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COMMISSIONER MINUTES
#586 June 8, 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 June 1, 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.
CALENDAR
The Board reviewed the calendar for June 2009.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Board reviewed the following:
1. A letter from Homeland Security Re: Natural Disasters (Floods,
Wildfire, Earthquake) meeting June 16, 2009 in Twin Falls.
2. A notice of public hearing for the City of Albion on June 16,
2009 at 7:00pm
3. A request to encourage the County VSO to attend the Veteran’s
Conference in August
4. A notice of election from NACo, but there will not be a
representative to the NACo Annual Conference; therefore the county
will not cast a ballot.
SUBDIVISION FINAL PLAT REVIEW
Robert Silcock met with the Board for the Silcock West Subdivision
Final Plat review. After review, it was moved and seconded to
approve and sign the final plat and roll call vote was unanimous by
the Board.
BYWAY MATTERS
The Board discussed Byway matters related to the road shoulder by
the Elba Church. Gordon Edwards explained the problems that result
from having parking on either side of the road near the Church.
Gordon requests curb and gutter be included as part of the project
to prevent traffic control problems. The Board will contact ITD to
further discuss the matters and get their input. Additional
discussion occurred to explain the necessity for the Byway
modifications. The Board’s decision was to not ask for any
modifications to the original ITD plan but they will still check
with the ITD regarding curb and gutter.
WEED CONTROL
Gordon Edwards discussed the problems encountered with weed control
around the county and especially within the City of Burley. He has
some bills for spraying from last year which have not been paid and
requested that they be placed on the property tax rolls for
collection. After review and discussion it was moved and seconded to
include the past-due weed control invoices on the tax rolls and roll
call vote was unanimous by the Board.
ROAD MATTERS
A group of department representatives met with the Board to discuss
the Water on the Road Issues. There were representatives from the
Burley Highway District, Murtaugh Highway District, Raft river
Highway District, County Road & Bridge and the Sheriff’s Office. The
BHD has discussed the problems in their Board meetings but no
solution has been determined. Sheriff Kidd discussed the water
issues as related to law enforcement and the additional expenses
they incur. After receiving information from BHD, Al Barrus and
Randy Kidd will meet and determine the expense and feasibility of
employing an enforcement officer to enforce water on the road laws.
EXCESS ROADWAY EXCAVATION MATERIALS
The Board reviewed the Excess Roadway Excavation Materials Agreement
with Staker Parsons Company. After review, it was moved and seconded
to sign and execute the agreement and roll call vote was unanimous
by the Board.
ICRMP MEMBERSHIP
The Board reviewed the MCCA request for ICRMP membership renewal.
After review and discussion, Kerry McMurray will contact Minidoka
County to split the cost of ICRMP membership with Cassia County and
Minidoka County.
SOUTHERN IDAHO TOURISM
The Board reviewed a letter of information and budget request from
Southern Idaho Tourism. The budget request was for $700.00, the same
as last year. Clerk Mickelsen was requested to find out how many
years Cassia County has participated with this and inform Kerry
McMurray.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:55am 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 11:10am.
Following Executive Session the Board Signed Notice of Lien for
Medically Indigent Benefits for Cases # 2009058, 2009059, 2009060,
2009061, 2009062, 2009063, 2009064, 2009065, and 2009066; Denied
Case # 2009049; Approved Cases # 2009014, 2009022, and 2009052
(amended); Signed Stipulation of Time Limits for Case # 2009006;
Signed Order of Reimbursement for Cases # 2009014 and 2009022;
Signed Findings of Fact, Conclusions of Law and Decision for Case #
2009029; Presented Cases # 2009045 and 2009052.
COURTHOUSE COPY MACHINES
The Board reviewed and discussed new contracts with Xerox for 3 copy
machines for Magistrate Court, District Court, and the Recorder’s
Office. It was moved and seconded to sign and execute the contracts
and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 11:11am 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 11:21am.
Following Executive Session the Board approved the change in hiring
date for a county employee and took other matters under advisement.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 11:22am 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 11:25am.
Following Executive Session the Board took the matter under
advisement.
GATEWAY TASK FORCE
The members of the Gateway West Task Force met with the Board to
receive guidance from the Board during their negotiations with Idaho
Power Company (IPCo) for installation of the power lines through
Cassia County. The Task Force will meet on Mondays at 2:00pm for the
next 6 weeks at the Burley City Hall.
RENT REDUCTION
The Board gave consideration for a rent reduction in the County
Apartments. The Board moved that Kerry McMurray write a letter to
the tenant denying the rent reduction and roll call vote was
unanimous by the Board.
ESRI MAINTENANCE
The Board reviewed the ESRI Maintenance quote. After review, it was
moved and seconded to sign and execute the maintenance agreement and
roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.
RESOLUTION NO. 2009-020
The Board reviewed Resolution No. 2009-020 regarding surplus
vehicles at the Cassia County Sheriff’s Office. After review and
discussion, it was moved and seconded to sign and execute Resolution
No. 2009-020 and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.
MOU WITH BLM
The Board reviewed and discussed a Memorandum of Understanding with
the Bureau of Land Management regarding Development of the
Environmental Impact Statement for the Gateway West Transmission
Line Project. The Board recommended some changes to the MOU for
Kerry McMurray to incorporate and send the changes to the BLM. It
was moved and seconded to sign the amended MOU and send it to the
BLM and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.
COUNTY EXPENDITURE
The Board reviewed the County’s Payables Approval Report dated
6/05/2009. A motion was made and seconded to approve the report and
roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.
DISTRICT COURT FUND 106 $1,288.23
COUNTY ROADS & BRIDGES FUND 107 $2,009.43
WEED & PEST FUND 108 $1,590.36
REVALUATION FUND 114 $1,989.00
COUNTY BOAT LICENSE FUND 117 $344.91
JUSTICE FUND 130 $35,541.71
ADULT MISDEMEANOR PROBATION 149 $290.21
TOTAL $59,051.04
BEER, WINE AND LIQUOR LICENSES
The Board approved the following applications for Beer, Wine and/or
Liquor Licenses:
County # Name Doing Business As
#2010-001 Farmer’s Corner LLC Farmers Corner
#2010-002 Lee Butterfield Skyline Bar
#2010-003 Shirley Middleton Nelson’s Café & Pilot Lounge
LUNCH
At 12:40pm the Board departed for lunch at Stevo’s Restaurant, and
they discussed the potential chicken production operations within
Cassia County, during their working luncheon.
RECESS
Meeting was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Monday, June 15, 2009.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE AT TODAY’S MEETING
Margi Owens, Weekly News Journal; Carl Boden, Elba; Tome Malone,
Murtaugh Highway District; Sam Adams, CCRB; Chad Black and Tom Hitt,
RRE; Randy Kidd and George Warrell, CCSO; Rob Carson and Gaylen
Smyer, BHD; Claude Bryant, Self; Stan Lloyd, Elba; Robert Whiteley,
Kent Searle, Douglas Pickett, Joe Tugau, Von GIbby, Terry Greenman,
Mike Beck, Bob Kunau, Brent Stoker, Mark Studer, and Mark Wehl, Task
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