STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MARCH SESSION March 19, 2013 THIRD TERM DAY
10:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners James Rockwell and Jim Chmelik and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Skip Brandt will be a few minutes late.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Gene Meinen regarding road maintenance agreement with the Payette National Forest-he has made a modification on the term of the agreement to make it a 1 year agreement instead of a 5 year agreement-there are some areas of the agreement that still need to be hammered out that he has some concerns about-discussion. Rockwell signs agreement as amended. Meinen will draft a cover letter to go along with the agreement.
Meinen regarding Salmon River Road concerns-Chmelik advises that he planned on going to look at Shingle Creek Road within the next few days-could inspect the Salmon River Road at the same time-meeting tentatively set for Wednesday, March 27. Discussion regarding challenges with maintenance on the Salmon River Road and continued concerns with design/construction modifications.
10:15 a.m. Commissioner Brandt present.
Salmon River Road discussion continues. Cook and Meinen will draft a letter on concerns with construction of the second part of the road.
10:20 a.m. Rockwell moves to amend the agenda to include an executive session. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to 67-2345(f) legal. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
10:35 a.m. End Executive Session
Alcoholic Beverage Licenses issued for:
Northwest Voyageurs-beer and wine
Three Rivers Resort Inc.-beer, wine and liquor
10:40 a.m. Chmelik regarding liaison for the Nez Perce Forest Plan Revision-Forest Service will pay for a liaison-discussion.
11:00 a.m. Canvass of Votes for Highland School District #305-one vote canvassed. Brandt moves to approve canvass. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Rockwell moves to approve the minutes of the March 12 as amended. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Fair Housing Month Proclamation signed by Chairman Rockwell.
11:15 a.m. Brandt regarding amending subdivision ordinance-questions whether or not a public hearing is required. Discussion. MacGregor feels that the code doesn’t require a hearing, but advises that it wouldn’t hurt to have one anyway. Hearing set for April 23 at 10 a.m. Ackerman will send Notice of Hearing to Free Press and send out notices as per Idaho Code. MacGregor advises that he has researched the inclusion of the word division that was decided upon last week-after research, he feels this is incorrect wording. The word ‘division’ will be taken out and the amendment addressed at the public hearing.
11:35 a.m. Rockwell moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345(f)-legal. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
2 Approval, 5 Denial, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 2-N1, 2-release-N1, 2-Liens, 2-Lien Release
11:58 a.m. End Indigent
11:58 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to 67-2345(f). Rockwell seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
12:12 p.m. Recess for lunch.
1:00 p.m. The Board reconvenes
Melisa Bryant, Ida-Lew, provides copies of the proposal for area technical school, tentatively slated for the old Prairie Elementary School-has been working with an architect on design-looking at grant opportunities, particularly a grant through the Albertson’s Foundation that would be $1 million per year for five years. Development of this school would fulfill needs in the workforce both locally and as a means to build skilled workers, thus adding an additional resource to attract businesses to the county. Chmelik questions how the school will be paid for-Bryant explains that there are three different funding streams-part of the funding would come from State funding at 33% per student, student loans and grants. Discussion.
Bryant regarding most recent work plan-requests feedback from Commission-also requests support for grant through Dept. of Commerce-Idaho County would be the sponsor with administration through CEDA as is the current arrangement.
Bryant advises that she is still working with an ammunition manufacturer-equipment is very specialized and difficult to find, so that is causing a bit of a delay-a site visit is expected next month.
1:30 p.m. Jeff Heath, Quality Heating & AC, presents proposal for Spring maintenance-this amount is up $375 from last year primarily due to an increase in hourly labor costs-discussion. Rockwell moves to accept proposal from Quality as presented. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Heath questions whether or not we are still on for replacing 3 or 4 units-discussion-he will report back after they do the maintenance.
1:45 p.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding estimate of $610 from Warren Hinrichs for painting the Courthouse flagpole-discussion. Chmelik questions whether or not the pole needs painted-inspects the pole and reports back that he feels it does not need painting at this time.
2:00 p.m. Janie Fluharty and Jay Hinterlong, Idaho County Recycling regarding lease agreements with VJ Properties and the City of Cottonwood for a recycling location in Cottonwood. Rockwell questions whether or not these have been reviewed by Kirk MacGregor-Fluharty advises they have been reviewed and approved by MacGregor. Leases signed. Fluharty regarding the continued search for grant funding. Discussion regarding number of volunteers and future plans for recycling.
2:15 p.m. Rockwell regarding Facilities Review Group-advises that there is a new level of enthusiasm for projects that could be done within the Courthouse and Grounds-focus of the group would be to look at projects, prioritize those projects and do budget planning for projects. The group would consist of janitors, one person from each floor, Kathy Ackerman and at least one person from the community who is versed in interior design/decorating. Discussion will be continued next week.
2:40 p.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding Technology Committee-discussion regarding what specific tasks they should be addressing. Initially, the Committee should discuss the County website (likes, dislikes, concerns, suggestions), 5 year plan for computers and a potential new telephone system. Ackerman will contact previous committee members.
2:47 p.m. Meeting adjourned
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:___________________
