STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
NOVEMBER SESSION November 1, 2011 FIRST TERM DAY
11:15 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Jim Chmelik and James Rockwell, and Kathy Ackerman Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
MacGregor regarding East View Acres Subdivision-requirement of the subdivision was that the roads would be completed and approved by a licensed engineer. This has been done per the agreement between Jerry Arnzen and Idaho County. Arnzen sold the property, completed the roads and had them inspected-Arnzen would like to be released from the agreement, as he has met the requirements. Brandt moves to approve the release. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries.
Jim Gorges regarding Search & Rescue building electrical-discussion. Gorges will talk to Schacher regarding estimate for roughed in wiring.
Orders for Cancellation signed-total $4,558.65.
11:45 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 31-874/Indigent. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-all in favor.
2 Approval, 3 Denial, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 1-N1, 2 release-N1, 1-Liens, 2-Lien Release
11:59 a.m. End Executive Session
1:05 p.m. The Board reconvenes.
Cindy Lane, Nez Perce National Forest, outlines presentation to include their planning process, past and future timber volume, and stewardship receipts. This presentation was put together to address several questions the Commission had as a result of the recent visit from Ralph Rau and Tom Osen. Cindy regarding the planning process–presents an outline of projects currently being considered. Scott Godfrey, Timber Contracting Officer for Nez Perce National Forest, regarding action plan for the next five years-discussion. Mark Craig, Timber Contracting Officer for Clearwater NF, regarding stewardship projects/receipts-discussion.
1:45 p.m. Chmelik moves to approve the minutes of the October 25 meeting as amended. Brandt seconds. Motion carries.
2:00 p.m. Chmelik regarding situation with the BLM trail closure in the Elk City area. Bennett’s will grant a temporary 3 year easement for use-discussion. This would be managed by the Elk City Alliance. Chmelik requests that a timeline be worked out with the BLM in order to keep the project on track-discussion.
2:15 p.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding contract for e911–used for additional voice mail accounts for the Sheriff’s Office-requests a renewal of the contract for basic maintenance and configuration for the upgrade. Chmelik moves to approve new Valance contract. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries.
Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolutions 2011-12 through 2011-23 for budget adjustments for FY2011. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries.
2:30 p.m. Gary Medley and Gary VonBargen regarding a portion of Wagon Road (Elk Springs Trail Road) near Glenwood Road. Gene Meinen regarding maintenance on this road. Mr. Medley would like to bring the 800 foot stretch of road up to standards so that it could be used to access his property. This betterment would be completed at Mr. Medley’s expense. Meinen has no objection to this betterment, but that it should be completed to our existing standards. The road would not be maintained by the County, but would only be used as private access to his property. Brandt moves to allow the improvement of the last 800 feet of Elk Springs Trail Road. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries.
3:00 p.m. Meinen regarding bid awards—outlines bids on Ridgewood 1, 2, & 3. The low bidder was Cook & Sons Construction. Meinen recommends that bid be awarded to Cook & Sons. Brandt so moves. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries. Meinen outlines bids on Big Cedar road repair—low bidder was again Cook & Sons—recommends that the bid be awarded to Cook & Sons. Brandt so moves. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries.
3:07 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345(f). Rockwell seconds. Roll call-all in favor.
3:35 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
