STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MARCH SESSION March 29, 2011 FIFTH 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.
James Zehner regarding background on Apostolic Acts Church ground. Phillip Kelly, of Apostolic Acts Church, presents information on purchase of an additional 3 acres-requests exemption on this new acquisition. Zehner regarding the position of the past commission to limit church exemptions to 10 acres-discussion. Brandt moves to exempt the property for one year and re-evaluate again next year. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries.
Approval of transfer of beverage license from Busdastubalup to Lowell’s Saloon.
11:15 a.m. Brandt moves to go into executive session pursuant to IC 67-2345(f). Chmelik seconds. Roll call-all in favor.
11:35 a.m. End executive session.
11:35 a.m. Brandt moves to go into executive session pursuant to IC 31-874/Indigent. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-all in favor.
1 Approval, 3 Denials, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 2-N1, 0 release-N1, 2 Liens, 0-Lien Release
12:00 p.m. End Executive Session-Lunch Break
1:00 p.m. The Board reconvenes. All present.
Tom Osen, District Ranger, and Sandy Holbrook from Nez Perce National Forest regarding reforestation and work projects in the area-present Power Point presentation outlining projects, particularly mastication projects, as well as pine beetle infestation and management-discussion. Osen indicated that he will periodically touch base with the Commission in an effort to maintain communication.
Rockwell moves to approve the minutes of the March 22 meeting as amended. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries.
Chmelik moves to appoint Rose Gehring to the Public Health Board. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries.
1:50 p.m. Brandt regarding First Step Internet’s request to put a new antenna on the Courthouse. No objections as long it is cleared with Zumalt and the Sheriff’s Office.
2:00 p.m. Jim Gorges & Jerry Arnzen present update on Search & Rescue building-discussion. Brandt moves to approve $2000 engineering plan from Daryl Mullinex and Hunter Edwards out of Sheriff’s budget. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries. Cook regarding reimbursement process for Title II funds-discussion. Cook will follow up on Area of Impact-Ackerman will get ordinances pertaining AOI.
2:30 p.m. Chmelik regarding procurement practices, particularly whether or not purchases are being made out of the county when they could be made from businesses in the county. Giddings regarding how tire purchases are put out for bid-advises that purchases for just about everything except vehicles are made from Idaho County businesses and that they are very aware of trying to keep business in the county-discussion. Department heads will be encouraged to utilize local businesses as much as possible.
3:00 p.m. Brandt regarding history of relationship with North Central RAC. Expresses concern over their unwillingness to fund projects in Idaho County in spite of continued funding. Brandt regarding discussions with South Western RAC-proposes sending future funding to this RAC. Rockwell questions regarding transfer of funds to another RAC and whether or not this would result in better funding for our proposed projects. Brandt explains that the RAC serves as a conduit for the funds and that moving to a different RAC would not negatively impact our chances of having projects funded in Idaho County. Brandt moves that we zero fund the North Central RAC for 2012 and send it to the South Western RAC. Chmelik seconds. Brandt & Chmelik in favor. Rockwell absent. Cook will repackage requests to present to the South Western RAC. Meeting is set for late April.
3:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
