STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION JUNE 2, 2020 FIRST TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Frei will be late.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to go into Indigent Proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-absent; District 3-yes
1-Approval; 1-Denial; 0-Suspended; 0-Lien; 1-Release of Lien
8:49 a.m. End Indigent- Commissioner Frei is present.
8:49 a.m. Connie Jensen-Blyth regarding MOU for participation in the Frank Church Wilderness Area-feels that participation would be beneficial. Duman moves to approve the MOU between the USFS and the County for the Frank Church Wilderness Area. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:00 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding follow-up with Ken Bock of Clear Connect. As a result of their site assessment with various departments, they are recommending a high-level technical audit. Discussion regarding possible agencies that may be able to provide this service. Commission would like follow-up to see how much it would cost-Ackerman will contact some vendors and report back next week.
Commission continues discussion of budget worksheets.
9:15 a.m. Gene Meinen regarding replacement of a shop truck-this was budgeted for. Their current vehicle has become very unreliable, so he has been looking into a replacement- $137,908 is the quote through a national clearinghouse-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the new shop truck quote as presented. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Jim Roletto and Shawn Metts with HMH Engineering introduce themselves-they have been doing several projects in our area and wanted to reach out-they have been working with Grangeville Highway District and ITD. Metts updates Commission on projects they have been working on with Grangeville Highway District-discussion.
10:00 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing-Bill Owens sworn and testifies. Joe Wright reviews request for variance and the circumstances surrounding the proposed division of the property that was inherited by the Petitioners. Brandt questions regarding well and septic concerns-discussion. Matt Jessup questions Barrons regarding access and impact to neighboring properties. Brandt moves to approve the variance/waiver on the condition that access and sanitary conditions are met. Duman seconds. Discussion regarding requiring proof prior to granting the variance. Duman withdraws second. Frei moves to approve the variance/waiver as requested with access available and sanitary conditions met upon any type of future construction on the site. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Frei and Duman in favor. Brandt opposed.
10:36 a.m. End Public Hearing
Brandt moves to approve the Order for Variance for Wayne Hunsucker and Edith Guisto. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor,
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the May 26, 2020. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Jane Spencer. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for the Lumberjack Steakhouse. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Joe Slichter as Weed Technician. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Duman moves to approve the furniture quote for District Court. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additonal Meetings-Brandt-June 3-IAC Webniar IAC Transportation Committee, June-16-17-RAC, June 24-IAC Public Lands; Duman-June 3-IAC Intergovernmental Affairs, June 4-IAC Board Meeting, June 18 CMC.
10:52 a.m. Meeting Adjourned
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________
