COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                June 7, 2010

The 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.

Bill Richey, Governor’s Special Assistant for Military Affairs, appeared to give his monthly report. Mr. Richey stated that on June 29th, 6:30 p.m. at City Hall, the final draft of the Joint Land Use Study will be reviewed. Discussion followed on how the Joint Land Use Study and the County’s Comprehensive Plan are related. Mr. Richey reported that the annual trip to Washington D.C., the first week of May, to meet with the Air Combat Command was very positive. Renewable energy and its impact on the encroachment regarding military training was discussed. Housing privatization on the Mountain Home Air Force Base was discussed as there are currently 911 homes on the base. Military construction projects were discussed. The F-35’s and the remote piloted aircraft program were discussed.

Marty Jones, Central District Health, appeared and reported that the Glenns Ferry Transfer/Landfill is looking good along with the Pine transfer site and the Prairie transfer site. Mr. Jones stated he is investigating a demolition that is occurring on the Air Force Base and where the materials are being placed from the demolition.

The Department Heads met for their monthly meeting.

Wade Baumgardner, Veteran’s Service Officer, appeared and gave the Commissioners a written report on the activities in the office for the last month. Twenty one Veterans have been assisted in the last month. Mr. Baumgardner stated the office is staying busy.

Dan Collins, Plant Facilities Manager, appeared and the replacement of windows and lighting in the Courthouse concerning the Energy Grant was discussed.

Jennifer Crogg, Misdemeanor Probation, appeared and reported that Post training will start on January 10, 2011. The agreements with BI Incorporated were discussed. The insurance that is required within the agreement was discussed. Monica Halliday, Juvenile Probation, came forward and joined the discussion. Clerk Plummer joined the meeting and was asked about the current insurance coverage the County has. Discussion followed and Clerk Plummer left and returned with the required information.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve the Exacutrack Service Agreement and the Exacutrack Monitoring Service Agreement with BI Incorporated to actively monitor clients on probation with the equipment via the GPS network.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Monica Halliday, Juvenile Probation, reported on the status of her Department. Ms. Halliday reported on the Community Garden Meeting that was held. Projected revenue for the department was discussed.

Katie Ashby, Drug Court Coordinator, appeared and discussion followed on funding for the Drug Court Program. The Sheriff is offering rooms in the new jail facility for the Drug Court Program. Discussion followed on the security issue if the meetings were held at the Jail. The matter will be discussed with the Sheriff.

Mir Seyedbagheri, Extension Agent, appeared and gave his written summary of accomplishments for the month of May 2010. Mr. Seyedbagheri conducted a grasshopper survey for 5 days, gathered data from the Western Pesticide meeting, coordinated and facilitated the annual 9th grade field day which taught the economic impact of Agriculture in Elmore County among many other accomplishments. Mosquito larva monitoring has begun. Mr. Seyedbagheri is requesting a truck be purchased for use by the Pest Abatement District.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve a purchase, not to exceed $12,000, for the purchase of a truck for the Pest Abatement District.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Bob Stephenson and Jon Hunt, Stephenson Computer Consulting, came before the Board to discuss the County’s Information System expenditures. Bob would like to purchase a new server and a new computer for the court. The Assessor needs a new printer, the Accounts Payable clerk will be getting a new scanner, and the Recorder needs a new Zebra printer. Juvenile Probation is in need of four new computers. The costs for a mail exchange server were discussed. The Microsoft Exchange Server is estimated to be $23,950 and Google Mail would be $6,575. Updating computers in different departments were discussed.

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

Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to go into Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d) 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. The following decisions were made:



K-04-10-10 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to deny as not medically indigent, the applicant is able-bodied and capable of working.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-01-09-03 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to accept the Finding of Facts, Conclusions of Law.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to go into Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d) to conduct a reconsideration hearing on case number K-10-08-03 and K-03-09-03. Roll call vote was taken.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Present at the hearing were the three Commissioners, Social Services Director Marianne Bate, Civil Attorney Buzz Grant, Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele, Social Services Department Assistant Milagros Angula, Dylan Eaton, Attorney for St. Alphonsus, Hospital Representatives Chavon Weimer and the Applicant. Chairperson Cruser swore those in who were testifying. Ms. Bate gave an overview of the case. Questions were asked and answered by those present. The hearing was closed.

Regular session resumed. The following decision was made:

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to take case number K-10-08-03 and K-03-09-03 under advisement.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

A small recess was taken. Regular session resumed.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the expenses in the amount of $206,593.68.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the Ambulance District Expenses in the amount of $1,098.90. Norco $164.92, Permagas $283.98 and Pine Resort LLC $650.00.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the payroll for May, 2010 in the amount of $358,431.91.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

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

Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to go Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d) to hold a reconsideration hearing on Case number K-01-10-06.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

A hearing of reconsideration was held on K-01-10-06. Present at the hearing were the three Commissioners, Social Services Director Marianne Bate, Social Services Department Assistant Milagros Angulo, Civil Attorney Buzz Grant, Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele, Chavon Weimer, St. Alphonsus Regional Medical Center and the applicant. Questions were asked and answered.

The hearing was closed. Regular session resumed and the following decision was made:

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to take case number K-01-10-06 under advisement.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

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

Regular session resumed. No decisions were made as result of the Executive Session.

Alan Christy, Growth and Development Director, appeared and a brief overview of the Department was given along with a summary of income and expenses. Code enforcement was discussed. Gravel Pits, maps for taxing districts, microphones, and the Area of City Impact were discussed. A work session with the Planning and Zoning Commission will be held on June 30, 2010 at 7:00 p.m.



Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to approve the application for Certificate of Payment to C-2 Construction in the amount of $62,376.05 for the addition to the Emergency Services Building.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Discussion followed on the proposed amendment to the Comprehensive Plan regarding hearing dates and venues. A hearing date was set for Monday, July 19, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Meeting Room.

Commissioner Cruser discussed having a collection agency coming to a Commissioners meeting to discuss the services they offer.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to have Chairperson Cruser sign the County’s Blue Cross Insurance proposal at the rate where the County’s deductible remains the same.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Sheriff Rick Layher and Sgt. Laytreda Schultz came before the Board and discussion followed on who is running the extrication unit in the Pine/Featherville area. Chairperson Cruser stated she would investigate the matter.

The Joint Powers Services Agreement with Glenns Ferry was discussed.

The agenda for June 14, 2010 was discussed. Civil Attorney Grant will come in at 1:30 p.m. that day.

The Board discussed with Sheriff Layher the use of the meeting room at the Jail for different entities. Security was discussed. The subject of the Drug Court Counseling being held at the jail was discussed. Sheriff Layher stated he was just trying to support the Drug Court Program. Discussion followed on the funding of the Drug Court Program and County budget spending priorities.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve the Certificates of Residency for Ashley R. Sievers, Marcene Sievers, Steven Douglas Ward, Ethan Henry Standlee, and Thomas H. Gutridge
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Correspondence received by mail was reviewed.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to appoint Rich Cornell to serve on the State Animal Damage Control Board and make notification to the proper authority.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
General discussion on current activities followed. Chairperson Cruser reported on the recent Idaho Association of Counties Conference she had attended.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to adjourn at 6:27 p.m.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

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