STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION JUNE 26, 2018 THIRD 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.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Connie Jensen-Blyth regarding miscellaneous expense line item-the ISDA grant funding did not come in, so she has been charging projects that are priority against that line item in order to get the work done. This line item is now nearly expended-Jensen-Blyth questions whether or not she should continue billing against miscellaneous or discontinue the work-discussion. Commission advises to move ahead with projects-watch bottom line for B budget. Duman questions whether or not the aerial application participants are under a contract-Jensen-Blyth advises there are not currently written contracts in place, but that the property owners are billed-discussion. Jensen-Blyth is working on getting a template written contract together.
8:45 a.m. Kelly regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 33,896.18 County Road and Bridge $ 60,740.00
Airport $ 22,392.54 Emergency Comm. $ 11,184.62
District Court $ 14,948.98 Title III-New $ 11,177.96
Indigent $ 6,111.46 Junior College $ 1,200.00
Appraisal $ 117.98 Solid Waste $ 1,276.10
Search & Rescue $ 1,928.40 Election Consolidation $ 5.85
Noxious Weeds $ 4,810.03 Snowmobile 25-A $ 105.88
Waterways $ 550.00 Snowmobile 25-B $ 13.00
Total Expenditures $ 170,458.98
Frei moves to pay the claims. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:02 a.m. Cody Funke regarding budget proposal-moved some money from autopsies to travel to cover trips to Boise-also added a line item for vehicle maintenance and repairs. Funke advises that he is requesting an increase in salary to $12,000 to cover additional responsibilities that come from the accreditation requirement-advises that he has approached the position much differently than his predecessor and is frequently going to calls in addition to taking bodies to Boise-discussion.
9:15 a.m. Renee Stevens, a community health worker in Grangeville, is working with Partnership for Healthy Communities-presents general information to Commission regarding grant funding they have to conduct free health screenings that include screening for diabetes, blood pressure, colon cancer, depression and body mass index. Stevens advises that they cover Idaho, Lewis and Clearwater counties. Stevens requests permission to conduct a health screening in the Courthouse-discussion regarding size of room required to conduct the screening. Commission has no objection to using the Commissioners Meeting Room for a day the week of September 24-27 from Noon to 4 pm. Stevens will coordinate with Ackerman.
9:33 a.m. Abbie Hudson regarding AC malfunction in the computer room-purchased a portable AC unit pending repair-presents a quote for upgrading the AC unit to a model that is designed for cooling computer equipment-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the quote from Quality for upgrading the AC in the Computer Room. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Hudson questions whether or not the Commission has considered designating the restroom in the basement near Indigent as an Employee Only restroom-discussion. Duman moves to designate the restroom near Indigent as an Employee Only restroom. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Hudson regarding her proposed budget-increase of 3% in salary line, most other lines are the same. Hudson regarding Data Processing-increase of 3% in salary line, increase of $760 in phones, increase also in the Computer Arts line.
9:45 a.m. Abbie Hudson regarding delinquency on LR Property-these are taxpayers that she has been trying to collect from for several years-she has been working with them in an attempt to get payment-they are supposedly going to pay by the end of this week. Hudson advises that she is prepared to issue a Warrant of Distraint in the event they don’t pay-Forest Service has requested copies of Warrant and is prepared to suspend the lease if necessary.
10:00 a.m. Gene Meinen regarding proposed agreement with the Payette for road maintenance in the Warren/Burgdorf/Secesh area. Meinen highlights areas of concern to include no mention of maintenance gravel; language that implies that we are responsible for repair of culverts and not just basic maintenance; and resource protection requirement that leaves a berm on the road’s edge which violates ITD rules and could jeopardize funding-discussion. Frei questions what the ramifications of not signing the agreement will be-Meinen advises that it basically means that the residents and others wanting to travel to the area will experience a road that is rough and difficult to traverse-discussion. Cook and Meinen will work on a response for the Commissioners to review and approve.
10:30 a.m. Brandt convenes the Board of Equalization. First case is Carol Hamilton-not present. Leah Mager provides supplemental information to include comp sales-new value results in approximately $6 of added taxes. Zehner advises that all of the mobile homes in the County were trended upwards 5%. Mager reviews comp sales. Taken under advisement.
10:45 a.m. Ron Funke reviews case for Kenneth & Andrea Cameron-not present. Property is located in the Gospel Hump Wilderness-foot or animal access. Funke reviews his findings which will reflect a small error that will slightly reduce the valuation. Cameron asserts that the valuation is high due to the 2017 wildfire, which has reduced the overall appeal as a recreational property, as well as timber value. Funke advises that he feels the value comes from the fact that it is located in the wilderness, not from the timber located on the property. Taken under advisement.
Board of Equalization closed pending cases next week.
11:00 a.m. Jeff Shinn, Slate Creek Ranger District and Nathan Goodrich, Wallowa Whitman Fire Manager present information regarding the Comprehensive Management Plan in the Hells Canyon National Recreation Area and the impact of the plan in area of HCNRA located in Idaho County. Goodrich advises what they will be doing in the HCNRA in light of the Record of Decision from 2003-they are going to produce a motor vehicle use map which will reflect only the roads open to the public-this is being done to get ahead of the travel plan revision. Goodrich advises nothing new is being proposed-it is intended to reflect the previous decision-may impact users who have continued to use some roads even though they are and have been deemed as closed-advises they are trying to move through the steps that will allow some enforcement-map expected to be available in September prior to hunting season. Brandt questions how far the HCNRA goes North-Goodrich advises it goes almost to Getta Creek. Brandt questions how the recently formed collaborative is working-Goodrich advises that things are going well so far-that the group formed in response to the proposed river user fees-discussion. Goodrich advises that Idaho Power is proposing to build a bunk house at the Circle C Ranch-discussion. Cook questions the status of tribal grazing-discussion regarding allotments, as well as road work by Deer Creek Highway District to address cattle guards.
Jeff Shinn advises that an invitation for public comment was sent out on the Florence Fuels Project-short notice-it’s happening this Friday with a tour on Saturday. He will be back to further update the Commission later this summer-hopes that the process will be fairly streamlined.
11:41 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
2-Approval; 2-Denial; 0-Suspension; 1-Lien; 1-N1; 1-Release of Lien, 1-Release of N1
11:53 a.m. End Indigent
Brandt moves to approve the EDPRO Grant for Ida-Lew. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcohol Beverage Licenses for Hammer Down River Excursions and Jungle Gym’s Indoor Playcenter & Café. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Catering Permit for Rants & Raves. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the corrected deed for Coon. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Quitclaim Deed for Patton. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for ICSO employee Lenzie Sendra for completion of POST. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings: Brandt-he will not be attending CBC. Duman- July 17-CEDA, July 18-Clearwater RC& D, July 19 District 2 Meeting
Brandt moves to approve designating the Courthouse as No Pets/Service Animals Only Allowed. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Further research will be done on the type of signage.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the June 19 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Discussion regarding the language of the Notice of Public Hearing for the Proposed Ridge Runner Fire Department-will be published in the Idaho County Free Press for three weeks and one week in the Clearwater Progress.
12:25 p.m. Break for lunch
1:00 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(7)I for Insurance Claims. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
1:15 p.m. Alicia Ray, State Insurance Fund, gives presentation regarding ways to decrease costs to the County-recommends a Return to Work policy, designated medical provider, a management directive, safety and supervisor training, Discussion regarding the dynamics of putting together policies and safety training. Ackerman will work with Carrie Kaschmitter on drafting a management directive for the Commission to review as a beginning step. Commission will then consider steps moving forward.
1:49 p.m. Aaron Freudenthal, Regional Coordinator for Public Defense Commission, regarding the public meetings held in Lewiston for the negotiated rule making process-small turn out-most of the comments were regarding expense of case load standard-doesn’t feel that this will be a big problem in Idaho County. Freudenthal also advises that there were also some comments regarding parody with the Prosecutor’s Office-feels this will not be a big issue for us, as we have good working relationships. Brandt questions when these rules are due-Freudenthal advises that he believes it is in October. Other standards are regarding attorney contracts and attorney annual reporting. Ackerman questions whether or not any progress has been made putting together a conflict contract-Freudenthal advises they are working on this-he can send a couple of examples from other counties. Freudenthal advises that they will be doing an official review early in the next year, so he will be working with Ackerman and defending attorneys on compliance-also advises that after July 1, Commissioners will be able to apply for Extraordinary Litigation Funds for cases that require additional funding resources.
Brandt moves to distribute $100,000 to Noxious Weeds from the PILT payment, with the balance going to Current Expense. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
2:21 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
