COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                 December10, 2007

The Elmore County Commissioners met 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 Arlie Shaw and Connie Cruser. Also present was Clerk Marsa Grimmett.

Commissioners general discussion on current activities followed. Commissioner Cruser reviewed several items with the Board. A grant available through Sage Resources will be applied for after the first of the year. Mountain Home Air Force Base and water quality was discussed. Mosquito abatement was discussed for next year. Civil Attorney Richard Roats joined the meeting.
Commissioner Cruser discussed the Central District Health Board and former Commissioner Mary Egusquiza being a member on the Board. Commissioner Cruser asked Clerk Grimmett to get a list from Central District Health of all their members and terms.

Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, and Noe Garza, Code Enforcer, appeared before the Board to discuss a code enforcement issue regarding the Swenson property. The property has been documented with many violations. Mr. Garza is asking the Prosecutor’s Office to be more supportive on these cases. General discussion followed on prosecuting these cases. Mr. Garza stated he has no authority to issue a citation. Civil Attorney Roats told Mr. Garza to have Law Enforcement issue citations on the difficult cases that are pending.

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

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve the minutes of December 3, 2007.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw to approve for the record only the reports from the Recorder’s Office, Bail Bond Report and the Treasurer’s Office Report.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the ambulance expenses in the amount of $32,429.80.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

John Westra, Department of Water Resources, joined the meeting by teleconference. The Commissioners asked Mr. Westra when he would be available to attend a Commissioners meeting to discuss water issues in Elmore County. Discussion followed and a tentative date was set for January 7, 2007.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve the payroll for November, 2007. Discussion followed on the reports showing accrued vacation and sick leave. At the next Elected Officials meeting, time cards will be discussed.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Chairman Rose read a certificate of Residency into the record: Juan P. Nolasco. Motion to approve the Certificate of Residency by Rose, second by Cruser.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Nancy Marshall and Cheryl Landon, both from the Mountain Home Historical Museum, came before the Board to present the Elmore County Commissioners a plaque of recognition for a donation from Commissioner Cruser of a historical document regarding “An act creating and organizing the counties of Elmore and Logan, and defining the boundaries of Bingham and Alturas Counties”.

Motion to recess for lunch by Shaw, second by Cruser.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

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

K-08-07-05 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to dismiss the case as the provider withdrew their appeal.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-11-07-03 Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve with no reimbursement order as this case is a continuation from another County, and have an evaluation in March of 2008.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-10-07-07 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to deny as missing medical information from the doctor and the County may not be the last resource.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-03-03-05 Social Services Director Marianne Bate reviewed the case for the Board. The applicants are asking for a subordination agreement to refinance their home. Discussion followed and the applicants will make a decision if they want to go forward with the refinance.

Regular session resumed.

Chairman Rose read the tax cancellations into the record: No. 903 William Scotsman, Inc $367.44, No. 904 William Scotsman, Inc. $92.82, No. 905 William Scotsman, Inc $40.70, No. 906 Bible Baptist Church $95.88, No. 907 David G. Pickering $108.46, No. 908 Randy & Christine Ostberg $459.12, No. 911 State of Idaho $260.50, No. 912 DJI LLC $193.04, No. 913 Design Space Modular Buildings $360.42, No. 914 Melanie Hart $1,102.08, and No. 915 Robert F. Baum $191.80. Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the tax cancellations in the amount of $3,272.26.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Ben Ruhter, 630 East 17 North, Mountain Home, appeared before the Board and explained he bought the house in October and filed for the homeowners exemption at that time. Assessor Gridley joined the hearing. Mr. Ruhter stated he is disputing having to pay taxes on his home at the rate without a homeowners exemption. Discussion followed, Assessor Gridley explained to Mr. Ruhter his taxes should have been pro-rated on his closing statement. Mr. Ruhter stated he would check the tax pro-ration on his closing statement.

The proposed moratorium on lot splits was discussed. A resolution will be prepared and put on the next agenda.

The public portion of the meeting was held. Loren Jalbert and Karissa Hardy from Sunrise Engineering appeared before the board regarding the Prairie Sun Subdivision. Attorney Roats stated the public hearing is still open on the Prairie Sun Subdivision Appeal, the time frame for the Commissioners to make a decision on the appeal starts after the public hearing is closed. There will be a meeting the 2nd or 3rd Monday in January with Dept of Water Resources and DEQ. General discussion followed on water issues and how Wyoming handles new subdivisions and water.

Discussion followed on the meeting the Commissioners are requesting with the Department of Environmental Quality, the Department of Water Resources, and Central District Health. It was decided the meeting would be held on Jan 7, 2007 at 2:00 p.m. At 4:00 p.m. on January 7, 2007, the public hearings that have been left open, Prairie Sun Subdivision Appeal and Sunrider Ranch Subdivision Appeal will be continued. The continuation of the public hearing will be published. Notices of the continuation of the Public hearing and notice of the meeting at 2:00 p.m. will be mailed to the affected parties.

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


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