STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
OCTOBER SESSION October 10, 2017 SECOND TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Mark Frei and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Mark Frei is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) for legal. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
8:58 a.m. End Executive Session
9:00 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
0-Approval; 0-Denial; 0-Suspended; 4-Lien; 4-N-1; 0-Release Lien; 0-Release N-1
9:30 a.m. Brandt regarding pathology agreement with Ada County-has been reviewed by MacGregor. Duman moves to approve the agreement. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:35 a.m. Brandt regarding agreement with the City of Cottonwood for law enforcement protection. Brandt moves to approve the agreement. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Frei moves to approve the minutes of the October 3 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Brandt regarding bid opening for Mulley Fuels Project-Mondragon Forestry-$1800 per acre; 5-Star Forestry-$1284 per acre, $20, 158.80 total; Futuristic Forestry- $1225 per acre, $19,232.50 total. Brandt questions Doman regarding ‘loggers broad form insurance’ coverage-Doman suggests putting it on the agenda for future discussion. Mike Dominguez points out that his bid includes this insurance coverage-discussion. Frei questions whether or not the project can be delayed-Doman advises that this one needs to move forward as he is trying to expend grant funds. Brandt moves to award the bid to Futurist Forestry. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Appointment with Don Solberg will be set for next week to discuss insurance requirements.
10:00 a.m. Brandt introduces application for variance filed by James & Nancy Reynolds-asks James Zehner to give update on history. Zehner advises that this is adjacent to Shenandoah Heights Subdivision. Nancy Reynolds testifies regarding intent behind the application-advises that access would be via their road/driveway with an easement given-advises that the lot abuts State land on the back side and should not impair any use or enjoyment of the neighbors. Karl Nelson advises that he objects to the variance-presents a signed petition by other parties who object. Randy Eggleston testifies-advises that he is only trying to build a home next to his lifelong friend. MacGregor advises the parties regarding the Subdivision Ordinance. Discussion. Duman advises he feels that granting variances should be very limited-feels that he cannot approve the variance based on the testimony given. Frei states that he concurs-he is generally in favor of private property rights, however due to the number of objections, he does not feel that he can support the application. Brandt advises that he has been in favor of variances in the past, but only when there are no objections. Duman moves to deny the application for variance. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:30 a.m. Syd regarding claims:
FY2017
Current Expense $ 36,699.32 County Road and Bridge $ 19,343.80
Airport $ 294.12 District Court $ 217.85
Title III-New $ 56.84 Indigent $ 662.01
Pest $ 2,000.00 Appraisal $ 413.97
Solid Waste $ 138,855.92 Search & Rescue $ 3,824.48
Noxious Weeds $ 35,009.38 Snowmobile 25A $ 23.38
Waterways $ 4,000.00 Range Improvement $ 3,340.00
Total Expenditures $ 244,741.07
FY2018
Current Expense $ 62,276.53 County Road and Bridge $ 34,068.69
District Court $ 2,849.25 Idaho County Fair $ 2,079.58
Appraisal $ 12.99 Election Consol. $ 1,818.17
Noxious Weeds $ 2,264.80 Snowmobile 25A $ 41.59
Snowmobile 25B $ 41.59
Total Expenditures $ 105,453.19
Duman moves to approve the claims for FY17. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Duman moves to approve the claims for FY18. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:50 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) for legal. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
11:04 a.m. Jim Gorges and Trudy Slagle regarding payment of fire security personnel-requests payment out of Title III pending payment from the Forest Service. Slagle advises that she has been having difficulty communicating with the Forest Service regarding payment of wages. Payout for security personnel would be about $212,000. Duman questions regarding the use of Sheriff’s Office personnel-Slagle advises that the employees work as subcontractors and they are paid on a 1099-discussion.
Gorges regarding the Government Surplus Equipment program-advises that he feels that there is a lot of room for growth through this program. Discussion regarding issues with having to take surplus items that are not really needed. Gorges requests that proceeds from the proposed upcoming auction go to Search & Rescue-could be used for completion of the Search & Rescue building-anticipates that the auction would be in early December-discussion. Gorges requests permission to move forward with this program and questions whether or not he can get approval to either go back to Colorado Springs with a Sheriff’s Office employee to pick it up or hire a private hauler-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the use of a private hauler to go to Colorado Springs to retrieve items that must be picked up on October 17. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:30 a.m. Gabor Siklosi and Jeff McNeilly of American Fidelity present information regarding the programs they offer that they feel could benefit the County and its employees. Frei questions the ability to sever the relationship should the County decide that the programs offered by American Fidelity aren’t a good fit-McNeilly advises that he would advise continuing the agreement from year to year-no other obligations. Frei questions what other public entities near us are participating-Siklosi advises that a number of cities in Idaho participate, including the City of Grangeville. Commission will consider this further and get back to them.
12:05 p.m. Brandt moves to approve the H-GAC buying agreement for the Dispatch remodel. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the additional meeting request for Duman. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Graceann Denham. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:30 p.m. Duman moves to adjourn. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
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