STATE OF IDAHO          

County of Idaho

 

AUGUST SESSION                                           August 26, 2014                     FOURTH TERM DAY

 

9:45 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners James Rockwell, Jim Chmelik and Skip Brandt, and Kathy Ackerman Clerk present.

 

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Bid opening for Seven Mile Canyon Project-Futuristic Forestry Services-$2,193.55 per acre for total of  $47,600; 5 Star Forestry-$1175 for total $25,497.50  Rockwell moves to accept bid from 5 Star Forestry.  Chmelik seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

 

Approval of hiring of Craig Hoodman as a Sheriff’s Office Detention Officer at the hourly rate of $13.26.

 

Approval of wage increase and promotion to Corporal for ICSO Officer Tom Remington at $38,059.28.

 

Approval of wage increase and promotion to Chief Jailer for ICSO Detention Officer Rob Agee at $16.58 per hour.

 

Approval of wage increase for ICSO Detention Officer Patrick Adler to $13.26 per hour for successful completion of POST.

 

Approval of wage increase for ICSO Dispatcher Cassy Paluh to $12.48 per hour for successful completion of POST.

 

Approval of wage increase for ICSO Dispatcher Amanda Mignery to $13.81 for added responsibility-Assistant Dispatch Supervisor.

 

Approval of wage increase for Road Department employee Glenn Caldwell to $16.97 effective September 1 for merit.

 

Approval of wage increase for Road Department employee Donnie Clay to $16.97 per hour effective September 1 for merit.

 

Approval of cancellation of check to Hahn Rental-overpayment.

 

 

 

 

10:00 a.m. Syd regarding claims

Current Expense         $      48,334.93                 County Road and Bridge         $    208,630.72

Airport                         $      90,702.13               Emergency Comm.                 $        3,473.22

District Court              $        2,447.15                 Title III Forest-New                 $      38,265.21

Indigent                       $           935.65               Appraisal                                 $        1,875.62 Solid

Waste                       $           210.48                  Search & Rescue                     $           934.91

Election Consolidation $             70.36                   Noxious Weeds                       $     37,328.16

Waterways                  $           830.37                  Snowmobile 25-B                    $             10.00
Total Expenditures      $    434,048.91

 

Rockwell moves to pay the claims.  Chmelik seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

 

10:15 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding three permits to develop in floodplain areas received from ITD-discussion regarding expiration of permit as these projects are all a couple of years out.  The permit is required for ITD per their rules in order to go forward with project development.  Brandt moves to approve the permits all with no expiration.  Chmelik seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

 

Rockwell moves to approve the minutes of the August 19 meeting.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

 

10:30 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding the petition received from those requesting the formation of the White Bird Recreation District-the signatures have been verified and an adequate number were received.  Additionally, the estimated costs of $843.00 were paid.  MacGregor regarding the requirements of Idaho Code-advises that he feels the requirements have been substantially met-presents an Order for the Commission to sign.  Rockwell moves to sign the Order of Compliance with Idaho Code #31-4304 and Order Calling for Election.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.  Order signed. MacGregor will provide the ballot language to Ackerman in time to meet the Election Calendar deadline. Rockwell questions the location and purpose of the district.  Alfred Holden explains where the boundaries are-the same as White Bird Cemetery District and that the main purpose is for a public to public entity transfer of the school building to the Recreation District.

 

10:45 a.m.  Mike Cook and Gene Meinen regarding update on Salmon River Road-Kirk has been in contact with counsel of Western Federal Lands-Cook suggests that we might consider a separate project to address the repairs needed.  MacGregor regarding phone conference with Meinen and opposing counsel-feels that they are pretty far apart on the issue of substantial compliance-MacGregor advised that we will not accept the road and will pursue breach of contract if necessary.  Cook proposes a project for submittal to Forest Lands Access Program to make the repairs on the seven areas that were identified by our geo-technical engineer-this would at least move us forward toward acceptance. The plan/proposal would include substantial funding for yearly maintenance in the event the road is accepted by the County.  Commission has no objection to pursuing the plan.  Rockwell moves to pursue the project as proposed with clarifying statement that the proposal does not, in any way, indicate acceptance.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

 

Gene Meinen regarding $100,000 for LHTAC grant-he has to send in a report indicating that the money was spent and the project completed-Rockwell signs report.

 

11:03 a.m. Rockwell presents Certificate of Appreciation to Joe Bonn for his retirements-has been a great team player, a dedicated and tireless worker and he will be greatly missed.

 

Mike Cook and Gene Meinen present additional Certificate of Appreciation to Joe Bonn.

 

11:10 a.m. Brandt moves to rescind the Disaster Declaration adopted last week.  Rockwell seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

 

Rockwell moves to accept the bid from Salmon Clearwater Landscaping for replacement of the retaining wall for $2874.75.  Chmelik seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

 

11:15 a.m. Rockwell moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874.  Chmelik seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.

 

2-Approval, 1-Denial, 0-Liens, 0-N1, 0-Lien Release, 0-N1 Release

 

11:32 a.m. Rockwell moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345(b) for personnel matters.  Chmelik seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.

 

11:45 a.m. End Executive Session

 

Rockwell moves to terminate contract with Chris Lamont for felony public defender services.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

 

11:46 a.m. Rockwell moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345(a) for personnel matters.  Chmelik seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.

 

11:50 a.m.  End Executive Session

 

Rockwell moves to contract with Scott and Vicki Olds to complete the felony public defender contract ending September 30, 2014.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

 

Rockwell moves to send the letter prepared by MacGregor advising Lamont of his termination.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

 

11:55 a.m. Meeting adjourned.

Chairman_______________________________     Attest:____________________________