STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
DECEMBER SESSION DECEMBER 19, 2023 THIRD TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Ted Lindsley and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Brandt is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Duman opens discussion regarding telephone service issues we are having and how to move forward. Zumalt regarding current system in place-it’s been in place for 8 years. Discussion regarding how calls are routed for E911 services and how that integrates with the Courthouse phone system. Discussion regarding how to trouble shoot phone issues and how Valence interacts with Solocom services. Discussion continued into January to coordinate a time when Valence can attend.
9:30 a.m. Mike Cook updates regarding the review of the draft Forest Plan Revision. Commissioner Brandt is on the phone for discussion. Cook advises that they also reviewed all of the past communication from the Commission pertaining to the revision-discussion. Cook proposes areas of concern in the draft that merit comment–proposed wilderness area, East Meadow, as well as timber section-discussion. Cook proposes continued work between Zumalt, Sandi Paul and a few others to provide a coordinated comment. Several updates will be scheduled for January.
9:55 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding request from Kamiah Rural Fire Protection District for annexation of several parcels located in Idaho County. Commission reviews proposed Order-discussion. Duman moves to approve the Order for Annexation. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Duman and Lindsley in favor. Brandt is absent.
10:02 a.m. Duman moves to approve the minutes of the December 12 meeting. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Duman and Lindsley in favor. Brandt is absent.
Duman moves to approve the Orders for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Duman and Lindsley in favor. Brandt is absent.
Duman moves to approve the purchase of radio equipment for High Camp Repeaters. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Duman and Lindsley in favor. Brandt is absent.
Duman moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Canyon Pines RV Resort, Family Dollar, Cash & Carry Foods, Killgore Adventures, Coyote’s One Stop, Mackay Bar Outfitters & Guest Ranch, and Riggins Whitewater Market. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Duman and Lindsley in favor. Brandt is absent.
Duman moves to approve the Joint Quarterly Report. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Duman and Lindsley in favor. Brandt is absent.
Duman moves to approve the purchase of a cash register for the Assessor’s Office. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Duman and Lindsley in favor. Brandt is absent.
Duman moves to approve the Additional Meeting Request for the Airport Advisory Board. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Duman and Lindsley in favor. Brandt is absent.
Duman updates regarding the availability of Narcam.
Matt Jessup advises regarding letter he has prepared regarding items encroaching on the Schultz Lane right-of-way-discussion.
10:11 a.m. Kathy Ackerman reviews the Summary of Changes for the updated Employee Handbook-will review with Commissioner Brandt prior to next week’s meeting.
Additional Meetings: Lindsley-January 2 & 15 Grangeville City Council, January 29-31 IAC Mid-Winter Conference; Duman-January 25 CMC, January 29-31 IAC Mid-Winter Conference
10:37 a.m. Meeting Adjourned
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Chairman Attest
