STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
FEBRUARY SESSION FEBRUARY 19, 2019 SECOND TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Mark Frei 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 Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
1-Approval; 1-Denial; 1-Suspension; 1-Lien; 1-N1; 2-Release of Lien, 2-Release of N1
8:41 a.m. End Indigent
8:45 a.m. Sheila Key regarding request for address in Dixie-advises that Mike Cook was able to obtain a list of road numbers and corresponding names from the Forest Service-the road in question already has a name. Cook presents a proposed letter advising the parties involved that new road names will not be assigned in order to avoid confusion-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the letter. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:00 a.m. Monica Walker, Sarah Secrist, Doug Ulmer, Jim Gorges, and Doug Giddings present proposal for a Statewide Electronic Ticketing grant-grant funding would be approximately $200,000. Duman moves to approve moving forward with the grant application. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. If approved for the grant, the budget will need to be reopened to establish a line to provide for expenditures and reimbursement-the SO will contact Ackerman when the grant is approved in order to move ahead on the budget side.
9:15 a.m. Brandt opens public hearing on Petition to Vacate a Portion of a Public Square filed by Joe Wright on behalf of Grangeville Highway District. Wright provides overview of Petition and reason for seeking a vacation. Wright offers Exhibits 1-5, which were attachments to the original petition. Wright offers Exhibit 6-plat map and Exhibit 7-color aerial image of area in question. Ackerman swears in Daryl Mullinix, Jerry Frei and Joe Wright. Wright explains proposed plans for parcel. Daryl Mullinix testifies regarding history of subdivision and access roads. Fred Smith, resident of the area for 30 years, advises that he likes the current set up for the school bus, which allows for optimal vision for bus drivers. Michelle Willis lives in this area-advises that she has not noticed any safety issues-she likes the parcel as is-it is easily accessible and has abundant blackberries-she enjoys the current use. Wright advises that, should this petition be approved, it would allow the highway district to move forward with plans for this parcel. Jessup advises that he has no questions-feels that the Commission has the authority to vacate the parcel. Duman moves to approve the petition to vacate. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Duman moves to vest ownership in the parcel to the County. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:54 a.m. End Public Hearing.
9:54 a.m. Jerry Zumalt provides update from DIGB2 regarding fiber optics-advises there is a public meeting on March 12 in Lewiston-discussion. Duman advises that this meeting is a direct conflict with the Commission meeting.
10:00 a.m. Brandt opens public hearing for variance filed by Jill Roark. Jill Roark and Craig Roark sworn. Craig Roark advises that the reason for seeking the variance is to divide the property so that the two businesses located on the parcel could be separated and sold if desired in the future. Brandt questions whether or not the parcel has been surveyed to reflect the split-Roark advises that should the variance be granted, a survey will be completed. Brandt questions access-discussion. Zehner questions if there are two septic systems or one-Roark advises that there is one septic-discussion regarding possible septic restrictions. Jessup questions whether or not the concerns presented could be addressed via a lease agreement. Jessup questions whether or not this split triggers the Subdivision Ordinance-Marsha Cunningham advises that it does. Jessup advises that there is nothing in this variance that would violate Idaho Code. Brandt moves to approve the variance as presented with the condition that the property is surveyed and that the septic system is addressed as required by Public Health. Frei requests that the documentation be provided first-discussion. Roark will provide the requested information to Ackerman and request time on the agenda when completed.
10:17 a.m. End Public Hearing
10:30 a.m. Brandt regarding bid results for the End of the Hill Project-two bids were opened by Ackerman last week at the advertised time-5 Star Forestry $875 per acre/$12,075 total; Futuristic Forestry $743 per acre/$10,253.40 total. Brandt moves to award the bid to Futurist Forestry. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:45 a.m. Brandt regarding proposed resolution for the management of Recommended Wilderness-this was passed by the Idaho Association of Counties Public Lands Committee-discussion. Jessup questions who wrote the proposed resolution-Brandt advises that it was written by Sandra Mitchell. Duman moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2019-04 as written. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:00 a.m. Abbie Hudson regarding the need for carpet in the Indigent office-tile is worn and there is concern about asbestos-discussion. Hudson will have Terry get some bids.
11:15 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding cybersecurity training needs for County employees-this training was taken by Ackerman and her Elections staff-focus was mainly on email, which is one of the primary ways hackers access a system. Ackerman felt this training was beneficial and requested a quote from the company to see what the cost would be if we purchased enough subscriptions for all county employees to take it. Discussion regarding other programs that may exist-Ashley Pineda advises that she has contacted CompuNet to ask them to review the proposal and possibly provide an alternate recommendation-she has not heard back from them yet. Discussion continued for a week.
11:27 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the Certificate of Completion of Right of Way Activities for the Salmon River chip seal project. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Mya Barger. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of February 11, 2019. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional meetings-Brandt-CBC-February 28-Lewiston; Duman-Stibnite Advisory Council-February 21, Non-Municipal Solid Waste-March 11, Stibnite Advisory Council-March 14, Magistrate Commission-March 15 & March 29; Frei-Public Health-February 28.
11:30 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)b for legal. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
11:53 a.m. End Executive Session
11:59 a.m. Meeting adjourned
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
