COMMISSIONERS MINUTES May 5, 2008
The Elmore County Commissioners met in regular session on the above date in the
Commissioners 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, Civil Attorney Richard
Roats, and Commissioner District One Candidate Dave Pursell.
Sheriff Layher and Tom Gibbons came before the Board to discuss Security not
helping with the courthouse mail after May 31st. Mr. Gibbon explained with the
price of gas increasing and Security taking over issuing badges he doesn’t want
to risk his staff being short-handed. Security picks up the mail at the post
office in the morning. Also Security will be helping the Court cover Bailiff
Positions for upcoming training. Commissioner Cruser stated she hoped a
resolution could be worked out. Chairman Shaw also stated he felt the incoming
mail into the Courthouse should be reviewed by Security. Sheriff Layher stated
if the Post Office will deliver the mail to the Courthouse, Security will sort
the incoming mail and stamp the outgoing mail. The post office would have to
pick up the outgoing mail. Postmaster Jeff Bate was phoned and asked to come to
the meeting.
Sheriff Layher informed the Commissioners about an inmate telephone educational
system. A presentation from the Company will be scheduled for a regular
Commissioners meeting.
Discussion followed on IT issues at the Jail. Credit Cards for County Offices
were also discussed.
Postmaster Jeff Bate and Dan Lasuen joined the meeting. Chairman Shaw explained
the Courthouse mail situation to Mr. Bate and Mr. Lasuen. The Juvenile
Department has their mail delivered in the morning. Chairman Shaw asked if the
Courthouse could also have their mail delivered in the morning. Mr. Bate and Mr.
Lasuen stated Fourth Street is the cutoff for the morning delivery. Discussion
followed on mail delivery and times. First class pre-sort and bulk mail was
discussed.
Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the minutes for April 28, 2008.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Commissioner Cruser asked about EMS fees that are being collected and where they
are going. Clerk Grimmett will investigate. Chairman Shaw stated Mark Pechennino
will be meeting with our Growth and Development Department to discuss the
proposed Nuclear Power Plant. The Historical Society Ordinance that needs to be
corrected was discussed. The Commissioners discussed the new job descriptions
regarding the Growth and Development Department. Commissioner Rose stated if the
Growth and Development Department can have job descriptions reviewed now, other
offices should be able to also. Budget time is also approaching. Chairman Shaw
stated all the County jobs needed to be reviewed but that can’t be done this
year.
Chairman Shaw read the Certificates of Residency into the record: Ashley Nicole
Carpenter, Maria E. Dominquez, Ashley Marie Hitesman, and Brace Marshall
Gennette. Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to approve and sign the Certificates
of Residency as read.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The information Social Services Director Marianne Bate gave the Commissioners
last week was reviewed.
Motion by Shaw, 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.
The following decisions were made:
K-03-08-03 Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw to deny.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
K-03-08-04 Motion by Cruser, second by Rose to deny. Discussion followed.
SHAW - NAY
ROSE - NAY
CRUSER - AYE Motion failed.
K-03-08-04 Motion by Shaw, second by Rose to approve with a reimbursement order
of $100.00 per month and a six month review of the case.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - NAY Motion carried and so ordered.
K-03-08-05 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to deny as not indigent, applicant
can pay the bill over a five year period.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - NAY Motion carried and so ordered.
NM-05-08-01 Motion by Cruser, second by Rose to deny as VA benefits of $600.00
will be available for burial.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Still in Executive Session a hearing was held on K-11-07-05. Present at the
hearing were the three Commissioners, Social Services Director Marianne Bate,
Civil Attorney Richard Roats, Clerk Marsa Grimmett, the applicant and the
applicants spouse. Questions were asked and answered.
K-11-07-05 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw to issue a final denial as not
indigent, applicant could pay the bills over a 5 year period.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session resumed.
The request for a zoning change from Ag A to Commercial from Rick Taylor and
Judith O’Dell was discussed. Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director was
present. Whether or not the Commissioners need to hold a public hearing on the
matter was questioned. Ms. Sharp left the meeting to check the County’s Planning
and Zoning Ordinance.
Angela Ruona appeared before the Commissioners and stated the pigs behind her
property are gone now. The clean-up of the Hughes property has ceased. Chairman
Shaw phoned Sheriff Layher and left a message to contact the Commissioners on
the matter.
Bonnie Sharp returned to the meeting. Civil Attorney Roats reviewed the County’s
Planning and Zoning Ordinance regarding the request for a zoning change. The
request will be put back on the agenda for next week to discuss the proper
procedure.
Monica Halliday appeared before the Board regarding employees moonlighting.
Discussion followed on the County’s policy. As long as the Supervisor approves
the request and it doesn’t interfere with the Employee’s County job it is
allowed.
Bonnie Sharp came forward and Chairman Shaw asked what the procedure was in her
office when employees complete their probationary period. Ms. Sharp stated she
writes a letter and sometimes increases their salary. Chairman Shaw stated that
waiting until budget time on Ms. Sharp’s request to increase two of her
employees salaries would be appropriate at this time to be fair to other
offices. Chairman Shaw asked what the difference was between a Planner 1 and a
Planner 2. In the job description for Planner 2 it states “professional”. Ms.
Sharp stated it has always said that. Ms. Sharp stated the Planner 2 has more
experience, more education, is the lead on all projects, and is in charge when
the supervisor is not there. Ms. Sharp stated in her opinion the County needs a
Planner 2. Both her employees started in October of 2007. Commissioner Rose
explained what having “professional” means in the job description: no comp time
or overtime, educational requirements, etc. Commissioner Rose also asked who
writes building permits now as that task is not listed in the job descriptions.
Ms. Sharp stated all the staff does.
Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to go into Executive Session pursuant to I.C.
67-2345(f). 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.
Discussion followed regarding a letter from Wayne Shepard, City of Mountain
Home, to Elmore County referencing the Planned Unit Developments and Planned
Unit Development Districts asking the County to share the fees the County will
be collecting. The Area of Impact and the current agreement between the County
and City was discussed.
Commissioner Rose stated the Ambulance Request for Proposal needs to be
completed. It will be put on the agenda for next week and Civil Attorney Roats
stated he would check with Prosecutor Schindele on the matter.
The Courthouse mail issue will be put on the agenda for next week to hear
comment from the other Elected Officials.
Nick Schilz, Chief Deputy Sheriff’s Office, appeared before the Board.
Commissioner Cruser asked Deputy Schilz to assist the County in preparation of
an EMS dedicated grant for two new ambulances. The levy by Johnson’s bridge in
the Pine/Featherville area was discussed. Sheriff Layher joined the meeting. The
Commissioners spoke to Sheriff Layher regarding the Hughes property.
Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to adjourn.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
/S/ ARLIE SHAW, Chairman
ATTEST: /S/ MARSA GRIMMETT, Clerk
