STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
FEBRUARY SESSION February 24, 2009 FIFTH TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.
Board met at Board of Equalization for Sub Sub Roll.
Gary Wright re: Salmon River road project update – reported on their public meeting with the local residents – presented new schedule for closing of the road and reopening – effective March 9, 2009.
Skip reported on his trip with Mike Cook to the Salmon River Road.
Shelley Dumas questioned the commissioner’s procedures regarding their meetings – do commissioners contact other public entities on various projects – comment was yes – when it involves the other public entities. Also discussed – recycling – Shelley requested commissioners draft a letter to State and U.S. legislators regarding recycling. James will work on this project.
Gene Meinen re: road report. Stimulus package discussed – over lay on Tomy Taha road is a possibility for funding – 90 days time frame for application. If this grant does not go through – Gene suggested a chip sealing on this road. Riedesels’s cost for study would be about $5,000 – commissioners are interested in making this investment – discussion followed.
Stuivenga road discussed – not one of the county’s priorities. Gene will talk with Ed Stuivenga regarding this road.
Dumpster sites – leveling and graveling of area around dumpsters discussed
Crushing of rock in Kooskia area – rock crusher is causing noise and dust problems for area residents – Skip will go view project – crushing should be completed by end of March.
Airport report – Av gas price is down – requesting to purchase 5000 gallons – commissioners approved.
Ralph Rau, NezPerce National Forest, reported on their management plan for the forest – update given after public meeting – rule to close open areas discussed – letter will be drafted by commissioners giving various proposals – March 26, 2009 is deadline for comment period. Meeting/workshop will be February 25, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
10:05 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for personnel matters I C 67-2345(a). James seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
10:41 a.m. Ended.
No decisions made
Syd Fuzzell re: Claims.
Current Expense $19,045.12 Road & Bridge $3,289.14
Airport 7,755.65 Emergency Comm 1,825.53
District Court 2,151.20 Indigent 16,828.62
Appraisal 305.12 Drug Enforcement 1,305.00
Solid Waste 2,822.91 Noxious Weeds 967.98
Snowmobile 25B 36.17
Jim made motion to approve claims. James seconded. Motion carried
Total claims $56,332.44
Julie Kaschmitter, Kim Nuxoll and Rose Gehring re: copy machines. All three offices’ lease agreements ended. Discussion followed. Julie requested a color copier. Current copier lease agreement is $119.50 plus .0104 per copy. New copier would cost $115.32 per month – 60 month lease. James and Rose’s copier – current lease is $133.05 per month – new copier – $92.19. Jim made motion to approve the lease of three new copiers. James seconded. Motion carried.
February 17, 2009 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. James seconded. Motion carried.
Catering permits approved as follows:
Hoot’s Café – March 21, 2009
Hoot’s Café – May 2, 2009
11:30 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims I C 31-874. James seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
12:15 p.m. Ended.
James made motion to grant subordination of county lien on case #JU080763 – recommending attempt to obtain minimum health insurance for family plus pay $100.00/month to county to pay off bill. Jim seconded. Motion carried
Three approved – four liens & N-1’s – two release of liens & N-1’s
Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
Jason Loughran – $200.71 – timber not ag taxes
1:00 p.m. Variance hearing for vacation of road in the Butcher creek area – 2 ¾ mile of road belongs to county – ¾ mile of road is owned by Grangeville Highway District. Road request for vacation is only Idaho County portion.
Hunter Edwards presented map explaining this road.
Brit Groom representing John Groom testified the road is under cultivation – road crosses Butcher Creek – road is not a useable road.
Individuals present at hearing did not testify against the vacation of Wagon Road #70.
Daryl Mullinix representing Grangeville High Way District, had no issues against county vacating county’s portion of the road.
Jim made motion to vacate Idaho County’s portion of Wagon Road #70. James seconded. Motion carried. Commissioners also directed Kirk MacGregor to draft Findings of Facts, Conclusion of Law and Order granting vacation of Road #70.
Carolyn Friend and Larry Barnard, City of Riggins, requesting the agreement between the county and city of Riggins regarding the sheriff agreement to include the use of the county prosecuting attorney for city misdemeanor and criminal matters. City proposes to remit 50% of the court revenue back to the county for this service. Decision tabled until commissioners discuss with Kirk MacGregor, PA.
Commissioners’ reports:
James – CEDA meeting
Jim – letter to NNF regarding road management and travel plan process – workshop meeting will be February 25, 2009. Translator issue – rural health meeting – beef school at Cottonwood Sales Yard.
Skip – Salmon River road is now open – Shingle Creek and Manning Bridge discussed.
Sharon Cox Tax Deeds:
One Tax Deed – Ward Frost remaining. Requesting an extension. Jim made motion to extend the deed to February 27, 2009. James seconded. Motion carried.
3:00 p.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent hearing I C 31-874. James seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
3:30 p.m. Ended.
Jim made motion to deny claim for #JW080876. James seconded. Motion carried. Commissioners directed Kirk MacGregor to draft Findings of Facts, Conclusion of Law and Order to deny claim.
Debbie Stubbers and Michael Auton, Grangeville Elementary School, requesting the commissioners to fund the MOSS program for the fifth graders. Debbie gave presentation. Request amount is $5,818.00 for 39 students. School will be in September.
Jim made motion to support project for GEMS to attend MOSS program – amount $5,818.00. Discussion. James seconded. Motion carried. Money will be taken from Title III fund.
Deanna Hall and James Zehner re: circuit breaker and solid waste exemptions – applying liens to property for failure to pay solid waste fees discussed. No decision made.
James Zehner requesting to pay off the amount owed on Jeep for the appraiser office – Amount is $8,375.00. Discussion followed. Commissioners approved pay off.
Pete Lane, Kerry McCulley and Kim Fales requesting funding for their Sixth Grade Out Door Classroom Camp Out. Presented program/curriculum for this program. Amount of request – $650.00 – $1,000.00. Trip is taken in September – approximately 75 students… Discussion followed.
James made motion to pay $1,000.00 for this program. Money taken from Title III fund. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
5:00 p.m. No one appeared in protest of their market value for the Board of Equalization for the Sub Sub roll. BOE adjourned.
5:00 p.m. The regular board recessed until 3:00 p.m. on February 25, 2009 for work shop on the travel management plan for the NezPerce National Forest.
Chairman:_______________________ Attest:____________________________
