August 13, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

AUGUST SESSION August 13, 2007 SECOND TERM DAY

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

Sandy Shank, etal, re: Larradon Heights subdivision. Valley Lane road in subdivision to cul-de-sac – requesting name change to Austree Lane. Will work with road department and mapping department.

Bill Shobe re: Rest Home Road in his area. Requesting new name. Randy suggested Bill decide on a name and meet with mapping department.

John Dilts re: financing for loader. Rose will get more quotes from area banks. New loader discussed – Skip made motion to order loader. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Airport agreement. Forest Service is drafting agreement – Dennis will review.
John reported on airport meeting – Riedesel representative was present to give report on land acquisition - contract work still continues. Pot holes were patched on airport runway.

Gil Bates – commercial hanger at airport – discussion followed – site availability discussed – John and Gil will visit area at airport.

Syd Fuzzell re: Claims
Current Expense $50,327.35
Road & Bridge $92,266.34
Airport 115,171.03
Emergency Comm 585.56
District Court 4,665.25
Title III 28,668.74
Indigent 1,083.78
Appraisal 1,117.90
Solid Waste 107,334.31
Noxious Weeds 54,448.49
Jim made motion to approve claims. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Total Claims $455,448.49

Clearwater/NezPerce National Forest – fire update – Rattle Snake Fire – Poe Cabin Fire – Concord Fire – Horton – Raines - Bridge Fire – Zena Loon – Branch 1.
Noxious weed in Idaho County discussed. Roads – rehabilitation of roads after fires – reforestation – fencing – grass seeding – discussed.

Solid Waste meeting with City Mayors. Skip gave solid waste report and options to look into– education of public needed – fines for illegal dumping – monitoring of dumpsters – land fill – burner – recycling – fees for contractors and fee for agriculture – suggested that county take over all solid waste fees for the county. City can charge for curb side pickup. Discussion followed.
Jim stated this is a county wide problem – better management system – future plans for solid waste – contracts out there with Walco/Simmons should be run through the county.
Randy stated current set up is not sustainable – growth in county – future plans not just for our county should be considered – recycling – possible purchase of property for landfill – relocation of dumpster sites.
Mayor Crump, Riggins – in favor of county taking care of solid waste fees for all of the county residents – monitor dump sites – transfer station monitoring – transfer station needed in Salmon River area.
Bruce Walker – Grangeville – stated they pay Walco $480,000 each year for contract.
Mayor Vanderwall, Grangeville, stated education is needed – support of all the people – city is in support of county’s efforts.

Steve West, President of Centra, Boise, Idaho gave his options for solid waste – cost effectiveness – county owned land fill – invest in a well planned project – several options out there – need an evaluation of what is best for county – funding of project. Discussion followed.

Commissioners called for hearing for an increase of solid waste fees – scheduled for September 10, 2007 from 1:00 p.m. to 2:00 p.m.

2:40 p.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session – I C 67-2345(f). Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
2:55 p.m. Ended. Regular resumed.
No decisions made

Jim Davis, Tara King, Clyde Hanson re: fire mitigation plan for Idaho County – update – amendment – discussion followed. Resolution #68 discussed.
Jim made motion to approve Resolution #68 declaring county support and adoption of the Idaho County Wildland Urban Interface Wildfire Mitigation Plan 2007 Update Addendum implementation. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Commissioners’ reports:
Skip – no report.
Jim – forest interim committee meeting – airport meeting – mental health meeting – Idaho County Fair.
Randy – Manning Crevess Bridge – Southwest RAC money request for Idaho County – will be approved in segments – North Central RAC meeting – road closure (Warren Wagon Road) due to forest fires – discussion – thanked Jerry Zumalt for all his work during the fire season. Squaw Creek Project – culvert replacement.

The Board recessed at 3:45 p.m.

Chairman:________________________ Attest:________________________

August 6, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

AUGUST SESSION August 6, 2007 FIRST TERM DAY


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

Janet Hohle re: Squaw Creek Project – plan submittals for contractor, Cook & Sons, five have not been approved – presented letter regarding conditions for each submittal - #1 safety plan #2 site use #3 water pollution control plan #4 salmon recovery program #5 diversion & care. Discussion followed.
Skip made motion to approve change in submittal letters regarding Squaw Creek Project. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

John Dilts re: road report – culvert replacement in Thorn Springs area completed – second seal coat on Ridgewood Drive completed – Dixie Summit road – unable to seal coat due to forest fires in this area – may have to cancel project until next year.

Nicole Solberg, Youth in Government, visiting local governments in action. Discussion followed.

Randy Doman present.

Steve West, President of Centra, Boise, Idaho, and Fred Perez regarding solid waste options – they are working with Valley and Elmore County regarding a transfer station – several options discussed – long term plan – cost effective scenario – privately owned land fills. Information only.

Ken Gortsema, Engineer for City of Grangeville, Terry Vanderwall, Mayor and Joe Wright representing Grangeville re: Ordinance #817 -818 -819 – 820 - 821 -822 -823 – amendments to their Ordinance #34 adopted April, 1995. Changes made due to court rulings – changes are applicable to city of Grangeville, now asking county to adopt changes for the area of impact. Approval is necessary to keep city and area of impact on same rulings – discussion followed. Hearing would have to be held at a later date.

Greg Skinner re: Vogelsong #2 subdivision – preliminary plat – Rapid River area – discussion – test holes completed by health department – plat will be given to Carl Edwards for review.

Daryl Mullinix and Richard Lindsay representing Hunter Edwards re: White Tail subdivision in the Lucile area – submitted review and copy of restrictive covenants – variance discussed.

Clearwater/NezPerce/Wallowa Whitman gave fire update – Poe Cabin Fire, Rattle Snake and Concord Fires.

1:55 p.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session – I C 31-874. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
2:10 p.m. Ended. Regular session resumed.
One N-1 One lien One approval Three rescheduled

Commissioners worked on the budget

5:00 p.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session – I C67-2345 (a). Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll Call vote with all in favor.
5:15 p.m. Ended. Regular session resumed.

July 30, 2007 minutes. Skip made motion to approve minutes as submitted. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

Skip made motion to approve Forest Road Agreement between U S Dept. of Agriculture, Payette National Forest Service and Idaho County for construction of various roads in Idaho County. Effective through 9-30-2012.

Certificate of residency approved: Allison Jean Frances Jones

Sheriff quarterly report approved.

The Board recessed at 5:30 p.m.


Chairman:________________________ Attest:_____________________________

JULY 30, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

JULY SESSION July 30, 2007 SEVENTH TERM DAY

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

Jerry Zumalt re: state disaster declaration for Idaho County – does not cover all of the fire areas. Letter to the Governor drafted for commissioners approval. Discussion followed. Skip made motion to draft letter expanding disaster area. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

Order for cancellation of taxes approved.
Gloria Thomason - $.97 – postmark OK

Skip Brandt re: Herd district. David Hagele cattle on road – discussion followed. Commissioners will work with Dennis Albers on this.
Delbert Yates expressed his concerns regarding cattle on the road at all times – presented list of warnings given to Hagele and pictures.

John Dilts re: road report. Chip sealing on Dixie Summit and Squaw Creek Project both rescheduled for a later date due to forest fires.
Dixie dumpsters discussed. – five dumpsters involved.

Budget workshop – solid waste budget – fees and revenue discussed.

Max Pelham and Kim Nuxoll re: lots in Twin River Ranch subdivision. Discussion followed. Jim made motion to correct the value of lot 87 in Twin River Ranch Subdivision. Value reduced to $25,000. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

Gil Bates re: funding of the Idaho Rural Economic Development Program in Idaho and Lewis Counties, as announced by Governor Otter – will provide $41,500 annually. Skip made motion to approve MOU. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

July 9, 2007 minutes – July 10, 2007 minutes – July 16, 2007 minutes – July 23, 2007 minutes. Skip made motion to approve minutes as amended. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

Towing Policy – Larry Dasenbrock, Trudy Slagle, Dale Weeks, Terry & Becky Jackson and Dennis Albers. Discussion followed.
Skip made motion to adopt new Idaho County Towing Policy with the three (3) corrections. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

11:00 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session – I C 67-238(b&f) Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.
11:38 a.m. Ended. Regular session resumed.

Skip made motion to approve emergency sick leave for Rebecca Warden. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

11:40 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims – I C 31-2874. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.
11:55 a.m. Ended. Regular resumed.
Four liens Four N-1’s One approved

Treasurer/Auditor Joint Quarterly Report approved.

Randy present for remainder of meeting.

Clearwater/NezPerce forest re: forest fire update. Rattle Snake Fire – Poe Cabin Fire – Bridge Fire – Raines – Concord WFU

Randy and Jim re: solid waste fees – discussion followed.

The Board adjourned at 2:00 p.m.


Chairman:___________________________ Attest:____________________

July 23, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

JULY SESSION July 23, 2007 SIXTH TERM DAY


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


Skip made motion to appoint Jim as vice chairman. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

Skip made motion to ratify resolution #67 declaring Idaho County a disaster emergency due to wildland fires. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Resolution signed July 20, 2007.

Kimberly Nelson and Randy Brodel, NezPerce & Wallowa-Whitman National Forests, regarding forest fire update.

Robert McLean re: Elk City Wagon Road – lives on Water Tank road, wants to change this road name to Elk City Wagon Road and change a portion of the road, named Elk City Wagon Road to Mill Road. Discussion followed.
Skip made motion to change Water Tank Road to Elk City Wagon Road and other portion of road be called Mill Road. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

John Dilts re: road report. Second coat of seal coating Ridgewood Drive – chip sealing on various roads. Elk City dumpsters – fencing still has to be done. Hauling of trash from Dixie by road department - costs approx. $10,000/year – this amount is coming out of the road department and should be solid waste budget. Discussion followed.

Cliff Steele re: Forest Road Agreement between Payette National Forest Services and Idaho County – reimbursement for fire season for use of roads and equipment – these are forest service roads maintained by county – agreement is effective through September 30, 2012. Roads include Warren Wagon Road – 16 miles. Burgdorf-Profile Gap – 8.5 miles. Burgdorf-French Creek – 27.4 miles. Skip made motion to approve contract pending review by John Dilts & Dennis Albers. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
RAC projects for 2008 discussed.

Syd Fuzzell re: claims.
Current Expense $54,955.24 Road & Bridge $62,700.93
Airport 87,541.51 Emergency Comm 2,581.52
District Court 1,329.93 County Fair 565.85
Preventive Health 26,684.25 Title III 154.71
Indigent 9,569.27 Appraisal 570.43
Drug Enforcement 809.51 Solid Waste 4,108.65
Noxious Weeds 87,181.00 Snowmobile 25A 11.31
Snowmobile 25B 17.32
Skip made motion to approve claims. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Total Claims $338,781.43

Mitch Silver for Sen.Crapo, Jeff Sayre for Sen. Craig, Tony Snodderly for Rep. Sali reported on federal issues – PILT – Craig/Wyden – land exchange – fire updates.

11:33 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims – 31-874. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
11:57 a.m. Ended. Regular resumed.
One denied one approved one lien one N-1

Towing Policy – Trudy Slagle and Scott Mealer and Terry Jackson and Becky Brotnov – discussion followed on amendments.

NezPerce National Forest presented update on Rattlesnake Fire.

Rebecca Warden re: AS400 – Bonner county is willing to sell their CPU for $500 – however will reconsider if software of 4,600 is needed. Jim made motion to approve purchase. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

Commissioners reports:
Skip – no report
Jim – fires – tax deed meeting – 911 charges – wolf meeting on Tuesday – budget work.

Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
Shirley Halleen – 6.74
George Thomas – 2.19
Chris Dvorak – 6.60
Sam Whitten – 13.60
Above claims postmark OK

Warrant #2007-06502 – Idaho Sporting Goods - $68.00 – cancelled POST

The Board recessed at 4:00 p.m.


Chairman:____________________________ Attest:______________________

July 16, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

JULY SESSION July 16, 2007 FIFTH TERM DAY


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

John Dilts re: road report. Chip sealing on various roads continues – widening of the Dewey Saddle road is complete. Dumpster area in Elk City discussed.
USFS agreement at airport – presented sample agreement from McCall airport.
Salmon River road project discussed with Greg Gifford. Greg will check back by August with further information.

Board of Equalization letters signed. Copies of letters on file.

Anthony Chai re: Herd District - Expressed concerns with cattle running on private property. Discussion followed. Anthony would like to get procedure for a petition for a herd district in his area – Dennis Albers will get information for Mr. Chai.

11:00 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session - I C 67-2345c. Skip seconded. Motion carried. Roll call vote with all in favor.
11:20 a.m. Ended.
Skip made motion to release temporary easement #420499. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Release signed and recorded.

Randy reported on dumpsters on Woodland Road. ROW discussed regarding the NezPerce Tribe to Simmons Sanitation. Skip will get more information regarding ROW.

11:30 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. I C 31-874. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call vote.
12:00 p.m. Ended.
Two liens Two N-1’s One release of lien and N-1 One approved
One denied One continuance

Elected Official Meeting:
Rose – No report - absent
James – Board of Equalization – working on abstract – IAC meeting on the 25th of July – Boise appraiser school on the 29th of July.
Sharon – Treasurer Conference first week of August
Larry – Maude Lake shooting – actively investigating – drug bust during weekend. Fires in Idaho County keep sheriff’s department busy – ATV issues – Larry would like to have a policy for ATV’s and UTV’s.
Skip – No report

Jim – Idaho Dept. of Water Resource report – regional mental health board meeting – airport meeting – IAC meeting – E911 meeting – Rural addressing moving along – budget work begins – law enforcement agreement.
Randy – BOE went well – thanked assessor’s office – future plans for the courthouse and jail – would like to involve the citizens of the community in the need for a new facility. Craig/Wyden extended for another year – two proposals were turned in for monies from RAC – funding for emergency equipment building.

Towing Policy discussion – Terry Jackson and Dale’s Rescue & Towing present. Tabled until next week.

Cancellation of taxes approved:
Donna Renner - $394.48

The Board recessed at 4:10 p.m.


Chairman:____________________________ Attest:________________________

July 10, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

JULY SESSION July 10, 2007 FOURTH TERM DAY

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

Board met for decisions on Board of Equalization.

James M Shawley – RP 29N08E1042110A – sustained
John Gaither – RP 30N03E089006A, 089500A – sustained
Allison Ranch – RP26N10E280760A – sustained
Guy Burk – RP33N03E141800A – sustained
Augie Reincke – RP01150008007A – sustained as corrected
Linda Caraffa Fisher – RPG038000B005BA – sustained
Larry Lathrop – RP016810000280A – Killgore’s – sustained
Stan Hawkins – RP29N02E011225A – sustained
William Gordon Gibler – RP28N09E301210A – sustained
David Myers – RP038500001240A – Twin River – sustained
Janet Barany – RP0350200003B0A – Slate Creek – Agriculture Exemption allowed on 3 parcels
Ramey Ricks – RP039000000230A – Twin River – sustained
Debbie Doremus – RP32N04E257835A – adjust value to $29,975.
Richard Dunford – RP038500000980A – Twin River – sustained
Raymond Brooks – RP023000000200A – Orogrande – sustained
Janet & Tony Meckel – RP03300000050A – Secesh – sustained
Patrick Mincolla – RP00451001011A & 33NO3E140450A – sustained
Mardell Edwards – PP/PP0000002492A – sustained
John Ogden – RP047500000070A – Whitewater – sustained
Donna Renner – RPC009000G0050A – hardship
Salmon Rapids Lodge – sustain on hotel and approve adjustment on Personal Property on mill site.
Tucker Lindsey – denied
Robert Hughes – RP30N01E013160A – sustained
Matt Hicks – RP33N03E121830A – sustained
Tim McGowan – RPR00000116162A & R002000A001AA – sustained
J Eric Hook – RP24N01W241825A – sustained
Neil Medley – RP24N01E280185A – adjustment of 5% on house & attachments granted.
Dennis Albers – RP27N01E237970A – sustained
Brian Palmer – RP31N05E083850A – sustained
James Zaremba – RP33N04E085860A – sustained
R & R Development – RP00930 Diamond Springs – ag exemption not filed on time - sustain value on 11 lots – remainder on dry grazing granted.
Linda Schweich – RP24N01E212300,211911,211911A – values reduced on three parcels.
Rosemary Brenner – RP33N06E32 – cancelled
Lewis Dunlap – RP33N04E2032620A &206621A & 201210A – reduce value on barn granted
James L. Bailie, Pastor – exempt – sustained
Randy Wilson – ARP26N06E134060A – sustained
Howard Bartlow – RP016800000030A – Killgores – sustained
Gary Smith – RP025500010020A – Quailwood – sustained
Mark DeJong – RP24N01E214450A – sustained
Robert House – RP0245000008EA – Pineridge – sustained
Jay Henry – RP28N01E274675A – reduce the assessed value of the land to 7.86 acres with improvement values being unchanged.
Sam Stamper – RP30N03E264850,2656600A – sustained
Tim Haener – RP30N03E333025A – sustained

The Board recessed at 10:07 a.m.


Chairman:____________________________ Attest:_________________________

July 9, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

JULY SESSION July 9, 2007 THIRD TERM DAY


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

Bill Kishpaugh, Lee Hartman, James Zehner requesting one of the lots in Pine Ridge Water & Sewer be tax exempt – lagoon area – group presented state statue – subdivision formed in 1976 – lagoon area is now a park. Discussion followed.
Jim made motion to exempt Pine Ridge Water and Sewer property to exempt status. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

James Zehner re: Old Health Food Store being sold to Syringa Hospital – suggested 50% reduction. Discussion followed.
Jim made motion to grant the 50% reduction on the parking lot and Old Health Food Store sold to Syringa Hospital. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Bid Opening for rock crushing: Bids Submitted:
Seubert Excavators $122,900
Kaschmitter Ent. Inc. $118,500
Highland Enterprises $ 93,100
DeAtley $103,000
Bids tabled until John Dilts reviews.

John Dilts re: road report. Lolo Creek Bridge conference – John attended. Work will begin today and last through October. Scherilias property – parking of their vehicles on Clearwater side – road will be closed – bridge will be transported to Emmett, Idaho.
Ridgewood Drive – BST applied – work in progress. Dewey Saddle project – sharp corner – will widen road.
Airport electricity – first part of project completed.
Purchasing of loader – three yard loader - $98,000 is the cost – state bid. John will get more details.

Rock Bids: Randy made motion to accept bid from Highland Enterprises. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

June 25, 2007 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes. Randy seconded. Motion carried with Jim and Randy in favor. Skip abstained due to his absence on the 25th.

July 5, 2007 minutes. July 6, 2007 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as corrected. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

Commissioners’ reports:
Jim – land acquisition at Elk City Bennett site. Commission tabled issue to wait until BFI makes a firm offer.

Syd Fuzzell re: Claims.
Current Expense $37,748.09 Road & Bridge $47,743.46
Airport 23,285.44 Ambulance 2,635.50
Emergency Comm 611.62 District Court 2,658.27
Title III 14,675.60 Indigent 31,091.67
Appraisal 137.39 Solid Waste 98,858.95
Noxious Weeds 8,237.75
Jim made motion to approve claims. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Total Claims $262,683.74

Insurance Committee Report. Nadine McDonald, James Zehner, Sharon Cox. Abbie Hudson. Presented options – Regence Blue Shield – Gem Plan – Marion Benefits. Current increase for Blue Shield is 6.2% - requesting to keep benefits as is – want to stay with Blue Shield and go to PPO option with a .004% increase – this will be a 5.8% savings – hopefully the commissioners will consider this on a salary increase for the employees. Discussion followed. Committee also requested the commissioners make their decision as soon as possible. Discussion followed.
Randy made motion to go with PPO option with Regence Blue Shield. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Effective October 1, 2007.

11:30 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims – I.C. 31-874. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.
11:55 a.m. Ended.
Two release of liens and N-1’s Two approved

Beverage license approved:
Dixie Motel & Mere LLC – beer & wine
Elk Country Steakhouse – beer & wine
Elk Country Out Post – beer
Cougar Canyon Station – beer

Catering permit approved: Hinkelman wedding – 7-14-07

Order for cancellation of taxes:
Syringa Clinic - $6.00

Sheriff’s Quarterly report approved.

Cliff Chapin and Tim Hoff, CAI (Computer Arts, Inc.) re: establishing net working, so they can have an office in Grangeville – feel this would be a benefit for Idaho, Lewis and Clearwater County. Discussion followed.

Dennis Albers re: Draft lease of dumpster site – between Idaho County and Bennett Forest Industries in Elk City. Discussion followed on location of dumpsters – large enough area is the concern.

Towing Policy discussion – Dales’s Rescue & Towing, Long’s Hauling and Jackson’s Towing present. No decisions made.

Lisa Billings, etal - Mental Health and Drug Court for District 2. Court is presently in Clearwater County – would like to get one started in Idaho & Latah County. ACT team required – discussion followed.
Randy expressed his concern on getting a mental health/drug court in Idaho County.

4:17 p.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for property acquisition – IC 67-2345 – C. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
4:50 p.m. Ended. No decision made.

4:55 p.m. The Board recessed.

Chairman:____________________________ Attest:_______________________