STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION JUNE 13, 2023 FIRST TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Ted Lindsley and Denis Duman and Bette Polack, Deputy Clerk present. Commissioner Brandt is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Duman moves to go into Executive Session under ID Code 74-206 (1)b for personnel. Lindsley seconds. Roll Call- District 1-absent; District 2-yes; District 3-yes.
9:10 Executive Session Ends
9:15 Stephanie Babb requesting purchase of drone accessories, money to be used from Title III-requesting a drop container for dropping water and some food for searches or anyone needing help. Duman moves to authorize sheriff office to use Title III for this purchase. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Duman in favor. Brandt is absent.
9:20 Sean Nelson and Mike Chlebowski, K9 handlers, request a line item be set up for accepting donations for the K9s. Several people want to donate to the K9 Program because of the good results being reported on social media-discussion. Duman moves under the clerk Kathy Ackerman’s direction to set up a line item for the K9 Unit. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Duman in favor. Brandt is absent.
9:30 David McKnight here regarding support letter Airbridge Broadband Grant application. Duman moves to approve support letter. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Duman in favor. Brandt is absent.
9:45 Mike Cook regarding bid review on the Taxilane Materials. The aggregate bids are Turner Inc at $25,675.00 and Camas Gravel bid 26,812.50. Duman moves to award the aggregate bid to Turner for 25,675.00. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Duman in favor. Brandt is absent. Duman moves to appoint Mike Cook to select supplies for culvert pipe and drainage structures and purchase these materials outright- estimated $8,000 cost. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Duman in favor. Brandt is absent.
10:00 Bid opening for Pittsburg Landing Phase II-One bid from Knife River for base bid $213,912.50. Maintenance Seal Coat bid $24750.0. Total bid- $238,662.50 Bid Bond is included. Cook suggests it be reviewed by John Watson-will provide recommendation next week.
10:05 Lesli/Jamie regarding Claims:
Current Expense $ 92,913.81 Road & Bridge $ 189,294.73
Airport $ 11,665.65 Emergency Comm. $ 11,082.73
District Court $ 1627.15 Title III $ 24,259.88
Appraisal $ 852.15 Solid Waste $ 170,021.56
Search & Rescue $ 1,599.03 Election Consol. $ 517.38
Noxious Weeds $ 5,700.05 Snowmobile 25A $ 1660.46
Snowmobile 25B $ 1857.58 Interlock Device Fund $ 95.00
Total $ 513,147.16
Duman moves to approve claims. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt absent.
10:15 Bid opening for Fire Mitigation- Finley Tree Service and Rad Mulching:
Finley Tree Service Rad Mulching
McQuillin no bid $8,750.
Dunn $4,645. $8,600.
Gossler no bid $25,382.
Surerus $15,635. $12,375.
Dunford no bid $15,500.
Schostag $6,945. $3,760.
Wassom $14,595. $11,550.
Urbahn no bid $7,700.
Mattson with drew
Spencer no bid $51,000.
Giannini $12,435. $6,970.
Stewart $13,650. $10,725
Bids reviewed by Sandi Paul. Duman moves to accept Rad Mulching bids of $153,712 for all bids with the exception of the Dunn project which is awarded to Finley Tree Service for $4645.00. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Duman in favor. Brandt is absent.
10:30 Miranda Small provides update on 4H projects and Spring show-focus has been helping kids understand how the judging is performed during the fair. Very well attended.
10:45 Discussion regarding Airport Advisory Board Ordinance. No action taken.
11:00 Discussion regarding Harris Idaho taking over the recording and financial programs for the county. The current company Computer Arts, has sold to Harris-this is what the county uses for the Recording and Financial system. Duman explains the different offices that use this program and its effect on County business. Several counties are going with Harris-discussion on how that may be beneficial for Idaho County. Duman moves to move forward with Harris for the development of the new software. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Duman in favor. Brandt is absent.
Duman moves to amend the agenda to approve the RAC Agreement that was just received this morning-this item needs to be presented for signature due to a financial hardship for the county if there is a delay. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Duman in favor. Brandt is absent.
Duman moves to sign the RAC agreement. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Duman in favor. Brandt is absent.
Duman moves to approve minutes of May 30th. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Duman in favor. Brandt is absent.
Duman moves to approve Toll Road Certification of Completion. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Duman in favor. Brandt is absent.
Duman moves to approve wage increase for detention officer Dean Nickleson. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Duman in favor. Brandt is absent.
Duman moves to approve Order of cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Duman in favor. Brandt is absent.
Duman moves to approve BLM Rule comment letter. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Duman in favor. Brandt is absent.
Duman moves to approve additional meetings for Duman and Lindsley at IACC meeting last week in Moscow. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Duman in favor. Brandt is absent.
11:30 Sandra Russo of Upriver Youth Leadership Council provides update on activities. Russo explains the family dynamic in our area currently-advises Commission on programs that the council provides for our community. Russo requests that Commission to get the word out in support of the programs that are offered in the Kooskia area.
11:40 Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
