STATE OF IDAHO          

County of Idaho

 SEPTEMBER SESSION                                    September 22, 2015              THIRD TERM DAY

 

8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Jim Chmelik, Mark Frei and Skip Brandt, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.

 

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

Syd and Kylie regarding claims:

Current Expense           $     59,060.31             County Road and Bridge             $     16,724.49

Airport                         $      2,031.70              Emergency Comm.                    $       3,403.94

District Court                $       2,283.41             Title III-New                            $     16,700.43

Title III-Old                  $     11,606.50              Indigent                                  $     13,045.87

Junior College               $           500.00             Appraisal                                 $       1,024.53

Solid Waste                  $           171.54             Search & Rescue                       $            37.14

Noxious Weeds             $         3,530.78             Snowmobile 25-A                      $             20.00

Snowmobile 25-B          $            10.00

Total Expenditures      $      140,150.64

 

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

 

9:00 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding phone system upgrade-presents updated quote from Valence that reflects upgrade to new generation technology. Brandt questions separate quote for $28,602.05-Zumalt expects that the additional amount is for add-ons and options for the Sheriff’s Office. Discussion regarding the use of E-911 funds and the capabilities of next generation. Brandt moves to approve the quotes from Valence for phone upgrade. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

 

9:30 a.m. Kathy Ackerman regarding the designation of polling places for the November 3 election. Brandt moves to approve designation as presented. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

 

9:35 a.m. Chmelik moves to approve the wage and salary increases as requested by department heads. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

 

Chmelik moves to approve the hiring of Cody Parker as a detention officer at the hourly wage of $12.96 per hour. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

 

Chmelik moves to approve the levy rates for taxing districts as presented. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

 

Chmelik moves to approve Certificates of Residency as reviewed for Tessa Henderson, Belen Pineda, Erik Messenger, Lars Kluat, Joey Garcia, Ryan Simonson and Matthew Evans. Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

 

9:45 a.m. Connie Jensen-Blyth and Richard Spencer with NRCS regarding fire rehab planning-funding may be available through the Emergency Watershed Protection Project. Spencer explains process for applying for this funding course-discussion. Commission will work on a sponsor letter.

 

10:20 a.m. Gene Meinen regarding BLM Right-of-Way grant-he spoke with ITD regarding what they may require in terms of turn bays and/or other improvements for safety. MacGregor regarding his concerns-feels they have been adequately addressed-recommends signing agreement. Chmelik moves to approve right-of way for the Riggins Shooting Range. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

 

10:27 a.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding pathology agreement with Ada County-we have done this every year-rates are reasonable-recommends signing agreement. Chmelik moves to approve agreement. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

 

10:30 a.m. Nadine McDonald regarding MOU with Juvenile Detention Unit-amount is actually significantly less than last year. Chmelik moves to approve the MOU.   Frei seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

 

10:45 a.m. Mark Frei regarding update on mega site for solid waste collection. Frei advises that he followed up with Simmons and Tim Kaschmitter-under previous proposal from Kaschmitter, some of the costs could be negotiated if Simmons absorbed some of the construction expenses through the existing contract. Discussion regarding alternate locations and the placement of an ad. Commission feels that we should hold off on an ad for the time being. Zehner will check on other possible locations. Brandt advises that he will be meeting with Fred Perez of Idaho Waste Systems next Monday before the IAC Conference begins.

 

Abbie Hudson regarding delinquent solid waste fees-this is a tribal member. Discussion regarding cancellation of solid waste fee in this case-Commission advises to bring a request for cancellation.

 

11:00 a.m. Kelly Lineberry regarding a request for exemption on new property owned by Life Center Church that will be used for their thrift store. Zehner questions what the house on the property will be used for-Lineberry advises it will not be a residence and will be used as a sorting area. Zehner questions whether exemption will go on the books for 2016 or if it will be in effect now-Commission advises effective upon closing date with refund of pre-paid taxes paid at closing to go back to the seller. Zehner questions exemption on solid waste fee-solid waste fee will remain. Brandt moves to approve exemption for Life Center Church as discussed. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

 

Frei moves to approve the minutes of the September 15 meeting. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Frei and Brandt in favor. Chmelik abstains-he was absent.

 

11:00 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho County 31-874. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-absent, District 3-yes.

 

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

 

11:12 a.m. End Indigent. Break for lunch.

 

1:00 p.m. Meeting with area fire department representatives. Skip Brandt regarding reason for meeting-hopes that it will foster some changes that will help us be better prepared in the event we face a fire situation like we just went through.  General discussion regarding processes, liability issues of having a volunteer force, training opportunities/challenges, recruitment of additional volunteers, and formation of new taxing districts. Brandt questions the need for a public meeting-one is set up in Kooskia for October 7, could also set one up in Riggins area if there is interest. Mike Dominguez suggests that the County set up a resource directory so everyone will know which departments/agencies have equipment and individuals with specialized training. Discussion regarding mapping concerns. Zoanne Anderson, IDL, advises that they frequently do put on weekend training, they just need to know the needs and numbers-advises that communication is the way to make things happen. Discussion regarding resources available through IDL and how ‘red cards’ are tracked. Discussion regarding the Fire Chiefs Association having a liaison contact with IDL and the Forest Service. Mark Anderson regarding availability of online training and also the value of recognizing limitations. Brandt questions whether or not the meeting on October 7 should go forward-discussion. Kevin Kehoe offers praise and thanks to Jerry Zumalt for all of his assistance through this crisis. Meeting on October 7 at 6 pm will go on as planned at the Kooskia Fire Station.

 

2:30 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

 

 

 

Chairman_______________________________     Attest:____________________________