STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MARCH SESSION MARCH 17, 2020 SECOND TERM DAY
8:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Frei is absent, but will participate via conference call as needed.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Brandt regarding moving forward with emergency plans in light of COVID-19. Ackerman updates regarding plans for the upcoming Primary Election-advises that all registered voters will get a letter encouraging them to request an absentee ballot.
Carol Moehrle, North Central Public Health, via telephone, provides update on testing and diagnosis activities across the state-advises that there are no cases in the Northern 10 counties-advises that her personal belief is that we work on plans just in case, but feels that there is no need to be suspending services at this time. Brandt questions regarding the numbers of cases of the regular flu-Moehrle advises that there is a screening process wherein most people who present with symptoms are being screened for Influenza A with about 50% of those tests coming back as positive-those patients are urged to stay home and take care of themselves-discussion. Brandt questions Morgan Drew, GPD and Terry Cochran, CPD regarding law enforcement practices-they advise that they are looking at incidents on a case by case basis. Discussion regarding other Court processes and how they will be handled in the jail and by Probation. Brandt questions Abner King, Syringa CEO, concerning their preparations-King advises that they have a modified incident plan-the biggest concern is supplies. Steve Frei updates regarding processes at St. Mary’s Hospital and Clearwater Valley Hospital. Ackerman questions who is responsible for messaging-Brandt advises that Jerry Zumalt will be responsible with assistance from Ackerman and Brandt. Mark Frei advises that he wants the community to be aware that the Commissioners will be there as leaders.
8:45 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding quote from Valence to implement text to 911 capabilities-this functions through their current systems-can be paid for out of E911. Duman moves to approve the quote from Valence. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
9:00 a.m. Brandt regarding proposal opening for Western Star truck-we received one proposal from Idaho Truck Sales for $59,900. Meinen advises that this truck books for $75,000-their mechanic has checked it out. Duman moves to accept the bid. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent. Duman moves to authorize Meinen to sign the sales agreement. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
9:05 a.m. James Zehner regarding property that has been purchased by the City of Grangeville-advises that this will be exempted for 2021-balance of 2020 will be pro-rated. Duman moves to approve exemption. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
9:15 a.m. Leah Mager regarding casualty loss on Jerry Bonnell. Duman moves to cancel the taxes due to casualty. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
9:30 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing on the Petition filed by Lawrence Padrta for the validation of a portion of a road commonly known as the 279 Road. Ackerman swears in Luke Zieda, Elijah Zieda, Wes Hardin, Bill Brucks, Allen Cochran and Lawrence Padrta sworn. Padrta offers a recorded document as Exhibit A. Matt Jessup advises regarding mapping of the 279 Road based on previous surveys. Ackerman swears in Dave Schwartz with Idaho Department of Lands. Brandt advises that the question at hand is whether or not the road is open. Dave Schwartz, IDL, presents Exhibit B-statement of IDL and Exhibit C-Maps. Elijah Zieda testifies. Luke Zieda testifies. Brandt clarifies the actual location of the portion of road that Mr. Padrta wants vacated. William Brucks testifies. Melvin Monroe testifies. Commission continues comment period until Friday-will make a decision next week.
10:41 Christy Raup concerning protocol for dealing with people who come into the Courthouse with symptoms of Influenza A or infectious diseases-proposes closing the office doors and asking people to knock on the door-discussion. Commission will discuss this further and notify.
10:45 Canvass of March 10 Presidential
11:00 Mike Cook regarding update on Airport operations-presents handout with details on the Pavement Rehabilitation Project, fuel flowage, pilots lounge, updating ordinances, and USFS projects. Cook presents comment letter on the Green Horse Project-discussion. Duman moves to approve the letter. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
11:30 a.m. Connie Jensen-Blyth presents Noxious Weed update-she will soon be posting the advertisement for the full-time position. Jensen-Blyth advises regarding work with the USFS on treatment and agreements. Discussion regarding updated financials which will be available mid-April and also the development a new noxious weed recently discovered in our area and the testing process.
Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include Indigent proceedings, which was inadvertently left off the agenda. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-absent; District 3-yes
3-Approval; 1-Denial; 0-Suspension; 1-Lien; 0-Release of Lien
12:09 p.m. End Indigent
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the March 10 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the alcoholic beverage license for Three Rivers Resort. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Master Lease Agreement from Bancorp. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increases for Larry Nicola and Vicky Lycan. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Certificate of Completion of Right-of-Way Activities. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the support letter for Lowell QRU. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meetings Requests for Duman. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
12:50 p.m. Canvass resumes
Brandt moves to accept the canvass of the March 10 election. Duman seconds. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to adopt a ‘business as usual’ protocol for Courthouse operations, with the exception of the Courts, which have been closed by an Administrative Order, with the added provision that patrons exhibiting flu-like symptoms will be asked to leave the building immediately and will be escorted out if they are non-compliant. Duman seconds. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
1:20p.m Meeting Adjourned
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
