STATE OF IDAHO          

County of Idaho

NOVEMBER SESSION                         November 30, 2012                           SPECIAL MEETING

9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, James Rockwell and Jim Chmelik and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Robert Simmons regarding final draft of contract-discussion.  Brandt questions whether this contract is the same contract that was entered into with Simmons earlier this year with the exception of the price and locations-Simmons indicates it is.  Page by page review of contract with discussion.

9:16 a.m. Chmelik moves to accept contract with Simmons Sanitation.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

Simmons regarding letter to the editor in the local paper expressing concerns about them being a Lewis County company.  Simmons advises that while they do live in Lewis County, their company has services half of Idaho County since the 1970’s-advises that Partsway in Grangeville is their main parts supplier, as well as Les Schwab as one of their tire suppliers.  They currently employ 3 Idaho County residents and will continue to look at ways to utilize businesses in the three counties they service-Idaho, Lewis & Clearwater County.

Discussion regarding notification to the media that will address some of the concerns people may have-Simmons will put together something.

9:30 a.m. Meeting adjourned.

Chairman:_______________________________     Attest:___________________________