STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
DECEMBER SESSION December 6, 2016 FIRST TERM DAY
9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik, Skip Brandt and Mark Frei and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mark Frei regarding further revisions to the Subdivision Ordinance-latest revision includes previously discussed suggestions/comments-moves forward through final plat submission. Discussion regarding design and construction approval requirements and who should have ultimate responsibility for signing off on the final plat. Discussion will resume next week.
10:00 a.m. Public Hearing on Petition to Vacate Road Easement Hidden Canyon Subdivision-Chmelik introduces parties. Alvin McCoy sworn. Joe Wright, attorney for Petitioners, provides overview of Petition and request for vacation of an existing easement-Larry Jarrett has stipulated to the vacation of the easement. Wright questions McCoy regarding why he is requesting the vacation-McCoy advises that he wasn’t aware the easement was there until he put a well in the location of the easement-this is problematic. MacGregor questions whether or not there are other improvements-McCoy advises there are no other improvements, although he would like to develop the property. Brandt questions whether or not Jarrett has other access-McCoy advises that he believes there is access from the other side. Discussion regarding access and whether or not Jarrett’s consent was sufficient. Chmelik moves to grant the petition vacating the easement. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:15 a.m. End Public Hearing
10:30 a.m. Joe Wright and Joe Forsmann regarding consolidation of Union Independent Highway District and Good Roads #2-ballot measure passed-per Idaho Code, an order must be entered by Commission. Brandt moves to approve the Order for Consolidation as presented. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Discussion regarding proposed sub-district Commissioners. Commission has no objection to proposed sub-district Commissioners-letter sent to Governor Otter.
10:45 a.m. Nadine McDonald regarding annual report that she has to submit to the State-advises that there has been a recent increase in juvenile case load. Frei questions whether they are back to full hours-McDonald advises that 90% of the caseload for the other probation officer is on the Misdemeanor probation side-McDonald is handling the Juvenile caseload. Brandt questions what the primary offenses are for Misdemeanor Probation-McDonald advises DUI, domestic violence and drug use-discussion. McDonald requests signature on annual report.
McDonald requests keypad access to the back offices for added security-she has an estimate from Partsway of $500-600 for the necessary part. Chmelik moves to approve the keypad door lock. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
MacGregor updates Commission regarding current issues with felony Probation-District II has a serious shortage of officers-this has caused numerous problems for supervision-asks Commission to appeal to Legislators for help. MacGregor advises that he has reduced some felonies to misdemeanors in order to get a higher level of supervision. McDonald advises that she will not be able to get her misdemeanor probation officer to POST training until August-discussion.
11:06 a.m. Chmelik moves to approve Joint Quarterly Report as presented. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve catering permit for Trestle Brewing Co. at Ferdinand for December 15. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve requests for cancelation as per Abbie Hudson, $1007.40, $198.72, $1359.05. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve the transfer of 25 hours of vacation time from Rikki Simler to Caitlin Eckert. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve the transfer of 21.16 hours of vacation time from Doug Ulmer to Caitlin Eckert. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve Greg Johnson as candidate for the CAT Board. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:10 a.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding agreement with Intermountain Hospital for mental holds-he has reviewed the agreement-the only change is a $50 per day increase in the rate. Chmelik moves to approve the agreement with Intermountain Hospital. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt-December 15-Orofino-CBC. Reminder of Baldwin Springs Mediation December 9 at 9.
11:15 a.m. James Zehner regarding request from Hells Canyon Adventures to cancel the solid waste fee-this is a recent purchase from Snake River Adventures and was previously paid by them-the cabin they lease is in Idaho County, but they put in and take out on the Oregon side. Discussion. Commission advises that they will not grant the request for cancelation.
11:22 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) for legal. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
11:50 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-absent
0-Approval, 3-Denial, 0-Suspension, 3-Lien, 3-N1, 4-Lien Release, 4-Release N1
12:00 p.m. End Indigent
Brandt updates on regional landfill meeting-still trying to work out the details, but they are moving forward with modifications to the Jt. Powers Agreement between counties and also loan agreements-discussion.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the November 29 meeting as amended. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik abstains-he was absent.
12:10 Meeting Adjourned
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
