STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

SEPTEMBER SESSION                         September 6, 2005                         FIRST TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. – budget hearing for Idaho County for f/y2006 with Randy Doman, Jim Rehder, Alice Mattson, Commissioners and Rose Gehring, Clerk, present.

Several questions were asked of the commissioners regarding nursing home funding – revenue vs. expenditures – removal of dumpster complaints – medical insurance for the employees.

Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
– Adolph Rosaler – 1186.18 – 2002-2004 taxes as per commissioners

Trudy Slagle and John Nida re: Office remodel for sheriff’s office – reviewed project – more information needed – funding discussed.
– Jim made motion to approve project for $10,000 or less. Randy seconded. Discussion.
– Jim withdrew motion.
– Randy made motion to proceed with remodel project for the sheriff’s office. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

12:00 p.m. Public hearing for budget ended. Jim made motion to accept the budget for Idaho County for f/y2006 as published. Randy seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Jim made motion to reaffirm a 3% increase for solid waste fees. Randy seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Race Creek Decision – Dennis Albers present – discussion followed on Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order granting application and declaring certain portions of Race Creek Road A.R.S. 2477 Right of Way.
– Alice made motion to approve findings of facts and order for portions of Race Creek Road. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

1:00 p.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Alice seconded. Motion carried – all in favor.
1:30 p.m. Ended. Regular session resumed.
– One lien One N-1 Two denied One approved

Carl Crabtree re: Noxious weed agreement with the forest service – signed August 31, 2005. Randy signed agreement on contingent of approval of full board – $50,000 available. Jim made motion to ratify approval of noxious weed agreement. Randy seconded. Discussion. Motion carried with all in favor.

Marilyn Giddings re: Youth in Government – Sharon Cox & Jim Beckman present – Marilyn reported on the primary goals of this class to introduce students to elected county officials, comprehend their job duties and promote students participation in governing activities – seven students interested.
– Jim Rehder expressed his approval.
– Jim made motion to participate with Youth in Government. Alice seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Marilyn will be the coordinator.

Doug Nail re: removal of dumpster problem – what are the commissioners going to do – discussion – concerned about a disaster – Randy explained dumpster situation – Doug stated – agreement should be discussed – give Walco a raise.

Technology Process – Mellisa and Jim – regarding purchase of equipment – hardware – software – repairing of equipment. Discussion – should go through the technology committee.
– Randy questioned major vs. smaller items – discussion – inventory list of computer supplies will be sent out to departments by Mellisa.
– Commissioners agreed on major items go through committee.
– New colored printer for appraisal office – cost $4600 —– $3400 from assessors budget – $1200 from GIS budget – old computer will go to mapping department. Commissioners approved.

Trudy Slagle re: Katrina Hurricane – requesting possibility of having two deputies and one jailor plus the use of two sheriff vehicles – go to Louisiana to help victims of disaster. Discussion followed. Deputies will be paid regular time and use vacation if necessary – two weeks away from county.
– Jim made motion to support the project for two deputies to leave and two vehicles. Alice seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Qwest via phone re: Centrex Prime – Syd and Stephanie present – Randy made motion for installation of 20 NARS, which was agreed upon – $635.74 monthly savings – Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Title II and Title III projects discussed. Randy made motion to approve resolution. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Resolution and projects will be published in paper – giving a 45 day comment period.

Commissioners’ reports:
Discussion followed on meetings for roadless and public lands – Painter Bar Mine – pictures of elected officials set for September 26, 2005 –meeting in Riggins regarding dumpsters – renegotiation of solid waste agreement – employee handbook

The Board recessed at 4:45 p.m.

Chairman:___________________________ Attest:________________________