STATE OF IDAHO          

                                                                  County of Idaho

 

AUGUST SESSION                                           August 2, 2016                                   FIRST TERM DAY 

8:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Jim Chmelik and Mark Frei and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Commissioner review/discussion regarding budget. Commission consults with Gene Meinen via telephone. Road and Bridge budget request revised to reflect a decrease of $120,000. Commission reviews budget for their department-decreases Professional Services line by $10,000. Commission reviews budget for Data Processsing-decreases maintenance/repairs line by $10,000. Discussion regarding repair/replacement of Courthouse parking lot-Brandt advises he feels this project can wait. Nadine McDonald advises that the area where the new handicap ramp is will need to be addressed due to the flooding issue. Commission decides to leave the amount for parking lot repair in the budget.   Chmelik moves to approve the tentative budget as discussed to reflect a 1% salary line increase, 5% insurance renewal increase and other reductions of $140,000. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

9:10 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 Frei leaves the meeting due to a work conflict.

2-Approval, 0-Denial, 1-Suspension, 2-Lien, 2-N1, 4-Lien Release, 4-Release N1

9:24 a.m. End Indigent.

Kirk MacGregor regarding GIS Data Resolution and updated Waiver form. Discussion regarding fees for utility companies, title companies and real estate companies. Chmelik proposes modifying #3 to reflect no charge for governmental entities.  Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2016-03 as modified regarding fees for GIS data. Discussion regarding possible penalty for violation of waiver-Commission requests that a penalty of $500 be placed in the waiver. MacGregor will revise.

9:35 a.m. James Zehner regarding purchase of 80 acres of property by the State Land Board-requests tax cancelation-$75 in taxes were paid at closing, leaving approximately $100 in tax cancelation, plus fire protection. Brandt moves to exempt the State Land Board purchase. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Frei is absent.

9:45 a.m. Chmelik regarding bid opening for White Bird 1, 55.4 acres: 5 Star Forestry-$1348 per acre, total $74,679.20; D3 Native Woodworks-$1119 per acre, total $61,992.60; Futuristic Forestry-$1600 per acre, total $88,640. Brandt moves to accept the bid for D3 Native Woodworks. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Frei is absent. White Bird 2, 29.3 acres: 5 Star Forestry- $1348 per acre, total $39,496.40; D3 Native Woodworks- $1680 per acre, total $49,224; Futuristic Forestry-$1615 per acre, total $47,319.50. Brandt move to accept the bid of 5 Star Forestry. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Frei is absent.

9:55 a.m. Doman regarding review of bids for Little Cedar Fuels Projects-D3 was the low bid on the hand work for 13 acres-$24,139.96. Elk Ridge Ranch was low bidder on mixed hand/machine work for 28.6 acres- $31,095. Brandt moves to approve the bid awards as presented. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Frei is absent.

10:03 a.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding MOU with NICI for use of Idaho County Fairgrounds-he has reviewed and feels that it is acceptable. Chmelik moves to approve the MOU as presented. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Frei is absent.

10:10 a.m. Brandt regarding update from Clyde Hanson regarding the Clearwater Resource Conservation and Development Council that was given last week. Brandt moves to approve renewal of our dues in the amount of $225. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Frei is absent.

10:15 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the Joint Quarterly Report. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Frei is absent.

Brandt moves to approve the Sub-grant Award for BHS. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Frei is absent.

Brandt has CBYCC on Thursday; Regional Landfill meeting on Friday in Riggins.

10:30 a.m. Connie Jenson-Blyth regarding modification agreement with USFS for treatment around the Muscle Shell area-discussion regarding project costs and funding. Brandt moves to approve the noxious weed agreement with the USFS. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Frei is absent.

10:33 a.m. Meeting adjourned.

 

Chairman______________________________     Attest:____________________________