April 11, 2023

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

APRIL SESSION     APRIL 11, 2023       SECOND TERM DAY
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 9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.

Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) d, Records Exempt from Disclosure.  Duman seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

9:37 a.m. Brandt moves to amend the agenda to move the last two Executive Sessions and Miscellaneous to the time slot beginning at 10 a.m. Duman seconds  Motion carries with all in favor.

9:37 a.m. Lesli regarding claims:

Current Expense:      $   87,253.06  County Road & Bridge:        $   34,958.50
Airport:                        $     5,715.42   Emergency Comm.:              $     8,409.39
District Court:            $        123.80   County Court Facilities        $     5,815.64
Title III New:              $        228.24   Title III:                                  $        414.00
Appraisal:                    $        243.45   Solid Waste:                            $165,077.53
Search & Rescue:       $          88.41    Election Consolidation:        $     4,829.22
Noxious Weeds:         $  14,342.75    Snowmobile 25-A:                 $          52.48
Snowmobile 25-B:    $    1,591.59      Interlock Device Fund:        $          95.00
Total:                           $329,238.48

Duman moves to pay the claims.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

9:49 a.m. David McKnight updates regarding request for support letter-he is still working on trying to determine what the specific ask would be.  McKnight updates regarding general progress on projects with relation to DIGB2 and the Broadband Committee.

9:55 a.m. Roberto Hernandez presents proposal for three tasers and ancillary supplies-purchase cost will be reimbursed through the USFS grant.  Duman moves to approve the purchase.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

10:00 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) f for Legal.  Duman seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

10:13 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) a for Personnel.  Duman seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

10:25 a.m.  End Executive Session

Brandt moves to approve the purchase of the Spectracom Clock for Dispatch.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the polling locations for the May 16 election. Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the April 4 meeting  Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve purchase of new tires for the Coroner.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the ESRI renewal for mapping.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the Invitation to Bid on the Crooked River Road Bridge.  Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve purchase of two additional e-poll books. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the purchase of 3 AED’s for the Road Department.  Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Request for Duman for the Magistrate Commission.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Additional Meetings:  Lindsley-April 17- City Council; April 26-Airport Advisory Board; Duman-April 20-CMC; April 26-28 IAC Board Meeting;

10:32 a.m. Recess

1:00 p.m. Matt Jessup updates Commission regarding his research on the issue and the purpose of the original hearing-discussion. Hunter Edwards and Cooper Wright speak concerning their interpretation of the addressing ordinance and trigger-Wright recommends trying to come to a resolution with all the property owners prior to moving forward with the addressing request.  Mrs. Esslinger advises that her only request was for the road to be named-feels that they are being held hostage in this request-discussion.  Jessup reviews ordinance-discussion.  Brandt moves to allow the third address from the Denver Cemetery Road.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

1:32 p.m. Jennie Fischer and Jeff Shinn, USFS, update Commission on the Hungry Ridge Restoration Project-discussion. Comment period closes April 24.  Robin Smith, Red River Ranger, provides brief update on activities.  Sandi Paul questions timeframe for Newsom Project-Jennie Fischer advises that there will be a letter coming soon with the time frames for all upcoming projects.  Mike Cook questions bridge at Orogrande that was damaged during the Williams Creek Fire-advises that a letter will be coming from the Commission next week regarding our concerns.

2:15 p.m. Camden Schacher regarding Safety Manual concern-Gene Meinen advises that there is a 40-pound weight limit listed that his employees are questioning-discussion.  Ackerman will work on some additional language to address the Road Department concerns. Continued to next week.

2:30 p.m. Kayla Brown updates regarding pavement rehabilitation projects-presents grant documents and agreement for services with JUB.  Discussion regarding proposed construction in a single phase vs. two phases.  Mike Cook proposes being pro-active with the FAA concerning the preference of the single-phase option, as it would limit the impact for County airport patrons, as well as the USFS-discussion.  Brown updates regarding the Airport Layout Plan-still waiting on final approval.  Brown updates regarding the Taxiway project-this is utilizing State funding-since the costs are so high, there is a possibility for using State equipment and personnel-discussion.

2:57 p.m.  Mike Cook updates regarding Pilot’s Lounge RFP-four proposals were received, but only two gave a cost for services. Cook recommends the award go to Jerry Arnzen at $30,384.  Duman moves to award the proposal to Jerry Arnzen.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.  Cook will follow up.  Ackerman will send out letters.

3:01 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.

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Chairman                                                                                Attest