COMMISSIONERS MINUTES SEPTEMBER 5, 2006
The Commissioners met in regular session on the above in the Commissioners Room,
basement of the Elmore County Courthouse, 150 South 4th East,
Mountain Home, Idaho.
Present at the meeting were Chairperson Egusquiza, Commissioners Larry Rose and Connie Cruser. Also present was Clerk Merrilee Hiler.
The Mosquito Abatement Plan was discussed. Chairperson Egusquiza stated it was an excellent plan. Nick Schilz was also present and discussion followed on notifying residents on spraying for mosquitoes. The company who will be spraying is out of Florida. Nick also explained how the plan was distributed to the entities needing it.
Landon Johnston from the Mountain Home News appeared and stated he had received a news release from the Governor’s office last week regarding the mosquitoes and West Nile Virus.
Mr. Johnston asked when the spraying would get started. Nick replied all the entities involved will review the plan today and the best case scenario would be this Friday. Nick asked Mr. Johnston to put in his article a statement asking citizens to be aware of the days we will be spraying their area. Mr. Johnston asked how the public will be notified. Nick replied in form letters, a phone tree, and possibly loud speaker broadcasts per neighborhood. Also flyers will be given to the schools for the kids to take home.
Mr. Johnston asked about a mosquito abatement district for next year. Chairperson Egusquiza explained to Mr. Johnston the creation of a taxing district. The public must request an abatement district, and a vote is taken.
The emergency funds from the State will only fund 75% of the spraying. Funds need to be found for the remaining 25% of the funds and the City will be asked to contribute.
Nick Schilz also spoke to the Commissioners about purchasing a vehicle for Glenns Ferry. He stated it would cost roughly $17,000. Clerk Hiler stated that this request comes just before the new budget goes into affect, the timing is not good. She stated she asked Rick three times if he needed any new vehicles and he stated no. Commissioner Rose stated we better wait. Chief Deputy Schilz stated that we could wait and make other arrangements. The issue will be addressed next year.
Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, appeared and informed the Commissioners that Richard H. Roddenberry has resigned from the Planning and Zoning Commission. The Commissioners accepted his resignation.
Motion by Rose to approve the August 7, 2006 minutes as corrected, second by Cruser.
EGUSQUIZA................................................ - AYE
ROSE............................................................ - AYE
CRUSER....................................................... - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Chairperson Egusquiza requested the Clerk find out if Sheriff Layher has an update on the bridge jumping ordinance he talked about a couple meetings ago, and a runaway ordinance. Sheriff Layher stated he would contact Prosecutor Schindele regarding those two ordinances.
Vicki Smith, E-911 Board Member, spoke to the Commissioners about a full time position for the E-911 Department. Ms. Smith stated the E-911 Board voted to have a full time position, which did not change the budget. Ms Smith stated it might not happen right away as they would need to advertise the position. Commissioner Rose questioned the cost of training for additional mapping. Ms. Smith stated her Board thought there was enough in the budget for that.
Ms. Smith stated they would like to keep Tracy, the current E-911 employee, and get her trained on GIS and mapping. For $60,000 we would get 800 hours and could complete the mapping. David Hieb from EIS, who we have the current contract with, stated they would not have a problem using the old information. Clerk Hiler questioned the status of the proposed contract and its relationship to the current contract. Discussion followed on using the current data Planning and Zoning has, adding this proposal to the current contract, and doing a change order.
Ms. Smith continued the discussion about a full time employee. Mr. Ducharme, E-911 Board member, stated that the full time employee would be needed after the mapping and E-911 system was done to keep the program updated. Discussion followed on the training of the full time person and that EIS could do that. Tracy already has some training in that area.
Ms. Smith stated she is resigning as Chairperson of the E-911 Board. Ms. Smith introduced Monty McConnell from the Mayfield area as a new E-911 Board member.
Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, had a question about the Cashia Brown Boschma complaint. Bonnie was asked to do a staff report regarding the issue. The Commissioners stated Prosecutor Schindele was working on it.
Chairperson Egusquiza asked about the Juvenile Mental Health Contract. Commissioner Cruser said that Prosecutor Schindele stated it was not a good contract, and they were not going to pursue it.
Discussion followed on the Glenns Ferry Health Center/Desert Sage easement. Commissioner Rose stated Prosecutor Schindele was going to contact Attorney Phil Miller and that the County wanted the 20 foot easement.
The City of Glenns Ferry Letter regarding the delinquent tax notice was discussed. Commissioner Rose stated Prosecutor Schindele was going to check Idaho Code. Commissioner Rose stated the taxes need to be paid. The Board is waiting for Prosecutor Schindele to respond to the Board on the issue and write a letter to the City of Glenns Ferry.
The proposed Fireworks Ordinance was discussed and Clerk Hiler stated Prosecutor Schindele was going to bring that over to the Board today.
Chairperson Egusquiza spoke to Monica in the Juvenile Probation office and the Juvenile Detention Contract with Canyon County will be put back on the next agenda as it is expiring soon.
Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser, to recess for lunch.
EGUSQUIZA................................................ - AYE
ROSE............................................................ - AYE
CRUSER....................................................... - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The meeting resumed at 1:30 p.m. There were no indigent cases.
Funds for the Emergency Services Building were discussed. A resolution will be prepared to transfer funds from the Craig Wyden line item to the Emergency Services Building line item.
Clerk Hiler phoned Chief Deputy Nick Schilz from the Sheriff’s office to come over to meet with the Commissioners. Nick appeared and discussion followed on a copy of the dispatch tape that was requested on a complaint received on August 28, 2006 from Sandra Herrboldt. Northwest Paramedics will be notified.
Sections of the proposed mosquito abatement district, and the sections that the County is going to spray were discussed. Nick stated he met with the Mayor and told him how much the cost would be, the Mayor had not anticipated that much. Nick stated it was approximately $64,000 for each spraying. Only a portion of that is covered under emergency funding from the State.
The proposed wind power ordinance was discussed. Mr. Steiner had brought in examples of other wind power ordinances. Commissioner Cruser stated that per the Idaho Statesman other Counties were receiving revenue from the wind towers. The work session continued. Commissioner Rose spoke regarding the net metering of wind towers. He also stated he was concerned about the placement of the wind towers
Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser to go into Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(b).
EGUSQUIZA................................................ - AYE
ROSE............................................................ - AYE
CRUSER....................................................... - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session resumed and no action was taken as result of the Executive Session.
Leroy Bentzinger and Allen Kiester, who live in Pine, Idaho, appeared before the Board representing the Idaho Snow Riders. Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director was also present. Mr. Bentzinger and Mr. Kiester showed the Commissioners plans on a building/garage across the street from the Pine Senior Center to be used for storage for the snow groomer. They have not applied for a building permit and do not wish to do so. Mike Austin with BLM (Bureau of Land Management) told them they did not have to have a building permit as it is on BLM ground. Mr. Bentzinger stated because of the problems with the Pine Senior Center, they did not want to get a building permit. Commissioner Rose gave an explanation of why a building permit is needed. The building inspector needs to inspect the construction in the various stages. Commissioner Rose stated it is a County requirement. The Commissioners stated the fee for the building permit can be waived. Commissioner Rose explained the process the Pine Senior Center had to go through, and why it was so lengthy. This building/garage would not go through the same process.
Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser, to waive the building permit fee on the Idaho Snow Riders, Snow Groomers building/garage.
EGUSQUIZA................................................ - AYE
ROSE............................................................ - AYE
CRUSER....................................................... - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The public portion of the meeting took place.
Allen Kiester, E-911 Board member, appeared before the Commissioners. Vicki Smith is stepping down as Chairperson of the E-911 Board. Tom Ducharme will now be the Chairman. Vicki will still be on the E-911 Board as Vice-Chairperson. Mr. Kiester is just informing the Commissioners of the changes on the Board.
Tom Ducharme, Chairman of the E-911 Board, spoke to the Commissioners about the E-911 Board pursuing a full time position for addressing. The position would be under Bonnie Sharp’s supervision. Chairperson Egusquiza questioned the EIS contract. Mr. Ducharme stated that contract is only for retrieving and updating information. Once the information is up to date than they will have to make a decision on continuing the full time position, or have a contract with EIS to do it. The contract with EIS is open ended. It starts at $60,000 and they are not sure if that will be the total to finish the job. Bonnie thinks the hours have been underestimated and will get another opinion on it. Bonnie said when the RFP’s went out they were supposed to respond using the mapping that was already done and paid for. It was discussed that maybe the contract needs to read that the contracted amount is this much, no matter how long it takes to complete. Bonnie suggested Duane Priest take a look at it.
Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, to go into executive session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(b).
EGUSQUIZA................................................ - AYE
ROSE............................................................ - AYE
CRUSER....................................................... - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session resumed, no action was taken as result of the Executive Session.
Motion to extend Victoria Smith’s continued membership on the E911 Board for another term, second by Cruser.
EGUSQUIZA................................................ - AYE
ROSE............................................................ - AYE
CRUSER....................................................... - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Egusquiza to make a transfer from the Craig Wyden line item to the Elmore County Extension and Emergency Services Building line item in the amount of $50,000, second by Cruser.
EGUSQUIZA................................................ - AYE
ROSE............................................................ - AYE
CRUSER....................................................... - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion to pay the voucher to C-2 Construction, second by Rose, on the Elmore County Extension and Emergency Services Building.
EGUSQUIZA................................................ - AYE
ROSE............................................................ - AYE
CRUSER....................................................... - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Chairperson Egusquiza read a letter into the record:
September 6, 2006
Bureau of Land Management
Attn: John Sullivan
Lower Snake River District
3948 Development Avenue
Boise, Idaho 83705-5389
Dear Mr. Sullivan,
The Elmore County Commissioners understand a local ATV (All Terrain Vehicle) Organization is interested in overseeing a 300 acre parcel of land lying off the Grandview Highway. The ATV Organization is trying to keep the area open for the residents of Elmore County.
This letter is intended to support the local ATV Organization in their endeavor.
Sincerely,
/s/Merrilee Hiler, Clerk
Board of Elmore County Commissioners
Certificates of residency were read in the record by Chairperson Egusquiza: Donald William Woody, Jessica Kimberly Wolfe, Glenn A. Kenney, Susan Christine Chilson and Kimra Gail Burger. Motion by Egusquiza to approve as read and have the Chairperson sign, second by Cruser.
EGUSQUIZA................................................ - AYE
ROSE............................................................ - AYE
CRUSER....................................................... - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Correspondence received by mail was reviewed.
Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, to recess until 7:00 p.m.
EGUSQUIZA................................................ - AYE
ROSE............................................................ - AYE
CRUSER....................................................... - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
At 7:00 p.m. the Commissioners met to hold a public hearing on the proposed 2007 budget and proposed 2007 Ambulance District Budget.
Present at the public hearing were Chairperson Egusquiza, Commissioners Larry Rose and Connie Cruser. Also present was Clerk Merrilee Hiler and Assessor Jo Gridley.
Chairperson Egusquiza asked if the public had any questions. There was no public input.
Motion by Cruser, second by Egusquiza, to adopt Resolution 377-06.
EGUSQUIZA................................................ - AYE
ROSE............................................................ - AYE
CRUSER....................................................... - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Commissioner Cruser read the Resolution into the record:
RESOLUTION NO. 377-06
County Budget for Fiscal Year 2007
WHEREAS, The Board of County Commissioners for the County of Elmore, being charged with management of the County Budget under I.C. §31-1601, et seq. has reviewed the proposed budget presented by the County Auditor; and
WHEREAS, public hearing was held on September 5, 2006 at the hour of 7:00 p.m. pursuant to proper notice published in the Mountain Home News, a newspaper of general circulation;
WHEREAS, all changes and modifications have been made by the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to comment and discussion at the public meeting; and
WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have therefore fixed and determined that amount of the budget for each office, department, service, agency and/or institution of the County.
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Budget for county fiscal year 2007, attached, marked Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein for all purposes, is hereby adopted this date by the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Elmore, pursuant to I.C. §31-1605.
DATED this 5th day of September, 2006.
ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMMISSIONERS
/S/ Mary Egusquiza, Chairperson
/S/ Larry Rose, Commissioner
/S/ Connie Cruser, Commissioner
ATTEST: /S/ Merrilee Hiler, Clerk
Elmore County Board of Commissioners
Clerk Hiler stated the total budget for 2007 was $17,704,421.00.
Chairperson Egusquiza closed the public hearing for the 2007 budget.
Chairperson Egusquiza opened the Ambulance District 2007 budget hearing.
Carl Vogt, Northwest Paramedics, appeared at the hearing to talk about two new ambulance requests. He has done some research on ordering ambulances and at this time they are in demand and are about $100,000.00 each. The payments would be approximately for 5 years. General discussion followed on the terms of the contract with Northwest Paramedics.
Discussion followed and only one ambulance could possibly be purchased this year.
Commissioner Cruser read Resolution No. 378-06 into the record:
RESOLUTION NO. 378-06
AMBULANCE DISTRICT BUDGET FOR FISCAL YEAR 2007
WHEREAS, The Board of the Elmore County Ambulance District, being charged with management of the Ambulance District budget under I.C. 31-3908 (3), has reviewed the proposed budget presented by the Ambulance District Secretary and Treasurer, and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on September 5, 2006 at the hour of 7:00 p.m., pursuant to proper notice in the Mountain Home News, a newspaper of general circulation; and
WHEREAS, all changes and modifications have been made by the Board of Elmore County Ambulance District pursuant to comment and discussion at the public meeting; and
WHEREAS, The Board of Elmore County Ambulance District have therefore fixed and determined the amount of the budget for the district’s services; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ambulance District Budget for Elmore County’s fiscal year 2007, attached, marked Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein for all purposes, is hereby adopted this date by the Board of the Elmore County Ambulance District, pursuant to I.C. 31-3908 (3).
DATED this 5th day of September, 2006.
ELMORE COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRICT BOARD
/S/ MARY EGUSQUIZA
/S/ LARRY E. ROSE
/S/ CONNIE CRUSER
ATTEST: /S/ MERRILEE HILER
ELMORE COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRICT BOARD
Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser to approve Resolution 378-06 as read.
EGUSQUIZA................................................ - AYE
ROSE............................................................ - AYE
CRUSER....................................................... - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Discussion resumed on the purchase of an ambulance. Commissioner Rose stated we needed to plan for the purchase of ambulances. The Ambulance Contract and its interpretation of vehicles were discussed by Commissioner Rose and Mr. Vogt. Chairperson Egusquiza stated we can’t afford to buy one this year. The issue was scheduled to be reviewed at the regular meeting on September 18, 2006.
The Ambulance District 2007 Budget hearing was closed.
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/ MERRILEE HILER, Clerk
