June 6, 2005

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

JUNE SESSION                     June 6, 2005                   FIRST TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Randy Doman, Jim Rehder, Alice Mattson, Commissioners and Rose Gehring, Clerk, present.

Randy re: fire mitigation grant for Secesh Meadow area is in jeopardy because no follow up for over a year – nothing was done – Randy will attend meeting in order to recoup the funding – meeting is scheduled for June 21st and 22nd.

May 31, 2005 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as corrected. Alice seconded. Motion carried.

Beverage license approved:
– Flying Resort Ranches, Inc. – beer

Idaho County Catering Permit approved:
– St. Anthony’s Society for July 4, 2005 – Greencreek, Idaho

James Zehner re: road naming – changing of names on roads – discussion followed. Dennis Albers explained there is a process for this in the ordinance – discussion. Jim made motion to keep standard of $100.00 for name changing on signs. Dropped for lack of second.
– Randy made motion to charge $40.00 plus cost of sign, if necessary for process of road name changing. Jim seconded. Discussion. Motion carried with Jim and Randy voting yes. Alice, no.

Kenneth Seubert re: removal of burned building in Greencreek area – EPA says he needs permission from county – follow county ordinance #12 – he will place debris on his property – cover with 2-3ft. of dirt.
– Jim made motion to grant permit to Ken Seubert to bury debris from his neighbors shop fire, which consists mainly of metal debris, to his property in accordance with DEQ rules and regulations and in accordance with County Ordinance #12. Randy seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Commissioners reports:
– Alice didn’t attend meetings, but was contacted by several people in her area regarding removal of dumpsters; also people have concerns on things being dumped in dumpsters that are not appropriate. Pleasant Valley road to Blees – county hasn’t maintained past Blees’ home – now many families are living in this area – road is top of rabbit creek road – county road – petition may be filed – discussion followed.

Jerry Zumalt re: homeland security grants – road closure on highway 95 this side or Riggins. Discussion followed. Jim stated we need protocol of when Jerry is called.
– Jerry gave report on grant applications and emergency management process – coordinates with Sheriff’s office.

Jim report: called Simmons and Walco regarding dumpsters – possibilities of placement of dumpsters in various areas – NICI tour was a success – will attend commissioners and clerks conference in Moscow this week – PERSI rejection of juvenile probation officer rule of 80 retirement request – road slide on highway 95.

Randy stated meth is a big issue in Idaho County – need to keep people educated – would not be so costly if we had a prevention program – Randy talked with scout troop 668 – they will take on solid waste issues – recycle network may help solve some of the problems – Highway 95 Corridor discussed – employee hand book still in process – should be completed in mid July.

11:30 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
11:55 a.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
– Three claims approved

Dave Reynolds, Health & Welfare Regional Director, reported on the mental health advisory board – 14 members – gave explanation of power of duties – provide regional advice and services – working with Judge Bradbury on this – possibility of setting up mental health court in Orofino. Discussion followed. It was recommended to Mr. Reynolds that Jim Rehder be selected to serve on the Region 2 Mental Health Advisory Board.

Idaho Historical Commission appointment – Jim made motion to re-appoint Irene Tallent to the Idaho Historical Preservation Commission. Randy seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Diamond Springs appeal explained by Dennis Albers.

Mardell Edwards wished the commissioners would not address issues that are not listed on agenda – or postpone items – doesn’t like items being changed.

Certificate of residency approved:
– Britni Lynn Eimers
– Jake P. Chaffee

Sheriff’s Report approved.

The Board recessed at 2:05 P.M.

Chairman:____________________________ Attest:_______________________