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COMMISSIONER MINUTES
#582 February 09, 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; Larry Mickelsen, Clerk of the Board, and Kerry
D. McMurray, County Administrator, present.
PREVIOUS WEEK’S MINUTES
The Minutes for January 26, 2009 were discussed. A
motion was made and seconded to approve and proceed with publication
of an appropriate synopsis. Roll call vote was unanimous by the
Board. Amended minutes for
January 5, 2009
and January 12,
2009
were also presented. It was moved and seconded to approve the
amended minutes and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.
CALENDAR
The Board reviewed the calendar for February 2009.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Board reviewed the following:
1.
An invitation to attend an informational meeting concerning a
proposed Tobacco and Alcohol program, on February 13, 2009 in
Heyburn.
2 A letter from the Idaho
Sheriff’s Association Re: Annual Detention
Center inspection.
3
The January Jackson Area Activity report.
SOUTHERN IDAHO TOURISM
Debbie Dane met with the Board to discuss the Southern
Idaho Tourism Stay and Play program in the area. 10,000 of the
publications will be distributed throughout the area in
Visitor Centers,
Hotels, etc., to advertise the tourism aspects of Magic Valley.
The fees they receive for the programs are down about 6%, but the
business travel is significantly lower. The requests for information
are a little higher than normal, which promises increased tourism.
The golf courses in the area are willing to partner with hotels to
create packages to entice the tourists to visit the area. She
explained how the residents can tell the Southern Idaho Tourism what
they would like to see in the area to enhance tourism.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY
Rod Smith met with the Board to discuss the request for
funding for the Historical Society. His request was for $5,000 for
the first half of FY2009. It was moved and seconded to approve the
$5,000 payment to the Historical Society and roll call vote was
unanimous by the Board. CHANGE OF STATUS
The Board reviewed 4 changes of status forms, 2 for the Clerk
Staff, 1 for the Sheriff’s Office and 1 for the
Detention
Center. The Sheriff’s
Office request was put on hold for further consideration. It was
moved and seconded to approve the changes of status and roll call
vote was unanimous by the Board.
WATERWAYS
GRANT
Deputy Noah Shiner met with the Board to discuss the
Waterways Grant Request. The request was for the purchase of a truck
to be used for waterways safety. The total cost of the vehicle will
be about $30,000 and it will be dedicated for use by the Waterways
and not for patrol duty. The truck will be purchased under the State
contract. It was moved and seconded to ratify Chairman Crane’s
previous approval to submit the grant application and roll call vote
was unanimous by the Board.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:03am 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 11:05am.
Following Executive Session the Board approved the Subordination of
Case # 207129; Signed Release of Lien for Cases # 208060, 208090,
208114, and 208146; Signed Notice of Lien for Cases # 2009010,
2009011, 2009013, 2009014, 2009015, 2009016, 2009017, and 2009018;
Denied Cases # 208145, 2009007, 2009008, and 2009012; Assigned Cases
# 207041 and 207092 to Collections.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
At 11:07am 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
11:45am.
Following Executive Session the Board took the matters
under advisement.
EAST & WEST CASSIA SOIL & WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICTS
Mark Streeter, Mark Webb, Richard Kunau and Brent Stoker
representing the East & West Cassia Soil & Water Conservation
Districts met with the Board and presented their Annual Report. They
reported on the world wide markets that are having negative monetary
impact on the dairy industry.
Mark Streeter and Mark Webb discussed the business of
the East Cassia District and reported on the farming business,
procedures and contracts. They reported that the “terracing efforts”
in the Albion area significantly
improved flood control. They reported on the loss of trees to fire
along Interstate highways in the county. They inquired if there were
places where they could provide assistance for the county to promote
soil and water conservation. They presented a paper that showed how
much impact funding has on their operations. Some of the larger
population counties dominate the funding and smaller population
counties do not have the revenues they need.
Brent Stoker and Richard Kunau reported on the
activities of the West Cassia District. They reported on the nitrate
contamination in the county. They discussed the
Springdale
urban development and the impact the septic tanks have on the ground
water. Tests they have conducted have not been conclusive, but
further testing is ongoing. They are getting further evidence of
some of the contaminants in the area prior to suggesting positive
steps to reduce them prior to urban expansion.
Both of the Soil & Water Conservation Districts
presented requests for letters of intent for $2,500 of funding to
carry out active conservation programs for July 1, 2009 – June 30,
2010, which is their next fiscal year. It was moved and seconded to
approve the requests for funding and roll call vote was unanimous by
the Board. ADMINISTRATOR REPORT TO THE
BOARD/LUNCH
At 12:00pm the Board departed for Al’s Restaurant where
Kerry McMurray, Cassia County Administrator
presented his report regarding Planning & Zoning functions and the
upcoming hearing to consider zoning and subdivision ordinance
amendments to the Board during their working luncheon.
COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE
The Board reviewed the Grant Request for a Cassia County
Liquid Deicer Trailer & Vibratory Roller for FY2009, with a unit
price of $500,000. It was moved and seconded for Chairman Crane to
sign and execute the application and roll call vote was unanimous by
the Board.
The Board continued the review of the purchase of a
Rhino Roller for $29,000 from Tri-West Equipment. Based on potential
rental revenue of the machine, it was moved and seconded to
authorize the purchase of the Rhino Roller and roll call vote was
unanimous by the Board.
ALL HAZARD
MITIGATION PLAN
Rick Fawcett, representing
Whisper
Mountain met with the
Board to discuss the Adoption of the All Hazard Mitigation Plan. He
reviewed and discussed the plan and the impact it will have on the
county. He discussed the projects in the Burley,
Raft River, Oakley, Malta areas and in the
Narrows. There are plans to drill new injection wells to
recharge the aquifers. The projects are ready for grant application,
but Mr. Fawcett opined that application should not be made until
after the funding cycle begins on June 1, so that work done on the
application will be considered as match funding. Should stimulus
money become available, the projects are at a state that they can be
moved forward quickly. The sites for the projects are mainly on
Public Lands so private property rights are not violated. It was
moved and seconded to sign and execute the All Hazard Mitigation
Plan for Cassia County
and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
At 1:55pm it was proposed and seconded to convene as the County
Board
of Equalization. Roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.
It was proposed and seconded to delete the Home Owners
exemptions on the following parcels: (See attached list). Roll call
vote was unanimous by the Board. Notices will be sent to the
property owners.
COUNTY
AUDIT
Jeff Poulson of Evans and Poulson, CPAs met with the
Board and presented the results of the Annual County Audit for FY
2008. He reported that there were no significant findings of a
negative nature. There were some findings that were repeat findings,
but none of a serious nature. It was moved and seconded to accept
the external audit as presented and roll call vote was unanimous by
the Board.
IDAHO JBAG
FUNDS
The Board discussed the Idaho JBAG grant fund request by
the Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Department for the
Cassia
County allocation of
$4,400. After review and discussion it was moved and seconded to
approve the request and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.
LOCAL OPTIONS TAX ISSUE
The Board discussed the local options tax issues. Kay
Darrington Cameron has written a letter to the Board requesting
support of the local option taxes. The Board had Mr. McMurray
prepare a response to her letter.
BLM
REQUEST ON MILNER WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE PROJECT
The Board reviewed the BLM request for public comment on
the Milner Wildland Urban Interface Project.
Kerry McMurray
will send a letter and inform them that Cassia County
is generally supportive of the proposal and would like to be kept
informed regarding the project.
SNOWMOBILE
ADVISORY BOARD
The Boar discussed the Snowmobile Advisory Board
membership at the Raft River Electrical Coop’s annual meeting. Chuck
Larson was appointed by the Board to be the duly authorized
representative for Cassia County Snowmobile Advisory Board at the
annual meeting.
SPECIAL ASSESSMENTS
The Board and County Treasurer Gayle Erekson discussed
special assessments issues for the Eastern Snake Aquifer. The Water
Board wants to have the Legislature to approve the assessment for a
irrigated acre water charge and have 100% of the revenue go to the
Water Board, as presented by Leonard Beck.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 3:03pm 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
3:15pm.
Following Executive Session the Board Assigned Case # 207069 to
Collections; Signed Findings of Fact for Case # 208115; Signed Order
of Reimbursement for Case # 208115 and 2009009; Approved Case #
208115 and 2009009; Presented Cases # 2009000, 2009001, 2009009,
2009010, 2009011, and 2009016.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
At 3:16pm 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)(f) 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 pending litigation. Following the discussion,
the Board returned to regular session at
3:20pm.
Following Executive Session the Board it was moved and
seconded for Chairman Crane to sign the stipulation and roll call
vote was unanimous by the Board.
COUNTY
EXPENDITURE
The Board reviewed the County’s Payables Approval Report
dated 02/09/2009. A motion was made and
seconded to approve the report and roll call vote was unanimous by
the Board.
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CURRENT EXPENSES |
104 |
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$35,391.14
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INDIGENT FUND |
105 |
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$35,002.70
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DISTRICT COURT FUND |
106 |
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$1,026.56
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COUNTY ROADS &
BRIDGES FUND |
107 |
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$5,043.82
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WEED & PEST FUND |
108 |
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$2,139.56
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JR COLLEGE TUITION
FUND |
113 |
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$75,100.00
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REVALUATION FUND |
114 |
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$625.99
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911 COMMUNICATIONS
FUND |
115 |
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$3,969.08
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COUNTY SNOWMOBILE
FUND |
118 |
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$641.75
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JUSTICE FUND |
130 |
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$74,929.26
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NARCOTICS SIEZED
ASSETS |
134 |
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$89.13
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MINI-CASSIA DRUG
ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE |
136 |
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$454.50
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D.A.R.E TRUST |
137 |
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$2,545.73
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES
FUND |
144 |
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$1,007.43
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ADULT MISDEMEANOR
PROBATION |
149 |
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$1,050.35
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TOTAL |
$239,017.00
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FEE CHANGES
Dee Yeaman and Susan Keck met with the Board to discuss
some proposed fee changes for Planning & Zoning and Building fees.
The current costs to the county and proposed costs were presented
and discussed. They will determine the City of
Burley’s and Minidoka
County’s building permit valuation
basis and fees in comparison with
Cassia
County’s fee calculation
basis. The County
Administrator was
authorized to move forward with public hearing on proposed planning
and zoning fees, building permit fees and sheriff’s fees. The matter
of building permit valuation tables will be further researched and
discussed by the Board.
RECESS
Meeting was recessed until
12:00 p.m., Thursday, February 12, 2009 for department
head training and building security walk through and review with
Sheriff Kidd.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE AT TODAY’S
MEETING
Margi Owens, Weekly News
Journal; Cara Petterson, Donna Bush, Cassia County Auditors Office;
Gayle Erekson, Cassia County Treasurer; Damon Hunzeker, Times News; |
| ATTEST: |
APPROVED: |
| /s/Larry A. Mickelsen |
/s/Dennis D. Crane |
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| Larry A. Mickelsen, Clerk |
Dennis Crane, Chairman |
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Office Information |
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Cassia County Courthouse
1459 Overland Ave.
Burley, Idaho 83318 |
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Phone:(208)878-7302
Fax: (208)878-9109 |
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