SYNOPSIS OF THE FEBRUARY 2025 MINUTES

February 10, 2025 - Topics discussed and decisions made: Claims for payment and meeting minutes were approved. The Annex building was approved as a scout meeting location. An update to the irrevocable bond for the Idahome subdivision was accepted. Abandonment of a road near Illum Spring was discussed. The ambulance organization structure and requirements were clarified. A follow-up regarding the BLM reimbursement request was given. The Pilot Gold road maintenance agreement topic was deferred. Hess Pumice was granted six overweight permits. The 129k freight route was discussed. An accounting of the Depot Road expenses was provided. An amendment to the Rural Idaho Economic Development Professional (EDPRO) grant was explained and accepted. Project Silver (REDI) was briefly discussed. The bulk fuel tank was approved for refill by the lowest bidder.
February 24, 2025 - Topics discussed and decisions made: Claims for payment and meeting minutes were approved. An update on the transition of public defense from county to state was given by District 6 Public Defender David Martinez. No Board of Equalization was needed. The Robyn and Ronnie Gamble property was approved for development as a land split under the previous development code. A plat map was approved for the Randy Gamble Minor Subdivision. Commissioners tabled a proposal to update the Oneida County Comprehensive Plan. Codification of County codes will be discussed further in a future meeting. Department highlights were given by law enforcement, county fair board, and the prosecuting attorney. A road maintenance agreement with Pilot Gold was signed. Road & Bridge was authorized to purchase a replacement shed for one that was damaged. The cloud seeder topic will be revisited in a future meeting. The Oneida Crisis thank you letter was acknowledged. An update to the county phone system was discussed.
Expenditures by fund:
General Fund/Current expense, $ 42,483.89; Road & Bridge, $ 41,868.47; Airport, $ 640.00; Ambulance, $ 3,136.53; District Court, $ 787.15; Justice, $ 32,400.90; Parks & Rec., $ 347.94; Revaluation, $ 769.32; Tort, $6,194.65; Weeds, $1,076.16; Consolidated Elections, $614.53; E-911, $ 10,834.23; Drug Court/Specialty Court Coordinator, $44.70 -- Total - $141,198.47