Printer Friendly Cassia County Minutes 08-24-09

COMMISSIONER MINUTES

#590                                                                                                                       August 24, 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; Theresa Woodbury, Deputy Clerk of the Board, and Kerry D. McMurray, County Administrator, present.

PREVIOUS WEEK’S MINUTES

            The Minutes for August 17, 2009 and August 18, 2009 were discussed. A motion was made and seconded to approve and proceed with publication of an appropriate synopsis. Roll call vote was Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea.

CALENDAR

            The Board reviewed the calendar for September 2009.

                                                     CORRESPONDENCE

The Board reviewed the following:

1.      Letter presented from Region V Region Advocates. Respond RSVP for Sept. 10, 2009

2.   Letter of Transmittal from Planning and Zoning recommending adoption of    

ElectricalTransmission Corriodors amendment language in the Comprehensive Plan.  EXECUTIVE SESSION

At 9:50 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)(b) 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 employee matters. Following the discussion, the Board returned to regular session at 10:01 am.   On one matter the Board directed the Prosecutor to prepare a letter declining the offered work schedule and requesting a specific work plan meeting the restriction imposed by the Board.  On the other personnel matters, the County Administrator and the Auditor’s Office were requested to rework numbers and prepare appropriate change of status forms for affected employees.  The County Administrator will prepare a letter to send to former employees and officials.

DEPARTMENT HEAD MEETING

Detention Center:  Rob Niewert discussed issues concerning the reduction of medication. Due to the current situation of limited staffing, Rob reviewed that the medication being passed out would decrease from 3 times a day to 2 times a day.  First delivery of medication will be in the morning and second delivery of medication in the evening.  Rob also proposed to employ a CNA to assist in passing out medication to inmates.  Rob proposed for the CNA to work 3hours per day 5 days a week.  Commissioner Christensen requested that Rob research costs and the Board will discuss proposal at a later time.

Sheriff’ Department:  Randy Kidd reviewed current operations, and that mapping and Computer aided dispatch efforts are moving along in a positive fashion.

Treasurer:   Gayle Erikson reviewed the financial contribution to the Cassia County Fair for 2009 and was a success with a 10% increase from last year.

Weed Department:      Gordon Edwards  reviewed that obnoxious weeds are still an issue and still needs improvement.

County Administrator:  Kerry McMurray addressed the need for a county auction clear storage of surplus and unclaimed items.    A county auction is set for 9/22/09 at 5:30 pm. He also addressed recent planning and zoning activities. Efforts to formulate a new poultry CAFO ordinance are underway.  The P&Z Commission will likely hold work meetings in this regard on September 2, 9, and 16. 

Other matters:  The County Barbeque was discussed.  It is set for September15, 2009.

COUNTY EXPENDITURE

            The Board reviewed the County’s Payables Approval Report dated August 21, 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.

GATEWAY TRANSMISSION LINE MATTERS

The Board reviewed the agenda for today’s meeting with other counties.  The meeting is set for 11:30 am and the minutes will be attached hereto of that meeting.  The meeting will also be digitally recorded.

DISTRICT 15 FLOOD CONTROL

The Board discussed current membership in District 15, and Commissioner Crane will do additional follow up on the matter.  The matter will continue to be brought forward in future meetings. 

MCCA MATTER

The Board reviewed the agreement to hire a consultant.  Finding the matter to be agreeable to their wishes, the Board directed that the County Administrator process a claim to pay out $3,500.00 as Cassia County’s contribution to this economic development issue.

PROCEDURAL ORDER

            The Board reviewed Procedural Orders in Case No. CV-2009-602D, issued by District Judge Crabtree regarding judicial review of an indigent matter. 

P & Z

The Board reviewed a Letter of Transmittal from the Cassia County Planning and Zoning Commission recommending adoption of proposed amendments to the section of the Cassia County Comprehensive Plan regarding Electrical Transmission Corridors.   The Board authorized the setting of a public hearing on this matter on Sept. 14, 2009 at 11:30 am.

RESOLUTION NO. 2009-025

            The Board reviewed a resolution requesting destruction of semi-permanent records in the Public Defender’s Office.   Upon review, a motion was made and seconded to sign and execute the resolution approving destruction.  The Board was unanimous in this resolution.

CENSUS 2010 MATTERS

The Board reviewed matters concerning the Census 2010.  Kerry McMurray read a letter stating that the County is invited to participate in new construction address updates.  Upon review, the Board recommended that County Building and Mapping take responsibility for this matter. 

EXECUTIVE SESSION

            At 10:36 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)(d) 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 medical indigent matters. Following the discussion, the Board returned to regular session at 10:49 am.

            Following Executive Session the Board Signed Notice of Lien for case # 2009090, 2009091, 2009092; Assignment of Interest to Catastrophic Health Care Cost Program for case # 2009002 and 208048; Certificate of Denial for case # 2009093 and 2009086; Certificate of Approval for Additional Treatment for case # 2009001; Certificate of Approval and Order of Reimbursement for case # 2009079 and 2009089; Assigned to Advanced Collection Technology for case # 207031.

BEER,WINE AND LIQUOR LICENSES

            The Board approved the following applications for Beer, Wine and/or Liquor Licenses:

County #                      Name                                       Doing Business As

#2010-053                   Daniel Blair Smith                  Smith’s Cafe

#2010-051                   Chadwick LP                          Chadwick Grille

#2010-052                   Keith & Diane Bevan             Bevan’s Sweetheart Manor

GATEWAY WEST LUNCH MEETING

            At 11:19 am the Board departed for the Gateway lunch meeting, please see separate minutes.

RECESS

            Meeting was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Monday, August 31 , 2009.

                                                                MEETING CONCLUDES

            At 2:07 p.m. the Board concludes the meeting.

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE AT TODAY’S MEETING

Margie Owens, Weekly News Journal;