STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION June 26, 2012 FOURTH TERM DAY
9:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Jim Chmelik and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. James Rockwell will be late.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
9:30 a.m. Board of Equalization reconvenes-
Michael Killion, representative for Pleasant Valley Housing, appears telephonically. He believes that the property should be assessed via income method-reviews the income information he sent via email-he considers the property to be a Section 42 property-discussion
James Zehner, Idaho County Assessor, advises that the property was re-valued in 2009-has been trended down by 10% for 2011-indicates that in 2009 the Idaho Legislature established rules that require filing of financial reports no later than April 1 with the Idaho State Tax Commission-these were not sent to the Tax Commission as required-discussion.
Mr. Killion requests a reduction to $1.2 million to reflect the State Tax Commission template for Section 42 housing. Recess Board of Equalization.
10:00 a.m. Syd regarding claims-
Current Expense $ 45,946.43 County Road and Bridge $ 106,141.18
Airport $ 72,748.65 Emergency Com. $ 4,341.81
District Court $ 3,177.22 Title III-New $ 2,855.31
Title III-Old $ 15,922.15 Indigent $ 2,729.02
Appraisal $ 160.57 Solid Waste $ 204.72
Noxious Weeds $ 10,879.20 Waterways $ 427.50
Snowmobile 25-B $ 10.00
Total Expenditures $ 265,543.76
Brandt moves to approve payment of claims. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:20 a.m. Jim Chmelik regarding the current mileage reimbursement rate-feels that it no longer adequately reflects real costs. Discussion. Chmelik moves to increase the County mileage reimbursement rate to $.51 per mile, which is the current State rate, effective for travel on or after July 1, 2012. Rockwell seconds the motion. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:30 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-all in favor.
1 Approval, 1 Denial, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 2-N1, 0 release-N1, 2-Liens, 1-Lien Release
10:40 a.m. End Executive Session
10:45 a.m. No discussion on vehicle for airport-Jim Chmelik went ahead with the purchase of a used vehicle.
Mike Cook regarding grant application for engineering services on the Airport Land Acquisition. Discussion. Commission has no objection to pursuing grant-application signed.
Cook regarding tour on July 10 of the Idaho Forest Highway Program-2012 Field Review. Cook will speak with Meinen about being there. Commissioner Chmelik will also attend.
11:00 a.m. Payette National Forest Update-Lisa Klinger, Gary Brown and Anthony Botello. Lisa Klinger reports on recent Court ruling regarding closing of three grazing allotments that affect Idaho County grazers. Klinger reports that they are in the process of doing an environmental assessment of the snowmobile grooming activities in the area-this also affects Adams County-there may be some new limitations on total mileage for grooming. Klinger advises that Secesch fire mitigation work has been exceptional-July 21 meeting at 11:00 at the fire station there. Klinger presents photos of the water and transfer station site, both in early June and mid-June-commends the clean-up work that was done by Lake Shore, but suggests the placement of additional dumpsters for winter use to help deal with the excess.
Anthony Botello, District Ranger of the Krassel Ranger District, presents update on projects in the Krassel District. The Idaho County portion of the Krassel Ranger District is located in the Frank Church Wilderness Area. They are allowing some permits for exploratory mining in the Stibnite area. There is also an EIS out for public comment in the wilderness on the Golden Hand project-they are expecting a lot of comments, as the concept of mining on the wilderness is controversial.
Gary Brown, Fire Staff Officer for the Payette, presents Wildland Fire Outlook for the summer. Advises that budget constraints have resulted in the loss of 15 firefighters and 2 planes this year-this may also impact fire suppression efforts.
Laura Pramuk, Public Affairs Officer, presents various published resources that are available.
Bob Lippincott, Fire Staff Officer for the Clearwater-Nez Perce NF presents update on fire season-the season hasn’t really started here. Budget driven constraints here have resulted in a cut in 32 fire positions.
Chmelik moves to approve the minutes of the June 19 meeting as corrected. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:40 a.m. Break for lunch
1:00 p.m. The Board reconvenes.
Del Steiner and Michael Ostenson of Premium Exploration provide update on mining operations in Elk City area. Discussion. Gene Meinen and Mike Cook advise that the road issues/concerns they had last year have been resolved. Rockwell questions how the claim process works-how does it get from being an unpatented claim to an active mining operation. Steiner explains that there are several steps involved that require environmental studies, public comment, permits etc. After all of these steps, the result is an open pit mine. Discussion regarding mining laws that permit activity on previously disturbed/mined ground. Premium will keep Commission informed of further activities.
1:45 p.m. Deanna Hall regarding hardship exemption for William Johnson-discussion. Rockwell moves deferring a tax deed for a year in order to allow Mr. Johnson the time to transfer it out of the trust. Brandt seconds. Sharon Cox advises that these are 2010 taxes-tax deed wouldn’t be pursued until next June. Rockwell rescinds his motion.
2:25 p.m. Robert Simmons regarding proposed contract renewal-reviews proposed changes. Discussion.
3:05 p.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding Reverse 911-asks for authorization to go forward with this upgrade-would provide framework for emergency warnings with voluntary citizen enrollment. This phase would also allow region specific notification in the event of an emergency. Discussion. Rockwell moves to approve. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Trudy Slagle questions regarding the Spillman server replacement-the quote from DataPro is in compliance with the State contract. Brandt moves to approve the expenditure for Spillman server replacement. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
3:15 p.m. James Zehner regarding washing the windows of the Courthouse-the windows have not been washed. Rockwell moves to approve washing the windows. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Ackerman will check on costs/companies who might be able to tackle the windows on the upper floor.
3:15 p.m. Solid waste discussion resumes with Robert Simmons continuing review of proposed contract changes.
3:45 p.m. Board of Equalization Reconvenes…
Dennis Brady appears telephonically. Mr. Brady questions why there was an increase.
Ron Funke, Idaho County Assessor’s Office, provides basis for assessment. Property was revalued for 2012 based on 16 sales occurring between January of 2010 and December 2011. Additionally, power, water and other on-site services were added during the revaluation for 2012. Per the property owner, these were added a few years ago, however, these were never assessed.
Mr. Brady advises that the on-site services in question are not even hooked up.
Commission directs the Assessor’s Office to send the documentation used for revaluation be sent to Mr. Brady.
4:00 p.m. Jack & Myrna O’Hare, Kathy Terhaar and James Zehner sworn.
Mr. O’Hare regarding property they have in Kooskia area-they are disputing the increased assessment.
Kathy Terhaar, Idaho County Assessor’s Office, provides basis for assessment. Properties in Kooskia area were all revalued for 2012-assessment was based on sales in the past two years.
Myrna O’Hare adds that the property listed for sale as a comparable has been for sale for over a year. Discussion.
4:22 p.m. John Darrow, not present. He has submitted a statement for consideration.
Kathy Terhaar, Idaho County Assessor’s Office, provides basis for assessment. Properties in Kooskia area were all revalued for 2012-assessment was based on sales in the past two years.
Board will reconvene on July 3 for decisions.
4:35 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:___________________________
