February 8, 2022

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

 FEBRUARY SESSION          FEBRUARY 8, 2022           FIRST TERM DAY

 8:30 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 an Amended Order of Annexation for Grangeville Rural Fire District.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to 31-874.  Duman seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

1-Denial; 1 N-1; 1 Lien; 1 Release N-1; 1 Lien Release

9:10 a.m. End Indigent

9:10 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the 2nd Amended Order of Annexation for the Grangeville Rural Fire District.  Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

9:15 a.m. Kelly regarding claims:

Current Expense  $   43,736.63   County Road and Bridge  $      45,878.48
Airport                   $    13,294.69   Emergency Comm.           $          2,703.87
District Court       $       2,512.68   Idaho County Fair            $       53,045.00
Indigent                 $      4,850.49   Appraisal                           $             102.94
Solid Waste          $    151,949.42  Search & Rescue               $             249.20
Election Consol.  $        1,104.25  Noxious Weeds                 $           1,312.92
Snowmobile 25A $       5,180.90  Snowmobile 25B              $           3,861.77
ARPA Funds         $    25,000.00
Total Expenditures     $   354,783.24

Duman moves to pay the claims.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

9:30 a.m. Ron Norland regarding issues on Crooked River Road-he has counted over 300 dead trees that are creating a health and safety hazard-requests County support in getting the Forest Service to address this.  Norland also advises that there is an area on the road that has a large rock that needs to be knocked off-he is willing to do the work, but needs backing on this issue with the Forest Service as well-discussion.  Meinen suggests a proposal for removing the rock to be included with the request from the County.

10:00 a.m.  Brandt updates regarding his testimony pertaining to SRS legislative correction-he feels good that there was bi-partisan support for this corrective measure that would allow the funding for Title III projects.  Sandi Paul updates on the amounts spent for projects and search and rescue-discussion. Paul advises that she has a number of projects that could be pursued depending funding-also advises that the USFS and IDL have reached to express an interest in collaborative efforts for fire mitigation.  Paul questions the policy on re-treatment as there are a few properties in the Red Siegal Project that could use re-treatment-discussion.  Paul questions the status of the Secesh Cemetery property-Duman advises that this is being worked on, but it is still probably a year out.  Discussion regarding fire mitigation projects moving through the RAC in the event Title III funding does not come through.

10:45 a.m. Mike Cook regarding e-Sign Grant Request Form-discussion regarding who will be designated.  Ackerman will complete and submit.

Mike Cook regarding USFS RAC agreements-these are updates.  Duman moves to approve the USFS agreements.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Mike Cook regarding Airport leases-they have two applications for three lease lots-discussion.  Brandt moves to approve the lease agreements for Dustin Lustig.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Cook advises that he has another application for Lot 8 for Alex Frei-discussion.  Duman moves to approve the lease agreement as presented.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Cook updates regarding remaining lots and status of updated layout plan.

Cook regarding a General Services Agreement with JUB for $5000 that would allow him the flexibility to move forward without Commissioner approval each time.  Brandt moves to approve the agreement as presented.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Cook regarding Independent Fee Estimate for the Capital Investment Project Apron Reconstruction that is required by the FAA-this is reimbursable if the grant is awarded-discussion.  Brandt moves to approve the proposal for $1800 for the IFE for Apron Reconstruction.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the January 25 meeting.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the Orders for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Lacy McIntyre in the Assessor’s Office as an Appraiser.  Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the hiring of the Earl Johnson as a temporary Dixie Dumpster driver until a replacement can be found.

Brandt moves to approve the DMV Cabling Quote.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the SmartNet Renewal Quote.  Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the outdoor lighting

Duman moves to deny the Certificate of Residency for Ketchum. Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for The Canteen, Trestle Brewing Company, Rodonna’s Country Haus, Hells Canyon Jet Boat Trips & Lodging, River Clan Saloon, Elk Creek Station & Café, Wildside Steakhouse & Saloon, Melting Pot Café, The Trails Restaurant & Lounge, Silver Dollar Bar, The Establishment, China Café, Grangeville Elks Lodge #1825, Silver Dollar Pizzeria, Tom Cat Sporting Goods, Mountain River Outdoor Center. Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Duman for CEDA, Brandt-CBC Work Group and Duman, Brandt and Lindsley for IAC Midwinter Conference.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Additional Meetings-Duman-Asotin County Jail-Feb 9, Stibnite Advisory Council-Feb 10, CMC -Feb 17, CEDA Board of Directors-Feb 24, Public Health-Feb 24; Brandt-WIR and NACo Public Lands-February 12-13.

11:30 a.m. Brandt regarding solid waste fee for Road Department dumpster-he will follow up with Robert Simmons.

11:36 a.m.  Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to 74-206(1) c for Real Property.  Duman seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

11:45 a.m.  Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to 74-206(1) b for Personnel.  Duman seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

12:25 p.m. End Executive Session

12:25 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.

Chairman______________________________     Attest:____________________________