March, 6, 2018

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

 MARCH SESSION                                            MARCH 6, 2018                      FIRST TERM DAY

 8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Mark Frei and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.

Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include an Executive Session for legal at 10:15 a.m., followed by the Subdivision Ordinance discussion, and a discussion regarding letter to Secretary of Ag at the end of the BLM update.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

8:30 a.m. Jill Summers regarding new sink for Juvenile Probation- $296.82 parts, $194.00 labor, $491.82 total from Phil’s Plumbing received via text message; quote from Williams was $687.16 total.  Duman moves to approve the quote from Phil’s Plumbing.  Frei seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

8:45 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding issues with applying for grants through the Department of Commerce-new system requires application to be completed by the County via an online portal-this is problematic because there is no way to verify whether the information provided is accurate-places the County in a position of increased liability.  Discussion.  Ackerman presents a letter to Commerce requesting an alternate means of applying that would allow direct application by those seeking the grant with a final approval then sent to the County.  Duman moves to approve the letter.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

9:00 a.m.  Ackerman regarding Fair Housing Proclamation-reviewed by Commission.  Brandt moves to approve the Proclamation.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

9:10 a.m. Ackerman regarding resolution for the destruction of monthly reports, quarterly reports, and payroll records for the period covering 12/31/2012 and earlier.  Duman moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2018-07 regarding the destruction of records.  Frei seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Frei moves to approve the minutes of the February 27 meeting.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

9:30 a.m. Brandt regarding Rapid River Water & Sewer grant documents.  Duman moves to approve signing of the documents.  Frei seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Additional Meetings-Duman- March 22-Juvenile Detention, March 29-CMC; Frei-March 22-Public Health; Brandt-March 14-Missoula Region 1 EADM Partner Roundtable, March 28-CBC Workshop, March 29-CBC Forest Plan Revision Subcommittee

Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Duman and Brandt.  Frei seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Roberto Hernandez in the Sheriff’s Office.  Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the resignation of Jill Summers.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for: Lochsa Lodge and Rack & Reel Café.  Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

10:00 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874.  Duman seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

1-Approval; 0-Denial; 0-Suspension; 3-Lien; 3-N1; 2-Release of Lien, 2-Release of N1

10:09 a.m.  End Indigent

10:10 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant Idaho Code 74-206(1)f for Personnel.  Duman seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

10:17 a.m. End Executive Session

10:19 a.m. Mark Frei regarding latest revisions to subdivision ordinance-discussion regarding inclusion of the wording ‘comprehensive plan’ given the recent discussion regarding the repeal of the plan by the voters of Idaho County-the wording will be stricken.  Frei regarding other recommended updates-discussion regarding large scale development, drainage, utility easements and block length.

11:00 a.m. Richard White, BLM, updates Commission on various projects and current lease sites with the County-discussion regarding the patent process.  White updates on boat ramp projects-Duman questions regarding the required forms and agreements in order for funding to come through Waterways-discussion-White will have someone contact Ackerman to straighten out the forms.  White updates on timber sales-discussion. Mike Cook questions what other proposed projects are out for review that the County might want to comment on-Frei questions the status of the Boulder Project-White advises this is not out for comment yet.  Cook directs White to the Idaho County Resource Plan for consideration as projects come up.

11:30 a.m. Brandt regarding letter to the Secretary of Ag regarding an Executive Order limiting wilderness-discussion.  Brandt moves to approve a letter to be signed and sent once drafted.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

11:38 a.m. Meeting adjourned.

Chairman______________________________     Attest:____________________________