COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                August 11, 2008


The 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 Commissioners Larry Rose and Connie Cruser. Chairman Arlie Shaw was absent. Also present was Clerk Marsa Grimmett and Civil Attorney Richard Roats.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser to approve the expenses in the amount of $292,844.78.
SHAW - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Cruser, second by Rose to approve the ambulance expenses in the amount of $33,855.08. Northwest Paramedics $32,020.77, Pine Properties LLC $250.00, Norco $213.65, Nitz Pine Store $1,098.58 and Intermountain Communications $272.08.
SHAW - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Certificates of Rresidency were read into the record by Commissioner Rose: Lori Laine Urfer and Kyle Zachary Moore. Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Certificates of Residency as read.
SHAW - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser to approve the Elk Valley Resort Liquor License.
SHAW - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Nick Schilz, Chief Deputy Sheriff’s Office, appeared and the Vessel Fund and Jail Budget was discussed. The Three Island Crossing this year and the loss of an animal was discussed.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser to approve and sign the Southwest Idaho RC&D Grant Fund Reimbursement Request.
SHAW - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the payroll for July 2008 in the amount of $375,727.85.
SHAW - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Bob Stephenson, Stephenson’s Computers, appeared and discussed the Vacation/Sick/Personal Leave/Compensation Time Report with the Board.

Motion to recess for lunch by Rose, second by Cruser.
SHAW - ABSENT
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) with
Social Services Director Marianne Bate on a motion by Rose, second by Cruser. Roll call vote was taken.
SHAW - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The following decisions were made:

K-06-08-07 Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to deny as failed to provide required documentation, Elmore County is not the last resource, applicant failed to cooperate with Elmore County.
SHAW - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-07-08-02 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to recommend approval for the CAT scan and the Laryngoscopy. If further cancer treatment is necessary, providers must submit treatment plan based on findings. Reimbursement of the $75 per month and 50% of taxes after treatment is complete and/or the applicant returns to work or receives SSD/SSI.
SHAW - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-04-08-01 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve with $200 per month reimbursement and 50% of income tax returns. The applicant is also required to proceed with Social Security and Medicaid to the highest level.
SHAW - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-07-08-01 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to deny as not last resource. Applicant may be Medicaid eligible if applicant cooperates with Health & Welfare.
SHAW - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

Bob and Alice Kipp, 3665 SW Smith Road, Mountain Home, Idaho, came before the board to request a reimbursement for attorney fees regarding information received from Code Enforcer Noe Garza. Mr. Garza told Mr. Kipp that their arena was an illegal business activity because revenue was being generated from arena use. Mr. Kipp contacted and attorney and was told the arena was legal. Mr. Kipp stated Mr. Garza still insisted it was an illegal business. Mr. Kipp stated when they met with Growth and Development Director Bonnie Sharp, she told them the arena was legal. Bonnie Sharp was present and stated that riding arenas were allowed, but the Growth and Development Department was receiving complaints about dust and noise, also the Kipp’s are selling food and allowing attendees to bring their own coolers possibly containing alcohol. Mr. Garza was present and explained the procedure he followed regarding the issue. Civil Attorney Roats asked Ms. Sharp if a Conditional Use Permit would be needed if the arena was being used as a business and Ms. Sharp replied an attorney would have to answer that question. Mr. Kipp stated they were selling hamburgers but have ceased doing that, also a minimum amount of alcohol is allowed to be brought by attendees. Mr. Kipp stated he has not been shown in writing that he is in violation. Civil Attorney Roats stated he would look into the rules of having a business in the area.

Sheriff Rick Layher came before the Board to discuss purchasing a vehicle. After reviewing the current budget the Board approved the acquisition.

Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, appeared before the Board to obtain clarification on the reason the Vanilla Sun Subdivision appeal was being remanded to the Planning and Zoning Commission for hearing.

Rayola Jacobsen, previous resident of Grandview, current resident of Boise, appeared before the Board to discuss weed control in the Chattin Flats area. A meeting at Rimrock High School will be scheduled later this month regarding weed control with the interested parties. Ms. Jacobsen asked if Elmore County would like to be included in the meeting. Commissioner Rose stated they would contact Mir Seyedbagheri, Extension Agent, to inform him of the meeting.

Monica Halliday, Juvenile Probation, appeared before the Board to discuss her budget.

Jo Gridley, Assessor, appeared before the Board to review entries on her department’s timecards.

At 1:30 p.m. the Commissioners met in Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d) with
Social Services Director Marianne Bate. Roll call vote was taken.
SHAW - ABSENT
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed, no action was taken as result of Executive Session.




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

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