COMMISSIONERS MINUTES                                       APRIL 10, 2006

 

 


 

The Elmore County Commissioners met in regular session on the above date in the basement of the Elmore County Courthouse, 150 South 4th East, Mountain Home, Idaho.

 

Present at the meeting was Chairperson Mary Egusquiza and Commissioners Larry Rose and Connie Cruser.  Also present was Clerk Gail Best.

 

Arden Smith of Ormond Builders appeared before the Board to discuss the Emergency Services Facility.  Mr. Smith stated that the site plan has not been finished as yet, so he is unable to calculate how much asphalt will be needed so he could plug in those numbers.  Mr. Smith stated he understands there will some donated items, such as trusses and some donated labor.  Mr. Smith stated a change order process could be used since their company is already doing the jail project.  They could bid the local work out for the project, but he believes they would be able to save the County money on concrete and asphalt prices.  Another savings would occur from their construction trailers and equipment already being on site and from power already being arranged for on site by Ormond.  If an additional contractor was hired, that firm would have to move in all these things.

 

Prosecutor Schindele joined the meeting.  The Request for Proposals, Bidder Proposals and Notice and Instructions to Bidders prepared by the Prosecutor were reviewed.  There was discussion and Prosecutor Schindele stated she would do some rewording, plug in some dates and bring the revised documents back to the Board later in the day.

 

On Line Vehicle License Registration was discussed with Chief Deputy Assessor, Jo Gridley.  The Prosecutor has reviewed the agreement.  Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to enter into a service level agreement for registration of vehicle and select the convenience fee for payment.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

An application for property exempt from taxation for John Welch was reviewed by the Board.  Chief Deputy Assessor, Jo Gridley, was on hand to answer some questions from the Board.  Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, to accept the application from John Welch for property tax reduction on the portion not covered by the circuit breaker or homeowner’s exemption for property described as Lot 19, Block 3, Capri Subdivision.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser, to recess as a Board of Commissioners and convene as a Board of Equalization.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

Applications from the National Defense Veteran’s Foundation for property tax exemption were reviewed by the Board.  The parcel numbers and legal descriptions of the properties are as follows: TR0000326500 1971 Broadmore 12X60 and 001550010020 Lot 2, Block 1 of Silver Sage Mobile Home Estates.  There was discussion by the Board.  Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser, to instruct the Clerk to contact Mr. Franck for a 501C3 as proof of exemption. 

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser, to recess as a Board of Equalization.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

Regular session was resumed.

 

Illegal lot splits were discussed.

 

The Board reviewed the minutes of March 27, 2006.  Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose to approve the minutes with three changes.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the payroll for March as submitted. 

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve the ambulance expenses to Norco and Northwest Paramedics as submitted.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, to approve the expenses, but with returning some to the Extension Office for clarification.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to approve, for the record only, the Recorder’s Office Report, Clerk’s Bail Bond Report, and the Treasurer’s Office Report for March.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE


 

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

Motion by Rose, second by Egusquiza, to recess the meeting to do a site visit to the ambulance shed and go to lunch.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

At 1:30 p.m. the Commissioners met in Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d) on a motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, with Social Services Director Marianne Bate and Katrina Welch.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

The following decisions were made:

 

K-04-06-01 Motion by Rose, second by Egusquiza, to deny as involuntary and will be billed through the Prosecutor’s office.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

K-04-06-04 Motion by Rose, second by Egusquiza, to deny as not last resource, applicant has Medicaid.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

K-04-06-02 Motion by Rose, second by Egusquiza, to deny as not last resource, applicant has Medicaid.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

K-02-06-07 Motion by Rose, second by Egusquiza, to deny as not indigent, not last resource, has discretionary income and there are lawsuits pending.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

K-02-06-06 Motion by Rose, second by Cruser, to deny as not indigent, no interview took place and no documentation has been received.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

Regular session resumed.

 

Treasurer Rose Plympton appeared before the Board for the annual Tax Deed hearing.  Ms. Plympton brought a printout of two properties that are in bankruptcy.  There is no property that the County will take tax deed to this year.  The Commissioners thanked Ms. Plympton and her office for their hard work.

 

The Request for Proposal for the Joint Emergency Services/Extension Services Building was discussed.  Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser, to publish the Request for Proposal (RFP) on April 19th and April 26th in the Mountain Home News.  A brief discussion followed on the power and sewer hook ups to the building.

 

Chairperson Egusquiza read a Proclamation into the record:

 

Activate America: Lighten up Idaho

America on the Move in Elmore County Proclamation

 

WHEREAS,


 

Healthful eating and active living are keys to a better quality of life and;

The State of Idaho has seen a 64% increase in obesity during the last decade;

Weight gain can be halted by balancing energy expenditure with calorie consumption and;

The WECRD will be hosting a social and kick-off event:

 

Therefore......

 

We, the Elmore County Commissioners, hereby proclaim the 20th day of April 2006 to be the beginning of America on the Move in Elmore County

 

And we encourage everyone to pledge two simple changes: move more by taking an extra 2000 steps, and eat less by consuming 100 fewer calories.

 

/s/ Mary Egusquiza, /s/ Larry E. Rose, /s/ Connie M. Cruser

Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, to accept the Proclamation.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, to go into Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d).

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

A continuation hearing was held on K-10-05-06.  Present at the hearing were the three Commissioners, Prosecutor Schindele, Social Services Director Marianne Bate and Katrina Welch from Ms. Bate’s office, Deputy Clerk Steele, Deputy Shawn Sterling with the Elmore County Sheriff’s office, Niki Glascock and Steven Pitts from Saint Alphonsus Regional Medical Center.

 

Ms. Bate started to give an overview of the case.  The applicant phoned and stated his brother was bringing him to the hearing.

 

Chairperson Egusquiza stated they would wait for the applicant to appear and the hearing will be resumed in ten minutes.

 

Regular session resumed. 

 

The CASA Program request for Elmore County to provide an office for them was discussed.  Prosecutor Schindele joined the discussion and it was decided that a letter would be written to Rosa Pratt - CASA Program, informing her that the County did not have an appropriate place at this time.

 

Motion by Egusquiza, second by Cruser, to go into Executive Session pursuant to I.C. 67-2345(d).

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

The continuation hearing on K-10-05-06 resumed.  The applicant and his brother arrived.  Many questions were asked in regard to the accident. 

 

The hearing was closed.

 

Motion by Rose, second by Egusquiza, to determine that Elmore County was the last resource and to prepare a reimbursement order with the first payment due on July 15th starting at $25.00 per month and when the applicant gets a job the payment amount will be reviewed.  The applicant was informed he would have to come back in to sign the promissory note and it was agreed that his brother will bring him back in.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

Rich Cornell and Jared Hedelius appeared before the Board to discuss animal control issues.  Mr. Cornell stated they would hope for the same amount for funding for 2007 as received for 2006.  Mr. Cornell stated that $3,755.00 would be helpful once again.  Commissioner Rose stated that Clerk Best would include that amount in her budget reminders.

 

Chairperson Egusquiza read a letter from the Glenns Ferry Historical Museum Board into the record asking for a donation from next years budget.  Clerk Best will note the request in her budget reminders.

 

There was discussion regarding an assessment being done for the juvenile probation department.  Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose, to hire John Traylor to do an assessment and recommendation in concurrence with Judge Epis on the juvenile probation department.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

Controller Merrilee Hiler and Linda Pickett, Human Resources, of the Auditor Recorder’s Office appeared before the Board to discuss the upcoming new budget cycle.  Ms. Hiler explained that the budget work papers must go out to the departments on May 1 and they were here to discuss two alternatives received from BDPA on salary options.  The two alternatives were carefully reviewed and discussed by the Board with Ms. Hiler and Ms. Pickett answering questions from the Board.  Clerk Best explained that Linda has been working for several days preparing the two options for the Board’s review to meet the time schedule for distribution to the departments, and that they really needed a decision from the Board at this meeting in order to meet the deadline. 

 

Motion by Rose, second by Egusquiza, to make an effort to use alternative 2 using the analysis of the 5% and dropping the first two steps on the present chart and adding three steps to the chart in an effort to begin to address longevity and market.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

It is understood by all present that the effort will be made to use alternative 2, but as more budget information is received, including requests from the departments and projected revenues, it may be necessary to drop the proposal and find another alternative.

 

The annual Financial Assurance Demonstration for Municipal Solid Waste Landfills required by DEQ was discussed.  Commissioner Rose asked the Clerk’s office to proceed as usual.

 

Motion by Egusquiza, second by Rose to adjourn.

EGUSQUIZA - AYE

ROSE - AYE

CRUSER        - AYE     Motion carried and so ordered.

 

/S/ MARY EGUSQUIZA, Chairperson

ATTEST: /S/ GAIL L. BEST, Clerk