COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                July 12, 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 for his monthly meeting. Mr. Richey gave the Commissioners a written report. The report featured upcoming events at Mountain Home Air Force Base. The Joint Land Use Compatibility Study was discussed. The final draft is on the web for review and public hearings have been held in Mountain Home and Boise. The F-35 basing process was reviewed. There will be an announcement regarding the “Preferred Alternative” on July 26, 2010. The MQ-1 and MQ-9 Ground Control Stations Basing was discussed. Mountain Home could be considered for basing for 2012. The Owyhee Initiative update was reviewed. The 2010 Association of Defense Communities Summer Conference will be held from August 7th to August 11, 2010 in San Francisco, CA.

Marty Jones, Central District Health, appeared for his monthly update to the Commissioners. Mr. Jones briefly reviewed solid waste issues. The Anderson Ranch Dam security project was discussed. Mr. Jones stated he would be attending the Elmore County Fair next week.

The Department Heads meeting was held.

Kim Kovac, Extension Agent Office employee, appeared and handed in Extension Agent Mir Seyedbagheri’s Executive Summary for the month of June, 2010. The report included the evaluation of crop production in relation to disease, insect and soil management among other accomplishments. Ms. Kovac gave a brief report on grasshoppers and mosquitoes.

Dan Collins, Plant Facilities Manager and Alan Christy, Growth and Development Director were absent due to vacations. Wade Baumgardner, Veterans Service Officer, was also absent due to family business.

Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to approve the Ambulance District Expenses in the amount of $1,136.70. Norco $165.30, Pine Resort LLC $650.00 and Intermountain Communications $321.40.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve the payroll for June, 2010 in the amount of $389,584.78.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

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

The Department Heads meeting continued.

Angie Ireland, Misdemeanor Probation, appeared and gave a written report to the Commissioners. There are a total of 216 people on probation. Restitution cases have increased. There are 59 people enrolled in community service which includes felony, misdemeanor and unsupervised probation.

Katie Ashby, Drug Court Coordinator, appeared and discussion followed on renting a room for counseling. Ms. Ashby is still trying to locate a facility for the meetings.

Monica Halliday, Juvenile Probation, appeared and discussion followed on revenue that will not be received from the State and charging a supervision fee to offset the shortfall. Generating funds for community service expenses by having car washes was discussed.

Motion by Cruser, second by Rose, to sign the expenses in the red dot file.
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 $458,262.07.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

A small recess was taken. Regular session resumed.

Motion by Cruser, second by Shaw, to approve the tax cancellations: No. 1049 Juan Carlos Martinez $1.04, No. 1050 Carlos Powell $1.16, No. 1051 Streeter Real Estate $1.30, No. 1052 Green & Gin

Investments LLC $1.28, and No. 1053 Dale & Barbara Cartwright $4.04, for a total of $8.82.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Discussion followed on the yearly postage expenses, access to county records by using the internet and the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to recess for lunch.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE 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) to meet with Social Services Director Marianne Bate and Social Services Assistant Milly Angulo. Roll call vote was taken.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed and the following decisions were made:

K-06-10-01 Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to approve with a $150 reimbursement payment per month and 50% of tax returns.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-06-10-02 Motion by Shaw, second by Cruser, to approve with a $30 reimbursement payment per month.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

K-06-10-03 Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to deny as application is complete, unable to determine indigency, and unable to locate applicant.
CRUSER -AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.
Discussion followed on the status of the Social Services Office. Ms. Bate will be attending a meeting in Twin Falls regarding the new processing of indigent claims regarding Health and Welfare. The office is still behind but is catching up. The increased amount of applications was discussed.

The Board re-visited the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program and phoned Shirley from Blue Cross. After speaking with Shirley, the Board then asked Linda Pickett, Payroll Clerk, to come down and discuss the retirees on Elmore County’s health care insurance plan.

Motion by Shaw, second by Rose, to have approve the application for the Early Retiree Reinsurance Program to Blue Cross and have Payroll Clerk Linda Pickett submit the online application.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

The proposed 2011 budget was discussed. Contributions to other entities were reviewed. Several funds were reviewed. A special session was set for Thursday, July 15, 2010 at 10:00 a.m. to continue discussion on the budget.
Motion by Rose, second by Shaw, to adjourn at 6:00 p.m.
CRUSER - AYE
ROSE - AYE
SHAW - AYE Motion carried and so ordered.

/S/ CONNIE CRUSER, Chairman
ATTEST /S/ MARSA PLUMMER, Clerk