STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

 

AUGUST SESSION                               August 22, 2011                                 FOURTH TERM DAY

 

9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Jim Chmelik and James Rockwell, and Kathy Ackerman Clerk present.

 

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Brandt regarding Lochsa Land Exchange economic study-official release of study-discussion.

 

9:10 a.m. Ackerman regarding policy of reimbursement for meals without itemized receipts-discussion. Ackerman will reiterate to elected officials, department heads and employees that itemized receipts (not just credit card receipts) are needed and that claims may not be paid without the itemized detail.

 

Syd regarding a note she had made regarding Search & Rescue funds for budget-discussion. Adjustment will be made at the time of the budget hearing.

 

Syd regarding claims-

Current Expense             $       37,589.75            County Road and Bridge        $   69,200.75

Airport                               $         7,729.26             Emergency Com.                     $      2,671.95

District Court                  $               80.24             Title III-New                            $    39,139.26

Indigent                             $         2,896.99             Appraisal                                 $       2,305.36

Election Consolidation  $             450.00             Noxious Weeds                       $       7,165.90

Snowmobile 25-B            $                 9.50

Total Expenditures      $169,238.96

 

Brandt moves to approve the claims. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

 

9:30 Meinen has reviewed the bids for the Ft. Misery Road Project-recommends award to go to Highland Enterprises. Brandt moves to award to the low bidder, Highland Enterprises. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Notice of Award signed.

 

Meinen regarding delays on the Grangeville-Salmon Road-they are working around the clock to minimize delays.

 

9:40 a.m. Discussion on County L-2. Although budget has increased, the amount of levy has gone down. Brandt moves to approve L-2. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries.

 

10:00 a.m. Mike Cook regarding the bid award on the Search & Rescue building. Low bidder was Schacher Construction. Jerry Arnzen has prepared the award documents. Discussion regarding water hook-up with the city and alternatives. Brandt moves to approve bid of $429,768.00 for the construction of the building, with Title III money not to exceed $350,000. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries.

 

10:30 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 31-874/Indigent. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-all in favor.

0 Approval, 1 Denial, 1 Suspended/Tolled, 4-N1, 0 release-N1, 4-Liens, 0-Lien Release

 

10:35 a.m. End Executive session.

 

10:50 a.m. Meeting adjourned.

 

Chairman:_______________________________     Attest:____________________________