COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                March 8, 2010



The Elmore County Commissioners met in regular session on the above date in the Commissioner Room, basement of the Elmore County Courthouse, 150 South 4th East, Mountain Home, Idaho.

Present at the meeting were Chairperson Connie Cruser and Arlie Shaw. Commissioner Larry Rose was absent. Also present was Civil Attorney Buzz Grant and Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser to approve the minutes for March 1, 2010.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

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

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve the ambulance district expenses in the amount of $859.28. Norco $148.96, Sally Kuhlberg $100.00, Lesia Knowlton $300.00, and Perma Gas $310.32.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve the payroll for February 2010 in the amount of $380,019.33.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to accept for the record only the Recorder’s Office Report and the Treasurer’s Office Report.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Sheriff Rick Layher, Chief Deputy Nick Schilz, and Carol Killian, Disaster Services Coordinator, appeared and discussion followed on the proposed new fence and repair of the cameras at the jail. Chief Deputy Schilz reported on the projectors in dispatch that have been ordered, however the software is needed. The District 3 Interoperability Governance Board was discussed. The Resolution required will be completed next week and will be put on the next agenda.

The addition to the Emergency Services Building was discussed. The issue will be put on the next weeks agenda.
Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve the proposed number of ballots for the Primary Election to be held on May 25, 2010.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

The Certificates of Residency were read into the record by Chairperson Cruser and Commissioner Shaw: Skyler Maxine Abrahamson, Kelsey Lyn Day, Mackenzie Paige Dorr, Linzi Brianna Dudding, Jaclynn M. Ferry, Meagan Pauline Ireland, Joseph S. Miller, Hailey Marie Russ, Miranda Kay Steffey, Shelby Nicole Stevens, Thomas Allen Westhart, Ted S. Carante, Meghan A Fish, Jessica A. Kerr, Yung K. Pak, Stefanie J. Reid/Whitt, Jaime A. Rodriguez, James Lewis Trotter, and Anita Lasher. Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve the certificates as read.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Amy Twilegar, Sage Community Resources, Dan Collins, Plant Facilities Manager, and Clerk Marsa Plummer appeared and discussion followed on the Energy Grant. Ms. Twilegar gave a written summary of the projects and costs to the group. Discussion followed on the bidding process and who would be responsible for the different requirements of the grant.

Chairperson Cruser read Resolution No. 435-10 into the record:

RESOLUTION NO. 435-10

A RESOLUTION TO ALLOW CREATION OF A NEW EXPENSE LINE ITEM IN THE EXTRICATION BUDGET SO THAT EXPENDITURES MAY BE MADE FROM UNANTICIPATED EXTRICATION GRANT REVENUE.

WHEREAS, The Board of Commissioners of Elmore County have the authority and duty under Article XVIII, Section 6 of the Idaho Constitution and Title 31, Chapter 6 of the Idaho Code to provide funding operations of the Government of Elmore County for expenditure of those funds; and

WHEREAS, The Board considered this transfer of funds during its regular public meeting on March 8, 2010, and the need to transfer such funds has been satisfactorily demonstrated to the Board of Commissioners.

IT IS HEREBY RESOLVED:

1. That $357.05 from line item138.338.00.099.00, PILT Fund, be shifted to line item 185.385.00.098.00 GFPD Contract.

2. That $50,000 from line item 138.338.00.099.00, PILT Fund, be shifted to line item 140.340.00.098.00, Juvenile Justice Fund.

3. That this resolution shall have effect immediately upon its passage.
PASSED, at a regular meeting of the Elmore County Board of Commissioners in the County of Elmore, State of Idaho, held on the 8th day of March, 2010, upon which roll call vote was duly taken and said Resolution duly passed by a unanimous vote.

ELMORE COUNTY COMMISSIONERS
CONNIE M. CRUSER, Chairperson
LARRY E. ROSE, Commissioner
ARLIE SHAW, Commissioner
ATTEST: MARSA PLUMMER, Clerk

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve and sign Resolution No. 435-10.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

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

At 1:30 p.m. the Commissioners met in Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d) on a motion by Cruser second by Shaw to meet with Social Services Director Marianne Bate.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

K-12-09-07 Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to enter an Order of Dismissal.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

K-01-10-05 Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to deny as the County is not the last resource, the applicant is not indigent and can pay the bill over a five year period.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

At 1:30 p.m. the Commissioners met in Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(b) on a motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to discuss a personnel issue. Roll call vote was taken.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed. The following decision was made:


Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve the continuation of health insurance payments based on Resolution No. 62-86a for a former employee.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve the Findings of Facts, Conclusions of Law and Order on LOI-2009-12, LOI-2009-13, LOI-2009-14, LOI-2009-15, LOI-2009-16, LOI-2009-17, and LOI-2009-18, Casa Del Norte and Ark Properties, C/O John McCallum.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Alan Christy, of Growth and Development, came before the Board. Discussion followed on two Letter of Information lot splits from John McCallum.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve the Letter of Information on LOI-2009-24, Ark Properties C/O John McCallum, 4-Lot Letter of Information lot split and LOI-2009-25, Ark Properties C/O John McCallum, 4-Lot Letter of Information lot split.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

The 6th Street property was discussed and will be put on next weeks agenda.

Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to adjourn.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

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