STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION JUNE 30, 2020 FIFTH TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Frei will be late.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-absent; District 3-yes
0-Approval; 1-Denial; 2 Lien Release
8:37 a.m. End Indigent
Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include a discussion regarding PILT distribution at 11:50 a.m. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Lucky Gallego, Idaho County Veteran Services Officer, presents update on numbers of clients and caseload at the Veterans Center. Joe Riener, regional VSO, has written a letter to the Commission commending Lucky for his efforts for Idaho County veterans-Commission acknowledges Lucky for his valuable service.
Commissioner Frei is present.
8:46 a.m. Gene Meinen regarding road issues on Luke’s Gulch Road-presents a map showing projects that are funded and being addressed by FEMA, as well as other issues that have developed in four other areas along that road-approximate cost for other projects is around $700,000. Jerry Zumalt updates regarding the possibility of obtaining FEMA funding for the new projects-discussion. Brandt questions the possibility of moving forward on this with the Road Dept. completing the repairs-Meinen feels that they do not have the equipment or engineering skills to complete the repairs on the new areas without assistance. Discussion regarding other funding sources. Zumalt will continue to work FEMA-Meinen will reach out to LHTAC.
9:00 a.m. Bid Opening Fire Mitigation Projects-Farquharson Project 4.9 acres-Pony Creek-$4900, 5-Star-$5757.50, Pineda-$6370; Beitelspacher Project-Pony Creek-$1235, 5-Star-$1527.50, Pineda-No Bid; Johns Project-6.6 acres Pony Creek-$6468; 5 Star-$7755, Pineda-$8118; Hogg Project 7.8 acres-Pony Creek-$8190, 5 Star $9165, Pineda-$9165; Brinkerhoff Project 5.4 acres-Pony Creek $6480, 5 Star $5670, Pineda-$6480; Brandt moves to award Farquharson, Beitelspacher, Johns and Hogg projects to Pony Creek Outfitters and Brinkerhoff Project to 5-Star Forestry. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 a.m. Abbie Hudson presents handout with interest figures. Hudson presents budgets for Treasurer’s Office and Data Processing-requesting 3% in salary lines, other areas are about the same with the exception of a few areas where she funded lines where there have been purchases made out of those lines.
9:25 a.m. James Zehner presents budgets for Assessor and Appraisal-3% salary increase requested for everyone with the exception of an additional 2% for one employee due to merit-advises that their workload is extremely hectic, especially after reopening. In Appraisal requesting an additional $25,000 for another appraiser-hoping to hire within the next month-also requesting additional funding in the education line for the new appraiser. Zehner has kept funding in place for a new vehicle, although he doesn’t anticipate making a purchase this year.
9:45 a.m. Doug Giddings presents budgets for Sheriff, Jail, Drug Enforcement, Sheriff’s Youth Program and Search & Rescue-requesting 3% in salary lines. Discussion regarding Sheriff’s Youth Program and Search & Rescue.
9:58 a.m. Jerry Zumalt presents budget-everything is basically the same given the unknown nature of planning for disasters-presents update on reimbursement for PPE-presents update on other grant funding sources. Brandt questions regarding Emergency Communications fund-discussion regarding additional $.25 for E911 funding as requested by Dave Taylor our delegate to the IPSCC and the potential benefit to the County. Brandt moves to approve the letter to CEDA for assistance in seeking Federal funding opportunities for broadband build out. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:35 a.m. Sandi Paul presents budget for Title III-discussion regarding moving the salary line back into Title III-no other significant changes. Paul regarding burning piles after mitigation work is done-discussion regarding retreatment after 10 years-Commission is not in favor of retreatment. Paul updates on other contacts and projects she is working on.
11:00 a.m. Nadine McDonald presents budget for Misdemeanor Probation-requesting 3% in salary line-no other changes-workload remains about the same. McDonald presents budget for Juvenile Probation-requesting 3% in salary line-only minor changes in other areas-a large carry-over from FY20 is anticipated. McDonald advises a rate increase is anticipated for housing juveniles.
11:15 a.m. Mike Cook regarding comment letter on the Pete King Wildlife Habitat Restoration Project-discussion. Brandt moves to approve signing the letter. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Cook regarding area that Valley Air is interested in leasing-presents map of location-discussion regarding proposed lease. Brandt moves to approve the lease with Valley Air. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Frei questions regarding status of the pilot’s lounge-discussion.
11:35 a.m. Ackerman advises that the PILT funds were received-discussion regarding distribution. Brandt moves to distribute $85,000 to Idaho County Fair (Capital line); $100,000 to Noxious Weeds and balance to Current Expense. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:49 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the amended application for financial assistance from the Public Defense Commission. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve letter to First Step regarding Internet services. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the June 23 meeting as amended. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Helen Bertrand as janitor/maintenance. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the grant modification agreement for law enforcement with the USFS. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:07 p.m. Break for lunch
1:00 p.m. Solid Waste discussion continues. Mike Mager questions whether the intent is to remove the dumpsters in the County-Brandt advises that most would be removed. Matt Jessup updates attendees regarding meeting with Andy Kaschmitter about leasing a location for roll-offs. Jessup advises that several improvements would need to be made to the site in order to handle the increased traffic, as well as security, small office and general site preparation to accommodate roll-offs. Jessup advises that he did discuss possible hours and terms of the lease with Robert Simmons-these details will need to be worked out to determine whether or not it would be financially feasible. Discussion regarding next steps-Kaschmitter has given permission to access the property, Frei will set up a meeting with Simmons to make a site visit and have him prepare a rough design. Jessup will follow up with Kaschmitter on possible lease terms.
1:30 p.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding research he has been doing regarding the CARES Act and property tax relief that is being proposed by the State. MacGregor reviews a letter that has been prepared by the Latah County Prosecutor’s Office to the Governor raising concerns about how the State proposes to distribute the funds-questions whether or not the Commission is in favor of sending it. Brandt moves to approve and sign on to letter as proposed. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
2:00 p.m. Dominic Ponozzo, CompuNet, updates Commission on IT services currently being offered, as well as where we might want to move forward. Ponozzo presents and reviews handouts demonstrating current service model, migration to Office 365, invoicing spreadsheet and renewal schedule for hardware systems support. Discussion regarding various County needs and how to move forward.
2:35 p.m. Discussion regarding the need for in house IT. Barb Grimm will work on seeing if Randy Buttenhoff, Nez Perce County IT, is available for a phone conference next week.
2:46 p.m. BOE Continues-Dane Hansen requested to be contacted as he did not receive his notice until yesterday. Commission attempts to contact via telephone-no answer-left message.
BOE Decisions-Linda Dennis-Brandt moves to sustain. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Robert and Judy Patrick-Brandt moves to sustain. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Clarence William McCarty- Brandt moves to sustain. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Richard Colson-Duman moves to sustain. Brandt seconds. Discussion regarding value of carport. Motion carries with Duman and Brandt in favor. Frei opposed.
Dane Hansen appears via telephone-Dane Hansen, James Zehner and Alana Lyons sworn and testify. Hansen advises that he feels that he should not have to pay for an error-he had previously not been charged for a barn that is located on his property. Lyons advises that she corrected the assessment when she went to reappraise the area. Hansen questions the value of the barn since he believes it is in USFS right-of-way. Brandt moves to sustain. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Maidenheart Trust-Frei moves to reduce the value of the improvements to $4500. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt moves to add the garbage fee. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Arthur and Mark Crabtree-Brandt moves to sustain. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Lori Eidman/Wrangler LLC-Frei moves to reduce the land value to $85,000. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Frei and Duman in favor. Brandt is opposed.
3:25 p.m. End BOE
Brandt moves to close BOE. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Zehner advises that letters are started and on the S drive for Ackerman to complete.
3:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:__________________________
