COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                MAY 11, 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 and Civil Attorney Buzz Grant.

Commissioners general discussion followed on current events.

A phone call was made to BPDA, Inc., and the Commissioners spoke to Andrea Fogleman. Ms. Fogleman stated the salary survey is almost complete. On May 26, 2009 at 11:00 a.m., BDPA, Inc. will attend the Commissioners meeting and discuss the survey results.

Discussion followed on the deliberation of the AEHI re-zone request decision. The Commissioners stated that when the written transcript is complete a date will be set for deliberation on the rezone request.

Employee badges and the Department responsible for issuing the badges was discussed. Jim Durham, Security Supervisor, was phoned and asked to join the meeting. Mr. Durham appeared and discussion followed on what department should be responsible for the badges. Plant Facilities Dan Collins was phoned and asked to join the meeting.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to sign the 2010 Census Partner Proclamation announcing endorsement of the 2010 Census.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion called and so ordered.

Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to sign the letter of support for Prairie Quick Response Unit.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion called and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Ambulance District expenses in the amount of $4,329.60. Pine Resort LLC $650.00, Norco $214.87, Intermountain Communications $2,691.18, Sawtooth Emergency Vehicles $112.32, Les Schwab Tire $97.50, Permagas $283.50, Cory’s Pro Auto $228.90, and Idaho Power $51.33.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion called and so ordered.

Dan Collins, Plant Facilities Manager, appeared before the Board. Jim Durham, Security Supervisor was still present. Security badges were discussed and what department should be monitoring and issuing the badges. Currently Mr. Collins has been in charge of the task. Sheriff Layher joined the meeting and the Board asked his opinion. Sheriff Layher stated he would speak to Mr. Durham and Mr. Collins and a decision would be made.
Discussion followed with Sheriff Rick Layher on employee pay and compensation time. Purchasing flags for the training room at the Jail was discussed. The enforcement of the County’s Solid Waste Ordinance was discussed. Radio installation in the Sheriff’s vehicles and the cost was reveiwed. The Memorandum of Understanding between Elmore County and the City of Mountain Home regarding the Justice Assistance Grant Program was discussed.

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

Regular session resumed after lunch.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve a payment of $65,000 to Skyline Construction from the Ambulance District account.
ROSE - AYE
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion called 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 Shaw to meet with Social Services Director Marianne Bate to discuss Indigent applications.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed and the following decisions were made:

K-01-09-03 Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to deny as the applicant is an Ada County resident.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-02-09-04 Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to issue a final denial as the applicant was approved for Medicaid for the month of February and Elmore County is not the last resource.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-03-09-09 Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve with a $100 monthly reimbursement to begin 6-15-2009 and that a prior treatment plan is to be filed 10 days before any future surgeries.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.



Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to sign the Recovery Act Memorandum of Understanding, a Joint Agreement between the City of Mountain Home and the County of Elmore regarding the Justice Assistance Grant (JAG) Program Award.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Chairman Rose read the Certificates of Residency into the record: Darcy Yarnell, Tyler Michael Zamora (fall 2009), Stephanie Michelle Santos (fall), Kaelynn Jean Mills, Brianna Dawn Loftus, Ashley Brooke Loftus, Craig Anthony Handy, Kurt Wilson Richards, Samantha Lynn Richards, Ashley Nicole Carpenter, Ayde Yadira Cortes, Rebecca Lynn Henderson, Suzie C. Human, Leah Kristine Mosley, Kurt Wilson Richards, Amanda Alexandra Russell, Stephanie Michelle Santos (spring 2009), Kimberly M. Steed, Hilda Alberta Turman, Victor Eric Werner, and Tyler Michael Zamora (spring 2009). Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Certificates of Residency as read.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Brent Butler, Growth and Development Director, came before the Board to review and have the Commissioners approve and sign the Idaho Transportation Department Agreement. Civil Attorney Grant stated a representative needs to be designated and Mr. Butler stated he would be the representative or his appointee. Various topics were discussed. The County’s national flood rating was discussed. A new Growth and Development employee has been hired.

Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to sign the Idaho Transportation Department Cooperative Agreement.
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(b) on a motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to meet with Growth and Development Director Brent Butler on personnel issues.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

Brent Butler, Growth and Development Director, presented recommendations to save money in his Department with grant applications, and suggested hiring a temporary grant writer. Discussion followed on cutting back employee hours, furloughs or reduction in force. Chairman Rose stated before those measures are taken, expenses such as meals and donations to other entities need to be reviewed and cuts made in those areas first. Procedures for deliberations on public hearings were discussed.



Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to sign a letter to Julie Ann Yost regarding a complaint.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the payroll for April, 2009 in the amount of $394,765.69.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

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

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the expenses in the amount of $344,908.81.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The property in Glenns Ferry where the Emergency Services Building is being constructed was discussed. The City of Glenns Ferry and the Glenns Ferry Fire District own the property now and will be transferring ownership to the County. Civil Attorney Grant is researching the transfer of the property.

Jo Gridley, Assessor, came before the Board to advise them how properties are being valued for the 2009 property rolls.

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