STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
NOVEMBER SESSION NOVEMBER 9, 2021 SECOND TERM DAY
9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Lesli regarding claims FY21:
Current Expense $ 21,131.87 County Road and Bridge $ 7,275.56
Title III-New $ 69.85 Appraisal $ 67.90
Search & Rescue $ 994.82
Total Expenditures $ 29,540.00
Duman moves to approve claims for FY21. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Claims for FY22:
Current Expense $ 64,156.70 County Road and Bridge $ 106,489.05
Airport $ 1,747.34 Emergency Comm. $ 19,687.67
District Court $ 8,434.04 Title III-New $ 34,901.86
Indigent $ 5,898.09 Appraisal $ 745.57
Solid Waste $ 159,842.16 Search & Rescue $ 13.47
Election Consol. $ 2,419.81 Noxious Weeds $ 75,856.48
Snowmobile 25A $ 140.51
Total Expenditures $ 482,332.75
Duman moves to approve claims for FY22. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 a.m. David McKnight, Airbridge, presents update on Broadband project-anticipates that they will be completed with the project around Thanksgiving-discussion.
9:45 a.m. Brandt regarding the Opioid Settlement Agreement sent out by the Attorney General’s Office-a sign-on form was sent to allow the County to participate. Matt Jessup has reviewed the documents-presents explanation and overview of the process. Discussion regarding the use of these funds internally in Misdemeanor Probation or allocated to Public Health. Nadine McDonald advises there is a need locally for additional funding, but without the perimeters, it’s hard to know specifics. Duman moves to sign the sign-on form. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:00 a.m. Brandt regarding bid opening for Ward, Reese, Berry fire mitigation projects. Two bids received-Pony Creek Outfitters-Berry-$1680 per acre, $7560 total, Ward-$1150, $2300 total, Reese-$2850 per acre, $12,825 total; 5 Star Forestry-Berry-$1750 per acre, $7875 total, Berry-$1200 per acre, $2400 total, Reese-$2600 per acre, $11,700 total. Brandt moves to award the Berry and Ward projects to Pony Creek and the Reese property to 5-Star Forestry. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:05 a.m. Sid Whitsell regarding road issue on Prospect Road, which is off China Garden Road-requesting use of the road right of way to assist to build out their driveway/road-this has been surveyed-discussion. Jessup updates on location and subdivision status of the road-advises that while the Commissioners could give formal approval, it’s not necessary, as the road is dedicated to the public via the approved formal plat. Discussion regarding the gate obstruction. Commission directs Jessup to draft a letter to the adjacent landowner regarding placement of the gate for approval next week.
10:26 a.m. Larry Voegele, representing Active Pure, presents written proposal for air purifiers-these would be stand alone units in several areas. Brandt questions where these would be mounted, if they are hard-wired, and size of units-discussion. Commission tables proposal for the time being.
10:31 a.m. Canvass of Votes for the November 2 election. Brandt moves to approve the canvass. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:48 a.m. Ackerman advises that the City of Kooskia has made a request pursuant to their subdivision ordinance for the appointment of a surveyor to review a proposed plat-discussion. Brandt moves to approve Ackerman finding a surveyor to provide this review at the City of Kooskia’s expense. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:00 a.m. Betsy Morrison presents objection to the Teepee Springs Project-feels that this is government overreach and an inappropriate use of taxpayer funds-also objects to the use of the herbicide being proposed-discussion. Brandt suggests that Ms. Morrison contact the property owners in the area with this information, as well as forward the additional information to the Commissioners.
11:18 a.m. Joe Slichter presents overview of projects in White Bird Battlefield/Salmon River area-presents one bid from Graning Ranch for $19,154.00-three bids were solicited. Lindsley moves to approve the bid. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:30 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the Orders for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the November 2 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Andee Dutcher as a seasonal employee in the Treasurer’s Office. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting request for Brandt. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the 2021 Office of Emergency Management Agreement for ARPA funds. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the policing agreements with the City of Grangeville and the City of Cottonwood. Lindsley seconds. Brandt notes these have been approved by Sheriff. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Brandt-November 17-CBC; Duman-November 18-CEDA Board of Directors; Lindsley-November 15-Grangeville City Council
11:45 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) a for Personnel and 74-206(1) f for Legal. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
11:58 a.m. End Executive Session-Break for lunch
1:00 p.m. Gene Meinen presents update on Roby Road Bridge repair. They reached out to obtain two estimates-A & R Construction, $74,385 with start date of November 22, Cook & Sons, $49,543 with start date of December 1-discussion. Meinen advises that the permit is expected within the next day or two. Brandt moves to approve Cook & Sons. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Duman questions whether or not JUB was consulted-Meinen advises that the estimates were based on the analysis provided by JUB.
1:15 p.m. Matt Jessup updates regarding codification process with American Legal Publishing. Discussion regarding passing a single ordinance that rescinds multiple outdates ordinances. Ackerman will work on a draft ordinance for next week.
1:20 p.m. Discussion regarding power washing the Courthouse.
1:25 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
