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COMMISSIONER MINUTES

#595                                                                                                                              July 12, 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 June 28, 2010 were discussed. A motion was made and seconded to approve with an amendment to include the contract amount for the roof repair to the Court House. Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea.

CALENDAR

            The Board reviewed the calendar for July 2010.

1.      Jail meeting tomorrow.

2.      Commissioner Handy will be leaving on vacation July 19.

3.      Juvenile Probation meetings Sept. 12-19.

4.      Transportation meeting Wed. July 14.

5.      So. Central Community Action meeting Thu. At Wilson Theatre.

CORRESPONDENCE

            The Board reviewed the following:

1.      Letter from Desert West Survey concerning 2011 budget request.

2.      Water Resources plaques.

                                                                 CSI

           The Board reviewed and signed the CSI residency certificates.

                                            HEARING-RECORDERS FEES

           At 9:00 a.m. the Board conducted a public hearing concerning raising the recording fees to $10.00 for the first page. Clerk Yeaman presented the case and testimony was heard from Larry Roberts of Land Title and Escrow. County Attorney Al Barrus instructed that during the transition period that the recorders should be aware that “time sensitive” documents should not be turned down due to anyone not having the fee amount. He suggested that the recorder record the document and have the fee brought in later. After discussion a motion was made by Commissioner Christensen to approve the fee increase. Commissioner Handy seconded the motion with Commissioner Crane voting yea, Commissioner handy voting yea, and Commissioner Christensen voting yea.

                                     HEARING-CASSIA CREEK IRRIGATION

           At 9:30 a.m. the Board conducted a hearing for the application to form an irrigation district on Cassia Creek near Elba. Bill Loughmiller presented the issue and testimony was heard from Bill Loughmiller, Ted Higley, and Roger Musser. Following the discussion, the Board instructed Clerk Yeaman to provide the Board with the cost of an election to determine the amount of bond required by the irrigation district. Mr. Loughmiller asked if a cash deposit would be allowed in lieu of the bond. Mr. Barrus informed the Board that this would be acceptable. A motion was made by Commissioner Handy to proceed with the application and set a hearing date for August 23, 2010. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Christensen with Commissioner Crane voting yea, Commissioner Handy voting yea, and Commissioner Christensen voting yea.

COUNTY EXPENDITURE

            The Board reviewed the County’s Payables Approval Report dated July 9, 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 5 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.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

            At 10:00 a.m. 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 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. Susan Keck presented case # 2010051, 2010094, 2010080, 2010076, and 2010002. The Board signed Approval for Reimbursement forms on case # 2010094, and 2010054. The Board signed Approval for Additional Treatment on case # 2010002. The Board signed Notice of Lien and Application for Medical Indigent Benefits on case # 2010093, 2010092, and 2010094. The Board signed Stipulation for Enlargement of Time Limitation on case # 2010037, 2010033, 2010040, 2010005, and 2010053. The Board signed Order of Dismissal on case # 2010018. The Board signed Assignment to Collection on case # 2009082. The Board signed Release of Medically Indigent Lien on case # 208053, 2010059, and 208141. The Board signed Certificate of Denial on case # 2010076 and 2010080.  At 10:15 the Board conducted a Hearing on case # 2009135. At 10:37 the Board conducted a Hearing on case # 2010043. Following the discussion, the Board returned to regular session at 11:08.

                                                   INDIGENT EXPENDITURES

           Clerk Yeaman reported that line item #02.058.00 in the Indigent fund was set up for payment to a contract with Brett Pilling. The contract is no longer in force with Mr. Pilling and examination expenses that had been charged to that line item were being charged to line item # 02.050.00. Clerk Yeaman requested approval for the use of funds in 02.058.00 to be used to pay expenses charged to 02.050.00. A motion was made by Commissioner Christensen to approve the request. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Handy with Commissioner Crane voting yea, Commissioner Handy voting yea, and Commissioner Christensen voting yea.

RESOLUTION 2010-023 and 2010-024

            The Board reviewed Resolution No. 2010-023 regarding destruction of semi-permanent records from the Cassia County Elections Office. After review and discussion, it was moved and seconded to sign and execute Resolution No. 2010-023 and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board. The Board reviewed Resolution No. 2010-024 regarding increase in recording fees in the County Recorders Office. After review and discussion, it was moved and seconded to sign and execute Resolution No. 2010-024 and roll call vote was unanimous by the Board.

                                                     VETERAN’S SERVICE

           The Board reviewed the request to reappoint Gary McCall to the VSO Board. Motion was made by Commissioner Handy to approve the reappointment. Commissioner Christensen seconded the motion with all Board members voting in the affirmative. The Board discussed setting the salary for the new VSO director at a rate equal to the outgoing director. A motion to do so was made by Commissioner Handy and seconded by Commissioner Christensen. All Board members voted yea.

BEER,WINE AND LIQUOR LICENSES

            The Board approved the following applications for Beer, Wine and/or Liquor Licenses:

County #                     Name                                       Doing Business As

# 019           Walgreen Co.                                          Walgreen’s # 13673

# 020           Gary Bake                                               Bake Central

# 021           Travel Stop 216 & VTRV Resort LLC    Travel Stop 216& VTRV Resort LLC

# 022           Dixie Estes                                              Big Kahuna

# 023           Cindy L Deroche                                     Li’l Cinders Smoke Shop

# 024           New Albertson’s Inc.                               Albertson’s Food Center # 132

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LUNCH

            At 11:15 a.m. the Board departed for lunch at Connor’s Café. A meeting with Minidoka and Cassia County Commissioners to discuss joint budgets was held. The Board returned to the Commissioner’s Chambers at 2:30 p.m.

                                                ALBION HIGHWAY DISTRICT

             At 2:47 the Board met with Dwight Parish, George Kelley and attorney Matt Darrington from the Albion Highway District to discuss concerns of the District. Discussion included possible annexation of the AHD with another district.

                                                     OTHER BUSINESS

1.The Board discussed open seats on the Snow Trail Grooming Committee. Motion was made by Commissioner Handy and seconded by Commissioner Christensen to post open seats for interested applicants. All Board members voted yea.

2.The Board reviewed PUC case # IPC-E-10-19 and IPC-E-10-09. No action was taken.

3.The Board considered nominations to the South Central Health District Board from Gooding and Twin Falls County. Motion was made by Commissioner Christensen and seconded by Commissioner Handy to support the nominations with all Board members voting yea.

4.The Board reviewed the contract with ABL for the food service at the jail. Motion to approve and execute the contract was made by Commissioner Christensen and seconded by Commissioner Handy. All Board members voted yea.

5.The Board reviewed the contract between the Cassia County Assessor’s Office and Whisper Mountain. Motion to approve and execute the contract was made by Commissioner Christensen and seconded by Commissioner Handy with all Commissioners voting yea.

6.Budget matters for the 2011 budget were discussed.

RECESS

            Meeting was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Monday, July 19, 2010.