STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
AUGUST SESSION AUGUST 6, 2024 FIRST TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to go into Indigent Proceedings 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll Call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
9:13 a.m. End Indigent
Brandt moves to release the lien on Case 2013-157 CJ on spouse once half the debt is repaid. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the July 30 meeting. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the catering permit for Kamiah Bar & Steakhouse. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Michael Brown as part-time IT Operations Manager. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the CompuNet quote for a computer and docking station for Brown. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Order for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Duman-August 14-Business Development Finance Council; August 22-CEDA
Duman updates regarding Magistrate Commission selection of Joanna McFarland as the District 2 Public Defender.
9:21 a.m. Duman moves to approve the proposed L2. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Brandt regarding bid opening for the Good Neighbor Authority American Iron project-4 bids received. Nunnally Logging-1-$68,679, 2-$61,187.50, Total-$129,866.50; Groundworks Excavating-1-$120,000, 2-$96,000, Total-$216,000; Finley’s Tree Service-1-$142,352.35; 2-$118,209.50, Total-$260,561.85; T Dubb Contracting 1-$55,765, 2-$46,502.50, Total-$102,267.50 Brandt moves to award the contract to T Dubb Contracting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:36 a.m. Curtis Johnson, Scout Discoveries, introduces himself and updates regarding mining activities in the Elk City area.
10:00 a.m. Mike Cook regarding agreement for Beacon Relocation and Web Cam Pole Installation-this has been reviewed by Jessup-no issues. Brandt moves to approve the contract for construction with Valley Electric. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Cook updates regarding other airport activities-fuel pump is down-notification is out on NOTAM-Duman will look at this as he has experience. Cook updates regarding fuel sales, moving the AWOS to the new Pilot’s Lounge, as well as preparing for the move to the new building.
10:15 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding the agreement with Nez Perce County on the CPF Fiber Project-discussion. Zumalt updates regarding the status of the project. Duman moves to approve the MOU with Nez Perce County. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Zumalt regarding Valence agreement for services for the next 6 months-discussion. Duman moves to approve the agreement with Valence. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Zumalt regarding letter to Idaho County cities regarding the formation of a BEAD Project Planning Coalition-presents letters to be sent out under Brandt’s signature-discussion. Brandt signs letters-Ackerman will mail out.
10:45 a.m. Brandt regarding request from Elk City Volunteer Fire Department to contribute $50 as a property owner-discussion. Brandt moves to make the $50 donation based on the fact that we have property in the response area. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:00 a.m. Ackerman regarding quote for refinishing the woodwork-discussion regarding removing the benches. Ackerman will reach out to the Judge for his preference on seating.
11:15 a.m. Mike Hauger presents letter to Commission from Casey Zechmann for review-discussion regarding the CPI increase that was approved and a previous decision from the Commission to not increase the ease rates for five years making the next increase due in 2026. Brandt moves to rescind the proposed rate increase with review next year. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Regarding the City of Grangeville buy-in, Cook proposes getting together with Duman and Hauger to work out the details.
11:57 a.m. Adam Goicoa, Quality Heating, presents proposal for replacing some of the critical units in the Courthouse-cost is roughly $7200 per unit. Adam will get a firm quote together for next week. Commission advises Quality to go ahead with the three units since there is a nine week delay.
12:05 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
