STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JANUARY SESSION January 24, 2017 FOURTH TERM DAY
8:45 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.
Brandt regarding relocation of Driver’s License office to the Main Floor-advises that the elevator being down has brought to light the need to bring the office upstairs. Brandt advises that there was discussion 5 years about moving the Commissioners downstairs and Driver’s License upstairs to this location, however, that proposal was met with some push back from folks who thought the Commissioners should be accessible to the public. Brandt also advises that Driver’s License will need to be remodeled in the near future due to the Real ID Act. Discussion regarding costs for bringing the elevator back into working order-initial estimate is $30-50K. Duman advises he feels the priority needs to be getting the elevator issues permanently solved-will follow up with Northwest Elevator. Discussion regarding moving Driver’s License tabled for the time being.
Syd regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 45,237.34 County Road and Bridge $ 38,914.36
Airport $ 597.88 Ambulance $ 2,345.00
Emergency Comm. $ 26,707.94 District Court $ 651.19
Idaho County Fair $ 52,055.80 Preventive Health $ 31,909.25
Title III-New $ 36.86 Indigent $ 12,249.84
Junior College $ 2,050.00 Appraisal $ 107.49
Solid Waste $ 221.00 Search & Rescue $ 899.72
Election Cons. $ 1,691.92 Noxious Weeds $ 1,223.52
Snowmobile 25-A $ 1,082.11 Snowmobile 25-B $ 715.91
Total Expenditures $ 218,697.13
9:15 a.m. FY2017 Budget Reviews-Mark Frei advises that he wants to just check in with each department to get a feel for where everyone is at with their current budgets.
Jerry Zumalt provides update-no information on grant funding presented-he has numerous things in the works.
9:30 a.m. Connie Jensen-Blyth provides update-advises that there are some discrepancies between grant funding and grant expenditures-this is due to grants operating on a different fiscal year than the County does-she is working to try to get a better understanding of the whole process so the numbers aren’t so far off.
9:40 a.m. Gene Meinen provides update-the only line item running over is for crushed rock. Meinen advises that he has six grants out-a couple are RAC projects. Frei questions the status of those funds-Meinen advises that both of these projects are slated for this year. Other grants are still pending.
9:46 a.m. Randy Doman provides update-he is watching the commitments and funding carefully-is anticipating reimbursement from the State for a project near Harpster.
9:49 a.m. Jim Church provides update-budget is on track with nothing to report. Church requests funding for Farm & Forest Fair in the amount of $2500, which is the same amount as last year-provides detailed expenditure accounting for the contribution. Church advises that they could get by with $2000 this year. Brandt moves to approve funding in the amount of $2000. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Kathy Ackerman regarding old copy machine-we have an option to buy it outright or pay to return it-costs are about the same either way-questions whether or not the Commission would want to donate it to an agency/organization-discussion. Frei proposes that we put it out on there to see who might be interested and then put those names in a hat to select a recipient. Duman concurs. Ackerman will work on this.
10:10 a.m. Doug Giddings provides budget update-he is watching things carefully.
10:25 a.m. Abbie Hudson provides update-advises that the costs for tax deed searches and new statutes that require additional mailing costs is going to put her over budget-discussion.
10:30 a.m. Nadine MacDonald provides budget update-nothing out of the ordinary to report.
10:35 a.m. James Zehner provides budget update-nothing out of the ordinary to report.
10:40 a.m. Brandt welcomes new Trial Court Administrator Roland Gammill, Administrative District Judge Jeff Brudie and District Judge Greg FitzMaurice. Judge Brudie gives history for lack of TCA in the 2nd District and advises how the position came to be filled. Frei questions Gammill regarding what his job description is-Judge Brudie advises that Gammill will be working with elected Clerks and Commissioners on the budgetary needs, as well as assisting in managing caseloads for the District. Brandt questions Gammill regarding the transition to Odyssey-discussion regarding the transition and roll-out. Judge FitzMaurice advises that he is concerned about the backbone structure of Internet/phone services in order to support the new system-discussion.
11:07 a.m. Kirk MacGregor provides budget update. Frei questions the status of the Lankford case-MacGregor advises that the AG filed for a re-hearing with the Supreme Court and it was granted and will be heard in late April or May-will provide another update after that hearing.
11:15 a.m. Ginny Cash regarding the Grangeville Veteran’s Center-gives history on how the Veteran’s Association was formed and what the goal of the organization is. Cash advises that they opened in late September and the center has been a huge success-has operated largely with donations and volunteers-they see 12-15 Veterans every day. Cash advises that they get a lot of support from area churches, who have been sponsoring free meals. Cash highlights past activities and anticipated future projects. Cash offers facility as a resource for emergency services. Frei questions how much money is needed each month to keep the doors open-Cash advises around $1200 per month-feels that they will be able to meet this funding need once the kitchen opens.
11:27 a.m. Brandt resumes cell phone discussion. Ackerman provides overview of responses from County departments. Discussion regarding whether or not a change is needed. Nadine MacDonald advises that she feels that they need to move from reimbursement to having County phones due to the increased monitoring for Misdemeanor Probation. Discussion regarding use of personal phones for county use. Frei advises that he feels that reimbursement for Commissioners and other Elected Officials/Department heads is appropriate-discussion. Frei moves to allow those who currently have County phones can keep them, those employees or Elected Officials who request reimbursement in the amount of $30 per month may make the request and enter an agreement for a one-time payment. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Agreement program will tentatively start March 1. Ackerman will work with MacGregor an agreement.
11:57 a.m. 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
3-Approval, 0-Denial, 0-Suspension, 7-Lien, 7-N1, 0-Lien Release, 0-Release N1
12:07 p.m. End Indigent
Duman moves to approve the minutes of the January 17 meeting. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:15 p.m. Brandt moves to approve the alcoholic beverage licenses for Camas Lanes, Riggins Whitewater Market, Silver Dollar, Selway Bar, Clearwater Valley Harvest Foods, Tom Cat’s Sporting Goods, Kooskia Mart, Mini Village, River Dance Lodge, and Elk City Store. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Order for Cancelation as per Abbie Hudson-$272.74. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Sheriff’s Office request for pay increase for Rick Shira for promotion to Chief Jailer to $17.98 per hour. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve additional meeting expense requests for Brandt ($200) and Frei ($100). Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
