STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION June 14, 2016 SECOND TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik, Skip Brandt, and Mark Frei and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Syd regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 57,059.39 County Road and Bridge $ 68,933.00
Airport $ 629.09 Emergency Communication $ 6,289.13
District Court $ 4,251.09 Title III- New $ 31,839.51
Title III $ 352.72 Indigent $ 12,894.40
Solid Waste $ 134,185.16 Search & Rescue $ 4,082.95 Election Cons. $ 873.48 Noxious Weeds $ 119,494.70 Snowmobile 25-A $ 24.32
Total Expenditures $ 440,909.84
Frei moves to approve claims. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
8:45 a.m. James Zehner regarding residence that was lost due to fire on Friday-requests cancellation for half year for casualty loss for Peggy Sprute-Commission approves.
Skip Brandt-RSWAC was moved from 16th to 23rd. CBC Meeting on June 22 in Lewiston. Idaho-Lewis County Fire Chiefs Meeting June, 15 in Kamiah, Open Roads for Idaho Meeting on June 17th at 10 a.m. in Grangeville.
Jim Chmelik-June 17-Patriot Academy Panel in Boise at 1:30 p.m.
Chmelik moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Laura Spencer. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve the Orders of Cancelation as per Abbie Hudson. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve continuing education request for Sheila Key. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to rescind the Disaster Declaration Idaho County Resolution 2016-02. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:00 a.m. Mark Frei regarding update on Commissioners and Clerks Conference-presentation of industrial hemp resolution went very well, although it didn’t pass. He received a lot of positive feedback and will work on moving it forward. Discussion regarding resolution process and who might carry proposed legislation. Kathy Ackerman updates Commission on events of the first day, which included a block on Public Defender-this will be set for discussion again within the next few weeks, as our contract is about to expire.
9:15 a.m. Penny Casey and Jane Spencer, members of the ICHPC, regarding Crooked River Rehabilitation Project-advise they haven’t discussed this very much as a group, as their chairman, Cindy Schacher is a Forest Service employee and must recuse herself. Brandt explains history and nature of objection to the project-advises that the Commission took an on-site tour with the Forest Service recently so the area could be observed at the same time with all parties. Discussion regarding ideas for preserving mining history in an effort to mitigate the concerns for the project. Frei questions whether or not an independent study of the fish numbers would be beneficial-discussion. Chmelik requests that ICHPC follow-up with some discussion among their group regarding possible solutions-Chmelik advises that he would be happy to attend their next meeting.
9:40 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) for legal. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
10:03 a.m. Ron Blewett regarding dedication of Dixie Cemetery Road. He represents Terrell Williams who owns property adjacent to the Dixie Cemetery-would like to dedicate the road leading up to the history cemetery-questions whether or not the Commission would entertain a public dedication-would like the County to indemnify him in the event the county does accept the easement. Brandt advises that he feels that it is a difficult possibility to consider, as that would put the burden of road maintenance on the County. Frei questions whether or not it is even possible for the County to indemnify Mr. Williams-MacGregor advises that we would need to check with ICRMP. Chmelik advises that he agrees with Commissioner Brandt. No action taken by Commission.
10:11 a.m. Chmelik moves to amend the agenda to include an Executive Session pursuant to personnel. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes
10:11 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b). Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes
10:23 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of June 7. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Chmelik in favor. Frei abstains-he was absent.
10:30 a.m. Chmelik regarding continuation of public hearing on draft Idaho County Resource Plan-we have received several comments. Judith Johns questions who drafted the plan-Chmelik advises that they looked at two other adopted county resources plans-discussion regarding the draft document. Johns regarding wording on page 41 entitled ‘Bringing Control Back Home’-questions whether or not the Commission has considered different wording-discussion regarding how the comments will be incorporated into the draft. Johns questions what the next step will be-Brandt advises that the comments will be reviewed and responded to. Rusty Bennett questions whether or not a final draft will be available for public review prior to adoption-discussion. Frei suggests consideration of comments on June 28 with final consideration on July 12. Frei questions Gardner regarding the possibility of having the revisions available prior to July 12-Gardner advises that he can have the revisions done quickly-will forward to Ackerman to put on website. Andrew Ottoson questions the number of comments received-Gardner advises they received 12 comments-they can be obtained through a public records request.
Ottoson questions regarding the Crooked River Rehab discussion-Commission recaps discussion.
10:55 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Indigent Proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
0-Approval, 0-Denial, 6-Lien, 6-N1, 0-Lien Release, 0-Release N1
11:01 a.m. End Indigent Break for Lunch-JFAC Meeting regarding Justice Reinvestment
1:30 p.m. Kayla Brown and Mike Cook regarding Airport project update. Brown advises that the grant for the taxiway construction has been funded for this year-grant offer arrived a couple of hours ago for 90% funding-the County and State fund the balance. Brown advises that this grant offer should be reviewed by Kirk MacGregor. Chmelik moves to accept the grant offer on the taxiway pending MacGregor’s approval. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt questions the add-on for taxiway reflectors. Discussion regarding construction update and processing of pay requests.
1:42 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
