COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                June 30, 2008

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 Arlie Shaw, Commissioners Larry Rose and Connie Cruser. Also present was Clerk Marsa Grimmett.

Judge David C. Epis and Monica Halliday, Juvenile Probation, appeared before the Board to discuss the rising costs of juvenile detention. The budget for the rest of the year for detention will be covered by other line items and will balance out at the end of the year. An increase will have to be addressed for next year’s budget. The District Court budget was briefly discussed and employees job descriptions. Separating Adult Probation from the District Court budget was discussed.

Commissioner Cruser reported she was working on the District III meeting that will be held at the new Jail on July 18th. The Board of Equalization scheduled for July 1 was discussed. Commissioner Cruser reported a mass disaster exercise will be held at the Health Department on July 22nd. The Area of Impact Ordinances were discussed. Chairman Shaw stated Ms. Sharp was going to bring over the ordinances to the Clerk.

Terrill Howard, Blue Cross Representative, appeared before the Board to cover a few items that he had missed when he last appeared. Mr. Terrill reported every year changes occur and this year a new benefit will be added to the plan which is first dollar coverage up to $500.00 with no deductible for wellness visits. Also two drugs for smoking cessation were added to the plan. The life insurance was taken away from the plan. There was a statewide pool for life insurance through Blue Cross set up years ago, which is no longer active. Now the plan would cost the County a total of $6,780.00 per year. Mr. Terrill stated it would be up to the County if they wanted to keep this benefit. Mr. Terrill needs to know by the end of July if the County would like to maintain the life insurance for the employees.

Chairman Shaw stated they would like to talk to Sheriff Layher and Assessor Gridley to discuss the fuel budget.

Linda Pickett, Payroll Clerk, came before the Board to review how the new payroll process is going. Ms. Pickett reported things did not go smooth as time cards were not filled out correctly. When the timecards are due and when they were handed in was discussed.

Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele appeared and discussed the Ambulance Request for Proposal. The dates are incorrect and need to be changed. On page 3 the Questions and Clarifications will be changed to read: must be received by the Board of County Commissioners no later than 1:00 p.m. Monday, July 7, 2008, and on page 4 the Contractors Conference will be changed to 10:00 a.m. Monday, July 14, 2008.

General discussion on Commissioners current activities followed. The 2009 fiscal year budget was discussed regarding different departments. Possibly giving all employees the same percent increase was discussed as next year job descriptions will be reviewed by the County’s Salary Survey Company, BDPA. The mileage reimbursement rate will be increased to 58 cents per mile. The sick leave bank was discussed and how it should be managed.

Motion by Shaw, to recess for lunch to attend the POW Flag Ceremony at the American Legion Hall, second by Cruser.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

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

The following decisions were made:

K-03-08-05 Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to dismiss as the provider withdrew the appeal.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-05-08-04 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to deny as not indigent, failed to attend the interview, no documentation and unable to determine indigency.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-05-08-05 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to deny as not indigent, the applicant is able to work and payments can be made over a five year period.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

Traci Lefever, E-911 Coordinator and Nick Schilz, Chief Deputy, Sheriff’s Office, appeared before the Board. Ms. Lefever asked if the downstairs of the Sheriff’s Office can be used for a backup dispatch center. Discussion followed on if there are enough phone lines available in the basement and what, if any, modifications need to be made. Part of the cost will be covered by a grant.

Motion to approve a backup dispatch center by Shaw, second by Rose.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Sharlene Brown from the Retired and Senior Volunteer Program appeared before the Board. Ms. Brown is asking for a funding request of $1,000.00. Mr. Brown explained the program to the Commissioners. The Commissioners stated they would take the request into consideration.

A recess was taken. Regular session resumed and no public appeared for the public portion of the meeting.

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

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