STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JANUARY SESSION January 9, 2018 SECOND 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.
Brandt moves to open the Board of Equalization for Missed Property. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Ackerman advises she received no property value protests. Brandt moves to close Board of Equalization for Missed Property. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Board of Equalization for Missed Property is closed.
Syd regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 89,372.59 County Road and Bridge $ 51,981.97
Airport $ 1,439.79 Emergency Communication $ 52,971.64
District Court $ 4,552.94 Title III-New $ 1,898.41
Title III-Old $ 11,049.79 Indigent $ 15,082.49
Appraisal $ 149.32 Solid Waste $ 137,839.52
Search & Rescue $ 207.27 Election Consolidation $ 10.36
Noxious Weeds $ 9,646.40 Snowmobile 25-A $ 239.99
Snowmobile 25-B $ 281.05
Total Expenditures $ 376,721.53
Frei moves to pay the claims. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
8:45 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding engineering agreements as they pertain to the road repairs, especially the Cedar Creek Road project-wants to make sure that the Commissioners are aware and okay with him signing engineering agreements on an ongoing basis as the project needs require. Zumalt updates on progress of the repairs and some hurdles that have come up in terms of road stability and other issues.
9:03 a.m. Bette Polack regarding proposed changes in the Clearwater Precinct and the Stites Precinct-the change will move 17 voters in the Doves of the Valley subdivision to the Clearwater Precinct-they will now drive approximately 4 miles instead of 11 miles. Brandt moves to approve the designation of polling places with the precinct changes as discussed. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 a.m. Angela Edwards, CEDA, regarding grant compliance documents that are needed in order to meet the requirements for grant funding-these have to be updated regularly. Fair Housing and Transition Plan were presented last week, the Non Discrimination Policy also needs to be updated. Discussion regarding Non Discrimination Policy. Commissioners review Transition Plan Update-Frei questions whether or not it was determined that the new elevator includes an intercom system-it has been determined that it does via the phone system. Brandt moves to approve the Transition Plan update. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Duman moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2018-02, regarding Nondiscrimination Policy. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt moves to approve the Fair Housing policy. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Duman moves to approve the law enforcement agreement with the USFS and the City of Cottonwood. Brandt seconds. Mike Edmondson questions regarding the details of the USFS agreement-Sheriff Giddings advises that this is a standard agreement that allows for reimbursement for the Sheriff’s Office to cover areas where Forest Service Law Enforcement may not be available to respond-discussion. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:50 a.m. Brandt welcomes attendees to this meeting-advises that if there is time at the end, comments from the attendees may be taken, but the main purpose is for the Forest Service to update the Commission on the Forest Plan Revision process and more specifically, Wild and Scenic Designation. Nez-Clearwater Forest Supervisor, Cheryl Probert introduces other staff present -Zack Peterson, Forest Planner, and Kurt Steele, Deputy Forest Supervisor. Probert updates Commission on meetings that have been held as they have gone through this process, as well as what the current status is. Probert advises that they are in the process of alternative development, which is a step to provide alternatives to the proposed action-those will hopefully be finalized by the end of February. The draft Environmental Impact is expected in early 2019-advises that much of their work is focused on vetting comments and concerns, applying the planning rules and then carrying those forward to the final plan. Zack Peterson updates regarding Wild and Scenic River designation process-advises that the rule dictates that they look at all rivers-this means that if a comprehensive evaluation is done at this point, it will not have to be repeated again. Next, the eligibility process categorizes rivers/streams for ‘outstanding remarkable value’, ORV. The third step is suitability which is an optional step that evaluates how the river is managed-this step is being pursued at the request of Idaho County, Clearwater County and the Clearwater Basin Collaborative. Brandt questions regarding how scenery impacts the ORV-Peterson advises that the rule allows for very specific definitions and criteria when scenery is determined to be a qualifier. Brandt questions if every stream that is eligible will move through to the suitability process-Probert advises all 89 designated as eligible will move forward-discussion. Brandt questions whether or not moving through the suitability process will result in some streams coming off the eligibility designation, rather than being managed as Wild and Scenic even without an official designation by Congress-Probert advises this is correct-advises that this will be addressed in the Forest Plan-discussion. Duman questions the inclusion of the South Fork and what the ORV’s were to make that stream eligible. Peterson advises that recreation, scenery (rock formations along river), cultural (historic mining use), fishery status, wildlife (harlequin duck, gastropods), and culturally important location as determined by the Nez Perce Tribe were the specific items listed as ORV’s. Frei questions whether or not a comparative element is applied to determine eligibility-Probert advises that a comparative element was applied and that 89 streams determined as eligible may seem like a lot, but 1300 streams were considered-discussion regarding the ‘best of the best’ designator. Brandt regarding the importance of applying the ORV to both those streams being considered and those streams that have already been designated as Wild and Scenic. Probert offers to meet with other groups-appreciates any direction the Commission can give. Steele advises that it is important to be very specific in comments, as to assist in the planning process-Frei advises that the complexity of the Forest Service regulations make it nearly impossible for citizens to submit comments in the proper form so they can be considered-discussion. Peterson advises they will continue to meet with parties as they are requested. Brandt asks for an explanation of the three designations under the Wild and Scenic Rivers Act-Peterson advises the first category is Recreation, the second is Scenic and the third is Wild, which is the most restrictive categorization. Brandt questions how the designation of the South Fork from Mt. Idaho Grade to Elk City will impact any economic development or even major road repairs to the area-Peterson advises that they will have to be specific about how ORV’s would be impacted by various factors, such as traffic or large equipment moving down the highway. Probert advises that she is well aware of the concerns and that they are working within their rules to articulate the sustainability of the forest and communities within the Forest Plan. Brandt stresses the importance of ‘the best of the best’ rather than just ‘outstanding remarkable value’ when moving forward with the suitability process. Frei questions whether or not the Forest Plan will, in general, make logging easier or more difficult. Probert advises it will make it easier-provides examples of how the plan makes timber harvesting easier. Brandt advises that recreational mining should be considered as well in terms of recreation as an ORV. Probert advises that she feels it is critical that they work closely with the County-looks forward to continuing the dialog. Brandt questions when the deadline for comments is-Probert advises the end of February.
11:15 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) for legal. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
11:50 a.m. End Executive Session
11:50 a.m. Frei moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-absent; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
1-Approval; 1-Denial; 0-Suspension; 2-Lien; 2-N1; 0-Release of Lien, 0-Release of N1
11:54 a.m. End Indigent
11:54 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) for legal. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
12:07 p.m. End Executive Session
Brandt moves to pay the Clearwater Neurosciences for a Court ordered examination. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Order of Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meetings for Brandt and Duman. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Lynzie Sendra for ICSO patrol. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for: Kooskia Mart, Doreen’s Main Street Saloon, Doreen’s South Fork Saloon, The Depot, Grangeville Depot, Cash & Carry Foods, Riggins Tackle Shop, Mountain View Specialty Meats, Selway Bar, Silver Dollar Bar-White Bird, Rodonna’s Country Haus, Canyon Pines RV Resort, Hoot’s Café, Camas Lanes, Riener’s Grocery, Gem Stop, and the Pizza Factory. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:18 p.m. Break for lunch.
1:10 p.m. Mark Frei updates on ongoing work on Subdivision Ordinance-advises that he went through the entire document and created a check-list, as well as suggested language for the Certifications-he has reviewed through page 14. Frei reviews proposed changes-discussion regarding parcel division review process. Discussion regarding steps required for filing a preliminary plat and/or whether a preliminary plat should be required for every proposed subdivision. Discussion regarding future splits within a subdivision and requirement to file an amended plat. Discussion regarding how property transferred via probate will be handled-discussion regarding limiting parcel size when an original parcel is split via probate-this will be further discerned and discussed again at a future meeting.
3:25 p.m. Duman moves to approve the minutes of the January 2 meeting. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
3:30 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
