STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
FEBRUARY SESSION February 1, 2011 FIRST TERM DAY
1:00 p.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Jim Chmelik and James Rockwell, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
James Zehner regarding IT/Data Entry position-discussion.
1:30 p.m. Cancellation of taxes-residential fire Louise Ellenberg. Taxes for 2011 on residence will be cancelled.
Letter of support for Clearwater & Nez Perce National Forests blowdown grant signed.
Beverage licenses approved as follows:
Seven Devils—beer and liquor
Back Eddy Grill-beer and wine
Country Haus Restaurant—beer and wine
The Bent Rod—beer
Triangle Tavern—beer and wine
Jim’s Saloon—beer and liquor
Camas Lanes—beer
Depot Express—beer and wine
The Depot—beer and wine
Elk Creek Station and Café—beer and wine
Rivers Café—beer and wine
Silver Dollar Bar and Grill—beer and liquor
1:45 p.m. Jim Gorges, Mike Cook and Jerry Zumalt regarding Search and Rescue building. Gorges presents rough plan-discussion. Mike Cook regarding the new numbers on proposed projects for Title III-will get with Zumalt to put together figures for publication and comment.
Rockwell regarding Premier Technology project and possibility of Road Department storage ‘barn’ at Search and Rescue building site being used for this project.
2:00 p.m. Gorges regarding Mega Load security. Officers will provide security on their own time. The county will be paid for the security and the officers will in turn be paid, less fee for use of county vehicles and equipment.
2:05 p.m. Steve Didier of Phoenix RBT Solutions regarding training proposal for EMS critical events.
2:10 p.m. Steve Peterson, Economic Modeling, via phone regarding comment deadline of March 9 for Lochsa Land Exchange—believes he would be able to complete at least an initial analysis. Rockwell will get back to him regarding parameters of economic analysis.
2:15 p.m. Steve Didier resumes explanation of training proposal. Gorges regarding the costs and potential of recovering some of those costs from participants outside of the county. Brandt regarding the need to budget for this training-discussion. Gorges regarding the potential benefit to Idaho County by bringing a training of this caliber to the area. Didier regarding limitations on class size for hands-on portion of the class—explains how training is conducted/location.
2:30 p.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding proposal for new elections/auditor location and new Commissioner’s room—discussion. Brandt moves to proceed with this proposal and submit ad for bids. Chmelik seconds. All in favor. Ad will be published twice with bid opening March 1.
4TH Quarter 2010 Treasurer/Auditor Report reviewed and approved.
1st Quarter 2011 Treasurer/Auditor Report reviewed and approved.
3:05 p.m. Brandt moves to go into executive session pursuant to IC 31-874/Indigent. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-all in favor.
0 Approval, 4 Denials, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 2-N1, 0 release-N1, 2 Liens, 0-Lien Release
3:30 p.m. End Executive Session
3:35 p.m. Tessa Godfrey, Trent Hunter, and Chase Bentley from GEMS 5th Grade regarding attendance at MOSS Program this Fall—present posters and description of learning activities- recommend attendance for future classes. Mrs. Stubbers and Ms. Wisdom regarding the ways the MOSS Program aids in other areas of study. Brandt moves to approve attendance for next year. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries—all in favor. Mrs. Stubbers requests a confirmation letter. Letter prepared and signed.
3:55 p.m. Gene Meinen regarding advertising position for mechanic, being vacated—no objection.
4:00 p.m. Minutes from January 25, 2011 meeting approved as corrected.
4:05 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
