STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
DECEMBER SESSION December 20, 2016 THIRD TERM DAY
10:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik and Mark Frei and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Skip Brandt is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
10:35 a.m. Brooke Westlake, via phone, requests cancelation of back taxes on three parcels-she has been trying to manage the estate of her father, who recently passed away. Discussion regarding the ag exemption declaration-this was missed for a couple of years, which resulted in an increased value. Commission explains that they cannot forgive the taxes, but will waive the interest and penalties-this amounts to $716.56. Chmelik moves to cancel the interest and penalties on these parcels. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Frei in favor. Brandt is absent.
10:47 a.m. Linda Burnside, on behalf of Life Center Church, requests cancelation of solid waste fee on the Loving Hands building owned by Life Center Church. Chmelik questions whether or not the buildings are two separate entities. Burnside advises that Loving Hands contracts with Simmons for two dumpsters-questions why they have to pay an additional fee to the county. Chmelik explains that the fee cannot be waived-the Church is exempt from taxes, however.
10:56 a.m. Bud Uptmor via phone, requests cancelation of ag solid waste fees-three parcels under three different LLC’s-Bud is listed as the Representative for each LLC-advises that he could change it back if necessary. Chmelik advises that this would be a solution for canceling two of the garbage fees. Uptmor will take care of this for next year.
11:00 a.m. Janet Klement via phone, requests cancelation of ag solid waste fees-several parcels, but under different names. Chmelik advises that this cannot be canceled.
11:06 a.m. James Zehner regarding Barbara and Edward Bonham in Kooskia-requesting cancelation for half year-property was destroyed by fire. Discussion regarding clean-up and use of dumpsters. If it has been cleaned up, they don’t have an issue with canceling half of the solid waste.
11:14 a.m. Megan Murphy regarding cancelation request from Dennis Baldus-homeowners exemption was missed due to their error. Chmelik moves to restore the exemption and cancel the additional taxes. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Frei in favor. Brandt is absent.
11:15 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Indigent pursuant to 31-874. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-absent; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
2-Approval, 0-Denial, 0-Suspension, 0-Lien, 0-N1, 0-Lien Release, 0-Release N1
11:24 a.m. End Indigent
Chmelik moves to accept the resignation of Jonathon Wilson. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Frei in favor. Brandt is absent.
Chmelik mores to approve the wage increase for ICSO Deputy Keith Olson. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Frei in favor. Brandt is absent.
Chmelik moves to approve the payment of dues for Clearwater RC& D. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Frei in favor. Brandt is absent.
Chmelik moves to approve the transfer of 40 hours of vacation time from Gene Meinen to Caitlin Eckert. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Frei in favor. Brandt is absent.
Chmelik moves to approve the Order for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson, $198.72 and $321.55.
Frei seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Frei in favor. Brandt is absent.
Chmelik moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Askers, Cash & Carry, Hong Fa and Cottonwood Foods. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Frei in favor. Brandt is absent.
Chmelik moves to approve the minutes of the December 13 meeting. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Frei in favor. Brandt is absent.
Chmelik moves to approve lease with Ricoh for new copy machine. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Frei in favor. Brandt is absent.
Chmelik moves to approve the Order for Cancelation as per Abbie Hudson, $572.22.
Frei seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Frei in favor. Brandt is absent.
11:44 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
