STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
APRIL SESSION April 3, 2018 APRIL TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Mark Frei and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Ackerman regarding grant application for Public Defense-discussion regarding compliance and increased expenses this year due to the Lankford trial. Application reviewed by Commission. Duman moves to approve the application. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Frei moves to approve the minutes of the March 27 meeting as amended. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Brandt regarding Goat Project Bid Opening-Mondragon $1000 per acre, $6200 total; 5 Star Forestry-$800 per acre, $4960 total; Futuristic Forestry-$775 per acre, $4805 total; Jack Kummet-$800 per acre, $4960 total. Frei moves to award the Goat Project to Futuristic Forestry. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Discussion regarding proposed litigation on Opioid addiction and proposed resolution as provided by IAC to use as template. Commission declines to take action.
10:20 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding contact she has had with the State Insurance Fund-is looking at developing a policy to address some of the issues we have had with getting people back to work. Discussion regarding designating a ‘preferred provider’, as well as a ‘return to work/light duty’ policy. Ackerman will continue working on this-just wanted the Commissioners to be aware.
10:30 a.m. Jerry Zumalt follows up on discussion from last week regarding E911 Communications-discussion regarding fiber optics in the area and whether or not a line exists between Riggins and White Bird. Zumalt advises that feels that the desire of our region’s working group is to obtain a grant to hire a consultant-feels the most immediate benefit would be for Nez Perce and Latah Counties, linking them together for redundancy and resource sharing. Discussion regarding what fiber optics are already available in the area-Century Link has some in place already, however there are still bandwidth limitations for users. Zumalt advises that he feels it is important to keep engaged and explore if it might be more beneficial to join with a neighboring county, like Lewis-discussion regarding the decreasing State funds. Frei questions whether or not we could use our own funding to move toward a phased approach that would address public safety, as well as benefit the private sector, which would support area business and aid in economic development. Brandt questions whether or not the $1 fee could be split to divert $.25 to the grant fee fund, thereby leaving the fee the same for users-Zumalt advises against that, as the fund really only grows about $2000 per year-it is utilized elsewhere in the communications system-he will know more after his next DIGBY meeting. Zumalt scheduled to come back April 17 at 10 a.m. Zehner questions regarding wireless connectivity-Ken Bock, from Pacific Cabinets advises that wireless is not stable enough for broadband uses-discussion.
11:15 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to 31-874. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
0-Approval; 1-Denial; 0-Suspension; 5-Lien; 5-N1; 0-Release of Lien, 0-Release of N1
11:21 a.m. End Indigent
Additional meetings-Duman-April 19-CMC, April 20-Ida-Lew
11:28 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho County 74-206(1)f for legal. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
12:16 p.m. End Executive Session
Brandt moves to reject the cost recovery for the dumpster fires by Grangeville Rural Fire. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Request for Duman. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Ushadi Linabary. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the bid for the replacement of the toilet in the basement restroom from Williams Plumbing for $293.19. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:31 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
