STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
FEBRUARY SESSION FEBRUARY 26, 2019 THIRD TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Mark Frei 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 Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
1-Approval; 2-Denial; 0-Suspension; 7-Lien; 7-N1; 1-Release of Lien, 1-Release of N1
8:41 a.m. End Indigent
8:45 a.m. Kelly regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 80,826.37 County Road and Bridge $ 68,362.43
Airport $ 3,926.97 Emergency Comm. $ 5,358.06
District Court $ 20,440.83 Title III-New $ 1,176.67
Indigent $ 4,766.60 Appraisal $ 2,540.11
Solid Waste $ 607.90 Search & Rescue $ 35.04
Election Consol. $ 2,705.61 Noxious Weeds $ 5,168.10
Snowmobile 25-A $ 2,501.21 Snowmobile 25-B $ 1,540.61
Total Expenditures $ 199,956.51
Frei moves to pay the claims. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:00 a.m. Troy Shores, Inland Title, regarding request for Road Maintenance Agreement-a parcel is being sold and the purchaser’s lender is requiring the agreement from all adjacent property owners. The County took one of the adjacent parcels on a tax deed last August-discussion. Brandt questions what the agreement obligates the County to-Jessup reviews the section that addresses this in the agreement-discussion. Frei moves to decline signing the agreement. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding request from Gene Meinen for possibly contracting with an engineering firm for services-discussion continued until next week.
9:45 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) b for Personnel. Duman seconds. District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
9:55 a.m. End Executive Session
10:02 a.m. Ben Johnson, via telephone, requests direction on a parcel line adjustment-he was hired by a property owner for a review prior to a cell phone tower being constructed-one of the parcels is in a subdivision and the other is not-discussion. Zehner regarding a remedy for handling the adjustment by assigning new tax numbers for the two parcels-feels that a replat of the subdivision is not necessary-the two parcels cannot be combined since one is in the subdivision and one is not. Zehner advises that in order for this to be processed for this year, everything needs to be recorded by April 1. Johnson requests that he get a copy of the minutes for written direction-Zehner will be in touch with Mr. Johnson about what was discussed and decided.
10:30 a.m. Frei regarding proposed letter opposing Medicaid Expansion-Frei reviews letter and gives background for his thoughts in drafting the letter-discussion regarding revisions. Frei moves to approve the signing and sending of the letter. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:50 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding phone conferencing issues in the Courts-there have been ongoing issues since switching to the VOIP system. The Judge requested that we follow-up with CompuNet, who provides conferencing for Clearwater County. Ackerman reviews the quote from CompuNet, which includes a new server to house this component-Ackerman advises that she has been waiting for a quote from CompuNet that would include a server big enough to accommodate future needs for the entire Courthouse, including the upgraded Sheriff’s Office software-discussion. Ackerman will advise the judges that this request will be put on hold pending the other quote in order to provide the most cost effective solution.
11:30 a.m. Robert Simmons provides update on solid waste regulations and issues, as well as his continued efforts to find a location for a transfer/drop off site. Simmons reviews tonnage amounts-discussion. Janie Fluharty provides update on recycling-advises that the prices are down, but they continue to accept everything but glass and plastic.
11:41 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) d for Exempt Records. Frei seconds. District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
11:50 a.m. End Executive Session
Simmons continues update.
12:00 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) f for Legal. Duman seconds. District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
12:30 p.m. End Executive Session
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the February 19 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverages Licenses for the Rib Guy & Gal, Grangeville Border Days and the Melting Pot Café. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Alicia Asker in District Court. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the lease proposal from Ricoh for 3 copier/printers. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the additional meeting request for Denis Duman. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:37 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
