COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                September 14, 2009

The Elmore County 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 Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele and Civil Attorney Buzz Grant.

Sheriff Rick Layher, Chief Deputy Nick Schilz, and Sgt. Laytreda Schultz, appeared before the Board and discussion followed on the proposed addition to the Elmore County Emergency Services Building. The blue prints were reviewed and discussed along with ADA regulations. Tony Poinelli from Idaho Association of Counties was phoned. Craig Wyden Title II and Title III funds were discussed. Mr. Poinelli will phone the Commissioners back with more information. Elmore County Building Official Bob Winterfeld joined the meeting. Mr. Poinelli & Seth Grigg phoned and spending Title II and Title III funds were discussed. The plans/specifications for the addition were discussed. Building Official Winterfeld will review the plans and report back to the Commissioners with answers to various questions. A lengthy discussion followed on how the Title II and Title III funds can be spent and how to proceed.

Sheriff Rick Layher asked to purchase more radar guns for his Department. The Commissioners approved the purchase.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the expenses.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Chairman Rose read a Certificates of Residency into the record: Jannette R. Olson. Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the Certificates of Residency as read.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Recorder’s Office Report, Clerk’s Bail Bond Report, and Treasurer’s Office Report for the record only.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the letter to Alternate Energy Holdings, Inc., regarding payment of the fees associated with the April 22, 2009 public hearing.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Andy Brunell phoned and the expenditure of Title II and Title III funds were discussed again.

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

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

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

Regular session resumed and the following decisions were made:

K-08-09-06 Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to approve with a reimbursement order to begin when applicant is available to work.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-08-09-08 Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to deny as the application was filed untimely per I.C. 31-3505(2).
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-08-09-09 Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to deny as the application was incomplete and the applicant has not cooperated.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-08-09-02 Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to deny as not indigent, applicant can repay in the time allotted.
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 hold a hearing on K-08-09-03.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Present at the hearing were the three Commissioners, Civil Attorney Buzz Grant, Clerk Marsa Plummer, Social Services Director Marianne Bate, the applicant, the applicants brother, and Attorney Mark Peterson representing St. Lukes Medical Center. Questions were asked and answered. The hearing was closed.

Regular session resumed and the following action was taken:

K-08-09-03 Motion by Shaw, second by Shaw, to continue the hearing of reconsideration to September 28, 2009 at 2:00 p.m.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Bob Stephenson, Stephenson’s Computers, came before the Board to discuss a new recording and imaging program. Deputy Clerk Judy Collins and Deputy Clerk Deb Ellis from the recorders office were also present. Discussion followed on indexing/recording. The new program is being used in other counties. Receipt programs in county offices were discussed.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the payroll for August, 2009.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Traci Lefever, E-911 Coordinator, appeared to present a letter to the City of Mountain Home for review by the Commissioners regarding a new address assignment.

Discussion followed on the request from the Western Elmore County Recreation District that the County be the responsible party for the environmental study. The District was informed that an attorney who specializes in environmental issues would be required to review the results. The Western Elmore County Recreation District has not responded to the County.

The proposed petition to dissolve the Western Elmore County Recreation District was discussed. Commissioner Cruser stated she had heard it might be submitted to the Clerk’s office sometime within the next two weeks. Clerk Plummer stated last week was the deadline for submitting the petition.

The meeting that was scheduled for Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at the Glenns Ferry Landfill was cancelled and will be rescheduled.

Setting levies for taxing districts were discussed. The working draft of the proposed Elmore County Employee Policy was briefly discussed.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to go into Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(f) to meet with Prosecutor Tina Schindele to discuss litigation 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.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, 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.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to adjourn at 6:25 p.m.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

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