STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
DECEMBER SESSION December 12, 2017 SECOND 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.
8:31 a.m. Brandt opens public hearing for the vacation of a portion of Baldwin Springs Road. MacGregor advises that a Petition by Resolution was passed by the Board of Idaho County Commissioners-advises that all legal requirements have been met-advises that this process is a provision of a mediation that was entered into previously.
Travis Teats advises that he is here on his mother’s behalf-he would like to see this stretch of road be left open-it provides the easiest access to their property.
Mel McLean advises that he has no objection-is pleased that this is being resolved.
Teats questions what his access will be-Brandt advises that the road to JD Schwab’s will remain public-discussion. MacGregor questions whether or not there is alternative access to the Teats property-Teats advises there is. MacGregor advises that the Commissioners cannot land lock property-feels that this vacation would not do that. Teats advises the alternative route is a terrible road.
Brandt advises that that since this part of the mediation and the vacation doesn’t leave any property land locked, he feels the vacation is appropriate. Brandt moves to approve the vacation of the upper portion of Baldwin Springs Road. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
8:45 a.m. End Public Hearing
9:00 a.m. Kelly regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 57,235.45 County Road and Bridge $ 56,974.64
Airport $ 24,816.77 Emergency Communication $ 1,850.08
District Court $ 8,749.90 Title III-New $ 19,325.59
Indigent $ 15,948.71 Solid Waste $ 140,941.80
Search & Rescue $ 1,770.72 Election Consolidation $ 1,567.90
Noxious Weeds $ 41,052.92 Snowmobile 25-A $ 23.10
Snowmobile 25-B $ 875.99
Total Expenditures $ 371,133.66
Frei moves to approve the claims. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 a.m. Commission reviews proposed Application for Exemption under 63-602NN-discussion. Commission reviews proposed Ordinance No. 62-no additional changes.
9:30 a.m. Ackerman regarding Amended Order for Grangeville Rural Fire-explains the request from the Tax Commission to include language that provides for road right of ways. Brandt moves to approve the Amended Order. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Ordinance No. 62. Frei seconds. Roll Call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
9:38 a.m. Blaine Feinman, Fire Chief for Ridgerunner Fire Dept. and EMT for Kooskia and Tahoe QRU, advises that he is concerned that they were not asked for input prior to the approval of the Tahoe Ridge Estates Subdivision-feels that they do not have enough information to determine how the new subdivision will impact the ability to fight fires, as well as the impact to the wells in the area. Brandt advises that the County has not adopted the International Building Codes, which would provide the structure for road requirements-discussion. Feinman questions whether or not they are obligated to respond to these residences since they are a volunteer department-MacGregor advises that they are not under a legal obligation since they are not a taxing district-advises that public notice was given. Brandt advises that this subdivision has been approved-suggests that the residents in the area get together and come up with a working plan.
9:52 a.m. Megan Turner requests a cancelation for a property that should have been taken off in June. Brandt moves to approve the cancelation of half of the property taxes on the house. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:00 a.m. Mark Frei regarding latest revisions to Subdivision Ordinance-advises that he feels that it would be helpful to include a ‘checklist’ for prospective sub-dividers, as well as proposed wording for the certifications on the plat. Frei reviews changes. Discussion regarding requiring a bond for the completion of roads vs. a lien on lots pending road completion. Cook suggests proposing that lots could only be sold to the point that the roads are completed-discussion. Consensus of Commission is that the road must be built or a bond posted pending the construction of the roads-the amount of bond will be determined by the Board or their designee or by the developers engineer. Frei regarding the requirement for utility easements-discussion. Andrew Ottoson questions whether or not there is an obligation to provide E911 coverage as part of the subdivision ordinance since many people don’t have land lines-discussion regarding the intermittent cell coverage in our county and the obligation that property owners have regarding their own health and safety.
11:15 a.m. 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-Approval; 1-Denial; 0-Suspension; 1-Lien; 1-N1; 0-Release of Lien, 0-Release of N1
11:22 a.m. End Indigent
11:22 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f)f for legal. Frei seconds. Roll Call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
11:25 a.m. End Executive Session
Additional Meetings: Frei-Dec-19-RSWAC-Lewiston; Duman Dec-19-RSWAC-Lewison; Dec. 21-CEDA-Lewiston
Brandt moves to approve the promotion of ICSO Deputy Keith Olson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the additional meeting for Duman. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the additions meetings for Brandt. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Guy VonBargen. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Dallas Edwards for completion of probation. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Frei moves to approve the minutes of the December 5 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Zehner regarding cancelation of parcel previously held by Prairie Land & Timber. Brandt moves to cancel the parcel. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
