STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION July 1, 2014 FIRST TERM DAY
9:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik and Skip Brandt, and Kathy Ackerman Clerk present. James Rockwell is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
9:30 a.m. Board of Equalization-Pleasant Valley Housing represented by Mike Killion and Greg Himes, Idaho State Tax Commission both appearing telephonically. Mr. Killion presents info supporting a reduction in values-provides argument using income approach-advises that tax credits are used as incentive to build. Chmelik questions the occupancy rate of these units-Killion advises the vacancy rate is very low.
Greg Himes, Idaho State Tax Commission Consulting Appraiser, appears telephonically-explains the application of Section 42 Housing for the assessment of this property. Appraisal Report of Pleasant Valley Housing presented for consideration. Himes reviews sections of Idaho Code that pertain to this case and reviews Appraisal Report with detailed explanation of data.
Mr. Killion rebuts info presented by Greg Himes-he understands the value of uniformity, but feels that each county must make valuations independently.
10:08 a.m. Jill Summers and Nancy Walker with janitor update. Chmelik questions supply line and questions whether or not they shop around for pricing-requests that they price check. Walker advises that she has replaced ceiling tiles in Commissioner Room-advises that people are using the dumpster for personal use-suggests moving the dumpster to the corner near the Treasurer’s Office-discussion
10:17 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding E911 Maintenance Agreement-this is the same agreement we enter into each year-discussion. Chmelik moves to accept the Valence as presented. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Rockwell is absent.
Zumalt regarding situation in Stites with the water system-they currently have a boil order in effect and haven’t been able to find the source of the contamination. Zumalt has been in contact with Kelly Dahlquist at CEDA to see if they couldn’t find a way to help. Zumalt has $1000 available through an open grant and has offered it if they can find other funding to fix the problem. Zumalt requests permission to utilize the grant funds-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the funding. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Zumalt regarding reverse calling capabilities for coordinating tactical response and emergency notification-we have had this ability with land lines, but not cell tower. The cell phone capability is available now-will require a MOU for Lewis and Idaho County through a State wide agreement-fees would be pro-rated based on population. Commission has no objection-Zumalt will move forward with this.
10:30 a.m. Kathy Gaither regarding solid waste fee on ag ground-this ground has been leased and was previously billed to her renter. Zehner advises that he has spoken with Mrs. Gaither regarding this change. Chmelik advises that this is a way to track the fees and to align the fee system with the solid waste ordinance. John Gaither questions how it is equitable that a large property owner with several properties gets one fee, while his wife with one small parcel gets the same fee. Discussion.
10:45 a.m. Stephanie Bowman, Idaho Soil and Water Conservation District, presents information regarding projects for the last year-requests funding in the amount of $7500 for FY 2015.
11:07 a.m. Jerry Zumalt presents budget request for FY2015 for both Disaster Management and Emergency Communication-budget increases reflect potential grant funding that will be applied for as applications become available.
11:25 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-absent, District 3-yes.
1-Approval, 2-Denial, 0-Liens, 0-N1, 0-Lien Release, 0-N1 Release
11:30 a.m. End Indigent
Chmelik moves to approve the minutes of the June 24 meeting. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Rockwell is absent.
Approval of cell phone reimbursement request for Juvenile Probation employee Lisa Arnzen.
11:40 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
