COMMISSIONERS MINUTES JANUARY16, 2007
The 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 Connie Cruser and
Arlie Shaw. Also present were Clerk Marsa Grimmett, Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele,
and Prosecutor Tina Schindele.
Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the minutes of January 8, 2007.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to approve the tax cancellations: No. 869 Lee
Joe Foster $4.24 and No. 870 Elmore Medical Center Hospital District $2,380.16
for a total of $2,384.40.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
A discussion on Commissioner activities for the past week took place. Fire
alarms in the new jail by the skylights were discussed. Commissioner Cruser
stated she suggested the transition team for the new jail should start meeting
every other week. The square footage of the additional office space, the ABL
Food Contract and an open house for the new jail was also discussed.
Commissioner Cruser stated the hospital will be holding a bond election on May
22, 2007. Commissioner Cruser also stated she had spoke to Allen Keister in Pine
regarding the volunteer ambulance service and the snow groomer board. Paying for
half of the EMT training for residents up in the hills was discussed.
Chairman Rose swore in Jo Gridley as the Elmore County Assessor.
Chairman Rose stated he received a letter from the Department of Environmental
Quality regarding the landfills in Elmore County.
The Garbage contract was discussed as to whether it should be put up for bid or
extended. Only companies that can be bonded would be allowed to bid. The
landfill maintenance and trash pickup will be two separate contracts.
Non compliance of the Glenns Ferry landfill was discussed. Snake River Rubbish
had submitted a bill showing their cost for bringing the landfill into
compliance and Prosecutor Schindele stated the bill needs to be itemized.
A lease agreement between Secure Alert, Inc. and Elmore County was reviewed.
Motion by Rose, second Cruser, to approve and sign the contract.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Chairman Rose read the Certificates of Residency into the record: Lauren Renee
Morris, Heather Marie Bonorato, Ashley Nicole Carpenter, Amber Sue Carrier,
Tracy Renee Clement, Shelly R. Dodge, Desiree Ann Fabello, Amanda Laurene Fahey,
Jaime Guerrero, Laura Lee Lahtinen, Jenny Marie Jeffrey, Alpha C. Jewett, Ramona
Erika Junger, Juan P. Nolasco, Nina Elizabeth Pratt, Shannon Leigh Ramsey, Kevin
Scott Shenk, Yazmin Soto, Elvis Tapia, Francisca Tapia, Socorro Tapia, Suzie
Tipton, Adolfo Efren Valle, and Lukas Lamont West. Motion by Rose, second by
Shaw, to approve the Certificates of Residency as read.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Prosecutor Schindele introduced two potential civil attorneys that will be
assisting the Commissioners during their regular meetings. A brief question and
answer period took place with each attorney. Prosecutor Schindele stated she
would let the Commissioners know of her choice within a few days.
Chief Deputy Nick Schilz from the Sheriff’s office appeared and was questioned
by the Board on a State Homeland Security Grant Program for FY 2006 that was
received by email. Deputy Schilz recommended the Chairman sign and send it back
to Homeland Security.
Fred Perez from Idaho Waste and Steve West, President of Centra Consulting,
Inc., appeared before the Board to discuss the recertification of the Glenns
Ferry Landfill and the Bennett Road Landfill. The history of both sights were
discussed. Mr. West gave the Commissioners a Master Services Agreement for their
review. A licensed engineer has to be involved in the recertification process of
both landfills.
Dan Collins, Plant Facilities Manager, appeared before the Board regarding the
smoke detectors in the jail, stating the placement of the smoke detectors were
the original design by the architects and suggested leaving them where they are.
The meal contract for the new jail was reviewed.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser to recess for lunch.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - 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 on a motion by Rose,
second by Cruser.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The following decisions were made:
K-01-07-06 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to deny as the application was not
filed in a timely manner per Idaho Code 31-3502(2).
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
K-05-06-05 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to deny as not last resource, St.
Alphonsus Regional Medical Center withdrew their appeal as medical insurance
paid the claims.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
K-10-06-01 Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to dismiss as Boise Radiology
withdrew their appeal.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session resumed.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser to approve and sign the contract with ABL for
food services for the jail.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The Chamber dues were discussed. Commissioner Cruser will check on why each
department is billed individually.
Ryan McDermott from U.S. Ecology appeared to give the Commissioners an update.
Mr. McDermott explained he had been with U.S. Ecology for approximately a year
and a half at the sight. U.S. Ecology is a transfer and disposal service for
hazardous waste in Grandview, Idaho. Between 2005 and 2006 the facility
processed between 500,000 and 600,000 tons of waste. The company is based in
Boise with three other facilities in the United States. Further discussion
followed, Chairman Rose asked about inspections. Mr. McDermott replied they have
two unannounced inspections per month by Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ).
Chairman Rose stated the Commissioners had asked for reports from DEQ and had
only received one. Mr. McDermott stated he would put the County on the mailing
list with DEQ. The Commissioners thanked Mr. McDermott for attending the
meeting.
A small recess was taken.
Discussion followed on a tax bill being questioned by the Treasurer’s Office
regarding property the County took tax deed to and a Forest Service Fee due on
that property. The Commissioners agreed to pay the fee on the property.
Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to cancel the February 5th Commissioners meeting
due to the Idaho Association of Counties annual conference for all Elected
Officials being held that week.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Department Allocations were made. Commissioner Cruser will be in charge of
Mental Health, Sage Resources, LEPC, and E911. Commissioner Shaw will be in
charge of the Water Board, Juvenile Probation, Solid Waste, and Plant
Facilities. Chairman Rose will be in charge of the Extension Office, Fair, and
Growth and Development.
Deputy Nick Schilz appeared and discussion followed on the purchase of a vehicle
for the Sheriff’s Department. Deputy Schilz was told as long as the funds are
available the purchase can be made.
Alan and Adam Crane of Snake River Rubbish appeared before the Board. Chairman
Rose stated our Prosecutor was not present. The contracts the Crane’s presented
need more work. The Cranes and their Attorney agreed. Prosecutor Schindele
joined the meeting. Job duties need to be described. Bringing the Glenns Ferry
Landfill into compliance was discussed. The Commissioners will check the budget
to see what funds are available for getting the landfill into compliance.
Prosecutor Schindele told the Crane brothers to itemize their expenses in more
detail. The continuation of the discussion will be on the next Commissioners
agenda, January 22, 2007 at 3:30 p.m.
The public portion of the meeting took place. Carlene Braithwaite appeared to
discuss how snow grooming was going up in the hills. A schedule will be made for
snow grooming in different areas. EMT classes for outlying areas were discussed.
Jeff Day, Fish and Game, appeared and stated he was affiliated with the Rocky
Mountain Elk Foundation. The winter range for elk and deer in the Mayfield area
was discussed. Mr. Day would like to get with Bureau of Land Management and
trade private land for the winter range area for the Elk and deer population.
Mr. Day will keep the Commissioners informed.
Carlene Braithwaite, from Prairie, Idaho, wanted to comment on the Crane
brothers and their company Snake River Rubbish and how well they were doing with
the Glenns Ferry landfill. However, she feels the previous owner should have to
own up to any problems that the County has to clean up now. She stated she would
appreciate it if the Commissioners would have an iron clad contract with the
next company. She also asked to make sure the County takes into consideration
the growth in the County and fuel costs. Commissioner Cruser asked Ms.
Braithwaite if the public would be upset if the contract was not put out to bid,
and Ms. Braithwaite stated she did feel the public would be upset, but she also
felt that the Crane brothers would be the only ones to bid.
Tom Vallard, Hammett, Idaho, stated that he agreed with what Ms. Braithwaite
said, and he now realizes that the solid waste contract does not have to go out
for bid. Mr. Vallard agreed with Chairman Rose that the County probably could
get a cheaper contract, but would that be better for the County. Mr. Vallard
stated with the population increase in the County there is more garbage to be
picked up and Mr. Vallard agreed that the Cranes would take care of the landfill
and he stated he would stand behind them. Mr. Vallard also stated he could not
afford to come in and take over as a contractor or spend as much money as the
Crane brothers have.
The current contract that Snake River Rubbish assumed from Mark Simons was
discussed.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to recess as a Board of Commissioners and
convene and as Board of Equalization.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Assessor Jo Gridley stated there were no appeals for the occupancy and missed
rolls.
Motion by Rose, to accept the occupancy and missed rolls, second by Cruser.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to adjourn.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
/s/ LARRY E. ROSE, Chairman
ATTEST: /s/ MARSA GRIMMETT, Clerk
