STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
DECEMBER SESSION DECEMBER 18, 2018 SECOND TERM DAY
9:15 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Mark Frei and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Duman is absent.
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. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-absent
1-Approval; 3-Denial; 0-Suspension; 4-Lien; 4-N1; 1-Release of Lien, 1-Release of N1
9:25 a.m. End Indigent
Brandt moves to approve the Orders of Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the change in work status for Jerry Zumalt. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Amber Borba in Indigent Office. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2018-22 in support of the grant application for the Cottonwood Creek Bridge. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the purchase of a snowblower for $1049.99, as the blower approved from last week was not available. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for Askers Harvest Foods. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for Pizza Factory. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
9:45 a.m. Skip Brandt regarding agreement with the BLM for the Waterways Committee project for an upgrade to the Pine Bar boat ramp. Matt Jessup advises that his suggestions were approved by BLM-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the Contributed Trust Agreement with BLM for $80,000. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
10:00 a.m. James Zehner regarding a request from Pope, a property owner paying yield tax-is requesting a change to 3% method of calculation-discussion. Chris Hanson, logger who harvested the timber, contacted via telephone. Hanson describes logging practice on this specific property. Zehner advises that he would like to discuss this further with the Tax Commission. Zehner proposes that Pope pay the first half and we revisit this before the second half is due. Brandt advises that we follow the processes put in place by the Tax Commission-advises that he feels an exception for this property would open the door to all yield properties being possible exceptions. Hanson advises that he will advise Ms. Pope to pay the first half, with the understanding this will be looked at again this Spring. Jessup questions the definition of ‘stumpage value’-discussion.
10:15 a.m. Gary Canaday regarding personal property tax on Jacobs Oil-advises that he did not get any revaluation on the property until late November in spite of making several requests. Brandt questions when the business and property was purchased-Canaday advises that it was purchased last January-did not receive anything back in June when he could have filed a protest through BOE. Zehner advises that the bill was paid by Jacobs previously-the personal property was owned by Bennett and was exempt-discussion. Zehner proposes several options for addressing this issue-Commission advises Zehner to work with the parties to address where there are discrepancies.
10:40 a.m. Ackerman regarding quote for scanning old microfilm and aperture cards and new film reader equipment. Discussion regarding best use of taxpayer money and reopening budget to accommodate the costs of scanning. Continued to next week in order for all Commissioners to be present
11:00 a.m. Brandt regarding annual road report-reviewed by Brandt and Frei. Frei moves to approve the Road Report. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
Zehner advises that he has not reached an agreement with Mr. Canaday-further discussion regarding value. Brandt moves to reduce the amount to $54,500. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
Frei updates regarding the speed limit issue on Highway 95-he had been contacted about writing a support letter, but that is no longer being requested.
11:05 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) b for Personnel. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-absent
11:26 a.m. End Executive Session
11:27 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) f for Legal. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-absent
11:50 a.m. End Executive Session-Meeting adjourned until Indigent Hearing at 3 pm.
3:16 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent Proceedings for a hearing. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-absent.
3:20 p.m. End Indigent Hearing
3:20 p.m. End Hearing-No parties present for hearing. Brandt moves to sustain the denial on Case #180853 and #180957. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
3:21 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
