September 24, 2013

STATE OF IDAHO          

County of Idaho

 SEPTEMBER  SESSION                     September 24, 2013                          FOURTH TERM DAY

 

10:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners James Rockwell and Skip Brandt, and Jessie Adams, Deputy Clerk present.  Jim Chmelik is absent.

 

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

 

10:00 a.m.  Syd regarding claims

 

Current Expense          $     106,168.21           County Road and Bridge         $     68,462.40

Airport                         $       32,280.44           Emergency Communication    $       4,396.08

District Court               $         1,585.41           Title III Forest-New                 $     11,821.53

Indigent                       $         7,147.10           Appraisal                               $     11,568.45

Solid Waste                 $            162.54           Search & Rescue                     $       2,000.00
Election Consol.          $            150.00           Noxious Weeds                       $       8,566.96

Snowmobile 25-B       $              10.00

Total Expenditures      $    258,319.12

 

Rockwell moves to approve Claims.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carried with Rockwell and Brandt in favor. Chmelik is absent.

 

10:00 a.m. Brandt moves to approve estimate from Micro Funds for AS400 Ethernet installation. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with Rockwell and Brandt in favor. Chmelik is absent.

 

10:05 a.m.  Rockwell moves to amend the agenda to allow for discussion regarding the Buck Horn Bridge with Wes Hoyt and Margaret McVickers at 1:15.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with Rockwell and Brandt in favor. Chmelik is absent.

 

10:10 a.m. Gene Meinen regarding purchase request for equipment and installation.  Brandt moves to approve purchase.  Rockwell seconds.  Motion carries with Rockwell and Brandt in favor. Chmelik is absent.

 

10:30 a.m.  Mike Cook regarding the contract for City Service Valcon for Airport fuel-past issues include Jet-A fuel levels were getting pretty low during busy seasons before re-supply.  They offered a 3000 fuel truck, to be used as backup, for no cost for an incentive to renew the current 5 year contract.  Profit last year was $150,000-$160,000 in fuel, up from $50,000 in the past.  Rockwell moves to approve contract renewal. Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with Rockwell and Brandt in favor. Chmelik is absent.  

 

 Cook provides update regarding airport grant- is putting in for FAA reimbursement.

 

10:50 a.m.  Brandt moves to approve minutes of the September 17 meeting as corrected.  Rockwell seconds.  Motion carries with Rockwell and Brandt in favor. Chmelik is absent.

 

11:00 a.m. Gene Meinen regarding American River Culvert MOU with Forest Service-needs more amendments- Meinen is waiting for final draft.

 

11:15 a.m.  Jerry Zumalt regarding Emergency Management Performance Grant:  $15,855.42 requires match of Disaster Management County budget.  Homeland Security Grant:  $32,125.96 no match required.  Brandt moves to approve both grants.  Rockwell seconds.  Motion carries with Rockwell and Brandt in favor. Chmelik is absent.

 

11:45 a.m. Rockwell moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874.  Brandt seconds. Roll call-District 1- yes, District 2-yes, District 3-absent.

 

2- Approval, 1 -Denial, 1-N1, 1-Lien

 

11:50 a.m. End Indigent. Break for lunch.

 

1:00 p.m. Bid Opening No Horse Project

D3 Native:  $105,472

5 Star Forest:  $102,900

Rockwell moves to award the bid to 5 Star.  Brandt seconds.  Motion carries with Rockwell and Brandt in favor.  Chmelik is absent.

 

1:15 p.m. Wes Hoyt and Margaret McVickers regarding Buck Horn Bridge Rd.  Hoyt wants to represent Idaho County in a RS2477 validation.  Filing deadline is October 4th, Hoyt will get a copy of the complaint to Kirk MacGregor for review, approval and signature.  They need a resolution from the County to say that they will join the suit and be represented by Hoyt. MacGregor advises an indemnification agreement would be required-Idaho County would not be liable for any damages or costs associated with the lawsuit.  An independent contractor agreement will also be required-Hoyt and other attorneys will work as independent contractors not county employees. Idaho County would not have a liability or be responsible for any road maintenance-County would only own the right of way.  MacGregor, Rockwell, and Brandt are in support and Hoyt will forward a copy of the filing to Kathy Ackerman for review and possible signing next Tuesday.  Brandt moves to support the validation of 1894-212A-212B-852 RS2477 Roads.  Rockwell seconds.  Motion carries with Rockwell and Brandt in favor.  Chmelik is absent.

 

1:40 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

 

Chairman_______________________________     Attest:____________________________