STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
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 MAY SESSION       MAY 24, 2022      THIRD TERM DAY

 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 as per Idaho Code 31-874.  Lindsley seconds.

Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

1-Denial

9:07 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)c for Real Estate.  Lindsley seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

9:22 a.m. End Executive Session

Mike Cook regarding new landing fee Ordinance-discussion.  Duman reads the Ordinance aloud.  Duman moves to adopt Idaho County Ordinance No. 72.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Cook regarding Pittsburg Landing Sealcoat-HERCO has declined to accept this bid award.  Cook updates regarding agreement with Wallowa Whitman-discussion.  Grant project will be resubmitted again in January.

Kelly regarding claims:
Current Expense           $   10,932.14        Road & Bridge             $  155,113.75
Airport                             $   40,388.38      Emergency Comm.     $      1,033.10
District Court                 $       255.77         Title III-New                 $    27,189.95
Title III-Old                   $        21.06           Indigent                       $         369.54
Election Consolidation$     340.87           Noxious Weeds           $         247.02
Waterways                     $      123.90          American Rescue        $           57.45
Total                                $ 236,072. 93

Duman moves to pay the claims.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Nadine McDonald regarding carry-over of lottery funds-funds were intended to be used for treatment and probation for juveniles-presents request for $7500 to be used for Youth Fest in the Kooskia area.  Duman moves to approve this request.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

10:00 a.m. Brandt regarding bid opening for the Alexander Project-one bid from Pony Creek-$7520.  Award will be made next week after Sandi Paul has had a chance to review it.

10:05 a.m. Doug Ulmer updates regarding vehicle purchases-the leasing company has vehicles available that are a downgrade from what was ordered that still aren’t available-will drop one vehicle off and still be under the original amount even though the pricing is more per vehicle-discussion.   Lindsley moves to approve the change in purchase.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

10:15 a.m. Ryan Chapin, Rocky Mountain Elk Foundation regarding proposal for land donation/acquisition of 97 acres in the Gasper Creek area-advises that they are working towards active forest management and would like to eventually donate the parcel to the Nez Perce National Forest-discussion.  Chapin advises that the tax bill is usually around $400 yearly-the desire is for the property to retain public access although it is very remote and steep-discussion.  Brandt advises that others who have similar parcels have been calculating a 30-year tax offset in order to provide some compensation to the County if the property goes to a public owner-discussion.  Chapin will work with Kim Nuxoll regarding remote assessment.

10:30 a.m. Robert Simmons updates regarding the Kooskia drop site-this is going very well overall.  Simmons advises that the Riggins site is being worked on-they are waiting on Idaho Power to move a wire in order to provide a wider approach-hoping for August opening.  Simmons updates regarding the possible purchase of a shredder that would handle tires.

Simmons provides information regarding the CPI-8.1% increase currently-will know the final number next month-discussion.

Brandt questions status of the Grangeville drop location-Simmons advises that he is moving forward with tentative plans, but several things have to be addressed first.  Brandt questions regarding status of contract review-Simmons advises that this is getting close-expects to have this over to Jessup shortly.

11:03 a.m. Gene Meinen via phone reviews LHTAC grant applications for four bridges, Clear Creek, Orogrande, Mother Lode and Slate Creek-discussion.  Brandt moves to approve the grant applications.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the Memorandum of Understanding with LHTAC with regards to the grant applications.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2022-09 pertaining to the grant applications.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Meinen updates regarding Luke’s Gulch damage after the last run-off-estimated cost for replacement of one culvert is around $79,000-the other two can be replaced by our own crew-discussion.

Meinen advises they have a slide on Cottonwood Creek-estimate for removal is about $42,000-discussion.

11:16 a.m. Brandt regarding general budget discussion-Ackerman advises of increases in premiums for ICRMP and GEM Plan.  Discussion regarding other budget areas that are increasing such as Solid Waste, Public Defense and Probation.  Hudson advises that we are going to need to look at updating the heating/cooling system.  McDonald advises that legislation passed this year will mean a slight increase in PERSI for Juvenile/Misdemeanor Probation.

11:35 a.m. Break for Lunch

1:00 p.m.  Commissioner budget sheet discussion.

1:35 p.m.  Canvass of May 17 election.

4:00 p.m.  Jennifer Roark, Public Defense Commission, via Zoom reviews case load limitations.

4:25 p.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

4:45 p.m. End Executive Session

Canvass resumes.

5:20 p.m. Lindsley moves to approve the canvass of the May 17 election.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Lindsley moves to approve the minutes of the May 17.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with Lindsley and Duman in favor.  Brandt abstains-he was absent.

Brandt moves to approve the reimbursement for the CEDA Grant. Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the wage increases for Jerry Johnson and Brian Hewson.  Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the Denis Duman as proxy for Public Health budget meeting. Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the Single Audit form for the FAA.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the Orders of Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the emergency sick leave request for the Road Dept.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves the quote from CompuNet for Veteran Services.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Request for Duman for the CMC.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Lindsley updates regarding parking places and designating a space for Veterans-discussion.

5:30 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.

 

Chairman______________________________     Attest:____________________________