STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION JULY 31, 2018 FIFTH TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Frei will be late.
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-absent; District 3-yes
0-Approval; 2-Denial; 0-Suspension; 1-Lien; 1-N1; 2-Release of Lien, 2-Release of N1
8:33 a.m. End Indigent
Brandt moves to approve the Order Granting Variance for the Dicksons. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law re Bishop. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Order re: Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law re Bishop. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Quitclaim Deed re: Bishop. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the purchase of bullet proof vests for the ICSO. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the purchase of computers and monitors for ICSO. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Catering Permits for Doreen Ash for Hot August Loops Roping, Two Bar V Ranch Rodeo, and Labor Day Weekend Open House. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Melanie Hawkins as DMV clerk in the Assessor’s Office. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the cancelation of taxes as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Duman and Brandt. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Duman moves to approve the minutes of the July 24, 2018 meeting. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Additional Meetings-Brandt-CBYCC barbeque-August 2, CBC Workgroup-August 22; Duman-CMC-August 30, Ida-Lew-August 29
9:05 a.m. Commissioner Frei is present. Brandt regarding the engineering agreement for the Cove Road-advises that Horrocks Engineering was selected from the list of ITD approved firms. Brandt moves to approve the Cove Road Engineering Agreement. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:08 a.m. Jim Church, U of I Extension Agent, invites the Commissioners to the Grand Opening of the Idaho County Fair at 8:30 a.m. August 15.
9:10 a.m. Brandt regarding final adjustment to the L2-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the final budget requests as presented. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. John Watson, JUB Engineering, updates regarding the Salmon Road rock fall mitigation-funds were received from Western Federal Land to address our concerns about the finished project, however, the funding was not really enough to cover all of the issues. Watson advises that it has been determined that the best use of the funding would be to repair the damaged pavement and to lower the twelve manhole covers-reviews proposed budget details and the breakdown for bidding the project in two phases. Phase II would be for seal coating, sweeping, traffic control and striping. Frei questions the role of LHTAC in this process-Watson advises that LHTAC is the administrator for the Federal funds. Watson advises that Phase I will be put out for bid this Spring-discussion.
10:00 a.m. Brandt regarding public hearing on the Petition for the formation the Ridge Runner Fire Department-gives those in attendance the general guidelines for participation in the hearing.
Ackerman swears in those present who will give testimony. MacGregor directs those speaking to state their names prior to speaking.
Paul Anderberg, representing the Petitioners, makes statement regarding the purpose of moving forward with the petition.
Fire Chief Blaine Feinman presents financial background on the status of fundraising, funds available and expenses for the Ridge Runner Fire Department.
Marlous Hicks gives testimony opposing.
Beth Nelson gives testimony opposing.
Viki Moldenhauer gives testimony in support.
Jonna Kubal gives testimony opposing.
Kari Kopach gives testimony in support.
Steven Spenner gives testimony opposing.
Norka Picking gives testimony in support.
Marvin Cherin gives testimony in support.
Don Schultz gives testimony opposing.
Georgia Rencher asks questions regarding article that was in the newspaper-questions equipment needs and the number of buildings required-Feinman responds that the buildings already exist. Rencher advises regarding her personal experience with a fire. Rencher advises that she is undecided.
Ray Mefford advises that he is undecided-he actively works with Tahoe QRU-feels that these organizations help each other out. Mefford advises that he is in support.
Todd Marek, Northwest Insurance, advises that although he doesn’t live in the proposed area, as an experienced insurance agent, he is in support of this effort-feels that times have changed and there is a benefit to the formation of a taxing district-advises that many insurance companies are still writing policies for the volunteer/subscription departments, but many are discontinuing coverage for non-rated fire departments.
Rachel Andrews gives testimony in support.
Timothy Hicks gives testimony opposing.
Matt Osborn gives testimony opposing.
Francis Barnes gives testimony opposing.
Ted Sellitty gives testimony opposing.
Duane Orcutt advises that he is on the fence-would like to see it go to a vote.
Josh Anderberg-opposed.
Cedar Keyser-opposed.
Roy Bandle gives testimony opposing.
Tracy Rains gives testimony opposing.
John Filon gives testimony in support.
Brian Benton gives testimony opposing, although he feels that volunteers need to get training.
Ed Robertson gives testimony opposing.
Lisa Pappalardo gives testimony opposing.
Lori Counts gives testimony opposing.
Silas Counts gives testimony opposing.
Robert Ecker gives testimony opposing.
Jim Kidder gives testimony opposing.
Participant questions who will be able to vote-Ackerman addresses the election rules and who is allowed to vote-registered voters living in within the proposed boundaries will be able to vote-they do not have to be property owners.
Participant questions how Commissioners are appointed and who administers the tax-Brandt advises that the County Commissioners appoint the first Commissioners for the district-advises that the Board of the district is responsible for administration. Brandt advises that Board members are then subject to regular election conducted by the County.
Feinman addresses questions regarding equipment and maintenance.
Rachel Andrews addresses the concern that the citizens are not informed-advises that they have a standing meeting that everyone is invited to attend-they have many volunteer opportunities, but not enough participation.
Paul Anderberg responds to concerns about the fire wagons.
Robert Ecker advises regarding IDL’s protection of structure fires.
Jonna Kubal questions the ownership of equipment.
Don Bundy advises that the citizens have taken care of themselves in the past-questions why there would be a need for training, etc.-feels that fire mitigation is the answer.
Steve Spinner questions regarding proposed budget.
John Filon advises that there is a volunteer board that works with the Chief in order to take care of the needs of the community.
Beth Nelson questions how people are elected to the board currently serving-Feinman advises that they advertise and hold elections every April.
Gene Cochran questions the number of volunteers qualified for fighting structure fires-questions whether or not there are contract fire fighters-discussion.
Duane Orcutt advises that a fire department is needed period-hates to see the division.
Frei questions what the estimated costs of the election would be-Ackerman advises the proposed election costs of $600 were estimated and were paid up front.
Duman questions regarding the possibility of de-annexation-discussion.
Frei questions whether or not putting it to a vote would put the vote to rest-discussion. Brandt advises that he was present when this came previously before the Board 10 years ago-advises he voted no at the time, but none of the division has been resolved or addressed since then.
Francis Barnes questions what the tally is in favor or against-indicates that It appears that the majority of those present are against the taxing district.
Brandt moves to support the Petition. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:15 p.m. End Public Hearing-Break for lunch
1:00 p.m. Commissioner Frei is absent for the afternoon session.
Bill Altman the liaison with Incident Command on the Rattlesnake Creek Fire presents update on the status of the fire. Mike Almas reviews the summary sheet and costs-currently at $4.2 million. Shawn Pearson goes over maps-advises that the local resources were set up and ready, which helped significantly. Pearson briefly reviews population protection plan. Jeff Shinn advised regarding public meetings-advises that the public has been responsive and supportive.
2:12 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent Proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-absent; District 3-yes
2:12 p.m. End Indigent Hearing
Brandt moves to deny the appeal of 18-0105, 18-0214 for DM. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
2:14 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
