COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                MAY 10, 2010

The Commissioners met in regular session on the above date 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 Shaw, second by Rose, to approve the minutes for May 3, 2010 and May 4, 2010.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve the expenses in the amount of $372,383.77. Discussion followed.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve the payroll for April, 2010 in the amount of $382,917.20.
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 $85,762.17. Elmore Medical Center $85,202.57, Norco $159.60 and Lesia Knowlton $400.00.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

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

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to add to the agenda the discussion of budget items. Roll call vote was taken.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Civil Attorney Buzz Grant gave a brief overview of the Indigent Conference he attended. The change in Medicare payments, new application forms, and collections were reviewed.

Russell Duke, Director of Central District Health, Betty Ann Nettleton and Marty Jones, Central District Health Representatives, appeared to discuss the fiscal year 2011 budget. Mr. Duke reviewed the overall budget, full time employees have been cut, contract changes have been made, the senior nutrition program and adult immunizations program have been dropped. County funding calculations were explained. Market values and populations were discussed as they are a part of the calculation. The State appropriations and County contributions were also explained by Mr. Duke. Expenditures and revenues were reviewed.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to add Mr. Rich Wills to the agenda to discuss possible communication classes for the County.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Discussion followed with Mr. Wills regarding what types of classes he teaches, and what would be appropriate at this time for the Elmore County employees. The first classes would be offered to the Elected Officials. Dates and times will be reviewed at a later date.

Jo Gridley, Assessor, and Debbie Miller, Assessor’s Office, appeared and presented the Circuit Breaker applications to the Commissioners. The applications were reviewed and discussed.

Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to recess as a Board of Commissioners and reconvene as a Board of Equalization.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the Circuit Breakers as presented to the Board.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to recess as a Board of Equalization and reconvene as a Board of Commissioners.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The addition to the Emergency Services Building and an invoice/change order was discussed.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the Certificate of Residency for Susan Amanda Snoey-Holladay for the fall of 2009.
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.

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 Rose, to meet with Social Services Assistant Misty Sommer. Roll call vote was taken.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed and the following decisions were made:

K-05-08-03 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to release the lien on the property when the County receives full payment.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-04-10-01 Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to deny as the County is not the last resource, the application is incomplete, the treatment inconsistent with the diagnosis, and the applicant does not appear to be a resident of Elmore County as defined by the indigent statute.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Charlene Brown, representing the Senior Center, came before the Board requesting a contribution to the Retired & Senior Volunteer Program (RSVP) of $1,000. The Board will put the written request in the budget folder with other agencies that are requesting contributions from the County.

Kenneth M. Jones and John Cristobal, Sr. came before the Board requesting that the Law Enforcement Building be renamed to include the names Mendiola and Winters. These are the last names of former long-time sheriffs of Elmore County. Discussion followed that possibly a plaque could be placed in the Jail with all the former Sheriff’s names. Mr. Jones and Mr. Cristobal stated it would be nice to recognize the Sheriff’s that have dedicated their careers to this County. The Commissioners stated they would take the request into consideration.

General discussion followed on the Public Records and Open Meetings workshop that will be held on May 27, 2010 at 6:00 p.m. at the Senior Citizens Center in Mountain Home. A memo to all employees regarding a new employee committee was discussed.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to add to the agenda an appointment to the Planning and Zoning Commission. Roll call vote was taken.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

General discussion followed on appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission and the need to keep the Commission diversified.

Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to appoint Ed Oppedyk to the Planning and Zoning Commission for a four year term.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

A small recess was taken. Regular session resumed.

General discussion on current activities followed. The Commissioners discussed solid waste issues regarding hauling garbage and the County’s contract with the Crane Brothers.

Sheriff Layher joined the meeting and discussion followed on the name of the Jail and Elmore County’s history regarding law enforcement. Chief Deputy Nick Schilz and Sgt. Laytreda Schultz joined the meeting.

Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to sign the non conforming use agreement between Jay B. Brown, Christine M. Hopson-Brown and Elmore County.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Sheriff Layher stated that the estimate to repair the damage to an Elmore County Employee’s vehicle returned in the amount of $3,400. The Board discussed with Sheriff Layher and Chief Deputy Schilz matters regarding the upcoming joint City/County dispatch meeting. Kayla Parsons was also brought to the meeting telephonically and was asked about the types of dispatch calls and how they can be counted. The City will be asked how much they budget for the dog pound and the number of 911 calls the County receives will be reviewed.

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

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