COMMISSIONERS MINUTES July 6, 2010
The Elmore County 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 Chairman Connie Cruser, Commissioners Larry Rose and
Arlie Shaw. Also present was Civil Attorney Buzz Grant and Deputy Clerk Barbara
Steele.
Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to add the update on the addition to the
Emergency Services building and an invoice from C-2 Construction to the agenda.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve the minutes for June 28, 2010.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Correspondence received by mail was reviewed.
Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve a Certificate of Residency for
Matthew Albert Eilers.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
The addition to the Emergency Services Building was briefly discussed.
Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to accept the Findings of Facts, Conclusions of
Law on K-11-09-04.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw to approve the notice of decision on the
personnel action that was taken last week and the ratification of execution by
Chairman Cruser.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve and sign the 2010-2011 Weed Control
Agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Discussion followed on the structure of the Fair Board. The contract with the
Fair Director was discussed along with the idea of having the Fair Director be
an Elmore County employee.
Mr. Elden Thompson, from Bliss, Idaho, appeared to discuss a herd district in
reference to property that he owns in Elmore County. Other property that lies
within the herd district was discussed. Mr. Elden stated there is no designation
of this herd district, the fences are down and there are no cattle guards.
Abolishing herd districts were discussed. Further research will be done on the
statute that regulates herd districts.
Jo Gridley, Assessor, appeared and discussion followed on an application for
property tax exemption from David “Hawk” Howard, American Legion Post 101. The
application will be re-visited when the quitclaim deed and the 5013C paperwork
is obtained.
Sheriff Rick Layher and Sgt. Laytreda Shultz appeared and general discussion
followed on current events and Search and Rescue.
Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to go into Executive Session pursuant to I.C.
67-2345(b) to discuss personnel issues.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session resumed. No action was take as result of the Executive Session.
Kandy Weaver, Weaver and Associates, appeared to discuss human resource support
for the County. Ms. Weaver explained how the business operates and that they
also do salary surveys. The hiring process and performance evaluations were
discussed. General employee issues were discussed along with strategic planning.
The Commissioners thanked Ms. Weaver for her presentation.
Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to recess for lunch and visit the Jail for the
quarterly inspection.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session resumed.
Rich Wills appeared to discuss the in service training for all Elmore County
employees.
Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to add Rich Wills to the agenda to discuss in
service training.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Discussion followed and dates were assigned. July 27 will be for Elected
Officials and Supervisors. August 2, and August 9, will be scheduled for
employees.
Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to go into executive session pursuant to I.C.
67-2345(b) to meet with Social Services Director Marianne Bate and Social
Services Assistant Milly Angulo.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session resumed and the following decisions were made:
K-05-10-11 Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to deny as not indigent, unable to
determine residency, incomplete application, release not signed, and unable to
locate the applicant.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
K-05-10-12 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to deny as incomplete application,
release not signed, applicant did not cooperate, and unable to determine
indigency.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
K-05-10-13 Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve with a $300.00 per month
reimbursement and 50% of State and Federal income tax returns.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
K-05-10-04 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve with a $100.00 per month
reimbursement and 50% of State and Federal income tax returns.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
K-06-10-11 Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to deny as the Applicant has Medicare
and Elmore County is not the last resource.
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 hold hearings on K-03-10-07 and K-03-10-04.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
A hearing was held on K-03-10-07. Present at the hearing were the three
Commissioners, Civil Attorney Buzz Grant, Social Services Director Marianne
Bate, Social Services Assistant Milly Angulo, Deputy Clerk Barbara Steele and
the Applicant. Questions were asked and answered. The hearing was closed.
Still in Executive Session a hearing was held on K-03-10-04. Present at the
hearing were the three Commissioners, Civil Attorney Buzz Grant, Social Services
Director Marianne Bate, Social Services Assistant Milly Angulo, Deputy Clerk
Barbara Steele, the Applicant and the Applicants family were present. Questions
were asked and answered. The hearing was closed.
Regular session resumed and the following decisions were made:
K-03-10-07 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to take the case under advisement for
deliberation next week.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
K-03-10-04 Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to continue the hearing.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Monica Bowden, Juvenile Probation, appeared and discussion followed on the
termination of a Contract for Services for Community Service Supervision.
Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to go into Executive Session pursuant to I.C.
67-2345(b) to discuss personnel issues.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Regular session resumed. The following decision was made:
Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the termination of the Contract for
Services between the Juvenile Probation Department and Steven Ramirez.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Dan Collins, Plant Facilities Manager, appeared and the Request for Proposal for
the boiler replacement was discussed.
Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to accept the Request for Proposal for the
energy efficient boiler replacement in the Courthouse.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Alan Christy, Growth and Development Director, appeared and discussion followed
on the addition to the Emergency Services Building. Carpet, phone lines and
garage door sizes were discussed.
Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to accept the change order on the garage door
size from 16ft to 22ft on the addition to the Emergency Services Building.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to approve the payment of $69, 931.20 to C-2
Construction for the addition to the Emergency Services Building.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to sign the Memorandum of Understanding with
the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare regarding Elmore County Social
Services.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Commissioner Shaw excused himself from the meeting.
Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to adjourn.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
/S/ CONNIE CRUSER, Chairman
ATTEST: /S/ MARSA PLUMMER, Clerk
