STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
OCTOBER SESSION October 30, 2012 FOURTH TERM DAY
11:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, James Rockwell and Jim Chmelik and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Rockwell seconds. Roll call.
1-Approval, 2 Denial, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 2-N1, 0 release-N1, 2-Liens, 0-Lien Release
11:17 a.m. End Executive Session
Mike Cook regarding airport update-outlines revenue and expenditures for 2011 and 2012. Cook had a telephonic conference with the FAA regarding future development at the airport to include a new runway-they are preparing a grant application for this-will require a match of 7% from the County-suggests utilizing other available sources to develop a fund to meet this match-discussion. Rockwell moves to establish a fund for the purpose of grant match funding for airport projects. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Cook questions claim for repairs to Purdy Road that came out of Airport budget-discussion.
Cook regarding Airport Development Board-proposes Melisa Bryant-discussion. All will consider other possibilities for this position.
Cook regarding Manning Crevasse Bridge-Federal Lands Access Program takes the place of Federal Forest Highways and will require a county match of 7% in order to take maintenance/jurisdiction of this bridge-Cook and Meinen have been involved in discussions regarding this-they have conveyed that our interest is in maintaining access for activities up river, not in having any jurisdiction over the bridge.
11:54 a.m. Brandt regarding bid for new server-after review a new bid was proposed that will be less and provide more. Rockwell moves to approve new bid of $6185.28. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:00 p.m. Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. The Board reconvenes.
Jim Gorges regarding estimate for completion of the Search & Rescue building-discussion. Gorges advises that finishing the bathrooms in the building made it much more usable-they are very happy with the building and completion is at a good stopping place for now. Final completion will be put on hold for the time being.
1:14 p.m. Rockwell moves to approve the minutes of the October 23 meeting. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
1:17 p.m. Brandt regarding negotiations with Simmons Sanitation- bid for contract was $77,202 for servicing existing Walco dumpster sites with a 4500 ton cap, plus a fuel surcharge for a total average of $82,331.49 per month. Robert Simmons provides letter from bank regarding their financial standing-also provides a letter outlining plans for a transfer system that would provide service to the Grangeville area, with other areas coming on board in the future-discussion. Rockwell questions the tonnage cap-Simmons is willing to move the cap up to Walco’s annual average of 4632 tons. Chmelik questions what provision there would be for appliances-discussion. Chmelik questions repayment of labor costs due to Walco for the consolidation efforts in the Riggins area-Simmons advises he feels he could pay half of these fees without significantly impacting the initial capital outlay he is anticipating. MacGregor questions regarding what type of container system would be envisioned for the Grangeville area-Simmons advises it would initially be roll-offs with no separation. Discussion regarding forming a task force to look at dumpster consolidation on the Prairie-we will put this in the paper and see who might be interested in helping. Simmons can have info for task force consideration by next week-discussion will be continued at the next meeting.
2:10 p.m. Chmelik moves to accept airport ground lease renewal with Showalters. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
2:15 p.m. Break until 3 p.m.
3:00 p.m. John Hucks, attorney representing Carl Smid, regarding situation on French Creek Road-provides summary of his understanding of road ownership, easements and maintenance of the road-asks for the position of the Commission on this matter. Brandt regarding the position of the County-contract covered maintenance, not repairs. Meinen regarding the agreement that existed at the time of the incident-advises that he approached Payette NF regarding submitting this repair for RAC consideration and they did not respond in time to put the project forward for consideration. MacGregor questions regarding the permit process for the hydro-plant-discussion. Mr. Hucks questions whether or not the County is leaving this to them deal with or whether we are willing to work towards a resolution-discussion. Mr. Hucks proposes attending the meeting set for the Payette NF next week.
Order for cancellation signed-$892.74
Order for cancellation signed-$1078.52
3:44 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
