COMMISSIONER MINUTES                                      MARCH 27, 2006

 

 


 

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

 

Present at the meeting was Chairperson Mary Egusquiza and Commissioners Larry Rose and Connie Cruser.  Also present was Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele.

 

Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, to approve the minutes for March 13, 2006 and March 20, 2006.  Discussion followed and two changes were made to the March 20th minutes and one change to the March 13th minutes. 

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the expenses.  Discussion followed and the motion and second were tabled until some questions could be answered on three of the bills.

 

Commissioner Egusquiza phoned Marty Jones of Central District Health to see if he could attend the Commissioner’s meeting regarding a previous agenda item referencing changes to the Central District Healths rules.   Mr. Jones stated he could and appeared shortly thereafter.  Discussion followed on the rules for preliminary plats and what Central District Health requires.  Mr. Jones stated he treats it as a preliminary plat but has learned recently that Planning and Zoning treats them as almost the final plat when they review and approve them.  He tells the people what tests they will have to have before Central District Health will sign the plat but those tests are not done when the plat goes before the Planning and Zoning Commission.  Discussion followed and Mr. Jones said maybe it should be changed to require those tests before he even makes comments.  Discussion followed on what tests were required for the size of the parcel. 

 

At 10:00 a.m. the Commissioners met with the Elected Officials and Department Heads for their regular monthly meeting. 

 

Prosecutor Schindele informed the Board her office is keeping very busy.  Her two new deputies were settling in and she briefly reviewed her case load.

 

Deputy Clerk Steele from the Recorder’s office informed the group that they would need to bring in the review of their office’s at the Department Heads and Elected Officials regular monthly meeting for the article that will be published monthly regarding the Commissioners and County’s activities.

 

Sheriff Rick Layher phoned and stated he would be unable to be present at the meeting due to a scheduling conflict.

Merrilee Hiler, Chief Deputy for the Recorder’s office, appeared and reported the ballots have been approved for printing for the Primary election.  

 

Rose Plympton, Treasurer reported her office is also busy and there are only 2 tax deed properties left.

 

Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, stated their office was very busy now that spring was here.  More building permits have been applied for.  A small discussion took place on the E-911 project.

 

Jim Haydon, Assessor, stated our land values are extremely low compared to sales.  There is extreme pressure in the Mayfield area as Boise is expanding over that way.  Mr. Haydon stated that water is rare in that area.  The price of land is at a premium and Mr. Haydon feels that could be largely from corporate purchases.  Mr. Haydon said the County will have to increase assessments or the State will increase them.

 

Monica Halliday, Juvenile Probation Office, appeared before the board with a request to purchase some new furniture.  The waiting room has been made bigger by re-arranging furniture and she stated two desks were needed and chairs.  Discussion followed and Dan Collins, Plant Facilities Manager stated he had some chairs from another office that might work, the color might not be the same.  Commissioner Cruser stated they could be re-upholstered.  The quantity of the chairs will be checked.  Ms. Halliday stated that an ad for a part time secretary had been given to Job Service and also would be published in the paper. 

 

Dan Collins, Plant Facilities Manager, stated there was a water leak at the law enforcement building that has been fixed.

 

Mir Seyedbagheri, Extension Office, gave a summary of his work performed to the Commissioners.  The Commissioner’s reviewed it.  Commissioner Rose asked about the Potato Tuber Moth.  Mir explained it was very hard to isolate the larvae and he is working with the State.  The 2006 FY Annual Operating Plan for Cooperative Weed Control Agreement between USDA - Forest Service, Boise National Forest and the Elmore County Weed District was given to the Commissioners by Mir for their acceptance and signature.  Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, to accept the agreement and have the Chair sign.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

Monica Halliday, Juvenile Probation, asked the Commissioners when would be a good time to schedule a meeting with Judge Epis on the Probation Department and the programs.  Ms. Halliday will get back to the Commissioners later in the day after Judge Epis is contacted to see when he is available.

 

Correspondence was received from Jason Stone, Owner/Administrator of Community Based Alternatives, regarding consulting and contracting.  In the letter he mentions his company will no longer provide the community based supervision program to Elmore County for financial reasons, but would like to pursue two projects on behalf of the County.   The Commissioners briefly discussed the letter and no decisions were made.

 

Chief Deputy Merrilee Hiler from the Recorder’s office appeared and gave Chairperson Egusquiza a revenue report regarding Craig Wyden funds.  Ms. Hiler also told the Commissioners that our salary survey company, BDPA, has sent her the new job descriptions for the juvenile probation department and the grades for the positions did not change, therefore the pay would stay the same.  One of the girls in the Department would move from a secretary to a probation officer and the Commissioners would have to establish where they want to start her on the chart regarding the step portion.  Also a job description was received for the Fair.

 

Jo Gridley, Chief Deputy of the Assessor’s office, appeared and gave the Commissioners information regarding Solid Waste fees in other counties for dairies.  Commissioner Rose asked Ms. Gridley to contact Gooding County and get a copy of their Ordinance.  The issue will be placed on the next Commissioners meeting agenda.

 

Terry Ratliff, Contract Public Defender, appeared and gave a brief overview of his office.

 

Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser, to adjourn for lunch.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

At 1:30 p.m. the Commissioners met in Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d) with Social Services Director Marianne Bate, and the secretary in her office Katrina Welch, on a motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

The following decisions were made:

 

K-11-05-07 Motion by Rose to dismiss the case, second by Cruser.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

K-02-06-04 Motion by Rose to deny as not indigent and no interview, second by Cruser.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

K-11-05-04 Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser, to dismiss the case.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

A hearing of Reconsideration was held on K-02-06-03.  Present at the hearing were the three Commissioners, Prosecutor Schindele, Social Services Director Marianne Bate, and the applicant.  Ms. Bate gave an overview of the case.  The Commissioners and Prosecutor asked the applicant questions.  The hearing was closed and regular session resumed.

 

Motion by Rose, second by Egusquiza, to approve case K-02-06-03 with a promissory note and payments in the amount of $100.00 per month.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

Sheriff Rick Layher appeared before the board as he was unable to attend the Elected Officials portion of the meeting earlier in the day.  He was asked some questions regarding the expenses and those expenses will be pulled and added at a later date after some research.   Discussion followed on the Jail construction.

 

The motion and second earlier in the day that was tabled to approve the expenses, was amended to not include the expenses in the red dot folder.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

A request from Sage resources to approve a Proclamation proclaiming April 2006 Fair Housing Month was discussed.  Commissioner Cruser will phone Sage Resources for more information.

 

Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, to approve a letter supporting the Forest Trails Weed Control Project and have the Chair sign.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, to go into Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d).

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

Regular session resumed and the following decision was made:

 

K-09-99-03 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to deny a request to pay 1/4 of what is owed to the County and have the lien released.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

Commissioner Rose stated for the record that he had visited with Mr. Martell and the minutes of June 15, 2004 reflect that Mr. Martell had received a payment from the County.  The meeting held on June 15, 2004 was a special session to discuss issues regarding the transfer stations and the landfills. Mr. Jim Martell wanted it a matter of record that he did not receive a payment from the County. 

 

Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, to accept the Draft Subdivision Roadway Ordinance and set a public hearing April 24, 2006 at 3:00 p.m.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

The Commissioners told Deputy Clerk Steele to notice up a special session for Thursday, March 30th at 10:30 a.m. at the site of the new Jail for the first construction meeting.

 

The Wind Power Ordinance was discussed and a public hearing was set for Monday, April 24, 2006 at 4:00 p.m.

 

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Liquor Catering Permit for Carmela Winery & Golf Course to be used on August 12, 2006 from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. for the Three Island Crossing at Three Island State Park.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

At 4:00 p.m. a public hearing was held for an appeal filed by Ricky Tullis and Mike Homan on a Planning and Zoning Commission decision to deny a Conditional Use Permit and Preliminary Plat for an 84-lot Platted Subdivision in an Agricultural A Zone.  Site is located in a portion of the West Half of Section 24, Township 1 South, Range 4 East, B.M., consisting of approximately 100.73 acres.  A more common means of locating this site is from Exit 74 of Interstate 84 and Simco Road, proceed northeast on Simco Road to Desert Wind Road (Old Highway 30), turn southeast on Desert Wind Road and proceed approximately 1.7 miles to a private road on the west.  Property is located south and west of this entrance.

 

All three Commissioners were present along with Prosecutor Schindele and Deputy Clerk Steele. 

Chairperson Egusquiza stated at this point there were four written submissions for the public hearing, one from the Oasis Fire Department, one from the Hobdeys, one from Marty Jones, Central District Health, and one from Department of Environmental Quality.

 

Chairperson Egusquiza stated the testimony may be time restricted if testimony is repeated.

 

The first to speak was Todd Waite, 315 East Danskin Drive, Mayfield, Idaho, who is the land surveyor on this project.  Mr. Waite stated he felt that at the end of the public hearing of the Planning and Zoning Commission there could have been a misunderstanding by the Commission.  A number of residents from the 0asis area testified about the 5 acre minimum overlay in the Comprehensive plan but that issue had been put aside as the Ordinance has not been finished yet.  Also water and environmental issues were discussed.  When the hearing was closed the 5 acre density was brought up again and that it was not harmonious due to density.  He has some vicinity maps of where this property is and it is not near anything.  The closest housing/people are 2.7 miles from the entrance of the development.  Mr. Waite handed out a map to the Commissioners and Deputy Clerk for the record.  Mr. Waite stated that BLM Ground is to the north and east with other similar projects planned up the road from this project.  Mr. Waite stated there is a limit to where an overlay can affect property if it in fact gets defined in the new ordinance, and Red Baron Estates has already been approved with less density.  Commissioner Rose asked what the lot size was for Red Baron Estates and Mr. Waite stated 1 ½ acres.  

 

Ricky Tullis, 2220 W. Lonesome Dove, Meridian, Idaho, 83642, was next to speak.  He felt that the issue revolved around water, and he feels that the Department of Water Resources and Department of Health and Welfare are the protecting agencies.  On page 12, number 3, of the Comprehensive plan states: Land use laws will be administered to avoid unnecessary delays and duplicating procedure.  Administrative agencies should avoid the exercise of authority that duplicates the exercise of authority by another agency.   He thinks that covers the water issue.  He does not think the Department of Water Resources is going to allow them to do anything that would be bad in that area.

 

Page 17, Number 2. in the comp plan reads: To increase density near existing communities and new areas of city impact and preserve agricultural lands without adversely impacting existing populated areas. He feels Oasis is now considered a community in Elmore County, and they are going against the Comprehensive Plan by trying to decrease the density in the area. 

 

He thinks that going through the Comprehensive Plan that the subdivision they have planned is in complete harmony with the Comprehensive Plan.  He informed the Commissioners that he and his wife will be building out there also.       

           

Mike Homan, 2229 W. State Street, Boise, Idaho, stated that the issue of fire protection has come up.  They offered to donate land for a future fire house.  Also they would put up a perimeter around the subdivision to help with any wild fires that could occur.  They would also create their own volunteer fire department if that was warranted, but would rather help out the existing fire department.  Desert scape landscaping is encouraged in the covenants.  And Mr. Homan stated there has not been a moratorium issued by the Department of Water Resources as of yet.  He also feels their subdivision is compatible with the other subdivisions out there, Red Baron Estates specifically.

 

Chairperson Egusquiza then read from the sign in sheet of people in opposition to the subdivision.

 

Bud Pembroke, 19245 N. Del Norte Place, Oasis, Idaho. 83647, spoke next.  He stated Oasis is a small rural community with approximately 58 families living in the area.  He asked the Commissioners not to overturn the Planning and Zoning Commission’s decision to deny the Subdivision for the following three reasons.  The first reason being the 5 acre minimum lot in the Comprehensive Plan.  The second reason being the density, the small triangle area of the subdivision would have 68 families living on one acre lots, and the third reason being it is a desert area, desert climate, and water is critical, and 86 more families means 86 more wells in a small concentrated area.  He stated there is no guarantee of water out there.  He asked the Commissioners not to allow residential lots under 5 acres.  Prosecutor Schindele asked to clarify the 68 and 86 numbers that were referenced.  Discussion followed and there are 84 proposed lots.  Mr. Pembroke stated he meant 84 for both references. 

 

Dean Reichert, 15279 Soles Rest Creek, Oasis, Idaho, stated he would be brief, that the community is very small home town, all the neighbors know each other and they welcome more to come into the community but water is his concern. Four more subdivisions have come in since he moved there.  He said the more subdivisions that come in will affect the water resources in the area.

 

Bill Kelly, 8500 W. Martha Ave, in the most northerly part of Oasis, supports the same position the Oasis Volunteer Fire Department has.

 

John Root, 10475 W. Desert Duck Ave, gave the Commissioners an overview of his experiences in the last few years regarding lot splits.  He also brought up the request for variances.  If they were allowed five acre lots and if in time everything worked out, then they could ask for a variance to split the five acre lot later.  He is concerned about the percolation of the land for the septic tanks.  He doesn’t believe the land can handle it.  He asked the Commissioner’s to uphold the Planning and Zoning Commission’s decision to deny this subdivision.  Commissioner Rose asked Mr. Root to further explain the map of the Tipanuk Subdivision that he brought in that was also added to the record. 

 

Jolene Hobdey, 10844 W. Hobdey Road, Oasis, addressed some points that Todd Waite and Ricky Tullis brought up.  They are not opposed to growth they just want to control density, she stated you cannot change what went before, Red Baron was platted before Comprehensive plan.    Ms. Hobdey read a letter into the record:

March 27, 2006

 

Board of Commissioners

Elmore County, Idaho

150 South 4th East, Suite 3

Mountain Home, Idaho 83647

 

Dear Commission Member,

 

The Oasis Volunteer Fire Department, as the only civic entity in the community of Oasis, has provided input for several Planning and Zoning decisions dealing with proposed development in the Oasis area.

 

Beginning in 2003 Elmore County approached the Oasis Volunteer Fire Department (OVFD) and asked members to attend the All Hazard Fire Mitigation Planning meetings in order to supply information for the Elmore County Comprehensive Plan.

 

For a year and a half, representatives from our fire department attended regularly once or twice each month.  We attended every scheduled meeting including an initial meeting in Glenns Ferry.  Our commitment to this effort was absolute and the entire community got involved.  OVFD hosted two community meetings to gather information from the local residents.  We are still willing to do whatever it takes to help insure that the Comprehensive Plan that was drawn up with our representation is upheld.

 

Wayne Forrey, the Elmore County Comprehensive Plan Coordinator, came to the meetings of the communities of Oasis and Tipanuk.  At this time, the general consensus among the local residents was that a 5 acre overlay minimum is the optimum size of land parcel for this area.  The community of Mayfield expressed their preference to continue the 10 acre overlay they had established.

 

Elmore County adopted the Comprehensive Plan in November of 2005.  OVFD as the civic entity representing the community of Oasis was and is committed to this plan.  In this Comprehensive Plan it clearly lays out a 5 acre overlay as the standard in the Oasis community.  The current zoning ordinance says as a point of law to follow the comprehensive plan.  We are merely asking Elmore County to adhere to the Comprehensive Plan as adopted by the County.

 

The following is from the Elmore County Zoning and Development:

 

Section C.14-1 General Standards Applicable to All Conditional Uses.  The Commission shall review the particular facts and circumstances of each proposed conditional use in terms of the following and shall find adequate evidence showing that such use at the proposed location:

 

2.C.14-1 Will be in harmony with and in accordance with the Comprehensive Plan and this Ordinance.

 

The communities of Oasis and Tipanuk have submitted petitions with 86 signatures affirming current support of the Comprehensive Plan and the 5 acre overlay.  We therefore request that the Elmore County Commissioners uphold the denial of the Tullis Conditional Use Permit.  We further request that the Elmore County Commissioners communicate with Planning and Zoning that the 5 acre overlay is defined in the Comprehensive Plan and that it needs to be upheld.

 

Respectfully submitted by /s/ Jolene Hobdey, Secretary/Treasurer, Oasis Volunteer Fire Department

/s/ Spike Erickson, Chairman Board of Directors

/s/ Dan Hennis, Director

/s/ Rick Sebring, Director

/s/ Bob Ruth, Chief

/s/ Jim Hobdey, Assistant Chief

 

Bob Ruth, 19550 N. Del Norte Place, Oasis, put a map of the area up on the wall and the same was submitted in a reduced size by the Oasis Fire Department.  He wanted to address the water issue.  He stated it is a very critical commodity in that area.  He explained that the map was a satellite photo from The Department of Water Resources and what the areas were that were outlined.  Studies that have been done in the area show more water going out than coming in.    The proposed subdivision lies just outside of the Critical Area but the proposed subdivision will be in the new critical area which will be presented within the next year along with a projected plan from the Department of Water Resources.  The projected plan would require water use to be  reduced by 30 acre feet per year.  Mr. Ruth explained in more detail the water problem. He asked that the Commissioners review the information that has been submitted and take into account the uncontrolled growth that is happening in the Treasure Valley and not let it happen here.  Chairperson Egusquiza asked where all the information came from and he replied from the Department of Water Resources. 

 

Jolene Hobdey, 10844 Hobdey Lane, Oasis, read a letter into the record:

 

Dear Commissioners,

 

Five years ago residents of our small rural community worked together to form a volunteer fire department.  We all realized we were in “no mans land”, an area that has no emergency services provided by either Boise or Mountain Home.  We knew we would have to be relatively self-sufficient.  We worked hard, volunteered many hours of our time and yearly take days of fire fighter training to enable us to respond and fight the numerous wildland fires that have occurred in these last few years.

 

It is with this thought in mind, that we fear what the high density subdivisions that are being planned will do to this rural community.

Our reservations are that the people who are planning these subdivision and those who would move into them will come with pre-conceived expectations; such as fire protection, emergency services, water, sewer, trash removal, street lights, stop signs and paved and maintained roads.  First and foremost what will affect us directly is the expectation that since there is a “fire department” already in place, all they will have to do is pay their dues and then they will have protection, just as in the cities.  As you the County Commissioners already know, a volunteer organization, including a volunteer fire department, ceases to exist without active participation.  Oasis Volunteer Fire Department could not provide fire protection to such an increased number of homes.  It is beyond our capability and resources.

 

Water will be a critical issue.  The developers will need to practice xeriscaping and inform potential home buyers of this fact of the desert.  Currently, it is the members of Oasis who use their personal water sources to keep water tanks we have erected filled and serviced.  It takes a community effort to keep this all organized and available for fire response.

 

Therefore, if Elmore County is not prepared to step in and provide fire protection, emergency services, water, sewer, trash removal, street lights, stop signs and paved and maintained roads for these new developments, there will be further issues and problems for Elmore County to resolve.  The current Elmore County Comprehensive Plan has already been adopted with a 5 acre overlay for Oasis and Tipanuk.  The County now needs to uphold these parameters.  We also feel Elmore County needs to ensure that the developers know the facts, that there is a full disclosure and they inform potential buyers of these issues.

           

Respectfully, /s/ Jim and Jolene Hobdey, Residents of Oasis

 

Joann Grimmett, 10941 W. Desert Duck Ave, Tipanuk, appeared and stated the last time she was here a petition was brought to the Commissioners requesting a moratorium be established for lot sizes of 5 acres out in that area.  One of her concerns was all the septic tanks as the soil is leachy at her place, she is not sure what it is like at the proposed site.  She is under the understanding that many subdivisions are looking into developing in the area and feels a infrastructure needs to be implemented first before all the development starts using the comprehensive plan.  Why have a comprehensive plan if everyone will be the exception every time?

 

Rita Brown, 21246 Ditto Creek Road, Mountain Home, Oasis, Idaho, stated she was angry that for the last 15 years she has had to buy food for her livestock and cannot grow that food on her property as she has no water rights.  She also stated the wildlife has been decreasing in the area with just the current residents that have moved in.  There is more trash along side of the road, more wildlife being struck by vehicles and she feels the first ones out there should be treated right and fair.  She stated she feels the County wants more development for their tax base. Commissioner Rose stated it is not necessarily that the County is looking for more income from taxes, it has to do with personal property rights.  Commissioner Rose stated that you don’t want people out there and the next group does.  He stated it was a very fine line.  She stated she has a lot of water and cannot use it.  She lives back towards the mountains and that is why she has the surplus of water but with more development over time her water table will suffer also.

 

Rick Taylor, 2777 Desert Wind, in Elmore County but he still lives in Nampa.   He stated that Ricky Tullis is a good person and believes Mr. Tullis will follow his xeriscape landscaping but will the other 84 people out there follow it.  Mr. Taylor stated this subdivision is not a good idea for this area, you would have17 houses if they were 5 acre lots versus 84 houses, is it about the money?  He felt it was an appropriate position for the Planning & Zoning to take by opposing this subdivision.  He stated he is opposed to anything other than 5 acre minimum lots. 

 

Discussion followed on who would give testimony for the appellants.  The Commissioners informed them that they could have one spokesman for a rebuttal to those in opposition.  Discussion followed and it was decided that Ricky Tullis and Mike Homan could both come forward.

 

Ricky Tullis spoke first.  He stated there were several items that came up, one of them being the water and the 5 acre overlay.  In the Comprehensive Plan it has two definitions.  One for goals and one for objectives.  The Comprehensive Plan is a general aid and not set in stone like the ordinance.  He stated that he thinks that is why the other subdivisions have been able to come in and not adhere to the 5 acre minimum.  People like to have a choice on their lot size.  He read from the Comprehensive plan regarding the water and to avoid duplicating other agencies requirements.  He stated they would be have to follows those agencies and their rules. 

 

Mike Homan spoke and wanted to state that they were out of the critical water area.  They went to Water Resources before they bought the property and had that verified.  The Department of Water Resources regulates the water in the area.  They are not allowing any animals.  Chairman Egusquiza stated the Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC & R’s) say you can have animals.  Mr. Homan stated they have redone the CC & R’s.  Chairman Egusquiza stated the Board does not have the new ones.  Mr. Homan stated the wrap around driveways would be required for fire protection and the xeriscape landscaping would be added to the CC & R’s also. 

 

Ricky Tullis stated that the concerns that have been expressed will be covered in the CC & R’s and feels they have a well thought out plan for their community.  Commissioner Cruser asked about pools.  Mr. Tullis stated that pools are not popular for this area, but they could put in the CC & R’s that they are not allowed.  Chairperson Egusquiza asked about traffic.  Mr. Tullis and Mr. Homan stated that the Highway District does not have any problems with the subdivision.  Mr. Tullis also addressed fire control, with more people out there you have a larger pool to draw from for the volunteer fire department.

 

Commissioner Cruser asked if Water Resources requires you to have a community well or the Health Department stated you have to have your own sewer treatment plant what would you do?  Mike Homan stated they did tests on a few of the lots and everything has turned out good.  They will follow the requests of the separate agencies.

 

Chairman Egusquiza stated written testimony will be accepted to rebut any testimony, and can be submitted by April 10, 2006 at 5:00 p.m. to the Recorder’s Office.  A copy of the written testimony can be obtained in the Recorder’s Office.

 

The hearing was closed.

 

Chief Deputy Merrilee Hiler brought down the job descriptions to the Commissioners for the Juvenile Probation Department and the Fair.  The Commissioners had questions on the pay chart and Ms. Hiler showed them what side was the grade and what side was the step and told them what the current employees steps and grades were.  She did the same for the Fair Job Description.  The issue will be re-visited.

 

Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, to accept the Draft Wind Power Ordinance and to set a public hearing for April 24, 2006 at 4:00 p.m.

 

Motion to approve the Certificates of Residency for Rachel Kay Cash by Rose, second by Egusquiza and have the Chair sign.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

Correspondence was reviewed.

 

Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, to adjourn.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

/s/ MARY EGUSQUIZA, Chairperson

ATTEST: /s/ GAIL L. BEST, Clerk