STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MAY SESSION May 5, 2015 FIRST TERM DAY
9:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik, Mark Frei and Skip Brandt, and Deputy Clerk Annie Bledsoe present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Connie Blyth, Weed Dept. Supervisor regarding various department requests. Blyth requests an updated consulting agreement with Carl Crabtree-concerned that there is a large amount of money she has to manage and there is no room for failure. The data she needs to manage is more complex than anticipated-discussion. Chmelik agrees that Carl should get paid for his consulting-try to keep it to about 8 hours not ten. They need to be reasonable with their budget. Contract will be valid from May 5th – December 31st 2015. Brandt moves to approve consulting agreement with Carl Crabtree for 8 hours a week for $50 an hour. Frei seconds. Motion passes with all in favor. Blyth requests a credit card for the weed department. Syd Fuzzell explains how the credit card system works-housed with the Auditor’s Office and no purchases over $500. Blyth requests a vehicle for the weed department for use on the job only-would be left at the airport. Syd advises there is nothing budgeted for a vehicle-a state bid will be less expensive and get a discount-could also try the road department or a lease through Gortsema’s. Blyth will check with Sheriff’s Office and Road Dept.
10:00 a.m. Carol Moerhrle, North Central Public Health District presents update. Proposed budget includes looking at several new expenditures in preparation for Ebola and other illnesses that require isolation. There is also a new nurse home visiting program-for high risk pregnancy moms, this includes following families for three years. The new nurse program is mainly focused in Nez Perce and Clearwater County because they have a higher drug problems. They do charge people with health insurance or Medicare. Budget hearing set for May 28th -total revenue expectation is $4,846,565. All salary changes are based on performance-there is no other chance at an increase. Looking for options to deal with health insurance, because it is eating up the budget. Increase in 4% in operating budget is being proposed-this means a 3% increase in county contributions making Idaho County’s contribution $124,660. Commissioners can vote before the meeting and send their vote in or the chairman of the board can go to the May 28th meeting and vote. Commission can also appoint a proxy. The commissioners would like to discuss this and make a vote at the May 26th Commissioners meeting.
10:30 a.m. Joe Cladouhos, Syringa Hospital Administrator, regarding request for exemption on hospital property. A new building was purchased in April-they are looking for exemption on 2015 taxes-2014 is already paid-discussion. Brandt moves to exempt the last ¾ taxes on parcel RPG037000C04C purchased by Syringa Hospital. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:00 a.m. Kayla Brown from Riedesel and Mike Cook regarding recommendation for bid award for Airport Runway project.
Brandt moves to award the 2015 runway construction project at the Idaho County Airport to Valley Paving and Asphalt Inc. In the amount of $4,018,292.50 for the base bid and $39,924.00 for the add alternate #1 for a total of $4,058,292.50 contingent upon FAA concurrence in award and FAA grant offer and execution. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:10 a.m. Mike Cook regarding response letter to Johnson Bar Salvage.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes from April 28, 2015. Chmelik Seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Approval of hiring of Caryl Frei as a Temporary Property Clerk in the Assessor’s Office at $11.32 per hour.
Approval of wage increase for ICSO deputy Mike Brewster to $34,386.06 annually for merit.
Order for Cancellation-Arnold-$200.71, Kimberly Gold Mines-$1.88, Nazari-$2.93-Total $205.52
11:40 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes
0-Approval, 1-denial, 1- lien, 1-N-1, 3- Lien release, 3- N-1 release
12:10 p.m. Meeting adjourned
Chairman_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
