STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

 

APRIL SESSION                                   April 12, 2011                         SECOND TERM DAY

 

11:15 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Jim Chmelik and James Rockwell, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.

 

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Oil Bid opening-Western State’s Asphalt Riggins-$332,692.00,  Kooskia/Kamiah-$112,229.70

Idaho Asphalt Riggins-$344,100.00,  Kooskia/Kamiah-No Bid

 

Gene Meinen gives update on area road slides-Ridgewood Road, Big Cedar & Cove Road. Some of the damage on Ridgewood Road is very problematic-may require funding through FEMA.  Big Cedar has been recently repaired-may not be eligible for re-funding through FEMA, but we will argue for that if necessary, as the repairs and stabilization have been completed.  Cove Road has a 634 foot area of road that is slipping-they are watching it and don’t feel that there is currently a safety issue-the road is too saturated to attempt any repairs at this time.  Zumalt regarding disaster declaration-counties around us are reporting damages in excess of $2 million. Brandt questions timeframe for declaring disaster. Rockwell moves to accept disaster declaration. Chmelik seconds.  Motion carries.  Declaration signed.

 

11:30 a.m. Brandt moves to go into executive session pursuant to IC 31-874/Indigent. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-all in favor.

2 Approval, 1 Denials, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 3-N1, 0 release-N1, 4 -Liens, 0-Lien Release

 

12:00 p.m. End Executive Session-Lunch Break

 

1:00 p.m. The Board reconvenes.  All present.

 

Will Runnoe, David Sisson, Robin Boyce & Gary Cooper from BLM regarding several issues they are dealing with.  Regarding Bug Slope/Salmon River Corrals, a contractor was hired to fence off the area as Runnoe felt he had an obligation to protect the area as an archaeological site-he received a lot of negative feedback after the fact-notice of the closure was published in the Free Press and Cottonwood Chronicle.  Chmelik regarding history from the user’s perspective-discussion. Runnoe regarding archaeological value that must be preserved-will consider other areas for ATV use, but always with archaeological preservation in mind. Chmelik advises that he is working with a committee of citizens to look for an alternate site. Chmelik questions whether or not area will be managed as Wild and Scenic. Runnoe advises that the BLM would need a recommendation from the public, with support from the county Commissioners in order to have the area declared “Wild and Scenic”, however it is managed in the same way-discussion.

 

Runnoe regarding shop at Elk City-Idaho Forest Group will not be renewing lease-BLM is working toward land disposal-will pursue putting together a lease with the county.

 

Runnoe reports that Riggins gun range is moving forward-they are working on mitigating the hazardous materials situation, as the site is a former dump.  This process may take another 6 months.

 

BLM is also looking at purchasing 400 acres on the Salmon River-Runnoe is aware of the county’s position regarding losing those acres in the tax base-discussion.

 

Rockwell moves to approve minutes of April 5 meeting. Chmelik seconds.  Motion carries.

 

2:00 p.m. Syd regarding claims-

 

Current Expense            $     72,239.55             County Road and Bridge         $   14,839.66

Airport                              $       6,791.60             Emergency Com.                     $   46,657.93

District Court                  $       2,153.22             Title III-New                            $   22,932.68

Indigent                            $     21,615.63             Junior College                         $         450.00

Appraisal                          $          262.10             Solid Waste                             $ 107,339.55

Election Consolidation  $       1,155.79               Noxious Weeds                       $      2,138.06

Total Expenditures          $298,620.77

 

Brandt moves to approve claims. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries.

 

Brandt moves to accept bid from The Cabinet Shop for $6550 for new Commissioner’s desk. Chmelik seconds.  Motion carries.

 

2:25 p.m. Meinen and Zumalt regarding update from the State concerning timeframe for run-off damage.  A preliminary assessment needs to be done-Meinen suggests contacting John Watson from Riedisel to help with this. There are funds from last year from LTEC that could be used for repairs-cannot be used for engineering.  No objection from Commission. Meinen will contact Watson.

 

2:30 p.m. Jim Gorges regarding money from Parks and Recreation that comes from portion of registration fees. In order to get this funding, an advisory committee has to meet once a month-Gorges has set up this committee and has established some goals for the group.  In order to qualify for funding, the funds need to go towards enforcement/public relations activities.  He received $12,455.82 this year, which can be used for the purchase of ATV’s to update ATV’s in Kooskia area.  No objections. Gorges does not expect the amount to be that much every year, as more Sheriff’s offices will be asking for a share of this fund.

 

Seasonal employee request for Fire Mitigation signed. Rob Lundgren and Jim Davis will be hired as needed effective April 11, 2011 at $15.90 hourly rate.

 

Beverage License approved-Seasons Restaurant-Beer and Wine

 

Order for Cancellation signed-$52.86

 

Designation for polling places for May 17, 2011 Consolidated Election signed.

 

2:45 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

 

Chairman:_______________________________     Attest:____________________________