COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                 March 19, 2007

The Elmore County Commissioner’s 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 Larry Rose, Connie Cruser and Arlie Shaw. Also present were the Clerk, Marsa Grimmett, and Civil Attorney Richard Roats.

Chairman Rose read a letter from Ormond Builders that stated that the current Builder’s Risk Insurance will expire this month and they would like the County to supply a copy of the insurance policy that will cover them through May.

Pictures of the Glenns Ferry Landfill were given to Karen Martin, from the Mountain Home News. Chairman Rose asked that all of the pictures be returned. Ms. Martin asked questions of the Board, and answers were provided, regarding costs of cleanup of the landfill.

Dan Collins was present and stated that he would be present at the Jail inspection today. He also discussed with the Commissioners the acquisition of furniture for the new Jail and the Emergency Services Building. Mr. Collins asked the Commissioners if he could purchase a lift to use at the new Jail. He has found a used one that cost $1,500. They agreed that he could.

Commissioner Cruser told the Board that the meeting with Pete Nielson and BLM has been set up for Wednesday night at 7:00 p.m. at the Emergency Services Building, 2257 East 8th North, Mountain Home. A special session will be noticed up for this meeting.

Voting on the replacing Phil Davis with Frank Eld on the Central District Health Board was discussed. The Valley County Commissioners are requesting the dismissal of Mr. Phil Davis, and the dismissal needs a majority vote of all the County Commissioners of all the Counties located within the public health district. Discussion followed and the Commissioners were not sure if they wanted to cast a vote.

Commissioner Cruser reported that Joe Twitchell, RC&D, would like a letter typed on Commissioner letterhead after he has completed it. All Commissioners agreed.

Commissioner Shaw reported on the flu pandemic meeting that he attended. The presenter stated that families are encouraged to prepare themselves for emergencies. This would mean each family should have first aid supplies and a thirty day supply of food and water.

A tentative meeting was scheduled for Tuesday, April 3, 2007 to discuss water issues. The meeting will be to construct a letter to the Department of Water Resources giving them input on what the County would like to see when they issue water permits in Elmore County. Jim Carrie, Ron Leydet, Charles Olson and Bob Baker will be invited. No location has been chosen yet.

Chairman Rose read a Certificate of Residency into the record for Shonda Kayleen Airhart. Motion by Rose, second by Shaw to approve the Certificate of Residency as read.

ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Cruser to approve the minutes of March 12, 2007, second by Shaw. Discussion followed and one correction was made.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

A Fair Board appointment was discussed.

Motion by Shaw to approve the request of the Fair Board to appoint Janna Beauclair for a two year term to the Elmore County Fair Board, second by Cruser.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

A Proclamation was signed proclaiming March 21, 2007 National Agriculture Day in Elmore County.

Amber Sloan, Elmore County employee, appeared before the Board.

Motion by Rose to go into executive session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(b), second by Shaw. Roll call vote was taken.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed, no action was taken as result of the Executive Session.

Chris Brun, Northwest Paramedic employee and Allen Kiester, representing the volunteer ambulance in Pine, appeared to discuss the ambulance service in the Pine/Featherville area. They asked the County to contribute for this service. Ms. Brun stated that they have at least 10 people that will volunteer, but they need a place to stay in Pine. Mr. Kiester stated that he had an apartment that he could rent for $200 per month that has two beds. Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to pay the rent in one lump sum totaling $2,400.00 for 4-01-07 to 3-31-08 with the funds coming from the Ambulance District.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Dan reported the Jail inspection will be on Friday instead of today.

Commissioner Cruser called the Sheriff’s office to see if Lynn McCallum had spoke with anybody regarding installation of the video equipment at the new jail.

Motion to recess for lunch by Rose, second by Shaw.
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) on a motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to meet with Social Services Director Marianne Bate. Roll call vote was taken.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The following decision was made:

K-12-06-02 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to dismiss as self pay and provider withdrew their appeal.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

Motion by Rose to approve the Findings of Facts, Conclusions of Law, regarding the application to amend the zoning and development ordinance by changing the classification of real property owned by Carl F. Reynold and Sons, Idaho Wind Farms LLC, certain property located within Elmore County from Agricultural A to Agricultural B. second by Cruser.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion to approve the content of the Ordinance for the April 9, 2007 public hearing changing the classification of real property owned by Carl F. Reynolds and Sons, Idaho Wind Farms LLC, certain property located within Elmore County from Agricultural A to Agricultural B.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Raising the solid waste fee more than 5% was discussed. Jo Gridley, Assessor was phoned, and she was not available to come to the meeting. The matter will be tabled for now.

The area of impact was discussed briefly. Our Civil Attorney was not present, Commissioner Cruser phone Prosecutor Schindele’s office and was told the Prosecutor was in court. The matter will be re-addressed when an Attorney is present.

The sick leave bank was discussed. The Commissioners had questions regarding a report they had received. Deputy Clerk Linda Pickett was phoned and Ms. Pickett and Clerk Grimmett appeared before the Board to explain the sick leave bank report. A new form will be sent the next time the employee has to donate hours to the sick leave bank requiring their supervisor to sign also. Changing the Employees pay day to the 10th of each month was briefly discussed. The Commissioners are concerned with employees estimating their hours to the end of the month as time cards are due 10 days before payday. Listing benefits on employees’ check stubs were also discussed. Comp time was also discussed in various departments.

Chairman Rose reported he had spoke to Steve West, the engineer hired for re-certification of the landfills, and gave a brief update. Discussion followed and Commissioner Shaw expressed concerns about landfill costs. Chairman Rose also reported he was told by Mr. West it would be premature to think the Glenns Ferry Landfill would be required to be closed.

Motion by Rose to adjourn, second by Shaw.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

/S/ LARRY E. ROSE, Chairman
ATTEST: /S/ MARSA GRIMMETT, Clerk