STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION JULY 11, 2023 SECOND TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Ted Lindsley and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Brandt will be late.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
9:00 a.m. Zack Swearingen, Idaho Fish & Game, regarding property that was purchased in Harpster a few years ago. They are now looking at purchasing property above and below that would amount to a total of 49 acres. The entire stretch is for fisherman’s access. Discussion regarding the private bridge that goes to Alacca Bible Camp and whether abutments would be located on the newly acquired property. Swearingen advises that camping along the roadside will not be permitted. Swearingen advises that the property tax revenue on these parcels is minimal-Fish & Game will be making up for these in their annual payment.
9:15 a.m. Lesli and Jamie regarding claims:
Current Expense: $ 67,640.00 Road & Bridge: $ 55,453.85
Airport: $ 17,761.96 Emergency Comm. $ 1,341.97
District Court: $ 1,553.73 Preventive Health $ 70,989.75
Title III: $ 114,452.36 Appraisal: $ 279.14
Solid Waste: $ 179,398.33 Search & Rescue: $ 20.00
Election Cons.: $ 7.90 Noxious Weeds: $ 2,105.08
Snowmobile 25A $ 164.90 Waterways: $ 165.68
Interlock Device: $ 95.00
Total: $ 551,429.65
Lindsley moves to pay the claims. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Duman in favor. Brandt is absent.
9:30 a.m. Doug Ulmer and Brian Hewson present budget request for Sheriff, Jail/Dispatch, Search & Rescue, and Drug Enforcement-increases in salary lines, training, vehicle expense/support.
Commissioner Brandt is present.
9:50 a.m. Duman moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) b for personnel. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
10:00 a.m. End Executive Session
10:00 a.m. Nadine McDonald presents budget request for Misdemeanor and Juvenile Probation-increases in salary lines with adjustments to the position descriptions, plus the addition of another probation officer. Other small increases reflect increase costs for an additional employee. Discussion about needed remodeling and carryover of Juvenile funds. Ackerman will adjust budget to reflect the request utilizing carryover funds.
10:15 a.m. Fire mitigation bid opening—three bids received:
Rad Mulching-Seyer-$28,310; Hardy-$35,100; Baker-$30,420; Keeler-$24,750; Brovotto-$16,000.
Finley’s Tree Service-Seyer-NO Bid; Hardy-NO Bid; Baker-$38,652.50; Keeler-NO Bid; Brovotto-NO Bid.
Groundwork Excavation-Per Sandi-bid withdrawn by Josh Lillie due to a family emergency.
Brandt moves to award all projects to Rad Mulching. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Sandi Paul presents budget request-only increase in salary line. Discussion regarding decreases in Salary-Emergency Services and Search & Rescue lines.
11:00 a.m. Kirk MacGregor presents budget request-only increase in salary lines. Discussion regarding caseloads-requests additional funding for support in drafting orders and doing research-Ackerman proposes increasing the Miscellaneous Expense line to $25,000 for this purpose.
11:20 a.m. Duman moves to approve the minutes of the July 5 meeting. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Duman moves to approve the authorization to reconvey concerning James Hendren. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Duman moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for Cloninger Market #5. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Duman-27th Public Health has been canceled.
Brandt-July 14-Forested Counties and Schools
Lindsley-July 19-Housing
11:30 a.m. Joe Slichter presents budget request-discussion regarding project line increase which will allow the FEMA project to go forward.
12:00 p.m. Cody Funke presents budget requests-still looking for a deputy, which is reflected in the budget-discussion.
1:00 p.m. Commission budget workshop
1:28 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
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Chairman Attest
