STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
SEPTEMBER SESSION September 6, 2016 FIRST TERM DAY
9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, and Mark Frei and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Jim Chmelik is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to Idaho Code 31-874. Frei seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-absent.
0-Approval, 3-Denial, 0-Suspension, 0-Lien, 0-N1, 0-Lien Release, 0-Release N1
9:15 a.m. Connie Jensen-Blyth regarding noxious weed enforcement-presents overview of Idaho Codes pertaining to management and enforcement. Discussion regarding current enforcement standards around the area and state. Brandt advises that he would be in favor of sending out reminder letters to property owners about their obligations-discussion. Jensen-Blyth advises that a weed booklet is being developed to help property owners identify noxious weeds and how to treat them. Frei concurs with the suggestion to send out letters. Jensen-Blyth questions what criteria to use in sending out letters-advises that this is a time consuming project-is looking at ways to advise and educate the public. Jensen-Blyth advises that much of the success of tracking the weed control progress in our County is dependent upon the data base currently managed by the Forest Service, although their staffing cutbacks have made this more difficult. Jensen-Blyth will follow-up with a list of potential land owners for letters.
10:00 a.m. Brandt moves to open Budget Hearing for FY2017. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik is absent.
Shannon Lindsey questions regarding Sheriff’s Office budget, community service vs. jail time, budget planning and coordinating with other counties of similar size. Discussion.
10:45 a.m. Matt Jessup regarding developing contract components for public defender and review of proposal from Olds Law Office for public defender services. Discussion regarding proposed budget and accommodating provisions of proposal. He will talk with Scott and Vicki Olds and get back with the Commission.
11:00 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the ammo purchase of $4510.54 by Sheriff’s Office. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik is absent.
Brandt moves to approve Certificates of Residency for Taylor Roy, Nicholas Brandt, Kaitlin Nason, Mitchel Nuxoll, Emilie Anttila, Cole Olsen, Mika Rives, Torrie Pfefferkorn and Taylor Pfefferkorn. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik is absent.
11:12 a.m. James Zehner regarding purchase of new vehicle-discussion regarding auctioning the Subaru. Commission suggests selling it by sealed bids as was done with other County vehicles. Zehner will work on an ad. Brandt moves to approve purchase and taking the full purchase price out of this year’s budget. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik is absent.
11:16 a.m. Matt Jessup regarding discussion with Olds pertaining to case load and number of cases which were in excess of 50 hours-one murder defendant and one misdemeanor probation case were in excess. Discussion regarding budget line for office rent and hours over 50. Frei indicates that the increase in the base was intended to address some of the areas that were suggested as potentially deficient-advises that he feels we have a good working relationship and that we appreciate the job they are doing-asks Olds’ to consider submitting a new proposal that will keep within the proposed, advertised budget. This will be rescheduled for next week at 11:45 a.m.
11:35 a.m. Gene Meinen regarding issue pending with Lacey Lane near the Stites Cemetery-this becomes an issue every year over Memorial Day, as Mr. Lacey has posted it as private. The State is currently doing an inventory of roads and wants to take this road off, thereby reducing the highway funds. The road was previously maintained by the County back when Mr. Lacey was a Road Dept. employee-it is no longer maintained. Meinen regarding several deeds that indicate it is a public right of way-discussion. MacGregor questions the condition of the road-Meinen advises the road is serviceable to Mr. Lacey’s residence. Meinen advises that the last burial in Stites was believed to be in the late 60’s or early 70’s-cemetery is obviously not actively used, but people do still go there especially for Memorial Day. MacGregor questions how many graves are in the cemetery-Meinen indicates around 50. Cemetery was given to IOOF chapter in Stites several years ago. Meinen questions whether or not the Board wants him to pursue tracking this down in an effort to contest the States determination-discussion. Reset for Executive Session September 20. Meinen will follow up and get information to MacGregor.
12:00 a.m. Brandt regarding threshold for pre-purchase approval-discussion. Brandt moves to increase the pre-purchase approval threshold to $1000. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik is absent.
Giddings outlines the surplus equipment program available through the Federal government-this is available to law enforcement and has certain conditions and criteria to be met. Giddings advises that they have used this program primarily to fortify Search & Rescue-has been told that surplus equipment they received can be sold after a year-intends to sell what they aren’t using to fund finishing the Search & Rescue Building-discussion. Brandt questions whether or not the agreement is available-Giddings is working on getting a copy and will provide it once he has it. Discussion regarding insurance coverage on surplus equipment and whether or not equipment must be parked on County property. Continued to next week at 11:15.
Brandt has meeting on 22nd CMC meeting in Orofino. IAC Annual Conference in Boise on September 26-28.
Brandt moves to formally close Budget Hearing. Frei seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Frei in favor. Chmelik is absent.
12:22 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman______________________________ Attest:____________________________
