STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MARCH SESSION March 31, 2008 FIFTH TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.
Kevin Tomlinson re: dumpster site in Elk City – Bennett’s want to lease or sell this parcel of land – maintenance has to be done in this area. Building used for county shop discussed.
Butch Walker suggested making this a controlled site – discussion followed.
Tabled until further information.
Tim Lee re: variance on division of his property – Randy made motion to call for hearing for variance on subdivision. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Gene Meinen re: road report. Road to Stites cemetery discussed. Opinion is the road is public.
Elk Meadow Road and Bridge – discussion followed on letter asking commissioners to add road and bridge to the county road system.
Gene stated no permit was obtained for bridge – this is a concern.
Jim made motion to add Elk Meadow Road & Bridge to the county road system. No second. Motion died for lack of second
Jim May, Idaho County Historical Commission – requesting appointment of new members for commission. Skip made motion to appoint Bernie Jones, Bruce & Pat Ringsmith to the commission. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Jamie Edmondson reported on two projects for the Idaho Historical Commission.
Silver Lake Estates Phase II Subdivision update – Randy reported on the meeting with the Grangeville Highway District – District chose not to sign plat unless roads are made private. Highway District will send letter regarding their decision.
Dennis reported that the county held a hearing for variance for a private road in 2006. Commissioners granted the private road. Holliman changed his mind after hearing stating he will have roads dedicated to the public. No additional hearing is required to make roads private according to Dennis.
Darin Fales suggested options – county accepting dedicated private/public roads in subdivision – dedicate road to Idaho County even though they are within the Grangeville Highway District.
Dennis stated roads have to go to the Grangeville Highway District if subdivision is in their jurisdiction.
Greg FitzMaurice representing several residents in this area stated Highway District has to sign off on plat whether roads are public or private – also have to insure a safe road to subdivision. Discussion followed.
Dennis mentioned the residents surrounding this subdivision may be in an illegal subdivision.
Charlie Holliman said he tried to get a property owners association formed for maintenance of Fish Hatchery road – this failed. Charlie stated he has done maintenance on this road at his own expense. Requesting subdivision to be signed.
Randy listed options/alternatives:
#1 Private Road
#2 County take dedication
#3 Require “Safe” road to subdivision
#4 Forced plat requiring dedication
Right of way issue has to be cleared – decision tabled until commissioners receive correspondence from Grangeville Highway District.
11:38 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent I C 31-874. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken
12:10 p.m. Ended.
Three liens – three N-1’s – six approved – two denied
Modification agreement between Payette National Forest and Idaho County Sheriff’s Department signed.
James Zehner and Deanna Hall re: circuit breaker and solid waste letters
Bruce Graham, Quality Heating presented quote for service agreement of 57 water source heat pumps – discussion followed. Units will be fixed in computer room and Heckman’s office. Cost of each unit – $2391.00
Robert Ackerman presented quote to update portion of courthouse lighting – total cost $15,683.20 – this does not cover cleaning or repair. Commissioners requested another quote.
March 24, 2008 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Sharon re: BG & CM railroad Taxes owed for 2004 – 2005 – 2006 -2007. Received check for $8,000. Discussion followed. Jim made motion to accept $8,000 payment for 2004 taxes and portion of 2005 taxes – this included late fee – interest will be forgiven. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Commissioners’ reports:
Skip – Grangeville Area of Impact – Kidder Harris Highway District increasing their road system – wolf issue.
Jim – Senator Craig meeting – NCHD meeting – Centrex report – repair of assessor’s office floor – discussion followed.
Randy – Grizzly bear re-introduction – solid waste agreement – Bennett Shop property on BLM property.
Beverage license approved:
Northwest Voyagers LLC – beer & wine
Grangeville Area of Impact – Kirk MacGregor – City recommends the Brannon’s hook up to the city water & sewer system. Discussion followed
Kirk stated the city cannot make someone hook up to city sewer system.
Lee Brannon stated NCHD gave them a permit for sewer system and then took it away. They dug their own septic system thinking they had a permit.
North Central Health recommends Brannons hook up with city system, however, if commissioners say it is not necessary to hook-up – then NCHD will issue permit.
Skip made motion to approve a new sewer permit for the septic drain field system, because septic system was previously approved and Brannans incurred costs of an installed septic tank. Also, a pump would need to be purchased to push sewage uphill, each of which caused a hardship to Brannans. Jim seconded. Discussion. Motion carried with Jim and Skip in favor. Randy voted no.
5:10 p.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for negotiations and legal matters – I C 67-2345(e) . Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken
5:35 p.m. Ended. No decision made.
Skip made motion to change hearing for Impact ordinance from April 21, 2008 to May 5, 2008. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
The board adjourned at 5:45 p.m
