STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho 

JANUARY SESSION            January 20, 2009                    THIRD TERM DAY 

            The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.

 

            Gene Meinen re: road report.  Forest service agreement with county regarding Challenge Cost-Share Agreement #09-CS-11011724-001 – Snowmobile Area 25A&B in Idaho County.  Discussion followed on whether or not county should be plowing parking areas of snowmobile and ski course.

            James reported on revenue the ski course and snowmobiling generates – creates less tax burden on county – he strongly supports the county plowing of the parking lots.  He wants to increase the economic engine for Idaho County.

            Skip is in favor of contracting it out if it saves county money.

            James would like county to help  pay for plowing – take from road & bridge budget

            Skip asked Gene to contact people involved on how much this will cost if plowing the areas is done by a private person.

            Jim agrees with James on this.  Discussion followed.  No decision made.

 

            Gene re: road graders – received quote on 2006 grader for $194,000 minus trade-in of one of our graders.  Discussion followed on the purchase of two 2009 graders plus trade-in.  Gene will get more information.

 

            9:50 a.m.          Jim made motion to enter into executive session – I C 67-2345 C  for real property.  Skip seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.  Roll call taken.

            10:05 a.m.        Ended.  Regular session resumed.

                                                No decision made

 

            Dave Cadwallader, Regional Supervisor, and Fred Trevey, Idaho Fish & Game re: delisting of wolves – discussion – managing and harvesting of wolves – they use the state plan as management for population of wolves – 10-J rule.

            Reported that Fish & Game are working with NezPerce and Clearwater forest service on roads and trail travel plan.

            Land exchange discussed – Upper Lochsa area

            RAC meeting in the future – no dates set – working on membership

            Dave presented information on annual survey – revenue received in Idaho from fishing and hunting – bird watching – getting kids involved in outdoor sports is one of their projects – fees for license also discussed.

            Requesting letter of support from commissioners for fish & game fee increase.

 

            James Zehner and Jerry Zumalt re: maintenance bill for Bullberry Systems, Inc. – cost $1,462.00.  Discussion followed.

            Jim made motion to approve renewal.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            11:30 a.m.        Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims – I C 31-874.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.  Roll call taken.

            1:00 p.m.          Ended.  Regular session resumed.

                        Three approved – two release of liens & N-1’s – one lien & N-1

 

            Mel McLean re: Baldwin Springs Road – tabled until further information is received.  Mel was advised to hire a lawyer to help him with this matter.

 

            January 12, 2009 minutes.  Jim made motion to approve minutes.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            Email server and indigent program presented via phone and computer by Compunet (Curtis).  Discussion followed.

 

            Deanna Hall & James Zehner re: solid waste fee exemptions as follows:

                        Robert Hall Outfitter – half commercial – denied

                        Donald Pitcher, Elk City – second half of 2008 and all of 2009 to be cancelled – mobile home is vacant in Elk City.  Jim made motion to cancel 2009 providing furniture is moved out.  Skip seconded.  Motion carried with Jim & Skip in favor.  James against.  Pitcher must pay second half of 2008

                        Leona Wassmuth house, Greencreek, cancel for 2009.  Skip and Jim voted in favor.  James voted against.

                        Circuit Breaker applicant – all commissioners approved to charge half rate instead of full rate.

                        Circuit Breaker applicant – Jim and Skip voted in favor to charge half rate.  James voted against.

                        Circuit Breaker applicant – Jim and Skip voted in favor to charge half rate.  James voted against.

 

            Beverage License approved as follows:

                        Summerville American Bar – beer & liquor

                        Barb’s Café – beer & wine

                        Selway Bar – beer & liquor

                        The Grapevine Café – beer & wine

                        Northwest Voyageurs LLC – beer & wine

                        Sunset Mart – beer

                        Back Eddy Grill – beer& wine

                        Sunset Mart – beer

                        Tom Cat Sporting Goods LLC – beer & wine

 

            Doug Giddings re: agreement.  Discussion followed.  Skip signed State of Idaho Peace Officer Standards and Training agreement.

 

            Commissioners’ reports:

                        James attended E911 meeting – interested in cutting the monthly $1.00 fee on phone bills to $.75.  Jim Rehder explained the extra $.25 charge.

 

                        Jim – public lands newsletter – requesting to sign up for another year – commissioners all approved.  Letter from Ken Roberts discussed – Jim attended North Central Health District meeting and legislative meeting.

 

                        Skip – conference with Health & Welfare regarding mental health – Bennett luncheon.

 

            CEDA member for Idaho County.  James Rockwell is willing to take Randy Doman’s place.  Thank you James.

 

            Clyde Hanson re: RC&D council – meeting this week in Lewiston – gave report

 

            The Board adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

  

Chairman:________________________     Attest:_______________________