STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
APRIL SESSION April 5, 2011 FIRST TERM DAY
10:00 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.
Ralph Rau, Forest Service, presents proposal for cooperative projects under Title III-asks for Commission to review projects and consult legal advisor regarding any issues there might be for using Title III funds. Proposal reviewed-discussion-Rau regarding the need for a county designated “supervisor” to oversee the project, while the Forest Service would perform compliance inspections and basic support. Rockwell questions time frame for getting project completed. Doman regarding the possibility of modifying fire plan during the winter if necessary to accommodate proposed projects. Doman regarding documentation and contracts-Rau makes several recommendations regarding setting up the contracts. Commission will review proposal.
10:30 a.m. Brandt moves to approve minutes of the March 29, 2011 meeting as amended. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries.
10:45 a.m. Jim Gorges and Jerry Arnzen regarding building designs. Chmelik regarding amount of square footage and cost per square foot. Arnzen indicates amount is approximately $80 per square foot. Rockwell questions how the facility will be used in the event of a search. Gorges advises space will be utilized for equipment storage, training/meetings and for a designated special dispatch center in the event there is search. Mike Cook regarding costs of water and sewer to the new building. We will need to ask for a variance from the City-estimated hook-up fee is $5000, with an approximate monthly usage fee of $150 for all services; water, sewer & garbage. There is also a possibility of drilling our own well and placing our own septic tank and drain field. The general recommendation would be to pursue working with the City. Rockwell and Cook will make connections with the City. Contract with Arnzen signed by Commissioners. Chmelik moves to approve design as presented. Brandt seconds. Motion carries.
11:10 a.m. Elected Officials Meeting
Sharon Cox regarding travels as IAC President. IAC Board retreat will be in Riggins, April 26 & 27-invites all to attend the social events in the evenings. Reports that the reminder notices for taxes are about to go out-numbers are slightly higher than in the past. SRS fly in is this week-discussion.
Brandt advises that he will miss the meeting next week due to a meeting on the Lochsa Land Exchange-reports that things are looking favorable for Idaho County’s Alternate Plan. Brandt will be traveling to Washington D. C. in May to speak on the pilot plan to replace SRS funding.
James Zehner reports that licensing is really picking up. Two more specialty plates have been approved-legislation is being looked at to limit new plates. Several are being pulled by IDT due to low sales-must meet 2000 minimum sales. Zehner regarding annexation of Grangeville Fire District-denied by the Tax Commission due to an error on one of the areas for annexation. The other area has a partial subdivision included-Zehner is going to a fire district meeting to discuss problems with excluding lots. Zehner indicates that one subdivision was added last year. Also, office is very busy with circuit breakers. We usually do about 750 circuit breakers-there are approximately 250 to be done by April 15. Zehner regarding his appraisers passing the assessment from the State Tax Commission. Tax assessments in a few areas are being reduced.
Doug Giddings regarding upcoming Sheriff’s Sale on Warrant of Distraint. Radio system is in-they are working through some technical issues. Jet boat races and Riggins Rodeo coming up. Reports on upcoming trials. Reports on undercover activity/purchases. Transport of prisoner from Georgia is off due to the judge there releasing the prisoner-will work on getting a refund on the airline tickets. A new issue they are facing is regarding boundary with Nez Perce Reservation and situations that arise with tribal members. ITD grant that covers STEP officer wages is about to expire-they didn’t anticipate that this would be a problem when they got the grant. Officer has been told that he should be making preparations in the event funding is not extended.
Kathy Ackerman reports that we completed the required ICRMP courses and policy reviews and will be entitled to a 5% savings on our premiums for the coming year. The next project is a NaCo Prescription Drug Card -will check on the impact to local businesses. Ackerman requests a review of the Employee Handbook that looks at sick leave and how it is used for “immediate family”.
11:55 a.m. Brandt moves to go into executive session pursuant to IC 31-874/Indigent. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-all in favor.
0 Approval, 2 Denials, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 1-N1, 4 release-N1, 1 -Liens, 4-Lien Release
12:00 p.m. End Executive Session-Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. The Board reconvenes. All present.
Janie Fluharty and members of Idaho County Recycling. Mike Meyers presents update on past success and future vision for ICR. Have found a temporary site on Day Road, near Idaho Forest Group-would like some direction on the possibility of making the temporary site a permanent location. There may also be a location in Grangeville, although they haven’t investigated this site yet. Meyers questions the rerouting of Day Road-discussion. Meyers regarding the long-range vision for recycling in Idaho County. Brandt regarding the county trying to establish a landfill site and how this might impact a permanent recycling location. Liz Clark questions the possibility of having certain provisions for recycling addressed when we consider new solid waste contracts. Brandt regarding the county’s position on negotiating new contracts-ICR cannot be part of this due to the proprietary information that is provided as part of the negotiations. Mark Armstrong from Lewis-Clark recycling requests that the county pick up the haul fees. Rockwell addresses this by stressing that his position is that Idaho County will not provide funding, as the original vision was that ICR be self-supporting-ICR has proved successful because of the strength of volunteers and the way the operation has been run. Janie Fluharty regarding the need for support from the county, especially for haul fees. Armstrong regarding the financial support his business has offered to get this program up and running. He is currently working with three other counties to negotiate haul fees. Rockwell states that he feels that when new contracts are negotiated, we may be able to transfer tonnage savings for hauling solid waste to hauling fees for recycling. Brandt regarding the possibility of moving up the new contract date-Ackerman will provide copies of current contracts to ICR. Shelly Dumas requests further support-advises that their vision did not anticipate the need they have for financial backing as they grow the program. Chmelik regarding success of program and how that has happened without governmental involvement. Brandt regarding tonnage fees in the event a landfill is established-support would be absolutely directed toward ICR as long as the end result would be no increased expense to county or taxpayers-all concur that this is what ICR is really hoping for in terms of support. Ackerman questions the process for obtaining a key to the compactor-discussion. Brandt regarding requests from those in the Riggins area-ICR members have visited with the Riggins City Council. They will try to meet with the Riggins Chamber of Commerce.
2:00 p.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding Homeland Security Grant Program 2010 award, which represents planning and preparation expenses, training, etc. Signed by Commission.
2:05 p.m. Brandt moves to approve funding for Glenwood-Caribel Volunteer Fire District QRU under the EMS vehicle registration funds upon the receipt of proof of Workman’s Compensation Insurance and State certification. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries.
2:05 p.m. Ackerman regarding the activity on showing the house the county is offering for sale. There were 4 or 5 showings the first week, only one this week. Ackerman questions regarding running the ad again or enlisting the help of a realtor. Discussion on the selection of a realtor-this will be tabled for the time being.
2:10 p.m. James Zehner regarding the naming of driveways-they have had a request and expect more to follow-confirms with the commissioners that the policy has been that there must be two or more residents on the road before the road could be named.
2:20 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
