STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
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APRIL SESSION APRIL 5, 2022 FIRST TERM DAY
9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to 74-206(1) b for Personnel. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
9:25 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Joe Slichter to $21.00 per hour and the hiring of Lafe Waller at $16.75 and $17.75 after probation and license. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:27 a.m. Ackerman regarding designating 4 parking places in the back for 20 -minute parking to accommodate people who need to do business-discussion. Ackerman advises that the parking lot may also need to be repaired for potholes, as well as striped. Brandt moves to approve 4 parking places as designated. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Mike Cook will follow up with general maintenance.
9:30 a.m. Brandt regarding rock crushing bid-one bid received from Seubert Excavators-9,375 Tons @ $8.00/Ton for a total of $75,000.00. Meinen will review. Brandt moves to award the bid from Seubert Excavators. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Discussion regarding juror per diem. Lindsley moves to increase the amount to $25 for a half day and $50 for a full day. Motion dies for lack of a second. Duman moves to increase the amount to $20 per half day and $40 for a full day. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2022-06 regarding juror per diem. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt opens public hearing regarding the application for variance filed by Raymond and Julie Kinskie. Julie Kinskie sworn and testifies. Julie Kinskie presents reason for seeking a variance. Brandt questions whether or not the Health Dept. has been contacted-Kinskie advises that this was previously done, as the parcel used to be a trailer park. Brandt questions regarding well-Raymond Kinskie advises that they plan on doing a shared well agreement. Jessup questions regarding access-Julie Kinskie advises that legal access is through an existing driveway-will grant easements as needed. Jessup questions whether or not strict adherence to the subdivision ordinance would be cost prohibitive-Julie Kinskie advises that it would be. Jessup questions whether or not a survey would be completed should the variance be granted-Julie Kinskie advises they will have it surveyed and the easements granted. Brandt moves to approve the variance pending survey and easements. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Jessup directs the Kinskies to send him the documentation-once received he will complete the Order. If septic is not completed the Order will reflect that they must comply with all Heath Dept. regulations.
10:32 a.m. Matt Jessup updates regarding meeting with Judge Payne and John Wiltse-requests more time for a follow-up conversation. Commission has no objection.
10:45 a.m. Jerry Zumalt updates regarding the transfer of our VPN to the IRON Network-advises that some things will remain on First Step-discussion regarding interactions and planning with CompuNet to facilitate the switch.
Zumalt regarding termination Disaster Declaration 2020-04-Brandt moves to rescind Idaho County Resolution 2020-04. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Zumalt regarding the EDA grant for feasibility-presents reimbursement request-discussion. Duman moves to approve the reimbursement request. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:56 a.m. Dave Taylor updates regarding DIGB2 project from Clearwater County to Idaho County-requests financial commitment in the form of a Resolution-discussion. Jaynie Bentz, Port of Lewiston, advises that they want to be in a position to access State funding when it becomes available. Duman moves that we draft a Resolution to reflect a commitment of up to $500,000 of ARPA funds to DIGB2. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Ackerman will work on a resolution for next week.
11:26 a.m. Kim Nuxoll regarding a non-profit organization that has recently purchased some property and is requesting an exemption. Matt Jessup questions who the legal property owner is-Nuxoll advises that the legal owner is Shepherd’s Staff-discussion. Jessup advises that Shepherd’s Staff would also qualify for exemption by virtue of its organization as a religious non-profit organization in Washington. Brandt moves to approve the exemption. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:39 a.m. Duman updates regarding Board of Equalization training.
Brandt moves to approve the transfer of employee vacation hours to sick leave as presented. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Elizabeth Kaschmitter in Driver’s License. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the March 29 meeting as amended. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Fair Housing Proclamation. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve
Additional Meetings-Duman-April 6-Communications Meeting, IACC Meeting, April 7-Behavioral Health, April 21-CMC, April 28-Public Health.
Brandt-April 13-IAC Webinar, April 15-CBC
11:48 a.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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R. Skipper Brandt, Chairman Attest: Clerk
