STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
OCTOBER SESSION October 5, 2010 FIRST TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Skip Brandt, Jim Rehder, James Rockwell, Commissioners, and Rose Gehring, Clerk, present.
Mike Cook re: Lolo Creek Bridge – discussion on the priorities and where we are on getting reimbursement – need to ramp it up – will work with Kirk MacGregor.
Airport report – AWOS – County share is higher than it should be – should be 2.5 % – Mike talked with Rediesel, John Watson. County AWOS lease from the FAA – will maintain the AWOS after it is installed and after the year of maintenance – estimated cost of lease is between five to six thousand dollars. Discussion followed. Signed.
Petroleum storage tank fund renewal – Mike will complete form that was sent to Idaho County.
Land acquisition is still in the works. Discussion followed. Land owners are being contacted and moving ahead.
ADA replacement for Don Solberg. Discussion followed. James made motion to appoint Chad Jungert to replace Don Solberg. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Phone frequencies for airport discussed – 122.8 is what the county is licensed for – change to 122.9 – phone frequencies at airport – discussion followed – Mike will continue to work with the FAA to see which is the least liability for the county. Possibility to change license to 122.9 if commissioners wish to do this.
James Rockwell re: work projects using Title III money – airports in the back country that are overgrown with trees – Gil Bates will talk with Randy Doman to see if county can hire people next summer to clear the trees and brush from the remote airports. Mike Cook will also work on this.
Mike Griffin re: remodeling of courthouse for the E911 system – reconstruction of jury room and Bradbury’s office – needs more room for the jury room. Problem – where under sheriff will have his office. Discussion followed. Also mentioned wanting to keep law library just as it is. Discussion followed possibility of using deputies’ room (former sheriff’s office) for the undersheriff and the breathalizer tests.
Jerry Zumalt stated it would work out to have undersheriff in the investigation office (basement) most of the time and when court is in session – Jim could be in the breathalizer room.
James Rockwell stated James Gorges is always willing to work with commissioners and is willing to move where ever there is space. Commissioners will talk with sheriff’s office this afternoon.
Jim made motion to approve polling places for Idaho County for General election 2010. James seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. See on following page.
Carolyn Parks, James Zehner and Daryl Mullinix re: subdivision ordinance – section B of article 5 – all streets shall be dedicated to the public – ( portion of subdivision ordinance) it is determination of the highway district whether roads are public or private. Who has the authority to do this is the question of Mullinix. Ordinance states “All streets shall be dedicated to the public.” Discussion followed.
Commissioners felt that Mulllinix’s concerns were covered with the subdivision ordinance as is.
Daryl explained that if the commissioners declare the roads public within a subdivision without maintaining the road – a liability may occur for the county. The road may be over burdened with use.
11:30 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims according to I C 31-874. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.
12:00 p.m. Ended.
One lien/N-1 One denial
James Gorges gave update on the Riggins Search and Rescue that is currently going on. James is requesting dog teams from Montana for this search at the request of the wife of the missing person. No charge for the dog team, just pay for the travel expenses. Cost may be $5,000 for the weekend. Commissioners stated it is a good idea to work with dog teams. Currently missing for eight(8) days. Funding will be taken from Title III funds.
Jim Rehder explained to James Gorges the remodeling of the courthouse for E911 system and the courts and his office. Discussion followed.
Vicky Lowe and Niki Schacher and Cindy Carlson re: proposed dumpsite in Riggins. Dealing with garbage issue – Ken Walters offered a spot for the dumpsters. Skip has been unable to talk with Walters due to Skip’s busy schedule. Walters is requesting no garbage fees in exchange for use of his land. Discussion followed. Skip is planning to talk with Walters. Vicki stated she felt $510.60 is not too much for the use of this spot. This is the cost Treasurer’s office gave the group for the solid waste fee for Ken Walters.
Group stated this is a perfect site for the placement of 10 dumpsters. Requesting commissioners to make a decision on this.
September 28, 2010 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. James seconded. Motion carried.
Joe Wright re: Baldwin Springs Road – discussion followed on why Joe Wright and Judge Stegner are viewing the road. Discussion followed.
Gene Meinen re: road report. Flood damage to the roads discussed.
Mike and Gene presented the FY2011 North Central Idaho RAC preliminary project proposal which is due 10-15-10. Proposals are as follows:
Road #221 – slide repair and safety realignment including right of way at approx. M.P. 3.3 – estimated cost $220,000.00
Road #221 (Grangeville-Salmon) Chip Seal – M.P. 0.0-9.0 – nine miles – estimated cost $284,000.00
7 Devils Road No 517-Chip Seal M. P. 0.0 – 4.8. – estimated cost $200,000.00
Gene also presented proposal for next year in the Dixie Summit area. Copy of proposal given to Commissioners. This will be a costly project due to rock/chips having to be hauled from Grangeville. No rock available for crushing in this area. Skip suggested we present this proposal in two phases.
Commissioners approved the suggestions from Mike and Gene.
Mike checked with the forest service on the back country air strips – fair amount of clean up work needed from their stand point – suggest there will be some opportunity for work projects to effectively spend Title III money within Idaho County.
Various projects for the future dealing with federal highways also discussed such as culvert replacement – work with the Payette on the extension of the Warren Wagon Road – Manning Crevice Bridge. Discussion only.
3:00 p.m. James Rockwell excused himself for remainder of meeting.
Commissioners approved the request of $100 to CEDA for hosting a Mobility Summit November 4th at the Grangeville Super 8. Idaho County will be one of the sponsors of the D2 Mobility Summit.
Liquor Permits approved as follows:
Hoots Café – October 30, 2010
Hoots Café – December 10, 11, 31
Idaho County Sheriff’s Department quarterly report approved.
Certificate of residency approved as follows:
Mandy McLean and Kayla Elise Evans
The Board adjourned at 3:30 p.m.
Chairman:____________________________ Attest:___________________________
