STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MARCH SESSION March 17, 2015 THIRD TERM DAY
9:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik, Mark Frei and Skip Brandt, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Canvass of vote for March 10 levy elections-no changes. Brandt moves to accept the results of the election. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Chmelik regarding oil bids that were opened last week-these have been reviewed by Gene Meinen. The low bidder for both products was Idaho Asphalt. Chmelik moves to award both product bids to Idaho Asphalt. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:50 a.m. Chmelik regarding application for permit to develop in a floodplain submitted by ITD-this is for replacement of culverts-discussion. Chmelik moves to approve the permit as non-expiring as the project isn’t slated until 2017. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Approval of the hiring of Dan Schaub as janitor effective March 2 at $11.12 per hour.
Approval of the lateral transfer of Laura Lockett from Data Processing to the Treasurer’s Office.
Approval of the lateral transfer of Ashley Pineda from Motor Vehicle to Data Processing.
9:55 am. Chmelik moves to approve the alcoholic beverage license for the Southfork Café. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Order for cancellation-$50.41-David Waite, $24.84-Niki Schacher, $99.36-Joseph Rehder; Total $174.61
10:00 a.m. Chmelik regarding objection sent to Forest Service regarding Crooked River project. Mike Cook regarding his review of the documentation provided by the Forest Service-outlines the objection process. Cook advises the nature of the Commission’s previous objection as per the letter dated May 21, 2013 from the Commission. Cook asks residents present to provide copies of the objections they have sent to the Forest Service. Ron Miller advises that he has several concerns with the project, as well as other concerns about the treatment of miners on the South Fork. Dave Seyer regarding several roads/trails that have been obliterated or reconstructed by the Forest Service-this has curtailed navigation on ATV’s and has also created adverse run-off conditions. Mike Edmondson regarding his comments-has lived in the area for 40 years and is familiar with operations and projects of the FS-is concerned about the scientific data presented in the project proposal. Jamie Edmondson regarding her comments-she runs a small museum and is also a member of the historic preservation committee-her interest is primarily in preserving the historical integrity of the area-advises that leaving a few tailings with an information kiosk does not give visitors the proper perspective of the rich history of the area-advises of concerns regarding the takings of mining claims, as well as the information that has been provided regarding data on fish species. Discussion regarding getting this area recognized by SHPO-Jamie Edmondson advises that the historical preservation committee has a historian doing a comprehensive preservation plan for our area-Commission is interested in offering support for this preservation plan. Bob Pontius, property owner from Orogrande, regarding his comments-has concerns about the method of encouraging species growth-has seen a decline in fish population since modifications have been introduced-questions whether or not they know what they are doing. Discussion regarding how technical assistance could be offered to those who have been engaged in the process-Commission advises that Mike Cook and Kirk MacGregor can offer technical assistance-comments should be sent to Cook. Discussion will be continued March 31 at 10 a.m.
11:02 a.m. Jared Zwygart regarding audit-reviews letter with concerns presented during the audit-these have been addressed and the processes will be modified. Brandt questions regarding the division of expenses with the Prosecutor’s Office-Zwygart advises there are complications since no office space is provided-advises there is difficulty in determining a proper split when there is also private work occurring in the PA’s office-discussion. Kirk MacGregor advises that he has contacted the AG’s office regarding concerns over PA expenses and the ongoing investigation in Jefferson County. Brandt questions regarding the contingency line for the PA’s office-Zwygart advises there are concerns with the way this line is set up with payment through claims-puts PA in the position of being both an employee and a contract worker. Brandt regarding situation presented with the retirement of the current weed supervisor-questions the propriety of offering incentives via grants-Zwygart advises this is acceptable. Discussion regarding salary adjustments for elected officials-Zwygart advises salaries for elected officials are set and looked at when the budget is set-adjustments can be made for deputies at any time, but elected officials take the job at a specific salary whether the job takes an hour a week to do or eighty hours to do. MacGregor questions what should happen regarding computers owned by the County-Zwygart advises that these things again should be handled through a rental agreement that delineates payment of building rent and payment of equipment rental. Mark Frei questions regarding payment in lieu of benefits-Zwygart advises that this is not problematic, except that it presents a problem for future across the board increases-advises that this could be clarified through the personnel manual. Zwygart advises there may also be issues with ACA and compliance-advises that compliance becomes an issue because the law and requirements are constantly changing-would need to have staff up to date in order to make sure the County is compliant. Frei questions the legality of using an affidavit for employees who wish to take the payment in lieu of benefits option-Zwygart advises he does not know of case law that addresses this. Discussion regarding reimbursement of insurance costs-this is now allowed, but is problematic for large employers. Zwygart regarding audit report-overall no issues-reviews budgeting and revenue amounts for the year-reviews investment practices, ancillary checking accounts and leases. Discussion regarding Federal Awards/Title III. Brandt moves to accept audit for year ending September 30, 2014. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:08 p.m. Chmelik moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
0-Approval, 1-Denial, 2-Liens, 2-N1, 3-Lien Release, 3-N1 Release
12:12 p.m. End Indigent
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the March 10 meeting. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:15 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
