Cassia County Commissioners' Minutes

COMMISSIONER MINUTES

#585 May 4, 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 April 27, 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 May 2009.

CORRESPONDENCE

The Board reviewed the following:

1. A thank you card from the Historical Society for providing the meal at the annual meeting

2. A letter from Makayla Kawamoto of 1636 E. 16^th Street requesting a bike or walkway along 16^th Street. Letter was given to the City of Burley for their consideration.

3. An invitation to an Open House for Sharon Higgins, who is retiring after 17 years with Cassia County, on Friday, May 15, 2009 from 2:00 – 4:00 pm.

HOMELAND SECURITY GRANT

The board reviewed a corrected Homeland Security Grant Award, 2006-GE-T6-0030, increasing the amount by $467.44 for Training. It was moved and seconded to sign and execute the grant award document and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.

RESOLUTION NO. 2009-017

The Board reviewed Resolution No. 2009-017, Re: Commuting rule for the Mini-Cassia Adult Misdemeanor Chief Probation Officer. After review and discussion, it was moved and seconded to sign and execute the resolution and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.

JUNKYARD MATTERS

Melissa Price, County Compliance Officer met with the Board to discuss junkyard matters related to junked automobiles on property owned by Gary Arguello. Case No. CV-2008-1361 M, a default judgment against Gary Arguello the Defendant, awarding fees and court costs to Cassia County is entered into the District Court records. Melissa also showed the Board pictures of the Declo Canal junkyard, reflecting the clean-up progress that has been accomplished.

BOARD MEETING SCHEDULE

The Board discussed the BoCC meeting schedule for the upcoming summer months.

SOUTH CENTRAL DISTRICT HEALTH

Representatives from the South Central District Health met with the Board and presented their Budget Proposal. Rene LeBlanc discussed the legislative issues that impacted the Health District and the Swine Flu and other pandemic influenzas that are of concern. They discussed the budget for FY2009 and the request for FY2010, and the total budget was not increased over last year, but the Cassia County share increased by $837. Lisa Klamm discussed the Vaccination for Children (VFC) program that they conduct and the uninsured and Medicaid eligible low-income families do not have to pay for the vaccine. Others with insurance and sufficient income must pay for the vaccinations. Due to changes in the law, the children must be immunized on the day they register for school. Scott Arnell discussed the land revenues and the number of building permits

for subdivisions during the past year. The new homes that will be built this upcoming year are up-scale and higher cost than in the past. Rene LeBlanc reported that a nurse will be hired for Burley to assist with Public Health issues.

At 10:15am 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 12:14am.

Following Executive Session the Board Approved fuel purchase for Case # 2009047; Approved writing off Case # 2009047 as uncollectible; Signed Release of Lien for Cases # 99030, 207067, and 203083; Signed Notice of Lien for Cases # 2009046, 2009048, 2009049, 2009050, 2009051; Approved Cases # 2009043, 2009008; Signed Order of Reimbursement for Cases # 2009008, 2009034, 2009016; Signed Stipulation of Time Limitations for Cases # 2009005 and 2009006; Presented Case # 2009039

At 12:15pm the Board departed for lunch at the Canton Chinese Restaurant, where they discussed the City of Albion matters with Albion City Attorney Kerry McMurray, and also discussed recent Americans with Disabilities Audit reports and proposed actions for the 1^st floor of the courthouse, during their working luncheon.

The Board considered a letter of support for a proposed EPA 319 Grant for Marsh Creek. After discussion, it was moved and seconded to prepare, sign and execute a letter of support and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.

The Board reviewed the Box Elder County Bookmobile contract. After review and discussion, it was resolved and seconded to sign and execute the contract with Box Elder County and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.

At 1:15pm it was proposed and seconded to convene as the County Board of Equalization. Roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.

After through review, it was proposed and seconded to approve the Home Owners Application for Property Tax Reduction for 2009 (Circuit Breakers) on the parcels presented by the Assessor’s Office for approval. Roll call vote was unanimous by the Board. Notices will be sent to the property owners.

The Board reviewed and discussed the Gateway West Transmission Line project matters and read the letters from the concerned citizens who would be affected by the power line. Kerry McMurray discussed the requirements that the County has to ensure that all County regulations and procedures are met and complied with and requested that the County be involved in developing the environmental impact statement. The Board will form a Task Force to assist with resolution of problems that will be encountered. Kerry McMurray prepared a letter to the Department of Interior, Bureau of Land Management stating the position of the County in asserting its coordinating authority under FLPMA and NEPA as that relates to the power line routes and scheduling a meeting on May 18, 2009 with the Board of Commissioners and Idaho Power, regarding the Gateway West Transmission Line routes. It was moved and seconded to sign and execute the letter to BLM and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board. Kerry will e-mail a copy of the letter to Senator Darrington, Representative Bedke and Representative Wood.

Kerry McMurray reviewed a letter from an inmate claiming injuries that are alleged to have occurred during prisoner extradition; also, discussed issues with the Board regarding claims of injury suffered during a prisoner transport. The Board requested that Kerry conduct further investigation of the matters.

The Board reviewed the County’s Payables Approval Report dated 05/01/2009. A motion was made and seconded to approve the report and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.