COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES November
2, 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 and Commissioner Connie Cruser.
Commissioner Arlie Shaw was attending a JLUS (Joint Land Use Study) meeting and
was absent. Also present was Civil Attorney Buzz Grant and Deputy Clerk Barbara
Steele.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the minutes for October 26, 2009.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Commissioner Cruser read the Certificates of Residency into the record: Jordan
Kyle Warila, Staci Johanna Williams, Jonathon T. Wagner, Adolfo E. Valle, Soliz
Damian, Erika Nicole Sabol, Jessica Cheyenne Richelieu, Blake Michael Pachner,
Brock Edward Morris, Caitlin Marie Meyers, Ryan C. Mathews, Luke Quincy Loomis,
Jennifer Anne Lewis, Jaclyn Marie Lasuen, Rachel Jade Kowalewski, Vance Jordan
Kondon, Archer Dean Knox, Gina Ester Janoushek, Carolyn Erin Hughes, Kelsie
Marie Hopkins, Jasmine Timique Herrick, Christopher Giles Hall, Richard Mark
Goldberry, Chelsie Louise Girty, Tyson David Gibbons, Jalen Lawrence Gibbons,
Rachael Clairesse Despres, Deb Rodney Cumber, Ayde Yadira Cortes, Kelsey May
Corcoran, Eric Alan Christiansen, Stephanie Denia Bowen, Emily Ann Bideganeta,
Terah Angel Bargman, and Angela Renee Beck.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the Certificates of Residency as
read.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Workers Compensation Insurance was briefly discussed.
The Commissioners phoned Sheriff Rick Layher and verified that the Sheriff had
approved the 2010 liquor license list.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the 2010 Liquor License list.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Adrian’s Club – Nancy Reynolds, 240 South Main, Mtn Home, ID
Air Base Road Chevron – MHCS Inc., 1855 West 6th South, Mtn Home, ID
AJ’s Restaurant & Lounge – MLNB Inc., 1130 Hwy 30, Mtn Home, ID
Albertson’s #165, New Albertson’s Inc., 528 North Main St., Mtn Home, ID
American Legion Post #26, Inc., 515 East 2nd South, Mtn Home, ID
American Legion Post 101, 670 South 3rd West, Mtn Home, ID
Beaver Lodge, Inc., Main St., Altanta, ID
The Big Smoke, LLC, 305 American Legion, Mtn Home, ID
Brew-N-Cue – Steve Ichiyama, 250 North Main, Mtn Home, ID
Cal’s, - Cal Miller, 210 West Main, Mtn Home, ID
Carlos’ Mexican Style Family Dining, 210 East 5th North, Mtn Home, ID
Carmela Winery & Golf Course, 1289 West Madison St., Glenns Ferry, ID
Charlie’s Place – Charles & Sandra Boardwine, 165 North 2nd East, Mtn Home, ID
Cold Springs Winery, LLC, 7853 West Ringert Lane, Hammett, ID
The Corner Market, Cindi Wilde, 500 East 1st, Glenns Ferry, ID
Country Corner Market, Thomas Futch, 2392 Canyon Creek Rd, Mtn Home, ID
Deer Creek Lodge, DCL, Inc., 730 Pine Featherville Rd, Mtn Home, ID
Derail Oregon Trail Café & Bar, Jack & Kathy Anderson, 110 East Idaho St.,
Glenns Ferry, ID
Desert Canyon Golf Course, Rob Ellis, 1880 East 8th North, Mtn Home, ID
Desert Winds Chevron, N&G Inc., 3872 Ditto Cr Rd, Mtn Home, ID
The Edge, Jeffrey J. App, 835 South 3rd West, Mtn Home, ID
El Herradero Restaurant LLC, 2696 Sunset Strip, Mtn Home, ID
Elk Valley Resort, Elk Valley Ranch Inc, 3561 North Pine Featherville Rd,
Featherville, ID
Fall Creek Resort & Marina, Fall Creek of Idaho Inc., Anderson Ranch Reservoir,
Mtn Home, ID
Featherville Resort LLC, 4411 North Pine Featherville Rd, Featherville, ID
Foothills Chevron, N&G Inc, 1060 Hwy 20, Mtn Home, ID
Freedom Lanes, Raynhar LLC, 830 North 2nd East, Mtn Home, ID
German Haus, Julianna Hansen, 2375 Airbase Rd, Mtn Home, ID
Grinde’s Diner, Kenneth & Kay Grinde, 550 Airbase Rd, Mtn Home, ID
Hammett Valley Market & Café, Jack & Kathy Anderson, 9251 Old Hwy 30, Hammett,
ID
Hammett Valley Trading Post, Frank Stowell, 9355 Old Hwy 30, Hammett, ID
Hanson’s Café, Ronald J. Crone, 201 East 1st, Glenns Ferry, ID
Hawley’s Automotive Center Inc., 650 American Legion Blvd, Mtn Home, ID
Jacksons Food #77, Jacksons Food Stores Inc., 585 West 6th, Mtn Home, ID
Jade Palace Restaurant Inc., 1525 American Legion Blvd, Mtn Home, ID
Joe’s Steak House, Juanita A. Ortega, 135 Bitterbrush Ct, Mtn Home, ID
Jovial Jerry’s Lounge, Robert Lemieux, 1905 2nd East, Mtn Home, ID
Kurley’s Sports Bar & Grill, Mike & Brandi Kearby, 124 East Jackson, Mtn Home,
ID
La Tapatia Abarrotes, Teresa Juarez, 244 North Main, Mtn Home, ID
Los Pinos Restaurant, Maria Inez Pedroza, 815 South 3rd St., Mtn Home, ID
Maria’s Mexican Grill, Jose Luis Vazeuz-Ortiz, 260 North Main, Mtn Home, ID
Mark Anthony’s Purveyors of Find Cigars, Mark A. Bryant, 175 North 2nd East, Mtn
Home, ID
Martin’s Family Restaurant, Martin T. Arceo, 145 North 2nd East, Mtn Home, ID
Maverik Country Store #209, 140 North 10th East, Mountain Home, ID
Mountain Home Elks Lodge #2276, 325 South 3rd St. West, Mtn Home, ID
Nitz’ Pine Store LLC, 88 North Pine Featherville Rd, Pine, ID
Paul’s Market, Z Inc., 215 East Jackson St., Mtn Home, ID
Pilot Travel Center #350, 1050 Hwy 20, Mtn Home, ID
Pine Resort LLC, 12 North Pine Featherville Rd, Pine ID
Pizza Huts #2168, NPC International Inc, 605 Airbase Road, Mtn Home, ID
Prairie Store Bar & Grill, Edward E. Holder, Prairie, ID
Price-Less Mini Mart, Northwest Land & Cattle Co., 216 West First St., Glenns
Ferry ID
Rodeo Night Club, Power House Entertainment LLC, 1025 West 6th South, Mtn Home,
ID
Sawtooth Country Store, Siyoko & Julie Picotte, 300 Pine Street, Atlanta, ID
Smoky Mtn Pizza & Pasta, 1465 American Legion, Mtn Home, ID
Southside Market, Owings, Inc., 183 South Commercial, Glenns Ferry, ID
Stew’s Place LLC, 28 East Idaho St, Glenns Ferry, ID
The Stockyard, R. Bartausky/E.Fincher, 185 South 2nd East, Mtn Home, ID
Sunset Sports Bar, Shirley Peterson & Loran Hatch, 270 East 4th North, Mtn Home,
ID
Sunset Super C, Northwest Land & Cattle Co, 990 Sunset Strip, Mtn Home, ID
Tobacco Connections #26, Kebob LLC, 2680 American Legion Blvd Ste 102, Mtn Home,
ID
Wal Mart Stores Inc, 2745 American Legion Blvd, Mtn Home, ID
Y-Stop General Store, Cort & Carlene Braithwaite, 1260 West Long Gulch, Prairie,
ID
Y-Stop Restaurant, Cort & Carlene Braithwaite, 1260 West Long Gulch, Prairie, ID
Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to approve the purchase of a new ambulance in
the amount of 138,531.00 from Sawtooth Emergency Vehicles.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The request from the Boise National Forest Service regarding a letter of support
from the Commissioners for the replacement of four power poles by Anderson Ranch
Dam was discussed. Steven L. Williams, Resource Assistant/Acting District
Ranger, was phoned and a message was left for him to call the Commissioners
back.
General discussion followed on current activities. Commissioner Cruser gave a
brief update on the H1N1 vaccines that were distributed last Friday. Hiring in
various Departments and the request for proposal for the addition to the
Emergency Services Building were discussed.
Judge Epis and Monica Halliday, Juvenile Probation, appeared and introduced a
new employee in the Juvenile Probation Department. General discussion followed
on the employees experience and continued education.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to sign the Memorandum of Understanding
between the Idaho Department of Lands and Elmore County regarding the $55,000.00
grant received for the Fall Creek Hazardous Fuels Treatment Project.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
General discussion followed. The approved purchase for the Plotter for the
Growth and Development Department was discussed. Purchasing land for an
ambulance shed in Mountain Home was discussed.
Assessor Jo Gridley appeared before the Board. Discussion followed on combining
the two County offices in Glenns Ferry. Mountain Home Air Force Base housing was
discussed as it might be privatized. The housing will be assessed and taxes
collected. PILT Funds were discussed.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to recess for lunch.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session resumed.
Bryan Ricker, Regional Director, representing U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, appeared
and introduced himself. Mr. Ricker gave the Board a background of his job.
General discussion followed on privatization of Mountain Home Air Force Base
housing. The economy in Glenns Ferry was discussed. Chairman Rose suggested that
Mr. Ricker attend a Glenns Ferry City Council meeting. The possibility of the
F-35 Fighter Jets locating in Idaho was discussed. The Commissioners thanked Mr.
Ricker for attending the meeting. Mr. Ricker stated he would keep the
Commissioners informed on issues through email.
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 cases. Roll call vote was taken.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session resumed and the following decision was made:
K-09-09-05 Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to deny as Elmore County is not the
last resource and the applicant is not indigent.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT
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 hold
reconsideration hearings. Roll call vote was taken.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session resumed. The following decisions were made:
K-07-09-02 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to dismiss as the provider withdrew
their appeal.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
K-07-09-04 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to take the case under advisement
pending review of the preliminary findings of facts.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Rose, second to Cruser, to approve the Certificates of Residency for
Tanya Olivia McKenzie and Haley Anne Schaefer.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
A small recess was taken.
Regular session resumed.
Motion by Rose, second to Cruser, to approve tax cancellations in the amount of
$998.58. No. 1011 Doug & Crystal Cooper $91.46, No. 1013 Bonnie & Chris Connell
$139.84, No. 1014 Sunbridge Capital/Allens Water Tender $587.10, No. 1015
Various Parcels under $1.00 $2.78, No. 1016 Various Parcels $48.00, No. 1017
City of Mountain Home $42.48, No. 1018, 1019, 1020 & 1021 Idaho Fish & Wildlife
Foundation $86.92 .
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
A public hearing was held at the hour of 4:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Room to
hear public comment on proposed increases of Elmore County Growth and
Development Fees.
No public was present.
Alan Christy, Growth and Development Director, was present. Mr. Christy stated
there was no comment received on the proposed fee increases.
Chairman Rose stated he received verbal comment from one citizen regarding the
increase and explained to the citizen that other fees such as postage and
publication have been combined into the proposed fee increases.
No written comment was received. Fees charged by other Counties were reviewed.
Mr. Christy suggested the fee increase be effective January 1, 2010 if approved
by the Commissioners. The public hearing was closed.
Motion by Rose, second to Cruser, to take the proposed increase of the Growth
and Development Fees under advisement until the November 9, 2009 Commissioners
meeting.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Robert Flick, 1282 East Flick Lane, Boise, ID, came before the Board. Mr. Flick
has a complaint regarding his street sign as it has been stolen, replaced, and
then defaced. Discussion followed on solutions to the problem.
Motion by Rose, second to Cruser, to adjourn at 5:20 p.m.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
/S/ LARRY E. ROSE, Chairman
ATTEST: /S/ MARSA PLUMMER, Clerk
