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COMMISSIONER MINUTES
#589
July 30, 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, and Kerry D.
McMurray, County Administrator, present.
PREVIOUS WEEK’S MINUTES
The Minutes for July 23,
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.
DEPARTMENT HEAD MEETING/BUDGET
REVIEW
Sheriff’s Department:
Randy Kidd presented his budget for FY2010. They are looking at an
overall increase of approximately 12% some of which will come from
grant monies. Some possible purchases would include five vehicles,
two being purchased through grant funds and three being paid for
with County funds, since many of the vehicles currently have high
mileage on them, replacement of expired personal protective
equipment and replacement of old equipment such as radios and
vehicle cameras.
Treasurer:
Gayle Erickson presented her budget for FY2010 with few changes from
last year’s budget.
Road and Bridge:
Samuel Adams presented his budget for FY2010 with an increase of
37%. He would like to hire an additional employee and add a vehicle.
He will reduce his budget in other areas to cover the proposed
increase.
County Administrator:
Kerry McMurray presented his budget for FY2010 with few changes from
last year’s budget. He discussed his various departments such as
county buildings, ground maintenance, planning and zoning. The
county needs to purchase a new phone system to replace the current
system which has had many problems recently.
Prosecuting Attorney:
Al Barrus discussed his need for an additional secretary to help
with the increase in workload. He proposed that this position would
also be a Victim’s Coordinator. Grant money will be researched to
help pay for the additional employee.
Assessor:
Martell Holland presented his budget for FY2010 with few changes
from last year’s budget. Also discussed was 911 mapping and the
value that it has been and will continue to be to the county.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:47am 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 11:18am.
Fair Board:
Jeff Chatburn, Sam Yoshida and Cory Parish presented the budget for
FY2010. More discussion is required to determine the budget. Also
discussed was the County’s 100 year anniversary in 2010.
Preparations for this year’s county fair are coming along good.
The Board discussed other
items in the FY2010 budget which included CSI, Adult Misdemeanor
Probation, the upcoming Consolidation Election and Physical
Facilities.
LUNCH
At 12:00pm the Board
departed for lunch at Perkins Restaurant, where the Gateway
Taskforce leadership reported on recent meetings with other
neighboring counties and the status and proposed next steps relative
to the Gateway project. The Board also met with Commissioner Vicki
Meadows and Attorney Doug Balfour from Power County regarding
Gateway.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 2:00pm 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 personnel
issues. Following the discussion, the Board returned to regular
session at 2:08pm. Thereafter, the County Administrator was
directed to deliver a letter of instruction, and the Prosecutor and
County Administrator were directed to interview two employees.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 2:09pm 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)(j) 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
tortclaims with the County’s risk manager. Following the discussion,
the Board returned to regular session at 2:12pm. Thereafter, the
risk manager was directed to send the notices to ICRMP and allow
denial of the claim to occur by non-response.
BUDGET ISSUES
The Board discussed budget issues
arising from today’s earlier work meetings. The Board requested
additional information on revenues, departmental adjustments, the
status of the building fund and PILT funds, and will work to issue a
tentative budget for publication by Monday, August 3, 2009.
GATEWAY TRANSMISSION LINE
PROJECT MATTERS
The Board reviewed a proposed letter
to Walt George, BLM project manager, requesting assistance in
transmission line routing and siting in Cassia County for all
alternative routes. Motion was made to execute the letter by
Commissioner Christensen, seconded by Commissioner Handy, with
Commissioner Crane voting yea, Commissioner Christensen voting yea,
and Commissioner Handy voting yea.
FLOOD DISTRICT MATTERS
The Board reviewed a proposed letter
to Gary Spackman at IDWR regarding willingness to suggest names for
district commissioners when time came for appointment. Motion was
made to execute the letter by Commissioner Christensen, seconded by
Commissioner Handy, with Commissioner Crane voting yea,
Commissioner Christensen voting yea, and Commissioner Handy voting
yea.
RECESS
Meeting was recessed
until 9:00 a.m., Monday, August 3, 2009.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE AT TODAY’S
MEETING
Rachael Gifford, KMVT; Cara
Petterson, Auditor.
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