STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
OCTOBER SESSION OCTOBER 19, 2021 THIRD TERM DAY
8:30 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.
Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include a bid opening for Noxious Weeds at 1:20 p.m. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Jessup questions whether or not an emergency exists to justify the amendment. Ackerman advises that Joe Slichter was unaware of the 48 hour requirement for agenda notice-delaying the bid will cause economic hardship for the County, as the window for treatment of this type of noxious weed is closing.
Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to 74-206(1) d Records Exempt from Disclosure. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
8:50 a.m. End Executive Session
9:01 a.m. Fire Mitigation bid opening-one bid received from Rad Mulching. Berry-No Bid-will request bids from hand mastication businesses; McKeag-$10,000; Hasenoehrl-$6250; Daughtery-$2500. Brandt moves to approve the bids from Rad Mulching. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:05 a.m. Brandt regarding Idaho County Resolution 2021-14 relating to the lease/purchase of Caterpillar equipment-Ackerman advises that the verbiage for the resolution was contained in the agreement documents-retyped in our format for passage. Duman moves to adopt Idaho County Resolution 2021-14. Lindsley seconds. Moton carries with all in favor.
Duman moves to approve the Lease/Purchase Agreement with Caterpillar with Skip Brandt as the authorized signer. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 a.m. Janie Fluharty presents lease agreement with Idaho Forest Group for an additional two years-same as the previous lease-discussion. Fluharty updates regarding recycling activities-they are struggling with staffing at the Grangeville locations, but are looking for options. Brandt moves to approve the lease agreement. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding the results of the RFQ’s for the North/South Fiber Link Feasibility Study-these have been reviewed by a committee for responsiveness. Zumalt advises that the Committee is recommending JUB/Access-discussion. Commission directs Zumalt to invite JUB/Access to the meeting next week for a presentation on their proposal.
Zumalt advises that the Powell QRU volunteers have reached a point where they can no longer cover the area adequately. Zumalt advises that we have paid the Worker’s Comp for this group for this quarter in the event they end up responding-discussion regarding coverage in the absence of this group.
10:00 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing on Application for Variance filed by River Rock Properties. Ackerman swears in Eric Hasenoehrl, Keltic Engineering, and Jerry Cloninger. Hasenoehrl advises Commission regarding the purpose for the variance-will create one lot to be sold. Commission questions site map of the proposed split-discussion. Marsha Cunningham provides history on past situations-discussion. Hasenoehrl advises that a subdivision will be platted in the future in order to utilize the two remnants created on either side of the proposed new lot. Brandt questions access and septic-Hasenoehrl advises that legal access will be part of deeds-septic has been approved by North Central Public Health. Jessup questions how the Assessor’s Office will handle the split in light of the lots being all part of the same tax number-discussion. Jessup questions regarding strict adherence to the subdivision ordinance would be a financial burden and whether the split would be detrimental to surrounding properties. Hasenoehrl advises that the length of time it takes to move through the subdivision ordinance steps is what has caused pursuing a variance at this time-agrees to the contingency that further development will be platted as per the Subdivision Ordinance. Hasenoehrl advises that the split would not be detrimental to nearby property owners. Brandt moves to approve the variance on the condition of an easement to the farthest property and the submission of a subdivision plat for future development of remanent lots. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:16 a.m. Guy VonBargen and John Watson regarding Roby Road Bridge-present Bridge Inspection Report and proposal for repair. Watson advises that there are many unknowns with the project, but feels that immediate action needs to be taken-Road Dept. has ordered and will place ‘Passenger Cars Only’ signage. Watson advises the upper decking is in good shape-piers are what need to be repaired/replaced. Discussion regarding emergency declaration-Watson advises there are a few construction companies in the area who could probably look at the project and make repairs.
Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include an Emergency Declaration for the Roby Road Bridge due to concerns for health and safety of Idaho County citizens. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to declare an emergency on the Roby Road Bridge. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:30 a.m. Zach Spector, Western Rivers Conservancy, regarding proposal for providing tax offset for private property they are looking to buy and then pass on to the USFS-discussion. Brandt questions whether or not Spector has looked into the road access-Spector advises that they are still working that out. Brandt advises that he feels that the offer of 30 years of tax and access for the public would be most desirable for the County. Spector advises they are working to put the proposal together-Brandt thanks Spector for working with the County on a suitable resolution. Once the access issue is resolved, the County would be happy to provide a support letter for the concept.
10:45 a.m. Brandt regarding designation of Juneteenth as an observed holiday due to the designation of Juneteenth as a Federal holiday-discussion. Treasurer Abbie Hudson advises that observance in 2022 would mean delaying the close of the tax drive by one day-other Treasurers are doing this and she does not have an issue with the delay. Jessup will continue to research this-continued to next week.
11:00 a.m. Brandt questions Guy VonBargen regarding the possible sale of property that is above the County shop-VonBargen advises that Meinen has expressed a desire to hold on to the property for a short time until the dust has settled from the removal of the dumpsters-discussion. Commission will readdress this around the new year.
11:15 a.m. Mike Cook and Guy VonBargen regarding Federal Lands Access Program proposed project for Lucile Bridge-this was also submitted to the RAC for consideration. Cook advises that there is a due date for submission of projects of December 18-would like to recommend pursuing at least the first phase of the project through FLAP-discussion. Commission has no objection to pursuing this-Cook will return with a formal proposal.
Cook regarding Airport update-advises that new tires are needed on the truck used for snow removal and other vehicles-presents quotes from Les Schwab and Point S. Duman moves to approve the quote from Point S. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Cook regarding recent meeting with Kayla Brown on the updated Airport Layout Plan-expects this to be completed by late June-discussion.
Cook advises that he has put in a Capital Investment request for the relocation/construction of diagonal access, the tie-down area upgrade, security equipment, and PAPI unit.
Cook updates on Airport lease revenue.
11:45 a.m. Ackerman regarding proposal for a software program that could be utilized for recording Commission meetings-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the proposal JCG Technologies. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Duman moves to approve the minutes of the October 12 meeting. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Duman and Lindsley in favor. Brandt abstains-he was absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Landowner Acknowledgment Form on Big Cedar Culvert. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the IEOM Homeland Security Grant. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the subgrantee expenditure list. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meetings for Brandt and Duman. Duman seconds.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders for Cancelation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Duman-October 21-CMC; October 28-Public Health; Brandt-October 27-CBC, October 28-IAC Fall Officials Institute, November 10-BLM RAC; Lindsley-November 1, 15-City Council, November 4-IdaLew
12:10 p.m. Break for lunch
1:00 p.m. Abbie Hudson regarding the need for Exit lighting in the building-advises that the battery-operated units are about $40-discussion. Duman will follow up on what will meet our needs.
1:10 p.m. Brandt regarding American Stewards of Liberty, a group focused on private property rights, that gave a presentation at WIR last week-discussion regarding joining the group for $250 and the effectiveness of passing a resolution in opposition to the 30 x 30 plan. Duman moves to join the group for $250. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
1:15 p.m. Brandt reviews draft Resolution opposing President Biden’s 30 x 30 Plan-discussion on changes-Ackerman will update.
1:20 p.m. Joe Slichter updates regarding areas needing immediate treatment-discussion. Slichter regarding project bid on the Clearwater Management Area-one bid received from Graning Ranch for $24,840. Brandt moves
1:35 p.m. Duman moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2021-15 Opposing President Biden’s 30 x 30 Plan. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
1:38 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
