COMMISSIONERS MINUTES APRIL 17, 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 Street, Mountain Home, Idaho 83647.
Present at the meeting were Chairperson Mary Egusquiza and Commissioners Larry Rose and Connie Cruser. Also present was Clerk Gail Best.
Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser to approve the minutes of April 3, 2006.
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Revising the Solid Waste Ordinance was discussed in general.
Representatives of Central District Health appeared before the Board to discuss their 2007 budget request. Present from Central District Health were Megan Muguia, Russell Duke and Rob Howarth, their business address is 707 N. Armstrong Place, Boise 83704. Mr. Duke stated prior to their budget presentation, he wanted the Board to know that Betty Ann Nettleton’s reappointment to the Central District Health Board has been approved and that they are pleased to have her, as she has done an excellent job. Mr. Duke then gave the Board a copy of their fiscal year 2007 budget presentation. Mr. Duke stated that the estimated increase for 2007 was an additional 3% from the four counties that comprise the district. Mr. Duke stated that the growth in Valley County is making their increase quite sizeable. The proposed county funding formula is based on market values for 30% and 70% is population based. Mr. Duke pointed out that for Elmore County the amount is actually $2,642 lower than for 2006 or -2.3%. Mr. Duke pointed out that on page 3 the market value has increased by 11.94% but the population has actually decreased by 238 people or 0.82%. The Board thanked Mr. Duke for his presentation.
Rob Howarth then presented the Board with the Central District Health Department’s Public Health Emergency Guide which has just been compiled. There was a brief overview by Mr. Howarth outlining the roles and responsibilities of State, Local and Tribal Governments and the Strategic National Stockpile which is a national repository of antibiotics, chemical antidotes, antitoxins, life-support medications and medical supplies. The key to its mission is the ability to deliver these life saving products anywhere in the U.S. within twelve hours of the decision to deploy. Nick Schilz, Elmore County Disaster Services stated that Elmore County will be doing a huge practice exercise in June. There will be a mock disaster and a plane will come in with mock supplies (M&M’s) to be distributed to 800 volunteers. Nick asked the Board if he could ask Elmore County Employees to volunteer to come thru the emergency processing for the exercise? The Board felt that would be fine, as long as it is in shifts. The Board thanked Mr. Howarth for his presentation.
Sheriff Rick Layher and his Chief Deputy Nick Schilz presented an invoice for two new vehicles they wanted to purchase. There was discussion about preapprovals for large purchases and how often vehicles needed to be replaced. Chairperson Egusquiza signed the approval.
There was discussion with Sheriff Layher and Nick about proper documentation on time cards when overtime and sick leave occur in one week.
An agreement for fire protection - Bennett Road Landfill between Mountain Home Rural Fire Protection District and Elmore County was discussed. The agreement will be redone with the dates of April 24, 2006 - September 30, 2007.
Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser, to approve an Idaho Liquor Catering Permit for First Class Inc., 2390 American Legion Blvd #5, Mountain Home, for April 23, 2006 to include the hours of 10:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m. catering for Yard Creations.
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The Financial Assurance Plan for Bennett Road and Glenns Ferry Landfills was reviewed. Chairperson Egusquiza read the Transmittal Letter into the record:
April 17, 2006
State of Idaho
Department of Environmental Quality
Jack Gantz, Senior Water Quality Engineer
Idaho Department of Health and Welfare
1445 North Orchard
Boise, Idaho 83706-2239
RE: Financial Assurance Plan for Bennett Road and Glenns Ferry Landfills
Dear Mr. Gantz
This letter is to notify you that Elmore County has completed it’s financial assurance plans for the Municipal Waste Solid Waste Landfill Facilities as required by the United States Environmental Protection Agency. The financial assurance plan will be placed in the Bennett Road and Glenns Ferry operating plans respectfully.
Attached is a copy of the financial assurance for your review and approval.
Respectfully, Mary Egusquiza, Chairperson, Board of Elmore County Commissioners
Motion by Rose, second by Egusquiza, to have the Chair sign the letter and the plan.
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, to transfer $15,000.00 from the Commissioner’s budget; $10,000.00 to be given to Mountain Home Extrication and $5,000.00 to be given to Glenns Ferry Extrication.
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, to recess for the Chamber of Commerce meeting and lunch.
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
At 2:00 p.m. the Commissioners met in Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d) on a motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser, with Indigent Director Marianne Bate and Indigent secretary Katrina Welch.
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The following decisions were made:
K-03-06-02 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve with reimbursement order of $50.00 per month with an assignment on property in Texas.
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
K-03-06-03 Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, to approve with reimbursement order of $50.00. The amount to be reevaluated in six months when the applicant obtains full time employment.
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session was resumed.
Correspondence received by mail was reviewed. Chairperson Egusquiza read the first two paragraphs of a letter from the City of Glenns Ferry into the record:
April 5, 2006
Homeowner
The Planning and Zoning Commission of Glenns Ferry has scheduled a Public Hearing on Wednesday, April 26, 2006, at Glenns Ferry City Hall, 110 E. 2nd Avenue, Glenns Ferry, Idaho, at 7:00 p.m.
The Commission will be accepting public testimony concerning a request to approve a conditional use permit submitted by Williams Northwest Pipeline to install radio antennas in residential/agricultural zones located at the Glenns Ferry Meter Station and on the property owned by the Idahoan potato processing plant, respectively, in Glenns Ferry, in to provide real-time data collection concerning the condition of pipeline operations, including flow rate and temperature, eliminating the need to manually download the information at the site. The proposed antennas are not cell towers, nor are they for commercial use, but are for internal radio communication only.
The Tullis/Homan Palm Estates appeal was discussed by the Board. Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser, to uphold the Planning and Zoning Commission’s denial of a Conditional Use Permit and Preliminary Plat for an 84-lot Platted Subdivision in an Agriculture A Zone. The 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.
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser, to reverse the order of the next two agenda items since Bonnie Sharp was already present.
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Bonnie Sharp discussed the E-911 project with the Board. Ms. Sharp stated she would like the Board to give her some input of where we are going with the E-911 so that the project could be completed. Bonnie stated she thought the E-911 Board might be willing to pay for two part time data entry people to move the project along. Bonnie stated that Traci is doing all she can and is doing a great job, but with the weather improving their office is going to be busier and busier due to the building season. Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser, to accept two more part time employees if approval is given by the E-911 Board.
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
John Hopson, 205 N.E. Mashburn Road, appeared before the Board to discuss the presence of junk mobile homes and cars that are coming into the County. Mr. Hopson stated that out where he lives there are five residents that can be classified as junkyards. Chairperson Egusquiza acknowledged that this is becoming increasingly problematic in Elmore County. Commissioner Cruser stated that they still need to hire a code enforcer, even if it was part time at first. Mr. Hopson stated that the employee would probably pay for himself in benefit to Elmore County. Chairperson Egusquiza stated that they also needed to update their ordinance to put some “teeth” into it as far as penalties for violations. The Board asked the Clerk to see what she could find as job descriptions for a code enforcement officer and the Clerk stated she had already done that once and would check her files.
Sheriff Layher brought in a boat safety grant that needed to be signed so it could be send in right away. Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser, to sign the Boat Safety Grant for $29,076.00.
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Sheriff Layher also showed the Board some photographs of several metal buildings that he feels will be offered by the Forest Service to other jurisdictions. One photo was a building that was about 60x20 and could be used as a house/substation office. The other was larger, with a large door and could be used as a garage to store boats and snowmobiles. Sheriff Layher stated the smaller building could simply be moved but the larger one would have to be dismantled and then reassembled at a new location. The Board thought Sheriff Layher should speak with the Forest Service to see if they would be willing to transfer the buildings.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser to adjourn.
EGUSQUIZA - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
/S/ MARY EGUSQUIZA, Chairperson
ATTEST: /S/ GAIL L. BEST, Clerk
