COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                July 15, 2008


The Elmore County Commissioners met in special 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.

The special session is being held to review the proposed 2009 County Budget with the separate Departments.

Assessor Jo Gridley appeared to discuss her Office’s budget. The projected budget report was reviewed by the Commissioners, Assessor Gridley, and Clerk Grimmett. A corrected report will be made available to the Assessor for further review.

Growth and Development Director Bonnie Sharp appeared to discuss her requests. The salary of the Planner One position was discussed. Re-instating the Planner two position was discussed. The position of Planner One, Grade 8 Step 1, held by Bob Knight in the Growth and Development Department, will be changed to a Planner two position, Grade 10, Step 1, which is an increase of $260.00 per month. Chairman Shaw stated other Departments that have similar requests would have to be considered also. Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, effective October 1, 2008 that Bob Knight in the Growth and Development Department will hold the Planner II position, Step 10, Grade 1.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Further discussion followed regarding the Growth and Development Department, the Director, Bonnie Sharp, stated she intends on retiring next fiscal year and a replacement will have to be found. The salary of the Director will have to be inflated to find a qualified replacement for the Department. Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to increase the fee of $35.00 to $45.00 per meeting for the Planning and Zoning Commission members.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Sheriff Rick Layher appeared for his budget hearing. The first budget discussed was the Vessel Fund. Dispatch, the GFPD Budget and Security followed. Adding a part time person to fill in for vacations, sick leave, etc. is needed for Security at the Courthouse. The Jail budget was reviewed. The Sheriff’s budget was reviewed. Employee salary requests were reviewed. The need for more patrol officers, vehicles, and supplies were discussed. Budget figures will be revised and reviewed again.

Bob Stephenson, Stephenson’s Computer, was phoned and the Data Processing budget was discussed. The figures include a new plotter for the Growth & Development Department. Chairman Shaw stated there is a plotter in the E-911 office that might be moved back to the Growth and Development Department, therefore that figure can be removed from the budget. Further review took place and the Data Processing budget was acceptable.

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

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