STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MAY SESSION MAY 14, 2024 SECOND TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley 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 item for Indigent at 11:35 a.m. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to add one item to the Miscellaneous approvals-hiring of temporary Elections Staff. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Carol Moehrle, North Central Public Health, introduces Kayla Springer, the new Executive Director replacing her upon retirement. Moehrle presents proposed budget-discussion.
Duman moves to approve NCPHD budget proposal. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to designate Denis Duman as the Proxy for the North Central Public Health budget hearing. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Lesli and Jamie regarding Claims:
Current Expense $ 192,079.65 Road & Bridge $ 76,747.98
Airport $ 87,126.97 Emergency Comm. $ 1,424.87
District Court $ 18,271.73 Title III $ 26,118.86
Title III Old $ 1,033.92 Appraisal $ 495.26
Solid Waste $ 189,405.81 Search & Rescue $ 2,402.93
K-9 Donations $ 108.89 Noxious Weeds $ 13,081.17
Snowmobile 25A $ 136.20 Snowmobile 25B $ 18.00
Interlock Device $ 95.00 ARPA $ 347,323.30
Broadband Infra. $ 32,600.00
Total $ 988,380.53
Duman moves to pay the claims. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Sabrina Hatch regarding road name change in the Woodland area-advises that the road name was changed to Cougar Road-advises that she was not aware of the change being proposed as the family was going through a family death at the time. Hatch advises that she has several businesses set up with the Woodland Road address, as well as important mail expected-requests that the Woodland Road address be maintained. Brandt explains the reason for the change and advises that the new name must remain in an effort to be consistent and prepare for growth.
10:00 a.m. Jerry Zumalt updates regarding area flood damage-presents updated costs that will be used to determine if we qualify for a Federal Disaster Declaration-discussion.
10:15 a.m. Sandi Paul regarding Good Neighbor Authority Supplemental Project Agreement (SPA)-advises that there have been several hiccups on the USFS side, but it appears that all have been resolved-discussion. Brandt commends the diligent work that Sandi has done in getting this across the finish line. Lindsley questions error that should read “Idaho County”-discussion. Jessup advises that it can be changed on the document to acknowledge that we are aware of the error. Discussion regarding other provisions-Paul advises that she will continue to work with Grants and Agreements to iron out some of the incomplete areas. Brandt moves to approve the Good Neighbor Authority Supplemental Project Agreement as discussed and presented. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:30 a.m. Nancy Uptmor, Idaho County Fair Board, and Pam McIntyre, Secretary present update on a grant application received from AgWest to update/remodel the Snack Shack at the Fairgrounds-this project would be completed next year-discussion.
Meranda Small advises that other improvements are needed at the Fairgrounds-advises that she will be recommending a request for increasing the budget for the Idaho County Fair in order to build some funding for these future projects.
Small gives update on Extension Office/4-H activities including the Farm & Forest Fair which was attended by nearly 300 area 5th grade students. Additionally, the annual 4-H Party was held in April as a fun social activity that kicks off the new 4-H year. Three high school students are doing facility upgrades at the fairgrounds as their Senior Projects. Small also updated on activities being conducted by Kirstin Jensen, including training for other educators in her Five for Five program.
Mike Mager questions road listed as Stillwater Road-questions whether or not there is a right-of-way-discussion.
11:06 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the Orders for Cancellation. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Camden Schacher as temporary Elections staff. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Lindsley moves to approve the minutes of the May 7 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Lindsley and Duman in favor. Brandt abstains-he was absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Catering Permit for the Silver Dollar Bar. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the appointment of Jane Spencer to the Board of Community Guardians. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to accept the resignation of Gene Meinen effective June 3. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the transfer of property from Idaho County to the Grangeville Highway District. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Duman updates regarding the Pilot’s Lounge Change Order-advises there was an increased because the building had to be moved to get off high power lines and additional excavation to soil conditions-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the change order. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Memorandum of Agreement with the Dept. of Juvenile Corrections. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Request for Brandt for WIR. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt reports on attendance at the Western Interstate Region conference in Mariposa County, CA.
11:25 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent Proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
11:26 a.m. End Indigent
11:29 a.m. Dennis Benson and Dave Vining, Payette National Forest, present update on activities on the Payette. Vining updates regarding anticipated concerns for the fire season ahead-discussion. Benson updates on activity in the Warren area-discussion. Duman advises that we continue to work on finalizing clean-up of the Warren Dumpster location-discussion.
12:07 p.m. Brandt moves go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) b for Personnel. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
12:23 p.m. End Executive Session
12:25 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
