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COMMISSIONER MINUTES
#589
July 20, 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.
TEMPORARY CHAIRMAN
Commissioner Crane
excused himself from the meeting until 10:20am. It was proposed by
Commissioner Christensen that Commissioner Handy be appointed acting
Chairman and Commissioner Handy seconded the motion with roll call
vote of Commissioner Christensen voting yea and Commissioner Handy
voting yea.
CALENDAR
The Board reviewed the
calendar for July 2009.
SHERIFF’S OFFICE MATTERS
Sheriff Randy Kidd met
with the Board to discuss matters of concern to the Sheriff related
to Courthouse Security and prisoner containment.
He presented a
Reimbursement Request for a tow vehicle for the Board to consider.
After consideration, it was moved by Commissioner Christensen and
seconded by Commissioner Handy to sign and execute the reimbursement
request and roll call vote was, Commissioner Christensen voting yea,
and Commissioner Handy voting yea.
Sheriff Kidd also
discussed courtroom security related an escape from the Courthouse
during the past week. The policies and procedures will be modified
and changed to prevent any attempted escapes.
COUNTY ZONING MAP
The Board reviewed the
Revised County Zoning Map. After review and discussion it was moved
by Commissioner Christensen and seconded by Commissioner Handy to
execute the new zoning map and roll call vote of Commissioner
Christensen voting yea, and Commissioner Handy voting yea.
BUILDINGS AND GROUNDS
The Board discussed some
Building and Grounds issues regarding a new water heater and for
handrails on the stairs at the County Apartments. It was moved by
Commissioner Christensen and seconded by Commissioner Handy to
ratify the County Administrator’s purchases with roll call vote of
Commissioner Christensen and Commissioner Handy voting aye.
GATEWAY WEST TRANSMISSION LINE
PROJECT
The Board reviewed the
Gateway West Transmission Line Project issues. The issues are
related to the routes not yet being firmly established to be able to
complete the environmental assessment. It was moved and seconded to
sign a letter to the BLM Re: Comments on Right-of-Way Application
WYW 174598-01, Gateway West Geotechnical Drilling Project, and a
letter to Mr. Donald A Simpson, Wyoming State Director of BLM Re:
Gateway West Transmission Line Project with roll call vote of
Commissioner Handy voting aye, Commissioner Christensen voting aye,
and Chairman Crane voting aye. The affected counties from Idaho,
Utah and Nevada have been invited to a meeting at 11:30 am on July
23, 2009 at Conner’s Café to discuss the proposed corridors.
HISTORICAL SOCIETY BUDGET
Rod Smith of the Cassia
County Historical Society met with the Board to discuss the budget
for the Historical Society. The Historical Society is requesting
that the budget be increased from $10,000 to $15,000 because of
increased utility, internet and worker costs.
MINI-CASSIA COMMERCE AUTHORITY
The Board discussed an
issue regarding the Mini-Cassia Commerce Authority entering into an
MOU to have Idaho Policy Advisors, LLC on retainer for a few months
for economic development. It was moved by Commissioner Christensen
and seconded by Commissioner Handy to approve payment to the MCCA
once they have executed the MOU with roll call vote of Commissioner
Christensen voting yea and Commissioner Handy voting yea.
REGIONAL DIRECTOR FOR SENATOR
CRAPO
A.J. Church met with the
Board to introduce himself and to ensure that we are aware of
Senator Crapo’s office in Twin Falls. He also discussed issues of
concern to Senator Crapo such as the Gateway West Project and the
Cap and Trade bill that is in Congress at this time.
RECORDER BIDS
Sheriff Randy Kidd
presented bids for new voice recording equipment to the Board for
their review and consideration.
The Board opened and
reviewed bids received for the Sheriff’s Voice Recording Equipment.
Bids were received from White Cloud Inc for $40,826.00, but were not
compliant with the specs; JEI Systems for $31,601.30 but they are
not compliant with the specs requested; and from WesTek Marketing
for $40,250.00 and they are compliant with the specs. Joe Shelton
and Anisha Cenarrusa from White Cloud discussed the bids and felt
that they were not fair to all bidders and that the award should be
to a local company. Following questions and discussion by the Board
it was determined that WesTek’s bid was the lowest, responsive bid
in regard to bid instructions and bid specifications. It was moved
by Commissioner Christensen and seconded by Commissioner Handy to
accept the bid from WesTek for $40,250.00 with roll call vote of
Commissioner Christensen voting yea and Commissioner Handy voting
yea
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:22am 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 10:40am.
Following Executive Session the Board
Approved Case # 2009038; Signed Release of Lien for Cases # 2009044,
2009051, and 2009055; Signed Notice of Lien for Case # 2009079;
Presented Cases # 2009031, 2009059, 2009061, 2009063, 2009064, and
2009065;
CHANGE OF STATUS
The Board reviewed 2
changes of status forms for the MCCJC. It was moved and seconded to
approve the changes of status and roll call vote was Commissioner
Handy, Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea.
PREVIOUS WEEK’S MINUTES
The Minutes for July 13,
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.
COUNTY EXPENDITURE
The Board reviewed the
County’s Payables Approval Report dated 07/20/2009. 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.
|
CURRENT EXPENSES |
104 |
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$5,046.81 |
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INDIGENT FUND |
105 |
|
$910.90 |
|
DISTRICT COURT FUND |
106 |
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$1,453.50 |
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COUNTY ROADS & BRIDGES FUND |
107 |
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$2,424.72 |
|
CASSIA FAIR FUND |
111 |
|
$41,500.00 |
|
REVALUATION FUND |
114 |
|
$820.00 |
|
911 COMMUNICATIONS FUND |
115 |
|
$309.49 |
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COURT TRUST FUND |
127 |
|
$10.00 |
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JUSTICE FUND |
130 |
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$31,625.29 |
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MINI-CASSIA DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE |
136 |
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$5,000.00 |
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COURT RESTITUTION FUND |
139 |
|
$23.00 |
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES FUND |
144 |
|
$1,093.37 |
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ADULT MISDEMEANOR PROBATION |
149 |
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$2,597.41 |
|
|
|
TOTAL |
$92,814.49 |
MENTAL HEALTH EVALUATION ISSUES
County Attorney Al
Barrus, Mike Waite, Brenda Gruppe and Ryan Torengen met with the
Board and discussed some mental health evaluation issues that are a
concern for Cassia County. They discussed all of the problems that
are encountered with the evaluations that are conducted “after
hours.” They discussed Dr. Dean and his proposal to conduct D.E.s by
video conferencing. Al Barrus will discuss this with the Judges to
check on legal and ethical issues with video conferencing and
further investigate the alternatives.
MOU WITH BLM
The Board reviewed and
gave consideration to a Memorandum of Understanding with the BLM as
the Cooperating Agency. It was moved by Commissioner Handy and
seconded by Commissioner Christensen to sign and execute the MOU
with the BLM and roll call vote was Commissioner Handy, Commissioner
Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea.
COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE
The Board reviewed and
discussed issues regarding the County Road & Bridge department and
the status of construction on Phase 3 of the Byway.
STATUS OFFENDER PROGRAM
The Board reviewed and
discussed with County Attorney Al Barrus, the 5th
Judicial District Status Offender Program. After review and
discussion the Board requested that Mr. Barrus discuss the matter
with Judge Duff to see how the new juvenile procedures will impact
this program.
IDAHO PUBLIC UTILITIES
COMMISSION
The Board reviewed IPUC
Case No. IPC-E-09-15.
RAFT RIVER FLOOD DISTRICT
The Board reviewed and
discussed matters pertaining to the Raft River Flood District. Mr.
Barrus will send a letter to the Department of Water Resources
regarding the issues with some members of the Flood District.
BEER,WINE AND LIQUOR LICENSES
The Board approved the
following applications for Beer, Wine and/or Liquor Licenses:
County #
Name Doing Business
As
#2010-036 Ina
DiGrazia Sage Mountain Grill
#2010-037 Emilio
Silva El Parralito Saloon # 2
#2010-038 Bradi
Bennett Rock City Mercantile
LUNCH
At 12:20pm the Board
departed for lunch at, where Kerry McMurray, County Administrator
reported on proposed planning and zoning regulation changes,
personnel issues and administrative matters during their working
luncheon
RECESS
Meeting was recessed
until 9:00 a.m., Monday, July 27, 2009.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE AT TODAY’S
MEETING
Margi Owens, Weekly News Journal; |
