STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
NOVEMBER SESSION November 1, 2016 FIRST TERM DAY
9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik, Skip Brandt and Mark Frei and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chmelik moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to 74-206(1)(f) for legal. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
9:46 a.m. End Executive Session
9:47 a.m. Chmelik regarding Harpster Phase II bid opening 16.9 acres: D3 Native Woodworks-$1380 per acre, $23,322 total; 5-Star Forestry-$1555 per acre, $26,795 total; Futuristic Forestry-$1800 per acre, $30,420 total. Brandt moves to award Harpster Phase II to D3 Native Woodworks. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
White Bird Grade Extension 5.9 acres-D3 Native Woodworks-$1280 per acre, $7552 total; Futuristic Forestry-$1600 per acre, $9440 total; 5-Star Forestry-$1548 per acre, $9133.20 total. Chmelik moves to award WB Grade Extension project to D3 Native Woodworks. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:00 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding proposed revisions to the Idaho County Handbook with regards to FMLA-advises that the intent of the change is not to deprive employees of sick leave, but to bring the County into compliance-discussion. Commission has no objection to making the change to the current policy to reflect the proposed wording. Ackerman will prepare a Resolution for next week.
10:13 a.m. Brandt updates Commission on progress of water issue at the Courthouse-he has made a couple of trips up to work with the City and the plumbers to determine what needs to be done-will probably take at least one more trip to complete.
Additional Meetings-Brandt-CBC Working Group Lewiston, November 18.
Frei-Idaho County Light & Power Luncheon- Greencreek November 3; Grangeville Community Foundation November 3, 5 pm Grangeville Senior Center; Columbia River Scoping, November 16, 4 pm Lewiston.
10:17 a.m. Chmelik regarding Orders for Cancellation presented by Abbie Hudson-$608.10; $1,216.20; $1,216.20; $1,317.55; $1,192.75; $1,216.20; $1,114.85; $1,317.55; $1,117.29; $1,317.55; $1,418.90; $737.61; $4,783.02; $438.57; $859.21. Chmelik moves to approve Orders for Cancellation. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve the Maintenance Agreement with Northwest Elevator. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Kortney Sims. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve the Agreements with the Idaho Department of Correction for the use of inmates. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Frei moves to approve the minutes of the October 25 meeting. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Kathy Ackerman reported on the Idaho Institute for Court Management she attended last week with District Court Supervisor Sandra Pierce. There were a couple of general sessions for all attendees, as well as numerous break-out sessions on various topics such as ITD records, Jury Commission responsibilities, Legal Advice, Customer Service, Bail Bonds, etc. Ackerman reported that they received an update on Odyssey, the new court management program which has been deployed in Twin Falls and Ada counties-scheduled for implementation here in the Spring of 2018-discussion regarding costs of implementation, the responsibilities of current staff and the possibility of adding staff.
11:00 a.m. Joanna McFarland and Matt Jessup regarding proposed Public Defender contract-McFarland advises that changes were made to reflect pro-rating of expense and secretary support line items, as well as language that was suggested by the Public Defense Commission regarding reporting requirements. McFarland indicates that she feels that changes are appropriate and is ready to move forward. Brandt moves to approve the contract as presented. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. McFarland updates Commission regarding her progress in establishing an office.
1:09 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to 31-874. Frei seconds. Roll call-District I-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes.
1-Approval, 1-Denial, 0-Suspension, 3-Lien, 3-N1, 0-Lien Release, 0-Release N1
11:16 a.m. End Indigent.
Chmelik moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) for legal. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes.
11:30 a.m. End Executive Session
11:30 a.m. Joe Wright, attorney for Syringa Hospital regarding recent vacancies on the Syringa Hospital Board. Wright advises that one vacancy was filled by the Hospital Board as it was within the 30 days allowed pursuant to Idaho Code. Al Bolden, Syringa Hospital Board Member advises that they would like to present two candidates for appointment: Gunter Williams for Craig Spencer’s position and Jo Hardy for Judy Scribner’s position. Brandt moves to approve appointments as presented. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:37 a.m. Break for Lunch
1:00 p.m. Brandt regarding review of Subdivision Ordinance-asks for input from Public Health regarding what their criteria is for preliminary plat review. Ed Marugg and Mike Kerley from North Central Public Health provide handouts and go over their application process. Daryl Mullinix questions whether or not road right of ways are excluded in disposal-Marugg advises that it is not allowed. Brandt questions whether or not Public Health would review a public water system-Marugg advises this would be reviewed by DEQ-there are also ‘community water systems’ serving between 2 and 9 residents that would be reviewed by both DEQ and Public Health-any water system other than an individual well would require engineering plans to be submitted for review. Zehner questions whether or not lagoons are allowed-Marugg advises the lot size must be at least 5 acres and it requires a special permit. Mullinix questions whether or not both lots on the pending preliminary plat are permitted for water/sewer-Kerley advises that there is only one lot currently permitted-doesn’t feel that there would be an issue with a permit on the other lot, although there may be sanitary restrictions. Mullinix questions impact of road right-of-way on permits-Marugg advises that there would be a problem with locating a septic within the road right-of-way. Mullinix questions whether or not there will be limitations on septic permits in areas where there is a high concentration of subdivisions-Marugg advises that they do review the water availability/density. Mullinix advises that he has discussed his concerns regarding road ingress and egress with the developer-feels there needs to be a remedy to address adjacent property owner’s rights/easements. Discussion regarding fee structure-continued until next week.
1:48 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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