May 16, 2005

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

MAY SESSION May 16, 2005 THIRD TERM DAY


The Board met at 8:45 a.m. with Randy Doman, Jim Rehder, Alice Mattson, Commissioners and Rose Gehring, Clerk, present.

Elected Officials meeting – Randy thanked the county employees for helping with the county auction held May 14, 2005.
-Larry Dasenbrock, Sheriff, reported on airplane crash.
-Jim Beckman, Assessor, reported on assessment notices being sent out – mapping department.
-Kirk MacGregor, Prosecuting Attorney, reported on meth lab and burglaries happening in Idaho County.
-Sharon Cox, Treasurer, reported that she sent out reminder notices for taxes – mobile homes that do not comply with HUD standards – becoming a problem for county.
-Jim Rehder reported on law library review – web site – phone process and dumpster sites.

Alice Mattson re: Federal Air Rules for Reservation – new rules for EPA – Alice read letter regarding this issue – requesting that this letter be on the county web site.

Randy Doman reported on Idaho County Fuels Mitigation Program and Idaho County Fire Mitigation Coordinator Position Description. Randy explained program and position. Discussion followed.
-Jim made motion to submit budget for the Idaho County Fuels Mitigation Program to the state. Randy seconded. Discussion. Alice wants to know plan before she votes – Randy & Jim explained Idaho County is already behind on this program – 1 ½ years. We also have to start recruiting someone for the position – discussion.
-Alice said our little fire departments are already doing assessments. Randy stated the some departments are and some are not – they don’t have any funding to help them.
-Randy and Jim voted yes on motion. Alice voted no.

Jim made motion to advertise for fire mitigation coordinator. Randy seconded. Discussion. Alice stated they are jumping in too quick – no plan.
-Randy stated there is a plan in the making and will be available in 3-4 months – this plan will follow role models from other counties – this is a volunteer program – discussion.
-Randy and Jim voted yes on the motion. Alice voted no – doesn’t know plan or requirements for grant.

May 9, 2005 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes with corrections. Alice seconded. Motion carried.

Jackson Biegle - GEO Communication Corp – gave presentation – dispatch-mapping software for 911 system.

11:45 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Randy seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
12:00 p.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
One claim approved – Two release of liens – two N-1 – One lien

Carol Moerle, Bonnie Konrad, and Gary Morris, North Central Health District, presented draft of public health budget for f/y2006 – gave report on their program and board members. George Enneking explained why they ask for an increase – if county pays an increase – the state will match the increase.

RS2477 hearing – Race Creek – recorded. Brit Groom representative for Mike Jutte – requesting 8 ½ mile of road running through Cliff Galli property be declared an RS2477. Several individuals testified requesting this road remain private – doesn’t want it to be declared an RS2477.
-Pat Holmberg, President of Independent Miner Association, gave history of RS2477.

Randy wants to take this under advisement – hearing ended at 2:40 p.m.

Clyde Hanson gave report on Resource Conservation District program – gave dates for future meetings.

3:05 p.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for legal matters. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
4:05 p.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
-No decision made.

Crimson Ridge subdivision – Kevin Tomlinson, Dave Wimer and Greg Skinner re: private vs. public road – requesting hearing scheduled for next week be cancelled. Kevin explained change they plan to make on road. - Grangeville Highway District approved changed. Commissioners approved.

Diamond Spring Subdivision Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order Denying Request for Variance. Jim made motion to accept. Randy seconded. Motion carried with Jim and Randy voting yes. Alice voted no.

Commissioners reviewed correspondence.

Certificate of residency approved:
-Steven Michael Monniere

Commissioners reports.
-Alice – No reports
-Jim – Law Library assessment – Idaho Children’s Trust Fund – E911
-Randy – Handbook Committee – Craigmont Idaho Department of Lands meeting.

Order for cancellation of taxes:
-Russ Osborn – 50.68 – 2004PP – unable to collect
-David Knorr – 219.70 – 2004MH – meth lab
-David Knorr – 11.29 – 2004PP – sheriff sell
-Kelly Chamberlain – 170.82 – 2004RP – double assessed.

The Board recessed at 5:05 p.m.


Chairman:____________________ Attest:______________________

May 9, 2005

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

MAY SESSION May 9, 2005 SECOND TERM DAY

The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Randy Doman, Jim Rehder, Alice Mattson, Commissioners and Dana Stroop, Deputy Clerk, present.

Debbie Fournier re: Elk City Wagon road. Debbie read an unsigned letter to the commissioners regarding their decision on this road.

Jess Hawley and Bill Spencer representing Syringa Hospital, re: Nursing Home. Discussion followed. Randy made motion to pursue negotiations with Syringa Hospital to acquire Idaho County Nursing Home. Jim seconded. Opened for discussion. Motion carried with all in favor.

Jon Stroop re: road report. Idaho Tower Company discussed. Hauling of rock up Big Salmon – three contract trucks are being used on fee demo money – tentatively talked with Mike Cook, forest service, - will watch expenses – do four days this week.
- Warren Wagon road being plowed by Valley County starting today.
- Several washouts due to heavy rain discussed.
- Hauling of trash in Dixie – last year used a temporary person to do hauling – Jon requested to hire someone for 12 hours per week to save on the two road department workers in Elk City – actually needs two guys (for vacation and sick), but will not exceed the twelve hours per week.
- Jon attended airport management conference – gave report.
- Stites Cemetery – gates are once again locked on road to cemetery. Jon talked to Art Lacey – told him to get in touch with Dennis Albers. Dennis stated he had not heard from Art. Jon Stroop and Dennis Albers will do research on whether road is private or a public road.

9:45 a.m. Bid opening for asphalt oil for road department. Six bids presented – Idaho Asphalt & Supply – Atlas Sand & Rock – Lyman Dust Control – Envirotech – Koch Paving – Western Asphalt. Tabled until Jon Stroop reviews bids and returns to commissioners.

Jared Zwygart, Bailey & Company, gave outside audit report for f/y 2004. Trust funds discussed - new standards regarding unclaimed property – will work with Dennis on this – money to be transferred from airport to road department – discussion followed – credit cards and checking accounts – nursing home overdraft – Jared will look into situation and then give workshop.

Jerry Johnson and Don McCloud re: Rice Creek road – doesn’t have a cattle guard – discussion followed – will have Jon Stroop work with gentlemen regarding this issue.

Jared Zwygart continued audit report – small districts receiving grant money – commissioners are responsible to monitor grants.

Claims – Syd & Stephanie.
Current Expense - $27,179.91
Road & Bridge - $20,240.65
Airport - 644.33
Ambulance - 4,548.00
Emergency Communication - 12,789.74
District Court - 1,939.59
Preventive Health - 26,092.00
Indigent - 4,199.99
Appraisal - 3.99
Solid Waste - 97,923.41
Noxious Weed - 6,778.85
- Jim made motion to pay claims. Randy seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
- Total Claims $202,340.46

Diamond Springs subdivision – Joe Wright & Ray Hamel – decision on variance discussed - maintenance and responsibility of private roads – common area –discussion.
- Alice made motion to approve variance. Dropped for lack of second.
- Jim made motion to not approve variance. Dropped for lack of second.
- Randy made motion to deny variance on the condition – not open to public, but to allow homeowners to control access on road. Dropped for lack of second.
- Discussion followed
- Jim made motion not to grant variance. Randy seconded. Motion carried with Jim and Randy in favor. Alice opposed.

Naming of Roads Ordinance – Copies presented to commissioners - presented by Dennis Albers. Discussion followed. Jim made motion to adopt Ordinance with two corrections. Alice seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Jerry Arnzen re: Willow Creek subdivision. Discussion followed. Jim made motion to approve Willow Creek subdivision. Alice seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Signed.

Quality Heating – Bruce Graham – re: heating and air conditioning - $3,800 per year just for service – discussion followed. Jim made motion to accept maintenance agreement. Alice seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

2:30 p.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims and legal purposes. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
3:00 p.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
- One claim approved – one denial – one N-1 – one lien for Indigent
- No decision made on legal portion of executive session.

3:00 p.m. Charlie Holliman – no show – problem with dumpsters removed from his area. Commissioners asked Butch Walker to contact land owners in this area to find an appropriate dumpster site.

Elk City Wagon Road decision – Alice fears that National Park Service will take over a part of Idaho County. Jim stated it seems like the nomination of the Elk City Wagon Road is a good thing to do, but land owners and RS2477 makes it complex – also stated that if commissioners decide not to approve – what happens to all work and dollars spent to get this road on the register. Discussion followed.
- Randy made motion to nominate Elk City Wagon Road to National Register. Jim seconded. Motion carried with Randy and Jim in favor. Alice against.

James Zehner and Chuck re: 911 committee report – conference they attended – Grant money going to counties discussed - Jim Rehder requesting that R. J. Tallent be on E911 committee. Discussion followed.

Sheriff – Civil Department Report approved.

Certificate of residency approved:
- Zachary Anderberg

Beverage license approved:
- River Dance Lodge – beer and wine

Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
- Delia Blackeagle – 2004MH – 201.88 – moved
- Michael Turner – 2004MH – 35.01 – unable to locate
- Pricewaterhouse – 2004PP – 19.15 – unable to locate
- Burt Penkeines – 2004MH – 162.77 – unable to locate
- CBIZ Prop Tax – 2004PP – 1.93 – as per treasurer’s office

May 2, 2005 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes with corrections. Alice seconded. Motion carried.

Commissioners Reports:
- Jim – Waterways Committee - E911 meeting – levy budget training in Lewiston – region II detention meeting – governor’s meeting for women & children.
- Randy – handbook committee – wolf depredation
- Alice – no report

4:25 p.m. The Board recessed


Chairman:_________________________ Attest:____________________________

May 2, 2005

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

MAY SESSION May 2, 2005 FIRST TERM DAY

The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Jim Rehder and Alice Mattson, Commissioners and Rose Gehring, Clerk, present.

Commissioners reviewed correspondence and minutes.

April 25, 2005 minutes. Alice made motion to approve minutes with amendments. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

Reports:
Rose - report of Idaho Association of Counties Board Meeting
Alice – WAG report
Jim met with Forest Service regarding Painter Road – toured county road shop and county roads – CEDA meeting – RC&D meeting – RSWAC meeting

Crimson Ridge subdivision – Dave Wimer and Kevin Tomlinson – requesting variance for a private road within the subdivision. Hearing set for May 23, 2005 at 10:00 a.m.

Wanda Keefer, CEDA re: Workforce Investment Area – requesting support from the commissioners to concur with the Clearwater Economic Development Association’s Board of Directors to bind Idaho County, our local unit of government in the proposed Workforce Investment Act to the conditions of this designation – designate CEDA to act on behalf of our unit of local government in the proposed Workforce Investment Area and assume responsibilities and liabilities under the conditions of this designation. The commissioners went on record to oppose the Governor’s decision to centralize regional CEDA boards to Boise.
Jim made motion to sustain local boards of CEDA. Alice seconded. Motion carried.

11:30 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
11:50 a.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed. Four approved. Three liens. Three N-1’s

James Zehner re: rural addressing – discussion – requesting to attend 911 meeting in Coeur d’Alene– commissioners approved.
- Rural route HC67 – Highway 13 notification will be mailed out by the end of this week.
- Addressing Ordinance discussed along with House numbering ordinance.

Charlie & Debbie Fournier re: Elk City Wagon road – they met with Don & Esther Morrow – requesting to keep this road more private – possibility of having a walking path or a severely restricted ROW – maybe three days out of each year for access during the Elk City Wagon Road days. – portion of this road goes across Fournier’s property – Lime Kiln is on forest service property – road through property leads to kiln – safety issue may be a problem – commissioners will review with Dennis Albers.

Jim Beckman & Kim Nuxoll re: computer purchase for appraisal office – discussion followed – Commissioners approved purchase – cost will be taken out of data processing and assessor’s budget.

Loren England re: Ridgewood Drive – five miles of road is paved - requesting remaining 2.7 miles to be paved – Loren reported wrecks on this road – road is dangerous – England has rock pit on portion of this road – haul cost would be down – petitioning to have commissioners pave road – this road is a priority on the list for graveling – will review with Jon Stroop.

Sam Stamper re: conflict of subdivision ordinance – Deer Park area – three different surveys – requesting answer – development is being started – illegal subdivision with improper access – Jim will check with assessor’s office.

2:40 p.m. – recessed until 4:00 p.m.

Kristina Wilkins re: Title III money explained their proposal for use of Title III funding – requesting $4,880. to pay students and adult fees for the McCall Outdoor Science School (MOSS) – discussed standards met by MOSS. Alice made motion to grant request. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

The Board recessed at 4:20 p.m.


Chairman:_____________________________ Attest:______________________

April 25, 2005

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

APRIL SESSION April 25, 2005 FIFTH TERM DAY

The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Randy Doman, Jim Rehder, Alice Mattson, Commissioners, and Rose Gehring, Clerk, present.

Commissioners reviewed correspondence.

Jon Stroop re: road report. Dust abatement bids discussed - Jim made motion to reject bids and go out for bids again. Alice seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Airport report – fuel truck as a water truck discussed – Elk City Rural Fire Department wanting to possibly purchase truck – flushing of truck discussed. Commissioners want formal letter from Elk City Rural Fire Department requesting this truck.
Senior employee for road department – Jon requesting the hiring of two seniors – no benefits. Jim made motion to hire the two senior citizens. Alice seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Randy wants to talk road standards in a few weeks – sort out road projects – meeting is set for May 9, 2005.

Randy discussed nursing home – Advanced Health Care talked to each commissioner – unable to continue running Idaho County Nursing Home– wanting to get out of lease with county - Randy attended Syringa Hospital Board meeting – hospital board will come to commissioners with proposal – lease between Advanced Health Care discussed – Advanced Health Care can get out of agreement – county can’t – Alice stated she was upset because she knew nothing of this meeting until she read it in the paper – discussion followed.

Jerry Arnzen re: East View subdivision – located next to Idaho County airport – discussion followed on existing air strip and the possibility of expanding airport runway via grant – discussion followed – no roads will be built as of now in the subdivision – people buying into subdivision will have to abide by airport ordinance.
Carl Edwards specs for roads in subdivision reviewed and discussed – covenants discussed regarding road agreement.
Alice made motion to accept East View subdivision with amendments. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Willow Creek subdivision discussed – located near airport – information only at this time – in process of getting signatures from City of Grangeville on the subdivision plat.

April 11th and 18th minutes. Jim made motion to approve as amended. Alice seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Syd and Stephanie re: claims.
Current Expense $ 58,052.11
Road & Bridge 105,018.99
Airport 27,384.03
Emergencies Comm. 805.13
District Court 2,222.43
Idaho County Fair 596.27
Indigent 24,872.91
Appraisal 373.03
Drug Enforcement 1,065.14
Solid Waste 45.68
Noxious Weeds 4,598.83
Snowmobile 25A 141.35
Snowmobile 25B 76.00
Jim made motion to approve claims. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
Total Claims $225,251.90

11:30 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
12:09 p.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
One claim approved – One N-1 – One lien

Dennis Albers re: street signing and naming ordinance – draft presented – discussion – few amendments have to be made.

1:30 p.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for legal matters. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
2:20 p.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
No decision made

Tracy Glover re: Older trailer house issue – she lives in older trailer – lives in town – wants to move to rural area of Idaho County – Dennis Albers explained that pre-1976 mobile homes have to be brought up to standards – ordinance hasn’t been drafted as of yet – discussion followed.

Lorraine Roach dba Hingston Roach Group – gave presentation on regional visitor services – goals for 2005 – regional travel and planning package – Lorraine invited commissioners to Orofino Byway workshop which will be held May 18th – 19th and another meeting on May 12th in Grangeville.

Nadine MacDonald re: PERSI reclassification for juvenile justice administrators – probation & detention officers – requesting commissioners to support rule of 90 instead of 80 – petition PERSI.
Jim made motion to approve change from rule of 90 to 80 of PERSI for juvenile probation officers – discussion – Randy seconded. Motion carried.
Nadine also requested signature on grant for project award – amount is $26,975.00 for their access to treatment program, Project No. 04-AT21-01. Randy signed project award.

Randy made motion to sign East View Acres subdivision development agreement concerning subdivision improvements. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

Jerry Zumalt re: grants and amendments – grant period time extended for law enforcement terrorism prevention program – addition $84,000 and $11,000.
Jim made motion to approve grant for terrorism prevention program. Randy seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Grant amount - $339,230.44.

Jim made motion to approve grant #2 infrastructure protection from Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security. Randy seconded. Motion carried with Jim and Randy voting yes – Alice abstained
Grant amount - $140,214.93

Larry Dasenbrock discussed used equipment – loaning to another entity – Dennis Albers will draft a leasing agreement.

Vern Meyer re: carpet cleaning in courthouse – Kem Dri from Lewiston – commissioners approved.

Joint Quarterly report fro Auditor/Treasurer approved.

Certificate of residency approved:
Cody Joseph Schwab
Allison J-F Jones
Cassie Mae Brumley

Jim made motion to approve the appointment of Mary C. Henry on the Idaho County Historic Preservation Commission. Randy seconded. Motion carried.

Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.


Chairman:_________________________ Attest:_________________________