STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
NOVEMBER SESSION November 21, 2023 THIRD TERM DAY
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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.
Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) b for Personnel. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
9:20 a.m. End Executive Session
9:30 a.m. Brandt regarding Resolution 2023-17 Budget Resolution for Snowmobile 25-A. Ackerman explains the year end closeout process-sufficient cash balance to do a year end adjustment. Duman moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2023-17. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Doug Ulmer presents quote for vehicle repair-advises that the work has already been done-apologizes for not getting prior approval-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the quote. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Ulmer updates regarding a request from the USFS to combine dispatch services-he will keep the Commissioners abreast as this request moves forward.
10:00 a.m. Bid Opening Red River Road Fire Mitigation-three bidders: Rad Mulching-$2550 per mile, total $25,500; Coppersmith-$2150 per acre, total $21,500; PK Excavating-$2650 per mile, total $26,500; Sandi Paul makes recommendation to award the bid to Coppersmith. Brandt moves to award the bid to Coppersmith. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Paul updates on the roadside fire mitigation projects that are currently under contract-things look great and the clearing has made it possible to identify hazards and help facilitate efficient road work for our Road Dept. Paul advises that she has been working with Erin Grindie with the USFS who has been instrumental in coordinating efforts-discussion.
10:15 a.m. Gene Meinen presents bid for lighting upgrade on the Elk City Shop-a portion of the work qualifies for a rebate from Avista-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the quote. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:30 a.m. Kathy Ackerman presents several potential updates to the policy manual and proposal for including ICRMP online training at the end of future Commission meetings to see what resources we might want to consider passing along to Supervisors and employees-discussion.
10:45 a.m. Joe Slichter updates Commission on TeePee Springs project-presents photos of progress. Discussion regarding engaging BLM in doing some work on abutting property belonging to the BLM between treatment areas. Brandt directs Slichter to visit with Sandi Paul. Continued to next week.
11:00 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the November 14 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the two Contracts for Independent Employment for the two Deputy Coroners. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the MOU with the ISP Forensics Office for the Coroner.
Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders of Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of David Belt as a seasonal employee for the Road Department. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the transfer of Averie Proctor to full time evidence tech. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Jabari James in Patrol. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the increase in the hourly wages for the part-time temporary secretarial help to $12.00 per hour. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the change order for the dumpster cover materials in Elk City. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the grant application for the Idaho County Master Plan for the Upper Clearwater Transportation Group. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Duman for IAC, CEDA and CMC. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the bid from Rick Miller for power to the storage shed. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Brandt-RAC Meeting cancelled, December 8-WIR Public Lands; Duman-Public Health-December 14. Lindsley-December 4 and 18-City Council, December 7-District 244 Deconsolidation Meeting.
11:11 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
