STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

APRIL SESSION               April 21, 2009             FIFTH TERM DAY

 

 

           The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Skip Brandt, Jim Rehder, James Rockwell, Commissioners and Bette O’Brien, deputy clerk, present.

 

            Sandy Goins and Gregg Skinner re: Lindsey Landing Subdivision – developer has financial problems due to health reasons – plat is not recorded until money is paid for recording and review of the plat.  Discussion followed on possibility of placing a lien on property and allowing plat to be recorded. – Discussion followed – decision tabled until more information is provided.

 

            Gene Meinen re: road report.  RAC meeting on Wednesday – Gene is willing to present projects:  Warren Road – Cove Road – Salmon River Road – Dixie Dust abatement.

            Trade in value of 1983 CAT grader for a newer used grader discussed.  Bennett shop offer discussed – offer is good until May 1, 2009.  Gene will check with Dandliker regarding the building in Elk City – to see if the appraisal has changed in the last 6 months.  Commissioners will travel to Elk City to review shop.

            Airport report –  Process for the FAA grant – project will start mid June and airport will be closed for two weeks.

 

            Jon Watson, Riedesel, re: White Bird Bridge – Red Bridge, Old Highway 95, built in 1922 needs to be replaced – old bridge will be preserved because it is historical and will be moved to White Bird Road District.  ITD requires a permit if this is in the flood plain area.  County does not have permit, so asking for a letter from commissioners.  Jerry Zumalt will draft a letter and also work with Jon Watson.

 

            April 14, 2009 – April 16, 2009 minutes.  Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended.  James seconded.  Motion carried.

 

            Greg Gifford re: Salmon River Road Project.  Project is doing well and contractors are ahead of schedule – should be completed some time in September.  Discussion followed on future projects.

            Forest Highway Project Agreement Modification #1 for the Salmon River Road signed by commissioners.

 

            11:03 a.m.   Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent I C 31-874.  James seconded.  Motion carried.  Roll call taken.

            11:55 a.m.        Ended.  Regular session resumed.

                                    One denied                   One continuance

 

            Inland Cellular, Tony and Tonya,  discussed the county cell phone plan.  Several options presented.  Tabled until further information is obtained.

 

            Pat Holmberg re: travel plan.  Pat is representing Independent Miners and Citizens for Good Government.  Pat explained the RS2477 project and the filings Jim Lyons did for the county.  Pat explained that the forest service cannot take the RS2477 rights of way – state of Idaho accepted all the assertions in Idaho according to Pat.  She stated the commissioners have the power to stop the forest service.   Pat offered to draft a letter to the forest service regarding the travel plan.

 

            Susie Heckman gave presentation regarding 4-H week.  This year they have about 436 kids in 4-H.  Jim Church thanked the commissioners for their support.  Susie showed a slide show of the past year of events.  Jim requested the hiring of Kristi Puckett to help Susie this summer.  The money is already in the budget.  Commissioners approved.

 

            Doug Giddings re: hiring of four (4) new officers that are already qualified, so saving the county money not having to send to post or other training.  Requesting to hire another one that does polygraphs and is also qualified to go to work now.  He does not have money in budget for this, however, if there is enough Lewis/Clark money to last until another grant he is expecting to come through.  Skip expressed his concerns regarding the grant if it does not come through – Giddings stated he will take it out of his own wages.  Discussion followed.

            Skip made motion to allow the over hire of another deputy for sheriff’s office.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            Jerry Zumalt re: signing of grants – 2008 Homeland Security Grant Program for $57,796.71.  Jerry explained the work sheet and the MOU.  Discussion followed.

            Jim made motion to approve the state homeland security grant.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            2009 Emergency Management Performance Grant.  Jerry explained how this grant functions – amount $14,507.32.  Discussion followed.  Skip made motion to approve acceptance of the grant.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            Jerry requested the spending of approximately $5,000 of the new title III money, which has to be spent by April 30, 2009 for Pilot Knob repeater – also using left over money of the Idaho County State Homeland Security Grant.

 

            Subdivision Ordinance discussion.  Discussion will follow next week.

 

            Lindsey Landing Subdivision – Kirk MacGregor suggested we record the plat and he will work up a lien on the property for the engineer’s fees.  Discussion followed.

            James made motion to place a lien on Lindsey Landing/Walt Lindsey for the amount owed to be recorded with subdivision.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            Civil Air Patrol Lease – Kirk drafted lease.  Skip made motion to approve lease for the Civil Air Patrol for another five years.  Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            Solid Waste Agreement – Butch Walker present to make any changes within the agreement.  Discussion followed.

 

            The Board adjourned at 5:20 p.m.

  

Chairman:______________________________     Attest:_______________________