COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                SEPTEMBER 22, 2008


The Elmore County Commissioners met 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 was Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele.

The Area of Impact was discussed regarding the public hearing held on September 8, 2008. Options were discussed if the proposed boundaries were changed.

Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to approve the minutes for September 8, 2008 (public hearing), September 11, 2008 and September 15, 2008. Minor changes were made to the September 15, 2008 minutes.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion to approve expenses by Shaw, second by Cruser. Discussion followed. Two vouchers were held from the Sheriff’s Office. Total expenses $189,746.06.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Civil Attorney Richard Roats joined the meeting.

Ron Leydet, Mountain Home Citizen, appeared before the Commissioners to discuss water issues in the County. Mr. Leydet stated in reference to the proposed Planned Communities west of Mountain Home, there is no history of existing wells from Simco Road west, and well testing in that area should be required by the Idaho Department of Water Resources (IDWR). Mr. Leydet stated the only history of water is a few individual domestic wells in that area. Commissioner Rose asked why only target one area in Elmore County. Marty Jones was present, representing Central District Health, and commented that the Department of Environmental Quality (DEQ) and IDWR have been asked by the County for help, and they in turn ask that the County set regulating rules on the issue. Discussion followed on the proposed Planned Developments and what might be required by IDWR. Chairman Shaw stated our Planned Community Ordinance states the developer has to be able to provide water, meaning a water right has been purchased or transferred. Mr. Leydet stated we should be stricter and make the developer prove there is water available. Mr. Leydet also stated the Commissioners should have stricter requirements on all proposed subdivisions, such as not accepting new water rights and requiring the developer to pre-drill individual wells before any lots are sold.

Marty Jones, Central District Health, and Fred Perez, Idaho Waste Systems, appeared to discuss a letter received from DEQ regarding the Non-Municipal Solid Waste Site Approval Application for the Proposed Glenns Ferry Transfer Station/Completeness Determination. Mr. Perez suggested extending the contract with the Crane Brothers as the Transfer Station might not be completed until January of 2009. Discussion followed on the letter received from DEQ and how the application will be corrected.
A small recess was taken.

The Department Heads appeared for their regular monthly meeting.

Wade Baumgardner, Veteran’s Service Officer, appeared before the Board with his monthly update. On October 21, 2008 the outreach program for the Pine/Featherville area will be held at the Pine Senior Center. Mr. Baumgardner stated 24 new Veterans have been helped since last month.

Monica Halliday, Juvenile Probation, appeared and gave her monthly report. Community Service work for Juveniles on probation was discussed. Commissioner Cruser excused herself from the meeting. Discussion followed on what types of Community Service the Juveniles can perform.

Jennifer Crogg, Misdemeanor Probation, appeared before the Board for a monthly update and gave the Commissioners a written report. Ms. Crogg stated her office currently has 200 on probation. Discussion followed on Community Service activities.

Dan Collins, Plant Facilities Manager, appeared with his monthly report. A new roof is being put on the E-911/Maintenance building. No insulation in the roof was found when the project started, insulation will be added. The mound of dirt at the Elmore County Jail site was discussed.

Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, appeared for her monthly meeting. Ms. Sharp stated the re-zone request for the proposed Nuclear Power Plant is taking up most of her employees’ time. Four public hearings have been set. There will be six different locations that the public hearing notice will be physically posted. Discussion followed on procedures on the re-zone request. Ms. Sharp stated building permit requests are down. Our Building Inspector is on vacation and the City Inspector is filling in for the County.

Commissioner Cruser re-joined the meeting.

Ms. Sharp stated she is having difficulties on information being delivered to the Courthouse. The deliveries of information are to the Recorder’s Office and outgoing mail that Security processes. Having employees sign receipts was discussed. Commissioner Rose stated a list of what is being delivered should be attached and reviewed by both the recipient and the person delivering the information, and signed by both if this is to be pursued. Another agenda item regarding a building permit that will be discussed later in the day was reviewed by Ms. Sharp with the Board as Ms. Sharp will be unavailable to return at that time.

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

The following action was taken:

K-09-08-01 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to deny as not indigent, incomplete application, no estimates of physicians charges for ten days prior to the application.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Still in Executive Session a hearing was held on K-06-08-02. Present were the three Commissioners, Clerk Marsa Grimmett, Social Services Director Marianne Bate, Civil Attorney Richard Roats, Representatives from St. Alphonsus Hospital, the applicant and his ex-wife. Ms. Bate gave an overview of the case. The case was discussed, questions were asked and answered regarding the applicants assets.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to deny K-06-08-02 as not indigent.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

The proposals for an ambulance contract were discussed. Commissioner Cruser stated she was in favor of Elmore Medical’s proposal. Chairman Shaw stated he was also but had concerns about not having the final say in the budget regarding purchasing and billing. Commissioner Rose stated Elmore County possibly running the ambulance service again might be an option as he had the same concern as Chairman Shaw. The Commissioners will re-visit the issue when Prosecutor Schindele joins the meeting.

Chairman Shaw read Resolution No. 409-08 into the record:

RESOLUTION NO. 409-08

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE ELMORE COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE CONTINUING FUNDING AND ADJUST FOR CHANGES IN SPENDING PRIORITIES.

WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners of Elmore County have the authority and duty under Article XVIII, Section 6 of the Idaho Constitution and Title 31, Chapter 6 of the Idaho Code to provide funding operations of the Government of Elmore County for expenditure of those funds; and
WHEREAS, The Board considered this adjustment to the County budget during its regular public meeting on September 22, 2008, and the need to amend the County budget has been satisfactorily demonstrated to the Board of Commissioners.

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:

1. That $30,000.00 from line item 100.417.02.028.00, Contingency, be shifted to line item 124.424.02.057.00 Health District.

2. That this resolution shall have effect immediately upon its passage.

PASSED, at a regular meeting of the Elmore County Board of Commissioners in the County of Elmore, State of Idaho, held on the 22nd day of September, 2008, upon which roll call vote was duly taken and said Resolution duly passed by a unanimous vote.

ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
/S/ ARLIE SHAW, Chairman
/S/ CONNIE M. CRUSER, Commissioner
/S/ LARRY E. ROSE, Commissioner
ATTEST: /S/ MARSA GRIMMETT, Clerk

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve and sign Resolution No. 409-08.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Prosecutor Schindele joined the meeting for the choice of the Ambulance Proposal.

The ambulance proposals were discussed again. Each proposal, Northwest Paramedics, Elmore Medical Center and Ada County Paramedics, was reviewed, compared and discussed. The total amount for each proposal and the billing process was discussed. Chairman Shaw stated he is in favor of Elmore Medical’s proposal, and if the County is responsible for all the costs then the Commissioners should have a say in all expenditures and the billing process. Chairman Shaw stated it was a long term decision and would be community friendly. Prosecutor Schindele stated the Commissioners have to state why they are in favor or against the proposals. Commissioner Rose stated Ada County is too expensive. Chairman Shaw stated he agreed with Commissioner Rose regarding Ada County. Commissioner Cruser stated Elmore Medical Center is financially sound and is medically able to fulfill the role, the Paramedics and advanced EMT’s would be working at the Medical Center which is beneficial for constant training along with the savings of not having to provide a residence for the Paramedics and EMT’s. Chairman Shaw stated Northwest Paramedics proposal compared to Elmore Medical Center is another $50,000.00 to $80,000.00 per year. Chairman Shaw also stated the lack of maintenance on the ambulances by Northwest Paramedics over all the years of the contract is a factor in the decision. Commissioner Cruser stated another factor was the survey that was performed and the complaints that were heard regarding Northwest Paramedics. Commissioner Rose stated if Elmore Medical Center would have stepped in when we first went out for contract we possibly would have contracted with them as the combination is a plus. A Paramedic in Mountain Home and an Advanced EMT in Glenns Ferry is the option the Commissioners prefer. Elmore Medical Center’s bid was the lowest with the additional expense of purchasing ambulances.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to accept the Model D proposal from Elmore Medical Center for the Ambulance Contract, to include detailed changes regarding the expenses and collections.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Jason and Julie Benzie, 3510 NE June Lane, Mountain Home, Steve Acarregui, 875 Eagle Court, Mountain Home, and Ron Liercke, 1144 Amos Way, Mountain Home, appeared before the Board to ask that a building permit be issued for a shop on the Benzie’s property before a land split can be approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission as the item cannot be placed on an agenda until December of this year. The land has already been surveyed (split) and a house built on the land, now a shop is being constructed. The land split was not approved by the Planning and Zoning Commission when originally done. The Commissioners stated no exceptions are being granted. Prosecutor Schindele discussed selective exceptions in reference to prosecution. Prosecutor Schindele suggested the original file of when the house was built be pulled in the Growth and Development Department for review, and she will also review the County’s Ordinance.

The public portion of the meeting was held. No public appeared

Sheriff Rick Layher appeared before the Board. The compensation for deputies in the Pine/Featherville area was discussed. The two vouchers that were held from this morning were discussed with Sheriff Layher. The trailer for snow mobiles will be reimbursed by a grant. The other voucher was a for a gang related seminar. The price of driving each day or staying in a hotel was reviewed. A decision will be made at the next meeting on the seminar.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve the voucher for the snow mobile trailer in the amount of $7,320.38.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Correspondence received by mail was reviewed.

Discussion of the Area of Impact will be put on the next agenda.

Motion by Shaw, second Rose, to hire William Reid from Johnson Gardner to be the Economist for the Planned Communities.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.


Choosing a Planner will be placed on the next agenda.

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