COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                June 1, 2009


The Elmore County 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, and Connie Cruser. Also present was Clerk Marsa Grimmett and Civil Attorney Buzz Grant.

Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to add the discussion of the Hay Contract for the Elmore County Fair on today’s agenda.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the minutes for May 18, 2009, May 20, 2009, May 21, 2009 and May 26, 2009.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Certificate of Residency for Trinity Lynn Heath.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the agreement to cut hay at the Fairgrounds for the Elmore County Fair.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Discussion followed on the Domestic Violence Grant paperwork received from the Domestic Violence Council. Civil Attorney Grant briefly reviewed his investigation of the grant. Discussion also followed on the Emergency Services Building in Glenns Ferry. The Pest Abatement District and Resolution were briefly discussed. The proposed 2010 fiscal year budget was also briefly discussed.

Nikole Sakata, Central District Health, and Mir Seyedbagheri, Extension Agent, came before the Board to discuss mosquito abatement in Elmore County.

A small recess was taken. Regular session resumed.

The Growth and Development Director, Brent Butler, came before the Board to update the Commissioners on the Zoning and Development Ordinance and to discuss long range planning. The difference between Agriculture and Recreation zoning was discussed. Flood plain issues in reference to our new Zoning and Development Ordinance were reviewed. Long range planning regarding growth in Elmore County was discussed. Requirements for the current job opening, Building Inspector, and advertising for the position was discussed.

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

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 to discuss Indigent Hearings.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Ms. Bate stated there were no current cases for the day. Discussion followed on the definition of Indigent and homestead.

Regular session resumed.

The Commissioners phoned Nick Schilz and discussion followed by speaker phone on bids for a building on the jail property, a new fence at the Jail and the cost of a palm printer. An addition to the Emergency Services Building for boat storage was briefly discussed.

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

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