STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION July 7, 2009 FIRST TERM DAY
The board met at 9:00 a.m. with Skip Brandt, Jim Rehder, James Rockwell, Commissioners and Rose Gehring, Clerk, present.
Randy Doman, Clearwater Basin Collaborative Member, gave update on meetings he attended for the CBC – presented historical analysis of the Central Idaho Wilderness Act Provisions for Meadow Creek roadless area.
Randy questioned whether or not the commissioners would be interested in having the CBC meet in Grangeville, so they were able to attend. – commissioners agreed this would be fine.
RAC funding discussed along with PILT payments. Travel Plan on NezPerce and roadless areas discussed.
Gene Meinen re: road report. Cove Road project – MOU signed between county and Grangeville Highway District signed. MOU stated as: Now Therefore – Since the first 1.6 miles of the Cove Road is under the jurisdiction of the Highway District and the next 2.4 miles is under the jurisdiction of the County, it is mutually beneficial that the County and the Highway District enter into an agreement to pursue cooperatively paving the Cove Road.
AWOS – Riedesel presented proposals – grant is available through FAA – discussion followed. Task force wants AWOS now – have studied long enough.
Riedesel presented state of Idaho rules for an AWOS – has to go out for bids.
Gil Bates stated county should get the FAA to do study regarding the AWOS – at no cost and continue to work with FAA. Discussion followed.
Skip made motion to have Riedesel ask FAA to help determine specifications and needs fo an AWOS. James seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Reconsideration of Towing Policy (recorded). Skip made motion to not reconsider rescinding the old towing policy and approving the new sheriff towing policy. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.
Terry Jackson wanted to have discussion – Kirk explained Terry had a right to comment two weeks ago when hearing was held – new letter was sent to Terry to invite him to this meeting.
Terry requested copy of new policy.
Recycling as per Walco – Discussion followed on how this process will work – next meeting will be July 28, 2009 at 3:00 p.m.
Catering permit approved: Friends of NRA – August 7, 2009
Skip made motion to purchase new/used fuel truck for airport. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
11:30 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims – I C 31-874. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.
12:05 p.m. Ended. Regular session resumed.
Five approved – one denied – three liens/N-1’s – one cancellation
Skip signed request for funds #11 for Pine Ridge Water Project – $97,918.00
1:00 p.m. Horseshoe Bend Estate variance hearing (recorded).
Hunter Edwards presented map of road for variance – other roads in adjoining subdivision are already private.
Max Pelham stated other roads are private and no problem – emergency vehicles are able to enter.
Larry Lathrup wants to protest a portion of the subdivision – discussion followed.
Jim made motion to approve variance request on Horseshoe Bend Estate Subdivision for road to be private on contingent on approval of subdivision and Kirk ordered to draft findings of facts and order. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
1:35 p.m. BOE decisions as follows:
Ralph Espinola – RP34NO3E037510A – sustained
Adeline Cooper – RP25NO1E023910A – sustained
Steven & Joanna Smith – RP03050002011BA – Secesh – sustained
Harvey McCain – RP30NO3E120150A – East Grangeville – sustained
Herman Yates – RP32NO3E1201A – Reimburse first half of solid waste
David Overcast – RPG0220002001AA – sustained
Norman Keesler – RP21NO1E231996A – sustained
Gary & Mary Smith – RP025500010020A – Quailwood – sustained
Lloyd Kinser – RPG010000F011AA – sustained
Bagdad Chase – RP24NO5E201215A – sustained
Jesse & Lynn Brown – RP21NO1E231800A – sustained
The Gold Trust – RP34NO3E254810A – sustained
Roger & Catherine Brown – RP03800000007EA – Twin Bridges – sustained
Jerry & Joyce Hanks – RP017000000010A –Larradon Hts – sustained
Steven & Connie Basaraba – RP33NO4E302148A – sustained
Ben & Gina Jorgensen – RP04800007002AA – Winona – sustained
John & Mary Ann Oakland – RP02950005001BA – Schultz Lane – reduced $2,000
Floyd & Ellen Lingelbach – RP017000000130A – Larradon Hts – sustained
Sun Valley Land Co – RPG00000194810A – Kings – 10% reduction on building sustain on land
Tim Erickson by Chad – RP34NO3E049250A – Woodland Rd – sustained
Bruce Walker – numerous – Jewelry – 10% reduction on building
Bruce Walker – numerous – Ass’d Living – sustained
Whitetail Ranch LLC – numerous – new subdivision – reduced from $817,019 to $567,681
Clarence Chapman – RP27NO1E183600A – sustained
England Living Trust – numerous – Quailwood – sustained
England Living Trust – numerous – Hidden Canyon – Lt 6 Blk B – $10,000/Lt 6 & 7 Blk D reduce 5% each
Solid Waste fees – contractors discussed – Skip made motion to reduce contractor solid waste fee to half commercial. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
June 30, 2009 minutes. Skip made motion to approve minutes as amended. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Budget workshop
Trenary Turn Lane construction and paving bid – Skip made motion to award bid Debco Construction for $68,300. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
The board adjourned at 5:30 p.m.
Chairman:____________________________ Attest:______________________
