STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
SEPTEMBER SESSION SEPTEMBER 1, 2020 FIRST TERM DAY
8:45 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Frei will be late.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-absent; District 3-yes
1-Approval; 1-Lien; 1-N1; 1-Release of Lien;
8:30 a.m. End Indigent
9:00 a.m. Commissioner Frei is present.
Curtis Caton and Jeff Shinn, Salmon River Ranger District, present update on activities. Caton presents numerous photos of unpermitted mining operations in the Florence area and the Red River area-discussion regarding remedies for violations. Shinn updates regarding dumpster situation on the Salmon-advises that the dumpsters were removed in 2015 and the money has since been diverted to other projects. Duman advises that this is a big problem that then transfers the burden to the Riggins area-discussion. Shinn commits to working with the County to find a solution that works for everyone. Shinn advises that there are some concerns about noxious weed treatment. Connie Jensen-Blyth advises that she has funding that can be used-advises that she is frustrated that the USFS doesn’t seem to want to work in partnership to treat this area-discussion. Brian DeVenny advises that his goal has only been to get people together. Brandt proposes that there be a meeting set to further discuss working cooperatively. Shinn will work on getting a meeting together.
8:45 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting request for Duman. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the August 25 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei abstains-he was absent.
Duman moves to approve the minutes of the August 18 meeting. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Duman and Frei in favor. Brandt abstains-he was absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Order for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Shissler Fire Personnel request. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for An American Bar. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the purchase of body cams for the Sheriff’s Office. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Brandt-NACo Public Lands-September 15
Duman-Stibnite Advisory Committee-September 10, CEDA-September 10; IAC Board Meeting-September 16, CEDA-September 17
9:45 a.m. David McKnight updates on proposed broadband build out-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the grant agreements with Commerce for the broadband projects designated as Elk City and Idaho County. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:12 a.m. Gene Meinen updates regarding gravel bids that will be coming out with RAC funding, as well as bids for sanding materials. Meinen has obtained two quotes for heating and air conditioning-one has additional electrical work built in. Duman moves to approve the quote from Quality Heating. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Meinen updates regarding complaints that he is getting about compression brakes in the Pollock area and Glenwood area-discussion. Brandt questions regarding the Thorn Springs project-Meinen advises that he thinks this will be started around October 1. Meinen advises that the parts are in for the Seven Devils Bridge.
10:25 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the Juvenile Detention MOU and the Treatment Programs MOU. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:30 a.m. Joanna McFarland, applicant for Public Defender contract, is interviewed regarding caseload, resources, and compliance.
11:00 a.m. John Wiltse, applicant for Public Defender contract, is interviewed regarding caseload, resources, and compliance.
11:19 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)a for personnel. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
11:45 a.m. Executive Session Ends
11:49 a.m. James Zehner regarding the sale of property held by the County-advises that he has enlisted the help of Hunter Edwards. Edwards advises that this has been surveyed years ago, but not recorded-expects that the cost of the survey would be around $2500. Discussion regarding the all-in price that may be charged. Commission directs that solid quotes be obtained for surveying, title guarantee and delinquent taxes. Once that is determined, the parcel can be offered for public auction.
12:03 p.m. Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)d Records Exempt from Disclosure. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes.
1:15 p.m. End Executive Session
Brandt updates regarding purchase of property by Robert Simmons for a drop site in the Grangeville area. Simmons provides a generalized diagram of the plan for each site that will be developed-each site may be a little different, but the diagram represents the basic design. Simmons advises that the Grangeville location is 4 miles south on Highway 95 on Short Road and Highway 95-parcel is approximately 14 acres-work will be started before the end of the year with anticipated opening in 2021-discussion. Simmons advises they have encountered a setback with the Kooskia site and are awaiting communication with DEQ. Janie Fluharty questions whether or not the Idaho County Recycling bins could be used-Simmons advises that he will work with the recyclers on coming up with a plan when they get further in the process. Simmons advises that there have been challenges with COVID, as citizens stayed home and cleaned out-tonnage has significantly increased-discussion. Commission asks for support as this moves forward as it is anticipated that once the dumpsters are finally removed, some citizens will be angry that they have to drive further. Shelley Dumas suggests that messaging about the change, how it will impact people and why it’s necessary. Myrna DeHaas questions whether or not something can be done to slow the flow of garbage from McCall-discussion regarding the search for a location in the Riggins area. Discussion regarding the possibility of charging city or out of the area users for utilizing the drop site.
1:45 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman_____________________________ Attest:____________________________
