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COMMISSIONER MINUTES

#595                                                                                                                       January 11, 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; Wendy L. Marr, Deputy Clerk, Stella Sutherland, Deputy Clerk of the Board, and Kerry D. McMurray, County Administrator, present.

SHERIFF’S OFFICE MATTERS

            Sheriff Randy Kidd met with the Board and presented two bids from Goode Motors for the purchase of a Dodge Ram 1500 for $24,700 and a 2010 Ford Crown Victoria for $22,999 for the Sheriff’s Office. Upon review a motion was made and seconded to approve the bids. Goode Motors matched bids from the state bid contract. They also discussed medical training for 911 dispatchers.

CHANGE OF STATUS

            The Board reviewed 5 change of status forms 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.

PREVIOUS WEEK’S MINUTES

            The Minutes for January 4, 2010 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 Christensen, Commissioner Handy and Chairman Crane all voting yea.

REVIEW IPUC  NOTICE OF APPLICATION

            The Board reviewed the IPUC Notice of Application and Public Hearing, Case No. IPC-E-09-32, Order No. 30975, for Idaho Power Company for Authority to Sell to Pacificorp the Goshen Series Capacitor Bank.

EXTENSION OFFICE MATTERS

            The Board met with Richard Garrard of the Extension Office who is retiring July 1, 2010. Mr. Garrard requested that the Commissioner’s establish job descriptions for the Extension Office, Fair Board, Market Animal Committee and Leadership Council. Al Barrus suggested having a meeting with all involved for clarification of the issues. Also discussed was a recent article in the newspaper that he felt was misleading. Mr. Garrard explained the need for a Crops Agent in Cassia County; the nearest agent is located in Twin Falls and has been no help in Cassia County. Mr. Garrard and Mr. Barrus will compose a letter to the University and present it to the Board for consideration.

COUNTY ROAD MATTERS

            Samuel Adams reported all is well. Bill Wickel has still not provided any further information regarding the pipeline.

MID SNAKE RC & D-REVIEW

            The Board reviewed the Mid Snake RC and D-Review of Progress Reports of Work and invoice requesting payment of annual dues for the year 2010.  Upon review a motion was made and seconded to pay the dues in the amount of $100.00.

RESOLUTION 2010-001

            The Board reviewed Resolution No. 2010-001 regarding destruction of semi-permanent records from the Cassia County Welfare Services Office. After review and discussion, it was moved and seconded to sign and execute Resolution No. 2010-001 and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

            At 10:02 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 10:20 am. Following Executive Session the Board heard case # 2010002, 2009132, 2009133, 2010001, 2009130 and 2009134, denied case # 2009128 and 2009127, signed stipulation for enlargement of time limitations for case # 2009100, 2009111, 2009100 and 2009094, signed notice of lien for case # 2010003, 2010002 and 2010001, signed release 2009140.

COUNTY INSURANCE MATTERS

            The Board reviewed an Explanation of Billed Premiums from Marlton Risk Group for the period of 1/01/2010 through 12/31/2010. Upon review a motion was made and seconded to sign the documents presented

CSI

            The Board reviewed and signed CSI Residency Certificates

CALENDAR

            The Board reviewed the calendar for January 2010.

CORRESPONDENCE

            The Board reviewed the following:

            1. A brochure from the United States Department of Interior Bureau of Land Management regarding the Gateway West Transmission Line Project.

COUNTY EXPENDITURE

            The Board reviewed the County’s Payables Approval Report dated January 11, 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.

GATEWAY WEST PROJECT STATUS

The Board discussed the Gateway West Project matters and prepared for the hearing to take place at the Burley City Hall Council Chambers later today. Also preparation was made for the Poultry CAFO hearing scheduled for the same time and place

SOUTH CENTRAL COMMUNITY ACTION

            A motion was made and seconded to add South Central Community Action to the agenda regarding a homeless prevention grant and due to the short notice of the matter and short turnaround time needed the motion was approved. Upon review of the grant a motion was made and seconded to sign the grant.

LUNCH

            At 12:00 pm the Board departed for lunch at Stevo’s, where Kerry McMurray, County Administrator reported on personnel matters and risk management issues during their working luncheon

RECESS

            Meeting was recessed until 9:00 am, Monday, January 25, 2010.

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE AT TODAY’S MEETING

ATTEST:                                                                   APPROVED:

/s/Wendy L. Marr                                                        /s/Dennis D. Crane

Wendy L. Marr, Deputy Clerk                                   Dennis Crane, Chairman