STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
FEBRUARY SESSION February 20, 2007 SECOND TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Randy Doman, Jim Rehder, John Schurbon, Commissioners and Rose Gehring, Clerk, present.
Wayne Davis and Beck Hogg, Grangeville School District, re: Idaho County Forest Fund (Craig/Wyden) – reported on their visit with the Idaho State Legislature – requesting the state fund the $21million if we are not able to get it from the Federal Government. Discussion followed.
John Dilts re: road report. Ditching, graveling of roads in Dixie – load limits applied to roads – letter sent to John from Upper Clearwater River Retired Teachers wishing to obtain permission to place signs just inside the road boundaries and in front of locations in areas to preserve the history of the pioneer schools of Idaho County. Discussion followed. RAC grant has been approved for Secesh Road – John will keep in touch with grant writer and NEPA member.
Garbage site in Riggins discussed – NezPerce National Forest may help with funding for improving this spot – John will work with Mike Cook.
Airport report – grant process for $450,000 available to acquire land for future expansion of the airport – this is for information to the commissioners only – this cannot be done until Riedesel closes out current grant. Meeting in Seattle for airport information – John will attend portion of meeting.
Carl Crabtree re: computer purchase for his office – grant money is available for purchase – cost $2,800 – Jim made motion to approve purchase. John seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Carl Thompson re: Too Kush Road – area Tahoe Ridge – requesting improvement on road – this road is mostly dirt – large potholes – 1.5 mile of road – road is graded about three times each year – commissioners will check with John Dilts.
Jim Rehder report: airport weed problem – jail recreation yard opposition via phone calls – mental health board meeting in Cottonwood next week – legislative committee agenda and update of county legislation – dumpster site cleanup at Pine Bar – Health District meeting.
Sally Foster re: Valley View Tract II subdivision along Highway 12 – between Kamiah and Kooskia across from Mormon Church – requesting to vacate a portion of this plat – wants to have this portion listed under agriculture exemption – seed land to clover for their bee business – requesting to also vacate the roads in this portion of the subdivision. Subdivision is in the Kidder Harris Highway District.
Leo Robinett (highway district) stated he has no problem vacating these roads – they will work with county – commissioners will review request with Dennis Albers. Sally presented petition to commissioners.
Financial report for Idaho County for fiscal year 2006 signed.
Carol Moerhle re: North Central Health District report – presented health status to identify community health problems – West Nile Virus discussed.
11:35 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
12:05 p.m. Ended. Regular session resumed after lunch.
Two approved One tabled
Jim Rehder excused himself for remainder of the day – trip to Boise for Legislative Committee meeting.
Russell Vessey – sold his mill site in Stites in 2005 – county is assessing him $180.00 each year for personal property on this site. Commissioners stated he should review this with James Zehner, Assessor. Russell also questioned the Stites grade – discussion followed.
February 12, 2007 minutes. Randy made motion to approve minutes as presented. John seconded. Motion carried.
John Schurbon report: attended Kooskia City Council meeting – Ranger Station in Kooskia will be closed – Kamiah station will remain open. CEDA meeting.
Randy Doman report: Ranger station in Kooskia – timber sale out of Red River – Army Corp of Engineers meeting – CEDA grants.
Sheriff Department monthly report approved.]
Liquor License approved:
Back Eddy Grill – beer & wine
Dales Cashway – beer
Jilindas – beer – wine
The Board recessed at 1:30 p.m.
Chairman:______________________ Attest:____________________________
