STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JANUARY SESSION JANUARY 9, 2024 SECOND TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley 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 amend the agenda to include the Resolution and Grant Application for the Three Mile Creek Bridge for 10:50 a.m. Jessup questions whether or not the County would suffer economic hardship if the item is not considered-Brandt advises that it would. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt advises that the Indigent item set at 9:00 a.m. was canceled.
9:15 a.m. Lesli and Jamie regarding claims:
Current Expense: $ 97,016.26 Road & Bridge: $ 70,872.83
Airport: $ 8,135.53 Emergency Comm: $ 1,461.29
District Court: $ 3,049.11 Preventive Health: $ 71,844.00
Title III New: $ 64.01 Appraisal: $ 430.62
Solid Waste: $172,699.70 Search & Rescue: $ 744.05
Election Consol: $ 311.00 Noxious Weeds: $ 1,178.65
Snowmobile 25A: $ 35.09 Interlock Device: $ 95.00
USFS Participating: $ 55.61
Total: $ 427,992.75
Duman moves to pay the claims. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding designation of voting precincts-discussion. Brandt moves to approve voting precincts as presented. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Brandt regarding 2023 Waterways Vessel Fund Report-discussion regarding statement to retain the carry-over funds. Brandt moves to approve the Vessel Report. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:05 a.m. Discussion regarding the comment letter on the Forest Plan Revision. Continued to next week.
10:23 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding Commerce Grant Update-Dave Taylor has agreed to do project management for $25,000-there is also a previous agreement with the Tribe for Cultural Resource Inventory. Zumalt advises that CEDA would still like to be considered for the grant administration piece if they can get staffing-discussion. Jessup will work up an agreement with Taylor for approval next week.
10:45 a.m. Melanie Hawkins makes request for destruction of DMV Records. Duman moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2024-01 for the Destruction of Records. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:50 a.m. Brandt regarding Resolution 2024-02 and the grant application for Three Mile Creek Bridge repairs-moves to approve the resolution. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Application signed by Brandt as per Resolution.
11:02 a.m. Abbie Hudson regarding death notification for an Adams County resident who was renting in Riggins-she anticipates being designated as the Personal Representative. Hudson has been working with Matt Jessup on trying to resolve the issue. Hudson has been contacted by the property manager to remove all of his personal belongings-is requesting to purchase a gun safe so she can secure these items-discussion. Hudson checked on pricing-approximately $1150. Duman moves to approve the purchase of a gun safe from B & B Bargain. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:15 a.m. Mike Cook regarding Airport Layout Plan-presents approval letter from FAA and final diagrams-discussion. Duman moves to authorize the Chairman to sign both ALP documents. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:25 a.m. Additional Meetings: Brandt January 12-NACo Public Lands, January 26-WIR
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the January 2 meeting. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Catering Permit for Three Mile. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Reflections Inn, Depot Express, The Hangout, Grangeville Country Club, Tom Cat Sporting Goods, Root Ranch, Kooskia Mart, Red’s Kitchen, An American Bar. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:30 a.m. Duman updates regarding discussion with Will Rutherford of CRA regarding the problems with the design of the SO Complex/Jail that have caused the project to go well beyond our budget-advises that CRA is starting over with design and rebid and is confident that the project will meet budget limitations-discussion. Brian Hewson advises that he had a lengthy conversation with Asotin County regarding their jail project and satisfaction with CRA. Duman advises he will continue to work on gathering the estimates of other needed materials such as IT components and furniture.
1:02 p.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing on Petition to Vacate a Portion of Milner Trail. Matt Jessup reads opening message regarding procedures for the hearing. Kathy Ackerman swears in those who anticipate testifying: Shelley Rambo, Todd Stenzel, Ed Anglesey, Matt Rogers, Jamie Edmondson, Mike Edmondson, Mary Mangold, Larry Allen and John Shoemaker.
Shelley Rambo presents reason and supporting documents for the vacation of a portion of Milner Trail. Exhibits 1-12 marked and admitted. Rambo presents individual petitions from signers to be added to the petition.
Todd Stenzel, speaking on behalf of the Idaho Pathfinders, advises that the group is opposed to any vacation of the Milner Trail.
Ed Anglesey speaks in opposition of vacation.
Matt Rogers advises that what he does not wish to testify.
Jamie Edmondson, on behalf of the Idaho County Historic Preservation Commission, speaks in opposition of the vacation offers Exhibit #13.
Mike Edmondson reads his statement into the record opposing the vacation.
Mary Mangold speaks on behalf of herself and her husband, Bob Mangold, in opposition to the vacation.
John Shoemaker questions whether or not a survey will be needed-advises that he is not opposed.
Shelley Rambo rebuttal.
Brandt questions when the road/trail was last used.
Rich Gribble and Dave Thompson sworn.
Rich Gribble testifies regarding use in front of the DeHaas property.
Dave Thompson testifies regarding past use.
Rambo clarifies use in front of the DeHaas property.
2:45 p.m. Duman moves to close the evidentiary portion of the hearing. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt proposes closing the portion requested in the petition pending a decision on the vacation-discussion. Brandt moves to close the portion of presented in the petition pending a final decision on vacation. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
2:52 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
