STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JANUARY SESSION January 10, 2017 SECOND TERM DAY
9:00 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.
Skip Brandt moves to nominate Mark Frei as Chairman. Frei declines the nomination and moves to nominate Skip Brandt as Chairman. Duman seconds nomination. Motion carries with Frei and Duman in favor. Brandt against, but accepts the Chairmanship.
9:05 a.m. 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, 4-Lien, 4-N1, 1-Lien Release, 1-Release N1
9:16 a.m. End Indigent
Syd regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 76,567.62 County Road and Bridge $ 69,070.43
Airport $ 10,166.00 Emergency Communication $ 10,928.79
District Court $ 1,707.31 Indigent $ 3,248.03
Appraisal $ 134,473.05 Noxious Weeds $ 2,806.97
Snowmobile 25-A $ 173.24 Snowmobile 25-B $ 439.66
Total Expenditures $ 309,581.10
Frei moves to approve the claims. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:37 a.m. Brandt regarding cell phones provided to certain employees-gives background for what we have done in the past-if employees want to use their own plan, we have been paying the $28 base fee-discussion regarding reimbursing elected officials and other employees for a portion of their cell phone expenses. Ackerman will check into what other counties do-continued until next week.
9:55 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the alcoholic beverage licenses for Nuevo Vallarta Mexican Restaurant/Palenque; Grangeville Elks Lodge #1825; Canyon Pines RV Resort; Grangeville Pizza Factory; China Café; Rodonna’s Country Haus; Mountain View Specialty Meats; Wolftrack Brewing Co.; and Triangle Tavern. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve additional meeting request for his attendance at the U of I Extension Healthy Forest meeting in Orofino. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the transfer of 40 hours of vacation leave to Sam Augello for paternity leave. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Yumi Nagasaki-Taylor as part-time dispatcher. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Annual Road and Street Financial Report. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt has CBC Forest Plan Revision Meeting on January 23rd; CBC on January 25th in Lewiston; CMC on January 26th in Orofino.
10:03 a.m. Larry Allen regarding solid waste fees he is being charged-he has two cabins, a shop, and a residence. He has checked with Lewiston-they have an exemption form that they use in the event there is a cabin and the homeowner takes his trash back to his residence. Brandt explains the fee structure and how properties are charged. Allen advises that he is the only user of these other properties-advises that he feels this system is unfair. Discussion regarding coming up with an equitable system. Allen questions Duman and Frei regarding their thoughts. Duman advises that he understands the frustration in paying multiple fees, however, he feels that the County has an obligation to take care of solid waste disposal-at this time, he doesn’t know of a better system. Frei advises that he has been working on reforming the system since he came into office-explains the work he has done in trying to come up with a system that is more equitable, yet still convenient. Frei advises that he would entertain the possibility of making an exception for two cabins-questions Zehner regarding the number of residents in this same situation-Zehner advises that he doesn’t know of any others situations like this-discussion. Allen questions whether or not the dumpster fee can be removed on his shop-hasn’t been occupied for two years-the City is not charging him the fee. No action taken by the Commission.
10:25 a.m. Gene Meinen via phone regarding report from TD & H concerning Larradon Heights-report indicates that work was satisfactorily completed. Brandt moves to accept the work that has been done on the Larradon Heights Subdivision and remove the liens. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:30 a.m. Robert Simmons regarding year end update-provides numbers on tonnage, tires and appliances-discussion regarding charges that the County pays and the fees that Simmons collects directly from patrons at the landfill. Simmons advises that they are closer to finalizing a location for a transfer station on the prairie. Discussion regarding various sites and challenges of solid waste collection during the extreme weather. Frei questions how close we are to over-tonnage on the Grangeville/Salmon River side-Simmons advises that his earlier concerns with exceeding the amount have subsided and we are still on track. Duman questions whether or not tire businesses are required to collect a fee upfront for tire disposal-Simmons advises that some businesses do still charge-discussion regarding hauling fees for tire disposal.
10:48 a.m. Zehner questions whether or not a locking security door could be placed on their employee entrance door-is working with Mike Collins on getting a quote-discussion. Commission will consider this request once we see the quote in writing.
Ackerman advises that Gene Meinen is requesting a chain saw for the person who collects the garbage at Dixie. Discussion regarding purchase and liability. Commission contacts Don Solberg via phone regarding liability. Per Solberg, County is covered in providing this, as long as the individual understands it is being provided in order to perform the task specified. Commission advises Meinen to get a quote on a chain saw.
11:30 a.m. Frei moves to approve the minutes of the January 3 meeting. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Frei and Brandt in favor. Duman abstains-he was absent.
Discussion regarding CEDA and Ida-Lew participation-Duman will take over in both of these positions. Discussion regarding other meetings-Duman advises that he would like to be more involved with Waterways and the Airport. Frei advises that he would be interested in representing the County on the North Central Public Health Board. Ackerman will contact Carol Moehrle to find out what needs to be done to make this change.
11:41 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to 74-206(1)(f) Legal. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
12:10 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
