STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION JULY 27, 2021 THIRD TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Denis Duman and Ted Lindsley 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
1-Lien Release; 1-N1Release
8:34 a.m. End Indigent
Kelly regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 28,292,84 County Road and Bridge $ 55,970.55
Airport $ 14,817.60 Ambulance $ 2,295.00
Emergency Comm.$ 970.91 District Court $ 5,757.82
Idaho County Fair $ 633.29 Title III-New $ 24,900.00
Search & Rescue $ 153.49 Noxious Weeds $ 9,007.62
Snowmobile 25A $ 12.67 Snowmobile 25B $ 12.67
Total Expenditures $ 142,824.46
Duman moves to pay the claims. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:00 a.m. Tim McDonald, new Ida-Lew Director, introduces himself and gives update on activities. McDonald advises there is a Career Day planned for September 23-discussion regarding plans for sharing information about area business and industry with the students.
9:30 a.m. Mike Cook updates regarding Airport activities. Cook updates regarding Airport Layout Plan and grants from FFA and State. Cook proposes an increase on current lease rates-advises that he has calculated the CPI increase since 2009-proposing an increase from $.07 per square foot to $.09 per square foot-questions whether or not leaseholders who have paid in advance would be subject to the increase-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the increase as proposed. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Discussion regarding fuel costs as compared to other area airports. Cook updates regarding fuel supply requests and delays in delivery. Cook proposes a stipend for Norm Lowe for pumping fuel on the weekends-discussion-will reschedule for Executive Session. Cook advises he is considering a charge for retardant-discussion. Cook updates regarding status of the Burlingham/Hauger lease.
10:05 a.m. Doug Ulmer updates regarding need for extra coverage in Elk City-presents reporting on the number of calls per day per area-feels that they will be able to cover Elk City adequately with the current salary request by utilizing three current officers-discussion.
Lindsley proposes pay increase for Commission chair-discussion. Brandt advises that he feels that the Additional Meeting Policy adequately addresses the extra workload required as Chairman. Duman advises that he concurs with the assessment of Brandt’s contribution-advises that the historical knowledge and experience is one reason he has not stepped up to the Chair position. Brandt advises that he appreciates the acknowledgment-suggests that the Commission continue as in the past with equal pay for all Commissioners.
10:26 a.m. Cindy Carlson regarding issue with the Riggins dumpsters-presents photos for review-discussion. Brandt updates regarding Simmons’ plan for manned drop location in Riggins-discussion. Brandt suggests that the Chamber write letters to the USFS with this concern-County will also update our letter. Brandt suggests that they invite Robert Simmons to a meeting so he can update the community regarding his plans for the drop site.
11:15 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) f for legal. Duman seconds. District 1-yes; District-yes; District 3-yes
Brandt moves to join as an intervenor with the State Snowmobile Association’s lawsuit regarding wolverines and spotted lynx. Duman second. Motion carries with all in favor.
Budget work session
12:16 p.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of July 20. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Order for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the quote for a computer for Mapping. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the agreement with the Tribe for the Clear Creek Bridge. Duman
Brandt moves to approve the Joint Quarterly Report. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting requests for Lindsley and Duman. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Discussion regarding Compression Brake signage in Syringa-Ackerman will reach out to ITD and let them know a follow-up letter will be coming next week.
12:26 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
