STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
SEPTEMBER SESSION SEPTEMBER 9, 2025 SECOND TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Brad Higgins and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Higgins offered an opening prayer.
Abbie Hudson requests permission to sell two properties that were just taken under tax deed, Ernest Cooper and Loretta Wells, et al. Additionally, properties of Jeffery Lewis, Clifford Rieman and Ronnie Waggoner are also proposed for sale-discussion. Proposed sale date is October 20. Brandt moves to approve the sale of these properties. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brad Shaffer, Acrow Bridges, provides quick update on the Buckhorn Bridge.
Guy VonBargen presents the agreement with JUB for the Upper Clearwater Transportation Plan. Brandt moves to approve the agreement. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
VonBargen presents bid from Les Schwab for two sets of tires for road graders and one set of tires for a loader. Brandt moves to approve the purchase as presented. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
VonBargen presents bid for gravel in the Tahoe area-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the gravel purchase. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
VonBargen presents the Notice of Award on the Ridgewood Drive Culvert Replacement-AWS was the low bidder. Brandt moves to approve the Notice of Award to AWS. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt moves to approve the contract with AWS. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:15 a.m. Discussion regarding a possible ordinance to address the truck traffic that continues to create problems on Luke’s Gulch, Stites Road and Lamb Grade. Jessup proposes that the ordinance be a misdemeanor and carry an exemption for local and agricultural traffic-discussion regarding penalties and signage. Commission directs Jessup to contact other local highway districts who will be impacted. Brandt moves to approve the purchase of new signs for up to $1500. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:32 a.m. Brandt regarding bid opening for the DIGB2 Fiber Nezperce to Grangeville-two bids received: North Sky-$3,642,867.79; Aecon-$4,822,005.61. Bids will be reviewed by JUB and awarded on September 23.
9:45 a.m. Teresa regarding claims:
Current Expense: $ 238,512.56 Road & Bridge: $ 187,747.26
Airport: $ 23,010.47 Emergency Comm: $ 139.01
District Court: $ 766.68 Appraisal: $ 555.55
Solid Waste: $ 179,026.98 Search & Rescue: $ 652.59
Election Consol: $ 734.76 Noxious Weeds: $ 13,966.63
Snowmobile 25-A: $ 30.00 LATCF: $ 401,616.92
Good Neighbor: $ 299,785.85
Total: $1,346,545.26
Higgins moves to approve the claims with the exception of the claims pertaining to the York Pond. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:02 a.m. Jon Word, Nez Perce-Clearwater National Forest Supervisor, introduces himself and updates Commission regarding various fires, projects, gates on the forest, and timber sales-discussion. Sandi Paul advises that she has been working with Jeremy Harris regarding existing gates-this has been slated as a 2026 project with the County-discussion. Mike Cook questions the relocation of fire dispatch to Coeur d’Alene-Word indicates they are working to make the transition seamless and/or consider local options if one presents itself.
10:37 a.m. Lindsley advises that he has spoken with Fish & Game about shooting the ravens that are a creating a problem at the dumpsters in Elk City-advises that a permit is required-discussion regarding having deputies take care of this. Ackerman will check with ICRMP. Lindsley will check with some pest control vendors for costs. Continued to September 23.
10:45 a.m. Higgins requests remaining funds in the Waterways account at the end of the year to be earmarked for upgrades to the Hammer Creek Boat Ramp. Higgins moves to retain the remaining funds for the Hammer Creek Boat Ramp Project. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:50 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the reappointment of Russ Matson and Jamie Edmondson to the Idaho County Historic Preservation Commission. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the August 26 meeting. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the September 2 meetings. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Certificates of Residency for Paige Barnum and Clarise Rehder. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the CompuNet quote for the GeoTrust 3-year subscription for the Sheriff’s Office. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the CompuNet quote for monitor for the Assessor’s Office. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Miicor maintenance support for the AS400. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2025-17, adopting the budget for FY26. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2025-18 regarding funding for the subscription for Thompson Reuters. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the holiday schedule for Christmas and New Years. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the additional meeting request for Brad Higgins for Public Health. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Lindsley-September 24-Townhall with Debbie Critchfield
11:00 a.m. Cook presents comment letter regarding the rescission of the Roadless Rule-discussion. Commission signs the letter.
Discussion regarding removal of gates and obstacles on the USFS easement portion of the Milner Trail. Jessup will write a letter authorizing the Pathfinders to remove gates and obstacles with all of the gates returned to the USFS for their disposal.
11:32 Brandt moves to go into Executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) d Records Exempt from Disclosure. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
12:03 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
