April 1, 2014

STATE OF IDAHO          

County of Idaho

 

APRIL SESSION                                               April 1, 2014                           FIRST TERM DAY

 

9:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners James Rockwell, Skip Brandt and Jim Chmelik, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.

 

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Tax Deed Sales-conducted by Chairman Rockwell

Bartlett Turnipseed-Sold to Eric Bowen for $16,000

 

Michael Hagen-Sold to Kyle Kimball for $18,500

 

Mark A & Deborah Lindsay-Sold to Robert Bruce for $3700.00

 

Donald & Tracy Crepeau-Not sold

 

Liquor Catering Permit approved for The Establishment at Greencreek May 2, 2014

 

10:07 a.m. Rockwell moves to approve the mail out precincts as presented.  Chmelik seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

 

Approval of wage increase to $32,052.12 for ICSO Deputy Keith Olsen for successful completion of POST.

 

Approval of wage increase to $11.10 per hour for Recorder’s Office employee Sandy Goins.

 

10:15 a.m.  Mike Cook regarding request for funding for infrastructure work to the runway-funds would come from the trust account we set up for this purpose.  Cook regarding specific work to be done-repairs to 800-1000 square feet of the runway-approximate cost would be $8,000-$10,000.  Brandt moves to approve expenditure up to $10,000.  Chmelik seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

 

Cook regarding Whitewater Alliance LLC lease at the airport-this hangar has been sold-discussion regarding transfer of lease to the new owner.  Cook will follow-up on this.

 

Rockwell questions Cook regarding Warbird Weekend-Cook advises that a meeting will be held on April 10-so far they have been discussing setting a budget and possible fundraising and sponsorship ideas to help off-set the costs.

 

Kayla Brown, Riedesel Engineering, presents preliminary design for runway construction/extension-project slated to start in 2015. Discussion regarding timeline for design, review, request for bids, etc.  Bid opening should be April 1 per FAA grant funding protocol.  There will be some design revisions to include an increase from 2 ½ inch nap to 4 ½ inch nap on the asphalt and taxiway modifications.  Rockwell questions whether or not the 4 ½ inch will accommodate larger aircraft-Brown explains that the weight of the aircraft will not be as much of an issue as the runway length, which limits the size of aircraft that can land here.

 

11:00 a.m. Mike Cook regarding proposed letter to Federal Highway Administration in reference to the Salmon River Road-reviewed by Commission and approved.  Cook will review with Kirk MacGregor this afternoon.  Discussion regarding copying the letter to Congressional delegation-this will be sent to the local contacts.

 

Rockwell moves to approve the minutes of the March 25 meeting.  Chmelik seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

 

11:15 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding Pay Port Agreement for the Sheriff’s Office Driver’s License Office-this will allow customers to use credit/debit cards.   Chmelik moves to approve Pay Port Agreement for Driver’s License.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

 

11:20 a.m.  Ackerman regarding accessibility to Courthouse-this has been an ongoing problem, further complicated by requirements for voter access.  Ackerman has contacted Jeff Schacher for an estimate on constructing a new handicap ramp with an automated door-discussion.  Commission requests an additional bid for comparison-has no objection to the project after a bid review.  Ackerman advises there is funding available through the Court Facilities Fund-both Judges have given approval for using the funding for this purpose.

 

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

 

0-Approval, 2-Denial, 2-Lien, 0-Release Lien, 2-N1, 0-Release N1

 

11:35 a.m. End Indigent.

 

11:40 a.m.  Meeting Adjourned.

 

Chairman_______________________________     Attest:____________________________