STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MARCH SESSION MARCH 21, 2023 SECOND TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Kathy Ackerman regarding replacing all or part of the carpet in the District Courtroom and concealing the cords and cables at the counsel tables-Judge Green has made this request pending further updating of the Courtroom that will be addressed after the completion of the SO Complex-discussion. Ackerman advises that we have some carpet tiles in the warehouse that could be used. Commission has no objection to moving forward with this-Ackerman will follow up with more information regarding whether or not additional tiles are needed and the cost of removal of old carpet and placing of the carpet tiles.
9:15 a.m. Canvass of the March 14 election-Brandt moves to approve the canvass. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Dorene George regarding road naming request-this is the third address, which triggers our ordinance-discussion. Brandt questions Hunter Edwards regarding access and right-of-way-Edwards advises that he believes a right-of-way exists. Cooper Wright, representing Tolo Lake Farms, advises that the easement does not exist for insurability for title insurance purposes-discussion. Mr. Lyle, neighboring property owner advises that he is opposed-discussion. Mrs. Esslinger advises of intent for the location of access. Continued to April 11 at 1 pm.
9:58 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding support letter and agreement with CEDA for broadband-discussion. Duman moves to authorize the Professional Services Agreement with CEDA and the support letter. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. David McKnight requests support letter-discussion-he will return on April 11.
10:03 a.m. Brandt regarding application for exemption from Rainbow Church-Nuxoll advises that Matt Jessup reviewed the application and felt that it was in order. Nuxoll questions regarding solid waste fee-discussion. Commission advises to charge one fee this year with consideration of updating our overall policy moving forward. Brandt moves to approve the application. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:12 a.m. Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include an Executive Session at 11 a.m. for records exempt from disclosure due to an emergency situation. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:15 a.m. Kim Nuxoll regarding staffing-she has moved an appraiser to Mapping and hired a replacement in Appraisal. Approvals will be addressed in Miscellaneous.
10:30 a.m. Gene Meinen regarding the purchase of a chain hoist for $4502-discussion. Duman moves to approve the purchase. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Meinen regarding purchase of a swamp cooler for the shop area-discussion. Duman moves to approve the purchase of a swamp cooler. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:45 a.m. Nadine MacDonald regarding staffing issues-advises the Commission that an additional Probation officer will need to be hired at some point in the near future-advises that there will be times when there will not be anyone in the office-discussion.
11:00 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)d Records Exempt from Disclosure. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
11:37 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) c for Personnel. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
11:45 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of March 14. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for District Court employee Stacy Rice. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Tom Remington to fill a patrol position in Kooskia. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the transfer of Tom Crowley to Mapping. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the pay increase for Dorene George in Mapping. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Sierra Hovey in Appraisal. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for CMC for Denis Duman and BLM RAC for Skip Brandt. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Lindsley-March 30-BOE Training
11:49 a.m. Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. Lyle Smith, BPC Fire Department and Joann McPheeters, grant writer present proposal for sponsorship of a block grant they are applying for to build a new fire station-discussion. Brandt moves to support the sponsorship of the grant. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
1:18 p.m. Recess
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