STATE OF IDAHO          

County of Idaho

 

SEPTEMBER  SESSION                                               September 10, 2013                          SECOND TERM DAY

 

10:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners James Rockwell, Skip Brandt and Jim Chmelik, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.

 

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

10:00 a.m. Syd regarding claims:

 

Current Expense          $       32,361.16           County Road and Bridge         $     48,014.33

Airport                         $     136,393.67           District Court                         $       4,290.05

Title III Forest-New     $       29,333.50           Indigent                                   $       1,446.24

Solid Waste                 $     130,973.07           Search & Rescue                     $             71.32
Election Consol.          $            175.77           Noxious Weeds                       $     51,971.15

Total Expenditures      $    435,030.26

 

Rockwell moves to pay the claims.  Chmelik seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

 

10:15 a.m. James Zehner regarding  tax-exempt non-profits-outlines history of exemption for various gun clubs, ski courses, etc.  Discussion regarding solid waste fees on these properties.  MacGregor regarding case law and statutes pertaining to this-discussion.  Chmelik moves to exempt Kam-Koo Flying Club, as it was prior to 2013, and that other, similar organizations must apply for exemption in the future.  Rockwell seconds.  Motion carries with Chmelik and Rockwell in favor.  Brandt abstains.

 

10:30 a.m. Deanna Hall regarding resolution for retention of checks submitted for payment-discussion.  MacGregor requests a letter from the bank advising the length of time they keep the hard copy checks-Hall will request a letter and bring resolution back on October 1.

 

10:45 a.m. Joe Wright regarding a client he represents who has property in the Shingle Creek Road area-the road issue is causing some problems with regard to the sale of the property and title companies refusing to insure access to the property. Discussion regarding history of the road.  Wright presents a letter requesting a waiver of conflict as required by the Rules of Professional Conflict in the event he ends up filing a request for validation. Discussion regarding various remedies-MacGregor advises that he feels what must be decided is whether or not a conflict exists, not whether or not there is a benefit for or against the County.  Chmelik questions Wright regarding his involvement and whether or not he provided counsel-Wright advises that his involvement was nine years ago and was of public record.  Brandt questions whether or not Wright’s continued work on this is contingent on the waiver-Wright advises he would probably advise his client to seek other legal counsel-his client has waived any conflict.  Tabled until next week.

 

11:12 a.m. Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2013-07 approving the budget for FY14.  Chmelik seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

 

11:15 a.m. Rockwell moves to approve the agreement with Computer Arts.  Chmelik seconds.  Motion carries with all in favor.

 

Jerry Zumalt regarding Special Use Permit with Payette National Forest to establish the radio repeater on War Eagle Mountain above Secesh/Warren-discussion-will be placed on the agenda next week for official approval and signatures.

 

11:25 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes from the September 3 meeting.  Rockwell seconds.  Motion carries with Brandt and Rockwell in favor.  Chmelik abstains-he was absent.

 

Per department head request, approval of $.50 per hour wage increase for all Road Department employees.

 

Approval of reassignment of Marie Lerandeau per her request to resign as Chief Deputy at a wage of $14.04 and promotion of Laura Lockett to Chief Deputy at a wage of $12.78 per hour.

 

11:30 a.m. Rockwell moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874.  Chmelik seconds. Roll call-District 1- yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.

 

1- Approval, 0 -Denial, 2-N1, 2-Liens

 

11:35 a.m. End Indigent

 

Brandt provides update on CBC and his participation in the group.

 

11:45 a.m. Break for lunch.

 

1:00  p.m. Bid opening-3B’s

5-Star Forestry-$23,400, all Idaho County residents

Pony Creek Outfitters-$11,200, all Idaho County residents

 

Glenwood Project-

D3 Native Woodworks-$2450 per acre, all Idaho County residents
Pony Creek Outfitters-$2400 per acre, all Idaho County residents

 

Bids will be reviewed and awarded next week.

 

1:07 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

 

Chairman_______________________________     Attest:____________________________