STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JANUARY SESSION January 26, 2016 FOURTH TERM DAY
9:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik, Mark Frei and Skip Brandt, and Kathy Ackerman Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chmelik moves to amend the agenda to include a short update on meeting with the Forest Service. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Syd and Kylie regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 75,892.95 County Road and Bridge $ 27,782.29
Airport $ 33,050.98 Ambulance $ 2,348.01
Emergency Comm. $ 98,428.89 District Court $ 5,845.84
Idaho County Fair $ 52,055.80 Preventive Health $ 31,165.00
Title III-New $ 25,252.51 Indigent $ 3,106.06
Appraisal $ 263.58 Solid Waste $ 133,148.82
Search & Rescue $ 1,762.99 Election Consol. $ 406.12
Noxious Weeds $ 2,720.17 Snowmobile 25-A $ 209.94
Snowmobile 25-B $ 758.81
Total Expenditures $ 494,198.76
Frei moves to approve claims. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Bid Opening-Black & Blue Fuels Project: 5-Star Forestry- $875 per acre, total $7656.00; Futuristic Forestry $985 per acre, total $8618.75; D3 Native Woodwork $870 per acre, total $7612.50; Pony Creek Outfitters $845 per acre, total $7393.75. Chmelik moves to approve the bid from Pony Creek Outfitters. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt questions the possibility of involving property owners in a cost share for these projects-discussion.
Chmelik moves to approve alcoholic beverage licenses for Tom Cat Sporting Goods, Wolftrack Brewing, Syringa Café, Riggins Whitewater Market, Zip Trip #21, Trestle Brewing Co, River Clan Saloon, Sportshop LLC, Big Iron Motel, Idaho Corp of Benedictine Monastery of St. Gertrude, Nuevo Vallarta Mexican Restaurant/Palenque. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve Orders for Cancellation per Abbie Hudson $1204.24, $53.30. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve hiring of Linda Arnzen for part-time temporary property clerk position in the Assessor’s Office at $12.22 per hour. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve the promotion of Clifton Jones as Deputy Chief Jailer at $16.49 per hour. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt has meeting with Senator Risch on February 5 in Boise.
10:00 a.m. Bette Polack regarding designation of polling places-no changes. Chmelik moves to approve polling places as presented. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve purchase of printer for Auditor’s Office for quote of $699. 02. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:05 a.m. Mark Frei reports on meeting he and Connie Jensen-Blyth attended with the Forest Service regarding weed management-advises that there were entirely new staff present at the meeting, therefore, there are some challenges as we move forward on the weed control aspects of management between the County and the Forest Service. Frei advises that part of the challenge is funding cuts with the Forest Service and how that impacts upkeep of the data base that houses all of our weed information. Frei advises that Connie did a great job of negotiating-was able to get the Forest Service to commit to active weed management, as well as some data input support. Discussion.
10:15 a.m. Jerry Zumalt and Brandon Hobb, Army Corp of Engineers, regarding review of Lawyer’s Creek and Tom Taha drainage. Hobb advises that he acts as a coordinator for post wild-fire emergency concerns-advises that Clearwater and Idaho Counties entered into a joint agreement to request post-fire assessment as it pertains to flood risks. Army Corp of Engineers provided technical assistance, can additionally provide monetary assistance in the event of an imminent event. Materials assistance may also be available when technical assistance has not been provided. Hobb reviews findings with Commission-discussion regarding construction of temporary levies and other flood hazard mitigation. Zumalt advises that this study will support the work he is doing with the FMAG funding.
10:55 a.m. Jim Chmelik advises that it came to his attention several months ago that the funds designated for American Lands Council had not been expended-requests those funds be redirected toward the Coalition of Counties which was formed by counties throughout the West for the purpose of funding litigation against the Federal government for mismanagement of public lands-requests letter of support from Commission. Chmelik moves to support the Coalition of Counties by budgeting up to $5000 for the purposes of pursuing legislation. Chmelik presents press release regarding American Lands Council-discussion. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt questions if there is a timeline-discussion. Frei questions what the financial framework of the Coalition of Counties is-Chmelik advises that it is operating under the umbrella of Citizens for Balanced Use, which already has a 501c3 status-finances are kept separately.
11:02 a.m. Chmelik regarding lease agreement with Kenneth Walters for the Riggins dumpster site-we received a letter from him wanting to know if we intend to renew the lease. Brandt moves to approve an additional five year lease with Kenneth Walters. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. MacGregor advises that he has prepared a new lease-will send it out to Walters for signature.
11:20 a.m. Cook regarding taxiway construction grant application-provides construction calculations-grant has been reviewed with Kirk MacGregor. Brandt moves to approve the grant application with the FAA. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt regarding meeting he and Mike Cook had pertaining to Shingle Creek with Bryan DeVeny and Roy Travis-feels that some progress was made-has sent a proposal to Loren Ipsen and is asking him to stay the pending Petition that is now scheduled for February 9.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the January 19 meeting as amended. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:35 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
1-Approval, 0-Denial; 2-Lien; 2-N1; 1-Release Lien; 1-Release N1
11:45 a.m. End Indigent.
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