Commissioner Schlabach followed the  AGENDA.

SOME HIGHLIGHTS:

Commissioner Schlabach provided his Treasurer's Report.

CRR Road Supervisor Jones provided his detailed report regarding Road Department activities for the month of March.

OLD BUSINESS: Discussion regarding the status of annexing the Emergency/Alternate Exit. According to the Commissioners, the BLM has refused to sign off on the project because the Exit was not completed as required.

Commissioners further discussed the legal ramifications surrounding the Petition Process to annex the Exit. Chairman Hoffmann stated he has been in contact with a lawyer who apparently is in the process of passing the matter on to a "junior member" of the law firm.

NOTE: At the last SRD Meeting on 3/13/19, Commissioner Williams stated, this matter has been referred over to Madras attorney Tim Gassner...

Also under, OLD BUSINESS, the Commissioners discussed the purchase of the Jefferson County crack sealing machine for $7,000 along with the Resolution-drafted by Madras attorney Tim Gassner. Commissioners unanimously voted to approve the purchase.

NEW BUSINESS: Commissioners discussed  "Judgment on Case No: 18 CV 03272 Stevens vs CRR SRD and John Williams, Public Records Request for documents on Quail Road Extension awarding $5,000 plus costs of $453.96 plus and interest to John Stevens."

The Commissioners discussed appealing vs. paying and Commissioner Schlabach Moved to pay the award. Chairman Hoffmann was asked, "You want to second that, Rich? He stated, "Not really, but I will." The Motion was passed unanimously.

The meeting wrapped up at about 10:50 AM after hearing from some residents.

Video Excerpts Below

Video Excerpt # 1: ROLL CALL

https://www.facebook.com/100003322735103/videos/pcb.375743879686324/2122652357855501/?type=3&theater&ifg=1 .

Video Excerpt #2: TREASURES REPORT... & ROAD SUPERVISOR REPORT

https://www.facebook.com/100003322735103/videos/pcb.375743879686324/2122773251176745/?type=3&theater&ifg=1 .

Video Excerpt # 3: OLD BUSINESS: OPINION RECEIVED REGARDING PUBLIC RECORDS LAWSUIT; BUDGET UPDATE; DISCUSSION REGARDING THE STATUS OF ANNEXING THE EMERGENCY/ALTERNATE EXIT & THE SEARCH CONTINUES FOR AN ATTORNEY TO HELP THEM WITH PETITION PROCESS TO ANNEX THE EXIT

https://www.facebook.com/100003322735103/videos/pcb.375743879686324/2122792381174832/?type=3&theater&ifg=1 .

Video Excerpt # 4: RESOLUTION TO PURCHASE CRACK SEALING MACHINE FROM JC FOR $7,000...

https://www.facebook.com/100003322735103/videos/pcb.375743879686324/2122851774502226/?type=3&theater&ifg=1 .

Video Excerpt # 5: NEW BUSINESS: COMMISSIONERS DISCUSSED “Judgment on Case No: 18 CV 03272 STEVENS VS CRR SRD AND JOHN WILLIAMS, PUBLIC RECORDS REQUEST FOR DOCUMENTS...”

https://www.facebook.com/100003322735103/videos/pcb.375743879686324/2122878367832900/?type=3&theater&ifg=1 .

MOTION MADE/PASSED TO PAY 5,000 PLUS... AWARD TO JOHN STEVENS

https://www.facebook.com/100003322735103/videos/pcb.375743879686324/2122898701164200/?type=3&theater&ifg=1 .

Video Excerpt # 6: NEW BUSINESS CONT...ANNOUNCEMENTS & PUBLIC

https://www.facebook.com/100003322735103/videos/pcb.375743879686324/2122898701164200/?type=3&theater&ifg=1  

Video Excerpt # 7: PUBLIC COMMENTS...

https://www.facebook.com/100003322735103/videos/pcb.375743879686324/2123129484474455/?type=3&theater&ifg=1

Video Excerpt # 8: PUBLIC COMMENT & WRAP UP

https://www.facebook.com/100003322735103/videos/pcb.375743879686324/2123141337806603/?type=3&theater&ifg=1

WATCH FOR UPCOMING IN-DEPTH STORY EXPLAINING WHY THE PUBLIC RECORDS LAWSUIT WAS FILED AND THE DETAILS SURROUNDING THIS CONTENTIOUS CASE.

Ranch Matters Staff

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