STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
OCTOBER SESSION OCTOBER 6, 2020 FIRST TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Denis Duman and Mark Frei and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Brandt is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Frei offered an opening prayer.
Duman moves to approve the hiring of Krista Green in District Court. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Duman and Frei in favor. Brandt is absent.
Duman moves to approve the pay increase for Road Dept. employee Jeff Eich. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Duman and Frei in favor. Brandt is absent.
Duman moves to approve the Notice of Award for the Big Cedar 2 Project to Debco. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Duman and Frei in favor. Brandt is absent.
Duman moves to approve the Manning Crevice Bridge close-out documents. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Duman and Frei in favor. Brandt is absent.
Duman moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for Stites Grocery. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Duman and Frei in favor. Brandt is absent.
Frei moves to approve the minutes of September 29. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Duman and Frei in favor. Brandt is absent.
9:15 a.m. Abbie Hudson regarding plumbing issues-shows photo of old cast iron pipes that have been replaced due to decay-advises that we should expect more issues as the building is aging-just wants the Commissioners to be aware. Hudson updates regarding other maintenance/janitorial projects and concerns.
9:50 a.m. Gene Meinen updates regarding the Luke’s Gulch Road project-advises that the signage is not keeping the traffic down at all-advises that they will be closing the road except to residents and emergency vehicles so the work can be completed.
10:00 a.m. Duman regarding gravel bid openings-Riggins Stockpile-Seubert Excavators-$125,000; Camas Gravel-$125,000-discussion regarding bids and the amount of gravel designated for each bid for the bid amount.
Duman regarding gravel bid for Kooskia stockpile-Seubert Excavators-$52,400, $39,500, $24,840 for various gravel types- total $116,740; Camas Gravel-$48,800, $36,250, $21,000 for various gravel types-total $106,050.
Both bids will be reviewed by Cook and Meinen for award next week. After review, Meinen recommends award to Camas Gravel for both bids. Award will be scheduled on next week’s agenda.
10:30 a.m. Bill and Carla Carpenter regarding concerns they have about the solid waste drop off location outside of Grangeville-feel that property values will be driven down on his property, as well as his neighbor’s property, has concerns about traffic, landscaping, wildlife migration, etc. Carpenter advises they are not opposed to a drop location, but where it is located-offers to assist in finding a better location. Duman updates regarding history of trying to find a location-discussion. Bill Spencer expresses his concern that the Solid Waste Committee was never consulted. Joe Cladouhos reviews previous minutes-urges that the Commission get involved-discussion. Don DeHaas advises that he is supportive-feels that the impact would be minimal. Duman explains how the sites are expected to operate-advises that he agrees that the Solid Waste Committee should be engaged. Mark Frei advises that he has worked very hard to find a suitable location to no avail. Janie Fluharty advises that supporting recycling in Idaho County has been something that she can attest the Commission has been doing-advises that she has followed this closely and feels that the Commission has been engaged and working on a solution. Cladouhos advises that the problem is that the public has not been involved-feels that an RFP for the purchase of property should be pursued. Ted Lindsley questions whether or not a condition of the site development could be a wall or other landscaping to address the concerns about the appearance and smell-discussion. Myrna DeHaas commends Commission on their responsiveness-advises that it’s been on the agenda and in the newspaper, yet people are not willing to engage beyond saying where the dumpster cannot be located. Mike Mager reads a portion of requirements of DEQ-discussion. David Bodine advises regarding dumpsters at the Kamiah transfer station contain metal and construction debris. Bill Spencer requests follow up on signage on the dumpsters. Matt Jessup suggests that Robert Simmons be invited to come to a meeting or another venue to address concerns and gather input. Ackerman will reach out to Simmons and see if he would be available on October 27.
11:43 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
