COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                July 14, 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.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve the minutes for June 23, 2008, June 30, 2008, July 1, 2008 and July 7, 2008.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve the expenses in the amount of $330,827.19. Discussion followed on the use of the color copiers. The cell phone bills were discussed.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Ambulance District expenses in the amount of $446.80. Norco $196.80 and Pine Properties $250.00.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Commissioner Rose took the approved expenses upstairs to the Clerk’s Office.

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

Chairman Shaw read the tax cancellations into the record: No 935 Alan Heffron $32.08 and No. 936 Kitty’s Dog Parlor-Kitty Hurley $24.31. Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to approve the tax cancellations as read in the amount of $56.39 and have the Chairman sign.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Commissioner Rose returned to the meeting.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose to approve the payroll for June 2008, in the amount of $363,986.89.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Spencer Hafen, 682 Valentino, Meridian, ID, 83646 and Cleveland Corder, 2248 East Van Oker St., Meridian, ID 83646, appeared before the Board to discuss a land lease. Mr. Hafen reviewed with the Board rules and regulations with the Bureau of Land Management on land leases. Mr. Hafen stated they would like to designate some land for recreational purposes, school sites, fire stations, etc. adjacent to their development Elk Creek Ranch. Mr. Hafen showed the Commissioners a map of the property. The County has to apply for the lease on the land, and Mr. Hafen and Mr. Corder asked if the County would be interested. Mr. Hafen stated they would pay for any costs, planning, layout, and design. The Commissioners asked Mr. Hafen questions about County liability. Mr. Corder stated a non-profit organization is interested in having a recreational area, which would also be available for the public. Commissioner Rose asked if there was any alternative as the County’s liability would be too great for a project of this magnitude. The Commissioners agreed it was a great project and would be in support of it, but cannot put the taxpayers at risk.

Fire Chief Phil Gridley appeared and discussion followed on wild fires and the cost. The Federal Government is billing cities for the cost of fighting fires to protect the Cities, even though the fires are on Forest Service Property. Discussion followed on how upset the Fire Departments and Cities are over the cost.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to accept the catering permit for Kurly’s Sports Bar and Grill for the Elmore County Fair.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to sign the fiscal year 2008 Weed Control Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department for weed control along State Highways within Elmore County.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Prosecutor Kristina Schindele joined the meeting.

Discussion followed on the City donating a copy machine to the E-911 Department and possibly having to hold a public hearing. Prosecutor Schindele will research the issue.

Greg Maurer, Administrator Elmore Medical Center, Betty Van Gheluwe, Operations Officer for Elmore Medical Center, Richard Albright, Operations Supervisor for Northwest Paramedics, Harry Eccard, Deputy Director Ada County Paramedics, and Deborah Mills, Chief Nursing Officer for Elmore Medical Center, appeared before the Board for the Contractors Conference in reference to the Ambulance Request for Proposal.

Questions were asked by the above parties. The date of submission was discussed and an extension was asked for by Elmore Medical Center. A range of other questions were asked regarding the Request for Proposal. The Prosecutor will respond with written answers to the questions.

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

The following decisions were made:

K-05-08-07 Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to deny as not an Elmore County Resident, not indigent, no interview or documentation, and not last resource.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-06-08-01 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to deny as not an Elmore County Resident, not indigent, no interview or documentation, and not last resource.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-06-08-03 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to deny at not an Elmore County Resident, not indigent, no interview or documentation, and not last resource.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-05-08-03 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to amend the reimbursement order to $50.00 a month for three months (July/August/September) and $200.00 a month thereafter.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

Discussion followed on the Rick Taylor and Judith O’Dell request to change the zoning on their property in the Oasis area from Agricultural A to Commercial. The Planning and Zoning Commission recommended denial of the application. Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to deny the request from Rick Taylor and Judith O’Dell to change the zoning on their property from Agriculture A to Commercial and accept the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to deny the request from Stan Scott to change the zoning on his property from Light Industrial to Commercial based on the fact the property is located in the Area of Impact and next to the Mountain Home Airport.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Jerry Rost, Coroner, appeared before the Board to discuss his budget request for 2009. The cost of autopsies was discussed. Mr. Rost stated he had an indigent case he is working on as the deceased is a Veteran. Treasurer Plympton is also working on the same case. Mr. Rost is asking for help with this case, the Commissioners told him to check with Social Services Director Marianne Bate.

Sheriff Rick Layher appeared before the Board to discuss the C.O.P’s and how they donate their time at the Jail. Sheriff Layher would like to show appreciation to the volunteers in a monetary donation to the organization. Discussion followed on an appropriate amount and what line item to use. Fuel usage for the Sheriff’s office was reviewed.

Social Services Director Marianne Bate appeared and discussion followed on deceased indigent County residents and possibly changing the application process.

General discussion followed on current activities.

A public hearing that was scheduled for 4:00 p.m. on a variance request from Russ and Coralee Buchanan was opened. A letter was received asking that the public hearing be cancelled. The public hearing was closed.

Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, appeared and the ARK Properties Letter of Information (LOI) was reviewed. Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve the Letter of Information for ARK Properties.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

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