STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION July 21, 2015 THIRD TERM DAY
9:15 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik and Skip Brandt, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Frei is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Connie Jensen-Blyth regarding Internet connection to the Weed shed-advises that she has been working with Josh from CompuNet and he has run some numbers. It appears that the best solution is a connection through Century Link-discussion. Commission has no objection to pursuing getting a connection set up, but want more information on tying in with the Airport Internet service-we will work with Josh on getting the details ironed out.
9:30 a.m. Jim Gorges regarding completion of the upper level of the Search & Rescue-obtained a bid from Jeff Schacher for just under $25,000 for the rough work-they will complete the finish work at a later time. Completion will provide a classroom that could be utilized for various training situations. Kathy Ackerman regarding Court records currently housed upstairs-option to move these records out would be to purchase a large storage shed-quote for a 14 x 32 building, insulated, with power is $9892. Discussion regarding other options. Gorges and Ackerman will discuss this further and report back next week.
9:45 a.m. Mike Cook regarding update on Crooked River-there is no hard deadline for response, however we should get moving on this. MacGregor will follow up.
Cook regarding airport runway construction contracts-he has reviewed these documents and has made some recommendations for modification to Riedesel-does not feel that we should sign these documents without a grant offer from FAA. Chmelik questions what the status is on the grant-Cook advises that we have nothing in writing-it is supposedly being funding through this year’s grant cycle.
Cook regarding Nez Perce Travel Plan-provides update on some of the changes that may impact private land owners-discussion.
10:00 a.m. Ackerman regarding designation of polling places for the upcoming Kamiah School levy election on August 25-no changes. Brandt moves to approve the designation of polling places as presented. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Frei is absent.
10:30 a.m. Chmelik moves to approve wage increase for Monica Walker to $14.70 per hour for additional duties/cross-training. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Frei absent.
10:55 a.m. Chmelik regarding applications for floodplain permits sent in by ITD. Chmelik moves to approve permits as non-expiring. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. (Mark Frei is present.)
Chmelik moves to approve the minutes of the July 14 meeting. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:00 a.m. Ackerman regarding revised budget requests-reflects proposals presented by Commission last week-5% raise for Sheriff’s Office deputies, flat $2000 raise for the Clerk/Recorder, 2% for all other county employees, no change to medical insurance which reflects a 5% premium increase, no change in the amount of funds requested by levy. Ackerman will prepare a final budget for approval next week. Chmelik moves to accept the 5% increase to insurance premiums effective October 1. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:34 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho County 31-874. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
1-Approval, 1-Denial, 0-Suspension, 0-Liens, 0-N1, 2-Lien Release, 2-N1 Release
11:43 a.m. End Indigent.
11:43 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman____________________________
