STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
FEBRUARY SESSION FEBRUARY 7, 2023 FIRST TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley 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 amend the agenda to include a consideration of a time-sensitive Fire Mitigation project and an update from Joe Slichter on the TeePee Springs/Clearwater Complex project. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
1-approval
9:04 a.m. End Indigent
9:10 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the polling location for the upcoming March election. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 a.m. Discussion regarding District Courtroom refresh-Ackerman advises that Lenora Aiken provided an estimate on the bench design, but we still need to coordinate on the cabling and construction-discussion. Ackerman will work on an RFQ and coordinate with Duman and Matt Jessup.
9:45 a.m. Duman regarding RFQ for the Sheriff’s Office Complex Construction Manager-advised that the review committee did not meet as there was only one submission received. Duman advises that he feels that all of the requested qualifications have been met-moves to award the project to Kenaston Corporation. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Ackerman will work on an award letter.
10:00 a.m. Jerry Zumalt updates regarding fiber grant projects-several big projects have been awarded in our region, but funding is still actively being sought-requests funding for CEDA to re-write the grant application to address the middle and last mile project-discussion. Duman moves to approve the request for $5000. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:10 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding the final Federal Financial Report on the fiber feasibility project. Duman moves to approve the final report. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Zumalt updates regarding FEMA payments on road money-discussion.
10:30 a.m. Brandt regarding fire mitigation project to dispose of piles-two quotes were obtained-Rad Mulching $5000 and Finley Tree Service $1925. Duman moves to award the project to Finley Tree Service. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:45 a.m. Matt Jessup updates regarding his research on property tax exemptions-some exemptions require an annual application, such as schools and religious organizations. Discussion regarding moving toward an application system-Commission asks Kim Nuxoll and Ron Funke to review some examples from other counties and come back with a draft for approval.
11:03 a.m. Matt Jessup requests a subscription to Westlaw for the Prosecutor’s-discussion. Brandt asks for an explanation of what Westlaw is and what it does-Jessup explains that it is a case law research tool-discussion. Lindsley moves to approve the purchase of a subscription to Westlaw for both Kirk MacGregor and Matt Jessup. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:18 a.m. Brandt regarding Order of Finding of Facts and Conclusions of Law regarding the Petition to Validate a Portion of Old State Hwy 18 near Elk City. Jessup reviews minor changes from the draft document. Brandt moves to approve the final Order. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley abstains-conflict.
11:30 a.m. Brandt regarding the Finding of Facts and Conclusions of Law and Order for the Milner Trail Petition to Validate. Jessup advises that the jurisdiction for validation ends where the Grangeville Highway District begins, therefore he will need to make a change for what was orally ordered on the record. Bill Spencer questions where the validation originates-Jessup advises he will go back and listen to the recording-advises that based on the testimony at the hearing, he is unclear about where the trail is actually located from Florence to the Salmon River-discussion. Continued to February 21.
11:40 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the cooperative law enforcement agreement with the Nez Perce National Forest. Lindsley seconds. Moton carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the tonnage report. Lindsley seconds. Moton carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders of Cancelation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Tate Pfefferkorn in the Road Department. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the increase in hours for Mike Kindrick and the hiring of Conner Davy in the Sheriff’s Office. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the January 17 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the January 24 meeting. Lindsley seconds. Moton carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the LHTAC agreement for the Crooked River Bridge Project. Lindsley seconds. Moton carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the quote from CompuNet for Microsoft 365. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the updated professional services agreement with JUB. Lindsley seconds. Moton carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Brandt, Lindsley and Duman for IAC Conference and Duman for CMC. Lindsley seconds. Moton carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Grangeville Elks Lodge #1825, The Confluence Store, The Establishment, Mountain River Outdoor Center, Elkhorn, Ryan’s Wilderness Inn, South For River Lodge & RV Park, Palenque Mexican Restaurant, River Rock Café, Little River Bait & Tackle, Trestle Brewing Company, Nomnom, and Elk City General Store. D
Additional Meetings: Brandt-Feb. 9-Behavioral Health, Feb 10-15-NACo Legislative Conference, Feb 23-CBC, March 2, CBC, March 6 WIR, March 9-BLM RAC; Lindsley-Feb 16-Chamber of Commerce; Feb 20-City Council; Feb 22-Airport Advisory Board; Duman-Feb 8-CEDA, Feb 15-Waterways, Feb 16-CMC, Feb 23-Public Health & CEDA.
11:51 a.m. Joe Slichter updates Commission regarding TeePee Springs/Clearwater Complex Projects-requests signature on Subrecipient Agreement from IOEM for FEMA funds-agreement is to accept the funds. Discussion regarding accepting the funds without a project manager on board. Mike Cook shares his concerns about the County being able to successful complete the project-discussion. Cook suggests writing a letter outlining our concerns and see if we get adequate answers to some valid concerns. Commission directs Slichter to work with Cook and Zumalt on a letter.
12:15 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
