STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
APRIL SESSION April 11, 2017 SECOND 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.
Parson Rayphe offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)f for Legal. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
8:48 a.m. End Executive Session
Syd regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 50,859.71 County Road and Bridge $ 14,923.56
Airport $ 803.88 Emergency Comm. $ 295.45
District Court $ 875.63 Title III-New $ 11,263.55
Indigent $ 19,505.04 Appraisal $ 128.03
Solid Waste $ 135,463.07 Search & Rescue $ 1,169.12
Election Cons. $ 1,883.07 Noxious Weeds $ 3.501.92
Snowmobile 25-A $ 1,060.17 Snowmobile 25-B $ 257.83
Total Expenditures $ 241,990.03
Duman moves to approve the claims. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:03 a.m. Jenny Fisher and Jeff Shinn, USFS, update Commission on upcoming projects on the Salmon Ranger District to include the Center-Johnson Project which is intended to identify areas for insect and disease treatment on both the target area and adjacent properties. Discussion regarding the slated decommissioning of several roads in the area. Duman questions the possibility of coordinating with private property owners for treatment-discussion. Brandt questions the 3000 limit as required by NEPA, as this project is in excess of that limit-Shinn explains that they are intending to go with an Environmental Assessment, rather than a straight categorical exclusion, although they are expecting a shortened window as the project is authorized as part of the 2014 Farm Bill. Brandt questions whether the Sherwin Creek Trail is a motorized trail-Fisher advises that it is currently used as an ATV trail. Fisher asks for suggestions and/or comments to be sent to her as soon as possible-the comment period will formally be opened tentatively in June. Mike Cook requests a larger map for the Commissioners that will help distinguish between trails and road.
Shinn provides an update on the Windy Shingle Project-project is moving forward-met last week with Whitewater Wilderness Ranch property owners to hear concerns-others have helped identify additional areas for treatment.
Shinn provides an introduction to White Fish Project-this is very near Grangeville-project has just recently been slated-data collection will be started this summer. Shinn advises that they are looking forward to public input to enhance recreational opportunities in the project area.
Fisher provides an update on the Dutch Oven Project-objection was received, this will be slated for review in early May. Fisher explains the process for objection review.
Fisher provides an update on the Dixie Comstock Project-this is a new proposed project-borders wilderness so it may take a while to get it up and running.
Fisher advises that Final EIS has been posted on the Travel Plan.
Shinn advises that the draft EIS on the Hungry Ridge Restoration Project is nearing completion, which will open a 45 day comment period. The project is a ways out.
Brandt questions if there is any more information regarding the Orogrande project-they do not have an update on this.
9:45 a.m. General discussion regarding Crooked River.
10:00 a.m. Red River/Dixie Crack Seal-Stripes-a-lot is the only bid received-$23,010 total. Meinen will review and advise next week.
10:05 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding the Designation of Polling Places for the upcoming May 16 election. Duman moves to approve the Designation as presented. Frei seconds. Motion carries will all in favor.
10:10 a.m. Discussion regarding Courthouse maintenance-Duman updates on various issues he addressed last week-advises that he obtained a quote from Quality for an exhaust fan for the restroom across from Indigent. Commission requests that Ackerman come up with a list of routine maintenance and janitorial issues in order to assist them in directing Abbie Hudson.
10:30 a.m. Shelley Dumas regarding ARF, the Animal Rescue Foundation-provides information on how the foundation came to be and the future goals. Dumas advises that they are working with CEDA to assist in writing a strategic plan for moving forward-advises that the City of Grangeville has donated ½ acre near the current water treatment facility-they are working towards securing funding sources for the construction of a 4,500 square foot facility, as well as funding for on-going operating expenses. Frei questions whether they have researched grant funding sources-Dumas advises that they have identified several grants, but the strategic plan CEDA is helping with will be critical in applying for other grants. Brandt questions what would happen to Animal Ark-Dumas advises they will be absorbed into ARF. Brandt questions the ‘no kill’ component-Dumas advises that there are, of course, certain exceptions that will have to be considered as the situation warrants. Duman questions the annual operating budget projection-Dumas advises that they tried to include everything they could think of. Frei questions if the City will require rent on the property-Dumas advises no, although they envision being able to assist the City by taking in strays that are picked up.
10:53 a.m. Frei moves to approve the minutes of the April 4 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:00 a.m. James Zehner and Marsha Cunningham regarding China Garden Bridge-Alacca Bible Conference recorded a deed conveying ownership to the China Garden Bridge Association-questions whether or not it should be listed as a parcel and assessed a value-discussion regarding the tax exempt status of the China Garden Bridge Association-documentation will need to be provided in order for the exempt status to continue.
11:15 a.m. James Zehner regarding a request from Craig Sloat, who is applying for an RV dealership at Lewis-Clark Pines. The State is requiring the signature of a Planning and Zoning Official-discussion. Duman moves to allow the Chairman to sign the application. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:25 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
1-Approval, 2-Denial, 0-Suspension, 1-Lien, 1-N1, 2-Lien Release, 2-Release N1
11:35 a.m. End Indigent
Brandt moves to approve the quote for VEEAM backup licensing for $608.40. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Nikki Sickles for successful completion of probation. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Jayde Wilson. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for Back Eddy Grill. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Request for Duman for USFS Lochsa-Selway tour. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Duman moves to approve the quote from Quality for an exhaust fan in the basement restroom for $1175.00. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Jerry Zumalt regarding cell phone with data plan as a back-up for Dispatch. Commission has no objection to this. Zumalt will work on getting this arranged.
Zumalt updates regarding disaster declaration and site tours.
Meinen regarding update on dumpster site at Dabco-discussion regarding contracting to haul gravel to sites or having Road Department do the hauling. Meinen has asked for a list-he will come back to the Commission for further direction.
Meinen regarding upcoming hiring concerns-discussion.
Meinen questions whether or not to proceed with scheduled chip sealing due to loss of SRS funding-discussion. Continued for two weeks.
12:08 p.m. Frei moves to adjourn. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
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