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STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
DECEMBER SESSION December 31 2012 FOURTH TERM DAY
11:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, James Rockwell and Jim Chmelik and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Brandt regarding Walco removing dumpsters being removed today ahead of schedule-Simmons is scrambling to get dumpsters out. Brandt advises that he has fielded several phone calls this morning.
Cook regarding response letter to BLM regarding Premium Exploration-reviewed by Commission-signed.
Cook regarding response letter to Forest Service regarding Crooked River Rehabilitation Project-reviewed by Commission-signed.
Cook regarding response to BLM regarding changes to the protocol agreement with the State Historical Preservation Society-no response necessary.
Cook regarding webhosting for Airport-current arrangement expires at the end of February-discussion.
Cook regarding trees that need to be trimmed at airport-he had Robert’s Tree Service give an estimate-it will cost about $500 to remove three trees and have the remaining four trees trimmed-discussion.
11:18 a.m. Rockwell moves to approve the minutes of the December 24 meeting. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:30 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
0 Approval, 1 Denial, 1 Suspended/Tolled, 0-N1, 0 release-N1, 0-Liens, 0-Lien Release
11:40 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345(f), legal matters. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
12:10 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:___________________________
STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
DECEMBER SESSION December 24, 2012 THIRD TERM DAY
10:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, James Rockwell and Jim Chmelik and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Syd regarding claims
Current Expense $ 47,283.57 County Road and Bridge $ 67,908.43
Airport $ 2,322.19 Emergency Communication $ 3,966.39
District Court $ 5,079.53 Title III Forest-New $ 15.35
Indigent $ 14,369.69 Appraisal $ 1 04.02
Solid Waste $ 500.00 Noxious Weeds $ 22,797.09
Snowmobile 25-A $ 2,133.55 Snowmobile 25-B $ 44.82
Total Expenditures $ 166,524.63
Chmelik moves to approve the claims. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Rockwell moves to approve the minutes of the December 18 meeting as amended. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:15 a.m. Brandt regarding renewal of anti-virus. Brandt moves to approve anti-virus. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:50 a.m. Brandt and Ackerman regarding Community Guardian Board-these people serve as Court advocates for children and other special needs groups. This was previously discussed several years ago by the Commission, but no Idaho County representative was appointed to serve. Ackerman is checking with Judge Payne regarding the need for this—continued until we have more information.
11:00 a.m. James Zehner regarding missed homeowner’s exemption for Chad and Brady Beeson-home was purchased in 2008 and has never had a homeowner’s exemption-discussion. Brandt moves to deny exemption. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:15 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345(f), legal matters. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
11:38 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
3-Approval, 0 Denial, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 2-N1, 0 release-N1, 2-Liens, 0-Lien Release
11:50 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:________________________
STATE OF IDAHO
Countyof Idaho
DECEMBER SESSION December 18, 2012 SECOND TERM DAY
11:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, James Rockwell and Jim Chmelik and Shanna Legg, Deputy Clerk present.
Peter Bruzas regarding solid waste tax bill he receives for his business. He is being billed $198 on commercial tax, plus his property tax. James Zehner informs him that most contracting businesses are billed the same rate. This has been this way for the past 5 years.
Peter states an issue he has had with Simmon’s dumpsters. He has a hard time dumping their construction debris with a dump truck because Simmons dumpsters are too high. Walco’s dumpsters are easier with them being flush with the ground. Discussion.
Order for cancellation signed- $315.58
11:30 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes
1-Approval, 4-Denial, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 3-N1, 1-release-N1, 3-Liens, 1-Lien Release
11:50 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes
12:15 p.m. End Executive session – Break for lunch
1:30 p.m. The board reconvenes
Jerry Zumalt regarding Riggins ambulance Medicare billing – EMS units must recertify under Medicare every year. Medicare lost their application which cost them about $530. It was finally filed last January and they will be reimbursed for ½ the amount. Riggins entity has a back log of billings because they are such a small entity and aren’t using the same programs as other bigger entities such as Syringa. Discussion.
2:00 p.m. James Zehner and Sheila Key regarding Intergraph Maintenance Agreement – The annual maintenance agreement for GEO media was $3306 and has gone up to $3504. Monthly amount increased from $139 per month to $146 per month. To fix the lines on GeoMedia would take a substantial amount of time and would cost $2 per parcel with a total of $40,000 for a third party to fix. Discussion.
Brandt moves to pay the Intergraph maintenance contract for $3,504. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Rockwell moves to approve the minutes of the December 12 meeting. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
2:20 Break until 3:00 p.m.
3:00 p.m. Rose Gehring regarding the North Central Health District – Sent out community health survey to employees to help the health district see what they can do to improve their work. Also, the state of Idaho spent $25,000 and joined with others to put information about health issues on the web, known as the Network of care for public health. It does not cost anyone to use it and it shows how all counties compare to each other with certain health issues. Commissioners agree to put website link on Idaho County’s website. Another issue is the weeds in the lot north of the district health building. They are getting big and would like to see them sprayed. Commissioners would like further discussion with this issue to see if this lot is in city limits.
3:20 p.m. Jim Chmelik absent for rest of meeting.
3:30 p.m. Rene Forsmann regarding Prairie Elementary MOSS Report - Jordan Higgins, Kendra Duclos, Brylee Woods, 5th graders, give presentation on their trip. They had a lot of fun and enjoyed learning. Commissioner Brandt and Rockwell agree to fund next year’s trip.
3:50 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:_______________________
STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
DECEMBER SESSION December 12, 2012 FIRST TERM DAY
10:15 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Jim Chmelik and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner James Rockwell will be arriving shortly.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Syd regarding claims
Current Expense $ 55,417.03 County Road and Bridge $ 21,661.39
Airport $ 39,799.33 Emergency Communication $ 81.14
District Court $ 13,915.91 Title III Forest-New $ 26,566.45
Indigent $ 8,698.66 Appraisal $ 41.95
Solid Waste $ 123,136.66 Search & Rescue $ 1,117.00
Cons. Elections $ 1.30 Noxious Weeds $ 37,149.20
Snowmobile 25-A $ 21.74 Waterways $ 2,900.00
Total Expenditures $ 330,507.76
Brandt moves to approve the claims. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Rockwell abstains.
10:40 a.m. Jim Gorges and Mike Cook regarding the development of an off-highway vehicle education course that would be located on Idaho County property near the Airport/Search & Rescue Building-present a draft MOU from the Department of Parks and Recreation-course could be used to train numerous members of the community-discussion. Commission has no objection to moving forward with this plan.
Cook regarding correspondence with Jim Rathke of Western Federal Lands regarding the Salmon River Road and the briefing he prepared for Jim Chmelik. Discussion. Cook will work on putting together a letter.
Cook regarding resolution establishing/renewing the Airport Development Authority-discussion. Brandt moves to approve Resolution 2012-15 regarding Airport Development Authority. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:00 a.m. Fredrick West regarding solid waste fee being charged on his small business when he generates no garbage-feels that it isn’t fair. Brandt regarding policy. Zehner advises that Mr. West is on a half exemption currently and is seeking a full exemption. Discussion. Commission takes no action on request for exemption.
Order for cancellation signed-$1231.24
Order for cancellation signed-$596.16
Approval of transfer of Idaho County Sheriff’s Office employee Vicki Stoner from Dispatch to Civil Deputy at a wage decrease to $12.24 per hour.
11:30 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
1-Approval, 4 Denial, 1 Suspended/Tolled, 3-N1, 4 release-N1, 3-Liens, 4-Lien Release
11:57 a.m. Brandt moves to enter into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345(f). Rockwell seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes
12:00 a.m. Brandt moves to enter into Executive Session pursuant to IC 67-2345(c). Chmelik seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes
12:45 p.m. Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. The Board reconvenes. Shanna Legg, Deputy Clerk present for taking minutes. Kathy Ackerman absent for afternoon session.
James Zehner regarding Susan Morris late homeowner’s exemption request - Brandt proposes excusing half the amount--less than $600. Discussion.
Rockwell moves to exempt ½ of the homeowner’s amount request. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Order for cancellation signed - $310.72
Order for cancellation signed - $494.14
1:15 p.m. Vacation time accrual extension - Commission discusses written request by Gene Meinen. Commission approves a 3 month extension to use it or lose it.
1:35 p.m. American Lands Council – Chmelik regarding transfer of public lands act--would like Commission to look into joining the land council which would cost $5000. If the legislation is passed, this would benefit the people by giving better local control at the state level rather than control and decisions made back in D.C. The legislation has yet to be drafted. Discussion.
Brandt moves for Commission to become a voting member of the American Lands Council. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
2:15 p.m. Ron Funke discusses solid waste exemption request by Tonya Thompson in Woodland whose property is now in both her sons name and she only lived there half a year.
Brandt moves to give ½ year solid waste exemption to Leo De La Rue and Levi Abraham La Rue. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Rockwell moves to approve the minutes of the November 27 meeting and the November 30 Special meeting. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
2:20 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:__________________________
STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
NOVEMBER SESSION November 27, 2012 FOURTH TERM DAY
9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Jim Chmelik present. Commissioner James Rockwell and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk will be arriving shortly.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Board of Equalization for Sub-Roll Opens
10:00 a.m. Commissioner Rockwell and Kathy Ackerman present.
Discussion regarding upcoming Commission meetings with Christmas and New Year’s Day both falling on Tuesday. Chmelik advises he is unavailable on December 11-requests change to a different day that week. Meeting for the week of December 10, will be held on Wednesday, December 12 as there are Indigent hearings already set that day. The Commission will meet on Monday, December 24 and Monday, December 31 in order to make up for the holidays.
11:00 a.m. Syd regarding claims
Current Expense $ 37,746.80 County Road and Bridge $ 28,977.67
Airport $ 1,643.43 Emergency Communication $ 4,340.51
District Court $ 4,724.89 Preventive Health $ 29,345.25
Title III Forest-New $ 81,476.57 Indigent $ 837.11
Junior College $ 1,250.00 Appraisal $ 494.48
Solid Waste $ 16,861.29 Search & Rescue $ 255.00
Cons. Elections $ 41.11 Noxious Weeds $ 3,057.86
Snowmobile 25-A $ 1,483.87 Waterways $ 837.52
Snowmobile 25-B $ 10.00
Total Expenditures $ 184,038.21
Rockwell moves to approve the claims. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Chmelik moves to approve the minutes of the November 20 meeting. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with Chmelik and Brandt in favor. Rockwell abstains as he was not present for that meeting.
Order for Cancelation signed-$796.42
Approval of the hiring of Christopher Williams for an open patrol position in the Sheriff’s Office at an annual salary of $30,633.64.
11:30 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-yes, District 3-yes.
1-Approval, 2 Denial, 1 Suspended/Tolled, 5-N1, 0 release-N1, 5-Liens, 0-Lien Release
11:48 a.m. Break for lunch
1:00 p.m. Jim Church and Susie Heckman, University of Idaho Extension, regarding Farm & Forest Fair-present slide show with highlights from last year. They are looking at some changes to the program to include a possible change of location to Grangeville. The Commission allowed $2000 last year for this project-Church requests support again this year. Brandt moves to allow $2000 for the 2013 Farm & Forest Fair out of Old Title III funds. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
1:30 p.m. Mike Cook regarding Resolution 118, which set up the Airport Development Authority-expired recently-he is recommending a renewal or extension. Two members of the Authority want to be off-Cook has found a replacement. He would recommend Shannon Fuchs for this position. Ackerman will prepare an updated Resolution for signature at the next meeting.
Cook presents two letters for review-a letter of support for the BLM Sheep Fire salvage sale and a letter to the Forest Service regarding Crooked River Road-discussion. Letters signed.
Cook regarding briefing sheet he is working on with Joe Bonn and Gene Meinen regarding the Manning Crevice Bridge-this will be sent in with the grant/funding application. Cook reports that 235,000 acres burned this summer with total suppression costs of $52 million. Cook also reports that greenhouse emissions are at 50 tons per acre as a result of a forest fire.
2:00 p.m. Kathy Ackerman requests an early release/ Courthouse closure for County employees on Christmas Eve and New Year’s Eve. Brandt moves to allow release/ Courthouse closure on December 24 at 1 pm and on December 31 at 3 pm. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
2:05 p.m. Brandt regarding Snowmobile Advisory Committee Agreement with the Forest Service-discussion. Rockwell moves to approve agreement extending the agreement for one more year. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
2:15 p.m. Susan Morris regarding request for homeowner’s exemption-she believes that the forms were sent to the wrong location. Zehner regarding the process for claiming the exemption-the exemption was not signed and returned, although they are signed up for 2013. Morris indicates that the problem she has is that the deadline for filing for the exemption is April 15, yet they were not notified that the deadline was missed until it was too late. Zehner advises that the statute does not allow for him to allow the exemption after the deadline, but the Commission does have the ability to cancel taxes. Discussion. Rockwell advises that he does not believe that this can be cancelled at this point, as it hasn’t be allowed for others in the same situation.
Zehner regarding request for cancellation of solid waste fees for Fredrick West-discussion. Chmelik advises that we have an ordinance in place for this-feels we need to stick with what we have established. Rockwell moves to take no action on the request. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Zehner regarding fee increase for Access Idaho, the system that allows them to accept credit cards-fee is increasing to 3%, plus $1 per transaction. Agreement is actually with the County-Zehner requests reauthorization of agreement. Discussion. Brandt moves to approve additional $1 transaction fee. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Agreement signed.
3:00 p.m. Brandt regarding solid waste-invites members of the audience to comment if they wish. Phil Wimer regarding the dumpster near his house-the open top dumpster is a problem as it is always a mess-there is pick up only once a week. Also, there is a gated dumpster a couple of miles up the road-folks are using the open top near his house rather than utilizing the gated area. Wimer requests that this be addressed-Simmons advises that the dumpster in question is on the list for removal. Lot Smith advises that he has contacted several members of the Republican Central Committee and he feels that the Commission has not fully investigated this situation-feels that we are getting less service for more money-advises that a 5% cost of living increase per year is excessive. Simmons clarifies that his bid was for a yearly CPI and fuel surcharge-Simmons addresses other concerns such as consolidation. Brandt advises that this has been a long process and that the Commission has worked diligently to try to address all of the concerns, maintain service and also keep costs down. Brandt reviews history of costs associated with Walco contract. Dave Bodine questions whether this will involve municipalities-advised that it will not. Rockwell advises that the contract was put out for bid at Walcos request-also advises that consolidation will work to streamline the procedure. Bill Spencer questions how many dumpsters are to be consolidated-Brandt advises 32 current dumpster sites to 8-12 sites. Simmons advises that they consolidated 24 dumpsters in the Kooskia/Kamiah to 6 sites-advised that the public has been supportive of this. Bill Spencer advises that our current ordinance needs to be enforced and there would not be the issues with the unsightly dumpster sights. Dave Bodine questions boundaries that will be impacted-Simmons advises that they have put together a map of the area-will work with task force members to see that all areas are covered. Bodine questions if billing will still be paid through taxes-Brandt advises it will. Spencer questions how appliances will be handled-Simmons advises that they are planning a once-a-month manned roll-off. Discussion.
Brandt regarding draft contract-advises that we can make copies if needed. Simmons regarding draft contract-discussion and questions clarifying language-work session. Special meeting will be held on November 30 at 9 am for possible contract closing.
4:10 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:__________________________
STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
NOVEMBER SESSION November 30, 2012 SPECIAL MEETING
9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, James Rockwell and Jim Chmelik and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Robert Simmons regarding final draft of contract-discussion. Brandt questions whether this contract is the same contract that was entered into with Simmons earlier this year with the exception of the price and locations-Simmons indicates it is. Page by page review of contract with discussion.
9:16 a.m. Chmelik moves to accept contract with Simmons Sanitation. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Simmons regarding letter to the editor in the local paper expressing concerns about them being a Lewis County company. Simmons advises that while they do live in Lewis County, their company has services half of Idaho County since the 1970’s-advises that Partsway in Grangeville is their main parts supplier, as well as Les Schwab as one of their tire suppliers. They currently employ 3 Idaho County residents and will continue to look at ways to utilize businesses in the three counties they service-Idaho, Lewis & Clearwater County.
Discussion regarding notification to the media that will address some of the concerns people may have-Simmons will put together something.
9:30 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:___________________________
STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
NOVEMBER SESSION November 20, 2012 THIRD TERM DAY
11:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Jim Chmelik and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner James Rockwell is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Brandt moves to amend the agenda to include the approval of an early claim. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-absent, District 3-yes. Claims will be added after Indigent.
11:00 a.m. Jim Crowley and Jason Stone, Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections, provide quarterly report for District 2 and Demographic Fact Sheet for District 2. Discussion regarding support for detention facility in Lewiston and submission of reports-appreciates the great job Nadine McDonald and her staff do.
11:30 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes, District 2-absent, District 3-yes.
1-Approval, 5 Denial, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 0-N1, 2 release-N1, 0-Liens, 2-Lien Release
11:57 a.m. Brandt moves to approve claim totaling $67,072.50 out of Title III-New for payment of fire road closure staffing. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Order for cancellation -$13.80
Order for cancellation-$198.72
12:03 p.m. Gene Meinen regarding Manning Crevasse Bridge-LHTAC has grant funding available-Meinen advised that we do not meet the requirements for this grant, but he was advised to go ahead and apply for the grant anyway. Discussion. Cook regarding proposed agreement-advises that this needs some work-may be that the grant funding, if obtained, would be the only contribution made by Idaho County and would not involve acceptance of bridge for maintenance.
12:10 p.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the November 13 meeting. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:10 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:__________________________
STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
NOVEMBER SESSION November 13, 2012 SECOND TERM DAY
9:30 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, James Rockwell and Jim Chmelik and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Canvass of votes for General Election.
11:48 a.m. Syd regarding claims
Current Expense $ 55,473.05 County Road and Bridge $ 85,749.16
Airport $ 2,505.47 Emergency Communication $ 1,796.57
District Court $ 3,612.19 Preventive Health $ 29,345.25
Title III Forest-New $ 34,028.93 Indigent $ 28,047.66
Junior College $ 150.00 Appraisal $ 368.24
Sheriff’s Youth $ 49.60 Solid Waste $ 118,772.39
Search & Rescue $ 2,000.00 Cons. Elections $ 11.82
Noxious Weeds $ 10,611.99 Waterways $ 10,252.72
Total Expenditures $ 382,775.04
Brandt moves to approve the claims. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Chmelik in favor. Rockwell abstains.
Brandt moves to approve budget resolutions 2012-07 through 2012-13, for end of FY 2012 budget adjustments. Chemlik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Approval of hiring of Nancy Walker as janitor at $10.69 per hour.
Approval of janitorial schedule change commencing December 1 to 30 hours per week one month, alternating with 33 hours the following month between the two janitors.
Approval of transfer of Sheriff’s Office employee Rebecca Warren from jail to dispatch at $11.62 per hour.
12:05 p.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Rockwell seconds. Roll call-all in favor.
0-Approval, 2 Denial, 1 Suspended/Tolled, 2-N1, 0 release-N1, 2-Liens, 0-Lien Release
12:16 p.m. End Indigent Session-Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. The Board reconvenes.
Butch Spencer, Cottonwood Rural Fire District, regarding annexation of one parcel to the district-had a public hearing-no opposition. Brandt moves to approve annexation. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
1:12 p.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the November 8 meeting. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the November 6 meeting as amended. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Order for cancellation signed-$2177.10.
1:15 p.m. Dick Wyatt and Lyle Smith, Clearwater Water District, request signatures on remaining grant documents. Certification, cover letter and grant application signed.
1:30 p.m. Nadine McDonald, Juvenile Probation, presents yearly Juvenile Corrections report-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the report. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
2:00 p.m. Deanna Hall regarding Non-Corporate Resolution Form, which takes Sharon Cox’s name off the County accounts and puts her name on. Discussion. Commission has no objection to resolutions as stated on form.
2:15 p.m. Brandt regarding Solid Waste Task Force-Dave Bodine and Bill Spencer are the only two responses we had to the request-discussion. Commission appoints these two, but leaves the option open for others who may be interested. Robert Simmons advises that he visited the Elk City area and route last weekend-is working on getting trailers and dumpsters up and ready for operations. Brandt questions status of contract-Simmons advises that he is working on it with his attorney. Simmons will work on setting up public meetings to get information out-Commission has no objection.
2:50 p.m. Mike Mager, Grangeville Rural Fire Protection District, regarding annexation of three parcels into the district-had a public hearing-no opposition. Brandt moves to approve annexation. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
3:00 p.m. Debbie Evans regarding Elk City Water & Sewer grant application-they received 18 letters of support from the Elk City area. Evans provides documents for signature-Certification, Cover Letter. Sub-recipient Agreement, Citizen’s Participation Plan and Application. Brandt moves to adopt Idaho County Resolution 2012-14 adopting an ADA 504 Transition Plan. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Discussion regarding future SRS payments.
3:25 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:________________________
STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
NOVEMBER SESSION November 6, 2012 FIRST TERM DAY
10:15 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Jim Chmelik and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. James Rockwell will be late.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
James Zehner regarding personal property that was assessed to Darrel Cox-property was destroyed in the Sheep Fire-amounts to a reduction of $144.56 to total tax bill. Chmelik moves to cancel tax. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:30 a.m. Jerry Zumalt regarding cost projections on the War Eagle Repeater Site-presents data sheet on projected revenues and expenditures for the Emergency Communications fund-discussion regarding permitting process and costs for next generation equipment. Zumalt questions what the County’s position is on developing this site if he can put together funding-Commission would like more information on the costs of next generation equipment-will discuss further when we have more concrete numbers on equipment.
10:35 a.m. Commissioner Rockwell present.
11:00 a.m. Vern Meyer regarding repairs to the floor that need to be made in the Jury Room-toilet leaked and damaged the floor-leak has not been repaired. Commission inspects damage. Rockwell moves to repair leak only and have Williams assess floor damage. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Rockwell moves to approve the minutes of the October 30 meeting. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Approval of Lesta Zelinski as seasonal employee in the Treasurer’s Office at $9.61 per hour.
Order for Cancellation signed-$80.81.
Order for Cancellation signed-$158.84.
11:15 a.m. Ackerman regarding applicants for the janitor position-we received 7 resumes-Commission reviews resumes. Chemlik moves to interview three candidates, Nancy Walker, Roger Swanstrom & Patsy Nuxoll on Thursday. Rockwell seconds the motion. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:30 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Chmelik seconds. Roll call-all in favor.
1-Approval, 2 Denial, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 4-N1, 3 release-N1, 4-Liens, 3-Lien Release
11:55 a.m. End Indigent Session-Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. The Board reconvenes.
Lisa Klinger, Payette National Forest, regarding Warren transfer site-requests that the Commission contact Lakeshore Disposal to make sure the site is cleaned up before Winter sets in.
Lisa Klinger and Jake Strohmeyer regarding French Creek Road situation-provide update on the position of Payette National Forest regarding the repairs of the road-they believe the damage was caused by the actions of landowner and therefore, there is no responsibility on the part of the Forest for repairs. John Hucks, attorney for Carl Smid, advises that he has photos to prove that the damage was not due to the hydro-plant-discussion.
Strohmeyer regarding letter sent by the Commission regarding the Master Agreement with the Payette for maintenance. Brandt advises that the Commission is interested in continuing with maintenance-not interested in taking on jurisdictional responsibilities. Cook regarding the language in the Master Agreement being clarified to outline specific responsibilities. Strohmeyer will work out details of maintenance responsibilities with Gene Meinen-will restore language to specify Forest Service Jurisdiction Road, rather than ‘unresolved jurisdiction road’.
Kirk MacGregor regarding situation on Smid’s property-advises that the right of way easement through Mr. Smid’s property belongs to the Forest Service and therefore the County has no responsibility. Strohmeyer advises that the RS2477 assertion has complicated the situation-MacGregor advises that he feels Mr. Smid’s argument is with the Forest Service. Mr. Hucks advises he feels both the Forest Service and the County are responsible pursuant to the agreement that was in place at the time of the incident. Jim Kern regarding his efforts to get this taken care of-has been actively working on this since March. Brandt reiterates that the County position is one of maintenance. Brandt suggests that both parties work together toward a resolution.
Meinen requests that a new draft agreement be prepared by the Forest Service and they will begin working on an agreement that is mutually acceptable.
1:48 p.m. Dick Wyatt and Lyle Smith regarding grant application for Clearwater Water District. Rockwell questions costs to each resident-questions why wells are not just drilled-Wyatt advises that this will be a one well system, done because some existing wells do not have good quality water-discussion. Wyatt advises that the existing water system is under federal court order to upgrade-Smith advises that they have looked at all of the options and maintaining the system is the best way to ensure fire protection, as well as water for their community.
Brandt moves to approve grant application. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Chmelik in favor, Rockwell opposed. Mr. Wyatt will have the rest of the paperwork prepared and ready for signature.
2:15 p.m. Kirk MacGregor regarding variance for Mr. Wilson-he is not ready to proceed at this time.
2:15 p.m. Gene Meinen regarding draft letter to the Forest Service regarding repairs to the Crooked River Road. Commission signs letter. Meinen provides update on FEMA projects. Meinen questions when meeting is on the Manning Crevasse Bridge-set up for November 15 at 9 am in the Commissioner’s room-Chmelik plans on being in attendance.
2:30 p.m. Robert Simmons, Simmons Sanitation, regarding specific duties that would be assigned to the Task Force appointed by the Commission. Simmons advises that he has been talking with both Latah and Nez Perce Counties regarding their collection practices-discussion. Rockwell questions placement of ad for task force members-will be covered as a news article in this week’s Free Press. Brandt questions status of contract-Simmons will have a draft available next week-will have his attorney work with Kirk MacGregor. Simmons regarding actual mileage to their transfer station-Cottonwood is three miles further to their location as it is to the Walco transfer station.
Updated contract between Idaho County and Intermountain Hospital for the provision of mental health services signed.
2:54 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:_________________
STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
OCTOBER SESSION October 30, 2012 FOURTH TERM DAY
11:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, James Rockwell and Jim Chmelik and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Brandt moves to go into Indigent proceedings pursuant to IC 31-874. Rockwell seconds. Roll call.
1-Approval, 2 Denial, 0 Suspended/Tolled, 2-N1, 0 release-N1, 2-Liens, 0-Lien Release
11:17 a.m. End Executive Session
Mike Cook regarding airport update-outlines revenue and expenditures for 2011 and 2012. Cook had a telephonic conference with the FAA regarding future development at the airport to include a new runway-they are preparing a grant application for this-will require a match of 7% from the County-suggests utilizing other available sources to develop a fund to meet this match-discussion. Rockwell moves to establish a fund for the purpose of grant match funding for airport projects. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Cook questions claim for repairs to Purdy Road that came out of Airport budget-discussion.
Cook regarding Airport Development Board-proposes Melisa Bryant-discussion. All will consider other possibilities for this position.
Cook regarding Manning Crevasse Bridge-Federal Lands Access Program takes the place of Federal Forest Highways and will require a county match of 7% in order to take maintenance/jurisdiction of this bridge-Cook and Meinen have been involved in discussions regarding this-they have conveyed that our interest is in maintaining access for activities up river, not in having any jurisdiction over the bridge.
11:54 a.m. Brandt regarding bid for new server-after review a new bid was proposed that will be less and provide more. Rockwell moves to approve new bid of $6185.28. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
12:00 p.m. Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. The Board reconvenes.
Jim Gorges regarding estimate for completion of the Search & Rescue building-discussion. Gorges advises that finishing the bathrooms in the building made it much more usable-they are very happy with the building and completion is at a good stopping place for now. Final completion will be put on hold for the time being.
1:14 p.m. Rockwell moves to approve the minutes of the October 23 meeting. Chmelik seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
1:17 p.m. Brandt regarding negotiations with Simmons Sanitation- bid for contract was $77,202 for servicing existing Walco dumpster sites with a 4500 ton cap, plus a fuel surcharge for a total average of $82,331.49 per month. Robert Simmons provides letter from bank regarding their financial standing-also provides a letter outlining plans for a transfer system that would provide service to the Grangeville area, with other areas coming on board in the future-discussion. Rockwell questions the tonnage cap-Simmons is willing to move the cap up to Walco’s annual average of 4632 tons. Chmelik questions what provision there would be for appliances-discussion. Chmelik questions repayment of labor costs due to Walco for the consolidation efforts in the Riggins area-Simmons advises he feels he could pay half of these fees without significantly impacting the initial capital outlay he is anticipating. MacGregor questions regarding what type of container system would be envisioned for the Grangeville area-Simmons advises it would initially be roll-offs with no separation. Discussion regarding forming a task force to look at dumpster consolidation on the Prairie-we will put this in the paper and see who might be interested in helping. Simmons can have info for task force consideration by next week-discussion will be continued at the next meeting.
2:10 p.m. Chmelik moves to accept airport ground lease renewal with Showalters. Rockwell seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
2:15 p.m. Break until 3 p.m.
3:00 p.m. John Hucks, attorney representing Carl Smid, regarding situation on French Creek Road-provides summary of his understanding of road ownership, easements and maintenance of the road-asks for the position of the Commission on this matter. Brandt regarding the position of the County-contract covered maintenance, not repairs. Meinen regarding the agreement that existed at the time of the incident-advises that he approached Payette NF regarding submitting this repair for RAC consideration and they did not respond in time to put the project forward for consideration. MacGregor questions regarding the permit process for the hydro-plant-discussion. Mr. Hucks questions whether or not the County is leaving this to them deal with or whether we are willing to work towards a resolution-discussion. Mr. Hucks proposes attending the meeting set for the Payette NF next week.
Order for cancellation signed-$892.74
Order for cancellation signed-$1078.52
3:44 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
Chairman:_______________________________ Attest:____________________________
