COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                                          FEBRUARY 23, 2004


The Elmore County Commissioners met in regular session on the above date in the Commissioner’s Room, basement of the Elmore County Courthouse, 150 South 4th East, Mountain Home, Idaho 83647.

Present at the meeting were Chairperson Mary Egusquiza-Stanek, Commissioners Calvin Ireland and Larry Rose. Also present was Clerk Gail Best and Prosecutor Aaron Bazzoli.

Motion by Rose, second by Ireland, to approve the minutes of February 9, 2004 as presented.
EGUSQUIZA-STANEK - AYE
ROSE - AYE
IRELAND - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Egusquiza-Stanek to approve the expenses. There was discussion. There were several bills from the Sheriff’s department that did not have original receipts attached. It was decided to wait until Sheriff Layher came to the meeting to clarify the expenses. There was also discussion about a Prosecutor’s bill to pay an insurance deductible, which was approved by the Board. There was discussion about a bill submitted by the Building Official for inspections done for the City of Mountain Home, the Board decided to not approve the bill. Amended motion by Rose, amended second by Egusquiza-Stanek to approve the expenses, with the exception of those held in the red dot file mentioned above.
EGUSQUIZA-STANEK - AYE
ROSE - AYE
IRELAND - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Commissioner Ireland read the names of the applicants for Certificates of Residency into the record: Vickie Lynn Hance, Corinne Marie Hance, Mendi Renee Ponton, Hilda Reyes, Milee Stivers, Jeannie Rose Zarych, Russell Jay Wright, Jason Scott Woods, Carolyn Fisher Wilson, William A. Washington, Gilberto Roman Varela, Charles Gene Steed, Tennille Michelle Steckman, Jennifer Nichole Sprain, Julie O. Snyder, Jesse S. Poseley, Laurie Helene Moyer, Barbara Ann Milligan, Denver Bryce Lee, Stephanie Anne Johnson, Katie Marie Hurley, Arnold Wayne Hurley, Michael Eugene Hedrick, Christopher Cody Graham, Michael Donn Hastings, Shana Nichole Fagan, Alison Dalton Harker Frazier, Teresa Lynn Collins, Susan Christine Chilson. Motion by Ireland, second by Egusquiza-Stanek, to approve the applications as read.
EGUSQUIZA-STANEK - AYE
ROSE - AYE
IRELAND - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Correspondence received by mail was reviewed by the Board.

Motion by Ireland, second by Rose, to approve the reduction in assessed value for John Welch, 115 Goodall, Mountain Home, Idaho 83647 for the year 2004.
EGUSQUIZA-STANEK - AYE
ROSE - AYE
IRELAND - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.


The elected officials and department heads met with the Board for their regular monthly meeting. Ted Knudson of the Juvenile Probation Department submitted his monthly activity report for January. The Board reviewed the report with Ted.

Dan Collins, Plant Facility Manager, appeared before the Board to discuss building issues. The Board complimented Dan on how nice the old Commissioner’s room looked now that it has been redone and also on how nice the new chairs were in their new quarters. The Board asked if Kary Johnson of 211 had received her used computer equipment and Dan stated she had received two computers and a printer, but that the County had retained ownership of the equipment. The generator, which was previously used at the law enforcement building, was discussed. Dan stated he has not come up with a financially feasible method of using it for the main courthouse as yet.

Mark Russell, Growth and Development Administrator, appeared before the Board and stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission was working on an ordinance change to have the Administrator handle the Letters of Information (for four lots or less) rather than require that they be done by the full Commission. Commissioner Ireland expressed his concern that if the procedure was changed, one level of public input would be eliminated and if there was public disagreement there would only be an appeal to the Board as an avenue for relief before going to District Court which is expensive. Mark will investigate the public hearing regulations further and report back with his findings. A possible zoning change on property out by the airbase was discussed, and the Board felt this would be a poor time to do that with the Base Realignment process going on. Mark stated that the Brown Dairy application has been received for a 10,000 head dairy.

Jim Haydon, Assessor, stated that the ratio study has been run and approved by the State, although they found them to be a bit low. Jim also reported he has hired on two new men as appraisers and they are in place, the next step will be schools to get them certified which takes about two years.

Rose Plympton, Treasurer, stated she will be publishing the delinquency list, but that she would not be publishing all of them, only the taxpayers she has not been able to locate or has not been in touch with. Rose stated she thought the County will end up taking ten to tax deed. Rose also stated she has been very busy with the Public Administrator duties, which is time consuming. Rose asked if the National Day of Prayer to be observed at noon on May 6, 2004 could again be held on the front steps of the Courthouse. There was discussion on whether other groups may want to use the Courthouse for other observances, and Prosecutor Bazzoli stated those should be handled on a case by case basis since the Courthouse is a public building. The Board gave their permission for the National Day of Prayer to be celebrated at noon May 6th on the Courthouse steps.


Rick Layher, Sheriff, stated he did not have much to report. There was discussion on having a place for his deputies to stay overnight in the Atlanta area, and what would need to be done if mining resumes again in Atlanta. Rick stated if there is active mining there he would have to have a deputy there all the time. Insurance for the snowmobiles purchased by Search and Rescue with Craig-Wyden funds were discussed. The machines are titled to Search and Rescue, but Search and Rescue is actually under the control of the Sheriff. The development of some accounting and audit procedures for Search and Rescue were discussed.

Nick Schilz gave the Board information and a report on a collective response emergency operation center exercise for Region 4 to be held on February 24, 2004. The exercise was discussed and Nick stated he would very much like for the Board to attend the exercise.

Mir Seyedbagheri was unable to attend the meeting due to a prior commitment, but did send the Board a report outlining his recent activities.

A short recess was taken. Regular session resumed.

Karl Augustine of Sage Resources and Mr. & Mrs. Harold Johnson, 21329 Highway 30, P.O. Box 701, Filer, Idaho, representing the South Fork Boise River Association appeared before the Board to finalize the ICDBG grant which built the Pine Senior Center. Mr. Augustine brought in the Closeout Agreement between the Idaho Department of Commerce and Elmore County. There was some discussion relating to the completed project. Motion by Rose, second by Ireland, to sign the closeout agreement.
EGUSQUIZA-STANEK - AYE
ROSE - AYE
IRELAND - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Ireland, to adjourn for lunch.
EGUSQUIZA-STANEK - AYE
ROSE - AYE
IRELAND - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

At 1:15 p.m. the Elmore County Commissioners met in Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d) on a motion by Egusquiza-Stanek, second by Ireland, with Indigent Director Marianne Bate.
EGUSQUIZA-STANEK - AYE
ROSE - AYE
IRELAND - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The following decisions were made:

K-12-03-06 Motion by Ireland, second by Rose, to deny as final and not last resource.
EGUSQUIZA-STANEK - AYE
ROSE - AYE
IRELAND - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-01-04-04 Motion by Ireland, second by Rose, to deny for all reasons.
EGUSQUIZA-STANEK - AYE
ROSE - AYE
IRELAND - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-01-04-05 Motion by Egusquiza-Stanek, second by Rose, to deny as not last resource.
EGUSQUIZA-STANEK - AYE

ROSE - AYE
IRELAND - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-01-04-06 and K-01-04-10 Motion by Rose, second by Egusquiza-Stanek, to deny as not last resource.
EGUSQUIZA-STANEK - AYE
ROSE - AYE
IRELAND - Abstain Motion carried and so ordered.

K-01-04-07 Motion by Rose, second by Ireland, to deny as not last resource, incomplete application.
EGUSQUIZA-STANEK - AYE
ROSE - AYE
IRELAND - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-01-04-08 Motion by Ireland, second by Rose, to deny as incomplete, no interview.
EGUSQUIZA-STANEK - AYE
ROSE - AYE
IRELAND - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-09-03-04 Motion by Ireland, second by Rose, to deny as not last resource and final denial.
EGUSQUIZA-STANEK - AYE
ROSE - AYE
IRELAND - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Still in Executive Session, a hearing was held on K-11-03-01. Present were the three Commissioners, Prosecutor Aaron Bazzoli, Indigent Director Marianne Bate, the Applicant, and Deputy Clerk Steele and Deputy Clerk Cloudt.

The Prosecutor explained the reason for the hearing and asked the applicant several questions. The applicant was notified a decision would be made at the March 8, 2004 Commissioner meeting.

Regular session resumed. A small recess was taken.

Motion by Egusquiza-Stanek, second by Ireland, to go into Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d).
EGUSQUIZA-STANEK - AYE
ROSE - AYE
IRELAND - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

A hearing was held on K-10-03-05 . Present were the three Commissioners, Prosecutor Aaron Bazzoli, Indigent Director Marianne Bate, the Applicant, and Deputy Clerk Deb Cloudt and Deputy Clerk Barb Steele.


Prosecutor Bazzoli explained the reason for the hearing and asked the applicant questions. Ms. Bate and the Commissioners also asked some questions. The applicant was notified a decision would be made at the March 8, 2004 meeting.

The hearing was closed and regular session was resumed.

Sheriff Rick Layher and Chief Deputy Sheriff, Nick Schilz, appeared before the board regarding the Jail Bond issue. Commissioner Ireland would like to attempt to have a jail bond go before the voters in November of this year. Judy Devol from the Mountain Home News joined the meeting at the request of the Commissioners. A Jail Committee needs to be formed and a building plan picked out. Methods were discussed on how to advertise and to gain public support.

The Board asked the Clerk to schedule a special meeting for Friday, February 27, 2004 at 1:00 p.m. for a work session on the jail bond.

Karl Vogt, Carrie and Robb appeared before the Board to discuss the upcoming Request for Proposal (RFP) for ambulance service. Mr. Vogt stated he did not really understand why the Board felt they needed to go out for another RFP. Commissioner Ireland stated that they did need to do the RFP as scheduled because they had told the people that they would do so. The various elements of the RFP were discussed. Mr. Vogt stated he felt some of the issues that should be considered were how to address the actual ambulances, two rigs must be supplied by the contractor, whether the term of the RFP should be two years with four possible renewals or three years with three possible renewals, training for advanced life support volunteers, and the cost recovery concept of memberships. The Board stated that memberships were something Northwest Paramedics would have to address. Prosecutor Bazzoli stated that he felt the RFP would be finalized in March and ready to go. Mr. Vogt stated anytime was fine, the sooner the better from his point of view.

Hank Redford, 4550 North 24th East, Mountain Home appeared before the Board in the public portion of the meeting to finalize the Saddle View Subdivision Plat. The Board reviewed the plat and found all required signatures were there and the plat was in order. Motion by Ireland, second by Egusquiza-Stanek to have the Chairperson sign the plat.
EGUSQUIZA-STANEK - AYE
ROSE - AYE
IRELAND - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.


Myron Adamson, Building Inspector, and Mark Russell, Growth and Development Administrator appeared before the Board during the public portion of the meeting to clarify the Board’s decision on payment for temporary City of Mountain Home building inspections. Mr. Adamson stated he had understood that he would be paid $25.00 for each inspection done on his own time. There was discussion about the contract the Board had entered into with the City. Clerk Best explained the payroll and tax implications involved. Commissioner Rose asked if Mr. Adamson could do the inspections during his regular work day. Mr. Adamson stated he could do that, but he felt if he did the inspections on his own time, he could earn extra money. The Board told Mr. Adamson that he would be receiving compensatory time for any inspections done on his own time rather than pay, and encouraged him to do as many as he could during his regular work day.


The Sick Leave Bank was reviewed at length and discussed. The Board asked Clerk Best to place the Committee on the next agenda.

Resolution No. 319-03 was discussed. The rewrite was done by Carleen Lord, following the last session was reviewed and parts that were supposed to be changed were not changed. The resolution will be placed on the next agenda for discussion.

Motion by Ireland, second by Egusquiza-Stanek to adjourn the meeting.
EGUSQUIZA-STANEK - AYE
ROSE - AYE
IRELAND - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

/S/ MARY EGUSQUIZA-STANEK, Chairperson
/S/ LARRY E. ROSE, Commissioner
/S/ CALVIN IRELAND, Commissioner
ATTEST: /S/ GAIL L. BEST, Clerk