STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION JULY 30, 2024 FIFTH TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Guy VonBargen updates on the Crooked River Road Bridge-advises that this is a priority for the USFS-presents an agreement with the Tribe for this project and other possible projects-discussion. Jessup advises that he has reviewed the agreement and it is similar to prior agreements. Duman moves to sign the agreement. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 a.m. Jerry Zumalt updates regarding status of Idaho County fires-nothing pressing here, especially since yesterday’s rain-counties around us are still reeling-discussion. Zumalt updates regarding Small Business Administration loans available to those who suffered losses during the recent flooding event. Since we had at least one property owner with at least 40% loss, all Idaho County property owners who had damage can qualify for the low interest loan available through SBA.
9:36 a.m. Budget workshop-discussion regarding reviews conducted by each department and the overall reductions that have balanced our proposed L2. Discussion regarding wage increases and whether the increase will be to the salary lines or to each employee directly-Commission advises that the increase should be in the salary line with department heads making adjustments to individual employees. Ackerman will work on the finishing touches and have the L2 ready for final approval next week.
10:20 a.m. Brandt regarding bid opening for Florence GNA project hand work-Rad Mulching-$0; PK Excavating-$0, Pineda Post and Pole-$115,000. Brandt moves to approve the bid from Pineda pending review from Sandi Paul. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the July 23 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Duman moves to approve the Order Granting Variance pertaining to Schumacher/Key. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Duman and Lindsley in favor. Brandt abstains-he was absent.
10:30 a.m. Dominic Ponozzo introduces Hunter Schoo, CompuNet Associate Sales Manager, and Eric Molena, CompuNet Voice System Engineer. CompuNet presents proposal for transitioning our existing telephone system to a Cloud system.
11:15 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
