STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION JULY 14, 2020 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 go into Indigent proceedings as per Idaho Code 31-874. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
5-Approval; 0-Denial; 0-Lien; 0-Release of Lien
8:42 a.m. End Indigent
8:45 a.m. Kelly and Lesli regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 104,897.54 County Road and Bridge $ 156,150.85
Airport $ 1,111.78 Emergency Communication $ 1,406.29
District Court $ 11,147.10 Court Facilities $ 4,552.64
Title III New $ 2,259.17 Indigent $ 28,294.87
Appraisal $ 16.85 Solid Waste $ 151,486.38
Search & Rescue $ 58.18 Election Consol. $ 13.47
Noxious Weeds $ 15,343.64 Snowmobile 25 A $ 7,874.97
Snowmobile 25 B $ 7,874.73 Interlock Device $ 85.00
Total Expenditures $ 492,657.46
Duman moves to pay the claims. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:00 a.m. Commission participates in Zoom meeting with North Central Public Health demonstrating the new COVID 19 statistical dashboard that will go live on their website tomorrow.
9:30 a.m. Kelli Jensen-Savage, via telephone, regarding the Gold Star Families Memorial Monument that is being developed in Pocatello-reviews history of the project and concept drawings.
9:50 a.m. Brandt regarding reconsideration of request from Margaret McVickers for solid waste cancelation-discussion. Brandt moves to cancel the solid waste fee, as the cabin has no access. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:00 a.m. Cody Funke regarding budget request-requests increase in vehicle operating expense and the capital line-discussion regarding current vehicle and the possibility of a replacement vehicle.
10:12 a.m. Jim Church regarding update on Idaho County Fair-plan on moving ahead unless there is a change in the reopening plan from the Governor.
Church regarding budget requests-both the County Agent and Fair are the same in all areas-requesting 3% on the salary line, but understands the possibility of remaining static due to economic considerations.
10:30 a.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding budget request-requesting 3% for himself and his deputy, 5% for secretarial staff-other line items are decreasing due to the conviction of Lankford. Discussion regarding how jury trials will be handled moving forward.
10:45 a.m. Lori Mommaerts and Kevin Kerrigan, ES & S, via Zoom present demonstration of ballot tabulators-discussion regarding features and benefits of central count machines and precinct counters.
11:20 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding budget requests for various departments-moving some salary from Indigent to Recorder to reflect a reassignment of the Indigent Director due to decreased workload, increase in the Capital Line for Elections for the possible purchase of a ballot tabulator, decreased in other areas to reflect the conviction of Lankford and the potential trial costs that we have carried forward for the past three years.
11:46 a.m. Brandt regarding CARES Act Letter of Intent-discussion regarding submission. Brandt moves to approve the letter. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the July 7 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Vincent Owens. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Decision and Order Granting Application for Waiver of Subdivision Ordinance Requirements for Bill R. Owens, Jeanne I. Vanderpool and Gracie H. Barron
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Quinlan Stringfield in the Jail. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to deny the wage increases for SO employees. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:50 a.m. Connie Jensen-Blyth presents bids for Salmon River projects-Brandt moves to approve the bid from Carlin Weed Spraying for Salmon River EDRR. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt moves to approve the bid from Graning Ranch & Co. for Salmon River Survey and Treatment. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt moves to approve the bid from Carlin Weed Spraying for Salmon River New Invader. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:55 a.m. Discussion with Sheriff Giddings regarding wage increases.
12:05 a.m. Additional Meetings-Duman-July 16-CMC.
1:00 p.m. Randy Buttenhoff, IT Director for Nez Perce County provides overview of possibilities of transitioning from outsourcing IT services to in-house IT.
1:55 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
Chairman______________________________ Attest:__________________________
