STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
APRIL SESSION APRIL 18, 2023 THIRD 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.
Matt Jessup reviews proposed agreement with Animal Rescue Foundation, Inc.-advises that he met with the Sheriff’s Office and Teri Tackett, ARF representative to discussion concerns and revisions-discussion. Duman moves to sign the agreement. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 a.m. Mike Hauger questions the plan for the updated layout plan and the potential relocation of his hangar pursuant to FAA regulations-Mike Cook advises that current, existing buildings are grandfathered in-discussion.
9:30 a.m. Kathy Ackerman updates regarding new data platform that will be needed for financial systems and recording due to the sale of Computer Arts and the inability for Harris to support the obsolete platform-presents spreadsheet with a five-year projection of costs-discussion. Ackerman will do some research into other vendors and report back.
9:47 a.m. Skip Brandt regarding the possibility of putting together an Idaho County Recreation Group that would work as an advisory committee-discussion regarding how group would be formed and what rules they would operate under. Brandt will reach out to a few people to gauge interest.
10:00 a.m. Sandi Paul regarding Schedule A Roads-updates regarding funding available through the Good Neighbor Authority-discussion regarding the restrictions on using funding on fire mitigation and the possibility of utilizing the them on roads and noxious weeds for brush removal. Cook defines what is meant by Schedule A Roads-advises that this is a list that exists of roads that are USFS, maintained by the County-these are funded by fuel tax-discussion. Paul updates regarding re-treatment of properties-feels that since our processes have changed, she would like clarification on whether or not the funding through the GNA would be available to go back to areas already treated-Commission advises that they are in favor of re-treatment-authorize Paul to move forward with re-treatment, if necessary, after review. Brandt moves to approve re-treatment in the Red Segal area. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Paul advises that there may be some concerns with the USFS going on private property-discussion.
10:30 a.m. Brandt regarding funding for the TeePee Springs and Clearwater Complex projects-advises that Joe Slichter has done additional research on this-discussion. Duman moves to approve the agreements with IOEM for funding. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:47 a.m. Mike Cook regarding letters to the USFS pertaining to Hungry Ridge, Twenty Mile and Crooked River Road Bridge-reviews proposed letters-discussion. Duman moves to sign and send all three letters. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:00 a.m. Karen Hardwick, Sarah Dougherty, Dan Fabbi and Ron Tipton, USFS, update Commission on Clear Creek Project and Green Horse Project. Tipton updates regarding Iron Mountain Communications Project-this will double the height of the tower-discussion regarding special use considerations and USFS regulations that will need to be mitigated to carry out the project. Brandt questions whether or not additional projects will be considered with the new authority to address the wildfire crisis-Tipton advises that they are looking at projects and ways to work with Counties under the GNA.
11:45 a.m. Roberto Hernandez regarding request for purchase of firearms-11 firearms that are owned by the Sheriff’s Office would be traded against the purchase of weapons-Dale’s had the best proposal for this trade-discussion. Duman moves to approve the trade. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of April 11. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Application for Financial Assistance through the PDC. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Gabrielle Banez. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Order of Cancelation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2023-07 for Destruction of Records. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for The Root Ranch, White Bird Mercantile and the South Fork River Ranch. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2023-08 adopting the updated Idaho County Safety Manual. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the voided checks to Woodland QRU. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings: Brandt-May 1-WIR/Public Lands; May 4-CBC Workgroup; May 11-Behavioral Health; May 15-20 WIR Conference St. George Utah
12:05 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
