COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                 June 18, 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 Richard Roats.

Commissioner Cruser reported on her meeting with the Sheriff and other staff at the new jail.

Commissioner Shaw asked the other members of the Board what their understanding of the E-911 program was. Chairman Rose explained the history of the addressing between the City and the County, all County residents voted to approve the E-911 program. The City approved the address changes in the beginning, then changed their minds and said no address changes would take place. Discussion followed that consistency between the City and County is very important.

Commissioner Cruser reported that Ted Ryan is still looking for a site for the Life Flight helicopter to be stationed. He has looked at possible sites in Mountain Home and will be looking at a possible site in Glenns Ferry this week.

Motion to approve the minutes for June 11, 2007 with three corrections by Cruser, second by Shaw.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Commissioner Cruser asked Civil Attorney Roats if he had spoke with Mark Pechennino regarding the proposed PC, PUD, and PUDD Ordinances. He stated they met for approximately two and a half hours along with Prosecutor Schindele. Mr. Pechennino will be emailing Attorney Roats the changes for review.

Certificates of Residency were read into the record by Chairman Rose: Rachel Cash, Carroll Despres, Brace Marshall Gennette, Loretta Mae Hibbert, Ashley Brooke Loftus, Timothy Augustus Novinger, Ashley R. Sievers, Levi Rylan Titus, and Keisha May Uhl. Motion to approve the Certificates of Residency by Rose, second by Shaw.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Requests for Tax Cancellations were read into the record by Chairman Rose: No. 884, Madison Masonary, Earl Madison $51.82 and No. 885 - 4 C’s Plumbing, Regal Harris $21.02 for a total of $72.84. Motion to approve the tax cancellations by Rose, second by Cruser.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Correspondence was reviewed.

Motion to set a public hearing for the proposed election for the Oasis Rural Fire Protection District for July 16, 2007 at 4:00 p.m. by Rose, second by Shaw.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion to waive fees for the Oasis Rural Fire Protection District election by Cruser, second by Shaw. Discussion followed and the reason for waiving the fees was to be consistent as the County waived the Pine Fire Protection District election fees.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion to have Civil Attorney Roats review the Policies and Procedure Manual for Juvenile Probation by Cruser, second by Rose.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Commissioner Shaw requested cancellation of the Commissioners meeting on Tuesday September 4, 2007. The meeting was cancelled.

The Board asked Dan Collins if he would cut a few tree limbs that are near the annex’s new roof. He stated that a lift will be rented and the trees will be trimmed. The Board also asked if everything was operating properly at the Emergency Services Building. Dan stated that he has fixed things that weren’t operating correctly. Another concern of Dan’s is that there is only one thermostat for the building and he would like to see if another thermostat could be installed. Also, he would like to see separate meters installed for the gas and power to distinguish between utility usage between the Extension Department and the Emergency Response Unit.

A Public Hearing was held to hear public comment on increasing the Board’s proposed fee for Solid Waste that exceeds 105% of the amount of the last fee collected, or an increase in the fee exceeding 5%. Chairman Rose stated to let the record show it was 10:24 a.m. and there were no citizens present at the public hearing. Discussion followed on the current solid waste fee and what the proposed increase should be.

Motion by Cruser to double the solid waste fee, second by Shaw.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

A brief recess was taken.

Regular session resumed and Assessor Jo Gridley presented her budget to the Commissioners.

The Board called Leanna Lasuen at City Hall. Commissioner Cruser asked her why the City was not using BDPA for their employee classification and pay schedule. She stated that the consensus between city council members and department heads is that they wanted someone with a new perspective to look at the salaries.

Dan Collins came to the meeting at the request of the Board to discuss putting a phone at the counter in the Assessor’s office. He stated that he is using every port, so someone would have to give up a phone. The Commissioner’s stated they could give up one of their phones, leaving two telephones at the Commissioner’s table for the three Commissioners.

The Commissioners also spoke with Dan about better use of the space we have available, and possible expansion of the county facilities.

Motion to recess for lunch by Shaw, second by Cruser.
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. 67-245(d) with Maricela Hurtado from the Social Services Department on a motion by Rose, second by Cruser. Roll call vote was taken.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-03-07-06 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to issue an order of dismissal.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-05-07-03 Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to deny as no interview and no documentation.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

Chairman Rose phoned the City of Mountain Home and spoke to John in the building department in reference to the area of impact, informing them they had to have an ordinance with the legal description for their public hearing, then the County Commissioners will have their public hearing with the proposed County Ordinance referencing the adopted City’s Ordinance.

A small recess was taken.

Regular session resumed. Assessor Jo Gridley appeared before the Board and explained a report she gave the Commissioners, a Market Value Recap by Taxing Districts.

Dave Parrish and Scott Reinecker from the Department of Fish and Game came before the Board to see if they had any questions of their department. They understand that Elmore County’s population is growing quite rapidly, and they wanted the Board to know that the Department of Fish and Game can be a resource in advising the Board as to the impact of development in all areas of the County. The Commissioners thanked Mr. Parrish and Mr. Reinecker for coming in.

John Root came before the Board to discuss several different veterans’ issues. He discussed the American Legion Hall and how it is rented out. Mr. Root suggested a County Council with a representative from the different Veteran’s entities in the County being members. Having a meeting place was also discussed since the American Legion Hall often rents the hall out for other activities. The Veterans War Memorial budget was discussed.

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