Printer Friendly Cassia County Minutes 04-19-10

COMMISSIONER MINUTES

#595                                                                                                                           April 19 , 2010

            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; Dee Yeaman, Clerk of the Board, and Kerry D. McMurray, County Administrator, present.

PREVIOUS WEEK’S MINUTES

            The Minutes for April 12 , 2010 were discussed. A motion was made and seconded to approve. Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea.

CALENDAR

            The Board reviewed the calendar for April  2010.

CORRESPONDENCE

            The Board reviewed the following:

1        Notice of Power County Gateway meeting 4-27-10  1:00 pm

2        Commissioner Handy reported on transportation meeting. Discussion of possible highway districts consolidation.

COUNTY EXPENDITURE

            The Board reviewed the County’s Payables Approval Report dated April 16, 2010. 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.

CHANGE OF STATUS

            The Board reviewed 2 change of status forms. 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.

                                                       CSI

                  The Board reviewed and signed CSI Residency Certificates

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                                                   BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

          The Board of equalization did not convene as there was no business.

                                                          OTHER BUSINESS

                    1. Discussion of Mag Chloride contract for Road and Bridge. Motion was made and                         seconded to draft resolution for contract to piggyback with Raft River Highway                            Dist. For Mag Chloride. Voting was unanimous.

                    2. Mr. McMurray presented draft letter to be sent to State political representatives                            concerning Gateway Power matters. Motion was made and seconded to sign                                 letter. Voting was unanimous.

                    3. Items concerning the Recorders Office were discussed. I was advised by Mr.                                 Barrus to continue to have Beer license renewals notarized.

                    4. Mr. McMurray presented Temporary Hiring policy. It was moved and seconded to adopt the policy. Voting was unanimous.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

            At 9:28 am. it was proposed by Commissioner Christensen and seconded by Commissioner Handy that the Board convene in Executive Session under Idaho Codes Section 67-2345(1)(c) 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 medical indigent matters. Stella Sutherland presented case #2010043, 2010055, 2010056, 2010057, 2010039 and 2010045. The Board signed Certificates of Denial on cases #2010037, 2010053, 2010042, and 2010046 and Findings of Fact, Conclusion of Law and Decision on case #2009120 and #2009139. The Board also signed Certificate of Approval on case # 2009136.Following the discussion, the Board returned to regular session at 9:35 am.

                                               DEPARTMENT HEAD MEETING

     Assessor: Marty Holland reported that assessment notices would be ready by June 1.  Stephenson’s were working on a program for motor vehicles.

    Detention Center: Rob Neiwert reported on inmate numbers and Food Service issues. He stated that quotes for contract food service were coming in less than the cost to run the kitchen, however all factors had not yet been considered.

    Sheriff: Randy Kidd reported that they were interviewing three applicants for the dispatcher position. He is working on a grant application that is due in June. He also reported that Robert Nay is retiring.

    Treasurer: Gayle Erekson reported that the Treasurers Report was running about the same % as last year’s collections. Commissioner Christensen asked for a 10 yr. physical facilities fund balance.

    Misdemeanor Probation: Amber Pruitt reported that she had been to training and that she was working on policy manual changes.

    Building Maintenance: Randy Gasaway reported that things were going well with the new employee and they were getting ready to start summer yard maintenance.

    Prosecuting Attorney: Al Barrus gave instructions concerning election and campaign procedures as it relates to electioneering at or near the Court House.

    County Administrator: Kerry McMurray reported that a crew would start wiring for computer changes. He reported on the new Building Inspector and issues presented at Planning and Zoning Meeting. He discussed the temporary employee hiring policy.

    Clerk: Clerk Yeaman will send letter to Paul Duncan about addressing issues on Jury Summons.

                                                   TEMPORARY COURT CLERK

               Request was made by Clerk Yeaman to hire a temporary deputy court clerk to assist while a clerk is on medical leave. Motion was made by Commissioner Christensen to approve hiring and was seconded by Commissioner Handy, with Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen, and Commissioner Crane voting yea.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

            At10:45 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)(d) 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 Executive Session the Board returned to regular session at 11:00 am.

                                                           USFS/BLM

         The Board met with Scott Nannenga and Mike Courtney and received updates concerning Forest Service and BLM lands in Cassia County. Scott reported on sheep grazing issues in the Heglar area. He stated that a complaint had been received. He reported on proposal for new trails on Pike Mtn. and Goose Creek. Mike thanked the Commissioners for the county involvement in the Gateway power discussions. He reported on a livestock impound hearing in Boise.

                                                     EXECUTIVE SESSION

           At 11:26 am. It was proposed by Commissioner Christensen and seconded by Commissioner Handy to convene in Executive Session under Idaho Code Section 67-2345(1)(d) with Commissioner Crane voting yea, Commissioner Handy voting yea, and Commissioner Christensen voting yea. The purpose and general tenor of the meeting was to discuss personnel matters.

LUNCH

            At 11:40pm. the Board departed for lunch and to attend a RAC meeting in Jerome Idaho at the Fish and Game Office.

RECESS

            Meeting was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Monday, April 26 , 2010.

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE AT TODAY’S MEETING

Laurie Welch, Times News and Chris Maxey, Weekly News Journal;