STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

DECEMBER SESSION                 December 26, 2006                 FOURTH TERM DAY

The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Jim Rehder and Alice Mattson, Commissioners and Margie Gortsema, deputy clerk present.

John Dilts re: road report – plowing of snow – Ridgewood Drive project – Grangeville truck route – discussion followed. Electrical contract for airport discussed.

Mike Cook, NNF, re: dumpsters in Riggins – in January will look into site on Big Salmon.

Allen Clinkenbeard re: right of way – neighbor made a road across his road with no right of way – John Dilts will check into road issue. Gunter Road.

James Zehner and Rebecca Warden re: internet problem – Nolan Schoo is working to get a T-1 line dedicated to Idaho County and the two title companies – discussion followed – Homeland security requires a T-1 line.

Syd Fuzzell re: Claims.
Current Expense       $34,462.63
Road & Bridge            $8,897.94
Airport                            92.20
Emergency Comm        1,935.80
District Court               1,067.05
Title III                           75.63
Indigent                   25,205.23
Appraisal                       224.00
Drug Enforcement          839.11
Solid Waste                1,550.00
Noxious Weed            2,959.47
Waterways                 6,502.73
Snowmobile 25B                6.38
Jim was signed waterways claim. Alice questioned the claim for the Peck Boat ramp.
Alice made motion to approve claims with the exception of Bailey & Company. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

Margie Gortsema dismissed herself – Syd Fuzzell as deputy clerk

Carl Crabtree re: Department of Agriculture grants and NezPerce weed grants. Jim signed grant applications – Carl stated the tribe will sign later.

Max Pelham re: taxes for Tom McGaffey – loss of house due to fire – discussion followed – Alice made motion to allow cancellation of four months of taxes. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Salmon River Rural Fire Department exemption – Lucile property owned by Bob and Jan Williamson was deeded to fire department. Jim made motion to exempt property. Alice seconded. Motion carried.

James Zehner re: mapping position – suggested the job should be filled internally rather than advertise for job if someone within the county system qualifies for this job. James will be able to begin training of this person next week – commissioners stated they will need a background check – Jim Rehder will put out on county email to contact James Zehner by December 28, 2006 for GIS Emergency Communication Coordinator.

11:35 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
11:55 a.m. Ended.
Three approved One hearing set – Five CAT assignments

Commissioners’ reports:
Alice – CMC meeting
Jim – Grangeville Highway District meeting regarding truck route – called Clearwater Forest for Annual Report.

Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
Dale Cuthbert – 34.13 – 2006 taxes – payment pending
Grangeville Church of God – 12.00 – 2006 taxes – no building costs
Harold Alderman – 172.80 – 2006MH – double assessed
Vern Frislie – 9.30 – 2006MH – vacant
Walter Brewer – 3.23 – 2006RP – miscommunication
Tom Hendren – 12.00 – 2006RP – solid waste on residence
Clara Jo Ellenberg – 172.80 – 2006MH – vacant
Rebekah Lodge – 12.00 – 2006RP – no use – for sale
H M Derrick – 2.72 – 2006MH – destroyed

The Board adjourned at 12:00 p.m.

Chairman:__________________________ Attest:___________________________