Sandpoint considers business tax plan amid vendor concerns
At a Chamber lunch in Sandpoint merchants rejected a proposed business and occupation tax while some attendees supported limiting transient street vendors. The ordinance targets resident merchants with a $10 annual fee and nonresident or temporary traders with a $100 annual fee or a $50 daily charge for short-term sellers. Critics warn the measure could expand and raise prices, arguing it may curb trade and clash with constitutional rights. A revised draft is planned for July 5 committee review.
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Brian Moe Bee
Sandpoint
Chamber of Commerce
City Council
Ways and Means
Chamber Committee
Harold Huff
Chamber
Larry Sterling
Dale Lee
Bud’ Benoit
Ascension Stereo
Richard Kalar
Kalar
Roger Hanlon
Hanlon
Steve Houston
First Security Bank
Persa
Houston
Northern Lights
Bill Nordeen
Husky
Ted Atmore
Huff
Bonner County Planning Board toughens stance on subdivisions
The Bonner County Planning and Zoning Commission proposed disapproval of three major subdivisions over density access and water concerns. Subdivisions near Lakeview, Sandpoint area, and Talache were tabled or denied with reviews planned next month. A Lakeview plan faced strong opposition from residents and a threat of litigation from backer James H. Fitzpatrick. The meeting also approved and tabled several zoning and development items, including a concrete plant and trailer park, as well as a new boarding kennel and Lakeside subdivision projects. The Sandpoint Saddle Club Horse Show began at the Bonner County Fairgrounds, running through Sunday.
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Mike Dalen
Bonner County
Lakeview
Sandpoint
James H. Fitzpatrick
Herrick
Heitman
Fitzpatrick
Tom Wilson
George Cunningham
Gene Andrews
Cunningham
Southside
Bob Johnson
P.L Spade
Planning Commission
Talache
Wilson
Fred Isbell
Bud
Carol Mueller
Sandpoint Airport
Aldy Rd
C.R. Rogel
U.S. Highway 95
MelJukich
Vernon Hawkins
Dufort Rd
Jim Judge
Tom Poller
John Yarlot
Oden Bay
Blanchard
Robert P. Sacksteder
Lakeside Place
Bobby J. Cox
Lakeside
Sandpoint Saddle Club
Bonner County Fairgrounds
Sears Youth Nabbed In Attempted Burglary Case
A 11 year old Sandpoint boy was taken into custody after an attempted burglary at Frank's Distributors on Superior Street. A citizen reported a suspicious car. officer Ralph Mavity arrived around 3 a.m. and the suspect fled. Police noted no items missing though beer and a keg were found near an exit. investigators consider other suspects.
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Frank
Superior Street
Ralph Mavity
Andy Anderson
Firefighters Contain Six Acre Forest Fire North of Priest River
Fire crews controlled a six acre forest fire about ten miles north of Priest River on Thursday evening. The last responders withdrew around 8 30 p.m. A spokesman said the cause is under investigation.
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Priest River
Alpine Motors Hit by Windshield Breakage
Tom Robideaux general manager at Alpine Motors reported Thursday two used cars were damaged on the lot. Police said the windshields were broken possibly by rocks or a BB gun. Damage to a 1973 Cadillac and a 1973 Pontiac totaled $300.
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Tom’ Robideaux
Alpine Motors
Lions Club Parade Entries Due This Saturday
Final date for those wishing to enter this year's Lions Club Parade. Interested individuals may fill out and submit an entry on page three of today's Daily Bee.
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Lions’ Club
Daily.Bee
Sandpoint Elks Golf Tournament Cancelled
The Bonners Ferry golf tournament scheduled for June 26 has been cancelled and officials say plans are being made to reschedule the event.
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Sandpoint
Elks
Bonners Ferry
Hope Begins Water Saving Measures
Mayor Alfred Williams hosted a preconference with Hope city council on water conservation. At City Hall Wednesday residents learned watering days and hours and were urged to use the Idaho Drought Committee tips. those absent were asked to contact the city hall for hours and dates.
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Hope
Alfred Williams
City of Hope
Williams
Idaho Drought Committee
Willams
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Matt’ “Jones
Bea
Steve Fenton
First Street
Sears
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