STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
DECEMBER SESSION DECEMBER 21, 2021 THIRD TERM DAY
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.
Matt Jessup regarding Ordinance No. 48-it was brought to his attention that a portion of the ordinance incorrectly indicates that the County has authority to name roads in incorporated areas, such as cities-discussion. Jessup reads several sections that indicate that the intent of the ordinance throughout reflects unincorporated areas, as the County has no authority to name roads/streets in incorporated areas. Brandt moves to correct Section 4 in Ordinance 48 to reflect “unincorporated” areas. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:04 a.m. Ben Stowell regarding road naming request-this is in the Riggins area-presents proposed name of River Song Road. Walt Lindsey objects, as it impacts his address. Barb Grimm advises that they can provide a letter for his mortgage company indicating that the road name has changed. Brandt moves to approve River Song Road as the new name. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 a.m. Sandi Paul and Matt Jessup regarding requirement for local workforce for fire mitigation projects. Jessup proposes language to reflect that vendor must certify on the bid that more than 50 percent of personnel tasked on the project must be residents of Idaho, Lewis, or Clearwater County-discussion. Commission advises to go with this language for the time being-adjustment can be made in the future if needed.
9:30 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the Orders for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for The Reno Club, Wolftrack Brewing, Riener’s Grocery, Jackson’s Food Stores #187, Kooskia Mart, and Pizza Factory. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the December14 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Noah Buffy as a Patrol Officer. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the transfer of Cody Killmar to intermittent dispatcher. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Duman for North Central Public Health and CEDA. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with
Brandt moves to approve the appointment of Denis Duman as our Stibnite Advisory Board. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Amendment for the Service Agreement with Access Idaho for the Assessor’s Office. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the agreement with IDOC for Vocational Workforce Program. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Order of Annexation for the Cottonwood Rural Fire Department. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the CompuNet quote for an additional public access computer in the vault. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:00 a.m. Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include an emergency item at 11:10 to discuss the Roby Road Bridge. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Item added as emergency due to the potential harm to the health and safety of residents if the project is delayed.
10:03 a.m. Ackerman regarding the Annual Road and Street Report-numbers are compiled and submitted to the State based on funds and projects-must be published also. Brandt moves to approve the Annual Road and Street Report. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:10 a.m. Megan Turner regarding parking lot for Salmon River Community Church-requests that this be exempted-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the exemption. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:15 a.m. Mike Cook presents two agreements for signature. Discussion regarding JUB agreement for feasibility study for Lucile Bridge that utilizes RAC funding. Brandt moves to approve the agreement. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Discussion regarding JUB agreement to assist with plan for Federal Highway Lands Access Grant. Duman moves to approve the agreement. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Cook updates regarding the Lucile Bridge Project-the match requirement no longer exists, however the project is large enough that it may take a significant amount of available State funding-discussion. January 18 will be scheduled for a follow up with all parties and signing of the agreement.
Cook regarding update on Pittsburg Landing Phase II-costs have increased-Marty Gardner has been tasked with finding out if the recreation group can cover the additional costs. Cook advises that we will need to ask for an extension on the grant funds-discussion.
Cook updates regarding snowplowing at the Airport-advises that he was able to make arrangements with Paul Turner to assist-discussion. Commission advises to move ahead as needed with alternative plowing remedies.
10:45 a.m. Terry Jackson regarding parcel he has purchased from Albert Hendren that overlaps Idaho and Lewis County-advises that he is trying to get this appropriately straightened out so the portion that is in Lewis County is reflected as being in Lewis County-discussion. Jessup questions whether or not the entire parcel has been taxed by Idaho County-Jackson affirms that it has. Kim Nuxoll advises that she does not object to making this adjustment and reduction to the Idaho County parcel, listed as T230-discussion. Duman moves to pose no objection to the removal of the portion of this parcel from Idaho County tax roles that is located in Lewis County. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:00 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent Proceedings pursuant to Idaho County 31-874. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes.
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11:07 a.m. End Indigent
11:12 a.m. Brandt regarding Roby Road Bridge-Gene Meinen, via phone, advises that it is unknown whether or not the abutments are sufficient to handle the increased load of a new bridge-the proposal for new abutments is roughly $100,000-discussion regarding permit deadlines, cost options and alternate access for residents pending repair or replacement. Discussion regarding easement across the Blue property-Commission directs Meinen to work on obtaining an easement as a first step with follow-up at an upcoming meeting to decide which option to pursue.
Additional Meetings-Brandt-January 3-WIR, January 4-BLM RAC, January 6-IAC Property Tax Symposium; Lindsley-January 3 & January 17-Grangeville City Council, January 6-Ida-Lew, January 26-Airport TAC Meeting; Duman-January 13-Stibnite Advisory, January 20- CMC, January 27-Public Health;
11:39 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
