COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                March 9, 2009



The 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 Connie Cruser and Arlie Shaw. Also present was Deputy Clerk Steele.

Greg Maurer, Administrator, Elmore Medical Center, appeared to discuss the ambulance service transition scheduled for March 31, 2009. The ambulance facility for Mountain Home was discussed regarding long term issues, short term issues and other considerations.

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

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

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the minutes for March 2, 2009.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the payroll for February, 2009 total $378,253.95. Discussion followed.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Dan Collins, Plant Facilities Manager, appeared to discuss tree trimming on the Courthouse grounds.

Prosecutor Kristina Schindele joined the meeting.

Public Defender Terry Ratliff appeared and gave the Commissioners a report on cases for calendar year 2008. The active cases in 2008 totaled 986.

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

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Ambulance District expenses. Northwest Paramedic Assoc $18,139.55, Cory’s Pro Auto $962.85, Permagas $1,562.80, Norco $222.12, and Pine Resort $650.00 for a total of $21,537.32.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Discussion followed on the repair of a County ambulance.

Jo Gridley, Assessor, appeared to discuss sales tax collection regarding copies of GIS data being sold. Sales tax will be collected on the sale of GIS data.

Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, appeared and gave the Commissioners letters of interested parties to fill the vacancy on the Planning and Zoning Commission. Discussion followed on the job applications for the Growth and Development Director’s position. Interviews will be scheduled for Wednesday, March 11, 2009.

The Letter of Information for Peter and Barbara Livers was discussed. Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve the Letter of Information, 4 lot split, for Peter and Barbara Livers.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Commissioner Cruser asked if Building Inspector Myron Adamson was performing the code enforcement for the County since building permits have slowed down. Ms. Sharp stated she was not sure. Commissioner Cruser stated the County still has code enforcement issues and asked Ms. Sharp to make sure Mr. Adamson was inspecting properties.

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

Regular session resumed. Motion by Rose, 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.

K-02-09-05 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve with a reimbursement order to begin in six months in the amount of $50.00 per month and half of income tax refunds.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-01-09-08 Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to deny as not indigent, not an emergency, the County is not the last resource, incomplete application and incomplete documentation.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-01-09-09 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw to deny as the County is not the last resource and incomplete documentation.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Back into regular session.

K-10-08-14 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the application as presented.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The Commissioners went into Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d) and a hearing was held on K-01-08-08. Present at the hearing were the three Commissioners, Social Services Director Marianne Bate, Prosecuting Attorney Kristina Schindele, the applicant, Vicky Halford and Mark Peterson, representing St. Lukes Regional Medical Center. Marianne Bate gave a brief overview of the case. Questions were asked by the Commissioners and the Prosecutor. Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to take case K-01-08-14 under advisement and continue to April 13, 2009.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

John Kieffer, Elmore Soil Conservation District and Ron Brooks, National Resources Conservation Service, came before the Board requesting funds in the amount of $6,500.00 for fiscal year 2010. Discussion followed regarding budget issues that could be facing the County next year. A letter of intent will be prepared for the District to send to the State to receive matching funds.

The Commissioners met in Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d) and a hearing was held on case K-01-09-02. Present at the hearing were the three Commissioners, Social Services Director Marianne Bate, Prosecutor Kristina Schindele, and the applicants husband. Discussion followed.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to deny the request from the hospital for a continuance on case K-01-09-02.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve K-01-09-02 with a reimbursement order of $100.00 per month with payment of half of income tax returns.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

The Honorable Judge George G. Hicks and Monica Halliday, Juvenile Probation, appeared before the Board to discuss forming a drug court in Elmore County. Discussion followed on the benefit the drug court would bring to the County. The drug court coordinator would be a part time position. The start up cost of the program was discussed and will be reviewed during budget time.

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

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve and sign Resolution 419-09 increasing Growth and Development fees.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

RESOLUTION NO. 419-09

AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, STATE OF IDAHO, ON THE 9TH DAY OF MARCH, 2009, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, Elmore County, acting through its Board of County Commissioners, pursuant to I.C. §§ 31-601 and 31-604 has the authority to effectively carry out the duties imposed by the provisions of the Idaho Code and Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Elmore County Growth and Development Office provides certain public services; and
WHEREAS, I.C. § 67-6519 permits the County to impose a reasonable fee for processing permits under the Idaho Local Land Use Planning Act; and
WHEREAS, Elmore County Board of County Commissioners recognizes that said fees have not been raised in many years; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 2, 2009 requesting public input on the issue of raising the fees for services provided by the Growth and Department Office; and
WHEREAS, the Board received no objection to the proposed fees; and
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Elmore County Board of County Commissioners in lawful assembled meeting as follows: The Board authorizes the Growth and Development Office to increase the fees for public services according to the chart attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated fully herein.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED That the fee increase will be effective March 9, 2009.

DATED this 9th day of March, 2009.
ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Larry Rose, Chairman
Connie Cruser, Commissioner
Arlie Shaw, Commissioner
ATTEST: Marsa Grimmett, Clerk of the Courts and the
Elmore County Board of Commissioners

EXHIBIT “A”

GROWTH & DEVELOPMENT FEES

LAND DIVISION
Administrative Lot Split one (1) parcel into two (2) $ 50.00 + Zoning Permit
Lot Line Adjustment/Property Boundary Adjustment $ 100.00 + Zoning Permit
Plat, Final $ 250.00
Preliminary Plat Subdivision five (5) or more lots $ 600.00 + $10.00 per lot + Postage, Publication Consultant & Attorneys Fees

STANDARD PERMITS
Zoning Permits $ 40.00
(New) Wind Turbines for Electricity Production $ 2,500.00
Vacation (Subdivision or private roadway) $ 300.00 + $10.00 per lot + Postage & Publication
Variance $ 320.00 + Postage & Publication

PERMIT AMENDMENTS
(New) Amend any other permit not listed $ Same cost as original permit

APPEALS
Administrative Decision to Planning & Zoning Commission $ 200.00 + Postage & Publication

MISCELLANEOUS
(New) Revocation of CUP or any other permit $ Postage & Publication + Attorney Fees

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve and sign Resolution 420-09 increasing Building Department fees.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

RESOLUTION NO. 420-09

AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, STATE OF IDAHO, ON THE 9TH DAY OF MARCH, 2009, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, Elmore County, acting through its Board of County Commissioners, pursuant to I.C. §§ 31-601 and 31-604 has the authority to effectively carry out the duties imposed by the provisions of the Idaho Code and Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Elmore County Growth and Development Office, through the Building Department, provides certain public services; and
WHEREAS, I.C. § 67-6519 permits the County to impose a fee for said building permit services; and
WHEREAS, Elmore County Board of County Commissioners recognizes that said fees have not been raised in many years; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 2, 2009, requesting public input on the issue of raising the fees for building permit services provided by the Building Department; and
WHEREAS, no public objection was made to the minimal increase in fees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Elmore County Board of County Commissioners in lawful assembled meeting as follows: The Board authorizes the Growth and Development Office, Building Department, to increase the fees it charges
according to the chart attached hereto as Exhibit A and incorporated fully herein.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED That the fee increase shall be effective March 9, 2009.
DATED this 9th day of March, 2009.
ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Larry E. Rose, Chairman
Arlie Shaw, Commissioner
Connie Cruser, Commissioner
ATTEST: Marsa Grimmett, Clerk of the Courts and the
Elmore County Board of Commissioners

EXHIBIT “A”

ELMORE COUNTY GROWTH AND DEVELOPMENT BUILDING DEPARTMENT

Manufactured Homes/Trailers
Foundations and Installation* $ 90.00/section + ZP Fee
Installation only* $ 90.00/section + ZP Fee
Moving only (out of county/within county) $ 40.00/section + ZP Fee
*must include all costs; concrete; excavation, decks, patios and stairs

Roofing Repairs
Re-Shingle $ 50.00 permit + ZP Fee

Woodstove/Fireplace Inspection $ 50.00 permit + ZP Fee

Daycare Fire Safety Inspection $ 50.00 permit + ZP Fee

NOTE: Zoning permit (ZP) application is required for all Elmore County building permits and all building permit fee amounts will be rounded up to the next dollar for $.50 and above or will be dropped for $.49 or less.

(New) DEPOSIT TO INSURE FINAL INSPECTION IS COMPLETED*
Applies to all Residential and Commercial New Build and Remodel Permits

Building Permit Fee Up to $1,000.00 -------------------------$ 250.00
Between $1,000.00 and $2,000.00--------$ 500.00
Between $2,000.00 and $3,000.00--------$ 750.00
Between $3,000.00 and $4,000.00--------$ 1,000.00
Above $4,000.00 will be 25% of Building Permit Fee.
Carports, Balcony, Decks, Patios, Sheds $ 100.00

*Deposit Refundable (Less $50.00 Administration fee) after Final Inspection is completed and Certificate of Occupancy is issued.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve and sign Resolution 421-09 increasing the Department of Motor Vehicles administrative fee from $4.00 to $5.00.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

RESOLUTION NO. 421-09

AT A MEETING OF THE BOARD OF ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS, STATE OF IDAHO, ON THE 9TH DAY OF MARCH, 2009, THE FOLLOWING RESOLUTION WAS ADOPTED, TO WIT:
WHEREAS, Elmore County, acting through its Board of County Commissioners, pursuant to I.C. §§ 31-601 and 31-604 has the authority to effectively carry out the duties imposed by the provisions of the Idaho Code and Constitution; and
WHEREAS, the Elmore County Assessor’s Office, through the Department of Motor Vehicles, provides services for registration of motor vehicle under I.C. § 49-401 et seq., among other duties; and
WHEREAS, I.C. § 49-401 permits the County to impose a fee for said services in lieu of property taxes on motor vehicles; and
WHEREAS, Elmore County Board of County Commissioners recognizes that said administrative fees have not been raised in many years; and
WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on March 2, 2009, requesting public input on the issue of raising the administrative fees for services provided by the Department of Motor Vehicles; and
WHEREAS, no public objection was made to the minimal increase in fees;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Elmore County Board of County Commissioners in lawful assembled meeting as follows: The Commissioners authorize the Assessor’s Office, Department of Motor Vehicles, to increase the administrative fee from $4.00 to $5.00.
IT IS FURTHER ORDERED That the fee increase shall be effective March 9, 2009.

DATED this 9th day of March, 2009.
ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Larry E. Rose, Chairman
Arlie Shaw, Commissioner
Connie Cruser, Commissioner
ATTEST: Marsa Grimmett, Clerk of the Courts and the
Elmore County Board of Commissioners

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to sign a letter on a personnel action.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Certificate of Residency for Casey Stevens.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

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.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve payment of the expenses, with the exception of a voucher for the County Extension Agents trip to Boston, and the purchase of a gift from the Fair Fund.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Commissioner Shaw suggested meeting two additional days a month. Discussion followed and Chairman Rose and Commissioner Cruser agreed.

The Board called Karl Vogt, Northwest Paramedic Assoc., regarding the ambulance service transition. Discussion followed on the equipment that will be returned when the contract is over.

Motion by Shaw, 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