STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MARCH SESSION March 1, 2011 FIRST TERM DAY
10:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Jim Chmelik and James Rockwell, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Brandt regarding bids for remodel. Two bids received-Daeli Construction & Idaho Stage. Bids will be reviewed and bidders notified of time set for bid award.
10:10 a.m. Jim Gorges regarding trailer and van request for advance payments under Jail JAG Grant-discussion-funds from grant have already been received. This is for work details with prisoners-claims signed.
10:40 a.m. Hunter Edwards presents proposal for County Surveyor-discussion. Commission will send out a letter to interested parties (other surveyors, Road Dept.) for comment.
10:55 a.m. James Zehner regarding maintenance for GIS mapping services. Contract is due-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the maintenance agreement. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries.
11:05 a.m. Jim Gorges regarding Search & Rescue Building-has met with architect for preliminary design consultation-explains what would be included if we use architect for the design portion-presents proposal from Gerald Arnzen. Rockwell moves to hire Gerald Arnzen for this project. Chmelik seconds motion. Motion carries.
11:20 a.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding new computer for Prosecutor’s Office. Brandt moves to approve expenditure. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries.
11:30 a.m. Rockwell moves to approve minutes of Special Meeting, February 21. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries.
11:35 a.m. Brandt moves to go into executive session pursuant to IC 31-874/Indigent. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-all in favor.
1 Approval, 3 Denials, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 1-N1, 3 release-N1, 1 Liens, 3-Lien Release
12:00 p.m. End Executive Session-Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. Board reconvenes.
1:20 p.m. Chmelik regarding fenced area on Salmon River-fences placed by BLM-Chmelik regarding concerns from the perspective of BLM, such as vandalism and trash left in the area. Kent Rad regarding users taking care of the property-shares his concerns regarding the placement of more and more restrictions that in turn place a use burden on the land that is left. Scott Carlton, a representative from Raul Labrador’s office, advises that he has been in touch with Will Wrunnoe from BLM-discussion regarding participation in public meetings. Mr. Wrunnoe was invited to attend this meeting, but declined and was not present. Jerry Coppernoll regarding the lack of EIS for public comment. Mr. Carlton requests letter from Commission and any individuals concerned about recent actions of the BLM-discussion.
Rockwell moves to approve the minutes of the February 22, 2011 meeting. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries.
2:00 p.m. Rockwell introduces Steve Peterson, a consultant who is conducting a study of timber-related job loss in relation to the Lochsa Land Exchange. Peterson regarding what his study will include and how it will be broken down-discussion. Peterson regarding time frame for completion of the study-preliminary study will be ready for review on March 7 and will include a proposal for the costs of conducting the study. Final study should be complete in 60 days.
2:10 p.m. Dave Cooper of Elk City regarding accessibility for the elderly and disabled on Nez Perce National Forest-trails have been closed to use by ATV’s. Requests support from the Commission regarding these closures-discussion. Chmelik questions closure of the 505 Trail-discussion. Cooper will request a written release of the 541 Trail from the Forest Service-discussion.
2:30 p.m. Tax Deed Hearing on delinquencies for 2007. Commissioners, Sharon Cox, James Zehner and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. No property owners present. Delinquencies are Richard Gau & Danial Gau; Joann Hunter; James & TonyaOrmsby-2 sections; Robert & Margaret Robinson. Rockwell questions tax deed taken in 2010 on Little Shell Band Pembina-Cox responds. Brandt moves that a tax deed be issued by the Idaho County Tax Collector on each of the 2007 delinquencies. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries. Brandt questions time frame for sale-discussion. Hearing adjourned at 2:55 p.m.
3:00 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
