STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
APRIL SESSION APRIL 17, 2018 THIRD 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.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
0-Approval; 4-Denial; 0-Suspension; 1-Lien; 1-N1; 0-Release of Lien, 0-Release of N1
8:37 a.m. End Indigent
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the April 10 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:05 a.m. Budget review continues-Treasurer, Sheriff, Coroner, Prosecutor, Building & Grounds, Fire Mitigation, Noxious Weeds have a few line items over-will check in with them for further review and discussion.
9:15 a.m. Jeff Heath regarding Spring maintenance work on heating/air conditioning system-this is slightly higher than previous years to account for additional parts and labor. Heath also presents a couple of options for the unit in Driver’s License-discussion. Duman questions regarding Spring maintenance-advises that there is a grommet on the overflow tank that is missing-would like to see that replaced, as well as an issue with the roof unit above Magistrate Court that needs to be addressed-discussion. Duman moves to approve the Spring maintenance proposal. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Duman moves to approve replace.
9:30 a.m. Tahoe Ridge Project bid opening-6.6 acres total-Pony Creek Outfitters-$1300 per acre, $8580 total; D3 Native Woodworks-$834 per acre, $5504 total; Mondragon-$999 per acre, $6193.80 total; 5 Star Forestry-$850 per acre, $5610 total; Futuristic Forestry-$1185 per acre, $7821 total. Frei moves to award the project to D3 Native Woodworks. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:40 a.m. Chad Jungert provides the Commission with information regarding the 340B program-advises that he is a business owner, having owned Irwin Drug for the past 12 years-requests that the Commission suspend the $500,000 tax distribution to Syringa Hospital, as they are directly competing with private sector businesses-feels that Syringa shouldn’t have it both ways by competing with private businesses and also being propped up by the taxpayers. Jungert provides overview of the 340B program, which is a government program that allows hospitals to obtain pharmacy supplies at a discount-intended to assist the Indigent population-advises that participating in this program has put him in a position of owing over $100,000 to Syringa Hospital through this program. Brandt advises that the establishment of the hospital district was a voter initiative and the County does not have any authority to withhold taxes. Jungert questions who is in charge of the financial decisions of the district-Brandt advises that Syringa has an elected board. Jungert questions how to pursue a petition to dissolve the district-Brandt directs Jungert to consult an attorney.
9:54 a.m. Rock crushing bid-Turners Inc was the only bid received-$8.02 per ton, $136,240 total. Bid will be directed to Gene Meinen for review.
9:55 a.m. Cody Funke regarding a long form application for a death certificate that requires a significant amount of time-funeral homes charge $100 for this service-would like to establish a $100 fee if he does this. Brandt questions how often this occurs and what other counties do-Funke advises that he has done 3 this year-other counties do not charge, but they have full-time coroners. Discussion regarding potential liability for the County if the death certificate is not completed within 24 hours-Brandt requests that this be continued until next week in order to do more research. Funke advises that he has been in touch with Vital Records in Boise and they would be willing to appear by phone for the next discussion.
10:05 a.m. Zumalt regarding geo-tech agreement-advises that this needs to be done as one project rather than two, so they are not ready to proceed with an agreement at this time-discussion. Zumalt updates on the DIGB2 meeting-advises that they decided to move forward with a proposal to determine area needs. Zumalt requests that the County pursue a joint powers agreement moving forward-work will need to be done to hammer out the details of an agreement-asks Commission to think about designating one Commissioner who would be willing to devote some time to this committee-discussion. Frei questions regarding the mechanics of making this all happen and how agreements and committee work will be put together.
10:30 a.m. Jordan Zwygart, Millington Zwygart, presents audit report-calls for questions. Duman questions regarding Road & Bridge balance sheet-discussion regarding diminished cash forward and impact of SRS. Duman moves to approve the Audit Report. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:00 a.m. Jenny Fisher and Jeff Shinn, USFS, present updates on several projects. Fisher gives update on the Hungry Ridge project-advises that a public meeting was held last week and was well attended. Fisher present handouts with additional details-discussion regarding long-term storage rather than obliteration/decommissioning of roads, old growth treatment, unroaded areas vs. roadless areas, and timeline for project with a projected decision in January 2019. Fisher reviews Center Johnson Project-public meeting was held in January-they received 27 comment letters. Shinn provides update on End of the World Project-they had 45 comment letters, some positive and some negative-draft decision in August with final decision expected in November. Discussion regarding projects occurring at the same time and how those projects impact the citizenry. Shinn advises that the Windy Shingle Project has been finalized-first sale expected this summer.
11:47 a.m. Additional Meetings-Brandt-April 18 Noxious Weed Audit, April 25-CBC Workgroup-Lewiston, May 4-CBC Rural Economy Subcommittee; Duman- April 25-Payette Forest; Frei-Public Health Meeting changed to April 27.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Danya Daniels as back-up janitor. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the purchase of ceiling tile. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Request for Duman. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders for Cancelation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Certificates of Residency for Reece Jones and Emma Lyons. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:55 a.m. Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. Mike Cook presents draft comment letter on Hungry Ridge Project-reviewed by Commission and minor modifications made. Letter finalized-will be scanned and emailed to Jenny Fisher and Cheryl Probert.
1:30 p.m. Mark Frei reviewed latest revisions-questions the penalty provision-reviewed by Kirk MacGregor-he advises that he feels this section needs further clarification-discussion regarding having a fine as a penalty as opposed to filing a lien. Brandt proposes a lien of $5000 on every lot that would be released when the roads to each developed lot were complete based on the letter of completion from the engineer. Review of checklist-discussion regarding requirements for utilities-will not be addressed in ordinance. Discussion will be continued.
2:10 p.m. Mark Frei regarding possibility of tax refund-feels that he approved a budget believing that we weren’t getting SRS-feels an obligation to return the amount we levied in order to maintain a level of honesty with his constituents. Brandt advises that he feels spending money to return it is not in the best interest of the County-discussion regarding the number of parcels, levy limits for funds within the County budget, and costs of processing a refund.
2:32 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
