STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
APRIL SESSION April 19, 2016 THIRD TERM DAY
9:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik and Skip Brandt and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Mark Frei is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Stuart Hurley and Ryan Rehder, Mountain Waterworks, regarding Elk City Wastewater Facility Plan-they have been hired by the Elk City Water and Sewer Association to assist in bringing the system up to compliancy levels. Hurley presents overview of plan to include design and financing concerns. Idaho County has already signed a support letter for grant funding that will assist with part of the costs. The goal is to acquire enough outside funding through grants that the financial impact for the users will be reasonable. Brandt questions the anticipated construction start timeframe-Hurley advises 2018-it would take two construction seasons to complete. Discussion regarding proposed collection system and what lines would be replaced, abandoned and new. Hurley advises that he will keep the Commission informed as the project moves forward.
10:00 a.m. Major Ian Davis; Kelly Urbanek, Regulatory Chief; Greg Martinez, Regulatory Deputy , Duane Mitchell, ESA Specialist; and Kristy Young, Regulatory Specialist all from the US Army Corps of Engineers regarding the navigability determination on the Salmon River. Urbanek gives background on petition filed by the Idaho Conservation League for a determination-a report of finding was completed in 2014 and it was concluded that the river was navigable-the official decision on this rests with the Division Commander. This decision will ultimately determine what permitting will be required for future activities. Urbanek advises that they are here to answer questions and to find out if there are others they need to reach out to. Chmelik questions the purpose of other meetings-Urbanek advises that other activities, such as gravel dredging, would be impacted. Brandt questions what discretion the Commander actually has-would like to see some common sense applied, but understands the threat of lawsuits from conservation groups-discussion regarding permitting processes. Chmelik regarding concerns about adding another level of Federal control-asks that the Congressional representatives take this message back to our delegates. Brandt concurs, expresses frustration at the level of regulation. Major Davis advises that there may be a grandfathering condition placed in the permitting system-advises that their goal is to work with the people. Urbanek indicates that the decision is expected in late May-would anticipate a 1 year implementation deadline-discussion. Cook questions the feasibility of user group operations continuing –Urbanek advises this falls into the realms of legal determination. MacGregor questions what types of activities require Section 10 authorization-questions if grazing/ranching would be compromised-Urbanek advises cattle producers would not be impacted.
10:31 a.m. Chmelik regarding agreement with First Step-discussion regarding upgrade of Internet speed and the housing of their equipment-discussion regarding the length of contract. Pineda will contact First Step to see if they will agree to a 5 year contract.
10:40 a.m. Chmelik regarding Idaho County Recycling lease agreements to be renewed-all are two year rotational leases. Chmelik moves to accept the leases with Idaho Forest Group, Kidder-Harris and Kenneth Walters. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Frei is absent.
Chmelik moves to approve the Order of Cancelation for $5.85 as per Abbie Hudson. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Frei is absent.
Chmelik moves to approve wage increase for Ashley Pineda to $13.46 per hour for additional responsibilities. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt has CBC meeting on April 27 in Lewiston, CMC meeting on April 28 in Orofino.
10:50 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the letter for dues for NFCSC. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Frei is absent. Ackerman will send out letter to highway districts with an invoice for their portion of the dues.
10:55 a.m. Chmelik moves to approve the Mutual Aid Agreement with Kamiah Marshall’s Office. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Frei is absent.
11:00 a.m. Mike Cook regarding termination of lease on Gibbs property-presents two documents for signature. Brandt moves to approve the Airport Lease Termination and accept the new lease for Don Eberle. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Frei is absent.
11:05 a.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding changes to proposed Salmon River Gun Club lease-changes as discussed were made. Motion to approve lease was made last week-lease signed.
11:20 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-absent. District 3-yes.
11:25 a.m. End indigent.
11:39 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the April 12 meeting as amended. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:45 a.m. Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. Airport Taxiway Bid Opening:
Debco-$1,664,218.69 Schedule A Base, Add Alt A $3584, Total$1,667,802.69; Schedule B $1,664,218.69 Add Alt A $3584, Total $1,667,802.69 Bid is signed, Bid bond included.
Valley Paving & Asphalt-$1,284,172 Schedule A Base, Add Alt A $3200, Total $1,287,372; Schedule B $1625,834, Add Alt A $3200, Total $1,629,034 Bid is signed, Bid bond included.
Kayla Brown from Riedesel will review bid documents and make a recommendation-award is dependent on grant funding.
1:10 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
