STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION JULY 2, 2024 FIRST 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.
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
9:04 a.m. End Indigent Proceedings
9:15 a.m. Nanci Tester, citizen, advises that she has questions regarding the amount of public resources are being used on illegal aliens-asks several questions regarding how law enforcement, schools, hospitals, etc. are being burdened by providing services to people here illegally.
9:35 a.m. Tom Gehring, Chairman, Idaho County Soil and Water District, introduces the parties attending via Zoom. Brittany Morlin, US Fish & Wildlife Service, explains the role of USFWS in water conservation and endangered species compliance-advises that the current agreement is regarding the culvert replacement on Big Cedar-contains a stipulation that the culvert would not be removed unless there is some catastrophic failure or other unforeseen circumstance-discussion. Brandt moves to sign the agreement. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. PILT distribution discusson-Brandt moves to transfer entire amount to Current Expense. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:50 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the June 25 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries will all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for The Hilltop. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries will all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Joshua Wilhite as temporary employee for Road Dept. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries will all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Alvin Dickey in the Road Dept. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries will all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Request for Duman for the CMC. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the CompuNet quote for Pure. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Brandt-July 26-WIR; Duman-July 25-CMC, Public Health
10:00 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing for Request for Waiver filed by Cooper Wright on behalf of Steve Pankey.
Cooper Wright, Julie Pankey, Miranda Courtemache, and Rocky Mease sworn in prior to testimony.
Matt Jessup advises of the protocol for the hearing.
Cooper Wright representing Steve Pankey presents reason for application for waiver. Julie Pankey, Steve Pankey’s daughter, explains the history of the parcel-discussion.
Miranda Courtemanche advises that she is concerned about the demand on water resources-Brandt advises that the County has no authority or oversight on water rights-discussion.
Rocky Mease questions the number of splits available on a quarter section and whether or not his 30-acre parcel would be subject to the same restriction-discussion regarding the criteria for an original parcel. Mease concurs with Ms. Courtemanche regarding the challenges with water availability in the area.
Brandt questions reason for seeking a waiver instead of a variance-discussion. Wright advises that Mr. Pankey’s intent is that if the waiver is granted, it would protect future landowners from having to go through the variance process.
Mease questions whether or not the neighboring properties are covered in separate deeds-discussion.
Brandt moves to grant the waiver from the subdivision ordinance to allow this parcel to be considered an original parcel. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Wright will draft an order for review by Jessup.
10:46 p.m. End Public Hearing
Mike Cook regarding proposed increases for airport leases-discussion. Duman moves to approve the rate increase. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Cook will work on a letter.
11:15 a.m. Mike Deakins and Ben Deakins from Valence present proposal for transferring to a cloud-based telephone system.
12:17 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
