENSION FUND PAYMENTS
10:18:01 AM
Members present:
Chairman Joseph D. Brenneman
Commissioner Dale W. Lauman
Commissioner James R. Dupont
Others present:
Assistant Mike Pence, Deputy County Attorney Jonathan Smith, Deputy County Attorney Tara Fugina, Cindy
Dooley, Clerk Kile
Dooley explained Flathead County was audited for the years 2004-2005 and the amounts paid to central pension were
looked at. They were re-characterized as employee contributions and as a result the county had to pay an additional tax
of approximately $16,000 in 2004 and another $16,000 in 2005. Since that time during negotiations with the labor union it
became clear that this was a pension that was to only have employer contributions. A letter is being provided that clearly
states that these were employer contributions so we are asking the IRS to re-characterize it as employer contributions and
refund money to the county.
Commissioner Lauman made a motion to approve the claim for a refund. Commissioner Dupont seconded the motion.
Aye – Brenneman, Lauman and Dupont. Motion carried unanimously.
AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: BOARD OF ADJUSTMENT REVOCATION
AUTHORITY TEXT AMENDMENT/ FLATHEAD COUNTY ZONING REGULATIONS
10:15:16 AM
Members present:
Chairman Joseph D. Brenneman
Commissioner Dale W. Lauman
Commissioner James R. Dupont
Others present:
Assistant Mike Pence, Deputy County Attorney Jonathan Smith, Deputy County Attorney Tara Fugina,
Planning & Zoning Director Jeff Harris, Planner Andrew Hagemeier, Clerk Kile
Smith explained the amendment was taken out of the prior text amendments that were approved. He then stated he would
like to hold a public hearing for this amendment with the rules and regulations cited in regards to due process.
Commissioner Dupont stated he would like to see this go back to the Planning Board.
Commissioner Dupont made a motion to not proceed with a Public Hearing and to send this back to the Planning Board
for modifications so they do understand it. Commissioner Lauman seconded the motion. Aye – Brenneman, Lauman
and Dupont. Motion carried unanimously.
AUTHORIZATION TO PUBLISH NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING: ROAD ABANDONMENT #478 (AN
UNCONSTRUCTED PORTION OF THE HWY, LAKE PARK ADDITION, LOT 5, BLOCK 11
10:19:53 AM
Members present:
Chairman Joseph D. Brenneman
Commissioner Dale W. Lauman
Commissioner James R. Dupont
Others present:
Assistant Mike Pence, Clerk Kile
Commissioner Dupont made a motion to authorize publication of the Notice of Public Hearing for Road Abandonment
#478. Commissioner Lauman seconded the motion. Aye – Brenneman, Lauman and Dupont. Motion carried
unanimously.