STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION July 5 2016 FIRST TERM DAY
8:45 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik, Skip Brandt, and Mark Frei and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
James Zehner regarding his proposed budget-same as last year with the exception of an increase of $2000 in the mail out fees and a requested 3% for salaries. Appraisal budget reflects a line item for vehicle replacement-hoping to replace a 2000 Subaru Outback. Discussion regarding phone system issues.
9:05 a.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding Public Defense Commission and the requirements newly in effect per Idaho Code. Discussion regarding grant application available through the State, contract negotiations with current public defense attorneys, publication for requests for proposal and incidental additional expenses.
9:25 a.m. Chmelik moves to approve the alcoholic beverage license for Elk City Saloon. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding GIS data request-he didn’t get an email out until late last week to other Prosecutors-expects to get some responses this week. Discussion regarding what data is being used for and other means the public would have to get the same information. Frei advises that he feels that this particular application does benefit the recreational community-feels that there should be a reasonable fee for this information-discussion. Zehner advises that our fee for the GIS data hasn’t been changed since 1999.
9:45 a.m. Chmelik regarding BOE-James Bettis-attempted contact via telephone-no answer at either number given. James Zehner and Suzie Eckert sworn in. Eckert regarding revaluation done in 2015-home was purchased in December 2015. Eckert regarding valuation process, market study and cost per acre-Bettis home is great location, nice home-feels that the value for the land is too low on the appraisal provided. Ecker advises that she feels an adjustment down to $90,930 would reflect an appropriate reduction given the comp sales provided by the Bettis’.
10:05 a.m. Tom Lindsey sworn-questions what the probable cause was for increasing his assessment. Zehner advises that the last time an assessment was done in his area was 2010. Lindsey advises that he feels that there was an economic downturn in 2008-feels that raising the assessment is not called for. Brandt explains levy process. Lindsey questions when taxes will go down-discussion regarding various complaints with service he gets in exchange for the taxes he pays. Chmelik advises that the matter at hand is the assessment. Suzie Eckert regarding revaluation area, market study done, compliance with Tax Commission rules. Eckert advises that the values did trend down by 10% in 2011 and again in 2013-mobile home will be revalued in 2018.
10:30 a.m. Elbert & Janet Hendren, James Zehner and Ron Funke sworn. Elbert Hendren advises that he has 13 parcels, several of the parcels he wants converted from dry ag to dry grazing, as well as parcels with timber which was burnt last year converted to dry grazing. Hendren advises that a few parcels were home sites-improvements were also destroyed; he is unsure if those will be put back into home sites or grazing. Hendren advises that there are several structures he feels need to be removed. Ron Funke regarding maps used for ag/grazing land. James Zehner regarding Idaho Codes that reflect the guidelines for timber ground and yield taxes. Discussion regarding dry grazing valuation and structures to be removed. Discussion regarding the signed designation on the timber ground.
11:25 a.m. BOE Decisions-Hendren-Parcel 0760-remove home site and runway, add home site acre to remaining 4 acres; Parcel 0016-remove home site and shed, add home site acre to 52 acres of dry grazing; Parcel 0005-remove barn. Chmelik moves to accept the Hendren values as discussed. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Lindsey-Brandt moves to sustain. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Bettis-Frei moves to reduce the land value from $103,230 to $90,930. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Estate of Lawrence Mills-Chmelik moves to reduce property value to $370,000. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
McDougall-Brandt moves to reduce property value to $26,000. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Sullivan-Chmelik moves to sustain. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:38 a.m. Board of Equalization Closed
11:40 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Indigent Proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
0-Approval, 3-Denial, 1-Suspension, 0-Lien, 0-N1, 3-Lien Release, 3-Release N1
11:48 a.m. End Indigent
11:49 a.m. Connie Jensen-Blyth regarding budget request-requesting increase for Alana, as additional support is needed-additional lines were added to reflect specific grant funding. Brandt questions anticipated revenue. Discussion regarding workshops and training.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the June 28 meeting. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:24 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman_________________________ Attest:________________________
