STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
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JULY SESSION JULY 19, 2022 THIRD TERM DAY
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.
Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
1 Lien Release
9:03 a.m. End Indigent
Budget Workshop
9:31 a.m. Brandt bid opening for Smith and McKinney projects-one bid received from Rad Mulching-Smith-$15,000, McKinney-$10,000. Brandt moves to approve the bids. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Sandi Paul updates regarding projects and possible grant funding through the USFS.
9:40 a.m. Ackerman updates regarding grant application for the planning stage of the Cottonwood Creek Bridge-she has been working with John Watson on getting the application packet complete-requests that Brandt be authorized to sign the submission packet which is due next Monday at 9 pm. Duman moves to authorize Brandt to sign the application once complete. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Ted Lindsley regarding Elk City dumpsters-updates regarding the ongoing mess and possible resolutions. Continued to next week-Ackerman will reach out to Robert Simmons to see if he is available to come in.
9:58 a.m. Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include a disaster declaration at 11:10. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:00 a.m. Harry Taylor, Nez Perce Tribe Transportation Division, presents overview of activities. Requests MOA that acknowledges the County’s public authority-presents template for potential use-discussion. Continued until next week pending further discussion with Gene Meinen, Idaho County Road Supervisor.
10:30 a.m. Brandt opens the continuance of the Variance Hearing on the variance request by Heaven’s Gate. Discussion regarding parcel transfers and various tax numbers in the area. Discussion regarding the ability to split if there is a deed restriction for no construction. Jessup questions whether or not each parcel will have legal access. Jessup advises that granting the variance authorizes two splits-petitioner advises that a survey will be recorded to reflect this. Brandt moves to authorize the variance conditional on a new survey and letter from Public Health. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Additional documentation will be submitted to Ackerman.
11:00 a.m. Duman moves to approve and sign the final feasibility study report. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Zumalt regarding Disaster Declaration-discussion. Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2022-11 regarding the slide on the Selway River Road. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:15 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the July 12 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the dispatch agreement with St. Mary’s Hospital and Clinics. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increases for Lacy McIntyre and Stephanie Rada in the Assessor’s Office for successful completion of probation. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Order for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the renewal quotes from CompuNet. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional meetings-Brandt-CBC Workgroup-July 27; CBC Land Allocation-July 28; Duman-July 27-Lucile Bridge Meeting. Lindsley-July 20-ITD Meeting, August 3-EMS Zoom Meeting, August 1 & August 15-City Council; August 22-Housing Meeting
11:44 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) f for legal. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
12:00 Break for lunch
1:00 p.m. Jeff Shinn and Jeremy Harris, Slate Creek Ranger District, update on activities on the district-advises that they are getting numerous calls regarding the Milner Trail and a concern that a portion might be blocked by the USFS. Shinn advises that their research has concluded that the historic documentation indicates that the jurisdiction is with the County-provides copies for Commission. Alan Lamm recounts issues that he has had on his property-advises that this is very problematic-signs have been ignored. Discussion regarding possible solutions. Jessup advises that the mechanism for the public would be to petition the Commissioners for a validation of the road. Harris advises that there is a need for reader boards or other signage to advise the public-discussion. Brandt questions whether or not there would be access available through USFS ground that would allow a short-term solution. Shinn advises that they will advise the public that it has been posted by the property owner.
Shinn advises that End of the World and Hungry Ridge are tied up in litigation currently.
Shinn advise that they are fielding concerns about a shuttle service on the Salmon River-discussion.
Shinn advises that he will be attending the meeting concerning the trash collection from River traffic-discussion.
2:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
