STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MARCH SESSION March 20, 2012 THIRD TERM DAY
11:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Jim Chmelik and James Rockwell and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Mike Cook regarding update on Airport activities-presents draft of lease with Forest Service for a small parcel of land at the airport. Discussion. Cook regarding the purchase of a used ¾ ton pick-up for use at the airport-he has checked the State contract rates for a vehicle that could be used with a snowplow attachment-the going State contract rate is $23,800 for a new vehicle-Gortsema Motors came in at $24,700-discussion regarding new versus used vehicles. Cook will get a few more quotes on used vehicles in the 2007-2008 range with around 50,000 and report back.
Cook reports that Anderson Aeromotive has purchased an additional building near the airport that will be used for repair work on war birds-may be a precursor for other business development at the airport.
Cook regarding contacts he has made in trying to put on an ‘Air Fair’-discussion.
Cook regarding the transfer of one of the blue buildings to the Bulldog Booster Club-is checking on what needs to be done in order to make the transfer.
11:40 Canvass of votes for Highland School District levy election. Brandt moves to accept canvass. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:40 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-all in favor.
2 Approval, 1 Denial, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 1-N1, 1 release-N1, 1-Liens, 1-Lien Release
11:53 a.m. End Indigent
12:00 p.m. Brandt moves to approve declaration for Fair Housing Month. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with Rockwell and Brandt in favor, Chmelik abstains. Declaration signed by Rockwell and Brandt.
12:00 p.m. Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. Board reconvenes.
Christine Frei, with CEDA, presents Annual Membership Report-discussion. Frei indicates that she is looking into possible funding that may be available in connection with the disaster declaration the County issued a couple of years ago-discussion.
1:45 p.m. Chmelik regarding right of way issue on Shingle Creek Road in the Rapid River Ranch Estates Subdivision. MacGregor regarding research and review he has done on this situation-the Forest Service had a right of way on the road and we entered into an agreement to maintain the road for the Forest Service-we have no easement or ownership of this road, although the maintenance of the road by the County for at least five years deems the road ‘public’ per Idaho Code. Realtor Denise Laritz requests a declaration from the county that the road is ‘public’. Discussion regarding options for addressing this in a way that will satisfy all parties and the title company. MacGregor advises that he believes private landowners should pursue legal measures to have the road declared public. Meinen regarding the possibility of the Forest Service making the declaration since it is their easement-discussion. MacGregor will supply an opinion letter regarding the County’s maintenance of the road-discussion.
2:50 p.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding drainage issues on Morrow’s property. The property owner claims that work done by County was not sufficient to address the situation-is requesting modifications to culvert and widening of ditch to accommodate the runoff. Brandt regarding the recommendations of Riedesel-discussion. Meinen requests further consultation with an engineer prior to a decision. Brandt requests a couple of quotes on alternatives to address this situation.
3:25 p.m. Sheila Key regarding maintenance of the Arc-View software that she uses for mapping. Chmelik moves to approve. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve the minutes of the March 13 meeting as amended. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Order for cancellation signed-$1.44
3:30 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345(f). Chmelik seconds. Roll call-all in favor.
4:50 p.m. End Executive Session
4:50 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
