STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

 NOVEMBER SESSION      NOVEMBER 24, 2020       THIRD TERM DAY

 8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Mark Frei 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 Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874.  Duman seconds.  Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

3-Denial

8:38 a.m. End Indigent

8:45 a.m.  Lesli regarding claims:

Current Expense         $    26,857.37  County Road and Bridge     $  495,242.15
Airport                          $       1,117.97   Emergency Comm.               $       3,348.66
District Court               $   3,159.29     Title III-New                          $            42.81
Indigent                       $      1,109.00   Appraisal                                 $         950.35
Drug Enforcement      $       316.90    Solid Waste                            $        1,993.55
Noxious Weeds           $  75,965.84    Waterways                              $       7,000.00
Snowmobile 25B         $      263.55
Total Expenditures     $ 1617,367.44

Frei moves to pay the claims.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

9:00 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding a request from Clearwater QRU for funding available to the County via the CARES Act.  Ackerman advises that she has done some research on possibilities for providing a small business grant that is available through Rebound Idaho-discussion.   Commission has no objection with moving forward to gather more information-authorize Zumalt and Ackerman to work together on reaching out to other QRU’s in the County, as well as developing a grant application.

9:30 a.m. Nadine McDonald presents year end reports-there is a significant carry over of State funds that can be directly related to COVID and reduction in Juvenile Detention costs-discussion regarding number of cases being moved through the Court system.  McDonald presents information on a projected called LEAP that is designed to get parents involved-this is being promoted through the Court system.  McDonald advises that it is a pilot program that would be all inclusive with all training provided via ZOOM.  Jessup has reviewed the MOU that would be needed in order for Idaho County to participate-discussion.  Frei questions where the funding comes from-McDonald advises that it is a Federal Grant.  Duman moves to approve the MOU.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include a letter to the USFS as the comment deadline is on November 30 and failure to comment could lead to economic detriment for Idaho County.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

10:20 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of November 17 as amended.  Frei seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the Order Granting Variance for Neil and Sharalyn Medley.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the voided check for A. Welch.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the Orders for Cancelation as per Abbie Hudson.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the appointment of Mary Charley to the Idaho County Fair Board.  Frei seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the claim against Excess Proceeds filed by the USDA.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Joshua Wittler as janitor/maintenance.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Duman moves to deny the request for pay increase for Tracy Forsgren with reconsideration in January.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

10:34 a.m. Mike Cook regarding hangar utilities-he has been approached by a builder regarding electrical hookups and septic and the possibility of the County providing infrastructure.  Discussion regarding allowing leaseholders to make the connections at their own expense-Commission feels that they cannot pay for the development, but will allow leaseholders to make these improvements.

Cook regarding the Airport Car Rental program-both vehicles that we have been using are getting old and in need of service.  Discussion regarding sanitization in light of COVID and the possibility having Gortsema Motors pick up the car rental side.  Frei questions whether or not a paragraph could be added as a disclaimer-discussion.  Cook will work with Matt Jessup on some language.

Cook regarding final acceptance of the Pavement Rehab Project-presents a letter from JUB recommending acceptance.  Duman moves to make final acceptance as presented.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to approve the letter to the USFS Wallowa-Whitman regarding GAOA.  Frei seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include a letter to the USFS Nez Perce-Clearwater as the comment deadline is on November 30 and failure to comment could lead to economic detriment for Idaho County.  Duman seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Duman moves to authorize Brandt to sign a comment letter to the Nez Perce-Clearwater if needed.  Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

11:04 a.m. Meeting adjourned.

Chairman______________________________     Attest:____________________________