September 20, 2016

STATE OF IDAHO          

County of Idaho

 

SEPTEMBER SESSION                                    September 20, 2016              THIRD TERM DAY

 

8:45 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik, Skip Brandt, and Mark Frei and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Chmelik moves to amend the agenda to include an Executive Session for Personnel at 11:15. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

Chmelik moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho County 31-874. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

1-Approval, 3-Denial, 0-Suspension, 1-Lien, 1-N1, 0-Lien Release, 0-Release N1

9:05 a.m. End Indigent

9:06 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to 74-206(1)(j). Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

9:18 a.m. Chmelik moves to accept the letter from Scott and Vicki Olds withdrawing their proposal for Public Defender services and extending their contract to October 31, 2016. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

9:19 a.m. Syd regarding claims:

Current Expense         $        11,336.00         County Road and Bridge          $            13,346.62
Airport                        $     186,587.36         Emergency Comm.                         $                3,321.21       District Court               $        5,002.38         Title III New                              $                   133.32       Indigent                      $          3,412.25       Junior College                             $                   500.00 Appraisal                      $             767.86      Search & Rescue                       $                   370.51         Election Consol.         $              126.24         Noxious Weeds                     $             9,082.35
Snowmobile 25-B    $             10.00

Total Expenditures   $    233,996.10

Frei moves to approve claims. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

9:30 a.m. John Warford regarding concern about speed and traffic in Mt. Idaho-advises that the traffic has increased significantly on Poor Farm Road since folks have to use that road to take their trash to the Fairview site-requests assistance in getting additional signage-discussion. Brandt advises that Warford should make the request of Grangeville Highway District. Warford requests that the Commission support his proposal if Grangeville Highway District asks for input from the County-Commission affirms they would support his proposal.

Brandt moves to approve the catering permit for Summit Academy. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik abstains-conflict.

Chmelik moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Lucas Wemhoff. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Chmelik moves to approve the Certification of County Levies. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Chmelik moves to approve the agreement with Ada County for pathology services. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Additional meetings: Chmelik-October 6-Magistrate Judge Interviews-Nezperce

Additional meetings: Brandt-September 24-Kamiah-Wildfire Remembrance & Recovery Celebration; September 28-ITD Megaload Hearing in Boise; Oct. 1-Gem Trail kick-off in Elk City.

Frei moves to approve the minutes of the September 13 meeting. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

9:45 a.m. Giddings has not reviewed the Joint Powers Agreement with Cottonwood-continued to October 4.

10:00 a.m. Bob Ackerman, Quality Heating & Air Conditioning, presents information about a rebate program available through Avista for LED lamps-discussion regarding lighting output and energy savings. The program results in no cost to the County. Ackerman proposes changing out a few offices-Commission has no objection to moving forward with the proposal.

10:17 a.m. Marty Gardner regarding proposal to act as a consultant on the Nez Perce-Clearwater Forest Plan Revision. Brandt questions what the status of the revision is-discussion. Connie Jensen-Blyth questions whether or not the County commented on the Forest Plan Revision-discussion-Ackerman provides copy of comment letter. Brandt moves to approve proposal from Stonefly Consulting with an annual cap of $7500 out of Professional Services. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Gardner questions whether or not the Commission is going to meet with the Forest Service to go over the Natural Resource Plan-Brandt advises that he would like Gardner to draft an agreement/letter that authorizes him to act on behalf of the Commission. Brandt requests that Gardner submit billing on a monthly basis.

Chmelik regarding letter received from Regional Forester, Nora Rasure-discussion regarding drafting a return letter.

Chmelik moves to approve the Certificate of Residency for Sean Spencer. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

10:45 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) for legal. Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes.

11:20 a.m. End Executive Session

11:24 a.m. Chmelik moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b ) Personnel. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes

 

11:52 a.m. Meeting adjourned.

 

 

Chairman______________________________     Attest:____________________________