STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
NOVEMBER SESSION November 6, 2012 FIRST TERM DAY
10:15 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Jim Chmelik and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. James Rockwell will be late.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
James Zehner regarding personal property that was assessed to Darrel Cox-property was destroyed in the Sheep Fire-amounts to a reduction of $144.56 to total tax bill. Chmelik moves to cancel tax. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:30 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding cost projections on the War Eagle Repeater Site-presents data sheet on projected revenues and expenditures for the Emergency Communications fund-discussion regarding permitting process and costs for next generation equipment. Zumalt questions what the County’s position is on developing this site if he can put together funding-Commission would like more information on the costs of next generation equipment-will discuss further when we have more concrete numbers on equipment.
10:35 a.m. Commissioner Rockwell present.
11:00 a.m. Vern Meyer regarding repairs to the floor that need to be made in the Jury Room-toilet leaked and damaged the floor-leak has not been repaired. Commission inspects damage. Rockwell moves to repair leak only and have Williams assess floor damage. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Rockwell moves to approve the minutes of the October 30 meeting. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Approval of Lesta Zelinski as seasonal employee in the Treasurer’s Office at $9.61 per hour.
Order for Cancellation signed-$80.81.
Order for Cancellation signed-$158.84.
11:15 a.m. Ackerman regarding applicants for the janitor position-we received 7 resumes-Commission reviews resumes. Chemlik moves to interview three candidates, Nancy Walker, Roger Swanstrom & Patsy Nuxoll on Thursday. Rockwell seconds the motion. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:30 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-all in favor.
1-Approval, 2 Denial, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 4-N1, 3 release-N1, 4-Liens, 3-Lien Release
11:55 a.m. End Indigent Session-Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. The Board reconvenes.
Lisa Klinger, Payette National Forest, regarding Warren transfer site-requests that the Commission contact Lakeshore Disposal to make sure the site is cleaned up before Winter sets in.
Lisa Klinger and Jake Strohmeyer regarding French Creek Road situation-provide update on the position of Payette National Forest regarding the repairs of the road-they believe the damage was caused by the actions of landowner and therefore, there is no responsibility on the part of the Forest for repairs. John Hucks, attorney for Carl Smid, advises that he has photos to prove that the damage was not due to the hydro-plant-discussion.
Strohmeyer regarding letter sent by the Commission regarding the Master Agreement with the Payette for maintenance. Brandt advises that the Commission is interested in continuing with maintenance-not interested in taking on jurisdictional responsibilities. Cook regarding the language in the Master Agreement being clarified to outline specific responsibilities. Strohmeyer will work out details of maintenance responsibilities with Gene Meinen-will restore language to specify Forest Service Jurisdiction Road, rather than ‘unresolved jurisdiction road’.
Kirk MacGregor regarding situation on Smid’s property-advises that the right of way easement through Mr. Smid’s property belongs to the Forest Service and therefore the County has no responsibility. Strohmeyer advises that the RS2477 assertion has complicated the situation-MacGregor advises that he feels Mr. Smid’s argument is with the Forest Service. Mr. Hucks advises he feels both the Forest Service and the County are responsible pursuant to the agreement that was in place at the time of the incident. Jim Kern regarding his efforts to get this taken care of-has been actively working on this since March. Brandt reiterates that the County position is one of maintenance. Brandt suggests that both parties work together toward a resolution.
Meinen requests that a new draft agreement be prepared by the Forest Service and they will begin working on an agreement that is mutually acceptable.
1:48 p.m. Dick Wyatt and Lyle Smith regarding grant application for Clearwater Water District. Rockwell questions costs to each resident-questions why wells are not just drilled-Wyatt advises that this will be a one well system, done because some existing wells do not have good quality water-discussion. Wyatt advises that the existing water system is under federal court order to upgrade-Smith advises that they have looked at all of the options and maintaining the system is the best way to ensure fire protection, as well as water for their community.
Brandt moves to approve grant application. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Chmelik in favor, Rockwell opposed. Mr. Wyatt will have the rest of the paperwork prepared and ready for signature.
2:15 p.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding variance for Mr. Wilson-he is not ready to proceed at this time.
2:15 p.m. Gene Meinen regarding draft letter to the Forest Service regarding repairs to the Crooked River Road. Commission signs letter. Meinen provides update on FEMA projects. Meinen questions when meeting is on the Manning Crevasse Bridge-set up for November 15 at 9 am in the Commissioner’s room-Chmelik plans on being in attendance.
2:30 p.m. Robert Simmons, Simmons Sanitation, regarding specific duties that would be assigned to the Task Force appointed by the Commission. Simmons advises that he has been talking with both Latah and Nez Perce Counties regarding their collection practices-discussion. Rockwell questions placement of ad for task force members-will be covered as a news article in this week’s Free Press. Brandt questions status of contract-Simmons will have a draft available next week-will have his attorney work with Kirk MacGregor. Simmons regarding actual mileage to their transfer station-Cottonwood is three miles further to their location as it is to the Walco transfer station.
Updated contract between Idaho County and Intermountain Hospital for the provision of mental health services signed.
2:54 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:_________________
