STATE OF IDAHO
Countyof Idaho
AUGUST SESSION August 6, 2013 FIRST TERM DAY
11:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners James Rockwell, Skip Brandt and Jim Chmelik, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
11:00a.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.
11:15 a.m. End Executive Session
Alcoholic beverage license approved for Sacajawea Café, beer and wine.
Chmelik moves to approve the minutes of the July 30 meeting. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:30 a.m. Rockwell moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-District 1- yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
0- Approval, 1 -Denial, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 1-N1, 0-release-N1, 1-Liens, 0-Lien Release
11:32 a.m. End Indigent
11:35 a.m. Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. The Board reconvenes.
Brandt moves to adopt Resolution 2013-06 for an increase in jury fees pending approval of Kirk MacGregor. Chmelik seconds the motion. Motion carries with all in favor.
1:15 p.m. Ackerman regarding data processing budget for web page-there will be come costs for website redesign, doesn’t include hosting. Discussion. Web page line will be increased to $1000 for budgeting purposes.
James Zehner regarding AS400 upgrade-there are some compatibility issues with an upgraded AS400 and our printers-he is working on figuring out a solution, may just need an Ethernet card-discussion. Zehner regarding quote from CompuNet-he talked to Josh about the difference between Office Business and Office Pro-discussion about increasing budget line for computer/printers-budget line will be increased to $120,000 in anticipation of upcoming computer needs.
Discussion regarding policy of requiring approval from the Commission for purchases over $500-this will continue to be handled as it has been in the past-purchases over $500 should be brought before the Commission for joint approval.
2:00 p.m. Brandt regarding materials for dumpster site at Slate Creek-we have a bid for material from Lucky Acres in the amount of $4000, the residents have proposed doing the labor. Chmelik regarding the process for determining the sites-discussion. Brandt moves to approve materials bid for the construction of a dumpster site at Slate Creek. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. This will have to be coordinated with ITD, Robert Simmons and Gene Meinen. Bob Wingfield will be the contact person.
2:30 p.m. James Rockwell regarding Facilities Review Group meeting-meeting was attended by Bettie Ruzicka, Susie Heckman, Jill Summers, Nancy Walker and James Rockwell. Bettie Ruzicka has agreed to be the chairperson for this committee, with Nancy Walker as secretary. Discussion regarding how projects will be brought forth for consideration-projects should be presented to Elected Official or Department Head and then routed to the Facilities Review Group for consideration and prioritization.
Nancy Walker advises that plumbing issues in the jail have been resolved for now.
Ackerman regarding stairway outside to the basement-this has been a hazard-discussion regarding closing the stairs as an entrance-would remain available for an emergency exit. Nancy Walker will contact a couple of fabricators about constructing a metal gate to block the top of the stairs.
Nancy Walker regarding ceiling tiles that need to be replaced throughout the Courthouse-there are about 200 that need to be replaced-also advises that there are sinks and faucets that need to be replaced. Rockwell advises Walker to research the costs of the projects, run through the Facilities Review Group and then present it for Commission approval.
3:00 p.m. Gene Meinen regarding Cost-Share Agreement pertaining to Snowmobile 25A/B-this was signed a couple of weeks ago. Meinen’s understanding was that the Snowmobile Advisory Committee was to meet with the Forest Service and the Road Department prior to this agreement being presented for signature-the agreement presented has several errors-asking the Commission to put out a letter rescinding the agreement pending correction. Discussion regarding funds that should be made available to offset the costs to the Road Department for plowing-Mike Cook will work on trying to address this with the Forest Service. Commission approves sending a letter to address these concerns. Cook will draft.
Meinen received the annual bridge report for the Elk Meadows Bridge from ITD. Meinen wants to know if he should contact Kirk MacGregor regarding sending a letter reaffirming that we do not claim ownership of this bridge-discussion. Meinen will contact MacGregor to have him write a letter.
Meinen advises that the meeting with Federal Highways will be tomorrow on the Salmon River Road.
Cook regarding FAA grant request-advises that the FAA has come up with an additional $250,000 to go into the grant. Cook requests signatures on new request.
3:15 p.m. Recess
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