COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                August 3, 2009


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

Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to approve the minutes for July 7, 2009, July 8, 2009, July 12, 2009 and July 20, 2009.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the Ambulance District expense to Cory’s Pro Auto in the amount of $307.80.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve and sign the Financial Status Report Request for Reimbursement of the Hazardous Fuels Treatment Program, Pine/Featherville Fuels Reduction Fire Break.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second Shaw, to approve the Memorandum of Agreement between the State of Idaho Military Division, Elmore County Commissioners and the City of Mountain Home to support of the Idaho State FY 2009 and 2010 contractual employment of the position currently occupied by Mr. Billy F. Richey.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Accepting credit cards for payment in all County offices was discussed.

Sheriff Rick Layher and Chief Deputy Nick Schilz appeared to discuss the proposed 2010 budget. Discussion followed on special deputies.

Civil Attorney Buzz Grant gave an update on the Growth and Development Department. The revocation of a subdivision and an appeal filed by Mr. Hofer was discussed. A lot split that Sue Martin was working on was discussed. The application was not filed before the new Zoning Ordinance became effective. Ms. Martin would now have to split the land as a subdivision.

The Western Elmore County Recreation District’s request to have the County sign to be the responsible entity for the environmental study was discussed. Civil Attorney Grant reported to the Commissioners he had researched having an attorney who specializes in environmental issues review the report from Bionomics. Costs associated with the review would have to be paid for by the Western Elmore County Recreation District. Discussion followed on having another agency sign off on the environmental study. The issue will be discussed later in the day if time allows.

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

Regular session resumed.

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 decision was made:

K-06-09-06 Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to recommend approval with a $250 per month reimbursement, motion amended by Shaw, second amended by Cruser to add 100% payment to the County of tax returns.
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(a) on a motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to meet with an applicant who applied for the Building Official position.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

The environmental study for the Western Elmore County Recreation District was discussed. The Commissioners instructed Civil Attorney Grant to contact the Recreation District and discuss with them if HUD could be the responsible entity as the cost for the County to be the responsible entity could be quite substantial to the District.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the Service Agreement with United Drug Testing Lab for the Juvenile Probation Department.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Judge Hicks came before the Board to address the salary of the Drug Court Coordinator. Also present was Prosecutor Kristina Schindele.

At 1:30 p.m. the Commissioners met in Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(a) on a motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to meet regarding the applications for the Growth and Development Director.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed. The following action was taken as result as the Executive Session.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to hire Alan Christy as the Growth and Development Director.
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(b) to discuss personnel issues.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed. No action was taken as result of the Executive Session.

At 5:20 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