May 28, 2024

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

 MAY SESSION              MAY 28, 2024           FOURTH 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.

Jinny Cash, Idaho County Water & Soil Conservation District, gives update on activities and makes budget request.  Cash advises that they have worked with the County Road & Bridge Department on several projects.  Brandt moves to approve the $10,000 contribution for FY25 for the Idaho County Water & Soil Conservation District.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

9:32 a.m. Lesli and Jamie regarding claims:

Current Expense:   $     60,840.97    Road & Bridge:          $   30,241.57
Airport:                    $           489.84   Emergency Comm:    $    16,796.45
District Court:        $        2,098.75    Title III:                       $    21,010.00
Solid Waste:            $         2,371.15    Election Cons.:           $      1,123.09
Noxious Weeds:     $             80.00   Waterways:                  $         499.75
Broadband Inf.:      $       2,500.00
Total:                   $   138,051.57

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

9:45 a.m. Ted Lindsley updates regarding bid for Elk City Dumpster Cover-provides updated bid for review.  Jessup advises regarding the disclaimer-may need to consider and approve a change order-discussion.  Brandt moves to approve the bid from JEC Construction.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.  Jessup will draft a letter to JEC to address the ‘not to exceed’ provision of the bid-letter will advise that anything over the approve bid amount of $59,000 will required a change-order.

10:01 a.m. Mike Cook presents contract and agreement for CR Contracting for the Airport Seal Coat Project-target for completion is during June, weather permitting.  Duman moves to approve the signing of the contract form and the Notice to Proceed.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.  Cook provides a copy of the Closure Notice that will be put out on NOTAM during project.

10:15 a.m. Nadine MacDonald advised that she has not been able to field any applicants for the open Probation Officer position-requests permission to find some temporary help to get through the summer.  Commission has no objection to this plan.

10:26 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the May 21 meeting.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Tori Hazelbaker in DMV. Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Kirsten Brown as an Appraiser Trainee.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the ClearConnect phone system for the Pilot’s Lounge.  Lindsley 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.  Duman provides update on the CMC meeting-5% increase in dues was proposed-discussion.

Application for Water & Sewer Permit will be continued-waiting to hear from the City of Grangeville.

10:30 a.m. Canvass of May 21 Primary Election

11:24 a.m. Jordan Zwygart presents review of FY2023 Audit. Brandt moves to accept the FY2023 Audit Report.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

11:45 a.m. Break for lunch.

1:05 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) d for Exempt Records.  Duman seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

1:29 p.m. End Executive Session

Duman moves to withdraw funding for Ida-Lew.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

1:30 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

1:38 p.m. End Executive Session

Resume Canvass

2:29 p.m.  Brandt moves to approve the Canvass.  Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

2:30 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.

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Chairman                                                                    Attest