STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

 AUGUST SESSION                 AUGUST 4, 2020           FIRST TERM DAY

 8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Denis Duman and Bette Polack, Deputy Clerk present. Commissioner Frei is absent.

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.  Frei seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-absent; District 3-yes

1-Approval; 1-Lien; 1-N1; 1-Release of Lien;

8:44 a.m. End Indigent

8:45 a.m. Barbara Grimm introduces Ben Stowell, her new apprentice. Barb explains the Central Square Mapping License Renewal. Ben is working Geo media updates. Brandt moves to approve the Central Square Mapping License Renewal of $2441.25. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor.  Frei is absent.

8:45 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the July 28 meeting.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor.  Frei is absent.

Brandt moves to approve the ES&S Tabulator for Elections.  Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor.  Frei is absent.

Brandt moves to approve the Valence quote of $1445.00 for Courtroom interface.   Duman seconds.  Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor.  Frei is absent.

Brandt moves to approve the Order for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson.  Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor.  Frei is absent.

9:00 a.m. Bid opening for Polena, Davidson & Stuck Projects- 4 Bids,

Davidson- Rad Mulching- 6.6 acres $6270.00, Stuck 15.3 $9405.00

Davidson- Elk Ridge Ranch- 13,167.00, Stuck -$30,523.00.

Brandt moves to award Davidson and Stuck Projects to Rad Mulching & Fire Reduction LLC. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor.  Frei is absent.

Polena- Pony Creek- 4.04 acres $8888.00

5 Star- 4.04 acres $8484.00

Brandt moves to award Polena Project to 5 Star Forestry. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor.  Frei is absent.

Additional Meetings

Aug 5- Port of Lewiston meeting-Duman

Aug 5- CEDA Operations and Finance meeting-Duman

Aug 5- IDALEW Board meeting- Duman

Aug 7- Unprotected Lands meeting- Brandt and Duman

Aug 19- Idaho County Fair opening- Commissioners

Aug 20- CMC Meeting-Duman

Aug 27- CEDA Board meeting-Duman

9:15 a.m. Sale of Idaho County Property- James Zehner and Calvin Hogg- some property on Cove Road that the County owns. 3.8 acres. Nothing has been done with it since 1992. Calvin Hogg has some interest in purchasing it because it is beside his property. Jessup suggest a tax bid on any money that was owed up to that point in 1992. James will discuss with Abby about a tax sale.

9:30 a.m.  ICSWCD Update/Funding request- Elaine Sonnen- Chairman presents update on the projects that have been completed and in progress, as well as what is coming for future projects. Discussion on the different conferences that are offered.

9:45 a.m. Broadband Fiber Resolution/IRON Master Services Agreement-Jerry Zumalt- discussion

Brandt moves to approve resolution 2020-11. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor.  Frei is absent.

9:55 a.m. Pittsburg Landing Parking Lot Seal Coat Project- Duman moves to make Mike the designee on the Pittsburg Landing Parking Lots Seal Coat Project. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor.  Frei is absent.

10:00 a.m. Bid Opening Thorn Springs- 5 bids

Crea Construction-$1,166,530.00,

Debco- $698,989.00

Knife River $960,000.00

American Pioneer $812,807.50

J 7- $1,338,708.40

American Pioneer estimate on finishing the Seven Devils Bridge $22,900.00 Meinen will handle it out of the Road and Bridge budget.

10:10 a.m. Salmon River Road Professional Services Agreement- Brandt moves to approve agreement with Salmon River Road Professional Services.  Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor.  Frei is absent.

10:15 a.m.  Length restrictions Luke’s Gulch Road/Lamb Grade-Gene Meinen advises the overall length should be 40 ft. Discussion regarding an ordinance setting the length limit and updating Google maps. Commission suggests putting signs out at certain places warning that the road is not for designed for lengths in excess of 40 feet. Brandt moves to restrict the length on Lambs Grade and Luke’s Gulch. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor.  Frei is absent.

10:30 a.m. American Legal Codification Presentation- Ross Heutel, via phone, presents a Power Point of services-discussion regarding the proposed quote for Idaho County.

11:00 a.m. Solid Waste Discussion- Myrna DeHaas requests an update on the solid waste project. Brandt provides update on the possible purchase of property for a drop location.

11:30 a.m. 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-absent; District 3-yes

11:45 a.m. Executive Session Ends

Brandt moves to approve full administrative leave with benefits until such time he can be put back on duty for the officer that was involved in the shooting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor.  Frei is absent.

11:45 a.m. Connie Jensen-Blyth- Upper Clearwater CWMA Bid Award

Brandt moves to reject the present bids and ask to resubmit per application. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor.  Frei is absent.

1:00 p.m. Gold Point Mill Grant Project/Design Update-Bryan Mahoney updating Commissioners on project. He and several others are going to tour the project on August 18. Discussion on the funding available and how to use it.

1:15 p.m. L2 Review/Budget Discussion-Ackerman will work on some minor revisions.

Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the July 27 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor.  Frei is absent.

1:45 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Chairman______________________________     Attest:____________________________