COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                OCTOBER 20, 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 and Commissioner Connie Cruser. Also present was Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele. Commissioner Larry Rose was absent due to a family illness.

Chairman Shaw opened the meeting and general discussion followed on Commissioners current activities and correspondence received by mail was reviewed.

Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw to approve the minutes of October 14, 2008.
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Carl Holmes, Elmore County resident, appeared and discussed the County Budget with the Commissioners. Mr. Holmes questioned the Commissioner’s salary. Chairman Shaw explained to Mr. Holmes the job description of the Commissioners. Discussion followed on how many hours the Commissioners work per week and what functions they attend throughout the month. Mr. Holmes thanked the Commissioners for the information.

Civil Attorney Richard Roats joined the meeting.

Lonnie McCullough, 1700 Windemere Drive, Mountain Home, Idaho, appeared representing the Independent Baptist Church of Mountain Home. Mr. McCullough has made application for property tax exemption for the church, although the actual vesting of the property is in several individual names. Mr. McCullough will have a deed prepared to have the property put in the name of the church and will re-apply for the property tax exemption.

A small recess was taken. Regular session resumed.

Sheriff Rick Layher appeared and discussion followed on the Glenns Ferry Police Department Contract. The Glenns Ferry Mayor was scheduled to appear. The contract will be rescheduled in November for review.

General discussion followed on the new ambulance contract and the Glenns Ferry Transfer Station.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to recess for lunch.
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.


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Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve and sign the Economist Agreement between Elmore County and Johnson Gardner, LLC.
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Alan and Adam Crane, Snake River Rubbish, appeared before the Board to discuss extending the Glenns Ferry Landfill contract as the proposed Transfer Station has been delayed. Chairman Shaw stated when Commissioner Rose returns the extension will be discussed again. Chairman Shaw will contact Centra Consulting and have send the Cranes a copy of the Storm Water Management Plan. The contract extension was put on the October 27, 2008 agenda.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to go into Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d) to meet with Social Services Director Marianne Bate. Roll call vote was taken.
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

K-10-08-05 Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve as an extension of case K-03-08-04 and send to CAT.
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

K-09-08-02 Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to deny as not indigent, not last resource as Farmer’s Insurance is involved, applicant is not cooperating and is not an Elmore County Resident, no documentation has been received and there has been no interview to determine indigency.
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

K-09-08-04 Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to deny as not indigent, incomplete application, application did not appear for interview, not last resource as applicant has discretionary income to pay the bill and Elmore County is unable to determine residency as address is not an Elmore County address.
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Rayola Jacobson, Eastern Owyhee County Cooperation Weed Management Area spokesperson, appeared before the Board to discuss the Memorandum of Understanding she brought for the Commissioners signatures. Ms. Jacobson explained a grant application is the reason for the Memorandum of Understanding. Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to sign the Eastern Owyhee County Cooperation Weed Management Area Memorandum of Understanding between Owyhee
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County, Elmore County, Bruneau River Soil Conservation District, Idaho Department of Fish & Game, and Idaho Department of Lands and Bureau of Land Management, Boise District Office.
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Victoria Grimes, 13076 Ditto Creek Road, Tipanuk, Joanne Grimmett, 10941 West Desert Duck Ave, Tipanuk, and Sheriff Rick Layher appeared before the Board regarding the Tipanuk Fire District. Ms. Grimes gave the Commissioners a handout with the concerns of the creation and budget hearings of the Tipanuk Fire District, the meeting minutes stating they are incomplete, budget hearing minutes and publications, procedures of the meetings and gaining access to public records. Ms. Grimmett gave the Commissioners a letter explaining her position regarding the Tipanuk Fire District. The Commissioners read the letter and discussion followed. Ms. Grimmett reviewed the publication reflecting the budget amount stated, and that the budget hearing amount was different. A lengthy discussion followed on the Tipanuk Fire District and the meetings that have taken place. Sheriff Layher reported to the Board about the investigation of the creation of the Tipanuk Fire District that his office is conducting. Ms. Grimes and Ms. Grimmett are asking for the collection of taxes to be stopped. Chairman Shaw asked Attorney Roats if that was possible and how the process works. Attorney Roats stated the Prosecutor will look at all the evidence and will make a decision if fraud was involved and proceed accordingly.

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

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







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ARLIE SHAW, Chairman


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MARSA GRIMMETT, Clerk