COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES JULY 25, 2005
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.
Present at the meeting were Chairman Larry Rose,
Commissioners Mary Egusquiza and Connie Cruser. Also present at the meeting
was Clerk Gail Best.
Motion by Rose, second by Egusquiza, to approve the
expenses in the amount of $97,319.90. There was some discussion.
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, to approve the
minutes of July 5, 6, and 11th, 2005. There was some discussion.
There were three minor changes.
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Commissioner Egusquiza discussed some suggested changes
to the proposed Draft Mountain Home Ground Water Management Plan with the
other two members of the Board. Commissioner Egusquiza will submit the agreed
upon changes.
Carleen Braithwaite, 1260 Long Gulch, Prairie, Idaho,
brought in a grant deed from Shannon and Company, LLC for a parcel of real
property located in the NE4NE4 of Section 24, Township 2 North, Range 7 East,
B.M. which has been deeded to Elmore County. The land is to be held in trust
for a site for the Prairie Emergency Services Building to house the
community’s emergency equipment. A small park will also be established on the
site because the donor stipulated that would be done if the land was donated.
With Elmore County holding the property in trust, the Prairie Emergency
Services Unit will be able to apply for grants to help with construction of a
building in the future.
Chairman Rose read the Certificates of Residency into the
record: Jan Salisbury and Charles Gene Steed. Motion by Rose, second by
Cruser, to approve the Certificates of Residency as read.
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The elected officials and departments heads met with the
Board for their regular monthly meeting. Ted Knudson of the
Juvenile/Probation Department gave the Board copies of his department’s May
and June activity reports. The new mediation program was discussed. Ted
stated that even though this is a new program, it already appears this will be
a very popular program.
Prosecutor Schindele joined the meeting.
Jim Haydon, Assessor, stated that the Board of
Equalization process is complete, and now his office has completed the value
reports for June. Jim stated he had visited with Mr. & Mrs. Pfost in Glenns
Ferry as promised, and explained the Circuit Breaker program to them and when
they could apply to see if they might qualify. Jim also thanked the Board for
their assistance in doing the Board of Equalization as well as the Prosecutor
for her assistance in the appeal from Idaho Power. The ratio study was
discussed and what happens if the Assessor’s values are too low. The State
Tax Commission will step in and raise the values if a County does not comply
with the rules set by the State. Jim stated his staff is involved in
continuing education this week.
Bonnie Sharp, Director of the Growth and Development
Department spoke to the Board about her department’s workload. One Growth and
Development employee is on Family Medical Leave and Bonnie asked if she might
hire a temp to fill in for that time? Bonnie explained that she needs to be
out doing some field work for E-911, taking one employee with her in order to
get that project completed. The Board encouraged Bonnie to look into hiring a
temporary employee. Bonnie reported that two developers, Jim Carrie and Dan
Weitz, are beginning the process of applying to put in two new subdivisions in
the County. A Letter of Information for Jim and Marolyn Markham was discussed
briefly and the issue was tabled because information had not been given to the
Board for review.
Marla Spence, Coroner, telephoned that she was unable to
come in as she was working, but that all was fine in her department.
Tom Gibbon, Chief of Security, stated that the summer
uniforms have arrived and would be worn later in the week. Employee
identification badges were discussed. Dan Collins stated he would distribute
rules for badges when issuing badges to new employees. Tom will write up
those instructions for Dan.
Gail Best, Clerk, stated she had prepared several
resolutions previously discussed at budget workshops and she hoped the Board
would approve them at this meeting later in the day. Clerk Best stated all
five were fund to fund transfers and she would like them approved so she could
get a better picture of cash on hand for the budget process. Gail stated she
also had an addendum of contract from Lombard Conrad Architects for the
Board’s approval later in the day.
Tina Schindele, Prosecutor, reported that she had
conducted meetings with her staff to see just where they were and where they
wanted to be in the future. Tina stated she would be sending her deputy
attorneys to training sessions as soon as she could, perhaps one at a time.
Tina indicated that there is free training available, but she did not think
they would take two from one office at a time so she would send Mike Crawford
first. Prosecutor Schindele stated that she would like to visit with various
departments next, to see just what their expectations are and how her office
should interact with them. Tina also gave the Board a rough update on the
status of her office’s schedule for the coming month and stated that the Valen
trial has been continued until October.
An Idaho Liquor Catering Permit for First Class, Inc.,
2390 American Legion Blvd to be used on the 30th of July, 2005 from
5:00 until midnight at 11400 SW TLK Drive, catering for TLK Dairy and Farms
was reviewed. Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser to approve the permit and
direct the Chair to sign it.
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser, to recess for
lunch and to conduct a jail inspection.
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The Board reconvened after lunch. Present at the meeting
were the Board, Clerk Best, Prosecutor Schindele and Welfare Director Marianne
Bate. Motion by Rose, second by Egusquiza to go into executive session
pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345(d).
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session was resumed, the following decisions were
made pursuant to the executive session:
K-06-05-08 Motion by Rose, second by Egusquiza, to deny
as not indigent, not an emergency, and untimely filed.
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
K-06-05-09 Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser, to deny
as not last resource.
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
K-05-04-04 Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser, to
issue a final denial as the application was withdrawn by St. Alphonsus
Regional Medical Center.
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
K-03-05-01 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve
as an additional date on the previously submitted application.
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
K-05-05-07 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve
with a reimbursement agreement of $100.00 per month.
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
K-11-04-09 A continuance of a reconsideration hearing
requested by St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center was granted until August
22, 2005.
A hearing of reconsideration on K-04-05-04 was held in
executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345(d) upon a motion by Rose,
second by Egusquiza.
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session was resumed. Since the appellants were
not present for the hearing and no additional information has been received,
Motion by Rose, second by Egusquiza to issue a final denial on K-04-05-04.
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
A beer license transfer from David Adams to Timothy and
Kim Wiessner doing business as the Cue Club, 1025 West 6th South,
Mountain Home, was reviewed by the Board. Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose
to approve the transfer.
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
A letter requested by the Forest Service from the Board
to Doug Gochner regarding the Roaring Springs Culvert was reviewed. Motion by
Rose, second by Cruser to approve the letter which had been written by
Commissioner Egusquiza.
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
A Letter of Information (LOI) for Wade & Lynn Carpenter
was reviewed. Bonnie Sharp explained that the land is 40 acres and located
west of the parcel Mr. Carpenter lives on. During the review the Board
discovered that the Planning and Zoning Commission had missed some information
during their approval of the LOI. Bonnie will take the file back and check on
it further.
Dave Fotsch, Public Information Officer for Central
District Health, 707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise, Idaho, 83704-0825 and Cindy
Trail of the Epidemiology Department of Central District Health (same address)
appeared before the Board to discuss West Nile Disease. Mr. Fotsch’s
presentation included information about the history and background of West
Nile, the presence of the disease in Idaho, symptoms and transmission of the
disease and commonly asked questions.
Five budgetary resolutions were reviewed by the Board.
Chairman Rose read the resolutions into the record:
RESOLUTION 355-05
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET OF VARIOUS AGENCIES
AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE ELMORE COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE CONTINUED FUNDING
AND ADJUST FOR CHANGES IN SPENDING PRIORITIES.
WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners of Elmore
County has the authority and duty under Article VXIII, Section 6 of the Idaho
Constitution and Title 31, Chapter 6 of the Idaho Code to provide funding for
the operation of the government of Elmore County and to account for the
expenditure of those funds; and
WHEREAS, The Board considered this adjustment to
the County budget during its regular public meeting of July 25, 2005, and the
need to amend the County Budget has been satisfactorily demonstrated to the
Board of Commissioners.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. Because Elmore County Extrication received an Idaho
Transportation grant for $6,000.00 for the same project Elmore County granted
them funding from the Craig-Wyden funds, $6,000.00 shall be transferred from
193.393.00.098.00 to line 655.855.00.098.00 of the Elmore County Services
Facility.
2. That this Resolution shall have effect immediately
upon its passage.
PASSED, at a regular meeting of the Elmore County
Board of Commissioners in the City of Mountain Home, County of Elmore, State
of Idaho, held on the 25th day of July, 2005, upon which a roll
call vote was duly taken and said Resolution duly passed by a unanimous vote.
ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
/S/ LARRY E. ROSE, Chairman
/S/ MARY EGUSQUIZA, Commissioner
/S/ CONNIE CRUSER, Commissioner
ATTEST: /S/ GAIL L. BEST, Clerk
RESOLUTION NO 356-05
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET OF VARIOUS AGENCIES
AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE ELMORE COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE CONTINUED FUNDING
AND ADJUST FOR CHANGES IN SPENDING PRIORITIES.
WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners of Elmore
County has the authority and duty under Article VXIII, Section 6 of the Idaho
Constitution and Title 31, Chapter 6 of the Idaho Code to provide funding for
the operation of the government of Elmore County and to account for the
expenditure of those funds; and
WHEREAS, The Board considered this adjustment to
the County budget during its regular public meeting of July 25, 2005, and the
need to amend the County budget has been satisfactorily demonstrated to the
Board of Commissioners.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. To clear the account of the Jail Bond Publicity
Committee and transfer the balance of $240.40 from line 680.880.00.098 to
650.850.00.098.00.
2. That this Resolution shall have effect immediately
upon its passage.
PASSED, a regular meeting of the Elmore County
Board of Commissioners in the City of Mountain Home, County of Elmore, State
of Idaho, held on the 25th day July, 2005, upon which roll call
vote was duly taken and said Resolution duly passed by a unanimous vote.
ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
/S/ LARRY E. ROSE, Chairman
/S/ MARY EGUSQUIZA, Commissioner
/S/ CONNIE CRUSER, Commissioner
ATTEST: /S/ GAIL L. BEST, Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 357-05
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET OF VARIOUS AGENCIES
AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE ELMORE COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE CONTINUED FUNDING
AND ADJUST FOR CHANGES IN SPENDING PRIORITIES.
WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners of Elmore has
the authority and duty under Article VXIII, Section 6 of the Idaho
Constitution and Title 31, Chapter 6 of the Idaho Code to provide funding for
operation of the government of Elmore County and to account for the
expenditure of those funds; and
WHEREAS, The Board considered this adjustment to
the County budget during its regular public meeting of July 25, 2005, and the
need to amend the County budget has been satisfactorily demonstrated to the
Board of Commissioners.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. To meet the required match for Title II RAC funds to
build the Elmore County Services Facility, $70,000.00 shall be transferred
from the Contingency Fund, line 100.417.02.028.00 and $19,000.00 from the
Craig-Wyden line item 654.854.00.098 to 655.855.00.098.00 of the Elmore County
Services Facility Fund.
2. That this Resolution shall have effect immediately
upon its passage.
PASSED, at a regular meeting of the Elmore County
Board of Commissioners in the City of Mountain Home, County of Elmore, State
of Idaho, held on the 25th day of July, 2005, upon which a roll
call vote was duly taken and said Resolution duly passed by a unanimous vote.
ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
/S/ LARRY E. ROSE, Chairman
/S/ MARY EGUSQUIZA, Commissioner
/S/ CONNIE CRUSER, Commissioner
ATTEST: /S/ GAIL L. BEST, Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 358-05
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET OF VARIOUS AGENCIES
AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE ELMORE COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE CONTINUED FUNDING
AND ADJUST FOR CHANGES IN SPENDING PRIORITIES.
WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners of Elmore
County has the authority and duty under Article VXIII, Section 6 of the Idaho
Constitution and Title 31, Chapter 6 of the Idaho Code to provide funding
operation of the government of Elmore County and to account for the
expenditure of those funds; and
WHEREAS, The Board considered this adjustment to
the County budget during its regular public meeting of July 25, 2005, and the
need to amend the County budget has been satisfactorily demonstrated to the
Board of Commissioners.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. To fund the 2005 budget for Campus Expansion
$31,195.91 shall be transferred from line 138.338.00.099 of the PILT Fund to
line 651.851.00.098.00 of the Campus Expansion Trust Fund.
2. That this Resolution shall have effect immediately
upon its passage.
PASSED, at a regular meeting of the Elmore County
Board of Commissioners in the City of Mountain Home, County of Elmore, State
of Idaho, held on the 25th day of July 2005, upon which roll call
vote was duly taken and said Resolution duly passed by a unanimous vote.
ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
/S/ LARRY E. ROSE, Chairman
/S/ MARY EGUSQUIZA, Commissioner
/S/ CONNIE CRUSER, Commissioner
ATTEST: /S/ GAIL L. BEST, Clerk
RESOLUTION NO. 359-05
A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET OF VARIOUS AGENCIES
AND DEPARTMENTS OF THE ELMORE COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE CONTINUED FUNDING
AND ADJUST FOR CHANGES IN SPENDING PRIORITIES.
WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners of Elmore
County has the authority and duty under Article VXIII, Section 6 of the Idaho
Constitution and Title 31, Chapter 6 of the Idaho Code to provide funding
operation of the government of Elmore County and to account for the
expenditure of those funds; and
WHEREAS, The Board considered this adjustment to
the County budget during its regular public meeting of July 25, 2005, and the
need to amend the County budget has been satisfactorily demonstrated to the
Board of Commissioners.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
1. In order to clear the unused balance remaining in the
County Bond Fund since July 2000, the balance of $38,804.09 shall be
transferred from line 132.332.00.099.00 of the County Bond Fund and shifted to
line 651.851.00.098.00 of the Campus Expansion Trust Fund.
2. That this Resolution shall have effect immediately
upon its passage.
PASSED, at a regular meeting of the Elmore County
Board of Commissioners in the City of Mountain Home, County of Elmore, State
of Idaho, held on the 25th day of July, 2005, upon which roll call
vote was duly taken and said Resolution duly passed by a unanimous vote.
ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
/S/ LARRY E. ROSE, Chairman
/S/ MARY EGUSQUIZA, Commissioner
/S/ CONNIE CRUSER, Commissioner
ATTEST: GAIL L. BEST
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser after which a roll call
vote was taken and the resolutions were passed by a unanimous vote as a group.
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Resolution No. 354-05 was reviewed. Chairman Rose read
the proposed resolution into the record.
RESOLUTION
NO. 354-05
A RESOLUTION ADOPTING A MANAGEMENT SAFETY POLICY FOR
ELMORE COUNTY MAKING THE SAME A PART OF THE COUNTY’S PERSONNEL POLICY ADOPTED
MARCH 1, 1999 AND AMENDED JANUARY 13, 2003.
WHEREAS, Elmore County is committed to providing
the safest and healthiest possible working conditions for all its employees
with the goal of decreasing the number of safety and health related accidents,
injuries, property damage, and losses throughout the County, and;
WHEREAS, to assist in this goal, the County is
adopting a Management Safety Policy and making the same a part of the Elmore
County Personnel Policy, and;
WHEREAS, Elmore County maintains that the best
source of protection for the health and safety of the work force is the
individual employee. Therefore, it is the responsibility of all employees to
strictly follow all safety and health policies and procedures.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that the following
Management Safety Policy be and the same is hereby adopted by the Elmore
County Board of Commissioners and made a part of the Elmore County Personnel
Policy Manual adopted March 1, 1999 and amended January 13, 2003.
The safety of employees at Elmore County is of primary
importance. Elmore County’s goal is to provide safe working conditions and
operating procedures that will ensure a safe work environment for all
employees.
Accidents represent a needless waste of human resources
and economic loss. A safe operation conserves human and material resources
and is essential to efficient production.
All levels of management and supervision have a primary
responsibility to determine safe work procedures and ensure safe working
conditions. Supervisors and employees are expected to follow the work methods
and procedures established by the County.
These responsibilities can be met only by working
continuously to promote safe work practices among all employees and to
maintain property and equipment in a safe operating condition. By working
together, we can maintain a safe and efficient organization.
APPROVED AND ADOPTED by the Elmore County of
Commissioners in open session on this 25th day of July, 2005, with
an immediate effective date.
BOARD OF ELMORE COUNTY
COMMISSIONERS
/s/ LARRY E. ROSE, Chairman
/s/ MARY EGUSQUIZA, Commissioner
/s/ CONNIE CRUSER, Commissioner
ATTEST: /s/ GAIL L. BEST, Clerk
Motion by Rose, second by Egusquiza, to approve
Resolution No. 354-05.
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Russ Moorhead of Lombard Conrad; Vaughn Killeen, and Walt
Femling of Rocky Mountain Corrections; and Earl Engelman of Rocky Mountain
Corrections/Engelman, Inc. appeared before the Board to discuss the jail
project. Also present at the session were Sheriff Rick Layher, Chief Deputy
Sheriff Nick Schilz and Jail Captain Lynn McCallum. Mr. Engelman spoke to the
Board about their group representing the County as the Owner’s Representative
during the process. Mr. Engelman stated they know counties do not have the
resources to coordinate the project. Vaughn Killeen and Walt Femling work
with the hiring, training, staffing, budget and just what it will take to make
it work, whether that help is with getting contracts to facilitate additional
revenue or adjustments to budget expenditures. Mr. Engelman stated they both
have many years of expertise in those matters.
Sheriff Layher stated he wanted to see if they might be
able to help him with training and procedures to be accomplished before the
move, to help transition into the new facility.
The group reviewed the credentials listed in Rocky
Mountain Corrections brochure. Mr. Engelman stated his expertise is
construction, he has his own company and is qualified for public work
contracts. He would do the construction oversight and work with Russ Moorhead
from Lombard Conrad on the design features and would review the bills.
Russ Moorhead explained that when the bond passed it was
a concept design and they are currently modifying that plan to custom suit
Elmore County’s needs. They will also be working on a schematic design for
the Board’s approval. The design will take approximately six to eight weeks
and they will have complete construction documents in November, then will go
out to bid, then the necessary permits will be obtained. The initial
construction phase will be set to go in December.
Commissioner Cruser asked if they would be working with
Rick and he works with Lombard Conrad on the design concepts? Vaughn Killeen
stated they would.
Chairman Rose asked Mr. Engelman if his construction firm
would bid on the jail construction? Mr. Engelman stated they would not.
Walt Femling stated that design is critical, they will
bring their expertise with advising on the cost figures to go with the
decisions the Sheriff makes.
Sheriff Layher stated he will need to know how to get and
pay for the added staff and how to train that staff. Walt Femling stated that
would be part of their job. Earl Engelman stated that one of the first
decisions the Board would have to make is whether to go with a General
Contractor or a Construction Manager. He explained the difference.
Clerk Best asked if the County would be able to pick and
choose various elements of the tasks the County would want covered in the
contract, since there would be some of their services that would not be
necessary for the County, because they are done. Mr. Engelman stated there
would be that option and they would send over a proposal. Clerk Best asked
the Board if they wanted to sign the addendum to the contract signed in 1992
so that Mr. Moorhead could take it back with him? Prosecutor Schindele stated
she had reviewed the document and felt it was fine. Motion by Egusquiza,
second by Cruser, to accept and have the Chair sign the addendum to the
Professional Services Contract with Lombard Conrad signed in March 1992.
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Bud Way, Vice President, Public Finance for Wells Fargo
Bank appeared to speak about the sale of the bonds for the jail project. Mr.
Way gave the Board his preliminary official statement in it’s final draft
form. Mr. Way stated they would be doing a pre-pricing call on August 5th,
which Clerk Best and Chairman Rose would be involved in and then on August 8th
there would be another pre-pricing call which the entire Board and Clerk Best
would be involved with. August 8th is a regular Board meeting day,
so the entire Board will be at the Courthouse. Mr. Way stated on August 10th
they should be ready to take orders, and that bonds would actually be issued
on August 22nd. Mr. Way went through the report highlighting some
aspects such as the Direct General Obligation Debt which would be the current
County General Obligation Bond in the amount of $7,500,000.00 and the
Overlapping General Obligation Debt of the citizens of the County when School
District, City and Hospital debt was added, which overall the direct plus
overlapping debt was under 2% for the County residents which is quite low.
Elmore County’s market value for tax purposes has seen a steady increase since
1994, and that should continue.
A comparison of major taxpayers in the County has been
included in the statement, there is a very nice spread from under 1% to 5.25%
amongst the fifteen major taxpayers, which is a good indication because if the
County were to lose one of them the impact would be minimal. The Retail Sales
Tax History also was good, showing a steady incline since 1995. Mr. Way
pointed out the Financial Statements for 2000 through 2004 in Appendix A,
which are included in the report to show the County’s general financial health
which is also good. Appendix B shows a summary of those statements and
Appendix C covers general information regarding Elmore County.
Clerk Best asked when the interest rate paid to investors
will be set and Mr. Way stated it would somewhere between August 8th
and 10th.
Chris Alzola and Tom Ducharme of the Mountain Home Rural
Fire District and Phil Gridley and Bud Corbus of the Mountain Home Fire
Department appeared before the Board to discuss what could be done about
illegal fireworks in Elmore County. Chief Gridley stated that his worst
nightmare came true this year with illegal fireworks. Chief Gridley said
there were many incidents and there is no way to get any control of them, they
were everywhere. Phil stated that the new stand in the Simco Road area is
really causing problems - they have everything and anything the consumer would
want. The problem won’t be going away any time soon until the legislature
makes it unlawful to purchase certain fireworks in Idaho. The current law
allows the sale and purchase of illegal fireworks with the consumer signing a
document stating he or she will not use the fireworks in Idaho. Phil stated
that the minute they leave the shop signing the document is not important to
them at all and they use the fireworks in Idaho.
Bud Corbus stated that most of these people don’t have
any common sense to not light these fireworks when the conditions are so dry.
Bud stated he has gone out to scenes where the people using the fireworks were
so drunk or high that they did not even realize what they were doing, in fact
one man was burned by the fireworks and did not seem to notice he was hurt.
On some of these instances he has called law enforcement, but there isn’t much
they can do because there is not an Ordinance in the County.
Chief Gridley encouraged the Board to talk with their
legislatures, he stated that the fireworks industry has a powerful lobby that
is talking to our legislatures - and they are winning them over against
passing any stronger legislation. Commissioner Cruser asked what else the
Board could do? Chief Gridley stated they should do the ordinance.
Chris Alzola stated she agreed with all that has been
said about the fireworks but she also had another issue to speak to the Board
about. Ms. Alzola stated she is worried about the rapid growth in the County
- she said they are not against growth, but she is worried about how the Rural
Fire District is going to keep up with having to provide fire protection for
all these people with the resources they have. Ms. Alzola stated she is
worried because apparently several new subdivisions are coming in, with 140,
110, and 1,004 new homes. Ms. Alzola said she understands that these will all
be built in phases, and that means that the added taxes will also come in
phases and the added revenue, particularly in the initial phases, will not be
enough to bolster their revenue to add what the Fire District needs to keep
up. Chairman Rose stated that about all they could do is to submit testimony
at each of the approval hearings before the Planning and Zoning Commission
voicing the Fire District’s concerns.
Karl and Carrie Vogt of Northwest Paramedics appeared
before the Board to address some recent complaints that have come to the
Board. The first complaint was that NPA was low on manpower. Carrie stated
that there have been adjustments since Robb Hickey left the partnership but
that Kerry McCoy has taken over Robb’s position as their medical partner.
Carrie stated that they have thirteen full time positions filled in Elmore
County and there are twelve to fifteen part time people on board. The
complaint of fuel cards not being any good was addressed. Carrie stated that
the Shell Oil Company had canceled all the cards when NPA had some personnel
changes and wanted to change a few names on the cards - instead of changing
the few, Shell had canceled every card. Carrie called the Shell Oil Company
promptly and the error was rectified. There was a complaint about lack of
equipment and supplies - Carrie stated it simply was not true and that those
things are inspected by State EMS. Carrie did say one supply order was sent
to the wrong place by mistake, but that was soon rectified.
There was another complaint about a back up ambulance not
being available. Karl stated there is always a backup ambulance available and
that the backup is always fully staffed. There was also a complaint from an
employee’s family, that their medical insurance was no longer any good.
Carrie stated that had happened, and it was Goss’s error - their renewal is in
August and they had canceled everyone by mistake before the renewal date.
Goss promptly corrected the error and everyone was reinstated. Karl and
Carrie asked that if there were complaints, the Board please contact them with
each complaint so they could address is promptly instead of waiting for a
build up of numerous complaints. Chairman Rose stated there had not been
complaints in a long time, but suddenly each of the Commissioners had several
complaints all at once. The Board asked if quarterly reports could be
submitted to them regarding runs and inter-facility transfers as had been
planned at their last meeting. Those reports will be forthcoming.
Steve Hall, 1543 S. Hall Lane, Pine, Idaho, appeared to
present the Board with a petition signed by 55 residents in the Pine/Featherville
area. The residents are requesting that a Fire District be formed to be named
South Fork Firefighters, Pine-Featherville, Idaho. Mr. Hall stated that he
hoped a public hearing could be held in four to six weeks. The Board reviewed
the petition, and Commissioner Egusquiza questioned if the Petition needed a
legal description. There was discussion and Mr. Hall left the petition with
the Board.
The draft of the Suiter Lease was discussed with the
Prosecutor. Prosecutor Schindele will complete the changes and the lease will
be delivered to the Board for their August 1st meeting.
Motion by Rose, second by Egusquiza, to go into executive
session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(b)
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session was resumed. The Prosecutor will draft a
letter to the employee.
Bonnie Sharp returned with the Carpenter Letter of
Information (LOI). Ms. Sharp stated that some information was indeed missed -
she felt that had happened because the Planning and Zoning hearing on the
matter was canceled several times. Ms. Sharp stated the LOI was not ready to
be considered by the Board. Motion by Rose, second by Cruser to remand the
LOI for Wade and Lynn Carpenter back to the Planning and Zoning Commission.
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Rose, second by Egusquiza, to adjourn.
ROSE - AYE
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
/S/ LARRY E. ROSE, Chairman
ATTEST: /S/ GAIL L. BEST, Clerk
