STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
AUGUST SESSION AUGUST 10, 2021 SECOND TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Denis Duman and Ted Lindsley and Bette Polack, Deputy Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to go into Indigent Proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll Call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
1-Lien Release;
8:34 a.m. End Indigent
Kelly and Lesli regarding claims:
Current Expense $156,718.45 County Road and Bridge $ 364,353.91
Airport $ 69,654.83 Emergency Comm. $ 5,037.68
District Court $ 4,582.31 Title III-New $ 23,289.51
Indigent $ 7,648.20 Appraisal $ 1,387.84
Solid Waste $151,562.55 Noxious Weeds $ 62,683.90
Snowmobile 25A $ 1,306.71
Total Expenditures $ 848,225.89
Duman moves to pay the claims. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:00 a.m. Christy Raup updates regarding her research on what other counties are doing about mileage fees for serving papers. The majority of counties have first 25 miles exempt and then charge for any additional miles. Discussion of procedures of Nez Perce County, the Commissioners decided to proceed with civil fee changes based on the process that Nez Perce County used when they increased their fees in 2019. They used a spreadsheet that showed a breakdown of actual costs incurred in process serving to show how their base fee was reached. They also used a mileage table with an average of closest to farthest and used the federal mileage rate. Christy will be preparing a spreadsheet with Idaho County’s information.
Brandt moves to follow Nez Perce Counties plan. Duman Seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:25 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of August 3 as modified. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Certificates of Residency for Victoria Rockwell and Cheryl Gehring. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve addition meeting for Commissioner Duman. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve JUB additional Services Agreement for Big Cedar I. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Connie Jensen-Blyth and Joe Slichter regarding transition plan for Noxious Weed Department. Connie is hoping to be around to finish some of the projects and get Joe up to speed. Commissioners would like to meet for updates when necessary and to discuss the transition.
10:30 a.m. Gene Meinen and Mike Cook regarding old Santiam Bridge. Tom Turnball wants to put in a well and needs a permit to cross bridge for some well digging machinery. There is a weight limit for the bridge of 10 tons, the equipment weighs 20 ton and exceeds that limit. Discussion on whether the permit should be given. Jessup will write a letter to landowner denying the permit due to the fact the bridge has not been inspected. Jessup will look into the process of deeding bridge to private property owners.
Gene Meinen regarding the purchase of needed rock-discussion regarding whether or not he can just get a quote or if it needs to be put out to bid. Commissioners feel need to proceed with projects, Meinen will put out quotes for gravel under $100,000.
11:15 a.m. Hunter Edwards presents application and fee for Reynold’s Subdivision-located up Glenwood Road. Discussion on the road name and that road would have to be named for new addresses. All required questions answered per subdivision ordinance. Edwards believes they will ask for a variance concerning making a private road. Duman moved to approve application and move forward. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Hunter Edwards presents application and fee for Ironwood Subdivision-located outside of Cottonwood. Large scale development. All required questions answered per subdivision ordinance. Commissioners would like a letter from the City of Cottonwood. Edwards indicated they may request variance for roads. Edwards questions concerning the fee of $100.00 per lot because the homes are already there and established except 4 or 5 lots-discussion. Brandt moves to move forward with Ironwood Subdivision. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Hunter presents the preliminary plat for the Neville Subdivision near Secesh. Discussion on the changes that have been made. Brandt moves to accept preliminary plat for Neville-Edwards will get Health Department to sign off and will present final plat next week. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional meetings- Brandt-August 18th Fair Opening, September 1st Forest Plan Revision; Duman-August 18th Fair Opening, August 19th CMC; Lindsley-August 18th Fair Opening
12:15 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
