STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JANUARY SESSION January 5, 2016 FIRST 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.
Mike Cook regarding review of airport ordinances-it appears that our ordinance includes a provision for landing fees-discussion regarding amending ordinance to waive these fees. Brandt suggests a complete review of all airport ordinances to incorporate them into one comprehensive ordinance-discussion. Cook will work on putting a new ordinance together for consideration.
Cook requests permission to attend Airport Manager’s Conference-Commission has no objection.
Cook will be working with Riedesel to put together a plan to tackle both airport projects together-this all dependent on funding-discussion. Brandt questions whether the start time is set-Cook advises that some stock piling has begun, but an exact start date has not be determined.
Cook questions whether there is an existing relationship with Burlingame-discussion-Cook will follow up with Harry Owens, former Commissioner.
10:00 a.m. Request from Gene Meinen regarding extension on vacation leave-requesting 3 additional months to use vacation time-discussion. Continued to next week.
10:05 a.m. Chmelik moves to approve Orders for Cancellation per Abbie Hudson $198.72 and $238.72. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Frei abstains-conflict.
Chmelik moves to approve the hiring of Christian Gulotta in the Jail at $13.22 per hour. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve the two cost share agreements from the Weed Dept. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt had CBC Meetings on the 15th in Grangeville and 27th in Lewiston. CMC meeting on 28th January in Orofino
Chmelik has a meeting tomorrow in Boise hosted by Idaho Farm Bureau.
Frei has meeting on January 14 with the Forest Service regarding cooperative weed management in Kamiah at 10 am. Also, Ida-Lew meeting on January 21.
10:15 a.m. James Zehner regarding BOE Missed Property Roll-deadline for filing was yesterday-no requests. Brandt moves to close BOE for Missed Property. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve the minutes of the December 29 meeting as amended. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:20 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.
0-Approval, 0-Denial; 1-Lien; 1-N1; 2-Release Lien; 2-Release N1
10:43 a.m. Doug Giddings and Jim Gorges regarding possible solutions to jail housing concerns-advises that they have been discussing possible alternatives to sentencing with the judges. Possibilities include contracting with another county for a certain number of beds each month-cost is roughly $104,000 for 4 beds-both Lewis and Clearwater County are interested in this possibility. Another option is ordering people to report directly to another county. Giddings advises they are currently over the 11 bed limit. MacGregor suggests entering into an agreement with Clearwater, Lewis and Nez Perce Counties-Giddings advises we already have this in place as a verbal agreement. Discussion regarding logistics of inmates serving in other counties. Brandt advises that he believes we need to pursue a contract-Giddings will continue to look into this and other possible solutions. Discussion regarding a regional ‘work release’ center/bunk house to house low-risk offenders. Andrew Ottoson questions whether or not there is a way to predict future needs-questions whether or not there is data available to show actual numbers of inmates over the years-Giddings advises that these figures are available, but would take research and analysis. Ottoson advises he would like to look at these numbers-discussion. Janeen Engle questions whether or not house arrest is a viable option-MacGregor advises that this has to be ordered by the judge, hasn’t worked very well in the past-discussion. Chmelik questions availability of Adams County for long term inmates-Gorges is in contact with them as well.
Chmelik moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Canyon House, Mini Village, The Gallery Bistro, Keuterville Pub & Grub, Camas Lanes, and Grangeville Pizza Factory. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:25 a.m. Recess until 1 pm.
1:05 p.m. Mark Frei regarding possible framework for our resource plan. After going through the resource plans we had from other counties, he created a potential table of contents for us to use as a starting point. Discussion regarding ideas moving forward to include proposal from Marty Gardner to write the resource plan. Brandt suggests sending the framework to Marty Gardner and inviting him to next meeting to further discuss. Set for next Tuesday at 1 pm.
2:15 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
