STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
APRIL SESSION April 5, 2016 FIRST TERM DAY
8:45 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik, Mark Frei and Skip Brandt, and Kathy Ackerman Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chmelik moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes.
1-Approval, 0-Denial, 1-Suspension, 3-Lien, 3-N1, 0-Lien Release, 0-Release N1
8:54 a.m. End Indigent.
9:00 a.m. Jonny Wilson, representing the Salmon River Gun Club, regarding lease agreement with Idaho County for the gun range at Riggins. Doug Giddings advises that he has some concerns regarding the provision which requires advance notice for Sheriff’s Office use. Wilson advises that the provisions in the lease don’t really reflect the current relationship with the Sheriff’s Office, but rather a protection for the future-discussion. This provision mainly pertains to scheduling of events at the gun club and not occasions of incidental use. Wilson advises that the vision of the club is to provide access and open use for members once a basic safety course is taken. Discussion regarding use of the range by Sheriff’s Office deputies-Wilson advises that there will be open access for deputies. MacGregor questions the building of permanent structures by the club-discussion-suggests other revisions to lease agreement. MacGregor will work with Wilson to get the final version ready for signatures next week.
9:25 a.m. Sheila Key regarding addressing issue in the Glenwood Road area-advises that our addressing ordinance directs that more than 3 residences on a road should really have their own road name-requests direction regarding the possibility of renaming a portion of Glenwood Road-discussion. Brandt requests that Key send out a letter proposing renumbering and the addition of ‘North’ to the road name.
9:30 a.m. Connie Jensen-Blyth regarding bids for map room-Lindsley’s has decided not to bid-bids from Hoene Hardware and Bettie’s are now equalized-presents hand-out with bid information delineated, as well as a summary of upcoming projects and activities. Brandt moves to approve bid by Bettie’s Floor’s and Décor for 1,173.99. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Jensen-Blyth provides update on weed department activities and funding approvals for 2016. Frei questions what the status is for management of the Forest Service data base-Jensen-Blyth advises that she is learning how to work with this-additional assistance on this project is being provided by a volunteer graduate student. Discussion regarding hiring someone in the future to manage the data base. Jensen-Blyth updates regarding contract crew safety-there was an incident yesterday regarding spot spraying above the high water mark-advises that she will be working on a safety plan for all crews.
Frei questions the status of Jensen-Blyth getting her consulting license-advises that she missed the prep course, but she is working on self-study-advises that she is overwhelmed with projects. Jensen-Blyth reviews current projects she is working on to include the invasive species portion of the resource plan. Brandt questions when the next course will be-Jensen-Blyth advises the next class will be next year. Frei advises that Connie needs to keep working toward this-he appreciates the work she is doing. Jensen-Blyth questions whether or not she can study for this test during work hours-Commission has no problem with her utilizing work time to study.
9:52 a.m. Chmelik moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Maria Munger. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for Red’s River Café and Grangeville Gun Club. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve wage increase for ICSO employee Mike Chlebowski to $17.36 and Jasmine Torgerson to $13.68 for successful completion of probation. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve request of the Sheriff’s Office to place pinwheels in the Courthouse lawn along with a sign during the month of April for Child Abuse awareness. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Sheriff’s Office will be advised to work with lawn care provider to minimize impact to their schedule.
Brandt and Chmelik will be attending a meeting in Elk City on Thursday regarding the slide. Chmelik plans to attend the meeting in Riggins with the Salmon River Gun Club.
9:56 a.m. Sheila Key regarding maintenance agreement for ARC GIS-this is $400 per year-she uses it to keep the E911 mapping updated. Chmelik moves to approve agreement. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Key regarding data waiver request she received from CoreLogic-this waiver included a reference to ‘parents, agents, etc.’ Key advises that this raised a flag for her. In the past, this was looked at by the Commission and has been both rejected and approved-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the data request. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Chmelik in favor. Frei opposed.
Connie Jensen-Blyth advises that she made an error on the carpet bid-she did not include $300 for mold/mildew spray from Bettie’s. Brandt moves to withdraw the award of the bid to Bettie’s. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Chmelik moves to award the weed department carpet bid to Hoene Hardware. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:10 a.m. Chmelik regarding proposed resolution pertaining to the Johnson Bar Salvage sale-Frei questions the purpose for the resolution. Chmelik advises that he feels it just adds additional credence to the Declaration that was done last week. Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution #2016-04. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
MacGregor advises that the Declaration that was prepared has not been filed in the case yet, as we don’t actually have standing in the Clearwater County case. He is awaiting further direction from the Forest Service.
10:16 a.m. Gene Meinen regarding request to upgrade two trucks and one pick-up-he has reviewed his inventory and feels that this needs to be done in order to keep ahead of deteriorating equipment. Meinen advises that each dump truck runs around $176,000-he has checked into piggy backing off a bid by the City of Moscow. He has enough in his equipment line to cover the cost of one-would finance the other until next budget cycle. Meinen advises that the pick-up used in Riggins needs to be replaced-the repairs needed yearly are making it difficult to keep in circulation. The cost of a pick-up with plow would be around $60,000-discussion. Meinen advises that the Road Department has been providing a pick-up for the Elk City/Dixie dumpster route-advises that this pick-up is also about to the end of its life-questions whether or not the Road Department will be expected to provide this or whether it will come out of Solid Waste-Brandt advises this should be paid for out of Solid Waste. Brandt moves to approve the purchase of two trucks and a pickup with attachments. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:30 a.m. Chmelik announces public hearing for the purpose of increasing DMV fees. James Zehner advises this was published in the newspaper for two weeks as required-he has not heard any comment regarding the increase. MacGregor advises that the increase covers an increase in administrative fees to $3.25 and an increase in mailing fees not to exceed $3.50. Chmelik moves to approve the fee increase as presented. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:32 a.m. Public Hearing adjourned.
Frei questions MacGregor regarding exempt status of Allison Ranch-Zehner provided statute that allows an exempt property to charge fees-discussion. Frei moves to put Allison Ranch back on the exempt property list. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:45 a.m. Mike Cook and Gene Meinen regarding paving of the Courthouse parking lot-Cook advises that he has gotten a couple of preliminary quotes-questions whether or not the Commission wants to have the work completed on the weekends only or to just get it done-discussion regarding criteria for bid proposals. This will be continued for a couple of weeks-Cook will contact Ackerman for a date and time.
11:00 a.m. Mike Cook reviews a draft version of our objections on DRAMVU. Mike Edmondson also provides his draft objection and reviews concerns. Cook advises that he feels it would benefit both parties to be co-objectors. Brandt moves to file the objections on DRAMVU and to sign-on with Mike Edmondson in his objections. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt moves to modify his motion to include a provision for Mike Edmondson sign the county’s objection. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Mike Cook regarding suction dredging objection submittal that was prepared by Mike Edmondson-Cook has prepared a rough draft for the County, but feels that Edmondson has done an excellent job of covering the main points. Brandt questions the benefit of the County preparing our own-Cook advises that it sends a message to Idaho County miners that the County supports them. Discussion regarding number of operators that will be allowed on the river. Cook will prepare a draft and have ready for the next meeting. Chmelik moves that the County sign on with Edmondson’s objections. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Mike Cook regarding meeting with the Forest Service regarding Crooked River-advises that Cheryl Probert wants to be present for discussion regarding mediating the situation at Crooked River-requests that a Commissioner also be present. Edmondson proposes that the meeting in Elk City with ITD on Thursday should allow time for the Commission to tour Crooked River and Newsome Creek-discussion.
12:15 p.m. Frei moves to approve the minutes of the March 29 meeting. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt advises that there is an issue with Kidder Ridge Highway District-they are lacking a board member and are working on trying to resolve. Per Idaho Code, the Commission Chairman is automatically appointed as a temporary board member pending appointment of a board member from the district.
12:18 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
