STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
SEPTEMBER SESSION September 21, 2010 FOURTH TERM DAY
The Board met at 11:15 a.m. with all members.
Skip made motion to amend agenda for the purpose of making a motion for the Grangeville Area of Impact Ordinance. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Skip made motion to repeal Ordinance #34 – #41 – #52 regarding Grangeville Area of Impact. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
11:35 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent according I C 31-874. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.
12:05 p.m. Ended.
Two liens/N-1’s Three releases of liens/N-1 Two approved Two denied
Margaret McVickers and Wes Hoyt re: RS2477 road – NezPerce National forest was not able to attend.
Wes stated it is their intention to file a law suit – requesting commissioners to adopt a resolution to keep the road open. Commissioners are asserting their belief the following roads are RS2477 as follows: #212 and #212B #1894 and 854(Trail 854). Kirk and Wes will work together to adopt a resolution to move forward to the federal courts to get the roads validated.
Gating of the roads was also discussed.
Jack Marshall voiced his opinion on not keeping the public locked out of the federal lands.
Skip made motion to approve the minutes of September 14, 2010 and September 16, 2010 as amended. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Commissioners reviewed the Baldwin Springs Road easement with Kirk MacGregor.
Warrant #2010-07025 – $2,255.19 – Clearwater Neurosurgery – cancelled – patient received Medicaid.
Catering permit approved as follows: Ferdinand Parish Hall – 9-25-2010
Modification of Grant Agreement between NezPerce National Forest and Idaho County signed – noxious weed grant.
Highway Safety Grant for the Idaho County Sheriff’s department signed.
Greg Gifford and Brian Foot, Federal Highways re: Manning Crevice Bridge Replacement – gave project overview – project criteria and requirements – alternatives analysis – recommended alternatives – Temporary Impacts and Mitigation.
Requesting from the commissioners – ideas on the width and structure of this bridge. – plans are for a 16’ wide – one way bridge. Construction will begin in 2013.
Brian reviewed the studies completed on this bridge. Studies presented to the commissioners. As soon as the new bridge is completed – the old bridge will be removed.
Federal Lands will continue to keep commissioners informed on the process of the bridge as it proceeds forward.
Memorandum of Understanding modification No. 1 between Idaho Department of Lands and Idaho County signed. MOU is a request for a one year extension for the Western States Grant 08SAFP12 for the hazardous fuels treatment.
SRS Funding Authorization discussion by the commissioners. Commissioners want to spend the money within Idaho County. Jim made motion to adopt resolution 2010-131 adopting SRS Funding. James seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Resolution states that Idaho County has elected to receive a full county payment amount that is $100,000 or more, and hereby allocates 15% of its full county payment amount for expenditure on projects under Title II and Title III. Of the percent allocated to Title II and Title III projects – 8 percent of full county payment amount for expenditure on Title II projects and 7 percent of the full county payment amount for expenditures on Title III projects.
Bid results for crushing and hauling of the rock for the Upper Salmon River Road. Discussion followed. Will be asking the RAC for an extension on the project – want to do the crushing next Spring.
Skip made motion to accept bid from Kaschmitter Enterprises, Inc. James seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Gene presented Idaho County Flood Damage Repairs Schedule as follows:
Battle Ridge Road Crossing and Transfer Station Access (Big Buck Sites 9 &11)
Thorn Springs Road Culvert Discussion followed.
Letter from Idaho Power requesting bond be reduced to $25,000 instead of the $100,000 as stated in the Ordinance passed by county for when power companies cross Idaho County Roads for burying of the lines. Skip felt that $25,000 is reasonable for the utility companies. Gene will notify the companies.
Jerry Zumalt regarding E911 – rooms discussed for the placement of the new E911 software – electrical wiring and radio system.
4:00 p.m. Jim Rehder excused himself from the meeting for remainder of day.
Baldwin Springs Road Vacation Hearing continued. Recorded
Petition from residents in this area – to object to Idaho County abandoning the road known as Baldwin Springs Road.
Kirk and Commissioners compared the grant of easement from Schwab and MacGregor. Discussion followed.
James made motion to abandon the Baldwin Springs Road to John McLean’s through Jason Schwab’s property and accept the easement on conditions that Kirk MacGregor combines the two easements and is acceptable to the commissioners. Commissioners believe this to be reasonable access to the McLean property also requesting Kirk do the Findings of Facts, Conclusion of Law and Order Discussion
Mr. Baldwin remembered he has been up and down this road and this road was an adequate road and is a 50’ ROW.
Question from audience how is it the county can abandon the ROW –
Kirk stated originally both Schwab and McLean asked for the abandonment of this road. Commissioners are permitted to abandon this road if there is reasonable access to the property, which is now available.
The new easement will be a 16’ width.
Skip explained the reason for vacating this road – gave history of this road.
Skip seconded the motion. Motion carried with Skip and James in favor. Jim Rehder absent.
4:45 p.m. The Board adjourned.
Chairman:_____________________________ Attest:_____________________________
