STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JANUARY SESSION JANUARY 17, 2023 THIRD TERM DAY
***No recording of this meeting is available due to a technical error.***
9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Lindsley is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
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-absent; District 3-yes
9:17 a.m. Brian Hewson and Rick Knutson regarding needs in the jail. Knutson advises that the jail is having some supply issues-advises that he has been working with Winco in Lewiston to try to identify a solution. Brandt questions whether or not they have spoken with Cash & Carry and Cloninger-Knutsen advises that the local stores are aware-discussion. Duman questions whether or not they have looked into companies that specifically provide this service-Hewson advises that they have. Brandt questions freezer space-Knutson advises it will be tight, but they do have enough money to purchase an additional freezer. Discussion regarding payment for purchases at Winco-Ackerman advises that a demand check can be issued providing we have an itemized receipt ahead of time. Knutsen advises that he will work with Kelly and Lesli to keep them in the loop on the timeframe for demand payments. Commission advises that they do not have an issue with this process providing they check with the local vendors first. Hewson asks for a Commissioner to sit in on jail planning meetings-Duman will take this assignment.
9:30 a.m. Betty Umbinetti requests resolution to destroy DMV records-discussion. Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2023-04. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
9:35 a.m. Ackerman regarding request from a vendor who acknowledged that they missed the mandatory meeting for those interested in submitting an RFQ for the Construction Management piece of the SO Complex-advises that Matt Jessup advised that we could repost the RFQ to allow for more vendors to participate-discussion. Duman moves to not allow the late request. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
9:46 a.m. Marty Gardner, via phone, updates Commission on status of Pittsburg Landing Chip Seal grant-this was awarded last year, but the winner of the bid backed out at the last minute-he is working putting together the pieces for the grant submission. Gardner requests a letter committing to $40,000 from Idaho County. He has been working with the USFS on additional match funding. Brandt moves to approve the letter of commitment. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent. Duman questions Gardner regarding insurance requirements-Gardner advises that he has been working with Mike Cook and JUB on this-advises that additionally, there will be a bid bond required.
10:00 a.m. Brandt regarding sale of surplus county property-opens bidding. Sean Ringen-$2000; Wayne Jackson-$3000; Ringen-$4000; Russ Matson-$5000; Jackson-$6000; Matson-$6500; Jackson-$7000; Matson-$8500; Jackson-$9000. Property sold to the highest bidder-Wayne Jackson, 106 Battle Ridge Road, Kooskia, ID 83526 . Jackson will get the funds to Ackerman’s office and a deed will be prepared. Commissioners okay payment by check.
10:15 a.m. Mike Cook regarding possible RFP for a new pilot’s lounge-presents an outline of items that have been talked about so far-discussion. Duman moves to proceed with an RFP request. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent. Cook will work on getting a final draft put together for review.
Cook updates regarding Hungry Ridge Project.
Cook updates regarding new door for the trailer at the Airport. Commission directs Cook to have Norm Rice go look at the project.
11:00 a.m. Kirstin Jensen updates regarding Mental Health First Aid training-she has been working with Idaho Forest Group in Lewiston-will be doing Grangeville next week. Jensen advises that the U of I has published her 5 for 5 mental health training that will be implemented in the schools for our area. Meranda Small updates regarding training she has been providing for area livestock producers-discussion. Small advises that the 4-H calendar is being rolled out and they are currently scheduling leader training.
11:14 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the City of Riggins letter pledging $7000 from Waterways. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the January 10 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the amended EDA Request for Funds. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Emily Diaz. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Keuterville Pub & Grub, Rodonna’s Country Haus, Melting Pot Café, Jackson’s Food Stores #187, Silver Dollar Bar, Three Mile, The Canteen, The Trails, Seven Devils Steakhouse, Kooskia Café, CHS Primeland, Dale & Jill’s Sporting Goods, An American Bar, Grangeville Border Days, Heaven’s Gate Brewery/Summervilles, and The Hydrant. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Additional Meetings: Brandt-CBC-January 26, USFS-January 26, WIR/Public Lands-February 6
11:18 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
