STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
FEBRUARY SESSION FEBRUARY 20, 2024 SECOND TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Denis Duman and Bette Polack, Deputy Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Les Boyce regarding the Lightning Creek Road- would like the County to plow Lightening Creek Road beyond the pavement. Boyce feels he is being stonewalled and that they are not getting same services as other people. Discussion regarding what it would involve taking over the road from the Forest Service and that it would not be just snow plowing but also all year-round maintenance and bringing the road up to county standards. Duman was concerned that the County Road and Bridge budget may take a hit in the next year. Meinen advises regarding the equipment that would have to be used to maintain the road. Commissioners agree that financially the county cannot take on more roads to maintain at this time.
9:15 a.m. Commissioner Lindsley regarding the sale of County Real Property. Small parcel of land at the corner of Fish Hatchery Road and White Tail Drive owned by Idaho County. Discussion on who deeded it over to Idaho County and the easements involved with Grangeville Highway District. There is a person interested in buying it from the County. Discussion on how County property can be sold. Brandt is in favor of disposing of it if Grangeville Highway District would be in favor. Lindsley will talk with Grangeville Highway District.
9:30 a.m. Mike Cook reviews letter to Haugers regarding the Pilots Lounge Lease. Discussion on the Real Estate Lease Agreement for leasing the Pilots lounge and what is in the agreement. Discussion regarding the completion date of the new Pilots Lounge and when notice should be given to the Hauger’s that the county will vacate the lounge. Brandt moves to approve the letter regarding Pilot Lounge. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Idaho County Sheriff Doug Ulmer presents Awards to the following employees for doing an amazing job in recovering a missing juvenile out of Stanislaus County, California. The department employees receiving the awards are – Keith Olson, Tom Remington, Christy Raup, Philip Graham, Sean Nelson, Averie Proctor, Montana Wilkins, Kareena Haight, Katelynn Robinson, Patrick Adler, Shelbie Miller, Steven Gabor, Mike Chlebowski, and Brian Hewson.
10:00 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing on Application for Variance filed by Cornelius Decker. Commissioner Brandt, Lindsley and Duman all present, Deputy Clerk Bette Polack, Civil Deputy Matt Jessup. Polack swears in Cornelius Decker. Decker advises regarding the reason for the application. Discussion on access and road easement and adding an additional well to the split property. Mr. Decker explains there is one well and two septic systems and they do intend on putting in another well. Parcel is in Golden Hills subdivision. Lindsley moves to approve the variance. Duman second. Motion carries with all in favor. Jessup will prepare the Order.
10:30 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing for Rapid River Water & Sewer. Commissioner Brandt, Lindsley and Duman all present, Deputy Clerk Bette Polack, Civil Deputy Matt Jessup.
Dodd Snodgrass introduces Mariah Miller new economic development specialist.
This project is in its Close Out phase-it was awarded in 2016 to provide water service for the community of Rapid River. Snodgrass gives update on the closing of the project-asks for comments. No comments. Project should be completed with the closing of this hearing.
10:35 a.m. Public Hearing closed.
10:45 a.m. Mike Cook regarding the FAA Construction Grant Application Pavement Seal Coat/ PAPI State Grant Application. Seal Coat for runway taxi way and taxi lane-discussion. Duman moves to submit grant application. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve grant application from the Idaho Division of Aeronautics. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Update on the Elk City Water and Sewer project-Dodd Snodgrass feels that there will be documentation that will be presented for Commissioner signature later, but overall, the project is moving forward.
11:00 a.m. Jerry Zumalt and Dodd Snodgrass regarding the Broadband Project Grant Administration Agreement-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the Broadband Agreement with CEDA. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Discussion on all counties and cities involved.
11:30 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the February 6 meeting. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders of Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for The Establishment, Baum Shelter Too, Silver Dollar Pizzeria, Little River Bait & Tackle. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve Sheriff Office Employee transfer for Shelbie Miller. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve voided check. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve LHTAC-Slate Creek Bridge agreement. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Clearwater Complex Riparian Management Mastication/Removal. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Clearwater Complex 10EM Grant Adjustment. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve CompuNet Quote for 2 new desktops. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Derith Elsie Kettenburg and Jeffrey McCusker as Appraiser Trainees. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve amendment contract with JUB Engineering for General Engineering Services. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Request- Brandt- CBC, NACO Conference, Duman- NACO Conference, Waterways. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:45 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)b for Personnel. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
12:00 p.m. End Executive Session
12:00 p.m. Zoom about possible Multi-County Consultant-Wolf/Grizzly/Wolverine/Grouse
Miscellaneous approval from above.
Brandt moves to support mileage reimbursement for travel to the Farm and Forest Fair for Idaho County residents. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
1:00 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
