STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION JULY 7, 2020 FIRST TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Mark Frei and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
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-yes; District 3-yes
1-Approval; 0-Denial; 0 Lien Release
8:35 a.m. End Indigent
8:47 a.m. Brandt opens public hearing for reopening the budget.
8:50 a.m. James Zehner regarding request for solid waste exemption-cabin is located on FS ground and the owner is being denied access, therefore, they are requesting that the solid waste to be removed. Ron Funke provides background on the situation-advises that the cabin is not much, but there is access-discussion. Brandt moves to deny the request for cancellation. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
8:57 a.m. Brandt closes public hearing on budget reopening. Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2020-09 to reopen the budget to allow for additional spending authority in Snowmobile 25A and 25B. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
8:59 a.m. Connie Jensen-Blyth presents quarterly report with financial information, upcoming funding sources and work on current projects.
Jensen-Blyth presents bids for projects on Joseph Plains-followed the bidding and procurement guidelines by sending to 3 potential bidders-only one bid was received for the EDRR category and came in at just under $19,000, which is the amount of the funding. The bid for the New Invader category was over the amount-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the bids as presented. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Jensen-Blyth updates commission on data collection migration from USFS to our own system.
Jensen-Blyth presents proposed budget for FY2021-no changes-discussion regarding amount in Capital Other line.
9:35 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) b. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
9:45 a.m. End Executive Session
9:50 a.m. Gene Meinen presents proposed budget-requested 3% in salary line and moved a few amounts around in other line items-discussion regarding line item increases.
Meinen updates regarding his research on funding resources for the Luke’s Gulch projects that aren’t covered in the current FEMA relief funds-discussion. Cook questions whether the RAC projects were officially approved.
Commission will conduct a review of newly developing projects on Luke’s Gulch on July 21.
10:15 a.m. Mike Cook regarding Race Cow Haul Route letter-reviews proposed letter to Cheryl Probert. Brandt moves to sign letter. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Cook presents proposed budget-a few increases in various line items-reviews areas of increase. Discussion regarding CARES Act funding-Capital Other line will be increased by $30,000 for spending authority.
Cook presents update on other Airport activities/projects to include the status of the pavement rehabilitation project, hours for the pilot’s lounge, increase in fuel flowage, completion of Valley Air lease, status of Burlingame lease, and NOTAM violations and follow-up.
Cook updates regarding other activities-he has been assisting Gene as requested on various projects. Cook presents agreement with JUB for engineering/field work on the Pittsburg Landing Seal Coat that requires a signature-questions whether or not the Commissioners want to sign or authorize Cook to sign. Brandt moves to authorize Cook to sign the agreement. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:45 a.m. Brandt opens public hearing on the Request for Variance by Albert Ross and Donna Robinett. Albert Ross, Donna Robinett, Steve Higgins, Leann Tudder, and Becky Brotnov are sworn in.
Albert Ross explains plan for split-advises that he wants to sell the area split to his nephew for a camping/RV spot.
James Zehner questions whether or not there is a Scenic Easement in place-Steve Higgins advises that there are no longer any more permanent building allowed per the Scenic Easement-nothing would be built at this location-it will only be used as a place to park a camper/RV.
Leann Tudder, who owns the adjoining property, is concerned about increased traffic across her property. Steve Higgins advises that the access would be closer to the bottom where access is for Albert Ross.
Discussion regarding how many campers will be at the location-Higgins advises that the intent is for only one camper, as there is not adequate space.
Becky Brotnov regarding concerns of a neighbor regarding Scenic Easement process-Higgins advises he has been working with the USFS on making sure this split is compliant.
Matt Jessup via phone asks for clarification on access-Higgins advises that a deed for the split would include an easement through Albert Ross’s property.
Zehner questions whether or not there is adequate space for septic-Ross advises there is not. Frei questions Leann Tudder regarding her septic-Tudder advises they have a drain field and outhouse.
Brandt moves to approve the variance with the condition that the access easement is clearly described in the deed. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:56 a.m. End Public Hearing
11:00 a.m. Sandi Paul regarding mastication of piles as an alternative to burning-presents information on a possible vendor, Eli Rad-discussion. Brandt questions whether or not some cooperative projects between neighbors could be coordinated to maximize the funds-Paul advises that she is working on lining up projects-feels that she will have more funding than projects-will work on shifting to mastication to get projects complete, rather than waiting on property owners to complete burning. Commission has no objection to Paul moving forward with contract mastication.
Paul provides map of Cove Road area-there are several areas that have been treated-one area she is looking at does not have a structure, but is in close proximity to other structures-questions whether or not the Commission has concerns about moving forward on treatment-Commission has no objection. Discussion regarding treatment of similar properties near Secesh and in other areas of the County-Commission has no objection to reaching out to line up treatment of these other areas.
11:30 a.m. Dodd Snodgrass, CEDA and David McKnight regarding Idaho Commerce grant proposal for broadband expansion. Ackerman questions a couple of areas in the proposed documents that she asked for clarification on. Matt Jessup advises that he feels a Resolution is not required-also suggests change to cover letter. Brandt moves to approve the Certification. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt moves to approve the cover letter with changes. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:55 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for Doreen’s. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the June 30 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:57 a.m. Break for lunch
1:00 p.m. Discussion regarding CARES Act and application for COVID-19 related funds. Ackerman will prepare a letter of intent to be sent to the Governor which is due July 17.
1:30 p.m. Brandt regarding part-time employee in Mapping-discussion regarding responsibilities that will be assigned and the need for keeping parcels updated. Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Ben Stowell as a part-time employee in GIS/Mapping. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Paul Eimers, Idaho County Title, regarding issue at Village 21 Subdivision and a Record of Survey that was recently recorded. Discussion regarding what authority the surveyor has to create new lot with a new legal description. Jessup will follow up with Eimers.
Additional Meetings-Brandt-WIR-July 8, Regional Ambulance Meeting July 9; Frei-Public Health-July 23; Duman-Stibnite Advisory Council-July 9
2:09 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:__________________________
