STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

            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: road report.  Kevin Tomlinson presented Elk City Shop Options as follows:

                        #1        Purchase price for the shop being $158,400.00 - purchase price of four acres of land and bridge - $35,000.00. Total price for land, bridge and shop being $193,400.00.

                        #2        Lease of $1,500.00 per month.  Lease option to purchase is more desirable, Bennett Forest Industries would apply 50% of the lease payment toward the purchase on a two year program

            If county deals with BLM for the property – county will never have title – unable to sell the property – this option would be under BLM rules.

            No decision made – tabled.

            Airport meetings – Gene requested they meet quarterly or as needed – Spring work begins – difficult to attend meetings.  Commissioners approved quarterly meetings.

            Scott Wasem and Stefanie, Idaho Soil and Water, - presented power point of their current projects – requesting $7,000.00 for f/y 2010.  Whatever the county gives for money the state will match.  Decision tabled until budget time.

            Syd Fuzzell re: Claims:

Current Expense           $57,828.83            Road & Bridge             $50,532.16

Airport                             1,003.38            Emergency Comm            1,086.20

District Court                    2,752.32           Title III  (new)                   1,051.37

Title III                                  14.87           Indigent                            20,201.14

Appraisal                             413.32           Drug Enforcement              6,200.90

Solid Waste                  108,348.73           Noxious Weeds                 2,572.65

Snowmobile 25A              1,950.35           Snowmobile 25B                   775.08

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

                                                Total Claims                 $254,731.30

            Proclamation for Operation Idaho County Garbage Free Roads – The Board of Idaho County Commissioners hereby proclaims April 22 through May 22, 2009 as “Operation Idaho County Garbage Free Roads” and encourage all to take an active role in keeping our county a clean and beautiful place to live by removing litter from roadsides and all places throughout our County.  Jim made motion to adopt Proclamation.  James seconded.  Motion carried.

            Margaret Soulen re: RAC project – requesting two projects as follows:

                        #1.       Payette Bighorn Sheep Monitoring Plan - $20,000 from southern RAC and $20,000 from northern RAC.

                        #2        Salmon River Big Horn Sheep Study - $70,000 from northern RAC.

            Discussion followed.  Skip made motion they support first plan and then the study.  James seconded.  Discussion followed making sure the study is in Idaho County.  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.  Roll call taken.

            12:07 p.m.        Executive session recessed until later this afternoon.  Regular session resumed.

                        Steve Frei, Coroner, reported on meeting and training he attended.

                        Sharon Cox, Treasurer, will attend IAC Board of Directors meeting next week.  Expressed that she would have liked James and Skip to attend meeting held in Moscow last week.

                        James Zehner, Assessor, DMV credit card acceptance is working great – Circuit Breaker – 746 last year – almost 900 this year – must file by April 15, 2009.  Tax appeals decisions discussed.  GPS system – working with Mike Cook.

                        Kirk MacGregor, Prosecuting Attorney,  Prescription drug problem – individuals are selling for money – new drug detectives are learning the process.  Knife River agreement discussed.

                        Doug Giddings, Sheriff, reported on transition going on within the department – new policy is completed – Jim, under sheriff, is reviewing policy with other people to be inspected and for any corrections.

            Ethel Loreen, re: 2010 Census Partner Proclamation.  Census program begins March, 2010.  Wanting to know who she can work with in the county – needs to get the word out – requesting support from Commissioners – advertise in the paper  - discussion followed.

            Randy Doman, Clearwater Basin Collaborative,  reported on a two year work plan from January, 2009 – December 2010.  Randy reported on the work accomplished to date – their approaches and challenges.  Discussion followed.  Commissioners signed a letter in support of Randy continuing to serve on the Clearwater Basin Collaborative.

            March 31, 2009, April 6, 2009, April 8, 2009 minutes.  Skip made motion to approve minutes as amended.  James seconded. Motion carried.

            Alice Kingma and Harry Owens re: Civil Air Patrol lease at airport. – lease has expired – requesting new lease.  Discussion followed.  

            3:07 p.m.          Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims I C 31-874.  James seconded.  Motion carried.  Roll call taken.

            3:30 p.m.          Executive session ended.  Regular session resumed

                        Two approved – two denied – one lien and N-1 – one release

            Lindsey Landings Subdivision approval.  Jim made motion to approve subdivision plat.  James seconded.  Motion carried.  Plat signed.

            Subdivision Ordinance – discussion followed on various ordinance changes.  Hunter Edwards asked how commissioners feel about the current ordinance.  Skip is looking to repeal the current ordinance and replace with another one -  will look at ordinance drafted by lawyer from Moscow in 1994.

            Hunter Edwards re: New Homestead subdivision.  Requesting if an engineer can check plat while Kirk MacGregor is doing the Findings of Fact.     Discussion followed.

            Jerry Zumalt re: radio extenders.  Requesting approval of expenditure for single channel mobile repeater/extenders from Davis Communications for the Elk City Sub-station assigned for the Idaho County Sheriff Department.  Cost - $4,419.68.  Discussion followed.  Jim made motion to approve purchase.  Skip seconded.  Motion carried.

            Travel Plan Discussion – Larry Dasenbrock and Del Houger, etal.  Larry and group requesting  commissioners to notify the USDA Forest Service in writing before the April 20, 2009 deadline and request that:  The USDA Forest Service should delay any decisions on the DRAMVU plan and remove the comment period deadline until such time a full inventory of roads and trails can be included in a comprehensive plan designed by the citizens and user groups.   A meeting will be held April 16, 2009 with forest service to go over the mile discrepancies.

            The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

Chairman:_________________________     Attest:___________________________

STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

APRIL SESSION                  April 8, 2009                 SECOND TERM DAY

            The Board met at 11:00 a.m. with all members present.

            Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent hearings – I C 31-874.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.  Roll call taken.

            Two indigent hearings held.

            1:40 p.m. Indigent hearings ended.

            First hearing will be recessed for six months until paper work is completed.

            Second hearing will be continued April 21, 2009

            Skip made motion to amend agenda for indigent hearings to include executive session for personnel matters.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.

            2:05 p.m.          Skip made motion to enter into executive session for personnel matters – I C 67-2345(b).  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.  Roll call taken.

            2:15 p.m.          Executive session ended.

            Meeting adjourned at 2:15 p.m.

Chairman:________________________     Attest:_________________________.

STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

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

            U S Representative, Walt Minnick visited with commissioners and other elected officials from the county and city.

            Skip – rock crusher issue – discussion on agreement – Kirk will draft an agreement – ATV issue – discussion followed – solid waste/landfill issues – fuel surcharge for Walco & Simmons.

            10:30 a.m.        Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims  - I C 31-874.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.  Roll call taken.

            11:05 a.m.        Executive ended.

                        Two liens & N-1’s – three approved – three denials – three liens & N-1’s

            Bob Lundgrem, fire mitigation, requesting purchase of lap top computer – cost $1,406.00.  Discussion.  Skip made motion to approve purchase.  James seconded.  Motion carried.

            Beverage license approval:

                        Clearwater Valley Harvest Foods – beer & wine transfer

            Proclamation for Fair Housing approved.  Will be published in Idaho County Free Press.  See on following page.

            Forest Management and Roadless issues discussed.

            Jim reported on Public Health District Meeting.

            The board adjourned at 12:45 p.m.

Chairman:___________________________     Attest:___________________

STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

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

            Gene Meinen re: road report.  Road department working overtime due to weather – snow and wind – Vinegar Creek Road – huge boulder rolled on to road – rock will have to be shot in order to be cleared out.

            Bowles road discussed – Gene will do further research.

            Airport – fuel truck 90’s model – cost - $58,000 available for purchase – discussion followed – trade-in value on current truck has to be determined – James is in agreement with the purchase of truck – Gene will do more research on truck.

            Various road projects discussed.

            Skip reviewed HB 202 – international fire code  - discussion.  Skip is in favor of HB202 – this allows local control on international fire codes.

            Skip made motion that Idaho County Commissioners stand in support of HB202.  Motion withdrawn.

            Gil Bates and Gary Blaz, Cottonwood School District re: fuels for schools – Requesting a letter of support.

            Gary explained process – assessment is done on schools in order to make heating more cost effective – St Gertrude’s and Prairie School will work together on this grant.

            Schools are currently burning coal – large central heating system is being checked in to – stimulus money and grants are available for this project.

            Noise Ordinance – Kirk MacGregor sent letter to Knife Rivers’ lawyers.

            Mrs. Magnum stated noise is a health issue – requesting hours of operation from 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.   Skip stated working hours should be from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. – commissioners agreed. 

            Jim stated there should be 30 days notice to local residents before crushing starts.

            Commissioners want agreement with Knife River.

            Haegle Cows – Kirk said Adam Green is handling this –hearing was set and then rescheduled.

            Jim expressed his concerns – this is a safety issue – wants to get this situation in control – has been going on for over two years.

            ATV travel plan  - Larry Dasenbrock, Daryl Glenn and Dave Cooper, Elk City working on the Dramuu Plan – working on compromise for land use – doing research  on roads – maps are available for road closures.

            Commissioners have requested alternative 1A – lease restrictive – April 20, 2009 is end of comment period.

            Stephanie & Chuck, BLM, re: Elk City mill site property – county is currently sub-leasing property for county road shop.

            Three options are available as per Chuck:

            #1        BLM to Idaho Forest Group Direct Sale

            #2        BLM to Idaho Forest Group Direct Sale and BLM to Idaho County Direct Sale.

            #3        BLM to Idaho Forest Group Direct Sale and BLM to Idaho County Recreation and Public Purposes Act (R&PP) Conveyance.

            John Bennett & Kevin Tomlinson, Greg FitzMaurice expressed their concerns of county seeking BLM acquisition of land without notification – reported on assessment value by Gene Danliker - $158,400 value – requesting $150,000 for shop and lease of property – want to continue  negotiation with County and want to purchase land from BLM – and then return with a deal that is good for them and the county.

            Bennett said they are open to a sale or a long term lease.

            Access needs to be secured before BLM will do any transaction – Bennett holds access to shop.

            A new lease needs to be drafted for building – between Bennett & Idaho County.

            Bennett will come back with figures for commissioners and draft a new lease.

            Jim Rehder dismissed himself early to attend legislative committee meeting in Boise, Idaho.

            1:00 p.m.          Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims I C 31-874.  James seconded.  Motion carried.  Roll call taken.

            1:25 p.m.          Ended.

                        Two liens & N-1’s – one release of lien & N-1 – one approved – two denied – two extension.

            Warrant #2009-03501 – Dorothy Bushey – reissued to Mike Chlebowski – void.

            Certificate of residency approved:

                        Kaylee Dawn Uhlenkott

            Jerry Zumalt re: resolution #104 authorizing  the Idaho County Board of Commissioners to sign joint powers agreement between NezPerce County, Clearwater County, Lewis County, Latah County and the NezPerce Tribe for the purpose of maintaining and determining the expenditure of the collectively awarded 2008 grant for citizen corps.  On behalf of the entire board.

            Skip made motion to adopt resolution #104.  James seconded.  Motion carried with both in favor.

            Skip made motion to approve Joint Powers Agreement between the counties listed above.  James seconded.  Motion carried.

            HB202.  Skip made motion to support HB202 – International Fire Code.  James seconded.  Motion carried.

            James Zehner, Ron Funke, Carolyn Parks re: subdivision ordinance violation.  Tabled until April 14, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.

            March 24, 2009 minutes.  Skip made motion to approve minutes.  James seconded.  Motion carried.

            Gene Meinen re: Bowles Road – portion running through Spencer property – Gene presented map of area.  Gene will meet with Spencers and other property owners regarding this road.

            The Board adjourned at 3:50 p.m.

Chairman:_____________________________     Attest:_________________________