January 19, 2021

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

 JANUARY SESSION            JANUARY 19, 2021       THIRD TERM DAY

 

8:30 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.

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

9:05 a.m. End Executive Session

Doug Ulmer regarding dispatch wages-proposes raising the beginning hourly rate to $14.00-they have several openings that are unfilled at the current rate-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the requested increase.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Ulmer regarding the purchase of vehicles for 2021-presents handout of budget history in the vehicle line-this has been a line item that is significantly underbudgeted-discussion.  Monica Walker will put together a memo with all of the vehicles and amounts for approval at a later date.

Ulmer regarding damage to a vehicle that were not turned in to ICRMP-the damage occurred on three separate instances-presents three quotes for the repairs and requests approval.  Discussion.  Brandt moves to approve the quote from Camas Body Shop.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

9:45 a.m. Connie Jensen-Blyth regarding a grant agreement extension with the USFS-discussion.  Brandt moves to approve the agreement.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

9:52 a.m.  Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the January 12 meeting.  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 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Cottonwood Foods, Cash & Carry Foods, The Establishment, An American Bar, Cloninger’s Marketplace, Clearwater Valley Marketplace, Seubert RV Park, Big Iron Motel, and Purdy’s Farm Table.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Cody Killmar.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the change in pay for Matthew Bybee.  Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the pay increase for Tracy Forsgren.  Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the transfer from Dispatch to Patrol for Sean Nelson.  Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the letter to ITD.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the letter to Arge Jeffery. Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the appointment of Denis Duman to the Stibnite Advisory Council.  Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the appointment of Christa Kerley to the ICHPC.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the re-appointment of Erin Duden to the ICHPC. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Additional Meetings-Lindsley-Ida-Lew-February 3; Duman-Public Health-January 28, Intergovernmental Affairs-February 4; Brandt-Public Lands-January 28, Transportation Committee-February 3, IAC Board Meeting-February 4.

10:15 a.m. Jerry Zumalt provides update on DIGB2 meeting from last week-presents a preliminary engineering report for the fiber network between Orofino and Nezperce-reviews cost estimates.  Discussion regarding increasing surcharge amount.

10:35 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

11:00 a.m. End Executive Session

Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)d Records Exempt from Disclosure.  Duman seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

11:46 a.m. End Executive Session

Robert Simmons updates regarding the Kooskia Drop Site-things are moving forward with significant progress on construction already completed.  The fencing contractor has been awarded and they are awaiting additional fill.  Brandt questions when the target opening date is-Simmons advises that the hope is to be open in late February.

11:55 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding resolution for destruction of temporary records.  Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2021-01 for the destruction of temporary records in the Auditor/Recorders Office and Idaho County Resolution 2021-02 for the destruction of temporary DMV records.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

12:00 p.m. Denis Duman regarding the continuation of the Pittsburg Landing Sealcoat project that was recently completed-updates Commission on plans for applying for a grant and matching funds that have been offered.

12:07 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.

Chairman______________________________     Attest:____________________________