STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MAY SESSION May 10, 2016 SECOND TERM DAY
9:15 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik, Skip Brandt and Mark Frei, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Syd regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 55,623.00 County Road and Bridge $ 9,451.87
Airport $ 546.47 Emergency Comm. $ 2,528.06
District Court $ 1,679.99 Title III- New $ 9,217.50
Indigent $ 955.85 Solid Waste $ 133,993.22
Search & Rescue $ 713.42 Election Consolidation $ 9.39
Noxious Weeds $ 2,801.96 Snowmobile 25-A $ 23.19
Total Expenditures $ 217,543.92
Frei moves to approve claims. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Cindy Schacher, Idaho County Historic Preservation Commission, regarding appointment of Jane Spencer to their board. Brandt questions whether or not someone has left the board-Schacher advises the board has been short for a while-Jane’s appointment will help fill a much needed position. Schacher thanks the Commission for setting up the ICHPC page on our website. Schacher invites the Commissioner to attend the archeology event being sponsored by the USFS and ICHPC. Brandt moves to approve the appointment of Jane Spencer to the ICHPC. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. A formal letter will be prepared and sent.
Mark Frei has May 19 District 2 meeting in Orofino, May 25-Ida-Lew at the Country Haus, May 26-Sheriff’s Association in Boise, May 26-CEDA in Lewiston, May 27-Crooked River Site Trip
Chmelik- May 17-USFS Meeting in Boise, May 19-District 2 meeting in Orofino, May 27-Crooked River Site Trip
Brandt-May 13-Adams County Land Fill Meeting, May 17-NOON USFS Video Conference, May 19-District 2 meeting in Orofino, May 25-CBC Meeting-Orofino, May 27-Crooked River Site Trip
9:40 a.m. Chmelik moves to approve the donation of 20 hours of vacation from Rikki Simler to Patrick Bailey. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve the hiring of Nicolas Harris to fill a vacancy in the jail at $13.22 per hour. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Matthew Ruhnke. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve the alcoholic beverage licenses for Seven Devils Steakhouse and Northwest Voyageurs. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding the placement of political signs on County property-feels that it is a violation of our policy for employees/elected officials to use county property to campaign, as well as a violation to place political signs on County property. Brandt questions whether or not County right of ways are considered County property-just wants to make sure that everyone has equal opportunities-discussion. Gene Meinen advises that he feels that signs should not be allowed on property or right of ways, however, it is difficult to monitor roads-discussion. Brandt questions whether or not someone leasing a hangar at the airport could place a political sign on the property-MacGregor advises that unless there is language included in the lease that prevent political signs, it should be allowed-discussion. No specific action taken at this time.
10:00 a.m. Discussion regarding Herd Districts-Kathy Ackerman advises that she made an error in leaving off the Public Hearing for Consolidation of Union Independent and Good Roads 2 from the agenda-it was published as required. Discussion regarding the legal requirements of continuing without agenda notice-MacGregor advises that he feels notice has been given via publication. Representatives from both districts are present and wish to proceed.
10:07 a.m. Chmelik moves to amend the agenda to include a Public Hearing for Consolidation of Union Independent Highway District and Good Roads 2. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
Ed Stuivenga, Good Roads 2, advises that the district is very small with only 10 miles to maintain-difficult to keep up the equipment and find workers. Phillip Poxleitner, Union Independent, advises that the idea of consolidation has been kicked around for a long time-feels that consolidation will help both districts.
Those present from Good Roads 2-Steve Pratt and Ed Stuivenga; Union Independent-Joe Cladouhos; Phillip Poxleitner; Joe Wright, Attorney; and Joe Forsmann, Clerk.
Brandt moves to approve the Order of Election for the Consolidation of Union Independent and Good Roads 2. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. MacGregor will prepare an order for the Commissioners to sign. Ackerman will contact Joe Wright with date for ballot language submission in order to make the November election.
10:29 a.m. Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include an MOU with the USFS regarding 5-mile Creek culvert and Executive Session at noon pursuant to IC 74-206(1)(f) for litigation. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes
Brandt moves to accept the MOU regarding 5-mile Creek culvert with USFS as presented. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:33 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 74-206(1)(f) litigation. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes
11:05 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding funding and development of the All Hazard Mitigation Plan-requests signature on extension documents for grant-this is not additional funding, simply an extension for expenditures. Chmelik moves to accept the amended document as presented. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Stuart Hurley with Mountain Waterworks regarding application for FEMA grant funding for the Elk City water treatment project-reviews plan for Commissioner Frei and presents copy of FEMA grant application-must be submitted by May 18. Hurley is requesting continued support from the Commission-should know the status of grant award by next February or March, with funding awarded in July if the application is approved. Zumalt advises that this grant is a competitive grant-it is very helpful that Mountain Waterworks has prepared the engineering. Frei questions where funding for engineering to date has come from-Hurley advises USDA and DEQ. Chmelik questions how favorably this application might be viewed-Hurley advises that preliminary reviews by DEQ have indicated that the application will be well received. Discussion regarding grant funding sources and use of funds. Steve Knutzen, Elk City Water & Sewer Association advises that the board approved a $10 increase per month last year and are set to approve a $12 per month increase this year-the community supports the project and wishes to demonstrate their commitment to their fiscal responsibility.
11:27 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) personnel. Brandt seconds. Roll call- District1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
11:47 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Indigent Proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
1-Approval, 2-Denial, 1-Lien, 1-N1, 0-Lien Release, 0-Release N1
11:57 a.m. 11:27 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) for litigation. Brandt seconds. Roll call- District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
12:20 p.m. End Executive Session.
12:30 p.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the May 3 meeting. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
