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July 28, 2009 Print E-mail

STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho 

JULY SESSION                         July 28, 2009              THIRD TERM DAY 

            The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Skip Brandt, Jim Rehder, James Rockwell, Commissioners and Bette O’Brien, deputy clerk, present.

 

            Gene Meinen re: road and airport report.  Skip signed the FAA grant application for the AWOS.

            Environmental study for the airport is in with no significant trouble, the project is going as planned.

            Tommy Taha has some bad culverts – Gene is checking with Tribal fisheries – if they have an interest they will help with cost.  Estimated cost is $200,000.

            A proposal to have Utility Companies posting a bond with county when doing work within the county roads was discussed.  Gene and Kirk both agreed this should happen.  Utility Company is tearing up roads and then does a poor job of fixing the road.  Discussion followed.

            Gene discussed leasing a roller for some up coming road project – has an agreement with the company that any money is lease payments will go toward the purchase price of the roller – should the county decide to purchase.

            Vinegar Creek road discussed and its condition.

            RAC meeting – estimated cost for Warren Wagon Road – questioning Gene if we have estimate – Payette got it approved under the stimulus money – Gene stated they should be the overseers – this will cover phase 1.

 

            Don Solberg re: county medical insurance.  Several options were provided.  Don explained that the county employees are doing a great job of not abusing the insurance – this is why we can keep the cost down and have good rates.

            Skip made motion to renew the existing policy with Regency Blue Shield with no changes.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            ICRMP – appraising county owned buildings – Don will return back to commissioners with information if there are any problems.

 

            Jen Randall re: Claims.

Current Expense              $56,490.48         Road & Bridge       $77,623.59

Airport                             15,568.16         Ambulance               2,394.00

Emergency Comm               1,693.58         District Court            2,229.45

Ida Cty Fair                           595.09         Title III – new         25,319.50

Indigent                            4,634.22         Appraisal                   1,019.80

Drug Enforcement              2,720.68         Solid Waste                   42.47

Noxious Weeds                 86,817.18         Snowmobile 25A            11.90

Snowmobile 25B                      18.40         Interlock Device           175.00

            Jim made motion to approve claims.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

                                                Total Claims                 $277,353.50

 

            Commissioners approved the warrant for the Bennett Building even though Kevin Tomlinson hasn’t signed for Bennetts – Syd will send the warrant.

  

            Solid waste fee increase – Commissioners need to check with Kirk on whether Simmons and Walco owe the county money.  Discussion followed on solid waste budget – with cost going down Skip thinks that there should be no rate increase.  James agrees.  Jim wants the fund balance amounts at the end of last year.  Discussion.  Jim agreed no increase in solid waste fees.

 

            Skip made motion to pay RC&D annual fee of $215.00.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            Skip signed the Idaho Department of Commerce Gem Community Grant reimbursement for Framing Our Community.

 

            Order for cancellation of taxes:  Jerry Arnzen $1.99      Dorothy Chappell  $101.35

 

            11:30 a.m.        Jim made motion to enter in to executive session for indigent –      I C 31-874.  James seconded.  Motion carried.  Roll call taken.

            11:45 a.m.        Ended.

 

            11:45 a.m.        Skip made motion to enter in to executive session for pending litigation I C 67-2345.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.  Roll call taken.

            12:05 p.m.        Ended.

 

            Jim Gorges requesting approval of more time for Mandy Johnson – Stephanie Babb will give 30 hours and Zack Nichols, 10 hours – this will give Mandy six weeks maternity leave.  Approved.

            Jim Gorges wants to know if the dispatch could get the block off the internet for late night – early mornings when things are slow upstairs – dispatch can not leave the radios and would like something to listen to while working all night.  Some people are getting some internet access that they should not – Rebecca is going to check as to why the web sense buffer isn’t working on all computers in the court house.  Skip told Stephanie to check in to XM radio satellite.

 

            July 14, 2009 minutes.  Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended.  James seconded.  Motion carried.  Skip abstained as he was not present at this meeting.

 

            Pine Ridge Grant hearing.  Michele Bly reported on the block grant for water system improvements – very pleased with Brown Construction – main piping will be done by the end of the week – completion of project will be late September.  Rose needs to publish in August the same thing she did last year – stated Rose was very helpful and great to work with.

 

            Rod Hastie has an issue with neighbor’s buffalo – breaking down his fence and then they cut his fence to get them back and never fixed the fence.  He presented pictures.  He is in open range and has a nice fence – but not strong enough for buffalo.  Skip and Kirk suggest that he goes to small claims because this is a civil problem.

 

            County recycling – Walco & Simmons are both willing to help all they can – need to get together with Mark Anderson and make some plans – James said the plan was to start small with pick up once a month and one pick up spot in Walco land and one in Simmons land.

 

            Discussing with Walco and Simmons about solid waste – changes and different programs that will work for the county.  Commissioners want signs on dump sites stating a $1000.00 fine for illegal dumping.  Walco & Simmons need to get with Kirk for a list of what is legal and what isn’t.  Kirk needs to get the ordinance done so they can prosecute.

 

            The Board adjourned at 4:30 p.m.

 

Chairman:____________________________   Attest:______________________

Last Updated on Friday, 07 August 2009 16:36
 
July 14, 2009 Print E-mail

STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

JULY SESSION                     July 14, 2009                          SECOND TERM DAY

 

            The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with James Rockwell and Jim Rehder, Commissioners and Bette O’brien, deputy clerk, present.

 

            Gene Meinen re: road report – both graders have arrived – working well.  Red River – chip sealing in process.  Valley County meeting discussed regarding maintenance of Warren Wagon Road – commissioners will review whether or not it is in their best interest to maintain this road.

            Cow Creek Bridge – reports of causing flat tires.  Gene stated it is OK, but it will need some work in the near future.

            Elk City shop – garbage problem – suggestion of billing the QRU for rent of building and then paying someone the money for cleaning up the garbage.

            Airport report.  Fuel truck has arrived – old truck was sold to City of Kamiah for $6,000.  This money is to go in to road department fund, plus $10,000 per year from airport to road fund to pay back money borrowed for new fuel truck.

            Upgrade electrical system that is going to be needed for the improvements at the airport – Gene wanted commissioners to be aware at budget time.

            Task Force meeting regarding the purchase of an AWOS.  FAA recommends going through the federal funding.  James stated to the task force that nothing is going to happen without the FAA approval.  He wants county to pay up front, then FAA pay back 95% of project.  Commissioners stated that Gene should tell Rediesel to proceed with project.

 

            LeRoy Shaw re subdivision proposal.  Shaw wants to get rid of some of the trailers in the current trailer lot and then make that property in to a subdivision – wanting to know where to begin.  Commissioners suggested he contact a surveyor and follow the subdivision ordinance.

 

            Cancellation of taxes approved as follows:

                        Cindy Feldman – Dorothy Chappell – Phil Schmidt

 

            Board of Equalization letters signed. – agreed to put approved but absent on signature line for Skip Brandt.  See copies on following pages.

 

            Claims – Jennifer

Current Expense           $50,020.83           Road & Bridge           $463,864.73

Airport                           18,183.22           Emergency Comm            1,062.48

District Court                   1,374.48            Preventive Health           29,050.50

Title III                           24,589.24           Indigent                          36,461.15

Appraisal                       $    120.85           Solid Waste                $111,271.11

Noxious Weeds              23,767.94           Snowmobile 25A                 739.94

Waterways                            83.34           Snowmobile 25B                  765.71

            James made motion to approve claims.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

                                                Total Claims                 $761,355.52

  

            Betty & Kim regarding DMV $.50 fee – wanting to take the fee on the mail out off and add it to the administrative fee – less confusing to people.  Jim made motion to change $.50 mailing fee to administrative fee. James seconded.  Motion carried with both in favor.  Administrative fee will now be $3.00.

 

            July 7, 2009 minutes.  Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            Stephanie Babb, Sheriff’s Office, requesting permission for Jerry Johnson to give Mandi Johnson 80 hours of his vacation time.  James made motion to approve transfer for maternity leave.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.

 

            11:30 a.m.        Jim made motion to enter in to executive session for indigent claims. I C 31-874.  James seconded.  Motion carried.  Roll call taken.

            11:55 a.m.        Ended.  Regular session resumed.

                        Seven liens/N-1’s  Four release of liens/N-1’s   Five denied  One approved

 

            Forgreen Association – Gene and Kevin – Kevin presented handouts on the final ranking on the LTHAC money.   Idaho County’s project was funded – letter of award will be sent out and a list of engineers – Forgreen is hoping county lets them be the engineers for project.

            Money for energy was also discussed – a team is being put together and wants to work for the county in getting funding for energy efficiency.  Several plans will be presented – an energy audit was suggested – Forgreen would do the work and the county would not be charged unless they receive the grant.  Program is only for counties and cities.

 

            Jim made motion to amend the agenda to add CEDA request for partial funding for Riggins to White Bird  - Fiber Optic Project.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            Jim made motion to $20,000 from the Emergency Communication fund for the Riggins to White Bird Fiber Optic Project.  James seconded.  Motion carried.  This contribution will be refunded when the project is funded as per Christine Frei.

 

            Jim received a letter from Christine Frei requesting support for the Riggins to White Bird Fiber optic through stimulus funding with $20,000 commitment to Frontier Communication from Idaho County, which will be refunded.  Approved.

 

            The board adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

  

Chairman:_____________________________     Attest:_________________________

Last Updated on Friday, 07 August 2009 17:00
 
July 7, 2009 Print E-mail

STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

JULY SESSION                     July 7, 2009                   FIRST TERM DAY

 

            The board met at 9:00 a.m. with Skip Brandt, Jim Rehder, James Rockwell, Commissioners and Rose Gehring, Clerk, present.

 

            Randy Doman, Clearwater Basin Collaborative Member, gave update on meetings he attended for the CBC – presented historical analysis of the Central Idaho Wilderness Act Provisions for Meadow Creek roadless area.

            Randy questioned whether or not the commissioners would be interested in having the CBC meet in Grangeville, so they were able to attend. – commissioners agreed this would be fine.

            RAC funding discussed along with PILT payments.  Travel Plan on NezPerce and roadless areas discussed.

 

            Gene Meinen re: road report.  Cove Road project – MOU signed between county and Grangeville Highway District signed.  MOU stated as: Now Therefore – Since the first 1.6 miles of the Cove Road is under the jurisdiction of the Highway District and the next 2.4 miles is under the jurisdiction of the County, it is mutually beneficial that the County and the Highway District enter into an agreement to pursue cooperatively paving the Cove Road.

            AWOS – Riedesel presented proposals – grant is available through FAA –  discussion followed.  Task force wants  AWOS now – have studied long enough.

            Riedesel presented state of Idaho rules for an AWOS – has to go out for bids.

            Gil Bates stated county should get the FAA to do study regarding the AWOS – at no cost and continue to work with FAA.  Discussion followed.

            Skip made motion to have Riedesel ask  FAA to help determine specifications and needs fo an AWOS.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            Reconsideration of Towing Policy (recorded).   Skip made motion to not reconsider rescinding the old towing policy and approving the new sheriff towing policy.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.  Roll call taken.

            Terry Jackson wanted to have discussion – Kirk explained Terry had a right to comment two weeks ago when hearing was held – new letter was sent to Terry to invite him to this meeting.

            Terry requested copy of new policy.

 

            Recycling as per Walco -  Discussion  followed on how this process will work – next meeting will be July 28, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.

   

            Catering permit approved:         Friends of NRA – August 7, 2009

 

            Skip made motion to purchase new/used fuel truck for airport.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.

 

            11:30 a.m.        Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims – I C 31-874.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.  Roll call taken.

            12:05 p.m.        Ended.  Regular session resumed.

                        Five approved – one denied – three liens/N-1’s – one cancellation

 

            Skip signed request for funds #11 for Pine Ridge Water Project - $97,918.00

 

            1:00 p.m.          Horseshoe Bend Estate variance hearing (recorded). 

                        Hunter Edwards presented map of road for variance – other roads in adjoining subdivision are already private.

                        Max Pelham stated other roads are private and no problem – emergency vehicles are able to enter.

                        Larry Lathrup wants to protest a portion of the subdivision – discussion followed.

                        Jim made motion to approve variance request on Horseshoe Bend Estate Subdivision for road to be private on contingent on approval of subdivision and Kirk ordered to draft findings of facts and order.  Skip seconded.  Motion carried.

 

            1:35 p.m.          BOE decisions as follows:

Ralph Espinola – RP34NO3E037510A – sustained

Adeline Cooper – RP25NO1E023910A – sustained

Steven & Joanna Smith – RP03050002011BA – Secesh – sustained

Harvey McCain – RP30NO3E120150A – East Grangeville – sustained

Herman Yates – RP32NO3E1201A -  Reimburse first half of solid waste

David Overcast – RPG0220002001AA – sustained

Norman Keesler – RP21NO1E231996A – sustained

Gary & Mary Smith – RP025500010020A – Quailwood – sustained

Lloyd Kinser – RPG010000F011AA – sustained

Bagdad Chase – RP24NO5E201215A – sustained

Jesse & Lynn Brown – RP21NO1E231800A – sustained

The Gold Trust – RP34NO3E254810A – sustained

Roger & Catherine Brown – RP03800000007EA – Twin Bridges – sustained

Jerry & Joyce Hanks – RP017000000010A –Larradon Hts – sustained

Steven & Connie Basaraba – RP33NO4E302148A – sustained

Ben & Gina Jorgensen – RP04800007002AA – Winona – sustained

John & Mary Ann Oakland – RP02950005001BA – Schultz Lane – reduced $2,000

Floyd & Ellen Lingelbach – RP017000000130A – Larradon Hts  - sustained

Sun Valley Land Co – RPG00000194810A – Kings – 10% reduction on building sustain                                                                                                  on land

Tim Erickson by Chad – RP34NO3E049250A – Woodland Rd – sustained

Bruce Walker – numerous – Jewelry – 10% reduction on building

Bruce Walker – numerous – Ass’d Living – sustained

Whitetail Ranch LLC – numerous – new subdivision – reduced from $817,019 to                                                                                                               $567,681

Clarence Chapman – RP27NO1E183600A -  sustained

England Living Trust – numerous – Quailwood – sustained

England Living Trust – numerous – Hidden Canyon – Lt 6 Blk B - $10,000/Lt 6 & 7 Blk                                                                                                  D reduce 5% each

 

            Solid Waste fees – contractors discussed – Skip made motion to reduce contractor solid waste fee to half commercial.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.

 

            June 30, 2009 minutes.  Skip made motion to approve minutes as amended.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.

 

            Budget workshop

 

            Trenary Turn Lane construction and paving bid – Skip made motion to award bid Debco Construction for $68,300.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            The board adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

  

Chairman:____________________________    Attest:______________________

 
June 30, 3009 Print E-mail

STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

JUNE SESSION                    June 30, 2009                   SIXTH TERM DAY

            The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.

 

            James Gorges & Sheriff Giddings regarding Ed Burn Memorial Grant - $29,205.00 – evidence technology grant – four year grant – requesting approval to apply for grant.  Jim made motion to approve grant application.  Skip seconded.  Motion carried.

 

            Gene Meinen re: road/airport report.  Road Oil Bid – Skip made motion to approve bid from Western States Asphalt Inc.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.  Bid as follows:     Grangeville Area - $63,825.00

                        Kooskia/Kamiah - $162,000 & $115,200

                        Elk City - $164,580

 

            Gene discussed purchased of grader from Western States - $160,000 – 2006 grader with trade in – 1300 hours – discussion followed on grader fleet for the future – next year back hoes are needed for Kooskia & Riggins area.

            New graders will arrive next week.

            Airport – purchase of new used fuel truck – 1991 task force stated it would be a plus for airport – age of truck is a concern – able to rent fuel truck for $700/mo plus cost of hauling from Billings and back - $58,000 for truck.  

            Sale of our current truck to Kamiah for $6,000.  Decision tabled until later this afternoon and approval of entire task force.

            James is in favor of leasing truck – Gene is in favor of purchasing truck – tabled.

            Airport project completed – runway resurfacing – Gene gave report – initial striping of runway completed.

            NDB discussed – outdated technology – airport committee want to do away with this lease with Grabski – tabled.

           

            Roberta Joy Lee re: homeowners.  Daughter purchased property in 1989 – daughter’s name was removed from deed and put in to Roberta’s name to protect property – wants property back in daughters name – did not do this in a timely matter – requesting homeowners exemption on this property – 2008 taxes are paid – requesting 2009 taxes to be reduced – James Zehner explained process for homeowners – beyond application date – commissioners do not have authority to grant homeowners, but can forgive taxes.  Discussion followed.  Request denied.

 

            June 23, 2009 minutes.  Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended.  Skip seconded.  Motion carried.

            June 24, 2009 minutes.  Jim made motion to approve minutes.  James seconded.  Motion carried.

 

            Cottonwood/Grangeville senior program – requesting funding.  Jim made motion to give Grangeville $450.00 and Cottonwood $300.00.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            Catering permit for Greencreek – 4th of July, 2009 – approved.

 

            11:33 a.m.        Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims – I C 31-874.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.  Roll call taken.

            11:55 a.m.        Ended.  Regular session resumed.

                        Five denied – one approved – five liens/N-1’s – two assignments

 

            1:00 p.m.          Commissioners meet as Board of Equalization

 

            Clarence & Helen Chapman – Lot 2 Sec 18 T27N R1E – Poe Fire damaged 99.6% of the trees on the property – lost market desirable value – feels 2007 value is appropriate - $454,460 – requesting 13% reduction - $394,000 is value he thinks is right.

            Max presented photo of Chapman house – qualifies for max homeowners – presented depreciation schedule – presented sales – Clarence stated only one storage shed on his property.

 

            England Living Trust – LaVahn England – questioned 20% reduction on Quailwood – (land only)

            Leah presented sales in this area.

            James stated assessment is under the asking sale price except for one lot. 

 

            1:55 p.m.          BOE recessed until July 7, 2009 at 1:30 p.m.

 

            Bid opening for Trenary Turn Lane – no bids received.

 

            Jim Babb, Gil Bates, John Rotter, Airport taskforce presented their proposal for improvement.

            NDB is no longer operating – rent of $50/month - $12.50/month electric bill – county should do away with lease.  Skip made motion to remove NDB immediately.  James seconded.  Motion carried.  Gene will start process for removal of NDB.

            Gene stated if county wants to go through FAA – a survey will need to be done to determine the airport’s needs.

            John Rotter stated Patomic Aviation is good – too costly to use Rediesel.

            James wants to do the AWOS now –likes long term plan, but wants it done now – discussion followed.

            Skip mentioned fuel truck – task force agreed on purchase of new/used fuel truck – they support it.

            Remainder of afternoon  - budget workshop.

 

            The board adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

  Chairman:_______________________________     Attest:______________________
Last Updated on Tuesday, 07 July 2009 22:33
 
June 24, 2009 Print E-mail

STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

JUNE SESSION                    June 24, 2009                         FIFTH TERM DAY

 

            The board met at 1:00 p.m. with Skip Brandt, Jim Rehder, James Rockwell, Commissioners and Bette O’Brien deputy clerk, present.  Board met as Board of Equalization.

 

            Roger & Katherine Brown Trust, Twin Bridges Subdivision Tax #218.  Appellant feels the assessed value is unfair – it is appraised for more than they paid.

            Max presented property sales and how they come up with the market value.

 

            Jerry & Joyce Hanks, Larradon Heights Subdivision Lot 1, presented by Kathy Terhaar – Hanks appreciates the corrected version – their house is the smallest house in the subdivision.  Hanks are concerned that because there was a log house sold in this area,  it will affect their market value.  Total market value is $168,040.

            Kathy explained that they take sales from several subdivisions and compare.

 

            Steven & Connie Basaraba, 33N R4E Sec 30 – 1.395 acres, presented by Kathy Terhaar.  Kathy stated she talked with couple and he seemed to be OK with the market value.

 

            Ben & Gina Jorgenson, Winona, Blk 7 Lots 2-10, presented by Joyce Bruegeman – stated couple is not protesting valuation of building, but the lots. 

            James stated property is farm ground – was a subdivision years ago.

 

            John & Mary Oakland, Schultz Lane – 33N R3E Sec 12 presented by Kathy Terhaar – protesting value on 1969 mobile home  - due to category change – value went up – difficult to assess because the mobile home is old, but in good condition.

 

            Ellen Lingelbach, Larradon Heights Subdivision Lot 13, presented by Kathy Terhaar – couple feels fair market value is $58,000 – economy is bad – just want the assessed property value to stay the same as last year.

            Kathy stated she compared this property with other sales – property is very steep and only about 1/3 of property is usable space.

 

            Sun Valley Land Company, presented by Max – Company feels property is over assessed – store on property went down and land went up – no market for this type of property.

 

            Tim Erickson, SE1/4SE1/4, T34N R3E, presented by Chad Erickson – old house built in 1898 – no foundation – sits on stones – main problem is the value of the house.

            Ron stated he has not been able to look at property because he cannot get permission, so he estimated most of his assessment – tried to compare with other properties.

 

            Bruce Walker, Grangeville South of Main Blk 4, Lot 5 – Grangeville Court House Addition, Blk A Lots 3 & 4 – Grangeville Schmadekas 4th, Blk F Lot 5 – Grangeville Court House Add, Blk A Lots 1 & 2 – Grangeville Schmadekas 4th, Blk F Lot 4.

            Bruce feels his assessment went up too much – comparable property on main street discussed – built in 1908 and remodeled.  Meadow Lark Homes – Bruce stated he isn’t making enough income – wondering if market value is based on this.

            Max stated he bases market value on replacement cost.

 

            White Tail Ranch LLC Blk B, Lot 3, & 2 Blk A Lot 6 -10.  White Tail Ranch Estates Blk A Lot 1 – 4.  Sandra Keller stated the subdivision in not a saleable piece of property.

 

            5:00 p.m.  The Board of Equalization recessed until June 30, 2009.

  Chairman:_______________________     Attest:_______________________
 
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