STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION JUNE 24, 2025 THIRD TERM DAY
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8:45 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Brad Higgins and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Higgins offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) b for Personnel. Lindsley seconds. Roll call: District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
9:01 a.m. End Executive Session
Brandt moves to make Mike Cook the Supervisor for Norm Lowe. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Skip Brandt regarding bid opening. Sandi Paul reports that the bid for #263 road is off. For the remaining projects – Pineda-#263-Berg Unit -$126,935, #9449-Middle Face Unit- $60,140 $187,075; Finley-No Bids; 5-Star Forestry-#263-Berg Unit-$74,245.00, #9449-Middle Face Unit $29,512. Paul will review. Brandt moves to approve both awards to 5-Star Forestry. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:08 a.m. Brandt opens discussion regarding the Buckhorn Bridge. Guy VonBargen introduces Scott Woods from LHTAC in person, Laila Kral with LHTAC, Kayla Jacobson with Forsgren who is working on Engineering, and Brad Shaffer of Acrow Bridge Systems, all appearing via Zoom.
Scott Woods advises regarding ITD’s involvement and recent inspection that resulted in the bridge being closed. Woods and VonBargen advise that they have been working on a solution that will involve a new bridge being placed over the existing bridge, but not directly on the bridge-discussion. Brandt questions timeframe-VonBargen advises that the bridge would be available as soon as 1 month once the funding source is approved. Laila Kral advises that there aren’t any grants available for this specific situation-advises that this repair could be swapped out with one of our current funded bridge projects through Leading Idaho. VonBargen advises that the Slate Creek Bridge, which was approved for funding, could be closed except for foot/ATV traffic and those funds possibly diverted to this project. Kral advises that she can make the request of the Council for approval. Brandt asks Kral to move forward with pursuing this direction for funding.
Sharon Cox questions what the time frame for loss of use might be-VonBargen advises that he anticipates at least 2 months dependent on permitting.
Gene Butler, property owner, expresses appreciation that this is being taken seriously-questions if ATV traffic is allowed. VonBargen advises that per ITD closure notice is that it is closed except for foot traffic.
Margaret McVicker expresses appreciation, asks for improved communication and accommodation for using a 4-wheeler on the bridge to access her property. Brandt reiterates that the County cannot give permission beyond what is indicated in the closure notice issued by ITD.
10:00 a.m. Teresa regarding claims:
Current Expense: $ 42,963.57 Road & Bridge: $ 104,251.65
Airport: $ 1,643.42 Emergency Comm: $ 1,515.16
District Court: $ 110.50 Preventive Health: $ 72,298.00
Junior College: $ 1,500.00 Election Consol.: $ 277.45
Noxious Weeds: $ 8,662.71 Snowmobile 25-B: $ 20.00
LATCF: $ 550,304.80 Good Neighbor: $ 30,843.50
Broadband Infra: $ 17,000.00
Total: $ 831,390.76
Brandt moves to approve the claims. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:15 a.m. Ted Lindsley regarding rock placement at the York Pond near Elk City-advises that he is working with someone who may donate part of the rock.
10:20 a.m. Ted Lindsley regarding increasing lease rates for new leases. Cook advises that there are currently 11 open sites per the new layout plan-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the rate increase for lease rates based on the current CPI of 2.4%. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Cook will work on a letter with Ackerman.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the June 17. Higgins second. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Order for Cancelation as per Abbie Hudson. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Three Rivers Resort and Mackay Bar. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the transfer of Larkin Paul from Dispatch to Driver’s License. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Catering Permit for Three Rivers Resort. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the letters of resignation from Bryan Mahoney for the Airport Advisory Board and the Idaho County Historical Preservation Commission. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the close-out for ITD Lamb Grade Lukes Gulch project. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Simmons Sanitation CPI increase. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings: Brandt, Lindsley, Higgins-June 30-Milner Trail Tour.
11:00 a.m. Brandt adjourns as Commission and opens the Board of Equalization.
Daryl Mullinix, Kim Nuxoll and Alana Lyons sworn. Mullinix presents his argument for maintaining his property as an agricultural property-advises that the well on his property has been on the property for 60 years for watering cattle and trees-no homesite. Lyons advises the reason for adjustment to assessment. Discussion regarding wells and whether or not every parcel that has a well is taxed as a development site. Taken under advisement.
11:27 a.m. Donald Johnston, no appointment requested. Nuxoll presents justification for current assessment.
11:33 a.m. Orion Grangeville ID LLC, nothing filled in on Protest regarding appearing in person or via phone. Megan Turner presents justification for current assessment. Brandt questions whether or not items marked as Confidential are now confidential-Jessup advises they are now part of the public record.
11:50 a.m. Megan Turner regarding casualty loss that occurred in April-was considered a 99% loss by the insurance company-discussion regarding use of the structure for storage-recommends a flat rate loss of $50,000 of value remaining. Brandt moves to approve recommendation. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:00 p.m. Recess until 1:00 p.m.
1:00 p.m. Pierre Cain and Lacy McIntyre sworn. Cain questions 30% increase in assessment-presents other sales in the Cottonwood area for consideration. McIntyre presents justification for assessment.
All cases taken under advisement until 11 am July 1.
1:13 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
