STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION July 26, 2016 THIRD TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, and Mark Frei and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Jim Chmelik will be absent until this afternoon.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho County 31-874. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik is absent.
0-Approval, 1-Denial, 1-Suspension, 0-Lien, 0-N1, 0-Lien Release, 0-Release N1
8:34 a.m. End Indigent.
8:45 a.m. Syd and Katy regarding claims:
Current Expense $39,258.01 County Road and Bridge $31,187.55
Airport $220,053.48 Ambulance $2,086.00
Emergency Comm. $6,416.11 District Court $5,768.78
Idaho County Fair $555.80 Title III New $5,049.45
Indigent $1,851.05 Appraisal $199.84
Drug Enforcement $291.07 Solid Waste $257.31
Search & Rescue $2,919.09 Election Cons. $5.41
Noxious Weeds $21,832.78 Snowmobile 25-A $11.11
Snowmobile 25-B $21.12
Total Expenditures $ 337,760.96
Brandt moves to approve claims. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik is absent.
9:03 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding costs paid to CompuNet for services/licensing-discussion regarding creating an IT position. James Zehner advises that he is happy with the service we are getting with CompuNet-feels that if we were to train an employee for this type of position, there would be no guarantee that the person would stay. Commission takes no action.
9:15 a.m. GIS Data request-discussion resumes regarding fees for our GIS data-Kirk MacGregor advises that he has gotten a few responses from other counties regarding their fees-the charges and protocol vary widely among those responding. Zehner advises the history of our GIS-around $120,000 was paid back in 1999-fees haven’t been increased since the data became available. Discussion regarding using the data for a service as opposed to making money from the data. Sheila Key questions whether or not they should be charging title companies, utility companies, etc.-discussion. Frei suggests a per parcel fee, equivalent to a total of $200 for all records and updates, with other governmental agencies being exempt. Frei requests that MacGregor work on putting together a new waiver. MacGregor will also work on a resolution.
9:30 a.m. Dick Wyatt and Lyle Smith regarding the Clearwater Water District sewer project-there have been significant delays and costs have mounted-they are on their 4th engineering update. Wells have been drilled and they have had good results, however, they cannot issue a notice to proceed due to a lack of funds-they are short approximately $32,000. They also are having issues getting easements. Discussion regarding ongoing funding issues-this is a DEQ project, obligating compliance, however they have no control over the constant change orders of the engineers and construction contractors which cause the costs to continue to go up. Wyatt advises that Tony Tenne from Commerce will be here next week to review the documentation for the grant.
9:47 a.m. Bid opening Little Cedar Project-Hand project. D3 Native Woodworks-13 acres at $1856.92 per acre, total of $24,139.96; Futuristic Forestry-$2750 per acre, total of $35750; 5 Star Forestry-$2310 per acre, total of $30,030. Little Cedar 28 acres-Elk Ridge Ranch-$31,095 with 10% variance; 5 Star Forestry-$1310 per acre, total $37,466. Bids will be reviewed by Randy Doman-award will be August 2 after bid opening for White Bird 1 & 2 projects.
10:02 a.m. Tax Deed Hearing-Skip Brandt opens hearing.
Abbie Hudson regarding delinquencies.
Steven J Bautz $326.72, no payments since 2012, property is in Elk City area-mailing address is in Anchor Point, AK-no further information.]
Richard A Bradbury Jr.-$3861.02, no payment since 2011, property is in Riggins area-mailing address is in Boise, believe to be his son, returned unclaimed, search shows Boise is the most current location information.
Terry S. Caudle-$455.09, no payment since 2012, she has had some communication with him via email, mail has been returned, property is in Riggins area.
Darren & Christine Jagow-$1566.58, no payment since 2012, all notifications were signed for, property located in Elk City area.
Perry Knight, et al-$361.07, made partial payment in March, all parties of interest are family members, two notifications were returned unclaimed, others were all signed for, property located in Big Cedar/Middle Fork area. Lives out of the area.
Harold and Janice Schnider-2 parcels in Cottonwood area-believes that both parties are deceased-notification went to Julie Harris, $141.64 for one parcel and $354.64 for the other.
Earl Sherrer-claims that he does not own this parcel-all notifications to parties of interest were returned unclaimed, $455.32, no payment since 2012, Elk City commercial subdivision.
Judy Klaprich Uhlenkott and Lloyd Uhlenkott question Harold & Janice Schnider property-they would like to purchase it-discussion regarding the timeframe for tax deed sale and other options.
Bruce and Denise Snyder-Bruce is deceased, notices were signed by Denise, property is located in Grangeville, $344.44, no payment since 2012.
James & Elaine Thomas, notifications were both signed by James Thomas, property located in Almost Heaven RV Park, $372.22, no payment since 2011, mailing address is in Kansas.
Brandt questions whether or not there would be a benefit to holding a couple of these properties pending further investigation-Hudson advises that taking the Tax Deeds causes redemption of the deed to include all back taxes, plus fees in order to redeem. If Tax Deed is not taken, they only have to pay one year’s delinquency. Brandt moves to take Tax Deeds on properties as presented. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik is absent.
11:00 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding concerns about security/safety in the Courthouse-a few incidents in the building recently have brought this to the forefront again. Kim Nuxoll regarding her concerns-advises that she belonged to a committee years ago that tried to address concerns-nothing came of those measures. Discussion regarding potential protocols and resurrecting the security committee. Jerry Zumalt advises that he believes the phone system does have some options for us. Ackerman will assemble a committee to review this issue.
11:17 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding Indigent Defense Grant-Vicki Olds helped compile information for grant application-got additional information on case load from Court staff. Ackerman compiled expense reports for 2011-2015. This grant will provide an additional $25,000 for Public Defender costs. Brandt moves to approve grant application. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik is absent. His signature will be obtained this afternoon.
11:25 a.m. Brandt moves to approve Certificate of Residency for Chrystal Coble. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik is absent.
Brandt moves to approve a wage increase for Sheriff’s Office employee Amanda Davis. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik is absent.
Brandt moves to approve agreement between the Sheriff’s Office and Stites-$500 increase, no other changes. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik is absent.
Brandt regarding request for funding from Idaho County Soil and Water Conservation District-they are requesting $7500-we have previously been providing $7000 yearly-discussion. Frei moves to approve funding in the amount of $7000 to Idaho County Soil and Water Conservation District. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik is absent.
Brandt-Clearwater Management meeting on Thursday in Orofino.
11:30 a.m. Walter Steed, representing the Elk City Water & Sewer Association, regarding Agreement that will allow them to move forward with the project and grant applications. Discussion regarding MOU. Brandt moves to approve the agreement with the Elk City Water & Sewer Association. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik is absent. Brandt questions when the application deadline is for the block grant-Steed advises that it is due in November. Two copies of agreement signed-one for Elk City Water & Sewer and one for the County.
11:45 a.m. Clyde Hanson regarding Clearwater Resource Conservation and Development Council-he has been representing Idaho County for several years-was asked by George Enneking to assist with this group by representing Idaho County. Hanson updates Commission on projects and Council activities-projects in Idaho County-Youth Conservation Corps-30 Summer employees working in the area on various projects; fire planning in several different areas; weed management; critical incident command support/development. Brandt questions who the director is currently-Hanson advises Barbie Miller from Moscow. Frei questions where funding comes from-Hanson advises that it comes from a wide variety of sources, such as Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation. Brandt advises that we will reconsider our support-continued until next week for review.
12:01 p.m. Break for Lunch
1:00 p.m. Chmelik moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) legal. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes.
1:46 p.m. End Executive Session
1:47 p.m. Chmelik moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) legal. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes.
2:10 p.m. End Executive Session
2:14 p.m. Mike Cook regarding revisions to the Resource Plan-Cook will get with back together with Marty Gardner to further discuss. Continued to August 9 at 11 a.m.
2:35 p.m. Ackerman regarding budget updates-changes in the last week reflect an increase in District Court budget to reflect a retrial of Mark Lankford, plus electronic scanning and an increase to Road and Bridge of $27,000. Discussion regarding budget changes and levy amount. Ackerman will recalculate salary expenses and present again next week at 8 am.
3:20 p.m. Frei moves to approve the minutes of the July 19 meeting as amended. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Frei in favor. Brandt was absent.
3:26 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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