STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MAY SESSION MAY 21, 2024 THIRD 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 go into Indigent Proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
9:03 a.m. End Indigent
9:05 a.m. Elk City Dumpster Cover Bid Opening-one bid received JEC Construction-$72,200-discussion regarding responsiveness of the bid. Discussion paused pending Jessup’s review.
9:15 a.m. Tim McDonald, Ida-Lew makes request for continued sponsorship of the ED-PRO Grant through Commerce and an increase in funding support to $10,000-discussion. Lindsley requests a list of businesses that have been helped-McDonald will get this ready and come back next week.
9:24 a.m. Jessup advises that the bid for the dumpster cover can be directly negotiated since the amount is less than $75,000. Lindsley will follow-up with JEC Construction.
9:32 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing for Budget Reopening. It is noted that two people are present for general attendance at the Commissioners Meeting and not for the Public Hearing. Brandt advises that the reason for the reopening is to accommodate the funding available through the Good Neighbor Authority-discussion. Brandt moves to adopt Idaho County Resolution 2024-13. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Commissioner Budget Worksheet discussion.
10:00 a.m. Kim Nuxoll updates regarding tax exempt property packets that were sent out-received back 93 of 97 packets-discussion about the four properties remaining and a few properties Nuxoll has questions about. Discussion regarding several parcels belonging to Shepherd’s Staff-Jessup advises that any portions that are deriving revenue are not exempt. Brandt moves to approve the letter approving the tax exemptions that were submitted and approved. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt moves to approve all of the applications as discussed with the changes for parcels deriving revenue. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Ackerman will work with Nuxoll on a letter for those parcels that have a change in status.
10:30 a.m. Commissioners review lease with Yorks and Idaho Fish & Game with regards to a pond in Elk City. Jessup advises that there is no precedence for this type of arrangement-although most potential expenses would be donated, Jessup wants to make sure that we have the proper engineering-discussion. Lindsley moves to approve the lease agreement for the York Family Pond in Elk City. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:51 a.m. Jerry Zumalt updates regarding flooding damage in the area-there are some private property owners who suffered significant damage-discussion.
11:02 a.m. Brandt offers the Road Department Supervisor position to Guy VonBargen-VonBargen accepts the position. Brandt questions the plan for filling the position created upon his move up-VonBargen requests that an interview panel assist in making the selection. VonBargen advises that he would like to fill the position by mid-June and advertise for additional help down line. Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Guy VonBargen as the Road Department Supervisor effective June 3. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:17 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the May 14 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Teresa Janzen and Whitley Holthaus in District Court. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the four Catering Permits for Silver Dollar Bar. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the promotion of Montana Wilkins to assistant Dispatch Supervisor. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Syringa Hosptial EMS Grant Support Letter. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Brandt, Duman and Lindsley for the IAC meeting in Coeur d’Alene on May 15. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Brandt, Lindsley & Duman-IAC Commissioners and Clerks-June 3-6. Duman-Airport Advisory Board-June 12
11:30 a.m. Dakota Wilson, JUB Engineering, explains the reason for the public hearing on the Woodland Road Project-Idaho County Light & Power waived their right to a hearing, Lumen did not waive their right-discussion. Brandt notes that Lumen is not present. Ackerman reads in the requirements for holding the Public Hearing. Brandt moves to affirm the requirement that the utility companies accommodate the project and relocate the utility facilities if needed or as required. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Duman updates regarding phones and Internet at the pilot’s lounge-discussion.
11:40 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
Discussion regarding estimate on Elk City Dumpster Cover. Lindsley will follow-up with the construction company.
12:24 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
