October 10, 2006

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

OCTOBER SESSION October 10, 2006 SECOND TERM DAY

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

John Dilts re: road report. Grading of roads as weather permits – bridge inspection – discussion followed. John attended last airport advisory meeting – recommended that the county provide oil for pilots.
Randy asked about road at Fish Creek – dumping water across road causing ice – requested John to look into situation.
Hazardous Bridge sign discussed. Sign is ordered and will be used for Elk Meadows Bridge

Kathy Terhaar re: tax exemption for St. Mary’s Parish, Cottonwood. Alice made motion to accept request as normal procedure. Randy seconded. Motion carried.

October 2, 2006 minutes. Alice made motion to approve minutes as amended. Randy seconded. Motion carried.

Commissioners’ reports.
Alice – no report
Randy attended CEDA meeting – gave report.

Rose returned to meeting.

Claims – Stefanie
Fiscal Year 2006
Current Expense $43,898.02
Road & Bridge $28,210.67
Airport 6,119.44
Emergency Comm 9,282.50
District Court 5,957.82
Title III 3,879.99
Indigent 2,113.63
Junior College 3,500.00
Pest 2,000.00
Appraisal 1,015.46
Drug Enforcement 14,070.45
Solid Waste 79,094.28
Noxious Weeds 10,818.79
County Range 2,920.05
Total Claims $212,881.05

Fiscal Year 2007
Current Expense $76,520.34
Road & Bridge $34,491.39
Emergency Comm 1,388.99
County Fair 2,074.78
Noxious Weed 1,772.10
Snowmobile 25A 41.49
Snowmobile 25B 41.50
Total Claims $116,330.59
Alice made motion to approve claims. Randy seconded. Motion carried.

Sheriff’s Department – Civil Trust Fund monthly transfer approved.

Beverage License approved:
Busdastublup – liquor and beer

10:40 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims – I C 67-2345. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
10:50 a.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
Two approved One lien One N-1

SCSEP Host Agreement – Senior Community Service Employment Program in order to provide public benefit by providing training & work experience – signed.

Diamond Springs Subdivision – Carl Edwards gave review of subdivision according to Idaho County Ordinance #20 – Discussion – Carl will work with Droulard Land Surveying for the necessary changes of the subdivision plat.

1:04 p.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for pending litigation – I C 67-2345. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
1:15 p.m. Executive session ended. Regular resumed.
No decision made

Sharon Cox re: property tax – Jason Lunders bankruptcy – discussion followed – total amount of taxes due - $1,656.40. Order of cancellation will be run through.

Catering permit approved: Hoots Café – October 28, 2006

2:20 p.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for pending litigation – I C 67.2345. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
3:00 p.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
No decision made.

Order for cancellation of taxes approved: Jason Lunders - $800.76 – 2004/2005 Personal Property. As per commissioners.

The Board recessed at 3:10 p.m.


Chairman:_________________________________ Attest:____________________

October 2, 2006

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

OCTOBER SESSION October 2, 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.

Public Defender: Randy reported that Todd Wilcox and Jonathon Hallin were awarded the contract for Idaho County’s public defender beginning October 1, 2006. He also wanted to thank Darin Fales for his 20 years of service to Idaho County as public defender.

Mardell Edwards asked questions regarding roadless area.

Daryl Kinzer re: road report. Several of the road crew is off due to sickness and vacation time. Sign for bridge for Clear Creek discussed in Elk Meadows Subdivision. Dumpster sites in Riggins area discussed. Fish Creek issue problem regarding private road around snow mobile parking lot – Daryl will talk with Mike Cook, NezPerce National Forest – may need culvert in this area.
Ridgewood Drive – prep work for BST will begin this Fall – discussion followed.
Private individuals doing road work on county roads discussed.
Alice mentioned road to Indian Church driveway - on other side of Stites – road is parallel to river past Kennedy’s then stops being maintained by county – citizen is requesting county to go one more mile if possible – Daryl will check on boundary line.

Larry Dasenbrock and John Nida re: employment for sheriff’s department – discussion followed on corporal and sergeant wages and duties – permanent sergeant for Riggins area – this is an additional employee and a permanent position. Commissioners asked sheriff’s department to work with them in the future – affects funding in the budget process.

Wayne Davis, Greg FitzMaurice and Tim O’Conner re: school deconsolidation for district 241 – requesting commissioners to call for an election on November 21. 2006 – Presented list of polling places for day of election. Alice requested that a polling place be added to the Harpster area. Pinehurst polling place will be approved by the Adams County Commissioners. New list of polling places will be drafted and returned to commissioners for approval.

September 5th – 11th – 25th ,2006 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Randy seconded. Motion carried.

Alice re: Wolf Resolution – revised from previous draft – discussion followed on changes to the resolution.

11:36 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session – I C 67-2345 – for indigent and personnel matters.
12:00 p.m. Executive session ended. Regular resumed.
No decision made on personnel matter
Indigent claims – four approved – one lien – one N-1

Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security Grant – closeout document signed

Idaho County Extension budget agreement between University of Idaho and Idaho County signed. Total budget - $65,900 for fiscal year 2007

Deconsolidation Election School District #241. Jim made motion to call for an election to be held November 21, 2006 and approve polling places and poll workers (listed on next page). Alice seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

1:06 p.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session – I C 67-2345 – for pending litigation. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
2:18 p.m. Executive session ended.

Max Pelham, Ron Funke, and Carolyn Parks re: illegal subdivisions – discussion followed.

Commissioners’ reports:
Alice – RS2477 Kirkwood road – weekend trip
Randy – Plum Creek land in Powell area – businesses at airport – cost of utility is an issue at airport – airport leases – presentation at Boise for Idaho Fire Group.
Jim – Public Health meeting report – pandemic flu meeting – Upper Clearwater Management committee meeting report.

Wolf Resolution: Alice made motion to approve and sign resolution. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

The board recessed at 3:45 p.m.


Chairman:___________________________ Attest:________________________

September 25, 2006

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

SEPTEMBER SESSION September 25, 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.

Hilda Nuttman and Delores Seubert, Cottonwood Senior Citizens, requesting funding to help with their senior lunch program. Discussion followed. Randy made motion to grant $225.00 to the Cottonwood Senior Citizens program. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Jim made motion to approve levies for Idaho County for fiscal year 2007. Alice seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Jail – Randy made motion to approve quote from City Electric, Cottonwood, for new lighting for jail. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Cost - $5,829.27.

Sheriff Department transfer of fees from Civil Department approved.

Jack Nelson, Latah County Commissioner, was nominated to serve on the board for the Capital Crimes Defense Fund for Idaho Association of Counties.

Ken Helm and Jim Carpenter, ITD, re: US 95 Grangeville Corridor Plan – discussed steering committee results – planning steps and schedule – safety issues – traffic flow for all modes on Main Street and on US95 – economic development and land uses.

Mike Cook, NezPerce National Forest re: roads 222 and 222D – county received several letters regarding the snow plowing of road - approximately 3-4 miles – letters requesting the road not be plowed. Mike stated they are not in favor of plowing this road – discussion followed. Dennis Albers will look into this from the legal aspect – letter will be sent to Bruce Oaks, who wants to plow this road.
Agreement with Idaho County and NezPerce National Forest for airport and landing fees discussed. Agreement will be drafted.
Salmon River Sign Project Dedication – September 15, 2006 discussed. Total estimate for project - $16,125.00 – three sign sites – French Creek, Manning Bridge and Riggins Hot Springs.

Bid Opening for City of Kooskia ambulance as advertised – funding from Lewis & Clark funds. One bid submitted: Pacific Emergency for $119,988. – bids tabled until Mark Anderson, Kooskia, reviews bid.

Wolf Resolution – Alice rewrote resolution – Jim had a few changes in the wording – Randy discussed his changes. Alice will redraft resolution for the meeting of October 2, 2006.

11:30 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims according to I C 67-2345. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
11:50 a.m. Ended. Regular resumed.
Seven liens Seven N-1’s Two approved One denial

Randy made motion to accept bid from Pacific Emergency Vehicles, Inc. for $119,988. for ambulance. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

David Owen re: street vacation in Warren area. Mr. Owen has two lots – wants to vacate the road – Dennis reviewed petition – aerial map was reviewed – discussion followed – Mr. Owen will return for a future meeting.

1:20 p.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for pending litigation according to I C 67-2345. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
2:20 p.m. Ended. Regular resumed.
No decision made.

Elected Official Meeting:
Randy gave update of IAC meeting – ICRMP to write new policy manuals to update. Randy dismissed at 2:30 p.m.
Kirk MacGregor will be working with new public defender starting November 1, 2006 – juvenile cases picked up.
Larry Dasenbrock reported on IAC meeting and sheriff’s meeting
Jim Beckman was congratulated on receiving the Mills Adler award for the assessors. Jim reported on an ongoing effort to link driver’s license and license plates together – new machines – new programs
Alice reported on upcoming Ida.Lew meeting
Jim Rehder reported on LEPC meeting and public health meeting

LeRoy Shaw re: Shaw subdivision – expressed his concern over the high cost of engineer fees for the review of his subdivision.

Richard Baines re: Summer Breeze subdivision – questioning if inspection is complete – inspection bill paid. Alice made motion that finds that all inspection is approved. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Claims – Syd Fuzzell
Current Expense $29,809.91
Road & Bridge $33,180.20
Airport 54,517.24
Emer Comm 1,205.39
District Court 2,261.38
Title III 24,782.63
Indigent 10,966.83
Appraisal 777.34
Drug Enforcement 733.15
Solid Waste 3,994.55
Noxious Weed 5,204.20
Snowmobile 25B 6.00
Interlock Device 7,863.31
Alice made motion to approve claims. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Total claims $175,302.13

Diamond Springs Subdivision. Alice made motion to authorize Dennis Albers to work with Joe Wright to finalize and guarantee proper road construction. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Dennis Albers re: Dixie road – snow removal – no action taken – Dennis will contact Bruce Oaks for further information.

Order for cancellation of taxes:
John Gaither – 12.36 – 2005 taxes and penalty.

Board adjourned at 4:10 p.m.

Chairman:__________________________ Attest:_______________________

September 11, 2006

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

SEPTEMBER SESSION September 11, 2006 SECOND TERM DAY

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

John Dilts re: road report. Work finished in Dixie. Patching of asphalt and painting of lines on various roads in process. Road conference – November 8, 2006 – John will attend. Generator is available at county shop for sheriff’s office – John will work with Trudy on this.

John Nida, Larry Dasenbrock and Abbie Hudson re: purchase of fire arms for sheriff’s deputies. Deputies purchase gun through county and each month payment is taken from their paycheck to pay for gun – discussion followed.
Car video’s and cameras for deputies vehicles – Commissioners asked John to get further information – twenty (20) vehicles are in need of cameras and videos.

Stefanie re: Claims:
Current Expense $32,165.40
Road & Bridge $26,700.84
Airport 57,387.90
Emer. Comm 11,980.00
District Court 3,499.90
Title III 24,994.46
Indigent 12,119.94
Appraisal 1,859.16
Solid Waste 78,554.43
Noxious Weed 3,491.81

Randy made motion to approve claims with the exception of $200.00 claim payable to Walco for Idaho County Fair. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Total Claims $252,753.84

Commissioners’ reports:
Jim – attended Path Finder meeting – Craig/Wyden Funding – Solid Waste consultant – hired Jeff Nelson – Dan Pierce phone call – Jim Davis’ salary discussed – dust problem on Ridgeway Drive – air quality hazard due to smoke from forest fires.

Randy’s report – RAC meeting – Craig/Wyden meeting – subdivision in Powell area – public land vs. private land.

11:30 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
11:55 a.m. Ended. Regular resumed.
One denied Three approved One extension

Gil Bates, Tim Rubio (CEDA), Beth Ineck (Idaho Commerce & Labor), Christine Frei (CEDA) and Jenni Schacher (CEDA) reported on the projects throughout Idaho County and how they intermingle with CEDA, Commerce & Labor and Ida.Lew – explained each ones function. Discussion followed.

Agreement for employment of Public Defender signed – two year contract from 10-1-06 to 9-30-08 between Idaho County and Wilcox & Hallin – compensation per month is $6,000 or $72,000 per year plus addition of $7,000 for extraordinary expenses each year.

Trudy Slagle re: Fischer bill – basic 911 for Elk City, Riggins etc. Randy suggested a letter be written to Fischer to dispute payment of bill.

Dennis Albers re: Crimson Ridge Letter – contract states the road is good enough. Randy suggested changing agreement with Buy-The-Way to not include section off highway – Discussion followed. Jim made motion to sign new contract based on letter from Grangeville Highway District. Alice seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Sharon Cox re: Idaho Tower Company Taxes – would like to waive 2003 taxes and penalty – discussion followed. Randy made motion to waive 2003 taxes and penalty – amount $1,230.38. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Doug Dompier and Don Haukedahl re: repair of Elk Meadow Bridge leading to Elk Meadow Subdivision located along Clear Creek. – requesting county to fix bridge and then abandon it – requesting county to put sign on bridge that says “dangerous” – hazardous bridge” – wants county to supply sign – residents will put it up. Commissioners will discuss with John Dilts.

4:45 p.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for personnel matters. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
4:55 p.m. Ended. Regular resumed. Jim made motion to approve 5% increase for James Zehner, Jerry Zumalt, Jim Davis and Carl Crabtree. Randy seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Board recessed at 5:00 p.m.


Chairman:__________________________ Attest:___________________________

September 5, 2006

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

SEPTEMBER SESSION September 5, 2006 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.

Chairman, Randy, opened meeting for budget hearing for Idaho County for fiscal year 2007.
Budget was read – shortage was found in computer services for salaries – difference was made up from other budgets using B & C portions of the budget

August 28, 2006 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Alice seconded. Motion carried.

Following changes were made in the budget to account for salary shortage
Auditor/Clerk – capitol outlay from $3,000 to $2,000
Treasurer – capitol outlay from $4,500 to $3,500
Assessor - supplies from$1,600 to $1,000
Sheriff – capitol outlay from $130,000 to $127,000
Building and Grounds – capitol outlay from $20,000 to $18,975
All salaries reduced to 5% - not 6% and 7% as shown in budgets

Commissioners’ reports:
Alice – no report
Jim – visited with all the mayors throughout Idaho County except for John Schurbon regarding solid waste – discussed basic 911 established for White Bird, Riggins, Elk City and Pollock – attended Ida.Lew meeting – talked with Jim Babb regarding airport – called Ken Helm from ITD – discussed salaries – wondering if there are any policy guidelines.
Randy stated the policy guidelines are that they need to allow department heads the discretion regarding salaries.
Jim brought up new road supervisor – wondering whether or not to go into executive session for salaries.

Randy will be in Boise next Tuesday with species conservation, IAC – discussed Meadow Creek fire and other forest fires – talked with J. R. VanTassell regarding RS2477 – will attend RAC meeting tomorrow – Craig/Wyden discussion followed between Randy and Jim.
Randy wants to form a committee to explore Insurance “buy-down” program – we need to get started to get someone committed and empowered to work on this.

Rebecca Warden re: firewall – Syringa Hospital is willing to sell their firewall, since they are going with a new provider – cost $500.00 - new one would cost $4,000.00. Commissioners approved $500.00 purchase.
Fourteen new computers needed – discussion followed.

Jim reported on stray cats and dogs – abandoned animals – causing problems – discussion followed – individuals have asked about a county operated animal shelter.

Jim made motion to approve budget as amended. Randy seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Budget hearing closed at 11:55 a.m.

Charlie Holliman re: Silver Lakes Subdivision – discussion followed on Lot #1 and #6 – driveway versus private road – Daryl Mullinix letter to the commissioners dated 8-25-06 regarding lots discussed. Will meet next week with commissioners.

Richard Baines re: Summer Breeze subdivision – information presented to commissioners from his engineer – Mullinix final inspection discussed – requesting bill, so he can pay for it – will send check to clerk’s office.

Ralph Blasingame re: Diamond Springs subdivision – ready to present final plat – this is a “technical” final plat review – Randy will get agreement that is technically correct – Randy summarized hearing on utilities easement – now ready to review the plat.

Alice Mattson re: Wolf resolution – since the fish & wildlife is planning to de-list the wolves, maybe commissioners could encourage them to process this faster – commissioners read the resolution – Randy and Jim objected to strong wording of resolution – discussion followed. Randy asked Alice to reword resolution and return with new resolution next Monday.

2:30 p.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Alice seconded. Motion carried.
2:55 p.m. Ended. Regular session resumed.
Three denied – one lien – one N-1 – one release of lien and N-1 – two CAT assignments – two hearings set.

Daryl Kinzer & John Dilts re: road report. Striping started on Clear Creek – still doing some patching – dusty roads discussed – Jim mentioned Elk Meadows bridge – hole needs to be patched – John stated it was not county’s responsibility and this could open up for fixing lot of bridges that are private.

Dennis Albers discussed Elk City Wagon road regarding right of way.

Public Defender contract discussed. Jim made motion to award contract to Wilcox & Hallon for $79,000. Randy seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Dennis Albers hired Jeff Nelson – accountant to review statistics regarding Walco documents for arbitration hearing scheduled for September 13, 2006.

The Board recessed at 3:40 p.m.


Chairman:________________________ Attest:____________________________