Idaho County Meeting Minutes

September 22, 2008

2008-10-06T09:42:00.000-07:00

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
SEPTEMBER SESSION September 22, 2008 FOURTH TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.
Gene Meinen re: road report – road striping is completed – 56 miles. Radio system for road department discussed. Jerry Zumalt present. Cost and type of system discussed. Equipment proposal from Clark Communications is $38,418.00. Commissioners requested more information.
Jennifer Randall re: Claims
Current Expense $45,092.67
Road & Bridge $82,185.42
Airport 6,787.60
Emergency Comm 8,578.32
District Court 6,573.49
Title III 213.16
Indigent 35,998.02
Appraisal 2,091.30
Drug Enforcement 3,530.10
Solid Waste 127.95
Noxious Weeds 50,290.72
Snowmobile 25B 6.00
Skip made motion to approve claims. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
Total Claims $241,474.75
Regence Blue Shield Insurance signed by chairman, Randy Doman, for medical insurance for Idaho County employees for f/y2009.
Idaho County Fire Safe HFT Project MOU signed. MOU is between Idaho Department of Lands and Idaho County.
Larry Dasenbrock requesting computer parts for Spillman program – total cost - $4,436.50 – discussion followed regarding tape drive. Commissioners requested more information before they approve.
Jerry Zumalt re: 911 Budget Cost Authorization Letter signed – request for enhanced 911 budgetary quotes from Qwest, Frontier Communications, Midvale Telephone Exchange, Blackfoot Telecommunications Group.
Lyle Smith and Jerry Litchfield re: dumpster site in Clearwater area – cost analysis – dumpster fees – discussion followed.
Bailey and Company, CPA, contract signed. Out side auditors for county – fee will not exceed $16,300 – covers f/y2008.
11:40 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims according to I C 31-874. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
12:10 p.m. Ended.
Two liens – Two N-1’s – One release of lien & N-1’s – Four approved – Two denied.
ATV & UTV rules and regulations discussed – letter sent to Idaho County Law Enforcement Agencies – Idaho County Sheriff – Idaho State Police and NezPerce National Forest concerning the current registration circumstances surrounding ATV’s and UTV’s used in Idaho County.
Whitney Sonnen, Ali Hoene, Dally Ratcliff, Prairie Middle School, and Mrs. Becky Higgins re: MOSS program – science trip to McCall – Mystery of the Ponderosa Pine by Dally – gave report. Ali & Whitney reported on Water, What A Mystery. Requesting money from Title III in the amount of $3,800 for next year. Jim made motion to accept $3,800 plus $200 for fuel. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
Jim made motion to pay $204.00 for fuel for this year for the MOSS program trip. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Robert & Don Simmons requesting CPI-U increase to their base rate. Base Rate is $42,000 – Increase $1129.80 – New Base Rate is $43,129.80. Various dumpster sites discussed.
Idaho Capital Crimes Defense program – Jack Nelson, Latah County, nominee for at-large position for representative on Capital Crimes Defense Board was appointed by commissioners.
The Board recessed at 4:40 p.m.

Chairman:_____________________ Attest:_________________________

September 15, 2008

2008-10-06T09:41:00.000-07:00

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
SEPTEMBER SESSION September 15, 2008 THIRD TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Randy Doman, Jim Rehder, Skip Brandt, Commissioners and Bette O’Brien, deputy clerk, present.
Paul Eimers re: Shingle Creek Road. Requesting that when commissioners make a decision to no longer maintain a road within Idaho County Road & Bridge – notification is sent to title companies. Discussion followed.
Vern re: covering of the couches in the courthouse. Two proposals presented. C & B Upholstery - $924.00 and Snip & Sew Upholstery - $779.00. Randy made motion to contract with Snip & Sew Upholstery for the covering of the couches. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Gene Meinen re: Road & Airport report. French Creek Road discussed. Repeater systems discussed. Twenty miles of fog line striping at $275.00 per mile for a single side. Discussion followed on whether or not we could do the striping ourself. Tree removed from Slate Creek. Thank you Gene.
Airport – New machines for credit card use installed. Price of fuel discussed – agreed to lower the county fuel fee by $.20 a gallon
Rebecca re: solid waste fees. Jim made motion to sustain the solid waste fee as is. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Dee Gillians re: block grant for the Glenwood/Carabel fire district. Requesting a letter of support for funding of an Emergency system in order to expand the firehouse to be a command post for Emergency Services. Letter signed.
September 8, 2008 minutes. Skip made motion to approve minutes as amended. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Certification of Levies for Idaho County. Randy made motion to approved levies for Idaho County. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
ATV/UTV discussion with James Zehner. James stated that if the commissioners want ATV crossings the commissioners have to write a letter explaining what they want and where.
11:35 a.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session under I D code 31-874. Skip seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
11:45 a.m. Ended.
Three assignments One approved
Wild River Estates Subdivision variance. Skip made motion to approve the findings and facts and conclusions of law for the petition of variance for Wild River Estates with corrections. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Commissioners’ reports:
Skip visited with people in Woodland to discuss the solid waste situation.
Walco Fuel Surcharge – Walco supplied a break down on all the fuel surcharges. Discussion followed when the report is due.
Skip made motion to approve Walco’s fuel charge report. Randy seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Beverage transfer – Tom Cat Sporting Goods
Beverage transfer – Seven Devils Steak House
The Board recessed at 2:50 p.m.

Chairman:_____________________________ Attest:_________________________

September 8, 2008

2008-09-29T10:07:00.000-07:00

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
SEPTEMBER SESSION September 8, 2008 SECOND TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 with all members present.
Meg Moynihan requesting property for use as soccer fields. Discussion followed.
Gene Meinen and Jerry Zumalt re: radio system for road department. Pilot Knob and Cold Springs are the relay systems for Road Department. Gene talked with Clark Communication – they suggested repeater on High Camp. Discussion followed. Commissioners requested more information from Gene.
Road Report – Gene is having problems with Quest – no permits – Gene is working with Dennis Albers to get this resolved.
Wayne Jackson wants to sell portion of his property at road department area for use as a dumpster site. – wants 15’ on west end for quick fill water tank plus $6,000 – wants county to pay for survey – discussion followed. Commissioners want to split cost of survey – lease discussed.
Seven miles of chip sealing almost completed – Gene wants to contract this type of work for next year. Striping of roads will begin next week.
Melanie Martinez, Shalynn Gutzman, Layton Harris, Tonya Harris, Clearwater Elementary School, presented a proposal for the MOSS program – 16 students plan to attend – funding comes from Title III – presented packet – cost approximately $2,500, including mileage. Randy made motion to approve request up to $2,500. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Jennifer Randall re: Claims
Current Expense $32,912.73
Road & Bridge $88,669.69
Airport 83,463.90
Emergency Comm 9,316.76
District Court 3,770.08
Title III 11,399.32
Indigent 13,251.31
Appraisal 176.00
Solid Waste 115,012,77
Noxious Weeds 6,997.35
Skip made motion to approve claims. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Total $364,969.91
Jerry Zumalt re: courthouse security – requesting all employees to wear ID’s – discussion followed on whether or not this should be a policy or resolution. Employee ID Card will be a policy in the employee hand book. Jerry discussed a bomb threat check list.
Stephanie Babb re: remodel of sheriff’s office – gave report – cost is $28,000 – project should be completed by next week.
September 2, 2008 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
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.
11:50 a.m. Ended
Two liens – two N-1’s – two release of liens & N-1’s
1:00 p.m. Public Auction for county items of no further use to county.
1991 Buick - $300.00 – Glenn Andrews
Four snow tires & rims - $25.00
Burster – no bid
Chair - $30.00 – Gil Bates
Paint Stripper – no bid
E911 – Jerry Zumalt & Eddie Goldsmith, State of Idaho, Eddie explained the extra $.25 surcharge for E911. Twenty Four (24) counties have signed on. $3,000 would be coming back to county for administration if we go for the $.25 surcharge. Discussion followed.
3:00 p.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for pending litigation and indigent claims – I C 31-874 and I C 67-2345(f). Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
3:45 p.m. Ended. No decisions made.
Resolution #87 adopting the official budget of Idaho County for fiscal year 2008-2009, beginning October 1, 2008. Total budget is $12,709,085 signed.
Commissioners spent time with Walco discussing the fuel surcharge.
The board ended at 4:55 p.m.

Chairman:_____________________________ Attest:_______________________

September 2, 2008

2008-09-08T14:21:00.000-07:00

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
SEPTEMBER SESSION September 2, 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.
9:00 a.m. Budget Hearing for Idaho County for fiscal year 2009
David Benton questioned wage increase – snowmobile budget – waterways budget – range improvement and interlock device budgets.
Pat Holmberg questioned food bank funding – presented letter regarding salary increase – working hours and benefits for employees – Title III funding.
Tucker Lindsey reported on his working experience – questioned employee benefits – prosecuting attorney and deputy prosecuting attorney wages – sheriff’s employees – landfill in Idaho County – solid waste fee increase –noxious weed problem.
Gay Lindsey reported on the red hat society – does not want increase in taxes – wage increase is a problem to Gay.
Jack McLamb questioned pay raise for employees – dirt roads with just a little gravel in the Woodland area – removal of dumpsters.
Mardell Edwards questioned airport budget – prosecuting attorney and deputy prosecuting attorney’s salaries – appraisal complaints – employee benefits.
Alice Mattson requesting the commissioners to listen and make adjustments on budget if they possibly can – dumpster removal complaint.
Almon Manes questioned employee wage increase – garbage landfill in Idaho County – planning and zoning.
Mardell Edwards questioned the agricultural solid waste fee – wants this removed from tax payers billing – questioned employee pay raise – should give the same amount of wage increase to all employees instead of a percent increase.
Gus Hoene commented on our good form of government – people should speak with the United States and State senators and representatives if they want changes – not just the commissioners.
Shirley Pollard questioned the removal of dumpsters and fencing of the dumpsters – also asked why we need security surveillance – cameras at dumpsters – who is going to monitor cameras.
Phil Pollard questioned cameras at dumpster sites
Phil Smith stated the people say we don’t want to pay more, but we want more services – commented on pay raise for employees – timing of increase is wrong.
Pat Holmberg questioned the insurance premiums for Idaho County employees.
Budget discussed. Randy made motion to reduce $10,500 from planning and zoning budget in current expense. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
12:00 p.m. Budget hearing ended.
Skip made motion to lower employees’ wage to 3% from 4%. Randy seconded. Discussion. Call for vote. Skip voted yes. Jim voted no. Randy abstained. Motion died.
Jim made motion to approve budget as amended. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
1:00 p.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent – I C 31-874. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.
1:30 p.m. Ended. Five approved.
Pat Holmberg re: RS2477 – Galli Supreme Court Hearing discussed. Certification of RS2477 map discussed.
August 18, 2008 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
August 25, 2008 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Skip seconded Motion carried.
Vern Meyer re: Flag Pole Light. Jim made motion to approve lighting for flay pole on the courthouse lawn. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Cost is $260.00.
Jim made motion to approve the reupholster of benches in courthouse. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Cost is $924.00.
Order for cancellation of taxes approved as follows:
2007 M H tax & solid waste - $748.92
2007 PP tax & solid waste - $138.14
2007 PP solid waste - $431.70
2007 PP tax & solid waste - $721.98
2007 RP penalty - $7.17
Deanna Hall & James Zehner re: solid waste letters.
Commissioners’ reports:
Skip – Battle Ridge Road complaint – solid waste meeting report
Jim – solid waste letters from Woodland
Randy – Faun Rupp work on telecommunication project – discussion followed.
Jerry Zumalt re: lease agreement on communication tower in Riggins. Skip made motion to sign lease. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
The Board recessed at 3:20 p.m.

Chairman:___________________________ Attest:______________________

August 11, 2008

2008-08-26T14:15:00.000-07:00

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:_______________________

August 4, 2008

2008-08-12T14:24:00.000-07:00

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:_________________________

July 28, 2008

2008-08-11T09:52:00.000-07:00

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:_________________________

July 25, 2008

2008-08-01T15:33:00.000-07:00

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:_________________________

July 23, 2008

2008-08-01T15:32:00.000-07:00

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:__________________________

July 21, 2008

2008-08-01T15:30:00.000-07:00

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:________________________

July 14, 2008

2008-08-01T15:27:00.000-07:00

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:________________________

July 7, 2008

2008-07-28T10:50:00.000-07:00

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION July 7, 2008 FIRST TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with Randy Doman, Jim Rehder, Skip Brandt, Commissioners and Bette O’Brian, deputy clerk, present.
9:15 a.m. Dura Patch Bid Opening – H & H equipment - highest bid accepted for $26,000.00.
Gene Meinen re: road report. Work continues on Cove road to forest service boundary along with graveling in Elk City area and repair of pot holes.
Alan Clinkenbeard re: Gunner road – expressed his concerns about the money the county put out to fix his road. – discussion followed.
Mendenhall Hearing Continuation – Fran Mendenhall and Elaine Pearson present. Randy read letter from Wilmer Zollman who is also present. Terry Jackson also explained they tried to do this one other time and it didn’t work and he feels it should not be vacated. Discussion followed. Jim made motion to sustain the plat and deny the petition of Fran Mendenhall to vacate the road. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Kim Helmick re: Time Zone Road – concerned the new 911 addressing is going to give him some property easement problems. Time Zone Road goes up to his property – then it is private and then there is another road out the other side. Both roads are named Time Zone Road – is concerned that people will think they can use the private drive. Requesting two road different names so it will save on confusion. Commissioners stated they want Mr. Helmick to talk with his neighbors and see if they can come up with a different name for the lower road.
James Zehner re: Dixie Community Center Chapel – asking for exemption on newly purchased property. Skip made motion to exempt property for half year. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Deanna Hall re: hardship for Richard Heiter – Deanna stated Mr. Heiter was requested to send in more income information and hasn’t done this. Jim made motion to deny request for hardship. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
James and Roxanne Weber protesting taxes – they have no running water – no septic system and the North Central Health District will not let them do any improvements.
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.
Two approvals Two extensions
1:00 p.m. Commissioners meet as Board of Equalization
Pleasant Valley Housing – Diane via phone – rental property is a rent subsidized rental property – rent is based on the property expenses and divided up between tenants.
Canyon Pines, Jeff Dean, - he has sold some stock in the resort and it was for way less. Max has never seen anything in writing – Dean has several properties, but now they have explained about the timber part of it, so he is withdrawing those and just concerned about the resort and the property his house sits on.
Toby Potter – thinks his property should be assessed on the appraisal price. After reviewing the assessment – commissioners and Toby noticed that his taxes actually went up very little – the reason the increase of taxes was due to the school split.
Paul Shepherd – his assessment is 10 times the amount in five years – appraisers explained process
Charles Shepherd – he basically got his question answered with his dad before but he wanted to know if everybody’s went up the same and Max assured him they had. He thought he knew of someone’s who didn’t – Max will check into this.
West One Bank – U S Bank – only real comparison is the new Potlatch Credit Union building and it is appraised at twice the amount.
BOE decisions:
West One Bank – assessor’s value sustained.
Pleasant Valley – value will be rolled back to last year’s value
Spectrum – assessor’s value sustained
Paul Shepherd – assessor’s value sustained
Charles Shepherd – commissioners moved to change the value due to acreage and not accessing county right of way – withdraw ROW as taxable.
Jeffery Dean – assessor’s value sustained
Toby Potter – assessor’s value sustained
Canyon Pines – tabled until next week
James Webber – assessor’s value sustained
Randy made motion to remove Michael Klaus’s solid waste fee. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Commissioners’ reports:
Randy – letter from Vickie Malone on Civil commitment law for mental health, issue at Tom Lindsey property. Shingle Creek case discussed – Devenys dropped court case.
Jim – solid waste letters – dumpster sites – Elk City road graveling
Skip – Joint power agreement - Warren/Secesh is paying per person for the Lake Shore Disposal.
The Board recessed until July 14, 2008.

Chairman:________________________ Attest:________________________

June 30, 2008

2008-07-28T10:48:00.000-07:00

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION June 30, 2008 FIFTH TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.
Harrison Lutz, Grangeville Boy Scout, visited with commissioners – working for citizenship merit badge.
Brad Cuddy & Mark Snyder re: Wild River Estates preliminary plat subdivision – South Fork, four miles south of Stites – 8 lots – developer Goeff & Jan Clark – commissioners requested Carl Edwards to review the plat for the county.
Gene Meinen re: road & airport report – various roads discussed. Gene visited with Dave Couch, ITD, regarding preparation of road at county shop for dumpster site – turn lanes.
Airport discussed – Randy made motion to put airport fuel service out for bid. Skip seconded. Motion carried. Dennis Albers will send letter to current provider telling them that their contract is now expired.
Greg Dickinson, Moscow, re: Public Defender contract.
June 23, 2008 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Hunter Edwards re: Rocky Heights subdivision – variance hearing discussed.
Franchise Agreement between Idaho County and Walco signed.
Deanna Hall and James Zehner re: solid waste exemption for personal property discussed – decision on whether to exempt each year or add it on each year, so individual has to apply each year for exemption – discussion – commissioners agreed to have person apply each year.
11:45 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.
Five release of N-1’s - four release of liens – two approved
E911 fee increase discussion – changing from $1.00 to $1.25 – Randy and Jim explained enactment – sunsets in six years – effective July 1, 2008.
Commissioners’ reports:
Skip – Simmon’s letter – tribal reservation issues – legislative compensation committee - pay increased 3% plus increase in per diem – Skip serves on this committee.
Jim – Warren Garbage – North Central Health District meeting
Randy – America Core Logic – use of our county GIS system
Stephanie Babb re: remodel of dispatch and front desk in sheriff’s department – cost $28,000 – discussion followed – money will come from E911. Jim made motion to have JTB construction for contract of remodel. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
Rebecca Warden re: AS400 – UPS upgrade – cost is $1150.00 - $210.00 for shipping – discussion followed – Jim made motion to approve purchase of upgrade. Skip seconded. Motion carried with Jim and Skip voting yes. Randy abstained.
2:00 p.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for personnel matters – I C 67-2345(b). Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
2:10 p.m. Ended. No decision made.
Joint Power Agreement discussed for a multi county solid waste disposal service. Skip made motion to approve to sign agreement as of the one received June 19, 2008. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
Beer & Wine transfer approve: Country Haus Restaurant & Village Motel
Order for cancellation of taxes approved:
Christina Nelson – 2007 PP and s/w - $101.35
The Life Center - $13.94 – 2007 PP
Certificate of residency approved – Benjamin Gunn
Order denying request for election to form the Ridge Runner Fire Protection District signed.
Idaho County Warrant #2008 – 05514 - $313.30 – Irwin Drug, Inc – void – paid at an earlier date.
Board of Equalization decisions as follows:
Ken Cameron – appraisal lowered to $75,000 from $179,000
Russ Newcomb – denied – received too late
Allen Chenoweth – assessor’s valuation sustained
Bev Shuster – valuation reduced to last year’s value
Linda Dennis – assessor’s valuation sustained
Iris Fay Robinson – assessor’s valuation sustained
Taffy Kettenberg – assessor’s valuation sustained
Paul Rubbert – assessor’s valuation sustained
Elk City Community Church – solid waste exemption – tabled
Laurel Cassell Curtis – keep ag exemption – no solid waste fee
Andrea Davidson – keep last years value – discussion followed. Jim made motion to allow valuation to be same as last years. Randy seconded. Motion carried with Jim and Randy voting yes. Skip voting no.
Tucker Lindsey – assessor’s valuation sustained
Terry Frasier – valuation lowered $3,000
Phil Buller – assessor’s valuation sustained
Daniel Youngquist – value remain at last years value
Victoria Nelson – assessor’s valuation sustained.
Linda Colley – reduce valuation by 10%
L A Wells – reduce valuation by 10%
David Rainey – reduce valuation by 10%
Ed Huston – reduce personal property by 10% and land by 35%
Variety Excursion – assessor’s valuation sustained
Warren King – assessor’s valuation sustained
Rick McFadden – assessor’s valuation sustained
Luke Badley – assessor’s valuation sustained
Linda Davis – reduce residential solid waste rate to half rate
E C Church – solid waste to remain on church property
Secesh Property owners – reduce raw land by 20%
Patty Clark - correct valuation of dry grazing to consistent
Robert Kirk – assessor’s valuation sustained
Carl Crabtree re: Noxious weed meeting on July 1, 2008 – will explain the process for spending of money from grants obtained for noxious weed.
The board adjourned at 5:00 p.m.
Chairman:__________________________ Attest:____________________

June 23, 2008

2008-07-08T11:13:00.000-07:00

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION June 23, 2008 FOURTH TERM DAY
The Board met at 8:00 a.m. with all members present.
8:00 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session – I C 31-874 for indigent claims. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.
8:25 a.m. Ended
Four liens – four N-1’s – two releases of liens & N-1’s – six approved
Becky Brotonov – problems with an Idaho County Deputy on her property – presented document regarding incident – discussion followed – will check with Kirk MacGregor. Referred case to ICRMP.
Linda Renshaw via phone re: Solid waste letter which will be sent to public – discussion followed.
Greg FitzMaurice re: Quitclaim Deed regarding Gerald M. Trisler & Janice M. Trisler – NE1/4 SW1/4 of Section 12, Township 29 North Range 2 East. Jim made motion to accept deed between Idaho County and Trisler. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Trudy Slagle and Phil Anderson, Tyler & Kelly Motors re: agreements for purchase of sheriff’s vehicles – signed.
Ronald Logan & Loretta Logan re: solid waste fees on house and 20 acres classified as ag ground. Requesting solid waste fee be forgiven on ag property – Randy explained ag exemption and full market value. Request denied.
Syd Fuzzell re:claims.
Current Expense $81,829.00
Road & Bridge $45,537.49
Airport 22,722.48
Emergency Comm 4,029.10
District Court 1,239.25
Idaho County Fair 10,540.00
Title III 4,580.70 I
ndigent 5,676.56
Appraisal 182.42
Drug Enforcement 447.93
Noxious Weeds 11,051.86
Snowmobile 25A 84.12
Snowmobile 25B 6.00
Skip made motion to approve claims. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
Total Claims $198,448.89
June 16, 2008 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes. Skip Seconded. Motion carried.
10:30 a.m. Board of Equalization
Howard E. Sasenbery – Secesh Meadows Subdivision #4 – Lot 59 - $121,160 for land $4,000 – improvements Lot 60 - $116,330 for land $60,000 – improvements
Lot 61 - $114,960 for land $123,680 – improvements
John & Jackie Roe via Ron Funke – Secesh Meadows Subdivision #4 – Lot 32 Cabin - $30,000 Lane $70,000.
James 7 Roxanne Weber via Ron Funke – T22N R5E Sec23 – 2.188AC – Group Placer Survey #3387 – Warren District. Land - $80,200 Building - $58,140
W. James Smith & Sons via Ron Funke – Secesh Meadows Subdivision #2 – Lots 15-16-17 Value $222,000
Allen & Nancy Bent via Ron Funke – Secesh Meadows Subdivision #1 – Block 2 Lots 13 & 14. Value $263,070.
Arnold Morgan via Ron Funke – Secesh Meadows Subdivision #4 – Lot 50 – 2.8AC
Betty Perfect via Ron Funke – Secesh Meadows Subdivision #2 – Lot 36 – Placer Survey #3387
McDonough Family via Ron Funke – Secesh River Subdivision – Lot 9 – 4.937 AC
Don Hamilton via Ron Funke – Secesh Meadows – Placer Survey #3387 – value $162,000
Ruth Hamilton via Ron Funke – Secesh Meadows Subdivision #2 – Lots 28 & 29 – value $162,000.
Raymond Stradley via Ron Funke – Secesh River #4 – Lot 58 – value $236,000 – 3.1AC
Jackie Wyatt – two appeals via Ron Funke – Secesh River Subdivision #4 – Lot 29 & 30. Lot 29 - $63,000 Lot 30 - $175,110.
John E & Julia A. Cantlon via Ron Funke – Secesh River Subdivision – Lot 3 – value $375,030 – 7AC
Barry Allen Sears – T22N R5E Sec23 Tax #9 – value $132,064 – 13.5AC
Joseph & Nancy Graham via Ron Funke – Secesh Meadows Subdivision #4 – Lot 9 – value $82,450. – 1.8AC Lots 10-11-12 – 3.7AC - $106,900.
Lori Singer via Ron Funke – Secesh Meadows Subdivision #4 – Lot 47 - $148,920 – 2.1AC
Paul Rubbert – White Water Wilderness Ranch Subdivision – Lot 83 & 82. Lot 82 - $193,000 Lot #83 - $152,700
Elk City Community Church – Solid waste fee exemption – denied
Jack Badley – T23N R8E Sec7 147.84AC – requesting solid waste exemption and exemption on fire protection
Laurel Curtiss & Charles Curtiss - 32N R4E Sec10 and 32N R4E Sec11 – property is land locked – protesting garbage fee on ag property – 80AC – land went to full market value $968/acre
Michael Klaus removal of solid waste fee – granted
John Gaither – T30N R3E Sec* - 7.118 AC – Tax #663 – 15.455 AC – total owned – 2003 Manufactured Home - $185,000 is value
Andrea Davidson for Estate of Roger M Davidson – Salmon River Property – T28N R1E Sec22 – value $1,073,160.
Tucker Lindsey via James Zehner - T25N R1E Sec2 – Tax #79 – value $363,843 – 1.697 AC.
J P Phillips Family via Ron Funke – Secesh Meadows Subdivision #4 – lots 33-34-35 – values $108,900 - $$111,050 - $187,650
Tony Meckel via Ron Funke – Secesh River Subdivision – Lot 5
Robert J. Kirk via Ron Funke – Secesh Subdivision #2 – Lot 12-13-14 – value $210,000
Jerome Roe via Ron Funke – Secesh Meadows Subdivision #4 – Lot 64 – value $95,000 – 2.1AC
Ross Mayfield via Ron Funke – Secesh Meadows Subdivision #4 – Lot 64 – value $95,000 – 2.1AC
John & Shirley Irwin via Ron Funke – Secesh Meadow Subdivision #1 – Lot 11 Block 1 – 2AC – value $322,380
Jerry Caven via Ron Funke – Secesh River Subdivision #2 – value $146,000.
Gary Smith via Ron Funke – Secesh Meadows Subdivision #4 – Lot #28 – value $200,440.
Terry & Claire Frazier via Ron Funke – Warren Lot 2 Block 15
Phillip J. Buller via Ron Funke – Marshall Lake District – 6.256AC - $28,870
Bagdad Chase, Inc via Ron Funke – Marshall Lake Mining District – 70.597Ac – value $94,800
Daniel & Kathy Youngquist via Ron Funke – T34N R3E Sec10 – 1AC – value $53,491.
Victoria Nelson via MaxPelham – T27N R1E Sec36 -10.89AC – value $271,476
Linda Colley via Max Pelham – T21N R1E Sec11 – 2.30AC – value $97,167
David Rainey via Max Pelham – T25N R1E Sec2 – value $300,648.
Ed Huston via Max Pelham – Grangeville – East of Main Street – Tax #755 and #731 value $484,904 and $27,986
Variety Excursions LLC by Jeremy Carr, Clark & Feeney – T24N R5E Sec9 – 73.08AC – value $142,100 land $3,089,620 improvements
No recorded right of access – has ROW with BLM – but must maintain road – crosses private property – nine miles of road.
L A Wells via Max Pelham – T21N R1E Sec11 – 2.30AC – value $81,458
Warren King & Shirley King via Max Pelham – White Water Wilderness Ranch Subdivision – Lot #57 – 20.27AC – value $73,500
Board of Equalization recessed until June 30, 2008
5:30 p.m. The board recessed until June 30, 2008.

Chairman:______________________________ Attest:______________________

June 16, 2008

2008-06-25T11:12:00.001-07:00

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION June 16, 2008 THIRD TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.
Jerry Zumalt re: Emergency Management Program Grant – Discussion – Jim made motion to accept grant. Skip seconded. Motion carried. Amount - $14,221.22.
Gene Meinen re: road report and airport report.
Tia Stoken, City Service Valcon, presented a brochure and report of her business for providing fuel to the airport. Discussion followed on difference between Air BP (which county currently uses as a provider) and City Service Valcon. Discussion followed on savings on gas price if county went with City Service. Reference list was provided.
Card reader will be provided – they will pay up to $6,000 to install, City Service will not be the one to service card reader.
Tia presented a contract for commissioners and Dennis Albers to review.
Gene requested Norm and family to be able to move into double wide trailer at airport. Norm is currently the airport employee. Gene will visit with Dennis regarding agreement.
Cove road project will begin on June 23, 2008. Secesh Meadows road repair discussed – Skip and Gene reported on road trip to Warren area.
Marlene and Dale George re: solid waste fees – property in Elk City – cost to them is $596.00 – sent to James Zehner requesting ½ year charge on rental property.
9:45 a.m. Ridge Runner Fire and Rescue hearing decision. Discussion followed. Skip made motion to deny request for an election to form district. Jim seconded. Discussion. Motion carried with Skip and Jim voting yes. Randy abstained.
Skip made motion to have Dennis Albers draft findings of facts and conclusion of law for the Ridge Runner Fire and Rescue Hearing. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.
Commissioners approved Lenore Hill to purchase up to $100 for plants for court house lawn.
Virginia Lee re: solid waste fee on agriculture land – discussion followed – also commented on Lee road – full of pot holes – road runs from Harpster to her place – two mile strip.
Judge Jeff Payne and Nadine MacDonald presented proposal for misdemeanor probation program – fee assessment – program will be run through current expense – same as juvenile probation – will have its own budget. Discussion followed. Commissioners requested a quarterly review. Fee standards discussed.
Catering permit for CVRA Grounds approved for June 22, 2008 and June 28th and 29th, 2008.
Jim Zehner and Deanna Hall re: solid waste letter exemptions
Certificate of residency approved – Cassidee Fletcher
Warrant #2008-04806 for $308.00 to Inland Title cancelled. Bennett has to pay amount for title search.
Idaho County Sheriff’s transfer of fees approved - $2,536.54
Contract for Project Title – Pine Ridge Water Project contract between Idaho County and Idaho Department of Commerce signed. Two originals will be sent to department of commerce.
Terry Jackson re: towing policy – Trudy Slagel and head dispatcher present – problem developed about 60 days ago – rotation – if sheriff isn’t available – then no one will give him the information he requests. Sheriff is not responding – is being told he is looking into this problem.
Report of 5-15-08 on US13 – mile marker #11 – requesting commissioners to listen to tape of this report.
Terry stated that if he cannot get a report from the sheriff, then he is supposed to report to the commissioners. Terry feels this is considered harassment and intimidation.
Skip re: Joint Powers Agreement – NezPerce County had a few changes – wants the agreement to be preliminary – discussion followed – Latah County does not seem to show any interest in signing of agreement.
Randy presented IDL map – various roads discussed.
June 9, 2008 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
Jim reported on IAC commissioners & clerks meeting in Boise – E911 fees
Skip – no report – he has been working on Joint Powers Agreement with District #2 counties.
James Zehner and Rebecca Warden re: solid waste fees notice on tax notice. Jim and Rebecca will work with Idaho tax commission to see if wording can be changed for next year in order for public to understand fee assessment. Currently wording is misleading.
James Zehner and Ron Funke re: Secesh Meadows market value – appraisal was done before the fire in this area – discussion followed.
Judge Payne and Nadine MacDonald re: fee structure for misdemeanor probation program - $10.00 a month for probation fee – county will receive $9.00 and POST will receive $1.00 – amount is to be paid up front for the amount of months on probation. Jim made motion to approve probation fee. Skip seconded. Motion carried.
3:30 p.m. meeting recessed until 4:00 p.m. for board of equalization.
4:00 p.m. Board of Equalization:
Allen Chenoweth via Kim Nuxoll – presented pictures of house – Deerwood Park subdivision – Lots 7, 8, 10 – appraised at $492,000.
Beverly D. Shuster – T21N R1E Sec35 via Max Pelham – appraised at $98,000 – 4.6 acres.
Linda S. Dennis via Max Pelham – Rapid River subdivision – Lot 8 of Blk 2 and part of Lot 9 of Blk 2 – appraisal $42,888.
Taffy & Bill Kettenburg (present) – T27N R1E Sec 36 – 12.3AC – appraisal $71,180.
Iris Fay Griver Robinson via Max Pelham – 24N R1E Sec4 – appraisal $103,938.00
Anna Francis – Lot 6 of Blk 1 of Secesh Meadows subdivision #1 – appraisal $82,900.
5:05 p.m. Board recessed as regular session and Board of Equalization until June 23, 2008 at 8:00 a.m.

Chairman:____________________________ Attest:____________________

June 9, 2008

2008-06-25T11:11:00.000-07:00

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION June 9, 2008 SECOND TERM DAY
The Board met at 8:45 a.m. with Randy Doman, Jim Rehder, Skip Brandt, Commissioners and Syd Fuzzell, deputy clerk present.Mike Cook re: Cove Road – five year road agreement – no changes in roads – discussion followed – project agreement on Cove Road – Randy made motion to accept agreement. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Cove Road on master road agreement to apply funds up to $120,000.June 2, 2008 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes. Skip seconded. Motion carried.9:00 a.m. Ridge Runner Fire & Rescue Hearing – recorded10:00 a.m. Hearing recessed – will continue at 1:00 p.m.10:00 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims. I C 31874 – Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.10:15 a.m. Ended.One lien – one N-1 – three release of liens and N-1 – one approved – one deniedSyd Fuzzell re: Claims.Current Expense $39,879.10 Road & Bridge $12,571.28Airport 30,787.86 Emergency Comm 211.72District Court 978.93 Title III 17,020.00Indigent 12,594.09 Solid Waste 126,727.16Noxious Weeds 627.88 Interlock Device 200.00Skip made motion to approve claims. Jim seconded. Motion carried.Total claims $241.598.02Randy dismissed for afternoon session1:00 p.m. Ridge Runner Fire & Rescue Hearing continued1:08 p.m. Hearing closed.Skip made motion to deny petition. Motion dropped for lack of second. Jim stated it is best if all three commissioners are present for the decision. Decision tabled until June 16, 2008 at 9:45 a.m.Clyde Hanson gave R C & D report – showed fire video.
The Board recessed at 1:45 p.m.

Chairman:____________________________ Attest:___________________________

June 2, 2008

2008-06-25T11:10:00.001-07:00

STATE OF IDAHO
County of IdahoJ
UNE SESSION June 2, 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.Gary Wrightman, Federal Highway, re: Salmon River Road project report – 80% earth work completed on this portion of the project – added another section to the job – underground utilities by old mill site installed.Gene Meinen re: road report. Elk City dumpster site (Dixie) – discussion followed on cost of hauling garbage from Dixie to Elk City by road department. Stabilization of Cove Road – DT730 on this road for stabilization.Mike Cook re: Cove Road and Hungry Ridge RoadGene Meinen re: Secesh Meadow – road opening – discussion followed. Culvert replacement discussed.Linda Renshaw via phone re: SWAC letter – discussion followed on location of dumpster sites.Commissioners canvassed votes for primary, 2008.11:37 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session for indigent claims – I C 31-874. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.11:48 a.m. Ended... Two approved One lien & N-1Jim made motion to release medical lien for case #010522jrm – asking Dennis to prepare release of lien. Skip seconded. Motion carried.Jim made motion to approve annexation of Greg Arnzen to Cottonwood Fire District. Skip seconded. Motion carried. Rose will prepare remainder of work for project.Area of Impact for city of Grangeville – Kirk MacGregor – commissioners want new ordinance – not amendment to current ordinances – time frames discussed – public hearing for any variance and/or Zones in the city – discussion followedDeanna Hall and James Zehner re: solid waste letters and assessments noticesJames Zehner re: monitors – Skip made motion to approve purchase of two monitors - $260.00 each. Jim seconded. Motion carried.Cliff Steele re: agreements for culvert replacement – estimated cost is $20,000.00 – Skip made motion to sign agreement. Jim seconded. Motion carried.Canvass of votes for primary, 2008 continued.May 27, 2008 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes. Skip seconded. Motion carried.Commissioners’ reports:Skip – county shop dumpster siteJim – dumpsters – roads – NCHD meetingRandy – meeting with Senator Crapo – land exchange and access – regional land fill – timber sales – future meetings.
The board recessed at 5:00 p.m.

Chairman:_________________________ Attest:_________________________

May 27, 2008

2008-06-25T11:07:00.000-07:00

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MAY SESSION May 27, 2008 FIFTH TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.Skip made motion to accept finding of facts, conclusions of law and order granting variance for Greg and Darcie Fox petition for land division. Jim seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.Gene Meinen re: road report. Road Oil Bids reviewed. Randy made motion to accept bids from Envirotech and SemMaterials. Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor.1984 Cat grader trade in discussed – wanting to purchase 2006 grader from Western States. Rose and Gene will work on financing for grader.Secesh Meadows road repair – culvert replacements.Hauling of garbage from Dixie to Elk City by road department discussed. Commissioners will work on this.Allen Johnson re: dump site in Elk City – removal of dumpsters is causing problems on his property in Elk City across road from dumpster site. Discussion only.Order for cancellation of taxes approved as follows:Jerrold Litchfield – 99.36 – 2007 PP – leases to another personMary Welch – 1.99 – 2007 PP – payment applied10:00 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session – I C 67-2345(b) for personnel matters. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken10:15 a.m. Ended. No decision madeSyd Fuzzell re: claims.Current Expense $75,431.81 Road & Bridge $52,929.78Airport 7,296.05 Emergency Comm 3,549.06District Court 6,060.36 Title III 9,085.13Indigent 18,819.80 Appraisal 270.23Drug Enforcement 663.24 Solid Waste 506.72Noxious Weeds 7,159.91 Waterways 1,453,52Snowmobile 25B 6.00 Jim made motion to approve claims. Skip seconded. Motion carried.Total Claims $183,231.61Silver Lakes Subdivision Findings & Facts. Randy explained history of hearing held March 20, 2006 at 1:00 p.m. Commissioners granted variance at that time, but Charlie Holliman with drew variance request for roads to be private – now is requesting roads to be private. Randy read Findings & Facts.Road is complete – inspected and approved.Skip stated this hearing took place before he took office – requesting to abstain from vote.Jim made motion to approve Findings and Facts. Randy seconded. Motion carried with Jim and Randy in favor. Skip abstained.Charlie Holliman stated wording has been revised on subdivision plat – Plat was given to Daryl Mullinix for review with Grangeville Highway District.May 14, 2008 minutes. Skip made motion to approve minutes. Jim seconded. Motion carried.May 19, 2008 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Skip seconded. Motion carried.11:30 a.m. Skip made motion to enter into executive session – I C 31-874 for indigent claims. Jim seconded. Motion carried. Roll call taken.12:00 p.m. Ended.One lien – one N-1 – two releases of liens & N-1’s – three approved – three denials.Deanna Hall and James Zehner re: solid waste letters.Solid Waste/SWAC letter. Mail out letter discussed – target day July 1, 2008E911 dispatch – Stephanie Babb, Dispatch Supervisor – proposal for remodel of dispatch and front office counter – total estimate - $21,650.00. Discussion followed. Jim made motion to move forward for remodeling of dispatch and front office center – cost up to $22,000.00 – if more money needed request must be made through commissioners. Randy seconded. Motion carried.Commissioners’ reports:Skip – CMC meeting – flood issues – joint power agreementJim – SWAC meeting – solid waste ordinance – mental health meeting – E911 meeting – road meeting – tech meetingRandy – budget – fuel cost and mileage have to be taken into consideration – Secesh road – review of all forest service roads have to be considered – floodsSkip made motion for Dura Patcher go out for bids to sell. Jim seconded. Motion carried.Catering permits approved: June 1, 2008 and June 7, 2008 – CVRA grounds
The board recessed at 3:15 p.m

Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:______________________

May 19, 2008

2008-06-25T11:05:00.000-07:00

May 19, 2008
STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MAY SESSION May 19, 2008 FOURTH TERM DAY
The Board met at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.Jerry Zumalt re: Disaster Declaration – Resolution #85 for Idaho County due to flooding in the Clearwater River systems including Selway, Lochsa, Middle Fork and South Fork.Jim made motion to approve Resolution #85. Skip seconded. Motion carried.Advanced reimbursement from Idaho Homeland Security discussed. Randy made motion to sign reimbursement for flooding. Jim seconded. Motion carried.Gene Meinen and John Watson, Riedisel, re: environmental assessment at airport. Discussed property owners concerns – presented map of project – estimated time of completion by end of May – submit to FAA in June.Reimbursement requests for project discussed. Jim made motion to sign reimbursement request. Randy seconded. Motion carried.9:30 a.m. Road Oil bid opening.SEM MaterialsEnviro Tech Services, Inc.Roadwise, IncAtlas Sand and Rock, Inc.Decision tabled until Gene Meinen reviews.Gene Meinen re: road report. Salmon River Road Phase I – closures of road discussed – flooding issue in Kooskia area – airport advisory meeting report.Dumpster site at county road shop – Gene presented pictures of shop area – area would have to be fenced off for dumpster site in this area – Gene doesn’t feel it is feasible to have dumpster site in the road shop area. Discussion followed.Elk City dump site area discussed – call from Trent Woods regarding cleaning up site – discussion followed. Randy made motion to pay kids in this area to clean up dumpster site – pay up to $300.00. Skip seconded. Motion carried.Robert Simmons via phone re: Ought 7 dumpster site – flooding causing problems – has to move them – Robert will contact forest service for permission to move on their property.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 taken11:50 a.m. Executive session ended.Two denials One approved One lien and N-1Tim Lee Variance. Randy made motion to approve Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Order Granting Variance. Skip seconded. Motion carried.Jim made motion to approve resolution #84 adopting a policy prohibiting the use of excessive force against non-violent civil rights demonstrations. Skip seconded. Motion carried. Policy per Department of Commerce request.Deanna Hall and James Zehner re: solid waste lettersTaylor Rieman, Prairie School, visited with commissioners for his government class.Cow Creek dumpsters approved to move to largest fill area on highway 95 north of Lucille due to property owner requesting their removal. Discussion followed.Skip made motion to approve May 12, 2008 minutes as amended. Jim seconded. Motion carried.Diane Roberts and James Zehner re: homeowners exemption. Discussion followed. Skip made motion to give homeowners for second half of 2007. Jim seconded. Motion carried.Commissioners report:Skip – no reportJim – weed meeting – NCHD meeting – solid waste advisory meetingRandy – land acquisition Order for cancellation of taxes approved:Diane Roberts – 414.20 – missed homeowners – as per commissioners
The Board recessed at 2:25 p.m.

Chairman:___________________________ Attest:____________________

May 14, 2008

2008-06-25T11:04:00.001-07:00

May 14, 2008
STATE OF IDAHOCounty of IdahoMAY SESSION May 14, 2008 THIRD TERM DAYThe Board met at 9:00 a.m. with all members present.Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent hearing – I C 31-874Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.9:14 a.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumedSkip made motion to hold our initial findings and facts for case #080325 rlt and request Dennis Albers to draft Finding of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order of Decision. Jim seconded. Motion carried.The Board recessed at 9:20 a.m.Chairman:_____________________________ Attest:__________________

May 14, 2008

2008-06-11T09:54:00.000-07:00

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

MAY SESSION May 14, 2008 THIRD TERM DAY

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

Jim made motion to enter into executive session for indigent hearing – I C 31-874
Skip seconded. Motion carried with all in favor. Roll call taken.

9:14 a.m. Executive session ended. Regular session resumed

Skip made motion to hold our initial findings and facts for case #080325 rlt and request Dennis Albers to draft Finding of Fact, Conclusions of Law, and Order of Decision. Jim seconded. Motion carried.
The Board recessed at 9:20 a.m

May 12, 2008

2008-06-11T09:13:00.001-07:00

STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho

MAY SESSION May 12, 2008 SECOND TERM DAY

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

Vern Meyer re: handicap ramp proposals from S & W Construction - $950.00 and Schacher Construction - $1155.00.
Jim made motion to accept proposal from S & W Construction. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

Gene Meinen re: road report – general maintenance work – culvert replacement – rock pit in Carabel area. Road equipment discussed.
Airport – land acquisitions discussed.
Stites Cemetery road discussed.

Syd Fuzzell re: Claims
Current Expense $38,413.67 Road & Bridge $ 4,425.74
Airport 794.63 Emergency Comm 22,041.46
District Court 1,357.42 Title III 412.50
Indigent 13,007.21 Appraisal 119.31
Solid Waste 99,093.89 Noxious Weeds 2,319.11
Snowmobile 25B 418.09 Interlock Device 130.00

Trudy Slagle re: dispatch computer replacement – discussion – commissioners approved replacement.

Certificate of residency approved: Breckenridge, Ashleigh

Idaho County Sheriff’s Dept. monthly report approved.

Order for cancellation of taxes approved – total $40.75

Transfer license approved – Zip Trip #21/Cenex Petroleum Inc. – beer

11:00 a.m. Tim Lee/Subdivision variance hearing – requesting to divide two pieces of property again. Discussion followed on ROW as a restricted easement – water rights also a concern.
11:40 a.m. Hearing ended.
Motion made and seconded to tentatively approve Tim Lee variance subject to presentation of written findings and conclusion.

11:45 a.m. Motion made by Skip, seconded by Jim to go into executive session 31-874 session for indigent. Roll call vote unanimous.
12:10 p.m. Executive session ended.
Three liens Two N-1’s One release of lien & N-1 Five approved

Phillip Kelley re: Church exemption for First Apostolic Acts Church in Kamiah – reported on improvements – approximately 10 acres – ¾ mile up Beaver Slide – school – church – sports field – using all for their church. Discussion followed.
Skip made motion to grant exemption – effective 2008 tax year. Jim seconded. Motion carried.

May 5, 2008 minutes. Jim made motion to approve minutes as amended. Skip seconded. Motion carried.

Elected Officials meeting:
Kirk MacGregor: Mark Lankford sentencing scheduled for July 17, 2008 – area of impact – discussion – mental issues discussed.
Larry – Riggins Board Race & Rodeo – Riggins’ law enforcement contract.
Rose – budget & levy meeting in Lewiston – Urban Renewal – elections – Ridge Runner Fire District Hearing – paper work turned to receive funding for Secesh Widening/Warren Wagon Road – Snowmobile money from state.
Skip – no report
Jim – IAC meeting – extra $.25 charge on phone and cell phones for 911 discussed.
Randy – Forest Planning rules – Idaho Roadless rule – resource management plan – public land exchange – Craig/Wyden – Cove Road project – public safety for forest service boundary law enforcement – new magistrate in Latah County.

Walco fuel surcharge for county – discussion – Walco had an example of how to calculate this charge.

Marietta & Patrick Holman discussed various dumpster sites with commissioners - Pollock area – Lucile/Cow Creek area – requesting cement barriers and fencing – commissioners will check with Gene – Marietta & Patrick will get permits from Jim Carpenter – signs will also be installed regarding moving of any dumpster site.
Lower Pollock container – rail road ties causing problems – will contact road department for help.

Deanna Hall re: Lewis/Clark Pine – container/dumpster – requesting dumpster in the subdivision – consolidation of dump sites will be happening – no individual dump sites will be available for subdivisions.

3:36 p.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for legal matters – I C 67-2345(f). Randy seconded. Motion carried.
3:43 p.m. Ended. No decision made

Jerry Zumalt re: fire mitigation coordinator – interviewed three candidates – reported on interview – discussion followed. Jerry presented letter to Idaho Department of Lands regarding hazardous fuels treatment – program manager – for the 2006 Western States Wildland Urban Interface Grant Program – Idaho County: Glenwood-Caribel Project. Discussion followed.

Doug Dompier re: Elk Meadow Bridge – presented letter requesting the commissioners to make a public necessity finding for the repair of a public bridge - for the records – Randy stated no motion will be made – will check with county’s attorney.
Randy presented information from Dennis Albers on other subdivisions with road problems.
Forming a property homeowners discussed – county will not do all the research for this group. Records in the courthouse are available from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for the group to do their own research.
Jim stated this issue is closed as far as county is concerned
Randy stated the bridge and road is not under the county’s jurisdiction – second step was never taken to take bridge and road in to county system.

4:39 p.m. Jim made motion to enter into executive session for personnel matters I C 67-2345(a). Randy seconded. Motion carried.
4:50 p.m. Ended
Skip made motion to hire Rob Lundgren as fire mitigation coordinator. Randy seconded. Motion carried.
The board recessed at 4:55 p.m.

May 12, 2008

2008-06-11T09:01:00.000-07:00