STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
SEPTEMBER SESSION September 3, 2013 FIRST TERM DAY
9:10 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners James Rockwell and Skip Brandt, and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Opening of Public Hearing on FY14 Budget
9:45 a.m. James Zehner and Marie Lerandeau regarding replacement of AS400-discussion regarding bids from Micor and DLB, leasing versus purchase, maintenance contracts, etc. Brandt moves to approve the bid of $18,482 from Micor. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Rockwell in favor. Chmelik is absent.
Approval of hiring Lori Wilson as secretarial support in the Idaho County Prosecutor’s Office for position vacated by Lark Perry.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the August 27 meeting as amended. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Rockwell in favor. Chmelik is absent.
Brandt moves to approve early claim presented by the Prosecutor’s Office-payment to Matt Jessup of $500 for summer legal work/internship. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Rockwell in favor. Chmelik is absent.
Per department requests, approval of 2% increases for Jerry Zumalt, Molly Terhaar, Randy Doman, Norm Lowe, Mike Cook, Deanna Hall, Marie Lerandeau, Laura Lockett, Julie Yocum, Shawna Hilbert, Susie Heckman, Alana Lyons Debbie Todd, Sandy Goins, Bette Polack, Molly Terhaar, Abbie Hudson, Syd Fuzzell, Camden Schacher, Leigh Zimmerman, Kathy Johnson, Sherie Clark, Kathy Ackerman, Carl Crabtree, Leon Slichter, Alvin Dormaier, all Sheriff’s Office employees, all employees in Juvenile and Misdemeanor Probation, all employees in both the Assessor’s Office and Appraisal.
Per department request, increase to full performance level pay of $28,907.00 for Mapping Department employee, Sheila Key.
10:30 a.m. Stefanie Bowman, Idaho Soil & Water Conservation District Administrator, presents update on activities and projects, requests continued funding through our budget process. This has been budgeted at the same level for FY14.
11:00 a.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding Subdivision Ordinance-currently working with Joe Wright on the Riverview Estates Subdivision, which was approved in 2000, but never recorded. Discussion regarding fees and potential penalty regarding the failure to record as per our ordinance. Brandt moves to approve the $200 fee for recertification of the final plat and a $100 penalty per lot sold prior to recording for a total of $400. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Rockwell in favor. Chmelik is absent.
11:30 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.
0- Approval, 3 -Denial, 3-N1, 3-Liens
11:35 a.m. End Indigent
12:00 p.m. Budget Hearing-closed. No comments or questions were presented concerning budget.
1:00 p.m. Bid opening-Ridgewood Project
Pony Creek Outfitters-$3820 total-all Idaho County employees
5-Star Forestry-$7700 total-all Idaho County employees
Rockwell moves to approve bid from Pony Creek Outfitters. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Rockwell in favor. Chmelik is absent.
1:05 p.m. James Zehner regarding tax-exempt status for non-profit organizations such as gun clubs, flying clubs, etc. He has contacted other Assessors regarding their protocol and has gotten a variety of answers. Most concur that if the club is for the public good, the tax exempt status is extended-discussion.
Brandt suggests tabling this discussion until next week-will be continued until 10:15 a.m. on September 10.
James Zehner regarding replacing one of the Appraisal vehicles-trade-in value is approximately $1200-he has requested a quote from Kendall for a Jeep, which is the type of vehicle they are currently using. Requests authority to spend out of the current budget for the down payment, with the balance out of FY14 budget. Commission has no objection-Zehner will get back to us with firm numbers.
1:30 p.m. Mike Cook regarding airport grant update-he is expecting the grant offer to come in any day now-requesting that Rockwell be able to sign it as soon as the paperwork comes in. Brandt moves that Rockwell or Ackerman be authorized to sign the grant in the amount of $711,636 so that it can be scanned and sent back out the same day. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Rockwell in favor. Chmelik is absent.
Cook regarding supplier for fuel for the airport-currently on a 5 year contract-discussion.
1:45 p.m. Melisa Bryant regarding Ida-Lew MOU-requests signature. Rockwell signs MOU with changes that were discussed previously. Bryant will provide a copy when all signatures have been obtained.
2:00 p.m. Deanna Hall regarding cancellation on Dept. of Lands fee for fire protection on exempt tribal property for Blanche Gould-this has put her into a tax deed situation. Dept of Lands will make their adjustment for the past year-Hall is requesting cancellation of the previous two years fees. Brandt moves to cancel the taxes on the Gould property as requested. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Rockwell in favor. Chmelik is absent.
Hall regarding the retention of checks they scan for deposit-most counties are keeping these for 90 days-discussion. Brandt moves to retain checks for 6 months after receipt, after which time they may be destroyed. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Rockwell in favor. Chmelik is absent.
Hall will prepare a resolution for Commissioners signature.
2:15 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
