STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MARCH SESSION March 5, 2013 FIRST TERM DAY
9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Jim Chmelik and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner James Rockwell will be here at 10:00 a.m.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
9:15 a.m. Georgene Wilkins, concerned citizen from Slate Creek area regarding the loss of their dumpsters-feels that there are enough residents on the Salmon River paying solid waste fees that they should be able to have as many dumpsters as they want/need-questions what the costs are for just the Salmon River. Chmelik advises that because the county is so large, the solid waste contract is divided into two areas-the Clearwater and the Salmon River, Prairie and Elk City. Don Erne advises that the County may be saving money, but the residents are being charged extra because they must now drive further. Brandt regarding consolidation on the Clearwater and how that impacted the residents there-discussion. Slate Creek residents Dan Clark Sr., Ron Mahurin, Bob Black, Craig Morrison, Larry Barany all speak regarding issues with residents being on fixed incomes, distances for driving to new dumpster locations, concerns about abuse and garbage being dumped/blown along the river. Chmelik offers to put together a meeting for residents at Slate Creek-discussion. Meeting will be set up-Georgene Wilkins will be the primary contact person.
10:00 a.m. Ray Hammell questions Commission regarding progress with Shingle Creek Road issue-Chmelik advises that there are a couple of residents that are holding the issue up-may best be resolved by the property owners in Court. Hammell regarding the concerns he has that nothing is being done-advises that he expects a timely resolution and commitment from the current commission that this will be addressed-discussion. Brandt advises that this issue needs to be addressed by the affected landowners, rather than intervention through the Commission. Hammell advises that pursuing this through the Court will result in damages-part of which will fall on the County-feels that intervention at this time will save the County money-discussion. Chmelik advises he will meet with Brian DeVenny to try to resolve. Hammell regarding tax relief due to this property being unsellable as is-Commission will discuss with Treasurer Deanna Hall.
10:15 a.m. James Zehner regarding Homestead Entry Surveys and possible additional language to address this in the Subdivision ordinance-Zehner presents proposed language that resulted from a meeting with Marsha Cunningham and Kirk MacGregor. Discussion. MacGregor will work on tightening the language and will present next week. Meinen questions subdivision ordinance and whether or not it includes language to address access to the subdivision-discussion.
Zehner regarding Mobile Home Ordinance #49-the conversion of mobile homes to real property-our ordinance directs Idaho State Certified inspectors to sign off-requests change to Uniformed Building Code certified or International Building Code certified. Zehner will check into what other counties are doing and also if any statutes require an Idaho State Certified inspector. Zehner regarding review of exemptions by Commission-will be set for next week. Zehner advises that tribal exemption is moving through the legislature-will result in a loss of about $4000 in tax revenue on the Gill Ranch purchase.
10:50 a.m. Jim Gorges regarding valve replacement in the jail to prevent leaking-to move these would require approximately $400-requesting expenditure out of building and grounds, as it is a Courthouse expense. Rockwell moves to authorize this repair/expense out of building and grounds. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Gorges presents plan for vehicle purchases-Rockwell questions whether or not these are budgeted purchases-Gorges advises they are. No objection from Commission.
10:55 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding estimates for carpet-discrepancy in carpet quality with two different estimates given by Hoene’s. Lindsley’s is actually less when the higher quality carpet tile is considered. Considering the new information, Rockwell moves to approve estimate from Lindsleys of $7196.09. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Alcoholic Beverage Licenses approved for:
Grangeville Country Club, dba, Rodeo Grounds-beer only
Grangeville Country Club, dba, Grangeville Golf Course-beer and liquor
Approval of hiring of Patrick Adler at $12.46 per hour for vacancy in the jail.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the February 26 meeting as amended. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:25 a.m. Kara Mowery regarding update on Forest Plan Revision-she has prepared an executive summary of events so far-advises a Google Group has been established, as well as an online mapping tool that allows public comment. Brandt questions what is scheduled for wilderness discussion-Mowery advises that this is obviously a divisive topic that they anticipate very lively discussion on. Chmelik advises that he will not be in attendance on Saturday-advises that he has some serious concerns regarding this process-discussion.
11:35 a.m. Rockwell moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes. Chmelik not present due to another scheduled meeting.
1 Approval, 0 Denial, 1 Suspended/Tolled, 6-N1, 3-release-N1, 6-Liens, 2-Lien Release
11:48 a.m. End Indigent
11:50 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:_________________________
