Printer Friendly Cassia County Minutes 03-16-09

COMMISSIONER MINUTES

#583                                                                                                                          March 16, 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 of the Board, and Kerry D. McMurray, County Administrator, present.

PREVIOUS WEEK’S MINUTES

            The Minutes for March 2, 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 March and April 2009.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

  At 9:05am 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 9:26am.

            Following Executive Session the Board took the matter under advisement.

CORRESPONDENCE

            The Board reviewed the following:

            1. Received an invitation from the College of Southern Idaho for their 12^th Annual Black and Gold Ball.

            2. Received an invitation from the Historical Society to attend a banquet on April 14, 2009.

            3. Received an invitation from the US Census Bureau for our participation in the 2010 Census.

            4. Received an invitation to attend an  Idaho Transportation Department Awards Presentation to be held on April 7, 2009 in Boise. Cassia County will be presented the Environmental Stewardship Award.

            5. A motion was made and approved to cancel subscription internet services with Safe Link internet services.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

            At 9:36am 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 10:08am.

Following Executive Session the Board Approve Case # 2009028, 2009023, 2009030, 2009031, 2009029, 2009032, 2009033; Released Case # 2009020, 205029, 208138, 2009025, 207129, 208106; Approved for Collections Case # 201083, 201052, 201023, 201007, 200019, 200011, 99119, 94059, 203037, 203106, 203140, 204077, 204160, 206012, 207114, 201093, 201105, 202003, 202016, 202021, 202104, 203011, 208012, 208027, 208030; Presented Case # 2009014, 2009016, 2009009; Findings of Fact Case # 2009007; Denied Case # 2009023, 2009024; Approved to pursue Small Claims Case # 204091, 207019, 208045.

COUNTY EXPENDITURE

            The Board reviewed the County’s Payables Approval Report dated April 9, 2009. A motion was made and seconded to approve the report and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.

COUNTY EXPENDITURE

            The Board reviewed the County’s Payables Approval Report dated April 16, 2009. A motion was made and seconded to approve the report and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

            At 10:11am 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 deny 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.

            Following the discussion, the Board returned to regular session at 10:16am.

ANEMOMETER APPLICATION REVIEW

            The Board discussed the number of available Anemometers and the applicants from Cassia County who would like to utilize them.  The County application form was reviewed by the members of the Board.

RESOLUTION NO. 2009-009

            The Board reviewed Resolution No. 2009-009, Re: Authorized persons to make requests from the Department of Labor. After review and discussion, it was moved and seconded to sign Resolution No. 2009-009.

REZONING REQUEST

            The Board discussed a proposal from Maverick Store for a zoning change. A hearing will be scheduled for April 2009 before the County Planning and Zoning Commission.

FEE WAIVER REQUEST

            The Board discussed a Fee Waiver Request made by Mr. Schrenk for the disposal of tires. Following the discussion the Board motioned and approved to give authority the Kerry McMurray to speak to landfill personnel to determine an appropriate course to pursue in regard to Mr. Schrenk’ request.

RESOLUTION 2009-010

            The Board reviewed Resolution 2009-010, Re: Destruction of semi-permanent records in the Recorder’s Office. After review and discussion, it was moved and seconded to sign Resolution No. 2009-010.

ROAD NAME

            The Board discussed possible names for a new road located near Downard Bridge. Letters were sent to individuals residing in the area with no response. The Board motioned and approved the new road name of Sandbar Way.

WELLS

            The Board discussed potential well curtailment by the Idaho Department of Water Resources  in the Northwest corner of the County.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

  At 10:48am 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 10:58am.

            Following Executive Session the Board took the matter under advisement.

COUNTY ROAD TOUR

            At 11:00am the Board, accompanied by Judge Hodges toured county roads through Elba and Almo.  Lunch and the Administrator’s report was held along the way. 

CHANGE OF STATUS

            At 3:00pm the Board returned to chambers and approved one change of status for the MCCJC.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

  At 3:08 pm 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 3:20 pm.

            Following Executive Session the Board took the matter under advisement.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

  At 3:20 pm 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 engage in communications with the County Risk Manager to discuss the adjustment of a pending claim. Following the discussion, the Board returned to regular session at 3:35 pm.

            Following Executive Session the Board requested that the risk manager visit with the claimant about language modification in the proposed matter.  The matter was then taken under advisement.

COPS GRANT

            Met with Sheriff Kidd at 3:35 pm concerning whether or not to pursue a COPS grant to fund an officer with grant money for three years.  The consensus was to have the Sheriff pursue grant funding.

RECESS

            Meeting was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Monday, March 23 , 2009.

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE AT TODAY’S MEETING

Margi Owens, Weekly News Journal;