STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
NOVEMBER SESSION November 28, 2017 FOURTH TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Mark Frei and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
8:32 a.m. Brandt opens Board of Equalization for Sub/Occupancy Rolls-questions whether or not there were any Protest of Valuations filed. Ackerman advises there were no filings for BOE.
8:33 a.m. Brandt closes Board of Equalization for Sub/Occupancy Rolls.
8:45 a.m. Discussion regarding 63-602NN resolution vs. ordinance. Ackerman will prepare a draft ordinance for review and will check on publication and public hearing requirements.
9:00 a.m. Kelly regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 42,320.79 County Road and Bridge $ 26,810.82
Airport $ 1,506.64 Emergency Communication $ 5,084.22
District Court $ 13,172.11 Title III-New $ 215.28
Indigent $ 12,021.24 Junior College $ 750.00
Appraisal $ 1,208.07 Drug Enforcement $ 238.87
Sheriff’s Youth $ 212.86 Solid Waste $ 224.07
Search & Rescue $ 1,933.59 Election Consolidation $ 45.33
Noxious Weeds $ 21,190.59 Snowmobile 25-A $ 1,638.07
Total Expenditures $ 128,572.55
Duman moves to approve the claims. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the November 21 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:48 a.m. Brandt regarding bid opening for Dude Project-Futuristic Forestry-$1,025 per acre, $11,070 total; Pony Creek Outfitters-$895 per acre, $9666.00 total. Frei moves to award the bid to Pony Creek Outfitters. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:00 a.m. Kirk MacGregor reviews the Order Granting Variance for the Tahoe Ridge Estates subdivision he prepared-advises that he included Exhibits B and C from the Applicant’s Request for Variance. Mike Cook questions whether or not the check-list is included in the Order as part of Exhibit C-MacGregor advises the checklist was not included-discussion. Duman advises he feels that it is important to include the check-list in order to establish the criteria-Frei concurs. Cook advises that the check list and the variance do not match-gives specific examples of areas that are conflicting-discussion. Cook suggests that the check list be modified to read “reviewed for compliance with the variance” rather than “inspected and approved”-discussion. Page 4, last checklist item shall be modified to “4” Compacted” rather than “3”” – also Page 4, first checklist item shall be modified to reflect “4 depth compacted”. Discussion regarding the construction of the approach to LHTAC standards. Maureen Burney questions whether or not there is going to be a culvert at the approach-Hicks advises that is what is planned. Brandt moves to approve the Order Granting Variance with the modifications to the attachments. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Erickson will update the check list as discussed and email to Ackerman today.
10:30 a.m. Brandt regarding the final plat for Tahoe Ridge Estates Subdivision-Chad Erickson provides final plat, reviews the language for Right of Way for utilities. Brandt questions whether or not he should sign as the Chairman for the Idaho County Road District-MacGregor advises this can be modified to be signed by Gene Meinen, the Road Supervisor. Maureen Burney, adjacent property owner, expresses her concerns about the subdivision-requests that the covenants require that residents be required to join their subscription based Ridge Runner Fire District. Brandt questions whether or not that can be a prerequisite to approval of the plat-MacGregor advises that he does not feel it can be a requirement that the Commission imposes. Duman questions whether or not Mr. Hicks would be willing to change the covenants to reflect this request-Hicks advises that he fully supports this fire district-advises that he uses his own equipment and time for firefighting- believes that this should be voluntary though, rather than a requirement of the covenants.
Frei moves to approve the final plat for the Tahoe Ridge Estates Subdivision. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Signed by Assessor, Treasurer and Commission.
10:45 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
0-Approval; 2-Denial; 1-Suspension; 1-Lien; 1-N1; 0-Release of Lien, 0-Release of N1
11:01 a.m. End Indigent
Gail Williams, via telephone, requests cancelation of solid waste fee-advises that there are 3 parcels in Mt. Idaho and a property in White Bird-one additional property exists in name only-A & G Leasing. Williams advises that their business property pays for a dumpster that is onsite-feels that they are being charged for services they don’t use. Brandt advises that the County is required to provide the service whether or not it is utilized. Discussion regarding A & G Leasing-Brandt moves to cancel the solid waste fee on A & G Leasing. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Williams questions whether or not this is a permanent cancelation-Brandt advises that there will be no need to make the request again unless A & G Leasing puts in a building.
11:22 a.m. Cody Funke regarding the need for a pick-up for County Coroner use. Discussion regarding how often vehicle would be used, as well as the need for radios and lights.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of James Williams as seasonal employee in the Road Dept. Frei seconds. Motion carries will all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the promotion of Craig Hoodman. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the step increase for Scott Paulsen. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders of Cancelation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Miranda Hofflander. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings: Frei-December 14-IAC District II Meeting, December 14-Public Health; Duman-December 14-IAC District II Meeting; Brandt-December 14-IAC District II Meeting.
12:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
