COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                 June 4, 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.

Coroner Jerry Rost appeared and presented his budget request. No significant increases were proposed.

Commissioner Shaw reported on his visit to the meeting regarding the proposed nuclear plant. There were about 100 people at the meeting and very few people objected to the plant being constructed.

Motion by Cruser to approve the minutes for June 4, 2007 with two corrections, second by Shaw.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Certificates of Residency were read into the record by Chairman Rose: Daniel R. Williams and Weston Lee Weant. Motion to approve the Certificates of Residency by Rose, second by Shaw.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Sheriff Rick Layher appeared to discuss creating an ordinance regarding ATV’s in Elmore County. The State will let the Counties sell license plates for ATV’s but the Sheriff of each County makes the rules of where the ATV’s can drive. Legislation was presented this last year to help police this issue but did not pass. Sheriff Layher said the Sheriff’s Association would try the legislation again next year. Sheriff Layher would like an ordinance on what roads ATV’s would be allowed on. The Sheriff will work on an ordinance which will be reviewed by the Civil Attorney and then set for public hearing.

Motion by Shaw to approve the liquor license for NPC International Inc d/b/a Pizza Hut, second by Cruser.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Josh Newby-Harpole, Mountain Home Historical Society Director, came before the Board to discuss their budget and the yearly request from the County. Commissioner Shaw asked what the City contributes. Mr. Newby-Harpole replied they pay a portion of his salary and a small amount for building maintenance. The Commissioners will take into consideration the request as the budget process continues.

General discussion followed.
Motion to recess for lunch by Rose, second by Shaw.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

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

K-05-07-09 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to deny as unable to investigate, bad address, no release of information, and unable to locate.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-05-07-08 Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to deny as not indigent, missing information, and can self pay for consult.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-05-07-05 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw as not last resource, not indigent, incomplete.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

The Crane Brothers, Snake River Rubbish, reported that the Hammett transfer site is unsightly. There is a lot of none residential trash there such as a satellite dish, couch, etc. Dumpsters were discussed. The Crane brothers stated that they are picking up trash three times per week, and they are getting complaints that the trash is not being picked up often enough. They will try a different schedule where the pickups will be more situated around the weekend to keep the site cleaner. They will also see if they can find some used dumpsters to purchase.

A short recess was taken.

Ted Ryan, Director of Emergency Services at Saint Alphonsus, came before the Board to discuss basing a Life Flight helicopter in Mountain Home or Glenns Ferry. Placement of the helicopter was discussed, if not at the hospital perhaps at the airport. Mr. Ryan stated that he oversees an ambulance service in Boise, and would like the opportunity to work in Elmore County when the ambulance contract comes up for renewal.
Commissioner Arlie Shaw departed for a conference in Pocatello.

Discussion followed regarding the PC, PUD, and PUDD proposed ordinances. Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, appeared and more discussion followed. Chairman Rose questioned why we would allow these Planned Communities since we are very concerned with water. Chairman Rose said if we already have a ten acre limit for lots then that would be the rule. Ms. Sharp stated if we don’t have a PC Ordinance they will try to apply under our current PUD ordinance and we don’t have near the amount of controls in our current ordinance. Commissioner Cruser stated growth is coming and we need to be ready. She also stated the developers would have to provide water. Chairman Rose agreed with the central water/sewer systems. The next step was for our Civil Attorney Roats, Prosecutor Schindele and Mr. Pecchenino to get together to make changes.

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

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