STATE OF IDAHO
Countyof Idaho
JULY SESSION July 16, 2013 THIRD TERM DAY
10:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners James Rockwell, Skip Brandt and Jim Chmelik, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
10:05 a.m. Rob Mason, Selway Bitterroot Foundation,and 10 Selway Bitterroot Foundation interns present update on the Foundation’s activities. Their visit is intended to give the interns an idea of what wilderness means in terms of the ability for counties with large tracts of wilderness to govern. Interns introduce themselves and give a short description of where they are working. Mason requests a brief from the Commission on the impact of public lands on the economy and the ability to provide services. Rockwell compares the state of Texas with the state of Idaho in terms of Federal land ownership. Texas can tax 100%-Idaho County can tax 15%, yet both have to provide the programs mandated by the government-this can’t work. Chmelik advises interns that he feels current policies prohibit both sides from benefiting-provides statistics on fire damages sustained in last year’s area fires. Chmelik thanks interns for the work they do and challenges interns to consider how we can use the land in a responsible way—advises that the forests, without management, are an extreme fire hazard—advises that proper forest management will take care of this and provide economic stability/growth. Brandt advises that maintenance of the forest is key and that we need to seek a balance so that the enjoyment of the wilderness does not come on the backs of the local taxpayers. Interns pose questions to the Commission. Discussion.
11:03 a.m. Public Hearing for Well Variance for the Grangeville Area of Impact. Rockwell introduces the case and parties present. Ackerman swears in Shari and Denis Knieriem. Denis Knieriem advises that the well was drilled approximately 18 months ago-they were unaware that any permit or application for variance was required. They have already paid all of the fees and met with the City regarding the well-the City has given approval for the variance. MacGregor questions where the property is located-Knieriem advises that it is located just outside the City limits. MacGregor asks that original letter from the City of Grangeville recommending the variance be marked and admitted as evidence. Letter marked as Exhibit A. Don Sorenson, neighbor to the Knieriems, advises that he has a well that was drilled 25 years ago, but not currently used-he is just interested in the process in the event he wants to utilize it. Brandt moves to approve the variance as presented. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. MacGregor will prepare an order granting the variance to be signed by the Commissioners.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the July 9 meeting. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Alcoholic Beverage License approved for Kooskia Mart-transfer.
11:25 a.m. Joe Wright regarding request for subdivision ordinance variance-presents general overview of the variance-requests a public hearing. Hearing will be set for August 13, 2013 at 10:00 a.m.
11:30 a.m. Rockwell regarding SRS Dues Request-discussion. Rockwell moves to approve payment to NFCSC for SRS lobbying. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Rockwell and Brandt in favor. Chmelik opposed.
11:45 a.m. Rockwell moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1- yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
0- Approval, 1 -Denial, 1 Suspended/Tolled, 2-N1, 0-release-N1, 3-Liens, 0-Lien Release
11:53 a.m. End Indigent-Break for Lunch
1:00 p.m. The Board reconvenes.
Budget Discussions
1:00 -Jim Church-requesting 3% increase for employee raises, the rest of the budget is the same.
1:15-Mike Cook-slight increase on salaries; decrease in Professional Services, Marketing; increase in FAA Grant line for runway expansion and increase in Aviation Fuel in anticipation of increased fuel sales. Discussion regarding letter to James Rathke in reference to the Salmon River Road.
1:30-Gene Meinen-overall budget has a 1% increase from last year, increase of 3% in the salary line for employee raises, also increase in the line for vehicles as there are some needing to be replaced. Discussion regarding equipment replacement.
1:45-Randy Doman-Title III Forest-budget is the same, reflects an anticipated grant in the amount of $240,000. Discussion on anticipated projects and emergency services reimbursement.
1:55-Doug Giddings-increase of 3% in salary lines, increase in teletype fees. Discussion regarding Jail Standards and new requirements. Search and Rescue fund is new, most expenses are reimbursable by the State.
2:15-Marie Lerandeau-Data Processing budget reflects an increase in salary line reflecting a transfer from the Treasurer’s Office and a 3% raise. Deanna Hall-Treasurer’s Office budget reflects a decrease in salary line as a transfer to Data Processing and a 3% increase in salaries. Hall is also requesting an additional computer and phone line for the back desk and she is getting bids for a new front counter and desks. Data Processing will be back on the agenda for next week.
2:30 p.m. Bob Fry, Incident Commander for the Rough Creek Fire, provides update on fire fighting progress-things are going well-there are a lot of hot shot crews available to help at this time. Fry advises that there is 40% containment at this time-discussion.
2:45-Kirk MacGregor-requested 1% salary increase for himself, 2% for deputy prosecutor and 5% increases for secretaries-discussion regarding benefits for secretarial staff. Other increases in supplies, repairs, conflict prosecution and witness fees.
3:00-Carl Crabtree-has removed approximately $100,000 from the budget, which reflects a potential decrease in grant activity; increase in salary line of 3%.
3:15-Jerry Zumalt-Disaster Management budget-reduction in supplies with a reassignment to a new line called Program Resource, increase in salary line and telephone to reflect the purchase and use of an Air-Card. On Emergency Communication budget-increase in salary line to reflect certification and qualifications, increase in contract line. Emergency Communications budget reflects upgrade in Spillman-costs will be shared with the Sheriff’s Office-Zumalt will verify with Trudy Slagle that the Sheriff’s Office budget reflects the shared status.
3:30-Nadine McDonald-request 3% increase for employee wage and slight increase in Juvenile Detention. Misdemeanor Budget reflects 3% increase in salary line.
3:45-Kathy Ackerman-requests 3% increase for employee wages to keep in line with Assessor’s Office, although overall salary line is decreased. No other significant changes in any area. Assessor’s budget reflects 3% increase for employee wages and replacement of the funding for mail-out, which were inadvertently left out last year.
Discussion regarding Commissioner budgets.
4:25 p.m. Recess
Chairman_______________________________ Attest:_________________________
