STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
Click here to listen to a recording of the meeting
OCTOBER SESSION OCTOBER 4, 2022 FIRST TERM DAY
9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Ted Lindsley is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Brandt notes that a catering permit needs to be added to the Miscellaneous Approvals section.
9:02 a.m. Nadine McDonald presents draft policy regarding the Administration of “Narcan” and training-discussion. Commission has no objection to moving forward with this.
9:15 a.m. Matt Jessup regarding annexation process for Pine Bar Road-reviews code section and protocol-discussion.
9:30 a.m. Bid opening Woodland Rock Crush-Camas Gravel-Bid Bond for $13,286 check-Total-$265,720.00; Seubert Excavators-Bid Bond Included-Total-$202,340; Highland-Bid Bond Included-Total-$259,900. Bids will be reviewed by Gene Meinen. Meinen recommends accepting the bid from Seubert Excavators. Brandt moves to accept the bid from Seubert Excavators. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Brandt regarding process for Title III purchases-discussion regarding process. Claims will be routed from the SO to Sandi Paul and then come to Accounts Payable for processing.
10:00 a.m. Doug Ulmer regarding agreements for housing animals with Animal Rescue Foundation and the City of Grangeville kennel. They were approached by ARF, but now have an option with City of Grangeville. Jessup advises that he doesn’t see a downside to contracts with both-discussion. Duman moves to sign the agreement with the City of Grangeville. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:30 a.m. Sandi Paul regarding letter to Mr. Woods concerning waiving the 50/50 cost share-Jessup has worked out a contract with Mr. Woods reflecting the agreement-discussion. Jessup reviews contract with Commission-discussion. Jessup will work on making some changes and finalizing for next week.
Paul updates the Commission on a burn-piles that have not burned as required-discussion. Paul advises that the Secesh Cemetery is mapped and ready-this is 3.5 acres-discussion regarding the expense of treatment as all of the operators who can do the job would have to travel a long way.
11:00 a.m. Joe Slichter updates regarding the FEMA projects for Tee Pee Springs and the Clearwater Complex. Slichter reviews scope of projects-requests support by hiring a project manager for these projects as there is a lot of money involved-this would be a 3-5 year project with costs are included in the submitted estimated costs. Commission has no objection to putting together a request for proposals for a contracted project manager. Continued to next week for further discussion.
11:15 a.m. Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include an emergency Executive Session at 11:44 for personnel.
Lindsley presents proposal for landscaping upkeep at the airport-includes other vendors for tree removal and ongoing mowing. Cook advises that Norm has already removed some of the trees around the house-discussion. Lindsley and Cook will re-evaluate and come back next week with a new proposal.
11:28 a.m. Matt Jessup updates regarding the Santiam Bridge-this was given to the County by the USFS in the early 90’s. This bridge provides access to private property owners only-letters have been sent to the owners and no response has been given. Jessup advises procedure for selling the bridge at public auction to alleviate ongoing maintenance costs for the County-discussion regarding posting the bridge with signage alerting that the bridge will be sold at public auction.
Brandt regarding bids for Toll Road Project-these were reviewed by JUB and Meinen with a recommendation to award to the low bidder. Brandt moves to award Toll Road Project to Knife River. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:35 a.m. Ackerman regarding an initiative adopted by the National Association of Counties called Operation Green Light for Veterans-advises she has contacted our VSO Lucky Gallego, the Grangeville Chamber of Commerce and the City of Grangeville to promote this cause. Duman reads Idaho County Resolution 2022-18 supporting Operation Green Light. Duman moves to adopt Idaho County Resolution 2022-18. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:46 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of September 20. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to authorize Coroner Cody Funke to sign the Mutual Aid agreement with other counties in our district. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the transfer of Christy Raup and Dallon Fondren to patrol and the hiring of Ben Roll, Patrick Adler and Heather Lerandeau in the Sheriff’s Office. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Dispatch agreement with the City of Riggins. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Juvenile Detention agreement with Nez Perce County. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the agreement with Ada County for Pathology Services. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the catering permit for Two Bar V Ranch. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Duman moves to sign the grant support letter for St. Mary’s Health. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Duman, Brandt and Lindsley for IAC and for Duman for Secesh Meeting and Public Health. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings: Duman-October 13-Stibnite Advisory Council/Foundation; October 19-Stibnite Advisory Council; October 20-CMC; October 27-Public Health; Brandt-October 18-20-BLM RAC Meeting; October 26-CBC Field Trip/Orogrande.
Brandt moves to go into Executive Session 74-206(1) b for Personnel. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
12:02 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code Section 74-206(1) f for Legal. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
12:33 p.m. Meeting Adjourned.
___________________________ _______________________________
Chairman Attest
