PROCEEDINGS FOR WEEK OF JANUARY 3, 2000

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COMMISSIONERS’ PROCEEDINGS
Week of January 3, 2000

Commissioners Loreca J. Stauber, Samuel G. Duncan and Paul J. Kimmell met in
regular session.  The following actions were taken:

Approved, signed, filed Commissioners’ proceedings for the week of December
20, 1999.

Filed resignation of Dorothy Ann Jennings as Part-time Irregular Special
Hire, BOCC Department 05A, Line 07.  Effective January 5, 2000.

Approved, signed, filed 6-month increment increase for Christine U. Youmans,
Deputy Court Clerk I, District Court. Department 01A, Line 09.  Effective
January 1, 2000.

Approved, signed, filed 1-year increment increase for Molly Ritter,
Communication Specialist, Sheriff’s Office.  Department  04D, Line 03.
Effective February 1, 2000.

Signed and filed request Claimant/Employer Separation Statement for Christie
D. Stordahl by Washington Employment Security Department.

Approved, signed, filed Closing Error Compromise between County Treasurer
and Latah Title Company.  Each entity will pay half of  outstanding amount
of $423.15.

Approved, signed, filed ICRMP Renewal Policy for FY2000.

Approved, signed, filed Tuition Aid Request by Ryan T. Hidalgo to College of
Southern Idaho.

Approved, signed, filed Amendment to Commissioners’ Proceedings for December
13, 1999.

Findings of Fact and Conclusions of Law regarding a petition of Edgar Benson
for a Short Plat to create one new .89 acre parcel from a 4.55 acre parcel,
in Sections 5 and 8, Township 38 North, Range 5 West, B.M. Therefore, the
Board of Latah County Commissioners approves this request to subdivide by
Short Plat .89 acres of a 4.55 acre parcel.  This Plat must be recorded and
comply with the survey provisions of Title 50, Chapter 13 of Idaho Code.

Approved, signed, filed request for Tax Cancellation by Common Sense
Solutions, PPC082.  Operating business under two names and returned a
declaration under both for the same inventory. Cancelled one to avoid double
taxation.

Approved, signed, filed Application for Hardship, RP43N04W285201A, Joylee
Ingraham.  Cancelled 1996 taxes, payment program to begin January 3, 2000.
Taxpayer will qualify for circuit breaker program for 2000.

Approved, signed, filed Ordinance #209, an ordinance of Latah County
adopting City of Moscow Ordinance No. 99-33 as provided for by the “Moscow
Area of City Impact Ordinance” (Latah County Ordinance #122) and
establishing an effective date for this ordinance.  This Ordinance shall be
in full force and effect from and after its passage, approval, and
publication according to law.

Motion and Order to ratify the approval of transfer of Retail Alcohol
Beverage License, from Corner Pockets, Inc. of Moscow to Moscue, Inc. dba
Mingles, 102 South Main Street, Moscow.

Motion and Order to ratify the approval for renewal of Retail Alcohol
Beverage License, Moscue, Inc. dba Mingles, 102 South Main, Moscow.

Motion and Order to ratify the approval for renewal of Retail Alcohol
Beverage License, Bert Harvey dba Mikey’s Gyros, 527 South Main, Moscow.

Motion and Order to ratify the approval for renewal of Retail Alcohol
Beverage License, Betty J. Abbott dba The HooDoo, Box 27, Harvard.

Motion and Order to ratify the approval for renewal of Retail Alcohol
Beverage License, Jesse F. Johnson dba The Edge, 302 South Main, Moscow.

Approved, signed, filed temporary interim pay increase for Jesse Flowers as
Interim Information Systems Director, Department 05D, Line 04.  Effective
November 9, 1999 until date of hire of new IS Director.

Motion and order to approve Chair’s Signature on New Copier Maintenance
Agreement with H & H Business System, Inc. February 1, 2000 for one year for
Sheriff’s Office copy machine.

Signed, filed TORT Claim against Latah County by Carmen Malm; Claim for
damages in excess of $262,200.

Filed request from Planning & Building to dispose of Building Permit files
which were issued prior to 1992.  Civil Counsel will research and advise.

Motion and Order to approve the Chair’s signature on the letter to Bennett
Holdings regarding the Eastside Marketplace Lease, subject to approval by
civil counsel.

Convened in Executive Session at 1:03 P.M. on January 3, 2000, to discuss
Personnel matters, pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2345 (1)(a)&(b).
Adjourned at 1:59 P.M.

Convened in Executive Session at 2:21 P.M. on January 3, 2000, to discuss
Personnel matters, pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2345 (1)(a)&(b).
Adjourned at 3:12 P.M.

Public Hearing was held on Tuesday, January 4, 2000 at 6:30 P.M. to receive
comments on the Board of County Commissioners’ interest in the possibility
of signing a lease with the City of Moscow to manage the Phillips Farm for
developing recreational programs for the youth of Latah County. Tape and
minutes are on file.

Convened in Executive Session at 10:12 A.M. on January 5, 2000, to discuss
indigent matters, pursuant to Idaho Code Section 67-2345 (1) (d). Adjourned
at 10:40 A.M. 4 cases approved, 3 cases denied.

Motion and Order to reappoint the Waterways Committee for one year,
effective January 1, 2000 through December 31, 2000: Thomas Townsend, Paul
Gravelle, Michael S. Young, Mike McGahan, Jerry Gordon, Richard Bingham, and
Loreca J. Stauber (Ex-officio).

Motion and Order to approve the Sheriff’s Office expenditure of a maximum of
$12,000 total for the purchase of a replacement vehicle (including the
$2,600 received from the insurance company), moving approximately $9,400
from the Justice Unencumbered Fund.

Approved, signed, filed Memorandum of Understanding between Washington State
Military Department and Whitman County, Washington; Asotin County,
Washington; Latah County, Idaho; City of Lewiston, Idaho; and City of
Moscow, Idaho to conduct and participate in the study of the feasibility of
operating a regional E911 system, serving Whitman County, Washington, Asotin
County, Washington, Latah County, Idaho, Cities of Lewiston Moscow, Idaho.

Motion and Order to appoint Sheriff Jeff Crouch and a representative of the
Information Services Department to a regional E911 System Advisory Committee
pursuant to Memorandum of Understanding, dated January 5, 2000.

Signed and filed Amendments to the Personnel Policy Handbook and directed
County Clerk/Auditor to distribute changes to all county employees.

Filed letter from Bert Cross, Chairman of Latah Health Services, Inc. Board
of Directors, confirming changed status of Samuel G. Duncan from regular
member of the LHS Board to ex-officio member;  also acknowledging receipt of
County Commissioner letter of December 15, 1999 announcing the formation of
the “Latah Health Services Fact-finding Committee.”

Motion and Order to approve the disbursement of items surplused by
Information Services through the Rural Coordinator to other agencies,
education systems, or individuals upon written request to and subsequent
approval by the Rural Development Coordinator in meeting the mission of the
Rural Development Department, subject to review by Civil Counsel.

Motion and Order to continue the 1993 Tax Deed process for Parcel
#RP0168000001A, Ed L. Christensen, until the first Monday of October, 2000.

Approved, signed, filed renewal of Retail Alcohol Beverage License, Lone
Jack Steak Company, Inc. dba Lone Jack Steak Company, 5531 Highway 95,
Potlatch, for year 2000.

All documents are available for inspection in the office of the
Clerk/Auditor/Recorder.

Susan Petersen
Clerk/Auditor/Recorder

By:  Rachel Rausch
Deputy Clerk of the Board of Latah County Commissioners

APPROVED:						, Chair


ATTEST:							, Deputy/Clerk