STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION JULY 16, 2019 THIRD TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Denis Duman and Mark Frei and Bette Polack, Deputy Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
0-Approval; 3-Denials; 0-Suspension; 0-Lien; 0-N1; 0-Release of Lien; 0-Release of N1
8:39 a.m. End Indigent
8:45 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the July 9 meeting. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the purchase of emergency lights and radio consoles for the Sheriff’s Office for $2612.01. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve Debco demand warrant in the amount of $347,897.98 Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:00 Brandt moves to send NEPA Rule Comment letter. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Denis Duman regarding a request from the BLM for funding for repair for Patrol Boat Engine in the amount of 5000.00 from the Waterways Fund. Duman explains that the Patrol Boat benefits Idaho County citizens in all our local waters including waters located in surrounding counties-discussion follows. Duman moves to approve the request. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Brandt regarding bid opening for the Cove Project-
5 Star Forestry– Helen- 3.9 acres- 1685.00 per acre-Total $6,571.00
Bryan 8.73 acres- 1795.00 per acre-Total $15,670.50
Bob-11.3 acres- 1685.00 per acre-Total $19,040.50
Futuristic Forrestry Services- Helen 3.9 acres- $1625.00 per acre-Total $6,337.50
Bryan 8.73 acres- $1853.00 per acre-Total $16,176.69
Bob 11.3 acres -1,613.00 per acre Total $18,226.90
Pony Creek– 23.8 acres- $1,300.00 per acre Total for entire project $30,940.00
Frei moves to award bid to Pony Creek for all sections of Cove project. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor
10:00 a.m. Jail Inspection-Commissioners make visit to the jail. Jail Inspection was completed.
10:15 a.m. Brandt regarding notification from the Clearwater Water District that they are intending to apply for Federal assistance. They are requesting that we complete and return the Intergovernmental Review Comment Sheet. No one was here to comment. Commissioners have no comment-will designate that on the form and return as directed.
10:30 a.m. Paul Finlay and Chris Newman, Missoula Rural Fire District, regarding concerns they have about responding to locations in Idaho County-wants to make sure that everyone is clear on the service delivery expectations, as well as communication availability through dispatch and other responders. Sarah Secrist was asked to come from Sheriff’s Office for an explanation on how far the County dispatch will reach up the Lochsa River. The County dispatch reaches to Castle Point- Idaho State Police’s dispatch goes all the way up to State line. Finlay states concern from the Fire District because anything on the Idaho side of Lolo Pass has no radio or cell phone service, so they have no contact with responders. Also, though they like to be as helpful as they can, especially in life or death situations, they cannot leave their district in Montana unprotected to come into Idaho. Commissioners appreciate the service they provide when they can. Brandt will reach out to ISP to inquire if they could use ISP frequency. Another option may be a satellite phone. Brandt will check with Jerry Zumalt, Disaster Manager for direction on funding that could be available to solve the problem in the event that ISP frequency is not available.
11:00 a.m. Josh Lustig, Camas Prairie Insurance, running into issues with getting info from the Gem Plan. Josh explaining why he needs extra information, so they can compare and make sure all items are attended to. Discussion regarding the benefit of keeping an agent engaged under a commission. Continued to next week.
11:30 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to 74-206(1)b for Personnel. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
12:15 End Executive Session-Break for lunch
1:00 p.m. Matt Jessup reviews most current version of Comprehensive Plan-discussion.
2:00 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
2:30 p.m. End Indigent
Additional meetings: Brandt- July 17-18 Efficiency in State Government-Burley, Wednesday July 24th GIS Mapping position interview , July 25th District 2 Meeting July 26th Efficiency Public Collaboration, July 30th Capital for a Day Duman- July 18-CMC, July 24th GIS Mapping position interview, July 25th District 2 Meeting, July 30th capital for a day, July 31-CEDA Operations & Finance.
2:35 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
