STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MAY SESSION May 31, 2016 FIFTH TERM DAY
10:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik, Skip Brandt and Mark Frei, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Walter Steed, consultant/grant water for Elk City Water & Sewer Association, requests sponsorship for Idaho Dept. of Commerce Block Grant. Steed briefly reviews project plan that has been previously presented by the project engineers. Brandt questions what the time frame is for application-Steed advises that they are shooting for a November application providing other funding sources are in order by that time-discussion. Brandt questions if there is an indication of the funding schedule for the other grants they are working on-Steed advises that they have been told that they are highly ranked for other sources, however, they don’t have anything locked in at this point. Cocoa Anderson advises that their project is desperately needed for the health and safety of the residents-indicates their situation needs to been addressed-discussion. Brandt advises that he is comfortable with a tentative yes to the request pending further commitment of other funding sources. Steed will draft a Joint Powers Agreement for review and adoption.
10:18 a.m. Nadine McDonald regarding Resolution for Juvenile Probation that would change the qualification for PERSI from the ‘Rule of 90’ to the ‘Rule of 80’-advises they have been working on this change for some time. Idaho County Commissioners supported this approximately 10 years ago, however there was opposition from Prosecuting Attorneys-discussion. McDonald requests that the Commission consider and support this resolution when it is presented next week at the Commissioners and Clerks Conference.
10:30 a.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding an offer we have received from Robert Brown for a parcel that was offered for sale, but not sold. He has received an offer of $4000 for the property-tax amount due as of today is $3904.42. Chmelik moves to approve the written bid. Ackerman advises that there were three tort claims filed by Mr. Hamell-questions whether or not these impact our consideration of this bid-discussion. MacGregor advises that while he feels we did not do anything wrong, it may complicate the sale of this property pending a resolution to the tort claims. Commission takes no action on written bid at this time.
10:48 a.m. Request for funds distribution from Commerce Block Grant to Clearwater Water District-discussion regarding whether or not the district is going to levy taxes as a source for match funds. Commission attempts to contact Dick Wyatt for clarification-no answer. Commission requests scheduling Mr. Wyatt to come in next week.
10:58 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding modification letter for the HMGP grant that was applied for back in March-discussion. Brandt moves to send amendment letter to General Richie. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik regarding offer of $25 from Ron Harris for drafting table that is not being used any longer-moves to accept the offer. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve the Orders of Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson totaling $401.41 and $250.21. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve Certificates of Residency for Megan Rehder and Ethan Gates. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Connie Jensen-Blyth regarding agreements with the USFS-there is a current master agreement-these are modifications that allow funding of work after last summer’s fires and salvage sales. Agreements signed.
James Zehner advises that Assessment Notices are going out this week-advises Commissioners that time will be needed for Board of Equalization at the end of June-discussion.
Chmelik regarding hiring of seasonal employee Brandi Gehring to assist in the Extension Office and 4-H program at $8.50 per hour-moves to approve the request. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor
Chmelik moves to approve $1500 for painting project in the Treasurer’s Office. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:16 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Indigent Proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
0-Approval, 2-Denial, 4-Lien, 4-N1, 0-Lien Release, 0-Release N1
12:20 p.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the May 24 meeting as amended. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:25 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
