STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MAY SESSION May 9, 2005 SECOND TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Randy Doman, Jim Rehder, Alice Mattson, Commissioners and Dana Stroop, Deputy Clerk, present.
Debbie Fournier re: Elk City Wagon road. Debbie read an unsigned letter to the commissioners regarding their decision on this road.
Jess Hawley and Bill Spencer representing Syringa Hospital, re: Nursing Home. Discussion followed. Randy made motion to pursue negotiations with Syringa Hospital to acquire Idaho County Nursing Home. Jim seconded. Opened for discussion. Motion carried with all in favor.
Jon Stroop re: road report. Idaho Tower Company discussed. Hauling of rock up Big Salmon – three contract trucks are being used on fee demo money – tentatively talked with Mike Cook, forest service, – will watch expenses – do four days this week.
– Warren Wagon road being plowed by Valley County starting today.
– Several washouts due to heavy rain discussed.
– Hauling of trash in Dixie – last year used a temporary person to do hauling – Jon requested to hire someone for 12 hours per week to save on the two road department workers in Elk City – actually needs two guys (for vacation and sick), but will not exceed the twelve hours per week.
– Jon attended airport management conference – gave report.
– Stites Cemetery – gates are once again locked on road to cemetery. Jon talked to Art Lacey – told him to get in touch with Dennis Albers. Dennis stated he had not heard from Art. Jon Stroop and Dennis Albers will do research on whether road is private or a public road.
9:45 a.m. Bid opening for asphalt oil for road department. Six bids presented – Idaho Asphalt & Supply – Atlas Sand & Rock – Lyman Dust Control – Envirotech – Koch Paving – Western Asphalt. Tabled until Jon Stroop reviews bids and returns to commissioners.
Jared Zwygart, Bailey & Company, gave outside audit report for f/y 2004. Trust funds discussed – new standards regarding unclaimed property – will work with Dennis on this – money to be transferred from airport to road department – discussion followed – credit cards and checking accounts – nursing home overdraft – Jared will look into situation and then give workshop.
Jerry Johnson and Don McCloud re: Rice Creek road – doesn’t have a cattle guard – discussion followed – will have Jon Stroop work with gentlemen regarding this issue.
Jared Zwygart continued audit report – small districts receiving grant money – commissioners are responsible to monitor grants.
Claims – Syd & Stephanie.
Current Expense – $27,179.91
Road & Bridge – $20,240.65
Airport – 644.33
Ambulance – 4,548.00
Emergency Comm – 12,789.74
District Court – 1,939.59
Preventive Health – 26,092.00
Indigent – 4,199.99
Appraisal – 3.99
Solid Waste – 97,923.41
Noxious Weed – 6,778.85
– Jim made motion to pay claims. Randy seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
– Total Claims $202,340.46
Diamond Springs subdivision – Joe Wright & Ray Hamel – decision on variance discussed – maintenance and responsibility of private roads – common area –discussion.
– Alice made motion to approve variance. Dropped for lack of second.
– Jim made motion to not approve variance. Dropped for lack of second.
– Randy made motion to deny variance on the condition – not open to public, but to allow homeowners to control access on road. Dropped for lack of second.
– Discussion followed
– Jim made motion not to grant variance. Randy seconded. Motion carried with Jim and Randy in favor. Alice opposed.
Naming of Roads Ordinance – Copies presented to commissioners – presented by Dennis Albers. Discussion followed. Jim made motion to adopt Ordinance with two corrections. Alice seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Jerry Arnzen re: Willow Creek subdivision. Discussion followed. Jim made motion to approve Willow Creek subdivision. Alice seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Signed.
Quality Heating – Bruce Graham – re: heating and air conditioning – $3,800 per year just for service – discussion followed. Jim made motion to accept maintenance agreement. Alice seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
2:30 p.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims and legal purposes. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
3:00 p.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
– One claim approved – one denial – one N-1 – one lien for Indigent
– No decision made on legal portion of executive session.
3:00 p.m. Charlie Holliman – no show – problem with dumpsters removed from his area. Commissioners asked Butch Walker to contact land owners in this area to find an appropriate dumpster site.
Elk City Wagon Road decision – Alice fears that National Park Service will take over a part of Idaho County. Jim stated it seems like the nomination of the Elk City Wagon Road is a good thing to do, but land owners and RS2477 makes it complex – also stated that if commissioners decide not to approve – what happens to all work and dollars spent to get this road on the register. Discussion followed.
– Randy made motion to nominate Elk City Wagon Road to National Register. Jim seconded. Motion carried with Randy and Jim in favor. Alice against.
James Zehner and Chuck re: 911 committee report – conference they attended – Grant money going to counties discussed – Jim Rehder requesting that R. J. Tallent be on E911 committee. Discussion followed.
Sheriff – Civil Department Report approved.
Certificate of residency approved:
– Zachary Anderberg
Beverage license approved:
– River Dance Lodge – beer and wine
Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
– Delia Blackeagle – 2004MH – 201.88 – moved
– Michael Turner – 2004MH – 35.01 – unable to locate
– Pricewaterhouse – 2004PP – 19.15 – unable to locate
– Burt Penkeines – 2004MH – 162.77 – unable to locate
– CBIZ Prop Tax – 2004PP – 1.93 – as per treasurer’s office
May 2, 2005 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes with corrections. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
Commissioners Reports:
– Jim – Waterways Committee – E911 meeting – levy budget training in Lewiston – region II detention meeting – governor’s meeting for women & children.
– Randy – handbook committee – wolf depredation
– Alice – no report
4:25 p.m. The Board recessed
Chairman:_________________________ Attest:____________________________
