STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION JUNE 25, 2024 THIRD TERM DAY
Click Here to listen to the meeting
9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include Claims, which was inadvertently omitted, at 9:30. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) a for Personnel. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
9:17 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) f for Legal. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
9:33 a.m. Lesli and Jamie regarding claims:
Current Expense: $ 57,458.30 Road & Bridge: $ 4,486.91
Airport: $ 131,170.29 Emergency Comm: $ 4,148.46
District Court: $ 311.53 Preventive Health: $ 71,844.00
Title III: $ 197.50 Junior College: $ 500.00
Appraisal: $ 234.99 Search & Rescue: $ 287.73
Election Consol: $ 2,036.00 Noxious Weeds: $ 7,501.85
Snowmobile 25-B $ 18.00 ARPA: $ 14,801.29
Broadband Infra: $ 38,333.00
Total: $ 333,329.85
Duman moves to pay the claims. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding collection of medical Indigent accounts-we send out billing statements quarterly, but rarely get a response-discussion regarding sending delinquent accounts to collections. Commission advises Ackerman to notify those who aren’t making regular payments that the County will pursue collections.
9:50 a.m. Brian Hewson regarding equipment purchase for Durango-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the purchase. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:00 a.m. Joe Forsmann and Barb Grimm regarding developing a protocol for sign placement on rural roads-there are approximately 8000 signs needed throughout the County that would be placed at the driveway entrance to facilitate residence location for EMS and parcel deliveries-discussion. Brandt questions the need to set up a protocol-discussion. Jessup questions whether or not an action item is being asked for-Grimm advises that she feels a letter from the Commissioners would be sufficient-discussion.
10:30 a.m. Ted Lindsley regarding change order for the Elk City Dumpster Cover-proposed change is for four bumper poles that would provide some protection for the building-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the change order. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:38 a.m. Ackerman presents draft job description for an IT Operations Manager-discussion regarding posting the position and timeframe. Commission directs Ackerman to post the position with a deadline for applying Juily 12. Ken Bock questions whether or not a group could apply for the position-discussion. Duman moves to advertise position. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:46 a.m. Jerry Zumalt advises that the tree in front of the Courthouse honoring George Enneking is dead again-discussion regarding removal and replacement of the tree. Commission suggests moving the memoriam marker to a different tree and contacting Ewing Lawn Care to remove the dead tree.
10:50 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minute of the June 18 meeting. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Order of Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the quote for relocating the AWOS at the Airport. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the quote for remodeling in the Assessor’s Office. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Request for Duman for CEDA. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Duman-June 27-Public Health, CMC; Brandt-July 1-NACO Public Lands, July 10-District II Meeting, July 11-16-NACO Annual Conference; Lindsley-July 10-District II Meeting.
Mike Cook updates on the Airport Seal Coat project-closure will expire Wednesday evening.
Cook updates on USFS old growth policy-he will keep the Commission apprised for comment.
11:00 a.m. Guy VonBargen regarding award of bid for the Luke’s Gulch/Lamb Grade Sign Project-only one bidder. Brandt moves to award the bid to Clear Zone Construction. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:18 a.m. Brandt regarding continuance of Public Hearing on Request for Variance filed by Bingo Flat, LLC. Dale Pierce, adjacent property owner, sworn in-presents objection. Mike Kennedy continues presentation regarding his request. Kennedy advises that he has a draft version of covenants available to provide the framework for property ownership. Jessup advises regarding what a waiver or variance from the Subdivision Ordinance really covers-discussion. Lindsley moves to approve the variance. Motion does not garner a second and dies. Variance will not be granted. Public hearing closed.
12:01 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
________________________________ ____________________________________
Chairman Attest
