STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION JULY 6, 2021 FIRST TERM DAY
8:00 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.
Brandt opens BOE for hearing Protest of Valuation by Idaho Forest Group. Appellant, IFG, via their representative, Gregor Damico of Tax Advisors, was contacted via phone, but did not answer. Brad Broenneke, Idaho State Tax Commission, advises regarding the process for appealing value. Commission will await a return call.
8:51 a.m. BOE recessed-no appearance from Idaho Forest Group or Tax Advisors.
9:00 a.m. Sandi Paul presents Title III budget. Paul advises that she met with the Sheriff’s Office to review Search & Rescue budget-discussion.
9:15 a.m. Doug Ulmer presents Sheriff’s Office, Jail and Search & Rescue budgets-reviews changes proposed to meet growth and demand.
9:30 a.m. Coroner Cody Funke could not attend-Kathy Ackerman presents Coroner’s budget.
9:45 a.m. Kathy Ackerman presents budgets for Auditor/Recorder, Elections, District Court, Court Facilities, Indigent, and Interlock Device Fund.
10:00 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing on Application for Variance filed by Junior Troyer. Junior Troyer sworn and testifies. Matt Jessup questions whether or not this property is within the water district-Marsha Cunningham advises that only 5 acres are in the water district-discussion. Jessup questions regarding surveyors notes-Troyer advises that he originally was planning on one 20-acre parcel and two 10-acre parcels-the surveyor will prepare the new survey if the application is approved. Jessup questions whether strict adherence to the subdivision ordinance would be an economic hardship-Troyer advises it would be. Duman questions whether Meadowlark Lane is public or private-Troyer advises that it is private. Jessup questions whether or not Troyer intends to give an unrestricted easement. Brandt moves to approve the variance contingent upon a survey. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:15 a.m. End Public Hearing
10:30 a.m. Joe Forsmann presents proposal for taking over the portion of Pine Bar Road that borders Keuterville Highway District-discussion regarding annexation versus a joint-powers agreement. Forsmann will work on putting together the petition.
11:00 a.m. Brandt advises that a petition has been received-just over 50 signatures opposing the location-discussion regarding whether or not the petition was site specific-Jessup advises that the petition is informational only, requiring no action by the Commission. Rich Gribble suggests that there is room for four dumpsters at the City of Grangeville’s wastewater treatment facility that could be used for City residents, thus taking the burden off nearby dumpsters. Robert Simmons regarding proposed drop location off Highway 95 South of Grangeville. Simmons advises that the proposed site near Grangeville will be enclosed and that he is bound by regulations from Public Health and the DEQ. Bill Carpenter questions the depiction of the proposed site-Simmons advises that existing landscaping will remain and will be supplemented as needed. Alan Meunch questions whether there are any photos of the Kamiah site available-Simmons advises that he does not have any photos. Meunch questions safety of Short Road-Simmons advises that he must submit a plan to ITD for consideration of a turn lane. Carpenter questions the ability for Short Road to handle the increased traffic-Simmons advises that they will be required to update the road to the entrance of their site. Carla Carpenter advises that she feels this location is too dangerous-Simmons advises that he is aware of the concerns. Carla Carpenter advises that she was not able to obtain as many signatures on the petition as she hoped, but everyone she talked to was opposed to this location-discussion. Brandt advises that something has to be done-a drop location has been promised to the recycling group for more than 10 years-discussion regarding assisting Simmons to find an alternate site in the Grangeville area. Meunch questions whether or not Simmons will put in a turn lane even if it’s not required by ITD-Simmons advises that he cannot put in a turn lane without authorization from ITD-feels certain that a turn lane will be required. Mary Meunch questions whether Simmons has increased his bids in order to actually get alternate property-Simmons advises that he has increased his bids in order to be successful. Brandt advises that we have to keep in mind how the site development will impact fees across the entire county. Meunch questions hours of operations and how the building will actually look-Simmons advises 9 to 4 seven days a week-he will have a conceptual drawing available once he is able to get onsite to figure out the proper layout. Rochelle McDougal questions lighting-Simmons advises that he will work with neighbors to ensure that the lighting is not a nuisance. Mike Mager questions the height of the dumpsters and how the public is going to get into the building-Simmons advises that the dumpster is tailgate height and that the site will always have two people working during business hours to assist patrons. Mager questions fire suppression-Simmons advises they will have a water truck onsite, as they do in Kamiah. Mager advises that he needs to petition the Grangeville Rural Fire District for annexation. Bill Spencer questions timeline for submitting a proposed plan to ITD. Spencer requests signage on the dumpsters. Mager questions whether power will be underground or overhead-Simmons advises underground-discussion. Simmons offers his cell and business numbers for questions about the proposed site, as well as for leads on alternate property.
11:56 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for Elkhorn. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the transfer of Fred Taylor to patrol. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the June 29 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2021-06 pertaining to addressing/mapping fees. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional meetings: Lindsley-July 7-Ida-Lew
12:02 p.m. Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
1-Denial; 1-Lien; 1-N-1; 1-Lien Release
1:05 p.m. End Indigent
Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) b for personnel. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
1:30 p.m. Ron Funke regarding Hobbs timber appraisal-this needs to be adjusted. Brandt moves to approve the new appraisal. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt reopens BOE for decisions
Aragon-Duman moves to sustain the Assessor’s valuation. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Guido-Duman moves to sustain the Assessor’s valuation. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Gribble- Duman moves to sustain the Assessor’s valuation. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
May Family Trust-Brandt moves to sustain the Assessor’s valuation. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Mills-Duman moves to sustain the Assessor’s valuation. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Pitman- Brandt moves to sustain the Assessor’s valuation. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Mullinix- Brandt moves to sustain the Assessor’s valuation. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Stouder/Endersby- Brandt moves to sustain the Assessor’s valuation. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Schultsmeier-Brandt moves to reduce the valuation to $462,055 as per the recommendation of the Assessor due to square footage error. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Christensen- Brandt moves to sustain the Assessor’s valuation. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Frayser- Duman moves to sustain the Assessor’s valuation. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Luetger-Duman moves to reduce the valuation to $26,000. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Guy L. Burke Living Trust- Brandt moves to reduce the valuation on the house to $366,766 as per the recommendation of the Assessor. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Klaus Sisters LLC- Brandt moves to sustain the Assessor’s valuation. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Idaho Forest Group- Brandt moves to sustain the Assessor’s valuation. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
1:55 p.m. Brandt moves to close BOE. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Letters signed.
2:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
