November 19, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
NOVEMBER SESSION November 19, 2007 FOURTH TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.
Randy made motion to appoint Jack Nelson as representative on ICRMP board for District II. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Order for cancellation of solid waste fees approved:
Ellen Bunney - 198.72 – leased to Pratt Cattle
Melvin McLean – 198.72 – lease to Vinal Hardin
Agnes Goeckner – 198.72 – leased to Gerry Gehring
Dale Sade – 198.72 – all timber ground
Gene Meinen – road report – attended conference last week in Boise – reported on rules and regulations on fines and violations on crushing of rock – crushing contracts discussed – will work with Dennis Albers.
Warren Wagon Road improvement project discussed.
Airport – replacement of fuel pumps – cost approx. $13,000 – credit card reader machine discussed.
Jim reported on fence at the north Pollock dumpster site – needs to be fixed. Also reported on Salmon River Road project meeting last Friday – construction begins December 3, 2007. October 29, 2010 is time for completion. Time frame for road closures discussed – affects rafting businesses – web site will be available to keep public informed on this project.
James Zehner and Sheila Key re: GIS classes in Post Falls – requesting Sheila to be able to attend – December 3-7. Discussion followed. $1500.00 for both classes – Skip made motion to allow Sheila to attend the classes as assessor deems necessary for E911/GIS training. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Kevin Kehoe and Gordon Eckel re: appointment of commissioners for newly formed Harpster Volunteer Fire District. Maps provided for designated districts. Commissioner will forward three names to Governor for official appointment.
Boundaries of sub districts questioned by Dennis Albers. Kevin will work with mapping department for description of districts. Discussion followed.
Jim made motion to submit the names of Gordon Eckel for district II – Kevin Kehoe for district III and Gary Lazenby for district I. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Larry Dasenbrock re: new hire for jail department – approved. Also, requesting part time help to full time for sheriff’s office. Discussion. Skip made motion to approve Patricia Spence up to 40 hours/week during Lankford case – effective November 19, 2007 – current rate per hour – up to February 1, 2008 – up for review after this date. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
November 5, 2007 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
November 7, 2007 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
11:30 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session – I C 31-874 – indigent. Skip seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken
12:10 p.m. Ended. Regular session resumed.
Two liens Two N-1’s Two approved One denied
Kirk MacGregor re: Grangeville Area of Impact – City requesting county to adopt their fees.
Skip re: Emergency Ordinance – Kirk explained process – no need to have hearing as of now – on a permanent ordinance – public input required. Discussion followed on adopting an entire new ordinance or amend the current ordinance #34, which some portions are invalid – currently we are out of compliance with state law according to MacGregor – requesting another meeting.
Main issues, as of now, concerns of building permits in area of impact – water and sewer hook up fee OK – planning and zoning OK - in subdivisions in this area – OK with permits.
Randy stated building fees should be same for city and impact area – doesn’t want to see a layer of inspections.
No definite decisions made – another meeting will follow at a later date.
2:12 p.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session- I C 67-2345(f) – pending litigation. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
2:37 p.m. Ended. Regular session resumed
No decision made
James Zehner re: GIS program from Intergraph – update - $2,072.00 per year – due in February – maintenance agreement. Discussion followed.
Randy made motion to approve update. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Rob Nuckols re: solid waste fee increase – has problem with this – explained he was charged ag solid waste fee – lives 17 miles east of Riggins – no dumpsters in this area – has 45 minutes round trip to dumpster – requesting an exemption fee for ag.
Skip explained process – county is charging as an ag business – Nuchols has 159 acres – requesting at least two years exemption – tabled until next week.
Linda Gullickson – Commissioners approved 30 hours vacation from Shirley Crane to Linda Gullickson for medical reasons. Approved.
Commissioners’ reports:
Skip – Boise meeting – taxes – SRBA – cell tower in Kooskia – cell phones – Salmon River road project.
Jim – Christmas/New Year (eve) office hours discussed – forest service travel plan – discussion – roadless area – airport – Bennett property – interested in trading lots with county – Jerry Peterson talked with Jim – wants to build a jail – discussion followed – state water plan – state wolf plan – Boise meeting – taxpayers association – legislative committee meeting – discussed the 10 proposed legislative priorities – solid waste meeting – District II meeting.
Randy – ITD meeting on 11-28-07 – Clearwater QRU – not licensed – Skip will check with QRU members – BLM RAC – Randy had been reappointed.
Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
Desert Mineral LLC – 56.72 – unable to collect
Russell Gilmore – 25.74 – unable to collect
Shawn & Amy Green - $182.94 – unable to sell per sheriff’s office
The board recessed at 4:45 p.m.
Chairman:____________________________ Attest:_____________________

November 13, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
NOVEMBER SESSION November 13, 2007 THIRD TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Randy Doman, Skip Brandt, Commissioners and Rose Gehring, clerk, present. Jim Rehder attending IAC Legislative Meeting.
Nadine McDonald – year end reporting and MOU agreement with the Department of Juvenile Corrections and Idaho County. Discussion followed on the juvenile report. Skip made motion to approve the MOU and financial report. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
Syd Fuzzell re: Claims
Current Expense $94,754.37
Road & Bridge $153,522.15
Airport 3,474.15
Emergency Comm 7,930.26
District Court 3,433.11
County Fair 2,117.15
Title III 1,724.56
Indigent 6,622.03
Junior College 2,566.99
Appraisal 237.27
Drug Enforcement 1,942.89
Sheriff’s Youth 466.05
Solid Waste 100,332.19
Noxious Weed 9,935.75
Snowmobile 25A 42.34
Waterways 1,800.00
Snowmobile 25B 42.34
Skip made motion to approve claims. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
Total claims $390,943.60
Auditor/Treasurer quarterly report approved
10:00 a.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session – I C 31-874 – indigent. Skip seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
10:20 a.m. Ended. Regular session resumed
Two denied Three liens & N-1’s
Shirley requested new printer for indigent office. Commissioners approved purchase.
Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
Conford Co LLS – 10.74 – prepaid
Ronda Jennings – 14.32 – prepaid
Clinton Guy – 3.62 – prepaid
Victor Sheline – 46.84 – prepaid
Jesse Fugate 7.54 – prepaid
City of Kamiah – 11.86 – public entity
Dee Woods – 12.20 – prepaid
Pentecostal Church – 149.62 – per commissioners
David Straw – 198.72 – land leased
South Fork Outfitters – 198.72 – per commissioners
Melvin McPherson – 499.10 – missed homeowners
Mike Key – 10.30 – wrong parcel
Jeff Schnider – 195.44 – missed homeowners
Idaho County Sheriff monthly fee transfer – approved
Skip made motion to appoint Randy to serve on CAT board representing District II. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
Harpster Fire Protection District – Canvass of votes – 89 yes 58 no Election held November 6, 2007 for formation of fire district.
Skip made motion to sign and approve Resolution #78 regarding snow removal on 222D near Dixie, Idaho. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
Deanna Hall re: solid waste letters – requesting letter be drafted for residents involved with the CRP program for their farm ground. Discussion followed. Letter will be drafted.
The Board recessed at 11:30 a.m.
Chairman:__________________________ Attest:___________________________

November 7, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
NOVEMBER SESSION November 7, 2007 SECOND TERM DAY
The Board met at 10:00 a.m. with all three commissioners and Margie Gortsema, Deputy Clerk, present.
Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent hearing. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
12:05 p.m. Executive session/hearing ended.
No decision made
Chairman:_____________________________ Attest:_________________________

November 5, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

NOVEMBER SESSION November 5, 2009 FIRST TERM DAY
The board met at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.
Judge Bradbury re: letter requesting commissioners to sign stating the judge within District II may live where he chooses – does not have to be in Idaho County. Discussion followed on his work load within Clearwater, Lewis and Idaho County. Judge stated the traveling time is unreasonable – wants to be closer to his place of work. Discussion followed. Decision tabled.
Sharon Cox & Rebecca Warden Personal Property tax and yield tax – requesting to apply tax to the real property tax. Commissioners approved.
Gene Meinen re: Secesh Road – Salmon River Road project - rafting businesses have problem when this road work will be done – will road be closed? Meeting will be set at a later date to work with the businesses.
Alica Holthaus, Dakota Wilson, Kayla Duclos, Leah Holthaus, Prairie Middle School gave report on MOSS trip they attended in McCall, Idaho. Topics discussed – fire ecology – forest management.
Group presented proposal for use of Title III funds for next year for this program. Jim made motion to approve next year MOSS program for 2008 for Prairie Middle School. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Randy made motion to pay CEDA $5,000.00 for 2008 North Central Idaho Telecommunication Consortium Funding Solicitation. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Amount to be taken from Commissioners budget.
Randy made motion to accept 3% wage increase for Gil Bates. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
10:00 a.m. Pine Ridge Water & Sewer District public hearing. Ten people present – Michelle Bly, Progressive Engineering Group, Inc. reported on block grant for district – district passed bond – requesting $300,000 in block grant – local money of $17,000 paid. Grant is for water system improvements project. Serves 385 residents.
Jim made motion to approve certification of this project. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Jim made motion to sign sub recipient agreement. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Skip made motion to sign citizen participation plan. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Approval of environmental study has not been completed – will be submitted at a later date.
Increase of fee for water reported by Bill Kishpaugh – water loss and no flushing of lines are some of the problems with the current system.
No comments against block grant for Pine Ridge Water & Sewer.
10:35 a.m. Hearing ended.
James Zehner and Deanna Hall re: solid waste fees exemption letters:
Tom Kovalicky – must show lease of his property for an exemption.
Ralph Hatter – outfitting business – requesting removal of commercial business solid waste fee – Skip made motion to remove fee. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Robert Wright – requesting residential exemption – unoccupied lot in Lewis Clark Pines. Request denied – considered a recreation lot.
Duane Lytle – closed trailer – removed homeowners for 2008 – moved to Wyoming – Homeowners on for 2007 – solid waste fee remains on for 2007.
Sharon Richardson, Lewis Clark Pines – Lot 7 – remove fee and Lot 66 fee remains.
Gary Childs – cabin used 4-5 months – requesting ½ rate only – ½ rate only applies to second home in Idaho County. Request denied – full rate remains.
Greg Gifford, Federal Highway Admin, re: Salmon River Road Project – Pre-construction meetings discussed as follows: November 15, 2007 - 7:00 p.m. Riggins High School with rafters. November 16, 2007 - 1:00 p.m...
Stephanie Babb re: salary increase for employee – dispatcher – Amanda Johnson – discussion followed on extra duties. Wage increase approved.
11:33 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session I C 31-874 – indigent. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.
12:00 p.m. Ended.
One lien One N-1 One release of lien & N-1 Two approved
Elected Officials meeting:
Sharon – tax bills – tax drive – fire protection
Rose – Harpster Fire district election – ICRMP insurance – canvass of votes on Monday – IAC board of directors meeting this week.
Larry – Lankford case – mental health issues – courthouse security meeting – ATV meeting – lost hunters
James – on line vehicle license renewal – effective now – mailing out sub and occupancy notices – meeting in Boise
Skip – no report
Jim – Region II meeting November 28, 2007 in Lewiston – E911 meeting – rural addressing – press release on solid waste issues
Randy – Gene Meinen new road supervisor – Bennett Lumber building in Elk City – Salmon River Road project – fire review meeting in future – press release for all risk plan – wilderness area – area of impact.
2:00 p.m. Jail inspection
Kevin Konger re: University of Idaho nutrition program – Kevin serves Idaho & Lewis counties – money management – cooking programs – head start – nutrition classes – menu planning – classes taught in Kooskia.
Randy suggested she work with Shirley Crane – discussion followed
Jim re: solid waste letters and fee charges for ag business – discussion with Dennis Albers via phone.
October 29, 2007 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Judge Bradbury letter – regarding resident chamber –support letter to legislators. Discussion followed. Randy made motion to stay neutral. Skip seconded. Discussion. Skip and Randy voted in favor. Jim voted no.
Don Simmons re: solid waste committee and press release – discussion followed.
Order for cancellation of taxes as follows:
Falcon Inc – 292.42 – certified to real property
B G & CM Railroad – 565.68 – double assessed
Ruby Scott – 2.60 – double assessed
W Blaine Sandoval – 136.90 – as per commissioners
BG & CM Railroad – 120.34 – certified to real property
Q Harper – 198.72 – farmland leased to Melvin Gill
Lauren Lytle – 198.72 – land leased to Vinal Hardin
Lawrence Langmade – 198.72 – land leased to Flying U Ranch
BG & CM Railroad -103.50 – double assessed
Dabco Inc – 2204.90 – equipment in Clearwater County part of year
Uhlorn Logging – 383.69 – equipment in Clearwater County
Larry Cantwell – 82.44 – double assessed
BG & CM Railroad – 810.56 – certified to real property
The board recessed at 3:40 p.m.
Chairman:________________________________ Attest:_________________

October 29, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
OCTOBER SESSION October 29, 2007
SIXTH TERM DAYT
he Board met at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.Sharon Richardson re: solid waste fee increase — owns two lots in Pines II subdivision — charged full price on one lot and half rate on other lot. Discussion followed. Commissioners said she should fill out the application for an exemption.
John Chandler re: noxious weeds — owns 110 acres — spent $18,000 plus for chemicals to spray his property for weeds — requesting assistance in getting forest service to help with weed problem. Chandler’s property is surrounded by public lands.Randy will talk with Carl Crabtree — Chandler mentioned some residence get help with weed problem — others don’t — what is the criteria.Randy stated it is sprayed by areas — Chandler will attend Noxious Weed meetings in the future.Road complaint by Chandler. Last two miles up Slate Creek graveled — logging on this road — mined road — contractors should be asked to water and blade road during their use — discussion followed.
John Dilts and Gene Meinen re: grading & graveling continue — Bennett lease discussed — amount went from $200 to $1000 for lease of building for one year.Randy made motion to accept change. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Following resolutions approved — Jim made motion to approve resolutions. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Prosecuting Attorney — transfer of$19,730.99 from General ReserveAirport — budget be raised in the amount of $51,286.76 — emergency existed due to extreme draught during 2007 Fire Season
Indigent — budget be raised in the amount of $30,419.78— state or federal agency monies unanticipated.
Solid Waste — budget be raised in the amount of $211,779.30— state or federal agency monies unanticipated.
James Zehner & Deanna Hall re: solid waste exemption review as follows:
Janice West — drop solid waste fee for ag exemption — put on full market value
Ian Barlow — property burned over — drop solid waste fee for this year — leave ag exemption on
Lloyd Zumwalt — drop solid waste fee for ag — apply full market value
Charles McLendon — drop solid waste fee for ag — apply full market value
Credit Shelter Trust — 80 acres — drop solid waste fee for ag — apply full market value with consideration of no access
Sandra Berkey — drop solid waste fee for ag — apply full market value
Terry Raff— deny request — ag exemption remains
Margaret Holder — hardship exemption — circuit breaker — 65 acres — charge full market value — drop ag that’s not timber — 18 acres of timber.
Ailene George — 130 acres — cancel commercial solid waste fee and retain ag status.
Jeff Farris/Sam Robinson — farm ground in CRP —request denied — ag solid waste fee remains.
Percy Roeper — farm ground in CRP — ag solid waste fee remains
Pauline Frei — farm ground in CRP — ag solid waste fee remains
Carol Davis farm ground in CRP — ag solid waste fee remains
George Hunt — farm ground in CRP — ag solid waste fee remains
Shane Roesener — farm ground in CRP — ag solid waste fee remains
Patricia Redick — farm ground in CRP — ag solid waste fee remains
Linda and Grace Brannon — farm in CRP — ag solid waste fee remains
Paula Schwartz — farm in CRP — ag solid waste fee remains
Tom Hendrickson — farm in CRP — ag solid waste fee remains
Audrey Spence and Justin Finney — land in CRP — charge one fee for both.
Melvin McLean — 91 acres — crop used for haying — ag solid waste fee remains, unless he shows proof of leasing.
George Pauley — request for solid waste exemption denied
J D Lauer — 30 acres outside city limits —has ag exemptions. Solid waste fee remains.
Kiff Massey — ag exemption — solid waste fee remains
John & Shawn Wilson — cattle/horse operation — ag solid waste fee remains
Hunington Hatch — request for solid waste fee exemption denied
Tom Kovalickey — ground is leased for haying - - ag solid waste fee remains
Randal & Linda Rupp — ag exemption on land — solid waste fee remains
Clint Zenner — ag exemption on 25 acres — solid waste fee remains
Clayton & Randy Arnzen — ag exemption on land — solid waste fee remains
Carol Seigmiller — Wall Creek area — leased to Bill Jacks — solid waste fee removed
11:30 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session — I C 31-874 — indigent. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.11:46 a.m. Ended.Five liens Five N-I’s Two releases One approved One denied
Kirk MacGregor re: Area of Impact — City of Grangeville.
1: 10 p.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session — I C 67-2345(f)— legal matters. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken. 1:50 p.m. Ended — No decision made.
October 22, 2007 minutes. Randy made motion to approve minutes as amended. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
James Zehner re: computer monitors in his office are failing — bids from Compunet for two monitors - $210 each. Randy made motion to approve purchase. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Amount taken from Data Processing Budget.
Jim made motion to give the Friday after Thanksgiving as a holiday for Idaho County Employees. Skip seconded. Motion carried. Thank you commissioners.
Skip made motion to support Bill Sali thel reduction proposal for shortening NEPA. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
The Board recessed at 4:45 p.m.
5:00 p.m. Commissioners met with City of Grangeville in their office to discuss Area of Impact — Ordinances — Building permits. No decisions made.
6:15 p.m. Meeting ended.

October 22, 2007

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

OCTOBER SESSION October 22, 2007 FIFTH TERM DAY

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

Mark Nelson re: road in Woodland area – ditches pulled – Mark stated road in front of his place is bad – requesting Commissioners to review this road – road has wash board – discussion followed.

Vern Meyer re: carpet cleaning for the courthouse – Chem Dry will do the cleaning for $1,000. Discussion followed. Commissioners approved carpets to be cleaned.

John Dilts/Gene Meinen re: road report. Salmon River Road bids received – Debco was low bidder. Tri Agency stated the award is for schedule A – 4.2 miles out to Lake Creek Bridge – work will begin in November.
Schedule B – C – D is still in the schedule, but will be done at a later date – road will be under construction for 5-6 years.
Grading of county roads continues thanks to the rain – French Creek and Elk Horn bridges - Right of way work will get under way – working with Mike Cook, NezPerce National Forest – discussion followed.

9:36 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session according to I C 67-2345 c for Real Property Issues. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
10:00 a.m. Ended. Regular session resumed.
No decisions made

Cathy Wassmuth and Beth Boehmke, U S Bank, re: perks for employees, who sign up with U S Bank for their checking accounts. Discussion followed.

October 15, 2007 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

Syd Fuzzell re: Claims.
F/Y2007
Current Expense $55,444.42
Road & Bridge $269,900.32
Airport 1,123.40
Emergency Comm 1,798.62
District Court 12,936.84
Idaho County Fair 5,305.00
Title III 9,187.31
Indigent 8,802.77
Appraisal 1,122.91
Drug Enforcement 11,307.05
Solid Waste 1,143.65
Noxious Weeds 14,857.72
Snowmobile 25B 6.00
Interlock Device 385.20
Jim made motion to approve f/y2007 claims as amended. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Idaho County Road & Bridge for $704.00 denied.

Total Claims $393,614.21

F/Y2008
Current Expense $45,604.23
Road & Bridge 600.00
Emergency Comm 14.00
District Court $7,492.42
Preventive Health 28,521.25
Title III 122.32
Indigent 158.50
Junior College 700.00
Appraisal 14.08
Noxious Weeds 2,827.50
Waterways 5,900.00
Jim made motion to approve claims. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Total Claims $91,954.98

Assignment and Assumption of Voting System Agreement between State of Idaho, Office of the Secretary of State and Idaho County signed.

11:30 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session according to I C 31-874 - indigent. Randy seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.
12:10 p.m. Ended. Regular session resumed
Four approved – one denied – two liens – two N-1’s – two assignment

USKH Engineers, Dave Herold and Jim Biggs appeared re: Elk City flood plain mapping issue. Near Motherload Saloon – asked from client for elevation certificate – no base flood elevation found so far – zone A – question is whether or not county would like to do a flood plain study. Discussion followed.
Randy will draft letter to FEMA, stating problems with current flood plain maps – lender is requiring flood plain insurance.

Medical emergency granted to Linda Gullikson from Kim Nuxoll approved – amount of time – ½ day.

Sherrie Brannan re: building permit for her house – her area is in the area of Grangeville Impact – she has well and sewer in place – does not want to be hooked up with city.
Joe Wright stated city will have an emergency meeting deciding on building permit – discussion followed.
Question on road access from main road to her house. She has to work with Grangeville Highway District regarding this – road is in their district.

Dennis Albers, Larry Dasenbrock and Ron Funke re: Ordinance #50 – Dennis stated each case has to be separately investigated – permit form drafted – when a problem arises, sheriff’s deputies will work with Dennis.

Randy made motion to approve draft of mobile/home/manufactured home permit. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Jerry Litchfield re: solid waste fee increase – wants justification for increase – is there a watch dog over Walco & Simmons
Randy stated we are asking for information from contractors – but not receiving it – it is unknown whose garbage is whose – county is trying to come up with a system – working with other counties.
Jerry explained he has 10 acres, but only contracts the hay off the land – also, he has seen abuse of the dumpsters – has called it in – no response.

Silver Lakes Estates, Phase 2 – Charlie Holliman requested that he be allowed to dedicate an easement instead of a dedicating the fee title, After discussion, the county rejected the request and will insist that the full 30’ be dedicated in fee simple to the public as per Ordinance #20. The county did grant Mr. Holliman‘s request that the utility easement around the cul-de-sac in the center of the subdivision be deleted because utility lines are already in place. This easement is not needed.


Jim discussed ag & rural property letters regarding solid waste fees – plus wants press release – discussion followed – also wants solid waste committee.

Skip reviewed solid waste plan he has – copies given to Jim & Randy. Discussion followed.

Solid waste fee exemption requested by Francis Sargent and Ned Schroeder - denied.

The board recessed at 4:15 p.m.


Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:_____________________