STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
OCTOBER SESSION OCTOBER 28, 2025 FOURTH TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Brad Higgins and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Higgins offered an opening prayer.
Matt Jessup updates regarding communication with ITD regarding the use of financial institutions to perform VIN inspections-per ITD there would be no liability, as there is an ability to correct any errors that may occur. Higgins questions whether or not there would be any conflict of interest if the financial institution were loaning on the vehicle. Higgins will follow up with Cottonwood Community Credit Union. Jessup advises that ITD is not comfortable with designating agents to act on behalf of the Sheriff or the Assessor-discussion.
9:09 a.m. Brandt advises that his research of a closer for the front door-Amazon carries the lowest price. Brandt moves to make the purchase. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 a.m. Teresa regarding Claims:
FY2025:
Current Expense: $ 8,632.88 Road & Bridge: $ 13,393.19
Ambulance: $ 702.00 Idaho County Fair: $ 5,555.00
Total: $ 28,283.07
FY2026:
Current Expense: $ 10,180.16 Road & Bridge: $ 423,165.42
Airport: $ 531.02 District Court: $ 3,830.27
Appraisal: $ 448.00 Noxious Weeds: $ 47,959.80
Good Neighbor: $ 375.00
Total: $ 486,489.67
Higgins moves to approve the claims for FY25 and FY26. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Sandi Paul updates regarding the 222D Road-this was done under GNA in cooperation with Idaho Department of Lands to accommodate timber sale traffic-advises that there is some follow-up work to be done to address drainage issues—this was temporarily handled by Jerry Coppernoll-discussion. Paul advises that she will be meeting with Avista this Spring about addressing issues with the power lines. Brandt moves to approve the bill from Jerry Coppernoll. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Paul advises that the USFS wants her to tackle Jungle Bird Road under GNA-she agreed to a 14 mile stretch-has put together an RFP with a job completion deadline of December 5-discussion. Brandt moves to approve putting the job out for RFP. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Paul updates on other ongoing projects-hopes to have everything buttoned up by mid-December.
9:45 a.m. Jerry Zumalt updates regarding radio location transfers-they are waiting on base station equipment at one location. Discussion regarding the possible moves on two other locations and the timeframe for completion of these radio projects.
10:00 a.m. Denis Duman reviews financials for jail including holdback and balance to finish-discussion. Duman advises that they will be paving at the location later this week. Discussion regarding other items left to be purchased and projects to be completed.
10:30 a.m. Scott Dunning advises regarding processes for contract labor for weed spraying-discussion. Brandt moves to remove the $5000 limit on ROW contract spraying for the Weed Department. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the proposed change to the new Claim Form that allows for routine OR monthly expenditures to be approved. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:45 a.m. Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include the IEOM grant for TeePee Springs in Miscellaneous. This is past due, but just received yesterday. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the IEOM grant agreement. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the October 21 meeting. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the In-Kind Match for the Sally Ann Creek Culvert Replacements. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the promotion of Frank Mignerey to Foreman for the Riggins area Road Department. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Tiffany Nielson for successful completion of probation in the Road Department. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders of Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Law Enforcement agreement with the City of Kooskia. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the quote from CompuNet for a computer for the Treasurer’s Office. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Vessel Report. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt reports the numbers on the Roadless Area acreage for the upcoming Federalism Meeting.
Additional Meetings-Lindsley-November 19-North Central Idaho Travel Association, November 20-CEDA Retirement for John Lane
11:15 a.m. Brandt opens continued discussion regarding York Ranch Lake-Jessup advises that he has been in contact with Cooper Wright, attorney for the Yorks, who would like to propose a new MOU. Brandt advises that he is concerned about the ongoing commitment from the County. Julia York questions the reason for the detailed MOU and Release-Jessup clarifies that the document is meant to delineate that the County must maintain separate decision-making status. Lindsley advises that he feels the project has moved outside of his original vision. Julia York advises that they would like to allow Cooper Wright an opportunity to propose an MOU-discussion. Brandt moves to disengage from the lease. Higgins advises that he would like to see Wright’s version of the MOU. Motion dies for lack of a second. Continued to November 18.
11:40 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
