STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MAY SESSION May 1, 2006 FIRST TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Randy Doman, Jim Rehder, Alice Mattson, Commissioners, and Rose Gehring, Clerk, present.
Jon Stroop re: road and airport report. Seasonal employees – Bruce Meinen and Ray Fowler will begin work May 15, 2006. Dust abatement class discussed – first aid class – met with rail road personnel regarding crossings – Elk City shop currently owned by Bennett Lumber discussed – building is on BLM land– no fee to county from BLM – discussion followed on cost of building.
Stacy Knight re: dust abatement on Caribel Road/Woodland Road – complaining of dust problem – quality of road is bad – end of Caribel road needs dust abatement – road has been graveled – logging operation currently going on this road for about three miles to paved road – discussion followed.
9:40 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for legal matters. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
10:30 a.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
No decision made.
Joe Lothspeich gave update on sheriff vehicles which are currently being purchased through Gortsema Motors. Six vehicles for a total. Four vehicles are currently here. Discussion followed on releasing of money for vehicles. Commissioners agreed to release $80,735.40 to Gortsema Motors.
Del Lunders, Inland Title, re: subdivision plats – expressed his unwillingness to sign plat as trustee on Deed of Trust – subdivision in question is Summer Breeze.
Dennis Albers stated that Inland Title had nominal interest – necessary to sign plat.
Del feels lender should sign off – not trustee.
Discussion followed.
Georgia DeHaas re: sign on courthouse lawn – group is not interested in grant process – too many rules and regulations. Randy will help with roof on sign – a committee will be formed to upgrade the sign – will be on a donation basis – week of May 20th work will begin– checking account will be opened at Sterling Bank – discussion followed. Randy will get shakes from Dennis Albers to put on roof of sign.
April 24, 2006 minutes. Alice made motion to approve minutes as amended. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
11:35 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
12:00 p.m. Executive session ended Regular session resumed
Two approved – one denied – one lien – one N-1 – one release of lien.
Carole Moehrle and Bonnie Konrad, North Central Health District, re: budget hearing – reviewed their proposed budget request. Idaho County share – $107,783. – 2.73% increase – septic tank and water system discussed – GIS approval which will be $3,400 revenue to county.
Kathy Ackerman re: warrant of distraint – Burt C Penkunis – 1957 NASHUA mobile home – requesting cancellation of taxes – $164.60 is amount due – presented pictures of mobile home. Discussion followed. Randy made motion to cancel taxes. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Jeff Kutner and Craig Spencer re: school funding – Craig/Wyden. Discussion followed.
Jerry Zumalt re: disaster management report – grants – Randy signed an amendment to extend the performance period of the 2003 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSCP) Part II. Randy signed 2006 application for Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG).
Historical Society. Jim made motion to appoint Mark Tacke to serve on the Idaho Historic Preservation Commission. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
James Zehner and Duane Priest, Geographic Mapping Consultants, Inc, re: agreement for professional services for 911 addressing – discussion- completion of project discussed – Jim made motion to contract with GMCI for 911 rural addressing. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
Commissioners’ reports.
– Alice – Ida-Lew meeting – public lands news letter – solid waste meeting with mayors and commissioners.
– Jim – tech meeting – Keuterville Highway District meeting – regional II juvenile meeting- NCHD meeting – budget/levy meeting in Lewiston – Riggins dive team meeting – mental health board meeting.
Gary McEwen re: triathlon race for adults and youth – fund raiser for the youth – discussion followed – swimming – biking – running – wants to be a safe event – August 12, 2006 – Gary will check with Grangeville Highway District and Sheriff’s department regarding closure of road at this time and safety.
Commissioners’ reports continued:
Randy reported on his call with Chief Bosworth – CEDA meeting.
Beverage license approved: Little River Market – beer & wine.
Cancellation of taxes approved: HM & Christel Derrick – 201.47 – 2005 MH/SW – owner in nursing home.
Airport Ground Lease agreement between Idaho County and Civil Air Patrol, Inc. signed. Term of lease – five years.
The board recessed at 4:25 p.m.
Chairman:_________________________ Attest:____________________________
