STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
APRIL SESSION APRIL 13, 2021 FIRST TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Denis Duman and Ted Lindsley and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Ted Lindsley advises that he was present at the Grangeville City Council meeting last week and learned that there is a property currently being considered for de-annexation-feels that this is not a property that the County would want to manage and that the City might want to keep-feels that we should work toward a solution to address our concerns. Discussion regarding other adjacent parcels and their status, as well as area of impact boundaries. Tonya Kennedy, City Administrator, advises regarding the process of re-annexing at some time in the future. Matt Jessup reviews boundaries of Area of Impact as per the legal description and the negotiated boundaries-discussion. Brandt asks for clarification on whether or not this parcel would be considered in the Area of Impact or not-if not, our Subdivision Ordinance would be possibly triggered if there is future development, if so the City’s Area of Impact regulations would prevail. Megan Turner comments on future planning concerns-Kennedy advises that 4 ten-acre parcels have been proposed-discussion. Mike Cook advises regarding his concerns based on his planning and zoning participation with the City. No action taken by Commission.
9:05 a.m. Ted Lindsley regarding exemption for business development-questions whether or not our Ordinance #62 could be stretched to fit building housing-advises that there would be initial job creation with the construction, as well as new jobs with area businesses. Discussion regarding ability to provide exemptions when not authorized by Idaho Code. Gavin Lewis advises that there is a need in the area-discussion. Brandt advises that he believe a statutory change would be required-suggests reaching out to Senator Crabtree, as well as Valley County and Blaine County as they have been dealing with housing shortages in their areas for some time.
9:15 a.m. Lesli regarding claims:
Current Expense $133,505.49 County Road and Bridge $ 125,487.57
Airport $ 590.87 Emergency Comm. $ 5,371.46
District Court $ 15,409.59 Title III-New $ 645.59
Title III-Old $ 100.00 Indigent $ 12,911.23
Appraisal $ 253.60 Solid Waste $ 145,540.30
Election Consol. $ 25.82 Noxious Weeds $ 2,243.15
Snowmobile 25A $ 8,304.93 Snowmobile 25B $ 2,327.20
Total Expenditures $ 452,716.80
Duman moves to pay the claims. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:37 a.m. Mike Cook regarding proposed Airport lease with Todd McAllister-Lots 4 and 4A-check has already been received-recommends that the lease is approved and signed. Duman moves to approve the lease as presented. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Cook regarding future development at the Airport-discussion regarding the layout plan.
9:46 a.m. John Watson regarding status of interviews with Inland Crane and GeoStabilization, which were held yesterday. Based on the panel recommendation, Watson advises that the vote by the panel was to select GeoStabilization-reviews scoring sheet. Duman moves to award the Big Cedar 1 project to GeoStabilization Inc. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:55 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding the designation of polling locations for the May 18 election-a request for modification was made and approved for mailing out ballots to the handful of voters in the Kamiah precinct who will be eligible to vote in the Nezperce School District levy. Brandt moves to approve the designation as presented. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent (he had another meeting).
10:05 a.m. Tracy Forsgren regarding grant program through the State of Idaho Probation and Parole that will provide laptop computers to counties free of charge-only condition is that upgrade and/or replacement in the future would be up to the County. Brandt questions what the laptop would be used for-Forsgren advises that they would be used primarily for pre-sentence investigations by allowing investigations to be conducted via Zoom. Commission has no objection to our participation.
10:15 a.m. Vincent Hayhurst, Elk City resident, advises that he frustrated with the level of snow plowing done in the area-feels that plowing this past winter was not adequate-feels that the current operator does not have the experience to get the job done-training needs to be provided-additional staffing would help as well. Brandt questions Meinen regarding Elk Creek Road-Meinen advises that it is our road-acknowledges that there are increased demands for road services due to more people moving to the area, as well as challenges with where snow can be placed after plowing. Discussion regarding funding for road department and the ability to hire additional support. Commission thanks Hayhurst for coming to express his concerns.
10:30 a.m. Paul Eimers regarding issue with the area near the Homestead Subdivision-presents handout with a portion of the plat map that includes Homestead Road, as well as a Viewers Report from 1899 that designates the road as a County Road. The East 25’ has been developed and the West 25’ has not. Consequently, the road has not been maintained by the County. Allan and Beth Butler purchased property that is outside the subdivision, but were provided an easement via Homestead Road-advises that a gate has been placed by The Groom Trust preventing access for the Butlers. Discussion regarding access via the West half of Homestead Road and ownership of the West half. Butlers request that the Commissioners allow this portion of the road be developed at the Butlers expense in order to facilitate their access. Brandt moves to authorize the road modification proposed by the Butlers. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent. Jessup will draft a letter to other property owners.
10:50 a.m. Gene Meinen regarding the need for repairs on the Elk City Shop-presents a quote from Douglas Garage Doors for an overhead door for $2872 in Elk City, as well as some door replacement on the shop in Kooskia for $7380.00 for three doors. Duman moves to approve the quotes. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Meinen requests replacement of plow attachments for pickups-current plows are obsolete-$7265 per unit from Utility Truck Equipment-discussion. Duman moves to approve the upgrade of two plows as presented. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
11:05 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding voice recording purchase for Dispatch-the current equipment has been in place for ten years and needs to be replaced. Brandt moves to approve the purchase. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
11:15 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding time sheet approval by the Commissioners-asks for direction on how time sheets should be routed. Tabled until next week at Commissioner Duman’s request so all three Commissioners are able to participate.
11:20 a.m. Additional Meetings: Brandt- BLM RAC Meeting-April 14,WIR Meeting-April 16, USFS RAC-April 19, CBC-April 22, USFS RAC-April 23 and April 26; Duman-CMC and CEDA-April 15, Public Health-April 22.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for District Court employee Krista Green to $13.48 per hour for successful completion of probation. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Sheriff’s Office employee Craig Hoodman to $22.56 per hour for successful completion of probation as Sergeant. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Request for Duman. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the March 30 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Duman updates on Stibnite Advisory Committee meeting.
11:39 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
