COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                January 20, 2009



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 Larry Rose, Commissioners Arlie Shaw and Connie Cruser. Also present was Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the minutes for December 18, 2008 and January 12, 2009.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Chairman Rose read the Certificate of Residency into the record: Lori Laine Urfer. Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Certificate of Residency as read.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Chairman Rose reported on the Fair Board meeting he attended and what was discussed regarding the proposed Demolition Derby at the Fair.

Discussion followed on the budget and possible cut backs. The item will be discussed at the next monthly Department Heads and Elected Officials meeting on January 26, 2009.

Chairman Rose stated he requested other bids for repair of the Building Inspector’s vehicle. Other options were discussed regarding replacing the vehicle, possibly from another Department.

Commissioner Cruser reported on meetings she had attended. Topics were the upcoming 2010 Census and the SICHA (Southwestern Idaho Cooperative Housing Authority) program. Fish and Game proposed a fee increase as they don’t receive any State money. Dental bills from the Jail were discussed. Commissioner Cruser reported she has asked the Jail for a report on how much the State has been billed regarding dental for State inmates.

Rick Layher, Sheriff, and Nick Schilz, Chief Deputy Sheriff’s Office and Disaster Services Director, appeared before the Board. The Marshall payroll was discussed. Deputy Clerk Linda Pickett was phoned and joined the meeting to discuss having a separate line item for the Marshall payroll. Discussion followed and the County Auditors will be contacted. The Food Contract at the Jail was discussed. The new Sheriff’s vehicle for Glenns Ferry was discussed. Sheriff Layher stated to his knowledge a vehicle has not been purchased yet. The storage of one of the Sheriff’s boats in Glenns Ferry at the Fire Station was discussed. Chairman Rose stated Bob Janousek will be attending the meeting later in the day to discuss the possibility of constructing a building to store the Glenns Ferry ambulance(s), extrication equipment, and an office for the ambulance staff. Adding more room for the County boat was discussed. Sheriff Layher will have Deputy Laytreda Schultz come to the meeting this afternoon to discuss the issue. One of the Sheriff’s vehicles, a Jeep, is available for the Building Inspector to use.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to recess for lunch.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - 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) to meet with Social Services Director Marianne Bate on a motion by Rose, second by Cruser.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The following decisions were made:

K-11-08-08 Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve with a reimbursement order of $75.00 per month with 50% of income tax returns.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-12-08-02 Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to deny as application is incomplete, not last resource and not indigent.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-12-08-03 Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to deny as incomplete, not last resource, and not indigent.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

Correspondence received by mail was reviewed.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Emergency Dispatch Communications Support Agreement with Camas County.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the Glenns Ferry Security Services and Joint Powers Agreement.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, appeared and discussion followed on the repair of the Building Inspector’s vehicle. The Ordinance revision and upcoming public hearing was discussed.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to have the Building Inspector’s vehicle repaired at Cory’s Automotive per the bid received.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Assessor Jo Gridley appeared and the Department of Motor Vehicle (DMV) Administration fee was discussed. The current fee is $4.00 a registration. Discussion followed regarding the cost to run the Department, and was the $4.00 fee covering that cost. The Administration fee will be increased to $5.00 a registration. A public hearing will held on the fee increase.

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

Regular session resumed, no action was taken as result of the Executive Session.

Bob Janousek appeared before the Board to discuss the storage of one of the Sheriff’s boats at the Glenns Ferry Fire Station. Mr. Janousek is stating they are paying rent to store a fire engine elsewhere while the County’s boat is being stored in their building. Mr. Janousek brought plans for a building to house the Glenns Ferry Ambulance(s), office for the ambulance crew, and storage for extrication equipment which could include the Sheriff’s boat. Deputy Laytreda Schultz appeared and discussion followed on boat storage. Deputy Schultz stated she was not sure if any Vessel funds are available to help with the construction costs for the proposed building. Storing the boat at another location was discussed as Deputy Schultz was unaware of the cost of the fire engine storage.

Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, appeared and stated she went to Mountain Home Auto Ranch and explained to them the discrepancies on their repair bid as it compared to another bid received on the Building Inspector’s vehicle. Mountain Home Auto Ranch was not willing to adjust their diagnostic cost.

Marilyn Pendleton, Chief Deputy for the Recorder’s Office and Court, appeared before the Board to review the District Court job descriptions. The Board asked questions regarding the job descriptions and changes.

All the job descriptions will be delivered to BDPA, Inc. for their review.

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

/S/ LARRY E. ROSE, Chairman
ATTEST: /S/ MARSA GRIMMETT, Clerk