Idaho County Meeting Minute - ARCHIVES

These are ARCHIVED Idaho County Commissioners Meeting Minutes created from meetings prior to September 2, 2008

Thursday, May 25, 2006

 

May 17, 2006

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

MAY SESSION May 17, 2006 FOURTH TERM DAY


The Board met at 1:00 p.m. with Alice Mattson and Jim Rehder, Commissioners and Rose Gehring, Clerk, present. Randy arrived around 2:00 p.m.

City mayors, interested individuals and community representatives met with commissioners for the forming of a Solid Waste Task Force.

Comments were given and discussed on apportionment of solid waste fees – levy vs. fees – current contracts – costs for fuel – tipping and increased tonnage – white good and tires – education.

Randy requested volunteers to serve on task force. Following people to serve on committee to figure tonnage total – Denis Duman, Dennis Albers, Chairman, Terry Vanderwall, Jim Rehder, Robert Simmons, Patrick representing Walco.
Following people to serve on proposal for contractors – Patrick Holman, Robert Simmons, Debra Vopat, Alice Mattson, Bob Crump, Chairman.

The board recessed at 3:00 p.m.

Chairman:__________________________ Attest:_____________________________

 

May 15, 2006

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

MAY SESSION May 15, 2006 THIRD TERM DAY

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

Jim Biebow requesting dust abatement for Cove Road.

Jon Stroop re: road and airport report. Randy requested dust oil information for Idaho County web site – cost and road preparation and contact information. Discussion followed.
Airport advisory board – Chad Frei will represent the city of Grangeville – Jim Babb continues to serve on board – Carl Urquhart to replace Bill Spencer. Jim made motion to appoint individuals. Alice seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Shingle Creek Road – soften up a couple of corners – road will not be relocated – ROW discussed – survey issue (two different opinions) – has to be resolved – discussion followed.
Jim requested information on Seven Devil’s Road survey – Jon will check on progress.

Karen Braun re: road to Dutchers Place up Cottonwood Creek – requesting county to maintain this road – possible road switch between Winona Highway District and Idaho County discussed – Karen presented copy of Winona Highway District meeting minutes from 4-2-44. Jon will get further information from highway district – Jon will check on ROW deed.
Daryl Newman stated he owns the road – he is paying taxes on road – he should be consulted – road runs through his property.

Alice read letter from resident regarding logging on Greer Grade – causing problems and damage to road – Jon will check out situation.

Commissioners’ reports:
Alice – contacting individuals for solid waste committee – discussion followed on size of committee and what committee hopes to accomplish – it should be to advise commissioners.
Jim – dive team – mental health board – solid waste survey – support for Gene Danliker’s visit to Washington D C for Craig/Wyden fly in – possibility of donating $100. Jim made motion to donate the $100. Randy seconded. Discussion followed. Jim withdrew motion.

Del Lunders re: Deed of Trust signature on subdivision – Inland Title was asked to sign off as trustee – disagreed with this – Summer Breeze subdivision – explained that he doesn’t want to set precedence.
Dennis Albers explained title insurers have no problem – clearly it should be done – trustee as defendant if law suit is filed. Discussion followed.
Randy made motion to not have trustee sign off on subdivision plat. Jim seconded. Discussion. Motion carried with all in favor.

Solid waste committee duties discussed – 10-18 people on committee – new contract is due by July 31, 2006 – Dennis explained process of what should be accomplished – meeting set for May 17, 2006 at 1:00 p.m.
Solid Waste Task Force – objective – discussion followed.

Commissioners signed application for transportation and utility systems and facilities on federal lands (BLM). Idaho County, applicant for parcel of land to be used as dumpster site.

Reports continued:
Randy – county road system working with highway districts – combining of equipment and personnel – discussion only.
Jim solid waste advisory committee – strategic plan to get things accomplished for the county.

11:30 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
11:45 a.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.

Elected Officials meeting:
Steve Frei, Coroner, reported on meeting he attended in Reno.
John Nida, Under Sheriff, - all new pick ups have arrived – car will be delivered in about two weeks – Riggins Rodeo – jail report – employees
Rose – elections and WIR report
Joan Hall for Sharon Cox , Treasurer, - tax payment reminder
Kirk MacGregor, Prosecuting Attorney, - meth labs and cases – post murder trial – child abuse cases.
Jim Beckman, Assessor, - homeowners exemption – solid waste notices – vehicle registration.
Jim Rehder, Commissioner, legislation on mental health issue
Randy – high cost of fuel issues

Silas Counts reported on the building he is tearing down – burned apartment building – has problem with Walco charging for tearing house down and hauling to land fill – Randy explained charges and read portion of Ordinance 12 regarding disposal of bulky items.

Charlie Poxleitner re: lien for county assistance against his property – wants lien released – buying house and lot – his last payment against lien was August, 2002.
2:20 p.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session regarding indigent matter. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
2:39 p.m. Ended. Regular session resumed
Alice made motion to subordinate the indigent lien on his house located at 973 Keuterville Road – pay $50.00 each month on lien. Jim seconded. Motion carried with Alice and Jim in favor. Randy against.

Don Solberg and Denise Uhlenkott, District 242, re: health insurance program – deductible buy down program – Denise explained their school program. Don Solberg will get further information for county and return to commissioners.

John Nida re: Riggins dive team –presented list of items from sheriff’s office – want to turn over to Riggins Dive Team – Jim made motion to transfer items to city of Riggins. Alice seconded. Motion carried.

Jim Rehder re: Mental Health Update – Vicky and Joyce invited from Lewiston to report on ACT team – Orofino has three members – Lewiston has five members – grant is available for one more Act team member – Jim would like to have this member in Idaho County. Vicky and Joyce explained what ACT team does – goal is to get this one person in Grangeville – information meeting only.

Richard Baines, Summer Breeze Subdivision, (recorded) met with Grangeville Highway District three times – LHTAC discussed on when highway district adopted standards – comments followed on condition of road – Grangeville Highway district refusal to sign plat.
Plat has to be drawn to include the entire 40 acre parcel – property owners within these 40 acres have to give their consent. Dennis Albers will draft letter to other property owners requesting their consent to participate in subdivision plat.
Baines compared letter from Albers to the subdivision ordinance – Baines is appealing to the commissioners and not the legal department – he has questions regarding original 40 acre parcel – does his subdivision have to go back to original 40 acre parcel – he does not forcibly want to include other owners of this 40 acre parcel to be part of this subdivision. He wants to only plat his 10 acres. Plat will be drawn if the other three property owners agree – Dennis will do further work.

Resolution #59 signed granting permission to the Idaho Department of Motor vehicles supervisor of Idaho County to destroy those certain records which are shown and attached in Exhibit A, which have been kept a number of years – various documents pertaining to motor vehicle licensing prior to 1999 and various receipts pertaining to motor vehicle prior 1999.

The Board recesses at 5:15 p.m.
Chairman:___________________________ Attest:________

 

May 8, 2006

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

MAY SESSION May 8, 2006 SECOND TERM DAY


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

9:00 a.m. Jail inspection scheduled – cancelled.

Dylan Rinker, Youth in Government, reported on Riggins City Council meeting – dive team joining with city - attended school board meeting.

Claims – Stefanie

Current Expense $40,167.72 Road & Bridge $5,114.64
Airport 582.28 District Court 2,551.83
Preventive Health 26,230.00 Title III 5,959.87
Indigent 1,579.09 Appraisal 168.58
Solid Waste 80,237.01 Noxious Weeds 9,452.21
Snowmobile 25A 699.00 Snowmobile 25B 19.40
Jim made motion to approve claims. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
Total Claims $172,761.63

Nadine McDonald & Jim Crowley, Idaho County Juvenile, re: juvenile correction act allocation for next f/y07. Policy-reporting forms remain the same – name has been changed from Block Grant to Juvenile Correction Act fund. P.O.S.T. Academy Waiver – allocation of $4,500.00 in fy/05 JABG funds to the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections for use to support juvenile training council.

Lenore Hill re: expenditures for lawn improvement for courthouse – Commissioners thanked Lenore for all work she has done.

11:35 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
12:20 p.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
Two approved – one denied – one lien – one N-1

Summer Breeze subdivision (recorded) Richard Baines – Discussion followed on Grangeville Highway District – ROW change – original 40 acre parcel within a section – explained by Randy and Dennis Albers. Richard expressed his concerns – never heard of this method of doing a subdivision – requesting something in writing of any changes or guide lines of what county and Grangeville Highway District want him to do.
Dennis Albers will draft letter. Discussion followed.

Calla Hagle re: Youth in Government report.

Judge Griffin re: Idaho Judicial Management.

May 3, 2006 minutes: Randy made motion to approve minutes as amended. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
May 1, 2006 minutes: Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Randy seconded. Motion carried.

Commissioners’ reports:
Jim – budget/levy workshop in Lewiston – mental health board conference call – Riggins Dive team – solid waste meeting – medical insurance.
Randy – Kirkwood RS2477 road – discussion – Shingle Creek road – dispute over right of way – Carrot Ridge road. Randy met with Julie Fowler re: Craig/Wyden – fly in to D. C. – PILT funding discussed.

Robert & Don Simmons re: solid waste proposal – requesting 15% increase due to high increase in diesel and insurance increase – tires/metal going up – dumpster placement and pickup discussed. Discussion followed.

Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
Burt Penkins – 166.25 – MH 2005/solid waste – commissioners allowed
Brian William - 204.20 – 2005MH/sw – tribal
Ed Mills – 71.95 – 2005 MH – can’t locate
Vern Frislie – 24.22 – 2005 MH – can’t locate
Bryan Heath – 197.86 – 2005MH – can’t locate

The Board recessed at 3:30 p.m.

Chairman:_________________________ Attest:______________________

Tuesday, May 09, 2006

 

May 3, 2006

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

MAY SESSION May 3, 2006 SECOND TERM DAY

The Board met at 1:15 a.m. with Randy Doman, Jim Rehder, Alice Mattson, Commissioners and Rose Gehring, Clerk, present.

1:15 p.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for pending litigation. Alice seconded. Motion carried.

2:00 p.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
No decision made

2:10 p.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for pending litigation. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

2:55 p.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.

3:00 p.m. Commissioners met with mayors regarding solid waste issues.
Solid Waste Committee will be formed under the direction of Alice Mattson. Each city council will appoint a person by May 10, 2006 to serve on the committee. Following topics will be used as a guide line for the committee:
1. Collection – equitable cost spread
2. Re-cycling
3. Regional land fill – possible MSW Landfill
4. Equitable distribution of cost
5. Education
6. Commercial Accounts – Contractors Building
7. Garbage separation MSW & Non MSW separation
8. Communication
9. Encourage compliance
10. Disposal – equitable cost spread
11. White goods/tires
12. Cost to haul to MSW landfill
13. South Idaho County area
14. Review of Ordinances – county & city
15. Non incorporated cities

Co-ordinator discussed. Jim made motion to hire co-coordinator and ask city to share expense. Alice seconded. Discussion. If cities do not support cost of co-coordinator – commissioners will review issue. Discussion. Terry Vanderwall stated the county should bear the cost. Motion dies for lack of vote.

Randy made motion to hire co-ordinator to work four hours/week for next six weeks at $15.00 per hour. If this proves to be useful, commissioners will ask cities to contribute equitably. Jim seconded. Discussion. Jim stated not enough time to work on project. Motion amended.
- Randy made motion to hire co-coordinator for $15.00 per hour – eight hours per week for six weeks. Jim seconded. Discussion followed.
- Dennis Albers suggested Bill Taylor for the job.
- Alice wants to work with just a committee. Jim wants Alice to take over the formation of a committee. Randy requested that Walco and Simmons provide figures for average ton per household. Discussion ended.
- Motion carried with all in favor.

Next meeting set for May 17, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. for solid waste committee.

Meeting recessed at 3:50 p.m.

Chairman:_________________________ Attest:_________________________

 

May 1, 2006

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

MAY SESSION May 1, 2006 FIRST TERM DAY

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

Jon Stroop re: road and airport report. Seasonal employees – Bruce Meinen and Ray Fowler will begin work May 15, 2006. Dust abatement class discussed – first aid class – met with rail road personnel regarding crossings – Elk City shop currently owned by Bennett Lumber discussed - building is on BLM land– no fee to county from BLM – discussion followed on cost of building.

Stacy Knight re: dust abatement on Caribel Road/Woodland Road – complaining of dust problem – quality of road is bad – end of Caribel road needs dust abatement – road has been graveled – logging operation currently going on this road for about three miles to paved road – discussion followed.

9:40 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for legal matters. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
10:30 a.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
No decision made.

Joe Lothspeich gave update on sheriff vehicles which are currently being purchased through Gortsema Motors. Six vehicles for a total. Four vehicles are currently here. Discussion followed on releasing of money for vehicles. Commissioners agreed to release $80,735.40 to Gortsema Motors.

Del Lunders, Inland Title, re: subdivision plats – expressed his unwillingness to sign plat as trustee on Deed of Trust – subdivision in question is Summer Breeze.
Dennis Albers stated that Inland Title had nominal interest – necessary to sign plat.
Del feels lender should sign off – not trustee.
Discussion followed.

Georgia DeHaas re: sign on courthouse lawn – group is not interested in grant process – too many rules and regulations. Randy will help with roof on sign – a committee will be formed to upgrade the sign – will be on a donation basis – week of May 20th work will begin– checking account will be opened at Sterling Bank – discussion followed. Randy will get shakes from Dennis Albers to put on roof of sign.

April 24, 2006 minutes. Alice made motion to approve minutes as amended. Randy seconded. Motion carried.

11:35 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
12:00 p.m. Executive session ended Regular session resumed
Two approved – one denied – one lien – one N-1 – one release of lien.

Carole Moehrle and Bonnie Konrad, North Central Health District, re: budget hearing – reviewed their proposed budget request. Idaho County share - $107,783. – 2.73% increase – septic tank and water system discussed – GIS approval which will be $3,400 revenue to county.

Kathy Ackerman re: warrant of distraint – Burt C Penkunis – 1957 NASHUA mobile home – requesting cancellation of taxes - $164.60 is amount due – presented pictures of mobile home. Discussion followed. Randy made motion to cancel taxes. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

Jeff Kutner and Craig Spencer re: school funding – Craig/Wyden. Discussion followed.

Jerry Zumalt re: disaster management report – grants – Randy signed an amendment to extend the performance period of the 2003 State Homeland Security Grant Program (SHSCP) Part II. Randy signed 2006 application for Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG).

Historical Society. Jim made motion to appoint Mark Tacke to serve on the Idaho Historic Preservation Commission. Alice seconded. Motion carried.

James Zehner and Duane Priest, Geographic Mapping Consultants, Inc, re: agreement for professional services for 911 addressing – discussion- completion of project discussed – Jim made motion to contract with GMCI for 911 rural addressing. Alice seconded. Motion carried.

Commissioners’ reports.
- Alice – Ida-Lew meeting – public lands news letter – solid waste meeting with mayors and commissioners.
- Jim – tech meeting – Keuterville Highway District meeting – regional II juvenile meeting- NCHD meeting – budget/levy meeting in Lewiston – Riggins dive team meeting – mental health board meeting.

Gary McEwen re: triathlon race for adults and youth – fund raiser for the youth – discussion followed – swimming – biking – running – wants to be a safe event – August 12, 2006 – Gary will check with Grangeville Highway District and Sheriff’s department regarding closure of road at this time and safety.

Commissioners’ reports continued:
Randy reported on his call with Chief Bosworth – CEDA meeting.

Beverage license approved; Little River Market – beer & wine.

Cancellation of taxes approved: HM & Christel Derrick – 201.47 – 2005 MH/SW – owner in nursing home.

Airport Ground Lease agreement between Idaho County and Civil Air Patrol, Inc. signed. Term of lease – five years.

The board recessed at 4:25 p.m.

Chairman:_________________________ Attest:____________________________

 

April 17, 2006

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

APRIL SESSION April 17, 2006 FIFTH 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:
- Larry Dasenbrock reported on jet boat races – portable repeater (working process) – future events in Idaho County.
- Rose Gehring – election report
- Jim Beckman – legislation – circuit breaker – homeowner’s exemption – developers discount property
- Alice Mattson – Ken Seubert land fill meeting
- Jim Rehder – snow story – meeting with Senator Crapo’s staff – garbage situation – property tax issue – NCHD (pandemic flu) – meth labs – moving elected officials meeting to 1:00 p.m. on every third Monday.
- Randy Doman – Craig/Wyden issues – recycling – land trades (Plum Creek Property) – RAC meeting – Grangeville Highway District and LHTAC standards.

Jon Stroop re: road report – road slides – Pollock road and Clearcreek Grade and Big Salmon. Fallen trees on Cove Road and Fish Creek Road – FAA conference in Seattle – safety issues will be basis for future grants – future land acquisition rules will change if FAA money is involved. Greer Grade – logging operation happening – road closure – agreement between loggers and county discussed.

Summer Breeze Subdivision (recorded) – question on who has control over roads in Idaho County - Richard Baines discussed his meetings with the Grangeville Highway District.
- Dennis Albers explained who has jurisdiction over road – each highway district has jurisdiction over their roads – not county commissioners.
- Grangeville Highway District meeting with county commissioners regarding Summer Breeze subdivision discussed. Problem of roads need to be solved. Inspection process of road discussed.
- Agreement for subdivision for improvements for Summer Breeze discussed and signed.

Charlie Holliman re: inspections of road within subdivision – more than one inspector causes problems.

Judge Mike Griffin re: remodeling of jury room - discussion followed. Mike will get proposals – estimates and then return to commissioners.
- Public defender contract discussed

11:30 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
11:55 a.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
One approved – one release of lien – one release of N-1

George Casteel re: National Day of Prayer – May 4, 2006 at 12:00 p.m. George read proclamation. Randy made motion to grant request. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

April 11, 2006 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
- April 12th and 13th minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes. Alice seconded. Motion carried.

Adeline Lustig, Youth in Government, gave report.

Mediated Agreement from Walco/Idaho County discussed – task force for solid waste should be appointed as soon as possible. Alice will set up meeting.

Randy made motion to ratify the signing of the mediated agreement with Walco Inc. and Idaho County. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Commissioners’ reports:
Jim and Randy both discussed future meetings they will attend.

Geographic Mapping Consultants Inc, Duane Priest, PLS, Moscow explained their program – presented proposal for completing the remainder of the 911 addressing of Idaho County – cost approximately $32,000 – work will be completed in 15-16 weeks – discussion followed. Contract agreement will be drafted – will work with Dennis Albers. GMCI will prepare scope of project.

Vern and Boden Meyer re: carpet cleaning. Jim made motion to have carpets cleaned. Alice seconded. Motion carried. Approximate cost $1,000.

The Board recessed at 3:50 p.m.

Chairman:______________________________ Attest:________________________

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