STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
OCTOBER SESSION October 4, 2011 FOURTH TERM DAY
11:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and James Rockwell, and Kathy Ackerman Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 31-874/Indigent. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-District 1 & 2 in favor, District 3-absent.
1 Approval, 1 Denial, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 2-N1, 3 release-N1, 2-Liens, 3-Lien Release
11:45 a.m. End Executive Session
1:00 p.m. Board reconvienes.
Board reviews resolution in support of the Community Forest Trust. Brandt moves to adopt Idaho County Resolution 2011-08. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries.
Chmelik moves to approve the minutes of September 20. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with Brandt abstaining.
Order for cancellation of taxes signed-$574.79.
Brandt moves to approve minutes of the September 30 meeting as amended. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
1:15 p.m. Dave Cooper regarding BLM trail that they have been using for over 60 years-has now been taken over by Bennett Forest Industries and is inaccessible. Cooper reads Idaho Code regarding easement rights.
Will Runnoe, BLM, regarding Environmental Impact Statement for Eastside Stewardship Project that included rehabilitation projects in the American River area. A plan was made to replace an ATV bridge that would connect BLM property with Bennett’s property, but after an analysis was done, a discussion was held with Bennett’s and Bennett’s decided that they did not want the public to have access to their property due to potential liabilities issues.
Chmelik asks Kevin Tomlinson of Bennett Forest Industries about the possibility of granting an easement to BLM so that ATV users can have access. Tomlinson advises that they have thought of this as a possible solution, but there is a question about policing the public and keeping them from going into areas they should not be in. Cooper advises that the Dirt Devils Club will police themselves and others-he is also willing to sign an agreement with Bennett’s to assure that users do not go off the easement area.
Mike Edmundson regarding history of the project and his concerns/thoughts on how this trail could easily qualify as an RS2477 road-advises regarding historical access to the area-believes there is a safety issue with the closing of this trail as it prevents evacuation-feels that this may impact land exchange as well.
Tomlinson advises that he has not heard much of this information prior to this meeting-is concerned that the historical basis of these trails now makes the property unusable.
Brandt questions whether or not the building of the bridge could happen if an easement was granted pending a land exchange between BLM and Bennett’s. Runnoe advises that those funds have been recommitted elsewhere-advises that they did bring these changes forward for public comment and no one attended the meeting. Brandt requests that Edmundson meet with Tomlinson to discuss the historical easements that are present-Runnoe is to work on the funding issue for the rebuilding of the ATV bridge.
Glen Poxleitner with Idaho Forest Group advises of other potential hurdles-discussion. Further discussion on this set for the October 18 meeting at 1 p.m.
2:05 p.m. Mike Cook and Jerry Zumalt regarding their take on the use of Title III funds for Rural Fire Departments. Cook presents a short synopsis that lists considerations for determining whether or not this is an appropriate use of the funding-does not feel this meets the criteria.
2:15 p.m. Kevin Kehoe regarding grant they would like to put together with several other rural fire departments. Will be seeking sponsorship at some point in the future-has been advised by CEDA that he is a bit ahead of himself and needs to wait.
2:30 p.m. Jared Zwygart regarding audit-apologizes for the delay in getting the audit out-they had personnel problems that put them behind schedule. Zwygart goes over the audit report-County is in good shape-no areas of concern from an audit perspective. It is suggested that we consider a resolution to address the nursing home deficit-scheduled for discussion at the October 11 meeting at 2:15 p.m.
3:00 p.m. Gene Meinen regarding Big Buck/Battleridge Road repairs. Highland Enterprises was the low bid at $238,594.86–recommends that bid be awarded to Highland. Brandt moves to award bid to Highland Enterprises. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries. Meinen indicates that they hope to begin on October 17. Notice of Award signed. Notice to Proceed and Agreement signed pending acceptance of Award.
Meinen introduces Kyle Rosenmeyer with Forsgren who is the project manager on the Leitch Creek project-update on project.
Meinen requests permission to advertise for Ridgewood and Big Cedar projects. No objection.
3:15 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
