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MEETING
WEDNESDAY, 7:00 PM NOVEMBER 03, 2004
Chairman Nettleton called the meeting to order, and established a quorum.
Members of the Elmore County Planning and Zoning Commission present were
Chairman Nick Nettleton, Vice-Chairman Al Sobtzak, Patty Osborn, Doug King,
Courtney Hiler, and K. C. Duerig. Also present were Attorney of Record Phil
Miller, Bonnie Sharp Director, and Danette O’Donnell, Staff.
PUBLIC HEARINGS (none)
REGULAR MEETING
APPROVE PREVIOUS MINUTES (9/29/04 done under Bernie Brown)
APPROVE PREVIOUS FCOs
RICKY AXTELL – 3 conditions were left off of the FCO. It will have to come back
for approval.
NEW BUSINESS
CLAY WRIGHT
Jim Mihan came before the Commission to request they revisit the decision from
10/20/04. He asked the Commission to either vote to remove the new condition of
a community well, or allow them to go back to the original approved
configuration. There was general discussion regarding Department of Water
Resources, community wells, and changing projects during the process.
K. Duerig motioned to remove the condition of a community well as per the motion
on the October 20,
2004 meeting, and change the language to state “up to 19 lots.”
P. Osborn seconded the motion. Aye vote was unanimous, motion carried.
BERNIE BROWN – FCO and Minutes for 09/29/04
Some typos were corrected. Chairman Nettleton asked for clarification on
condition #7 on the FCO. He felt the intent was for the water to be transferred
prior to operation, not construction.
A. Sobtzak motioned to accept the 09/29/04 minutes as written. C. Hiler seconded
the motion. Aye vote was unanimous.
A. Sobtzak motion to accept the FCO for Bernie Brown with corrections of typos
and change to condition #7 to read “prior to operation.” P. Osborn seconded the
motion. Aye vote was unanimous.
Chairman Nettleton explained the timeframe for the appeal process. They have
from the time the vote was made through the 15th day after a FCO was signed to
appeal.
ROBERT RHEAD – Preliminary review of CAFO/Dairy application
Cheyne Weston, representative for Robert Rhead, gave brief background of
application. Some information was missing from the application, such as
precipitation, wind direction, and letter from Glenns Ferry Highway District
with specific answers, which he stated he would submit as soon as possible, but
does not want this application held up. There was general discussion regarding
information to be submitted prior to forwarding to Board of County
Commissioners.
P. Osborn motioned to forward the Rhead CAFO application for a Dairy to the
Board of County Commissioners. D. King seconded the motion. Aye vote was
unanimous.
B. Sharp asked how far should the notification radius be extended to. General
consensus was 3 miles.
FRED PEREZ
Fred Perez, from Idaho Waste Systems, came before the commission to ask about
future zoning plans for the Heavy Industrial M2, zone. He wanted to know if they
had any plans with the new Comprehensive Plan that would coincide with his
future proposal of expanding that zone. Consensus was for him to go ahead with
his proposal, and they will address zoning issues at that time.
ITEMS FROM THE PUBLIC
Tracy Lauric stated she was concerned with the Bernie Brown application. She
stated the Commission voted to have water rights transferred “prior to
construction” and not “prior to operation.” She felt the Commission was
backtracking.
MISCELLANEOUS ANNOUNCEMENTS
1. TLK Dairy Tour will be Saturday, November 6, 2004, at 1 pm.
2. The Commission has been invited to the Glenns Ferry City Planning and Zoning
meeting with ICRMP. There will be a quorum there, so it will be noticed and they
will conduct a regular meeting session afterwards to address the Axtell FCO and
an executive session will be held.
ELECTION OF OFFICERS
Chairman:
A. Sobtzak nominated Nick Nettleton for Chairman
C. Hiler nominated Al Sobtzak for Chairman A. Sobtzak declined due to time
constraints.
D. King closed the nominations. Motion was seconded.
Nick Nettleton will remain as Chairman.
Vice-Chairman:
P. Osborn nominated Al Sobtzak for Vice-Chairman
C. Hiler seconded the nomination.
A. Sobtzak nominated Courtney Hiler for Vice-Chairman.
K. Duerig seconded the nomination.
A. Sobtzak motioned to close nominations. K. Duerig seconded. Aye vote was
unanimous.
Chairman Nettleton counted the ballot votes, results as follows: Al Sobtzak – 4
votes, Courtney Hiler – two votes. Al Sobtzak will remain as Vice-chairman.
MEETING ADJOURNED
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Nick Nettleton, Chairman Date
Attest:_________________________________
Bonnie Sharp, Director Date
