COMMISSIONERS
MINUTES February
1, 2010
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 Chairperson Connie Cruser, Commissioners Arlie Shaw
and Larry Rose. Also present was Civil Attorney Buzz Grant and Deputy Clerk
Barbara Steele.
Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the minutes for January 21, 2010 and
January 25, 2010.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve the Ambulance District expenses in
the amount of $1,395.76. Nitz Pine Store $145.76, Lesia Knowlton $600.00 and
Pine Resort LLC $650.00.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Sheriff Rick Layher appeared and discussion followed regarding dispatching for
the City of Mountain Home. Emergency calls taken by Elmore County Dispatch for
the City of Mountain Home were reviewed.
Margaret Kemp, Elmore Medical Center, appeared and informed the Commissioners
that Elmore Medical Center is now offering an Occupational Health Clinic. Ms.
Kemp explained the function of the clinic and how it would benefit Elmore
County. The Commissioners agreed to the program and Ms. Kemp and Clerk Plummer
will make the necessary arrangements.
Correspondence received by mail was reviewed.
The Department Heads met for their monthly meeting.
Chairperson Cruser explained to the Department Heads the monthly meeting date
was changed to the first Monday of the month. Also a new Personnel Policy is
being reviewed by the Elected Officials and if the Department Heads have any
suggestions to present those to Clerk Plummer.
Shae Burns, Fair Director, appeared and discussion followed on resumes received
for a part time position to train for the Fair Director’s position. The hay
grown at the fair grounds was discussed. Ms. Burns submitted contracts for
various fair related items to Civil Attorney Buzz Grant for review. Security for
the fair was discussed.
Alan Baumgardner, Veterans Service Director, appeared and gave the Commissioners
a written report of the activities of his office. Mr. Baumgardner presented
Chairperson Cruser with a brief synopsis of the duties and services of the
department to be submitted to the El-Wyhee-Hi-Lites. The VA Clinic in Mountain
Home has not materialized as of yet.
Dan Collins, Plant Facilities Manager, appeared and reported the Glenns Ferry
offices have merged. Stimulus grant funds for lighting, new windows and a new
boiler for the Courthouse were discussed.
Marilyn Pendleton, Chief Deputy, Clerk’s Office, appeared for Jennifer Crogg,
Misdemeanor Probation, as Ms. Crogg was in Court. Ms. Pendleton submitted a
written report of the activities in the Probation Department.
Mir Seyedbagheri, Extension Agent, appeared and submitted a written report of
the activities of the Extension office. Mr. Seyedbagheri taught several classes,
along with the preparation of the mosquito abatement program annual report.
Monica Bowden, Juvenile Probation, appeared and discussion followed on a rewards
program for juveniles on probation. The Department of Juvenile Corrections has a
new director and would like to come and meet the Commissioners. Ms. Bowden will
arrange a time and date with Deputy Clerk Steele.
Alan Christy, Growth and Development Director, appeared and a written report was
given to the Commissioners for January, 2010. Applications for the current
Planning and Zoning Commission opening were given to the Commissioners for their
review. A date will be chosen to review the applications. Courthouse security
was discussed.
The Idaho State Department of Agriculture, Recovery Act Grant, was reviewed by
Civil Attorney Buzz Grant with Mr. Seyedbagheri.
Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve and sign the Idaho State Department
of Agriculture, Recovery Act Grant.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to recess for lunch.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Judge Hicks phoned and the Drug Court Coordinator position was discussed.
Advertising for the position will be extended to February 10, 2010.
Sheriff Rick Layher joined the meeting and the Glenns Ferry Police Department
Contract was discussed. A resolution will be prepared for the donation of a
vehicle to the City of Glenns Ferry.
The public portion of the meeting was held.
Leonard and Marsha Hutterman appeared to discuss the Growth and Development
Department and a fence he has built on his property. Mr. Hutterman explained he
received a phone call asking why he had not responded to a certified/registered
letter that had been sent to him from the Growth and Development Department. Mr.
Hutterman stated he never received a certified letter and verified with the Post
Office there was no letter. Mr. Hutterman stated then he received a letter
containing pictures of his fence which he shared with the Commissioners. Mr.
Hutterman also stated he didn’t appreciate the Growth and Development Department
trespassing on his property, as the photos show. Discussion followed that a
complaint had been made by a neighbor regarding Mr. Huttermans fence and that is
why the Growth and Development Department took action. Commissioner Shaw will
investigate Mr. Huttermans concerns with the Director of the Growth and
Development Department.
Civil Attorney Grant read a Resolution into the record:
RESOLUTION NO. 432-10
ON THIS 1ST DAY OF FEBRUARY, 2010, ELMORE COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
(“BOARD”) HEREBY RESOLVES THE FOLLOWING:
WHEREAS, The Board has determined that it has a surplus vehicle which has been
previously used by the Elmore County Sheriff’s Department;
WHEREAS, The vehicle is a 2000 Ford Explorer, Vin#1FMZU72EXYUB47651;
WHEREAS, The City of Glenns Ferry has requested a donation of the vehicle for
the use of the vehicle for city purposes; and
WHEREAS, The Board has determined that the donation of the vehicle to the City
of Glenns Ferry is in the public interest.
NOW, THEREFORE, IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:
That the Board pursuant to Idaho Code Section 31-808 following publication of
notice for at least ten (10) days in the Mountain Home Newspaper, and following
determination that is in the public interest to donate the vehicle to Glenns
Ferry, the Board upon the expiration of the notice period, hereby donates the
vehicle to Glenns Ferry.
This resolution is dated as of this 1st day of February, 2010.
CONNIE CRUSER, Chairperson, ARLIE SHAW, Commissioner, LARRY E. ROSE,
Commissioner, ATTEST: /S/ MARSA PLUMMER, Clerk
Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve and sign Resolution No. 432-10.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Chairperson Cruser read Resolution No. 433-10 into the record:
RESOLUTION NO. 433-10
A RESOLUTION TO THE SECRETARY OF THE AIR FORCE, THE SENATE AND HOUSE OF
REPRESENTATIVES OF THE UNITED STATES IN CONGRESS ASSEMBLED, AND TO THE
CONGRESSIONAL DELEGATION REPRESENTING THE STATE OF IDAHO IN THE CONGRESS OF THE
UNITED STATES.
WHEREAS, the U.S. Air Force and Army Air Corp has had a presence in Idaho for
more than 63 years, with numerous facilities, including Mountain Home Air Force
Base and Boise’s Gowen Field; and
WHEREAS, the Secretary of the Air Force approved Joint Strike Fighter basing
criteria for both training and for operational bases for the new F-35 mission;
and
WHEREAS, Mountain Force Air Force Base was selected as a finalist as an
operational base and Boise’s Gowen Field was selected as a finalist as a
training base; and
WHEREAS, southern Idaho’s climate is well-suited to these missions, with more
than 321 flyable days per year, a key selection criteria; and
WHEREAS, Idaho’s facilities provide ample and unhindered training airspace close
to installations, which enables more training time and less fuel consumed; and
WHEREAS, Idaho’s facilities are unencumbered by the encroachment of civilian
land use, which lowers the environmental impact on surrounding communities; and
WHEREAS, Idaho facilities have the capacity to support at least three squadrons
each, including runway space, ramp space, personnel housing, and maintenance and
hangar bays necessary to accommodate these new missions; and
WHEREAS, the Elmore County, Idaho is proud to have been the home of Mountain
Home Air Force Base since the Army Air Corp began construction in 1942; and
WHEREAS, for 67 years, Elmore County has been proud to support the United States
military, in particular, the mission of the Air Force to “Fly, Fight and Win” ;
and
WHEREAS, the Elmore County has been a partner with the Air Force as the base
expanded to be the home to the Air Force’s Composite Wing – the 366th Wing in
the early 1990s and now the home to the 366th Fighter Wing –“The Gunfighters” ;
and
WHEREAS, we believe that Mountain Home AFB is the very best place to base the
F-35 aircraft; and
WHEREAS, Mountain Home AFB has excess capacity, having been home to five
squadrons as a composite wing and will be down to 3 squadrons: 391st Fighter
Squadron, 389th Fighter Squadron and the 428th Fighter Squadron by the end of
FY2010; and
WHEREAS, Mountain Home AFB has a ramp large enough to hold over 200 fighter type
aircraft, and a runway 2 miles long; and
WHEREAS, Mountain Home AFB has one of the best training range complex in the Air
Force with two drop ranges, super sonic airspace and it is only 2 minutes from
takeoff, therefore saving time, fuel, and dollars; and
WHEREAS, Elmore County has a proven record of supporting and protecting Mountain
Home Air Force Base by strategic planning through the Elmore County
Comprehensive Plan and Ordinances; and
WHEREAS, Elmore County has perpetuated a 2 mile buffer around the base to
prevent any and all encroachment to Mountain Home AFB for over 40 years; and
WHEREAS, Elmore County appreciates and realizes the value of the Air Force and
what we gain from the experiences and talents that the Air Force personnel and
their families bring and share with all of us; and
WHEREAS, we celebrate with them their successes and mourn with them in their
losses as one large community; and
WHEREAS, we know Idaho have the best facilities, airspace, weather and community
support for the new F-35s; and
NOW THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED by the members of the Elmore County, Idaho Board of
County Commissioners that we will do what is needed to continue our support for
the Air Force to make this the new home for the F-35. And furthermore we urge
the U.S. Air Force to select Mountain Home AFB as the first location for F-35
operational basing and Gowen Field a formal training unit.
CONNIE CRUSER, Chairperson
ARLIE SHAW, Commissioner
LARRY E. ROSE, Commissioner
ATTEST: MARSA PLUMMER, Clerk
Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve and sign Resolution No. 433-10.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The Certificates of Residency were read into the record: Gavin Lee Cline,
Kourtney Michelle Agenbroad (Fall & Spring 2010), and Adrienne Rouse. Motion by
Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the Certificates of Residency as read.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The Commissioners met in Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d) on a
motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to meet with Social Services Director Marianne
Bate. Roll call vote was taken.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session resumed and the following decision was made:
K-01-09-03 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve with the stipulation that
Ada County will split the cat deductible with Elmore County.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to adjourn.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
/S/ CONNIE CRUSER, Chairperson
ATTEST: /S/ MARSA PLUMMER, Clerk
