STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION July 5, 2011 FIRST TERM DAY
9:45 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Jim Chmelik and James Rockwell, and Kathy Ackerman Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Rockwell addresses Eloy Pineda, Brad Dreadfulwater and Mike Dominguez regarding bidding process. Doman regarding contract amounts and how the area will be split-discussion. Horn project will be split with a higher award for the more rugged terrain. All contractors agree to the split/bid award. Discussion on hand mitigation and machine mastication. Rockwell moves to award bids to 5-Star Forestry, Pineda Post & Pole, and Native Lands West as discussed. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries.
Order for cancellation signed-$15.32.
Chmelik moves to approve the minutes of the June 28 meeting. Rockwell seconds. Motions carries.
Chmelik moves to approve the minutes of the June 27 BOE meeting as amended. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries.
10:30 a.m. Don Solberg presents options for insurance changes to reduce premium increase-discussion. Rockwell questions putting this out for bid-Solberg advises that he has put it out for bid with Blue Cross in the past and the numbers do not present a reduction. Information will be considered and explored within the next few weeks as budgets are addressed.
11:00 a.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding request from Grangeville Fire District for new order annexing the Summer Breeze subdivision-Tax Commission had requested legal description for the lots in Summer Breeze and we now have this information. MacGregor will prepare an amended order to present next week. Zehner questions whether or not two lots in Summer Breeze will still be excluded from annexation-Perrine advises those lot owners do not wish to be annexed. MacGregor regarding request for annexation from Mike and Nadine MacGregor-questions whether or not notice of hearing was published-Perrine advises that it was. Rockwell moves that MacGregor prepare the amended order and that future orders be prepared and presented to the Commission by the district or the district’s legal counsel. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries. Discussion regarding emergency services for the two lots that will be excluded. MacGregor will check Idaho Code regarding liability for the County if lots are excluded.
11:25 a.m. Mike Cook regarding Crooked River Road damage-presents letter for consideration. Letter will be signed-Ackerman will prepare an invoice for damages. Cook regarding bids for slide repair on #221 road-opening will be on July 26 at 1 p.m. Airport open house will be on August 2 from 5-7 p.m. for Airport Layout Plan.
11:35 p.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding Resolution 2011-003-requests cancellation of declaration. Brandt moves to terminate declaration. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries.
Brandt moves to purchase a new Hawthorn tree for the front of the Courthouse to replace the one planted in memory of George Enneking. The original tree has died. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries.
11:40 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 31-874/Indigent. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-all in favor.
0 Approval, 0 Denials, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 1-N1, 0 release-N1, 1-Liens, 1-Lien Release
11:45 a.m. End Executive session. Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. The Board reconvenes with all present.
Doug Dompier presents statement on behalf of himself and the residents of Elk Meadows Subdivision regarding the repair of the bridge in the subdivision-states that their interpretation of Judge Griffin’s order is that the County has a responsibility to repair the bridge and requests that the County make a provision for making the necessary repairs. MacGregor regarding his interpretation which is that the County has no responsibility-discussion. Dompier advises that they came here without their attorney because they want to move forward. Brandt makes statement regarding budget constraints and process. Dompier acknowledges that he is aware of these issues, but cautions that they feel a serious injury could occur that would result in a major law suit-asks that the Commission allow them to meet with Gene Meinen to discuss possible solutions. Discussion will be continued next week.
1:40 p.m. Board of Equalization reconvenes.
Eric Hook, Suzie Eckert and James Zehner sworn. Eric Hook advises that the current economic condition does not warrant property assessment. Presents packet of comp sales-marked as Appellant’s Exhibit 1. Hook questions budget process-discussion.
Respondent’s Exhibit 1 marked-comp sales, assessment files. Suzie Eckert regarding how assessment numbers came together using the trend study for the area. Zehner regarding the use of sales that occur after January 1-will be used for the next year’s assessment.
Hook restates that he is here primarily to object to increases to government spending and the burden placed on the public.
2:05 p.m. Ray Petersen and Jenny Blaylock-appeal in writing. Suzie Eckert reads statement from Ray Petersen into the record. Eckert presents Respondent’s assessment record-marked as Respondent’s Exhibit 1. Eckert regarding visit to Whitewater Wilderness Ranch and how lots were assessed to include a recent trend study-advises that values have been trended down.
Ackerman regarding a late request for hearing-will send a letter advising of the statutory limitations.
BOE decisions-Swearingen, Starnes & Duhon. Brandt moves to sustain. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Brandt & Chmelik in favor and Rockwell opposing.
Een-Rockwell moves to sustain. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Charles-Chmelik moves to sustain. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Stamper-Brandt moves to sustain. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Christen-Rockwell moves to sustain. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Petersen-Rockwell moves to sustain. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Hook-Brandt moves to sustain. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Wild Blue Communications-Chmelik moves to sustain. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Manning-Brandt moves to sustain. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
BOE adjourns.
2:40 p.m. Brandt gives update regarding redistricting.
2:45p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
