COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                August 31, 2009


The Commissioners met in regular session on the above date at 3:00 p.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 Clerk Marsa Plummer.

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.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed and the following decisions were made:

K-06-09-01 Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to dismiss as the hospital did not appeal in a timely fashion and other entities withdrew their appeals.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-07-09-02 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to deny as not indigent, applicant has not cooperated and can self pay over a five year period.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-07-09-03 Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to deny as not in indigent, not last resource, the application has not cooperated, no interview has been held and no medical records or billings have been received.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-07-09-04 Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to deny as not medically indigent and the application was incomplete.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-07-09-05 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to deny as not indigent, applicant did not cooperate and sheriff could not locate.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-08-09-04 Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to deny as not medically necessary as per I.C. 31-3502(16).
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Title II and Title III funds were discussed. The allocation of those funds must be done by a Resolution in the first part of September.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the minutes for August 12, 2009, August 13, 2009, August 17, 2009 and August 24, 2009.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Brandy Triston came before the Board to ask about her Certificate of Residency form. Her husband is active duty in the Air Force and they have not lived in Elmore County for a year, therefore Deputy Clerk Vivian Garcia denied sending it on to the Commissioners for approval. Discussion followed and there is a provision for military members and their spouses. The Certificate of Residency will be approved.

Commissioner Cruser read the Certificates of Residency into the record: Brandy Lee Tristan, Adelia Joanne Loomis, Manuel Araujo, Adrian S. Arevalo, Jacob Raymond Ash, Kenneth Paul Casper, Reilley Michelle Christian, Catherine A. Cook, Patrick Daniel Day, Myra Debbie Deloera, Mathew Sheldon Garner, Brace M. Gennette, Luke Tucker Guy, Donald Edmund Harlan, Yesenia Paola Henriquez, Theresa J. Jacobs, Suzie C. Human, Christina Michelle Joyce, Richard B. Lee Jr., Jennifer Belle Loomis, Rosa Maria Lopez, Breanna Marie Kober, Eric Jason Proud, Logan Todd Monasterio, Krissy Reyes, Kurt Wilson Richards, Amber Marie Rodgers, Essanie Lyslunn Prow, Michael Raymond Rodgers, Jesus Rodriguez, Adrienne Rouse, Socorro Tapia, Jacob M. Valle, and Kyria J. Wolfe. 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.

Sheriff Layher came before the Board and discussion followed on taxable employee benefits such as meals, clothing, etc.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve three expenses from the Prosecutor’s office for witness fees.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The public hearing on the proposed 2010 Elmore County Budget was called to order at 5:10 p.m.

Rose Plympton, Elmore County Treasurer, came before the Board to comment on the proposed 2010 budget and how it affects her office. The extra help line item has been reduced and Treasurer Plympton feels her office cannot run efficiently. Chairman Rose explained why the budget was cut, all departments have been affected, and if there is a shortfall the Commissioners will make arrangements to cover those shortfalls. Commissioner Cruser stated if line items in the departments have not been used to the full budgeted amount, the line item was readjusted to be more accurate. Commissioner Shaw explained the County’s revenue is decreasing and a portion of PILT funds (Payment in Lieu of Taxes) will be used to fund this year’s budget.

Amber Sloan, Elmore County Employee, Treasurers Office, came before the Board and discussion followed on the extra help line item. The Commissioners stated all the departments extra help line items were decreased as they had not been used completely in previous years. Treasurer Plympton stated her office is small and the extra help line item was needed for when vacation or sick leave is used by her employees.

Revenue and expenditures were discussed in regard to current shortfalls and the proposed 2010 budget. Hiring County Employees was discussed.

Teri Lasuen, Chief Deputy, Treasurer’s Office, appeared and discussion followed on the Employee Committee, what their function is, and the lack of communication between the Commissioners and the Employee Committee. Discussion followed on the disapproval of a request for an employee to take a Spanish Class.

Joe Lasuen, Elmore County Resident, appeared and stated he felt there was a lack of professionalism in the County. Discussion followed that communication was needed between the Commissioners and the employees.

Discussion followed on how PILT funds have been used and saved. The County’s overall economy was discussed.

Lonnie Smith, Juvenile Probation Department Employee, discussed the current employee moral and her personnel feelings on how employee job performance is measured. Ms. Smith stated being better stewards of County funds in the past would have made a difference regarding the current budget shortfall. Discussion followed on employee internet usage.

No further testimony was received.

Chairman Rose read Resolution No. 425-09 into the record:

RESOLUTION NO. 425 -09
County Budget for Fiscal Year 2010

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Elmore, being charged with management of the County Budget under I.C. §31-1601, et-seq, has reviewed the proposed budget presented by the County Auditor; and

WHEREAS, public hearing was held on August 31, 2009 at the hour of 5:00 p.m., pursuant to proper notice published in the Mountain Home News, a newspaper of general circulation; and

WHEREAS, all changes and modifications have been made by the Board of County Commissioners pursuant to comment and discussion at the public meeting; and

WHEREAS, the Board of County Commissioners have therefore fixed and determined that amount of the budget for each office, department, service, agency and/or institution of the County, separately; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the County Budget for county fiscal year 2010, attached, marked Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein for all purposes, is hereby adopted this date by the Board of County Commissioners for the County of Elmore, pursuant to I.C. §31-1605.

DATED this 31st day of August, 2009.

ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
Larry E. Rose, Chairman
Arlie Shaw, Commissioner
Connie Cruser, Commissioner
ATTEST: Marsa Plummer, Clerk, Elmore County Board of Commissioners

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to adopt Resolution 425-09 approving the 2010 Elmore County Budget.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The Public Hearing on the 2010 Elmore County Budget was closed.

The Pest Abatement District Public Hearing was opened. No public testified.

Chairman Rose read Resolution No. 426-09 into the record:

RESOLUTION NO. 426-09
Pest Abatement District Budget for Fiscal Year 2010

WHEREAS, The Board of the Elmore County Commissioners, being charged with management of the Pest Abatement District budget under I.C. 39-2805 & I.C. 39-2813, has reviewed the proposed budget as presented;

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 31, 2009 at the hour of 5:00 p.m., pursuant to proper notice in the Mountain Home News, a newspaper of general circulation; and

WHEREAS, all changes and modifications have been made by the Elmore County Commissioners being charged with the management of the Elmore County Pest Abatement District pursuant to comment and discussion at the public meeting; and

WHEREAS, the Elmore County Commissioners being charged with the management of the Elmore County Pest Abatement District have therefore fixed and determined the amount of the budget for the district’s services; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Pest Abatement District Budget for fiscal year 2010, attached, marked Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein for all purposes, is hereby adopted this date by the Elmore County Commissioners, pursuant to I.C. 39-2805..

DATED this 31st day of August, 2009.

ELMORE COUNTY PEST ABATEMENT DISTRICT ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Larry E. Rose, Pest Abatement District Board
Connie Cruser, Pest Abatement District Secretary
Arlie Shaw, Pest Abatement District Board
ATTEST: Marsa Plummer, Clerk, Board of County Commissioners

Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to adopt Resolution No. 426-09 approving the 2010 Pest Abatement District Budget.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The Public Hearing continued for the Ambulance District Budget. No public testified.

Chairman Rose read Resolution No. 427-09 into the record:

RESOLUTION NO. 427-09
Ambulance District Budget for Fiscal Year 2010

WHEREAS, The Board of the Elmore County Ambulance District, being charged with management of the Ambulance District budget under I.C. 31-3908 (3), has reviewed the proposed budget presented by the Ambulance District Secretary and Treasurer; and

WHEREAS, a public hearing was held on August 31, 2009 at the hour of 5:00 p.m., pursuant to proper notice in the Mountain Home News, a newspaper of general circulation; and

WHEREAS, all changes and modifications have been made by the Board of the Elmore County Ambulance District pursuant to comment and discussion at the public meeting; and

WHEREAS, the Board of the Elmore County Ambulance District have therefore fixed and determined the amount of the budget for the district’s services; and

NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the Ambulance District Budget for Elmore County’s fiscal year 2010, attached, marked Exhibit “A” and incorporated herein for all purposes, is hereby adopted this date by the Board of the Elmore County Ambulance District, pursuant to I.C. 31-3908 (3).

DATED this 31st day of August, 2009.

ELMORE COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRICT BOARD &
ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
Larry E. Rose, Ambulance District Board
Connie Cruser, Ambulance District Secretary
Arlie Shaw, Ambulance District Board
ATTEST: Marsa Plummer, Clerk, Board of County Commissioners

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to adopt Resolution 427-09 approving the 2010 Ambulance District Budget.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The public hearing was closed.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to accept and sign the final plat on Steele Acres Subdivision.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Jo Gridley, Assessor, appeared before the Board and discussion followed on when the Assessor’s office signs off on final plats.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Findings of Facts and Conclusions of Law on the application for zoning classification amendment from Stanley Scott, Patrick A. Holt, Chong Sun Holt, George Martin, Timothy Scott and Susan Scott.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

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