STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION JULY 2, 2019 FIRST TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Denis Duman and Mark Frei and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include an emergency Executive Session for Personnel at 10:35 a.m. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
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; 6-Denial; 0-Suspension; 3-Lien; 3-N1; 1-Release of Lien, 1-Release of N1
8:42 a.m. End Indigent
8:45 a.m. Board of Equalization-Brandt opens BOE-Martha and Duane Stegemann appear via telephone. Mr. Stegemann advises that he has owned the property for 30 years and just recently tried to develop the property, but was told by the EPA that he must cease and desist-discussion regarding correspondence between the EPA and Stegemann. Ron Funke regarding follow-up he has attempted to do with the EPA-has not been able to reach anyone.
Kim Nuxoll regarding casualty loss on Mark & Patti Kelly-casualty loss would reduce the value by approximately half. Duman moves to approve the casualty loss as presented. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:10 a.m. James Zehner regarding request from Zillow to modify our agreement for GIS data-discussion. Duman moves to deny the request. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 a.m. Duman regarding contributing $5000 to Clearwater County for repairs on their waterways patrol-moves to approve the donation. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Mike Cook regarding new airport lease with Grangeville Hangar Association-Robin Herrman is the new Secretary/Treasurer. Duman moves to approve the lease. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Cook regarding a Special Use Permit for a 1-acre stockpile location near Red River-feels that this would be useful to the County. Frei questions the cost-Cook advises that there is no cost associated with the permit. Duman moves to approve the Special Use Permit. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:00 a.m. Sandy Wicker, resident of the Rapid River Subdivision, appearing via telephone, advises that due to physical limitations, there are numerous people in their area who are unable to utilize the dumpsters-it is impossible for them to lift the bags into the dumpster. Frei questions whether or not there are friends or family available to help out-Wicker advises they have tried, but it hasn’t worked out-discussion. Brandt questions what end result Ms. Wicker is requesting. Ms. Wicker advises that she basically wants the Commissioners to know this is a problem and that residents may have to resort to leaving the bags on the ground-discussion. Ms. Wicker questions whether or not they could get a reduction in the solid waste fee if the residents in the area were able to make arrangements directly out of McCall-Brandt advises that this is not an option. Duman suggests using smaller bags to reduce the weight-Ms. Wicker advises that it has nothing to do with the weight-it’s about the height of the dumpsters. Ms. Wicker questions whether or not the gate could be unlocked for 2 or 3 hours per week, so residents could back up to the dumpster-advises that she would be willing to do this for the elderly residents-discussion. Commission advises that they will take her offer under advisement. Brandt suggests that the Riggins recycling group might be able to assist-someone from the Commission will get back with her.
10:30 a.m. Brandt questions the quote for the water bottle filling station-Hudson advises that the request came from the Auditor’s Office-discussion. Commission will table this pending the relocation of Driver’s License.
Hudson regarding concerns with outdoor watering systems-proposes several options. Commission would like to get quotes on an automated system-Hudson will work on it and get back.
10:39 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)b for Personnel. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
10:46 a.m. End Executive Session
10:47 a.m. Meinen regarding guard rail pricing for a stretch of road that needs repair on the Warren Wagon Road-he is working on getting a quote from a vendor who is working in the same area. Meinen advises that one section was damaged in an accident and one section was damaged by the Groomer.
Meinen regarding projects that need to be done in the coming months-because these are FEMA projects, he is concerned that by the time FEMA approves the projects, it will be too late to get the design and engineering done-requests approval to move forward with design on several projects. Frei questions whether or not the engineering costs will be reimbursed if the projects get funded-Meinen advises they will be reimbursable. Commission has no objection to moving forward with design.
11:00 a.m. Bid opening for Clear Creek and Sally Ann Projects-one bid received from Crea Construction-5 sites-total of $1,269,825.00. Bid documents will be reviewed by Gene Meinen and John Watson. Award is scheduled for 1 pm.
11:15 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)b for Personnel. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
11:30 a.m. End Executive Session
11:30 a.m. Board of Equalization Decisions-Ron Funke advises that an error was discovered on property belonging to Chuck Rauch-requesting permission to make the correction-Brandt moves to approve the correction. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Stegemann-Discussion regarding issues with the EPA-Brandt moves to sustain-letter should indicate that the Commission will reconsider upon confirmation from the EPA that development is prohibited. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei opposed.
Morris-Frei moves to sustain. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Farris-Discussion regarding the condition of the foundation-Leah Mager looked at it again and concurs that the garage is in bad shape. Brandt moves to reduce the value by $15,605. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Schranz-Brandt moves to approve the category change to ag. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Garold’s Rentals/Haskins-Brandt moves to sustain values on both properties. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Ayers-Discussion regarding access issues. Brandt moves to decrease value to $70,000. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
DeGroot-Brandt moves to sustain. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Tumelson-Discussion regarding access and category of parcel. Brandt moves to approve the reclassification of the parcel. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:01 p.m. Brandt closes BOE.
Brandt moves to approve the catering permit for Keuterville Pub & Grub for Greencreek 4th of July. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the funds transfer agreement for the Dixie Road Preservation Project. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor
Brandt moves to approve the purchase of scuba equipment for the SO. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for Cloningers in Grangeville. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for SO Dispatcher Kaitlyn Eckert. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the June 25 meeting as amended. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meetings for Brandt and Duman. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:10 p.m. Break for lunch
1:00 p.m. Brandt regarding bid of Crea Construction-this has been reviewed and everything is in order. Brandt moves to award the bid to Crea Construction. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Jerry Zumalt updates Commission on the meeting earlier today concerning FEMA funding.
1:22 p.m. Jerry Zumalt presents proposed budget for Emergency Communication-Capital Equipment line reflects replacement of a critical server replacement for Dispatch. Salary for E911 has been cut, as the position is not dedicated to only E911.
Zumalt reviews budget request for Disaster Management-minor changes to reflect anticipated grants.
1:30 p.m. Matt Jessup reviews updated draft Comprehensive Plan-discussion regarding various elements and recommendations for data and language to include.
Additional Meetings-Brandt July 17-18-Efficiency in State Government-Burley; July 25-Forest Plan Revision-Kamiah; July 12-NEPA Webinar; Duman-July 11-Stibnite Advisory Council; July 18-CMC; July 25-District II Meeting; July 31-CEDA Operations & Finance.
2:31 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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