Printer Friendly Cassia County Minutes 10-19-09

COMMISSIONER MINUTES

#592                                                                                                                       October 19, 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.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

At 8:30 am 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 8:46 am.

            CORRESPONDENCE

            The Board reviewed the following:

            1.  An invitation to the IASCD Division IV Fall Meeting.

            2.  A notice of change of venue for the Idaho Weed Control Association Conference.

            3.  An invitation to the ATI 63^rd Annual Taxpayer Conference.

            4.  A thank you note from Pat McCoy.

            5.  A thank you note from Bruce Beck.

            6.  A thank you note from a sender not disclosed.

CALENDAR

            The Board reviewed the calendar for October 2009.

CHANGE OF STATUS

            The Board reviewed 4 change of status forms, 1 from Cassia County Prosecutor’s Office and 3 from the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center.  It was moved and seconded to approve the changes of status and roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea.

BUDGET AMENDMENT HEARING

            The Board met with Auditor, Cara Petterson, to hold a hearing to discuss FY2010 Budget Amendments.  After review, a motion was made and seconded by the Board to amend the Budget. Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea.

PREVIOUS WEEK’S MINUTES

            The Minutes for October 5, 2009 were discussed. A motion was made and seconded to approve and proceed with publication of an appropriate synopsis. Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

  At  9:15 am 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 9:30 am.

JOINT POWER AGREEMENT AMENDMENTS

            The Board reviewed the Second Amended Joint Powers Agreement between the County of Minidoka and Cassia for the Misdemeanor Probation department funding and operation. Upon review and discussion a motion was made and seconded to sign the amended agreement.

SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION

            The Board met with Ken Robinette of South Central Community Action.  Mr. Robinette  presented the results of the 2009 Idaho Energy Symposium Weatherization Process and the efforts they are making to provide services to Idaho’s Low-Income households such as energy awareness, diagnostic testing and the Energy Assistance Program. They have recently opened a Weatherization division in Burley. Upon discussion a motion was made and seconded to sign a Proclamation, proclaiming October 30, 2009 as Weatherization Day.

COUNTY MUSEUM MATTERS

            The Board met with Valerie Bowen and Rod Smith of the Cassia County Historical Society.  They discussed problems in the West Wing of the Museum such as the footings and the foundation are starting to wear away due to water damage.  They reviewed plans to remove the lean-to, rebuild the wing along the entire length of the building, providing an expanded building. Grant monies are being looked into to assist in the repairs. A question of ownership arose and Mr. Barrus asked the Recorder to look into who the current owner of the property is --  the Historical Society or the County of Cassia.

COUNTY EXPENDITURE

            The Board reviewed the County’s Payables Approval Report dated October 13, 2009. A motion was made and seconded to approve the report and the roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea.

            The Board reviewed the County’s Payables Approval Report dated October 19, 2009. A motion was made and seconded to approve the report and the roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

            At 10:06 am 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 11:05 am. Following Executive Session the Board held hearing for Case #2009073 and 2009082, signed Subordination Agreement for Case #203133, Approved Case #2009061, 2009075, 2009095, 2009101 and 2009092, Denied Case # 2009099, 2009109, 2009094 and 2009096, signed Order for Reimbursement for Case #2009061, 2009075, 2009095 and 2009092, Released Case #2009070 and 2007122, signed Certificate of Approval for Additional Treatment for Case #2009058, signed Notice of Lien for Case #2009108 and 2009109, signed Stipulation for Enlargement of Time Limitations for Case #2009059 and 2009063.

DPV CONSULTING AGREEMENT

The Board reviewed the DPV Consulting Agreement and discussed payment procedures. Upon review a motion was made and seconded to sign and execute the agreement.

COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE

The Board discussed the County Road & Bridge progress.  They are hauling gravel nights and weekends therefore the road is expected to be completed on time. Samuel Adams and Kerry McMurray will review the costs involved in contracting for the road maintenance from Idaho Transportation Department, should the State accept the road into their system.  As this information is gathered, it will be brought before the Commissioners and the Board will make a decision.

COUNTY HEALTH INSURANCE MATTERS

The Board reviewed the NY State Public Goods Pool and the IPN PPO Contract as both documents are involved with County Employee health insurance coverage, after review and discussion, a motion was made and seconded to sign and execute the documents.

CITY OF ROCK MATTERS

The Board reviewed the comments Kerry McMurray prepared for them on the City of Rocks National Reserve General Management Plan. Upon review a motion was made and seconded to approve the comments.

LETTER OF CONCERN

The Board discussed safety issues and possibility of property damage due to conditions at the Bedke Blvd Crossing Rail Road. Upon review the board requested that Mr. McMurray compose a letter of concern to the Rail Road and copy to -the City of Burley.

CSI TUITION MATTERS

The Board discussed a request from a resident of Northern Utah whose family owns property in Idaho and is seeking a certification of residency from Cassia County so she can receive county funds to attend CSI in Burley. Al Barrus stated that in order for that to be done, the criteria for receiving funds would need to be changed. The Board will continue consideration of the matter.

LUNCH

            At 12:00pm the Board departed for lunch at , where Kerry McMurray, County Administrator reported on personnel issues during their working luncheon

RECESS

            Meeting was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Monday, October 26, 2009.

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE AT TODAY’S MEETING

Margi Owens, Weekly News Journal; Lori Welch, Times News;

ATTEST:                                                                   APPROVED:

Wendy L. Marr, Deputy Clerk                                   Dennis Crane, Chairman