COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                March 30, 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 Clerk Marsa Grimmett, Prosecutor Kristina Schindele and Civil Counsel Buzz Grant.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to go into Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d) to meet with Social Services Director Marianne Bate. Roll call vote was taken.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The following decisions were made:

K-02-09-01 Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve with a lump sum payment of $1,000.00 from the applicants checking account and a reimbursement of $200.00 per month with an annual review.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-02-09-03 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve with a $100.00 per month reimbursement order and 50% of Federal and State income tax returns yearly.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-02-09-04 Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to deny as not last resource at this time, Medicaid is pending.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

Mary Beth Brown, President of the Elmore County Domestic Violence Council, came before the Board to ask that the County allow payment from the budget to their Executive Director on a monthly basis. The funds are derived from grants and run through the County budget. The County Auditor will be asked what the proper procedure is.

Sheriff Rick Layher and Sgt. Laytreda Schultz, Sheriff’s Department, came before the Board to discuss the Three Island Crossing event held every year in Glenns Ferry. Rules and Regulations were discussed. Discussion followed on possibly combing the Motor Vehicles/License Plates Department and Driver’s License Department. The present economy and what other Counties were doing to save money were discussed.

Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director, came before the Board. Discussion followed on assisting the new Growth and Development Director, Brent Butler, in locate housing. The terms and total members of the Planning and Zoning Commission members were discussed.

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. In executive session the board met with Bonnie Sharp, Growth and Development Director to discuss a personnel issue regarding medical leave.

The Board instructed Ms. Sharp to advertise for the vacant Planner position in her office.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to extend Bonnie Sharp’s employment with the County until further notice due to personnel shortages in the Growth & Development Department.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose second by Cruser to approve the minutes for March 23, 2009. Discussion followed and one correction was made.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The request from Jex Hepworth asking the Commissioners to approve a cross country ski trail was discussed. Prosecutor Schindele will prepare a letter stating the Board is not aware of any specific statutory or regulatory provision that grants the Board the authority to designate cross country ski trails.

The cell tower lease agreement for the Fair grounds was discussed. The lease will be put on the next Monday’s agenda for signatures.

Motion by Rose second by Cruser to approve the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law on Rick Taylor and Judith O’Dell, Applicants, Application to Amend a Conditional Use Permit to Expand a Current Wrecking Yard in an Agricultural A Zone stating the Board affirms the Commissions’ decision to deny Rick Taylor and Judith O’Dell’s application to amend the conditional use permit to allow expansion of the “Bug Ranch”.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose second by Cruser to affirm the decision of the Planning and Zoning Commission decision to deny Rick Taylor and Judith O’Dell’s application to amend the conditional use permit to allow expansion of the “Bug Ranch”.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The procedures for the public hearing regarding the rezone request from Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc. was discussed. Procedures of the hearing will be published in the Mountain Home News and posted in the Courthouse. Extra security was discussed.

The public hearing was discussed on unanticipated revenue that will be received in the Ambulance District Budget to purchase equipment.

Mir Seyedbagheri, Extension Agent, appeared before the Board along with Lisa Knox, Charlene Carrie, Marsha Sellers, and Stephanie Berg. Discussion followed on the Pest Abatement Advisory Board. Doug Mayne arrived shortly after the discussion began. Statutory duties of the Board of Trustees of the Elmore County Pest Abatement District were discussed.

Commissioner Cruser swore in Lisa Knox for a 4 year term, Marsha Sellers for a four year term, Charlene Carrie for a 3 year term, and Doug Mayne for a 2 year term, as Trustees of the Elmore County Pest Abatement District.

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