STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
AUGUST SESSION August 13, 2013 SECOND TERM DAY
10:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners James Rockwell, Skip Brandt and Jim Chmelik, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
10:05 a.m. Public Hearing-Tonini Family Partnership-Request for Variance
James Rockwell introduces parties and matter for consideration by the Commission.
Donna Cave and Christopher Cave sworn by Kathy Ackerman in preparation of testimony.
Joe Wright presents exhibits, as attached to the petition, requests variance to Subdivision Ordinance #59, and presents argument in favor of granting the variance.
Skip Brandt questions Wright regarding the location of the road-Christopher Cave, realtor, advises that the road is on the perimeter of the parcel in question-the map provided indicates that the road goes through the middle of the property, but this is in error. Cave advises that this may be an old road, no longer in use. Wright advises that there is a sale pending and as part of that sale, title insurance will be in effect to take care of any potential legal issues.
MacGregor regarding provision in the ordinance that allows for a variance. MacGregor questions Wright regarding the impact on neighboring property owners-Wright advises that he does not foresee any impact to any rights of neighboring property owners. MacGregor questions whether or not this will adversely affect access. Wright advises access will not change.
Debra Ann Neville questions access to property, as they are all private easements-advises that she shares a driveway with neighbors and is concerned that there may be an increase in traffic.
Christopher Cave advises that there are two different roads providing access to the area-discussion.
MacGregor questions development on Elk Lake Road-discussion.
Wright questions Mr. Cave regarding the inclusion of Section C on Exhibit E-advises that this would cut off the rest of the property.
MacGregor advises that he sees no violation of Idaho Code if variance is granted-advises that he believes that it would be in the best interest of the County to grant the variance.
Rockwell questions whether or not there is further testimony-there being none, the public hearing is closed.
Brandt moves to approve the variance as requested. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. MacGregor will prepare an order and send it to Wright for review.
10:35 a.m. Syd regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 81,856.43 County Road and Bridge $ 35,321.16
Airport $ 97,167.09 Emergency Comm. $ 8,866.71
District Court $ 2,113.81 Title III Forest-New $ 41,937.85
Indigent $ 2,137.58 Appraisal $ 2,647.90
Solid Waste $ 148,046.26 Search & Rescue $ 1,587.97
Election Consolidation$ 15.41 Noxious Weeds $ 29,251.77
Total Expenditures $ 450,949.94
Chmelik moves to pay the claims. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:50 a.m. Gene Meinen regarding a request for equipment that was previously discussed-a small double drum roller was made available from Western States for them to try out. Meinen advises that he believes that this is the right piece of equipment and requests approval for purchase of equipment for $24,000. Brandt moves to approve the purchase. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Meinen regarding the issue with housing snowmobile grooming equipment in the Elk City area-he has discussed this with Mike Murphy-there was an issue with continued use of the building due to restrictions on making improvements-grant funding is available through Parks and Rec. Discussion.
Mike Cook regarding snowmobile agreement-after review, it appears that there may be funds available to offset costs to the Road Department for plowing-this will be invoiced.
Mike Cook provides update on Airport activities-he has been working with Jeff McFredrick from the City of Grangeville on reimbursement for the gravel and blading that was done on the road adjacent to the Forest Service. Cook regarding the need for grant match funds on the runway project-$375,000 for FY15 for runway, and $195,000 for FY16 for taxiway. Rockwell questions whether or not funds paid to Riedesel are part of the match funds-Cook advises that those funds are included in the calculations. Cook advises regarding current runway conditions-there is significant deterioration in some areas-he is working on some interim remedies to address this. Cook regarding update on Warbird Weekend fuel sales-advises that sales were up slightly-$1600 in profits that could be attributed to Warbird Weekend. Cook requests permission to bring forward a proposal to compensate Norm Lowe for extra patrol/night security during Warbird Weekend-Commission has no objection to this. Cook requests landing fees for planes in excess of 12,000 pounds-Cook will prepare a proposal for consideration.
Cook regarding Salmon River Road review with geo-technical engineers, Western Federal Lands, and Federal Highways-general consensus was that while the road was built to plan specifications, the plans did not address the issues we are now facing. Discussion regarding repair funding and who will be responsible for obtaining the funding and doing the repairs. Cook advises that his recommendation would be to do a conditional acceptance pending the completion of the repairs on the 10 areas identified by Strata and confirmed by field review. Meinen concurs. Cook will work with MacGregor on a conditional acceptance and set up a field review with the Forest Service and Commissioners.
11:45 a.m. Rockwell moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1- yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
0- Approval, 0 -Denial, 1 Suspended/Tolled, 2-N1, 2-release-N1, 2-Liens, 2-Lien Release
11:58 a.m. End Indigent. Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. The Board reconvenes.
Letter from Nick Nixon regarding solid waste fees on ag property-requesting cancelation. Commission will not grant an exemption at this time. James Zehner will draft a letter.
1:15 p.m. Final review of budget
Brandt moves to approve the budget with corrections as presented today. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Rockwell moves to approve the minutes of the August 6 meeting. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
2:00 p.m. Recess
Chairman_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
