STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
APRIL SESSION April 7, 2015 FIRST TERM DAY
8:00 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 Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345(a) personnel/hiring. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes
9:35 a.m. End Executive Session
9:45 a.m. Bid opening Skyline Loop Project-5 Star Forestry-$975 per acre for a total $10,530. Futuristic Forestry Services-$1303 per acre for a total of $14,072.40 total. Brandt moves to award bid to low bidder 5 Star Forestry. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:50 a.m. Mark Frei regarding proposed resolution-proposed resolution read to those present. Frei summarizes the results of the survey-received 53 responses, 50 responses were to remain the same, 1 opted for cash in lieu of benefits, 2 were open to the option for conscience rights, but would not take that option. Frei addresses concerns about employees losing existing coverage-explains concerns over religion being brought into the workplace-advises that aside from religion, there is an intersection between civil law and ethics and natural moral law-Frei’s proposal simply offers a life affirming plan for those who want it. Jerry Zumalt questions what the point and purpose of the proposal is-advises that employees have an option to either accept or decline benefits and that should be the end of it-discussion. Don Solberg advises that any alternate plan should be signed off on by an attorney who specializes in ACA laws-sees that a potential problem might be that this opens the door for a third plan or additional other plans-this may be problematic in terms of penalties for large groups such as ours. Frei advises that he has checked with several sources for assessment of risk-discussion. Gene Meinen questions survey results-how does the number of those who didn’t respond factor in-if they all wanted to take the option offered, what would happen to the current insurance plan? Frei explains the cost savings versus additional costs for a renegotiated contract. Nadine MacDonald regarding the timing of the survey-feels that it wasn’t fair that it went out too late for employees to have adequate time to respond-feels that this is being rushed through. Frei advises this has been on the agenda for several weeks-the survey went out as soon as he could put it together. MacDonald reaffirms concern that this proposal is being rushed. Solberg advises that he has been approached by several employees regarding the 85% group numbers-advises that this doesn’t necessarily mean that the rate will go up-it depends on who comes of the group and who goes on. MacGregor regarding his interpretation of risks. Mike MacDonald regarding fiduciary responsibility to the residents of the county-feels that there has to be a thorough assessment of risk and balancing the risk versus the benefit. Chmelik advises that he feels employees should be given another week to respond. Brandt advises that he would like to see the resolution address other options for insurance that employees may want to present, as well as the cost risks. Meinen requests a meeting for all employees to attend so that they can all get more information on the proposal. Commission will work with Ackerman to get a meeting time and location set up.
10:35 a.m. Jim Gorges regarding complaints of people driving the wrong way in the parking lot-requests permission to paint arrows-can provide inmate labor to do the painting. Commission has no objection.
10:40 a.m. Mike Cook regarding UTV for airport-this was previously approved for up to $6000-he has checked on a 2007 model at Bud’s Power Sports-it is priced at $6400-requesting permission to purchase. Chmelik moves to approve request. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Order for Cancellation-$229.80-Juanita Burke circuit breaker error
10:42 a.m. Discussion regarding Crooked River and pursuing objection versus potential economic benefit. Review of objection presented by Jamie Edmondson and objection prepared by Idaho County. Chmelik signs objections prepared by Mike and Jamie Edmondson. MacGregor will prepare a few revisions and have ready for Chmelik to sign tomorrow.
11:20 a.m. 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.
0-Approval, 2-Denial, 1-Suspension, 2-Liens, 2-N1, 3-Lien Release, 3-N1 Release
11:30 a.m. End Indigent
11:30 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345(a) hiring/personnel. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes
12:45 p.m. End Executive Session
Approval of wage increase to $16.06 per hour for Road Department employee Pat Bailey for successful completion of probation.
Approval of wage increase to $17.34 per hour for Road Department employee James Hershey for performance.
Order for Cancellation-$5.51-Ray Miller
Approval of Liquor Catering Permit for Michael Ingram at Greencreek Hall for April 11.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of March 31. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
1:00 p.m. Tax Deed Sales-Keith Withey property-sold to Ken Lauer for $5000; Larry R. Bailey property-sold to Russell Vessey for $3,542.16; R. Shireen Matthews property-sold to Doug Boggan for $3,635.01. David Wilcox property-no bidders.
1:08 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman_______________________________ Attest:___________________________
