STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION June 30, 2015 FIFTH TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik and Skip Brandt, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Mark Frei will be late.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Shawn Pearson, Fire Team Incident Commander, via phone provides update on Blue Fire in Dixie area. Public meeting at 6:30 pm in Dixie tonight-Commissioner Chmelik will try to attend.
8:45 a.m. Syd and Kylie regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 42,644.34 County Road and Bridge $ 11,018.34
Airport $ 44,043.85 Emergency Comm. $ 9,305.00
District Court $ 2,518.75 Preventive Health $ 30,299.00
Title III New $ 60,459.73 Indigent $ 11,000.00
Appraisal $ 70.92 Solid Waste $ 128.66
Election Consolidation $ 8.83 Noxious Weeds $ 24,806.26
Snowmobile 25-A $ 30.74 Snowmobile 25-B $ 10.00
Total Expenditures $ 236,344.42
Frei moves to approve the claims. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:00 a.m. Ralph Rau and Jenny Fischer, USFS, regarding Nez Perce Travel Plan-they have had two public meetings, one in Grangeville and one in Elk City-attendance was low at both. They have upcoming meetings in Riggins, Kamiah and Lewiston as well. Jenny Fischer provides handout of materials that have been provided to the public-the travel plan addresses motorized use-does not include over the snow use at this time-also does not cover decommissioning roads and trails. Fischer regarding travel management rules that apply to the Florence area-some of the restrictions have been removed/reduced. At the Commission’s request, an economic impact component has been added to the final EIS which will be out at the end of the summer. Frei questions where maps can be obtained-Fisher advises that they are available from the Forest Service Office and online. Discussion regarding changes between drafts, reduction in miles and seasonal use. MacGregor questions timeframe for comment-Fisher advises it is 45 days after the release of the final EIS.
9:45 a.m. Chmelik regarding bid opening for Rockview Project:
Futuristic Forestry Services-$2125 per acre, total $33,787.50
Pony Creek Outfitters- $1050 per acre, total $16,695
5-Star Forestry-$1310 per acre, total $20,829
3D Native Woodworks-$1823 per acre, total $28,985.70
Brandt moves to award the bid to Pony Creek Outfitters. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt regarding signage for dumpsters in Warren to advise people to keep the gates closed-Chmelik will contact Meinen to arrange for signs.
10:00 a.m. Board of Equalization-Chmelik opens hearing.
Sally Foster regarding property in Valley View Subdivision-owns 16 parcels, many of which are not accessible by road-she has been in contact with Kidder Harris Hwy District regarding ownership of the road. They are not willing to develop the road nor transfer ownership of the roads to property owners, so she is not able to sell the parcels-requesting a reduction in taxes and/or a transfer to ag category due to bee-keeping activities. Discussion. Zehner regarding change to valuation-were previously listed as ag-have been reassigned to market value since there are no longer any bees present.
Zehner regarding Rod Pilant’s property-made some adjustments on property-will wait until 10:30 to contact him.
Zehner regarding casualty loss on South Fork Café in Stites-destroyed by fire. Commission has no objection.
Zehner regarding casualty loss on airport hangar owned by Elk City Alliance-destroyed by fire. Commission has no objection.
Megan Murphy regarding property owned by Steven & Mariah Crump in Riggins-square footage reduction that wasn’t caught.
Rod Pilant via phone-Chmelik advises of adjustment recommendation presented by Assessor’s Office-reduction to $50,219 for 3 parcels-Pilant is happy with the reduction.
10:45 a.m. Donald Betzold, via phone-did not answer-left phone message. Ron Funke regarding parcels located at Mackay Bar and process for appraisal-discussion.
11:00 a.m. Ron Funke regarding Lusich Living Trust parcels in Flying Elk Subdivision-reappraisal area for this year-explains process for appraisal. Michael Lusich via phone regarding his concern for a $20,000 increase per parcel. Funke questions whether or not the basement is finished-Michael Lusich advises that the basement was finished prior to 2010. Lusich questions why no road maintenance is provided on the road-Brandt regarding subdivision roads being dedicated to the public to assure access, but that doesn’t obligate funds for maintenance. Lusich questions what sales are looked at to make market comparison-Funke advises they looked at all sales in covenant communities since 2011. Frei questions value for finished basement-discussion. Brandt questions square footage calculations-Zehner advises they are based on outside dimensions. Taken under advisement.
11:30 a.m. Arctic Creek Lodge-submitted written letter and supplemental documentation for consideration. Ron Funke regarding appraisal process for leasehold property-this area was reappraised for 2015-improvements include cookhouse, bunkhouse and decking. Brandt questions when these buildings were built-Funke advises he believes 1980. Brandt questions square footage-approximately 1000 for all buildings. Chmelik questions valuations of similar remote properties-Funke advises same process was used for all. Taken under advisement.
11:45 a.m. Mike Ressler, M-R Bar Holdings, via phone regarding property at Mackay Bar-advises lots are really too small to build a cabin on-requests that the lots be combined and assessed as such. Ron Funke regarding process for appraisal-this area was reappraised for 2015-based on limited sales. Brandt advises regarding requirement of Assessor’s Office to keep appraisals at market value-discussion. Zehner regarding how lot size is determined-based on size at time of sale. Taken under advisement.
12:00 p.m. Recess BOE-break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. Scott Olds regarding proposal for modification of contract-requesting $28,000 for paralegal/secretarial assistance-discussion. Ackerman will follow up with our auditor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the June 23 meeting. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the June 22 meeting. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
1:25 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho County 31-874. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
0-Approval, 3-Denial, 0-Suspension, 1-Liens, 1-N1, 1-Lien Release, 1-N1 Release
1:40 p.m. End Indigent.
1:45 p.m. Don Solberg regarding insurance renewal proposal-presents options for increased out of pocket expenses and copays for premium savings-discussion.
2:02 p.m. Chmelik moves to approve the Order for Cancellation on Robert Chenel $14.06. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
2:02 p.m. Ackerman regarding distribution of PILT funds and review of budget levy amounts from past years. Commissioner budget work session. Commission directs PILT distribution as follows: $200,000 to Solid Waste; $100,000 to Noxious Weeds; $100,000 to District Court; $100,000 to Airport; balance to Current Expense.
3:25 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-absent, District 3-yes.
3:26 p.m. End Indigent. Appellant did not appear.
3:45 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
