STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
FEBRUARY SESSION FEBRUARY 18, 2025 THIRD TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Brad Higgins and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Higgins offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) a for Personnel. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
9:08 a.m. End Executive Session
9:16 a.m. Ted Lindsley proposes an increase of $200 per month for Commission Chair Skip Brandt due to the expanded responsibilities that come with the Chairmanship, as well as his experience and expertise-discussion. Matt Jessup advises that Idaho Code prohibits the salary increase at this time-could be considered at the time the new budget is set-discussion. Lindsley moves to change the compensation for the Chairman at the beginning of the next fiscal year. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Higgins in favor. Brandt abstains.
9:30 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding the possible remodeling of the Elections Office. Commissioners inspect the space available and discussion some options. No action taken at this time.
9:45 a.m. Meranda Small and Kirstin Jensen update on U of I Extension activities including the start-up of this year’s 4-H program, the upcoming Farm & Forest Fair, the Five for Five Curriculum, and the Extreme Adventure Club.
10:01 Ackerman advises an error in preparing the agenda for last week resulted in the Public Hearing for Ordinance No 73 regarding the Ag Protection Area being held on the wrong week. The date that was published was today. Brandt opens the Public Hearing. Ackerman swears in Denis Duman, acting as a private citizen. Duman advises he feels that this statute would lead to burdensome planning and zoning obligations. Higgins questions whether or not the program is voluntary-discussion. Brandt moves to table the discussion without passing the Ordinance pending further discussion with our legislators. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt closes Public Hearing.
Meranda Small advises that she has checked in on what is happening in neighboring counties regarding this requirement-discussion.
10:15 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage licenses for the Triangle Tavern and River Dance Lodge. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the support letter for Avista’s project in Elk City. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the letter to the FAA regarding the selection of an Airport Engineering Firm. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve minutes of the February 11 meeting. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2025-05 regarding the Destruction of Records for the Sheriff’s Office. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings: Nothing new to add
Brandt moves to approve the Amended Order for Annexation for the Grangeville Rural Fire. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Matt Jessup reads portions of the Quit Claim Deeds for the eight property owners who signed the Petition for Vacation a Portion of the Milner Trail in the Mount Idaho area.
Brandt moves to approve the Quit Claim deeds for the Petitioners. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:31 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) a for Personnel. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
10:49 a.m. End Executive Session
11:15 a.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
