January 26, 2010

STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

 

JANUARY SESSION            January 26, 2010                    FOURTH TERM DAY

 

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

 

            Board of Equalization opened for missed property roll.

 

            Randy Doman, Jerry Zumalt and Mike Cook re: Title III report and funding.  Randy presented SRS – Title III certification expenditures – report due by February 1, 2010. 

            Doug Ulmer representing sheriff’s office explained the refunding for search and rescue on federal lands – discussion followed.  Commissioners requested the sheriff’s department keep good records regarding search & rescue for use of Title III money.  Jerry will work with sheriff’s office and then coordinate with accounting department.

            Mike Cook presented draft letter to be sent to Southern RAC stating Idaho County will give $50,000 from Title II funding.  Letter will also state that Idaho County supports the Chamberlain and Cold Meadows Airstrip project.

            Mike reported he will be meeting with Stelling Engineer this Wednesday.  Mike will review scope of their proposal and price.  If acceptable, Mike will return to commissioners for a formal acceptance.

            Land acquisition for airport – working with Don Solberg on getting an appraiser for project.  Mike suggested we use portion of Title III funding and portion of airport budget money for land acquisition.

            Mike discussed ALP – requesting commissioners to consider entering in to a limited agreement with Ridesel for the airport layout plan – hourly rate – commissioners approved – this will be for an update of the ALP.

 

            10:05 a.m.        Skip made motion to amend agenda for executive session I C 67-2345(b).  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.  Roll call taken.

 

            Kirk Macgregor presented a standing comment regarding Title III funding.  Kirk reviewed Title III language from the forest service and the proposal for use of Title III funds.  He stated it fits within Title III language, including land purchase at the airport.. The county can proceed legally to appropriate expenditures from Title III funds.

 

            10:08 a.m.        Skip made motion to enter into executive session I C 67-2345(b).  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in approval.  Roll call taken.

            10:42 a.m.        Ended.  Regular session resumed.

   

            Syd Fuzzell re: claims:

Current Expense              $39,098.44         Road & Bridge            $31,877.42

Airport                              12,613.52         Emergency Comm            2,531.74

District Court                          384.81         Preventive Health            39,451.25

Title III – New                $   1,061.08         Indigent                        $29,512.87

Appraisal                                399.12         Drug Enforcement                631.62

Solid Waste                            119.12         Noxious Weeds                   147.10

Snowmobile 25A                    646.33         Snowmobile 25B              2,478.66

            Jim made motion to approve claims.  Skip seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

                                                Total Claims                 $150,953.08

 

            Ree Brannon & Clyde Hanson re: Clearwater RC&D report – presented information on projects for 2010 – discussion followed – recycling resources discussed.

 

            11:35 a.m.        Skip made motion to enter into executive session I C 31-874.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.  Roll call taken.

            11:55 a.m.        Ended. 

                        Five liens          Four N-1’s       Two denied      Four approved

 

            Financial statement for fiscal year 2009 signed.

 

            Catering permits approved:

                        Hoot’s Café – February 13, 2010

                        Hoot’s Café – May 5, 2010

 

            1:00 p.m.          Jail inspection

 

            Deanna Hall and James Zehner re: solid waste exemptions;

                        Roberta Hendren – approved

                        LeRoy Shaw requesting refund on five rentals – cancellation of three rentals for second half of year was approved.

 

            Beverage license approved as follows:

                        The Idaho Banana Co. – beer & wine

                        Busdastublup – beer & liquor

                        Keuterville Pub & Grub – beer & wine

                        Triangle Tavern – beer & wine

                        Ryan’s Wilderness Inn, Inc – beer & wine

                        Riggins One Stop – beer & wine

                        Ernie’s Steakhouse & 41 Club – beer & liquor

                        Seven Devils – beer & liquor

                        Sportshop LLS – beer & wine

                        Royal Room – beer & liquor

                        Rodeo Club Bar & Grille – beer & liquor

                        Wilderness Post 8311 VFW – beer & liquor

 

            Linda Hieter re: CABS – Canyon Area Bus Service – provides a local on-demand response, door to door bus service for residents in the Salmon River Canyon area – requesting funding from county.  Skip stated Riggins is their source of revenue since it services the Riggins residents.

            Deb Smith, CEDA, present to support Hieter on the CABS program – gave report.  IWAY program explained to commissioners.

 

            January 12, 2010 minutes.  Skip made motion to approve minutes as amended.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.

            January 19, 2010 minutes.  Skip made motion to approve minutes as written.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.

 

            Gene Meinen and Mike Cook re: road report.  Additional gravel is needed at Dabco  dumpster site.  Gene will have gravel delivered.

            Gene met with tribe regarding adding county roads to the Indian Reservation road inventory – additional funding through tribe may be available – discussion.  Board elected not to participate in program.

            Gene presented application for project identification form for Stites road project for signature.

            Gene presented Forsgren’s report on two culvert replacements on Tommy Taha with recommendation of load limit restrictions – looking for additional funding for project – all affected parties will be notified.

            Used grader from Western States – 2006 CAT 143H – 1663 hours with a trade in of county’s 1983 140G caterpillar for $30,000.00 – total cost is $153,670.00 – discussion followed.

            Laptop problem for Gene – commissioners approved purchase of new laptop if necessary.

 

            3:00 p.m.          Skip made motion to enter into executive session I C 67-2345(b).  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.  Roll call taken.

            3:10 p.m.          Ended.  Regular session resumed.

 

            3:11 p.m.          Skip made motion to enter into executive session I C 67-2345(f).  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.  Roll call taken.

            3:30 p.m.          Ended.  Regular session resumed.

 

            Subdivision Ordinance workshop.

 

            Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law & Order denying benefits for welfare case #090545 signed.

 

            Release of claim of lien for medically indigent benefits instrument #468974 signed and recorded.

 

            5:00 p.m.  Board of Equalization closed for the missed property rolls.  No one appeared for comment.

 

            5:05 p.m.          The board adjourned.

  Chairman:__________________________     Attest:_________________________