STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
AUGUST SESSION August 31, 2010 FIFTH TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.
James Rockwell gave report on the airport progress – Met with Dept of Labor and various people of interest to study possibility of Anderson Air expansion.
The Idaho County Commission, on behalf of its owners, is launching a long term effort to act like an owner, to grow the asset, to make it vital, to search out and find new businesses, new opportunities.
Mike Cook gave report on FBO – AWOS – Idaho County Airport Web Site – landing fees – tie downs – rules and regulations need to be updated – airport signing improvement for fueling – rental cars – designated parking for ground vehicles – airport layout plan update – continue to develop this – airport security needed – Jet A fuel capacity is limited – general upkeep of airport – have purchased a new riding mower for the airport – weeds are being kept under control by Carl Crabtree – pilots lounge improvement – Anderson Airomotive – land acquisition for new runway – leases at the Idaho County Airport – currently $.07 square foot.
James – incredible asset to Idaho County – thanked the ADA for excellent job on the airport.
Mike – ADA reviewed – originally looked at two sites – no decision has been made. Location on the East end is the preferred location.
John Rotter has concerns on the huge planes being at the airport – not enough room.
James stated things are just in the planning – would be happy to see at least 2 huge planes – this means more employment for the county.
Grant stated he thinks the east end is the wrong place for Anderson – too much activity.
Chuck Rogers stated the larger planes may cause problems for the smaller planes – Anderson needs to be away from the east end.
Discussion continued with all members of the audience.
James Zehner re: St. Mary’s Hospital Tax – James Rockwell stated St. Mary’s should explain the situation to James Zehner in order to see if they qualify for tax exemption. James Zehner will call St. Mary’s for a meeting.
Sharon Cox re: Michael Hagen tax cancellation – 3 yrs delinquent – T28N R1E Sec14 – 26.717 AC – Total tax due is $525.10 – Most of this is solid waste fee – No utility to the land. Sharon is requesting the solid waste fee be exempt. Skip made motion to forgive the previous solid waste fee. Discussion. Land is currently listed as AG and should be listed as waste – change category. Motion dropped for lack of second.
Syd Fuzzell re: Claims.
Current Expense $37,278.53
Road & Bridge $138,114.64
Airport 106,778.44
Emergency Comm 2,210.92
District Court 3,794.38
Title III – New 9,355.00
Indigent 35,281.57
Appraisal 22,944.87
Solid Waste 307.08
Noxious Weeds 21,228.60
Snowmobile 25B 6.50
Jim made motion to approve claims. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Total Claims $377,300.53
Sheriff Giddings re: employee wages for deputies and jailors. Discussion followed.
Jim made motion to change agenda for executive session. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.
9:49 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session according to I C 67-2345(f). Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.
9:54 a.m. Ended.
Grangeville Fire District annexation. – Discussion followed. Skip made motion to approve the annexation of the following people: Carolyn Howe – T30N R2E Sec27 20.227 AC. Mickey Emmert – Summer Breeze Subdivision Lot 5 – 1.15AC. Bradley E. Lockart – Summer Breeze Subdivision Lot 8 – 1.10AC. Bradley D. Olson – Summer Breeze Subdivision – Lot 8. Bradley D. & Ann K. Olson – T30N R2E Sec 27 – 5.057 AC. Todd & Kathy Brown – T30N R2E Sec27 – 20.228 AC. Gary & Judy Porter – T30N R2E Sec 27 – 20.227 AC. Christi L. Gortsema – T30N R2E Sec 27 – 5.057 AC. Lisa & Paul Turner – T31N R4E Sec31 – 20.36AC E2 Lot. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Elk City School Moss Program, Ms Loomis, via phone – wants $100 for gas money $817.00 total amount of request – eight students. Students explained to the commissioners their purpose for wanting to go to MOSS camp. Jim made motion to approve the attendance of the Elk City students to attend the MOSS camp up to $817.00 which includes $100.00 for gas. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Commissioners Reports:
James Rockwell – CEDA report – Premier Technology – Waste project from Tom Kovalicky will be viewed by commissioners. Discussion followed.
Jim Rehder – recycle program – future planning – discussion followed.
11:35 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent according to I C 31-874. James seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.
11:50 a.m. Ended. Regular session resumed.
One Lien/N-1’s Two release of liens/N-1’s One approved
Catering permit approved as follows: Cottonwood Community Hall – Sept. 11, 2010
Idaho Office of Species Conservation – Dustin Miller and Tom Perry – wolf issue – options the state is still pursuing – appeal route on the Montana Judge Malloy’s ruling to list wolves on the endangered species list discussed. Dustin and Tom are working on the federal level to get wolves delisted permanently. An agreement is in place – hopefully by the second week in October it will be in effect.
Ranchers in wolf area need help now – Skip asked Dustin and Tom – where can we go from here. It appears the governor may not realize how many dollars are lost with the wolf issue.
Wolf issue and law suit in Wyoming discussed – their issue is not the same as Idaho’s.
Kirk stated he feels that we declare the state an emergency.
Ralph Hatter stated he no longer sees moose in his area any more. Fish and Game have not seen them either. Also stated we need facts and not just word of mouth.
Skip stated we need this now.
Ralph stated put the wolves in the Frank Church area and keep them there.
Skip mentioned the experimental stage of the wolf issue – discussion followed.
Dustin and Tom mentioned what happens if the feds do not sign the agreement that has been drafted. Wanting to obtain more flexibility with the wolf problem.
Dustin presented Governor Otter’s letter sent to Secretary Ken Salazar, Washington D C along with Resolution of the Idaho Fish and Game Commission adopted 8-16-10 regarding wolf management to the commissioners.
Skip stated he wants to get support for the emergency declaration from IAC and other counties. Wants one out by mid September.
Mike Cook re: Lolo Creek Bridge – LHTAC was going to resolve this problem – it appears Idaho County has over paid it’s portion on the project – Mike explained. Commissioners will seek reimbursement for overpayment.
August 24, 2010 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
E911 Committee re: recommendation for the E911 system and software program for Idaho County. Qwest/Positron and Zetron/Valence are bids being taken in consideration.
Qwest bid is $330,373.56 – annual cost – $66,074.72 Zetron Valence bid is $227,857.35 – annual cost – $45,571.47.
Committee and commissioners reviewed each section of the bids. Discussion followed.
Jerry Zumalt stated both vendors meet NENA specs and both bids are high quality systems.
E911 committee gave the recommendation to go with Qwest Positron. Neighboring counties are going with Qwest. No decision made at this time – next meeting September 7, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.
James Zehner – re: Hagen tax cancellation – survey done in 1989 on this property – no deed recorded, so this is why assessors office did not transfer – ITD is supposedly the owner of this property – discussion followed. Commissioners stated if ITD owns this property – they should prove it. James Zehner will do further research and return to commissioners with information.
Title II and Title III decisions – discussion only – Mike Cook is also going to do further research for the commissioners.
The board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Chairman:_____________________________ Attest:_______________________________
