Legals for September, 21 2023
STATE TIMBER SALE CR100485, COUSIN EDDY A public oral auction will be conducted at the Idaho Department of Lands office, 4053 Cavanaugh Bay Road, Coolin, ID 83821, at 9:00 a.m. local time, on Tuesday, September 26, 2023 for an estimated 3,970 MBF of timber marked or otherwise designated for cutting. In addition, there is an unestimated volume of forest products that may be removed at the option of the purchaser. Prior to bidding, eligible bidders shall present a certified check or bank draft payable to Idaho Department of Lands, or a bid bond acceptable to the State, in the amount of $47,983.50 which is 10% of the appraised net sale value of $479,835.00. The successful bidder’s deposit will be forfeited to the State should the bidder fail to complete the contract. The State will not accept bids from parties who are delinquent on payments on existing state contracts. The average starting minimum bid price is $171.92 per MBF. The sale is located within Sections 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, & 21, Township 61N, Range 03W, B.M., Boundary County, State of Idaho. Sale duration is 5 years. The sale may include blowdown and/or insect and disease infected timber which may result in additional volume and recovery reductions. Interested purchasers should carefully examine the sale and make their own estimates as to volume recovery, surface conditions, and proposed construction prior to bidding on the sale. Additional information concerning the timber and conditions of sale is available to the public and interested bidders on the department’s timber sale website at Timber Sale Advertisement App - Department of Lands (idaho.gov) or from the Idaho Department of Lands office, Coolin, Idaho. Please note purchaser insurance requirements posted on the timber sale website. The Department of Lands, as authorized by the State Board of Land Commissioners reserves the right to reject any and all bids provided that good and sufficient grounds for rejecting the bid shall be stated in the rejection notice and shall not be in violation of applicable law. If you are disabled and need some form of accommodation, please call (208) 443-2516 five days prior to the date of sale. For text telephone services, please call 1-800-377-3529. Legal#11176 AD#13394 August 31, September 7, 14, 21, 2023 _________________________
NOTICE I, Stacey Miller am bringing forth a Land Patent benefit for the following parcel located at 7345 Comanche Court Bonners Ferry Idaho. Republic, USA NON-DOMESTIC. ANY party interested in viewing or challenging this claim can view the associated documents here: http://www.statenational help.com/Stacey-Miller Stacey Shawn Lee Miller Huey7365@gmail.com 208-946-8375 Legal# 11181 AD# 13571 September 7, 14, 21, 28 October 5, 12, 19, 26, November 2, 9, 2023 _________________________
SUMMONS MONTANA TWENTIETH JUDICIAL DISTRICT COURT, SANDERS COUNTY Cause No. DR-2023-34 Dept. 1 NATHANIEL JEPSON Address Unknown Last Known Address: 7516 Wells Street, Bonner’s Ferry, Idaho, 83805. YOU, THE RESPONDENT, ARE HEREBY SUMMONED to answer the Petition for Dissolution of Marriage and Parenting Plan in this action which is filed in the office of the above-named Court, a copy of which is herewith served upon you, and to file your answer and serve a copy thereof upon Petitioner’s attorney within 21 days after the service of this summons, exclusive of the day of service; and in case of your failure to appear or answer, judgment will be taken against you by default, for the relief demanded in the Petition. Legal#11188 AD#14079 September 14, 21, 28, October 5, 2023 _________________________
NOTICE TO CREDITORS Case No. CV11-23-0383 IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE FIRST JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF BOUNDARY IN THE MATTER OF THE ESTATE OF: KATHERINE ELIZABETH RAAUM, Deceased. NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the undersigned have been appointed Co-Personal Representatives of the above-named estate. All persons having claims against the said decedent are required to present their claims within four (4) months after the date of the first publication of this Notice or said claims will be forever barred. Claims must be presented to LONNIE D. RAAUM and DENNIS D. RAAUM, Co-Personal Representatives of the above Estate, c/o Lake City Law Group PLLC at 120 E. Lake St., Ste. 202, Sandpoint, ID 83864, and filed with the Court. DATED this 7th day of September, 2023. /s/ Lonnie D. Raaum /s/ Dennis D. Raaum Co-Personal Representatives of the Estate of KATHERINE ELIZABETH RAAUM, Deceased. FONDA L. JOVICK, ISBA #7065 LAKE CITY LAW GROUP PLLC 120 E. Lake St. Ste. 202 Sandpoint, ID 83864 Telephone: (208) 448-1300 Facsimile: (208) 448-2100 fljefiling@lclattorneys.com Legal#11189 AD#14080 September 14, 21, 28, 2023 _________________________
CITY OF BONNERS FERRY FY 2022-2023 BUDGET HEARING -AMENDED A public hearing, pursuant to Idaho code 50-1002, will be held for consideration of the proposed AMENDED budget for the fiscal year starting October 1, 2022, and ending September 30, 2023. The hearing will be held at City Hall, 7232 Main Street, Bonners Ferry Idaho at 6:00 pm on September 22, 2023. All interested persons are invited to appear and show cause, if any, why such a budget should or should not be adopted. Copies of the proposed city budget in detail are available at City Hall during regular office hours (8:00 am - 5:00 pm M-F) City hall is accessible to persons with disabilities. Anyone desiring accommodation for disabilities related to the budget documents or the hearing, please contact City Hall, 208-267-3105 at least 48 hours prior to the public hearing. The proposed Amended FY 23 budget is shown below with the amendments in bold. PROPOSED EXPENDITURES FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2023 ACTUALS ACTUALS ADOPTED AMENDED General Fund: General Government $ 214,267 $ 239,679 $ 269,470 $ 269,470 Police Department and Police Grants $ 703,264 $ 727,924 $ 817,646 $ 817,646 Animal Control $ 11,225 $ 11,674 $ 12,021 $ 12,021 Fire Department $ 179,126 $ 208,549 $ 249,273 $ 249,273 Parks Department and Visitor Center $ 73,620 $ 78,600 $ 81,785 $ 81,785 Swimming Pool $ 77,261 $ 77,778 $ 79,006 $ 79,006 High Five Grant $ 51,000 $ - $ - $ - Golf Course $ 154,271 $ 145,725 $ 152,376 $ 152,376 Street Department and Street Grants $ 467,109 $ 568,053 $ 570,158 $ 570,158 South Hill Slough Grant $ 40,199 $ 199 $ 199 $ 199 D.A.R.E./ School Resource Officer $ 47,728 $ 54,063 $ 68,061 $ 68,061 Economic Development Coordinator $ 63,778 $ 64,780 $ 70,326 $ 70,326 Dike Maintenance $ 31,278 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 $ 20,000 General Fund Capital $ - $ - $ 178,000 $ 178,000 Inter-Departmental Contingency $ 503,394 $ 517,796 $ 527,796 $ 527,796 Total General Fund $ 2,617,520 $ 2,714,820 $ 3,096,117 $ 3,096,117 Capital Project Fund $ - $ - $ - $ - Capital Project Fund $ - $ - $ - $ - Total Capital Project Fund Enterprise Funds: Electric Fund $ 5,824,689 $ 8,342,495 $ 8,737,355 $ 8,737,355 Water Fund $ 1,088,668 $ 2,203,885 $ 2,287,008 $ 2,287,008 Sewer Fund $ 570,624 $ 2,053,308 $ 1,955,729 $ 1,955,729 Garbage Fund $ 138,343 $ 161,962 $ 161,538 $ 161,538 Total Enterprise Fund Expenditures $ 7,622,324 $ 12,761,650 $ 13,141,630 $ 13,141,630 Grand Total All Funds- Expenditures $ 10,239,844 $ 15,476,470 $ 16,237,747 $ 16,237,747 CITY OF BONNERS FERRY FY 2022-2023 BUDGET HEARING -AMENDED PROPOSED REVENUES FY 2021 FY 2022 FY 2023 FY 2023 ACTUALS ACTUALS ADOPTED AMENDED Property Tax GF Property Tax Levy $ 691,365 $ 719,897 $ 725,685 $ 725,685 GF Property Tax Replacement $ 17,812 $ 16,589 $ 16,589 $ 16,589 Other Revenue Sources Franchise, Licenses $ 65,001 $ 78,979 $ 73,732 $ 73,732 Inter-Governmental $ 831,358 $ 529,443 $ 590,326 $ 590,326 Inter- Governmental (BC Pool) $ - $ - $ - $ 80,000 Sale of Assest (Land) $ 251,100 General Fund Transfer $ 380,030 $ 370,000 $ 381,100 $ - Fines and Forfeitures $ 38,091 $ 40,000 $ 40,000 $ 40,000 Golf $ 193,781 $ 161,740 $ 177,523 $ 177,523 Charges for Services $ 33,646 $ 31,804 $ 38,804 $ 38,804 Interest $ 85,078 $ 86,235 $ 86,235 $ 86,235 Other $ 25,255 $ 50,133 $ 40,079 $ 40,079 D.A.R.E. / School Resource Officer $ 30,000 $ 30,000 $ 35,000 $ 35,000 Fund Balance Carryover $ 541,059 $ 600,000 $ 891,044 $ 741,044 1% Non Property Tax Fund $ - $ - $ - $ 200,000 Total General Fund $ 2,932,476 $ 2,714,820 $ 3,096,117 $ 3,096,117 Capital Project Fund Capital Project Fund $ - $ - $ - $ - Total Capital Project Fund Enterprise Funds Electric Fund $ 5,494,806 $ 8,342,495 $ 8,737,355 $ 8,737,355 Water Fund $ 1,435,935 $ 2,203,885 $ 2,287,008 $ 2,287,008 Sewer Fund $ 1,234,859 $ 2,053,308 $ 1,955,729 $ 1,955,729 Garbage Fund $ 141,093 $ 161,962 $ 161,538 $ 161,538 Total Enterprise Fund Revenues $ 8,306,693 $ 12,761,650 $ 13,141,630 $ 13,141,630 Grand Total All Funds- Revenues $ 11,239,169 $ 15,476,470 $ 16,237,747 $ 16,237,747 The amended budget for fiscal year 2022-2023 has been tentatively approved by the City Council. Legal#11190 AD#14082 September 14, 21, 2023
INVITATION TO BID New roofing for the Boundary County Sheriff’s Office Jail NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN that the Board of County Commissioners of Boundary County, Idaho will be accepting sealed bids to replace the roofing of the Boundary County Jail. This is work that will need to be completed before winter. BID FORM, BIDDER’S INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS can be obtained at the Clerk’s Office in Boundary County, Idaho Courthouse located in Bonners Ferry, Idaho. Phone: (208)-267-2242. SUCH BID FORM INSTRUCTIONS AND SPECIFICATIONS must be substantially complied with and such documents include special requirements including Bidder’s Security. The amount of the bid bond shall be 5% of the total bid for the product that is bid on. EQUAL PHYSICAL AND COMMUNICATIONS access for people with disabilities as required by Title II of the ADA will be provided with reasonable advance notice of “3” working days. NOTICE OF NON-DISCRIMINATION IN PROCUREMENT. Boundary County, in accordance with Title VI of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, 78 Stat. 252, 42 U.S.C. 2000d to 2000d-4 and Title 49, Code of Federal Regulations, Department of Transportation, Subtitle A, Office of the Secretary, Part 21, Nondiscrimination in Federally-assisted programs of the Department of Transportation issued pursuant to such Act, hereby notifies all bidders that it will affirmatively ensure that in any contract entered into pursuant to this advertisement, disadvantaged business enterprises as defined at 49 CFR Part 23 will be afforded full opportunity to submit bids in response to this invitation and will not be discriminated against on the grounds of race, color, national origin, sex, disability, or retaliation in consideration for an award. BIDS MUST BE IN THE OFFICE OF THE COUNTY CLERK on or before Friday, September 29, 2023 at 5:00 p.m. Sealed bids can be hand delivered to the Clerk’s Office at 6452 Kootenai St., Rm#22, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, or mailed to P.O. Box 419, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805. Bids will be opened in the Boundary County Commissioners’ Office, 6452 Kootenai St., Rm#28, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, on Monday, October 2, 2023, at 2:00 p.m. The Board of County Commissioners reserves the right to reject any or all bids and to accept bids deemed in the best interest of Boundary County. BOARD OF BOUNDARY COUNTY COMMISSIONERS: s/Tim Bertling, Chairman s/Wally Cossairt, Commissioner s/Ben Robertson, Commissioner Legal#11191 AD#14095 September 14, 21, 2023 _________________________
FEE INCREASE Notice is hereby given that the City Council of the Bonners Ferry, Idaho, will hold a public hearing on October 3, 2023 at 6:00 p.m. in the City Hall Council Chamber, 7232 Main Street, Bonners Ferry, Idaho, for the purpose of taking public testimony regarding the additional or increased fees listed below and to explain the reasons for such fees or increases, as prescribed by section 63-1311A of Idaho State Statute. Table 3-Updating the Building permit valuation form from the International Code Council valuation table in 2010 to 2018, which more closely aligned to new construction costs. Adding the new fee of plan review- this fee is currently charged to customers by way of the city’s contract with the Idaho department of building safety. This addition to the fee schedule is to acknowledge that the fee exists as a charge to customers. Adding a new fee for building permit roofing only to charge a rate that is justified by the work being completed by staff. This rate was previously charged based on valuation of the construction work. Amendment Building Permit Fees - Per February 2018 ICC Per valuation New Construction Adopted valuation sheet and generated by sq. foot costs 1997 UBC attached - see attached New Fee Plan Review Fee 65% of the Building Permit Fee New Fee Building Permit Fee- $150 For building permits that Roofing Only only include replacing roofing. * Table 4- Utilities To add an additional ROW permit fee for all work that does not include excavation and approaches to reduce the cost of minor work completed in the right way. This charge more closely aligns with the cost of service rendered. To amend the applicability standards of the city approach/excavation right of way permits and to provide notation on when it is applicable. The fee remains the same. New Fee City ROW Permit City may require additional (All other work other than $50 bond for any work within the approaches or excavation) ROW. Amendment City Approach /Excavation Plus City Actual Costs; city may Permit (Driveway, $250 require additional $1,000 Bond excavations etc.)* for any work within ROW * Includes any work that may affect or disturb road base, road top course or road ditch line. Table 5- Mirror Lake Golf Course- Increases across all rates not exceeding 5%. Table 6- City Property- Increasing the rates of swim lessons from $50 to $55, to offset additional costs associated with paying lifeguards and operating costs associated with the pool season. Amended Swim Lessons $55 Per Class; Per Person Electric Utility Rate Table- Increases to all customer class of 5%, although no rate increase shall be greater than 5%. Water Utility Rate Table- Increases to all customer class of 5%, although no rate increase shall be greater than 5%. Sewer Utility Rate Table- Increases to all customer class of 5%, although no rate increase shall be greater than 5%. Garbage Rates- Increase to all customer classes of 3.5%, although no one rate increase shall be greater than 5%. A copy of the new draft fee structure can be viewed at City Hall during business hours. Additionally, the city will place the draft fee structure on the city website for viewing as well. Any person requiring special accommodation due to a disability condition should contact the Bonners Ferry City Clerk at (208) 267-3105 at least two days prior to the hearing to make your specific request. Legal#11192 AD#14110 September 21, 28, 2023
Boundary County School District #101 Call for Bids NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, sealed bids will be received by the Board of Trustees of Boundary County School District #101, Bonners Ferry, Idaho for the following: 1998 Chevrolet Pick-up Truck - Blue - VIN 1GCEK19R5WR1466500 1999 Dodge Stratus 4 door Sedan – Black - VIN 1B3EJ46C1XN660249 2000 Suzuki Grand Vitara SUV - Green - VIN JS3TD62V3Y4117459 2001 Chevrolet Metro 4 door Sedan – White – VIN 2C1MR522816706187 2002 Pontiac – Grand Am SE Sedan FWD – Tan – VIN 1G2NF52F12C306438 6 Engines in various conditions ALL SALES ARE ‘AS IS’ AND FINAL ___________________________________________________________________________ Bid forms are required and may be obtained with bid specifications from the School District #101 Administration Office, 7188 Oak Street, Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805, between the hours of 7:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. Monday through Thursday until the day of bid opening. Questions regarding bid specifications are to be directed to Mike Smith, Maintenance Director at 208.290.1024. Sealed bids will be received at the Boundary County School District Administration Office at 7188 Oak Street in Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805 until 2:00 p.m., Wednesday, October 11, 2023. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud at the time and place stated for receipt of sealed bids. Bids received after the time fixed for opening will not be considered. It is anticipated that the bid will be awarded on or about Tuesday, October 17, 2023. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the hour set for bid opening thereof, or before award of contract, unless award is delayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) days. The Board of Trustees of Boundary County School District #101 reserves the right to accept or reject or to select any portion thereof any or all bids, to waive any technicality and to be the sole judge of the suitability for the best interests of the District. DATED this 11th day of September 2023. Elizabeth C. Neeld, Clerk Boundary County School District #101 Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 Legal#11193 AD#14217 September 21, 28, 2023
SUMMONS By Publication TO: CHRISTOPHER BRIGHAM You have been sued by ERNEST SWEETLAND, the plaintiff in the District Court and for Boundary County, Idaho, Case No. CV11-23-0391. The nature of the claim against you is for SMALL CLAIMS COURT. Any time after 21 days following the last publication of this Summons, the court may enter a judgment against you without further notice, unless prior to that time you have filed a written response in the proper form, including the case number, and paid any required filing fee to the Clerk of the Court at PO BOX 419, 6452 Kootenai Street, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805 208-267-5504 and served a copy of your response on the other party, whose mailing address and telephone number are: 584 Westwood Drive, Moyie Springs, ID 83845 702-768-3202 A copy of the Summons and Petition/Motion can be obtained by contacting either the Clerk of the Court or the other party. If you wish legal assistance, you should immediately retain an attorney to advise you in this matter. Date: September 12, 2023 Boundary County District Court By:/s/Sarah Byars Deputy Clerk Legal#11194 AD#14327 September 21, 28, October 5, 12, 2023 _________________________
NOTICE OF PUBLIC HEARING REGARDING Proposed Road Renaming of Vaquero Road to Fern Meadow Road The Board of Boundary County Commissioners will hold a public hearing at 10:00 a.m., Tuesday, October 10, 2023, in the Boundary County Commissioner’s Office, located in Rm#28 of the Boundary County Courthouse: 6452 Kootenai Street, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805, to accept public comment on a proposed road rename, from Vaquero Road to Fern Meadow Road. An application by Elizabeth Burnett has been submitted to the Boundary County Road Naming Committee to rename Vaquero Road to Fern Meadow Road. The purpose of this hearing is to accept public comment on a proposed road name. Parcels accessed by Vaquero Road: Current owners of parcels accessed by Vaquero Road are encouraged to collaborate with all property owners whose parcels are accessed by Vaquero Road. Note that the road name will need to become officially recognized before any addresses can be assigned to parcels accessed directly off Vaquero Road. Parcel numbers included in this rename are: RP63N02E175504A, RP63N02E175852A, RP63N02E176900A, RP63N02E180910A. Parcel numbers withing 300 feet of Vaquero Road: RP63N02E176001A, RP63N02E176620A. The deadline for written comment and material is 5:00 p.m., Friday, September 29, 2023. Written comment may be mailed to: Boundary County Addressing, PO Box 419, Bonners Ferry, ID 83805, or emailed to addressing@boundarycountyid.org. Written comment will be accepted at the public hearing provided the material is read into the record. Anyone requiring special accommodation due to disability should contact the Commissioners’ Office at (208) 267-7723 at least two (2) days prior to the hearing. Legal# 11195 AD# 14357 September 21, 2023
Boundary County School District #101 Call for Bids for School Bus NOTICE IS HEREBY GIVEN, sealed bids will be received by the Board of Trustees of Boundary County School District #101, Bonners Ferry, Idaho for the following: Two (2) Seventy-One Passenger (77 Passenger Style Body) School Bus Bodies and two (2) suitable chassis are to be purchased as complete units for delivery no later than February 22, 2024. Bid forms are required and may be obtained with bid specifications from the School District #101 Administration Office, 7188 Oak St., Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805, between the hours of 8:00 A.M. and 4:00 P.M. Monday through Thursday until the day of bid opening. Bid specifications and forms may also be obtained by contacting Transportation Supervisor, Bill Irwin, at (208) 267-2425. Questions regarding bid specifications are to be directed to Mr. Irwin. If there are any objections to specifications, please notify the District in writing ten (10) days prior to bid opening. Sealed bids will be received at the Boundary County School District Administration Office at 7188 Oak St., Bonners Ferry, Idaho 83805 until 2:00 P.M., Wednesday, November 15, 2023. Bids will be opened and publicly read aloud at the time and place stated for receipt of sealed bids. Bids received after the time fixed for opening will not be considered. It is anticipated that the contract will be awarded on or around November 27, 2023. No bidder may withdraw his bid after the hour set for bid opening thereof, or before award of Contract, unless award is delayed for a period exceeding thirty (30) days. The Board of Trustees of Boundary County School District #101 reserves the right to accept or reject or to select any portion thereof any or all bids, to waive any technicality and to be the sole judge of the suitability for the best interests of the District. DATED this 14th day of September 2023 Elizabeth C. Neeld, Clerk Legal#11196 AD#14378 September 21, 28, 2023 _________________________