Idaho County Meeting Minute - ARCHIVES

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

APRIL SESSION April 30, 2007 FIFTH TERM DAY


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

John Dilts re: road report. RAC approval for Warren Wagon Road - $85,000.00. Randy made motion to contract out in order to get NEPA completed for project. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Contract for Cook & Sons for Squaw Creek project discussed – Salmon River road – bridges discussed and installation of utilities.
Airport – land purchase – contacted FAA – this is up to county to get it started – Riedesel contract discussed – current contract is about to expire – John Dilts will get more information.

James Zehner & Sheila Aiken re: GMCI contract and road signs for Kooskia/Stites area – name changes for roads discussed – GMCI contract signed.

Lynn Guyer, NICI, presented information to commissioners and gave report.

Commissioners’ reports:
Randy – presented CEDA award which Idaho County received last week – thanking Idaho County for their support on their 40th anniversary. Forest Service meeting regarding pilot knob – site will be in operation until issues are resolved.

11:00 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
11:20 a.m. Ended – regular session resumed.
Three approved – one denied – one lien – one N-1

Beverage license approved: Three Rivers Resort, Inc. – beer & wine

11:23 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for pending litigation. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
11:45 a.m. Ended. Regular session resumed. No decision made

Terry Jackson re: towing policy – presented documents to commissioners regarding sheriff’s rotation list – discussion followed on amount of calls received.
Dale Weeks re: towing policy – discussed problems with rotation list – never did have meeting with sheriff’s office as requested by commissioners at an earlier date.
Pat Long expressed his concerns with the towing policy – abandoned vehicles discussed.
Trudy Slagle explained county’s procedure for abandoned vehicles.
Larry Dasenbrock explained independent towing business regarding preference towing – they need to promote their business.
Terry stated this would not work – officers have a preference – should not be able to choose.
Randy wants committee to look at policy – also for abandoned vehicles – police calls – rotation to be fair – rules on conduct if the policy is not followed – we have to review current policy and state policy. Suggested all towing businesses meet with Sheriff’s office.
Dennis Albers will have a rough draft of towing policy in 30 days.

Harpster Fire District – Skip made motion to hold hearing for formation of Harpster Fire Protection District. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Hearing set for June 11, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. – out for advertisement.

Ron Funke and James Zehner reviewed solid waste fees for rural and remote areas.

James Zehner & Sharon Cox re: courthouse burster. Current burster not working – needs new rollers – 10 yrs old – parts not available – new one would cost $3100. - $3200. –discussion followed – Jim made motion to purchase burster. Skip seconded. Motion carried - $1000 will be paid from Courthouse & Grounds budget – remainder from treasurer’s and assessor’s office.

Commissioners’ reports continued:
Skip – reviewed need for trailer for dive team – county does need it – Skip made motion to purchase 16” trailer for dive team. Jim second. Motion carried with all in favor.
Jim – Horizon Group Meeting – Region II detention meeting – Craig/Wyden – bridge at Riggins on Salmon River road – Elk City meeting – magistrate commission – NCHD budget – discussion followed.

April 23, 2007 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

Order for cancellation of taxes approves:
Gary Cartwright – 232.34 – mobile home destroyed.


The board adjourned at 3:40 p.m.

Chairman:___________________________ Attest:_______________________