STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
APRIL SESSION April 3, 2012 FIRST TERM DAY
11:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Jim Chmelik and James Rockwell and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mike Cook regarding update on Airport activities-Cook did some further checking on a used vehicle for use at the airport-area dealers have indicated that they could come up with something in the $15,000-$18,000 range if the vehicle had around 80,000 miles-he can get a new vehicle for $23,800 under the State contract that will accommodate a snowplow attachment. Rockwell moves to purchase a new vehicle under the State contract. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Cook reports that Gene Dandliker would like to utilize the grassy area behind his hanger for parking May 1 &2 for an auction he is having. Dandliker will have area roped off and someone there to direct traffic. Dandliker has a portable extinguisher that he was going to auction off-could possibly be used at the airport in exchange for use of this area-Cook will check with Grangeville Fire Department to see if this would be useful for them to have available at the airport. Cook will work with Dandliker to come up with an agreement for use of this area. Cook regarding the Air Fair-he’s been working with Melisa Bryant, Ida-Lew, to promote this. Cook regarding letter to FS regarding Shingle Creek-not ready to be signed.
Gene Meinen regarding Shingle Creek Road-requests proposal that includes verbiage that designates the entire road as public under the jurisdiction of the Forest Service.
Cook advises that he has presented the agreement to the Forest Service regarding the Buckhorn Bridge and hasn’t heard back-discussion regarding whether or not to proceed without FS signature. This will be discussed again on April 10 at 1 pm.
Meinen regarding slide on Leitch Creek-due to the emergency nature of the situation, Meinen contacted Debco to make assessments and initial removal of slide material as Debco had equipment in the area-they are making progress on the slide-expect it to take approximately 14 days to remove all of the debris-once debris is moved, they will be able to assess the road damage-discussion. Brandt moves to approve emergency contract with Debco. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Emergency declaration and amended emergency declaration regarding Leitch Creek signed.
11:40 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-all in favor.
1 Approval, 1 Denial, 1 Suspended/Tolled, 1-N1, 0 release-N1, 1-Liens, 0-Lien Release
11:49 a.m. End Indigent
Wage increase to $31,290.42 annually for Idaho County Sheriff’s Deputy Johnathan Tibbetts approved for successful completion of POST approved.
11:55 a.m. Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. Board reconvenes.
Jeff Heath with Quality Heating & Air Conditioning presents quote for service of heating/ac units. Brandt moves to approve quote. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all favor. Discussion regarding the change out of wall units-Jeff will come back once maintenance is complete and advise if it is still recommended that we change out four units a year.
Order for cancellation signed-$198.72
Solid waste exemption approved for Thelma Miller in Harpster RV Park.
1:30 p.m. Jenna Ewing via telephone regarding some property she has on Old Pollock Road-County owns the adjacent lot-she is requesting the use of that lot for improving their drain field as they are reworking their septic system-they have already obtained a permit from Public Health. Ms. Ewing also requests permission to trim the trees on our property-no objection from Commission. Ackerman will get back with Ms. Ewing regarding the possible purchase of the lot once we talk to James Zehner and Kirk MacGregor.
Chmelik moves to approve the minutes of the March 27 meeting. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
2:05 p.m. Discussion regarding property on Old Pollock Road. MacGregor advises that we need an appraisal done prior to sale. We will wait to hear back from the
2:10 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345(f). Chmelik seconds. Roll call-all in favor.
3:05 p.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding emergency slide damage and the availability of emergency funding-State will not cover permanent repairs, but they may provide up to 50% match for removal of slide debris-discussion. Zumalt is also working with FEMA for work on Clear Creek-has a meeting with Meinen and John Watson from Riedesel set on April 9. Brandt moves to approve the Disaster Declaration. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries.
Zumalt regarding emergency dispatching concerns that were presented to him by several folks in Lewis County-he has been requested, along with Skip, to meet with these folks to try to resolve these issues. Brandt questions dispatch supervisor, Trudy Slagle, regarding how calls are transferred when there is a 935 prefix-these are transferred directly to Lewis County dispatch-discussion. Meeting to discuss this will be April 20 at 3 pm.
Sheila Key provides update on cell phone routing for 911 calls.
3:35 p.m. James Zehner and Gwen Swanstrom regarding St. Mary’s Hospital request for exemption on personal property located in the Grangeville Physical Therapy building-provides copy of Idaho Code regarding this type of exemption. Brandt moves to approve exemption. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
3:45 p.m. Jail inspection.
3:50 p.m. Brandt reports on the CBC meeting, SRS discussions, and meetings pertaining to the slide.
3:55 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
