STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JANUARY SESSION January 12, 2015 SECONDS TERM DAY
9:15 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik, Mark Frei and Skip Brandt, and Kathy Ackerman Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Syd and Kylie regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 62,556.42 County Road and Bridge $ 55,011.79
Airport $ 6,764.47 Emergency Comm. $ 966.89
District Court $ 8,322.25 Title III-New $ 17,355.91
Indigent $ 15,923.39 Appraisal $ 208.95
Solid Waste $ 152.48 Search & Rescue $ 375.19
Election Consol. $ 854.62 Noxious Weeds $ 3,957.52
Snowmobile 25-A $ 1,011.94 Snowmobile 25-B $ 265.35
Total Expenditures $ 173,727.17
Frei moves to approve claims. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Jim Church, Sts. Peter & Paul Parish Council Chairman, requests exemption on property purchased in 2015-they have no plans to utilize this property as a residence. Chmelik moves to approve exemption request. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Chmelik regarding written request of Scott Harris to name a private road Scotlyn Ranch Road-discussion. Commission has no objection, but Mr. Harris should contact the Winona Highway. Ackerman will prepare a letter for Commission to sign.
10:00 a.m. Bette Polack regarding designation of precincts-only change is to the Slate Creek precincts-requesting change to put us in compliance with Idaho Code. Brandt moves to approve the precinct designations as presented. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:05 a.m. Chmelik moves to approve the Order for Cancellation of $104.41 as presented by Abbie Hudson. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve the Certificates of Residency for Taylor Pfefferkorn and Torrie Pfefferkorn. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve hiring of Micah Olson in the jail and the promotion of Rick Shira to Chief Jailer as requested by Doug Giddings. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Dale & Jill’s Sporting Goods, Hoot’s Café, Asker’s Harvest Foods, Salmon Rapids Lodge, The Idaho Bananna Co., Elk City Store, Margaritaville DBA Summervilles, Seven Devils Bar, Salmon River Inn, Mountain View Specialty Meats, The Establishment, and China Café. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt regarding upcoming meetings: North Central Idaho Wildfire Restoration Group on January 14 at Forest Service in Orofino, CBC Meeting in Grangeville on January 15, Shingle Creek Meeting with DeVenney/Travis on January 25, CBC Meeting in Lewiston on January 27, CMC meeting on January 28 in Orofino.
Frei meeting with the Forest Service changed to the 19th in Kamiah.
10:15 a.m. James Zehner regarding LLC affidavit filed by Ray Hammel-after review they believe that R & R Development, Ray Hammel and Diamond Springs Ranch LLC are all the same entity-questions whether or not solid waste fees should be canceled for 2012 and 2013-discussion. Chmelik moves to cancel the fees for 2012 and 2103. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Frei moves to approve the minutes of the January 5 meeting. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:45 a.m. Chmelik regarding issues with snow removal-he has contacted Russ Lindsley regarding taking care of the sidewalks and parking lot-Russ will make sure that it gets taken care of. Jill Summers questions where we are with the roof situation-Chmelik advises that they will be coming back to look at it after the snow is gone. Discussion regarding other possible sources that may be causing various leaks around the building-Jill will try to round up a long extension ladder so Brandt can do some investigation.
11:00 a.m. Scott Olds regarding annual Public Defender Report-presents written report of statistics for review. Discussion regarding methamphetamine problem and the impacts it creates for the community and families. Brandt questions whether or not the idea of a ‘bunkhouse’ situation for low level offenders would be worth pursuing-Olds indicates this might be a viable option-discussion. MacGregor advised that Scott and Vicki Olds are very good at working with clients to help them get the counseling needs they require.
11:15 a.m. James Zehner regarding situation they have encountered with two parties requesting splits in the same quarter quarter-provides history of the property in question. Zehner advises that he was contacted last Monday by a potential purchaser requesting a split in the same quarter that had been planned by the members of the Joe Wilson family-both parties came in, paid the $25 fee and requested permission to pursue the proposed splits. Zehner requests direction on what to do-recommends allowing the McClure split in the southern quarter section. Brandt moves to allow splits as presented. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:28 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
2-Approval, 1-Denial; 0-Lien; 0-N1; 1-Release Lien; 1-Release N1
11:37 a.m. End Indigent. Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. Mark Frei regarding proposed framework for Resource Plan-review of comments submitted by Marty Gardner, Mike Cook and Randy Doman. Gardner asks for clarification on what the Commissioners are seeking to accomplish-Chmelik advises that the purpose is to afford the County a place at the table with various government entities we frequently work with on the numerous resource challenges presented on a regular basis-discussion. Gardner requests a single point of contact, as well as the other county contacts he would be able to work with-Chmelik advises that he will be the point of contact for the Commission, additionally, Gardner will be working with Randy Doman, Mike Cook and Randy Doman. Gardner questions GIS capabilities-James Zehner will assist with coordinating needs between the County and the Forest Service-will designate Sheila Key as a point of contact pertaining to GIS. Brandt moves to approve the proposal of Marty Gardner, Stonefly Consulting LLC for $8,530 with a completion date of March 30, 2016. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Nadine McDonald advises the Commission that there may be some concerns regarding Governor Otter’s proposal to use Cigarette Tax funds to fund a state healthcare system-these funds make up about 45% of her yearly budget-she just wants the Commissioners to be aware.
Kathy Ackerman regarding the need to scan Court documents in preparation for the implementation of Odyssey in the Spring of 2017-discussion regarding costs and number of past years that would need to be scanned.
1:51 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
