STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JANUARY SESSION January 2, 2018 FIRST 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
1-Approval; 2-Denial; 0-Suspension; 2-Lien; 2-N1; 0-Release of Lien, 0-Release of N1
8:37 a.m. End Indigent
Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include an Executive Session at approximately 11:45 a.m. for legal. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
8:48 a.m. Brandt regarding MOU with Nez Perce County for Juvenile Detention-Ackerman advises this has been reviewed by Kirk MacGregor. Brandt moves to approve the MOU. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:00 a.m. Cindy Godfrey, Kids Klub Executive Director, updates Commission on mission of Kids Klub-requests property tax exemption as they are a 501(c)(3)-discussion. Duman questions whether or not there is a precedent-Brandt advises that he feels this is an off shoot of the school district. Frei questions whether or not parents pay and how it is determined how much they pay-Godfrey advises that most parents pay, but they also have a scholarship program. Duman moves to approve the exemption for the Kids Klub property and building. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 a.m. James Zehner regarding request from Zillow for all of their assessment data to include names and mailing addresses-they are also requesting it in Excel format-discussion. Commission has no objection to making the PDF version available at $.05 per record.
9:30 a.m. Angela Edwards, CEDA, regarding compliance documents that are required for all of the open block grants. The ADA and Fair Housing compliance documents are the documents that need to be updated-the Transition Plan was last updated in 2012-she worked with Jerry Zumalt on reviewing the previous document and has updated the new document to list those projects that have been completed. Edwards requests a signature on the updated Transition Plan. Brandt requests additional time to review-will be sent to Kirk MacGregor for his approval and placed back on the agenda in a week or two for signature.
9:45 a.m. Mark Frei regarding complaint he received from Mike Dominguez after the last fire mitigation bid opening that the employment criteria was too ambiguous-Frei recommends firming up language-discussion. Jim Davis advises that some of the bidders have very small crews-it would be impossible for them to successfully bid with the new criteria-discussion regarding residency requirements and the challenge of monitoring the crews’ residency status. Frei advises that he still feels there needs to be some type of standard. Frei moves that the policy moving forward be that the employees must be residents of Idaho, Lewis or Clearwater County. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:15 a.m. Anthony Chai, a resident of the Cove Road, advises the Commission that he is putting the County on notice that he is coming here officially to complain about damage to his property based on man-made laws that are infringing on his life, liberty and happiness. Chai advises that open range cattle are damaging his property and requiring him to repair his property-he has made a claim against the County for these damages. Brandt advises that he feels that Mr. Chai is picking and choosing which laws he agrees with and which he doesn’t-suggests that Mr. Chai work with his neighbors to establish a herd district. Kirk MacGregor questions whether or not Mr. Chai has a fence around his property-Mr. Chai advises he does not have fences-he does not agree with these statutes-discussion. Mr. Chai advises that he respects the Board and hopes he does not have to pursue this further. He has submitted a letter to the Treasurer for the Commission to refer to and act on.
10:45 a.m. Charles Melgin, property owner with a cabin under construction for the past 12 years, regarding the valuation-advises that he did not get his assessment notice, therefore, he could not follow the proper protocol for protesting the value. Melgin advises that he has discussed this with the appraiser and has discovered that it was appraised as completed, when it was not. Melgin is requesting relief from past taxes that have not been paid for 2016-he is satisfied with the valuation moving forward. Discussion regarding the valuation process and the means for contesting the valuation. Zehner advises that there is no way to reduce the value for past years. MacGregor advises that this is a jurisdictional issue-the County has no ability to go back and waive or reduce the taxes at this point since the time frame is set by statute. Mr. Melgin advises he will pay the amount due for 2016.
11:00 a.m. Marty Gardner regarding current Forest Service issues-updates on Wild & Scenic designation and the criteria used to slate rivers and streams. Brandt questions Randy Doman regarding whether or not this was discussed at the CBC-Doman advises that it was. Doman advises that some slated rivers keep coming up without going through the suitability process-questions whether or not this could be addressed. Gardner advises that one problem in the process is that once determined as eligible, the river or stream must be protected administratively until designated by Congress-discussion. Gardner briefly reviews the new proposed planning documents-discussion. Gardner will plan on attending the meeting on January 9 with Cheryl Probert.
11:50 a.m. Doug Giddings regarding a request to hire an individual from Texas-advises there are some concerns about insurance coverage-just wants the Commissioners to be aware. Giddings updates Commission on recent hires.
Brandt moves to approve the Catering Permit for Doreen Ash. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders of Cancelation per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting requests for Brandt and Duman. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for Askers. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for Wolftrack Brewing. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for The Gallery Bistro, Mini Village, and Seasons Restaurant. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2018-01 terminating the disaster declaration for White Bird. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional meetings: Brandt-January 4-CBC-Lewiston, January 10-11-Forest Plan Revision-Orofino
Duman-January 17-RC&D; January 18-CEDA, January 25-CMC
12:04 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) for legal. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
1:05 p.m. End Executive Session
1:20 p.m. Duman moves to approve the minutes of the December 19 meeting. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Duman and Frei in favor. Brandt abstains-he was absent.
1:21 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
