STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MAY SESSION MAY 22, 2018 THIRD TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Mark Frei and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Duman is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Frei offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-absent
4-Approval; 1-Denial; 0-Suspension; 2-Lien; 2-N1; 4-Release of Lien, 4-Release of N1
8:39 a.m. End Indigent
Syd regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 39,470.28 County Road and Bridge $ 109,966.27
Airport $ 12,869.84 Emergency Comm. $ 4,520.76
District Court $ 10,488.29 Title III-New $ 6,394.68
Title III $ 362.94 Indigent $ 2,405.11
Junior College $ 600.00 Appraisal $ 425.05
Solid Waste $ 208.00 Search & Rescue $ 338.80
Noxious Weeds $ 2,422.95 Snowmobile 25-B $ 13.00
Total Expenditures $ 190,485.97
Frei moves to pay the claims. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
9:00 a.m. Brandt regarding rock crushing bid opening-one bid received from Camas Gravel; $123,800 total. Bid will be referred to Gene Meinen for review before award.
9:05 a.m. Brandt regarding Funds Transfer Agreement on the Dixie Road Project-this was previously discussed and approved. Frei moves to approve the agreement as presented. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
9:10 a.m. Frei regarding resolution adopting the State Plan for Nationwide Deferred Compensation-questions whether or not we have heard from any employees who might have an objection. James Zehner advises that everyone he spoke with was in favor of the change. Frei moves to adopt Resolution #2018-08 as presented. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
After review by Meinen, Brandt moves to award the bid to Camas Gravel for rock crushing. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
9:15 a.m. James Zehner and Sheila Key regarding data that is out on the web by Onxmaps that they are selling under a subscription-discussion regarding the amount of information that is being published and the rate charged. Key advises that this company did sign the waiver and pay the $200 fee back in January. Zehner advises that he also has a request from Zillow-discussion. Frei proposes raising the fee for commercial use to $500. Brandt has no objection. A new resolution will be prepared and scheduled on the agenda for next week.
9:50 a.m. Denise Laritz did not attend-Ackerman will contact her regarding rescheduling.
Frei moves to approve the minutes of the May 15 meeting. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
10:00 a.m. Brandt regarding Public Hearing on Petition to Vacate. Diane Patton sworn. Joe Wright, attorney for Diane Patton, regarding petition. Offers Exhibit 1, also attached to the petition. Offers Exhibits 2-5, also attached to the petition. Frei questions whether or not access to the Groom Land Trust property is accessed through the portion to be vacated. Rob Groom advises that it does not. Brandt questions whether or not easements would have to be given since this is in a platted subdivision-Wright advises that the petition addresses this-he will need to work with MacGregor to get all of the necessary documentation for these easements providing the Commission approves the vacation. Diane Patton testifies regarding her reasons for asking for the vacation-advises that the road is in very poor repair-they would like to gate it in order to keep people from accessing the road-feels that it is dangerous. Wright presents Exhibit 7-photos of the road in question-Patton describes the road condition as presented on the photos. Wright requests vacation of the public interest in the road. MacGregor questions whether or not the old Elk City Wagon Road runs across a portion of this road-has some concern about vacating this road without some further documentation-Zehner advises that he has been working with Marsha Cunningham-she has not been able to determine for sure where the Elk City Wagon Road lies-advises that what she was given was not a deeded right of way, but a description in the Commissioner’s minutes. MacGregor questions Gene Meinen regarding the location of the Elk City Wagon Road-questions whether or not there is a way for sure to know where the road is located. Arden Lytle advises that he was shown where the Elk City Wagon Road was located by Melvin Gribble, who is 92-explains why the road was located above the road in question due to natural obstructions at the time. Brandt questions whether or not there should be a designation that no portion of the historical Elk City Wagon Road is being vacated. Wright rebuttal-advises that they are asking for a portion of a platted road in a platted subdivision be vacated-advises that the validation of the Elk City Wagon Road is a separate issue that can be pursued by the county or another citizen-advises that they have followed the provisions of Idaho Code. Brandt questions whether or not there are any objections-no objections-attendees express a desire to have the road vacated. Discussion regarding emergency access in the event of a bridge failure. Frei questions Mrs. Jacoby regarding her position-Mrs. Jacoby advises that she is in favor of vacation as long as there is emergency access. MacGregor questions whether or not there are any objections. Frei moves to grant the petition. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent. MacGregor will work with Wright on the paperwork.
10:42 a.m. End Public Hearing
10:45 a.m. Canvass of votes for May Primary election.
11:43 a.m. Canvass of votes paused pending scheduled executive session
11:44 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the catering permit for Rants and Raves. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Order for Cancelation as per Abbie Hudson. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Nicholas Harris. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Tammy Frost for successful completion of probation. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the permission for Idaho County Light & Power to clear right of way at property held by Idaho County on Ridgewood Drive. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the insurance authorization letter for medical insurance quotes. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Mary Lycan as temporary help at the Road Dept. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
11:52 a.m. Canvass resumes
12:01 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)f for legal. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-absent
12:05 p.m. End Executive Session—Canvass resumes
12:19 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)f for legal. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-absent
1:15 p.m. End Executive Session—Break for lunch
1:45 p.m. Canvass resumes
3:12 p.m. Canvass complete-Brandt moves to approve the canvass of votes as corrected. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Duman is absent.
3:15 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
