STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
SEPTEMBER SESSION September 17, 2013 THIRD 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.
Rockwell regarding Waiver of Conflict request from Joe Wright on the Shingle Creek Road which was discussed last week-questions if there are other concerns that need to be addressed. Brandt, Chmelik and MacGregor advise that while there may be a potential conflict, they feel there would be no negative impact to the County-discussion. Chmelik moves to grant the Waiver of Conflict. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:10 a.m. Wright regarding the recertification of the Riverview Estates Subdivision-Daryl Mullinix reviewed the plat and had a few issues with the recertification that pertain to access to one lot. Mullinix was advised to detail the issues and provide them to the County for review-Wright will then work with his clients to come to a resolution.
10:18 a.m. Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include the award of the bid on the 3 B’s and Glenwood project at 10: 20 a.m. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:20 a.m. Rockwell regarding the fire mitigation project bids from last week. Randy Doman sent an email recommending awarding both projects to the low bidder, Pony Creek Outfitters. Rockwell moves to award bid on the Glenwood Project to Pony Creek Outfitters. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Rockwell moves to award bid on 3B’s Project to Pony Creek Outfitters. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:30 a.m. Zumalt regarding Special Use Permit with Payette National Forest for a repeater. Chmelik moves to approve Special Use Permit. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:37 a.m. Rockwell moves to approve the minutes of the September 10 meeting. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Approval of promotion of Camden Schacher to Indigent Director and Veteran’s Services Coordinator at an hourly rate of $13.47 per hour effective September 10.
Approval of 2% salary increase for Steve Frei.
Approval of 2% wage increase for Randy Doman.
Approval of 2% wage increase for janitors, Jill Summers and Nancy Walker.
10:45 a.m. James Zehner regarding the purchase of new vehicle-has been working with Kendall-looking at a Jeep Compass for $21,527 after a $1000 trade-in allowance on the ’97 Oldsmobile-requesting that $10,000 be taken out of this year’s budget with the balance after October 1. Rockwell moves to approve purchase as presented. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:48 a.m. Rockwell questions request from Sheriff Giddings regarding pay increase for Christy Raup-Sheriff advises that he was thinking that it would be a permanent increase, but will accept a temporary increase until a new Civil Deputy is hired and trained-discussion. Giddings will amend his request to reflect a temporary increase. Approved by Commission.
10:50 a.m. Discussion regarding purchase of new computers-when would be an appropriate time for change over to occur-Zehner and Hall advise it would be best after the first of the year. Ackerman will contact CompuNet regarding quote and schedule the change-out for January.
11:00 a.m. Terry Nevius, Ranger for Red River District, regarding issue with Red River Hot Springs-advises how they came to the decision to close the road just below the Hot Springs by placing a lock on the gate-was used as a remedy for evicting the tenants after several violations of the lease were discovered. Nevius advises that he is fully responsible for the decision-that he did not realize it was a County maintained road with an easement until after the fact-advises that he will advise us in the event this should ever come up again. Meinen advises that he has conferred with Kirk MacGregor-is proposing that the easement from the gate to the Hot Springs be returned to the Forest Service, with the possibility of a maintenance agreement for that section-discussion.
Approval of hiring Keith Olsen to fill a vacancy in ICSO patrol at $30,633.64 annually.
11:30 a.m. Chmelik moves to approve a variance for well in the Grangeville Area of Impact for Michelle and Kevin Barger. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Chmelik in favor. Rockwell opposes. MacGregor will prepare paperwork.
11:45 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.
0- Approval, 3-Denial, 1-N1 Release, 1-Lien Release
11:50 a.m. End Indigent
11:55 a.m. Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. Tom Claridge, Tara Minerals, provides update of mining activities in Dixie area-advises that they have tried to support local businesses as they develop their project. They currently employ 9 people, 5 are Idaho County residents. They are interested in helping out as needed in the Dixie community to include assistance with dust abatement and possibly arranging a trade for a newer fire truck for the community. They expect full underground operation to be up and running in the next 3 or 4 years and will likely employ around 40 people.
Brandt excused from remainder of meeting.
1:15 p.m. Rockwell moves to approve the Pathology Services Agreement with Ada County. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Rockwell and Chmelik in favor. Brandt is absent.
1:45 p.m. Chmelik moves to decline ICRMP terrorism coverage as in previous years. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with Rockwell and Chmelik in favor. Brandt is absent.
1:50 p.m. Ackerman presents bid for new copier for vault in Recorder’s Office-current one has not operated for about a year-additional money was budgeted for FY14 to make this purchase. Rockwell moves to approve the purchase of a new copy machine for the vault in the Recorder’s Office. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Rockwell and Chmelik in favor. Brandt is absent.
1:51 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
