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COMMISSIONER MINUTES
#591
September 14, 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 9:01 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)(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 discuss
risk management issues, adjustment of pending claim or prevention of
claim imminently likely to be filed. Following the discussion, the
Board returned to regular session at 9:07 am. and set hearing for
Wednesday, September 16, 2009 at 3:30 pm.
PREVIOUS WEEK’S MINUTES
The Minutes for August
31, 2009 and September 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 with Commissioner Handy,
Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea.
CALENDAR
The Board reviewed the
calendar for September 2009.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Board reviewed the
following:
1.
A thank you note from Susie Rios
2.
An invitation from the University of Idaho Alumni Office
3.
An announcement from the University of Idaho 2009 Homecoming
4.
An invitation from St. Luke’s to attend their open house
5.
An invitation from the Idaho Transportation Department board meeting
and tour.
CAR REPLACEMENT
The Board met with Sheriff Randy
Kidd to discuss the replacement of a patrol vehicle that was totaled
in a car accident. Sheriff Kidd explained that after reviewing his
budget he found some monies that could go towards the replacement of
the vehicle. $20,000.00 could be taken from his budget and $5,000.00
would come from insurance. Auditor, Cara Pettersen, explained that
a posting error occurred in January but wasn’t caught until
September thus throwing Sheriff Kidd’s budget off. Mrs. Petterson
suggested a contingency plan be implemented to have reserve funds so
this doesn’t happen again. The Commissioner’s requested additional
information from Mrs. Petterson. The Commissioner’s told Sheriff
Kidd to move forward with the purchase of the vehicle and present
them with a total purchase price.
REVIEW INVITATION TO BID ON CAD
The Board reviewed a
proposal for integrated Computer Aided Dispatch (CAD), RMS, JMS and
MDC for the Cassia County Sheriff’s Office with the desire to
implement a public safety system that will streamline and enhance
the counties ability to provide service to members of the community
in the most efficient manner possible. A motion was made and
seconded to approve the bid specifications and bid process and move
forward to seek bids on this matter.
COUNTY EXTENSION AGREEMENT
The Board reviewed the
County Extension Agreement. Upon review it was moved and seconded
to sign and execute the Agreement.
CHANGE OF STATUS
The Board reviewed 1
change of status form for 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.
FEDERAL DEVELOPMENT PROPOSAL
Kerry McMurray,
Administrator, read a consultants proposal from DPV Solutions LLC
regarding Federal Development. The Commissioner’s will discuss this
matter further with Minidoka County at Thursday’s meeting.
CITY OF ROCKS
The Board reviewed and
discussed the City of Rocks National Reserve General Management
Plan. The county administrator and two commissioners will attend
the September 21 openhouse in Almo.
COUNTY ROAD AND BRIDGE
The Board reviewed a draft Memorandum
Agreement proposed by the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation
to take over maintenance of County roads within the bounds of the
Park. The Board will meet with Sam Adams on 9/28/09 to discuss the
matter further
MENTAL HEALTH BOARD
COMMISSIONERS
The Board reviewed a
ballot for the Mental Health Board of Commissioners. Upon review a
motion was made and seconded to cast their vote.
COUNTY EXPENDITURE
The Board reviewed the
County’s Payables Approval Report dated September 11, 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.
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CURRENT EXPENSES |
104 |
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$3,658.16 |
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INDIGENT FUND |
105 |
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$2,023.40 |
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WEED & PEST FUND |
108 |
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$14,602.86 |
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JUSTICE FUND |
130 |
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$39,186.98 |
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES FUND |
144 |
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$59.10 |
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TOTAL |
$59,530.50 |
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:09 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 10:18 am.
Following Executive Session the Board
Presented case # 2009083, 2009102 and 2009097, released case #
2009068, signed notice of lien for case # 2009103, 2009102, 2009100
and 2009099, denied case # 2009098, 2009080, 2009084, 2009101,
signed order for reimbursement for case # 2009097, signed
certificate of approval for case # 2009097 and 2009083.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 10:22 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)(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 10:32 am. The matter was taken under advisement.
PUBLIC HEARING
A public hearing was held
to discuss a possible amendment to Comprehensive Plan regarding
Electrical Transmission Corridors. Upon review a motion was made
and seconded to take the matter under advisement and put it on the
agenda for an additional hearing on Monday, September 28, 2009.
LUNCH
At 12:15pm the Board
departed for lunch at Angelinas, where Kerry McMurray, County
Administrator reported on personnel and planning and zoning issues
during their working luncheon
RECESS
Meeting was recessed
until 3:30 pm on Wednesday, September 16, 2009.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE AT TODAY’S
MEETING
Margi Owens, Weekly News Journal;
Neil Richie, Janni Welch; Times News, Wallace Keck, Garth Taylor, J
Richard Ward and Mike Courtney |
