STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

 MAY SESSION                         May 30, 2017                          FIFTH TERM DAY

8:45 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.

Parson Rayphe 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

0-Approval, 1-Denial, 1-Suspension, 2-Lien, 2-N1, 0-Lien Release, 0-Release N1

8:55 a.m. End Indigent

9:00 a.m. Dominic Ponozzo and Tucker Baker from CompuNet regarding secondary back-up solution-present quote to address need for an upgraded back-up. Ponozzo advises that the upgrade would go into the rack and the current back-up system would be moved into the vault where there is added fire security. Discussion regarding what systems would be covered with the back-up and the need for redundancy.   Frei moves to approve quote from CompuNet for $5617.80 for secondary back-up. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Discussion regarding password policy. Ashley Pineda will work with Tucker on the specifics-Commission has no objection to moving forward with a password policy.

9:21 a.m. Brandt regarding elevator modernization agreement-moves to approve agreement. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

9:30 a.m. Abbie Hudson presents proposed budget for FY2018-Salary for herself includes an additional $4300 for taking on management of janitorial staff; requesting 3% for her Chief Deputy and 2% for other staff. She is reducing travel, increasing office supplies. Commissioners advise that they are not inclined to increase salary line since other Elected Officials have more employees-Hudson advises that she is getting numerous phone calls on maintenance and janitorial issues just because her name has been on the agenda-discussion. Hudson presents Data Processing proposed budget-2% increase in salary line, travel down, everything else is relatively the same.

10:00 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing on Petition to Validate a Public Right-of-Way. Ackerman swears in Linda Netto, Grant Netto, Daniel Leavitt, Gerald Tufts, Michael Horn, Ed Jacoby, and Arden Lytle, who expect to testify today.

MacGregor gives opening remarks pertaining to issue at hand-outlines procedure and gives background on County’s prior action abandoning bridge.

Brandt advises that there are two issues at hand-ownership of the bridge and right-of-way across the bridge.

Grant and Linda Netto present testimony on their petition.

MacGregor rebuttal.

Gene Meinen, Idaho County Road Department, sworn and testifies regarding ownership of properties by Fergusons on both side of the bridge, Elk City Wagon Road, construction of bridge and foot bridge-has done exhaustive research.

Daniel Leavitt testifies-purchased property without knowing there was a dispute over the bridge-feels it devalues the property of all property owners. Frei questions when Mr. Leavitt purchased his property-December 2014. Frei questions if any of the bridge issues were disclosed by the title company-Leavitt advises that Title Company gave no status on the bridge.

Gerald Tufts advises that he sent a letter-has no further comments.

Michael Horn-elects not to testify at this time.

Ed Jacoby testifies-advises that he sent a comment letter-reads it into the record.

Arden Lytle testifies regarding construction of bridge and use of foot-bridge.

Frei questions the Nettos regarding maintenance of the bridge-Grant Netto advises that he agrees that everyone residing there has a responsibility for maintaining the bridge-is not asking for the County to take over the maintenance-discussion.

Ed Jacoby advises that they tried to move forward with the repairs-had several meetings trying to get an organization up and running to address the need for repairs.

Jean Jacoby testifies-advises that there was a need for an organization-advises that an attorney sent a letter asking for fees from those who did not contribute.

Mr. Leavitt responds to Mrs. Jacoby’s testimony.

Mike Horn testifies regarding the maintenance of the bridge to date-this was approximately 1/3 of the repairs needed-advises that he feels that the contractor gave them a phenomenal deal-this is why the additional assessment was needed in order to promptly pay the bill.

Grant Netto advises that communication has not been transparent-did not receive a copy of the bid or the bill.

Robbie McAllister sworn and testifies-advises that several meetings were held-copies of documents were available.

Gerald Tufts advises that there were secret meetings held-advises he has asked for copies of the billing and did not receive it.

Kirk MacGregor submits letter from Chris Meyer, a Boise attorney-advises that copies will be available to anyone who wants a copy.

Duman summarizes his understanding of the testimony.

Frei advises that he concurs with Duman’s summary-comments regarding right of way concerns, commends the group for trying to work out their own problems by forming an association.

Brandt summarizes-offers to work with the Association as a neutral party.

Grant Netto questions who owns the bridge.

Duman moves to reaffirm the abandonment from 1966. Frei seconds. Brandt questions whether or not the motion should be to deny the Petition. MacGregor advises that the motion would be regarding an action on the Petition. Duman modifies motion to deny the Petition. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. MacGregor advises that he feels the motion needs to address that the right-of-way is not in the public’s interest. Frei moves to deny the Petition as not in the public interest due to earlier abandonment and would require condemning the bridge, buying the bridge and then committing to maintenance of the bridge. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

11:20 a.m. Jinny Cash and Stefanie Hayes present update on the Idaho Soil & Water Conservation District-advise that their funding is matched by the State based on local funding-advise that Idaho County funds $7000, Lewis County funds-$8000 and Latah County $15,000-they are asking for a raise. Cash advises they also receive grant funding that allows them to do numerous projects-have done several projects with the Grangeville Highway District at a 75/25 split.

11:40 a.m. Mike Cook updates on airport projects-advises that he has contacted Summit for laying conduit to supply power for proposed hangars, one of which will be owned by Lot Smith-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the $9500 for utility improvement for additional hangars. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Cook updates Commission on the Northwest Air Tour on July 12-requests $500 for lunches. Frei moves to approve expenditure. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt questions regarding the other locations on the tour-Cook updates on the dates and locations. Cook advises that he will work with the Free Press on getting the word out.

Cook advises that he met with John Watson last week-they are working on change orders to try to address some of the issues with the airport project.

Cook advises that he has contacted Jeff Schacher regarding the drainage for the handicap ramp-he is putting together an estimate. Cook advises that he also contacted Stripes-a-lot for painting-estimate was $3600-suggests using inmates to save money-discussion.

11:58 a.m. Brandt regarding request from SO for additional vehicles-Commission reviews proposal. Duman moves to approve the vehicle purchase. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the additional meeting requests for Brandt and Duman. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Road Dept. employee David Belts for successful completion of probation. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

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

Brandt moves to approve the Grant Modification for Noxious Weeds. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Duman updates regarding the RSWAC meeting.

Brandt updates regarding DEQ meeting.

12:16 p.m. Break for lunch-discussion on budget will resume at 1:15

1:15 p.m. Frei moves to approve the minutes of the May 23 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Budget discussion regarding various funds with Commissioner oversight.

1:59 p.m. Brandt moves to go into hearing for Indigent Proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

2:45 p.m. End Indigent Hearing

Budget discussion resumes

2:59 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

 

 

 

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