COMMISSIONERS MINUTES JUNE 12, 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 were Commissioners Larry Rose and Connie Cruser. Also present was Clerk Gail Best and Chief Deputy Clerk Merrilee Hiler. Chairperson Mary Egusquiza was absent as she is on vacation in Spain.
Expenses were reviewed. Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Ambulance District bills in the amount of $28,443.71.
EGUSQUIZA - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the expenses except for the red dot folder in the amount of $548,126.86.
EGUSQUIZA - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the minutes of June 5, 2006.
EGUSQUIZA - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the payroll for May 2006 in the amount of $307,577.86.
EGUSQUIZA - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve, for the record only, the Recorder’s Office Report, Clerk’s Bail Bond Report, and Treasurer’s Office Report.
EGUSQUIZA - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Correspondence received by mail was reviewed by the Board.
Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Administrator, spoke to the Board about the Atlanta Quick Response Unit’s packet of information regarding a Heliport. Ms. Sharp stated that the Planning and Zoning Commission would like an application for a conditional use permit (CUP), but that they have agreed to waive any fees involved. Ms. Sharp stated that she will contact Linda Gill with that information. Commissioner Rose stated that the Board would like every CUP issued to have a condition added to it that the project can be inspected at any time by the County.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the final plat for Bella Vista Subdivision.
EGUSQUIZA - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Sheriff Rick Layher, Chief Deputy Nick Schilz and Ken Jones, 12600 West Goldenrod, Boise, Idaho, 83713, appeared before the Board. Mr. Jones stated he is a cousin to the late Sheriff Earl Winters. Mr. Jones stated that Earl Winters held the elected Sheriff’s position for 32 plus years. Mr. Jones stated that many years ago when Bill Sanders, John Shrum and Bud Riddle were the Commissioners and an attempt was made to pass a jail bond, the Board stated, when asked, that they would be happy to name the new facility after Earl Winters to honor him for his many years of service to Elmore County. Mr. Jones stated that he realized this Board was not bound by any promise made by previous Boards, but that he was here to ask that Elmore County’s new facility be named for Earl Winters. Mr. Jones stated that he is in possession of many items that could be displayed in a glass display case in the lobby of the new facility, including Earl’s pistol, badge, a shirt, portrait and other items that would be of interest to the public. Mr. Jones stated he has talked to the Sheriff about this. Sheriff Layher stated he thinks it would be nice to honor Earl Winters in this manner. Mr. Jones stated that the family would cover the cost of the display case. There was general discussion regarding how many fine men have held the position of Sheriff for Elmore County. The Board stated they would discuss the idea with Chairperson Egusquiza when she returned from Spain, and that they wanted to take some time to think about the proposal before they gave their answer. The Board thanked Mr. Jones for coming in to discuss the matter with them.
There was general discussion about the meeting of the Board of Commissioners set for July 3, 2006. The Board decided they would cancel that meeting because beginning July 6th they would be holding special sessions to meet as a Board of Equalization.
Prosecutor Schindele joined the meeting. Commissioner Rose asked the Prosecutor where the County is on Dave Sasser’s opinion on the appointed position? Prosecutor Schindele stated she had not heard from Mr. Sasser but she would call him this afternoon. Prosecutor Schindele updated the Board on the status of several ongoing issues and projects she has been working on.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 67-2345(d) to meet with Social Services Director Marianne Bate and Social Services Secretary Katrina Welch.
EGUSQUIZA - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The following decisions were made:
K-05-06-01 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser to deny because the application is not complete and no interview has been conducted.
EGUSQUIZA - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
K-05-06-02 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to deny because the application indicates the applicant is in Elmore County for work as a seasonal employee, which does not make the applicant a resident per Idaho Code, and the applicant has not provided any information to make a determination of indigency, and there are no expenses listed on the application.
EGUSQUIZA - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Commissioner Rose read the tax cancellations into the record: No. 817 Advance Investigations, John Hoadley $51.64 and No. 819 Greenwalt, Shirley M & Farrand, Shellie $1.86 for a total of $53.50. Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to approve and sign the tax cancellations as read.
EGUSQUIZA - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Frank Stowell, 9355 Old Highway 30, Hammett, stated he was here to speak to the Board about a problem he was having over electrical and wanted to ask the Board to help him. Mr. Stowell stated that Bob Manning just walked into his place of business and came through where Mr. Stowell was working in the back because he was closed. Mr. Manning told Mr. Stowell that he needed an electrical contractor to do the work he was doing, because he is not licensed to be doing electrical work himself. Mr. Stowell stated that Mr. Manning had a problem with extension cords he was using while he was working on the building. Mr. Manning is threatening fines and will not speak to Mr. Stowell because he is not the owner of the property. Mr. Stowell stated Mr. Manning has called the property owner and has upset him very much over the whole incident. Commissioner Rose stated the Board has no jurisdiction to assist in the matter, but suggested Mr. Stowell call and speak to a supervisor who could explain what needed to be done to correct the problem.
Nick Schilz appeared before the Board to discuss the Idaho Strategic National Stockpile Full Scale Exercise to be held the end of June. Nick stated the Board needs to be at the Command Center, which will be at the Mountain Home Police Department, at 8:00 a.m. June 29th. The command center will be in the training room and they hope to learn a lot and have fun. They hope the exercise will be as realistic as possible. They still need volunteers - they would like to have 800, but only have had calls from a little over 100 thus far. The volunteers need to report to the Junior High after 9:30 a.m. in shifts. A scheduled time does not have to be set up for the volunteers, just show up.
Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to adjourn the meeting.
EGUSQUIZA - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
/S/ MARY EGUSQUIZA, Chairperson
ATTEST: /S/ GAIL L. BEST, Clerk
