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August 10, 2010 Print E-mail

STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho  

AUGUST SESSION                               August 10, 2010                     SECOND TERM DAY   

            The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Skip Brandt, Jim Rehder and James Rockwell, Commissioners and Bette O’Brien, Deputy Clerk, present. Rose Gehring absent

 

Syd Fuzzell re: Claims.

Current Expense                      $42,696.39                 

Road & Bridge                           92,739.27

Airport                                        21,589.61                

Emergency Comm                           787.50

District Court                                1,258.26                

Title III                                          9,519.98

Indigent                                        2,422.03                

Appraisal                                      1,675.99

Solid Waste                             115,210.70                 

Noxious Weeds                         13,315.02

Interlock Device                              800.00

               Jim made motion to approve claims - Skip   2nd    Motion carried with all in favor.

 

                                                Total Claims                $302,014.75

 

            Mike Cook - regarding Airport Information- discussion on new business cards for the Airport Development Authority Members- also new jobs and the infrastructure of the airport.

Mike is working on a draft letter for flowage fee with the Forest Service. Working on some

T-hangers out at the airport and he has some people showing interest. Mike wants to hire a High School student to do some custodial work. Commissioners agree.

Clarification on land acquisition- need to go into executive session

 

            Skip made motion to amend agenda for executive session at 9:46 a.m. under IC-67-2345 (c) and add Wolf Policy at 4:00 p.m. Jim second.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            9:46 a.m.         Skip made motion to enter into executive session under IC-67-2345(c)- Jim second-Roll call of Districts- all present.

 

            10:08 a.m.    Out of executive session.  Regular session resumed.

 

            Rebecca has quote to update part of our computer system. As of now, the computers are 10 years old and will not work with Jerry’s video teleconferencing.  Need to replace switches, newer switches will run more computers with less switches.  Also need to think about replacing the server because it is over 10 years old. Need to replace it before it no longer works.  Jerry may be able to use some grant money but needs to check with the state. If Jerry can’t Rebecca ask is the money could be used out of this year’s budget and part out of next year’s budget.

            Jim thinks we should pay for the switches out of this year’s budget. James and Skip agree.

 

            Rebecca wondering if we would want to go on contract with Compu-net then we would be guaranteed at least an hour a week that would carry over if not used. They take care of the contracting people first. They are going to work up some different contracts that the County may be interested in.

 

            Discussion on the Area of Impact- 2 ordinances and attachments. Kirk is explaining the rules within the Area of Impact.  Dorothy Walker is giving her thoughts on who has jurisdiction in the Area of Impact. She disagrees with Kirk on how the law reads. Skip explaining the law mandates an area of impact and how they have been working at what can be done to best serve the county and abide by the law.          Kirk wants to set a hearing date. The ordinances have to be published one time in the paper at least 15 days prior to the hearing. Hearing is set for 1:00 pm on September 14th.

 

            James Zehner –regarding new vehicle for appraisers – Jeep will be here Friday – James is checking about financing.   Skip thinks it’s easier to do it the same way they did it in 2008 when Randy signed the application. He would fill out the papers if need be.

 

            Skip-Made motion to approve August 3rd  minutes as amended    Jim 2nd   Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            11:35 a.m.   Skip made motion to go into executive session for indigent claims under IC-31-874.      Jim Seconded- Motion carried- Roll call taken  - All districts present

            2 liens- 2 n-1’s -4 denials - 1 approval

            11:52 Executive Session ended.  Regular session resumed.

 

            Jim Gorges re: jail repairs-Immediate area of concern is shower leaking down in the Recorders Vault. One cell door will not open talk to Intermountain Machine and they should be able to fix for minimal cost. Shower leaks need fixing waiting for a bid from Williams Plumbing. Could be expensive if have to remove concrete. Discussion on different options the county could take- replace showers, purchase other building for jail.  Lease Jail cells at NICI, or possible talk to NezPerce County about renting some of their jail space. Discussion on how they would fix the plumbing in the jail.    Jim Gorges to get  cost on using the facility in Cottonwood or NezPerce County or repair the jail upstairs. Jim Gorges will check on the each of these options so we can compare.

 

            Vern Meyer & Kevin Shreve re: bid openings for the new windows.

Holcomb HGC Inc.       $63,860.00                 

Schacher Construction   $47,160.00

Budget is $50,000.00 plus or minus some rebates from Avista.

            Kevin will take bids and go over and make sure everything in covered and get initiated by next week. Includes the whole Courthouse. Acceptance of the Energy Grant bid will be August 17 at 2:00 p.m.

            Commissioner signed an agreement with Forsgren on the Glenwood project.

 

            Commissioners’ reports –

Commissioner Rockwell- AWOS is under construction- airport group is moving along great.   

 

Commissioner Rehder-Riggins repeater is functioning and working well. Discussion about the Lochsa Land Exchange. Travel Plan, Jenny Fischer says the supplemental EIS will be coming out, Forest Service want to have a meeting with the CC. FEMA meeting was good this last week.  Jim reporting on the Gun Range and issues involved.  Talked about the budget next year for Disaster Management.  IDL meeting tomorrow

Skip- Tour of the FLARA project with the RAC and CBC. The tour was very good.

 

            Due to a 3% raise given to Gil Bates, Skip made motion to reduce the budget amount back to $8000.00 from the former amount of $9000.00 for the IdaLew -James 2nd All in favor

 

            Baldwin Springs Hearing Continuation- Tony Schwab, Jason Schwab- No one representing Mr. McLean.  John with Riedesel was the engineer that is looking at road options. Commissioners are discussing the land and the legal access to Mr. McLean’s property.  Trying to come to some agreement that keeps both parties happy and protects the County. Riedesel showing the different options that they have for a replacement road. Jason would like to ask some road contractors to look at building a different road.  If Schwab gives McLean a different easement or other access to his property then the Commissioners will vacate the existing road.

Hearing will be Continued on August 24th , 2010 at 3:00 p.m.

 

            Gene-Road Report- Problem with Shira Road –Doris Nelson built house below culvert  - wants county to move road because of flooding in her basement. There is a person who has the equipment to fix it, projected cost to move in a person to fix could be $3000.00. Gene is to get a bid from this person and possibly the county would split the cost with the homeowner.

Elk City Ambulance signed 20 year lease agreement.

Gene has been meeting with FEMA team, they are very helpful and trying to expedite things along as much as they can. Small problem with the permit process with the Army Corp of Engineers.

Ready to chip seal when weather permits.

Commissioners are signing a work order agreement with Forsgren Associates. Gene will get copy to Rose.

            Mike was approached by general aviation folks they want to discuss the things going on at the Airport. They will have a discussion on Tuesday, August 31st at 9:00 a.m.

           

            Commissioner Brandt has a Wolf Policy that he would like to go over with James and Jim. Wants to take an active role this week to reword the Benewah County policy and make a resolution next week. This is very important to the county wolf issue. Discussion on what is happening with the wolf issues and the power of the courts and the work of the Idaho Fish and Game. Talking how wolves have affected the Elk and Deer and other wildlife.

 

 The meeting adjourned at 4:40 p.m.

  

Chairman:______________________________    Attest:_____________________________

        

 

              

           

  
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August 3, 2010 Print E-mail

STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho  

AUGUST SESSION                               August 3, 2010                       FIRST TERM DAY   

            The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Skip Brandt, Jim Rehder and James Rockwell, Commissioners and Rose Gehring, Clerk, present.

 

            Budget Workshop

 

            James Gorges re: vehicle payoff – on vehicle that was wrecked – ICRMP paid for value of wrecked car – Commissioners approved payoff of vehicle out of f/y2010 budget.

 

            Bob McCall re: compression brake problem in Mt. Idaho – logging trucks early in the morning – area is slightly under one mile for distance.  Discussion followed.  Commissioners requesting a petition from Bob – Bob will work also with Grangeville Highway District. 

 

            Lenore Hill re: sprinkler system on the courthouse yard – brown spots showing – not sprinkling well – may have to be reset – commissioners asked Vern Meyer to have sprinkler system checked.  Requesting money to finish the yard work – compost – flowers etc.  Cost approximately is $200.00 – commissioners approved. 

 

            James Zehner and Deanna Hall re: vehicle purchase for appraisers – checked with several car dealers – discussion followed – currently have 5 vehicles – wanting to trade in Jeep for $1,500 – James will do further research.  James would like to purchase the Explorer.  Commissioners approved the purchase of one vehicle for appraisers. 

 

            Skip made motion to amend agenda for one solid waste problem.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            Deanna Hall re:  solid waste fee – Ernest Knight – discussion followed.  Camper area is the one in discussion -  as of now he has two full fees and one half fee – request denied because it is a camper and can be used at any time. 

 

            Sheila Key re: road name change – Katherine McConnell –  Cedar Street in Kamiah – subdivision also has a Cedar Street – Woodland Acres -  suggesting Woodland Cedar – discussion followed – will work with Kirk MacGregor on this.  Kirk stated we only need a resolution – no hearing.  Streets will be Woodland Pine and Woodland Cedar.  Kirk will draft resolution.

 

            Mike Hall re: First Step Internet – presented map to commissioners – discussion followed.  Elk City will be a new place of service.  New Tower on High Camp and Doty Ridge and further development on Cottonwood Butte Site.  Connection for various hospitals discussed.  Hoping to put up towers as of now, but taking a few months.  Funds have not been released for the grant.   In the mean time the foundation work is being done.

 

            11:30 a.m.       Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims – I C 31-874.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.  Roll call taken.

            11:50 a.m.  Ended.  Regular session resumed.

                                    Three Liens/N-1’s      Two approved

 

            Syd Fuzzell re: Walco Fuel Surcharge – Discussion followed.   The commissioners directed Kirk to write a letter to Walco reminding them the fuel surcharge report is due quarterly.  The last report was for three quarters of the year.

 

            Jeff Payne re:  rental of his house – discussion followed.  Requesting Jeff to come up with a price for rent. 

 

            Doug Sayer CEO of  Premier Technology, Inc., $100 million business,  located in Blackfoot, Idaho – James reported on his reason for asking Doug Sayer to be at this meeting – relocation and jobs.

            Doug reported on his vision for Idaho – necessary to get involved with rural communities.  They are also involved with Salmon, Idaho – industry has to step forward –  talent is in the kids – they work with schools – getting kids qualified to do the work.   Harold Gott and Gil Bates agreed to set up the next meeting with schools and businesses – training kids for employment.

 

            Agreement for the taking of evidentiary blood samples between Idaho County and Syringa Hospital District signed. 

 

            July 27, 2010 minutes.  Skip made motion to approve minutes as amended.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            Catering  permit approved as follows:   Halfway Club – 8-12-2010 – NRA  - Cottonwood Community Hall.

 

            Certificate of residency approved:   Michael Reuben Leach

 

            Warrant #2010-06230 - $717.80 void – billed in error

 

            Idaho County Sheriff’s monthly report for transfer of fees approved - $3067.91

 

            Gene Meinen re: road report.  Mrs. Nelson – road issue on Shira Road with the culverts - getting a quote on possible resolution.    Presented proposal to board on priority list for flood damaged roads for Thursday FEMA meeting on August 5, 2010 at 9:00 a.m  

                       

            Property ROW between Spoon and Huntley – Gene did research – Gene cannot find a right of way in the county records.   Kirk has been corresponding with Mark Snyder (Spoons lawyer) 

            Kirk presented a letter from Mark Snyder regarding this right of way.  Based on survey by Pearson the right of way is not in the county right of way.  Kirk disagrees with Snyder’s letter – we have not found a vacation or abandonment of the old right of way – so actually there are two roads side by side.  Fence is in the county right of way.  Kirk will draft letter to Spoon to remove the gate, unless he can show someone the road has been vacated.

            Huntley said Spoon’s  fence is all on the county’s right of way.    Mr. Spoon must think the fence is on his ground.  Forest service granted the original deed.   

            Baldwin Springs road discussed – meeting will be held August 10, 2010 at 1:00 p.m.  Gene will take a few more pictures of the area.

            County highway standards.  John Watson and Mike Cook went through the LHTAC standards and the county standards.   County is more strict is some places.  Adoption of county highway standards was July 18, 2005.  Gene is requesting Jim to contact all highway districts to see which standard they adopted.  Skip said he would contact the highway districts.  Gene wants all highway districts to be the same. 

            Hold harmless agreement was presented to commissioners between Harry Stenzel and Idaho County to travel over Tommy Taha under Glenwood Road in Idaho County.

 

            Mike Cook re: airport report    AWOS placement has been started.   Appraisal and Consulting for airport was discussed.  Kirk and Mike will continue to work on this. 

BLM solid waste fee of $2,000 was also discussed.  Mike continues to work on this.  Forest Service pays county very little if any to the county.  Discussion followed.  They each have a contract with Walco and Simmons. 

 

            Rhonda Wemhoff re: courthouse remodel.   Rhonda and Bette viewed the Payne building – Discussion followed.  No decision made at this time.  Waiting for further information.

 

            Clerk, Auditor Recorder Fees and Licenses Monthly report approved.      

 

            Skip made motion to change the agenda to include executive session.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried. 

 

            4:16 p.m.         Skip made motion to enter into executive session according to I C 67-2345(c)   Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.  Roll call taken.

            5:00 p.m.         Executive session – regular session  adjourned.

  

Chairman:_________________________________    Attest:__________________________

           

 

             

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July 27, 2010 Print E-mail
STATE OF IDAHOCounty of Idaho JULY SESSION                         July 27, 2010                           SIXTH TERM DAY  

            The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.

 

            Jen Randall re: Claims

 

Current Expense                      $51,900.50                 

Road & Bridge                         $89,670.61

Airport                                              12.00                 

Ambulance                                   2,295.00

Emergency Comm                       1,766.84                 

District Court                               5,358.06

Idaho County Fair                      11,278.02                 

Title III New                                 3,198.94

Title III                                         3,000.00                 

Indigent                                     16,115.48

Appraisal                                     1,072.46                 

Solid Waste                                     255.00

Noxious Weeds                         25,650.18                 

Snowmobile 25A                               20.49

Snowmobile 25B                               16.58                

Interlock Fund                              2,570.00

            Skip made motion to approve claims.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

                                                Total Claims                            $214,680.16

 

            Rhonda Wemhoff re: courthouse remodel – discussion followed.  Meeting will be continued  August 3, 2010 at 3:00 p.m.

 

            Subdivision Ordinance Hearing 10:00 a.m. as advertised.  Effective date of ordinance including fees will be October 1, 2010.  Hearing will be extended until 11:30 a.m. due to notice on Web Page listed as 10:30 a.m. instead of 10:00 a.m.    Correct time was listed on the doors of the courthouse and the Idaho County Free Press and sent out correctly to all agenda users.

            Hunter Edwards explained the difference between dedication and open to the public regarding roads.  Just because a road or bridge is used by the public – does not mean the road is a public road.  

            11:05 a.m. subdivision hearing continues  - discussion followed on whether this is a new ordinance or an amended ordinance – also discussed was whether or not to repeal Ordinance #7 or #20 

            Hunter discussed parcel of land – lot vs. parcel. 

            Skip made motion to adopt Ordinance #59 with corrections made as discussed during the hearing with a repeal clause that would repeal  Ordinance #7 and Ordinance #20 at the effective date. Ordinance #59 to become effective October 1, 2010.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            11:38 a.m.  Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims according to I C 31-874.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.

            12:00 p.m.  Ended.  Regular session resumed.

                        Two Approved – Two Denied – One Extension

 

            Gary Huntley and Mary Huntley re: removal of newly constructed fence -  397 Old Wagon Road.  Requesting gate to remain open to all land owners.  Disagreement between Spoon and Huntley.  Gary does not like the unsightly fence that was built on the county
ROW.  Discussion followed. 

            Gene stated he believes the fence is on the county ROW. 

            Gene stated Mr. Spoon thinks the road is in the wrong place, so his fence is on his property. 

            James stated he doesn’t think any gates should be across the county road.

            Gene and Kirk will do further research on this road.

 

            Gene Meinen re: road report.  Radio system upgrade – two quotes from Davis and Clark communication.  Requesting to approve Davis bid of $16,875.   $22,300 was Clark’s bid.  Discussion followed.     Fifty radios for the road department – James made motion to approve Davis bid -  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.

            RAC projects – Mike, Gene and Joe Bond are willing to begin the paper work on this.   Grangeville Salmon Road -  seven miles of road.  Recreation use of this road is great.  Requesting if this is one of the RAC projects they are interested in.  This road definitely needs repair.     Commissioners approved moving forward with the paper work.

            This road may also be submitted to the forest federal highway. 

            LHTAC standards and county road standards discussed. 

            Gene will do further research. 

            Gene Meinen is ordering a backhoe.  Commissioners approved.

 

            Jerry Zumalt discussed the FEMA funding for the damaged roads within Idaho County.  Members from FEMA will be in Idaho County to review damage in the near future.

 

            Jerry  Zehner re:  budget – wanting to increase the wages within his department.  Discussion followed on wages for the mappers and appraisers.  Vehicles – wanting to replace 1996 jeep -  as soon as possible – bid from Jeep Dealer from Lewiston – with trade in – cost $22,500 after trade in.   Commissioners suggested James Z. checks with Ford.  Requesting to take a portion of the payment from 2010 budget.  Requesting to allow Friday after Thanksgiving as a holiday – commissioners approved.    Sick leave also discussed. 

 

            Carl Crabtree re:   Noxious Weed Budget –

 

            Budget workshop continued.

 

            Don Solberg re:  Employee Medical Insurance.  Don reviewed several options available.    No decision on the plan until further information is received from Don.

 

            James made motion to increase $1,000 for Ida –Lew.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.

 

            Skip made motion to approve Resolution 2010-127 regarding transferring $100,000 from Current Expense to Airport Fund.  James seconded.  Motion carried with Skip and James in favor.  Jim against.

            July 23, 2010 minutes.  Skip made motion.  James seconded. Approved.

 

            July 13, 2010 and July 20, 2010 minutes.  James made motion to approve minutes as amended.  Jim seconded.  Motion carried.

 

            Treasurer/Auditor Joint Quarterly Report approved.

 

            Certificate of residency approved as follows:   Sonya Marie Bramwell.

 

            5:00 p.m.         The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

  

Chairman:____________________________     Attest:_______________________________

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July 23, 2010 Print E-mail

STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

JULY SESSION                   July 23, 2010                     FIFTH TERM DAY

 

 

            The Board met at 12:30 p.m. with all members present.

 

            12:35 p.m.         Skip made motion to enter into executive session according to I C 67-2345(c).  Jim seconded.  Motion carried with all in favor.  Roll call taken.

            1:05 p.m.          Ended.  Regular session resumed.

 

            Mike Cook – airport budget.

 

            Gene Meinen – Road & Bridge 

 

            Sharon Cox – Treasurer Budget

 

            Nadine McDonald – Misdemeanor Probation -  Juvenile Probation

 

            Rose Gehring – Clerk/Recorder – District Court – Indigent – Various Budgets

            Jim Church – County Agent and Idaho County Fair

            James Gorges, Trudy Slagle and Erickson – Sheriff and Jail Budget  - requesting to hire an extra person for the jail.  Discussion followed.    

            Vern Meyer – Buildings and Ground

 

            Kirk MacGregor – Prosecuting Attorney budget

 

             Commissioners are willing to take on liability of the BLM property for the Riggins club

 

            The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

 

Chairman:___________________________   Attest:_______________________________
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July 20, 2010 Print E-mail

STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

JULY SESSION                    JULY 20, 2010                   FOURTH TERM DAY

 

            The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Commissioner James Rockwell, Commissioner Jim Rehder present Bette Obrien deputy clerk, Skip Brandt and Rose Gehring absent.  

            Jim and James signed Board of Equalization letters.

 

            Discussion on Jim’s meetings in Reno.

 

            Commissioners Rockwell and Rehder signed letters of support the Idaho Soil and Water Conservation District’s proposal to the 319 Nonpoint Source Grant Program in the Rock Creek watershed and the Idaho County AFO Project.

            Commissioner signed approval to Idaho County Sheriffs Dept. to hire Brian Hewson for patrol. Starting wage will be Step 2/$31,290.42.

 

            9:30- Jim  made motion to go into executive session for Land Acquisition under ID  67-2345 Sub C  James-  2nd

Roll call officers – District 1 absent, District 2 & 3 present 

 

            10:00  Ended- No decisions made.

 

            Vern is here with 2 bids on the repair of the Elevator to bring it up to State Inspection. Vern recommends Northwest Elevator bid was less. Commissioners approve going with Northwest Elevator.

            Vern updating Commissioners on other repairs that need to be done in the Court House.

            Deanna here for George Curtis about Solid Waste Fee.  He can’t get to his property it is land locked. He doesn’t feel he should have a solid waste fee on property he can get to

James moves we take the solid waste fee off -Jim second – all in favor

Discussion on how he could get to his property and what avenue he could take.

 

  11:30   Jim made motion to go into executive session for indigent under IC – 31874      

James  second

District 1 absent-  District 2 and 3 present

 

  11:55 Ended

1 approval

 

1:00  Baldwin Springs road Hearing- Continuation from the previous hearing. Skip Brandt via phone Mel McLean, Jason Schwab, Kirk MacGregor, Gene MeinenMel McLean – Is offended that James keeps saying through Jason’s house and it is not.

James speaking of where the road goes through Jason’s property.  Jason states it takes out 2 decks and a shed.

Sharon McClean- speaking about God Bless America, One Nation Under God, asking if the Commissioners are going to act in behalf of Justice

Ty Romney attorney for Mr. Schwab-trying to explain different options that McLean would have. Talking of compromise that Jason Schwab would be willing to make.

He is agreeing to grant an easement to Idaho County for an alternative route.

Discussion on where the new easement would be and that it be comparable to the existing road.

 

Frank Laughlin- walked on the road and found that some pins were not there. Asking if the road was surveyed all the way through.

Discussing the survey that was done

Mel has an easement from John Glen that allows him to cross his property.

James thinks they should bring in a third party engineer.  Mr. Mclean wants notified when the third party engineer so he can accompany him.

Vinal Hardin- will it be big enough for a swather.

 

Frank Loughran-Clear Creek- stating that a lot of work was done on a gate.

 

Douglas McLean- the road has not been changed forever.

 

Commissioners all agree that a third party engineer looks it over and finds if it is of the same quality as the existing road. Rockwell stated that if the proposed Schwab road is found to be comparable by the engineer then the commissioners will be in agreement to swap roadways.  The existing road is not maintained by the county now and the county may or may not choose to maintain it in the future.  The county may or may not allow McLean to maintain it.

At this point Mel McClean stood up and acted as if he was unbuckling his pants and turn around with his backside to the commissioners and “mooned” them!

Schwabs are committed to finding a compatible access if this one they are proposing is not considered good by a third party engineer then they will find one that is. 

 Jim Schaeffer- Owns Selway Bar- the people in the bar think the Commissioners are on the right track.

Hearing concluded at 1:45

 

This will be continued on August 10 at 1:00

 

Meeting adjourned @ 1:50

 

Chairman:______________________  Attest:________________________

 

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