STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
SEPTEMBER SESSION SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 FOURTH TERM DAY
8:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Frei is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-absent; District 3-yes
1-Denial; 1-Lien
8:33 a.m. End Indigent
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the September 15 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Order of Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the SO purchase of tires. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Master Agreement with Computer Arts. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Brandt and Duman. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
8:45 a.m. Kelly regarding claims:
Current Expense $ 33,255.01 County Road and Bridge $ 255,767.04
Airport $ 16,941.26 Emergency Comm. $ 6,019.28
District Court $ 3,818.97 Title III-New $ 22,528.63
Indigent $ 1,398.07 Junior College $ 500.00
Search & Rescue $ 58.47 Noxious Weeds $ 22,963.97
Snowmobile 25A $ 25.97 Snowmobile 25B $ 13.00
Total Expenditures $ 363,289.67
Duman moves to pay the claims. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
9:00 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding engineering costs for the CEDA/EDA Fiber Build Grant-only three responses were made to the solicitation. Access Consulting was the lowest at $13,270. Brandt moves to approve the expenditure out of the E911 Fund. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
9:15 a.m. Mike Cook regarding RAC funding-two projects are underway, but there is some question about whether or not an agreement for the projects could be completed before next year. Cook advises that the funds are there, but it may take a while to access-discussion regarding funding through the grant line as a temporary measure.
Cook regarding French Creek Bridge or the Glenwood/100 Road and the possibility of using FLAP funding for these projects. Discussion regarding timber sales and increased traffic on the 100 Road. Cook will work on compiling additional information on agreements in place and come back with a recommendation.
9:30 a.m. Matt Jessup regarding the Eller Request for Variance-feels that the notarized statement from Daniel Eller is sufficient to allow Jesse Eller act as an agent. Jessup questions regarding access issue that was previously discussed-Duman advises that an easement will be needed-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the variance on the condition that a right of way/easement is surveyed and granted to subsequent owners of the new lot. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
9:45 a.m. Anita Johnson requests a stay on the tax deed sale of 4 lots for 90 days-discussion. Hudson advises that the parcel was not sold last year at the request of the mortgage company. MacGregor advises that the right of redemption is 14 months, which has passed-advises that Ms. Johnson could come and bid herself at the auction-amount due next week is $7929.88. Jessup concurs that the redemption period is expired.
10:00 a.m. Duman moves to approve the designation of polling locations. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
10:15 a.m. Jim Gorges regarding new radar units-there are funds left in the Capital Other line-discussion. Brandt questions what type of units they are-Gorges advises that these are basic dash unit models-discussion. Duman moves to approve the purchase of radar units as presented. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
10:30 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing on Application for Subdivision Variance filed by Debra Bunch. Amber Schmadeka is sworn and testifies. Brandt questions how the parcel would be split-Schmadeka advises that they have already had Greg Skinner come to survey the proposed split. Jeremiah Bunch and Debra Bunch are sworn and testify. Brandt questions whether or not they have contacted Public Health regarding septic-Jeremiah Bunch advises there is adequate room for septic. Jessup questions the location of the well and the existence of an old waterline that hasn’t been used for years-discussion. Jessup questions regarding the right of way easement that would allow access to the newly created parcels-Jeremiah Burch reviews proposed easement on the map/survey provided. Brandt questions whether or not any objects have been received-Ackerman advises there have been no objections. Jessup questions whether or not the largest parcel will be kept by Debra Bunch-affirmative. Jessup questions whether or not strict adherence to the subdivision ordinance would create a hardship. Brandt moves to approve the variance on the condition that approval for septic is provided by Public Health and the necessary access easements are taken care of. Duman seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Duman in favor. Frei is absent.
10:44 a.m. End public hearing.
10:50 a.m. Doral Hoff and Janet Zarate, ITD and Bill Gates, McMillen Jacobs Associates present update on slide at Pollock to include the contract award, blasting schedule and construction schedule. Discussion regarding the complexity of the project, as well as possible plans for a repair design for Pollock Road. Hoff will return when he has better plan for Pollock Road.
11:50 a.m. Break for Lunch
1:00 p.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-yes; District 3-yes
1:31 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:_____________________
