Commissioner's Minutes 04-24-06

COMMISSIONERS MINUTES APRIL 24, 2006

The Elmore County Commissioners met in regular session on the above date in the basement of the Elmore County Courthouse, 150 South 4^th East, Mountain Home, Idaho.

Present at the meeting were Chairperson Mary Egusquiza, Commissioners Larry Rose and Connie Cruser. Also present was Clerk Gail Best.

Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser, to approve the minutes of April 10, 11, and 12, 2006. There was discussion. The minutes of April 10, 11 and 12, 2006 were approved with two minor changes.

EGUSQUIZA -AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Chairperson Egusquiza read the tax cancellations into the record: No. 812 Cable & Wireless USA $4,437.61, No. 813 Pedro Martinez $123.72, No. 814 Rick Mickelson $29.32 and No. 815 Lois J. Davison $4.64 for a total of $4,595.29 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve as read and direct the chair to sign the tax cancellations.

EGUSQUIZA -AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Marty Jones of Central District Health District in Mountain Home appeared before the Board to discuss issues concerning Central District Health locally. Mr. Jones stated that on the issue of central water systems vs. private wells he has contacted DEQ and they are planning to sit down together and discuss particulars. There is the issue of just where those water systems or private wells are to be located, and if they are in a critical water area. Mr. Jones stated he has also discussed with DEQ the water issue for Hammett to Glenns Ferry and also South of Mountain Home which are Nitrate Priority Areas. Mr. Jones stated there is one off Hamilton Road South of Poleline Road which has tested very high.

Mr. Jones stated he had received another complaint on the Glenns Ferry Landfill. The complaint was received on April 7^th and he was out there on April 11^th to check out the situation. Part of the complaint was ineffective cover, however with the wet spring and the fact that most of the mud had dried out by the time of his visit, there was adequate daily cover at the time of his visit. Mr. Jones added that wind blown litter is out of control out there at the landfill. Commissioner Rose stated that the windy conditions this spring makes it almost impossible to control. Mr. Jones stated that the only thing to do is to keep at it all the time so the litter does not get out of control.

Prosecutor Schindele joined the meeting.

Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, to approve the polling places for the Primary Election on May 23, 2006 as submitted by the Clerk’s office.

EGUSQUIZA -AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

POLLING PLACES

Mountain Home #1 National Defense Veteran’s Fund Bingo Hall

3265 Airbase Road

Left side of Airbase Road going to the Airbase

Mountain Home #2 Senior Citizens Center

1000 North 3^rd East

Corner of 3^rd East and 10^th North

Mountain Home #3 Senior Citizens Center

1000 North 3^rd East

Corner of 3^rd East and 10^th North

Mountain Home #4 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

1150 North 8^th East

Corner of 7^th East and 12^th North

Mountain Home #5 First Southern Baptist Church

1400 North 3^rd East

Corner of 3^rd East and 14^th North

Mountain Home #6 First Congregational Church

515 East 15^th North

Between 3^rd East and 6^th East on 15^th North

Mountain Home #7 Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints

1150 North 8^th East, in gymnasium

Corner of 7^th East and 12^th North

Mountain Home #8 Nazarene Church

950 North 7^th East

North on 6^th East, Right on Market - 1 block

Mountain Home #9 First Congregational Church

515 East 15^th North

Between 3^rd East and 6^th East on 15^th North

Atlanta Mail-In Ballot Precinct

Absentee voting available in the Courthouse

Camas Mail-In Ballot Precinct

Absentee voting available in the Courthouse

Chattin Flats George Bennett Residence

573 N. Bennett Rd - Highway Past Simplot Feed Lot

Turn on 1^st Road to Right/2nd house

Glenns Ferry Glenns Ferry City Hall

110 East 2^nd Avenue

Turn Left from 1^st Avenue on Lincoln Street and go North Two Blocks

Hammett Hammett Community Church

9223 W. Church Street

Go through Hammett on Hammett Road, Turn Left, One Block

King Hill King Hill Presbyterian Church

5391 East Main (near the Post Office)

Mayfield Erin Lord Residence

1171 Mayfield Rd - Mayfield Exit #71 on I-84 near Boise Stage Stop, go 5 miles, staying left at all intersections, green and white house on left

Pine South Fork Boise River Senior Center

390 N. Pine Featherville Road, Pine, Idaho 83647

Prairie Community Hall

137 Smith Creek Road, Prairie, Idaho 83647

The elected officials and department heads met with the Board for their regular monthly meeting. Angela Ireland, representing the Juvenile Probation Department reported that John Traylor will be meeting with their office staff beginning Wednesday and will meet with each of the employees separately to assess ideas for the transition of their department. Ms. Ireland also stated they had received eighteen replies for the part time job opening and that they have written to each applicant regarding the selection process and after Mr. Traylor has completed his assessment they will get back to those applicants. Ms. Ireland reported that Martina is currently teaching a cognizant change class after which a class in Healthy Living will begin. Ms. Ireland stated that May 10-12 she and Jennifer Crogg will be attending training in Bend, Oregon.

Rose Plympton, Treasurer, stated that her office is finishing up on the Personal Property roll, and have sent out 250 reminders. Rose stated that they will soon be getting together the June tax bills which will be sent out in May.

Marla Spence, Coroner, stated that it has been relatively quiet, but she did go out on the recent avalanche death and the snowmobiler that hit a tree.

Tom Gibbon, Chief of Security, reported that they will have to replace their radios and are waiting for the price bid to come in. They will get a rebate for the three old ones they have. Tom also reported that they would like to move their one extra camera to the DMV lobby. There was discussion about whether all the buildings are camera equipped, they are not, so Tom will speak with Dan Collins to assess how that could be done and what it will cost.

Jim Haydon, Assessor, stated his office is revamping some land categories, the State Tax Commission is telling them those categories must be increased. Jim stated he believes the Board will have quite a few appeals on land valuations this year. Jim stated he has had a meeting with Commissioner Rose regarding wind power and has visited with the State Tax Commission about possible ramifications but is still waiting for some answers, values and assessments on those are still up in the air. Jim also told the Board there will probably be a drop in total assessment due to the loss of the generation plant on the roll. Last year the County was able to assess a partial for about $38 million and some new construction for about an additional $5 million. This year that plant will be State assessed.

Gail Best, Clerk, stated that they are really getting into the election cycle now, the ballots have been received and people will be able to start early voting in the Courthouse later in the week and already absentee ballots have been sent out in the mail. The big problem right now is how to get the ballot marking device machines to each of the polling places, Gail thinks probably the best way is to rent a U-Haul for three days. We will need to deliver the machines to the polling places on Monday, voting is on Tuesday, and the machines will need to be picked up on Wednesday. Gail also predicts a problem in that the people who are allowing us to use their building as a polling place will have to be available on Monday and Wednesday for delivery and pickup of the machines.

Jennifer Crogg, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, stated the first Town Meeting for Community Justice was held recently and she thanked the Board members for attending. Ms. Crogg stated that there will also be meetings held in Glenns Ferry and Pine.

Mir Seyedbagheri, County Extension Agent, gave the Board his activity report. Chairperson Egusquiza asked about the status of Mormon Crickets and Mir stated there are a few scattered hatchings at this point. Mir presented the Board with a grant application for signature. Motion by Rose, second by Cruser for the Board to sign the annual grant application for eradicating weeds along state highways for the Idaho Transportation Department.

Kristina Schindele, Prosecutor, stated that they are slowly working through the backlog of cases that have been stacked up, mostly due to the murder trials the past year. Beginning in August there may be two jury trials per week to try and take care of the backlog. Prosecutor Schindele stated that Elmore County really needs a full time District Judge in order to keep up with the cases.

Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Administrator, stated she has been working with Mava from DMV for information sharing and that is working out well. Bonnie reported that the Pepper Ridge Subdivision is at a halt for now, they have canceled a scheduled public hearing twice now, so there is apparently problems. Bonnie told the Board she had contacted the E-911 Board regarding the two part time employees and they will place the issue on their agenda. Administration Posting Fees were discussed. The Board was in favor of charging a fee for the time and mileage involved in the posting of notices.

Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, to call a short recess.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the expenses. There was discussion. Motion by Rose, second by Cruser to approve the expenses with the exception of the three in the red dot folder. Total expenses $168,483.27.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The Solid Waste Ordinance was discussed with the Prosecutor. Prosecutor Schindele stated that there are two types of disposal sites landfills and collection sites, but the ordinance does not distinguish between the two and we need to define those. Prosecutor Schindele said that another issue that must be decided is who can use these sites? Other issues include what can be dumped at collection sites and what cannot. Prosecutor Schindele stated that illegal dumping is a misdemeanor.

Motion by Cruser, second by Egusquiza, to recess for lunch.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

At 1:30 p.m. on a motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, the Commissioners met in Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d) with Social Services Director Marianne Bate and Social Services Secretary Katrina Welch.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The following decisions were made:

K-03-06-04 Motion by Rose, second by Egusquiza, to deny as not indigent, application incomplete and the County is not the last resource.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

Prosecutor Schindele informed the Commissioner she had checked on the Veteran’s Administrations 501C3 with the IRS and it is valid. Now she needs to check the state statute which she will do. The matter was tabled until later in the day.

Correspondence was reviewed.

Motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(b) on a motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed and no action was taken as result of the Executive Session.

A Code Enforcement Officer was discussed. Clerk Best stated that the job description from BDPA was done for Canyon County and was probably more sophisticated than Elmore County would want to adopt. Bonnie Sharp brought some parts of the City of Boise’s Code Enforcement Ordinance for the Board to review. All parties agreed that the County’s Ordinance would have to address these issues.

Chairperson Egusquiza stated that the Board of Elmore County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Monday, April 24, 2006 at the hour of 3:00 p.m., in the Commissioner’s Room, basement of the Elmore County Courthouse, 150 South 4^th East, Mountain Home, Idaho.

The purpose of this public hearing is to hear testimony on a proposed Ordinance requiring all subdivision developers to plan and construct public roadways in accordance with certain defined standards; requiring all subdivision developers to plan and construct private gravel roadways in accordance with certain defined standards; establishing minimum standards for public roadways; and providing an effective date. Chairperson Egusquiza noted that all three Commissioners, Prosecutor Schindele and Clerk Best were all present.

Chris Alzola, P.O. Box 235, Mountain Home, Idaho, 83647 stated she likes the proposed ordinance and feels it is a real step forward. Ms. Alzola stated she wishes is was for all roads, but this ordinance will make it better for the Mountain Home Rural Fire Department.

There being no further testimony offered, the Chair closed the hearing. Whether to take further written testimony was discussed and it was decided not to accept further testimony.

Commissioner Rose read the proposed ordinance into the record:

ORDINANCE NO. 2006-1

AN ORDINANCE OF ELMORE COUNTY, IDAHO, A POLITICAL SUBDIVISION OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, REQUIRING ALL SUBDIVISION DEVELOPERS TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT PUBLIC ROADWAYS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CERTAIN DEFINED STANDARDS; REQUIRING ALL SUBDIVISION DEVELOPERS TO PLAN AND CONSTRUCT PRIVATE GRAVEL ROADWAYS IN ACCORDANCE WITH CERTAIN DEFINED STANDARDS; ESTABLISHING MINIMUM STANDARDS FOR PUBLIC ROADWAYS; AND PROVIDING AN EFFECTIVE DATE.

WHEREAS, the Idaho Legislature under I.C. §40-604, 67-6513 and 67-6518 has recognized the authority of local governments to enact ordinances with reference to the supervision, management and maintenance of public and private roads, including establishing standards for planning, developing and maintaining roads located within the county, and;

WHEREAS, the Elmore County Board of County Commissioners does find after due consideration of the issues presented that it is necessary and proper to adopt this ordinance to provide for the safety, promote health and comfort of Elmore County and inhabitants therein, and for the protection of persons and property therein;

PURSUANT to the authority under Article 12, Section 2 of the Constitution of the State of Idaho and the provisions of I.C. chapters 40 and 67;

BE IT ORDAINED BY THE BOARD OF ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS as follows:

SHORT TITLE: This Ordinance shall be known as the “ELMORE COUNTY ROADWAY STANDARDS ORDINANCE.”

Section 1: DEFINITIONS:

(C) Subbase and ballast will be approved pit run material used for the ballast course or subbase course (minimum of 10" deep).

(D) Base material will consist of crushed aggregate and shall comply with the graduation standards set forth in the jurisdictional highway district’s Highway Standards and Development Procedures Manual (minimum of 6" deep.)

(E) Surface type shall be hot or cold mixed asphalt concrete except as noted on the standard drawings in the jurisdictional highway district’s Highway Standards and Development Procedures Manual (minimum of 26' wide and 3" deep).

Any subdivision consisting of 2-4 lots developed within the territorial confines of Elmore County may opt to utilize private roads. Any subdivision consisting of 2-4 lots shall plan and construct all private gravel roadways to Collector or Local Residential Standards as set forth in the current edition of the jurisdictional highway district’s Highway Standards and Development Procedures Manual, except that private roads shall be exempt from the requirement to utilize as asphalt concrete layer.

Any subdivision consisting of more than 4 lots (5 or more lots) must utilize public roads as defined above and meet the standards set forth in this ordinance for public roads.

(1) Complete roadway construction plans will be approved by the jurisdictional highway district prior to the application being forwarded to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

(2) Both public and private roadways shall be constructed and certified by a licensed engineer before any lot is sold or any Building Permit issued.

(d) Highway District Standards and Development Procedures Manuals may be obtained directly from the jurisdictional highway district, including the Mountain Home Highway District, Glenns Ferry Highway District, and/or Atlanta Highway District.

If any clause, sentence, paragraph, section or phrase of this Ordinance or any part thereof is declared and adjudged to be illegal, invalid, or unconstitutional by a Court of competent jurisdiction, such decision shall not affect the validity of the remaining portions of this Ordinance or any part thereof. All ordinances and parts thereof which are in conflict with the provisions of this ordinance are repealed.

This Ordinance hereby repeals any previous ordinance relating to roadway standards. This ordinance shall be in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval and publication.

Enacted by the Elmore County Board of County Commissioners as an ordinance on the 24^th day of April, 2006.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve and adopt the ordinance on Subdivision Road Standards.

CRUSER....................................................... - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Chairperson Egusquiza asked if the Board would like to change anything on the proposed CAFO Ordinance but the 180 days to 90 days? Several items were discussed from the public hearing. The matter was tabled until later in the day.

The Elmore County Commissioners held a public hearing on Monday, April 24, 2006, at the hour of 4:00 p.m., in the Commissioners Room, basement of the Elmore County Courthouse, 150 South 4^th East, Mountain Home, Idaho. The purpose of this public hearing is to hear testimony on a proposed Ordinance amending the Elmore County Zoning Ordinance - Providing that Chapter 1, Article VIII-1, Section 1.E.8-1, Prime Agriculture/Grazing A-Zone Ag A be amended to allow electrical production by gas turbines, solar or wind power.

Chairperson Egusquiza noted that written testimony was received from Colonel Robert E. Broderick, Vice Commander, Mountain Home Air Force Base.

Dan Hennis, 1811 Tailspin Lane, Oasis, stated that in the current ordinance there is not a section on net metering. Mr. Hennis also suggested that there should be a provision for height in item 3, and in item 5. Mr. Hennis stated he did not feel fencing was necessary.

Dave Bergh, 6025 Highway 30, Mtn Home, stated he would like to reserve his time for testimony to later in the proceedings.

Bill Richey, 2905 East 42^nd South, Mtn Home, stated he is the Special Assistant for Military Affairs and he would like to have the Board add another paragraph for notification and protection procedures for Mountain Home Air Force Base into the final ordinance addressing wind turbine generation; Insert paragraph 8: Applicants for all towers in excess of 200 feet, prior to submitting their request to Elmore County Planning and Zoning Commission will coordinate their application with Mountain Home Air Force Base. Mountain Home AFB will make an assessment of the potential impact to aviation safety and navigation that will be included in the applicant’s coordination with FAA. In addition Mountain Home AFB will be coordinated with and address any potential conflicting land use considerations for all structures lower than 200 feet and higher than 100 feet that are proposed with in 8 nautical miles of Mountain Home AFB.

Dorian Duffin, 7840 Apache Way, Boise, ID, 83714, explained that he has a farm in Hammett which he escapes to on the weekends now and will eventually retire living near the Snake River as his family before him did. “We ask that you deny the proposal to amend the zoning ordinance to provide that Agriculture Zone A allow electrical production by gas turbines, solar, or wind.” Mr. Duffin told the Board he wants to be certain that his crops and livestock would be included in the “adversely affect the surrounding area” in paragraph #4.

Glenal Ikemoto, 672 Blair Avenue, Piedmont, CA, stated he was present to represent the interests of the large companies already here like Reynolds Farm’s two projects. Mr. Ikemoto stated he would like to address some of the statements that have already been made first. In regard to Dan Hennis’ testimony, Mr. Ikemoto stated that net metering is typical throughout the states and it’s a fact in Idaho that if you self generate electricity using renewable energy that if you generate more than you need you are allowed to run your meter backward - it is like a banking relationship with the power company. In regard to Bill Richey’s testimony, Mr. Ikemoto stated a professional developer would be very careful about air space issues in a military town. Mr. Ikemoto stated that “our project, when complete, will represent an investment of over 65 million dollars with $600,000 in taxes”. Commissioner Rose asked how he figured that because the Board was told by the State Tax Commission that the County couldn’t count on anything. Chairperson Egusquiza added that the Board members were told that the companies would qualify for all the exemptions. Mr. Ikemoto said that would be great news to him but that is not their information at all because the legislation did not pass, although there could be some changes during the next session. Mr. Ikemoto stated that renewable energy projects are 80% investment and 20% operating costs while fossil projects are just the opposite way around. With those numbers he stated that they still realize that is still a pittance compared to the value of Mountain Home Air Force Base. Mr. Ikemoto stated they would have no problem with going to the base and clear everything first, prior to the permit process. In regard to Mr. Duffin’s comments, Mr. Ikemoto stated that renewable energy projects should not be lumped in with natural gas facilities, because they don’t represent that kind of risk such as explosions.

Mr. Ikemoto then stated he would like to address each provision of the draft. He did not have an issue with the first provision. On #2 he stated that basically they would follow all the rules, but in the second part it states that compliance must be shown prior to getting the permit. Before the project is built, it is very difficult to SHOW compliance, we could show it should comply but often we are looking at the CUP as a sign of acceptance by the community because of the high cost of investment. On #3 regarding setbacks wind and solar have very little risk factors as compared to natural gas, he would hope that the County would stay open to comment on that. As far as #4 regarding a noise standard, he did not believe there is any need for it, except any normal ones for any project. On #5 Mr. Ikemoto stated a wording change should be made because a single fence that ran for a couple of miles is not feasible for the extent of the tower, but safety fence around the turbine would be fine. So several smaller fences would be more practical.

LeRoy Jaralimek, 605 S. 600 W., Burley, Idaho, stated he has had a net metering program on his farm for two years and has a contract with Idaho Power. Mr. Jaralimek stated his meter rotates forward and backward depending on the wind and what his usage is. Mr. Jaralimek stated he gets paid net retail for the power he generates above what he uses and I pay net retail to Idaho Power back, so they are just trading back and forth. Mr. Jaralimek stated he has better power with his turbines than he does from the utility. If Idaho Power has an outage, he is off the line too because they require it for safety. Mr. Jaralimek stated it is a really good deal, he has a $300 credit built up and hasn’t had a power bill since he started and is furnishing power for about 3,400 square foot of home and two large shops with lots of power equipment and is pumping water to three homes besides. Net metering just offsets his costs. Mr. Jaralimek stated that a setback of 2500 feet would not be economical for a net metering project because he has 500 feet of underground wiring, but if you went 2500 about every 300 feet you would have to up wire size because of the amps - and you have to use copper wire. For a large project, 2,500 feet would not be feasible either. Mr. Jaralimek stated large projects do not cost the County like a subdivision would with the costs of services required for residences such as water, roads, schools, etc. The developer in this case pays all the costs of the project with wind power. Mr. Jaralimek added that you can’t put these on just any piece of ground, you need to measure the wind resource in the area, and that is something he helps farmers with who are interested in doing a wind power project.

David Luck, 26 Del Prado, Lake Oswego, OR, stated he works in Idaho for ENXCO Company. Mr. Luck stated his company is not currently planning a project in Elmore County, but that they are the largest maintainer of wind projects, and have about 4,000 projects now from California to Tennessee, and twenty years of experience in the field. Mr. Luck stated that on setbacks in the Midwest the requirement is 300-500 feet and in Oregon 500 feet is maximum. Regarding the tax issue, Mr. Luck says he understands the wind turbines are taxed as personal property in most states, but he will leave that to the tax people. Mr. Luck stated “a few years ago we took a group of legislators, a representative from the Governor’s office and some county people to the Midwest for a show and tell session, just to help answer their questions. They just talked to people and after the trip they thought it is the best rural economic deals they have ever come across”. It is a growing thing, stated Mr. Luck, in the four years he has been working in Idaho. In reference to gas plants, while you see wind power as a permitted use, in twenty years he has never seen a gas plant as a permitted use, kind of an interesting point.

Todd Haynes, 310 S. Garden Street, Boise, stated that he is part of a group of five that are closing on the Lewandowski site out on Simco Road, so we are interested, and that he is also involved with Renaissance Engineering Consultants and a number of our clients are farmers who are interested in putting turbines on their land - mostly in Idaho. Regarding net metering, Mr. Haynes stated the point they are trying to make is that there is a big difference between small and large projects but that this document seems to be the one size fits all approach. Mr. Haynes stated he would like to see that if someone wanted to do net metering they won’t have to go through all these hoops, he thinks separate classifications would be good. For example you could say one megawatt or smaller for a small project or you could say a net metering project. Regarding the setbacks he feels it should be the hub height of the tower and that would be reasonable, and perhaps a separate ordinance for the gas fired folks. Regarding Mr. Duffin’s testimony, Mr. Haynes stated the wind has the effect of saving family farms not ruining them because if offers an added revenue source. Mr. Haynes stated again there is a huge difference between wind and gas plants.

Gerald Fleischman, 11535 W. Hazeldale Court, Boise, stated he is with the Idaho Energy Division which is part of the Department of Water Resources. Regarding setbacks he agrees with Mr. Ikemoto’s suggestion. However, for the issue of sound in #4 perhaps 500 feet to the next residence would be applicable. Commissioner Rose stated he feels that reflection from the tower may be a problem. Mr. Fleischman stated that the best way to satisfy your neighbors is to have them be part of the ownership.

Bill Richey stated that with net metering the distance from the Base would still be of interest once again. Bill Richey stated that the 2004 version was ok.

There being no further testimony the Board closed the testimony. Chairperson Egusquiza announced the hearing would remain open for written testimony until May 8, 2006 at 5 p.m.

Cathy Wyllie, Executive Director of the Elmore County Fair appeared before the Board to give her monthly presentation to the Board. Cathy announced that the Fair will take place from July 24^th - 29^th and that the theme will be Celebrate: Basque Heritage. Cathy reported on her recent activities including the 5^th District High School Rodeo, and purchase of a roping chute. Cathy also updated the Board on some fairground updates they wanted to do including a beef facility and wash rack, a swine facility and a concession stand.

Bob Barker appeared briefly during the public portion and told the Board if they had a RAC project in mind, this would be a good time to apply for it.