STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JANUARY SESSION January 25, 2011 FOURTH TERM DAY
8:35 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Jim Chmelik, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk, present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board of Equalization for missed property open.
10:15 a.m. First agenda item—Brandt, Chmelik, Rockwell & Ackerman present.
10:20 a.m. Brandt moves to enter into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345(f). Rockwell seconds. Roll call-all in favor.
10:50 a.m. End Executive Session
11:00 a.m. Rebecca Warden regarding maintenance agreement for AS400-needs updated signatures. Signed. Rebecca regarding problems with the server—another drive has gone out. This may be a sign that a new server is needed. CompuNet has given a proposal for a new server, estimated costs of $6419.49. Discussion.
Chmelik moves to purchase new server through CompuNet. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Minutes of January 18, 2011 meeting approved as corrected.
11:15 a.m. Anton Volvosek regarding letter he has composed to the Lewiston Morning Tribune—asks Commission to read letter.
11:25 a.m. Liquor Catering Permits approved for Halfway Club for 2-12-11, 4-30-11, 5-28-11 & 5-29-11 all at Hoot’s Café.
11:30 a.m. Brandt moves to go into go into executive session pursuant to IC 31-874/Indigent. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-all in favor.
0 Approval, 1 Denial, 2 Suspended/Tolled, 3-N1, 5 release-N1, 3 Liens, 5-Lien Release
12:00 p.m. End executive session. Recess for lunch.
1:00 p.m. Jail Inspection by Commissioners
1:15 p.m. Board reconvenes, all present.
Syd regarding claims—
Current Expense $ 46,428.83 County Road and Bridge $113,029.92
Airport $ 55,780.87 Ambulance $ 2,370.00
Emergency Com. $147,907.57 District Court $ 2,720.55
Idaho County Fair B. $ 52,063.34 Preventative Health $ 29,013.00
Title III-New $170,351.06 Indigent $ 10,885.19
Appraisal $ 1,023.50 Drug Enforcement $ 6,666.07
Solid Waste $ 3,450.47 Election Consolidation $ 562.28
Noxious Weeds $ 673.39 Snowmobile 25-A $ 11.26
Snowmobile 25-B $ 20.77
Total Expenditures $642,958.07
Brandt moves to pay claims as amended. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
1:45 p.m. Linda Hieter, volunteer coordinator for CABS-Canyon Area Bus Service regarding Federal funding they are trying to obtain through Idaho Transportation Department—outlines proposal for funding and requests letter of support from Commission—discussion. No objection to signing a letter of support—due February 7. Next step will be a letter of intent—Linda will get back with us prior to that deadline to work out the details.
2:00 p.m. Brandt regarding Courthouse remodel-proposals reviewed-discussion. Brandt suggests new elections/auditors swap rooms with Commissioners.
2:35 p.m. James Zehner and Sharon Cox regarding IT position replacement—they will place an ad for potential applicants.
2:50 p.m. Mike Cook regarding Title III funds and proposal for projects for 2011—discussion. Cook will get with Sheriff, Fire Mitigation, and Disaster Management to put together some figures for 2011 projects so they can be published.
Mike Cook regarding Title II summary for 2002-2011—discussion.
Commissioners sign contract for land purchase from Purdys.
3:05 p.m. Brandt regarding employment/contract with Mike Cook—discussion regarding concerns from Auditor Jared Zwygart. Brandt moves to hire Mike Cook as an employee—Airport Manager/County Consultant. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
3:20 p.m. Kevin Tomlinson, Scott Atkison, Bill Higgins & Joe Hinson, independent consultant, with Idaho Forest Group regarding Lochsa Land Exchange. Atkison suggests the Commission appoint an independent group to conduct an economic analysis to look at potential impact for loss of acreage. Tomlinson regarding amount of lost timber acreage—about 40,000 acres. Hinson regarding BLM’s support—discussion. Rockwell regarding appointing economic analysis—discussion. Hinson regarding potential consultant, Economic Modeling out of Moscow—will provide contact information. Brandt regarding trying to get a study done within the constraints of the comment period. Mike Cook regarding reduction of acreage as trade value for value—discussion. All parties will stay in contact.
4:15 Approval to contribute $250 to CEDA, invoice attached to request letter.
Financial and Operating Plan between Idaho County Sheriff’s Office and US Forest Service, Clearwater and Nez Perce National Forests, signed.
Letter of support for CABS signed.
Beverage licenses approved as follows:
Keuterville Pub & Grub—beer and wine
China Café—beer and wine
Selway Bar—beer and liquor
Deano’s II—beer
Sportshop LLC—beer and wine
Summervilles American Bar—beer and liquor
Elk City Store—beer and wine
Palenque Mexican Restaurant—beer and wine
Mac’s Bar and Grill—beer and liquor
Riggins One Stop—beer and wine
Signed Board of Health Appointment—Dr. William Mannschreck for a five-year term.
Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for ICSO to allow county to get a portion of proceeds if federal seizure is made in Idaho County—signed.
Approval of hiring of Rebecca Warren for ICSO-dispatch.
JAG Grant through Idaho State Police signed. Approval of transfer of Robert Agee to the Jail’s JAG Grant position.
Order for cancellation signed–$401.33
4:25 p.m. Brandt moves to amend agenda to add a discussion of North Idaho Jurisdictional Alliance. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-all in favor. Brandt regarding meeting this coming Thursday in regards to TERO—discussion. Brandt moves for Idaho County to rejoin the alliance. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries—all in favor. Discussion.
4:40 p.m. Gene Dandliker requesting letter of support for LHTAC monies for Doumecq Road District—discussion. No objection to letter.
5:00 p.m. Board of Equalization for missed property closed. The board adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
