COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                JUNE 1, 2010

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

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

Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to add to the agenda ratifying the investigator contract on an employee issue.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Pat Lucas, Southwest Area Field Officer, Idaho Bureau of Homeland Security, came before the Board and gave an overview of how Homeland Security has helped Elmore County. Chief Deputy Nick Schilz, Sheriffs Office, was also present. Total awards from 2007 to 2009 total $500,514.26. The expected award for this year is between $110,000 and $120,000. Assistance with mobile communications in the County was discussed. Mr. Lucas stated the Bureau would like to do this presentation every year in the spring. A more clear designation of grants received needs to be made in the County budget, and Nick is working with the Comptroller on that issue.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the minutes for May 24, 2010.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve a Certificate of Residency for Eric Proud.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

General discussion on current events followed. The funds received for the Drug Court Program were briefly discussed. Commissioner Cruser reported on the workshop that was held regarding Open Meetings and Public Records and wished the attendance would have been higher. The possible funding of the sick leave bank was discussed.

Senator Tim Corder came before the Board to publicly thank Larry Rose for his service to Elmore County as a County Commissioner. Current issues that the Senator will be working on were discussed which included Veterans issues and E-911 funds. Senator Corder recommended that Elmore County try and get involved in the State CAMP (Comprehensive Aquifer Management Plan) Committee.

Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to add to the agenda that Tim Corder came in to commend Larry Rose on his public service.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Deputy Clerk Vivian Garcia, Elections, appeared for the canvassing of the Primary Election. Discussion followed regarding counting the ballots and the poll books were reviewed. Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to accept the canvassing of the ballots cast for the Primary Election on May 25, 2010.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to ratify the agreement that Chairperson Cruser signed last Thursday with Weaver and Associates.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Dan Collins, Plant Facilities Manager, came before the Board to discuss the bids on new windows for the Courthouse.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to award the bid to Carr’s Home Lumber in the amount of $16,302.93 to replace the windows in the Courthouse with the Energy Grant.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Internet for Search and Rescue was discussed with Dan Collins. Dan is currently wiring the Emergency Services Building so that Search and Rescue may have use of the internet. Other departments that set up offices in that building will also be able to use the internet. Dan asked the Commissioner’s to think about funding for new carpet in the Recorder’s office. The Board asked Dan to change the hours that Civil Counsel can get in to the building.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to sign a letter to the EMS Central Office in connection with a Ambulance Service Grant.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Commissioner Cruser asked Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele if the Idaho Association of Counties Risk Management Program covered the Prairie Volunteer Fireman. Ms. Steele is still researching the insurance coverage. Processing passport applications was briefly discussed.

Doreen Crabbeneroft, Elmore Medical Center, came in for just a few moments to introduce Brad Weirsma, Center for Community Health Planner and Grant Writer for Elmore Medical Center.

Zee Quintana and Brian Wood, Census 2010, came before the Board to advise them how the Census is proceeding and discuss the participation rate. The participation rate in Elmore County is approximately 73%. They stated that it was quite a challenge to work in the rural communities in Elmore County and they plan on sending suggestions to the Philadelphia Census Office. They don’t believe they have had good participation from the Hispanic population because of fear of deportation, but are trying to do their best. Ms. Quintana will send an email to the Commissioners when the final count is done.

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

Regular session resumed.

Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to meet in Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d) with Social Services Director Marianne Bate.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed and the following decisions were made:

K-05-10-02 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to deny the application as Elmore Medical Center withdrew their application because they granted the applicant 80% charity prior to applying with Elmore County.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-04-10-09 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to deny as the application is not complete and it is not an emergency.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE Motion carried and so ordered

K-04-10-08 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to deny as applicant did not cooperate, no releases were signed for the investigation and applicant did not appear at subpoenaed interview appointment.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-03-10-01 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to issue an order of dismissal as Boise Radiology was the only vendor to appeal and they withdrew their appeal.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE Motion carried and so ordered

K-03-10-08 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to issue an order of dismissal as Gem State Radiology, St. Alphonsus Pathology and St. Alphonsus Oncology were the only vendors to appeal and they all withdrew their appeals.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE Motion carried and so ordered

Nicole Sirak, Matt Hyde and Rosa Pratt from the CASA (Court Appointed Special Advocate) Program came before the Board. An explanation was given as to why Elmore County is paying proportionally more than Ada County. There are more volunteers in Ada County. CASA’s role throughout the court procedures was also explained.

Gail Best, Chairman of the Board of the Mountain Home Senior Citizens Center and Ruthada Powell, President of the Mountain Home Senior Citizens came before the Board to discuss the Mountain Home Senior Center and their funding. Ms. Powell explained how many meals are served and what other organizations, in addition to Elmore County, contribute to meals on wheels. Ms. Best thanked the Commissioners for their support over the years and explained what is needed at the Center to stay in compliance regarding food service.

Dale Curran, Elmore Ambulance Service, Alan Christy, Growth and Development Department, Alan Roberts, Mountain Home Extrication, and a few other ambulance employees came before the Board to review the ambulance quarters building site and floor plans. Everyone agreed the plans looked good but that the parking to the north of the EMS building should be removed.

A small recess was taken. Regular session resumed.

The CASA Program was briefly discussed. Revenue, expenses, wages and general funding of the Pest Abatement District were discussed.

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to meet in Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(b) regarding personnel issues.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - ABSENT Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed, no action was taken as result of the Executive Session.

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

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