COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                December 15, 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 Prosecutor Kristina Schindele and Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele.

Treasurer Rose Plympton appeared and discussion followed on a denied expenditure. Treasurer Plympton stated the denied expenditure was for one of her employees to take a beginning Spanish class. The Commissioners explained if the class is not a direct requirement of the employees’ job description, it will be denied as it has been in the past. A report will be generated on expenditures from every Department on classes employees have attended.

Greg Maurer, Elmore Medical Center Director, appeared and discussion followed on where to house the ambulances when Elmore Medical Center takes over the operation. Chairman Shaw stated the Fire Chief offered the Fire Station that is a few blocks from the hospital as a storage facility for the ambulances. Two ambulances would fit in the building. Discussion followed on several options. Where the ambulance crew is going to be located is a factor in where the ambulances will be housed. Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to approve and sign the Memorandum of Understanding by and between Elmore County Commissioners and Elmore Medical Center Board of Trustees to provide a viable format to structure a mutual relationship to provide substantial, quality Ambulance Services for residents of Elmore County.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Sheriff Rick Layher and Chief Deputy Nick Schilz, Sheriff’s Department and Disaster Services Director appeared before the Board. Chairman Shaw stated combining the Sheriff’s office and Disaster Services budget together might be an idea. A lengthy discussion followed on how to combine the two departments. The Commissioners will research how the Department budgets can be combined. The Commissary and Food Service at the Jail was discussed.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose to go into Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(b). Roll call vote was taken.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed. No action was taken as result of Executive Session.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to recess and attend the Chamber lunch.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

At 1:30 p.m. regular session resumed.

Chairman Shaw read the tax cancellations into the record: No. 969 U.S.A. $189.92 and No. 970 Enchanted Doorway, Constance Trittin $8.30, total $198.22. Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the tax cancellation as read.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve the minutes for December 8, 2008. Two corrections were made.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to sign the Memorandum of Understanding for a Juvenile Community Service Supervisor.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Clerk Marsa Grimmett appeared and discussion followed on the procedure of processing vehicle titles and registration. Idaho County Risk Management Program (ICRMP) was phoned to ask the procedure of insured County Vehicles. The representative who handles the County’s policy will phone the Commissioners back sometime after 4:00 p.m.

Commissioners general discussion on current activities were discussed. Chairman Shaw reviewed a complaint in writing regarding Northwest Paramedic Assoc. Chairman Shaw stated he phoned Northwest Paramedic Assoc. and left a message and has not been phoned back. Deputy Clerk Steele will fax the complaint to Northwest Paramedic Assoc. with instructions to phone Chairman Shaw. Discussion followed on the Glenns Ferry Transfer Site.

Motion by Shaw, second by 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.

K-09-08-04 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to dismiss as Southern Idaho Radiology, who was the only vendor to appeal, withdrew their appeal on 12-11-08.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.



K-10-08-09 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to dismiss as St. Alphonsus Pathology, who was the only vendor to appeal, withdrew their appeal on 12-11-08.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-09-08-02 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to dismiss as Gem State Radiology, who was the only vendor to appeal, withdrew their application on 12-11-08.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-09-08-06 Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to dismiss as Gem State Radiology and St. Alphonsus Trauma Physicians, who were the only vendors to appeal, withdrew their appeals on 12-15-2008 as insurance paid.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-11-08-06 Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to deny as not complete, not indigent and not filed timely.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-10-08-15 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to deny as not indigent, not last resource, incomplete application, and failed to appear at the interview appointment.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-10-08-16 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to deny as not indigent, not last resource, incomplete application, and failed to appear at the interview appointment.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-11-08-01 Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to deny as not indigent, not last resource, incomplete application and applicant is not cooperating.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.



K-12-08-01 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to deny as not indigent as the applicant has available resources to pay for the medical procedure.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve and sign the Elmore County Enhanced 911 Participation Agreement between Elmore County and the Mountain Home Air Force Base.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Tom Ducharme, Chairman of the Elmore County Public Safety Communications Board (ECPSCB) and Traci Lefever, E-911 Coordinator, appeared before the Board to discuss the Sunset Strip addressing problem. Ms. Lefever showed the Commissioners a map and gave them a list of the addresses that would need to be changed, either by the City or County. Discussion followed on addresses changing due to safety issues as there have been two documented cases in that area. The City would like to rename a portion of Sunset Strip to North Main. Commissioner Cruser stated she would like to make a recommendation to keep the entire road named Sunset Strip. Discussion followed on what would be the best for the safety of the citizens. The next E-911 Board meeting is on January 6, 2009 and City Representatives will be attending. Further discussion on the issue will be at the next City Council meeting on January 12, 2009.

Rayola Jacobsen, RJ Consulting, and Tom Wolff, Idaho Department of Agriculture, Noxious Weed Program, appeared before the Board. Mr. Wolff presented a power point presentation on the aquatic weed Hydrilla. Mr. Wolff explained it is the most problematic aquatic plant, originating from household aquariums. Mr. Wolff, through his presentation, showed the Commissioners where Hydrilla is located and how it is begin eradicated. The Commissioners thanked Mr. Wolff and Ms. Jacobsen for the presentation.

Jarod Grover appeared with Jo Gridley, Assessor, and discussion followed on Mr. Grover’s property assessment. The property in question will be changed to dry grazing when Mr. Grover provides the proper documentation. The 2007 and 2008 property taxes have not been paid therefore Mr. Grover is asking the taxes be adjusted for both years. The Commissioners stated it was too late to re-adjust the 2007 property taxes. When the proper documentation is received the 2008 property assessment will be reviewed and changed accordingly.

Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, appeared before the Board. Ms. Sharp reported 20 of the 37 chapters of the proposed Planning and Zoning Ordinance includes subdivision regulations. Discussion followed that adopting portions of the Ordinance regarding Subdivisions before the whole ordinance is adopted would not be beneficial. Chairman Shaw asked about the pending payments from Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. (AEHI) and Ms. Sharp feels the invoices will be paid.

General discussion followed on Commissioners activities. Commissioner Rose stated he read a newspaper article that reported Employers are saving 5% of their budgets on Workman’s Comp payments by doing drug testing. Hookah Bars were discussed and the health risks involved. Commissioner Cruser reported that Sage Resources will be cutting their expenses by 10 to 12%. Senior Services are also being cut. Budget cuts were reported at the Mental Health Board meeting Commissioner Cruser attended. The Board of Guardians was briefly 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