COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                 February 11, 2008

The Elmore County Commissioners 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 Arlie Shaw, Commissioners Larry Rose and Connie Cruser. Also present were Clerk Marsa Grimmett and Civil Attorney Richard Roats.

Greg Maurer, Elmore Medical Center Administrator, appeared before the Board. Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser to sign the Memorandum of Understanding between Elmore County and Elmore Medical Center for a joint study on emergency services. A press release was discussed.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the minutes for November 15. 2007.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the minutes for February 4, 2008.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser to approve the expenses in the amount of $271,111.51.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the payroll for January 2008 in the amount of $379,503.41. Discussion followed on overtime and vacation accrual.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the ambulance expenses in the amount of $32,629.50.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

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

Chairman Shaw read the Certificates of Residency into the record: Edna Jean Barnett and Megan E. Berdeguez. Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Certificates of Residency as read.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Accrual of employee vacation was briefly discussed. General discussion followed on several topics: the ambulance study, employee paydate, and the airport hazard zone in reference to the Planned Community, Planned Unit Development, and Planned Unit Development District Ordinances.

Marty Jones, Central District Health, appeared before the Commissioners to give them an update. Mr. Jones stated he supports the County on the decision to eventually moth ball, not close, the Glenns Ferry Landfill and use it as a transfer facility. Discussion followed on land development and the economy in the County.

Liz Paul, Idaho Rivers United, appeared and thanked the Commissioners for letting them come to the meeting. Ms. Paul briefly explained about Idaho Rivers United. Jessica Ruchrwein, Sierra Club, stated their mission was to protect, explore and enjoy the planet. Pam Smolczynski, Trout Unlimited, stated Trout Unlimited is a national organization that restores cold water fisheries. John Robison, Idaho Conservation League, stated their mission was to protect clean water and would like to update the Commissioners. All the organizations listed above are members of “Idaho Families for Clean Water” which is an organization that was formed to protect the Boise River water shed from the dangers of commercial and industrial mining. Discussion followed on the concern regarding the mining project in Atlanta. Requiring Atlanta Gold to get a bond to cover any water contamination was discussed.

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

K-01-08-01 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser to deny as not indigent, no interview, no documentation received, there is no release signed to investigate and the application is incomplete.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.


Discussion followed on case number K-09-07-09. The discussion will continue on February 19, 2008 after Civil Attorney Roats investigates further.

Still in Executive Session a hearing was held on K-10-07-02. Present at the hearing were the three Commissioners, Social Services Director Marianne Bate, Civil Attorney Richard Roats, Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele, and the applicant. Chairman Shaw swore the applicant in. The Commissioners asked the applicant questions. Motion by Shaw to continue the hearing for 60 days to receive more documentation from the insurance company, the applicant’s employer and the hospital, second by Rose. The hearing was closed.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed. A small recess was taken.

Linda Pickett, Payroll Clerk, was phoned and asked to come to the meeting. Ms. Pickett appeared and vacation accrual was discussed regarding an 8 hour day and a 10 hour day. The Commissioners instructed Civil Attorney Roats to do a resolution changing the word day to hours in the Personnel Policy for vacation and sick leave accrual.

Dan Collins, Plant Facilities Manager, appeared before the Board to discuss hiring another person for maintenance out at the new Jail Facility. Mr. Collins stated one employee working forty hours a week is not enough to keep up with the demand.

General discussion followed. The status of the Area of Impact was reviewed.

At 3:30 p.m. the Commissioners met in Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(b) on a motion by Shaw, second by Rose. Roll call vote was taken.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed, no action was taken as result of the Executive Session. A small recess was taken.

Regular session resumed.

Angela Ruona, 258 NE Domingo Court, Mountain Home, came before the Board regarding her neighbor’s property. Ms. Ruona has appeared before the Commissioners previously and the property is still unsightly. Ms. Ruona has been having problems with raccoons. The Commissioners stated they are still working on the problem.

Robbie Robinson, Realtor, and Dan Weitz, Developer, came before the Board regarding a project they are planning. Mr. Weitz reported that the property the proposed project is in is supposedly in the Airport Hazard Zone. The new Planned Unit Development (PUD) and Planned Unit Development District (PUDD) Ordinances states a PUD or PUDD cannot be located in an Airport Hazard Zone. Mr. Weitz stated when he reviewed the map with the Growth and Development Department there was not a problem where his property was located in reference to the Airport Hazard Zone. Mr. Weitz is asking for clarification. Discussion followed on development in the area that Mr. Weitz is questioning.

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

/S/ ARLIE SHAW, Chairman
ATTEST: /S/ MARSA GRIMMETT, Clerk