STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
DECEMBER SESSION DECEMBER 1, 2020 FIRST TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Mark Frei 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 pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
1-Denial
8:34 a.m. End Indigent
8:45 a.m. Brandt regarding email received from James Rockwell, Chairman of the Idaho County Republican Central Committee advising that only one person was interested in being appointed to the Idaho County Assessor position upon the retirement of James Zehner on December 31. Duman moves to appoint Kim Nuxoll to the position of Idaho County Assessor, effective January 1, 2021. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include a hardship request that was left off the agenda inadvertently. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:00 a.m. Abbie Hudson advises that Charitie Johnson is requesting a cancellation for hardship for 2018 taxes-she has been making payments to catch up, but is struggling. Frei questions what type of property is involved-discussion. Hudson advises that the property previously had a homeowner’s exemption that was removed when she got divorced. Frei moves to approve a reduction/cancellation equal to a homeowner’s exemption for the years it had not been applied. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:06 a.m. Gene Meinen regarding repair at the fueling location at the County Shop-presents a quote from Coeur d’Alene Service Station Equipment-discussion regarding parts of the quote that won’t be needed. Duman moves to approve the amended quote. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Meinen regarding the pickup being used to do the dumpster pickup in Dixie-has over 300,000 miles and should possibly be replaced soon.
Discussion regarding letter received from the Grangeville Highway District-Meinen will reach out to Bilejo Klapprich.
9:30 a.m. Brandt regarding Ordinance 13-Jessup advises that the ordinance appears to be at odds with Idaho Code-discussion regarding speed limits lower than 35 mph requiring a traffic study. Jessup feels that the ordinance, as written, is not enforceable. Duman moves to rescind Ordinance 13. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Jessup questions whether or not speed limit signs recently placed on the Dewey Saddle Road should be changed to 35 mph-discussion. Commission advises Ackerman to contact Meinen regarding changing the signs.
10:00 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing on Application for Variance filed by Paul Neville-Hunter Edwards advises that the variance is to address whether or not the road is required to be public, as per the subdivision ordinance-discussion. Preliminary plat, previously submitted, is reviewed-discussion regarding objections received. Jessup questions regarding private easement and requirement for LHTAC standards-Edwards advises that the easement does not allow for modification of the road. Brandt advises that objections were received from Charles and Maria Rauch, Mark and Cheryl Jones, Doug Graver and John Marsh-discussion. Jessup regarding letter from Daryl Mullinix-questions Edwards regarding points of concern. Frei questions regarding Eagles Nest Homeowners Association-Edwards advises that Mr. Neville is the only member of this association-it was requested by the USFS in order to facilitate the easement. Jessup questions whether or not the corner design would accommodate an emergency vehicle-discussion. Mullinix questions whether or not there is an existing easement for other property owners-Edwards advises there is a recorded easement. Mullinix advises that he is concerned about the variance needed in order to comply with LHTAC standards-discussion. Jessup questions regarding the requirements of the subdivision ordinance-Frei advises that the request for variance to make the road private, as well as the LHTAC standards are burdensome in the remote location of this property. Jessup clarifies the reason for the request-Edwards advises to request that the road remain private and that the LHTAC standards be waived. Frei moves to grant the request for variance. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Jessup will draft the Order. Mullinix clarifies that the 90-degree corner is to be modified on the revised preliminary plat-discussion.
10:42 End Public Hearing
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the November 24 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders of Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Cancellation for Charitie Miller (Johnson). Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Frei-December 9-Public Health; Brandt-RAC-December 2; IAC Board Orientation-December 3; Road Dept Meeting-December 9, CBC Workgroup-December 10; December 18-WIR/NACO Public Lands; Duman-Ida-Lew-December 9, CEDA-December 17.
10:45 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to 74-206(1) f for legal. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
11:36 a.m. End Public Hearing
11:37 a.m. Meeting Adjourned
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
