STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

 

NOVEMBER SESSION                         November 30, 2010                           FIFTH TERM DAY

 

 

The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.

 

Baldwin Springs Hearing (rehearing) – recorded.  Jeremy Carr representing Mel McLean – Tony Schwab and J. D. Schwab present for hearing.

Jeremy filed a motion on this case – argue improper notice for hearing – final hearing was heard Mel Mclean filed petition to withdraw his name from the first petition.

Skip – rehearing of the first hearing in June – McLean’s petition was still valid.

Jeremy argued that it makes a difference when hearing is published.  Notice was sent to residence in this area 30 days prior, but was not published in paper 30 days – only 20 days.

Also argues that ROW is not wide enough – 16’ ROW – discussion followed.  Not wide enough for farm equipment to use over this ROW

Partial abandonment  – not a full abandonment.  Discussion

Partial abandonment is not for the best interest of the public according to Jeremy.

Kirk MacGregor/Skip – notice should not be an issue – many hearings –  access is better according to third party engineer – better access now than what it has been.  Skip also stated county has spent money for this right of way.   Also, commissioners have right to maintain the roads within the road system that is in the best interest for the public.

Kirk – notice requirements – publication having to be at least 30 days prior to hearing – language is separated – publish 2 times – last notice at least 5 days and not more than 21 days before the hearing.  First publication does not have to be 30 prior to hearing.

Jeremy said nothing new to add

Kirk explained notice the first time – clerk sent to Free Press, but failed to be advertised in the paper.   All adjacent land owners were notified in time at this hearing and in the past.

Jim Rehder – noticed was to be corrected is reason for this hearing.  No new public comment – no new participants at this hearing, so original hearing was effective according to Rockwell.

Skip made motion to accept the granted easement from Jason Schwab and to vacate portion of Baldwin Springs Road and direct Kirk  to draft findings of facts, conclusion of law and order.  James seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

9:28 a.m. – Hearing closed.

 

Catastrophic Health Care Cost Program Board Members – Don Davis, Lewis County re-appointed to represent District II.

 

 

Jim Church and Molly Stowers requesting public feedback on how accessible the fair is and how much people appreciate no fees for admission – no carnival etc.

Jim made motion to approve the appointment of Katie Marek from White Bird and Tony Schumacher from Greencreek to replace Molly Stowers and Jim Wemhoff on the Fair Board.  Skip seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

Discussion followed on building at the county fair ground.  Jim Church felt the county is doing well as far as the buildings – no expansion needed at the present time.

 

Jim – reported on highway 95 and Cottonwood Livestock intersection entrance to sales yard in Cottonwood – meeting with Idaho Transportation will be scheduled this week  for further public input.  Jim will get in touch with ITD to set up meeting.

 

Secesh Meadows Property Owners Association sent commissioner letter regarding speed reduction on the Warren Wagon Road between the Burgdorf junction and the Chinook Campground – area is currently posted at 25 MPH – have requested additional patrols by Idaho County Sheriff deputies.  Letter referred to Kirk MacGregor for advice.

 

Cottonwood Elementary School – Brandon Anderson,  Chaye Uptmor , Terran Venator, Stephanie Jungert reported on the MOSS program they attended in McCall .  Requesting funding for next year.  Showed commissioners the posters they made regarding MOSS.   36 students attended the program – in October, 2010.  Next year 32 students plan to attend.

 

11:00 a.m.    Skip made motion to enter into executive session according to I C 67-2345(a).  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.  Roll Call taken.

11:12 a.m.  Ended.

 

Commissioners report:

James – no report

Skip – Dixie dumpsters – Riggins dumpster site offer to property owner –

Transportation resolution support heavy trucks crossing Lolo Pass.  Discussion followed.

 

Local Rural Highway Investment Program (LRHIP) for the Big Salmon Road in the amount of $100,000.00 for the production of cold mix asphalt signed.

 

The Board adjourned at 4:15 p.m.

 

Chairman:______________________________   Attest:____________________________