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COMMISSIONER MINUTES

#595                                                                                                                              July 19, 2010

            The Cassia County Board of Commissioners met this day with Chairman Dennis Crane, and Paul Christensen , Board Members; Alfred E. Barrus, Prosecuting Attorney; Dee Yeaman, Clerk of the Board, and Kerry D. McMurray, County Administrator, present. Commissioner Handy was excused.

PREVIOUS WEEK’S MINUTES

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

CALENDAR

            The Board reviewed the calendar for July, 2010.

       1. Mid Snake Water meeting on Wednesday, July 21, 2010.

                                                 FAIR BOARD VOUCHERS

          The Commissioners reviewed travel vouchers for members of the Fair Board. A motion that the vouchers be paid was made by Commissioner Christensen and seconded by Commissioner Crane with Commissioner Crane voting yea, and Commissioner Christensen voting yea.

                                                                      CSI

           The Board reviewed and signed CSI residency certificates.

CORRESPONDENCE

            The Board reviewed the following:

1.      Invitation to open house at South Central Public Health District Gooding office; July 21, 2010.

2.      2009-2010 annual report from National Association of Counties.

                                                      TAX DEED HEARING

         At 9:31 a.m. the Board conducted a hearing to determine the County’s position on various properties with delinquent taxes. Upon being presented with the following properties, the Board by motion ordered said parcels to be transferred to Cassia County by tax deed based upon finding that the Cassia County Treasurers office had met statutory requirements for issuance of said tax deeds.

           1. RP BB21000007B A                    Jorge Herrera

           2. RP 13S25E231050                       Richard T. Crockett

           3. RP 16S28E192800                       Walter Steiner

           4. RP OST190006964 A                   Jane Berg

           5. RP BB001141011 AA                  H.J. Chance

           6. RP OK002013005 DA                  Wm. J. Speckman

           7. RP 16S27E120175 A                    Fred Gonzales

           8. RP BB001167009 AA                   Delona Mae Flowers

           9. RP ASBR40006529 A                   Lydia Farley

    The hearing closed at 9:37 a.m.

COUNTY EXPENDITURE

            The Board reviewed the County’s Payables Approval Report dated July 16, 2010. A motion was made and seconded to approve the report and the roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea.

CHANGE OF STATUS

            The Board reviewed 8 change of status forms. It was moved and seconded to approve the changes of status and roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

            At 10:18  it was proposed by Commissioner Christensen and seconded by Commissioner Crane that the Board convene in Executive Session under Idaho Code Section 67-2345(1)(d) with Commissioner Christensen voting yea, and Commissioner Crane voting yea. The purpose and general tenor of the meeting was to discuss medical indigent matters. The Board signed Finding of Fact on case # 2009135, and 2010043. The Board signed Certificate of Approval on case # 2010097. The Board signed Certificate of Denial on case # 2010084, and 2010083. The Board signed Release of Medically Indigent Lien on case # 2010077. The Board signed Notice of Continuance of Hearing on case # 2010033, 2010040, 2010053, and 2010005. The Board signed Certificate of Approval for Additional Treatment on case # 2010094, 2009122, and 2009128. Following the discussion, the Board returned to regular session at 10:47 a.m. .

EXECUTIVE SESSION

At 11:08  it was proposed by Commissioner Christensen and seconded by Commissioner Crane that the Board convene in Executive Session under Idaho Code Section 67-2345(1)(b) with Commissioner Crane voting yea, and Commissioner Christensen 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 11:28 .

BEER,WINE AND LIQUOR LICENSES

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

County #                     Name                                       Doing Business As

# 025                Mike Williams Golf Shop Inc.        Mike Williams Golf Shop

# 026                Franklin United Inc.                       United Oil

# 027                NPC International Inc.                    Pizza Hut # 2151

                                                       OTHER BUSINESS

1.      Mr. McMurray reported that notice had been given of openings for 2 members on the Snow Trail Grooming Committee. No applications have been received as of this date.

2.      The Board reviewed an application to West Coast Paper to set up a vendor account. Motion was made by Commissioner Christensen and seconded by Commissioner Crane to have the Board Chairman sign the application. Commissioner Christensen voted yea, and Commissioner Crane voted yea.

3.      The Board reviewed a request for comments from the Idaho Transportation Department concerning a Material Source (crushed gravel) located on the East Hills, south of Declo. After the discussion it was the consensus of the Board members present that there would be minimal effects to the County, however concern was expressed as to the aesthetic impact on the citizens of Declo. Motion was made by Commissioner Christensen and seconded by Commissioner Crane to send a comment letter to the ITD stating said position of the County. Commissioner Crane voted yea, and Commissioner Christensen voted yea.

4.      Commissioner Christensen reported on Budget Discussion with the City of Burley concerning Joint Law Enforcement. Mr. McMurray will work with Sheriff Kidd to get a proposal to the City of Burley. Sheriff Kidd will be asked to be on next weeks agenda for further discussion of the matter.

5.      A discussion was held concerning County Road Issues. The road crew is beginning to apply Magnesium Chloride. There is some concern about water in the borrow pits. Todd Quast will be instructed to work with Sam Adams to identify problem areas. The Board discussed soliciting input from the citizens in the Almo area about creating a road district. Mr. Barrus will research requirements for creation of new road district.

6.      A general discussion was held concerning 2011 budget matters. It was suggested that the Board invite Rob Neiwert to discuss the Jail budget with attention directed to revenue issues.

7.      The Board discussed with County Building Official, Dave Zanone, an issue concerning a permit for a potato cellar for Neil King. The area of concern stems from whether the building should be classified as a commercial building or whether is should receive an Agricultural exemption. A letter explaining the ag-exemption will be sent to Mr. King.

                                                NEW APPRAISER

           Cara Petterson introduced Martin Adams to the Board. He has recently been hired by the Assessor’s Office to serve as an appraiser.

                                                    RESOLUTION

      Motion was made by Commissioner Christensen and seconded by Commissioner Crane to execute Resolution # 2010-023 to Destroy Election Records. Commissioner Christensen voted yea, and Commissioner Crane voted yea.

                                               EXTENSION AGENT

At 10:51 the Board met with Joel Packham, Patrick Momont, and Donna Gillespie from the University of Idaho Extension Agency. Joel Packham was introduced as the new director who is filling the vacancy created by retiring director Richard Garrard. Mr. Packham gave a brief history of himself. The agency and the Board of Commissioners expressed a mutual desire to work together on issues that concern the Extension Agency and the County.

                        SOIL AND WATER CONSERVATION DISTRICT

   At 11:30 a.m. the Board met with members of both the East and West SWCDs. The SWCDs requested and increase in the contribution to SWCD from the County. Their request is for a total of $12,000.00 to be split equally between the two districts. The Board took no action on the request, however they stated that it would be considered, as discussions of the budget continue. SWCD members present were Tia Mullens, Kay Wells, Richard Kuneau, Laura McCall, Brent Stoker, Mark Webb, and Mark Streeter.

LUNCH

            At 12:00pm the Board departed for lunch at Wayside Cafe, where they met with the Gateway Task Force to discuss Gateway Transmission Line issues. Brent Stoker of the Task Force reported on the current status of the proposed power line. He asked the Board for financial commitment for possible legal fees, as well as the County to provide its name in going forward with litigation measures. The Board took the request under advisement.

RECESS

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

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE AT TODAY’S MEETING

                 Stephanie Hansen    Weekly News Journal

                 Renae Wells             Voice