STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

DECEMBER SESSION                          December 20, 2011                            SECOND TERM DAY

11:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, James Rockwell and Jim Chmelik and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

11:00 a.m. Roy Lee, Land Exchange Task Force Chairman, regarding questions he has regarding Idaho Open Meeting Law. Discussion regarding keeping of minutes, recording. Rockwell suggests that a recording be made-offers to provide recording device for use by the task force.

Lee regarding the protocol he has been using for each meeting-discussion. Advises that he had Barbara Seamans give a presentation on conservation easements-there was a lot of information to disseminate. Lee regarding grazing allotments that may be impacted. Lee regarding NEPA process-discussion. Rockwell advises that the purpose of the group is to advise the Commission of what the citizenry wants if an exchange takes place. Lee questions whether or not their recommendations will be put forth as the official position of the Commission-Rockwell advises that he intends to do that on the condition that the county does not lose more of its tax base. Next Task Force Meeting is on January 4 from 5-8 pm-requests that the Commissioners be present to answer questions at the end. Discussion. Commission commends Lee on his commitment to bringing the information to the people.

Order for cancellation signed-$29.54

11:59 a.m. Recess-Break for lunch.

12:55 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-all in favor.

2 Approval, 2 Denial, 2 Suspended/Tolled, 3-N1, 0 release-N1, 3-Liens, 0-Lien Release

1:20 p.m. James Zehner regarding request from Idaho Housing & Finance-other counties have decided to keep the properties on the tax rolls-that would be his recommendation. No objection from the Commission.

1:25 p.m. Brandt moves to approve request from CVES to send students to MOSS program. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

1:30 p.m. Cindy Schacher, member of Idaho County Historical Preservation Commission, requests approval of the appointment of new member, James Huntley. Rockwell moves to approve. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Schacher advises that their project this year is to reprint the booklet of historical places in Idaho County which has been extremely popular-discussion.

Request for deduction from final paycheck of Victor Larrea-Gomes to cover advance travel funds approved.

Chmelik moves to approve the minutes of the December 13 meeting. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

2:00 p.m. Mrs. Richard Trainor regarding solid waste fees on ag property. James Zehner regarding how ag property is assessed for solid waste-all ag property is combined with only one solid waste fee. Mrs. Trainor advises that all of the ag property is leased and will be paid by the lessee. Mrs. Trainor questions how frequently properties are reassessed-discussion. Trainor questions regarding solid waste fees-discussion.

2:25 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

DECEMBER SESSION                          December 13, 2011                            FIRST TERM DAY

10:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Jim Chmelik and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. James Rockwell was absent-will be arriving late.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Molly Terhaar & Jerry Zumalt regarding FEMA road projects in the county and financial report. Molly has requested an extension on one project, will submit extensions for four others that are very close to completion. Discussion. Funding on several projects is expected soon, as our reimbursement requests were submitted in June—staffing issues on the other end have contributed to the delay.

10:30 a.m. Syd regarding claims-

Current Expense               $       61,869.71          County Road and Bridge         $   466,236.59

Airport                                $         1,235.79           Emergency Com.                       $           353.56           

District Court                    $       15,854.34          Title III-New                              $   140,901.87

Indigent                               $       23,867.92          Solid Waste                              $   112,623.59           

Election Consolidation    $             812.64           Noxious Weeds                       $     16,901.63

Snowmobile 25-A             $             103.23          Waterways                                $       2,928.90

Total Expenditures      $     843,689.77

Brandt moves to approve claims. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

10:45 a.m. Deanna Hall and James Zehner regarding solid waste exemption request for Ron Oken, who have property on the Middle Fork-there is a garage on the property with electricity, but not water or sewer. They have provided copies of hotel receipts to prove that they do not stay on the property. Brandt moves to allow exemption for this year. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Zehner regarding Connie Blythe, who had a nursery on her property, which is now closed. She is requesting a full exemption for this year. Brandt moves to reduce to half of a commercial rate. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

11:00 a.m. James Zehner regarding fax machine charges-discussion-each office will decide on a policy that works for them.

Alcoholic Beverage License transfer signed-Padge’s Place to The Twisted Cellar, LLC.

Order for cancelation signed-$799.68

Order for cancelation signed-$979.52

Order for cancelation signed-$985.03

Order for cancelation signed-$5411.64

Order for cancelation signed-$456.34

Order for cancelation signed-$397.44

11:15 a.m. Zehner regarding request for tax exemption from the Idaho Housing & Finance Department. They have this property now and request exemption-discussion. Zehner requested an opinion from the Tax Commission-they were not inclined to give an opinion. He has talked with other assessor’s and the feeling is that this is a financing agency, much like a bank-property should remain on the tax rolls. Discussion. Zehner will see if the Tax Commission will weigh on this more in the coming week, as other counties will be getting and dealing with these requests. Tabled until December 20 at 1 p.m.

11:30 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 31-874/Indigent. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-all in favor.

2 Approval, 0 Denial, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 5-N1, 4 release-N1, 5-Liens, 4-Lien Release

11:55 a.m. End Executive Session-Break for lunch.

1:00 p.m. The Board reconvenes.

Gene Meinen regarding project on Ridgewood 4-estimate was under $100,000, therefore, the project was not advertised for bid, but put out for quotes. Debco submitted the low quote-Meinen recommends approval. Brandt moves to accept quote of $69,597.06. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Brett McCarty, Elvin Pfeffercorn & Gary Renshaw, with Kidder-Harris Highway District regarding a road maintenance exchange-wanting to swap a piece of road behind the County shop with the top section of road on Beaverslide-discussion. Meinen regarding work that is scheduled for next summer under FEMA-discussion. Swap can be handled by MOU-they will get back to use regarding who will prepare the paperwork. McCarty regarding damage to Kidder Ridge Road from mile 3-5-inquires about funding through the Forest Service to cover repairs. Meinen suggests contacting Chuck Fowlds. McCarty regarding future planning for the district—if there is a plan for localizing highway districts in the future, they would like to know what to expect. Discussion. McCarty questions regarding funding figures they might be able to look at in order to put together a budget for the future.

1:30 p.m. Lyle Smith regarding concerns he has about our solid waste issues. He has been speaking with Dan Copeland, Bannock County solid waste landfill manager, regarding possible solutions. Copeland appears via phone. Copeland regarding Bannock County’s operation-discussion.

Gary Renshaw regarding a red tool box that was his when he worked for the County Road Department. It was being used when he left county employment, so he didn’t take it with him. He would now like it back. Meinen regarding inability to prove ownership-discussion. Without documentation, the tool box cannot be returned.

2:15 p.m. Jim Gorges regarding request for full-time employment for Amanda Slagle-discussion. Rockwell requests a reduction in a position to half-time when that opportunity becomes available-Gorges advises he feels confident that they can make that commitment. Brandt moves to approve request. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

2:30 p.m. Joe Biltz regarding request for homeowner’s exemption-he forgot to send in the declaration. Brandt regarding statutes that set up the system for these exemptions-explains that the County has to absorb the differences if an exemption is granted after the fact.

Commissioner Rockwell excused from the rest of the meeting.

2:45 p.m. Kathy Terhaar regarding small area that accesses the Riggins Cemetery—all other property is exempt. Brandt moves to exempt. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries.

3:00 p.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding grant application through Homeland Security-discussion. Brandt moves to approve application. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries. Application signed.

Brandt moves to approve minutes of the November 29 meeting. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries.

3:15 p.m. Brandt regarding dumpster locations that have been completed. Chmelik advises that those completed look nice and were well constructed-discussion. Chmelik moves to approve materials for the White Bird location. Brandt seconds. Motion carries.

3:15 p.m. Debbie Evans regarding Glenwood-Caribel Volunteer Fire Department project final report. Final report and request for funds signed.

3:45 p.m. Review of written request from Angela McLamb regarding the dumpster site on Woodland Road. Commission is in agreement that this needs to be addressed-will coordinate with Gene Meinen to have the parking lot leveled and graveled.

4:15 p.m. Sheila Key requests permission to attend an advanced mapping course-$384 for a 5 day course, plus travel expenses. Brandt moves to approve. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries.

Zehner regarding renewal of software maintenance. Brandt moves to approve maintenance for mapping software. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries.

4:15 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

Chairman:_______________________________     Attest:____________________________

STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

NOVEMBER SESSION                         November 29, 2011                           FIFTH TERM DAY

11:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Jim Chmelik and James Rockwell, and Kathy Ackerman Clerk present.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Gene Meinen and Mike Cook regarding a review of work on the Salmon River Road project-there are some significant deficiencies in the road project, which will cost the County a lot of money in maintenance in order to keep the road operational. Discussion. Cook and Meinen have put together a list of concerns-would like to send a letter to bring these issues to the attention of the US Dept. of Transportation, Western Federal Lands Highway Division. Commission will sign letter.

Meinen regarding progress on Ridgewood 1, 2 & 3 project-they are running into some difficulties, but are working with it. Riedesel is on site to provide assistance.

11:30 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 31-874/Indigent. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-all in favor.

2 Approval, 0 Denial, 1 Suspended/Tolled, 1-N1, 0 release-N1, 1-Liens, 0-Lien Release

11:45 a.m. End Executive Session

12:00 p.m. Break for lunch.

1:00 p.m. The Board reconvenes.

Brandt moves to open Board of Equalization Sub-roles. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Chmelik moves to approve minutes of the November 22 meeting as amended. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

Order for cancellation signed--$795.21

Order for cancellation signed-$1324.68

1:30 p.m. Melissa Bryant, Ida-Lew’s new coordinator regarding her role and interaction with the Commission-questions airport operations. Rockwell regarding potential at airport including AWOS, development of tenants at airport to support airplane repair business and fuel sales. Discussion. Rockwell regarding letters sent out to gun manufacturers as a means to generate companies moving to Idaho County. Brandt regarding CBC involvement in local projects that have been approved, but not yet funded-provides list of contacts and projects-suggests that local businesses might need assistance in responding to these projects. Chmelik regarding the possibility of nuclear power development. Discussion. Rockwell regarding Premier Technology and development of a student program. Schweitzer Engineering has also been approached for possible expansion.

2:00 p.m. Brandt regarding redistricting telephonic conference-our portion will be $2250. Participating counties are: Idaho, Lewis, Clearwater, Bonner, Benewah, Boundary, Bonner and a private citizen’s group. The citizen’s group will contribute $1500; Lewis County cannot contribute anything. The remaining amount, $13,500, will be split equally--$2250 per county. Brandt moves to pass Idaho County Resolution #2011-24. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

2:15 p.m. Rebecca Warren of the Idaho County Sheriff’s Office, a recent graduate of POST Detention Academy, introduces herself to Commission.

Jim Gorges and Doug Giddings regarding request to combine two part-time positions into one full-time position. In order to facilitate this, the pay would be dropped from $11.82 per hour to $11.07 per hour with benefits. Giddings regarding the training and duties involved-request approval for Amanda Slagle to move to this position. Jim Gorges regarding how this request would benefit the County-discussion. Brandt regarding his concerns-would like some time to think about it. Tabled until December 13.

2:45 p.m. Dennis Albers regarding Lewis-Clark RV Park solid waste fees for Ellis Estate-mobile home has been vacant and empty of personal effects since March 2008. Advises that our ordinance specifically addresses this situation. Requests cancellation of the 4 remaining lots located in Lewis-Clark Pines #2-these are inventory for sale and have never been offered as rental lots for RV use-indicates that ordinance does not address ‘potential’ use and therefore, solid waste fees cannot be assessed. Brandt advises that the policy was set in order to create uniformity and to address the inability to police the use of these lots. Albers requests that Kirk MacGregor look at both the ordinance and the current policy. Commission will discuss this with counsel.

3:00 p.m. Dave Bentley, regarding his opposition to the Lochsa Land Exchange-discussion.

3:10 p.m. Kurt Largent regarding various topics of concern-discussion.

3:40 p.m. Meeting adjourned.

 Chairman:_______________________________     Attest:____________________________

STATE OF IDAHO

County of Idaho

NOVEMBER SESSION                         November 22, 2011                           FOURTH TERM DAY

10:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Jim Chmelik and James Rockwell, and Kathy Ackerman Clerk present.

The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.

Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345(f). Chmelik seconds. Roll call-all in favor.

10:55 a.m. End Executive Session

11:00 a.m. Syd regarding claims-

Current Expense            $       56,615.55          County Road and Bridge         $   301,140.45

Airport                              $         7,811.69          Emergency Com.                        $     10,390.96            

District Court                  $         5,414.72         Title III-New                                $     86,174.69

Title III-Old                      $         3,552.00         Indigent                                         $       2,842.97

Appraisal                         $             452.66         Solid Waste                                 $         102.36

Election Consolidation  $             128.28         Noxious Weeds                           $       5,352.46

Snowmobile 25-A            $         2,134.48          Snowmobile 25-B                      $           10.00

Total Expenditures      $     482,123.27

Brandt moves to approve claims. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Rockwell abstaining.

11:15 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 31-874/Indigent. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-all in favor.

1 Approval, 1 Denial, 1 Suspended/Tolled, 0-N1, 4 release-N1, 0-Liens, 4-Lien Release

11:30 a.m. End Executive Session

11:30 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345(f). Chmelik seconds. Roll Call-all in favor.

11:45 a.m. End Executive Session

11:50 a.m. MacGregor regarding redistricting-advises that most Northern counties are on board to file a petition opposing the current redistricting plan-Lewis County wants to participate, but may not be able to contribute-advises that the fee for Christ Troupis is $15,000, to be split among those joining the petition. MacGregor advises that main objection is to the distance involved in the district formed—our district includes Idaho, Clearwater, Shoshone and a portion of Kootenai County. MacGregor advises that the new district violates several guidelines for redistricting as set out by statute. Discussion. Chmelik moves that we enter the lawsuit and expend up to $2200 for legal fees. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

12:00 p.m. Break for lunch.

1:00 p.m. The Board reconvenes.

Randy Doman regarding Memorandum of Understanding with the Idaho Department of Lands-no objections from Commission. Brandt moves to approve the MOU. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Signed by Brandt.

Randy Doman provides update on fire mitigation work in Elk City area from this Fall.

Rockwell moves to approve minutes of the November 15 meeting. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.

1:45 p.m. Nadine McDonald regarding Juvenile Justice Report-annual report that summarizes budget/funding. McDonald regarding statistical data collected for the year that is also submitted with financial report. Discussion. Report signed by Brandt.

3:00 p.m. Sheila Key regarding pricing for upgrading the wireless 911 services-much less than we anticipated. Brandt questions regarding the fees we have coming in-well more than the upgrade would cost. Rockwell moves to approve Phase II of the wireless 911 upgrade at a cost of $1485.60. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Agreement signed. Letters to wireless providers signed.

3:25 p.m. Sydney Bruner, Sarah Ross, Jace Uhling, Anthony Karel from Prairie Elementary present highlights from their attendance at McCall Outdoor Science School to include team building, classroom practices, field days and how MOSS relates to their own classrooms. The students presented a photo album of the experience for the Commission to view.

3:35 p.m. Meeting adjourned.