STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
OCTOBER SESSION October 20, 2015 THIRD TERM DAY
9:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik and Skip Brandt, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Mark Frei is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Chad Erickson requests scanned digital images of surveys be made available to surveyors who make the request-discussion. Ackerman questions whether or not images available online in other counties have a watermark to prevent resale-Erickson advises that there are controls in place. Discussion regarding costs per image and waiver form. Brandt moves to approve the sale of scanned digital images at $.05 per image upon individual request. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Chmelik in favor. Frei is absent. Zehner will work on a waiver form to be signed in conjunction with the purchase of the images.
9:45 a.m. Jerry Zumalt and Leon Slichter regarding NRCS grant process and availability for alternate funding for fire rehab. Slichter advises that the Conservation districts have a leadership meeting in Orofino next Tuesday-requests that Zumalt be allowed to represent Idaho County at the meeting-discussion. Commission approves Zumalt’s representation at the meeting.
Zumalt regarding two grants that are available to address fire mitigation post fire-would be a joint application process with Lewis County. Discussion regarding funding and match requirements-State would share in the County’s match funding obligation-some of the match could be in soft match/support and in-kind contributions. Zumalt advises grant funding could be used on private property-would require oversight in order to ensure equity. Chmelik questions whether or not the tribe is involved-Zumalt advises that the tribe did not come to the meeting-he doesn’t know if they will apply separately or not. Brandt questions whether Gene Meinen has been involved-Zumalt advises that he has discussed this with Gene-could be used to offset costs for road repair and culvert replacement, but the Road Dept. might have the biggest investment in in-kind contributions. Commission advises Zumalt to move forward with the letters of intent and application process.
10:00 a.m. Brian Hewson regarding bid for remodel of deputies room-advises that the cost for the cabinets was higher because he went for a higher grade cabinet due to the heavy use by officers-he did obtain another quote for a lower grade cabinet-quote is about $1000 less. Commission inspects room/area where remodel is to occur-discussion regarding custom cabinet maker being able to make the cabinets for less. Chmelik moves to approve remodel to deputy’s room in the amount of $2000 to include cabinets and paint.
Gorges advises that the officers have asked him to pass along their appreciation for the special consideration they have been given regarding pay, overtime and fire security work. Gorges advises that he feels we are on the right track-attitude and demeanor of department have changed and he feels that we are headed toward being the agency officers want to work for, rather than a training grounds for other agencies.
10:17 a.m. Kelly Dahlquist with CEDA presents grant documents for signature and review on the Syringa General Hospital block grant. Brandt questions where CEDA’s involvement in the process is delineated-Dahlquist advises that these are preliminary documents-if and when grant is awarded, additional documents will be prepared. Brandt moves to approve signing of grant documents for both Syringa Hospital and Rapid River Water & Sewer. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Chmelik in favor. Frei is absent.
10:30 a.m. Chmelik moves to approve Order for Cancelation as presented by Abbie Hudson. Brandt seconds.
Motion carries with Brandt and Chmelik in favor. Frei is absent.
Chmelik moves to approve wage increase to $12.22 per hour for Assessor’s Office employee Caryl Frei for successful completion of probation. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Chmelik in favor. Frei is absent.
10:45 a.m. Gene Meinen and Mike Cook regarding Salmon River Road-he received an email from Fred Bower regarding the award of grant funding for repair work-Phyliss Chung with Federal Highway Lands has advised that funding will not be provided unless the County accepts maintenance of the road first and then there is no guarantee the repairs will be funded-discussion regarding how to proceed at this point. Chmelik questions whether or not we have heard back from Givens-Pursley regarding status of case-MacGregor advises that we have not heard back. Brandt suggests writing a letter that stipulates that we will accept maintenance providing the repairs are completed within a certain timeframe-discussion. Cook, Meinen and MacGregor will work on a letter to send out by the end of the week.
11:00 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 74-206(1)(f) legal. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-absent, District 3-yes
11:15 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho County 31-874. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
0-Approval, 3-Denial, 0-Suspension, 0-Liens, 0-N1, 0-Lien Release, 0-N1 Release
11:40 a.m. End Indigent. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
