STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION June 27, 2017 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.
Parson Rayphe offered an opening prayer.
Connie Jensen-Blyth presents budget proposal-discussion regarding expenditures. After discussion, budget will be reviewed and represented next week.
9:00 a.m. Kelly regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 16,621.16 County Road and Bridge $ 242,972.21
Airport $ 23,702.40 Emergency Comm. $ 4,155.45
District Court $ 5,450.29 Title III-New $ 54,695.00
Indigent $ 5,589.18 Junior College $ 3,550.00
Appraisal $ 15.37 Solid Waste $ 234.00
Election Cons. $ 9.78 Noxious Weeds $ 12,589.84
Snowmobile 25-B $ 12.00
Total Expenditures $ 369,596.68
Duman moves to approve the claims. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 a.m. James Zehner regarding Mountain View School District’s purchase of property from Kids Klub, as well as a duplex across from the school-advises that these should probably be exempt. Brandt questions whether or not the duplex is being rented-discussion. Zehner advises that he has directed someone from the School District to come in and discuss with the Commissioners-Ken Stokes was scheduled to come in today, but cancelled this morning.
9:30 a.m. Brandt opens Board of Equalization-reviews hearing rules.
Michael Edmondson via telephone regarding his BOE claim-Mike Edmondson, Jamie Edmondson, James Zehner & Ron Funke. Mike Edmondson testifies regarding his protestation of valuation-questions why there was a 33% increase.
Ron Funke advises this area was in the reappraisal area for 2017-provides Elk City Market Study-provides information regarding how the revaluation process works, as well as a review of the parcel sales.
Brandt advises that the Assessor is mandated to assess property at market values.
Jamie Edmondson questions why there is a 50% increase on improvements.
Funke questions whether or not it would be possible to access the property-advises he hasn’t been on the property for 10 years.
Protestation taken under advisement.
10:00 a.m. Earl Krasselt and Leah Mager sworn. Krasselt advises that he feels the amount of increase in his valuation is unwarranted.
Leah Mager regarding how this revaluation was processed-advises that her review of the market study indicated that this property needed to be raised-this is the last year of the current market study-this revaluation puts her at 95%-the improvements were increased to reflect the improvement value that is being used county wide.
Frei questions how the $22,500 figure for site improvements was arrived at-Zehner advises that this was determined by estimating costs of adding improvements such as power, water, sewer, access, etc. Discussion.
Protestation taken under advisement.
10:17 a.m. Recess BOE
10:17 a.m. Lot Smith, representing Mountain View School District, regarding lots that were purchased from Kids Klub, as well as a duplex which has now been torn down-the intent is to use this property as an additional parking lot. Discussion regarding an error in the deed transferring the property-it appears that the wrong parcel was transferred. Smith requests that the property be exempted. This will be addressed when the deed situation is corrected.
10:23 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding dispatch remodel-presents rough estimate for relocating Dispatch to the Search & Rescue building-this seems to be problematic on many levels. Zumalt is watching for further information on asbestos abatement before putting together a plan for tackling the remodel-new flooring may not be in the cards. Brandt moves to approve the estimate for desks/equipment. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Zumalt will report back when he has more information on the situation with the flooring.
10:33 a.m. Randy Doman regarding permission he has received from a property owner to move the property owner’s fence, allowing for ATV traffic via the Gem Trail-advises that a legal agreement will be needed, as well as signage. Discussion regarding whether or not a resolution would be the appropriate remedy. Doman will contact Adam Green.
10:45 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding the Agreement for the Public Defense Grant-we have been awarded $27,850.95 this year pursuant to our grant application. Discussion regarding compliance. Brandt moves to approve the grant agreement. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei against.
10:45 a.m. Mike Cook and Gene Meinen regarding Crooked River Road issue-discussion regarding damage to road by contractors and possible remedies. Cook will contact Adam Green about sending a letter.
Cook advises that he has contacted Jeff Schacher for a quote to address the pooling at the handicap ramp-discussion.
Gene Meinen regarding phone call from Lisa Klinger advising that the Warren dumpsite fee will be going to $600 annually. Meinen also advises that a complaint will be coming regarding overcast that occurred as a result of grading the road-discussion regarding the expectation of the Forest Service regarding maintenance.
11:04 a.m. James Zehner regarding property that was purchased by the State-Brandt moves to exempt the second half of 2016 taxes on this property. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Megan Turner regarding casualty loss that occurred June 17 due to a fire. Brandt moves to approve the casualty loss. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Frei moves to approve the minutes of the June 20 meeting as amended. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:25 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
0-Approval; 3-Denial; 1-Suspended; 2-Lien; 2-N-1; 0-Release Lien; 0-Release N-1
11:38 a.m. End Indigent
Brandt moves to approve additional meeting requests for Brandt and Duman. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the transfer of $335.22 from Solid Waste to the Road Dept. for clean-up of the Warren Dumpster site. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Certificates of Residency for Megan Rehder and Cole Frei. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcohol Catering Permit for St. Anthony Society for 4th of July at Greencreek. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Discussion regarding distribution of PILT funds-$1,669,816 was received. Brandt moves to distribute $100,000 to Noxious Weeds with balance to current expense. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve grant modification from USFS for Noxious Weeds. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional meetings-Brandt June 29-CBC Forest Plan Revision
12:31 p.m. Brandt moves to adjourn. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
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