LAWRENCE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS MEETING – January 4 ...

Moved-Seconded (Flanagan-Johnson) to forgive the lien of $187.25 for LS because the billsincurred were for another individual. Motion Carried.STATES ATTORNEY: John Fitzgerald, States Attorney and Shelly Baumann, Legal Assistantwere present to request permission to hire a ¾ time secretary to assist in the office. Fitzgerald statedhe omitted the full-time position in the 2012 budget; however they have now determined that it isnecessary to maintain a ¾ time position to keep up with the transcripts and daily responsibilities.The Board stated they will consider the request and discuss at a future meeting.EQUALIZATION: Darlene Piekkola, Director of Equalization was present to discuss theproposed agreement with Pictometry International Corp. The total cost of the agreement would be$118,474.00. Piekkola stated they looked into Horizons but their proposal was more thanPictometry. The County will contract with other entities to share in the cost. Spearfish stated theCity voted in support of this shared venture and committed to 1/3 of the cost. Piekkola stated theCity of Deadwood would pay 1/3 of the cost and the County would be responsible for remaining 1/3of the cost. The City of Lead and Whitewood have showed interest and if they contribute the sharedcost would be reduced equally. Moved-Seconded (Weisenberg-Sleep) not to commit to theprogram because it is cost prohibitive at this time. Aye-Weisenberg & Sleep. Nay-Flanagan, Ewingand Johnson. Motion Failed. Johnson felt the cost was reasonable and would be utilized bymultiple entities, departments and the public. Flanagan stated he would like further information andclarification of the contract with Pictometry. Discussion followed on the multi year contact.MOUNTAIN PINE BEETLE: Dave Heck, Invasive Species Management, updated the Board onthe Mountain Pine Beetle and proposed contracts with the Forest Service.PLANNING & ZONING:Amber Vogt, Planning & Zoning Administration, updated the board on Planning & Zoning matters.APPLE SPRINGS DEVELOPMENT: Vogt updated the Board on the Apple SpringsDevelopment. Vogt stated one of the landowners, affected by the request for a building permitrefund, is not in the country and will not be back until possibly the end of November. Sheexplained the amendment procedure for a P.U.D., as the developer or landowner would need toapply for this to install a drain field. Outka stated they will be contacting the Bank as they need tobe involved with the issues in regards to Apple Springs. Vogt discussed the letter they received inregards to the Apple Springs holding tank wastewater system and stated her office will not beissuing any more building permits in the district until the issues in this development are resolved.BILLS: Moved-Seconded (Weisenberg-Flanagan) to approve payment of the following payroll andvouchers listed below for expenditures for insurance, professional services, publications, rentals,supplies, repairs, maintenance, travel, conference fees, utilities, furniture and equipment drawn onthe proper funds and various departments. Motion Carried. Aye-4, Nay-Ewing. Ewing stated hecould not support because of the Attorney bills for Briley Piper.