STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
OCTOBER SESSION October 6, 2015 FIRST TERM DAY
9:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik, Mark Frei and Skip Brandt, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include Doug Giddings in regards to fire costs and payment to employees for fire security. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Giddings regarding anticipated payment for fire security-contracts were made with the National Forests to cover the costs. Discussion regarding the distribution of the funds received-a portion will go to wages, a portion set aside to cover workman’s comp and a portion to Search & Rescue fund. Commission approves early payment on the claims presented for fire security payment.
9:45 a.m. Bid opening Hidden Springs Project-Five Star Forestry-$1024 per acre/$36,556.80 total;
Futuristic Forestry-$1350 per acre/$48,195 total; D-3 Native Woodworks-$920 per acre/$32,944 total; Pony Creek-$1245 per acre/$44,446.50.
Brandt moves to approve D-3 Native Woodworks. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:00 a.m. Chmelik regarding Board of Community Guardians-seven applications were received which is the minimum number of Board members required-applications reviewed. Chmelik moves to appoint the seven individuals who applied. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Letters will be prepared for appointees Darlene & Larry Clark, Tammy Everson, Tammy Stone, Tara Nida, Klarey Ewing and Ann Hoene-MacGregor will follow up with board members to get it up and running.
Chmelik moves to approve Alcoholic Beverage Catering Permit for Trestle Brewing. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve Trunk or Treat Event hosted by the Sheriff’s Office on October 31, 2015. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve wage increase for Jason Hicks to $16.93 per hour for successful completion of probation. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve the extension of the temporary salary increase for Jim Gorges through FY2016 at $47,344.10 annually. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve Certificate of Residency for Dean Stubbers. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve Certificate of Residency for Matthew Hickman. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve Certificate of Residency for Lauren Stubbers. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:30 a.m. James Zehner regarding bid for laser printer-current bid is actually $500 less than the original quote. Brandt moves to approve purchase. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve hardship cancellation for Jurline Herrick for 2012, 2013, 2014 & 2015-total $926.19. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:40 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the September 22 meeting. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:46 a.m. Ray Hamell regarding potential litigation pertaining to Shingle Creek Road-presents overview of activities and actions thus far for the benefit of Commissioner Frei. Discussion regarding original deed and prescriptive right-of-way issues.
11:15 a.m. Richard Brust regarding who has maintenance responsibility for Rice Creek Bridge-questions whether or not it falls to Doumecq, Keuterville or the County. Gene Meinen advises that this was assigned to Keuterville Highway District-bridge is located at the intersection of Keuterville Highway District and Doumecq Highway District-Meinen will follow-up Dave Poxleitner regarding maintenance issues indicated on the bridge report.
11:30 a.m. Chmelik moves to approve billing for reimbursement amount for Clear Creek Road embankment project. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Meinen regarding supplemental costs contract for Clear Creek Bridge-it has been determined that an additional cultural survey must be conducted-Idaho County will be responsible for 7% of the associated costs. Chmelik moves to approve supplemental agreement. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:43 a.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding recent developments with a 2nd degree murder case-there is a conflict of interest with the appointed public defenders due to the defendant being housed with 4 other defendants they were also appointed to represent on unrelated charges. The State Bar Association recommended that all of the cases be reassigned-MacGregor indicates this has been done-there will be additional expenses coming out of the District Court fund due to the conflict. Chmelik questions if we know an estimate of costs-MacGregor advises approximately $200,000 for the murder case, could be more if experts are called. This estimate does not include the conflict public defender costs for other four defendants.
11:55 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho County 31-874. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
0-Approval, 1-Denial, 0-Suspension, 1-Liens, 1-N1, 4-Lien Release, 4-N1 Release
12:13 p.m. End Indigent. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
