COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                NOVEMBER 24, 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 Connie Cruser and Larry Rose. Also present was Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve the minutes for November 10, 2008 and November 17, 2008.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve the expenses. Discussion followed. Motion was amended by Shaw, second was amended by Cruser, to exclude a voucher from the Treasurer’s Office in the amount of $33.25 payable to Mountain Home Parks & Recreation for a beginning Spanish Class. Total Expenses $161,424.95.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to accept the Bail Bond Report and Treasurer’s Office Report for the record only.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Chairman Shaw read the tax cancellations into the record: No. 962 Orville E. Greer $139.68, No. 963 Doris Christ $1,328.00, No. 964 Sharon J. Ream & Douglas W. Gross Trust $494.84, No. 965 Mario Pedroza $2.56, No. 966 Donna J. Brower $434.00, and No. 967 Virginia Ware $45.86 for a total of $2,444.94. Motion by Rose, second by Cruser to approve the tax cancellations and have the Chairman sign.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to uphold the Planning and Zoning Commissions recommendation to approve the rezone request for Ramco Design, LLC, and accept the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

A tax cancellation for Emery A. Hampton was discussed. Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to deny the request at this time as the taxes are not three years delinquent.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The liquor license for Los Pinos Restaurant was discussed. Clerk Grimmett appeared and explained if a business has an on premise beer license they can also sell beer to go. Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve the liquor license for Los Pinos Restaurant, applicant Maria Inez Pedroza.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Marty Jones, Central District Health, and Fred Perez, Idaho Waste Systems, Inc., appeared and discussion followed on the Glenns Ferry Transfer Station. A notice needs to be published regarding the new operation. Chairman Shaw will ask Prosecutor Schindele if she will prepare the notice. Construction of the Transfer Station was discussed.

The Department Heads met for their monthly meeting.

Dan Collins, Plant Facilities Manager, appeared and reported his Department is busy getting ready for winter, the Courthouse sprinklers will be blown out today.

Monica Halliday, Juvenile Probation, asked if she could return later in the day. The Commissioners stated they would call her.

Bob Knight, Growth and Development Planner, appeared before the Board and gave them the monthly Building Permit Report. Mr. Knight also informed the Board the Department has received several lot split requests. Mr. Knight will return at 2:00 p.m. when Mr. Ward from Idaho Department of Fish and Game will be in to discuss Planned Communities.

Mir Seyedbagheri, Extension Agent, appeared and gave his written report which included research projects, daily clientele contacts, workshops, and field days. Discussion followed on the Extension Office accomplishment summary for 2008. The Commissioners thanked Mr. Seyedbagheri for all his hard work.

A.W.Baumgardner, Veteran’s Service Officer, was unable to attend the monthly meeting and a written report was handed in for the Commissioners review. The written report included Mr. Baumgardner visiting the Idaho State Veterans Cemetery helping Veterans with pre-registrations. Since October 27, the office has assisted 28 veterans, spouses and retirees.

The Fair Board Appointment was discussed. Chairman Shaw will ask Prosecutor Schindele to write a letter regarding the recommendation from the Fair Board.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to pay an Ambulance District Expense to the Nitz Pine Store in the amount of $669.72.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The Event Contract between American Legion Post #26 and Elmore County for the County Christmas Party was discussed. Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to accept and sign the Event Contract.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Commissioners general discussion followed on current activities. Commissioner Cruser discussed adult misdemeanor probation fees. Deputy Clerk McCain appeared and discussion followed on incoming probation fees. Chairman Shaw reviewed the proposed fees for the Glenns Ferry Transfer Station. Expenditures were discussed due to the current economy. Homeland security grants that were available were discussed.

Tom Hiler, Hiler Brothers, appeared with a report showing gas usage by Elmore County Employees and returned the Contract for County Fuel. The Commissioners reviewed the report. Discussion followed on several options to help the County save money on fuel.

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 Rose to meet with Social Services Director Marianne Bate. Commissioner Cruser was absent.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

The following decisions were made:

K-09-08-03 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to dismiss the case as the vendor withdrew their appeal.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

K-10-08-10 Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to deny as not indigent, not last resource, no interview or documentation, unable to determine if applicant is a resident of Elmore County.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

K-11-08-02 Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve the payment to Rost Funeral Home in the amount of $750.00 for burial assistance.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

Prosecutor Kristina Schindele and Clerk Marsa Grimmett were present.

The Area of Impact public hearing publication was discussed with Prosecutor Schindele.

Scott Reinecker and Rick Ward, Department of Fish and Game, came before the Board to discuss how their department helps Counties assure that proper wildlife mitigation plans are in place for Planned Communities.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to vote for Larry Rose to be on the Administrative Board of the Catastrophic Health Cost Care Program.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Commissioner Connie Cruser joined the meeting.

Vivian Garcia, Election Clerk, came before the Board to discuss the canvass of the General Election.

The Elected Officials monthly meeting was held.

Jo Gridley, Assessor, reported on the activities in her office. The Board of Equalization will meet at 5:00 p.m. today and at this time there are no appeals on the subsequent roll. The MLS Agreement was discussed. Prosecutor Schindele stated she would get a copy from Assessor Gridley.

The Commissioners would like to have drug testing added to the Personnel Policy and also stated all Departments would have to start cutting back on expenditures.

Rose Plympton, Treasurer, reported the public is expecting their assessed values to decrease due to the current economy. Assessor Gridley stated the market has not shown a decrease in value as of yet. The Commissioners stated cutting back on meal reimbursements is being considered.

Attorney Jerry Mason phoned and spoke to Chairman Shaw. The topic of the conversation was the re-zone request from Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. (AEHI). The public hearing was set for February 11, 2008 at 6:00 p.m. tentatively at the Junior High School. Mr. Mason will prepare the public hearing notice and send it to the Prosecutor.

Monica Halliday, Juvenile Probation, came before the Board to give a report on the Department. Ms. Halliday presented the Commissioners with a report she files with the State. The report was reviewed and discussed. Within the next three years the revenue that funds the Juvenile Probation office will decrease.

Discussion followed on the Vanilla Sun Subdivision Appeal. The property is located in a high nitrate zone which will require special septic systems. A community well will require water testing, individual wells will not. Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to uphold the Planning and Zoning decision requiring a community well as it is a public safety issue due to the potential for possible well contamination.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Job descriptions were discussed. Job Descriptions for GIS, Human Resource, and Disaster Services will also be requested from BDPA, Inc.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to meet at a Board of Equalization.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

There were no appeals to the subsequent roll.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser to resume as a Board of Commissioners.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

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