County Commission News

Anita Weston, Reporter

RANDOLPH – November 7.  The Alder Subdivision located on the south edge of Gus Rich’s Point has an 18' easement across Idaho Beach property from Highway 30 north into that subdivision. Judd Preston, the County Attorney, indicated that the ordinances that are in place in the County require a wider easement.  He asked that Alder go to the County Board of Adjustment asking to be allowed to use the nonconforming roadway.  Alder has been working with the County since 2008 in trying to take care of this problem.  The Commissioners indicated they would try and expedite this issue.

 

Kim Wilson, the County Assessor, appeared before the Commissioners to let them know of an ambulance case where the individuals are asking for a reduction in the bill.  It was determined that the amount of the bill was partially the result of the customer’s request to be taken to a particular hospital that was further away than the regular facility.   She was told to look into what other counties and departments are doing as far as setting up monthly payments, writing of bills, and so forth. Whatever options appear to be the best for the ambulance procedures will be written up and become County policy.

 

 

Kim Wilson also informed the commissioners that there will need to be an increase in the budget for her department.  There are going to be more audits  and as she needs to become re-certified for a new appraiser license.  Mrs. Wilson indicated that one home needed to be reappraised.  Apparently it was not as livable as was at first believed.  She noted that the owner had not come in during the board of equalization hearings and she felt he should have done so at that time.  However, the Commissioners gave her permission to make the necessary adjustments and take care of the matter.