COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                July 20, 2009


The Elmore County Commissioners met on the above date at 9:00 a.m. 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 Arlie Shaw and Connie Cruser. Also present was Civil Attorney Buzz Grant and Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw to approve the minutes for June 18, 2009 and June 22, 2009.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Chairman Rose read a Certificate if Residency into the record: Victor Eric Horner. Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to approve the Certificate of Residency as read.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Chairman Rose read Resolution No. 424-09 into the record:

RESOLUTION NO. 424-09

A RESOLUTION AMENDING THE BUDGET OF THE ELMORE COUNTY GOVERNMENT TO PROVIDE CONTINUING FUNDING AND ADJUST FOR CHANGES IN SPENDING PRIORITIES.

WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners of Elmore County have the authority and duty under Article XVIII, Section 6 of the Idaho Constitution and Title 31, Chapter 6 of the Idaho Code to provide funding operations of the Government of Elmore County for expenditure of those funds; and

WHEREAS, The Board considered this adjustment to the 2009 fiscal year County budget during its regular public meeting on July 20, 2009, and the need to amend the 2009 fiscal year County budget has been satisfactorily demonstrated to the Board of Commissioners.

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:

1. That $25,000.00 from line item 100.417.02.028.00, Contingency, be shifted to line item 185. 385.00.098.00 GFPD Contract.

2. That this resolution shall have effect immediately upon its passage.

PASSED, at a regular meeting of the Elmore County Board of Commissioners in the County of Elmore, State of Idaho, held on the 20th day of July, 2009, upon which roll call vote was duly taken and said Resolution duly passed by a unanimous vote.

ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
LARRY E. ROSE, Chairman
CONNIE M. CRUSER, Commissioner
ARLIE SHAW, Commissioner
ATTEST: MARSA PLUMMER, Clerk

Motion by, second by Shaw, second by Cruser to adopt and sign Resolution No. 424-09.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Chief Deputy Nick Schilz, Sgt. Laytreda Schulz and Alan Roberts, Extrication, appeared before the Board. Discussion followed on an addition to the Emergency Services Building for the Vessel Department.

Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to accept the bid of $8,480.00 from LRK Architects-Planners, Inc. for the following services: Architectural Construction Documents, Mechanical Engineering, Electrical Engineering and Structural Engineering for the addition to the Emergency Services Facility of approximately 9,600 square feet.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The upcoming Three Island Crossing event was briefly discussed.

Chief Deputy Nick Schilz and Traci Lefever, E-911 Coordinator, appeared to discuss a possible grant available for pictometry. Deputy Schilz explained the process of the application and how the program works. The Commissioners stated they would support the application of the grant for pictometry. A reverse 911 system was briefly discussed.

A letter of engagement with Attorney L.W. Grant for Interim Growth and Development and related legal services was reviewed. Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to accept the letter of engagement with L.W. Grant to be the interim Growth and Development Director until the position is permanently filled.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The Mountain Home Historical Society, represented by Albert Clement, appeared with additional letters showing support for the director’s position and asking for the County’s help in funding the Director’s position. Mr. Clement explained the duties and importance of the Director’s position. Retired Judge Bob Rowett, representing the Elmore County Historical Foundation, spoke in favor of the County supporting the Director’s position. Commissioner Cruser asked how the position has been funded. Mr. Clement stated the City has been funding the position for the last three years excluding the fringe benefits. The City has reduced the amount they are willing to contribute and the Society is now asking the County for half of the Director’s salary in the amount of $19,000.00 per year. Chairman Rose stated with the current economy the County is facing major cut backs. There will be no salary increases this year for Elmore County employees and departments have been asked to cut their budgets by 7 to 10 percent. Discussion followed on the other museums in Elmore County and supporting their efforts also. The Commissioners thanked the group and representatives for appearing.

Allen Christy, Planner II, Growth and Development Department, joined the meeting and reviewed with the Commissioners the Public meeting that was held in Pine, Idaho, by the Planning and Zoning Commission. The main topic of the meeting was garages, accessory structures and accessory dwelling units. Discussion followed on the interpretation of the new Zoning Ordinance. Civil Attorney Buzz Grant discussed variances with the Board regarding accessory structures.

The appeal of the revocation of Skyridge Subdivision was discussed. Phil Miller, Planning and Zoning Attorney, stated the issue has been heard by the Planning and Zoning Commission and the appeal should come to the Commissioners. The process of the appeal on this case was discussed and Civil Attorney Grant will confer with Attorney Phil Miller.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to recess for lunch.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
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 applications. Roll call vote was taken.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed. The following decisions were made:

K-05-09-01 Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to dismiss as a withdrawal was received and the applicant received Medicaid.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-06-09-03 Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to deny as not last resource, the applicant has pending applications at SSI/SSD and Medicaid.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-06-09-04 Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to deny as not indigent. The applicant has discretionary income and can pay over a five year period.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.



Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to go into Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(a) to consider hiring an employee. Roll call vote was taken.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed. The Board decided to continue accepting applications for Growth and Development Director and to check references on some of the applicants.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve a Certificate of Residency for Jacob Raymond Ash.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the tax cancellations in the amount of $141.80. No. 1007 Mason Electric $10.66 and No. 1008 Aaron Thomason $131.14.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The Board discussed the proposed 2010 County budget. Certificates of Residency and how they are processed were discussed.

The Western Elmore County Recreation District regarding the environmental study was briefly discussed.

At 6:38 p.m., motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to adjourn.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

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