STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
AUGUST SESSION AUGUST 20, 2024 THIRD TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Denis Duman 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. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
9:04 a.m. Brandt moves to release the lien in reference to JK5113. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) a for Personnel.
Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
9:07 a.m. End Executive Session
9:10 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the August 13 meeting. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the quote for carpet in the Assessor’s Office. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Appraiser Jeffrey McCusker for successful completion of probation. Lindsley seconds. Moton carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Joe Linebarger as Judge Green’s Law Clerk. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Request for Duman for CEDA. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Lindsley, Brandt-September 19-IAC Tax Policy Class; Lindsley-September 18-ITD; Duman-September 22- CMC, Public Health; Brandt, Lindsley and Duman-IAC Annual Conference September 23-25.
9:17 a.m. Stacy Rice, Safety Committee Chairman, presents concerns about safety in the building, specifically, ladders from the 2nd floor and basement. Discussion regarding ladder options-Commission asks Committee to get more specific information about size of the window wells and windows.
Joe Slichter advises that employees are concerned about situations where law enforcement may need to respond to disgruntled customers. Commission advises that the Committee follow-up with the Sheriff’s Office.
Discussion regarding fire alarm installation-Duman will follow-up and get a quote.
9:45 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding BEAD grant documents that need to be signed to move the project forward-presents Resolution for consideration.
Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2024-16, establishing a Broadband Action Team. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the MOU and letters to the seven cities in our county regarding the BEAD project. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:00 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing on the Request for Variance filed by Joshua Burnham. Mr. Burnham is not present-discussion regarding whether or not to move forward. Curtis Johnson sworn and testifies in opposition to the variance. Brandt moves to deny the Variance. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. In the event some extenuating circumstance prevented Mr. Burnham from appearing, Ackerman will advise the Commission.
10:30 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing on the Request for Variance filed by Bonnie Myers. Bonnie Myers, Kimberly Louwein and Ron Pierson sworn in. Myers regarding reason for the variance. Discussion regarding parcel lines and future splits. Ron Pierson testifies-no longer opposed. Jessup questions Commission regarding provisions of subdivision ordinance being met-Commission affirms that they believe all provisions have been met. Brandt moves to approve the variance providing perk tests are done on both lots. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Jessup advises that he will also need a legal description of Lot 6.
11:09 a.m. Meranda Small provides update on Extension activities-invites Commission to the Ribbon Cutting Ceremony at the Idaho County Fair. Small advises that numerous activities such as the Demonstration Contest Day, 4H Camp and the 4H Ambassadors service project have taken place leading up to the fair which is happening this week. Small advises that Kirstin Jensen’s Five for Five program continues to gain national recognition. Small also updates on the livestock program.
11:15 a.m. Brandt continues Public Hearing on the Request for Vacation filed by Arnoldo Pineda from last week. Brandt advises that the City of Kamiah has advised that they do maintain Hobart Road-discussion. Barb Grimm, GIS Coordinator for Idaho County advises that Dorene George, Idaho County Mapper, contacted the City of Kamiah regarding Hobart Road and confirmed that Hobart Road is under City maintenance. Ackerman swears in Arnoldo Pineda, Phil Law, Brad Law, Terry Jackson, Becky Brotnov, and Barb Grimm. Brad Law regarding property line and access to property. Arnoldo Pineda testifies regarding history of travel in the area. Becky Brotnov presents several letters from individuals who have used portions of the platted subdivision roads. Jessup advises that there needs to be proof that the area to be vacated has not been used in five years-advises that there was no testimony that travel on the Eastern perimeter had taken place. Jessup advises that there was conflicting evidence from Mr. Pineda and Mr. Jackson that there was travel on the Northern perimeter-discussion. Brandt suggests vacating the Western portion that borders Lot 4, Block 2; the Northern portion that borders Lots 1-4, Blook 2 and Lots 1-4, Block 1; the Eastern portion that borders Lot 1, Block 1 and Lot 8, Block 1; the Northern portion of Jackson Road between Lot 1 Block 2 and Lot 4, Block 1 North to the Northern boundary of the subdivision; and the Western portion of Jackson Road North of Lots 7 & 8 of Block 1. Brandt moves to vacate as described. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Jessup will draft the Findings. Grimm will work on a map.
11:45 a.m. Monica Walker requests permission to purchase a module of Spillman that can be used on the officer’s cell phones. Brandt moves to approve the purchase for the Spillman modules. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Mike Kindrick requests purchase of two vehicles-these were included in the budget. Brandt moves to approve the two purchases as presented. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:54 a.m. Recess
1:15 p.m. Michael Brown, IT Operations Manager, provides update on his activities since arrival. Brandt moves to approve transferring Brown to 30 hours per week starting on September 2. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
1:45 p.m. Guy VonBargen makes a request for authorization for hiring potential employees who have a CDL learner’s permit—this would allow the new employee get the experience on the job and fill open positions. Discussion regarding hiring new employees without CDL licenses, providing training under the CDL permit system, and reimbursing up to $500 for the CDL courses taken in the pursuit of the CDL license after successful completion of a one-year probationary period. Commission advises to move forward with this policy for potential Road Department applicants.
2:00 p.m. VonBargen updates Commission regarding the temporary Crooked River Bridge-the USFS has agreed to authorize the County to assume maintenance for two years in order to get the project moving forward. Discussion regarding options for new bridge or using the existing bridge, as well as funding. Sandi Paul advises that she can approach the Forest Service about using the Good Neighbor Authority funding-discussion. VonBargen advises that legal details need to be worked out between the County and the USFS and the County and property owner, Robin Hunt. Hunt questions who will be working on the design approach-VonBargen advises that he will work with her and the contractor.
2:44 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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