COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                January 4, 2010


The Elmore County Commissioners met on the above date at the hour of 9:00 a.m. in the Commissioners Room, basement of the Elmore County Courthouse, 150 South 4th East, Mountain Home, Idaho.

Present at the hearing were Chairman Larry Rose, Commissioners Arlie Shaw and Connie Cruser. Also present was Civil Attorney Buzz Grant and Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele.

Frank Hicks, Bob Rowett, and Nancy Marshall, representing the Elmore County Historical Foundation appeared before the Commissioners. Mr. Rowett explained the purpose of the Historical Foundation and stated it is a non profit Foundation. Certification from the Commissioners is being requested regarding the Idaho Certified Local Government Program. A lengthy discussion followed on the certification, risks, benefits, and endorsement from the County. The Commissioners will reconsider the request and do more research on the issue.

General discussion on current activities followed. Purchasing property to be used for an ambulance shed was discussed.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to have an appraisal ordered on a piece of property.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Further discussion followed on current activities. The Area of Impact and tort claims were discussed in general. The Snake River Rubbish Trash Hauling Contract will be reviewed. Planning and Zoning Commission member terms and appointments were discussed. A representative from the Mountain Home Highway District was phoned and will have someone attend the public portion of the Commissioners meeting today to explain road maintenance in the hills.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to go into Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(b) to discuss personnel issues. 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.

A public hearing date was set for Wednesday, February 10, 2009, at 3:00 p.m. for seven appeals on Planning and Zoning Commission decisions. The appeals are from Casa Del Norte, Ark Properties, LLC, C/O John McCallum.

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

Regular session resumed at 1:15 p.m. An incoming call from Judge Hicks was received and discussion followed on hiring a Drug Court employee. Whether the position should be part time at 19 hours or part time at 20 hours with full benefits was discussed. A decision will be made at next Monday’s meeting.

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

Regular session resumed. The following decision was made:

NM-12-09-08 Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve a rent payment of $141.77 with a repayment to the County in full with the applicant’s income tax refund, payment due by March, 2010.
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.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

A hearing was held on K-08-09-04. Present at the hearing were the three Commissioners, Social Services Director Marianne Bate, Civil Attorney Buzz Grant and Clerk Marsa Plummer.

Regular session resumed and the following decision was made:

K-08-09-04, Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to issue a final denial as not medically necessary.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Chairman Rose read the Certificates of Residency into the record: Brock Edward Morris, Summer Rose Allison, Craig Anthony Handy, Jasmine Timique Herrick, Rosa Maria Lopez, Jordan Kyle Warila, and Staci Johanna Williams. 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 minutes for December 21, 2009 and December 29, 2009.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The public portion of the meeting was held.

Dan Weitz, Developer, came before the Board to discuss a proposed Planned Unit Development. Civil Attorney Grant instructed Mr. Weitz that he needed to contact the Growth and Development Department with his presentation as the Commissioners could be a deciding force regarding the Development at a future date. Mr. Weitz thanked the Board and stated he would contact the Growth and Development Department.

No representative from the Mountain Home Highway District appeared.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to sign a letter from Idaho Department of Lands stating the Board has no objection to the sale of state land, SENE, NESE of Section 14, T4S, R6E, BM consisting of 80 acres, more or less.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to appoint Commissioner Connie Cruser as Chairman of the Board. Discussion followed.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - NAY Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to adjourn at 3:22 p.m.
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE
CRUSER - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

/S/ CONNIE CRUSER, Chairperson
ATTEST: /S/ MARSA PLUMMER, Clerk