STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JANUARY SESSION January 30, 2018 FIFTH TERM DAY
8:30 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.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Jill Summers regarding the need for a new sink in Juvenile Probation-she has obtained a quote from Williams Plumbing; is still working on getting a quote from Phil’s Plumbing-no response from Stark. Jill will work on getting an additional quote and will come back to present when she is ready.
8:35 a.m. Joe Cladouhos regarding the ballot initiative for the expansion of Medicaid-provides update to the Commissioners on the efforts underway. Cladouhos reviews various documents for the Commission that reflect data on those who currently utilize the Indigent program. Brandt regarding his opposition to the expansion-discussion. Frei questions how hospitals deal with the reduced funding of Medicaid and Medicare and whether or not the lost revenue is shifted-Cladouhos advises that there is some cost-shifting, as well as a lot written off. Duman advises that his insurance also does not cover many costs-Cladouhos advises that he is aware that insurance companies are scrutinizing bills-still feels that expansion will take care of a lot of issues.
8:52 a.m. Jim Church regarding Farm & Forest Fair-requests funding in the amount of $2700 to support this program. Brandt advises that he has heard nothing but good things about this event-moves to approve the expenditure. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Church provides update on dry land alfalfa research recently completed in our area-there are lots of studies on irrigated alfalfa-this is one of the few on dry land.
Church provides update on Idaho Young Cattle Producer Conference-he has been working to get this program up and running. Brandt questions whether or not the trend towards large farms is true with the cattle industry-Church advises it’s about scale and many producers are moving toward this-discussion.
9:00 a.m. Abner King, CEO at Syringa General Hospital, introduces himself and advises that he wants to invite folks to come by and speak with him at any time. King advises he has some ideas for improving service-discussion.
9:15 a.m. Commission reviews Jt. Quarterly Report-Duman moves to approve. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:20 a.m. ManDee Mignerey and Sarah Secrist present cookies and thank you cards for the support of the recent dispatch remodel. Secrist advises that the upgrade has significantly improved the working conditions. Commission takes a few minutes to tour the remodel.
9:30 a.m. Ackerman regarding the designation of polling places. Frei questions whether or not there are any changes. Ackerman advises there are no changes to the polling places, although there may be some modifications approved by the Secretary of State for mail outs in instances where there are very few voters for a given election. Frei moves to approve the polling places as presented. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:38 a.m. Ackerman regarding the destruction of old personnel files for employees who have been gone from Idaho County more than ten years-Frei moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2018-04 for the destruction of personnel records. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:00 a.m. Lisa Klinger, Keith Lannom, Will Perry, and Ben Dryer from the Payette National Forest provide update on activities on the Payette. Klinger regarding concerns with road maintenance of roads in Idaho County that are on the Payette-advises that they want to work cooperatively with the County. Klinger advises that the roads are maintained at a higher level mainly due to the Idaho County communities at Secesh and Burgdorf-discussion regarding previous agreement and Schedule A, which is an outline of maintenance needs-advises that she hopes to get the Commission on board to assist. Duman advises that he feels it is important to work together-advises that he is not comfortable with just turning this over to Gene Meinen, Idaho County Road Supervisor, for him to decide what gets done and what doesn’t-advises that he feels that he, Mike Cook and Meinen should collaboratively determine what projects to pursue-Klinger advises that they are really most interested in general maintenance, rather than projects. Will Perry advises that if additional projects were proposed, those would be covered under a different schedule-discussion regarding agreements and easements. Meinen questions the understanding of the Forest Service that the County is responsible for maintenance across private ground-advises that we have looked for recorded easements and have found none-Klinger advises that they don’t have these easements either, so they understand that the jurisdiction goes back to the County. Cook advises that a map would be helpful-Duman advises that he will work with our mapping department to try to come up with a map-discussion. Duman will work on getting the information needed to make some decisions moving forward. Klinger advises that the Secesh Community Meeting is June 12. Frei questions whether or not there would be enough funding through the agreement to pay for another employee-Meinen advises that no funding is provided with the agreement from the Forest Service-only highway user funds would be added for the additional miles.
11:00 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
1-Approval; 1-Denial; 0-Suspension; 0-Lien; 0-N1; 12-Release of Lien, 12-Release of N1
11:11 a.m. End Indigent
11:15 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)f for legal. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
11:55 a.m. End Executive Session
Duman moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Frei, Duman and Brandt. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
randt moves to approve the Grant Modification for Snowmobile AOP. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders of Cancelation per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the personal property lease agreement with the City of Cottonwood for the use of a snowplow. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for Grangeville Gun Club, Silver Dollar Pizzeria, River Dance Lodge, Elk City Store, Tom Cat Sporting Goods, Nuevo Vallarta Mexican Restaurant/Palenque, Scotlyn Ranch Outfitters, Salmon Rapids Lodge, and Mountain River Outdoor Center. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional meetings: Brandt-February 1-Forest Plan Revision, IAC Midwinter Conference-February 6-8; Duman-IAC Midwinter Conference.
12:06 p.m. Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. Subdivision Ordinance discussion resumes-Frei reviews latest revisions beginning with road requirements-discussion regarding LHTAC guidelines and approaches. Cook will work on the language regarding intersections. Frei continues review. Discussion will be continued to February 13.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the January 23 meeting as amended. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
2:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
