July 6, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

JULY SESSION July 6, 2007 SECOND TERM DAY


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

Board of Equalization Hearings.

Dennis Albers: 27N R1E Sec 23 – 51.963 acres – Daryl Mullinix presented a survey of area regarding developing of this area – presented aerial photo – ground is unstable. Dennis stated assessor has too many acres included in his description – ground is not able to be subdivided – building assessments are fine – current appraisal if $526,420 – last year $292,642. Paid $150,000 less $3,000 in 2002.
Max Pelham presented plat – pictures – aerial overlay – appraisal sheet – land grid. Max stated it is all able to be subdivided – presented area sales.

Brian Palmer: T31N R5E Sec8 – 1.00 acre – assessed at 8 times what was paid for.
Leah Mager presented area sales - $65,682 is assessment – Palmer asking for $50,000 – house is not on foundation.

James & Joetta Zaremba: T 33N R4E Sec8 – 15.84 acres – current assessment is $340,073 less $89,325 for homeowners - $250,748. Requesting market value be $96,000.
Kathy Terhaar – indexed –presented area sales – raised 46% over last year.

R & R Development: Ray Hamell and Ralph Blasingame – Diamond Springs Ranch Phase II – did have agricultural exemption – no longer – requesting back.
Max presented parcel set up – portion of subdivision is used for grazing – each lot was assessed at market value – 33 lots and only 11 lots are listed – power will be to 20 lots.
James Zehner discussed portion of subdivision be on grazing ground – three lots on fair market value.

Steve Schweich: T24N R1E Sec21 – south of Riggins – no access to property – approximately 18.50 acres.
Max Pelham – property indexed – three parcels should not have been indexed this much – total assessments are: $448,800 - $13,200 - $17,062 – 20% increase will be reasonable.

Rose Mary Brenner: Cancelled

Lewis & Geralding Dunlap: T33N R4E Sec20 – 52.38 acres – current value $211,935 less homeowners $87,229 - $124,706. House is $139,000 – requesting value be $119,000 – this is the amount it is insured for.
Kathy Terhaar presented area sales – property indexed – will change amount on rural improvement and agricultural.

Church of Levites: via letter by Ron Funke – previously four acres – house and church buildings are exempt – requesting all property be exempt – 60.75 total acreage.

Randy Wilson & Garry Hanson: via letter by Ron Funke – 62 acres in Buffalo Hump area – Survey 2325 – Ron presented area sales – current value is $113,840.

Howard Bartlow: via letter by Max Pelham – Killgore’s Horseshoe Bend Estates – Lot 3 – 2.29 acres – current market value $249,340. Paid $85,000 – Howard feels $115,000 is fair market value – did not make any improvements.
Max presented several sales in this area – never been indexed.

Gary Smith: via letter by Kathy Terhaar – Quailwood Estates subdivision – Lot 2 Block 1 – value increased 385%.

Timothy Haener: via letter by Kim Nuxoll – T 30N R3E Sec 33 – requesting agriculture exemption in Mt. Idaho – Kim presented several sales – 9.4 acres – 63% increase in land – no improvements on property – agriculture form mailed to Tim – has not been returned .

Mark DeJong: via letter by Max Pelham - #3 Papoose Creek – T24N R1E Sec 21 – indexed 60% - 26.3 acres - $93,420 current market value.

Robert House: Hill Street – Pine Ridge area – 50% increase – 10 -12% increase last year – bare land – 4.86 acres – market value $56,925. Robert requesting $45,540 value.
Leah Mager presented comparable sales.

Jay Henry: T 28N R1E Sec27 – 15.5 acres – Deer Creek Road – current market value $1,606,973.
Max Pelham presented comparable sales – land grid.

Sam Stamper: T30N R3E Sec26 - .707 acres – T30N R3E Sec26 – 2.2 acres (residence). .707 went to $3,059 from $1,912. 2.2 acres went to $103,705 from $78,148 – indexed on land.
Kim Nuxoll presented comparable sales – 60% increase on land – 20% increase on house.

The Board recessed at 2:50 p.m.


Chairman:_____________________________ Attest:_____________________

July 5, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

JULY SESSION July 5, 2007 FIRST TERM DAY


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

Board of Equalization Hearings:

Larry Lathrop: RP016810000280A – Killgore’s Horseshoe Bend Subdivision. White Bird. Increased $107,000 in one year. Last year’s value $257,763.
Max Pelham presented pictures and appraisal process – also presented values from other properties in this area. Max stated he did not calculate this property as river front property.

Stan & Melanie Hawkins: T29N R2E Sec1 – tax #37 less road – Fish Hatchery Road – last years valuation - $187,377 – increase another $57,000.
Kim Nuxoll explained the state required percentage increase in value – presented other sales in this area.

William Gordon Gibler: via letter – presented by Ron Funke – T28N R9E Sec 30 – 30 acres. Property increase 56% to $146,569. Ron presented area sales for one acre home sites – remaining 29 acres is timber and agriculture.

David Myers: Lot 124 Twin River Ranch subdivision – purchased for $22,000 – bare land. Last years assessment was $44,000 – now approx $80,000. – building home on property.
Max Pelham presented area sales – cannot use purchase price for assessment – must use area sales – 15 sales listed in Twin River - $58,000 value – added $25,000 for land improvement – only two acres that are unusable due to Idaho County Power easement.

Janet & Larry Barany: Slate Creek Meadows – Lot 3B – 1.7 acres - $65,470 Lot 4A – 1.5 acres - $66,250 Lot 4B – 1.7 acres - $57,960. Janet applied for agriculture exemption last year – missed dead line – may apply this year for exemption – James Zehner will do more research.

Ramey Ricks: Twin River Ranch Phase II – Lot 23 – 43.5 acres. Ramey stated every year it almost doubles – built building for less than $35,000. Purchase price was $50,000.
Max Pelham appraised same as 20 acre lots – presented picture - area sales and bare land sales.

Debbie Doremus and Rory Doremus: T32N R4E Sec26 – tax #311 – 21.083 acres –property mostly unusable land except for small piece for home site. Purchase price - $30,000 – house in Clear Creek area.
Leah Mager presented sales that are comparable – assessed little over $49,000 – Zehner will review.

Richard Dunford & Janice Short: via letter presented by Max Pelham – Twin Rivers subdivision – Lot 105 – Phase I – Lot 98 – Phase 1 – 2006 assessment increased 40% - received another 17% on Lot 98 – Lot 105 increased an additional 33.25% - total increase for two years is $73.25% - current assessment is $118,000.

Raymond Brooks: via letter by Ron Funke – Crooked River addition in Orogrande – Lot 20 less road – property increased 30% or $36,000 – went from approx $126,000 to $161,000. Ron presented area sales.

Janet & Tony Meckel: via letter by Ron Funke – Secesh River subdivision – Lot 5 – reappraisal area – water/septic system on lot – house built - $172,452 last year - $207,292 this year – riverfront property – Ron presented area sales.

Patrick Mincolla: T33N R3E Sec 14 – 29% increase - $270,041. Bridgeport Lots 11-18 – Blk 1 - $63,020. Pat stated he paid too much for property – t homes built on this property – if old house is torn down this property could go for agriculture.
Leah Mager presented area sales – 17.9 acres – 15 is in agriculture exemption

Mardell Edwards: construction machinery – requesting to be removed from tax rolls.
James Zehner explained property that can be exempt. Mardell’s personal property is not considered farm equipment.

John & Vikki Ogden: White Water Wilderness Ranch – Lot 7 – 20.20 acres – house and barn – manufactured home.
Max Pelham – indexed – presented comparable sales.

Donna Renner: hardship – Cottonwood Proctors – Lots 5 & 6 – Blk G – discussion followed. Jim made motion to forgive unpaid portion of 2004 taxes and all of 2005 taxes plus fee providing disability verification is provided. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Gary Blalock & Judd Debore, Brown’s Industry, Inc.: for Salmon Rapids Lodge – personal property - $62,625 – they have no problem with this value.
1:45 p.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session – I C 67-2345. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
2:15 p.m. Ended. Regular session resumed.
No decision made

Tucker Lindsey: solid waste – wants Idaho County to have it’s own land fill – fees too much – he is being charge twice – should not have to pay double garbage fees.

Catherine & Mattlon Hicks: T33N R3E Sec12 – 1.14 acres – 76% increase - $39,468 in 2006 – 82% increase - $36,740 in 2007. She is not building an expensive home – drives through Jackson’s wrecking yard and airport to get to their home.
Kathy Terhaar presented eight area sales – receiving maximum exemption.

J. Eric Hook: T24N R1W Sec 24 – 5 acres –increased another 21% in value – bad road to his property – paid $150,000 in 2002 - $258,000 is the current value.
Max Pelham presented area sales – structure damage – Max adjusted the value earlier – fire damage.

Neil Medley: T24N R1E Sec 28 – 1.62 acres – damage to house discussed – water damage – purchased for $88,500. $219,000 is the appraised value – went up $44,000 this year – unable to put in septic system.
Max Pelham - indexed – went from $178,000 to $219,000 – presented area sales – James may have to review – garbage rates also discussed – Max will cancel one of the rates.

Robert Hughes: via letter by Joyce Bruegeman – T30N R1E Sec1 – 5.176 acres – bare land – no well - $33,210 market value – Joyce presented comparable sales.

Tim McGowan: via letter by Kathy Terhaar – Riggins tax #186 and Riggins North Addition – all block A – value has not changed since 2005 – contesting categories of his property – Kathy presented comparable sales – River View Motel – over all assessed value went down.

The Board recessed at 4:05 p.m.


Chairman:__________________________ Attest:_______________________

June 25, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

JUNE SESSION June 25, 2007 FOURTH TERM DAY

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

9:04 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session according to I C 67-2345 sec c – property issue. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
9:20 a.m. Ended. Regular session resumed.

John Dilts re: road report – BST coat on Ridgewood Drive this week. Elk City dumpster site – access from Bullock Lane – need county assistants for applying gravel – will wait until further information is reviewed. RAC application for Cove Road – NezPerce National Forest (Mike Cook) is willing to participate along with county. John will get cost figures for project.
Proposals for airport engineering and consulting services discussed – Riedesel – Paragon – Armstrong Consultants, Inc proposals. Discussion followed. Jim made motion to accept proposals from Riedesel. Randy seconded. Motion carried.

Janet Hohle gave update on Squaw Creek culvert replacement. Land owners in this area received letter regarding road closure beginning July 30, 2007. Exit agreement with Moulton discussed – retaining wall – high concrete at end of his driveway – need to know requirements plus signed agreement with Moulton before work can proceed. Letter to Moulton regarding agreement discussed. Letter will give Moulton a dead line to sign agreement or work will proceed as usual.
Randy stated easement/ROW should be clearly stated – hire Daryl Mullinix to check project – Janet will contact Daryl.
Problem of Moulton parking vehicles on this easement/ROW – discussion followed – county can have vehicles towed – notice of this will be in the letter sent to Moulton. Cattle guard for this project will be installed by contractor.

Fred Gentry requesting walk way and provide shuttle during road closure at Squaw Creek – also, requesting dust abatement on road. Randy stated this is not in the contract.

Syd/Abbie re: Claims.
Current Expense $31,714.05
Road & Bridge $111,477.29
Airport 3,137.91
Emergency Comm 1,443.95
District Court 6,062.12
Title III 93.22
Indigent 21,565.77
Appraisal 17.41
Drug Enforcement 1,438.32
Noxious Weeds 22,753.39
Snowmobile 25B 6.00
Jim made motion to approve claims. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
Total Claims $199,709.43

June 18, 2007 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes. Randy seconded. Motion carried.

Commissioners’ reports
Jim – Elk City Bennett building and solid waste areas – Cottonwood Senior Citizen meal meeting – BLM meeting (land acquisition in Elk City) – discussion followed. Riggins recycling meeting – NCHD meeting – land fill issues – mosquito abatement issues – E911 meeting.
Randy – dumpster site – Ray Coon area – road signs at Beaver Slide cut-off.

11:05 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
11:40 a.m. Ended. Regular session resumed.
Two approved – two denied – one partial release – six assignments.
Jim made motion to grant partial release of lien on case #070103. Randy seconded. Motion carried.

Commissioners’ reports continued:
Randy – Squaw Creek project – cattle guard – mail delivery issue – CEDA meeting – dumpster sites – recycling program.

Christine Frei, CEDA, re: annual report and telecommunication initiative – current and future needs – Cottonwood and White Bird wanted to be involved with initiative – create Regional telecom consortium – Grangeville/Riggins LATA – CEDA is asking for a contribution of $5,000.00 from Idaho County – advisory council discussed. Request will be considered at budget time.

Elected Official Meeting:
Steve Frei – coroners meeting in Boise
Rose Gehring – budget – work continues as usual
James Zehner – BOE – Urban renewal meeting in July – GIS training for two of his employees – rural addressing – mail-out notices.
Larry Dasenbrock – vacation time – campers – local celebrations – UTV’s and ATV’s – discussion followed.
Sharon Cox – collecting of property taxes on line and through debit cards – office is busy collecting taxes – recodification of tax committee meeting – collection date changes.
Jim Rehder – mental health – IAC scholarship funding – solid waste – Langford trial.
Randy Doman – Craig/Wyden – RAC projects – personal property issue – insurance committee – magistrate judge appointment –subdivisions.

Rose Mary Brenner re: solid waste fees – lives in Syringa – property purchase – not behind in taxes this year – cannot afford to pay taxes and solid waste fee – requesting taxes and solid waste fee stay the same for a year until she gets thing settled. Commissioners will review at Board of Equalization hearings.

Kathy Hardin, Clearwater, re: name change on portion of Elk City Wagon road that runs through Clearwater. Requesting name to Clearwater Main Street.
Robert McLean re: name change on portion of Elk City Wagon road – road is currently called Water Tank Road and wants it to be Elk City Wagon Road. Discussion followed. Group will work with James Zehner on name changing of these roads.

James Zehner re: road name changes in several of the subdivision. Discussion followed.

Heinse Siffel as per Ron Funke – requesting ½ rate on his home and on his business ½ rate. Discussion followed. Rafting business ½ rate for business will be changed to ½ residential rate. Home will receive full rate. Commissioners approved.

Board adjourned at 4:20 p.m.

Chairman:____________________________ Attest:_____________________

June 18, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION June 18, 2007
FOURTH TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.

9:05 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session — I C 67-2345 — indigent medical — Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

9:30 a.m. Ended. Regular session resumed.
Jim made motion to release county lien on portion and retain lien on remainder of property — F. M. Case #010522 and #061006. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Five releases of liens and N-l ‘s — one lien — one N-I — three approved

9:30 a.m. Airport consultant proposal for airport engineering and consulting services. Selection tabled until proposals can be reviewed.
John Dilts re: road report. Ridgewood Drive work in process — Elk City asphalt patching in process.

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION FOR MAIN ROLL - recorded.

BOE: James H. Shawley presented by Ron Funke — Parcel #29N08E347825A — property considered private. Parcel #29N08E104210A — Elk City area — property is logged — three small cabins — property did go up in value — area is in flood plain — no one living in cabins year around — no water on the place — most value increase is in the land.

BOE: John R. Gaither — T3ON R3E Sec 08— Tax #637—7.118 acres — 60% over last year’s value — area is Luke’s Gulch.T3ONR3E Sec 08— tax #633 — manufactured home site — valued at $82,104— Kim Nuxoll explained appraisal and comparisons. John explained his appraisal of a manufactured home — feels appraisers do not have a true comparable.

BOE: Allison Ranch, Harold Thomas & Rick Thomas, - Idaho County is assessing a portion of the property — requesting entire exemption for all of their property — stated missionaries come to this area without paying a fee.Randy presented map and pictures of the Allison Ranch. Skip presented advertisement in the paper as an outfitter.Harold stated outfitters no longer use this. James Zehner said this property is very valuable.1.

BOE: Guy Burke — RP33N03E141800A — outside of Kamiah Pine Ridge — Guy stated date of purchase in 1992— appraisal of 50 acres and house -$425,000 (county). Solid waste fees discussed.

BOE: Augie Reincke — tax #393 — Elk City area - .514 AC - Ron Funice presentedvarious market sales — all are capable of being hooked up to Elk City water & sewer.Lot 6 Bik 8 and Lot 7 - $7,890 Lots 9, 10, Blk 8 - $65,295 with homeowners29NR8ESec2- .514- $10,919.Ron Funke discussed value of house. Randy requested more documentation.

BOE: Linda Caraffie Fisher — Grangeville — South part of Lot 5 — all of Lot 6 Block B — county’s value - $34,489 with homeowners — claims her value is too low. Discussion followed.

Jerry Zumalt and Jim Davis re: approval for wild fire group (formation) — Jim presented a nomination list for the working group. Skip made motion to nominate list of individuals presented. Jim seconded. Discussion. Randy stated this will be an advisory group — he wants it balanced — length of term. Motion carried with all in favor.Jerry reported the application for a Pre-Disaster Mitigation Program grant has been approved for 75% of the costs of the work described in our application. Totalwoject award -$36,050. Federal share is $27,037.50— County’s share - $9,012.50. Jerry will have a meeting next week to discuss administration of grant.

Jim made motion to appoint Cindy Schacher to serve on board of the Idaho County Historic Preservation Commission. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
James Zehner and Deanna Hall re: solid waste exemptions.
Virginia LaMonda — exemption approved
Sharon Vermilya— exemption approved
Larry Laphon — exemption denied
Carol Wortman - half rate exemption approved
Macky Bar Corp. — half rate exemption remains same — reduce the frill rateto half rate
Linda Brannan — half rate approved.

June 11, 2007 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as corrected. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Jim made motion to approve Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and OrderGranting Petition for Organization of Fire Protection District and Setting Election forAugust 7, 2007 with Harpster Community Building as polling place and Eileen Gribble,Nancy Charley and Don Dixon serve as election judges for the precinct. Skip seconded.Motion carried with all in favor.

Commissioners’ reports:
Skip — towing meeting for towing policy — Tommy Taha dumpster site — Boise meeting on highway districts — Craig/Wyden ffinds (talked with JAC staff) also talked on indigent claims.

Jim — Craig/Wyden — Jim made motion to set rate same as last year for Title II and Title III projects. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Mental health meetings — meeting at BLM office to discuss building and property in Elk city along with dump site in Elk City.

Randy — magistrate commission — appointment of new magistrate for District II — Grangeville forum on wolves — Squaw Creek project — contractor to put in cattle guard — mail service in this area will be an issue during construction time and closing of the road — CEDA meeting — deposition this week on Shingle Creek road.

Certificate of residency approved:Jenna Lynn Nida

The Board recessed at 2:55 p.m.
Chairman:_______________________ Attest:_________________________

June 11, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

JUNE SESSION June 11, 2007 SECOND TERM DAY

The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Randy Doman, Jim Rehder, Skip Brandt, Commissioners and Margie Gortsema, deputy clerk, present.

Jerry Lance addressed the Board with his concerns regarding the increase in property taxes. He understands the need for the increase, but is hoping the increase will help with the roads in his area, Cheyenne Drive. Mr. Lance is in the Grangeville Highway District.

John Dilts – road report. Planning on BST project for Ridgewood Drive – dumpsters on Cow Creek will be moved thanks to the help of the property owners. The utility trenches are being put in at the airport. John has been asked to change road names in the Woodland area – discussion followed. Jim made motion to change the following: Powder House Road to Kidder Ridge Road and Tom Beaver Cutoff to Grandview Road. Skip seconded.
Skip reported the dust abatement in the Dixie area will not be a joint effort with the USFS and the residents of Dixie. The residents will make arrangement for this work themselves. Woodland residents contacted Skip regarding the Adams Grade road and heavy use. John Dilts encouraged all concerns with regards to dust abatement and soft roads be directed to the County Road Department. He will let the residents know when they should consider dust abatement and other projects.

9:30 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session according to I. C. 63-2345. for legal matters. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
9:47 a.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
No decision made

Larry Dasenbrock and Trudy Slagle presented a report regarding the Towing Policy. Discussion followed on who pays when a wrecker is discharged and when they arrive the vehicle is gone – and what companies should be on the rotation.
Jim suggested a meeting with Larry Dasenbrock, Dennis Albers and one commissioner to discuss the new towing policy. Discussion followed. Skip will meet with the sheriff and Dennis on Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at 10:00 a.m. to discuss the policy.
Trudy asked the board to give her report consideration regarding the policy as she put many hours into the report and the points Terry Jackson brought to the board.

Syd Fuzzell re: Claims.
Current Expense $33,633.32
Road & Bridge $5,898.08
Airport 652.88
Emergency Comm 3,480.96
District Court 3,973.55
Indigent 18,041.08
Appraisal 89.21
Solid Waste 98,694.00
Noxious Weeds 9,381.67
Snowmobile 25B 1,110.15
Jim made motion to approve claims. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Total Claims $174,954.90

May 29, 2007 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as corrected. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

Commissioners’ reports:
Skip – reported a concern from the residents in the Tom Taha area regarding the pick-up of garbage. It needs to be picked up more often or another dumpster installed. Skip will meet with Stewart Davis and Tony Poinelli regarding highway issues.
Jim – reported on the IAC convention in Pocatello the week of June 4 thru June 8 – highlights are as follows: legislative issues, presentation by Brent Reinke, State Director of Corrections, mosquito abatement, identify theft, Gem Plan. Riggins residents are setting up a recycling group.

11:30 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session – I C 63-2345 for indigent claims.
12:00 p.m. Ended. Regular session resumed.
One lien one N-1 two release of liens and N-1 three approved
One denied one N-1 approved.
Skip made motion to accept Case #007-01-09 Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law & Order denying benefits. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

1:00 p.m. Harpster Fire District Hearing.
Kevin Kehoe spoke in support of the Harpster Fire District along with Melvin Gribble, Arden Lytle, Gordon Eckel and Gary Lazenby.
Skip made motion to grant petition for Harpster Fire District election (August 7, 2007) and directed counsel to write the order. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

Board reviewed the subdivision letter drafted by Dennis Albers. Discussion followed and corrections made.

Randy reported about a concern at Secesh Meadows dumpster site. In the Fall and early Winter months there is littering around the dumpsters. Randy and Dennis will look into this issue and try to resolve this problem. Mary Ann High contacted Randy regarding a dumpster problem at 0-7 Ranch along the Clearwater, there will be a meeting on Friday, June 22, 2007 concerning this issue – John Fantini, USFS informed Randy the dumpsters will be placed at Spring Bar for the rafters and boaters. This has been discussed with WALCO.

Daryl Mullinix reported on the Rocky AM Ranch Subdivision. He was asked to review the preliminary plans and after doing so talked with Hunter Edwards about his concerns for this subdivision. The area is very unstable. He has submitted his findings along with an invoice.

James Zehner, Ron Funke and Kim Nuxoll brought the Board up to date regarding the appraisals sent to the residents of Idaho County a week ago.

WALCO – Butch Walker, Marietta Holman and Patrick Holman talked with the Board regarding a letter sent to them by Bennett Forest Industries concerning the dumpsters on the old mill site near Elk City. Butch feels it is the county’s responsibility to find a new site for the dumpsters and the Board is aware of this, but wants all parties to be involved and satisfied with the new location.

Sandy Cuthbert re: Solid Waste Exemption – Sandy has a home based business, but is not open for business at this time and would not be generating solid waste. Skip made motion to approve the exemption for 2007. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

Sheriff’s monthly transfer of fee approved

Certificate of residency approved – Briget Mary Long

Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
P L & L Designs – 86.40 – vacant
ACS Trust – 86.40 - vacant

The Board recesses at 3:15 p.m.

Chairman:___________________________ Attest:_________________________

May 30, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

MAY SESSION May 30, 2007 FIFTH TERM DAY

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

9:05 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent hearing. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
9:30 a.m. Hearing ended. Regular session resumed.

Skip made motion to deny #070109, directing Dennis Albers to do Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order Denying Benefits. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Commissioners discussed Elk City Wagon road in the Clearwater Area.

10:00 a.m. The Board recessed.


Chairman:___________________________ Attest:________________________

May 29, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

MAY SESSION May 29, 2007 FOURTH TERM DAY

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

Mayor Bob Crump, Riggins, and Charley Aimmel re: bridge/water sewer system at Riggins – discussion followed on cost of bridge – design of bridge – who will build bridge. Randy suggested Bob check with Greg Gifford, Federal Highway. Bob and Charley would like to see set of plans for bridge.
Randy stated county’s only responsibility is knock outs and hangers on the bridge – timing is critical regarding approaches on both sides of bridge and sewer system being installed. Federal Highway, Developers and Contractors have to work together.

John Dilts re: NEPA proposal – contract will be signed for Warren Wagon Road – Cook and Sons contract signed for Squaw Creek Culvert replacement.

Kevin Tomlinson & Scott Atkison re: old mill site in Elk City owned by Bennett and BLM property – bridge use agreement discussed possibly joint agreement.
Randy discussed the land trade with BLM – trade would provide a rock source and county shop plus a solid waste site.
Jim feels we are better off now then what the county was eight months ago regarding Bennett shop in Elk City – future meeting involving all parties concerned discussed.
Kevin mentioned all of this is only a preliminary step.

Jim Rehder re: solid waste sites in Elk City – presented map showing potential sites – current dumpster site has to be cleared in 4-6 weeks according to Bennett.
Randy suggested Kevin should be talking with Walco regarding clearing of current site and new location.

Cook and Sons Contract for Squaw Creek Project – Skip made motion for the appointment of Janet Hohle as authorized representative for Cook Contract for Squaw Creek Project. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Agreement for Professional Services between Idaho County and URS Corporation, Nevada, for NEPA work on Secesh Meadows Road Widening Environmental Assessment Cost Estimate – signed – effective June 1, 2007

Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
Kris Land – 1.35 – applied to wrong parcel

Beverage license approved:
Canyon Pines RV Resort – beer & wine

Syd re: Claims
Current Expense $34,320.57
Road & Bridge $86,255.04
Airport 1,920.85
Emergency Comm 4,701.99
District Court 4,197.28
Indigent 7,799.35
Drug Enforcement 1,110.55
Nox Weeds 2,248.29
Snowmobile 25B 6.00
Randy made motion to approve claims. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Total Claims $142,559.92

Catering permit approved:
Pollock Art Show – 6-14-07
St Anthony’s – Greencreek – 7-4-07

May 21, 2007 minutes – Jim made motion to approve minutes. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

Commissioners reports:
Skip – airport gas charge back – Skip will get more information – attended Ida/Lew meeting – CMC meeting – discussed Stites Cemetery Road
Jim – BFI meeting in Elk City and courthouse

11:30 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
12:00 p.m. Executive ended. Regular resumed.
Jim made motion to agree to authorize the release of lien for JLJ claim on condition the funds are held – depending on commissioners’ decision. Randy seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Four claims approved

Gil Bates re: NIMA/CEDA/GEM grant – requesting county to sponsor a $25,000 grant for a long term approach to create an industry environment that attracts a quality workforce. Skip made motion to sponsor grant application. Randy seconded. Motion carried. Rose will take care of financial part of grant.

Commissioners’ reports continued.
Jim – talked with Stephanie from BLM – Salmon River Road – Mental Health Grant – discussion followed – NCHD meeting – Craig/Wyden funding – commissioners and clerks conference in Pocatello – budget for f/y2008 – position for solid waste management and subdivision ordinance – schedules for Board of Equalization.
Randy – local highway meeting – legislation – RS2477

Charlie Holliman re: final drawing on Silver Lakes Subdivision Phase II – Carl Edwards reviewed the plat – discussion followed on Carl’ review.

Sandra Kelley re: property on Cow Creek – wants dumpster moved to other side of road – she owns both sides – will work with road crew and Dennis Albers for any necessary paper work.

The Board recessed at 2:10 p.m.

Chairman:______________________________ Attest:________________________