STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MAY SESSION MAY 1, 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 go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
2-Approval; 3-Denial; 0-Suspension; 3-Lien; 3-N1; 2-Release of Lien, 2-Release of N1
8:45 a.m. End Indigent
Brandt questions Giddings regarding the outcome of the Surplus Auction-Giddings advises that the preliminary figure is $134,000-discussion. Giddings regarding proposal to re-establish the gun purchase program-Brandt verifies that the weapons purchased would be for duty weapons-questions the payback rate-Giddings advises that the weapons approved will be duty weapons with $30 per month/$15 per pay period-discussion. Duman questions whether or not it could be paid back at a higher rate-Trudy Slagle advises that she feels that it wouldn’t be unreasonable to require $25 per pay period-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the gun purchase program with the modification to $25 per pay period. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt questions regarding the bumper purchase from North 40-Justin Scuka advises Commission regarding the specifications of the bumpers-very heavy duty, wrap around style. Giddings advises that they did not ask for pre-authorization as they didn’t consider it to be separate from the vehicle-they will make sure to bring these types of purchases to the Commission in the future. Brandt moves to approve the purchase of the bumpers. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 a.m. Brandt regarding Rodeo Project-27.1 acres-Mondragon-$1350 per acre, $36,585 total; 5-Star Forestry-$1233 per acre, $33,414.30 total; Futuristic Forestry-$1215 per acre, $32,926.50 total; Pony Creek Outfitters-$915 per acre, $24,796.50 total. Frei moves to award the bid to Pony Creek Outfitters. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Judy Oatman, representing the Nez Perce Tribe, addresses the Commission regarding what she feels are abuses being committed by the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office-advises of a number of instances that she feels demonstrate that law enforcement is harassing, abusing and/or ignoring concerns of tribal members. Brandt questions whether or not Tribal Police are providing service on the reservation-Oatman advises that there is a problem with cross-deputization-advises that the Commission had better act on her reports-claims that the County exhibits ‘white privilege’ and that there are no tribal members working at the Courthouse-discussion.
9:37 a.m. Robert Simmons is ill-will have to reschedule. Duman regarding dumpsters on Graves Creek-these are not fenced-advises that he looked at some alternate locations and has found a place he feels would work-advises that he would like to approach the property owner to discuss the relocation. Brandt advises that he has fielded a couple of complaints about the Pollock dumpster site-advises that a small portion of this site is leased from ITD-the rest is often used by ITD to dispose of deer/animal carcasses-this is what the complaint was about. Brandt advises that the Chevron station in Riggins is going to eliminate their ‘scat station’-this is a Forest Service system hosted by the Chevron-it’s elimination may mean that this matter end up in County dumpsters-discussion.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the April 24 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei abstains, he was absent.
Duman advises that the DEQ meeting on Thursday will be video-conferenced, so he will be attending in Lewiston rather than traveling to Boise.
10:02 a.m. Ivan Davis, Nez Perce Tribal member requests exemption on property that he just purchased in Idaho County. Pursuant to Federal Law, he believes he is entitled to an exemption-Brandt advises that he understood that the property would be exempt if held in Tribal Trust-if it’s fee simple and under the control of the owner, it would not be exempt. Mr. Davis advises that his neighbor has never paid, nor has his brother-discussion. Zehner advises that the opinion of the Attorney General is that personal property of tribal members is exempt, but not real property. Mr. Davis advises that he will discuss this the Tribe’s office of legal counsel and will pursue it further if needed. Brandt moves to disallow the tribal exemption. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:15 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding recent rock-crushing bid-advises that this was sent out informally to three bidders, with no publication. Only one bid was received, which was over the $100,000 breaking point for informal bidding. Ackerman discussed this with ICRMP-recommendation was to publish it in order to cover any potential liability. Commission advises to publish.
10:30 a.m. Carol Moehrle, Idaho North Central Public Health, provides information regarding the scheduled budget hearing set for May 17. Moehrle provides statistics and documentation concerning anticipated funding sources and expenditures-advises there is a real challenge in recruiting nursing staff with several positions unfilled. Morehrle presents proposed budget with 3%, 2%, 1% and 0% increases-advises that the budget formula is based on population and market value-discussion. Frei questions why a 3% budget increase is needed-Moehrle advises that there was a revision of the formula on the State level and they are actually down about $38,000 in funding from the State. Discussion regarding increase-Commission feels that 3% is appropriate and will send those sentiments to the Budget Hearing with our representative, Mark Frei.
11:00 a.m. Doug Giddings budget review-Frei questions Sheriff regarding line items that are over in the SO budget, Jail and Search & Rescue-Slagle advises that there are expenditures in those line items that are one-time expenses that just happened to come out at this time-discussion regarding expenses out of Search & Rescue and how the proceeds of the surplus equipment auction will be used. Commission requests that the Sheriff’s Office put together a written proposal requesting
11:17 a.m. Randy Doman regarding projects that are in line and utilizing grant funding that is reimbursable. Commission requests a list of slated projects and the anticipated grant funding.
11:26 a.m. Frei questions Kirk MacGregor regarding line items that are over-MacGregor explains items that are over-discussion. Frei questions regarding Lankford expenses-Ackerman advises that most of the expense to date is billing for preparation by the public defender, other budgeted line items are projected trial related expenditures.
11:48 a.m. Brandt regarding issue with RAC for funds that need to be spent out of Title II-Brandt reviews RAC process for the benefit of Commissioners Frei and Duman. Discussion regarding vacancies on the RAC and the application process for representation on the RAC. Brandt advises that he would be willing to serve on the RAC-Cook and Ackerman will work on putting together a nomination for Brandt to sit on this council.
Brandt moves to approve the Certificates of Residency for Tessa Godfrey, Jillian Smith, and Andrey Gorbunov. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the GeoProfessional Agreements for Lukes Gulch and Adams Grade. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Brandt and Duman. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Frei moves to approve the Veeam Renewal for 1 year. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Frei-Public Health Meeting moved to May 17, RSWAC-May 16.
Brandt-May 23-Magistrate Judge Selection Committee and CBC Working Group
12:10 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
