COMMISSIONERS MINUTES June 28, 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 were Chairperson Connie Cruser, Commissioners Arlie Shaw and Larry Rose.
Also present was Civil Attorney Buzz Grant and Clerk Marsa Plummer.
Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to meet in Executive Session pursuant to I.C.
67-2345(b) to hold a hearing on a personnel issue. Roll call vote was taken.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session resumed. The following decision was made:
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the recommendations made in
Executive Session pertaining to an employee matter.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Larry Jewett, Fair Board Chairman, asked the Board if the Fair Director could be
a County employee instead of a contract employee. Kandy Weaver stated that the
Fair Director should be an exempt employee. Larry Jewett will research what the
costs would be if the Fair Director was an Elmore County employee.
Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the minutes for June 21, 2010.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Jerry Rost, Coroner, came before the Board to present his budget. Coroner Rost
made a few minor changes from last year’s request. The Board had no objections
to the changes. The new State requirement for continuing education for Coroners
was discussed. Additional monies may need to be budgeted for this schooling. The
next casualty exercise is scheduled for August 5th at 8:30 a.m. No changes were
made to the Coroner’s estimates.
Larry Jewett returned with the calculation of wages for the Fair Director at
1560 hours per year.
Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the expenses in the amount of
$113,913.17.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Correspondence received by mail was reviewed.
Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to approve the Certificates of Residency for
Lorenzo Buenabad, Laura A. Oliver, Anastasia T. Sansone, and Hannah J. Zamora.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve tax cancellation No. 1048 for
Eileen’s Sari-Sari Variety Store in the amount of $3.78.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The liquor license for the Stockyard was briefly discussed. The owner of the
Stockyard has not responded. Ambulance supplies for the hills were discussed. A
written request for supplies will have to be submitted to Chairperson Cruser or
the hospital. The Oasis Quick Response Unit, billing for extrication and
scheduled upcoming activities in Elmore County. The Health and Welfare agreement
was briefly discussed.
The Memorandum of Agreement with the State and the City of Mountain Home
regarding the employment position currently occupied by Mr. Billy F. Richey was
discussed. An overage of travel expenses in the amount of $1,000.00 for fiscal
year 2010 was discussed. The annual salary is $36,000, plus ordinary travel
expenses in the amount of $4,000.00. The Idaho Military Division will pay
$20,000.00 ($16,000.00 in salary and $4,000.00 in travel), the City of Mountain
Home will pay $10,000.00 and Elmore County will pay $10,000.00.
Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to approve and authorize the signing of the
Memorandum of Agreement with the State of Idaho Military Division and the City
of Mountain Home regarding the employment position currently occupied by Mr.
Billy F. Richey for fiscal year 2011 (1 July 2010 to 30 June 2011) to include a
payment from the County in the amount of $250.00 for an overage in travel
expenses for fiscal year 2010.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
A small recess was taken. Regular session resumed.
Dan Collins, Plant Facilities Manager, came before the Board to present his
budget. The Board asked Dan how the work was proceeding on the Energy Grant. He
showed them the engineering plans for the boiler. The air conditioner is not
working on the second floor of the Courthouse and the Energy Grant funds may be
used to help repair that system. The purchase of a tractor for use on County
grounds and a new phone system was discussed. Regarding courthouse remodeling,
Dan would like to purchase carpet for the Recorder’s office and the hall on the
main floor. He would also like to purchase new ceiling tiles for the Assessor’s
office. The Board agreed that Dan may purchase carpet for the Recorder’s office
and hall. No changes were made to Plant Facilities proposed budget.
Marianne Bate, Social Services Director, came before the Board to discuss the
Memorandum of Understanding with Health and Welfare. Ms Bate stated she was
fully aware of the contents of the Memorandum and was ready to comply with the
conditions as stated in the agreement. Commissioner Cruser signed the Memorandum
and Ms. Bate said she will forward it on to Health and Welfare.
The Public Hearing on the Comprehensive Plan Amendment was rescheduled to July
26th, 2010 at 7:00 p.m. in the Commissioner’s Room.
The Board called Alan Christy, Growth and Development Director, to get an update
on the Gartung Appeal. It is his understanding that J.J. Howard is waiting to
hear from Ms. Gartung on how to proceed. The continuation of the appeal is
scheduled for August 30th, 2010 at 4:00 p.m. Alan will send a letter to J.J.
Howard and Ms. Gartung to let them know about the hearing.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to recess for lunch.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session resumed.
Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to meet in Executive Session pursuant to I.C.
67-2345(d) to meet with Social Services Director Marianne Bate and Social
Services Assistant Milly Angulos. 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-05-10-06 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to deny as Elmore County may not be
the last resource.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE Motion carried and so ordered
K-05-10-07 Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to deny as unable to determine
indigency, unable to determine residency, unable to determine if there is
another financial resource as the application is incomplete, the applicant
failed to appear and a subpoena could not be served.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE Motion carried and so ordered
K-05-10-08 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to deny as applicant is not medically
indigent.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE Motion carried and so ordered
K-05-10-09 Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to deny as unable to determine
indigency, unable to determine residency, unable to determine if there is
another financial resource as the application is incomplete, the applicant
failed to appear and a subpoena could not be served
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE Motion carried and so ordered
K-05-10-10 Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to recommend approval with payment of
$50 per month and payment of 50% of State and Federal tax refunds.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE Motion carried and so ordered
Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to meet in Executive Session pursuant to I.C.
67-2345(d) to meet with Social Services Director Marianne Bate to hold a hearing
of reconsideration of case K-11-09-04. Roll call vote was taken.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Present at the hearing were the three Commissioners, Clerk Marsa Plummer, Social
Services Director Marianne Bate, Social Services Assistant Milly Angulos, Civil
Attorney Buzz Grant and the applicant. Questions were asked and answered.
Regular session resumed. The following decision was made:
K-11-09-04 Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to take the case under advisement
and have Civil Attorney Grant prepare the Findings of Fact of which the Board
will review next week.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE Motion carried and so ordered
The Joint Powers Agreement for Security Services with Glenns Ferry was reviewed.
The Board called Glenns Ferry City Hall and spoke to City Clerk, Will Berg. Mr.
Berg stated ICRMP (Idaho Counties Risk Management Program) is reviewing the
agreement for the City of Glenns Ferry.
Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to add discussion of Dispatch Services to the
agenda.
CRUSER - AYE
SHAW - AYE
ROSE - AYE Motion carried and so ordered
Commissioner Shaw asked for an opinion of the Board on how he should proceed in
negotiations with the City of Mountain Home regarding Dispatch Services. No
decision was made on how Commissioner Shaw should proceed.
The Elected Officials met for their regular monthly meeting. Assessor Jo
Gridley, Treasurer Rose Plympton, Prosecutor Kristina Schindele and Sheriff Rick
Layher joined the meeting. Assessor Jo Gridley stated they are in the middle of
taking appeals on property assessments. Treasurer Rose Plympton stated they are
finishing up the tax collection for June. Chairperson Cruser asked if
information about Reverse 911 could be sent out with the tax notices this fall.
The Treasurer will look in to it. Funding of Drug Court and Misdemeanor
Probation in this county and other counties was discussed with the Prosecutor.
Use of credit cards was discussed. Commissioner Shaw asked Clerk Plummer if
Stephenson’s had prepared the report he had requested. The Clerk told
Commissioner Shaw that she had spoke with Bob Stephenson and Bob said he would
contact Commissioner Shaw. The Treasurer and Comptroller are becoming familiar
with the credit card transactions from DMV, so the Recorder’s Office will be
able to start in a week or two. The Assessor informed the Board of her
investigation on solid waste fees. The Clerk stated that the Recorder’s Office
is starting the use of Simplifile which is a way of electronic recording. Out
sourcing the work on the County’s Personnel Policy was discussed.
Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to sign the Weed Control Agreement.
Chairperson Cruser withdrew the motion and Commissioner Rose withdrew the
second. Civil Attorney Grant will review the agreement and the item will be put
on next week’s agenda.
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
