STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
APRIL SESSION APRIL 27, 2021 THIRD 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.
Sandi Paul presents request for Search and Rescue equipment out of Title III funds. Paul has researched whether or not this expenditure would fit the approved criteria for use of these funds-she believes it is an appropriate use. Duman moves to approve the purchases as presented for $40,715.28 out of Title III. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
8:45 a.m. Kelly and Lesli regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 57,636.11 County Road and Bridge $ 116,788.86
Airport $ 30,377.82 Emergency Comm. $ 5,965.99
District Court $ 4,373.45 Title III-New $ 14,548.00
Title III-Old $ 51.50 Indigent $ 145.00
Search & Rescue $ 86.56 Election Consolidation $ 3,801.61
Noxious Weeds $ 1,354.84 Snowmobile 25A $ 488.26
Snowmobile 25B $ 11.00
Total Expenditures $ 235,631.00
Duman moves to pay the claims. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:00 a.m. Brandt regarding Big Cedar 1 Award and objection received. Matt Jessup regarding the options-advises his reason for recommending rebid-discussion. Brandt moves to rebid the project. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt questions John Watson regarding timeframe-Watson advises that he believes the timeframe can be shortened as the bidders have been pre-qualified. Watson advises that there be a fresh slate of reviewers will be engaged. Tyler Haener, Inland Crane, questions why this was not awarded to the low bidder-Jessup advises that the bid award was not based on low bid alone-advises that his recommendation is a clean slate approach-discussion.
9:15 a.m. Brian Hewson advises that the waste lift pump at the Search & Rescue Building needs to be replaced-presents quote from Williams Plumbing-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the repair. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:20 a.m. Monica Walker regarding another ISP grant program that will pay for Live Scan fingerprinting-discussion. Duman moves to approve the purchase. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Dave Taylor, Jaynie Bentz, Dodd Snodgrass and Christine Frei present proposal for broadband fiber expansion-feel that we are in a unique position for direct funding via the American Rescue Plan-asks for a commitment for funding at a level the County is comfortable with so additional funding needs can then be addressed. Jaynie Bentz, Port of Lewiston, advises that the Port is seeking a EDA grant for this build out and are providing the match funds in excess of $1 million-discussion. Lindsley questions whether or not there would be a revenue source for the County or if the Port is the primary beneficiary-Bentz advises that there would need to be a MOU to work out the details. Brandt questions what kind of feedback other counties have provided-Taylor advises that Latah and Nez Perce County felt that the cities of Moscow and Lewiston should also contribute-discussion. Christine Frei advises that she has also been working with Commerce about other funding sources. Discussion regarding Internet Service Providers. Commission requests updated map, as well as a tentative timeline.
10:00 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing for Request for Variance filed by Joshua and Verna Crosby. Joshua and Verena Crosby are sworn. Joshua Crosby testifies regarding their reason for requesting the variance-discussion regarding boundary line adjustment and water rights. Ackerman advises there have been no objections. Jessup questions regarding access to parcels. Jessup questions whether or not adherence to the Subdivision Ordinance would be impractical and cost prohibitive-Crosbys advise it would be. Brandt questions whether or not their future plans include further splits-Crosbys advise no future splits are planned. Brandt moves to approve the variance contingent upon a survey and water agreements. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Jessup will prepare the paperwork.
10:15 a.m. End Public Hearing
10:30 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing for Request for Variance filed by Todd and Carrie Nygaard. Todd Nygaard sworn and testifies regarding proposed plans. Brandt questions regarding existing easement-Jessup advises that Nygaard should check the wording of his easement in order to guarantee access-discussion. Brandt questions whether or not Nygaard has checked on any possible limitations on water and sewer-Nygaard will follow up. Jessup questions whether or not adherence to the Subdivision Ordinance would be impractical and cost prohibitive-Nygaard advises it would be. Commission requests that Nygaard obtain a perk test and check on the easement-tabled until further information is provided.
10:43 a.m. End Public Hearing
11:00 a.m. Zane Lathim presents proposed land exchange between Idaho Department of Lands and Brian DeAtley-the exchange impacts both Clearwater County and Idaho County-will allow IDL to block up lands in Clearwater County-will improve transportation routes for timber sales. Lathim advises that the combined parcels are about 1000 acres-discussion. Lathim advises that he is looking for comments-can either be directed to him via a formal comment or included in the minutes. Brandt questions when the deadline for comment-Lathim advises the meeting is a couple of months off-will coordinate with Ackerman to facilitate getting the comment letter in.
11:30 a.m. Barb Grimm and Kathy Ackerman regarding proposed fees for addressing-present draft fee schedule-discussion. Tabled until next week for more information regarding actual costs to be compiled.
Brandt moves to approve the Order for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for ICSO Deputy Micah Olsen for successful completion of probation. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the letter to the Census Bureau regarding the criteria for determining urban areas. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Ackerman regarding quote for the new plotwave printer-discussion. Duman moves to approve the proposal for leasing of a new large map/plotwave printer. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Duman and Brandt. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the April 20 meeting as amended. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Brandt, Duman & Lindsley-BOE Training May 6; Duman May 13-Stibnite Advisory Council; May 20-IAC; May 27-Public Health; Lindsley-May 3-Grangeville City County; May 4-Ida-Lew.
12:02 p.m. Duman moves to approve the contract for inmate services with NICI. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Lindsley questions whether or not this could be done on a monthly basis-discussion. Lindsley will follow up with Simmons regarding the need to conduct clean-up more frequently.
12:20 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
