COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                OCTOBER 6, 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 Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele and Civil Attorney Richard Roats.

Allen Kiester, Lesia Knowlton, and Kate Baldwin, representing the Pine/Featherville volunteer ambulance service appeared before the Board. Mr. Keister asked the Commissioners what was expected from the volunteer service now that Elmore Medical Center has been awarded the County Ambulance Contract. Commissioner Cruser stated Elmore Medical would train the volunteers and other aspects of the contract are being worked on. Mr. Kiester stated they need a paid EMT there eight months out of the year and a building to house the ambulances to keep their ILS licensing. Billing for ambulance calls, licensing regarding Quick Response Unit’s, Intermediate Life Support (ILS), and Basic Life Support (BLS), and Sheriff’s Deputies in the Pine/Featherville area were discussed. Chairman Shaw stated he would like Elmore Medical Center and the volunteer service to work together. Chairman Shaw stated we need to keep the ILS licensing. Mr. Kiester has a building he is willing to renovate for the volunteer ambulance service to include housing the ambulances which can also be as a substation for Sheriff’s Deputies. Mr. Kiester will get back to the Board with an amount for rent on the building. The Commissioners approved supplementing volunteers at $100.00 per 24 hour shift to have 24/7 coverage in Pine/Featherville.

Jim Lemieux from Sawtooth Ambulances appeared to discuss purchasing ambulances. Discussion followed on the type of ambulances to order, equipment details, and the cost. Mr. Lemieux explained his business is going to be receiving a trade-in soon from another County which would be a good back up ambulance if Elmore County needed one. The delivery of new ambulances will take approximately 120 to 150 days. Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to buy two new ambulances priced at $118,300.00 each, from Sawtooth Ambulances by an emergency resolution.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Jody Soboslai, Elmore County Employee Committeeman, appeared to discuss the Elmore County Employee Christmas party. The party will be on December 12, 2008 at the American Legion Hall. Social hour is at 6:00 p.m. and dinner at 7:00 p.m. Motion by Rose, second by Cruser to allow a budget of $3,000.00 for the 2008 Elmore County Christmas party.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to recess for lunch and visit the Jail for the quarterly inspection.
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 Service Director Marianne Bate.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The following decisions were made:

K-09-08-03 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to deny as not a resident, applicant is a seasonal worker.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-09-08-05 Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve with a reimbursement order of $25.00 per month. Discussion followed. Motion and second were amended to increase the reimbursement amount to $50.00 per month.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-06-08-07 Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to issue a final denial as the applicant was approved for Medicaid.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-07-08-01 Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to issue a final denial as the applicant was approved for Medicaid.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-07-08-05 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve with a reimbursement order of $50.00 a month to begin in November, 2008.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-07-08-02 Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve per the treatment plan.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Still in Executive Session a hearing was held on K-05-08-07. Present at the hearing were the three Commissioners, Social Services Director Marianne Bate, Civil Attorney Richard Roats, and Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele. The applicant was not present. No representatives from the hospital were present. Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to issue a final denial on as no documentation has been received to determine residency or indigency.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to approve the minutes for September 29, 2008.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Chairman Shaw read the Certificates of Residency into the record: Valeria Ranae Adams, Russell D. Allen, Manuel Arauje, Lorena Arredondo, Corbin R. Ash, Deedra Margaret Bauman, Luis Aontion Becerra, Bradley Jacob Bowlden, Kendra Aileen Butterfield, Ruth C. Byrd, Wesley Ray Crandall, Jason Lee Darrington, Lyndsey M. Dawson, Ana Laura Dominquez, Maria E. Dominguez, Tracie Nicole Dunham, Jonathan Michael Greenfield, Donald Edmund Harlan, Suzie C. Human, Ismeal Orozco Hurtado, Theresa J. Jacobs, Ashley Brooke Loftus, Brianna Dawn Loftus, Brandon Raymond Lopez, Rosa M. Lopez, Paul Lysle Martin, Jacob S. Miller, Joey S. Miller, Jacob Darin Monasterio, Kyle Zachary Moore, Hannah Jane Murphy, Sheila E. Ogletree, Omar Alonso Ortiz, Patrick James Patterson, Katherine E.M. Price, Jesus Rodriguez, Amanda Alexandra Russell, Kelsey May Sands, Tamara L. Shenk, Erica Burnadette Snoey, Kimberly Marie Steed, Travis William Stowell, Elvis Juarez Tapia, Francisca Tapia, Socorro J. Tapia, Joseph L. Poseley, Sarah Marthena Taylor, Barbara Sue Thomas, Hilda Alberta Turman, Justine Rochelle Turner, Kimberlee Jo West, LaDonna Marie Withers, and Elora Ree Wright. Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Certificates of Residency as read.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to sign the Agreement for Pathology Services between Elmore County and Ada County.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to accept the Intermountain Facility Agreement between Elmore County and BHC Intermountain Hospital, Inc., regarding mentally ill persons and gravely disabled persons delivered to the Facility who have been taken into custody by Elmore County.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser to accept the Legal Services Agreement for services with Mason & Stricklin, LLP (Attorneys) to facilitate hearings or special meetings of the Planning and Zoning Commission and County Commission.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to accept and sign the County Extension Agreement with the University of Idaho for 2009.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The Glenns Ferry Police Department Contract was briefly discussed. Meeting with the Mayor of Glenns Ferry will be arranged to discuss the contract.

The Extension Office sent a report to the Commissioners from the Department of Water Resources regarding suggestions on water management for Elmore County. The Commissioners discussed the report.

Karl Vogt, Northwest Paramedic Associates, Inc., appeared to discuss the addendum to the County of Elmore, Contract for Ambulance Service. Mr. Vogt stated the maintenance on the vehicles and the rate changes for ambulance services were omitted from the addendum. The current condition of the ambulances owned by Elmore County was discussed. The addendum to the contract will be modified to include the maintenance terms agreed upon with a baseline to be performed on the ambulances to establish a point of responsibility. Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser to accept the modified addendum to the County of Elmore, Contract for Ambulance Service.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, and Jerry Gorrell, Developer, appeared before the Board with the final plat for East Hammett Estates. Ms. Sharp gave the Commissioners information on the plat. Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Amended Plat of East Hammett Estates.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Kelly Everitt, Mountain Home News Editor, appeared before the Board to ask questions regarding the Request for Proposal and the award of the ambulance contract. The Board told Mr. Everitt that the County extended the current contract with Northwest Paramedic Assoc., Inc. for six months, expiring on March 31, 2009. The process that was followed during the request for proposal proceedings, the award of the ambulance contract, what ambulances and equipment the County currently has, and the transition period were discussed.

A letter to the Department of Water Resources regarding suggestions prepared by Dr. John Tracy from the Idaho Water Resources Research Institute working with Extension Agent Mir Seyedbahgeri
on water management for Elmore County was discussed. The Commissioners reviewed the suggestions prepared by Dr. John Tracy. Deputy Clerk Steele was instructed to prepare a letter to the Department of Water Resources including Dr. Tracy’s and the Commissioners suggestions.

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