June 10, 2014

STATE OF IDAHO          

County of Idaho

JUNE SESSION                                                June 10, 2014                              SECOND TERM DAY

 

9:43 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners James Rockwell, Jim Chmelik and Skip Brandt, and Annie Bledsoe Deputy Clerk present.

 

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Rockwell moves to amend the agenda to include a discussion regarding upgrading computers in dispatch.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

 

9:43 a.m. Jerry Zumalt about updating the computers in dispatch-they are outdated and unstable. Jerry would like to update the operating system by making the transition to Windows 7. Jerry explained that the funding to upgrade would come out of the 911 fund. Rockwell moves to approve the systems update for dispatch. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

 

9:45 a.m. Molly regarding claims:

 

Current Expense         $      64,034.60                 County Road and Bridge         $      19,474.86

Airport                         $        1,565.64               Emergency Communication    $           709.70

District Court              $        7,692.33                 Title III Forest-New                 $      51,200.18

Title III Forest Funds   $              70.68                Indigent                                   $        1,161.73

Appraisal                     $             51.80                 Solid Waste                             $    129,979.49

Election Consolidation$           775.53                   Noxious Weeds                        $   14,299.87

Snowmobile 25-A        $             21.21                 Search & Rescue                     $        1,586.06

Total Expenditures      $    292,623.68

 

Rockwell moves to approve the claims.  Chmelik seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

 

10:00 a.m. Joe Cladouhos regarding Idaho Block grant application for Syringa Hospital- Commissioners have received letter of support from the city of Grangeville and information regarding staffing turnover and number of patients-Provider turnover of 30% in 2012 and 40% in 2013-hospital is working on improvement in this area. The current amount of the requested grant is at $350,000-this could increase to $500,000 by 2015 when they will actually be getting the grant. Brandt stated that because it is a 2015 request it will have to come back for a formal vote by the new commissioners. Rockwell moves to accept the responsibility of a community block grant application for 2015 sponsored by CEDA. Chmelik seconds. Motions carries with all in favor. Cladouhos offers his apology for comments he made in an email questioning the Commission’s authority and actions regarding the grant-Commission accepts apology.

 

Rockwell moves to approve the minutes of the June 3 meeting. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

 

Approval of wage increase for Road Department employee, Justice Majors to $16.97 per hour.

 

Approval of wage increase for Sheriff’s Office employee Tim Sokolowski to $32,873.77 annually for completion of probation.

 

Approval of wage increase for Sheriff’s Office employee Carlos Martinez to $39,061.86 annually for promotion to Sergeant in Kooskia area.

 

Approval of wage increase for Sheriff’s Office employee Troy Roberg to $31,246.31 annually for successful completion of POST.

 

10:30 a.m.  Rockwell moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345(b) for personnel matters.  Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.

 

10:45 a.m. Skip Brandt regarding Mental Health Board appointment-discussion Rockwell advises that he talked to Joyce Broadsword and confirmed our selection previously.

 

11:00 a.m. Russell Vessey regarding County road issue-Vessey is in the process of buying the Schneider property and if the road going from his property through the Cross and Jones property road isn’t open, the Schneider property would be land locked. Vessey wants to fence the road for cows to be able to move from his current property to the Schneider property without them being able to wander on to the Jones or Cross Properties. Neither neighbor wants the road reopened. Vessey advises that in 1949, there were quitclaim deeds from the land owners to Idaho County for the section of the road going through each property. Gene Meinen advises the county did give back part of the road on their quitclaim. Meinen advises Quinlan Road does give Vessey access to the Schneider property. Discussion regarding legal process to open the road and the necessity of a formal hearing.  Vessey will call and schedule a formal hearing asking for a change of status on the road.

 

11:30 a.m. Rockwell moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874.  Brandt seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.

 

0-Approval, 0-Denial, 3-Liens, 3-N1, 0-Lien Release, 0-N1 Release

 

11:32 a.m.  End Indigent-Meeting adjourned.

 

Chairman_______________________________     Attest:____________________________