COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                March 31, 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 was Clerk Marsa Grimmett and Civil Attorney Richard Roats.

Chairman Shaw read the Certificates of Residency into the record: Craig A. Handy, Kyle Zachary Moore, Lisa Renee Ness, Lorraine Nicolosi, Sarah Marthena Taylor, and Victor Eric Werner. Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Certificates of Residency and have the Chairman sign.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the minutes of March 24, 2008.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Catering Permit for Carmela Winery for the Three River Crossing.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The Resolution amending the Elmore County Personnel Policy defining vacation leave, sick leave and probationary time for County Employees was discussed. The Resolution will be tabled for further clarification.

Chief Deputy Nick Schilz, Sheriff’s Office, John Olson, Homeland Security, and Steve Steiner, Deputy Director of Interoperability for Homeland Security in Boise, appeared before the Board to discuss a project being funded by a Federal Grant that Homeland Security acquired. A Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) would need to be signed by the County Commissioners. The project consists of conduit that would run through Elmore County to hold future fiber optics to assist Homeland Security which could also be used by Elmore County. Discussion followed on the particulars of the project. Civil Attorney Roats reviewed the MOU and stated it was acceptable. Motion by Shaw, second by Rose to sign the Memorandum of Understanding.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Steve West and Chas Ariss of Centra Consulting appeared before the Board to give a status report on the Glenns Ferry Landfill, to review invoices and expenses and to discuss other issues. One issue is the (set back) encroachment issue for garbage that has already been buried. Another remaining issue is if the County is going to make the Glenns Ferry Landfill a transfer station. Discussion followed on the progress that has been made at the Glenns Ferry Landfill.

Kate Ackerson, Director of the Fair Department, came before the Board to discuss the carnival contract for the Fair this year. Attorney Roats reviewed the contract changes with Ms. Ackerson. The beer garden for the Fair was discussed. The motocross racing at the fair grounds was briefly discussed.

At 11:15 a.m. the Commissioners met in Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d) on a motion by Shaw, second by Rose. Roll call vote was taken.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-02-08-03 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser to approve with reimbursement of $25.00 per month to begin September of 2008.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

Leonard Hutterman came before Board to inform them that the State is giving away its anemometers to Counties and Tribes. Mr. Hutterman explained to the Commissioners how the anemometers work. If the County accepted the anemometers from the State the County would have to maintain them. The Commissioners will consider the offer.

The public portion of the meeting was held.

City of Mountain Home Mayor Tom Rist, Wayne Shepherd, City of Mountain Home Public Works Director, Nick Nettleton, Chairman of the Planning and Zoning Commission, Al Sobtzak, Planning and Zoning Commission member, Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, and Bob Knight, Planning and Zoning Staff, appeared before the Board to discuss the City of Mountain Home Area of Impact. Chairman Shaw gave an overview of the process to date on the Area of Impact. Chairman Shaw stated it was his idea to go a mile past Hamilton Road. At the Planning and Zoning public hearing last week the Planning and Zoning Commission changed the proposed boundaries that were presented to them. A lengthy discussion followed on why and what the boundaries should be. Mayor Rist stated the City has recently purchased 400 acres with two existing wells on the property. Also the property would be used for future sewer lagoon projects. Eventually the City would like to annex that property into the City Limits to be able to use those wells for City water. The property is South of Hamilton Road. Mayor Rist stated the City has never forced annexed any property into the City Limits, but cannot speak for future elected officials. Mayor Rist stated if you are not in the Area of Impact, you cannot be forced annexed and that the City cannot force annex any piece of property 5 acres or more per State law. Mr. Shepherd discussed the sewer lagoons and the gravity involved in being able to hook up to City sewer. The Commissioners decided to hold their public hearing with the map that was originally proposed to the Planning and Zoning Commission extending the area of impact south past Hamilton Road.

Chairman Shaw asked Nick Nettleton, Bonnie Sharp and Bob Knight to remain at the meeting for further discussion. Chairman Shaw stated he would like to propose that once a month that the Board of Commissioners meet with the Planning and Zoning Commission an hour before their one of their scheduled meetings. Discussion followed on the Area of Impact boundaries. Mr. Nettleton stated the Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing and acted on the testimony received at that public hearing in making the decision on changing the proposed boundaries on the Area of Impact. Chairman Shaw asked Ms. Sharp if the Planning and Zoning Commission knew about the proposed boundary that was agreed upon by the City and the County Commissioners and she stated yes. Mr. Nettleton stated he was not given any reasons for the proposed boundaries. Ms. Sharp stated the City did not provide an updated map showing the property they had just annexed in by the lagoons, therefore the Planning and Zoning Commission was not aware of how close the city limits are to Hamilton Road. The wording in the proposed Ordinance regarding what rules developers and property owners would have to follow in the Area of Impact boundaries was discussed. The current ordinance states we would use the City’s Ordinances for the rules. The proposed Planning and Zoning Ordinance and a time line of when it would be completed were discussed. Mr. Nettleton stated it should be done in approximately 90 days.

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

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