December 1, 2009

STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

 

DECEMBER SESSION              December 1, 2009            FIRST TERM DAY

 

 

            The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Skip Brandt, Jim Rehder, James Rockwell, Commissioners and Rose Gehring, Clerk, present.

 

            Rebecca Warden, James Zehner and Deanna Hall re: solid waste fees – discussion followed on rate fee.

 

            Sheila Key re: computer purchase – has had problems for two years with her current computer – discussion followed – appears to be a hardware issue – cost for new one is $1,360. plus shipping and handling – commissioners approved purchase.

 

            Justin Mann re: Riggins Gun Range – commissioners are in full support – paper work is not completed as of yet – reviewed map of this area – property needs to be surveyed for boundaries.

            Robbin Royce, BLM will put property in their GIS system for boundaries and acreage – entrance in to property will be taken care of with Idaho Department of Transportation – volunteers will be fixing entrance.

            Discussion followed on the results if wild and scenic designation is involved.  If congress drops or approves  wild and scenic designation – BLM can then cut this area out – As long as it continues in a wild and scenic study area, BLM cannot give this ground for a shooting range.

            Mike Cook will work with BLM regarding the application.

 

            Novemeber 23, 2009 minutes.  Skip made motion to approve minutes.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.

            November 24, 2009 minutes.  Skip made motion to approve minutes as amended.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.

 

            Resolution #119 opposing house resolution 980:  The Northern Rockies Ecosystem protection act (hereafter HR 980) and urging the Idaho congressional delegation oppose HR 980.   Jim made motion to adopt resolution #119.  Skip seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            Don Solberg re: Airport liability insurance – presented quote for January 30, 2010 – January 30, 2011 – total annual premium $9,100.   Terrorism/War coverage for $1,138 additional premium is available – discussion followed.

            Skip made motion to accept policy without the terrorism portion added.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.  Last years premium was $9,500.

  

            Catering Permit approved as follows:

                        Hoots Café – December 11th & 12th, 2009

                        Hoots Café – December 31, 2009

 

            Order for cancellation of taxes approved as follows:

                        $199.10 – tax & solid waste     $919.34 – tax & solid waste

                        $198.72 – solid waste.

 

            Warrant #2010 -00856 for $115.60 – amount paid by check  Warrant void.

 

            Beverage license approved:

                        The Idaho Bananna Company – beer & wine

 

            Weed Department – Carl Crabtree’s Blackberry discussion followed on whether or not county pay additional cost – Commissioners stated county employees that require a cell phone for their job to allow employee to purchase better phone and/or additional plans at their own expense –  extra amount will be taken from employee’s paycheck.  County paid the first month of Carl’s cell phone usage.  

 

            James Zehner re: market value on federal grounds – discussion followed.  Commissioners requesting James Zehner to come up with a market value on federal ground.

 

            Gene Meinen and Mike Cook re: road report.  Agreement with Doumecq Highway District to maintain 10 miles of road since 1981  – discussion followed – Gene will write letter to highway District regarding a possible change in agreement.

 

            The board adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

  Chairman:__________________________     Attest:__________________________