STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
NOVEMBER SESSION November 2, 2010 FIRST TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Skip Brandt, Jim Rehder, James Rockwell, Commissioners, and Rose Gehring, Clerk, present.
Nadine McDonald re: Juvenile Year End Report – 33 new cases this year. The substance abuse program will cost the county more dollars – state support is declining.
Financial report – carry over was approximately $30,000.00 – slightly less than last year which was approximately $32,000.00. Contributions from the county for the last 15 years has been $35,000.00.
Adult Misdemeanor – collected $9,000.00 this year in reimbursements – case load is 247
James Zehner, Sharon Cox, Jerry Zumalt re: technology in the courthouse – E911 technology – wanting a capable person to do this job – either employee or contract.
James gave the history of the data processing positions. Data entry takes two employees according to James and Sharon.
Jerry stated with the E911 system – the county should have a point of contact when we need to have maintenance or service for the E911 system. The courthouse has become fragmented regarding the technology system – this is different position from the data entry position.
Mapping position and Data Processing position discussed. No decisions made at this time. First weeks of January more discussion will follow.
Review budget for f/y 2010. Election budget and sheriff’s budget reviewed.
Krista & Adam Miller letter re: homeowners and taxes. Sharon stated purchased property August, 2008 – too late to qualify for homeowners. 2009 Miller did not sign homeowners exemption. Millers do qualify for the year 2010. Discussion followed. This is not the assessor’s office to make sure individuals sign up for homeowners.
Millers stated they feel the $2,000.00 is an over payment in taxes and wants money refunded. Commissioners denied request. Property owners did not meet requirement of the Idaho Code.
11:28 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent according to Idaho Code 31-874. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.
12:15 p.m. Ended. Regular session resumed.
Six approved – seven denied – one tabled – four release of lien/N-1 – one lien/N-1
1:00 p.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for pending litigation according to Idaho Code 67-2345(f). Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.
1:30 p.m. Ended.
Skip made motion to authorize Joe Wright to sign the Stipulation to dismiss the case of Melvin R. McLean vs Jason Dean Schwab Trust etal. Case #CV 09-39508. James seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
October 26, 2010 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. James seconded. Motion carried.
Gene Meinen re: road report. Smaller projects that are critical before change in weather discussed. Stites grade ditch re-alignment – Fort Misery – debris removal – Commissioners approved for Gene to move forward with projects.
Jerry Zumalt re: E911 report – total estimate from Valence Wireless and Communications, Otis Orchards, WA – $257,999.32. Discussion followed. Jerry and Trudy will go over estimate to make sure everything is on the list that is needed.
Skip made motion to accept estimate from Valence Wireless and Communications for $257,999.32 for E911 system. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Jerry discussed the remodeling of the dispatch system in sheriff’s office. He will return to commissioners with quotes. Project will start 22nd of November.
Forsgren Work Order and Agreement for Idaho County Engineering Services – On Call for the Idaho County Road & Bridge signed by Skip Brandt.
Order for cancellation of taxes and solid waste approved – amount $1032.84 – equipment in Clearwater County.
The board adjourned at 2:45 p.m.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
