STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
SEPTEMBER SESSION SEPTEMBER 5, 2023 FIRST TERM DAY
9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Denis Duman and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Duman offered an opening prayer.
Gene Meinen regarding proposal for RAC project for this year-this proposal is for approximately 10 miles near Dixie that will tie in to an LHTAC project that was completed a few years ago-discussion. Commission has no objection to this proposal. Ackerman will submit the application.
Meinen regarding the need for replacing the heating system in the Elk City Shop-discussion. Quote from Quality is $12,251 installed. Duman moves to approve the purchase. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Discussion regarding building at Warren Dumpster site and possible tasks for the Road Dept. to complete as the site is closed.
9:18 a.m. Discussion regarding reductions on the Title III budget for FY24-revisions would reflect an overall bottom-line budget of $604,288. Commission has no objection to the proposed changes.
Discussion regarding ongoing revisions to the Good Neighbor Authority.
Lindsley moves to change policy on Title III fire mitigation projects to require a 80/20 cost-share, limiting treated areas to 10 acres and not treating bare ground. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:00 a.m. Brandt opens Budget Hearing-
Brandt reviews changes in the Title III budget-moves to reduce the travel line to $0, increase Vehicle Operating Expenses to $4000, reduce Search & Rescue to $60,000, reduce the Project line to $300,000 and reduce the Capital Other line to $0. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to close the public hearing on the FY 2024 Budget. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:30 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing on Tax Deeds:
Abbie Hudson reviews properties and amounts due: Acquisition & Development of Oregon LLC- $848.98; Cook Ferry Enterprises LLC-$364.44; Terry Holubetz 2 properties-$305.71, $317.89; Koyama Trust- $727.46; Yvonne Van Sickle-$411.14
Brandt moves to take these properties on Tax Deed. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:37 a.m. End Tax Deed Hearing
11:00 a.m. Brandt moved to approve the Order of Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the quote from CompuNet for new laptops for Commissioners. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the reimbursement to Joe Slichter for use of horses and trailer on Noxious Weed project. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the August 29 meeting. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the L2 Extension for Mountain View School District. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the wage increase for Jill Bruegeman for successful completion of probation. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Duman Airport Advisory Board and Valence meeting and Brandt-Lochsa Development and Florence Fuels. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the agreement with Knife River for the Pittsburg Landing Phase 2 project. Duman seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Duman-Sept. 5-Grangeville City Council, Sept. 6-Graves Creek Dumpster Site/BLM
11:05 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-Yes; District 3-Yes
11:31 a.m. Brandt moves to expand the job responsibilities of Mapping employee Tom Crowley to include IT support with a review of salary in 30 days. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:31 a.m. Meeting Adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
