STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MARCH SESSION MARCH 12, 2024 SECOND TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Denis Duman and Bette Polack, Deputy Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
9:00 a.m. Brandt makes motion to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 31-814. Roll Call-District 1-yes District 2-yes, District 3-yes
9:03 a.m. End Executive Session
Duman makes motion to approve Indigent burial. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:05 a.m. Bette Polack request pay increase for Election workers-the same pay has been the same since 2008. Election workers have more elections and more responsibilities now. Polack requests a raise to $10.00 for Board and $12.00 per hour for Chief Judges effective May 1, 2024. Lindsley moves to approve wage increase. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 Leslie/Jamie regarding Claims:
Current Expense $ 77,409.56 Road & Bridge $ 64,681.21
Airport $ 46,688.81 Emergency Comm. $ 16,272.13
District Court $ 5,203.99 Title III New $ 57.55
Title III $ 400.00 Appraisal $ 102.72
Solid Waste $ 171,603.58 Search & Rescue $ 425.50
Noxious Weeds $ 7,815.25 Snowmobile 25A $ 2,513.77
Snowmobile 25B $ 677.50 Interlock Device Fund $ 95.00
American Rescue Plan $ 114.52 Broadband Infrastructure $ 1,140.49
Total $ 395,201.58
Duman moves to pay claims. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Lindsley regarding next steps for the Elk City Dumpster Cover-discussion regarding plans and money. Duman advises that an engineer should look at plans to figure the footings-discussion. Duman will route this to an engineer for review.
9:45 a.m. Lindsley regarding increasing Airport lease rates-questions how the leases work at the airport. Mike Cook explains the lease system and how many places we are leasing currently that are accessible with existing taxi lanes. Discussion regarding rates at surrounding airports. Cook will gather more information for a later meeting.
10:00 a.m. Public Hearing/Resolution-Budget Reopening/Broadband Project. Resolution to open 2024 Fiscal year Budget. New line item to accept and dispense funds. Resolution No. 2024-6. New Fund Name is Broadband Infrastructure Fund. Duman moves to adopt resolution. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor
10:15 a.m. Non-Medical Indigent Assistance Program discussion. Discussion of purpose of resolution. May need to look deeper and find out what other counties are doing. Jessup looking into Idaho Code for the correct procedures. Jessup will discuss with Ackerman.
10:30 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the March 5 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders of Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Buckskin Bill Museum. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional meetings:
Brandt- March 22-WIR
Duman-March 28-CMC
Lindsley- March14-Property Tax Meeting, March 18-City Council, March 28-BOE Training.
11:15 a.m. Bid opening Fire Mitigation.
Bidders
Ulmer Landmark Bock
Finley’s Tree Service $12,325.00 $14,725.00 $16,845.00
Rad Mulching and Fire Reduction $16,400.00 $15,000.00 $15,840.00
PK Excavating & Dirt Work $13,000.00 $12,469.00 $15,228.00
Coppersmith Enterprises $28,360.00
Groundwork Excavation $12,750.00 $12,300.00
Bids will be routed to Sandi Paul for review and award recommendation.
11:30 a.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
