STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MAY SESSION MAY 15, 2018 THIRD 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 Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)b for personnel. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
8:44 a.m. End Executive Session
8:45 a.m. Terry Matthews regarding quote from Quality Heating for a fan in Dispatch. Discussion regarding alternatives for making the repair. Brandt moves to approve the quote for a new fan from Quality Heating for $771.00. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
8:48 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) b for personnel. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
9:14 a.m. End Executive Session
James Zehner regarding revaluation areas-Grangeville, Middle Fork/Selway, and Warren/Secesh/Burgdorf were reappraised. They hoped to reappraise all of the mobile homes in the county as well, but only got about half done. Zehner advises that values were slightly up in the reappraisal area with 5% trending up in all other areas-Ag properties were also up as per direction from the Tax Commission. Zehner advises that based on reported sales so far this year in Grangeville, there may be a significant increase coming for next year-this may mean an increase in BOE in the future.
9:30 a.m. Denis Duman regarding his belief that it is prudent for the County to request quotes from different insurance companies to make sure that we are getting the best value-discussion regarding how to go about requesting proposals, as well as what information should be provided to those who are interested in giving a quote. Ackerman will send out letters to Idaho County insurance brokers-due date for proposals will be June 18 at 5 pm-opening at 9 am on June 19. Follow-up with those providing quotes will be scheduled after the opening.
10:00 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding DIGB2 agreement for $4200 for the purpose of discovery and build out estimates on fiber-discussion regarding the use of E911 funding since this is initially, primarily for enhancing and redundancy of Dispatch services. Brandt moves to approve the expenditure and to appoint Mark Frei to be Commission representative to meet with other District II appointees to consider the development of a Joint Powers Board. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Frei moves to approve the minutes of the May 8 meeting as corrected. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:30 a.m. Katja Stringfield, Nationwide representative provides information on our current 457 plan for retirement-explains that there is an updated plan that can be adopted by an action of the Commission. Stringfield explains various components of both a 401K plan and a 457 plan-both are for government employees and State sponsored. Stringfield advises that we have 5 active participants currently on the 457 plan-if we shift them to the State deferred compensation plan, there are greater investment and savings options, in addition to savings to the employee-discussion. Brandt questions whether or not we would have to require employees to meet to discuss the options-Stringfield advises that an announcement could be made for employees who want to attend a meeting, but the goal is to just be accessible to our employees. Commission will consider a resolution next week.
10:55 a.m. 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-Suspension; 2-Lien; 2-N1; 0-Release of Lien, 0-Release of N1
11:02 a.m. End Indigent
Commission discussion regarding budget worksheets and planning for funds they have specific oversight for.
11:37 a.m. Brandt moves to approve Orders for Cancelation per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve Additional Meeting for Brandt. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve training ammunition for SO. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Brandt-CBC Working Group Meeting-May 23-CANCELED. Duman-RC& D-May 16.
11:45 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)b for personnel. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
12:05 p.m. End Executive Session—Meeting Adjourned
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
