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COMMISSIONER MINUTES
#586 June 15, 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 8, 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 Riedesel Engineering to introduce their new logo
2. An invitation for public comment on the Community Development
Block Grant Recovery Substantial Amendment
3. An invitation to attend a Storm Water seminar in Boise on August
27, 2009
4. An invitation to the Upper Snake River Cooperation Weed
Management Area 2009 Weed Warrior workshop on June 16, 17, 2009
DIGITAL RECORDER
Sheriff Randy Kidd presented Digital Recorder Bids from White Cloud
Communications for $30,601.74, WesTek Marketing for $40,250, and
VECTRA Solutions, no pricing given, for the Cassia County Sheriff’s
Office. VECTRA Solutions, Inc. made written objection to the bid
specifications and requested that all bids be rejected, the bid
specs be reviewed and rewritten and that the matter be re-bid. The
Board requested that the County Attorney Al Barrus review each bid
and discuss them with Sheriff Kidd for presentation and
recommendation to the Board.
OAKLEY EMERGENCY STATION
The Board reviewed a request from the Sheriff’s Office, seeking
approval for a Budget Amendment for the Oakley Emergency Station.
This is for a generator to provide electrical power for the
Emergency Operations Center, which is proposed to be located in
Oakley. The total cost will be $33,943.60, and the 2006 Homeland
Security monies will be expended for it. It was moved and seconded
to have Clerk Mickelsen and Kerry McMurray schedule a public hearing
for the amendment of the Sheriff’s budget for the expenditure of the
anticipated revenue and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.
Sheriff Kidd also discussed expending unanticipated revenue from the
Department of Justice totaling $61,797.00. The revenue will be used
to replace 2 patrol cars, which was approved by the DOJ. It was
moved and seconded for Clerk Mickelsen and Kerry McMurray schedule a
public hearing for amendment of the Sheriff’s budget to allow for
the expenditure of the unanticipated revenue and roll call vote was
unanimous by the Board.
Sheriff Kidd also discussed a grant request for revenue from the
Idaho State Parks & Recreation Department for $18,000 for purchase
of a pickup to use with the new boat. Cassia County Waterways
department will contribute $12,000 to assist with the purchase of
the pickup. It was moved and seconded to sign and execute the grant
request and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board. The budget
will be amended upon receipt of the revenue, prior to expenditure.
ZONE AMENDMENT FEE
The Board reviewed a Request for a Waiver of the Zone Amendment Fee
for AgTech for farmland in the Bridge area. This request is for
approval for a 5,000 cow/7,500 animal unit dairy facility. The total
acreage will be over 4,000 acres of which 2,500 is multiple use
zoned and will be requested to change to Prime Agricultural zoning
district. The Board took the matters under advisement and will
inform AgTech of their decision.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:48am 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 9:55am.
Following Executive Session the Board Signed Release of Lien for
Case # 200078; Signed Notice of Lien for Cases # 2009060, 2009066,
and 2009068; Signed Stipulation of Time Limitations for Case #
2009006; Denied Cases # 2009046, 2009050, and 2009067
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 9:55am 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 10:05am.
Following Executive Session the Board requested that Kerry McMurray
research what is allowable by statute.
USFS
Scott Nannenga met with the Board to discuss road, paved and
unpaved, in the Forest Service area within the County. This is in
reference to the law which allows unlicensed drivers to operate ATVs
on Forest Service roads. The discussion focused on legal
responsibilities of the County and the USFS in enforcing the laws
for ATVs on the Forest Service and County roads.
YELLOWSTONE CUTTHROAT TROUT
Scott Nannenga of the US Forest Service and Douglas Megargle
representing Idaho Fish & Game met with the Board to present
information Re: Management of the Yellowstone Cutthroat Trout. After
the discussion, Doug will get a one-page synopsis of their comments
for the Board for their use to inform the public.
GATEWAY UPDATE
The Board requested that Commissioner Handy and Attorney Barrus
attend the Gateway West Transmission Line meeting today at 2:00pm in
the Burley City Hall and contribute to the progress of the Gateway
Task Force.
DRUG COURT GRADUATION
The Board reviewed an invitation to attend the Drug Court Graduation
on June 24, 2009 at the CSI Fine Arts building in Twin Falls.
MARCH 2009 MINI-CASSIA JUVENILE DETENTION REPORT
The Board reviewed the March 2009 Mini-Cassia Juvenile Detention
Center Report.
WATER ON ROAD ISSUES
The Board discussed the economic feasibility of fines for farmers
having their sprinklers spray water on the road. The Board will
discuss the issue with Sheriff Randy Kidd and ensure that the
Sheriff’s Deputies are aware of the law and potentially cite those
who abuse the issue.
CHANGE OF STATUS
The Board reviewed one change of status form for the Recorder’s
Office. It was moved and seconded to approve the changes of status
and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.
BILL & DARLENE COLE PROPERTY
County Attorney Al Barrus reviewed the Regulatory Takings Analysis
Re: Bill & Darlene Cole’s property with the Board. After discussion
the Regulatory Takings Analysis was prepared to be served. It was
moved and seconded to sign and execute the Regulatory Takings
Analysis and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.
SOUTH CENTRAL HEAD START
The Board reviewed an Amended Letter of Support for South Central
Head Start. After review and discussion, it was moved and seconded
to sign and execute the Letter of Support and roll call vote was
unanimous by the Board.
SOLID WASTE FEES
The Board discussed the solid waste fees as established by County
Ordinance and will ensure that the Treasurer’s Office is aware of
the different amounts for taxing purposes for the businesses that
have a large amount of solid waste. Commissioner Handy will be
reviewing the specific businesses at issue with the Director at the
Landfill, thereafter reporting back to the Board.
ODOR CONTROL
H.L. Pringle of Jerome met with the Board to present information on
Odor Control. He processes zeolite into a product, which when fed to
cows and chickens will reduce the odor and amount of their manure.
COUNTY EXPENDITURE
The Board reviewed the County’s Payables Approval Report dated
6/12/2009. A motion was made and seconded to approve the report and
roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.
CURRENT EXPENSES 104 $19,219.95
INDIGENT FUND 105 $1,630.30
DISTRICT COURT FUND 106 $5,396.09
COUNTY ROADS & BRIDGES FUND 107 $8,689.86
JR COLLEGE TUITION FUND 113 $35,000.00
REVALUATION FUND 114 $989.22
911 COMMUNICATIONS FUND 115 $10,017.93
COUNTY BOAT LICENSE FUND 117 $4,000.00
COURT TRUST FUND 127 $50.00
JUSTICE FUND 130 $21,087.04
NARCOTICS SEIZED ASSETS FUND 134 $1,065.90
MINI-CASSIA DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE 136 $26,540.40
COURT RESTITUTION FUND 139 $374.55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES FUND 144 $4,724.19
ADULT MISDEMEANOR PROBATION 149 $1,623.14
TOTAL $140,408.57
BEER,WINE AND LIQUOR LICENSES
The Board approved the following applications for Beer, Wine and/or
Liquor Licenses:
County # Name Doing Business As
#2010-004 Hipolito Aguayo Polo’s Café
#2010-005 Triple S Oil Company Mr. Gas Car Wash
#2010-006 Triple S Oil Company Mr. Gas Quik Pik
#2010-007 Triple S Oil Company Mr. Gas South Overland
#2010-008 Mike Williams Golf Shop Mike Williams Golf Shop Inc.
#2010-009 Brent Searle Searle’s
#2010-010 Stinker Stores Inc. Stinker Station #61
#2010-011 Stinker Stores Inc. Stinker Station #79
#2010-012 Dick Randklev Burley Trap Club
#2010-013 Cindy DeRoche Li’l Cinders Smoke Shop
#2010-014 Shaker’s Shaker’s
#2010-016 Anh Trang Shon Hing
#2010-017 Filemon Alvarez El Dorado 2000
#2010-018 Thayne Buck Malta Fuel Depot
LUNCH
At 12:00pm the Board departed for lunch at Angela’s, where they
received the report from Richard Garrard, County Agent regarding
state poultry regulations and his survey of other state’s efforts in
the poultry regulation field, during their working luncheon.
RECESS
Meeting was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Monday, June 22, 2009.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE AT TODAY’S MEETING
Margi Owens, Weekly News Journal; Anisha Cinamisa, While Cloud
Communications; Garrett Dewsnup, Doug Manning, Bridge Farms; Chad
Newey, Matt Thompson, AgTech |
