STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
AUGUST SESSION August 18, 2015 SECOND TERM DAY
9:00 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.
Mike Cook presents FAA grant offer-this has been reviewed with Kayla Brown from Riedesel and also Kirk MacGregor. The amount of the grant reflects 90% of the costs of runway construction and taxiway design. Cook recommends acceptance of the grant offer in the amount of $4,354,251 from the FAA. Chmelik moves to accept the grant offer as presented. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Cook regarding approval of new location for hanger for Mike Zehner-lease was previously approved, building will begin soon.
James Zehner regarding property losses-they have been getting a lot of calls regarding tax relief. Zehner and Ron Funke went down to survey the damage-counted 30 homes so far-they haven’t been to all of the areas-anticipate another 20 homes and several outbuildings. Zehner questions whether the Commission wants everyone to come in individually or if they want to make cancellation a policy that runs through the Assessor’s Office-property owners will still be responsible for 8 ½ months prior to the losses. Brandt moves to process property tax cancellations due to loss through the Assessor’s Office. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:32 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding Disaster Declaration for fire in Kamiah area-discussion. Zumalt regarding potential issues with debris removal-could be funds available if the number of uninsured property owners exceeds 50-discussion. Brandt will follow up with Robert Simmons. Brandt questions regarding possibility of temporary housing-Zumalt advises that temporary housing for 3 days is available through the Red Cross, outside of that, displaced residents should try to work through friends, family, churches, insurance companies, etc. Zumalt advises that there is no means to provide for this need through County funding-discussion. Brandt moves to formally approve Disaster Declaration 2015-05, which was temporarily approved on August 12. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Zumalt regarding cost documentation that is required through FMAG-is working to make sure these costs are adequately tracked-discussion.
Zumalt provides update on Tepee Springs Fire near Riggins, which is impacting both Adams and Idaho Counties-0% contained at this time. Brandt requests a map. Zumalt reviews map of the Clearwater Complex Fire. Zumalt regarding management of donations-the response has been overwhelming, however the management of the donations is desperately needed.
Ackerman regarding use of sick leave for employees affected by fire-Road Department had two employees who missed work due to defending their property-policy manual does not allow a provision for using sick leave for this type of scenario-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the use of sick leave for those employees acting under the County Disaster Declaration. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Zumalt reviews map of the Tepee Springs Fire-briefs on anticipated weather conditions and changes.
9:53 a.m. Bid opening for Red-Tinker Project-only one bid received from Futuristic Forestry, $1533 per acre, total $6591.90. Brandt moves to accept the bid from Futuristic Forestry. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:13 a.m. Chmelik moves to approve wage increases for Sheriff’s Office employee Craig Hoodman for completion of probation and Ashley Pineda, lead Data Processing employee. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:15 a.m. Ackerman regarding quote from CompuNet for Internet service at the Weed Building-discussion. Ackerman will contact Connie Jensen-Blyth to follow-up with Century Link and First Step.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the August 4 meeting. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik abstains-he was absent.
10:30 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho County 31-874. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
0-Approval, 0-Denial, 0-Suspension, 1-Liens, 1-N1, 1-Lien Release, 1-N1 Release
10:37 a.m. End Indigent.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the August 11 meeting. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik abstains-he was absent.
11:00 a.m. Sally Ferguson and wilderness interns with the Selway-Bitterroot Foundation present update on activities with trail crew. Interns introduce themselves and state the areas they worked this Summer. Coby Gerke, Miles City, MT is project manager. Ferguson advises that their focus is on getting a list of trails and sending out crews to try to facilitate clearing those trails. Discussion regarding use of chainsaws vs. crosscut saws and the possible increase in efficiency. The four interns who worked on the Nez Perce-Clearwater present details on their activities over the summer-highlight various aspects of their work to include directing a volunteer group for one 8-day hitch and training with pack team-provide stats on the number of trees cleared, miles walked, campsites cleared, pounds of trash collected, miles of trail brushed and rocked. Commissioners field various questions from interns. Commission thanks interns for working to keep trail access open.
11:45 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
