STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
APRIL SESSION APRIL 29, 2025 FIFTH TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Brad Higgins and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Higgins offered an opening prayer.
Brian Hewson presents quote for the repair of a transmission in one of their vehicles-quote is for $7351.19-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the repair estimate. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 a.m. Megan Turner recaps previous discussions regarding rural addressing-requests that the Assessor’s Office/Appraisers be given the authority to request addresses on properties where additional structures are added to an existing address-discussion. Higgins moves to authorize the Appraisers discretion to assign no-cost addresses to assist in the management of their responsibilities. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Brandt regarding request from Idaho Legal Aid for a contribution and short-term contract-discussion. Lindsley moves to decline the request. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Bryan Mahoney presents proposal from S.J. Martin for the work on the Gibler Ranch-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the proposal for work done under a State Historic Preservation Office grant. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:00 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing on Application for Variance filed by Bob Rylaarsdam for a butcher shop in the Area of Impact. Ackerman swears in Miles Hatter, Clay Groom, Danielle Scott, Larry Hatter, Tara Connolley, Frace Derezes, Laura Lyons, Felix Nuxoll, Roy Nuxoll, Abner King, Sheryl Nuxoll, Kristi Brooks, Jerry Zumalt, Randy Vanderwall, and Peter Lane. Matt Jessup advises regarding role of the Commissioners in the hearing. Commissioner Lindsley addresses comments made on social media pertaining to Legacy Beef. Jessup questions whether or not Commissioner Lindsley can be objective-Lindsley recuses himself. Brandt questions the implications of Idaho Code regarding Area of Impact-discussion. Jessup advises regarding our Subdivision Ordinance-discussion. Miles Hatter, speaking on behalf of applicant Bob Rylaarsdam, advises regarding the proposed use of the property. Higgins questions regarding waste-Hatter responds that there are rules they have to adhere to in order to be USDA Certified. Danielle Scott, employee of Legacy Beef, explains pest/waste management practices. Larry Hatter speaks on behalf of Legacy Beef. Tara Connolley speaks in support. Laura Lyons speaks on behalf of proposal. Kristi Brooks speaks in opposition. Jerry Zumalt, Vice Chair of Syringa Hospital Board, speaks in opposition. Randy Vanderwall speaks in opposition-questions whether or not the variance should be passed based on the request for a butcher shop. Peter Lane speaks in opposition. Liz Clark speaks in opposition. Kristi Brooks questions why there is a variance process if there are no restrictions-Brandt advises that the variance process is required in Idaho Code. Zumalt questions whether or not there is an approved USDA plan-discussion. Clay Groom addresses question regarding USDA plant design. Higgins questions whether or not there are any plans available-Hatter describes the plan but does not have drawings. Higgins comments regarding the location being nearby grain elevators and other industrial businesses-advises that he feels comfortable with the plant being under USDA supervision. Randy Vanderwall questions what recourse there might be-discussion. Jessup advises that the purpose of the hearing is to take facts, not address possible ramifications of the business should they arise. Connolley makes statement in support.
10:59 a.m. Brandt closes Public Hearing.
Brandt moves to approve the variance based on the recommendation for approval from the City of Grangeville. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Higgins and Brandt in favor. Lindsley abstains.
11:04 a.m. Kayla Sprenger, North Central Public Health, presents budget for FY26. Brandt moves to appoint Commissioner Brad Higgins as our Proxy for the Public Health Budget Hearing on May 22. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:14 a.m. Michael Brown updates regarding IT activities and presents quote for server with documentation of our storage capacity. Brown advises that he has checked on pricing and installation costs-the quote is in line with the services performed. Brandt moves to approve the quote for the server. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt moves to approve the quote for CompuNet installation of the server. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:25 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the April 22 meeting. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Reflections Inn and Ryan’s Wilderness Inn. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the catering permit for Rodney Quick for the NRA. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the letter to the BLM regarding the Broken Leg Route. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Request for Brandt for the IAC Board Meeting. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings: Lindsley-May 15-Pilot’s Lounge Ribbon Cutting
11:30 a.m. Jerry Zumalt presents MOA regarding New Generation 911 Services. Brandt moves to approve the MOA with the Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:45 a.m. Scott Dunning request permission to enter into an agreement with Joe Slichter for future projects-discussion. Jessup will work on a contract for approval next week.
11:56 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) e for Negotiations. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
12:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
