Idaho County Meeting Minute - ARCHIVES

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

OCTOBER SESSION October 9, 2007 SECOND TERM DAY

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

Bette O’Brien re: solid waste fees for various public entities. Commissioners stated the entities will also receive a 15% increase to stay in line with other solid waste fee increases.

Gordon Nine re: Cove Road – Mr. Nine stated since it rained the road department bladed and pulled the ditches – road is now muddy and slippery – requesting road to be paved and also a travel control counter on this road. Cost of paving discussed along with BST. Randy stated there is no extra money in road fund – just trying to maintain the best we can.

Jane Spencer re: Bowles Road – Spencer’s own a gravel pit in this area – county did not want to gravel road, so Spencer’s graveled the road. John Dilts stated the county does not maintain this road even though it is a public right of way – not on the county system.

Road 222 & 222D road decision. Skip stated we can’t keep anyone from maintaining road – cannot land lock people – discussion followed on whether Mr. Oakes can plow road.
Randy stated that as long as Mr. Oakes can safely plow a 16’ width of road – no problem.
Mr. Oakes stated he is even willing to plow residence drive way if there is a heavy snow fall.
Joe Wright stated that if Mr. Oakes plows the road he will make sure it is 16’ wide – should not block anyone’s entrance and leave a 4” floor base on road. Joe suggested a possible resolution or ordinance or agreement for all people who want to do this. Joe will draft a resolution or MOU for road 222D.

9:40 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for PERSONNEL MATTERS according to I C 67-2345(a). Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.
10:25 a.m. Ended. Regular session resumed.
No decision made

John Dilts re: road report – Lolo Creek bridge discussed – grading of roads in process since the rain – Battle Ridge Road is being graveled – Dewey Saddle Road is in process of being widened – discussion followed.

Syd Fuzzell re: Claims.
F/y 2007 Claims:

Current Expense $27,160.88
Road & Bridge $22,109.12
Airport 2,177.79
Emergency Comm 211.72
District Court 568.25
Title III 5,559.70
Indigent 24,845.40
Pest 2,000.00
Appraisal 615.82
Drug Enforcement 478.50
Solid Waste 99,859.46
Noxious Weeds 6,556.61
Range Improvement 3,000.00
Total Claims $195,143.25

F/y 2008 Claims:

Current Expense 6,408.48 Road & Bridge 21.00
Emergency Comm 1,232.36
Total Claims $ 7,661.84
Jim made motion to approve claims for fiscal year 2007. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Jim made motion to approve claims for fiscal year 2008. Randy seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

11:10 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for PENDING LITIGATION – PERSONNEL according to I C 67-2345(a & b). Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.
12:16 p.m. Ended.
No Decision Made

John Nida and Rick Shira, Sheriff’s Dept., Steve from LCA Architects and Greg Sage from Rocky Mountain Corrections re: new jail proposal. Discussed needs assessment work plan – treating county jail like a business – future plans for jail – numbers of beds discussed – for a 50 bed facility requires five acres of land. Discussion followed.

James Zehner re: Lewis/Clark RV site for garbage fees – discussion followed – James will work with Dennis Albers regarding this. Land in CRP discussed – will they be charged ag solid waste fee. Commissioners stated it is still a business, so yes they will be charged.

2:15 p.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for INDIGENT CLAIMS according to I C 31- 874. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.
2:30 p.m. Ended. Regular session resumed.
One lien One N-1 One approved
Charlie Holliman re: Silver Lake subdivision – presented proposal letter from Charles & Helen Holliman and warranty deed from Holliman to Smythe. Letter stated utility easement in the cul-de-sac area will be deleted from the final plat. All lots are served with all utilities. Fish Hatchery ROW adjoining Lot 8 has been deeded to Smythes. Letter requests the commissioners require the Smythes to join in the plat pursuant to I C 50-1314. Commissioners will review with Dennis Albers.
Greg Fitzmaurice stated if any variance is made – his client (Smythes) should be notified.
Mr. Smythe asked if drive ways will be allowed off Fish Hatchery Road. Randy said this is a question for the Grangeville Highway District.

Sherry Brannan requesting well and septic permit for their property in Grangeville area of impact. Sokolowski (NCHD) did the perk test, but will not issue a permit until he receives a letter of approval from the commissioners.
Skip stated since we do not have an ordinance on this area of impact – we have no rules. Randy disagreed.
Sherry does not want to hook up to city services – too costly.
Randy stated that court cases affect their decision until commissioners get legal advice from Kirk MacGregor.


3:25 p.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for PENDING LITIGATION according to I C 67-2345 (e). Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.
4:15 p.m. Ended. No decision made.

Kirk explained ordinances in Grangeville Area of Impact. New court decisions have affected ordinances. County needs more time before we pass new ordinance.
Mr. Deford has problems with water and sewer fees – too costly
County will not send Sokolowski a letter to issue a permit – discussion followed.
Commissioners will be meeting with City of Grangeville.

October 1, 2007 minutes. Randy made motion to approve minutes as amended. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Solid waste exemptions. Commissioners will draft form letter to send to people, who are unhappy with the fee increase, explaining the reason for the increase. Randy will draft letter.

The board recessed at 4:55 p.m.

Chairman:____________________________ Attest:_____________________