COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                March 18, 2009

 
The Commissioners met in special 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 Larry Rose, Commissioners Arlie Shaw and Connie Cruser.  Also present was Prosecuting Attorney Kristina Schindele, Sheriff Rick Layher and Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele.
 
Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, 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.
 
Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve and sign the notice of re-organization and reassignment on a personnel issue.
ROSE............................................................ - AYE
SHAW........................................................... - AYE
CRUSER....................................................... - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.
 
The Pest Abatement Advisory Board was discussed.  Prosecutor Schindele reviewed how the advisory board should be created.  A letter will be mailed to the interested parties inviting them to the March 30, 2009 Commissioners Meeting.
 
Discussion followed on pending items before the Board.  Prosecutor Schindele is working on the new Cell Tower Lease at the Fairgrounds in Glenns Ferry, Findings of Facts on two appeals, and the employee internet and drug testing policy.
 
The Planning and Zoning Commission was discussed in reference to having a nine member Commission.  The Commission is currently filled by seven members.  Absences and Commission members recusing themselves was discussed.  Prosecutor Schindele will review the County’s resolution as to how many members are allowed.
 
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. 
 
An offer was made to Brent Butler for the position of Growth and Development Director.  Mr. Butler will inform the County on Friday morning, March 20, 2009, of his decision.   
 
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve and sign the Equipment Lease Agreement between St. Luke’s Health System, Ltd. and Elmore County to lease a 1995 Ford E350 MedTech Ambulance from March 15, 2009 to May 31, 2009.
ROSE............................................................ - AYE
SHAW........................................................... - AYE
CRUSER....................................................... - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.
 
Discussion followed on available property to build ambulance quarters in Mountain Home.
 
Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to adjourn.
ROSE............................................................ - AYE
SHAW........................................................... - AYE
CRUSER....................................................... - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.
 
/S/ LARRY E. ROSE, Chairman
ATTEST: /S/ MARSA GRIMMETT, Clerk