March 2, 2010

STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

 

MARCH SESSION               March 2, 2010                       FIRST TERM DAY

 

 

            The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Skip Brandt, Jim Rehder,  James Rockwell, Commissioners and Bette O’Brien, deputy clerk, present.

 

            Title III comments – Mr. Baird comments were recognized – Mike Cook drafted a response to Mr. Baird.  Commissioners signed.

 

            James Zehner re: herd districts – discussion followed on whether or not a county wide ordinance is needed.  Kirk explained how to create a herd district – county will have to maintain cattle guards and fences if they create the district.  Currently, residents maintain cattle guards and fences in the herd districts. Tabled until further information is obtained from Rose.

 

            Judge Brudie and Judge Gaskell met with commissioners to discuss various topics – drug court and distance video – money issues.  Judge Bradbury was also in attendance.

 

            Grangeville Area of Impact – Mayor Bruce Walker requested to hold off.  Ordinance tabled until March 16, 2010.

 

            Selway Bitterroot Foundation – Rob Mason and Mac McBoyle reported on projects they do – based out of Montana – requesting commissioners to support a new license plate for this foundation.  Money goes to Idaho.  Discussion followed.  Skip made motion to support the Selway Bitterroot License plate.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            Skip made motion to approve Resolution #2010-122 re: U S Airforce.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            Jim Rehder absent for the remainder of the day – Boise for the legislative committee.

 

            1:00 p.m.          Skip made motion to enter into executive session according to I C 31-874 for indigent claims.  James seconded.  Motion carried.  Roll call taken.  Skip and James voting yes – Jim absent.

            1:10 p.m.          Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.                                                                 

                            Two N-1’s – two liens – two assignments – two approvals

 

Beverage license approved as follows:

                        Lewis & Clark – beer & wine

                        Adenine’s Restaurant – beer & wine

                        Northwest Voyagers – beer & wine

                        Dales Cashway – beer

 

            February 16, 2010 minutes and February 23, 2010 minutes.  Skip made motion to approve minutes.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            James Zehner re: mapping machine – total price – $18,900 – trade in value for our current machine is $1,200 – total price $17,700.00.  Skip made motion to approve purchase.  James seconded.  Motion carried.

 

            Joyce Wikoff re: tax exemption request  for the ground purchased for  the church.  Land is located on Little Salmon River Road – 20 acres.  Decision tabled until Joyce gives James Zehner further information.

 

            Jim Gorges re: vehicle purchase – search & rescue and auction of items of no further use to the county.  Wanting to purchase five new vehicles.  Discussion followed – commissioners approved holding an auction.

            Title III money for search & rescue – discussion followed –

            Jail locks – estimate cost $400.00 – decision tabled until March 16, 2010 at 2:00 p.m.

 

            Tucker Lindsey re: plugged culverts and problems in the Cow Creek area.  Tucker complained on various items such as bridge and other roads.  Gene will take care of culverts.

 

            Gene Meinen re: road report.

                        Hold Harmless Agreement with Mr. Wilkins on Tommy Taha road – signed.

Cow Creek Bridge discussed – bid specs will be drafted for review.

 

            Jerry Zumalt re property transfer on radio (micor) – agreement signed.

 

            Mike Cook discussed various airport issues – future meetings for airport discussed.

 

            The Board adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

 

Chairman:______________________________   Attest:___________________________