STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION June 18, 2013 THIRD TERM DAY
10:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners James Rockwell and Jim Chmelik, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Brandt is absent, but will appear via telephone for the Executive Session.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Rockwell moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345(b) for Personnel. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-District 1 (Brandt via telephone)-Yes, District 2-Yes, District 3-Yes
10:57 a.m. End Executive Session
11:04 a.m. Rockwell moves to amend the agenda to include a discussion on the proposed contract with Syringa Hospital for non-emergency care. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Rockwell and Chmelik in favor. Brandt absent.
Rockwell regarding proposed contract with Syringa Hospital-questions Kirk MacGregor regarding requirement to accept contract without putting it out for bids. MacGregor advises that bidding is not required pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2803(4) under professional services. Rockwell advises that he feels St. Mary’s Clinic should be contacted-discussion. MacGregor advises that the proposed contract is non-exclusive and that St. Mary’s could also be contracted with if they desire. Chmelik moves to accept the non-exclusive contract for non-emergency care with Syringa Hospital. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with Rockwell and Chmelik in favor. Brandt absent.
Approval of wage increase to $10.97 per hour for Nancy Walker for successful completion of probation.
Approval of promotion to Corporal for Sheriff’s Department employee Justin Scuka and wage increase to $37,312.04 annually.
Alcoholic Beverage License approved:
Big Iron Motel-beer only
11:30 a.m. Rockwell moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-District 1- absent, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
0 – Approval, 0 -Denial, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 0-N1, 0-release-N1, 0-Liens, 0-Lien Release
11:40 a.m. End Indigent. Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. The Board reconvenes.
Jim Clapperton, Area Manager for Idaho Department of Lands, along with Gene Phillips, Forester and Sam Altman, Administrative Assistant, IDL provide update on area activities, overview of endowment funding distributions, upcoming logging operations and sales, and 5 year timber management plan. Rockwell questions the number of board feet that came from Idaho County in the past year-Clapperton will get that number together and get back to us. Chmelik questions whether the IDL has any jurisdiction or management over stream beds-Clapperton indicates they have some, as is designated by the State Board. Chmelik questions logging operation on the Joseph Plains from a few years ago-Phillips provides update on replanting and weed spray in the area-discussion. Craig Spencer, representing landowners on Joseph Plains advises that he has great concerns about IDL activities in the area-advises that he would like to show the Commission if they are interested-Chmelik and Clapperton advise that they are both willing to go look at the area. Spencer advises that that area, in particular, is very difficult to grow anything in due to the significant difference in moisture. He is also concerned about the roads built and sprays used to try to maintain the replanting. Forester Gene Phillips responds. A meeting will be set up to inspect the Joseph Plains area.
2:05 p.m. James Zehner regarding Declaration of Intent-per our ordinance #49, an Idaho State certified inspector is required-advises that none of the area inspectors, including the building inspector for the City of Grangeville are State certified-suggests certification from International Residential Certification or Universal Building Inspector-discussion. Rockwell suggests amending the ordinance to eliminate “Idaho State” from the certification requirement-discussion. Chmelik moves to amend the ordinance to remove the words “Idaho State” Section 1. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with Rockwell and Chmelik in favor. Brandt absent. MacGregor advises that a public hearing is not required when an ordinance is amended, but should be published one time in the newspaper. MacGregor advises that only what was amended needs to be published, not the entire ordinance-advises people can be directed to view the website to read the ordinance in full.
Zehner regarding proposed statements to hold Idaho County harmless as a result of accepting signature of Dean Kalmoukus, private home inspector, on the Declaration of Intent of Paula Mundt.
Approval of emergency sick leave for District Court employee, Sherie Clark.
Approval of hiring of Timothy Sokolowski as a patrol deputy at the rate of $30,633.64 annually.
2:20 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
