May 21, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

MAY SESSION May 21, 2007 THIRD TERM DAY

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

John Dilts and Bette O’Brien re: airport charge back – discussion followed – John and Skip will do further research.

John Dilts re: road report. Ridgewood Drive project – Secesh/Warren road project. Rock crushing job at Kooskia shop – out for bids. Dumpster site on Buffalo Gulch in Elk City area – discussion – Randy will work with BLM on this. Squaw Creek project – cattle guard – forest service will provide material – county unable to install cattle guard – John will work with contractor on this.
Cook & Sons Contract for Squaw Creek project discussed. Randy made motion to approve contract. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

Jim talked with Greg Gifford regarding bridge in Riggins. Discussion followed. John Dilts should be the contact person for this project.

Jon Stroop and John Watson, Riedesel, re: contract – selection of engineer services – process for land acquisition – discussion – proposals will be accepted until June 18, 2007 at 9:30 am for engineer services for airport.

10:00 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for personnel matters. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
10:30 a.m. Ended. Regular session resumed. No decision made.

Dennis Albers discussed draft of towing policy – will meet at a later date for approval – copy also given to sheriff for review.

May 7th and 14th, 2007 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

Commissioners’ reports:
Skip – training session for commissioners in Moscow – good and informative – water adjudication problem – capitol for a day in Kooskia – meeting with Governor Otter – railroad issues.
Randy – water issue – talked with Governor Otter at Kooskia meeting – roadless issues – federal and state land issues regarding schools and county roads also discussed with the Governor.
Jim – Craig/Wyden – Governor Otter meeting – Riggins meeting regarding Urban Renewal Area – solid waste transfer station through URA – Boise meeting with IAC staff – North Central Health District meeting – discussion followed on Elk City building – mill site – recycle program in Riggins.
Randy – subdivision problem – CEDA meeting – BLM lands – discussion with Joe O’Neal – future meetings – solid waste – road shop in Riggins – discussion followed on possible trade in the future.

11:35 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
12:06 p.m. Ended. Regular session resumed.
Jim made motion to approve $500.00 for dentures for TLC case. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Four approved – one lien – one N-1 – one hearing – one denial

Carol Moerhle & Bonnie Konrad re: North Central Health District budget – budget hearing set for May 24, 2007 – 1:30 p.m.
Skip made motion to support NCHD fee request. Jim seconded. Motion carried. 6.88% increase – from $106,737 to $114,085.

Elected Officials meeting:
James Zehner – employee status – new burster arrived – assessment notices are going out – homeowners exemption – Bennett appeal – urban renewal workshop.
Sharon Cox – tax redemption – employee status – recodification of tax committee.
Rose Gehring – no report
Skip – Lacy road review.
Jim – legislation
Randy – NACo response letter – Craig/Wyden and PILT – commissioners and clerks meeting in Pocatello – BLM/RAC meeting in Missoula.

Certificate of residency approved: Justin Scuka

Catering permit approved:
Reno Club – Memorial Weekend.

The board recessed at 2:55 p.m.

Chairman:_______________________ Attest:___________________________

May 14, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

MAY SESSION May 14, 2007 SECOND TERM DAY


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

Jim report: May 30th, 2007 luncheon with REA staff – Jim will RSVP – Emergency communication system – mental health board meeting – agriculture bill – broad band – cost of project discussed – tax deed committee – airport meeting – indigent hearing – levy/budget training meeting.
Skip report: Real ID act – Digital license plates – discussion followed
Randy report: Emergency communication system – GIS system.

Mining Claim review – Jim Rehder –Lucile Riverbed lease application hearing for May 14, 2007. Discussion followed on whether or not county should get involved. Randy and Skip expressed it is best for the county to stay neutral and not get involved.

Randy – GMR meeting at the Gallery – discussion followed on dumpster site on main Salmon on other side of bridge – vegetation management – ECO system management. Randy received call from Robert Simmons regarding dumpster on Woodland road – tribal issue. Cattle guard on Blue Mountain road – taxing of tribal ground – discussion followed.

Catering permit approved: Greencreek Hall Wedding – 5-19-07

Syd re: Claims.
Current Expense $44,230.62
Road & Bridge $63,479.01
Airport 666.57
Emergency Comm 4,656.61
District Court 2,433.76
Preventive Health 26,684.25
Title III 5,013.51
Indigent 29,399.27
Appraisal 370.09
Drug Enforcement 630.80
Solid Waste 100,105.55
Noxious Weeds 6,791.11
Jim made motion to approve claims. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Total Claims - $284,461.15

Jared Zwygart re: Idaho County audit for fiscal year 2006.

11:30 A.M. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
12:05 p.m. Ended. Regular session resumed.
One lien – one N-1 – one release of lien & N-1 – one extension- three denials – two approved.

Lou Brown, Stephanie Connoly and Jennifer Arnold ,BLM, reported on change over of management/personnel – East side project in Elk City – Whiskey Sour project – fuels project – transfer of land to the tribe – Plum Creek land exchange – solid waste issues – Bennett Mill Site in Elk City – noxious weeds – domestic sheep and big horn sheep – wolf depredation – emergency communication.

2:05 p.m. Jail inspection by commissioners
2:45 p.m. Commissioners returned to meeting

Jim and Dennis Albers re: subdivision ordinance violation process – discussion followed – standard letter will be drafted by Dennis to send to property owners when a violation of the subdivision ordinance has occurred.

Jeff Heath, Quality Heating re: service for 57 heatilators and cleaning chemicals plus service for cooling tower and water tank and two rooftop units – total cost $1,910.00 – discussion followed. Jim made motion to approved proposal of service. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
Wilmer Seaver – 3.84 – timely payment

Jerry Zumalt requesting signature for 2007 performance grant – amount $9,66.87. Jim made motion to sign grant application. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

Gil Bates re: Ida-Lew Economic Development program

The board recessed at 4:45 p.m.


Chairman:__________________________ Attest:_____________________

May 7, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

MAY SESSION May 7, 2007 FIRST TERM DAY


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

John Dilts re: road report. Lolo bridge project is ready to go out for bids. The old bridge will be removed and replaced with a 2 lane bridge. Clearwater Highway District will pay a share of this project.
Base-rocking on Ridgewood Drive, and in the Caribel and Glenwood area.
John had a meeting with Mike Cook USFS, regarding the road & brush maintenance practices of the in the Elk City area. He discussed the cost of this maintenance and continuing this practice if the Craig-Wyden monies are discontinued.
Dumpsters – Bennett Forest Products would like a time table in regards to the removal of the dumpsters. Jim talked with Kevin Tomlinson, from Bennett’s regarding this removal and several alternatives are being discussed. Randy would like a long term solution to be found for this and other dumpster sites. Randy will contact Kevin regarding Bennett’s land and maintenance building.
Airport – Jim asked about the consulting contract and John advised the Commissioners to re-advertise. John Dilts will take care of the contract.
Randy asked John to look into a speed sign for the Dewey Saddle Rd. Dean Cox had talked with Randy regarding the amount of traffic and speed of traffic on this road. John will look into this matter.
Jim asked about time frame on the electrical work with Avista and John hopes to get to this in May.

April 30, 2007 minutes. Jim moved to accept minutes as corrected. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

Commissioners’ reports:
Jim – Solid waste, Riggins – jail inspection moved to next week per Trudy – Solid Waste Ordinance is signed and now on the Idaho County website – He would like to see the Mobile Home Ordinance on the website also – Mental Health Intervention Board has a position available- Jim, James Zehner and Sharon Cox are working together on legislation for 2008 regarding the miss use of agriculture land.

10:05 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
10:20 a.m. Ended – regular session resumed.
One approved – one denied – one lien – one N-1 – one release of lien –
- one release N-1

Commissioners’ reports continued:
Randy – Brought Skip up-to-date regarding the Roadless Issue and asked both Jim and Skip to sign-on to the website for the Roadless Issue and make comments. He also encouraged Skip to talk with Dennis Albers, Asst. Prosecuting Attorney for Idaho County, regarding the Sub-Division Ordinance for the County. This will help bring Skip up-to-date with this ordinance.
Magistrate position – Randy will meet with the committee on June 15, 2007 and then they will start the interview process and hopefully fill the position by the end of June 2007.
Retired Teachers – they have requested a letter stating permission was granted to place signs on historical Idaho County School House sites. They were granted permission previously and Randy will write a letter stating this and ask them to check with the County Road Supervisor and other highway districts before placing the signs.

10:40 a.m. Randy made a motion to recess until 1:00 p.m. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

1:00 p.m. Randy made a motion to enter into executive session for personnel matters. – Idaho Code 67-2245 – Jim seconded. Motion carried.

2:10 p.m. Executive Session recessed.

The board adjourned at 2:15 p.m.

Chairman ____________________________ Attest ________________________

April 30, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

APRIL SESSION April 30, 2007 FIFTH TERM DAY


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

John Dilts re: road report. RAC approval for Warren Wagon Road - $85,000.00. Randy made motion to contract out in order to get NEPA completed for project. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Contract for Cook & Sons for Squaw Creek project discussed – Salmon River road – bridges discussed and installation of utilities.
Airport – land purchase – contacted FAA – this is up to county to get it started – Riedesel contract discussed – current contract is about to expire – John Dilts will get more information.

James Zehner & Sheila Aiken re: GMCI contract and road signs for Kooskia/Stites area – name changes for roads discussed – GMCI contract signed.

Lynn Guyer, NICI, presented information to commissioners and gave report.

Commissioners’ reports:
Randy – presented CEDA award which Idaho County received last week – thanking Idaho County for their support on their 40th anniversary. Forest Service meeting regarding pilot knob – site will be in operation until issues are resolved.

11:00 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
11:20 a.m. Ended – regular session resumed.
Three approved – one denied – one lien – one N-1

Beverage license approved: Three Rivers Resort, Inc. – beer & wine

11:23 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for pending litigation. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
11:45 a.m. Ended. Regular session resumed. No decision made

Terry Jackson re: towing policy – presented documents to commissioners regarding sheriff’s rotation list – discussion followed on amount of calls received.
Dale Weeks re: towing policy – discussed problems with rotation list – never did have meeting with sheriff’s office as requested by commissioners at an earlier date.
Pat Long expressed his concerns with the towing policy – abandoned vehicles discussed.
Trudy Slagle explained county’s procedure for abandoned vehicles.
Larry Dasenbrock explained independent towing business regarding preference towing – they need to promote their business.
Terry stated this would not work – officers have a preference – should not be able to choose.
Randy wants committee to look at policy – also for abandoned vehicles – police calls – rotation to be fair – rules on conduct if the policy is not followed – we have to review current policy and state policy. Suggested all towing businesses meet with Sheriff’s office.
Dennis Albers will have a rough draft of towing policy in 30 days.

Harpster Fire District – Skip made motion to hold hearing for formation of Harpster Fire Protection District. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Hearing set for June 11, 2007 at 1:00 p.m. – out for advertisement.

Ron Funke and James Zehner reviewed solid waste fees for rural and remote areas.

James Zehner & Sharon Cox re: courthouse burster. Current burster not working – needs new rollers – 10 yrs old – parts not available – new one would cost $3100. - $3200. –discussion followed – Jim made motion to purchase burster. Skip seconded. Motion carried - $1000 will be paid from Courthouse & Grounds budget – remainder from treasurer’s and assessor’s office.

Commissioners’ reports continued:
Skip – reviewed need for trailer for dive team – county does need it – Skip made motion to purchase 16” trailer for dive team. Jim second. Motion carried with all in favor.
Jim – Horizon Group Meeting – Region II detention meeting – Craig/Wyden – bridge at Riggins on Salmon River road – Elk City meeting – magistrate commission – NCHD budget – discussion followed.

April 23, 2007 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

Order for cancellation of taxes approves:
Gary Cartwright – 232.34 – mobile home destroyed.


The board adjourned at 3:40 p.m.

Chairman:___________________________ Attest:_______________________

April 23, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

APRIL SESSION April 23, 2007 FOURTH TERM DAY

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

John Dilts re: Road report. Grading and graveling of roads continues – Seubert Excavators is crushing base rock for the county for BST project. John gave report on the airport meeting in Seattle.

Jim Carpenter and Dave Couch, ITD, regarding projects being done in the County – two dumpster areas have been paved around the dumpsters. Rest stop areas for District 2 discussed. Future funding for roads discussed – inflation of gas, oil etc. has huge impact on projects – change of standards is also an issue.
Salmon River Road project – fist contract will begin this October/November for bridge replacement.
Greencreek/Cottonwood intersections discussed – dangerous area. Skip mentioned signage would help with this intersection – ITD will look into this.
Jim Carpenter discussed Salmon River communication response project – discussion followed.

Beverage license approved:
Seven Devils Steakhouse – beer & liquor

Treasurer/Auditor joint quarterly report approved.

Catering permits approved:
Hoot’s Café – July 4, 2007
Hoot’s Café – May 5, 2007

Certificate of residency approved:
Kristen Janine Lineberry

Syd re: Claims.
Current Expense $58,872.16
Road & Bridge $42,623.80
Airport 607.61
Emergency Comm 3,707.44
District Court 1,166.22
Idaho County Fair 565.85
Title III 64.39
Indigent 1,123.82
Appraisal 1,015.95
Drug Enforcement 470.42
Solid Waste 1.94
Noxious Weeds 26,937.54
Snowmobile 25A $ 141.38
Snowmobile 25B $ 106.15
Jim made motion to approve claims. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Total $137,404.67

John Nida re: vehicle bid for sheriff’s department – requesting to piggy back on state bid – discussion followed.
Jim made motion to cancel car bid. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
John requested a cargo trailer for dive team – 16 foot - $2,500 for used one – Skip will talk with Doug Ulmer for further information.

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

Ihor Mereszczak, Tom Reilly and Jane Cottrell, Clearwater & Nezperce National Forest re: Forest plan revision - - 2005 planning rule (approved in December 2004) has been held up due to litigation.
Status of RAC – Title II funds – public land exchange discussed – mining – timber sales – travel planning – recreation facilities – stewardship contracting.
General management review – forest plan revision – designated motorized road & area planning – public meetings scheduled in May, 2007.
Environmental management system – long-term integrated vegetation strategy – bighorn sheep lawsuit – fuel treatments. Discussion followed on all topics.

Jerry Zumalt re: commissioners appointing a committee to study communication plan – possibility of including other counties.

Commissioners’ reports:
Skip – no report.
Jim – Craig/Wyden issue – technology committee meeting – LEPC meeting – E911 committee – budget – insurance committee – county mental health meeting.
Randy – discussed grasshopper/Mormon crickets in Idaho County – numbers will be high this year. Attended LCSC Outreach program. WIR Conference discussion.

3:00 p.m. Mount Idaho Block vacation hearing at the request of John Warford and Kathy Warford. Grangeville Highway District Commissioners unable to attend for road vacation hearing. Roads cannot be considered in this hearing due to their absence. Hearing recorded. Petitioner presented pictures of area – discussion followed. Several residences of this area gave their testimony. No one objected to the vacation of blocks listed in the petition.
Skip made motion to vacate the requested lots and blocks subject to concurrence of Grangeville Highway District on their decision on the roads. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Blocks listed as follows:
Block 17 lots 1 thru 8
Block 18 lots 1 thru 10
Block 19 lots 1 thru 10
Block 20 lots 1 thru 8

Sheriff Dasenbrock, John Nida and Trudy Slagel re: Idaho County sheriff towing policy (revised 2007) – draft – requesting this policy replace the current towing policy. Tabled.

April 16, 2007 minutes. Skip made motion to approve minutes as amended. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

The Board recessed at 4:30 p.m.


Chairman:______________________________ Attest:______________________