COMMISSIONERS MINUTES SEPTEMBER
8, 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 at the meeting were Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele and
Civil Attorney Richard Roats.
Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve the minutes for August 11, 2008 and
August 18, 2008.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion Shaw, second by Rose, to approve the payroll for August, 2008 in the
amount of $369,393.91.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Recorders Office Report,
Clerk’s Bail Bond and Treasurer’s Office Report for the record only.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve a request dated September 2, 2008
asking for a seven day extension for the filing of the Tipanuk Fire Protection
District budget and levy.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser to approve the expenses in the amount of
$287,647.17.
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 $33,484.75. Northwest Paramedics $32,020.77, Pine Properties LLC
$250.00, Norco $181.38, Med Tech Resource Inc $728.38 and Nitz Pine Store
$304.22.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Assessor Jo Gridley appeared to discuss the diagonal parking by the Courthouse
next to the Department of Motor Vehicles. Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to
make the diagonal parking spaces from the alley behind the Motor Vehicle
Department to 4th Street to 15 minute parking only.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, appeared before the Board for the
interviews for a Qualified Planner.
The three lot letter of information for Joanne Smith was reviewed. Motion by
Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve the three lot split Letter of Information (LOI)
for Joanne Smith with no additional conditions.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The interviews for Qualified Planner were held.
Jeffrey L. Patlovich, AICP was the first to be interviewed. The Commissioners
asked Mr. Patlovich to explain his qualifications for the job. Mr. Patlovich
reviewed his experience, previous projects, and qualifications. Discussion
followed on Planned Communities. The Commissioners thanked Mr. Patlovich for his
time.
Terry Moore, Vice President and Susan Davis, from ECONorthwest and John Ringert,
Principal Engineer from Kittelson & Assoc., Inc. (transportation) were the next
applicants to be interviewed. Mr. Moore introduced himself and the Commissioners
asked Mr. Moore to review their qualifications. Ms. Davis gave a brief overview
of her new position at ECONorthwest. Mr. Ringert gave a brief overview of his
position at Kittelson & Assoc., Inc. Commissioner Shaw asked if the Company had
processed a Planned Community. Mr. Moore stated in Oregon the terminology is
different and explained. Discussion followed on Planned Communities. The
Commissioners thanked Mr. Moore, Ms. Davis and Mr. Ringert for their time.
A decision on hiring a qualified planner will be made within 10 days.
Sheriff Rick Layher and Sergeant Laytreda Schultz appeared before the Board.
Sheriff Layher spoke to the Board regarding a substation in the Pine/Featherville
area. Solutions were discussed. The Sheriff’s Department will be hiring soon.
Motion by Rose, second by Shaw 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-08-08-04 Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to deny as not emergent and
application not timely filed.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
K-07-08-05 Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to approve the MRI and Ultrasound
and pre-approvals for two procedures.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
K-08-08-01 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve with a payback agreement
of $100.00 per month to begin in November, 2008.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session resumed.
Jim Lemieux and Dave Dixon, Sawtooth Emergency Vehicles, appeared to discuss
purchasing ambulances. Mr. Lemieux stated it would take 150 days to deliver a
new ambulance. Used ambulances cost approximately $60,000.00. Mr. Dixon stated
our ambulances are not in good shape although ambulance #2519 could be salvaged
for a backup ambulance. The Commissioners took a break to look at a new
ambulance that Sawtooth Emergency Vehicles brought with them.
The Commissioners had a working session regarding the ambulance request for
proposals. Prosecutor Schindele appeared for the work session. The cost of new
ambulances was discussed. The proposals received were reviewed. In the Ada
County Paramedics proposal, there were two options, full service and a
management proposal. Elmore Medical Center’s proposal was reviewed. Prosecutor
Schindele stated there was confusion on the total dollar amount of Elmore
Medicals proposal and Northwest Paramedics proposal was straight forward. Having
Greg Mauer from Elmore Medical Center come in and explain what the total dollar
amount is might be necessary. Rich Albright from Northwest Paramedics came
forward and explained what the difference is between a basic EMT, an advanced
EMT, and a Paramedic. Prosecutor Schindele asked Mr. Albright questions on
Northwest Paramedics proposal. Chairman Shaw reviewed Elmore Medical Center’s
proposal with Prosecutor Schindele and it basically states if there are any
shortfalls the County would pay for them. Discussion followed. Karl and Kari
Vogt from Northwest Paramedics were also present. Prosecutor Schindele asked the
Board if they need to have more questions answered. A meeting will be scheduled
on Thursday afternoon at 1:00 p.m. to continue the work session.
Chairman Shaw called the public hearing to order to hear public comment on two
applications from Ramco Design, LLC. The first application is for a Zoning
District Amendment for approximately 320 acres from Agriculture A Zone (Ag A) to
Light Manufacturing (M1) Zone. Site is located in the West ½ of Section 12,
Township 2 South, Range 4 East, B.M. A more common means of locating this site
from the intersection of the railroad tracks and Simco Road proceed South on
Simco Road approximately 1 mile to NW Waste Site Dr. Turn east on NW Waste Site
Dr. for approximately 1 mile. The property is located on the South side.
The second application is for a Zoning District Amendment for approximately 320
acres from Agriculture A Zone (Ag A) to Light Manufacturing (M1) Zone. Site is
located in the Township 2 South, Range 4 East, West ½ Section 22, B.M. A more
common means of locating this site is from the intersection of the railroad
tracks and Simco Road, proceed South on Simco Road approximately 3 miles to
Harper Rd. Turn West on Harper Road for approximately ½ mile. The property is
located on the North side.
Spencer Hafen, representing Ramco Design, appeared before the Board regarding
the re-zone request.
The first application was discussed. Mr. Hafen reviewed the request and the
Industrial Park project for the Commissioners. This project is a railroad
industrial park. Chairman Shaw asked if there was an input from the Highway
District. Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director stated no. Commissioner
Rose asked if they were sent notification and Ms. Sharp answered yes.
The second re-zone request was reviewed by Mr. Hafen and was also an Industrial
Park Project. The Project is not rail. Chairman Shaw asked Ms. Sharp the same
question regarding the Highway District and there was no input received.
Ed Van Grouw, 5089 S. Debonair Lane, stated he owned the dairy in the area and
is wondering why Ag A is being rezoned to Industrial. Adjacent property is
currently being farmed. Mr. Van Grouw stated a conditional Use Permit would be a
better solution and questioned water use.
Spencer Hafen appeared to rebut the testimony received. Water rights have been
purchased for water use. Mr. Hafen supplied a map to the Commissioners so they
could see the current zoning, the dairy is already zoned light industrial.
Mr. Van Grouw was also shown the current zoning map. The zoning map was
submitted for the record.
The public hearing was closed.
Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to approve the recommendation of the Planning
and Zoning Commission to re-zone both applications from Ramco Design, LLC, from
Ag A to Light Industrial. The first application site is located in the West ½ of
Section 12, Township 2 South, Range 4 East, B.M. The second application site is
located in Township 2 South, Range 4 East, West ½ of Section 22, B.M.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Prosecutor Schindele will draft the ordinances to rezone the property and a
public hearing will be scheduled.
The Intermountain Hospital Contract was discussed. There were a few changes to
the contract and Prosecutor Schindele is waiting for Intermountain Hospital to
return the Contract.
The public portion of the meeting was held. Spencer Hafen who was still present
asked if the County ever assisted large companies with tax incentives.
Commissioner Rose stated the only incentive he knew of was when Idaho Waste
started, their tipping fees were deferred for three years.
The BDPA Contract was discussed. The final draft is done and will be put on the
agenda for September 15, 2008.
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
