STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION JULY 18, 2023 THIRD TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Joe Slichter, Noxious Weed Supervisor, advises Commission that there were some needed repairs to two vehicles-one was completed yesterday and the other is scheduled for July 24. Brandt moves to approve the expenditures for maintenance of these vehicles. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Slichter provides map of parcel ownership, the Idaho Code section that requires property owners to control noxious weeds and the obligation to repay the County for the costs of weed management in the event they fail to treat their own property. Discussion regarding enforcement and incentivizing property owners to take care of their property-Slichter provides example from Latah County that puts property owners on notice. Slichter questions what should be done for private property owners who are caring for their property to protect them from weeds navigating from neighboring property-discussion. Slichter will work on a letter to send out and will come back at a later date with a draft for review.
9:32 a.m. Meranda Small and Kirsten Jensen provide update on U of I Extension activities. Jensen advises that she is partnering with the Department of Health & Welfare called “Dementia Friends”. She just completed Junior Golf which was wildly successful. She is also continuing with her 5 for 5 program, which trains teachers to encourage and support physical activity. Small updates regarding 4-H activities-150 youth just completed a week of 4-H camp near Tensed, as well as a local day-camp. Small advises that Demonstration Competition was just completed last week-44 young people participated in this activity that teaches and develops strong public speaking skills.
9:45 a.m. Brian Hewson presents quote for 18 sets of tires-this is reduced pricing based on State bid pricing. Brandt moves to approve the quote. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Duman questions how the tires will be delivered-Hewson advises they will be delivered here and mounted at Point S.
Hewson presents quote for two trailers to haul UTV’s and gas tanks to be purchased out of Title III-discussion. Duman moves to approve the purchase. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:02 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing on Petition to Validate a Portion of Road #372 filed. Cooper Wright, Joseph Tuning, Glen Poxleitner and Kathleen Coiner sworn. Cooper Wright reviews contents of the petition including exhibits. Joseph Tuning does not object to the validation, but does object to the wear and tear on the road caused by a logging project-agrees that the area does need to be logged-advises that an agreement for road maintenance could not be reached. Glen Poxleitner, on behalf of Idaho Forest Group, advises that he feels that an agreement could be reached regarding the road. Joseph Tuning questions who is responsible for upkeep-Brandt advises that the users are. Tuning advises they also have water rights-questions what happens-discussion. Brandt moves to validate the portion of Road #372 as proposed. Wright will draft and order for Jessup to review.
10:35 a.m. End Public Hearing
11:00 a.m. Camden Schacher regarding implementing a safety policy concerning the wearing of helmets-advises that the Sheriff’s Office has implemented a policy for their employees already-discussion. Ackerman will follow up with the Clerk’s group to see what other counties are doing and come back at a later date.
11:15 a.m. Kathy Ackerman reviews preliminary L2 with tentative budget numbers, anticipated revenue and the use of cash reserves-discussion. Ackerman will continue to finalize and bring back an update on August 1.
11:45 a.m. Kim Nuxoll requests clarification on solid waste fees. Discussion regarding fees for the Warren/Secesh-Commission advises that the fee should be for six-months since tax collection is in arrears. This effectively means that 3 months of service will be free for those homes. Discussion regarding fees in the Kooskia area. Commission advises to remove the fee for the City of Kooskia due to the drop location there. Brandt moves to reduce billing for solid waste fee to six months for those in Secesh/Warren area. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt moves to remove the solid waste fee for Kooskia residents. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Duman in favor. Brandt abstains-conflict.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of July 11. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for Seasons. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt move the agreement with Sarah Martin for professional services for the Historic Riggins School. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Brandt and Duman for IAC Meeting and Brandt for CBC. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:59 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
