STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

MAY SESSION                         May 31, 2005                       FIFTH TERM DAY

The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Randy Doman, Jim Rehder, Alice Mattson, Commissioners and Rose Gehring, Clerk, present.

Alice re: Clearwater Quick Response Unit grant – for purchase of a cot – letter of support will be sent.

Commissioners Reports:
– Jim – visited with staff of BLM to discuss their projects – NICI tour is 10:00 a.m. June 2, 2005 –Jim called Robert Simmons regarding dumpster sites – attended the sheriff posse exercise in Kirkwood area – R C & D meeting – contacted Qwest for future meeting with commissioners.
– Alice reported on train tour – Ida/Lew meeting in Craigmont – Lewis/Clark celebration – water recovery workshop – North Central Idaho Jurisdictional Alliance meeting- Clearwater Management Council Meeting.
– Randy reported on the WIR meeting he attended in Tacoma, Washington – Wolf depredation (Carlson received their reimbursement) – grant for fire mitigation funding.

10:30 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for legal matters. Alice seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
11:50 a.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
– No decision made

11:53 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
12:05 p.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
– One lien release – one lien – one N-1 – one approved – one denied

May 23, 2005 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as corrected. Alice seconded. Motion carried.

Commissioners review correspondence – letter from Valley County regarding RS2477 road discussed – will check map and get information – Alice has concern about road – Randy said they will work with Valley County.

Prairie Middle School – Diana Holubetz and Becky Higgins requesting Title III money – amount $2,275.00 – for kids to attend McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS) – 29 students – Jim made motion to grant request. Alice seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Jim asked for feed back from the Prairie Students after they attend the school.

Jerry Zumalt regarding 2005 homeland security grant program and continuance of 2003 and 2004 grants – discussion followed.

Crimson Ridge subdivision – Joe Wright, Kevin Tomlinson and Dave Wimer – Dennis Albers discussed easement to subdivision – review with Carl Edwards – covenants, by-laws, maintenance of roads discussed.
– Jim made motion to approve final plat, pending approval of engineer. Randy seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Recording of plat is subject to approval of Carl Edwards (engineer).

Race Creek meeting cancelled scheduled for June 1, 2005 – another hearing will be scheduled pending further information.

Jerry Zumalt – continued – Jim made motion to sign Memorandum of Understanding between the State of Idaho and Idaho County, formally adopting NIMS (National Incident Management System). Randy seconded. Motion carried Randy and Jim voting yes. Alice no.
– Jim made motion to participate in the Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security Grant Program and sign the Sub-grant Award Document. Randy seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Total Award – $217,272.85
– Jim made motion to sign the Standard Assurances for the Homeland Security grant. Randy seconded. Motion carried with Jim and Randy voting “yes” – Alice abstained
– Jim made motion to sign certifications regarding lobbying; debarment, suspension and other responsibility matters; and drug-free workplace requirements for the Homeland Security grant. Randy seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
– Prophecy Trust – 2004 solid waste – 156.00 – billed twice

Randy made motion to send response letter to Bennett Forest Industries regarding Idaho Board of Tax Appeals – Tax Year Appeals 2003 and 2004. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
– Klaus Sisters – 12.10 – 2004RP – posting error
– Prophecy Trust – 4.05 – 2004RP – miss understanding

The Board adjourned at 3:50 p.m.

Chairman:_____________________________ Attest:________________________