December 31, 2024

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

 DECEMBER SESSION      DECEMBER 31, 2024    FIFTH TERM DAY
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 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.

Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) b for Personnel.  Duman seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

9:19 a.m. End Executive Session

9:36 a.m.  Sandi Paul regarding reauthorization of SRS-Brandt advises that he has reached out to several Congressional contacts for updates-discussion about steps forward.  Paul advises that the cash we have needs to be spent by September-discussion.  Paul questions the status of her salary—part is covered by Good Neighbor Authority and other Federal funding, but the balance is paid by Title III-discussion.  Paul advises that there was a rock slide on the 309 Road—she was able to utilize the County crew and GNA funds to offer an assist to the USFS.  Paul requests clarification on spending of Title III funds-Commission advises to be prudent, but move forward as usual.

9:48 a.m.  Brandt regarding Snowmobile Advisory Committee-Jessup advises that he has been working on a Resolution for consideration next week-discussion.

Doug Ulmer advises that he was contacted by Parks and Recreation concerning snowmobile patrols-discussion.

10:00 a.m. Ted Lindsley regarding the need for a curtain or some other mechanism to keep the birds away from the dumpsters in Elk City-these would be 7 to 8 feet from the ground so people could continue to walk into the building-discussion.  Lindsley advises that the approximate cost would be around $7000.  Lindsley will get a quote and come back at a later meeting.

10:15 a.m. Sealed bid opening for the remaining bookcase from the vault-Camas Gravel bid $50.00-only bid received. Duman moves to accept the bid.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

10:20 a.m. Mike Cook regarding finalized Airport Apron letter-Commission reviews letter-discussion.  Duman moves to approve the letter.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion caries with all in favor.

Cook updates regarding Hungry Ridge Restoration-requests that Jeff Shinn come in to discuss the implications of SRS not being reauthorized and what options might be available to the County.

10:30 a.m. Ackerman reviews updated information for the Idaho County Employee Handbook including the new Attendance Policy-discussion.  Brandt moves to approve the update.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion caries with all in favor.

10:45 a.m.  Brandt moves to approve the minutes of December 24. Duman seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the Orders of Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion caries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the request for expanded hours for Michael Brown, IT Operations Manager.  Duman seconds.  Motion caries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2024-25 for Destruction of Records – Auditor/Recorder.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion caries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Rebecca Seubert.  Duman seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the agreement with Idaho Department of Corrections for Vocational Workforce.  Lindsley seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the FY2024 Indigent Defense Expenditure Report.  Duman seconds.  Motion caries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for Family Dollar and Jungle Gym’s.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion caries with all in favor.

10:50 a.m. Meeting Adjourned.

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Chairman                                                                    Attest