STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
NOVEMBER SESSION NOVEMBER 25, 2025 FOURTH TERM DAY
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8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Brad Higgins and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Higgins offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) b for Personnel. Higgins seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
8:46 a.m. End Executive Session
Brandt moves to go into Indigent Proceedings pursuant to 31-874. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
Brandt moves to approve the one-time non-medical benefit for BG. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
8:56 a.m. Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include a support letter for Grangeville Highway District. Lindsley seconds. Jessup questions the reason this was not included on the agenda-Lindsley advises that he was just advised of the request yesterday and the deadline is today. Motion carries with all in favor.
Discussion regarding the merits of supporting the support letter. Shawn Wassmuth, via phone, describes proposed project. Brandt moves to approve the support letter. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:03 a.m. Scott Dunning presents quote for a replacement laptop for Noxious Weeds. Brandt moves to approve the quote. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Dunning presents proposal for completing the last bay at the Weed Shop now that the Airport has completely vacated it. Discussion regarding the space and the need to look at it in person. Continued to next week. Dunning will obtain a couple of other quotes.
9:15 a.m. Teresa regarding claims:
Current Expense: $ 19,588.20 Road & Bridge: $ 76,885.83
Airport: $ 30.00 Emergency Comm: $ 751.42
District Court: $ 2,686.69 Title III: $ 500.00
Title III: $ 32,400.00 Appraisal: $ 9.00
Noxious Weeds: $ 68.59 Interlock Device: $ 56.99
Total: $ 132,976.72
Brandt moves to approve the claims. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:31 a.m. Lucky Gallego, Idaho County Veteran Services Officer, presents update on the numbers of claims, interviews and veteran contacts. Gallego advises that he is still struggling with the mental health needs of those he works with-discussion. Commission commends Gallego for his service to the County.
10:00 a.m. Mike Cook regarding the JUB Supplemental for PAPI-reviewed by Commissioners. Brandt moves to approve the Supplemental Agreement with JUB for the PAPI project. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Cook regarding rental cars at the Airport-both are quite old and needing repairs-requests that the Crown Victoria be sold. Brandt moves to offer the Crown Victoria on Public Surplus. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Cook with work with Monica Walker to get it listed.
Cook regarding the Airport Advisory Board-advises that we do not have enough people on the Board to meet quorum-discussion. Commission suggests writing a letter to all lease holders asking for participation. Cook and Ackerman will work on this.
Cook reviews the revenue and expenses from FY2025-discussion.
Cook reviews the projects that are on the radar for capital improvements—PAPI and Apron completion. Cook advises he is working on grant applications for these projects.
Cook updates regarding current leaseholders.
10:32 a.m. Brandt regarding the Off-Highway Vehicle Trail Maintenance plan-advises that Jessup has drafted a proposed agreement for summer maintenance that is being reviewed by other stakeholders-discussion. Brandt advises regarding preliminary plans, including the potential board members who will be responsible for making decisions. Ed Anglessy, a member of the group, advises that there are many details to be worked out ahead of the summer maintenance window.
10:45 a.m. Ackerman regarding possible ideas for celebrating the America 250-Ackerman will work on putting together a grant application for review in two weeks.
11:00 a.m. Jerry Zumalt presents a quote for the renewal of the Valence service contract for the same rate as last year-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the service renewal. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:15 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the Minutes of the November 18 meeting. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley abstains-he was absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Order for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the transfer of the 2011 Polaris ATV from the Sheriff’s Office to Noxious Weeds. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the agreement with Ada County for Pathology Services. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Sadie Smith in the Assessor’s Office/Motor Vehicle position. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Assessor’s Office Appraiser Tony Viera for successful completion of probation. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Justin Lockett for move to the Lead Property Clerk Position. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Lindsley for the Trail Cat and NCTIA Meeting. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Higgins for CMC and DIGB2. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings: Higgins-ITD-Dec. 3, Public Health Dec. 11, CMC Dec. 18; Brandt-CFTM-Dec. 1; Lindsley-3-ITD-Dec. 3; LHTAC-Dec. 10/11-LHTAC, ICHPC-Dec. 12
11:30 a.m. Matt Jessup updates regarding the revised MOU that was prepared by Cooper Wright, attorney for Tom and Julia York-discussion. Lindsley and Higgins advise that they have no issue with the MOU. Brandt advises that he cannot support the project. Lindsley questions whether or not there is language included in the MOU that prohibits the Yorks from speaking as representatives of the County-discussion. Higgins advises that he feels that it may be in the County’s best interest to discontinue moving forward with the project. Julia York reiterates that she feels the lease was entered into in good faith-discussion. Debbie Layman advises that she feels that the pond would be a benefit for fire protection-discussion. Melina Palken advises that she is opposed to the project unless there is further public input. Lindsley requests that this be continued for a week-discussion. Julia York requests that it be rescheduled after the holidays-tentatively rescheduled for January 6.
12:06 p.m. Break for lunch
1:00 p.m. Tonya Kennedy, Grangeville City Clerk and Wes Lester, Mayor, respond to Commissioner’s questions regarding the proposed Area of Impact. Discussion regarding map and possible adjustments. Commission requests that the City revisit their proposal to reflect the areas that are actually being considered for annexation and to remove areas that cannot be serviced. Kennedy advises that they will work towards making boundary adjustments as soon as possible.
1:42 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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