STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION JULY 22, 2025 FOURTH TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Ted Lindsley and Brad Higgins and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Brandt is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Higgins offered an opening prayer.
Lindsley moves to go into Indigent Proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Higgins seconds. Roll Call-District 1-absent; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
9:00 a.m. John Warford, resident of Mount Idaho, shares his concerns about the growing trash pile on the property of another resident of Mount Idaho-feels this is a health and safety concern as there are numerous animals on the property and unsanitary conditions. Discussion regarding enforcing the right-of-way, writing a letter to property owner and resident, and other possible enforcement options. Additionally, there is a concern about the health and wellbeing of the person. Matt Jessup will prepare a letter.
9:15 a.m. Mike Cook regarding grant award from ITD Division of Aeronautics for $2.5 million for reconstruction of the apron at the airport. Discussion regarding the project and other funding possibilities. Lindsley reads Idaho County Resolution 2025-12 into the record. Discussion regarding amending the resolution to reflect that the resolution was considered and adopted by the Commission with the Vice Chairman as signer. Lindsley moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2025-12. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Higgins in favor. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Higgins in favor. Brandt is absent.
9:30 a.m. Meranda Small presents update on the activities of U of I Extension-4H Camp Counselor Training and 4-H Camp, Demonstration Day, Sewing Day, 4-H Horse Show and preparation for the Idaho County Fair. The 208 Kids Triathlon was a huge success with over 40 adult volunteers and 90 youth participants, as was the Junior Golf Camp that took place in early July. Small updates regarding ag and livestock projects including a Beef Counts event in Lewiston later this evening. 4-H Intern, Kieran Gallagher assisted with the Kids Klub with the Fishing Day and also set up at STEM booth at the Grangeville Farmer’s Market.
9:45 a.m. Teresa regarding Claims:
Current Expense: $ 37,269.19 Road & Bridge: $ 191,197.62
Airport: $ 39,333.57 Emergency Comm: $ 817.89
District Court: $ 1,851.96 Search & Rescue: $ 230.94
Election Consol.: $ 248.43 Noxious Weeds: $ 5,578.00
Snowmobile 25B: $ 20.00 GNA: $ 37,661.68
Broadband: $ 27,359.00
Total: $ 680,568.28
Lindsley moves to pay the claims. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Higgins in favor. Brandt is absent.
10:00 a.m. Lindsley opens Public Hearing on the Application for Waiver filed by Jakusz. Gwen Jakusz sworn and testifies. Lindsley questions whether or not there is adequate septic and access. Jessup advises that there would still need to be a perk test done, questions how the property would be split and whether a utility easement would be provided. Jessup questions the reason for seeking a waiver as opposed to platting a subdivision-discussion. Lindsley questions the absence of a signature on the application-Jessup advises that her sworn testimony will suffice in place of the signature. Jessup questions the availability of water on the property and whether or not a well exists-Jakusz advises that she collects drain-water. Jessup advises that we would need the approval letter from the Health Department. Lindsley moves to approve the waiver on the condition that the property is surveyed, as well as easements for utilities and road and approval from North Central Public Health. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Higgins in favor. Brandt is absent.
10:20 a.m. Lindsley regarding bid opening for Road 222D reconditioning.
Nunnally-$115,253.10
Ground Work $174,000
PK Excavation-$143,863.00
Bids will be reviewed by Sandi Paul.
Lindsley moves to approve the award to Nunnally. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Higgins in favor. Brandt is absent.
10:30 a.m. Kaci Ralston, Senator Risch’s local representative, Tony Snodderly and Lauren Young, Senator Crapo’s representatives, and Clinton Daniel, representative Fulcher’s representatives, give update on current activities impacting states with the reconciliation bill, the status of SRS, and response to housing challenges. Discussion regarding utilizing the National Guard for projects such as the York Pond near Elk City. Discussion regarding PILT and SRS funding, as well as increased timber production.
11:00 a.m. Adrian Miller, Clearwater County Drug Court Coordinator, makes request for the use of uncommitted opioid settlement funds. Discussion regarding the services provided in Drug Court as well as how participants are selected. Miller will provide an email request for funds to be set aside in the FY 26 budget.
11:13 a.m. Lindsley regarding the proposal from AllWest to do core sampling in the back parking lot for the purpose of moving forward with the parking lot project. Discussion regarding utilizing the previous work done by Gerald Arnzen. Lindsley will work on getting a more firm number from AllWest for consideration so that core sampling can be done this budget year. Commission determines that the sampling could be done this year and consideration of the full project for the FY27 budget year.
11:20 a.m. Lindsley regarding general upkeep at the Elk City Dumpster Site-proposes that a local group could keep this site clean in exchange for a financial donation-this would be an ongoing maintenance project, rather than once per year. Jessup advises regarding the need for general liability insurance if they are acting as independent contractors-discussion. Ackerman will look at previous questions
11:30 a.m. Michael Brown, IT Manager, advises that he has been in contact with a company called Verkada that could provide some security measures-would like to request a site visit from the company and an official proposal. Brown updates Commission on some of the basic services that would be provided. Commission advises Brown to set up the site visit.
11:45 a.m. Lindsley moves to approve the amended minutes of June 24. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Higgins in favor. Brandt is absent.
Lindsley moves to approve the mintutes of July 15. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Higgins in favor. Brandt is absent.
Lindsley moves to approve the Catering Permit for American Freedom Defense for Lizz Higgins Fundraiser. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Higgins in favor. Brandt is absent.
Lindsley moves to approve the wage increases for McKenna Stover and Kareena Haight in Dispatch. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Higgins in favor. Brandt is absent.
Lindsley moves to approve the wage increase for Jon Lee in the Road Department. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Higgins in favor. Brandt is absent.
Lindsley moves to approve the seasonal hire of Amanda Windsor as flagger for the Road Department. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Higgins in favor. Brandt is absent.
Lindsley moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2025-13 designating the Elk City VFW Post as a Veterans Memorial Building. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Higgins in favor. Brandt is absent.
Lindsley regarding the Request for Exemption by the Upper Columbia Seventh-day Adventists-application was received after the deadline. Lindsley moves to approve the letter advising of the denial. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Higgins in favor. Brandt is absent.
Lindsley moves to approve the Additional Meeting Request for Lindsley for Magistrates Commission and Higgins for CMC. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Higgins in favor. Brandt is absent.
1:11 p.m. Lindsley moves to approve the dispatch agreement with the City of Grangeville. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Higgins in favor. Brandt is absent.
1:11 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
