COMMISSIONERS MINUTES December
22, 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.
Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to approve the minutes for December 15, 2008.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Chairman Shaw read the Certificates of Residency into the record: Mathew Sheldon
Garner, Montserrat Guadarrama, Jordan E. Holt, Christina Michelle Joyce, Paul
Lysle Martin, Jacob Darin Monesterio, Jesus Rodriguez, Raylynn J. Smith,
Courtney Lynn Wickard, and LaDonna Marie Withers. Motion by Cruser, second by
Shaw, to approve the Certificates of Residency as read and have the Chairman
sign.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to approve the expenses. Discussion followed.
The motion and second were tabled.
Sheriff Rick Layher and Jail Captain Lynn McCallum appeared to discuss the
current Food Contract for the Jail. Possibly contracting with another Company
was discussed. Bids for a fence at the Jail were discussed. Commissioner Cruser
asked what the approximate price for a palm printer would be and Jail Captain
McCallum stated grant money might be available.
Marty Jones, Central District Health, Fred Perez, Idaho Waste Systems, and Alan
and Adam Crane, Snake River Rubbish, appeared before the Board and discussion
followed on the recent work that has been done on the Glenns Ferry Transfer
Station. The landfill will remain active. Discussion followed on trash hauling,
as of January 1, 2009, Snake River Rubbish will haul their loads to Mountain
Home.
Mr. Jones gave the Commissioners an envelope of information from Russell Duke
regarding food service fees. Mr. Jones will have Mr. Duke phone to get on the
agenda to discuss the issue.
Ron Leydet, Elmore County Citizen, appeared and stated he has spoke with Mr.
Spackman from the Department of Water Resources and the money allocated for the
2010 ground water basin 61 survey has been cut from the budget. Mr. Leydet
stated possibly having Mr. Spackman come visit with the Commissioners to discuss
the budget cuts after the first of the year would be beneficial to the County.
The Department Heads met for their regular monthly meeting.
Wade Baumgardner, Veteran’s Service Officer, reviewed with the Commissioners the
activities in his Department. Veteran’s appeal cases were discussed. An increase
in Veteran’s spouse cases has increased for the month of December. Mr.
Baumgardner stated a total of 505 Veteran’s and spouses have been helped since
August of 2006.
Jennifer Crogg, Adult Probation, appeared and reported the Department’s case
load has increased.
Mir Seyedbagheri, Extension Office Agent, appeared before the Board and gave the
Commissioners a handout of the Department’s accomplishments for the last month.
The mosquito abatement comprehensive plan was discussed.
Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve and sign the Memorandum of
Understanding for the South Fork Cooperative Weed Management Area among Elmore
County, Bureau of Land Management, Boise District, Idaho Department of Lands and
Forest Service, U.S. Department of Agriculture Boise National Forest.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The Commissioners asked Mr. Seyedbagheri about the installation of fog lights on
his vehicle and he replied they were for driving safety in the early morning and
evening. Another expense was questioned for food and Mr. Seyedbagheri replied it
was for a meeting for volunteers. Christmas cards from the Extension Office and
the mailing expense was discussed. Mr. Seyedbagheri replied it was a way of
thanking the volunteers and the people he works with. Motion by Cruser to pay
for the postage to mail the Extension Office Christmas cards, the motion died
for a lack of a second.
Dan Collins, Plant Facilities Manager, appeared before the Board. Commissioner
Rose thanked Dan and his staff for keeping the Courthouse warm while the boiler
has been down. Mr. Collins informed the Commissioners of the problem with the
boiler and how it will be repaired. A new boiler would cost $30,000 to $50,000
and would preferably be a summer project. Mr. Collins also reported snow removal
is keeping his staff busy.
Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, appeared before the Board and
reported Building Permits are down. Ms. Sharp stated a meeting has been
scheduled for January 8, 2009 for the Area of Impact. The County’s Proposed
Ordinance on regulations within the Area of Impact was discussed. The City wants
the County to use the City’s subdivision ordinance in the area of impact, and
the County does not think that is feasible. The proposed Planning and Zoning
Ordinance was discussed. A public hearing was set for January 26, 2009 at 6:00
p.m. in the Commissioner’s Room, Elmore County Courthouse to hear public comment
on the proposed Planning and Zoning Ordinance. The Alternate Energy Holdings,
Inc. (AEHI) public hearing date was discussed. The public hearing date of
February 11, 2009 for the re-zone request was cancelled at the request of AEHI.
The Commissioners told Ms. Sharp to contact AEHI and to have them decide what
date in April would be good for them.
Monica Halliday, Juvenile Probation, appeared and discussion followed on the
collection of probation fees. Possibly having a civil attorney collect the fees
was discussed. Funding of the Juvenile Probation Department was discussed as
budget cuts from all areas are coming.
Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to recess for lunch.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session resumed. Prosecutor Kristina Schindele joined the meeting.
Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, 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.
The following decision was made:
K-11-08-03 Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to deny as not indigent, no
interview, no documentation, applicant failed to cooperate, and the County is
not the last resource.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session resumed.
Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to sign the letter of support to Ada County
Recreation & Event Services regarding boat docks.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Nancy Marshall and Frank Hicks, Elmore County Historical Society, appeared
before the Board to discuss appointments to the Historic Preservation Code
Board. Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to appoint Carleen Lord, Crossroads
Historian, Yancy Mailes, Historian, Francis H. Hicks, Retired Lawyer, Denver
Price, Nancy D. Marshall, Museum Director, Nathan Cook, Atlanta Gold Corp.,
Betty Ann Nettleton, Carlene Braithwaite, Joni R. Vann, and Shirley Harris, to a
three year term on the Idaho Certified Local Government Preservation Commission.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Commissioner Cruser questioned Frank Hicks about the Board of Guardians, as he
was a previous member of the Board. Discussion followed regarding the County
needing an active Board of Guardians. An ad will be placed in the Mountain Home
News in January stating the County is interested in any individuals that would
be interested in serving on the Board of Guardians.
Commissioner Cruser placed a call to Dia Gainer, EMS Bureau, to discuss the set
up of the new Ambulance Service. Ms. Gainer explained EMS licensing includes the
inspections of the ambulances which can be done on an incremental basis as the
County’s current ambulances are being leased by Northwest Paramedic Associates
and Elmore Medical Center will be taking over the ambulance service in April of
2009. There is a provisional license for unusual circumstances. Renting
ambulances was discussed until the new ambulances arrive. Ms. Gainer stated she
would help the County search for ambulances to rent.
Commissioner Cruser phoned Ada County Paramedics and spoke to Troy Hagen.
Commissioner Cruser asked Mr. Hagen if they rented out ambulances. Mr. Hagen
stated they did not, but would check to see if that would be possible and
contact the County after the first of the year. Purchasing an additional used
ambulance was also discussed.
An application for property tax exemption for Abundant Life Church was
discussed. Jody Soboslai appeared and gave the Commissioners the Idaho Code
referencing exemptions and income from services. The child care center charges
money for daycare services and states any income goes to the church. Motion by
Rose, second by Cruser, to deny the application for property tax exemption from
Abundant Life Christian Fellowship Church, Inc. as the Daycare, Liberty Child
Training Center, has not sought a non profit status.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The next application for cancellation of taxes, hardship or special, was from
Bobbie M. and Retha A. Works. The application for tax year 2005 was reviewed and
discussed. Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to deny the application for
cancellations of taxes, hardship or special, due to the total amount of assets
listed on the application.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The Elected Officials met for their regular monthly meeting. Treasurer Rose
Plympton, Clerk Marsa Grimmett, and Sheriff Rick Layher appeared. Chairman Shaw
stated he would like to talk about the County’s insurance policy with Idaho
Association of Counties Risk Management Program (ICRMP) regarding County’s
vehicles and County property. Discussion followed on reviewing the County’s
property and updating our insurance policy with ICRMP. The denial of coverage by
ICRMP of a damaged Sheriff’s vehicle prompted the discussion.
Training expenses for Elmore County Employees was discussed. Food expenses were
discussed for all Departments. Tightening the ropes on expenditures was
discussed for Elected Officials and Department Heads.
Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to suspend the reading of Resolution 416-08 and
refer to it in title only.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve and sign Resolution No. 416-08
amending the Elmore County Personnel Policy, effective March 1, 1999, as amended
January 13, 2003, & February 13, 2006, defining vacation leave, sick leave and
probationary time for County Employees.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The Pest Abatement District was discussed. Clerk Marsa Grimmett stated she sent
the proper paperwork to the State and should receive confirmation soon. How to
create the Pest Abatement District was discussed. Prosecutor Schindele will
prepare a resolution stating that the Commissioners will run the District and an
Advisory Board will be created.
The public portion of the meeting was held. No public appeared.
Motion by Shaw, second by Rose to sign and accept the Lease agreement with Pine
Resort, LLC, to rent 48 E. Nester Drive, Pine Idaho to provide ambulance storage
and office space.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The AEHI meeting will be scheduled for the 22nd or 29th of April, 2009. The
Junior High School will be phoned to see if the facility is available for one of
those dates.
The motion and second to approve the expenses from earlier in the day was
re-visited. A vote was taken.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
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
