STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
OCTOBER SESSION October 24, 2017 FOURTH TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Mark Frei 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 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. Syd regarding claims:
FY2017
Current Expense $ 18,782.02 County Road and Bridge $ 16,262.46
Airport $ 76,092.08 Emergency Communication $ 144.21
District Court $ 9,890.55 Title III-New $ 16.35
Indigent $ 1,884.97 Appraisal $ 703.50
Search & Rescue $ 2,935.23 Election Consolidation $ 23.47
Noxious Weeds $ 2,552.12 Snowmobile 25B $ 12.00
Total Expenditures $ 129,298.96
FY2018
Current Expense $ 32,270.60 County Road and Bridge $ 191.58
Airport $ 21,426.14 Emergency Communication $ 3,890.45
District Court $ 1,938.09 Title III-New $ 5,415.00
Title III-Old $ 11,549.79 Indigent $ 131.46
Junior College $ 2,050.00 Appraisal $ 23.00
Solid Waste $ 442.00 Election Consolidation $ 387.87
Noxious Weeds $ 589.48
Total Expenditures $ 80,305.46
Duman moves to approve the claims for FY17. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Frei moves to approve the claims for FY18. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 a.m. Mike Cook regarding quote from Stripes-a-lot for painting the parking lot-$2020 for brushing and painting-discussion. Brandt moves to approve quote if work can be done in this fiscal year. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Cook advises that he is concerned about weeds and grass growing in the cracks of the parking lot. Frei will contact Connie Jensen-Blyth to have her take care of it. Cook will follow up with Stripes-a-lot to schedule.
9:30 a.m. Jim Gorges updates about recently acquired surplus equipment-advises that they have set an auction date of December 2 for the sale of surplus equipment not in use and flagged for sale. Gorges advises they have had an organizational meeting to facilitate the running of the auction to include advertising, food service, cashiers, etc.-advises that they will hire an auctioneer to conduct the sale, but Sheriff’s Office staff will coordinate all support services. Frei questions whether or not it would be more cost effective to hire out all services-Gorges advises that he has tried to research all options-feels that it would be cost prohibitive to hire it all out and it would still require coordination by the Sheriff’s Office. Frei questions how the auction proceeds will be distributed-Gorges advises they have approximately $50,000 in slated projects-requests that at least that much be directed toward Search & Rescue. Discussion regarding utilizing part of the proceeds for relocation of the Driver’s License Office/Civil Dept. Gorges advises that the intent of full participation in this program is for the overall benefit of the County and budgets.
9:50 a.m. James Zehner regarding replacement of printer in Assessor’s Annex-obtained a quote from CompuNet for $1287.77. Brandt moves to approve purchase. Duman seconds. Motion passes with all in favor.
9:50 a.m. Abbie Hudson regarding property located in Stites that the County recently took on a tax deed. Hudson has been approached by the mayor of Stites requesting that the sale of this property be moved up as it needs to be cleaned up-property owner is deceased, but his son is living there. MacGregor regarding redemption period and ability redeem. Brandt moves to move forward with the sale. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Sale will be set for November 21 at 10 a.m.-Hudson will publish and send notices out.
10:00 a.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding Board of Community Guardians-advises that prospective guardians must have a background check-this is done by the Dept. of Health & Welfare in Lewiston. There are currently 6 individuals volunteering for this-discussion regarding reimbursement. Brandt moves to allow reimbursement of expenses for mileage and background checks for potential guardians. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. MacGregor advises that two individuals are applying for appointment to the Board-Lynda and Alan Fox-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the appointment of Lynda and Alan Fox to the Board of Community Guardians. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:15 a.m. Prairie Middle School MOSS attendees Cody Kaschmitter, Taylor Riener, Rebecca Seubert and Brigs Rambo present reports about their attendance at McCall Outdoor Science School. Students thank Commission for supporting this program and ask for continued support.
10:30 a.m. Chad Erickson regarding response to reviews conducted by Riedesel and John Elsbury on behalf of the County. Erickson presents his response to the reviews. Tim Hicks advises that he has spent a significant amount of money trying to comply with the ordinance-feels that the requirements keep changing. Discussion regarding allowing variance to the standards. Frei questions what specifically needs to change-Hicks advises 1. Paving, 2. Engineering (Inspection & Compaction) 3. 50’ radius rather than recommended 60’ radius 4. Use of pit-run for roads. Hicks advises there are other issues with culvert depth and coverage. Discussion regarding pursuing variance to address these issues and specific procedures for applying for a variance. Hicks will move forward with an application for variance. Providing that the application for variance and fee is received by Friday in order to meet the publication and notice requirements, a hearing will be set for November 21.
11:24 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the State/Local agreement on the Salmon River Road. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:25 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the Jt. Quarterly Report. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:25 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the Syringa Hospital Grant request for funds. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:27 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; 1-Suspension; 1-Lien; 1-N1; 0-Release of Lien, 0-Release of N1
11:35 a.m. End Indigent
Duman moves to approve the minutes of the October 17 meeting. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the additional meeting request for Brandt, Duman and Frei. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Order of Cancelation as per Abbie Hudson. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Service Agreement with American Fidelity. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Agreement with the Dept. of Correction for inmate labor. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the payment of funding of additional costs for MOSS attendance for Sts. Peter & Paul School. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei abstains-conflict of interest.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring Jeff Eich for the Road Dept. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the donation of vacation hours of several Sheriff’s Office employees to sick leave for Amanda Davis. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Harmony Edmondson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional meetings: Brandt-November 1-CBC Rural Economies Subcommittee
12:03 p.m. Duman moves to adjourn. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
