November 1, 2022

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
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NOVEMBER SESSION        NOVEMBER 1, 2022        FIRST TERM DAY

 9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.

9:15 a.m. Duman regarding lighting quotes provided for the County Shop-reviews and explains the quotes.  Brandt moves to approve the quote from City Electric.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

9:30 a.m. Brandt regarding bid opening for fire mitigation projects-Groundwork Excavation-one bid on Lane Property $27,000; Rad Mulching-Huffman-$20,000 ; Long-$13,000; Lane $35,000;  Walker-$21,000;  McDermott- $9,000; Alsup-$25,000; Ellis-$27,000; Finley Tree Service-Walker-$29,500; Ellis-$33,745  Sandi Paul recommends awarding all but Lane to Rad.  Lane should go to Groundwork Excavation.

Brandt moves to award the Lane project to Groundwork Excavation.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to award all other projects to Rad Mulching.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

9:45 a.m.  Doug Ulmer regarding request for equipment to be paid 50/50 out of Title III.   Ulmer presents bill for helicopter assist from last Search & Rescue operation-this qualifies for Title III.  Ulmer presents quote for replacement of two snow machines- these would be out of Title III.  Ulmer advises they would like to offer some outdated items on the Public Surplus site.    Duman moves to approve the payment of these quotes/bills.  Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.  Lindsley moves to approve the sale of items on Public Surplus. Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

10:00 a.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding annual law enforcement agreement with the City of Kooskia-this is the same amount as last year-$25,000, with an additional $8800 for Dispatch services-discussion.  Lindsley questions whether or not the current rate covers our costs-discussion.  Duman moves to approve the agreement with the City of Kooskia.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

10:15 a.m.  Brandt moves to approve the minutes of October 25.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the transfer of Ellie Kaschmitter to Dispatch.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the transfer of the Alcoholic Beverage License for Cash & Carry.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for John Kummet of the Road Department.  Lindsley seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

10:45 a.m. Abbie Hudson regarding one parcel that did not sell on Tax Deed-there are two certifications from Valley View Water & Sewer-no bidders.  Total due is roughly $45,000-discussion regarding offering the property for sale.  Commission directs Matt Jessup to do some additional research on whether or not the property could be encumbered to future owners.

Abbie Hudson regarding significant break up in the back parking lot-Mike Cook will contact the City to see if this can be repaired.

11:17 a.m. Kayla Brown, JUB, presents review of draft of the updated Airport Layout Plan/Master Plan with Neal Frazier via Zoom. Discussion regarding various details-this has been submitted to FAA for final approval, although corrections can be made to the draft pending that approval.   Lindsley moves to approve the draft pending the corrections submitted by Mike Cook.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

12:18 Recess until 1 pm.

1:00 p.m.  Will Rutherford, CRA, via Zoom and Denis Duman update regarding the viability of building an annex beside the current Courthouse or building a new Courthouse and Jail at the property near the Airport.  Design reviewed and discussed.

Discussion regarding Courthouse Security.

Commission concurs that we will move forward with the Courthouse remaining here and the jail being built at the Airport.

2:10 p.m. Meeting Adjourned

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Chairman                                                                    Attest