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A motion to enter executive session \"pursuant to item code 74,206 1F\" was made and seconded on the record. The roll call recorded three affirmative votes: Commissioner Eberlein (aye), Commissioner Duncan (aye) and Chair Metari (aye). The board recessed into executive session.

At 10:50 the board returned to open session. A motion \"that we exit executive session with staff to proceed as discussed\" was moved and seconded. The same three commissioners cast affirmative votes: Eberlein (aye), Duncan (aye) and Metari (aye). The chair adjourned the meeting at 10:50.

The meeting transcript records the motions and the recorded ayes but does not include details of the executive-session discussion; those matters remain confidential as allowed under the cited item code.","mediaType","Video","parentTitle","2/25/2025 Board of County Commissioners: Status Update","oneSentenceSummary","The board voted to enter an executive session under item code \"74,206 1F\" and later voted to exit, instructing staff to proceed as discussed; both motions passed by recorded voice vote.","taxTitle","Kootenai County, Idaho","taxId",3567,"location","headline","","shortSummary",{"_33":76,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":77,"_41":78,"_43":79,"_45":80,"_47":81,"_49":82,"_51":83,"_53":84,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":85,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":86,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6663756,"County financial report: first-quarter trends show tax collections on track; jail medical and vehicle maintenance flagged",291,1476000,1767000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2389122-22ee6bb472cfa57cfd936f7409d0f27f&start=1476&end=1767","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2389122-22ee6bb472cfa57cfd936f7409d0f27f/thumbnail_1476000.jpg","/articles/6663756/Kootenai-County/Idaho/County-financial-report-first-quarter-trends-show-tax-collections-on-track-jail-medical-and-vehicle-maintenance-flagged","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6663756-24da275a535276ec9f34e377fcc48e29/orig.mp4?Expires=1771030996&Signature=TbpWBTVb8JYWmT91Hd8EFcVpK8Px~sRK~vUzTmx5UDJpUNehyJauVDtrepxarRtBv-l7RDakMf353l7DI0gYyB1lXwkVnuYq0Uuwghseetf6yanBJC~Q84Bj5G9hLrdtTNTzHKJbApHVEmoIvE2yvzV7iyZeeH5rVWRSAg-IkqV6rVI2MmNGT1eJ5jx4AUm574PW-K3tXx1GejfWh4kq1exN7~HMwwLVRSzYKQ~MGIezv41kzjeqgSuN8FLlZMuD8Zl0FVYpAPXFRJSYE9E3zntbhon-nDcv2y9p~9DobC90E0kikE0wv1x7mHBE1UBTvUEWpuXqmh9G4O6-qLVB4w__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kyle Westerman, Kootenai County finance staff, presented the county's first-quarter financial report covering activity through Dec. 31.

Westerman told commissioners property-tax revenues were trending as expected, with about 52% of property taxes reflected in the packet as of Dec. 31. State-shared revenue and state sales-tax receipts were shown at about 25.5% and 25.7% of budget, respectively, which Westerman said aligns with the county's timing expectations; those state receipts typically arrive in February. He noted the county's investment portfolio was showing unrealized losses at the time of the report, which will be netted at year-end.

On the report's hot sheet, Westerman flagged several items that exceeded the board's 32% quarterly threshold for concern. He said the airport had an unbudgeted expense that had since been covered by a board-approved budget adjustment. He highlighted the sheriff's vehicle- and equipment-maintenance lines and jail operations as items to monitor: jail medical had reached about 48% of its annual budget in the first quarter and is trending higher than expected.

A commissioner noted the jail medical line began the fiscal year (Oct. 1) with an estimated $400,000 funding shortfall; Westerman and commissioners identified that as an item requiring ongoing attention. Westerman said the quarterly hot-sheet flags reflect timing and that anything above 32% after the first quarter triggers monitoring.

No budgetary actions were taken at the meeting; Westerman said he would continue to monitor spending and report back to the board.","Finance director presented first-quarter numbers through Dec. 31. Property taxes and state-shared revenues are on track; some department line items (jail medical and vehicle/equipment maintenance) are trending high and were flagged for monitoring. Commissioners noted a $400,000 shortfall in jail medical funding at the start of the fiscal year.",{"_33":88,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":89,"_41":90,"_43":91,"_45":92,"_47":93,"_49":94,"_51":95,"_53":96,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":97,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":98,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6663760,"Facilities report: jail pod mobilization set, generator RFB issued and admin HVAC bid comes in over budget",286,1209000,1495000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2389122-22ee6bb472cfa57cfd936f7409d0f27f&start=1209&end=1495","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2389122-22ee6bb472cfa57cfd936f7409d0f27f/thumbnail_1209000.jpg","/articles/6663760/Kootenai-County/Idaho/Facilities-report-jail-pod-mobilization-set-generator-RFB-issued-and-admin-HVAC-bid-comes-in-over-budget","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6663760-072e7a49120ff2e894dc14be5816de35/orig.mp4?Expires=1771030996&Signature=hX-kJsXT--A~Li-FXW6K3apBOnWhHV0fU9AQS4aDpDdnn3X31qBdBPV4NrEIm2EHImEqBamSI6b3w~C~hjZ166FnWAkqVMKOGgTtk0ZTOhG6VAFvh0QLxEVHV8OWscVxUHRYza6BHP-k8jfQBLYRA4NTzif6Dw2iXGCWY3cCBlvSysP~1TFLqxLXtCiH-b47IObrkRBpfJUoRTqWiNnZgSgx-V5jaF8gsKd9sTp9iw5tU4jxsXLENlA6vcEjx-2k3Bn-r2cIjsws3A7f6Q0rmSKYMV7tZp3Eg3k2nQLbx5i218yefnNwwuEkE5vtAmGLkd-lq9GuWZbDTkTzHHLypg__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Facilities Director Jeff Wohler updated the Kootenai County Board of Commissioners on three ongoing county projects: the jail pod expansion, a jail generator transfer-switch project, and the county administration HVAC replacement.

Wohler said Sletten Construction plans to mobilize for the jail pod expansion on April 1 and will walk the site with key trade partners the week before mobilization; long-lead items have already been ordered. He reported that the City of Coeur d\u0000Alene informed the county the permit for that project is ready to be picked up and that the permit cost came in about $36,000 under the county\u0000estimates in the project budget. Wohler told commissioners a roughly $50,000 change order resulting from City-required additional site work (curb upgrades for ADA compliance) is on the business meeting agenda for formal approval.

On the jail generator transfer switch project, Wohler said the 100-percent drawings had been received from the design architect and the request-for-bid (RFB) will go out the following day, with a bid-opening date of March 25.

Wohler told the board the administration HVAC replacement received only one bid when opened; the county had budgeted $2,000,000 for the overall project (including design fees). Wohler said the project has already incurred about $280,000 in design fees and that, with the single bid from Dardan Construction, the project is effectively about $400,000 over budget. He said he plans to pause and re-evaluate sequencing and evening/weekend work plans and to meet with mechanical contractors to explore ways to reduce cost before bringing a formal recommendation; he did not rule out rejecting the bid and rebidding with revised specifications and sequencing.

Wohler asked commissioners for direction on whether to pursue value engineering or rebid; no formal action on contracting was taken at the meeting. He said he will return with further recommendations. Commissioners did not record objections in the discussion on the jail pod or generator projects; they asked clarifying questions about mobilization and permitting.

No votes on contracts were taken at this time; the change order for the jail pod site work is scheduled for a future business agenda item.","Facilities director updated commissioners on three projects: jail pod expansion (mobilize April 1; permit ready), jail generator transfer switch (RFB out; bids due March 25) and the administration HVAC project (one bid received; currently ~$400,000 over budget; staff considering rebid).",{"_33":100,"_35":36,"_37":38,"_39":101,"_41":102,"_43":103,"_45":91,"_47":104,"_49":105,"_51":106,"_53":107,"_55":56,"_57":58,"_59":108,"_61":62,"_63":64,"_65":109,"_67":68,"_69":70,"_71":68,"_72":73,"_74":73},6663764,"Kootenai County narrows desk options for new justice building; staff directed to finalize pricing",1003,206000,"/Search/View?dp=1&key=2389122-22ee6bb472cfa57cfd936f7409d0f27f&start=206&end=1209","https://assets.pipeline.soar.com/2389122-22ee6bb472cfa57cfd936f7409d0f27f/thumbnail_206000.jpg","/articles/6663764/Kootenai-County/Idaho/Kootenai-County-narrows-desk-options-for-new-justice-building-staff-directed-to-finalize-pricing","https://secure.pipeline.soar.com/6663764-4b7ad0456bed80bcf7f52a4221608496/orig.mp4?Expires=1771030996&Signature=aXVjUfB~HjG17D4-gn9DfnzRu~S08bE2zNRkjTD10IzAyrCIKW780bJp~z-rz4V-r-~jHy8I9t96XRr~c6kxwqwVAYQrFAwVHYTAdfix9O28Zr5JpSvcpFXvPhLwDiJoFTtBlaMzJs-gda81qa-3mI5p7g950FQdRxsg61Gpu~UISELGEc2YNrpOk0gezqq0uPco7D5wflNzenBx7u3uXRZvddEzfTEtboI1ZCV-3Y5H5K~g4CBrQZAF3JWavhZEdIpbklz1WIF6zS8Oph9jjFNBwKMeLs6L-haI1r~sOL2N07bOsxB7T-jx~yX6D~tzjF2pOuIrurQ8434bwTPXJQ__&Key-Pair-Id=KUT5TJCACFTXG","Kootenai County commissioners discussed furnishings for the county\u0000justice building at a meeting that included a presentation from Contract Design on three desk and office-furnishing packages.

Contract Design representative Tory Nelson told commissioners the team had prepared three packages from two manufacturers: an HBC production line (particle board with laminate) and two Global options that use MDF substrate with different top surfaces, including thermally fused laminate and a higher-pressure laminate. Nelson said the packet contains detailed comparisons and that staff need direction so the vendor can finish pricing for judge\u0000chambers, cabinetry and related components.

The discussion focused on durability, repairability, warranty terms and freight. Presenters described the Global MDF options as stronger at holding fasteners and more resistant to wear; the higher-pressure laminate option carries a higher price. Commissioners asked whether the county's facilities staff could perform repairs; presenters said many surface damages (for example, chips) are not field-repairable and that edge banding and substrate density affect long-term performance.

County staff and Contract Design gave commissioners three rough price tiers during the discussion: about $1,000 for the lowest tier, $1,200 for a midrange option and about $1,600 for the highest-quality option; presenters also said the packet prices include freight estimates. Warranty terms vary by manufacturer and by product type (fabric, mechanical parts, etc.), and representatives said some manufacturers provide multi-year or lifetime-labeled warranties while workarounds and vendor-level service agreements are available through Contract Design.

Commissioners and staff discussed color selection and agreed staff would work with the project's design team and architect to recommend a single, consistent color palette for desks rather than multiple colors across floors. Nelson said she would return with final pricing and a recommended full package once commissioners confirmed the preferred level of finish.

During the public comment period, resident Ron Hartman asked commissioners to prefer American-made products: \"It's manufactured in Canada. I'd request you find an equivalent product that's manufactured in America,\" Hartman said.

Directions and next steps recorded in the meeting transcript indicate staff should proceed with completing pricing and bring a full package, including recommended colors from the design team, back to the board for final approval. No formal vote on furnishings occurred at the meeting.

Costs and warranties discussed in the board packet and on the record will be included in the forthcoming staff recommendation to the board.","Contract Design presented three furniture packages for the county\u0000justice building. Commissioners discussed durability, warranties and freight; staff were directed to continue pricing and return with a full package. A public commenter asked the county to seek U.S.-made alternatives.","actionData","errors"]

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Commissioners enter and exit executive session; votes recorded unanimously

County financial report: first-quarter trends show tax collections on track; jail medical and vehicle maintenance flagged

Facilities report: jail pod mobilization set, generator RFB issued and admin HVAC bid comes in over budget

Kootenai County narrows desk options for new justice building; staff directed to finalize pricing