STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
DECEMBER SESSION DECEMBER 13, 2022 SECOND TERM DAY
***Recording unavailable due to a technical issue.***
9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Ted Lindsley, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Duman is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Lindsley offered an opening prayer.
9:04 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-absent.
1 Lien Release
9:07 a.m. End Indigent
Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include the RVCRI Grant application for the Sheriff’s Office. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Lindsley in favor. Duman is absent.
9:15 a.m. Camden Schacher updates regarding AEDs for the Courthouse-advises that the local Eagle’s organization awarded us a grant for $500 towards the purchase-discussion. She will come back with more information on total costs once she has contacted the State Insurance Fund.
9:30 a.m. Matt Jessup regarding Rural Violent Crimes grant agreement for grant writing services-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the agreement. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Lindsley in favor. Duman is absent.
Monica Walker regarding SWET grant-this is the source of funding for their e-ticket writing equipment-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the purchase of five units with the grant funds. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Lindsley in favor. Duman is absent.
9:45 a.m. Sandi Paul updates Commission on expenditures out of Title III-44 properties were treated in 2021 and 45 in 2022-discussion regarding various treatment methods and maintaining post-treatment. Discussion regarding new vendors who want to bid and possible contract modifications to address smaller operations.
10:04 a.m. Brandt regarding piece of property that is located above the County Shop in Kooskia, Brandt moves to offer this property for sale as surplus. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Lindsley in favor. Duman is absent.
10:15 a.m. Kelly and Lesli regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 174,550.73 Road & Bridge $ 185,642.92
Airport $ 3,153.09 Emergency Comm. $ 1,677.72
District Court $ 4,003.87 Court Facilities $ 2,000.00
Title III $ 123,911.95 Appraisal $ 3,284.39
Solid Waste $ 207,909.50 Search & Rescue $ 89.47
Election Consolidation $ 126.52 Noxious Weeds $ 26,903.14
Snowmobile 25-A $ 5,476.09 Waterways $ 2,400.00
Snowmobile 25-B $ 3,487.27 Interlock Device $ 95.00
Total $ 744,711.66
Lindsley moves to pay the claims. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Lindsley in favor. Duman is absent.
10:30 a.m. Hunter Edwards presents Application for Subdivision for H & H Ranches-discussion regarding the request for variance that was contained in the application and the appropriate fees to be paid. Edwards withdraws Application pending review and possible amendment of the Subdivision Ordinance-continued to next week.
10:51 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the Orders of Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Lindsley in favor. Duman is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Request for Lindsley. Lindsley seconds.
Motion carries with Brandt and Lindsley in favor. Duman is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the December 6 meeting. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Lindsley in favor. Duman is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Canyon Pines RV Park and Cottonwood. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Lindsley in favor. Duman is absent.
Additional Meetings: Brandt-NACo West Region Meeting-December 16; Lindsley-Legislative Review-December 21.
11:00 a.m. Sean Nichols and Abbie Hudson regarding the Water Tech System and what is included in the monthly fee-discussion regarding chemicals and testing to be done. Nichols will submit an invoice for the upcoming year.
11:35 a.m. Matt Jessup updates attendees Les Werner, Tom Turnbow and Diane Turnbow regarding history of the Santiam Bridge and how Idaho County came to be the owners-discussion regarding transfer of bridge. Mike Cook regarding his involvement with the initial transfer of the bridge-the property owners were interested in the bridge, but there was not a mechanism for transfer. Mrs. Turnbow questions regarding the last bridge inspection and whether the paint is lead-based. Mr. Turnbow questions if the intent is to dismantle the bridge-Brandt advises that the original intent was to take the transfer of the bridge and then transfer/sell it to the property owners. Discussion regarding how the bridge will be sold. Mrs. Turnbow requests why the property doesn’t want to maintain the bridge-discussion regarding the future of the bridge and the costs of upkeep. Mr. Werner advises that his desire is to come to a resolution that would not require the property owners to assume the responsibility of the bridge-discussion regarding future inspection. Jessup proposes approaching the USFS about taking the bridge back or in the alternative, to allow the development of an alternate route. Mr. Turnbow requests a five-year window to resolve the issue-discussion. Commission agrees to the removal of the signs and continuance of the discussion in approximately six months. Cook encourages the property owners to reach out to the USFS. Continued to June 6 at 11:30 a.m.
12:10 p.m. Break for lunch
1:00 p.m. Brandt opens discussion with Cheryl Probert and Jeff Shinn USFS-Samuel Perry, attorney for the Petitioners of the Milner Trail Validation, Shelley Rambo and Ron Tipton are attending the meeting via Zoom. Brandt advises Probert that there is a desire to pursue a workaround for access to the Milner Trail. Shinn advises regarding options and timeframe-advises that any options would require adhering to the environmental regulations, but it does appear that there are some options. Shinn advises that the timeline is the difficult part since the level of analysis is not known at this point-advises that they will need to get some people on the ground to look it over options and formulate a way forward.
Ron Tipton USFS, via Zoom, advises that they are committed to working on rebuilding the Hamby Warming Hut. Brandt questions the timeframe for scheduling a meeting with the stakeholders-Tipton advises he will contact Karen Crosby after the first of the year to set up a meeting.
Discussion regarding Milner Trail Workaround resumes.
1:34 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
