Printer Friendly Cassia County Minutes 08-17-09

COMMISSIONER MINUTES

#590                                                                                                                         August 17, 2009

            The Cassia County Board of Commissioners met this day with Chairman Dennis Crane, Paul Christensen and Clay D. Handy, Board Members; Alfred E. Barrus, Prosecuting Attorney; Wendy L. Marr, Deputy Clerk of the Board, and Kerry D. McMurray, County Administrator, present.

PREVIOUS WEEK’S MINUTES

            The Minutes for August 10, 2009 were discussed. A motion was made and seconded to approve and proceed with publication of an appropriate synopsis. Roll call was unanimous by the board.

CALENDAR

            The Board reviewed the calendar as far as holding regular meetings through the end of the 2009.

GATEWAY TRANSMISSION LINE MATTERS

            Various issues regarding the transmission lines were discussed. The Commissioner’s thought it would be a good idea to contact Nevada to discuss the lines that will run from Idaho through Nevada. A conference call was scheduled with Nevada for later today to discuss the matter further.

COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE MATTERS

            County Administrator, Kerry McMurray, elaborated on a conversation he had with Bob Johnson.  They are going to bring in an extra crew next week and will keep Mr. McMurray informed of their progress.  Also discussed was an issue between two land owners and access to property that one of the owners would like to be declared a public access road.  The Commissioners will revisit the matter at a later time.

DISPATCH MATTERS

            The Board heard a proposal from the Sheriff’s office for a new software program for dispatcher’s that would replace old flip cards currently in use.  The program would allow for a more efficient and accurate way of helping in emergency situations with less errors.  Upon review, a motion was made and seconded to approve the purchase of the new ProQA software program with Priority Dispatch for a cost of $15,910.00.  Also discussed was 911 texting.  Cell phone companies route calls and text messages elsewhere before they are sent back locally which mean they are not handled in real time. Until new software is designed, 911 texting will not be available.

COUNTY EXPENDITURE

            The Board reviewed the County’s Payables Approval Report dated August 17, 2009. A motion was made and seconded to approve the report and the roll call vote was Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea.

CHANGE OF STATUS

            The Board reviewed 2 change of status forms, 1 from the Sheriff’s Office and 1 from the Law Office. It was moved and seconded to approve the changes of status from the Sheriff’s Office and roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea. The change of status for the Law Clerk was put on hold.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

            At 9:45am it was proposed by Commissioner Handy and seconded by Commissioner Christensen that the Board convene in Executive Session under Idaho Code Section 67-2345(1)(d) with Commissioner Christensen voting yea, Commissioner Crane voting yea, and Commissioner Handy voting yea. The purpose and general tenor of the meeting was to discuss medical indigent matters. Following the discussion, the Board returned to regular session at 9:58am.  Following Executive Session the Board approved case #2009089, 2009078, 2009046, 2009066, 2099088, 2009039, 2009077, 2009042 and 2009076; Signed Findings of Fact and Conclusion of Law for case #2009039; Signed Order for Reimbursement for case #2009077, 2009042 and 2009076; Wrote off case #2009087; Approved a request for additional treatment for case #2009026; Denied Case #2009075, 2009070, 2009063, 2009073, 2009059 and 2009061; Presented case #2009079 and 2009065.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

  At 9:59 am it was proposed by Commissioner Christensen and seconded by Commissioner Handy that the Board convene in Executive Session under Idaho Code Section 67-2345(1)(a) with Commissioner Crane voting yea, Commissioner Christensen voting yea, and Commissioner Handy voting yea. The purpose and general tenor of the meeting was to discuss personnel matters. Following the discussion, the Board returned to regular session at 10:14 am. The matter was taken under advisement.

ICRMP INSURANCE

            The Board met with Lori Bergsma of ICRMP insurance. She presented a schedule of changes for this year’s policy. Terrorism coverage is now required and Cassia currently carries $2,000,000.00.  A motion was made and seconded to sign the letter declining additional coverage.

RESOLUTION NO. 2009-024

            The Board reviewed Resolution No. 2009-024 regarding FY 2009 Elections for the National Forest Safety Net Payments.  Upon review, a motion was made and seconded to sign and execute the resolution.

2009 ACH AGREEMENT

            The Board reviewed the 2009 ACH Agreement with D.L. Evans Bank for direct deposit.  Upon review a motion was made and seconded to sign the agreement.

BUILDINGS AND GROUND MATTERS

            The Board reviewed a quote for two security doors for the courthouse that would allow for keyless entry.  The total is $7,219.81 with a monthly fee of $15 per door and $15 per panel.  The matter was declined due to monthly costs, and the County Administrator was requested to seek other alternatives that would not have monthly maintenance fees attached.

            The Board also reviewed quotes for rewiring the lowest floor of the courthouse and moving the servers to the lower basement part of the Courthouse to take advantage of cooler temperatures.  The quote was rejected for being too costly.

LUNCH

            At 11:00am the Board departed for Twin Falls to meet with the Twin Falls Commissioners and review matters pertaining to the Gateway West Transmission Line Project..

RECESS

            Meeting was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Monday, August 24, 2009.

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE AT TODAY’S MEETING

Margi Owens, Weekly News Journal;