January 10, 2023

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
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 JANUARY SESSION     JANUARY 10, 2023          SECOND TERM DAY

 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.

Kelly and Lesli regarding claims:

Current Expense:            $   90,654.06    Road & Bridge:       $  105,400.40
Airport:                             $       2,737.45    Emergency Comm: $      2,307.12
District Court:                 $       8,726.93    Title III-New:          $         230.66
Appraisal:                         $            68.99    Solid Waste:            $  164,520.05
Search & Rescue:             $           45.75     Election Consol.:    $          655.32
Noxious Weeds:               $     8,949.10     Snowmobile 25A:   $          842.45
Snowmobile 25B:            $     1,734.38      Interlock Device:    $            95.00
American Rescue Plan:  $        621.35
Total:                                       $387,589.01

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

9:15 a.m. Brandt regarding Commission Chair-Duman moves to nominate Brandt to continue as Chairman.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with Duman and Lindsley in favor.  Brandt abstains.

Brandt regarding other committees-discussion regarding possible reassignments.
Building & Grounds-Ted Lindsley
Stibnite Advisory Council-Position will not be filled.
Clearwater Management Council-Denis Duman
North Central Public Health-Denis Duman
Magistrate Commission-Denis Duman as designee for Idaho County Commission Chairman
Waterways-Denis Duman
SO Complex Coordinator-Denis Duman
Airport-Denis Duman
CEDA-Denis Duman
Solid Waste-Denis Duman
Lindsley moves to nominate Duman as Commission Vice Chair.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.
Clearwater Basin Collaborative-Skip Brandt
WIR-Skip Brandt
IAC Board/NACO Public Lands Issues-Skip Brandt
Grangeville City Council-Ted Lindsley
Ida-Lew-Ted Lindsley

9:30 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding Gem Grant Request for Funds for broadband project-discussion regarding project and progress.  Duman moves to approve the signing of the Request for Funds. Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

9:45 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding request from FEMA for a resolution adopting our Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan-this was funded through the Emergency Management budget-discussion.  Duman moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2023-03 Adopting Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

10:15 a.m. Brandt resumes discussion regarding sick leave payout.  Lindsley advises that he feels as though we should do something for people who have served the County-this would be a fixed amount not connected with sick leave, a service bonus at retirement-discussion regarding possibilities for payout.  Discussion will be continued until after the IAC Conference as the Commissioner would like to talk with other counties.

10:30 a.m. Monica Walker advises that they need another transmission repair.  Duman moves to approve the quote for repair.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.  Ulmer advises that they also have a totaled vehicle now-discussion.  Ulmer advises that they have been getting rid of old vehicles on Public Surplus-discussion regarding the proceeds of those sales and how it is reflected in their budget.  Discussion regarding how to address the delay in receiving vehicles they have on order.

10:40 a.m. Brian Hewson regarding Sheriff’s Office request for the purchase of five rifles-this is approved as part of a USFS grant-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the purchase.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

11:00 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding Courtroom refresh-discussion regarding permit system with the City.  Ackerman will follow-up to get a rough estimate of the cabinet work-Duman can estimate electrical and HVAC.  The estimates will determine whether or not an architect is needed.

11:34 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes. Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

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

Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for China Café, Grangeville Country Club, Triangle Tavern,  Doreen’s Southfolk Saloon, Riggins One Stop, Grangeville Gun Club, Pizza Factory, VFW Post 8311 Wilderness Club, Wolfrack Brewing Co., Camas Lanes.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Additional Meetings:  Lindsley-Ida-Lew-January 12.

11:37 a.m.  Recess until 1 p.m.

1:07 p.m.  Mandatory pre-submittal meeting opens-Will Rutherford via phone, Ron & Mason Huett with Kenaston Corporation are present in person.  Ron Huett asks questions regarding location of project. Discussion regarding the publication of the plans to the public-Rutherford advises that this is proprietary.  Huett provides his history and the history of the company.  Mason Huett gives background.  Rutherford updates regarding specific requirements of the RFQ.

1:32 Meeting adjourned.

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Chairman                                                                    Attest