STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
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NOVEMBER SESSION NOVEMBER 22, 2022 THIRD 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.
Lesli regarding Claims:
Current Expense $ 30,423.47 County Road & Bridge: $ 90,335.87
Airport: $ 5,591.45 Emergency Communication: $ 8,375.59
District Court: $ 12,160.15 Title III-New: $ 423.75
Search & Rescue: $ 915.58 Noxious Weeds: $ 390.00
Snowmobile 25B $ 15.00
Total: $148,630.86
Duman moves to pay the Claims. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 a.m. Les Boyce, resident on Lightening Creek, makes request for plowing. Brandt advises regarding history of levying taxes for the Road Department-discussion regarding adding additional miles and what that would mean in terms of additional equipment and employees. Boyce requests that the Commission authorize the addition of this stretch of road. Commission directs Boyce to contact Gene Meinen to discuss further, but they are generally favorable to making this happen.
9:30 a.m. Abbie Hudson and Denis Duman regarding water system that operates the heating and cooling system in the Courthouse. Duman explains the proposal and why it is needed-proposal would have a one-time setup fee and $350 per month. Duman moves to approve the WaterTech proposal. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Hudson questions whether or not she should pursue having a structural engineer look at the building to address the moisture issue-discussion. Duman will contact someone to see if they can look at possible damage.
9:43 a.m. Duman reviews proposal from Miles for $5380.94 for repair of a transmission on a 2018 Chevrolet Silverado-moves to approve the proposal. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:02 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing. Daryl Garner sworn and testifies regarding the request for variance. Brandt questions regarding septic-Garner advises that they already got the go ahead from Public Health. Brandt questions regarding well and access-discussion. Jessup questions whether or not a survey has been done-Garner advises that a survey has not been completed yet. Jessup questions whether or not it would be cost prohibitive-Garner advises it would be. Brandt moves to approve the variance. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Jessup will work on the Order.
10:25 a.m. Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2022-21 for the destruction of election records. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the November 8 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Clearwater Management Council donation for participation. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve 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 Dept. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Ethan Blankers in the Jail. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the donation of vacation leave for emergency sick leave for Idaho County employee. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Kathy Wells as back-up janitor. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the middle mile support letter. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the nomination of Kathy Ackerman as the District II Representative on the Gem Plan Board. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Luke Stubbers. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the quote from the Tire Guy for tires for Title III. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Brandt for USFS RAC Meeting, Duman for CEDA and Brandt & Duman for IAC County Officials Institute. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Duman-Dec 12/13 Idaho Sheriff’s Association; December 15 Clearwater Management Council; Lindsley- Dec 5 & 19-City Council; Dec-8 & 9 County Officials Institute Boise.
10:33 a.m. Matt Jessup updates regarding Brotnov Road extension road called Montebello Road-reviews the previous steps taken to resolve this including interaction with the Bureau of Indian Affairs concerning the easement that exists-discussion regarding steps forward to move this ahead. Jessup advises that this portion of the road has been surveyed-will need to be appraised and possibly purchased in order for the County to make application-questions who should bear the costs-discussion. Andrew DePaula will discuss further with his attorney, Joe Wright.
10:51 a.m. Jerry Zumalt updates regarding the Economic Development Administration reports and requests for funds-discussion. Brandt moves to approve grant reports. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:00 a.m. Sheriff’s Office Complex planning discussion continues with Will Rutherford via Zoom. Rutherford advises that the next step is selecting a Construction Management firm-discussion.
11:40 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
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