STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MARCH SESSION March 5, 2007 FIRST TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Randy Doman and Jim Rehder, Commissioners and Margie Gortsema, deputy clerk, present.
A moment of silence was held for John Schurbon, Commissioner of Idaho County, who passed away February 27, 2007.
John Dilts re: road report. Grading and ditching continues on various roads – work will begin on Pollock road to repair washout as weather permits – bids will go out for gravel crushing and asphalt oil.
Airport report – John is working with NezPerce National Forest Service regarding landing fees. Avista is still working on the plan for power to taxi-ways at the airport.
Jim Church and Susie Heckman re: Idaho County’s 4-H program – short video was presented – gratitude was given to the commissioners for their support and the many leaders and volunteers to make this program a success.
Commissioners’ reports:
Jim – mental health meeting – legislative meeting in Boise.
Randy – reported on the work Gil Bates is doing in regards to Vo-Tech/Industrial Arts program with Kamiah and LCSC. March 26, 2007 – USFS will discuss Plum Co. land status in the Powell area. Closure of Painter Mine Bar Road discussed. Culvert replacement at Squaw Creek.
Greg Skinner re: division of land. Two projects that involve private land accessed by USFS roads. Requesting information on how county wants to handle this in order to stay in compliance with subdivision ordinance. Variance hearing was explained to Greg and he was also to visit with Mike Cook, NPF, regarding ownership of roads.
11:05 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
12:00 p.m. Ended. Regular resumed.
Three liens – three N-1 – one release of lien and N-1 – four approvals – one denial.
Russell Vessey requesting exemption of taxes for the year 2006 on the old mill property in Kooskia. Russell discussed this with Jim Beckman – taxes for 2005 have been paid – James Zehner provided background information. Discussion followed. Randy made motion to forgive taxes for 2006. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Elected Officials Meeting:
Sharon Cox – tax sales and deeds have been recorded. Personal property tax bill is still in question at the State Legislature – discussion followed.
James Zehner – reported on the five year appraisal plan for Idaho County – Bennett Lumber litigation has ended – application will be sent to IAC for partial reimbursement through the Industrial Litigation Fund. James will be attending meeting regarding user fees for ATV’s, horseback riding etc. Urban Renewal Act discussed.
Larry Dasenbrock reported his deputies are under going annual training – requested information on licensing ATV & UTV House Bill 187 – Randy suggested that Larry check the Department of Parks and Recreation website for this information.
Bill Hazelton re: Deep Woods subdivision – Bill owns lots 3 & 4 – built a shop on the property line between the lots – requesting to decrease lot 3 by 75 feet. Mr. Hazelton was asked if he checked the covenants regarding restrictions. Discussion followed.
Max Pelham re: church exemption for the Virgin Ministries. Discussion followed. Commissioners requested more information before exemption would be granted. Randy will contact Michael Virgin for the information.
Ron Prall re: Valley View Subdivision and Valley View Water & Sewer District. Ron expressed his concerns about a property owner in this subdivision filing a petition to remove several lots from the subdivision. Commissioners explained that no decision can be made until a hearing has been held – residents in this area will be notified when and if this does happen.
James Zehner asked permission to hire Linda Gullickson as a temporary employee for his office – Randy made motion to approve the hiring. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Board recessed at 3:17 p.m.
Chairman:_____________________________ Attest:__________________________
