COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                 August 6, 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.

Motion by Rose to approve the minutes for July 23, 2007 and July 30, 2007, second by Cruser.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose to approve the proposal from Associated Systems Inc in the amount of $6,200.00 for ceiling sound panels and the proposal from IAC Solutions for cameras in the amount of $7,498.00 for the new Jail, second by Shaw.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, was phoned and requested to come before the Board.

Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to purchase two automatic external defibulators for the Courthouse.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, appeared before the Board and was questioned about the Ken Gearhart request for appeal on a condition set by the Planning and Zoning Commission regarding water for his approved subdivision. Ms. Sharp explained the situation to the Board, as they were wondering how many people in her opinion would be attending the public hearing.

Motion by Rose to set a public hearing on Ken Gearhart’s appeal for September 10, 2007 at 3:00 p.m., second by Cruser.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion to approve the 4-Lot Letter of Information (LOI) Subdivision No. 1 for Doug Gross and Sharon Ream by Shaw, second by Cruser. There are no additional conditions from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion to approve the 4-Lot Letter of Information (LOI) Subdivision No. 2 for Doug Gross and Sharon Ream by Shaw, second by Rose. There are no additional conditions from the Planning and Zoning Commission.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

A brief recess was taken.

General discussion followed.

Sheriff Rick Layher came before the Board to discuss various checking accounts that are being handled by his office.

The Disaster Services Director’s time spent doing disaster service related functions was discussed and how the time was separated between both of his jobs. Nick Schilz is the Disaster Services Director, and is also Sheriff Layher’s Chief Deputy for the Sheriff’s Department.

Sheriff Layher explained that Commissary funds were incoming funds from the inmates referenced in I.C. 20-618. Regarding the Telephone fund, Sheriff Layher was not aware of any Idaho Code regulating this fund. The Youth Plate fund, referenced in I.C. 31-228 was discussed. The Search and Rescue fund was discussed. The Drug fund was discussed and should be handled by the Sheriff’s Department. The COPS fund was discussed and it should handled by the Auditor. The Sheriff’s Association Fund was discussed also. This year’s County Fair was discussed and there were problems involving fights, etc.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to recess and meet at the Jail for the quarterly visit and then have lunch.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed after lunch.

Motion by Rose to change the County’s Blue Cross Plan and select Option 5 which changes the deductible from $2,000 to $3,000, second by Cruser. Discussion followed regarding the change in the prescription portion of the plan. Motion and second were withdrawn until the Board could talk to the Blue Cross Representative.

Motion to go into executive session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d) with Social Services Director Marianne Bate by Rose, second by Cruser. Roll call vote taken.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The following decisions were made:


K-06-07-09 Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to deny as not last resource, applicant may be eligible for Medicaid.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-06-07-10 Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to deny as incomplete, no interview, unable to determine if applicant is eligible.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-06-07-11 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to deny as not last resource; crime victims, no interview, can self pay over a five year period, not indigent.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-06-07-12 Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to deny as not indigent, can self pay over a five year period, not last resource.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-06-07-13 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to deny as not last resource, applicant is Medicare eligible as of 6-01-2007.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

Ann Atkins, who resides in Provo Utah, came before the Board asking for guidance as how to proceed on a community water system for the Sunrider Ranch Subdivision. Ms. Atkins purchased the Subdivision a few years ago and the Conditional Use Permit stated a community water system was approved for the subdivision. Ms. Atkins stated the approval process for a community water system with the Department of Environmental Quality requires the developer to have all the funds in the bank for the project which would be approximately 3 ½ million dollars. Ms. Atkins wants to be able to sell the first 25 lots in order to acquire the funds that DEQ is requiring. The first 25 lots would have individual wells which would be capped off when the community water system was done, and the lot owners with the individual wells would have to hook up to the community water system. Discussion followed and Prosecutor Schindele joined the meeting and will investigate the matter further. The item will be placed on next week’s agenda for a final decision.

Myron Adamson, Building Inspector, came before the Board to request an increase in pay. Discussion followed on the growth in Elmore County and it is impacting the Growth and Development Department.

Ed Frachiseur, Attorney, came before the Board to let them know that he had submitted some bills that had not been paid. The Commissioners authorized early payment of the bills submitted.

Terrell Howard, Blue Cross Representative, was reached by telephone. Mr. Terrill stated he was driving on the interstate and was close to Mountain Home and would join the meeting soon.

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

Regular session resumed.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to sign the paperwork on the personnel action from the Executive Session.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Terrell Howard, Blue Cross Representative, came before the Board and the Commissioners asked about the prescription drug portion of the Blue Cross Insurance. Mr. Terrill explained the difference between the mail order prescriptions and going to a drug store. In Option 5 of the Blue Cross Plan, the deductible will be raised from $2,000 to $3,000 for individuals and to $6,000.00 for families, also one another change is to the deductible for prescription drugs. It will now be $10.00 for generic drugs or $20.00 for name brand drugs, per thirty day supply. There will no longer be mail order prescriptions. Mr. Howard stated those were the only changes.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to accept and change the County’s Blue Cross plan to Option 5 for fiscal year 2008.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

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

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