STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MAY SESSION MAY 12, 2020 SECOND TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Frei will be a little late.
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-absent; District 3-yes
0-Approval; 1-Denial; 0-Suspended; 2-Lien; 2-Release of Lien
8:42 a.m. End Indigent (Commissioner Frei is present.)
8:45 a.m. Kelly and Lesli regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 64,909.00 County Road and Bridge $ 124,945.47
Airport $ 7,412.77 Emergency Communication $ 404.35
District Court $ 839.86 Court Facilities $ 64.00
Title III New $ 459.40 Indigent $ 8,646.38
Appraisal $ 263.57 Solid Waste $ 148,688.64
Search & Rescue $ 1,964.82 Election Consolidation $ .50
Noxious Weeds $ 250.82 Snowmobile 25 A $ 26.72
Interlock Device $ 85.00
Total Expenditures $ 358,961.30
Duman moves to pay the claims. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:00 a.m. Sandi Paul regarding need to fill the part-time position in her department-requests permission to hire someone with the desired skills. Brandt questions timeframe-Paul advises her target is June or July-discussion. Commission has no objection to Paul looking for seasonal help. Paul requests that she be allowed to do the cell phone stipend-Commission has no objection to this.
9:15 a.m. Bonnie Ringo, via telephone, advises that she has been pursuing the purchase of property in Idaho County with the intent of moving in several exotic animals-the purchase was made with the understanding that Idaho County has no planning and zoning-they additionally obtained permission from the Idaho Dept. of Ag that will have very strict guidelines for keeping the animals. Ringo advises that she has become aware that there is a petition being circulated by several citizens-wants to know if the Commission will act on the petition-discussion. Linda Hargens, an adjoining property owner, advises that she feels that the location of these animals violates Idaho Code-questions what will happen to the elk population. Ringo responds that cats in captivity are not viewed as predators-also advises that these animals are confined. Steve Didier, another adjoining property owner, expresses concern based on past experience-is concerned that no cage is foolproof and that it is only a matter of time before an animal escapes. Brandt questions who the petition is directed to-Didier advises that the petition is directed to the State to prevent permanent permitting, but will be modifying the petition to also direct it to the Commission-discussion. Brandt suggests that the parties meet to work on communicating-no action taken by Commission.
9:40 a.m. Carol Moehrle, via ZOOM, presents overview of funding for the year, as well as what funding has been used for in the current budget cycle-makes request for FY21-only small increase.
10:00 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding proposal by CEDA for broadband buildout-reviews the project scope and costs. Discussion regarding using E911 funding for our contribution. Brandt questions the map of the area-discussion regarding service area.
10:21 a.m. Brandt regarding agreement for additional services for Luke’s Gulch Repair from JUB Engineering-moves to approve the agreement. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:30 a.m. Brandt regarding IT support-discussion regarding needs of the County and soliciting requests for qualifications. Ackerman will reach out to ClearConnect and CompuNet to have them provide a needs assessment and proposal for services.
10:55 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the May 5 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the reassignment of Jim Gorges to Patrol Captain. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Sean Nelson in Dispatch. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Frei moves to submit ‘no comment’ for the USDA assistance application of Community Action. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Danya Daniels. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Carson Forsman. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:00 a.m. Jordan Zwygart reviews FY2019 Audit Report. Brandt moves to accept the Audit Report. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:28 Brandt moves to amend the agenda to go into an emergency Executive Session to consider legal circumstances that may result in economic damage to the County if delayed. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) f for legal. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
12:05 p.m. End Executive Session
1:00 p.m. Barbara Grimm presents overview of her responsibilities-demonstrates her use of mapping software and updated website interaction-presents overview of requests for materials/staffing for the upcoming budget in order to successfully carry out her responsibilities.
2:10 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
Chairman______________________________ Attest:__________________________
