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COMMISSIONER MINUTES

#595                                                                                                                             June 14, 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.

                                                   AGENDA AMENDMENT

           Motion was made by Commissioner Christensen to amend the agenda to include issues presented by Weed Department and Recorders Office. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Handy and all Commissioners voted yea.

                                                      WEED DEPARTMENT

          The Board heard concerns from Gordon Edwards regarding non-payment of a bill owed to the County by Nels Peterson. After discussion Commissioner Handy made a motion to place the bill on property tax. Commissioner Christensen seconded the motion with all Commissioners voting yea.

PREVIOUS WEEK’S MINUTES

            The Minutes for June 7, 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 June 2010.

CORRESPONDENCE

            The Board reviewed the following:

COUNTY EXPENDITURE

            The Board reviewed the County’s Payables Approval Report dated June 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.

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.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

            At 10:36 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. Amy Kramer and Susan Keck presented case # 2010063, 2010064, 2010065, 2010082, 2010067, 2010085, 2010032, 2010066, and 2010078. The Board signed Certificates of Approval for Additional Treatment on case # 2010032 and 2010078. The Board signed Certificate of Denial on case # 2010058 and 2010077. The Board signed Order of Reimbursement on case # 2010066. The Board approved Assignment to Collection on case # 2009003. The Board signed Stipulation for Enlargement of Time Limitation on case # 2010028, 2010018, 2010005. The Board signed Release of Medically Indigent Lien on case # 207101 and 2010055.  The Board signed Notice of Lien and Application for Medically Indigent Benefits on case # 2010069, 2010085, and 2010084. Following the discussion, the Board returned to regular session at 10:58.

EXECUTIVE SESSION

  At 9:05 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)(a) 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 the discussion, the Board returned to regular session at 9:23 a.m.  

BEER,WINE AND LIQUOR LICENSES

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

County #                     Name                                       Doing Business As

# 001                          Shirley Middleton                   Nelson’s Café

# 002                          Pat Maglaughlin                     Maglaughlin Gas and Groceries                                                

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

            At 9:24 it was proposed and seconded to convene as the County Board of Equalization. Roll call vote was Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea. The Board reviewed a list of parcels owned by The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints that are exempted from property tax. (list attached) A motion was made by Commissioner Handy to continue allowing the exemption. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Christensen. Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea. Notices will be sent to the property owners.

            Following the discussion, the Board returned to regular session at 9:27 a.m.

                                                      EXTENSION OFFICE

             The Board met with Richard Garrard from the Extension Office and with Murray Bullock from Holly Hybrids who requested that the County consider drafting a penning ordinance to control distance between beet seed producers. They were instructed by the Commissioners to research for similar ordinances in other Idaho counties and return with the information. Richard discussed with the Board an issue of computer ownership and was instructed to work with Mr. McMurray on a transfer of ownership.

                                                      EXECUTIVE SESSION

            At 9:45 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) (a)  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 the discussion, the Board returned to regular session at 9:59 a.m.

                                                         OTHER BUSINESS

1.      The Board reviewed a Public Assembly permit application for the Spudman Triathlon, sponsored by the Burley Lion’s Club. It was determined that they need to provide the County with certificate of liability insurance. Commissioner Handy made the motion to issue the permit upon receiving the insurance certificate. It was seconded by Commissioner Crane. Commissioner Handy and Commissioner Crane voted yea. Commissioner Christensen chose not to vote based on a possible conflict of interest, as he is a member of the Lion’s Club.

2.      The Board reviewed the issue of property ownership in the City of Oakley on Blocks 159 and 162. After discussion Commissioner Handy made a motion that the County execute quit claim deeds to the City of Oakley. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Christensen with all Commissioners voting yea.

3.      The Board reviewed a letter from Alan Lloyd concerning access to public lands. Mr. Barrus will draft a letter to Mr. Lloyd explaining the County’s position on road validation matters.

4.      The Board reviewed Misdemeanor Probation’s application for credit card services and equipment. It was determined to have Amber Pruitt get explanation for some of the fees.

5.       The Board reviewed an agreement to use Lois Law services in the law library. Commissioner Handy made a motion to accept the agreement. Commissioner Christensen seconded the motion. The voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

6.      The Board had a discussion about a letter of support for a BARJ grant. Mr. McMurray was instructed to contact Judge Duff to obtain more information.

7.      The Board had a discussion concerning rural addressing issues. Mr. McMurray reported that the Postal Service was not in favor of using addresses which incorporated the name Jackson-Rupert in the address.

8.      The Board reviewed an application for Federal Assistance for Noxious Weed Control. Commissioner Handy made a motion to submit application. Commissioner Christensen seconded the motion with the Commissioners all voting yea.

9.      The Board reviewed proposals for roof repair on the Court House and determined that Mr. McMurray solicit more quotes.

10.  The Board will travel to Hollister on June 21, 2010 for a meeting at 1:00 p.m. concerning Gateway Powerline matters.

                                                                       CSI

             The Board reviewed and signed CSI residency certificates.

LUNCH

            At 12:15 the Board departed for lunch at Angela’s Restaurant. The Board had a general discussion of next week’s schedule concerning travel to Hollister for power line meeting.

RECESS

            Meeting was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Monday, June 21 , 2010.

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE AT TODAY’S MEETING

                     List attached