STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION June 11, 2007 SECOND TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Randy Doman, Jim Rehder, Skip Brandt, Commissioners and Margie Gortsema, deputy clerk, present.
Jerry Lance addressed the Board with his concerns regarding the increase in property taxes. He understands the need for the increase, but is hoping the increase will help with the roads in his area, Cheyenne Drive. Mr. Lance is in the Grangeville Highway District.
John Dilts – road report. Planning on BST project for Ridgewood Drive – dumpsters on Cow Creek will be moved thanks to the help of the property owners. The utility trenches are being put in at the airport. John has been asked to change road names in the Woodland area – discussion followed. Jim made motion to change the following: Powder House Road to Kidder Ridge Road and Tom Beaver Cutoff to Grandview Road. Skip seconded.
Skip reported the dust abatement in the Dixie area will not be a joint effort with the USFS and the residents of Dixie. The residents will make arrangement for this work themselves. Woodland residents contacted Skip regarding the Adams Grade road and heavy use. John Dilts encouraged all concerns with regards to dust abatement and soft roads be directed to the County Road Department. He will let the residents know when they should consider dust abatement and other projects.
9:30 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session according to I. C. 63-2345. for legal matters. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
9:47 a.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
No decision made
Larry Dasenbrock and Trudy Slagle presented a report regarding the Towing Policy. Discussion followed on who pays when a wrecker is discharged and when they arrive the vehicle is gone – and what companies should be on the rotation.
Jim suggested a meeting with Larry Dasenbrock, Dennis Albers and one commissioner to discuss the new towing policy. Discussion followed. Skip will meet with the sheriff and Dennis on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the policy.
Trudy asked the board to give her report consideration regarding the policy as she put many hours into the report and the points Terry Jackson brought to the board.
Syd Fuzzell re: Claims.
Current Expense $33,633.32
Road & Bridge $5,898.08
Airport 652.88
Emergency Comm 3,480.96
District Court 3,973.55
Indigent 18,041.08
Appraisal 89.21
Solid Waste 98,694.00
Noxious Weeds 9,381.67
Snowmobile 25B 1,110.15
Jim made motion to approve claims. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Total Claims $174,954.90
May 29, 2007 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as corrected. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Commissioners’ reports:
Skip – reported a concern from the residents in the Tom Taha area regarding the pick-up of garbage. It needs to be picked up more often or another dumpster installed. Skip will meet with Stewart Davis and Tony Poinelli regarding highway issues.
Jim – reported on the IAC convention in Pocatello the week of June 4 thru June 8 – highlights are as follows: legislative issues, presentation by Brent Reinke, State Director of Corrections, mosquito abatement, identify theft, Gem Plan. Riggins residents are setting up a recycling group.
11:30 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session – I C 63-2345 for indigent claims.
12:00 p.m. Ended. Regular session resumed.
One lien one N-1 two release of liens and N-1 three approved
One denied one N-1 approved.
Skip made motion to accept Case #007-01-09 Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law & Order denying benefits. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
1:00 p.m. Harpster Fire District Hearing.
Kevin Kehoe spoke in support of the Harpster Fire District along with Melvin Gribble, Arden Lytle, Gordon Eckel and Gary Lazenby.
Skip made motion to grant petition for Harpster Fire District election (August 7, 2007) and directed counsel to write the order. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Board reviewed the subdivision letter drafted by Dennis Albers. Discussion followed and corrections made.
Randy reported about a concern at Secesh Meadows dumpster site. In the Fall and early Winter months there is littering around the dumpsters. Randy and Dennis will look into this issue and try to resolve this problem. Mary Ann High contacted Randy regarding a dumpster problem at 0-7 Ranch along the Clearwater, there will be a meeting on Friday, June 22, 2007 concerning this issue – John Fantini, USFS informed Randy the dumpsters will be placed at Spring Bar for the rafters and boaters. This has been discussed with WALCO.
Daryl Mullinix reported on the Rocky AM Ranch Subdivision. He was asked to review the preliminary plans and after doing so talked with Hunter Edwards about his concerns for this subdivision. The area is very unstable. He has submitted his findings along with an invoice.
James Zehner, Ron Funke and Kim Nuxoll brought the Board up to date regarding the appraisals sent to the residents of Idaho County a week ago.
WALCO – Butch Walker, Marietta Holman and Patrick Holman talked with the Board regarding a letter sent to them by Bennett Forest Industries concerning the dumpsters on the old mill site near Elk City. Butch feels it is the county’s responsibility to find a new site for the dumpsters and the Board is aware of this, but wants all parties to be involved and satisfied with the new location.
Sandy Cuthbert re: Solid Waste Exemption – Sandy has a home based business, but is not open for business at this time and would not be generating solid waste. Skip made motion to approve the exemption for 2007. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Sheriff’s monthly transfer of fee approved
Certificate of residency approved – Briget Mary Long
Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
P L & L Designs – 86.40 – vacant
ACS Trust – 86.40 – vacant
The Board recesses at 3:15 p.m.
Chairman:___________________________ Attest:_________________________
