STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

MAY SESSION              May 12, 2009                 SECOND TERM DAY             

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

            Vern Meyer re: flags – requesting purchase of six flags - $565.40 – approved.

            Gene Meinen re: Road report.  Secesh culvert washout discussed.  Discussion also followed on various dumpster sites.

            Kent Atkin, Riedesel, regarding granting of bid for resurfacing of airport runway – discussion.  Starting date will be first week of June – airport will be closed for two weeks.

            Skip made motion to accept bid from Intermountain Slurry Seal, Salt Lake City, Utah, contingent on FAA funding.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.  Amount - $200,643.00.

            Jim reported on the NDB system for radio beacon equipment – building is in Fenn area – rent from Grabski for $50.00/month.  Kent from Riedesel will check in to this for the county on whether or not this is still needed.

            AWOS at airport discussed – Kent will also get more information on this system.

            Land exchange at airport discussed – Kent will work on an update plan for airport and will meet with all parties involved.

            James presented airport plan regarding Bennett Lumber and Idaho County – land exchange and road discussion – possible use of Craig/Wyden for this project – discussion – James wants to get several entities together to discuss this project.

            Allen Johnson re: Elk City dumpsters – garbage is on his property – wants dumpster site improved to prevent this – also wants the garbage picked up.

            Allen also thanked road department for doing a good job of plowing snow in his area.

            Jennifer re: Claims:

Current Expense                $49,529.98         Road & Bridge         $12,031.33

Airport                                  1,509.48         Emergency Comm            556.18

District Court                         4,508.66         Title III – New                  77.56

Indigent                                  1,259.82         Appraisal                         477.16

Drug Enforcement                10,496.48          Solid Waste             107,109.55

Noxious Weeds                   11,333.15          Snowmobile 25A              80.57

Snowmobile 25B                      173.67                 

            Jim made motion to approve claims.  James seconded.  Motion carried.

            First Step Internet, Mike Hall & Nolan Schoo re: courthouse internet will now be First Step Internet from Connect Wireless.  Nolan will still take care of software and computer matters.

            James questioned internet service for GPS at airport.  Mike explained the internet system he will be operating throughout Idaho County.  This program is designed to provide internet services to rural areas.

            Kelly Dalquist, North Central Idaho Travel Association wants to increase tourism in our area – also requesting funding – presented marketing report – requesting $1,500.

            Skip discussed subsidizing tourism with tax dollars – discussion followed – tabled until commissioners review request – meeting at 1:30 p.m. on May 26, 2009.

            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.

            12:00 p.m.        Ended. 

                        Two denied – three N-1’s & liens – five releases of liens & N-1’s

            Brit Groom requesting to remove private lane from Idaho County road map – 31N R4E Sec 31 – approximately ½ mile – property is owned by John Groom – requesting a written response – road comes off Dewey Saddle road – tabled until commissioners review with Kirk MacGregor.

            Leigh Bailey & Bryan McMorris, New Meadows Ranger District, Payette National Forest re: Title II project proposal from the Southwest RAC – T21N R2E Sec 35 – Goose Lake Area Restoration Project – tributary to the Little Salmon River.  Project is designed to restore fish habitat, stream channel stability, soil productivity and hydrologic function – also manage permitted cattle grazing.

            Total money requesting from RAC is $13,700.  Jim suggested sending letter of support for portion of project for fence fixing – amount $4,500.  All agreed to send letter for amount of $4,500.

            James Zehner and Deanna Hall re: solid waste fees and circuit breaker.

            Towing Policy – tabled for two weeks – notice will be sent to towing companies -   next meeting May 26, 2009 at 2:30 p.m.

            Skip made motion to amend agenda to allow executive session for legal issues.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.

            2:38 p.m.          Skip made motion to enter into executive session for legal matters I C 67-2345 (f).  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.  Roll call taken.

            3:00 p.m.          Ended.  Regular session resumed.

            Beverage license approved:

                        Mac’s Bar & Grill – beer & liquor

            3:27 p.m.          BOE for circuit breaker.

                        James Zehner and Deanna Hall presented circuit breaker audit.  Skip made motion to approve audit.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.

            3:35 p.m.          BOE for circuit breaker closed.

            John Warford re: Garbage problems.  Trash in pasture – garbage all over Fair View dumpster site.  Discussion followed.

            May 5, 2009 minutes.  Jim made motion to approve minutes.  James seconded.  Motion carried.

            Rodger Laughlin re: Salmon River gun club – Rodger gave history of gun club organization – looking for new place – property owned by BLM would make a good location – requesting BLM to give property to county and then from county to Salmon River Gun Club – discussion followed – commissioners will follow up on this with BLM.

            Commissioners’ reports:

                        James gave report earlier this morning.

                        Jim – met with BLM – dumpster sites – waterways meeting – E911 meeting – roadless project meeting – stimulus projects – Elk City dumpster pickup.

                        Skip – Knife River agreement.

            Car bids for sheriff’s department – sheriff is still working on financing – discussion followed.

            Sheriff Giddings re: waterways committee – grant for $6,086.00 – county will match 50% - grant for law enforcement salary – training – law enforcement equipment and supplies – educational supplies – Idaho Department of Fish & Game will use their boat if necessary for emergency purposes.

            Jim stated waterways committee voted not to give money for match – discussion followed.

            Sheriff will work with waterways committee.  Skip made motion the commissioners are in favor or moving forward with this project.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.

            Jerry Zumalt re: letter for Grangeville watershed – NMI will provide professional forestry services to Idaho County, Idaho as identified in the Grangeville Watershed Assessment Project.    Skip signed letter.

            5:05 p.m.          Skip made motion to enter into executive session for legal matters I C 67-2345 (f).  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.  Roll call taken.

            5:19 p.m.          Ended. 

            The Board adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

STATE OF IDAHO

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

            Gene Meinen re: road report.  Stimulus money – Idaho County did not receive any of the money for the road projects.

                        Jim discussed the RAC projects – necessary to scale down projects – discussion followed – Cove Road is main project.

            Grangeville Truck Route – Grangeville Highway District.  District paid $10,000 up front to do study – they received the grant.  City of Grangeville withdrew from MOU with Grangeville Highway District on 2-17-09. 

            Daryl Mullinix explained the project – one reason is for the safety of the public using the main street.  Open meetings will be scheduled.

            James stated he is totally against this by-pass due to the economy of the businesses of Grangeville.

            Paul Hauger explained this is not a by-pass – this is a truck route.

            Skip stated he has a tough time over stepping city of Grangeville, if they are against it.

            Daryl stated this road work will not begin until 10-15 years from now – this is just a study.  Discussion followed.

            James made motion for Idaho County to withdraw from the grant application for the truck route.  Skip seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

            Skip reported on the Elk City trip to review shop currently being used by county road department – owned by Bennett.  Land which building sets on is owned by BLM.  Discussion followed.

            Skip made motion to purchase Bennett building in Elk City with a clause county will be held harmless if in the future problems develop with purchase of BLM land.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

            Payment of building and property discussed.  Payment will be in full instead of payments.

            Dumpster site in Elk City discussed – improvement and cleanup – Glennel Forsman is being paid to keep site clean – commissioners suggested five hours a month – fencing around dump site will be taken into consideration at a later date.

            Jim suggested having Elk City EMT group keep dumpster site clean in exchange for free rent on the current road shop building they are using.   Offer will be made.

            Jerry Zumalt re: Grangeville Water Shed Assessment Project – $20,000 granted to Idaho County for this project – hazardous fuels reduction work on nonfederal lands – discussion.  North West Management will do assessment.

            Jim made motion to move forward with grant project.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

            Road 393 – Nick Nixon/Jerry Strahan/Bob Bordon.  Group requesting whether or not county has rights of way to this property – current road is not where original road was in 1906 – original road is a marsh area – current road runs through private property – does county have prescriptive easement on road currently being used?          Kirk explained this road is not used that often – best resolution is for area land owners to give easement and then county vacate the 1906 road  – discussion followed – group will work with local residents for easements and then return to commissioners for vacation of road.

            10:55 a.m.        Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent hearing continuation – I C 31-874.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.  Roll call taken.

            11:14 a.m.        Ended.  Regular session resumed.

                        Skip made motion to approve indigent claim for GPF.  James seconded.  Motion carried.

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

            11:35 a.m.        Ended.  Regular session resumed.

                                                            Two denied

            1:00 p.m.          Jim made motion to enter into executive session for legal matters – I C 67-2345 (f).  Skip seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.  Roll call taken.

            1:30 p.m.          Ended.  Regular session resumed.

            National Forest Environmental Impact Statement regarding domestic sheep grazing discussed.  Skip will draft letter.

            Pat Holmberg questioned cooperative agency status on federal government issues.  She will send commissioners information – discussion followed.  Pat stated the commissioners should be on the ground floor of issues involving Idaho County.

            FAA Grant Bid Opening – Three (3) bids submitted for resurfacing of airport runway:

                        Pavement Markings M. W., Boise, - $208,467.00

                        Intermountain Slurry Seal, Salt Lake, City, - $200,643.00

                        PMD – Black Line, Vancouver, WA - $200,950.00

            Decision tabled until next week.

            Hew Homestead subdivision – Hunter Edwards – went over engineer’s review of plat – Hunter will make changes – engineer will review and report back to commissioners.

            Beverage license approved:

                        Silver Spur Café – beer & wine

                        Syringa Café – beer & wine

                        Mac’s Bar & Grill – beer & liquor

                        Three Rivers Resort, Inc. – beer & liquor

            Subdivision ordinance discussion – task force appointed – Carolyn Parks, James Zehner, Kirk MacGregor, Paul Eimers, Mike Sturdevant and Hunter Edwards.  Group has 60 days to come up with changes for the draft of a new subdivision ordinance.

            April 21, 2009 minutes.  Skip made motion to approve as amended.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.

            April 28, 2009 minutes.  Skip made motion to approve.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.

            Sheila Key & James Zehner re: Census – discussion followed on how much time they should spend getting information for the census bureau.  Information has already been sent to Seattle office and Boise office.  Assessor’s office will work with the bureau on a limited basis.

            Commissioners; report:

                        James – no report.

                        Jim – rails to trails rights of way – rural health works – BOE training in May – fencing and barriers taken from dumpsters in Simmons area – questioning how and where they are being used.  Skip explained.

            Jerry Zumalt re: mercury spill in Riggins – bill sent to county – paying of bill tabled until more information is available. 

            The board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

Chairman:________________________   Attest:___________________

STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

APRIL SESSION                  April 28, 2009             SIXTH TERM DAY

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

            Vern Meyer re: carpet cleaning for the courthouse.  Commissioners’ approved.

            Gene Meinen re: Road report.  Elk City Shop and dumpster issue in Elk City – Commissioners will take a tour of this area on Wednesday.

            Gene stated the Elk City shop is owned by Bennett and we currently lease for $1,500 per month.  To build a new shop would cost approximately $40.50/sq.ft. – total cost approximately $288,000.  No decision made.

            Airport report.  Dave Pettit leases  70’ x 70’ at airport – expires in 2012.  Rick Tidwell wants to lease this property.  Discussion followed.

            Jim made motion to re-assign lease to Rick Tidwell from Dave Pettit.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

            Gene stated the City of Kamiah wants to purchase the old fuel truck from Idaho County.  City Service has a 1991 fuel truck for sale – 2200 gallon fuel truck – for $58,000.  Discussion followed.  Commissioners are in favor of purchasing 1991 truck and selling our old truck to city of Kamiah for $7,500.  Gene will take care of paper work.

            Jim mentioned the Lucile Bridge – stated a resident received two flat tires from crossing bridge – Gene will check into this bridge – last inspection was in 2005.

            Jim reported on RAC meeting.  Cove Road is #1 project for $175,000 – Commissioners will lobby RAC committee.

            Jim also reported on Idaho Transportation Department projects.

            9:30 a.m.          Sheriff vehicle bid opening – two bids as follows:

                        Gortsema Motors - $83,946.69 – total cost

                        Tyler Kelly - $70,689.93

            Bids tabled until Sheriff’s office reviews bids and financing of cars.

            John Warford – Garbage issue – no show.

            TORT claim filed by Becky Brotnov regarding towing issue discussed.  A new towing policy is being drafted by sheriff’s department – discussion followed – commissioners are not interested in being included with the new policy.

            Skip made motion to rescind Idaho County Sheriff’s Policy concerning “The Providing of Emergency Towing” – passed the 10^th day of August, 2007 in favor of a proposed new towing policy being drafted by Sheriff’s office.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

            Syd Fuzzell re: Claims.

Current Expense           $27,768.70         Road & Bridge            $15,557.08

Airport                           15,880.69         Emergency Comm            2,031.66

District Court                       236.87         Preventive Health           29,051.00

Title III                             3,594.80         Indigent                            6,167.46

Solid Waste                           51.18         Noxious Weed               49,952.77

Snowmobile 25B                     6.50                 

            Jim made motion to approve claims.  Skip seconded.  Motion carried.

                                                Total claims                  $147,298.71

            11:38 a.m.        Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims – I C 31-874.  James seconded.  Motion carried.  Roll call taken.

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

                                    Three liens – three N-1’s – one approved – one extension

            Carol Moehrle and Lisa Hall, North Central Health District re: budget proposal.  Discussion followed.  Idaho County’s share - $117,805.00 for f/y2010.   Last years amount was $116,202.

            Commissioners discussed solid waste – fencing for control drop sites – cost approximately $16,000 for materials.  Jim expressed his concerns on removal of dumpsters – does not want consolidation as of now – requesting to suspend until further notice.  Discussion followed.

            Skip made motion to approve up to $16,000 purchase of material for consolidated dump sites in the Simmon’s area.  James seconded.  Motion carried with Skip and James voting yes.  Jim voting no.

            Greg Bailey and Harold Gott, Grangeville School District, reported on their budgeting process and stimulus money.

            James Gorges, Gideon Roberts, sheriff dept. re: purchase of restraint chair for jail for – discussion followed – cost $1,550.00 – Jim made motion to approve purchase of chair.  Skip seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

            Commissioners’ reports:

                        James – No report except for future businesses as a possibility for Idaho County.

                        Jim – RAC meeting – discussion followed on various projects – juvenile detention – public health meeting – budget & levy workshop – delisting of wolves – wind power – Elk City meeting – elected official meeting every other month – PILT and Craig/Wyden meeting – Riggin’s bridge.

            County Warrant #2009-03989 - $15.00 – void – re-issued.

            Order for cancellation of taxes approved:

                        Washington Trust Bank - $194.94 – 2008 RP – double assessed

                        BG & CM Railroad - $423.15 – 2007 & 2008 taxes – assessed by state

            Road 393 change – Jerry Strahan, Bob Bordon, Mr. Nixon re: purchase of 160 acres owned by Potlatch – easement off Caribel road to Potlatch property is in question.  If this is a county road, can they move the road?  Original road goes through marsh land – easement is a recorded document – current road being used is not a recorded easement – tabled until group can review with Kirk MacGregor.

            Hunter Edwards Variance Hearing Findings of Fact and Order for the Vacation of County Road #70 Wagon Road – only the portion owned by Idaho County starting at the ¼ corner common to Sec 35 & 36, T 31 N.  R 3E from the Lukes Gulch Road and Turner Road intersection – thence in an Easterly direction through said Section 36 and Sections 31 & 32, T31N, R4E to the ¼ corner common to Section 32 & 33, T 31N, R 4E – ¼ of a mile to the terminus of this wagon road.  Jim made motion to approve documents.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

            Subdivision Ordinance fees discussed.

            The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

APRIL SESSION               April 21, 2009             FIFTH 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.

            Sandy Goins and Gregg Skinner re: Lindsey Landing Subdivision – developer has financial problems due to health reasons – plat is not recorded until money is paid for recording and review of the plat.  Discussion followed on possibility of placing a lien on property and allowing plat to be recorded. – Discussion followed – decision tabled until more information is provided.

            Gene Meinen re: road report.  RAC meeting on Wednesday – Gene is willing to present projects:  Warren Road – Cove Road – Salmon River Road – Dixie Dust abatement.

            Trade in value of 1983 CAT grader for a newer used grader discussed.  Bennett shop offer discussed – offer is good until May 1, 2009.  Gene will check with Dandliker regarding the building in Elk City – to see if the appraisal has changed in the last 6 months.  Commissioners will travel to Elk City to review shop.

            Airport report –  Process for the FAA grant – project will start mid June and airport will be closed for two weeks.

            Jon Watson, Riedesel, re: White Bird Bridge – Red Bridge, Old Highway 95, built in 1922 needs to be replaced – old bridge will be preserved because it is historical and will be moved to White Bird Road District.  ITD requires a permit if this is in the flood plain area.  County does not have permit, so asking for a letter from commissioners.  Jerry Zumalt will draft a letter and also work with Jon Watson.

            April 14, 2009 – April 16, 2009 minutes.  Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended.  James seconded.  Motion carried.

            Greg Gifford re: Salmon River Road Project.  Project is doing well and contractors are ahead of schedule – should be completed some time in September.  Discussion followed on future projects.

            Forest Highway Project Agreement Modification #1 for the Salmon River Road signed by commissioners.

            11:03 a.m.   Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent I C 31-874.  James seconded.  Motion carried.  Roll call taken.

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

                                    One denied                   One continuance

            Inland Cellular, Tony and Tonya,  discussed the county cell phone plan.  Several options presented.  Tabled until further information is obtained.

            Pat Holmberg re: travel plan.  Pat is representing Independent Miners and Citizens for Good Government.  Pat explained the RS2477 project and the filings Jim Lyons did for the county.  Pat explained that the forest service cannot take the RS2477 rights of way – state of Idaho accepted all the assertions in Idaho according to Pat.  She stated the commissioners have the power to stop the forest service.   Pat offered to draft a letter to the forest service regarding the travel plan.

            Susie Heckman gave presentation regarding 4-H week.  This year they have about 436 kids in 4-H.  Jim Church thanked the commissioners for their support.  Susie showed a slide show of the past year of events.  Jim requested the hiring of Kristi Puckett to help Susie this summer.  The money is already in the budget.  Commissioners approved.

            Doug Giddings re: hiring of four (4) new officers that are already qualified, so saving the county money not having to send to post or other training.  Requesting to hire another one that does polygraphs and is also qualified to go to work now.  He does not have money in budget for this, however, if there is enough Lewis/Clark money to last until another grant he is expecting to come through.  Skip expressed his concerns regarding the grant if it does not come through – Giddings stated he will take it out of his own wages.  Discussion followed.

            Skip made motion to allow the over hire of another deputy for sheriff’s office.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

            Jerry Zumalt re: signing of grants – 2008 Homeland Security Grant Program for $57,796.71.  Jerry explained the work sheet and the MOU.  Discussion followed.

            Jim made motion to approve the state homeland security grant.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

            2009 Emergency Management Performance Grant.  Jerry explained how this grant functions – amount $14,507.32.  Discussion followed.  Skip made motion to approve acceptance of the grant.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

            Jerry requested the spending of approximately $5,000 of the new title III money, which has to be spent by April 30, 2009 for Pilot Knob repeater – also using left over money of the Idaho County State Homeland Security Grant.

            Subdivision Ordinance discussion.  Discussion will follow next week.

            Lindsey Landing Subdivision – Kirk MacGregor suggested we record the plat and he will work up a lien on the property for the engineer’s fees.  Discussion followed.

            James made motion to place a lien on Lindsey Landing/Walt Lindsey for the amount owed to be recorded with subdivision.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

            Civil Air Patrol Lease – Kirk drafted lease.  Skip made motion to approve lease for the Civil Air Patrol for another five years.  Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

            Solid Waste Agreement – Butch Walker present to make any changes within the agreement.  Discussion followed.

            The Board adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

Chairman:______________________________     Attest:_______________________