STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
DECEMBER SESSION DECEMBER 17, 2024 THIRD TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Ackerman regarding remaining funds in the Waterways fund-discussion regarding possible uses for the balance of $72,520-a portion of the funding can be used to pay the Clearwater Management Annual Dues and ongoing expenditures on the Boat Safety Grant. Commission advises to indicate that the balance to towards portable restrooms on the rivers and projects yet to be determined.
9:15 a.m. Doug Ulmer presents request for the purchase of new jackets to replace the current winter wear which has reached the end of useful life-presents quote for $7484.95. Duman moves to approve the purchase as requested. Lindsley seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
Ulmer updates regarding his attendance at the recent Sheriff’s Meeting.
9:30 a.m. Janet Zarate and Doral Hoff, ITD, provide update regarding rock slide activity on Highway 95, MP 189 and MP 196, near Riggins.
Hoff updates regarding funding for activities on Highway 14.
10:00 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the annexation for the Grangeville Rural Fire District. Lindsley seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the annexation for the Cotttonwood Rural Fire Protection District. Lindsley seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
10:15 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the December 10 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Order for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Lindsley seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
Duman moves to withdraw support from the Associated Taxpayers of Idaho. Brandt seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
Lindsley reviews proposal for signs for the Pilot’s Lounge-discussion regarding relocating the existing sign on the East end of Airport Road to the front of the Pilot’s Lounge. Brandt moves to approve the quote for signs in the amount of $789.84. Duman seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
Lindsley reviews proposal for electrical for lighting of the signs-discussion. Lindsley will ask for a new quote for surface mount lights.
Brandt moves to approve the transfer of Lesli Swenson to Data Processing. Lindsley seconds.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for VFW Post 8311 Wilderness Club, The Gallery Bistro, The Triangle Tavern, Riggins Whitewater Market, Cash & Carry Foods, Depot Express, Grangeville Depot, The Depot. Lindsley seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the annual maintenance renewal for Watertech for the cooling tower. Lindsley seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the quotes from CompuNet for the VMWare and VPN upgrades. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Jessup regarding the USFS Cost Share Agreement with Parks and Rec for Snowmobile Grooming-he has reviewed, requests that the Commission formalize the appointment of a Snowmobile Advisory Board. Brandt moves to approve the agreement. Duman seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Annual Road & Street Report. Duman seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the support letter for Tom Schultz for Undersecretary for Natural Resources. Duman seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Valence Maintenance Agreement. Duman seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
10:37 a.m. Kaci Ralston, Senator Risch’s Office, presents formal letter from the Senator commending Denis Duman for his years of service.
11:00 a.m. Nadine McDonald presents and reviews yearly Juvenile Justice reports-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the reports as presented. Lindsley seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
11:15 a.m. Meranda Small presents update on U of I Extension activities-4-H Ambassadors have been selected and they are gearing up for the kick-off of 4-H for this year. The Five For Five Curriculum project is being piloted in fifty different sites across the country. The Three Rivers Grazing Conference is set for January 7 in Lewiston and the Victory Garden series will begin mid-February.
11:30 a.m. Review of proposed Idaho County Attendance policy-continued to next week for follow-up.
11:45 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) b for Personnel. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
11:56 a.m. End Executive Session
12:00 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) d for Personnel. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
12:07 p.m. Brandt moves to deny the hardship applications for GB and KU.
12:09 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
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Chairman Attest
