STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JANUARY SESSION JANUARY 2, 2024 FIRST TERM DAY
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9:00 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.
9:05 a.m. Ackerman regarding the final version of the Handbook and change that includes an Acknowledgement of Service Award-Brandt abstains from voting as he would benefit from this award. Lindsley moves to approve the Idaho County Employee Handbook. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Duman in favor. Brandt abstains.
Ackerman updates regarding planned review of the handbook on January 8.
9:15 a.m. Mike Kindrick presents request for approval of an upgrade on the jail transport van to a midrange roof. Brandt moves to approve the change. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Kindrick requests purchase of a new Durango-all of the equipment salvaged from the wrecked Durango will be utilized. Duman moves to approve the purchase. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brian Hewson requests removal of a partition wall to expand their armory-shouldn’t be any cost involved other than Hewson’s wages. Brandt moves to approve the change. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Doug Ulmer regarding trading a 2017 Dodge pickup to the Sheriff’s Posse for the 2007 vehicle they are currently using—the older vehicle will be then sold on the online auction site. Commission has no objection to this.
Ulmer regarding making a trade with the City of Kooskia Fire/EMS for stop-sticks in exchange for a 2018 pickup that is nearing its useful life. Brandt moves to approve the trade. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Ulmer updates regarding recent citizen concerns they are dealing with about neglected animals.
9:30 a.m. Jerry Zumalt updates regarding the Commerce Broadband Fiber Grant-we need to get an RFP for a Civil Engineer-Dave Taylor is willing/interested in being the project manager-an administrator is needed-discussion. Continued to next week for further discussion.
10:00 a.m. Duman moves to approve the minutes of the December 19. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Duman and Lindsley in favor. Brandt abstains-he was absent.
Brandt moves to approve the December 26 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley abstains-he was absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders for Cancelation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Megan Miranda in District Court. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Dale & Jill’s Sporting Goods, Pizza Factory and Jungle Gym’s. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Lindsley and Brandt-Forest Plan Revision Meeting January 8; Brandt January 10-CBC, January 12 NACO Public Lands, January 26 WIR
10:35 a.m. Will Rutherford and Reece Hewett via Zoom update on jail pricing-discussion. Duman and Lindsley advise they would like to rebid the plumbing, electrical and HVAC-Rutherford feels he could have plans ready within 2-3 weeks. Continued to January 9.
11:27 a.m. Meeting Adjourned
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Chairman Attest
