STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MAY SESSION MAY 8, 2018 SECOND 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.
Syd regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 41,960.61 County Road and Bridge $ 140,653.48
Airport $ 7,408.48 Emergency Comm. $ 40.69
District Court $ 2,923.29 Title III-New $ 9,193.88
Indigent $ 23,930.69 Drug Enforcement $ 700.00
Solid Waste $ 139,882.81 Search & Rescue $ 1,100.07
Noxious Weeds $ 2,811.91 Snowmobile 25-A $ 27.57
Total Expenditures $ 370,633.48
Frei moves to pay the claims. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Ackerman asks for clarification on capital spending for the Road Department-discussion. Commission advises that the limit should be $1000 for non-maintenance items-over that requires Commission approval.
8:50 a.m. Noxious Weeds budget review-Commissioner Frei asks for clarification on line items that are over. Jensen-Blyth addresses concerns regarding salary line and supplies-discussion. Frei questions regarding grant revenue-Jensen-Blyth advises that they have $100,000 more in grant funding this year than last-advises they are still waiting on whether or not grant funding will be awarded by the State, no Federal grants underway, although she is working on agreements with the Forest Service. Frei questions the total amount of grant funding for this year-discussion. Jensen-Blyth will do some research and get back with the Commission.
9:13 a.m. Treasurer budget review-Commissioner Frei asks for clarification on postage line which is currently over-Hudson explains that she feels that there was an employee error made when applying postage on the postage machine-over 300 pieces went out with an amount that was way over the needed postage. Commissioner Frei asks for an estimate of how much more postage will be used in the postage line-Hudson advises approximately $2800.
9:17 a.m. Robert Simmons regarding cleanup of Riggins location that was used for collecting appliances, microwaves, woodstoves, engines, lawnmower, TV’s and vehicles-596 appliances were picked up-per contract with the County, these will be charged out at $10 per appliance. Simmons feels that they have a good grip on the location now that the initial clean-up has been done-they will work on maintenance of the site from here on out. Simmons updates Commission on the scheduled roadwork this summer on Highway 12-he has been advised that there may be delays of 4 or more hours-discussion regarding re-routing to Payette during this period. Discussion regarding the proposed agreement with Clay Peak Landfill-Simmons has reviewed this-advises that we have been offered a contract rate of $20, which is very good. Brandt questions how long he anticipates re-routing to Payette-Simmons advises that their plan is not to re-route, but they will have to see if the delays warrant a temporary change.
Simmons updates regarding the DEQ meeting-does not feel that it was very productive-was frustrated about the white paper produced by the Committee and that it didn’t adequately convey what was discussed as a group. Simmons advises that the comment period to DEQ is only 1 week-this is not enough time to get everyone on board-discussion regarding when the next RSWAC meeting is and whether or not DEQ should be at the table to hear issues and concerns.
Duman questions Simmons regarding possible dumpster relocation of the Graves Creek dumpsters-Simmons advises that he would be happy to go look at it when Duman is able to put something together-needs to make sure there is adequate turn-around space.
Frei questions the status of a Prairie transfer station-he is still looking for locations-came up with couple of possible sites, but they are incredibly expensive. He has also been working with an engineer on design.
10:00 a.m. Christine Frei, Gavin Lewis and Jerry Zumalt update Commission on broadband services available in Idaho County. Frei outlines some strategies that she feels need to be considered and adopted in order to address the middle mile structural needs of the area-advises that she feels that the DIGB2 group is the appropriate group to tackle the leadership component of these strategies, with CEDA and Ida-Lew assisting with ancillary support and support for individual businesses. Christine Frei advises that they have identified a funding source to assist with training as it relates to broadband build-out so rural communities can more readily recognize the needs and communicate those needs effectively as strategies are pursued. Christine Frei also outlines potential funding sources for planning and construction-discussion. Brandt questions how far up the river the fiber line is on the Salmon River-Frei advises that she knows that it is as far as Riggins, but not as far as White Bird. Brandt questions where we go from here-Zumalt advises that the MOU with DIGB2 is still being finalized-other funding is potentially available that could be utilized to pursue the stated strategies. Discussion regarding mapping existing fiber footprint vs. going to some of the providers to get them on board. Zumalt will be back next week with the DIGB2 agreement and additional information.
10:52 a.m. Gene Meinen regarding the requirement of matching funds of $107,000 on the Dixie Chip Seal Project-they are looking for an initial down-payment on our match of at least $10,000-discussion regarding the timeframe for completion of the project and whether or not the down-payment could be delayed until the next budget cycle. Commission has no objection to making this happen-Meinen will work on getting the paperwork together to process the payment.
11:00 a.m. Jim Crowley, Department of Juvenile Correction, provides Commission with an update. Crowley advises he is retiring in June-presents data on arrests and offenses, community service hours, restitution collection, completion of probation, recidivism, and funding.
11:30 a.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding 1.285 acre parcel that was owned by Raymond and Isobel Coon-was purchased by the County in 2006 for $1000 for use as a dumpster site-Mr. & Mrs. Coon have both died and their son would like to get the property back, as it is no longer being used. He is requesting that the County deed the property back-discussion. Duman moves to deed the property to Ira and Carla Coon at no cost. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. MacGregor will prepare the document.
Brandt moves to approve the Clay Peak Landfill Contract. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Brandt, Frei and Duman. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Michael Victorino in the jail. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Laina Sonnen as a seasonal employee for the Extension Office. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Jeff Eich in the Road Dept. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to numbering change on the airport lease with the Forest Service. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:45 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-absent; District 3-yes
1-Approval; 0-Denial; 0-Suspension; 0-Lien; 0-N1; 0-Release of Lien, 0-Release of N1
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the May 1 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:50 a.m. End Indigent
Additional Meetings-Duman-Capitol for a Day-May 18-Riggins.
12:07 p.m. End Executive Session—Meeting Adjourned
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
