STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
AUGUST SESSION AUGUST 7, 2018 FIRST TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Frei is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Gavin Lewis, Ida-Lew Economic Development and Jenny Hemly, Idaho Dept. of Commerce, provide update on activities with Commerce-inquire about the concerns that the Commissioners might have. Duman advises that broadband and fiber optic infrastructure is critical-discussion. Hemly advises that what she is hearing statewide are concerns about workforce and housing-Duman advises that there are similar concerns in our area, however, there are some business owners who are proactive-discussion regarding possibilities for cultivating opportunities for addressing housing and workforce needs. Brandt advises that another concern is the recent movement of the State Historical Preservation Society to designate the Lochsa Corridor as a cultural preserve-discussion. Hemly invites Commission to attend the Idaho Economic Development Summit in Moscow on September 20.
9:05 a.m. Brandt continues hearing on the request of the Rupp family to vacate a portion of Frasure Road. Gene Meinen follows up with information he has researched since the last public hearing-advises that the records from the early 1900’s indicate that there are two separate roads described in the respective property deeds-the road that the Rupp family is requesting to be vacated does not reflect the mapped description of the road-advises that the road that exists on the ground does not appear to be the same road that exists in the legal descriptions-discussion. Commission elects to continue the hearing so the Rupps can be present before any action is taken.
9:17 a.m. End hearing.
9:30 a.m. Mike Cook regarding AWOS-advises that the sky ceiling information component is not functioning-replacement would be around $3600 for a new unit, plus shipping and installation. He has researched the cost to rebuild our unit at about half the cost, however it is unknown if this can be successfully rebuilt. Brandt moves to approve expenditure of up to $4000 for this unit. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent. Cook updates regarding plumbing issues in the pilot’s lounge-has had a plumber there and had to resort to porta-potties pending a solution-advises that he has directed the billing for this repair to Burlingame pursuant to the lease agreement. Cook advises that the card reader for billing fuel sales is obsolete as of January 1-he has researched some options and gathered pricing-would like to further discuss this to determine the best remedy-will follow-up with Duman. Cook updates on runway and airport projects and depositions relating to the Valley Paving case. Cook regarding the Albatross aircraft that has been parked for some time-we have billed CB Aviation and Anderson Aeromotive for damages to the pavement-advises that work still needs to be done on this aircraft in order for it to be removed-discussion regarding putting a lien in place. Cook advises regarding leases. Cook regarding the proposed update to the Forest Plan Revision-requests whether or not the Commission wants Cook to engage a small group to coordinate comments even though this is out a ways-Commission has no objection.
10:00 a.m. Meinen advises that he proposed an alternate bridge to Zack Black, but it does not appear to be feasible. Meinen advises that there still seems to be a question whether or not the bridge is private or public-discussion. Brandt questions who built the bridge-Bob Pontius advises that the bridge was originally an old log bridge-advises that the new bridge was built by several residents in the early 1970’s including his father-MacGregor advises that he needs to further research what interest was granted through the various deeds. Pontius questions whether or not the property owners have any liability should the bridge fail when it is being used by the mining companies with their heavy equipment and frequent trips-discussion. Meinen advises that his discussions with the various mining companies indicate that they have a reason to see that the road and bridge stay in good repair-feels they will work with the residents on repair costs. MacGregor will do follow-up research regarding bridge ownership. Pontius advises that his biggest concern is liability for property owners and expense for repairs-discussion.
10:30 a.m. Gene Meinen regarding the leasing of equipment as per the presentation a few weeks ago from Western States Cat-questions the Commission regarding whether or not we are good to go on this-presents pricing as received from Western States. Brandt moves to approve the lease agreements for the two graders and excavators. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Meinen advises that the air conditioning fluid has changed-they have nothing to recycle the fluid-has checked into different models that will address this-models are over $4000-requesting approval for the Snap On unit, as it can be serviced out of Spokane. Duman moves to approve the quote from Snap On. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
10:45 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-no; District 3-yes
0-Approval; 0-Denial; 0-Suspension; 1-Lien; 1-N1; 0-Release of Lien, 0-Release of N1
10:46 a.m. End Indigent
Duman moves to approve the minutes of the July 31 meeting. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Order for Annexation for Cottonwood Rural Fire Department. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Duman moves to adopt Idaho County Resolution 2018-13 transferring funds to the Road & Bridge Trust. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Duman moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for Root Ranch. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Duman moves to approve the purchase of a GPS and radar unit for the Sheriff’s Office. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Duman moves to approve the Correction Quitclaim Deed re: Bishop. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Duman moves to approve declination of CORBA administration. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Duman moves to approve the Additional Meeting Request for Duman. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Additional Meetings-Brandt/Duman-August 15-Idaho County Fair
10:57 a.m. Sheila Key regarding addressing issue with the roads that are in the Clearwater River Ranches Subdivision-has someone wanting an address, however there are complications because some existing property owners, David Gwynne and Brent Teats, were assigned a Ridgewood Drive address in error-requests that the Commission give her some direction on how to proceed. Key advises that the existing property owners are requesting that Ridgewood Drive continue to be assigned-discussion regarding the confusion the addressing error poses for first responders. MacGregor advises that he is uncertain as to whether or not the County can force the change-questions whether or not the addresses could be kept the same for existing residents and a Clearwater River Ranches Road address assigned to the person making the new request. Commission directs Key to build the Clearwater River Ranches Road and assign the new party an address on that road. Duman will contact Mr. Gwynne and Mr. Teats to discuss changing their addresses at some point in the future.
11:17 a.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding a review of Ordinance 50, which sets limitations on moving and utilizing mobile homes built prior to 1976-Ordinance requires electrical inspection, etc. in order to ensure safety. MacGregor advises that we have written letters to owners in the past advising them of the Ordinance-advises that a letter was sent to Michael Kennedy/Infinity Agra Service because they are using an old mobile home that is older than 1976 for an office-discussion. MacGregor advises that the Ordinance is not clear, as it indicates in one area ‘residential dwelling’ and in another area it includes ‘other general use’. Discussion regarding revision of the Ordinance or the granting of a waiver. Zehner advises that he would prefer to see the Ordinance stay in tack with a waiver granted on a case by case basis-discussion. MacGregor will prepare an amended Ordinance to include language for a waiver. Continued to August 21.
11:30 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206 (1) b for Personnel. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-absent; District 3-yes
11:48 a.m. End Executive Session
11:48 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) f for Legal. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-absent; District 3-yes
12:05 p.m. End Executive Session
12:12 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
