COMMISSIONERS MINUTES December
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 was Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele.
Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve the minutes for November 24, 2008 and
December 1, 2008. Discussion followed and two minor corrections were made to the
November 24, 2008 minutes.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Shaw second by Rose to approve the Payroll for November 2008 in the
amount of $379,720.95.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve for the record only the Recorders
Office Report, Clerks Bail Bond Report, and Treasurers Office Report.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Shaw, second by Rose to approve the ambulance district expenses in the
amount of $37,413.97. NW Paramedics Assoc. $36,279.10, Pine Resort LLC $650.00,
Intermountain Communications $204.25 and Norco $280.62.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Sheriff Rick Layher and Camas County Sheriff Dave Sanders appeared before the
Board to discuss emergency dispatch services for Camas County. Sheriff Sanders
is asking to contract with Elmore County to cover their dispatch service from
12:00 a.m. to 8:00 a.m. in Camas County. Sheriff Sanders explained the County
had a problem with their phone service and to contract with Elmore County would
save Camas County money. Chief Deputy Nick Schilz, Kayla Parsons and Teresa
Mallea from the Elmore County Dispatch Department were also present. Ms. Mallea
and Ms. Parsons stated it would not be problem for the Department. The
Commissioners asked Sheriff Layher to have Prosecutor Schindele review the
Contract.
Nick Schilz, Disaster Services Director, appeared before the Board. The Disaster
Services position was discussed and the amount of time it took to do the job.
Perhaps combining the Disaster Services Department with the Sheriffs office
might be a solution. A proposed secretarial position for the Sheriff was
discussed. If that secretarial position included Disaster Services that would
help Deputy Schilz with office related items. Deputy Schilz gave a brief update
on the Disaster Services Department. The repeater at Dog Mountain was briefly
discussed.
Chairman Shaw read the Certificates of Residency into the record: Lukas Lamont
West, Adelia Joanne Loomis, and Kimberlee J. West. 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 approve the expenses in the amount of
$353,684.89.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Keith Paduch, from Integrated Benefits Administration, and John Cooper, from
Meritain Health, appeared and gave a presentation on an alternative health care
program for Elmore County. Blue Cross is the current health insurance provider
for the County, and discussion followed on how much the current deductible is
and what the portion of the deductible is paid by the County and the Employee.
Mr. Paduch reviewed in a condensed form what his Company would offer to the
County compared to what the County has now. Commissioner Rose asked if the
Employee Committee has reviewed the plan and Mr. Paduch stated no. Mr. Cooper
spoke to the Board in more detail on how their plan works. The Employee
Committee will be given a presentation also.
Mike Dettori, Fairfield Ranger District, and Ann Frost, Recreation Program
Manager for the Fairfield Ranger District, appeared to discuss recreation fee
increases. Mr. Dettori stated two months ago a letter was sent to Elmore County
regarding the increase. Mr. Dettori asked for a letter of support to give to the
Resource Advisory Committee (RAC). The Commissioners stated they would have the
Deputy Clerk prepare the letter. Commissioner Rose asked about help with the
repeater on Dog Mountain and Mr. Dettori stated to check with Larry Tripp,
Mountain Home Ranger District.
Shea Burns, Fair Director, and previous Fair Director Kate Ackerson, appeared
before the Board and discussion followed on Ms. Burns husband being a member on
the Fair Board. The Commissioners and Prosecutor feel that is a conflict of
interest. Ms. Burns also stated a demolition derby is being planned on the Fair
grounds during the Fair, with the Commissioners permission. White Knuckle racing
is proposing the demolition derby which would be held at the current motocross
track. The motocross track would be leveled for the event. The Rodeo is in
question for the Fair at this point. There has been no interest by any
organization to run the rodeo. The Commissioners asked Ms. Burns to have the
Prosecutor review the contract regarding the demolition derby. Ms. Burns asked
about the lease on the cell tower at the fair grounds and Commissioner Rose
stated he would call the Company.
Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to recess for lunch.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to go into Executive Session pursuant to I.C.
67-2345(d). Roll call vote was taken.
ROSE - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The following decisions were made:
K-05-08-04 Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to deny as not indigent, not last
resource, and incomplete application.
SHAW
. - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
K-10-08-14 Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to deny as not indigent, application
incomplete, not last resource, not a resident of Elmore County.
SHAW
. - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session resumed.
Lori Fink, with the Mountain Home Ranger District, phoned the Board. Ms. Fink
stated she was phoning regarding a special use permit for snow measuring sites
and discussion followed on those sites. The Dog Mountain Repeater Site was
discussed. Ms. Fink referenced a special use permit regarding Grape Mountain,
Danskin Lookout, and Dog Mountain Communication Sites. Ms. Fink will send a copy
of the special use permit stating Elmore County would construct the tower on Dog
Mountain. The Commissioners asked if the ambulance could use the forest service
frequency for emergencies up in the hills. Ms. Fink stated she did not know and
other avenues were discussed on who to contact to get permission to use the
frequency.
Pat Lucas, Bureau of Homeland Security, Southwest Area Field Office, and Susan
Cleverly, Finance Section Chief, appeared before the Board to discuss grant
funds available to the County. Mr. Lucas stated Nick Schilz, Disaster Services
Director, can apply for materials for the Department with the existing funds
totaling approximately $58,000.00. Ms. Cleverly also informed the Board of other
grant funds available. Commissioner Rose asked if the funds could be used for
the Dog Mountain Repeater and Mr. Lucas stated he thought they could. Nick
Schilz, Disaster Services Director joined the meeting. Commissioner Cruser asked
if funds were available to build a building to house vehicles associated with
Disaster Services. Mr. Lucas stated he would check on that. Commissioner Cruser
asked if any grants were available for the ambulance service and Mr. Lucas
stated funds might be available to purchase emergency equipment. Discussion
followed on applying for the available funds.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to sign a tax cancellation, No. 968 -
Bagladyarts.com in the amount of $7.86.
SHAW
. - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, appeared before the Board for
final approval on Scottlyns Subdivision. Discussion followed. Motion by Rose,
second by Shaw, to approve the final plat for Scottlyns Subdivision.
SHAW
. - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to sign sales agreement with Sawtooth
Emergency Vehicles to purchase two new 2008 ford E450 ambulances.
SHAW
. - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Shaw, second 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.
Deliberations continued on K-05-08-04.
Regular session resumed.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Findings of Facts for
K-05-08-04.
SHAW
. - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Assessor Jo Gridley appeared with the License Agreement between the
Intermountain Multiple Listing Service and Elmore County. Motion by Cruser,
second by Shaw, to approve and sign the agreement.
SHAW
. - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The Commissioners general discussion on current activities followed. The current
status of the Ambulances owned by Elmore County was discussed. An estimate of
costs for renovations at Elmore Medical Center for ambulance storage was
discussed along with ambulance storage in Glenns Ferry.
Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to approve a reimbursement of mileage, 915
miles one way, for Joe Twitchell to attend the RC&D Ten State Regional
Conference in Spear Fish South Dakota.
SHAW
. - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the Memorandum of Understanding
between Elmore County and the American Legion, Post 26, for access to and
maintenance of a secure, weatherproof bulletin board.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to suspend the reading of Resolution No. 415-08
and refer to it by title only: A Resolution and Order creating the Elmore County
Pest Abatement District, naming said district, and describing the boundaries
thereof.
SHAW
. - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve Resolution No. 415-08, a resolution
and order creating the Elmore County Pest Abatement District, naming said
District, and describing the boundaries thereof.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
RESOLUTION 415-08
A RESOLUTION AND ORDER CREATING THE ELMORE COUNTY PEST ABABTEMENT DISTRICT,
NAMING SAID DISTRICT, AND DESCRIBING THE BOUNDARIES THEREOF.
WHEREAS, Idaho Code § 39-2801 et seq. authorizes Idaho political subdivisions to
form a pest abatement district;
WHEREAS, the Elmore County Board of Commissioners adopted a resolution declaring
a public health and welfare disaster or emergency and creating a county-wide
interim abatement district under Idaho Code § 39-2812 on or about May 14, 2007,
following a public hearing on May 10, 2007;
WHEREAS, Idaho Code § 39-2812(3) authorizes the Board to place the whole county
into an interim abatement district for administrative purposes for no more than
two (2) years;
WHEREAS, the Board brought the question of whether a formal pest abatement
district shall be formed to a vote of the electorate during the general election
held November 4, 2008, within twenty-four (24) months of the emergency
declaration as required by Idaho Code § 39-2812(3);
WHEREAS, notice of the election was published in a newspaper having general
circulation in the proposed abatement district on October 21 and October 28,
2008, pursuant to Idaho Code § 39-2802(b); and
WHEREAS, the electorate cast 5415 yes votes and 2784 no votes, so a majority of
votes cast at the election by the qualified electors were for the formation of
an abatement district.
IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED AND ORDERED, that pursuant to Idaho Code § 39-2802, a Pest
Abatement District shall be created in Elmore County.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED That the Board of County Commissioners shall
appoint a five (5) member board of trustees from within the area of the
abatement district who shall govern the abatement district and exercise all of
the powers, duties and responsibilities set forth in Idaho Code § 39-2804.
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED That the Board of County Commissioners of
Elmore County shall exercise all powers, duties and responsibilities towards the
District authorized by Idaho Code title 39, chapter 28, including approval and
reconciliation of the annual budget as required by Idaho Code § 39-2804(8) and
(9).
IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED AND ORDERED That the name of said district shall be the
Elmore County Pest Abatement District.
IT IS FINALLY RESOLVED That the boundaries of said district shall be the
boundaries of Elmore County.
PASSED, at a regular meeting of the Elmore County Board of County Commissioners
in the City of Mountain Home, County of Elmore, State of Idaho, held on the 8th
day of December 2008, upon which roll call vote was duly taken and said
RESOLUTION AND ORDER duly passed by a unanimous vote.
A copy of this Resolution shall be filed with the County Clerk.
ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
BY: /s/ Arlie Shaw, Chairperson
BY: /s/ Larry E. Rose, Commissioner
BY: /s/ Connie Cruser, Commissioner
ATTEST: /s/ Marsa Grimmett, Clerk
The formation of the Pest Abatement Board was discussed.
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
