STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION JUNE 9, 2020 SECOND 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.
Brandt moves to approve the partial release of collateral on lien 20071063996 and Instrument #453041. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Kelly Bashaw. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Order of Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of June 2. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
8:40 a.m. Brandt regarding salaries as we finish up this fiscal year and moving forward to the next budget cycle. Discussion regarding the limitations of using CAVA funds from the State. Commission feels that with the uncertainty of revenues, it would be best to stay the course for this year in terms of across the board raises-will consider merit raises on a case by case basis.
8:49 a.m. Kelly and Lesli regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 68,571.68 County Road and Bridge $ 159,059.05
Airport $ 6,155.89 Emergency Communication $ 5,970.49
District Court $ 3,666.03 Court Facilities $ 300.00
Title III New $ 540.93 Indigent $ 24,065.24
Appraisal $ 60.23 Solid Waste $ 146,621.42
Search & Rescue $ 2,072.00 Election Consol. $ 390.22
Noxious Weeds $ 751.07 Snowmobile 25 A $ 25.69
Interlock Device $ 85.00
Total Expenditures $ 418,334.94
Duman moves to pay the claims. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:00 a.m. Ackerman updates on her follow up with possible companies who could provide a technical audit-discussion regarding other possibilities. Monica Walker has a recommendation-she will follow up with them. Mark Frei will also reach out to someone he knows to see if they can provide assistance.
9:15 a.m. Matt Jessup regarding summary of Subdivision Ordinance-this is necessary before the ordinance can take effect-we will need to modify Ordinance 70 to reflect the new effective date. Duman moves to approve the summary. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Brandt regarding bid on Seven Devils Bridge Project-one bid received from American Pioneering-$69,828. Brandt moves to accept the bid from American Pioneering. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:40 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the contract Agreement for Knife River on the Luke’s Gulch Project. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt moves to approve the Notice to Proceed for the Luke’s Gulch Project. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Kirk MacGregor reviews proposed letter to Burlingame regarding certain terms of the lease that have not been adequately addressed-discussion. Commission has no objection to MacGregor sending the letter. Cook updates regarding pavement rehab project-airport will be closed starting on Monday except for helicopter traffic.
10:00 a.m. Brandt updates on possible location for a collection site in the Grangeville area. Frei advises that a viable location is for sale, but details need to be worked out. Discussion regarding who would purchase the property and how it might be staffed. David Bodine expresses concern for a location that is used as a rock pit-discussion. Jessup will follow up on the current status of the mineral rights with the Seubert’s and their intent for exercising their rights. Don DeHaas advises that they have followed up with the Senior Center about the possibility of utilizing that location for a roll-off drop site-that may be worth pursuing-discussion. Myrna DeHaas regarding the ag solid waste fee-discussion regarding how the fee is assessed. Solid Waste discussion continued to next week.
10:30 a.m. Connie Jensen-Blyth regarding service provider agreement for GIS services with Rimrock Consulting-this has been discussed and reviewed by Matt Jessup. Brandt moves to approve the agreement. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Discussion regarding whether or not Connie has authority to sign on other service provider agreements for roadside spraying-Commission has no objection to her signing these annual agreements.
10:45 a.m. Canvass of the May 19 primary election.
11:40 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the canvass. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Recess until 1 pm.
1:00 p.m. Barb Grimm regarding addressing concerns in the Lightning Creek Road area-discussion regarding whether or not she should move forward with being proactive readdressing when issues come to her attention. Commission would like to be kept in the loop as these arise.
Grimm regarding road naming issue with Freedom Lane-all property owners have agreed on Meadowlark Lane instead-issue has been resolved.
Grimm regarding addressing issue off Glenwood-discussion regarding options-Commission prefers Honey Bee Drive to other suggested possible names.
Grimm regarding wrong signage-she will contact Kidder Harris.
Grimm regarding Frazier Grade sign-Megan Turner advises that the spelling has been updated on the AS400 for all property to reflect Frasure Grade. Grimm will contact Meinen for a new sign.
Brandt questions status of work Grimm has been doing with Noxious Weeds and Fire Mitigation-these are nearing completion. Discussion regarding part-time employee that will begin in July.
Discussion regarding Mapping Dept. hours-Commission requests that we try to remain consistent with hours being the same as the rest of the Courthouse.
1:40 a.m. Meeting Adjourned
Chairman______________________________ Attest:__________________________
