STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
OCTOBER SESSION October 18, 2016 THIRD TERM DAY
9:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik, Skip Brandt, and Mark Frei and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chmelik moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho County 31-874. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
1-Approval, 1-Denial, 0-Suspension, 2-Lien, 2-N1, 5-Lien Release, 5-Release N1
9:34 a.m. End Indigent
9:40 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding areas of conflict in the subdivision ordinance that were discovered during the processing of a recent preliminary plat-the fee structure is not clear, nor is some of the verbiage pertaining to review of the preliminary plat. Hunter Edwards regarding concerns that our ordinance may be in conflict with some portions of Idaho Code-discussion. James Zehner Commission requests that this be placed back on the agenda for next week-anyone who has comments should forward them for consideration.
10:00 a.m. Chmelik regarding resolution pertaining to the Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan-discussion. Brandt moves to adopt Idaho County Resolution 2016-09 as presented. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:05 a.m. Public Hearing for Block Grant Elk City Water & Sewer-Walter Steed sworn and presents information regarding project and application process-total project is $4 million-grant application is due November 18 and will be rated and ranked in January. Brandt questions what will happen to the construction schedule in the event the grant is not funded-Steed advises that it will push back the start of the project. Chmelik advises that he is disappointed that we have to turn to grant funding when we are sitting on resources that could make this project happen-advises that he will support the grant and appreciates the work that Mr. Steed has done on behalf of the residents of Elk City. Frei advises that he also supports the grant application-advises that he feels it is disappointing that the community once had the resources to be self-sustaining and now that is deemed unviable. Jerry Zumalt questions whether or not the engineering portion will go forward-Steed advises they will continue with what can be done through other funding sources.
10:16 a.m. Dick Wyatt regarding amendment to IDCBG for Clearwater water project-provides update on construction and development progress-advises numerous changes and set-backs have occurred, but they are working to resolve the issues and address the increasing costs of the project. Chmelik questions the discrepancy in the documents from Commerce and the numbers provided by Wyatt. Wyatt will contact Commerce and request corrected documents.
10:30 a.m. Matt Jessup regarding application process for the Defender Contract-advises that the review committee has forwarded all 4 applicants on as qualified. Discussion regarding proposals received and consideration of a possible split between misdemeanors and felonies. Frei advises that he would like to consider Brennan Wright, the local attorney, but the numbers don’t come together with the lowest proposal for the felony side being $70,000-discussion. Joanna McFarland via phone discusses her proposal for breaking out the contract-proposes $50,000 base for either portion of the contract, plus secretarial support and office overhead. Brandt moves to move forward with a contract with Joanna McFarland for the full contract with a recommendation for consideration of Brennan Wright as supporting counsel. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Chmelik will contact McFarland and have her put together a contract for presentation and review.
11:09 a.m. Brandt additional meetings- CBC, October 26 in Lewiston, CMC October 27-Orofino
Chmelik moves to approve catering permit for Sr. Mary’s Children at Greencreek on November 5, 2016. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:19 a.m. Gene Meinen regarding a request for two new dumpsters for Dixie area-the bottoms have rotted out-price is $3500 with trailers. Brandt moves to approve the purchase as presented. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Meinen regarding damage of lids on the dumpster-questions whether the County will cover it or if we should contact Simmons. Brandt will contact Robert Simmons.
Meinen regarding proposal for crushing bid in the Woodland area-estimated cost would be around $95,000. Ackerman will get the request for bid advertised.
11:30 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to 74-206(1)(f) for legal. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
11:47 a.m. End Executive Session
Bob Ackerman regarding quote for new lighting in the Magistrate Courtroom-advises that he is proposing changing out the old, mismatched fixtures with LED fixtures-discussion. Brandt moves to approve quote from Quality for new lighting in the Magistrate Courtroom for $2150. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:10 p.m. Frei moves to approve the minutes of the October 11 meeting as amended. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik abstains-he was absent.
12:12 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
