Idaho County Meeting Minute - ARCHIVES

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
AUGUST SESSION August 11, 2008 SECOND TERM DAY

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

Gene Meinen and Kent Adkin, Riedesel, re: grant for slurry seal and portion of fencing for airport runway. Discussion followed.
Randy made motion to apply for grant for slurry seal and portion of fencing for Idaho County Airport. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Public meeting will be scheduled on process that is happening at airport for widening of airport runway. Discussion followed.

9:15 a.m. Rock Bid Opening – Crushing and stockpiling at the Delos Robbins Pit at top of Rice Creek Grade.
Seubert Excavators - $60,750.
Kaschmitter Ent. - $93,750.
Highland Ent. - $94,500.
Jim made motion to accept bid from Seubert Excavators. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
Fuel Bid Opening for Idaho County Airport.
Air BP – Aviation Services
City Service Valcon
Decision tabled until Gene Menien reviews bids.

Gene Meinen re: Road report. Gary Wrightman gave report of Salmon River Road project.

James Zehner re: UTV & ATV – discussion followed on designations of crossing zones.

Jennifer Randall re: Claims.
Current Expense $61,942.46
Road & Bridge $119,152.53
Airport 11,527.80
Emergency Comm 499.80
District Court 1,598.64
Title III 19,330.09
Indigent 2,942.89
Appraisal 2,397.34
Solid Waste 99,276.74
Noxious Weeds 9,060.16
Snowmobile 25B 6.00
Jim made motion to approve claims. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
Total Claims $327,734.45

Larry McPherson & Larry Dasenbrock re: - Wilderness Gateway Search – Cecil Reilly received damage to his vehicle - $954.00 – hit a deer. Larry McPherson explained his concerns if ICRMP or County will not pay damage to vehicle if it is used for a search and is a privately owned vehicle. Discussion followed.
Randy explained there should be an agreement between private user and county – their insurance pay and possibly county pay deductible – discussion.
Jim made motion to pay damage of vehicle. Randy seconded. Motion carried with Jim yes and Randy a reluctant yes.

11:30 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims – I C 31-874. Randy seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
11:50 a.m. Ended.
One denied - One approved - Three liens/N-1’s - Two release of liens/N-1’s
Sheriff monthly transfer of fee report approved.
Michele Bly and Trina Dudgeon, Progressive Engineering, reported on Pine Ridge Water & Sewer Project . First request for funds - $21,827.00 – signed. Total project is $300,000.
James Zehner re: purchase of vehicle for assessor’s office – discussion. Jim made motion to purchase vehicle – 2008 Jeep Liberty from Kendell Dodge. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
August 4, 2008 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Randy seconded. Motion carried.

Charlie Holliman re: road maintenance of portion of fish hatchery road – this is a private section and their John’s Creek Road Association is willing to do maintenance if allowed. Discussion followed. Commissioners will discuss with Dennis Albers.
Idaho County Budget for f/y2009. Jim made motion to publish the budget. Randy seconded. Motion carried. Budget Hearing will be September 2, 2008.

Gene Meinen re; fuel bids for airport – discussion – Randy made motion to approve bid from City Service Valcon to supply aviation fuel for Idaho County Airport. Discussion. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Lyle Smith and Jerry Litchfield returned book from last week – discussed their concerns on the cost analysis of hauling the solid waste for Idaho County. Discussed land fill. Commissioners suggested the two gentlemen attend solid waste committee meeting.

Vern re: an individual dumping his garbage in courthouse dumpster. Prosecuting Attorney will write this individual a letter after information is received from Vern.

Commissioners’ reports
Jim – forest fires in area – volunteers helping – discussion – raising solid waste fine for misuse of dumpsters – will talk with Dennis regarding this.
Randy – Pathfinders meeting last week – gave report – ATV & UTV was their main topic of discussion – licensing – road crossings.
The Board recessed at 4:40 p.m.

Chairman:____________________________ Attest:_______________________

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
AUGUST SESSION August 4, 2008 FIRST TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Randy Doman and Jim Rehder, Commissioners and Rose Gehring, Clerk, present. Skip Brandt on vacation.
Daryl Mullinix re: White Tail Ranch subdivision. Hunter Edwards present. Group reviewed preliminary plat. Variance of roads from public to private discussed – topics discussed as follows: – 60’ ROW – building situation – three buildings in road ROW – geometry of road issue discussed – curve of road and run off of water may cause problems – three culvert placements discussed – ditching of cul-de-sac discussed – Hunter will submit a new petition for variance hearing.
Cliff Steele re: Warren Wagon Road agreement - Project agreement No. 08-RO-11041200-043 supplementing the Forest Road Agreement 07-RO-11041200-044 between Idaho County and Forest Service, Payette National Forest – estimated forest service cost is $7,000 which will be reimbursed to county. – Extension to December 2009 – regarding the widening of the road between Burgdorf Junction and Secesh Meadows on the Warren Wagon Road. Agreement signed.
Gene Meinen re: road report – chip sealing – Warren Wagon Road grading – nine miles of road – possible agreement with Valley County to do this portion of the road. Paint striper discussed – selling of striper will go out for bids.
Road sanitation parcel discussed - located at county shop area – Gene will continue to work on this.
Airport – August 7, 2008 begins the patching of cracks of airport runway.
Pleasant Valley Road discussed – portion of road is not dedicated to public – Dennis drafted a dedication agreement to be sent to land owners for their signature – it will then be decided by commissioners if they are willing to add this road to our current road system.
Jerry & Betty Cloninger re: variance hearing for private and gated roads for the River Rock Estates – located in Kamiah area, Idaho County, - discussion followed on having roads meet LHTAC standards – hearing tabled until road engineer for Cloningers approves roads.
Ken Seubert re: solid waste recycle on his property – consolidation of dumpsters - offering some of his property for dumpster site and recycling. Randy explained this is Walco area and they have the recycling contract with the county. Discussion followed.
11:30 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims – I C 31-874. Randy seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
11:50 a.m. Ended.
Three approved – two assignments
Robie manufactured home owned by county. Randy made motion to put manufactured home out for auction/bid. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Lyle Smith representing Clearwater Water District stated he heard Idaho County receives money from state that goes to Water Districts. Randy explained this is a grant process and is used to upgrade water and sewer systems. District must apply for grant before they can receive money.
Lyle also discussed removal of dumpsters – misuse of dumpsters – questioning if any citations are issued for misuse of dumpsters. Answer is no. Littering will be a problem if dumpsters are removed according to Smith – discussion followed.
Lyle was given a copy of solid waste analysis and will return book in one week.
Arlene Forseth re: trash issues – wanting place to deposit clothes instead of placing in dumpsters. Arlene showed several items she removed from the dumpsters in the Pollock area – which she considers being very wasteful by the public. Commissioners suggested Arlene meet with the solid waste committee.
Dale Weeks re: solid waste situation. Dale stated he has acreage the county can use for collection site – he will work with county – he does want the iron that is deposited – discussion followed. Commissioners suggested Dale meet with solid waste committee.
Deanna Hall and James Zehner re: solid waste letters:
Shaun Green – solid waste exemption – approved
Willard Roger – one half exemption request – denied
Steven Hyles – homeowners exemption was dropped from main roll – commissioners said to reinstate the homeowners for Hyles
July 28, 2008 minutes – Jim made motion to approve minutes. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
Randy made motion to pay Adam Green’s registration fee and travel for the prosecuting attorney’s conference. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Idaho County Warrant #2008-05903 - $15.56 – Robin Scott cancelled – did not want jury payment
Idaho County Warrant #2008-05880 -$5.88 – Chad Hill cancelled – did not serve on jury
Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
Robert Stanley - $4.64 – office error
Certificate of residency approved:
Jenna Lynn Nida
The Board recessed at 4:35 p.m.

Chairman:______________________________ Attest:_________________________

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION July 28, 2008 SIXTH TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.
Daryl Mullinix re: White Tail Ranch Subdivision review – discussion followed on variance hearing and roads – tabled until more information is received.
Charlie Holliman re: Fish Hatchery road improvement – portion of road ROW is a concern – requesting upgrade of this road for a 60’ ROW. Holliman is not a land owner within this stretch of road, but is willing to help pay for improvement. Charlie wants to know status of possible illegal subdivision in this area – Commissioners want more information before declaring this division of land an illegal subdivision.
Harold Gott visited with commissioners to introduce himself as the new chairman of School District #244 Board – Mt. View School District – discussion followed.
Gene Meinen re: road and airport report. Striping machine discussed – chip sealing on various roads – sealing of cracks on runway at airport – cost is $3.50 per foot with a cap of $11,000. Gene mentioned he is unable to do fencing around airport until funding is available
Jennifer Randall re: Claims
Current Expense $61,458.35
Road & Bridge $69,782.46
Airport 202.08
Ambulance 2,478.00
Emergency Comm 1,919.42
District Court 2,261.29
Idaho Cty Fair 577.41
Title III 9,863.13
Indigent 17,226.27
Appraisal 1,250.45
Drug Enforcement 378.62
Solid Waste 15,814.93
Noxious Weeds 91,492.60
Snowmobile 25A 113.03
Snowmobile 25B 11.55
Jim made motion to pay the rent for Cold Springs Radio Tower from Emergency Communication budget instead of Sheriff’s budget. Skip seconded. Motion carried with Jim and Skip voting yes – Randy voting no.
Randy made motion to approve claims. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Total Claims $274,829.59
Regional Solid Waste Board. Randy made motion to appoint Skip to serve on this board. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Judge Bradbury re: mental health program – reported on mental health court – ACT team – treatment in rural areas.
911 Fee Resolution discussed – Jim made motion to adopt resolution. Randy seconded. Discussion. James Zehner explained process – resolution tabled. Jim with drew his motion.
Treasurer/Auditor joint quarterly report approved.
11:30 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims – I C 31-874. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
12:05 p.m. Ended.
Four approved One denied One release of lien
Gary Brown & Shane Jefferies and staff, Payette National Forest reported on forest fire and aviation management – community and structure fire protection principles – first priority is public safety.
Robert Simmons re: Simmon’s Sanitation contract – discussion followed.
UTV licensing draft ordinance discussed – Dennis Albers, James Zehner, Bob Mangold present for the discussion. Ordinance tabled until September.
Jim Heckathorn re: cattle problem. Mr. Heckathorn owns 20 acres of land on upper Maxwell lane in Elk City – neighbors have problem with cattle/horses roaming in this area – doing damage to property. Presented a proposed ordinance to solve this problem.
Randy explained this property is not in a herd district – explained process and remedies to solve this problem.
July 14, 2008 minutes – July 23, 2008 minutes – July 25, 2008 minutes – July 21, 2008 minutes. Skip made motion to approve minutes as amended. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Public Defender Contract. Randy made motion to award contract to Gregory C. Dickison. Skip seconded. Motion carried. Two year contract. New contract will be drafted.
Certificate of residency approved – Michael Shoup
Budget workshop for remainder of day.
The Board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.

Chairman:__________________________ Attest:_________________________

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION July 25, 2008 FIFTH TERM DAY
The Board met at 8:00 a.m. with all members present.
Budget workshop continued.
Commissioners approved cross the board raise of 4% for all employees along with the exception as follows: Jim made motion. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Dispatch employees – 2% plus the 4% increase
Elected Officials – Clerk, Treasurer,Sheriff,Assessor - $2,000/year plus the 4% increase
Road Department employees – 2% plus the 4% increase – road foreman 4% increase
Public Defender Contract - $92,000
Jerry & Rob (Civil Defense) – increase $1.00 per hour plus the 4%
As of October 1, 2008 for f/y2009 – mileage will be $.53 per mile up from $.46. Commissioners approved.
The Board recessed at 10:30 a.m.

Chairman:__________________________ Attest:_________________________

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION July 23, 2008 FOURTH TERM DAY
The board met at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.
Budget Work Shop
Rebecca Warden – Data Processing budget
Gene Meinen – Road Department budget
Shirley Crane and Debbie Greig – Indigent budget
Nadine MacDonald – Juvenile probation budget
Kirk MacGregor – Prosecuting Attorney budget
Larry Dasenbrock & Trudy Slagle – Sheriff and Jail budget
Carl Crabtree – Noxious Weed budget – levy will have to be increased in this budget
Simmon’s Sanitation – discussion on solid waste budget
4:05 p.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for litigation– I C 67-2345(f). Skip seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken
4:40 p.m. Ended – No decision made
4:50 p.m. Board recessed until July 25, 2008 to continue budget work shop
Chairman:_________________________ Attest:__________________________

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION July 21, 2008 THIRD TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.
Leah Mager re: solid waste fee for Three Rivers Resort – they pay 3 ½ commercial and 4 ½ residential – discussion followed – decision tabled until further information is received.
Gene Meinen re: Road report – Cove road will be completed by next week – Woodland and Glenwood area preparing for chip sealing.
Diamond G gave proposal for fencing at Idaho County Shop – discussion followed
French Creek area discussed – existing ROW – bridge replacement – Gene continues to work on this
Airport – fencing at airport discussed – wants to do portion of West end up to corner of ag field.
Jane Cotrell, NezPerce National Forest report – Northern Rockies Coordinating Group – community and structure fire protection guidelines for the Northern Rockies – local fire districts involvement during the fire season – discussion – unified command is necessary – fire retardant issue discussed.
Reorganization of head staff at forest service discussed.
Joyce Lyons and Vicki Malone, Department of Health & Welfare report – regarding involuntary commitment criteria – discussion – Idaho Statutes regarding State Charitable Institutions and Hospitalization of mentally ill discussed – Health & Welfare feel they should be meeting with Sheriff’s office and prosecuting attorney regarding mental illness.
Rebecca Warden re: solid waste letters to educate public on changes of dumpster sites – work force will be at courthouse on 7-22-08 to get letters ready for mail out to rural residens.
Silver Lakes Estates Phase II subdivision plat – Jim made motion to approve plat. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Signed and recorded.
June 30, 2008 minutes. Skip made motion to approve minutes as amended. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
July 7, 2008 minutes. Skip made motion to approve minutes as amended. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
Elaine Pearson re: River Rock Estates subdivision preliminary plat – located between Kooskia & Kamiah – in Kidder Harris Highway District – Gary Clotinger is developer – 22 acres – individual sewer and water – requesting private road – utility easements discussed – engineer will do the preliminary review for the county.
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
11:50 a.m. Ended.
Four liens – four N-1’s – two release of liens & N-1’s – two approved – one denied
Carl Edwards gave review of Wild River Estates subdivision preliminary plat
911 fee increase resolution – discussion – rate increase from $1.00 to $1.25 –tabled.
Bob Mangold representing Idaho Pathfinders ATV Group, presented rules and regulations, passed by legislative. - Larry Dasenbrock present – discussion followed.
Deanna Hall re: solid waste exemptions and hardship. Jim made motion to grant A. Cooper hardship exemption and solid waste exemption. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Rebecca Warden re: batteries for server - $1678 to replace batteries – commissioners approved purchase.
Skip made motion to sign solid waste joint powers agreement as modified by Latah County as of July 18, 2008. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
Budget work for remainder of afternoon.
The Board recessed at 4:55 p.m.

Chairman:____________________________ Attest:________________________

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION July 14, 2008 SECOND TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Randy Doman, Jim Rehder, Skip Brandt, Commissioners and Bette Obrien, deputy clerk present.
Gene Meinen re: road and airport report – Bids were approved to go out for advertising for rock crushing in the Delos Robbins Pit.
Gene expressed his concern about the radio problem – employee was injured in Cove Road area – unable to tell how much injury he sustained – Gene checked with Clark Communications and they said we would need a repeater site. Randy told Gene to check out options and return to them with a proposal.
Landing fees for airport from forest service discussed. Repair of cracks on the airport runway discussed – unable to find someone to repair cracks – may be able to do this job themselves.
James Zehner re: part time help for his office – discussion followed. Randy made motion to hire part time help – 20 hours a week for the Assessors office at $7.00 per hour. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Board of Equalization decisions. Copies of letters regarding decisions on following pages.
Resolution #86 allowing package liquor sales on Sunday. Skip made motion to pass resolution #86. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Skip made motion to accept the findings and facts, conclusions of law and order denying request for variance for the Schultz-Lane subdivision – requested by Mendenhall. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Claims – Abbie and Jennifer:
Current Expense $48,683.45
Road & Bridge $38,878.41
Airport 17,161.32
Emergency Comm 1,262.97
District Court 2,886.84
Preventive Health 28,521.25
Title III 1,780.95 I
ndigent 47,380.69
Appraisal 474.38
Solid Waste 99,259.51
Noxious Weeds 3,273.65
Snowmobile 25A 633.00
Snowmobile 25B 704.54
Randy made motion to approve claims. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Total Claims - $290,900.96
Larry Dasenbrock re: UTV licensing – discussion followed – Skip has been questioned what the status is on the UTV licensing. James Zehner explained – State just passed legislation that will allow licensing for ATV’s & UTV’s – restricted use license plates – will be able to drive on county and city roads – not allowed on highways. Dennis will draft ordinance regarding ATV’s & UTV’s to be able to drive on County roads until January - after this date they must purchase a license. A hearing will be held for ordinance.
Jim May, Historical Society, requesting a file cabinet to be kept in the courthouse for documents they must keep for their organization. Commissioners will look for a 4-drawer file cabinet and it may be able to be stored in the vault downstairs or the law library where they meet.
11:30 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims – I C 31-874. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
12:00 p.m. Ended. Three liens – three N-1’s – three denied – one extension
Carl Crabtree re: modified agreement from RAC for weed control from Scott Russell. Agreement is for two more years. Randy made motion for RAC funding for weeds for two more years. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Ken Gortsema re: plat for a parking lot at the forest service building for traffic during fire season. Randy stated he has no problem as long as the traffic came off of Clearwater Lane and not Airport Road.
White Tail Ranch subdivision presented by Hunter Edwards – requesting a variance. Discussion followed on approach to county road – culvert placements – ditches, so there is no erosion. Plat will be given to Daryl Mullinex for review for county – also, requested that Hunter check with North Central Health District regarding changes for standard requirements.
3:00 p.m. Randy made motion to enter into executive session for personnel matters – I C 67-2345(b). Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken
3:15 p.m. Ended. No decision made.
Randy made motion to accept Morris Bentley’s resignation for VA officer for Idaho County. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Mark Snyder re: Wild River Estates – request for variance. Randy wants to know how much of the ROW will actually be road and about the ditches. – Also the width of the turn-around. Variance hearing will be held.
County Solid Waste letters – discussion followed. – Letter approved and signed
Finds & Facts and conclusion of law and order for the Shaw subdivision. Skip made motion to accept. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
4:45 p.m. Board recessed.

Chairman:_______________________ Attest:________________________