STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
SEPTEMBER SESSION SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 THIRD TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Lindsley is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Jim Church, University of Idaho Extension Agent, presents MOU for review-will be added to the agenda for October 5. Church advises the Commission that he will be retiring in August of 2022-discussion.
8:45 a.m. Kelly regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 10,957.88 County Road and Bridge $ 1,006.81
Airport $ 26,594.59 Emergency Comm. $ 3,914.45
District Court $ 5,685.85 Title III-New $ 38.85
Indigent $ 1,108.40 Drug Enforcement $ 91.85
Noxious Weeds $ 35,002.04
Total Expenditures $ 84,400.72
Duman moves to pay the claims. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
9:00 a.m. Brandt regarding fire mitigation bid opening for the Cantlon Property-only one bid received from Pony Creek Outfitters-3.7 acres-$4200 per acre, total -$15,540. Duman moves to approve the bid from Pony Creek Outfitters. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
9:05 a.m. Barb Grimm and Jerry Zumalt regarding non-disclosure agreement with Avista for data sharing for dispatch-discussion. Grimm advises that she sent it to Matt Jessup for review, but has not heard back. Brandt moves to approve Grimm signing the NDA once approved by Jessup. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include the designation of polling places. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Duman moves to approve the designation of polling places. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
9:19 a.m. Ackerman regarding the L1-advises this is what the Commission approves setting the levy rates for all taxing districts in Idaho County-this is based on their budget information, market values and submission of their L2-discussion. Duman moves to approve the L1. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
9:30 a.m. Sandi Paul regarding Secesh Cemetery-she advises that she did look at the property-the site is covered by saplings that are about 10-14 feet tall. She obtained a rough estimate from Cody Morrow, $4500 per acre for a total of $16650. Estimate of $7400 for burning the piles. Discussion regarding the history of how Grangeville Cemetery District inherited this parcel since it is nowhere near the boundary of the taxing district-Ackerman advises that her prior research on this included a conversation with then Commissioner Randy Doman that Grangeville Cemetery District agreed to take it on the condition that they would not be doing any maintenance. Paul advises that the cemetery itself is clear, it’s the boundary around the cemetery that needs treatment. Brandt questions whether the Homeowners Association is interested in upkeep-Duman advises that he believes there is someone onsite who takes care of the cemetery grounds, but not the perimeter. Discussion regarding treatment options and ongoing maintenance after treatment. Commission will work with Mapping to determine lot boundaries for possible sale to a private party in the event Grangeville Cemetery District would like to sell it.
9:45 a.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding law enforcement agreement with Kooskia for services-no changes-$25,000 per year and use of office space, utilities and Internet-discussion. Brandt moves to approve pending approval of the agreement by the Sheriff. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent. Brandt moves to sign the extension for the lease of the Sheriff’s Office facilities at the Kooskia City Hall. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
10:00 a.m. Brandt regarding Tax Deed Sales-advises regarding the sale protocol.
#1 Lola & Clarence Finnell, Kooskia, Amount due-$309.26-NO BIDDERS
#2 Lola & Clarence Finnell, Kooskia, Amount due-$374.88-NO BIDDERS
#3 Roger A Green, Kooskia, Amount due $1,131.32
Adam Hart, 33958 Grandview, Lenore
Joseph Hawkins, 671 Monte Vista Drive, Twin Falls $1200
Raj Chatal, PO 162, Grangeville $2000
Christina 211 Canyon, Kooskia $2500
Robert Morgan 1225 Battle Ridge Road $5000
Bill Stall, 2509 Lukes Gulch Road $6000
Hart, $6500
Bill Stall $6700
Hart $7000
Stall $7500
Hart $8000
Stall $8500
Hart $9000-Sold
#4 Rojan Properties Trust, Almost Heaven Subdivison Lot due $604.48
Jon Con 135 Harrisburg Lane, Kamiah $1000
Joseph Hawkins, $5000
Stall-$10,000
Hart-$11,000
Hawkins-$12,000
Stall-$15,000
Hart-$16,000
Delonso Pleasant, 2220 N Aster, Spokane $16,500
Stall-$20,000
Hart-$22,000-Sold
10:14 a.m. End Tax Deed Sale
10:29 a.m. Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include an emergency Executive Session at 10:35 for Personnel. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
10:30 a.m. Kathy Ackerman updates regarding her research on recording software for Commission meetings-discussion. Tabled until next meeting pending attendance at the Annual Conference and exposure to other vendors.
10:35 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) b for Personnel. Duman seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-absent; District 3-yes
10:38 a.m. End Executive Session
10:45 a.m. Kim Nuxoll regarding property recently purchased by the City of Grangeville that is being leased as farm ground-discussion. Brandt moves to exempt the property. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
11:00 a.m. Bill Arsenault and Dr. Curtis Sandy update regarding ambulance services in the Kamiah area. Dr. Sandy is the new medical director for Kamiah Ambulance, Kooskia Ambulance, and area QRU’s-provides background in EMS and details what his role will be as they transition to a paramedic model. Arsenault updates on steps he is taking to move forward with his plan to transition to the paramedic model-advises that he has numerous people stepping up to volunteer for both EMS and Fire-discussion. Arsenault advises that they have been able to participate in numerous training opportunities and have been able to establish relationships with other entities that have resulted in an exchange of goods and services that have benefited all parties. Arsenault updates regarding exchange they will be doing with Prince George’s County Maryland-this will be a 7-10 day exchange that will allow exposure to structure fires-discussion. Duman questions what the State fire rating is for the area-Arsenault advises this has just been reviewed and he anticipates a reduction due to a number of changes they have made-discussion.
11:45 a.m. Kathy Ackerman updates regarding grant from the State Historic Preservation Office-this grant agreement is still somewhat problematic with requirements that cannot be met-discussion. Grant will not be pursued.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of September 14. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the FY22 wage increase requests as presented by the Commission, Treasurer, Assessor, Clerk/Auditor, Road Department, Noxious Weed Supervisor, Extension Office, Court Services, Prosecutor . Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Steven Gabor as maintenance/janitor. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Amended Order re Seibert/Groom variance. Duman seconds.
Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the MOU with Nez Perce County for Juvenile Detention. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Pathology Agreement with Ada County. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the IOEM annual grant. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Duman. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
12:11 p.m. Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. Ordinance review
Brandt moves to approve the Sheriff’s Office wage requests for FY 22. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Lindsley is absent.
1:50 p.m. Meeting Adjourned
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
