STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION June 20, 2017 SECOND TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Mark Frei and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Parson Rayphe offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include Rose Gehring at 2 pm for a property tax matter. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt 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
1-Approval; 1-Denial; 1-Suspended; 0-Lien; 0-N-1; 0-Release Lien; 0-Release N-1
8:43 a.m. End Indigent
8:45 a.m. Jeff Shinn and Zoanne Anderson, USFS Salmon Ranger District, provide update. Shinn advises that they are actively working on Cove Fish Project as part of the Healthy Forest Restoration Act-they are becoming more efficient at streamlining the NEPA process-hoping that the County will be engaged in this process. Discussion and review of provided handout. Brandt questions what timeframe they are looking at-Anderson advises 18 months to the signing date. Brandt questions when meetings will begin. Anderson advises they will be later this fall while the weather is still good enough for field trips. Discussion regarding other projects that are moving forward as a result of the recent Orogrande court ruling.
9:10 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding MOA for District 2 Interoperable Governance Board (“DIGB II”) with Clearwater, Idaho, Latah, Lewis, Nez Perce and Nez Perce Tribe-has been vetted by several Prosecuting Attorney’s and signed so far by Clearwater County and Nez Perce County. Zumalt advises that he has not heard back from Kirk MacGregor with a recommendation, but he feels that it has be scrutinized thoroughly by other counties. Duman moves to adopt the MOA. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding remodeling of Dispatch area-presents handout with proposal. Zumalt advises that this space is utilized 24/7-commends Dispatch for making the effort to work with the existing challenges in order to assist small agencies in handling the calls during critical incidents. Discussion regarding removal of the carpet in Dispatch-will require possible relocation of dispatch in order to address the potential presence of asbestos. Brandt questions possibility of relocating to the Search & Rescue Building-Zumalt advises this would require significant infrastructure in order to utilize the space. Funding for the proposal, as presented, exists through the E911 in current budget-has been also included for next year. Brandt questions whether or not the replacement of the roof has taken care of the leaking in Dispatch and the radio room-Sarah Secrist and Mandee Johnson will check on this. Discussion regarding moving Dispatch permanently to the S & R Building. Commission requests more information be gathered. Ackerman will assist in trying to put some numbers together.
10:08 a.m. Randy Doman presents budget proposal-doesn’t have any hard figures to work with since the status of SRS is still pending. Discussion regarding other potential grant funds to continue with fire mitigation projects.
10:15 a.m. Doug Giddings presents budget proposal-minor adjustments to Sheriff’s Office and Jail budgets-increase in capital line to reflect a paperless fingerprinting system. Search & Rescue budget reflects possible expenditures to complete the construction at the S & R Building.
10:30 a.m. Jerry Zumalt presents budget proposal for Disaster Management and Emergency Communications. No major changes-a lot is dependent on grant funding and unknown disasters that may occur.
10:45 a.m. James Zehner presents budget proposal-includes a 3% raise for all employees except one for whom he is requesting a 6% increase-total impact to budget would be 1.5% over last year, as they haven’t been using the entire budgeted salary line. Only other change is a decrease in the budget for mail outs-decreasing by about 10% to reflect a shift in mailing fees to the consumer.
11:00 a.m. Kathy Ackerman presents budget proposal-includes increases in salary lines of all departments at varying rates-presents copies of salary studies conducted by other counties of similar size. District Court budget reflects level funding carry-over to cover the costs of the Lankford retrial in the event the case is ultimately remanded-decision from the Supreme Court is pending. Other changes in salary line reflect projected overtime for the implementation of Odyssey, the new District Court case management system, as well as other minor changes in various funds.
11:30 a.m. Commissioners discuss Solid Waste budget to include CPI increases in the base contract rate and funding for capital improvements in the event Simmons is not able to put together a Prairie Transfer Station.
11:40 a.m. James Zehner regarding White Bird Gun Club-reappraised this year with an increase of $7000. Zehner advises that no solid waste is assessed to the gun club currently, but they are not classified as exempt-discussion regarding other area gun clubs and the need for consistency. Brandt moves to exempt all gun clubs, but charge a half commercial rate for solid waste. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:46 a.m. Duman reads Idaho County Proclamation regarding Vietnam Veterans Recognition Day, June 25, 2017. Duman moves to adopt the proclamation. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:50 a.m. Carrie Kaschmitter and Gene Meinen regarding the proposal for software, iWorQ, that can be utilized by the Road Department, as well as Disaster Management and the Audtior’s Office for the Annual Road Report. Brandt questions the training costs-Kaschmitter advises $1500-3000 if they come to us, otherwise it would mean traveling to Utah for training-discussion. Brandt questions whether or not any other highway districts are using this program-Meinen advises that Joe Forsmann is using part of it. Brandt suggests reaching out to others in the area in order to maximize the number of people who could benefit from brining the training here. Brandt moves to approve the quote for the iWorQ. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:05 a.m. Ackerman questions regarding claim against the County for damaged irrigation pipe that occurred during a rescue/recovery effort near Riggins-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the payment of $900 for damages. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:15 p.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the June 13 meeting. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Finding of Fact & Conclusion of Law on Indigent Case #170218 BM. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the additional meeting request for Duman. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt move to approve the hiring of Maryann Stout as substitute janitor at $10 per hour. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Dallas Edwards in the Road Department. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders of Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional meetings-Brandt-RSWAC June 22; CBC Forest Plan Revision Meeting June 29.
Duman-CMC June 22-Orofino; June 26-ADA Training in Lewiston; June 28-Ida-Lew in Riggins.
Frei-Public Health June 22.
Break until 1 pm
1:00 p.m. Marty Gardner regarding Forest Plan Revision-presents handout to Commission highlighting areas he feels we need to concentrate on. Discussion regarding economic sustainability, lawsuits that may impact revision plan, and mapping strategy. Brandt questions the comparison between timber receipts figured at 25% of timber sales and no receipt for stewardship sales-discussion. Cook questions timeframe for completion-Gardner advises that the new proposed action is expected by the end of the Summer, with alternatives moving forward after that-end result could be 18 months out for a draft. Commission directs Gardner to come up with a map, road density information, list of wildlife and recreation concerns and a logging plan on sample ground areas to present to the FS for consideration as they move forward with the revision.
2:00 p.m. appointment with Rose Gehring is cancelled.
2:05 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________ Attest:_____________
