Printer Friendly Cassia County Minutes 09-28-09

COMMISSIONER MINUTES

#591                                                                                                                   September 28, 2009

            The Cassia County Board of Commissioners met this day with Chairman Dennis Crane, Paul Christensen and Clay D. Handy, Board Members; Rob Hemsley, Assistant Prosecuting Attorney; Wendy L. Marr, Deputy Clerk of the Board, and Kerry D. McMurray, County Administrator, present.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

At 9:02am 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 voting yea, Commissioner Christensen was excused voting yea, and Commissioner Handy voting yea. Commissioner Crane was excused. The purpose and general tenor of the meeting was to discuss employee matters. Following the discussion, the Board returned to regular session at 9:08am. Following Executive Session the Board moved and seconded to approve one change of status form from the Assessor’s Office and roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea.

PREVIOUS WEEK’S MINUTES

            The Minutes for September 14^th, 16^th, 17^th and 21^st 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.

COUNTY EXPENDITURE

            The Board reviewed the County’s Payables Approval Report dated September 25, 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.

ELECTRICAL TRANSMISSION CORRIDOR

            The Board deliberated on a proposed amendment to the County Comprehensive Plan H.2-7 Public Facilities regarding the Electrical Transmission Corridor. A motion was made and seconded to sign the amendment. Kerry McMurray will prepare an appropriate ordinance.

2009 NOMINATION

            The Board reviewed a 2009 Nomination Form for the Capital Crimes Defense Fund. Upon review a motion was made by Commissioner Handy and seconded by Commissioner Crane to nominate Commissioner Paul Christensen.

RESOLUTION 2009-027

            The Board reviewed Resolution No. 2009-027 regarding destruction of semi-permanent records from the Cassia County Assessor’s Office, Motor Vehicle Division. After review and discussion, it was moved and seconded to sign and execute Resolution No. 2009-027 and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.

RESOLUTION 2009-028

            The Board reviewed Resolution No. 2009-028 regarding destruction of temporary records from the Cassia County Assessor’s Office, Motor Vehicle Division. After review and discussion, it was moved and seconded to sign and execute Resolution No. 2009-028 and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

At 9:35am 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 voting yea, Commissioner Christensen was excused voting yea, and Commissioner Handy voting yea. Commissioner Crane was excused. The purpose and general tenor of the meeting was to discuss employee matters. Following the discussion, the Board returned to regular session at 9:54am.  The matter was taken under advisement.

COUNTY

DEPARTMENT HEAD MEETING

Janitorial/Maintenance: Randy Gasaway expressed his thanks to everyone who helped make the County Auction such a great success. The county rental house is being repaired and painted and is almost complete for re-renting. He will start preparing his equipment for winter.

Assessor: Marty Holland reported that they hired a new employee in the Appraisal Department whom they are working on training and certifying.  He discussed his attendance at the IAC meeting last week and what he had learned from the various meetings he attended. His department is on track and moving forward.

Road & Bridge: Samuel Adams reported that the realignments of the bridge are complete and they are working on the soft spots. He expressed some of the difficulties they are working through. They expect to start paving later this week. Western Construction is on stage 4 and is moving along as planned. Parsons have 36-37 working days left.

Weed Department: Gordon Edwards reported that they are speaking to farmers trying to help them with their needs. They are trying to finish spot spraying for puncture vines before fall.

Extension Office: Richard Garrard reported that all is going well. They are getting the winter school session scheduled and organized, finalizing this year’s county fair and will start plans for next year’s county fair.

Detention Center: Rob Neiwert reported that there are 169 inmates with 35 from the state, 133 from Cassia and 1 federal; 143 are male and 26 are female. Due to the low number of female inmates, they are experiencing difficulties in finding help for the kitchen. Russell Rasmussen reported that he attended a Northwest Shuttle Conference and stated in his opinion, Cassia has the best shuttle system in Idaho.

Auditor Office: Cara Petterson reported that they are starting the county’s employee evaluation process.  She reported that the county auction was a big success and brought in a little over $15,000.00. She asked all the departments to keep and eye on their budgets as we come to the close of FY2009. Commissioner Christensen asked Mrs. Petterson to research sales tax revenues and report on the increases or decreases.

Treasurer: Patty Justesen reported that everything is going well.

Prosecuting Attorney: Rob Hemsley reported on the murder investigation and stated it is going very well; better than expected.

County Administrator: Kerry McMurray reported that the mapping is moving forward.  They are having a meeting to discuss making the information available to the public through the internet.  He reported on Planning & Zoning electrical corridors have been completed and are working on a poultry ordinance.  Requests for permits are on the rise, more are for sheds and remodels than for new construction. Compliance Officer, Melissa Price, has been busy with compliance issues and is handling them very well.

            Commissioner Crane thanked everyone for their contribution for the annual employee barbeque.

COUNTY ROAD & BRIDGE

            The Board met with Samuel Adams. He discussed an issue with a property owner regarding a supposed agreement the owner had with the Commissioners to run a 10” irrigation pipe under a main road 2000 feet. They reviewed a Right-of-Way Contract and discussed the counties responsibilities within the contract; the irrigation pipe is not addressed within the contract.  Commissioner Crane said he will speak with Doug Ward.  Mr. McMurray will prepare a letter.  They also discussed the possibility of disbanding the advisory board and Mr. Adams will report directly to the Commissioners.  Also discussed was a proposal and memorandum agreement from the City of Rocks. The Commissioners will take the issue under advisement.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

            At 10:57am 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 11:11am. Following Executive Session the Board signed Notice of Lien for case #2009104 and 2009105, signed Release of Lien for case #2009086, heard case #2009102 and 2009101, approved case #2009102, signed Order for Reimbursement for case #2009102 and sent case #207102 to collections.

JUNKYARD

            The Board met with Chris Schrade of Auto Wrex to discuss obtaining a junkyard license. He is in compliance with county code. Mr. McMurray stated that the licensing committee gave their recommendation to issue the license with conditions.  Upon review a motion was made and seconded to approve the license which Mr. McMurray will prepare.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

            At 11:26am 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 voting yea, Commissioner Christensen voting yea, and Commissioner Handy voting yea. Commissioner Crane 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 11:34am.  Thereafter, the Board requested that a letter be prepared requesting that the public official tender his resignation.  The letter was prepared and then was executed by the Board for mailing.

USFS/BLM

            The Board met with Jim Tharp; he discussed the mild fire season we have had this year. He inquired about the Bedke lawsuit; it has been forwarded to ICRMP. Also discussed was the possible building of a new 1133 bed, 350 employee federal prison project to go green possibly on BLM land.  Scott Nannenga told the Commissioners they are looking for areas to put up more towers. He explained the need to install a new gate above Lake Cleveland that would give them more flexibility on opening times. Upon review a motion was made and seconded to approve the installation of the new gate.  Mr. Nannenga presented a Participating Agreement between Cassia County and the U.S. Department of Agriculture, Forest Service Saw Tooth National Forest. Upon review a motion was made and seconded to sign the Agreement.

CALENDAR

            The Board reviewed the calendar for 2009.

CORRESPONDENCE

            The Board reviewed the following:

            1. Received a Media Advisory from TransCanada open season for Zephyr and Chinook Power Transmission Lines on October 13, 2009.

LUNCH

             At 12:00pm the Board departed for lunch at the MCCJC where they will perform their quarterly inspection, discuss the Misdemeanor Probation Office Budget and meet with the Minidoka County Commissioners.

RECESS

            Meeting was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Monday, October 5, 2009.