STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
AUGUST SESSION August 31, 2015 FIFTH TERM DAY
10:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik, Mark Frei and Skip Brandt, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Jim Chmelik regarding hours billed by Carl Crabtree for work done during the transition after his retirement-discussion regarding letter detailing payment pending the approval of a formal agreement. Brandt moves to pay 11.8 hours for the time from Carl’s last day to Connie’s first day of work. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the August 25 meeting. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:15 a.m. Canvass of levy election for Kamiah District #304 held on August 25. Brandt moves to accept the canvass. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:25 a.m. James Zehner regarding ag solid waste fees-they are doing a review of list of property owners and need to know if there will be any changes in how the fees are assigned or the amount-discussion. Commission advises there will be no changes. Zehner questions whether or not there should be a reduction to the solid waste fees for those homes that were lost due to the fires-discussion. Commission advises to leave the full amount on for 2015, but take the fee off for 2016.
Daryl Mullinix advises that he feels that the fee system in place for solid waste is illegal-discussion.
10:45 a.m. Review of Joint Quarterly Report for quarter ended June 30. Brandt moves to approve the Jt. Quarterly Report. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:50 a.m. Chmelik moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for James Shepherd. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to accept the resignation of Kathy Johnson in District Court, the hiring of Lark Perry in District Court at $11.65 per hour and an increase in wage for ICSO employee Jason Hicks to $15.72 per hour for successful completion of POST. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:00 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding ICRMP Risk Management Discount Program-discussion regarding the merits of participating vs. the cost and inconvenience. Brandt moves to pursue the premium discount offered through the Risk Management Discount Program. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Chmelik in favor. Frei against.
11:15 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to 74-206(1)(a)(b) for personnel matters. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
11:30 a.m. Brandt moves to waive the 6 month waiting period for use of vacation time for Road Department employee Amanda Windsor . Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:30 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.
0-Approval, 2-Denial, 0-Suspension, 2-Liens, 2-N1, 0-Lien Release, 0-N1 Release
11:35 a.m. End Indigent.
Brandt regarding Cost Share Agreement with the Payette National Forest-feels that it is not prudent to obligate the taxpayers to pay costs of private property owners who are not part of a fire district-should be up to property owners and their insurance companies. Brandt advises that it this arrangement affords no oversight on associated costs. Brandt feels we should rescind agreement-discussion. Randy Doman regarding the need for a comprehensive plan that addresses these types of issues in the future. Doman advises that funding for vegetation rehab may be available through a soil study conducted for the County by Pat Green, who is a contract employee for the Weed Department. Green has a doctorate degree in that area and could be helpful in presenting an accurate picture of the devastation. Doug Giddings regarding Unified Command Agreement-he was pressured into signing this agreement presented by the Forest Service at Riggins over the weekend-works in conjunction with the Cost Share Agreement-discussion. Chmelik moves to rescind the Cost Share Agreement. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:10 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
