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COMMISSIONER MINUTES

#597                                                                                                                          March 08, 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.

SWEARING IN OF CLERK DEE YEAMAN

            The Board along with employees of the Courthouse met in the main foyer for the ceremonious swearing in of the new Clerk of the Court Dee Yeaman. Chairman Dennis Crane swore Mr. Yeaman in at 9:07 am.

ADDITION TO THE AGENDA

            Commissioner Handy stated that he would like to add to the agenda discussion of solid waste and building instructions.

CORRESPONDENCE

            The Board reviewed the following:

            1. Idaho Association of Counties meeting being held on April 16, 2010.

            2. Letter from the Albion Fire District regarding emergency vehicle access and fire codes.

            3. Letter from the Nursery and Land Association.

            4. Invitation from Twin Falls Planning and Zoning.

            5. Notice of Public Hearing on Proposed City of Albion, Idaho Comprehensive Plan, revised 2010.

            6.  Letter regarding lawsuit filed by Billy Oldham.

            7. Notice of Application and Modified Procedure regarding case no. IPC-E-10-02. In the Matter of the Application of Idaho Power Company for Approval of its Firm Energy Sales Agreement with Cargill Incorporated.

            8. A letter from the United States Department of Commerce encouraging elected officials to also encourage the residents of the state to mail in their census.

WATERWAYS GRANT MATTER

             The Board met with Sheriff Randy Kidd regarding a grant from Parks and Recreation for waterway patrol. The Board agreed that Sheriff Kidd should pursue the grant.

REVIEW & EXECUTE ORDINANCE NO. 2010-02-01 RE: POULTRY CAFO’S

            The Board reviewed Ordinance No. 2010-02-01 and the Summary of Ordinance affecting changes in the Cassia County code title 9, chapter 10: enclosed and totally confined Poultry CAFO Operations. A motion was made and seconded to sign Ordinance No. 2010-02-01. Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea.

ANNUAL OPERATING PLAN FOR SNOWMOBILE GROOMING

             The Board reviewed the proposed agreement with the United States Forest Service regarding the grooming of snowmobile trails. A motion was made and seconded to approve the agreement between Cassia County and the USFS. Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea.

NOMINATION OF CHARLES RITTER FOR APPOINTMENT TO BOARD OF HEALTH

             The Board reviewed the letter of nomination of Charles Ritter by the Lincoln County Commissioners to the Board of Health for South Central Public Health District. A motion was made and seconded to sign a letter that cast their votes for the appointment of Charles Ritter. Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea.

SOLID WASTE

             The Board discussed a conversation that Commissioner Handy had with Mark Merrill regarding transfer stations and that the county would cover the expenses to transfer the waste. They will be looking at the positives and negative aspects.

BUILDING INSPECTIONS

             The Board discussed the possibility of having a building inspector work for both the city and the county. Kerry McMurray stated that a job announcement had already been posted for a new building inspector.

PREVIOUS WEEK’S MINUTES

            The Minutes for February 22, 2010 and March 1, 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 Handy, Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea.

COUNTY EXPENDITURE

            The Board reviewed the County’s Payables Approval Report dated 03/03/2010. 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.

COUNTY EXPENDITURE

            The Board reviewed the County’s Payables Approval Report dated 03/05/2010. 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 1 change of status form for the Clerk of the District Court. 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 10:02 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. The Board met with Amy Kramer who presented case # 2010036, 2010034, 2010017, 2010038 and 2009075. The Board signed Stipulation for Enlargement of Time for case # 2009120, 2009123, 2009124, 2009094, and 2009128. The Board signed Certificates of Denial for case # 2010010, 20100029, 2010030, 2010025, 2010005, 20100009 and 20100012 and Notice of Liens and Application for Medically Indigent Benefits on case # 2010035, 2010036, 2010038 and 2010037. The Board signed Release of Medically Indigent Lien on case # 2009080 and 208007, they also reviewed request to keep tax returns on case # 206113, 208009 and 201036. The Board heard had an Appeal hearing on case # 2009129. The patients were sworn by the clerk and the Board will take the Appeal under advisement. The Board then signed Certificates of Approval on case # 201002, 201008, 2010007 and 2010036. The Board then agreed to sign a Subordination Agreement on case # 208089. Following the discussion, the Board returned to regular session at 11:05 AM.

            Following Executive Session the Board made a motion that was seconded to pay the balance on case # 2009075. Roll call vote was unanimous with Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane all voting yea.

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

            At 11:18 AM 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.

            It was proposed and seconded to approve the deleted Home Owners exemptions on the following parcels: (see attached). 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 11:25 AM.

MCCJC QUARTERLY JAIL INSPECTION

            The Board met with the Minidoka County Commissioners at the Mini-Cassia Correction Justice Center today for the quarterly jail inspection. Rob Neiwert reports on the population census (see attached) and stated that the Sheriff’s office and Felony Probation and Parole have been helping at the jail when needed. Karen Kunzler the jails cook will be retiring as of April 23, 2010. Mr. Neiwert and Sheriff Kidd answered questions brought forth by the Commissioners. Kerry McMurray asked about any attempted escapes, complaints or sickness in which Mr. Niewert stated that there has been none. The Commissioners then proceeded with their tour of the jail.

VETERAN MATTERS

            The Board met with the Minidoka County Commissioners, Minidoka County Clerk and members of the Veterans Advisory Board the review the Veteran Service Officers contract and to review and execute Resolution No. 2010-002. The discussion brought on some changes and Kerry McMurray sent a draft to Minidoka County for the corrections. The board also reviewed that Georgiana Greenwell was hired for the VSO position.

RECESS

            Meeting was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Monday, March 22, 2010.

OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE AT TODAY’S MEETING

Wendy Dean and Laurie Poulton, Cassia Regional Medical Center;