STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
OCTOBER SESSION OCTOBER 8, 2024 SECOND TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include a discussion at 9:20 regarding fencing at the Elk City dumpster cover site. Duman seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
Kelly and Leslie regarding claims:
FY2024
Current Expense: $ 132, 422.45 Road Dept.: $ 82,675.86
Airport: $ 2,260.57 Emergency Comm.: $ 7,484.33
District Court: $ 5,032.82 Title III-New: $ 14.10
Appraisal: $ 2,418.47 Solid Waste: $ 173,983.02
Search & Rescue: $ 595.92 Election Consol.: $ 33.01
Noxious Weeds: $ 816.05 Snowmobile 25A: $ 27.19
Waterways: $ 25,299.75 Interlock Device: $ 250.00
LATCF: $ 904.492.30 Good Neighbor Auth: $ 105,824.93
Total: $1,443,630.77
Duman moves to pay the claims for FY 2024. Lindsley seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
FY2025
Current Expense: $ 119,583.30 Road Dept.: $ 93,896.72
Emergency Comm.: $ 1,081.40 District Court: $ 678.53
Idaho County Fair: $ 3,531.12 Preventative Health: $ 72,299.00
Title III-New: $ 180.00 Noxious Weeds: $ 1,952.10
Snowmobile 25A: $ 70.62 Snowmobile 25B: $ 70.62
Total: $ 293,333.41
Duman moves to pay the claims for FY 2025. Lindsley seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
9:20 a.m. Brandt regarding estimate for gravel back-fill and fencing at the Elk City dumpster location-discussion regarding the estimates for the contractor providing the materials versus the contractor utilizing our materials. Brandt moves to approve the estimate from JEC Construction for $2500 with JEC providing the materials. Duman seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Brandt regarding bid opening on the Red Seigel handwork project-Sandi Paul is present via phone. One bid received from Pineda Post & Pole- $252,875.00. Brandt moves to approve the bid from Pineda Post & Pole. Duman seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Doug Ulmer and Alicia Holthaus present information concerning a School Resource Officer Grant that is available. Ulmer advises the county would be responsible for some costs that aren’t covered in the grant for equipment and basic set-up items-estimated costs would be about $25,000 for these items not covered by the grant. Holthaus gives background on the source of funding from the State-advises that Mountain View School District was awarded the 3-year grant-discussion. Brandt questions what the Summer schedule would be like for this officer-Ulmer advises that the SRO would be covering shifts and working as a deputy—advises that whoever is selected will need to need to attend POST and be certified. Discussion regarding potential candidates. Lindsley moves to support the grant- funded position. Duman seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
10:00 a.m. Doral Hoff and Janet Zarate, ITD, present information about a Rockfall Mitigation Project just north of Riggins on Highway 95 at MP 196. Discussion regarding traffic impact, work schedule and plan for mitigating the additional issues that may arise.
10:15 a.m. Monica Walker makes request for vehicle purchase. Duman moves to approve the purchase as presented. Lindsley seconds. Motion caries with all in favor. Duman moves to approve the ammo purchase request. Lindsley seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
ManDee Mignerey requests that the entire back parking lot be closed for Trunk or Treat this year-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the closing of the back parking lot the afternoon of October 31 for Trunk or Treat. Lindsley seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
10:30 a.m. Michael Deakins, Valence, presents update on previous presentation regarding migrating to a VOIP system.
11:00 a.m. Matt Jessup explains the CASA advocacy group utilized by the Courts that act as Guardians Ad Litem-advises that we have received a letter from a firm in Lewiston requesting a contract to fill this role in Idaho County. Jessup advises that Summer Emmert has usually provided in these cases in Idaho County-discussion. Jessup will work on an agreement with Summer Emmert.
11:15 a.m. Brandt regarding Utah vs. the US and signing on to an amicus brief as discussed previously-this would be a brief for the case to be considered, not an actual case-discussion regarding signing a resolution in support of the amicus brief. Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2024-18 supporting the amicus brief with a $500 donation from Professional Services. Lindsley seconds. Motion caries with all in favor.
11:30 a.m. Jessup updates on the Payette County Solid Waste Agreement-he has reached out to their prosecutor for follow up discussion. No action this meeting.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the October 1 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders of Cancellation. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Catering Permit for Seasons. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the updated IRON service contract. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Order Granting Variance for McColloch. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt updates regarding WIR Board Meeting in Colville, Washington last week.
11:50 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
