January 16, 2024

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

 JANUARY SESSION         JANUARY 16, 2024    THIRD TERM DAY
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 9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Denis Duman and Ted Lindsley 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

Brandt moves to approve the application for burial.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

9:07 a.m. Brandt regarding the need to have a representative on the Magistrate Commission-this is typically the Chairman but Commissioner Duman has been filling this role.  Brandt moves to appoint Denis Duman as the Magistrate Commission Designee.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

9:10 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the January 9 meeting.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the signing of the buy-back agreements. Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for The Confluence Store, South Fork River Lodge & RV Park, Keuterville Pub & Grub, Lucky Aces Saloon, Selway Bar, Seasons Restaurant, Seven Devils Steakhouse; Three Mile, Wolftrack Brewing, Melting Pot Café, The Trails, The Idaho Banana Co., and Jacksons Food Stores #187.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Tate Pfeffercorn in the Road Dept.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to wage increase for David Balken in the Jail.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the dues to Clearwater Management Council for $2640.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Additional Meetings-Lindsley-February 1-Legislative Review.  Duman and Brandt-February 9-14-NACo.

9:15 a.m. Jerry Zumalt updates Commission on work being done on the broadband grant-advises that he has been discussing with IRON a hub system that would serve the proposed new jail location-looks like the two projects may come together.  Zumalt advises that an RFQ is in the works for engineering-hopes to have that finalized and in the paper by next week.  Zumalt advises that CEDA has agreed to be the grant administrator-no agreement for approval yet.  Zumalt updates regarding agreement with Dave Taylor to handle the project management piece-discussion.   Duman moves to approve the purchase order funding project management by Dave Taylor.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

10:00 a.m. Karen Crosby appears via phone.  Mike Cook updates on review of draft comments that now include the comments provided by Crosby.  Cook advises that Marty Gardiner is working on compiling all of the comments-Cook hasn’t seen anything on Timber yet-discussion.  Continued to next week-decision will need to be made as the deadline for submitting comments is near.

10:32 a.m. Robert Simmons updates Commission on overage tonnage amounts-reports on contracted amounts and numbers in all contracted areas.  Simmons updates on status of other drop sites-permits are in and they are just waiting-lots of positive feedback on the Kooskia site, pressure to get Riggins up and running, and dumpsters on the Prairie getting hit from surrounding area.

10:55 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) d Exempt from Disclosure.  Lindsley seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

11:15 a.m. End Executive Session

Brandt moves to approve the excess tonnage for Solid Waste.  Lindsley seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) f for Legal.  Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

11:42 a.m.  End Executive Session

11:43 a.m. Meeting Adjourned

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Chairman                                                                                Attest