STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION JULY 24, 2018 FOURTH TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Mark Frei 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. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
0-Approval; 2-Denial; 0-Suspension; 1-Lien; 1-N1; 0-Release of Lien, 0-Release of N1
8:38 a.m. End Indigent
Brandt moves to approve the Joint Quarterly Report. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve Klae O’Brien as a temporary employee in the Extension Office. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the voided check for juror for jury fees not accepted. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the letter to Idaho Fish & Game regarding trapping wolves. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the additional meeting requests for Brandt and Duman. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
8:45 a.m. Syd regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 59.619.83 County Road and Bridge $ 165,607.90
Airport $ 1,439.40 Ambulance $ 2,344.00
Emergency Comm. $ 4,961.65 District Court $ 4,927.79
Idaho County Fair $ 10,337.16 Title III-New $ 19,216.91
Indigent $ 4,791.60 Appraisal $ 138.30
Drug Enforcement $ 13,788.92 Solid Waste $ 325.00
Search & Rescue $ 50.85 Noxious Weeds $ 13,193.68
Snowmobile 25A $ 811.34 Snowmobile 25B $ 24.35
Total Expenditures $ 302,578.68
Frei moves to pay the claims. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:00 a.m. Josh Lustig updates regarding the transition process to Blue Cross. Lustig advises regarding deductible carry-over during the transition-there is a report that will transfer the deductible and out of pocket max information from Regence to Blue Cross-this should not impact employees during the transition. The only possible catch will be the timing during the last couple of weeks of September and into the first couple of weeks of October. Discussion regarding claims that might span the transition and/or referrals that occur mid-transition-advises that there is a report that can be generated to catch the pre-authorizations-there is a charge for this, so we can discuss further at a later date to see if it makes sense to pay for the report or have employees follow up with their physicians. Discussion regarding informational meetings for employees-consensus in the room is that meetings during the day would work out the best. Lustig explains provision of the Employee Assistance Program pertaining of ‘return to work’-advises this is more on the behavioral side of things, rather than injuries. Lustig will continue to work with Ackerman on moving ahead.
Frei moves to approve the minutes of the July 17 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Zack Black regarding mining plans for the Orogrande area-they have conducted a feasibility study and project that once everything lines up, they are looking at approximately 10 years of activity-advises that they would like to enter into an agreement with the County and the Forest Service to use the roads for hauling and travel. Discussion regarding approximate start-up time, as well as the year-round work as opposed to seasonal work in the area. Brandt questions the types of vehicles used-Black advises that they haven’t determined exactly what will be used-they are aware that there are times of the day and times of the year when travel will be more difficult-they will adjust accordingly. Black advises that he is aware there are some issues with the bridge that will need to be addressed. Meinen advises that he has discussed the possibility of the company providing a replacement bridge-discussion regarding how this would be impacted by the Forest Service’s approval process. Cook proposes sending a letter to the Forest Service advising them that this issue will need to be addressed and that we are working on a workable solution. Discussion regarding the Orogrande Bridge and the wear and tear of heavy traffic-Black advises that the company will look into doing a structural study although there are some challenges when the bridge is publicly owned-discussion regarding whether or not the bridge is publicly or privately owned-this is being researched further. Cook advises that he feels it would be beneficial to improve communication with the County regarding the heavy materials and equipment being used. Meinen advises that a Road Maintenance Agreement would be helpful-discussion. Commission advises that they are supportive of mining activities, but want to make sure that the process moves forward in a way that correctly reflects good stewardship.
10:00 a.m. Brandt regarding public hearing on petition filed by the Rupp Family Trust. Kent Rupp, Jean Aitken and Pam McIntyre sworn. Kent Rupp, representative of the Rupp Family Trust, advises regarding their desire to vacate the portion of Frasure Road that passes through his property-advises that the road is not maintained beyond their property. Meinen advises that the road is very narrow-mostly accessed by hunters, which is of concern since there isn’t adequate room for shooting. MacGregor questions Mr. Rupp on access to other property owners-advises that there would be no loss of access. Brandt questions which map correctly reflects what is being asked for-Rupp advises that he would be okay with just the portion that is on his property, keeping the stretch from Adams Grade down open. Jean Aitken advises that the road has been used by many people over the years-feels that vacating the road would impact the sale of her property, as well as impact those individuals who use the road for hunting and hiking. Pam McIntyre advises that she is also opposed-feels that vacating the road will not address the trespassing issues. Rupp advises that a portion of this property has already been sold and signage could be placed at the bottom advising that it is no longer a public road-invites the Commission and Meinen to do an on-site visit-discussion. Brandt advises that he feels that the road is beyond practical maintenance and that the narrow road width is not conducive to improvement. Frei advises that he is concerned about the road vacation impacting property values-notes the number of objections. Rupp advises that he has had potential purchasers advise that they would purchase the property if the road was vacated-advises that this issue goes both ways concerning abandonment or development of the road in question. Duman advises that he has concerns about emergency access. Commission will do further research regarding the road width. Aitken advises that she would like the Commission to consider fire fighter access-discussion. Continued until next week.
10:33 a.m. End Public Hearing
10:33 a.m. Brandt regarding public hearing on Request for Variance from the Dicksons-Carl & Jennifer Dickson sworn and testify-they want to split a portion off for their daughter. Discussion regarding easements to be granted upon approval of the variance. The Dicksons need to give easements to both their son and daughter-their son will need to also grant an easement to their daughter. MacGregor questions whether or not there are any sanitation issues-there are none-they are beginning to work on this. Frei questions whether or not any objections were received-none were received. Brandt moves to approve the variance conditioned upon the easements discussed. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:39 a.m. Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include a disaster declaration at 10:40 a.m. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:40 a.m. Brandt regarding local disaster declaration for the fire near Pollack. Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution No. 2018-12 declaring a local disaster. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:00 a.m. Brandt regarding bridge in Orogrande-questions whether or not it has a name-Bob Pontius advises it is known as the Orogrande bridge-it’s the only bridge in the area that is not owned by the Forest Service. Brandt questions whose lot the bridge is located on-Pontius advises that the bridge is located on lot 20 mostly-reviews history of the earlier lawsuit and outcome. The settlement of the lawsuit moved the road a few feet into Pontius’ property-the bridge approach was modified to adapt to the new road location. Meinen advises that his reading of the Court order includes only the transfer of the road leading up to the bridge to the County, not the bridge itself. Brandt questions what the recourse is when the provisions of the Court order were not followed transferring the property-MacGregor advises that he feels the order is specific to Hagamans ,who were parties in the lawsuit, not future owners. Map of subdivision reviewed-discussion regarding whether or not the new owner, Mr. Brooks, would allow the bridge to be rebuilt if the mining company will provide the funding. Discussion regarding necessary easement and what improvements need to be made. MacGregor reviews the deed from Hagamans to Brooks to see if it contains the provisions of the Court order-discussion regarding public access via the roads in the subdivision. Continued until August 7.
11:38 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
12:03 p.m. Break for lunch
1:00 p.m. Butch Lafarge, Western States Cat, and Ed Grech, Caterpillar Financial, present information on their lease program for heavy equipment-advise how they arrive at the payment amount by taking into account how the equipment will be set up and how many hours the equipment will be used. Grech advises that the agreement is set up to be on a five year/5000 hours term under a contract that is annually renewable. Brandt questions how the hours are accounted for-Grech advises that the balance of unused hours can be utilized at the end of the contract for trade-in-discussion. Brandt questions the governmental warranty and whether or not there is an issue with our mechanics working on the equipment-Lafarge advises that there is not an issue with this as governmental entities are not generally traveling out of the area. Duman questions whether or not there is governmental pricing-Grech advises the lease program is set up to assist governmental entities acquire quality equipment and not necessarily a tool for pricing-no difference in a cash purchase-discussion. Brandt questions which pieces of equipment Meinen is looking at-Meinen advises he has been discussing a grader-pricing provided by Lafarge to demonstrate the costs for a grader equipped with various snow removal blades-discussion. Commission directs Meinen to evaluate his needs and come back with a proposal.
1:37 p.m. Budget discussions resume. Road equipment purchases/leases discussed-line items adjusted to reflect leasing of two graders and one excavator. Other funds adjusted: Capital Building, Commissioners Professional Services and the creation of a contract line in the Prosecutor’s budget for a Civil Deputy.
Discussion regarding establishing a trust account setting aside the funds levied for Road & Bridge for FY2018. Frei advises he is still prefers a refund to taxpayers, but acknowledges that a trust is better than nothing. Brandt moves to establish a Road & Bridge Trust Account. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional meetings-Duman-August 2-CEDA, August 23-CEDA Board of Directors.
2:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
