STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
DECEMBER SESSION DECEMBER 17, 2019 THIRD TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Denis Duman and Mark Frei 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-Approval; 3-Denial; 1-Suspension; 1-Lien; 6-Release of Lien
8:43 a.m. End Indigent
8:45 a.m. Kim Helmich presents proposed plan for subdivision in the Riggins area-property is approximately 13 acres-is looking to split into 1-acre parcels. Discussion regarding next steps to take. Helmich will come back with a final plat for approval, along with a letter from Public Health. Brandt moves to give general approval for moving forward. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:03 a.m. Lucky Gallego, Veteran Services Officer, presents update on the number of Veterans served since he started seven weeks ago-he has seen four or five new clients every day-generally, most are looking for direction accessing their benefits. Gallego presents written statistics regarding number of clients seen, claims filed, cases reviewed and training received.
9:15 a.m. Damon Keen regarding upgrading the boat ramp located on the Clearwater River in the city limits of Kamiah-presents overview of project. Keen requests letter of support for a grant they are applying for. Duman advises that there is money available through Waterways-has proposed directing the balance of $17,940 toward this project-discussion regarding how and when funding would be released. Duman moves to approve utilizing the balance for the Kamiah Boat Ramp Project. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt moves to sign the grant support letter. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Keen will direct the City of Kamiah to make a written request for these funds.
9:30 a.m. Sandi Paul, Fire Mitigation Coordinator, presents update on current activities-advises that she has been working on reviewing the irrevocable letters of credit-advises that only one area contractor is bonded to conduct burn projects-discussion. Paul advises she is working on looking at grant funding. Paul advises that she would like to revamp the way projects are laid out-will work with Barbara on trying to find programming that works-requests that a tablet be purchased to assist with laying out projects in the field. Paul proposes developing a handout that would show the before and after of mitigation work-discussion.
9:45 a.m. Connie Jensen-Blyth regarding ISDA cost share applications for 2020-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the cost share applications. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Jensen-Blyth regarding agreement with the Payette that would allow treatment in their area-advises that she has finally been able to get draft documents-Brandt directs Jessup to review the draft agreements.
10:00 a.m. Jessup provides update on the requirements met by Guy Jungert as a result of his variance request-advises that all obligations have been met. Frei moves to approve the Order Granting Variance. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:10 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding forming a Census 2020 Complete Count Committee-IAC has reached out to Clerks to see if we have developed a local outreach-discussion regarding the merits of forming a committee. Commission declines to move forward at this time.
10:17 a.m. Gene Meinen updates regarding Road Dept. activities. Meinen regarding the purchase of a 2014 Western Star 4900 with 622,000 miles to replace one that was wrecked several months ago-we’ve been paid on the loss and Meinen has been looking. This truck is located in Boise, asking price $59,900-discussion regarding procurement process-Meinen will propose a purchase price under $50,000.
Meinen updates regarding damages last Spring-$4,263,000 has been spent, with reimbursements still coming in-discussion regarding issues with the two Federal agencies, FEMA and Federal Highway Lands, being at odds with each other on the emergency nature of damages.
Meinen regarding snowplowing issue in the Pine Ridge Subdivision-will get addresses from the Assessor’s Office and follow up with Jessup to assist with drafting a letter.
10:32 a.m. Brandt regarding bid opening for the Sally Ann Creek Road Repair-Debco-$499,978.25; Crea Construction-$834,757.00; Western Construction-$740,000.00; ML Albright-$877,379.75; Knife River-$587,000.00; Compliance Solutions and Contracting-$749,400.00. Bids will be reviewed by Garrett Frei of JUB and Meinen. Award is set for noon.
Mike Cook updates on Burlingame Lease-Ackerman advises that payment for the coming year has been made. Signed lease has not been returned yet.
10:49 Brandt regarding bid opening for surplus equipment. Fuel Truck-Gene Dandlicker-$1091; Ryan Frei $501; Camas Gravel-$505. Duman moves to accept the bid of Gene Dandlicker. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Trailer-Gene Dandlicker-$1690; Steve Wassmuth-$1357; Ryan Frei $1002; Byron Greig-$652.00. Frei moves to accept the bid of Gene Dandlicker. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:55 a.m. Meinen regarding the speed limit signs in the Elk City area-feels that there is an enforcement issue more than a signage area. Discussion regarding the petition presented by the Palkens-Jessup will draft a letter.
11:00 a.m. Brandt regarding the Vessel Report-moves to approve the report with the addition of detail on the expenditure of remain funds being directed towards the Kamiah Boat Ramp. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:15 a.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding communication with Zillow concerning their request for information-advises that they are willing to pay $.05 per record-he has advised them set up a FTP site.
Ackerman regarding designating a primary person to receive public record requests. Jessup will work on a Resolution for next week.
11:30 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding security issues in the Courthouse-she was contacted by Jim Gorges regarding how to address situations where customers are uncooperative and hostile towards employees. Discussion regarding issuing citations for individuals who don’t comply when asked to settle down, as well as possible wording for a poster/notice. Ackerman will follow up with ICRMP to see if they have any recommendations.
11:45 a.m. Ackerman regarding redistribution of voter precincts for Commissioner districts-discussion. Commission proposes moving Harpster to District 2, Big Butte from District 2 to District 3-Ackerman will work on the official designation for approval on January 6.
11:50 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the CMC contribution. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Owens & Rockwell. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Jeff Eich. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Jane Spencer as Judge FitzMaurice’s law clerk. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the letter to FEMA. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Brandt and Duman. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of December 10. Frei 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 Order for Annexation for the Grangeville Rural Fire District. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the highway easement deed for the Salmon River Road. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:00 p.m. Brandt moves to award the Sally Ann Road Repair to Debco, the lowest bidder. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:16 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
