STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
FEBRUARY SESSION February 26, 2007 THIRD TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Randy Doman, Jim Rehder, John Schurbon, Commissioners and Rose Gehring, Clerk, present.
John Dilts re: road report. Graveling of Ridgewood Drive continues – Salmon River Road project discussed.
John Schurbon requested the dumpster site on Tommy Taha needs to be developed. John Dilts will check the area for possible Spring work.
Janet Hoyle, Idaho Soil Conservation Commissioner, re: Squaw Creek culvert replacement on Seven Devil’s road – work will be done early August – two weeks of construction – road closure for one week discussed – Bureau of reclamation will take care of right of ways on this project – NezPerce National Forest will donate a cattle guard for this project. Culvert replacement will go out for bid – Bureau of Reclamation will provide bid package. Bid opening set for April 9, 2007 at 9:15 a.m.
Mike Cook re: Shingle Creek Road – letter presented from Bryan DeVeny to NezPerce National Forest – Hunter Edward will meet with Ray Hamell regarding this road – discussion followed – Mike mentioned there is no plan to widen road by the forest service – road is still in litigation.
Stefanie re: Claims.
Current Expense $21,489.30
Airport 23.86
District Court 1,413.72
Indigent 10,298.31
Drug Enforcement 950.00
Waterways 2,400.00
Road & Bridge $3,718.60
Emergency Comm 2,108.11
Title III 988.56
Appraisal 32.95
Noxious Weeds 874.23
Snowmobile 25B 9,179.63
Jim made motion to move bill from North West Communication – $730.00 – to Emergency Communication from Sheriff’s budget. Discussion followed. Randy seconded. Randy and Jim voted, yes. John abstained. Motion carried.
Jim made motion to approved claims as amended. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
Total Claims $53,477.26
Wayne Davis re: funding of $21 million from State to replace money from possible loss of Craig/Wyden funding – discussion followed – Davis will meet with legislators tomorrow in Boise.
Kathy Warford re: vacation of road in Mount Idaho – presented petition and map of road – discussion followed – commissioners called for hearing.
11:30 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. John seconded. Motion carried.
12:10 p.m. Ended. Regular resumed.
One denial – two approved – three assignments – one lien – one N-1
Randy re: Secesh Cemetery – received call from Grangeville Cemetery – discussion followed – visited with Paul Kimmell from the Farm Bureau – discussion on wolves – burning ban – received call from Darcy Petterson removal of all facilities off Pilot Knob at request of tribe – French Creek slide – Riggins dumpster site.
Judge Bradbury re: District Court office – requesting to change his office – commissioners approved.
Nancy Edwards and group requesting funding from county for Grangeville Senior Citizens – discussion followed. Jim made motion to give $250.00 to citizens. John seconded. Motion carried. Transportation bus also discussed.
Jim – reported on Pollock garbage site – web sense – discussion followed – mental health meeting at St. Mary’s Hospital – burning ban.
Terry Vanderwall, Mayor of Grangeville, re: Area of Impact – also present Joe Wright reported on code changes for area of impact – City of Grangeville is looking at their current area of impact – first meeting is March 13, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. to review ordinances – process is to let commissioners know the city is beginning the procedure.
John Schurbon stated he has problems applying city regulations to county people – discussion followed.
Joe stated they are not asking for new area to be added to area of impact – just make sure ordinances are in compliance with changes in Idaho Code – area of impact has been in since 1995.
Randy stated they no longer have area of impact on west side of city because some of area has been annexed – growth is changing for city and county – airport may also become an issue along with truck route.
Kirk MacGregor gave update on Lankford case.
Sharon Cox re: tax deeds – five properties as follows:
Tucker, Charles G
Ferdinand – Orig Town
Lots 1,2 Blk 10
Moffett, Sara L
Kooskia-Orig Town
Lots 7 & 8 Blk H
Lindsay, Mark A
Junction Flats Subdivision
Lot 9 Blk 1
Terhaar, Hubert B
Cottonwood-Rhoades
Lot 4 Blk 21
Johnson, James C
Flying Elk II Subdivision
Lot 23 3.03 AC
John made motion for parcels to go out for tax deed. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Marlene George requesting money for Elk City Senior Meals. Discussion followed. Randy made motion to give $150.00 for Elk City Seniors. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
3:05 p.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for pending litigation. John seconded. Motion carried.
3:38 p.m. Ended. Regular resumed.
No decision made
Lou Brown, BLM District Manager, introduced new BLM employees for Cottonwood office – Chuck Dillon to replace Ron Grant. Joe O’Neal will replace LuVerne Grussing. Treaty land vs. fee land discussed – timber sales – eco system management – land acquisition in Elk City – discussion followed.
Idaho Historical Society – Jim made motion to appoint Jim May to serve on the board. John seconded. Motion carried.
Jim’s report continued – meeting with Congressman Sali on March 10, 2007 after Lincoln Day celebration – topics discussed on what to talk to Sali about – Payette Travel plan – legislation at IAC meeting – sewer permit increase.
February 20, 2007 minutes. John made motion to approve minutes. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
Eric Wassmuth met with commissioners re: wind power project south of Greencreek – he stated data is looking good – discussion followed.
The Board adjourned at 4:50 p.m.
Chairman:______________________________ Attest:___________________
