STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JANUARY SESSION JANUARY 21, 2020 THIRD TERM DAY
8:30 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.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
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
0-Approval; 0-Denial; 1-Lien; 8-Release of Lien
8:36 a.m. End Indigent
8:40 a.m. Brandt regarding agreement for collections medical Indigent-discussion regarding procedures for notifying Commission of parties who are being turned over and what type of notification should be sent. Duman moves to approve the contract with Credit Bureau of Lewiston-Clarkston. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is opposed. Discussion regarding protocol will be continued to next week with Camden and Cristy.
8:45 a.m. Leigh Davis regarding appointment to the Idaho County Fair Board-Alicia Asker has agreed to come on to the Board replacing Karen Wisdom. Brandt moves to approve the appointment of Alicia Asker to the Idaho County Fair Board. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:00 a.m. Leigh Davis regarding restroom project at the Idaho County Fair Grounds-updates Commission on bids-Marv Wimer was the low bidder-he is continuing to work on further reducing his bid. Brandt questions when the project will begin-Davis advises that the bid will be officially awarded within 16 days, construction will begin as soon as can be scheduled. Davis requests an additional $75,000 to assist with the project-discussion regarding the amount of cash remaining and the need to levy to generate those funds. Discussion regarding the possible use of PILT for this purpose-Commission advises they will commit to using PILT to meet this request for $75,000. Brandt moves to approve the bid of Wimer Construction. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Dan Johnson regarding the North Central Idaho Jurisdictional Alliance-advises that he has been the representative and signer on the account which currently has over $40,000-discussion regarding disbanding the group and returning the money to the donors and/or reorganizing the group. Frei questions the possibility of pulling back some of the funds, but leaving some in place in the event it is necessary to start up again. Johnson advises that he has already been in touch with Lewis County to discuss the possibility of putting together a meeting. Commission feels that a meeting will be necessary to determine what should happen to the funds regardless-Johnson will work on setting a date and notifying all of the parties.
9:45 a.m. Gene Meinen and Kirk MacGregor regarding policy on operating heavy equipment on County roads-Meinen advises that this is becoming an increasing problem. Discussion regarding what kind of damage is being done and the type of equipment that is causing the damage. Mike Cook advises that Deer Creek Highway District is requiring a permit and deposit for this type of heavy equipment relocation-discussion. MacGregor advises that there is a State statute that prohibits any metal tracks from operating on a highway, as well as a statute that prohibits ‘injury to roadways.’ MacGregor advises that there is authority in statute that allows the Commission to adopt an ordinance to address this. Commission requests a copy of the Deer Creek Highway District permit to review and discuss further.
10:04 a.m. Mike Cook regarding RFQ for Engineering-advises that the responsive offers were reviewed by Joe Bonn and himself-recommends award to JUB Engineering. Duman moves to approve award for engineering services to JUB. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:06 a.m. Meinen regarding agreement with the Tribe for the design funding for Sally Ann culvert replacement-this is similar to the previous agreement on Sill Creek. Brandt moves to approve the agreement with the Nez Perce Tribe. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt moves to approve the contract with JUB on the Lukes Gulch and Sally Ann projects. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:14 a.m. Meinen regarding a request for purchase of a diagnostic unit from Snap-on that can be used on all of their equipment-they are offering a $1000 trade-in, which will bring the total to $7996. Meinen advises there is a $1800 per year update on their current diagnostic equipment-discussion. Duman moves to approve the purchase. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Meinen advises that they are in need of a new sander-$10,915 is the total price-advises that the current one has been repeatedly repaired and is no longer salvageable. Frei moves to approve the purchase of the sander. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:27 a.m. Mike Cook regarding a request for FAA grant for the airport pavement maintenance project-presents grant funding break-down-advises that the county match would be 7%-discussion. Duman moves to go forward with the grant. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Cook requests authorization to sign contract documents moving forwards. Brandt moves to authorize Cook to sign as needed. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:43 a.m. Brandt regarding rescinding the Flood Plain Ordinance-discussion regarding proposed language for Ordinance-discussion regarding a letter to FEMA to accompany a copy of the Ordinance once it is passed. Final consideration and possible passage of Ordinance continued to next week.
10:50 a.m. Discussion regarding latest revisions to the Comprehensive Plan and Planning and Zoning Ordinance-Brandt questions whether or not proposed plans can be adopted by Resolution or Ordinance-Jessup advises that the Comprehensive Plan would be adopted by Resolution first, followed by an Ordinance adopting Planning and Zoning rules. Brandt questions whether or not a hearing should be held-Jessup advises that it appears that a hearing is optional, but his recommendation would be to hold a public hearing. Discussion regarding time and location for public hearing-Ackerman will work on publication notification for hearing on February 18.
11:20 a.m. Kelli Rosellini requests a Commissioner contact for an upcoming telephone conference with the USFS. Commissioner Duman is available for this.
11:30 a.m. Ron Lightfield regarding 2019 Solid Waste charges-he has been paying the fees on two different locations that have been vacant-provides utility bills showing that they have not been occupied-requests cancellation of these fees. Brandt questions whether or not there is water and sewer available-Lightfield advises that there is no water, septic has not been disconnected. Duman questions if this has been removed for 2020-Robert Finnel advises that it has been removed for 2020. Duman moves to refund the solid waste fees on the vacant shop and house. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Leah Mager regarding request from Cody Miller to refund his solid waste fees for 2019 for a mobile home that is located on Suttler Creek-she can take it off for 2020-discussion. Brandt moves to deny the request unless Mr. Miller can prove that there are no utilities and the house is uninhabitable. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Ron Funke regarding request from Mary York Estate for refund of his 2019 Solid Waste Fees. Brandt moves to deny the request unless Mr. York can prove that there are no utilities and the house is uninhabitable.
11:40 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the January 14 meeting as corrected. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Fredrick Taylor in Dispatch. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Palenque, River Clan Saloon, Doreen’s Southfork Station, Tom Cat Sporting Goods, Silver Dollar, Mountain View Specialty Meats, Jackson #187, VFW Post 8311 Wilderness Club, Jungle Gym’s, Silver Dollar Pizzeria, and White Bird General Store. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the maintenance agreement with Northwest Elevator. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the reappointment of Jamie Edmondson to the Idaho County Historical Preservation Commission. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Gavin Layman. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Brandt-February 12-Forest Plan Revision Meeting; January 24 & January 29-CBC; Frei- February 12-Forest Plan Revision Meeting; Duman-February 12-Forest Plan Revision Meeting
11:50 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) b for Personnel. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
11:59 a.m. End Executive Session
12:25 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
