December 19, 2005

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

DECEMBER SESSION December 19, 2005 THIRD TERM DAY

Elected Officials Meeting:
- Sharon Cox – tax collection report
- Kirk Macgregor – Idaho County Docket
- Jim Beckman – appraiser schooling
- Larry Dasenbrock – thanked Kirk for his work regarding meth cases – search and rescue report – hospital meeting, security issues – working on plan.
- Rose – ICRMP report
- Alice – roadless comments –form for roadless issue is complicated - garbage complaints
- Jim Rehder – mental health work group, requested legislative input from elected officials, encouraged elected officials to visit drug court, county mission statement.
- Randy – approval of employee handbook – lime-processing plant – turning problems off highway 95 for business growth – subdivision ordinance – vacancy on airport board – wants city of Grangeville involved.

Jon Stroop re: road report – new low boy is in Idaho Falls –will pick up next week - used lowboy will go out for sealed bids – airport meeting – future projects for airport discussed – fuel tanks for Elk City for road/sheriff discussed – pay increase for two road department employees – discussion – Jim made motion to approve step increase for employees. Alice seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Dave Harmon re: opening road beyond county road at Fish Creek – from Harmon residence to fish creek camp ground – Harmon usually plows until it gets too deep – than county helps out. Jon stated he did not plow due to conflict with snow groomer – discussion – agreement will be looked into – Jon will work with Harmon.

Howard Lyman, Chair of Frank Church Cooperative Weed Management Area (CWMA) – funds are available for weed control on private ownership – presented grant application for signature - $20,405.00 amount of grant. Signed.

Jerry Zumalt requesting purchase of computer for fire mitigation, with grant funds – cost $1,617.90 – Randy made motion to purchase computer Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
- Computer for extension office, with grand funds. Jim made motion to approve computer purchase for extension office. Randy seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Jerry Zumalt re: emergency management report. Extension of grant period approved.

Rose Gehring re: computer grant for election department. Jim made motion to apply for grant. Randy seconded. Motion carried.

December 12, 2005 minutes. Randy made motion to approve minutes as amended. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

11:30 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
12:01 p.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.

L D Abell re: right of way – want ROW on the county road system – also wants road in this area to be maintained – road is next to Beaver Slide Subdivision – discussion followed. Randy expressed even though roads within the subdivision are dedicated to the public – county doesn’t have to maintain roads – reluctant to take on more roads.

Shaun Maxey re: Ida.Lew update.

Annual Road & Street Financial report signed.

Alice reported on roadless area and dumpster calls

Jim reported on airport meeting – standards for hangers – mental health letter – drug court – solid waste schedule for courthouse pick up – discussion – legislative conference call – asked Alice if she would serve on solid waste advisory board – Alice agreed to serve.

Randy reported on CEDA meeting.

Certificate of residency approved – Elizabeth Marylee Nau

3:12 p.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for legal matters. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
3:55 p.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.

Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
- Clara Ellenburg – 53.60 – 2005 OC/SW – double assessed
- Kenneth Ross – 160.80 – 2005 MH/SW – vacant
- Williamson Family Trust – 160.80 – 2005RP – vacant

The Board recessed at 4:00 p.m.

Chairman:______________________________ Attest:_____________________

December 12, 2005

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

DECEMBER SESSION December 12, 2005 SECOND TERM DAY

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

Dylan Rinker, Youth in Government, reported on City of Riggins meeting – election results – Squaw Creek Construction.

Jon Stroop re: road report. Coon Lease – wants to sell property to county to edge of creek - $1,000 to purchase – Jon will do further research – lease will be with drawn.
- Airport advisory meeting – board members discussed.
- Remodeling of shop in Kooskia – wants to finish lunchroom – purchase tables, chairs and cabinets – cost approximately less than $1,500. Randy made motion to purchase items. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all members approving.
- Fuel tanks in Elk City area for road and sheriff’s department. Bennett Lumber will no longer be able to provide fuel for purchase – Jon will do further research.

Dick Haener, Grangeville Highway District, dumpsters removed on Frei road and Fairview road – what does county want to do with barriers and fencing. Randy said to wait until after mediation on December 21, 2005 – barriers belong to Grangeville Highway District – fencing belongs to county.

Calla Hagle and Gary McKinney, Youth in Government, - Calla will do final project on roadless issue – will concentrate on Idaho County only – reported on City of Kooskia meeting.
- Gary does not have final project – may be school levies – tourism or subdivisions.

Rose re: mail ballot precincts – gave report – will draft resolution and letter to be sent to registered voters of precincts if they become a mail ballot precinct. Joseph – Big Butte – Slate Creek and Lowell precincts qualify for mail ballot precincts.

Stephanie re: Claims.
Current Expense - $52,156.80
Road & Bridge - $41,847.79
Airport - 45,725.01
District Court - 619.42
Title III - 220.84
Indigent - 8,673.67
Appraisal - 1,051.30
Drug Enforcement - 10.65
Solid Waste - 72,222.18
Noxious Weed - 388.77
Snowmobile 25A - 19.73
Snowmobile 25B - 1,515.98
Jim made motion to approve claims. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
Total Claims $224,452.14

Certificate of residency approved Zack Nolan Anderberg

Beverage License – Rae Brothers Sporting Goods – beer transfer

Order for cancellation of taxes:
- Gerald Wimer – 160.80 – 2005RP – double assessed
- Gary Culbertson – 107.20 – 2005 OC – double assessed
- Susan Ross – 393.98 – 2005 RP – Homeowners missed
- Pricewaterhouse Coopers – 11.62 – 2005PP – as per commissioners

Mobile Home and Subdivision discussion presented by Dennis Albers

11:55 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
12:08 p.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
Two liens Two N-1’s One release of N-1 One hearing

Jim Rehder re: Mental Health Board report - Proposal to acquire an assertive community treatment team for Idaho County Region II. Idaho County has no mental health services. The Region II mental health advisory board unanimously supported the proposal for ACT team for southern part of region II.

BLM Disclaimer of Interest – Guidance for processing application for valid RS2477 highways – Dennis Albers explained process – RS2477 has to be filed on an individual basis – Dennis explained various approaches to determine the validity of an RS2477.

Adeline Lustig, Youth in Government, - her project will be on Meth in Idaho County – gave report on Cottonwood City Council Meeting.

Gayla Blankenship and Annette Byington from YWCA reported on what they are doing for Idaho County – two year rural grant received in August, 2005 – Idaho County has an individual to work with the people of domestic violence. – Gayla will work out of the Health and Welfare office in Grangeville and Kamiah.

Allan Scott re: Sears Ridge Road – vacation granted to Rick Fryer on April 22, 1996 – Dennis Albers will do further research – Scott wants half of road deeded to him instead of all be given to Fryer.

Sam Whitten re: subdivision in Riggins – discussion followed – purchase property in 1995 – property in 40 acre square – wanted to split property – property was split into four parcels – another person split property – questioning why this wasn’t required to be a subdivision – property was split in June – Dennis explained it all should have been subdivided – he suggested a forced subdivision plat.

Shirley Hazelbaker re: dumpster removal in her area – she is charged more for less service – wonders when problem will be solved – Randy explained litigation process which is currently going on with Walco.

November 28, 2005 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Randy seconded. Motion carried.

December 5, 2005 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Randy seconded. Motion carried.

Comment deadline extension on roadless area discussed – Comment period ends December 15, 2005 – discussion – no extension given.

Commissioners’ reports:
- Alice – roadless issues
- Jim – meeting with Judge Bradbury – future meetings – grant for mental health – roadless area
- Randy – Walco mediation – future roadless workshop.

The Board recessed at 4:55 p.m.

Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:_______________________

December 5, 2005

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

DECEMBER SESSION December 5, 2005 FIRST TERM DAY

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

Bid Opening for rock crushing at Kooskia Shop – bids submitted as follows:
Seubert Excavators - $93,350.00
Highland Enterprises - $95,430.00
DeAtley - $116,200.00
Steelman Duff Inc - $157,000.00
Bids tabled until Jon Stroop reviews.

Jon Stroop re: road report. Plowing and sanding of roads. Jon will go to Seattle to pick up fuel truck for airport. Howard Arlt request for culvert discussed – Randy and Jon will view project this week.

Certificate of residency approved:
Rebecca Ann Wright – Shane Vincent Poxleitner

9:25 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
9:40 a.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
One denied One hearing scheduled One lien One approved

Rock Crushing Bids - Jim made motion to award bid to Seubert Excavators. Alice seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Public Defender – Daren Fales – Discussion - Jim made motion to increase contract by $10,000. Randy seconded. Motion carried with Jim and Randy voting “yes” – Alice opposed.

Jamie Zehner, etal, re: E911 letter – rural addressing - discussion followed. Letter approved and sent to Frontier Communication.

1:00 p.m. Rose Gehring present for remainder of meeting.

Vicki Lowe re: manufactured home inspection ordinance. Discussion – Vicki suggested that when a new manufactured home is set in place by the dealer – take his word for it – do not require an additional inspection – discussion followed on how county would keep track of this if they only had a portion of the people having them checked.
- Randy explained mobility issue – can cause problems for county and lenders – liability issue. Group will work with Dennis Albers for change.
Commissioners’ reports:
- Jim – mental health meetings – ICIE meeting in Lewiston this week – survey for employees.
- Randy – mediation meeting – mission statement meeting (future meetings)
- Alice – no report.

The Board recessed at 2:10 p.m.

Chairman:_________________________ Attest:______________________________

November 28, 2005

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

NOVEMBER SESSION November 28, 2005 FOURTH TERM DAY

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

Commissioners meet as Board of Equalization for sub-roll (market value)

Ihor Mereszczak re: Forest Plan Revision – update for Clearwater & NezPerce National Forest issues:
#1 Ecosystem Integrity and Sustainability
#2 Cultural, Social and Economic Conditions
#3 Tribal Treaty Rights & Trust Responsibilities

Syd Fuzzell re: Claims
Current Expense - $46,079.03
Road & Bridge - $83,335.01
Airport - 305.07
Emergency Com - 1,011.77
District Court - 634.43
Title III - 321.06
Indigent - 4,024.44
Junior College - 626.00
Appraisal - 462.89
Drug Enforcement - 557.03
Solid Waste - 25.10
Noxious Weeds - 3,975.16
Snowmobile 25B - 6.00
Jim made motion to approve claims. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
Total Claims $141,362.99

November 7, 2005 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Randy seconded. Motion carried.

November 14, 2005 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Alice seconded. Motion carried.

November 21, 2005 minutes. Jim made motion to approved minutes. Randy seconded. Motion carried with Randy and Jim voting yes. Alice abstained.

Alice requested additional information be added to November 28, 2005 minutes. Discussion followed. Information filed in roadless file.
11:30 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for legal and indigent matters. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
11:55 a.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
Two liens Two N-1’s One denied One approved

11:56 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for legal matters. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
12:00 p.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
- Randy made motion to approve mediation agreement between Idaho County, Walco, Inc. and Charles B. Lempesis along with $400.00 guarantee payment. Alice seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Resolution for increase of administration fee for license plate – hearing held November 14, 2005. Randy made motion to adopt Resolution #53 as proposed. Jim seconded. Motion carried with Randy and Jim voting in favor. Alice against.

Resolution for Civil Department fee increase – hearing held November 14, 2005 – discussion followed. Jim made motion to adopt Resolution #54 as proposed. Randy seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

County Vessel Fund Reporting and remittance form/Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation – signed.

Dale Weeks dba Dale’s Rescue & Towing, report on September 15, 2005 wreck on White Bird Hill – clean up diesel fuel spill – his responsibility stops at guard rail – he cleaned debris on hill side – costly – unable to collect on this bill - requesting county to help him out with cost – discussion followed – Dennis Albers will do further research.

Howard Arlt re: road problems – want culvert on Luke’s Gulch road – gave history of when road was paved – will work with Jon Stroop to solve problem.

Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
Mike Hutchens – 291.26 – 2005RP – homeowners missed
Scott Knight – 160.80 – 2005RP – double assessed
Edward Clark – 4.50 – 2006RP – reported in error
Scott Bowler – 160.80 – 2005MH – trailer destroyed
Linda Dennis – 160.80 – 2005RP – as per commissioners

Daren Fales re: public defender contract – offered $10,000 increase – discussion followed – tabled until December 5, 2005 meeting.

Rebecca Warden re: contract on anti-virus expires - $2,082.00 for new contract – Rebecca will do further research – current contract expires January, 2006.

Nadine McDonald re: funding request - $5,000.00 – program will work with Grangeville Middle School students – pilot project – discussion followed.

Larry Dasenbrock re: deputy’s working schedule – loss of officers’ vacation time due to being unable to take time off – requesting roll over into year 2006 – tabled.

5:00 p.m. No one showed to protest his/her market valuation. Board of Equalization for sub-rolls closed.
5:00 p.m. Board adjourned.

Chairman:_________________________ Attest:_______________________