COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                April 6, 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 Clerk Marsa Grimmett, Prosecutor Kristina Schindele and Civil Attorney Buzz Grant.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to increase the Planning and Zoning Commission to an eight member board.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to appoint Betty VanGheluwe, Susan Fish and re-appoint Alan Sobtzak to the Planning and Zoning Commission for four year terms.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Greg Maurer, Administrator, Elmore Medical Center, and Tricia Senger, Chief Financial Officer, Elmore Medical Center, appeared before the Board to discuss expenses and revenue regarding the Elmore Ambulance Service.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve and sign the Joint Powers Agreement for Elmore Ambulance Service between the Elmore County Ambulance District and Elmore Medical Center Hospital District.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Xochit Sierra and Zerelda S. Quintana, representing the U.S. Census Bureau, appeared before the Board to discuss the upcoming 2010 Census. Ms. Sierra stated a proclamation will be sent by email to the Board. General discussion followed on how the Census will be handled.

Jim Lemieux, Sawtooth Emergency Vehicles, appeared and proceeded to show the Commissioners one of the new ambulances being delivered to the County today.

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

The following decisions were made:

K-11-08-07 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to deny as providers withdrew their appeals.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-03-09-10 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to deny as the applicant missed the scheduled interview, no documentation has been received, and not indigent.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed. The above actions were taken as result of the Executive Session.

Larry Tripp, USDA Forest Service, Region 4, appeared before the Board. Discussion followed and garbage collection will continue as normal. The building at Diamond Bar in Featherville was discussed. The Forest Service gave the building to the County although the building would have to be moved. Discussion followed and the County is not willing to move the building. The whole Diamond Bar area is being dismantled by the Forest Service. Mr. Tripp reported the Forest Service will receive stimulus money and the final list of projects is being finalized. Boat docks were discussed. Half the docks planned for Pine will be put in this Spring, Curlew has new docks as does Fall Creek. Commissioner Cruser asked about the trail/road closures. Mr. Tripp explained the new map designating motorized travel. Cross Country Ski Trails were discussed in reference to Liquor Licenses.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to sign the letter to Mr. Hepworth regarding a cross country ski trail, stating the Board is not aware of any specific statutory or regulatory provision that grants it authority to designate cross country ski trails.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The Public portion of the meeting was held. Senator Tim Corder came before the Board. Access to the Snake River was discussed in two separate areas. The Hammett access was discussed in more detail. An emergency declaration regarding the muscle problem in lakes being transferred on boat bottoms was discussed. The issuance of Liquor Licenses was discussed and the proposed change. Confined Animal Feeding Operations were discussed. Daycare licensing was discussed.

Matt from Stephenson Computer’s appeared and asked to purchase 5 new computers for the Recorder’s Office and the Assessor’s Office. The cost would approximately be $5,000.00. The Commissioners approved the request.

Marsha Sellers and Betty Ashcraft appeared before the Board representing the Western Elmore County Recreation District. The District has been awarded a $294,000.00 grant from HUD. In order to receive the funds the Recreation District has to have a responsible party. Ms. Sellers and Ms. Ashcraft asked the County to sign a document regarding the flood plain and that the Recreation District has stayed within environmental laws. Commissioner Cruser stated that would be a Planning and Zoning issue. Ms. Sellers stated the building has already been approved by Planning and Zoning. Ms. Ashcraft stated for 2008 and 2009 the total grant funds will be approximately $600,000.00. The District has the money, set aside in a special fund, but it cannot be spent until the environmental laws are adhered to. A report will be submitted to the Commissioners with information on the grant for review.

The town hall meeting that will be held at the American Legion today at 6:00 p.m. was briefly discussed.

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