COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                July 27, 2009



The Commissioners met in regular session 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 Ambulance District Expenses in the amount of $568.00. Cory’s Pro Auto $296.37, Idaho Power $57.43, Idaho Transportation Dept. $46.00 and Rural Telephone Company $168.20.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to approve the minutes for June 24, 2009, June 29, 2009, and July 6, 2009.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Chairman Rose read the Certificates of Residency into the record: Brittany A. Grace, James L. Trotter, Darcy L. Yarnell, Stefanie J. Whitt, Virginia Rodriguez, Kelly J. Petersen, Leticia Mesillas, Trisha N. Lema, Brent M. Leister, Vicki L. Davis, Lorena Arredondo, Avery C. Brown, Zach R. Castle, Kymberly M. Douglas, Katheryn J. Fuller, Travis K. Hopkins, Janice L. Lambertus (Fall 2009 & Spring 2010), and Meghan A. Fish (Fall 2009 & Summer). Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve the Certificates of Residency as read.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to approve the expenses in the amount of $172,134.32.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Marty Jones, Central District Health, appeared and discussion followed on the Glenns Ferry Land Fill/Transfer Station. Mosquitoes were briefly discussed.

Jennifer Crogg, Adult Misdemeanor, appeared and reported her department had approximately 220 people on probation. Ms. Crogg stated they have an individual working in the Probation Department from the Idaho Labor Department until the end of September.

Wade Baumgardner, Veterans Service Officer, appeared and updated the Commissioners on the activities in his office. Mr. Baumgardner had his first request for a “Gold Star” license plate for a parent of a soldier that was killed in Iraq. The plate is free to spouses, parents, or grandparents of a deceased veteran killed in the war on terrorism. The Department has assisted 17 veterans/spouses since the last Commissioners meeting.

Dan Collins, Plant Facilities Manager, appeared and the proposed 2010 budget for his Department was discussed. The house on East Jackson that the County is purchasing was discussed. The house will be maintained but no improvements will be done this year.

Mir Seyedbagheri, Extension Office, appeared and gave a written summary of accomplishments for the month of July 2009. There are no major infestations of grasshoppers or Mormon crickets. The Department has been larvaciding and fogging heavily infested areas for mosquitoes.

A small recess was taken.

Regular session resumed. Previous Growth and Development Director Brent Butler appeared. An agreement for Professional Services was discussed regarding Mr. Butler being a Consultant to provide professional services for grant preparation. The Commissioners thanked Mr. Butler and stated they would have to discuss the proposal.

Pat Engel and Jenn Atkinson from Sage Resources appeared before the Board. The energy grant was discussed. Ms. Atkinson explained grants and comprehensive plans for communities and how Sage Resources is helping. Ms. Atkinson showed the Commissioners a Comprehensive Economic Development Strategy for Southwest Idaho, Region III for 2009-2014. Discussion followed on several Sage Service Packages that are offered. GIS mapping and analysis was discussed.

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

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

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

K-06-09-02 Motion by Shaw second by Cruser, to dismiss as the applicant made arrangements with the hospital to pay the bill and withdrew the application.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-06-09-05 Motion by Cruser second by Shaw, to approve with a $300 monthly reimbursement beginning September, 2009, and 50% of Federal and State tax refunds.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

An Ordinance regarding the Pest Advisory Board was discussed. A date will be set for the public hearing and the notice will be published.

Civil Attorney Buzz Grant, Interim Growth and Development Director, stated a Building Inspector/Official was hired. A land split request was discussed. An application was not filed with the Growth and Development Department when the old Ordinance was in effect, now that the new Ordinance has taken affect, the lot split would have to be a 2 lot subdivision. Discussion followed on how to handle those situations.

Sheriff Rick Layher came before the Board to discuss the Sheriff’s budget. The Vessel Fund, Security, overtime, meals, and the Glenns Ferry Police Department budget were discussed.

At 7:37 p.m., 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 PLUMMER, Clerk