August 16, 2021
The Board of County Commissioners of Washington County, Idaho, does hereby meet
this 16th day of August 2021.
IN THE MATTER OF ROLL CALL)
Donna Atwood, Clerk, called roll call: Kirk Chandler, present; Lyndon Haines, present; and Nate Marvin, present. Also present was Carolyn and Rick Kiesz.
Nate Marvin opened the meeting and Lyndon Haines led the Pledge of Allegiance.
Robert Peterson gave the invocation.
IN THE MATTER OF CORRESPONDENCE/MEETINGS AND REPORTS)
Correspondence received by the Board was reviewed and disseminated as required.
Haines reported he attended the Weed Board meeting last week.
Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Kirk Chandler to approve the issuance of a duplicate warrant in the amount of $144.00. Motion carried unanimous.
The Board reviewed quotes for work on the annex building roof submitted by JB’s Roofing in the amount of $24,078.00, Proficient Roof Maintenance and Coating, LLC in
the amount of $8,850.00 (Option A – Coping Cap Installation), $33,550.00 (Option B – White Commercial Grade Roof Coating and Repairs), Option C (20-year Fleece–back .60 mil TPO Single-ply Roof System Installation) and Upson Company Option 1, $12,997.00; Option 2 $18,795.00; Option 3; $22,463.00.
Kirk Chandler moved, seconded by Lyndon Haines to accept the quote submitted by Upson Company, Option 2 in the amount of $18,795.00. Clerk Atwood called a roll call vote: Kirk Chandler, Aye; Lyndon Haines, Aye; Nate Marvin, Aye.
IN THE MATTER OF MINUTES)
The minutes of the Board not heretofore approved of August 9, 2021 were approved as amended.
IN THE MATTER OF OPERATION IN FUNDS/STATEMENT OF TREASURER’S CASH)
Kirk Chandler moved, seconded by Lyndon Haines to approve the July 2021 Operation in Funds/Statement of Treasurer’s Cash in the amount of $15,181,552.22. Motion carried unanimous.
IN THE MATTER OF ROAD & BRIDGE/SOLID WASTE)
Jerod Odoms, Road and Bridge/Solid Waste Supervisor, met with the Board. Also present was Nancy Williams.
Odoms informed the Board that paving on Goodrich Road was completed on Friday evening. Odoms stated there is an issue near the Fox Pit with a pipe under the road which a portion of the paving was not completed. The intent is to complete the paving to that portion of Goodrich Road in the spring after the irrigation pipe has been replaced with a larger pipe.
Odoms informed the Board that the department is working on a portion of Schlehuber Road with the landowner to improve a dangerous corner. Odoms stated several complaints have been received regarding North Crane Road.
Odoms provided an update on the County Appreciation BBQ update. The Board agreed to request Incahoots Catering from Cambridge to cater the BBQ.
Odoms informed the Board he participated in a Zoom meeting/training with the Idaho Association of Solid Waste regarding transfer site safety last week. Odoms stated per the nationwide assessments, solid waste sites are the sixth most dangerous occupations listed.
Odoms informed the Board that there would be a Solid Waste conference in Boise on September 14-16, 2021. Odoms requested to attend the conference. Odoms stated he had registered to attend the fall Transportation Conference in Coeur d’Alene November 8 – 12, 2021.
Odoms informed the Board that he had received complaints regarding Fort Road. The citizen stated there were concerns of the noise, dust, and truck traffic, etc., due to use of the crusher. Odoms stated that Fort Road does provide access to Highway 95. The department is preparing to chip seal on Cove Road, Mann Creek, and Old Highway. They will also assist the City of Cambridge and the Highway District with projects. The Highway District will assist with dura patching.
Odoms stated he had conducted a sign analysis on Airport and Sunnyside Roads. Odoms stated they would need seven signs and five posts, which will be purchased from the 2022 budget. There was discussion regarding signs at railroad crossings.
Odoms stated he had discussions with ITD (Idaho Transportation Department) regarding turn lanes at both Solid Waste sites in the County.
Odoms informed the Board that the general appraiser has started work on the Salubria property owned by the County. It is listed as a pit, but has never been mined. The classification will reflect in the appraisal.
IN THE MATTER OF INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY)
Robert Peterson, Information Technology Director, met with the Board. Also present was Lisa Collini.
Peterson informed the Board he was appointed to the National Association of Counties (NACO) Information Technology Standing Committee. Peterson stated he was also nominated to join the MS-ISAC (Internet Security Advisory Committee) Executive Committee through Homeland Security.
Peterson reviewed a printout of the proposed secure entrance to the courthouse. Peterson informed the Board he had met with Kurt Lechtenberg with Musgrove Engineering and discussed security cameras and data connections that may be needed. Peterson stated he would reach out to M2 Automation as well.
Peterson reported the installation of the new server was completed for the Weed and Road and Bridge Departments. Peterson is continuing to work with Computer Arts to update their server. It has been a long process, and the county is currently waiting on Computer Arts staff to do the conversion. Peterson informed the Board he would attend the Information Technology Directors meeting on September 29, 2021 at the Idaho Association of Counties annual conference. Peterson reported he will be working the afternoon of the 19th instead of the morning due to other commitments that need addressed. Peterson reported that the IT Committee continues to have monthly meetings.
Peterson provided an update of items of consideration by the committee.
IN THE MATTER OF PROSECUTING ATTORNEY)
Delton Walker, Prosecuting Attorney, met with the Board. Walker discussed the residency of Joe Kulp and David Smith. Walker stated Smith does live in Eagle and has claimed a homeowner’s exemption in Ada County. Walker informed the Board that Smith has not claimed a homeowner’s exemption in Washington County since 2017.
Walker informed the Board that Kulp had previously had a Homeowners Exemption in Adams County from 2017 until 2020. In 2020 Kulp applied for a homeowner’s exemption in Washington County. In last week’s meeting, there was discussion of their residency. Information provided today was for clarification.
There was discussion regarding proposed changes to County Code. Walker discussed the Woodcock decision with the Board. Marvin discussed the changes provided by the firm Givins Pursley. The Board stated they would like to continue to review the proposed changes.
Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Kirk Chandler to go into executive session at 10:08
a.m. in accordance with I.C. 74-206(1)(f) to communicate with legal counsel for the public agency to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated. The mere presence of legal counsel at an executive session does not satisfy this requirement. Motion carried unanimous. Kirk Chandler, Aye; Lyndon Haines, Aye; Nate Marvin, Aye.
Nate Marvin stated they were out of executive session at 10:33 a.m.
IN THE MATTER OF AMBULANCE)
Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Lyndon Haines to recess as the Board of Washington County Commissioners and convene as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District.
Motion carried unanimous.
Debbie Warren, Deputy Clerk, called roll call: Kirk Chandler, present; Lyndon Haines, present; and Nate Marvin, present.
Nate LaFollette, Ambulance District Deputy Director, met with the Board. Also present was Christy Maldonado. Order No. 21-37 for general expenses in the amount of $11,028.77 and Order No. 21-23 for payroll expenses in the amount of $25,205.56 were presented to the Board for review.
LaFollette reported that the Ambulance District had twenty-eight calls for service last week, which included six transfers.
Lyndon Haines moved, seconded by Kirk Chandler to approve Order No. 21-37 for general expenses in the amount of $11,028.77. Motion carried unanimous.
Lyndon Haines moved, seconded by Kirk Chandler to approve Order No. 21-23 for payroll expenses in the amount of $25,205.56. Motion carried unanimous.
The group discussed the paramedic-training program that Christy Maldonado is currently enrolled.
Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Kirk Chandler, to allow the Chairman to sign the agreement with Sawtooth Emergency Vehicles. Deputy Clerk Warren called roll call vote. Kirk Chandler, Aye; Lyndon Haines, Aye; Nate Marvin, Aye. Motion carried unanimous.
Nate Marvin moved, seconded by Kirk Chandler to recess as the Board of the Weiser
Ambulance District and reconvene as Board of Washington County Commissioners.
Motion carried unanimous.
Debbie Warren, Deputy Clerk, called roll call: Kirk Chandler, present; Lyndon Haines,
present; and Nate Marvin, present.
Motion by Nate Marvin, seconded by Lyndon Haines and unanimously carried to recess at 10:48 a.m. until August 23, 2021 at 8:45 a.m.
Chairman, Board of County Commissioners
ATTEST:
Clerk
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