LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING – January 4 ...

the following parcels surplus as recommended by the Treasurer: parcel #30050-00298-000-10 LotsSE 4&5 Probate Lot 298; Parcel #30050-00298-000-00 51’ x 118’ x 94’ x 102’ Probate Lot 298;Parcel #30475-00000-170-00 Lots 13-14-15 & PT 17; Parcel #30475-00000-120-00 Lots 11 & 12.Motion Carried.Moved-Seconded (Ewing-Johnson) to appoint Brandon Flanagan, Terry Weisenberg and BruceOutka to honestly and impartially appraise the real estate (property) listed above and report back tothe Board. Motion Carried.MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE: Dave Heck and Bill Coburn were present to discuss the grantapplication to the SD West and Pest Commission for federal cost share and landowner assistance tocut trees on Forest Service property and a grant to purchase insecticide to spray trees on private landfor Mountain Pine Beetles.Bill Coburn was present to update the Board on the Mountain Pine Beetle Committee. Moved-Seconded (Ewing-Flanagan) to approve and authorize the Chairman to sign and send a Letter to theCEQ in Washington in regards to the Mountain Pine Beetles, urging the CEQ to allow foralternative arrangements for compliance with the National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA)owing to the emergency conditions posed by the MPB epidemic. Motion Carried.NPDES (Clean Water Act Regulations): Dave Heck discussed the NPDES regulations to applyfor applying any pesticide, insecticide and herbicide.PLANNING & ZONING:Amber Vogt, Planning & Zoning Administration, updated the board on Planning & Zoning matters.CONDITIONAL USE PERMIT #402 / NICOLE COOK / SECOND RESIDENCE: A publichearing was held for CUP #402 Nicole DeCook for a Temporary Second Residence, Description(Location): SE1/4SW1/4 Section 33, T7N, R1E (South of Exit #2 on Homestake Road), Zoning &Acreage: A-1 / 40 acres. No public input was voiced and the hearing was closed. Moved-Seconded(Ewing-Sleep) to approve CUP#402 for Nicole DeCook for a Temporary Second Residence.Motion Carried.APPLE SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT: Dave Simpson was present to provide an update on AppleSprings Development. Simpson requested a refund of unused building permits, so he could applythe refund to the installation of a drain field. Simpson stated they have applied and receivedapproval from DENR for a drain field that will provide for 35 full time equivalent homes. Simpsondiscussed the infrastructure bond that is held by the County. Amber Vogt stated she has receivedthe approval from the State on the drain field but questioned the process of amending the PlannedUnit Development. Discussion followed on the original system planned for the development andhow that system is not feasible and will not work until more homes are built. Simpson stated thiswould be an interim step. Ewing stated he would be reluctant to put in a drain field and felt theyneeded to stick with system that was in the plan. Discussion continued on the frequency and costs