STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION JUNE 23, 2020 FOURTH 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
2-Approval; 1-Denial; 1 Lien Release
8:45 a.m. End Indigent; Commissioner Frei is present.
8:47 a.m. Kelly and Lesli regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 24,174.70 County Road and Bridge $ 15,166.66
Airport $ 7,477.25 Emergency Communication $ 23,632.66
District Court $ 1,858.93 Preventive Health $ 32,028.50
Title III New $ 187.09 Indigent $ 36,035.33
Junior College $ 2,500.00 Appraisal $ 603.06
Search & Rescue $ 3.99 Noxious Weeds $ 3,276.98
Snowmobile 25 B $ 1,684.09
Total Expenditures $ 148,629.24
Frei moves to pay the claims. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:00 a.m. Dave McKnight from Airbridge updates Commission on grant from Commerce for broadband-discussion regarding grant deadline, limitations and administrative funding. Frei questions whether or not Airbridge or other vendors might indemnify the County in the event the project is not completed-discussion. Ackerman will draft a letter authorizing CEDA to work on drafting the grant.
9:25 a.m. Zehner regarding exemption for the tribe on a recent purchase-discussion. Brandt moves to keep the value on, but cancel the taxes in December. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:29 a.m. Mike Murphy regarding the need to trade an existing vehicle they were given for a newer vehicle. Discussion. Brandt moves to approve the trade and purchase as proposed. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:34 a.m. Jared Ricks, Idaho Public Defense Commission, via telephone provides update on activities-questions Commission on the status of contracts for all conflict public defenders-Jessup advises that he has been working on finalizing a conflict contract. Ricks advises that follow-up on financial aid applications will be coming out soon-advises that he is available to assist if there are any questions.
10:04 a.m. Commission updates attendees on progress in locating a site for a solid waste drop site-Jessup is following up with one possible rock pit location-discussion regarding other potential locations. Mike Mager regarding reimbursement to Grangeville Rural Fire for responding to dumpster fires-discussion. Continued to next week.
10:30 a.m. Mark Frei regarding high level technical audit-requests assistance from Barb Grimm.
10:33 a.m. Dave Taylor regarding letter from IPSCC regarding the 911 Special Grant Fund-discussion regarding raising the user fee by $.25 in order to fund the build out of necessary infrastructure. Zumalt advises that initial build out was based on land lines-system upgrades are needed to accommodate the evolution of technology and switch to cell phones. Discussion regarding the pro’s and con’s of grant funding. Commission takes no action at this point.
11:05 a.m. Susan Kiebert, LHTAC and Jake Garringer, from the Governor’s office provide update on funding sources. Discussion regarding area highway districts and whether or not the existing system works efficiently. Frei advises that he likes the current system, as the local nature of service on the district assures that patrons can get the personal service they want/need. Duman advises that the highway districts in the Cottonwood area have formed a collaboration to complete projects and share resources. Discussion regarding the possibility of getting all of the highway districts and the County together. Kiebert will follow-up with Ackerman.
11:40 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for South fork River Lodge & RV Park. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Stephen Brand for successful completion of probation. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Request for Brandt. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the catering permits for Keuterville Pub & Grub and Grangeville Country Club. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the June 16 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:50 a.m. Break for lunch
1:00 p.m. Brandt moves to approve the subordination of Indigent case YB #170643. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt opens Board of Equalization-James Zehner, Alana Lyons and Megan Turner are sworn in.
Linda Dennis via telephone is sworn in and testifies regarding her protest of valuation.
Alana Lyons presents documentation of appraisal method/trending.
Robert & Judy Patrick will not be appearing-did not send additional documentation to support their protest. Alana Lyons presents documentation of appraisal method/trending.
Clarence William McCarty will not be appearing-did not send additional documentation to support his protest. Alana Lyons presents documentation of appraisal method/trending.
Dane Hansen will not be appearing-did not send additional documentation to support his protest. Alana Lyons presents documentation of appraisal method.
Leah Mager and Ron Funke are sworn in.
Maidenheart Trust will not be appearing-did not send additional documentation to support their protest. Leah Mager presents documentation of appraisal method.
Commissioner Frei will be absent for an appointment.
Arthur Crabtree & Mark Crabtree will not be appearing-did not send additional documentation to support their protest. Leah Mager presents documentation of appraisal method.
Richard Colson is sworn in and testifies regarding his protest of valuation. Megan Turner presents documentation of appraisal method/trending.
Break until 2:45 p.m.
Patrick Wilson appearing via telephone is sworn in and testifies. James Zehner recommends that the value be reduced to $500 and the solid waste fee removed. Mr. Wilson is agreeable to this recommendation-hopes to have the trailer completely removed by the end of the year.
Commissioner Frei returns.
Lori Eidman, appearing via telephone on behalf of Wrangler LLC, is sworn and testifies regarding her protest of valuation. Ron Funke presents documentation of appraisal method/trending.
3:25 p.m. End BOE
3:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:__________________________
