STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
AUGUST SESSION AUGUST 17, 2021 THIRD TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Denis Duman and Ted Lindsley and Kathy Ackerman, 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
2-Denials
8:32 a.m. End Indigent
Kathy Ackerman introduces Camden Schacher as the Safety Officer for Idaho County. She will be working with the State Insurance Fund on submitting and following up on claims, as well as coordinating safety training for employees. Ackerman updates on several steps that are in the works regarding establishing a Safety Committee and determining a Designated Medical Provider.
8:45 a.m. Ron Funke presents a request for solid waste cancellation-residence is near Golden and the owners are not able to use the property until they come up with a plan to submit to the Forest Service-it is located on a mining claim-discussion. Brandt moves to cancel the solid waste fee until there is some resolution with the Forest Service. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:00 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding disaster declaration that we have sitting open-advises that the State would like it to be rescinded at some point-discussion. Commission will review this next week.
Zumalt updates regarding ambulance staffing-this has been an ongoing issue, but is on the radar again due to problems in Riggins-discussion regarding the process for establishing an ambulance district. Ackerman will forward the information sheet regarding formation of an ambulance district to Zumalt.
9:15 a.m. Stephanie Babb, ICSO, regarding a request from the USFS to do security patrol from 6 a.m. to 9 a.m.-will be reimbursed at $40 per hour-discussion.
9:30 a.m. Brandt moves to approve letter affirming the hiring of Joe Slichter as the Noxious Weed Superintendent effective August 23. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the pay increase for Rose Hattfield for successful completion of probation. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Katelyn Robinson in Dispatch. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Colton Cervantes and Sean Nelson for successful completion of POST. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Payton Branstetter. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brand moves to approve the minutes of the August 10 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Brandt and Duman. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Duman-September 1-CEDA
9:45 a.m. Lucky Gallego, Veteran Services Officer, presents update on number of clients and claims filed. Gallego presents a request for travel out-of-state to Phoenix for the American Legion National Convention at the end of the month-discussion. Duman moves to approve the mileage reimbursement for Gallego to drive to Phoenix. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:00 a.m. Barb Grimm advises that they had a road name request that triggers our Ordinance-there are several residents who object to the change-discussion. Lonny Hayrynen presents Commission with objection and request for a suitable resolution-makes statement outlining his concern and argument against this change-asks for a variance-discussion. Jessup questions Grimm regarding how the address change would be passed along to 911 and USPS-Grimm advises that these are updated at least monthly. Jessup advises that in order for a variance to be granted the ordinance must be amended to allow that-discussion. Duman moves to table this topic pending further review. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:40 a.m. Brandt regarding MOU with Airbridge for the Commerce Broadband project-Jessup advises there were a couple of corrections made. Brandt moves to approve the MOU. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt regarding the Grant Administration Agreement with CEDA-moves to approve the agreement. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt regarding the Grant Agreement with Commerce-this is for the Fixed Wireless Broadband Project II. Brandt moves to approve the agreement. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:45 a.m. Abbie Hudson updates regarding search for someone to fill the Maintenance Position-only two applicants applied. Hudson also advises that the one person currently providing janitorial services is moving and will be quitting. Discussion regarding contracting for cleaning services and raising wages. Commission directs Hudson to do some research on cleaning services.
11:30 a.m. Joe Slichter and Connie Jensen-Blyth regarding Noxious Weed Department transition plan-present draft Service Provider agreement-discussion regarding the terms. Slichter reviews the work flow spreadsheet-discussion. Discussion regarding price for Connie to purchase her current laptop and docking station. Brandt moves to approve selling the old computer and docking station for $300.00. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt moves to approve the Independent Contractor Agreement prepared by Matt Jessup. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:05 p.m. Brandt regarding replacement television for the Commissioner’s Room-he has done some research on pricing and warranty-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the purchase of two televisions up to $500.00 each with two mounting brackets. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:15 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
