STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
AUGUST SESSION AUGUST 5, 2025 FIRST TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Brad Higgins and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Higgins offered an opening prayer.
Scott Dunning updates Commission on Good Neighbor Authority projects-there are seven separate areas in the GNA project area-advises that he is struggling to find contractors who can do the work-discussion. Sandi Paul questions the status of an old RAC grant-Dunning advises that there may be funds available-he is working on reapplying for the appropriation.
9:15 a.m. Sandi Paul updates regarding invoicing for GNA projects and activities-there were ten projects scheduled with only two remaining to be awarded and completed before the snow flies. Paul updates regarding other projects that are being wrapped up, as well as future projects being considered, especially with noxious weeds.
9:31 a.m. Brandt regarding bid opening for the Milner Trail GNA project-Rad Mulching-$99,450; Finley Tree Service-$41,500; PK Excavating-$40,000; Coopersmith-$71,925. Bids will be reviewed by Sandi Paul.
9:45 a.m. John Warford updates on the trash collector in Mt. Idaho-there has been some progress in getting the trash cleared up-thanks the Commission for the assistance.
10:00 a.m. Brandt regarding MOU with Idaho County Recycling-Janie Fluharty appears via telephone, Liz Clark and Laura Embry, appear in person. Matt Jessup updates Commission on Idaho County Recycling and the efforts to get the group organized as an unincorporated nonprofit organization-advises that he and Ackerman met with the group yesterday, adopted bylaws and assisted in applying for an EIN for the group. Jessup advises that some minor modifications were made to the MOU-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the MOU. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:19 a.m. Monica Walker requests the purchase of 16 shotguns with grant funds-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the purchase. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:30 a.m. Brandt updates regarding bid award on the Milner Trail GNA Project-low bidder, PK Excavators cannot complete this project as they are out on a fire. Brandt moves to award to Finley Tree Service. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Lindsley requests that the County purchase $6000 worth of gravel from a resident in Elk City for the York Pond near Elk City-discussion. Brandt advises that he cannot support this project. Higgins questions whether or not there is funding available from Parks and Rec-discussion. Higgins advises that he feels that there needs to be careful consideration of where taxpayer funding is being used, particularly if it primarily benefits one community, but can also see that the project was approved and this gravel purchase is needed to move the project forward. Higgins moves to approve the purchase of $6000 for gravel. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Higgins and Lindsley in favor. Brandt opposed. Purchase will come out of Commissioners budget, Capital-Other.
10:43 a.m. Discussion regarding moving the extra fuel storage tank currently at the new jail-some follow-up is needed before a decision is finalized.
10:47 a.m. Ackerman updates regarding the final L2-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the L2. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. This and other required budget documents will be sent in for publication.
11:00 a.m. Jerry Zumalt requests purchase of antenna and radio equipment-discussion. Zumalt addresses concerns about radio communication between the Sheriff’s Office and deputies-advises that he feels there are several different possible causes for the gaps-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the purchase of antenna on Pilot’s Knob and power control at High Camp. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:30 a.m. Debbie Ferguson, ICRMP Representative presents update-reviews training offerings on the portal.
11:55 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the July 29 meeting. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the LHTAC Local Agreement Addendum. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the DIGB2 Fiber Optic Project Agreement. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
No Additional Meetings not previously listed.
12:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
