SW
Idaho Resource Advisory Committee
Minutes
March 9, 2005
SW Idaho RAC Members Present: Phil Davis (Chair), David Whaley
(Vice-Chair), Sandra Mitchell, Lois Van Hoover, Joe Hinson, Scott Stouder,
Thomas Glass, Randy Harrison, Edward Mansfield, Phil Davis, Dale Hanson, John
Gebhards, Darel Harris
Designated Federal Officer: Doug Gochnour
Others: Charlie
LaRose (Recorder)
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Chair, Phil David called the meeting to order at
10:40 a.m. He announced that there would not be a
meeting in April due to the RAC Conference in Reno
in April.
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DFO Gochnour volunteered to get everyone signed
up for the conference. Four people will
be attending the conference.
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DFO Gochnour went over the information packet.
He stated that the Project Log would be corrected to show 5012 revisited as
5012B. He stated the meeting expenses
for February. Notices $30.20, mileage
$152.82 and lunch was $184.80.
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Sally Collins, Associate Director for the Forest
Service and Jack Troyer, R4 Regional Forester will be in this afternoon. Everyone should introduce themselves and take
one to two minutes to talk about projects that you feel good about or any
Nationwide issues you want to bring up
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The minutes were discussed.
Ed Mansfield made a motion to
accept the minutes and financial report as written. Randy Harrison seconded the motion.
Bob Baker stated that in the minutes under Project 05022, it
states…(The vote was called for and one individual,
Bob Baker was opposed). He stated that
he would like to correct this to add that he was opposed to the equity way the
funds were going to be distributed.
The minutes were accepted with
the above listed changes and the financial report was accepted as
written.
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Sandra Mitchell asked the status of the
Eisenberg Lookout film project. DFO
Gochnour said he would find out the status and get it back to the group.
Project Log#: 05012
Project Name: Silver
Creek Bridge
Replacement
Project Sponsor: Wayne Stephens, Silver Creek Plunge Owner
Mr. Stephens submitted a new Part
1 and 2. This project is to replace the
current bridge structure that provides access to the Silver Creek Plunge,
Silver Creek Homeowners Association, and public land managed by the Forest
Service across Silver Creek. Several
questions were asked the last time this project was brought in. The RAC wanted to see maps to show the area
and talk about Forest Service jurisdiction,etc.
David Whaley stated that Part 1
asked for $110,000 and Part 2 stated it as $146,000. It was explained that originally the bridge
was to be 16 feet wide and did not meet Valley
County requirements for emergency
vehicles. The bridge was changed to 20
feet wide. It was decided that a pen and
ink change should be made to the Part 1 so that it would reflect the correct
amount.
Phil Davis stated that he wants
the county listed on the easement to ensure the easement stays open for public
use. Rich Christensen, Boise
National Forest Engineer stated that he would have to discuss the issue with
the lawyers on the correct wording, etc.
It was suggested to move to Part
1.
Part 1 Evaluation
|
Matching
Funds
|
Multiple
Benefits
|
Affordable
|
Completed in one
year or annual increments
|
Long-term
Benefits
|
Finite
Project
|
Admin
Costs
|
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
N
|
Randy Harrison made a motion to
move to Part 2. Sandra Mitchell seconded
the motion.
Part 2 Evaluation
|
Multiple
Benefits
|
Community
Stability &
Job Opps
|
Cooperative
Relations
|
Benefit/
Cost &
Affordable
|
Project
Quality
&
Coord
|
Matching
Funds
|
Urgency
To
Implement
|
Tangible
Outcome
|
|
3
|
5
|
5
|
3
|
5
|
3
|
5
|
5
|
Part 2 of the Evaluation criteria equaled 34.
David Whaley made a motion to
approve with the correction of Part 1 to match Part 2 and the inclusion of
public access and putting the county on the easement. Sandra Mitchell seconded the motion and the
motion carried.
Luncheon Speaker: The
luncheon speaker was Michael Kellett (Boise National Forest Fish
Biologist). He gave a powerpoint
presentation on the Culvert Inventory and Prioritization Process for the Forest.
Project Log#: 05027
Project Name:
Church Camp Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
Project Sponsor:
Ronn Julian, Ranger, Cascade Ranger District, Boise
National Forest
This was a supplement to Project 04002. It is asking for an additional $3,600 due to
increased personnel costs and underestimated amount of hazardous fuels
(standing and down) in Unit 4 of this project.
David Whaley made a motion to
approve the additional $3,600 for this project.
Randy Harrison seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Project Log#: 05016
Project Name:
Brush Mower—Cascade Ranger District
Project Sponsor:
Ronn Julian, Ranger, Cascade Ranger District, Boise
National Forest
Encroaching brush, seedlings and saplings are a safety
problem on may Forest roadsides. The growth limits visibility. Removing this debris would improve sight
distance for Forest visitors as well as improve road
width for those routes that are utilized as groomed snowmobile trails. This
piece of equipment would be more cost effective and efficient.
It was suggested to move to Part 1.
Part 1 Evaluation
|
Matching
Funds
|
Multiple
Benefits
|
Affordable
|
Completed in one
year or annual increments
|
Long-term
Benefits
|
Finite
Project
|
Admin
Costs
|
|
N
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
N
|
David
Whaley made a motion to move to Part 2.
Dale Hanson seconded the motion.
Part 2 Evaluation
|
Multiple
Benefits
|
Community
Stability &
Job Opps
|
Cooperative
Relations
|
Benefit/
Cost &
Affordable
|
Project
Quality
&
Coord
|
Matching
Funds
|
Urgency
To
Implement
|
Tangible
Outcome
|
|
2
|
1
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
0
|
1
|
5
|
Part 2 of the Evaluation criteria equaled 24.
Sandra Mitchell made a motion to
fund Project 05016 and David Whaley seconded the motion. The motion carried unanimously.
Sally Collins, Jack Troyer and Suzanne Rainville
arrived. Each member introduced
themselves and their interests. Ronn
Julian was asked to give any comments he had concerning RAC. He explained that the RAC program had help to
accomplish projects that would have never gotten done. Sally and Jack thanked the RAC for their
commitment to accomplishing the job and for their great ideas and leadership.
Public Forum:
There were no public comments.
Project Log#: 05025
Project Name:
Up the Creek Noxious Weed Inventory & Treatment
Project Sponsor:
Victor Ward
This project is to inventory and treat noxious weeds within Washington
County in the Weiser
River watershed. Inventory and treatment areas include weed
infestations on land adjacent to and within the Payette
National Forest, administered by
the Weiser Ranger District. The project
area will be mapped with GPS units and treated with herbicides. Purchase of an ATV will assist in GPSing the
weeds.
It was discussed that the ATV would actually be used all
season on other Forest Service and cooperative projects for spraying. It would be used to the county and could also
be loaned to private landowners.
It was decided to move to Part 1.
Part 1 Evaluation
|
Matching
Funds
|
Multiple
Benefits
|
Affordable
|
Completed in one
year or annual increments
|
Long-term
Benefits
|
Finite
Project
|
Admin
Costs
|
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
N
|
Ed Mansfield made a motion to
move to Part 2. Tom Glass seconded the motion and the motion carried.
Part 2 Evaluation
|
Multiple
Benefits
|
Community
Stability &
Job Opps
|
Cooperative
Relations
|
Benefit/
Cost &
Affordable
|
Project
Quality
&
Coord
|
Matching
Funds
|
Urgency
To
Implement
|
Tangible
Outcome
|
|
5
|
4
|
5
|
5
|
3
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
Part 2 of the Evaluation criteria equaled 37.
Lois Van Hoover made a motion to
fund Project 05025 with a change to using the ATV from 4 days to the entire
season. Ed Mansfield seconded the
motion. Joe Hinson abstained. The motion carried.
Project Log#: 05008B
Project Name:
Mores Creek/Elk Creek Floodplain Restoration
Project Sponsor:
West Central Highlands RC&D Council
This project was brought in before to just get a feel of the
Part 1 and what the RAC was looking for.
Hanna West gathered some information that addressed the RAC’s questions
and brought the entire project in. This
project is to reduce the water temperature in Mores Creek to meet State Water
Quality Standards. It will also reduce
flood peaks and restore riparian function to reduce sediment transport and
store water. This will help to create an
improved fishery habitat in Mores Creek.
Lois Van Hoover wanted to make sure that all mining claims
are addressed with this project.
Russ Mainwaring stated that he would contact all private
property owners.
It was decided to move to Part 1.
Part 1 Evaluation
|
Matching
Funds
|
Multiple
Benefits
|
Affordable
|
Completed in one
year or annual increments
|
Long-term
Benefits
|
Finite
Project
|
Admin
Costs
|
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
N
|
Y
|
Y
|
N
|
Randy
Harrison motioned to move to Part 2.
Lois Van Hoover seconded the motion.
Part 2 Evaluation
|
Multiple
Benefits
|
Community
Stability &
Job Opps
|
Cooperative
Relations
|
Benefit/
Cost &
Affordable
|
Project
Quality
&
Coord
|
Matching
Funds
|
Urgency
To
Implement
|
Tangible
Outcome
|
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
Part 2 of the Evaluation criteria equaled 40.
Lois Van Hoover stated that everyone with an interest in
property (mining claims) be contacted and that $95,000 is funded this year with
$82,500 to be funded next year.
Tom Glass made a motion to fund
Project 05008B and Bob Baker seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Project Log#: 05026
Project Name:
Bear Valley Creek Riparian Restoration and Recreation Improvements
Project Sponsor:
Lowman Ranger District, Boise National
Forest
Three popular recreation sites along Bear Valley Creek are
directly and indirectly impacting critical habitat for Chinook Salmon, Steelhead and Bull Trout. The Bear Valley Creek Recreation Restoration
project will address water quality concerns that will produce multiple
beneficial outcomes.
It was decided to move to Part 1.
Part 1 Evaluation
|
Matching
Funds
|
Multiple
Benefits
|
Affordable
|
Completed in one
year or annual increments
|
Long-term
Benefits
|
Finite
Project
|
Admin
Costs
|
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
Y
|
N
|
Randy Harrison made a motion to
move to Part 2. Lois Van Hoover seconded
the motion and the motion carried.
Part 2 Evaluation
|
Multiple
Benefits
|
Community
Stability &
Job Opps
|
Cooperative
Relations
|
Benefit/
Cost &
Affordable
|
Project
Quality
&
Coord
|
Matching
Funds
|
Urgency
To
Implement
|
Tangible
Outcome
|
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
5
|
3
|
5
|
5
|
Part 2 of the Evaluation criteria equaled 38.
Sandra Mitchell made a motion to
fund Project 05026 and Tom Glass seconded the motion. The motion carried.
Project 05017 was put on hold until May, due to John Roberts
being out of town.
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Decisions made during this meeting:
- To accept the minutes with the
enclosed comments and the financial report as written
- To fund Project 05012, Silver
Creek Bridge Replacement with the statement concerning public access and adding
the county to the easement.
- To increase Project 05027 by
$3,600—Church Camp Hazardous Fuels Reduction Project
- To fund Project 05016, Brush
Mower
- To fund Project 05025, Up the
Creek Noxious Weed Inventory Treatment with the change of stating the ATV was
used for the entire season, not 4-days
- To fund Project 05008B, Mores
Creek/Elk Creek Floodplain Restoration
- To hold Project 5017, Idaho City
Park Erosion until May since John Roberts is still out of town.
Phil Davis stated again, there would be no meeting in
April. The next meeting will be May 18, 2005.
