STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MAY SESSION MAY 5, 2020 FIRST TERM DAY
8:30 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.
Commissioner Duman 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
8:57 a.m. End Indigent
9:00 a.m. Myrna DeHaas regarding concerns about the abuse of the dumpster system in the County-advises that a solid waste committee was formed in 2008, but they only met one time. DeHaas outlines the duties the committee was initially tasked with. DeHaas advises regarding several instances of abuse by city residents-questions whether or not they realize that they are limited in the amount they are to use the dumpsters that are there for those living out in the county-discussion regarding signage and enclosing the dumpster sites. David Bodine commends the Simmon’s workers for keeping the locations as clean as possible-suggests that we go to a roll-off system that is available on the weekends-discussion. Commission will reach out to Robert Simmons for further discussion. DeHaas asks if there is anything that they can be doing-Frei advises that having people look for a location would be helpful-reviews all of the various locations he has looked into-discussion.
9:39 a.m. Jim Church questions Commission regarding the Spring Fair, scheduled for June 13 which is in Stage 4 of Governor Little’s Reopen Idaho plan-Commission has no problem with this moving forward.
9:48 a.m. Connie Jensen-Blyth regarding Cost Share Agreements for Joseph Plains, Upper Clearwater and Salmon River-these have been reviewed by Matt Jessup-discussion regarding finding alternate sources of funding for these projects. Brandt moves to approve the Joseph Plains ISDA Agreement. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt moves to approve the Salmon River ISDA Agreement. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt moves to approve the Upper Clearwater ISDA Agreement. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:15 a.m. Mike Cook regarding construction contract with CR Contracting for the Airport Pavement Rehab project-once signed, JUB will work on getting construction dates firmed up. Duman moves to sign the contract as presented. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:30 a.m. Steve Zettel, Eric Weiseth and Aaron Lieberman, via telephone, advise that they are part of the Idaho Outfitters and Guides organization and more specifically part of a working group of outfitters called O19 that is meeting to address protocols for conducting business amid the COVID 19 crisis. This group is working with outfitters all across the State to develop best practices moving forward in order to mitigate some of the impact to communities and businesses that depend on recreation. Brandt questions whether or not outfitters have suspended trips-discussion. Brandt questions whether or not they have reached out to the City of Riggins-Weiseth advises that they did meet with Riggins city officials last week and felt that most are cautiously optimistic about easing into a normal summer season that will build consumer confidence. Zettel requests that the Commissioners express support for outfitters during weekly conference calls with the Governor-discussion.
10:55 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the April 28 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Ackerman updates Commission on grant funding available through the PDC-our local share went up significantly-doesn’t feel that we will qualify, but the application is complete. Brandt moves to approve the Application for Financial Assistance from the Public Defense Commission. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:00 a.m. Jenni Blake, McCall District Ranger, Sean Johnson and Rod Dines fire officers for the Payette appear via phone. Johnson provides update on anticipated fire year amid COVID 19-reviews handout with objectives. Rod Dines updates on all staffing, equipment availability and fire response plans-reviews map with 2020 fire outlook. Sean Johnson reviews letter from the USFS Chief to Regional Foresters, Stations Directors, etc.-discussion. Johnson updates on staffing changes on the Payette-they have a new have a new Forest Supervisor and Deputy Forest Supervisor-there have been other significant changes-all new staff members are looking forward to meeting and working with the Commission. Brandt requests a face to face meeting once the USFS is able to travel in order to get acquainted. Duman requests an update on the Stibnite project when it’s available. Jenni Blake updates on activities on the Payette-advise they are currently working on the Warren Wagon Road; there may be delays-also culvert repair near Burgdorf and work in the Long Gulch area. Blake will continue to reach out to the Commission via email updates.
12:10 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
Chairman______________________________ Attest:__________________________
