April 21, 2008

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

APRIL SESSION April 21, 2008 THIRD TERM DAY

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

Vern Meyer re: flooring and roof repair for courthouse. Decision tabled until Vern returns with more information.

Gene Meinen – road and airport report. General maintenance on road. URS change Order #1 for Secesh Meadow Road Widening discussed.
FBO – Gene is still working on this project – would like proposals in by May 20, 2008.

Randy – MOU between Idaho County and Western Pacific Timber LLC – regarding Upper Lochsa Land Exchange – changes will be made on draft. Randy made motion to sign MOU. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

10:00 a.m. Mendenhall hearing decision. regarding vacation of road – hearing held April 14, 2008 at 1:00 p.m.
Randy read information from Elaine Pearson, surveyor, regarding sewer/water location.
Commissioners reviewed map printed by county mapping department.
Randy read letter from Empire Lumber Company and letter from Fran Mendenhall.
Jim made motion to reopen hearing in order to accept map and information received on April 18, 2008. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Dennis commented on notification of hearing – possibility of a new hearing – discussion followed.
Skip made motion to continue hearing and serve a proper notice to Zollman’s. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
10:40 a.m. – hearing continued until appropriate service on adjacent owners is made.

Dennis Albers re: Walco contract – reviewed contract since Dennis and Jonathan Hally (Walco’s lawyer) had time to work on contract.
Fuel cost discussed – Idaho County is the only entity that pays extra if price of fuel goes up. Spread sheet on fuel needs to be up dated. Commissioners requested more information from Hally.

Bennett Forest Industry agreement for solid waste site in Elk City discussed. Randy made motion to approve earnest money. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

11:30 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims – I C 31-874. Skip seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
12:00 p.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
Two approved One Lien One N-1


Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
Peggy Baldman – 10.61 – 2007 RP – timely payment

Catering permit approved – Country Store – April 25, 2008.

Randy - upcoming meeting with CEDA – May 6, 2008 in Grangeville regarding North Central Idaho Telecommunication Consortium Work Group on the results of the North Central Idaho Telecom User needs survey and review of a proposed, Schematic Wide Area Network (WAN) design.

Doug Crump and Marvin Mortenson requesting money for Riggins senior citizen program – meals on wheels – discussion followed. Skip made motion to donate $250.00 to Riggins Senior Citizen Program. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

April 14, 2008 minutes. Skip made motion to approve minutes. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

Commissioners’ reports:
Skip – flood insurance meeting – ITD meeting – CMC & Juvenile meeting – RSWAC meeting.
Jim – 911 bill regarding Frontier and Quest –LEPC meeting – solid waste advisory meeting – flood plain meeting – NCHD meeting.

Bill Spencer & Joe Cladouhos re: letter of support for a new ambulance for Syringa Hospital – letter was drafted and signed.

Randy – noxious weed program – review of weed funding – CEDA meeting – FEMA flood plain meeting – airport NEPA review – fire mitigation coordinator – committee will be formed to review applications.

Deanna Hall re: solid waste and circuit breaker letters.

John Nida – courthouse security meeting report – proposed personal ID for county employees – discussion followed. Grangeville City Hall will take pictures for the ID’s.

3:25 p.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for personnel matters – I C 67-2345(a). Randy seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
3:40 p.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed.
No decision made

Daryl Mullinix re: truck route update – Grangeville area. We have been selected to receive the money – applied for an $180,000 grant for analysis study which will begin in 2009. Construction could be approximately a $5 million project.
Match for grant is 7% - $18,000 – amount divided by the county, city and Grangeville Highway District.
Subdivision review fee discussed – commissioners will discuss further with Dennis Albers on whether or not a hearing is required.
4:05 p.m. The Board recessed.

APRIL 14, 2008

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

APRIL SESSION APRIL 14, 2008 SECOND TERM DAY

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

Vern Meyer and Connie McLean, Lindsley Furniture, re: carpet quotes for Assessor’s office.

Carl Crabtree re: Noxious weed grants – allocation of money will only be for chemicals – not able to use for salaries, education, equipment, etc. Discussion followed.

Gene Meinen re: road and airport report. Work on roads continues as usual – Ridgewood road – hill beginning to slide. Forest Service road agreements discussed – graveling of Cove Road.
Airport – comments on draft for FBO discussed – airport committee meeting. Randy made motion to approve amendments of draft and out for advertising. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Agreement with Air BP discussed for fuel sales.
Gas Boy system discussed – to repair cost is $700-$1,000 each time – to replace cost is $8,000 to install - $14,000 for equipment – tabled until commissioners receive more information and interest in FBO.

Syd Fuzzell re: Claims
Current Expense $53,004.51 Road & Bridge $6,881.93
Airport 4,561.21 Emergency Comm 1,878.45
District Court 4,605.37 Title III 2,126.89
Indigent 27,545.47 Junior College 1,441.00
Appraisal 293.35 Solid Waste 98,554.39
Noxious Weeds 1,573.08
Jim made motion to approve claims. Skip seconded. Motion carried
Total Claims $202,465.65

Proclamation declaring fair housing for Idaho County. Jim made motion to approve declaration. Skip seconded. Motion carried. See copy on next page.

April 7, 2008 minutes. Skip made motion to approve minutes as amended. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

James Zehner & Bettie, Bettie’s Flooring & Décor, Inc.presented quotes for flooring in Assessor’s/DVM office – tabled until quotes are received on carpet squares.

Rivers Edge Subdivision approval. Skip made motion to approve. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Signed and recorded.

Solid Waste site in Elk City discussed. Commissioners agreed to move forward with legal documents needed to purchase property from Bennett’s Forest Industries.

11:30 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent – I C 31-874. Skip seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
12:22 p.m. Ended
Three approved – four liens & N-1’s


1:00 p.m. Mendenhall hearing for road vacation Schultz-Lane Subdivision,
1:45 p.m. Hearing ended – decision tabled until April 21, 2008.

2:00 p.m. Fox Hearing on land division requesting variance to subdivide their property without going through subdivision ordinance process.
2:40 p.m. Hearing ended. Randy made motion to grant variance on condition of Idaho County Light & Power’s right of way easement. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

Dale Pickering re: Ridge Runner Fire Department – gave history of formation – presented reduction of cost to homeowners if fire district is formed – presented 33 signatures for formation of district – total value of proposed district is $41.4 million. Discussion followed. Randy made motion to call for hearing on the petitions of the Ridge Runner Fire and Rescue for the formation of a taxing district. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

Deanna Hall re: circuit breaker and solid waste letters.

4:00 p.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for legal matters I C 67-2345(f). Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
4:25 p.m. Ended. No decision made.

Silver Lakes Phase II subdivision. Randy stated Grangeville Highway will not accept the dedicated road according to the minutes of the highway district.
Charlie Holliman read letter after talking with his attorney Charlie stated it was discussed that the simplest solution to move forward with this subdivision would be to leave the plat as is, but revert back to private roads. Charlie stated he is willing to change the wording on the plat, if that is what it takes to get the highway district to sign off. Several suggestions were discussed.
Skip made motion to approve the roads with change in wording stating – road right of way will be made private as currently drawn and submitted. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Pete Ketcham will work with Dennis for change of language.

Commissioners signed FAA grant agreement for Idaho County Airport for the reconstruct/relocate Runway 7/25, including environmental assessment (Phase1).

Order for cancellation of taxes and solid waste fees approved. Total - $200.19

Certificate of residency approved – Kinzer, Darci.

Beverage license approved – Salmon River Inn – beer & wine
The Board recessed at 5:05 p.m.

April 7, 2008

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

APRIL SESSION April 7, 2008 FIRST TERM DAY

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

Gene Meinen – road report. Gene reported on the McCall meeting with URS engineering and the Payette National Forest.
Airport report – airport ordinance and rules possible amendment discussed. FBO issue discussed – presented drafts of contracts for FBO from other counties.

Silver Lakes Phase II Subdivision - minutes from Grangeville Highway District meeting of March 25, 2008 presented.
Dennis Albers stated Grangeville Highway has right to do as they wish on whether on not they want to accept roads in the subdivision.
Joe Wright representing Highway District – stated there is no interest in accepting dedication.
Skip made motion to approve plat with road easements to be kept private. Jim seconded. Discussion.
Skip stated he felt an individual should not have to bring access road to the subdivision up to standards – too costly – this would set precedence.
Dennis stated there could be a forced subdivision plat north of Silver Lakes II subdivision. Discussion followed.
Randy stated that Charlie Holliman paid money to survey and dedicate easements – Charlie can retain easement in his ownership – if forced subdivision process begins – Mr. Holliman would be the only one consulted regarding the roads.
Dennis – the title can be fixed to have Holliman as owner – drawing of roads as they exist now to Holliman – Grangeville Highway District may have option to take title fee in future
Charlie wants to discuss the option with his lawyer whether to keep roads private and have Holliman as owner.
Forced subdivision plat discussed
Jerry Frei, Grangeville Highway District, stated the roads should be left private and leave highway district out of it.
Joe Wright stated – several individuals have private ownership of ROW/easements – still a concern – forced plat may not give perfect title to road – discussion followed.
Charlie stated that the property owners who are present in commissioners room, today, are opposed to forming a property association to maintain the Fish Hatchery Road – two years ago he spent approximately $4,000 of his money to maintain the road – Charlie stated this road has been over burdened for years.
Skip withdrew his motion from above, as Charlie requested more time to visit with his lawyer and think about what he wants to do with the roads.
Decision tabled until April 14, 2008.
Greg FitzMaurice presented a solution – forced plat for illegal subdivision is too costly – solution would be to improve the ¼ mile of access road to subdivision and have the subdivider pay for this process.

James Zehner and Rebecca Warden – computer monitors - $299 for 22” flat screen – discussion followed – Commissioners approved purchase of two monitors.

Idaho Soil & Water District – Scott Wasem and Stefanie Bowman presented slide show on District Implementation Sites for Idaho County – 2007 Implemented BMP’s (best management practice) – Lower Salmon River Project (future project) discussed. Wasem requested $8,000 for f/y2009 from county for the Idaho Soil & Water District. This is a $2,000 increase over last year.

10:40 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims – I C 31-874. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
10:55 a.m. Ended.
Two liens – two N-1’s – four release of liens & N-1’s – two approved – one denied.

Jim McNall, ICRMP, re: personnel folders – gave presentation and advice.

Bob Ackerman presented options for electrical project for courthouse. Discussion followed. Skip made motion to accept options. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Total cost of options - $7,899.96 and $1,634.36.

Jim re: solid waste advisory meeting – replacement of members as follows: Verna Lowe, White Bird, Jen Kozlowski, Riggins, Cocoa Anderson, Elk City alternate to be replaced with following members: Rocke Wilson, Riggins, Jonny Wilson, Riggins alternate, Ellen Bartlett, Elk City. Rob Karpe, currently alternate for Kamiah will become a regular member of the committee. Jim made motion to approve change in members. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

Inland Cellular – Tony and Tonya – Trudy Slagle, Sheriff’s office, - 27 cell phones currently on system – discussion followed on whether or not this is saving the county money – commissioners asked Syd Fuzzell to keep track of the minutes used.

Deanna Hall re: circuit breaker and solid waste letters

March 31, 2008 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Skip seconded. Motion carried with Skip and Jim voting in favor. Randy voting against.

3:00 p.m. – recessed.

March 31, 2008

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

MARCH SESSION March 31, 2008 FIFTH TERM DAY

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

Kevin Tomlinson re: dumpster site in Elk City – Bennett’s want to lease or sell this parcel of land – maintenance has to be done in this area. Building used for county shop discussed.
Butch Walker suggested making this a controlled site – discussion followed.
Tabled until further information.

Tim Lee re: variance on division of his property – Randy made motion to call for hearing for variance on subdivision. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

Gene Meinen re: road report. Road to Stites cemetery discussed. Opinion is the road is public.

Elk Meadow Road and Bridge – discussion followed on letter asking commissioners to add road and bridge to the county road system.
Gene stated no permit was obtained for bridge – this is a concern.
Jim made motion to add Elk Meadow Road & Bridge to the county road system. No second. Motion died for lack of second

Jim May, Idaho County Historical Commission – requesting appointment of new members for commission. Skip made motion to appoint Bernie Jones, Bruce & Pat Ringsmith to the commission. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Jamie Edmondson reported on two projects for the Idaho Historical Commission.

Silver Lake Estates Phase II Subdivision update – Randy reported on the meeting with the Grangeville Highway District – District chose not to sign plat unless roads are made private. Highway District will send letter regarding their decision.
Dennis reported that the county held a hearing for variance for a private road in 2006. Commissioners granted the private road. Holliman changed his mind after hearing stating he will have roads dedicated to the public. No additional hearing is required to make roads private according to Dennis.
Darin Fales suggested options – county accepting dedicated private/public roads in subdivision – dedicate road to Idaho County even though they are within the Grangeville Highway District.
Dennis stated roads have to go to the Grangeville Highway District if subdivision is in their jurisdiction.
Greg FitzMaurice representing several residents in this area stated Highway District has to sign off on plat whether roads are public or private – also have to insure a safe road to subdivision. Discussion followed.
Dennis mentioned the residents surrounding this subdivision may be in an illegal subdivision.
Charlie Holliman said he tried to get a property owners association formed for maintenance of Fish Hatchery road – this failed. Charlie stated he has done maintenance on this road at his own expense. Requesting subdivision to be signed.
Randy listed options/alternatives:
#1 Private Road
#2 County take dedication
#3 Require “Safe” road to subdivision
#4 Forced plat requiring dedication
Right of way issue has to be cleared – decision tabled until commissioners receive correspondence from Grangeville Highway District.

11:38 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent I C 31-874. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken
12:10 p.m. Ended.
Three liens – three N-1’s – six approved – two denied

Modification agreement between Payette National Forest and Idaho County Sheriff’s Department signed.

James Zehner and Deanna Hall re: circuit breaker and solid waste letters

Bruce Graham, Quality Heating presented quote for service agreement of 57 water source heat pumps – discussion followed. Units will be fixed in computer room and Heckman’s office. Cost of each unit - $2391.00
Robert Ackerman presented quote to update portion of courthouse lighting – total cost $15,683.20 – this does not cover cleaning or repair. Commissioners requested another quote.

March 24, 2008 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

Sharon re: BG & CM railroad Taxes owed for 2004 – 2005 – 2006 -2007. Received check for $8,000. Discussion followed. Jim made motion to accept $8,000 payment for 2004 taxes and portion of 2005 taxes – this included late fee – interest will be forgiven. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.

Commissioners’ reports:
Skip – Grangeville Area of Impact – Kidder Harris Highway District increasing their road system – wolf issue.
Jim – Senator Craig meeting – NCHD meeting – Centrex report – repair of assessor’s office floor – discussion followed.
Randy – Grizzly bear re-introduction – solid waste agreement – Bennett Shop property on BLM property.


Beverage license approved:
Northwest Voyagers LLC – beer & wine

Grangeville Area of Impact – Kirk MacGregor – City recommends the Brannon’s hook up to the city water & sewer system. Discussion followed
Kirk stated the city cannot make someone hook up to city sewer system.
Lee Brannon stated NCHD gave them a permit for sewer system and then took it away. They dug their own septic system thinking they had a permit.
North Central Health recommends Brannons hook up with city system, however, if commissioners say it is not necessary to hook-up – then NCHD will issue permit.
Skip made motion to approve a new sewer permit for the septic drain field system, because septic system was previously approved and Brannans incurred costs of an installed septic tank. Also, a pump would need to be purchased to push sewage uphill, each of which caused a hardship to Brannans. Jim seconded. Discussion. Motion carried with Jim and Skip in favor. Randy voted no.

5:10 p.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for negotiations and legal matters – I C 67-2345(e) . Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken
5:35 p.m. Ended. No decision made.

Skip made motion to change hearing for Impact ordinance from April 21, 2008 to May 5, 2008. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
The board adjourned at 5:45 p.m

March 24, 2008

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

MARCH SESSION March 24, 2008 FOURTH TERM DAY



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

Gene Meinen – road report. Cliff Mead moving of his fence to ditch line – Seven Devils road formerly Papoose road – discussion followed. Lacey road to Stites Cemetery – discussion followed. Skip stated he is in disagreement with county’s position on Lacey road - he feels as if it is private – explained his position after viewing area.

Hunter Edwards – verification of Papoose road – Mr. Mead stated his conclusion is from a USGS sheet. This road has been surveyed at least three times – ROW is 50’ for this road for the most part – Hunter will continue to survey road. Daryl Mullinix stated NezPerce Forest has a 60’ ROW on this road.

Airport report – discussion followed on card reader installation and purchase – cost $20,000. Airport committee requesting to increase limit of fuel on credit cards for fuel to increase from $250. to $500 preferably to $750. Discussion followed. Commissioners agreed to increase limit to $500.

Alice Okron and Ronald Rosser regarding market value and solid waste fee on their land purchase in Idaho County. Land was listed as grazing at time of purchase – assessor’s office classified land on full market value after sale. Discussion followed.
Jim made motion to restore land back to agriculture exemption for 2007 status. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

Syd Fuzzell – claims
Current Expense $40,407.40 Road & Bridge $27,688.42
Airport 32,518.38 Emergency Comm 1,685.91
District Court 10,602.51 Indigent 5,224.53
Junior College 900.00 Appraisal 131.22
Drug Enforcement 1,246.29 Solid Waste 2,402.32
Noxious Weeds 2,005.43 Snowmobile 25A 2,538.75
Snowmobile 25B 8,453.63
Skip made motion to approve claims. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

Walco Agreement – Dennis Albers reported. Cost of living increase on contract was not paid since contract has not been signed.
Discussion followed on whether or not Walco has to report tonnage and fuelage on collection from cities and other entity. Tabled until Dennis Albers and Walco attorney meet with commissioners.

11:30 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent – I C 31-874. Skip seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
11:50 a.m. Ended.
Four liens – four N-1’s – four approved – two denied

11:56 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for litigation – I C 67-2345. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken
12:00 p.m. Ended No decision made

Solid Waste Agreement – Centra (Steve West) – Joint Powers Agreement – All counties from District II signed off on the study contract. Discussion followed

March 10, 2008 minutes – March 17, 2008 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

J D Lauer – Robert Sander – Darcey James, Solid Waste Committee gave report to commissioners. Requesting permission to be more pro active – divided waste stream – recycling – education – reduce dump sites – want to be long term solution - want enforcement for dumpster violations – requesting to begin public information or press release – commissioners approved, but want to be informed on article before it goes to press.

Larry Dasenbrock and Rick Shira re: jail update – fresh air quote for jail – cost $7,365.00. Commissioners approved installation,
Randy requested Larry to get quotes for exercise yard on top of courthouse building.
Use of county car by jailer discussed. If jailer uses car – this will be listed as income because it is not 50% of his time as wages.

James Zehner & Deanna Hall re: circuit breaker and solid waste letters.

Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
Alvin/Mardell Edwards - $179.46 – 2007 taxes – state board of tax appeal decision
Ronald Rosser - $380.67 – 2007 taxes – ag exemption granted
David Gerber - $99.36 – 2007 solid waste – hardship


Commissioners’ reports:
Skip – reduction of dumpster sites – Ida.lew meeting
Jim – Bennett Building – legislative report
Randy – airport grant closure – fire mitigation coordinator – Warren Wagon Road – Craig/Wyden funding – Silver Lakes Phase II meeting with Grangeville Highway District.

Vern Meyer re: cleaning of courthouse – Randy wants plan on stripping of all floors in courthouse and rewaxing – cleaning of windows. Discussion followed.
The board adjourned at 3:50 p.m.