STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MARCH SESSION MARCH 5, 2024 FIRST TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Lindsley is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Abbie Hudson regarding elevator maintenance agreement from Northwest Elevator-this is expired, however, they did conduct our required annual inspection. Duman moves to approve. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
9:30 a.m. Tim McDonald from Ida-Lew and Arne Walker from Syringa Hospital present proposals for sponsorship of a Commerce GEM Grant. Tim McDonald updates on the status of Clearwater Firehouse sponsorship-this project is not moving forward, feels that the GEM Grant is no longer a good fit for that project-asks that sponsorship be withdrawn at this point. McDonald presents proposal for an update to the Clearwater Grange Hall for the Elk City Wagon Road and Museum-grant would be used to expand the museum and update the building-discussion. McDonald advises that he is willing to defer to the Syringa project-discussion. Arne Miller presents proposal for the Syringa project. Brandt questions timeframe if the grant is awarded in the March 20 grant selection round-Walker advises that they already have many quotes in place and feels that they would be ready to move quickly. Brandt moves to approve sponsorship of the Syringa Grant. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
10:00 a.m. Mike Kindrick and Abbie Hudson present quote for outside lighting at the Search & Rescue Building-Kindrick has been trying to troubleshoot the problems they have been having but needed to enlist the help of an electrician. Kindrick advises that Avista has a program that will help pay for not only the outdoor lights but also the indoor lights. Duman moves to approve replacement of all lighting from the Sheriff’s Office Repairs & Maintenance Line. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
10:07 a.m. Abbie Hudson and Adam from Quality Heating present quote for replacing the AC unit in the Computer Room-discussion. Duman moves to approve the quote as presented. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Hudson requests that the unit in the Deed Transfer/Assessor Support office in the basement be replaced-somehow this was missed. Commissioners authorize this expenditure.
10:15 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of February 27. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Order for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2024-05 Title VI Non-discrimination Notice. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Hector Murillo in the Jail. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for Grangeville Gun Club. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Piggyback quote from Idaho Asphalt. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Boating Safety Grant from Idaho Parks and Recreation. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Request for Brandt for CBC. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
10:22 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session as per Idaho Code 74-206 (1) f for Legal. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-absent; District 3-yes
11:03 a.m. Meranda Small and Kirstin Jensen present update on U of I Extension activities. Small reported on 4H volunteer training, Know Your Government, 4H Ambassador Program, the 3 Rivers Grazing Conference, a beef relabeling project with the Idaho Foodbank, and the Victory Garden series. Kirstin Jensen reported on the 5 for 5 curriculum getting more exposure and interest from other states, Dementia Friends team and the Extreme Adventure Club for kids. She will also be working with the Veterans Center to design a rock garden for the Veteran’s Memorial Park.
11:17 a.m. Meeting Adjourned
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Chairman Attest
