COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                 March 26, 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 Chairman Larry Rose, Commissioners Connie Cruser and Arlie Shaw. Also present were the Clerk, Marsa Grimmett, and Civil Attorney Deputy Richard Roats.

Motion to approve the minutes of March 16, 2007 and March 19, 2007 by Rose, second by Shaw.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion to pay the expenses in the amount of $56,471.52 by Rose, second by Cruser.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Commissioner Shaw discussed topics that were covered at the Woody Biomass meeting that he attended in Emmett at the Forest Service Building.

The Board voted on the Central District Health ballot.

Commissioner Cruser asked Counsel Roats about the Qwest contract (Qwest Select Advantage Agreement) for the new Jail.

Commissioner Cruser discussed how the hospital handles their Sick Leave Bank.

Activities of the Community Justice Committee discussed. They are going to try and have a methamphetamine presentation on the 15th of May in the schools in Mountain Home. The Committee is also trying to get the Community involved in Glenns Ferry.

A special meeting to discuss the water resources and water rights in Elmore County will be held at the RV Park on American Legion, April 3rd at 7:00 p.m. at the Recreation Center.

Commissioner Cruser stated that Northwest Paramedic Associates, the County’s ambulance service, has a new medical director, but she does not know the name of the director. Dr. Breninger was the director and will remain the director of Extrication and other Elmore County Volunteer Emergency Services.

Commissioner Shaw discussed cleanup of the Glenns Ferry Landfill. General issues of landfills and transfer stations were discussed. Elmore County residents do not get charged for the first 2000 pounds of garbage they take to the Bennett Road transfer station.

A brief recess was taken.

The monthly Department Heads and Elected Officials portion of the meeting was next.

Bonnie Sharp, Growth & Development Director, reported that Mark Pecchinino has been requested to look at the Mayfield Springs Development. Most of this development will be in Ada County, but part of it will be in Elmore County. Her office is still trying to put together a fee schedule on the permits they issue.

Wade Baumgartner, Veterans Service Officer, discussed with the Commissioners that things are going well in is his office.

Monica Halliday, Juvenile Probation, got the Community Garden lined up with the City Parks director, Stan Franks. A piece of property was donated for a garden, with a request that the property be fenced. Sprinklers will be provided by the City of Mountain Home. Ms. Halliday requested that the Board approve that her department pay for the cost of the fence and the water. Joe Twitchell has volunteered to bring his tractor over to till the soil. The area is about an acre and a half. Chairman Rose requested that Ms. Halliday get a letter from the City stating that they approve of this project.

Mir Seyedbagheri, Extension Agent, reported on strategies that he learned at a meeting he attended for mosquito abatement.

Dan Collins, Plant Facilities Manager, told the Commissioners that he believes the final inspection for the jail is scheduled for Wednesday, he will need to do some more checking to confirm the time. Mr.Collins asked the Board if he could get started on putting a pitched roof on the prosecutor’s building. They all agreed that the project could get started. The Board asked Mr. Collins again about getting the door changed on the building that Growth and Development is in. Mr. Collins stated that he will get with Myron Adamson on that subject.

Teri Lasuen, Chief Deputy from the Treasurer’s office, reported to the Commissioners on delinquent taxes, there are five properties right now.

Jo Gridley, Assessor, reported that her office filed a request for a rehearing on decisions made on tax appeals. The Employee Committee was discussed and Ms. Gridley stated an Elected Official has always been on the Committee and the Commissioners stated they thought that should continue. The Board stated that the Solid Waste fees need to be increased and they asked Ms. Gridley what process they needed to go through to do this. To increase the fee above 5% a public hearing must be set.

Sheriff Rick Layher asked about the company that will be shredding mobile homes (trailers) and if they are ready to receive them. The Commissioners replied their Conditional Use Permit was being processed by the Growth and Development Department. He would also like the Board to consider that the Felony Probation Officers move into the current jail facility. Other options for the current jail facility were also discussed. The Commissioners stated they needed more time to decide how or if any offices will be moved into the new space that will be available.

Deputy Laytreda Schultz stated that another person has been sent to Marine Deputy School and there will be a bill coming soon for the Board to approve.

The Board discussed the pit (water hole) in the ground over at the new jail with Sheriff Layher. All agreed that the pit needs to be moved to a different part of the property. Parking was also discussed at the new jail facility.

Rich Cornell, Animal Damage Control, appeared and introduced Cleveland Corder, who is purchasing his property in Mayfield. Mr. Cornell talked about the new community development in Mayfield and wolves that are in the area. He stated there are about 1000 wolves here. Damage control for coyotes was discussed along with bears, skunks, and cougars. He thanked the Commissoners for this year’s contribution and asked for the same amount for next year.

Mr. Corder spoke regarding the Mayfield development and the water crisis. He has a partner from Nevada who will be helping him. Commissioner Cruser asked about the land Jeff Day from Fish and Game wanted to swap for the elk winter range. Mr. Corder stated the time frame for a land swap is time consuming due to restrictions and therefore the land swap will not be happening.

Motion to maintain Rich Cornell as Chairman of the Elmore County Animal Damage Control by Cruser, second by Shaw.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Dan Collins stated that he measured the porch at Growth and Development and we need to get a building permit from the City to fix the door to make it handicap accessible.

Motion to recess for lunch by Shaw, second by Rose.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - 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 by Rose, second by Cruser. Roll call vote was taken.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-11-06-01 Motion to deny as final denial by Rose, second by Cruser.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-02-07-02 Motion by Rose to deny as not indigent, non emergent, application incomplete and applicant can self pay, second by Cruser.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Still in Executive Session a hearing was held on K-09-06-02. Present at the hearing were Chairman Rose, Commissioners Connie Cruser and Arlie Shaw, Prosecuting Attorney Kristina Schindele and Civil Attorney Richard Roats, Social Services Director Marianne Bate, Steven Pitts representing St. Lukes Hospital, and the applicant. Marianne Bate gave an overview of the case. Questions were asked by Board to the applicant. The applicant answered the questions. Civil Counsel Roats asked the applicant further questions. The hearing was closed. The Board took this matter under advisement.

Regular session resumed.

Motion to approve K-09-06-02 with a reimbursement order of $100.00 per month, by Rose, second by Shaw.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

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

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

Motion by Rose to approve the Par 3 Estates Subdivision final plat as presented by the Growth and Development Department, developer Robert Baker, second by Cruser.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Allen Sapp, Elmore County Resident, came before Board asking for a dumpster to assist volunteers on April 21, 2007 in the cleanup of Hot Creek Road which runs between Highway 20 and the Ureka Caves. Discussion followed and the Commissioners suggested he should check with Allied Waste Systems to see if they have any dumpsters available. Discussion followed on who owns the property. Chairman Rose also suggested our SILD program has a trailer they use for trash collection and that could be made available.

Cleveland Corder, who attended the meeting earlier, appeared again with his partners that are helping him to plan Elk Creek Canyon Subdivision in the Mayfield area. Spencer Hafen, Dennis Rider and John Erickson discussed the proposed development plans.

A tax cancellation was read into the record by Chairman Rose: No 879 Kristen Smith $93.78. Motion by Rose to approve tax cancellation as read, second by Shaw.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Correspondence was reviewed.

Chairman Rose called Carrie from the Northwest Paramedic Associates and asked who the medical director was, and she stated it was Dr. Lawler. Chairman Rose asked for something in writing from Northwest Paramedics stating the director has changed.

A public hearing set for Wednesday, May 23, 2007 at 6:30 p.m. in the Commissioners Room on proposed Zoning and Development Ordinances addressing Planned Communities (PC), Planned Unit Developments (PUD) and Planned Unit Development Districts (PUDD). A public hearing notice will be prepared and published in the Mountain Home News.

Chairman Rose asked Clerk Grimmett to call Digital Voice Technologies to come and present a demonstration to the Board regarding digitally recording Commissioners meetings.

Commissioner Cruser is going to contact Larry Tripp from the Forest Service to see if he can attend the next meeting.

The Commissioners and Prosecutor Schindele discussed solid waste fees.

The flu pandemic topic was discussed with Prosecutor Schindele. If all three Commissioners were incapacitated in some way, who is the next elected official in charge? The Prosecutor will research the question. The Commissioners are the chief executive body of the County.

Prosecutor Schindele discussed the Builder’s Risk Insurance for the new Jail. The County has paid the premiums for this insurance throughout the building process. Normally the builder pays for this type of insurance.

Motion by Rose to have the Prosecutor handle and investigate the Builder’s Risk Insurance for the new Jail., second by Cruser.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

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

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