STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
NOVEMBER SESSION November 18, 2014 THIRD TERM DAY
9:45 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelilk and Skip Brandt, and Annie Bledsoe, Deputy Clerk present. James Rockwell is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Jim Chmelik regarding bid opening for Top of the Hill Project
5 Star Forestry- 100% Idaho County residents 23.1 acres at $1625 per acre for a total of $37,537.50
Pony Creek Outfitters- 100% Idaho County residents 23.1 acres at $5750 per acre for a total of $132,825.00
Chmelik moves to accept bid from 5 Star Forestry for $37,537.50. Brandt seconds. Motion passes with Brandt and Chmelik in favor. Rockwell is absent.
10:00 a.m. Trevor Howard, Horrocks Engineers, presents overview of services provided by their firm. They are located in Nampa, but also have an engineer here in Grangeville, Mike Sturdevant. They have done work for the city and have worked with Adams and Clearwater counties-are very familiar with the areas. The firm has about 290 employees-30 in Nampa. They are based out of Utah-primary focus on transportation and helping clients get grants for projects.
10:15 a.m. Nadine McDonald regarding the annual financial report for Juvenile Probation-carry over is only about $10,000.00 which is lower than in the past-they get less money every year. This year’s budget will be okay, but things are changing and the budgeting for Juvenile Probation will need to be readdressed next year. They have always come in under budget, but the taxing that funds them has just been getting lower. The number of kids are down-about 15 active and 5 kids on administrative supervision, but they are tough cases. Lisa is headed to POST on the 30th, so that will help with the case load once she is fully qualified.
10:30 a.m. Jim Chmelik regarding Budget Resolutions FY2014-Resolutions presented for District Court-Salaries, Title III (New), Title III (Old) and Solid Waste. Chmelik moves to approve budget resolutions 2014-06, 2014-07, 2014-08, and 2014-09. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Rockwell is absent.
10:45 a.m. James Zehner regarding Ag Solid Waste-billing is going out soon, Zehner wants clarification on waiving fees if a person chooses to go to a full market category-are we waiving the fee this year? Commission states that the fee will be charged for this year, but will cancel next year if you go to full market. Also if two bills are sent and the recipients claim they are the same thing, how should that be addressed? The recipients should have to bring in proof that it is the same billing. Brandt would like this to be readdressed next week when Rockwell is present.
Order for Cancellation-$.15
Order for Cancellation-$198.72
Approval of the transfer of ICSO employee Craig Hoodman from the jail to patrol at $32,693.16 annually.
11:00 a.m. Jim Gorges, ICSO, regarding property/house that is owned by the County on Ridgewood Drive-this property was quit claim deeded to the county by the owner. Residence has not been in use since-the house is in worse shape every time they go there. Gorges states there are signs of someone living in the basement. There is some value if the county would like to fix it up, but for now he would like to board the windows up and put a gate at the entrance with a no trespassing sign. This should help keep people and animals out of the house until something more permanent is done with the property. Commission would like to auction it off-discussion. Gorges will talk to MacGregor about the legality of doing that since the tribe had it in early 90’s-may need paperwork from the owner about the property being his to give to Idaho County. This will be readdressed after MacGregor looks into the situation.
11:15 a.m. Jim Chmelik regarding dues for American Lands Council- advises that we need new policies, we need to make money for our schools and community. James Jeffrey advises he would like to see efficient management with natural resources-they have more common ground than we think, but he feels resources should not be thrown away for a quick fix-has more faith in government than in private ownership-believes that federal and state constitution are opposed to this idea-believes Land Council is something that needs to be supported privately, not with tax money. Chmelik regarding purpose and vision for supporting this-feels that this will lead to job creations and an increase in tax base-feels he is standing up for the oath he took when he took office. Discussion regarding differing opinions on the overall goal of forest management vs. environmental concerns. Judith Johns advises she is not familiar with American Lands Council, but is concerned about $5000 going to someone out of state. Brandt regarding Clearwater Basin Collaborative and efforts to reach a resolution from parties on all sides-advises that it is difficult to go up against all of the funding that is provided by people who live in populated areas with good tax bases and great school who work to lock up our land-feels that we need to push back.
Chmelik moves to support the American Lands Council with $5,000.00 this year. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Chemlik and Brandt in favor. Rockwell is absent.
11:30 a.m. Rockwell joins meeting. Rockwell moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
1-Approval, 0-Denial, 1-Liens, 1-N1, 1-Lien Release, 1-N1 Release
11:47 a.m. End Indigent
Rockwell moves to approve November 12th minutes as amended. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:50 a.m. Meeting Adjourned
Chairman_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
