STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MARCH SESSION March 1, 2016 FIRST TERM DAY
9:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik, Skip Brandt and Mark Frei, and Kathy Ackerman Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Brandt regarding the possibility of utilizing Stonefly Consulting to confer on the lawsuit on the Clearwater Travel Plan-Brandt advises that Gardner is charging $40 per hour-moves to approve using Stonefly Consulting as a resource for other Forest Service issues. Discussion. Brandt modifies motion to approve hiring Stonefly Consulting at a rate of $40 per hour with a cap of $1500 for consultation in forest related issues. Frei seconds. Discussion-Randy Doman suggests tying this into any work on the resource plan. Brandt modified motion to approve hiring Stonefly Consulting at a rate of $40 per hour with a cap of $1500 for additional consultation on the Resource Management Plan. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Mike Cook regarding repair/repaving of the Courthouse parking lot-advises that if the Commission wants to move ahead with this, it may be prudent to put together a bid packet so that the work could be done prior to the start-up of other projects in the area-discussion. Cook and Meinen will work on getting a packet together for the Commission to review.
10:00 a.m. Brandt regarding the possibility of providing funding up-front for the development of land-fill. Jared Zwygart refers Commission to audit report for discussion on how to pay back between funds-lines could be set up on a pay to/pay from schedule in order to facilitate this. General Fund funds could be transferred without repayment if desired. Zywgart reviews other components of FY2015 audit. Brandt moves to approve the FY2015 Audit Report as presented. Frei seconds. Motion carries with al in favor.
10:38 a.m. Brandt regarding waiving solid waste fees for vacant residencies-policy in the past was that if the vacancy ‘could’ be rented, has power, etc., the solid waste fee should remain-discussion. Zehner advises that if the residence gets a homeowners exemption, the solid waste fee stays on. Commission advises that no changes will be in policy at this time.
10:45 a.m. Mike Cook regarding Road Use Permit for hauling of slide materials to a private location using County roads. Brandt moves to approve the Road Use Permit for Road #222 and Road #500. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Chmelik provides update on alternate route travel and other concerns-road bed is holding up pretty well, although they have had to patch a few areas. Brandt advises he was last updated by ITD on Sunday-they had stopped work due to moisture conditions and instability. Jim Gorges advises that they are getting questions regarding why Idaho County is responsible for this when it is a State Highway. Brandt advises that the County’s concern is to assist and protect our residents-we will work on recouping our costs via emergency grant funding. Brandt advises that he will continue working to get all parties together to advise the Elk City citizens regarding the progress and plans for addressing the slide.
11:00 a.m. James Zehner regarding agreement with Access Idaho-change is that they are removing the additional $1 transaction fee. Chmelik moves to approve agreement as presented. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve stipend for Mike Chlebowski for SERT Team. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve Alcoholic Beverage License for River Rock Café. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve reduction in hours for Annie Bledsoe, as per her request. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt advises that his CBC meeting for tomorrow has been moved from Grangeville to Kooskia. Brandt advises there may be another meeting on the Adams County land fill coming up in the next couple of weeks.
Chmelik moves to approve the minutes of the February 23 meeting. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:10 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for Personnel. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes.
11:30 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Frei seconds.
Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
2-Approval, 1-Denial; 4-Lien; 4-N1; 2-Release Lien; 2-Release N1
11:40 a.m. End Indigent
11:44 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
