STATE OF IDAHO          

County of Idaho

 

FEBRUARY SESSION                                       February 24, 2015                  THIRD TERM DAY

 

9:15 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Mark Frei and Skip Brandt, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Jim Chmelik is absent.

 

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Syd regarding claims:

Current Expense         $      21,728.87            County Road and Bridge         $     25,523.65             Airport                      $      34,418.07             Emergency Comm.                 $       4,223.70

District Court              $        3,718.29            Title III Forest-New                 $             57.58                        Indigent                       $      10,305.15          Appraisal                                 $           457.79

Solid Waste                 $              57.18          Election Consolidation            $       1,526.26

Noxious Weeds           $        1,467.75             Snowmobile 25-B                    $       1,841.52

Total Expenditures      $    105,325.81

 

Brandt moves to pay the claims.  Frei seconds.  Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik is absent.

 

9:33 a.m.  Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the February 17 meeting.  Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik is absent.

 

9:36 a.m.  Mike Hauger did not appear for request for tax exempt property.  Megan Murphy regarding history of the purchase of a lot adjacent to the Nazarene Church-was purchased last March-had a building on it.  This was not exempted because they never came in to request exemption-Mr. Hauger is now requesting a refund of the paid 2014 taxes-discussion.  No action taken.

 

9:45 a.m.  Gene Meinen regarding agreement with LHTAC-they have a safety project going on-Idaho County is eligible for guardrail installation for a stretch that is in the Toll Road area near Kooskia.  Idaho County has a $5000 upfront cost, but once the project is complete, that amount will be returned.  Agreement with  LHTAC signed.

 

Meinen regarding opening of bids for the Clear Creek Road project-low bidder was Crea Construction for $57,550.  Second bid from Cook & Sons was $60,312.   Brandt moves to approve the award of the bid to Crea Construction.  Frei seconds.  Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik is absent.

 

Meinen regarding the retirement of one of his mechanics-would like to maintain a full-time position, but is thinking of staffing it half-time for the time being-discussion.   Commission has no objection with proposal.

 

Meinen regarding concern over transportation funding and especially the distribution formula for ITD-questions whether or not the Commission would be interested in writing a letter to address this concern or if they object to him making contacts.  Brandt advises that he should be in contact with Stuart Davis, the Highway District Association Director, as well as our highway districts-discussion.  Frei advises that he feels that it is beneficial to have a single voice coming from the Commission to address concerns-discussion.  Meinen will follow up with highway districts to see if others have concerns.

 

Meinen advises that he toured the Salmon River Road last week with Fred Bower, Regional Transportation Engineer for Forest Service to inspect deficiencies-working on a grant to fund approximately $600,000 worth of repairs.

 

10:10 a.m.  Brandt moves to approve Certificates of Residency for: Hannah Cornforth, Diah Saputra, Javier Diaz, Janelle Nelson.

 

Liquor Catering Permit approved for Keuterville Pub & Grub for Greencreek Hall, February 28.

 

Order for Cancellation-$99.36-H & R Diesel

 

10:15 a.m.  Aaron Troyer regarding request for exemption on a 4 acre parcel that he has split from his property for a church.  Kim Nuxoll advises that she has checked with the Secretary of State’s registry- Clearwater Christian Fellowship is listed as a non-profit.  Brandt moves to approve exemption.  Frei seconds.  Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik is absent.

 

10:25 a.m.  Jim Crowley, Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections, provides annual Juvenile Justice Report.  Crowley commends the efficiency of Nadine McDonald in getting reports together and submitted-she does an exemplary job.  Crowley reviews data on arrests, petitions, intakes to probation, releases, substance abuse/use assessment and treatment, service hours performed, and restitution collected.  Crowley advises Idaho County has a very low rate of recidivism-22% as compared to 32% as the State average.

 

11:10 a.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding Mutual Aid Agreement for Coroner services-he has reviewed this and feels that it is appropriate.  Brandt moves to approve agreement.  Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik is absent.

 

11:15 a.m.  Kirk MacGregor regarding update on Baldwin Springs Road-MacGregor reviews history of the case for Commissioner Frei.  MacGregor advises that as follow-up to the mediation, he is proposing that a survey be done in order to clarify the arrangement that was agreed upon during the mediation. Greg Skinner presents maps for review and clarification-discussion.  Commission proposes contacting John McClain for his support and cooperation in the new survey-discussion.  Continued to next week pending follow-up by MacGregor.

 

11:38 a.m. Jenny Fisher, Terry Nevius and Laura Smith regarding update on Crooked River Restoration Project.  Terry Nevius advises EIS has been completed and that the objection period is now open until April 13.  Fisher regarding the rule change that allows objections prior to decision-provides overview of process.  Fisher provides notification regarding the USFS response to concerns of the Commission to loss of mining history-advises that they have mitigated some of the concerns and those mitigation proposals have been approved by the FS Historic Commission.  Brandt questions how long after project completion it will take for the vegetation and fish species to return-Nevius advises fish population should be fully restored within 3 years. Fisher advises that they will be bringing in larger plants and trees, so there won’t be a huge delay in the return of vegetation.  Frei questions what will happen to tailings-Fisher advises that these will not be removed, but rather redistributed.  Fisher advises that road maintenance will be provided during the project.  Fisher advises that there are resources available to the public regarding the project.  Randy Doman questions the status of the NPNF Travel Plan-Fisher advises that the final EIS should be out mid-April.  Forest Plan Revision and Motor Vehicle Use Plan will follow-discussion.

 

12:06 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874.  Frei seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-absent.

 

1-Approval, 3-Denial, 1-Liens, 1-N1, 5-Lien Release, 5-N1 Release

 

12:25 p.m.  End Indigent

Chairman_______________________________     Attest:____________________________