STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
FEBRUARY SESSION FEBRUARY 21, 2023 THIRD TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley 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 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
9:11 a.m. End Executive Session
9:15 a.m. Kim Nuxoll and Ron Funke regarding Exempt Property Application-Commission reviews proposed forms-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the forms with changes as discussed. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:29 a.m. Denis Duman regarding repair to back door to doublewide trailer at the Airport-discussion. Duman moves to approve the quote from Norm Rice for $3883.00 for necessary repair. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:37 a.m. Matt Jessup reviews proposed Findings and Order pertaining to the Milner Trail. Lindsley questions whether or not the validation means that the County is somehow now responsible for road maintenance-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law with the one date change noted. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Joe Slichter, scheduled for 9:45, will come back when the public hearing is complete.
10:00 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing on Petition to Vacate an Unnamed County Road. Hunter Edwards, Tom York, Joshua & Melina Palken sworn. Edwards testifies regarding reason for the Petition. Matt Jessup regarding testimony offered at the previous hearing be incorporated into this hearing-Commission agrees this would be appropriate. Joshua Palken testifying via Zoom reviews the contents of the documentation he provided for consideration-packet will be considered as part of the record. Tom York testifies regarding the repairs required to make the road safe for travel. Edwards requests that he be able to comment in response to the information presented by Mr. Palken.
10:22 a.m. Hearing Recessed until next Tuesday at 10:00 a.m.
10:23 a.m. Joe Slichter presents MOU with the Wallowa-Whitman for the Joseph Plains CWMA-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the MOU. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Slichter presents quotes for UTV trailer-requests purchase to accommodate the need to haul several pieces of equipment at one time-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the purchase as presented. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:22 a.m. Duman moves to approve the minutes of the February 14 meeting. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Duman and Lindsley in favor. Brandt abstains-he was absent.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Jayda Vincent. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Riggins Tackle Shop and River Dance Lodge. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Order for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Brandt for NACo, Lindsley for Elk City Water & Sewer and Duman for CEDA, CMC and Waterways. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Duman updates regarding the Boating Safety Grant-moves to approve the grant. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:30 a.m. Tony Snodderly, Kaci Ralston and Clinton Daniel, representatives from our Congressional delegation, present updates on committee assignments and issues being watched and addressed that are of concern to Idahoans. Discussion regarding SRS funding, E-911 funds, and the Lucile Bridge.
12:02 Additional Meetings-Brandt-Feb 23-CBC; March 2-CBC; Lindsley-Feb 23-Ida-Lew; Duman-Feb 22-Airport Advisory Board; Feb 23-CEDA.
12:05 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
