COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                March 23, 2009

The Commissioners met in regular 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 Connie Cruser and Arlie Shaw. Also present was Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele.

Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, appeared before the board and a phone call was made to Brent Butler, applicant for the Growth and Development Director position. Discussion followed and Mr. Butler accepted the position to be the next Growth and Development Director.

Jex Hepworth, owner of the Featherville Resort, appeared to discuss the cross country ski trail from the Featherville Resort to Rocky Bar. Mr. Hepworth explained the process and rules regarding the cross country ski trail. Mr. Hepworth is asking the Commissioners to sign an approval of the trail. The Commissioners stated the approval needed to be signed by the Mountain Home Highway District as the Commissioners have no jurisdiction over the roads in the County.

The Department Heads met for their regular monthly meeting.

Mir Seyedbagheri, Extension Agent, sent over a report of his monthly activities which included giving presentations and teaching classes.

Monica Halliday, Juvenile Probation, appeared and reported on the activities in her office. Ms. Halliday reported on the proposed Drug Court and the time that will be involved. Funding the program was also discussed. Grants were discussed.

Wade Baumgardner, Veterans Service Officer, appeared and gave the Board a written report on the activities in his office. Mr. Baumgardner explained current cases he was working on.

Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, appeared before the Board. Discussion followed on the Planning and Zoning Commission and appointing new members.

Jennifer Crogg, Misdemeanor Probation, appeared and discussion followed on how much income the department is collecting for probation fees. Ms. Crogg explained the probation fees will be reported under the appropriate line items for better revenue tracking.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the minutes for March 16, 2009 and March 18, 2009.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.



Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the expenses. Chief Deputy Nick Schilz was phoned regarding questions on two vouchers and a message was left. Chairman Rose amended his motion, Commissioner Shaw amended his second to approve the expenses with the exception of two vouchers from the Sheriff’s Department. Total expenses approved $81,342.87.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Ambulance District Expenses in the amount of $2,946.70. Leodore EMT’s $2,000.00, Idaho Power $46.70, Katherine Baldwin $400.00 and Alexandria Baldwin $500.00.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Nick Schilz, Chief Deputy Sheriff’s Office, phoned and explained the two vouchers in question. The vouchers will be returned to the Sheriff’s Office and will be filed as Workmen’s Compensation claims.

Chris Alzola, Mountain Home Rural Fire Protection District, appeared before the Board to report on an Annexation Order increasing the boundary of the Mountain Home Rural Fire Protection District. Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to recognize the boundary change.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Jex Hepworth returned and stated he checked with the Mountain Home Highway District and since they don’t maintain the road during the winter the decision would be up to the County Commissioners to approve the Cross Country Ski Trail. The Commissioners asked Mr. Hepworth to leave the document that he needs signatures on for the Prosecutor’s review. The Commissioners will contact Mr. Hepworth after further investigation.

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

Regular session resumed. Prosecutor Kristina Schindele and Clerk Marsa Grimmett were present along with the three Commissioners. Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, 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-02-09-01 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to deny as the County may not be the last resource.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

On case K-01-09-06 the applicant and his sister appeared to appeal an order of reimbursement. The reimbursement order was changed to reflect a one time payment of $2,500 from an IRA account, the monthly payment was raised to $100 to begin on June 15, 2009, the 2008 tax refund and subsequent years income tax returns would reflect a collection of 50%. Motion by Rose, second by Cruser to approve the corrected reimbursement order as stated above.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Still in Executive Session a hearing was held on K-10-08-12. Present at the hearing were the three Commissioners, Prosecuting Attorney Kristina Schindele, Social Services Director Marianne Bate, Clerk Marsa Grimmett, the applicant’s husband, and Steven Pitts representing St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center. Ms. Bate gave a brief overview of the case. Motion by Rose, second by Cruser to continue the hearing to April 27, 2009.at 3:30 p.m.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Still in Executive Session a hearing was held on K-10-08-03. Present at the hearing were the three Commissioners, Prosecuting Attorney Kristina Schindele, Social Services Director Marianne Bate, Clerk Marsa Grimmett, Steven Pitts representing St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center and the applicant. Ms. Bate gave a brief overview of the case. The applicant does not want County assistance. Discussion followed on the case. Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to continue the hearing to April 27, 2009 at 4:30 p.m.
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - 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(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.

The Cell Tower Lease at the Fairgrounds in Glenns Ferry was discussed. The lease will be reviewed and put on next week’s Agenda.

The Elected Officials met for their regular monthly meeting.

Assessor Jo Gridley was present. Treasurer Rose Plympton and Sheriff Rick Layher were absent.

The Draft/Sample Employee Personnel Policy was reviewed with the Elected Officials present. Hiring, firing, and disciplinary actions were reviewed in the draft policy.

Sheriff Rick Layher joined the meeting.

The review of the Draft/Sample Employee Personnel Policy continued. The probationary period was discussed along with personnel records. The internet policy and drug testing policy was discussed.

The Commissioners asked the Clerk to hand out the budget work papers to all the Departments and ask the Department to return them returned by May 1st.

The Joint Services Agreement between Elmore County and Elmore Medical Center was discussed. A special session was arranged to be held on Wednesday March 25, 2009 to meet with Elmore Medical Center.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the tax cancellations as read: No. 987 Armando Ceballos $184.86, No. 988 Side Show Tattoo $122.82, No. 989 Kim Smith $75.46, No. 990 Kristen Smith $126.64, No. 991 Martinez Salas Joye Luis $59.68, No. 992 Gerardo Saucedo or Estella Martinez $110.98, and No. 993 Bill Pruett $7.18 totaling $687.62.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

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

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