STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

 

AUGUST SESSION              August 18, 2009                 THIRD TERM DAY

 

            The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Skip Brandt, Jim Rehder, Commissioner and Bette O’Brien, deputy clerk, present.  James Rockwell on vacation.

 

            Gene Meinen re: road report.  Joseph road – issue of paying Doumecq highway district for maintenance of this road and the amount paid by county.  Gene will continue to work with Kirk MacGregor on this.

            Culverts in Tommy Taha area are bad – fisheries are involved with the tribe – the tribe does not have any money, but would like to be involved. 

            Cottonwood highway wanting to widen a dumpster site – requesting fencing and barriers for site.  Discussion followed.  Skip suggested that Jim make sure the Cottonwood Highway District is aware that there may be changes in the dump sites.  Gene does not have any jersey barriers.  Jim will let them know.

            Gene requesting to call for bids on gravel for the Dewey Saddle Road – 2.8 miles of road.  Commissioners approved going out for bids.

            Gene requested to hire a seasonal worker for helping out with the snow removal at the ski course.  Commissioners think this is a good idea.

            Airport report:  Reidesel is working on the land transaction and the AWOS.

 

            Karen Erickson requesting a private road variance in Syringa.  This road is in Kidder Harris Road District – so no decision can be made with out them.  Skip suggested she call them and make sure all the easements are in line and then return to commissioners.

 

            Rivers Edge on the Clearwater subdivision review by Carl Edwards – Brad Cuddy is the surveyor – located between Kamiah and Kooskia by the Mormon Church.

 

            Solid Waste Ordinance – Kirk has drafted the changes – Simmons and Walco were present – all present are in agreement on the changes.  Final draft will be ready next week.

 

            11:35 a.m.        Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims.  I C 31-874.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.  Roll call taken.

            11:45 a.m.        Executive session ended.  Regular session resumed.

                        One approved    One denied    Three liens and N-1’s

 

            August 4, 2009 minutes.   Jim made a motion to approve minutes as amended.  Skip seconded.  Motion carried.

 

            Paula Adams re: road name change – located in Woodland area – wants to change the name of the road from Prall Road to Elk Springs Trail.  Hearing will be held September 15, 2009.

 

            Kathy Ackerman and Jim Gorges re: services for civil papers.  Deputies are having a hard time getting the papers served on time – also costly to county – requesting extra money for hiring a part time paper server or use the jail staff.  No decision made.

            Rich Shira and Jim Gorges – Jail is out of compliance – NICI have a 14 bed place to lease – asking commissioners if they have any plan regarding the jail.  Commissioners suggested keeping an open mind to anything that could be done – there needs to be a solution at some point for the safety of the jailers and prisoners.

            Jerry Johnson was awarded the Justice Assistance Grant.  It is to be used for detective supplies – grant states it must be put in a trust account.  Commissioners suggest they talk with Rose or Abbie regarding this.

            Storage building for all the search and rescue equipment discussed.  Jim Gorges suggest may be at the airport.   Discussion followed.

 

            Commissioners asking Jim Gorges if the sheriff’s office will try to patrol the dumpster sites a little more often.  Discussion followed.

 

            The Board adjourned at 3:35 p.m.

  

Chairman:_____________________________   Attest:________________________