STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION JUNE 11, 2024 FIRST TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley 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 Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)b for Personnel. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
9:13 a.m. Brandt moves to approve Emergency Sick Leave for two County employees. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 a.m. Lesli and Jamie regarding Claims:
Current Expense: $ 190,683.74 Road & Bridge: $ 145,732.21
Airport: $ 12,133.18 Emergency Comm: $ 7,732.51
District Court: $ 12,653.94 Title III-New: $ 12,591.09
Appraisal: $ 722.33 Solid Waste: $ 173,386.44
Search & Rescue: $ 1,364.05 Election Consol.: $ 54.00
Noxious Weeds: $ 52,359.69 Snowmobile 25-A: $ 11,161.28
Snowmobile 25-B: $ 11,000.00 Interlock Device: $ 122.00
USFS-Participating: $ 21,510.00
Total: $ 653,206.46
Duman moves to pay the claims. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Meranda Small reviews budget request for FY2025 and increases in specific lines. Small reviews proposed budget for the Idaho County Fair-requesting a 5% increase in project and upkeep lines. Duman questions the grant that was received and when it will be spent-Ackerman will make the adjustment.
9:45 a.m. Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include an FAA grant agreement at 10:00 a.m. Duman seconds. Jessup clarifies that not adding this item to the agenda would result in possible financial loss for the County and, therefore, qualifies for an emergency modification to the agenda. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:49 a.m. Duman reads Idaho County Resolution 2024-14 Rescinding Idaho County Policy re: Mandatory PTO Transfer into the record. Duman moves to approve the resolution. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:50 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the May 28 meeting. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders of Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Lennie Bentz and Tara Engbaum for DMV. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the letter regarding property tax exemption status change. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to increase the hourly wage on Good Neighbor Authority project work for Sandi Paul. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Shawn Bowers in Patrol. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Janitors Jordy Lesso and Mildred Jackson for successful completion of probation. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Commerce grant for Syringa Hospital Security & Access Enhancements. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meetings Brandt, Lindsley and Duman for Commissioners and Clerks Conference in Idaho Falls. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Order of Findings re: Un-named Road in Idaho County. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Order of Findings re: Anderberg variance. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:05 a.m. Mike Cook regarding Idaho Division of Aeronautics Assignment of Entitlements releasing funds to the City of Caldwell for their use before the funding expires.
Cook regarding the FAA grant funding the Airport Seal Coat project. Brandt moves to approve the grant.
Cook updates on airport activities-closure from June 17 to June 26 for seal coat project and possible CPI lease increases-discussion.
10:15 a.m. Ackerman updates regarding meeting with CompuNet regarding upgrading IT support in the Courthouse and new Jail-discussion. Ackerman updates regarding phone system upgrades and request from Lumen to give presentation regarding the need to move from our outdated system-discussion. Ackerman will work on scheduling time on an upcoming agenda.
Zumalt updates regarding flood damage-Brandt confirms with General Richy that the Declaration was approved.
10:45 a.m. Brandt regarding new Cooperating Agency Agreement that would be with the USDA, rather than just the Nez Perce-Clearwater-advises the agreement came up as a result of his engagement regarding old growth that was discussed at the Western Interstate Region Conference he recently attended. Duman moves to sign the agreement. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:05 a.m. Discussion regarding Resolution pertaining to non-medical assistance and what type of assistance could/should be covered. Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2024-15 for Non-Medical Assistance. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:39 a.m. Kim Nuxoll presents estimate for a remodel of counter areas in the Assessor’s Office-quote from Lenora Akin for $24,600. Nuxoll advises that she has spoken to Rick Miller for an electrical quote-he needs to see what will happen with the counters. Duman questions what type of flooring might be used-Nuxoll advises there is some carpet tile left. Brandt moves to approve the quote. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:45 a.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
