STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JANUARY SESSION January 3, 2017 FIRST TERM DAY
10:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik, Skip Brandt and Mark Frei and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Tammy Baldus and David Frei regarding property they inherited from their father-7 acre parcels-each owner is paying solid waste fees. Baldus questions the solid waste fee on the piece that is owned jointly and designated as ag property. Brandt explains the ag exemption and charge for solid waste-discussion regarding problems with monitoring use and equity. Baldus questions whether or not an adjustment can be made-discussion regarding property ownership and fees. Commission takes no action on canceling/reducing fees.
10:15 a.m. Chmelik moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Chris Olive. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt additional meetings-CBC January 25 in Lewiston; CMC January 26 in Orofino.
Chmelik moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Salmon Rapids Lodge, Gem Stop, Canyon House, The Depot, Grangeville Depot, Depot Express, Riener’s Grocery and the Sportshop LLC. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve the quote for remodel of the booking counter in the jail. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve additional meeting for himself for the Baldwin Springs mediation. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve the transfer of vacation leave from Jim Gorges, Brian Hewson and Trudy Slagle to Sam Augello for sick leave. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:30 a.m. Dale Weeks regarding current towing policy-advises that in the past, the area tow companies were allowed input on the policy-this has not happened. Weeks advises that he feels that problems with one towing company shouldn’t dictate the policy that impacts all other companies-advises that communication with Sheriff’s Office has declined significantly-requests that a meeting be set up in order to come up with a policy that works for everyone. Weeks advises that there is a State Liability Fund available, however the policy doesn’t allow access to those funds. Brandt question how long the current policy has been in place-Giddings advises that it’s been in place about 8 years. Brandt advises Weeks to read over the policy and advise when he wants to set up a meeting.
10:45 a.m. Mark Frei regarding concerns he has about IAC’s position on the repeal of ACA based on recent emails sent out by IAC-advises that he would like to put together a statement indicating that Idaho County opposes that position. Discussion regarding what the motion and vote was for-Frei will again request this information and put together a response.
11:00 a.m. James Zehner regarding the sale of property from Potlatch to IDL-this will amount to a decrease in tax revenue of around $2615.
11:15 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho County 31-874. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
0-Approval, 2-Denial, 0-Suspension, 0-Lien, 0-N1, 0-Lien Release, 0-Release N1
11:20 a.m. End Indigent
11:20 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to 74-206(1)(f) Legal. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
12:03 a.m. End Executive Session
Frei moves to approve the minutes of the December 28 meeting. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Frei and Chmelik in favor. Brandt abstains-he was absent.
12:05 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
