STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
DECEMBER SESSION December 20, 2011 SECOND TERM DAY
11:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, James Rockwell and Jim Chmelik and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
11:00 a.m. Roy Lee, Land Exchange Task Force Chairman, regarding questions he has regarding Idaho Open Meeting Law. Discussion regarding keeping of minutes, recording. Rockwell suggests that a recording be made-offers to provide recording device for use by the task force.
Lee regarding the protocol he has been using for each meeting-discussion. Advises that he had Barbara Seamans give a presentation on conservation easements-there was a lot of information to disseminate. Lee regarding grazing allotments that may be impacted. Lee regarding NEPA process-discussion. Rockwell advises that the purpose of the group is to advise the Commission of what the citizenry wants if an exchange takes place. Lee questions whether or not their recommendations will be put forth as the official position of the Commission-Rockwell advises that he intends to do that on the condition that the county does not lose more of its tax base. Next Task Force Meeting is on January 4 from 5-8 pm-requests that the Commissioners be present to answer questions at the end. Discussion. Commission commends Lee on his commitment to bringing the information to the people.
Order for cancellation signed-$29.54
11:59 a.m. Recess-Break for lunch.
12:55 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-all in favor.
2 Approval, 2 Denial, 2 Suspended/Tolled, 3-N1, 0 release-N1, 3-Liens, 0-Lien Release
1:20 p.m. James Zehner regarding request from Idaho Housing & Finance-other counties have decided to keep the properties on the tax rolls-that would be his recommendation. No objection from the Commission.
1:25 p.m. Brandt moves to approve request from CVES to send students to MOSS program. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
1:30 p.m. Cindy Schacher, member of Idaho County Historical Preservation Commission, requests approval of the appointment of new member, James Huntley. Rockwell moves to approve. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Schacher advises that their project this year is to reprint the booklet of historical places in Idaho County which has been extremely popular-discussion.
Request for deduction from final paycheck of Victor Larrea-Gomes to cover advance travel funds approved.
Chmelik moves to approve the minutes of the December 13 meeting. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
2:00 p.m. Mrs. Richard Trainor regarding solid waste fees on ag property. James Zehner regarding how ag property is assessed for solid waste-all ag property is combined with only one solid waste fee. Mrs. Trainor advises that all of the ag property is leased and will be paid by the lessee. Mrs. Trainor questions how frequently properties are reassessed-discussion. Trainor questions regarding solid waste fees-discussion.
2:25 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:___________________________
