STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
FEBRUARY SESSION February 22, 2011 THIRD TERM DAY
9:00 A.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Jim Chmelik and James Rockwell, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
9:05 a.m. Molly regarding claims—
Current Expense $ 14,657.65 County Road and Bridge $ 486.36
Airport $ 429.12 Emergency Com. $ 8,375.21
District Court $ 105.00 Title III-New $ 6,162.50
Title III-Old $ 2,503.00 Indigent $ 7,848.24
Election Consolidation $ 292.48 Noxious Weeds $ 250.00
Snowmobile 25-A $ 283.00 Snowmobile 25-B $ 1,531.09
Total Expenditures $ 42,923.65
Brandt moves to approve claims, Rockwell seconds. Motion carries.
9:20 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the February 22 meeting as amended. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries.
9:30 a.m. Melissa Bryant from Idaho Department of Labor regarding opportunities that exist for training employees and employer programs. The County is currently utilizing the employer program in the Indigent office. Melissa explains how these programs could benefit the County. Brandt regarding the possibility of finding an IT person for this program-discussion.
Letter acknowledging receipt of letter from Nez Perce Tribal Executive Committee signed.
Approval of hiring of Shawna Hilbert in the Data Processing/IT position.
Approval of hiring Megan Murphy as a Motor Vehicle Clerk.
Approval of wage increase for Shawn Shaw effective 12-7-10, his completion date from POST Detention Academy.
10:00 a.m. Chmelik regarding a request he had for running an UTV (Razor) on snowmobile trails. Chmelik regarding permit system-advises how this is handled in Valley County. Bob Hafer questions what types of ATV’s would be allowed-discussion. Chmelik proposes that this would be handled on a case by case basis-discussion. Hafer advises that USFS enforcement needs to be advised of permit so that citations could be issued in the event the user does not have a permit. Mike Murphy requests that the proposal specify UTV’s with ‘tracks’- discussion. Chmelik regarding weight restrictions-discussion. Hafer also advises that Dept. of Parks and Recreation should be advised. Permits would be non-expiring, but could be revoked if need be. Hafer questions fee-no fee. Hafer questions whether or not this would super cede a special use permit issued by USFS-Brandt states that permit would be required if used on groomed trails. Chmelik moves to issue permits to Joni Dewey and Dave Thompson pending information on vehicles. Brandt seconds. Motion carries. Murphy advised Groomer Advisory Board meeting on March 2, 2011 at 7 p.m. at the Forest Service building.
11:30 a.m. Brandt moves to go into executive session pursuant to IC 31-874/Indigent. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-all in favor.
1 Approval, 2 Denials, 1 Suspended/Tolled, 2-N1, 1 release-N1, 2 Liens, 1-Lien Release
11:45 a.m. End Executive Session-Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. Board reconvenes.
Brandt regarding concerns of citizens of Pine Ridge Subdivison. Meinen provides photos of area and explains difficulties of maintaining road with existing right of way-discussion. If right of way is marked and enforced, several owners will lose several feet to include landscaping and parking. Discussion. Meinen will mark areas of concern with stakes and the Commission will make an on-site inspection. Giddings regarding the law enforcement aspect-is willing to make contact with citizens to address concerns once stakes are placed.
1:30 p.m. Discussion regarding adopting a Vehicle Use Policy. Brandt moves to adopt policy as prepared. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries.
Letter to area Senior Centers regarding nutrition program funding signed.
Order for Cancellation signed–$200.70.
1:50 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
