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COMMISSIONER MINUTES
#595
March 22, 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.
CALENDAR
The Board reviewed the
calendar for April 2010.
CORRESPONDENCE
The Board reviewed the
following:
1.
Invitation to participate in USFS roundtable April 8, 2010
2.
State Tax Commission-Property tax assessment ratios
3.
Clay Handy discussion with Mark Mitton concerning Solid Waste
Transfer
4.
Community Asset Mapping training session March 20, April, 10
5.
ITD board meeting and tour
schedule Sept. 22-23, 2010
6. Idaho Dept. of
Commerce invitation to Idaho Rural Forum March 24, 2010
7. Invitation-
CSI Black and Gold Ball March 27, 2010
BID
OPENING
Bids were opened by Sheriff Kidd for
the Reverse 911 Service
Bids were
received from the following bidders.
1.
MIS
2.
ECN
3.
Copper Notification
4.
First Call
5.
ALERT
6.
City Watch
Bids were submitted subject to
various terms. Sheriff Kidd requested time to review the bids. The
Board agreed to Mr. Kidd’s request.
LAW ENFORCEMENT
MATTERS
The Board met with Sheriff Randy
Kidd who presented a grant to the Board for their signature. Motion
to do so was made by Commissioner Handy and seconded by Commissioner
Christensen. Roll call vote
was unanimous with Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen and
Chairman Crane all voting yea. Sheriff Kidd requested approval to
fill two positions, one in dispatch and one in investigations. These
were tabled pending further discussion on budget
DEPARTMENT HEAD MEETING
Assessor:
Marty Holland reported that they will hire one new person and
reported on
homeowner’s letters.
Detention Center:
Rob Neiwert reported that Karen will be retiring from the cook
position
on April 23rd of this
year. Mr. Neiwert is looking into the option of hiring a food
service
provider to fill that responsibility.
He also reported that two of his employees are currently in POST.
Russ Rassmussen reported they had no new applications for the cook
position and talked about career day
at CSI coming up in April.
Sheriff’ Department:
Sheriff Kidd reported on personnel issues and reported on the
graffiti clean up project headed by Jay Heward.
Treasurer:
Patty Justesen reported that the assessor’s office was running
smoothly.
County Administrator:
Kerry McMurray reported on
the status of the opening for Building
Official. Mr. McMurray is waiting
for more information from City of Burley on an offer to merge the
county building department with the city building department.
Clerk:
Dee Yeaman reported on primary
election status and on budgeting concerns.
Prosecuting Attorney:
Al Barrus reported that his office was busy as their case load is
up.
COUNTY EXPENDITURE
The Board reviewed the
County’s Payables Approval Report dated March 15, 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. A motion was made to renew the
contract for the Micro film reader by Commissioner Handy and
seconded by Commissioner Christensen. Voting was unanimous.
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CURRENT EXPENSES |
104 |
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$8,309.38 |
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INDIGENT FUND |
105 |
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$1,150.00 |
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DISTRICT COURT FUND |
106 |
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$4,546.83 |
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COUNTY ROADS & BRIDGES FUND |
107 |
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$659.22 |
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HISTORICAL SOCIETY FUND |
112 |
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$6,250.00 |
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REVALUATION FUND |
114 |
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$203.46 |
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COUNTY SNOWMOBILE FUND |
118 |
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$2,842.80 |
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JUSTICE FUND |
130 |
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$85,645.37 |
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ADULT MISDEMEANOR PROBATION |
149 |
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$2,184.97 |
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BOX ELDER CO. BOOKMOBILE TRUST |
151 |
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$5,304.00 |
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TOTAL |
$117,096.03 |
COUNTY EXPENDITURE
The Board reviewed the
County’s Payables Approval Report dated March 19, 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.
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CURRENT EXPENSES |
104 |
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$2,179.74 |
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DISTRICT COURT FUND |
106 |
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$1,918.69 |
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COUNTY ROADS & BRIDGES FUND |
107 |
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$2,399.10 |
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WEED & PEST FUND |
108 |
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$6.41 |
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JR COLLEGE TUITION FUND |
113 |
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$95,050.00 |
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COUNTY ELECTION FUND |
116 |
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$15,148.58 |
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JUSTICE FUND |
130 |
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$11,304.03 |
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NARCOTICS SEIZED ASSETS FUND |
134 |
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$304.48 |
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MINI-CASSIA DRUG ENFORCEMENT TASK FORCE |
136 |
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$165.00 |
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES FUND |
144 |
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$997.62 |
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ADULT MISDEMEANOR PROBATION |
149 |
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$46.86 |
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TOTAL |
$129,520.51 |
CSI
The Board reviewed and
signed CSI Residency Certificates.
CHANGE OF STATUS
The Board reviewed 2
change of status forms presented by Sheriff Kidd. 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.
BOARD OF EQUALIZATION
At 10:20 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.
Board had discussion
related to the Letters of Notification to withdraw exempt status.
Board instructed that dates be amended. A motion was made by
Commissioner Christensen and seconded by Commissioner Handy to
reinstate home owner’s exemption on the Jim Kempton property. The
voting was unanimous. A motion was made by Commissioner Handy and
seconded by Commissioner Christensen to reinstate the home owner’s
exemption on the Judith Heller property. The voting was unanimous.
It was proposed and
seconded to approve the deleted homeowner’s 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 10:41 A.M.
SYNOPSIS
PUBLICATION
Board discussed
publication of Synopsis of Board meeting minutes. Approval to
publish with amendments was granted.
EXECUTIVE
SESSION
At 10:43 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 Crane voting yea, Commissioner Handy
voting yea, and Commissioner Christensen voting yea. The purpose and
general tenor of the meeting was to discuss medical indigent
matters. The Board reviewed accounts for collections and signed
Notice of Lien on case # 2010041, 2010040, 2010039, 2010042, 2010043
and 2010046. Mrs. Kramer presented case
# 2010046. An Order of Dismissal was
signed for case # 2009130. The Board signed Certificate of Approval
for case # 2010034, 2009129, 2010017 and 2009075. The Board signed
Finding and Facts case # 2009138. Following the discussion the
Board returned to regular session at 11:00
OTHER
BUSINESS
1. Discussion and review
of Noxious Weed Order with motion to execute by Commissioner Handy
and seconded by Commissioner Christensen. Roll call vote was
unanimous with Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen and
Chairman Crane all voting yea.
2. Discussion of Fair
Grounds repairs with motion to approve by Commissioner Handy,
seconded by Commissioner Christensen. Roll call vote was unanimous
with Commissioner Handy, Commissioner Christensen and Chairman Crane
all voting yea.
3. Discussion of County
Building Dept. matters. Mr. McMurray reported that the County was
waiting on a proposal to combine departments.
4. Discussion of Contract
for provisions of computerized records. The Board tabled the item
for further review.
5. The Board reviewed the
IF&G proposal to construct artificial submerged trees in the Oakley
reservoir. Ramifications of fish reproduction were discussed to some
length. It was suggested that the Oakley Canal Board be contacted
for input on the subject.
USFS/BLM
The Board met with Scott
Nannenga and Mike Courtney and received updates concerning Forest
Service and BLM lands. Items discussed were; Grape Creek, Mineral
Gulch, noxious weeds, motorized trails, fire season grazing, Gateway
West, climbing at Castle Rocks and Cotterel wind farm.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 11:58 A.M. it was
proposed by Commissioner Handy and seconded by Commissioner
Christensen that the Board convene in Executive Session under Idaho
Code Secton 67-2345 (1)(d) with Commissioner Christensen voting yea,
Commissioner Handy voting yea, and Commissioner Crane 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 12:22 P.M.
LUNCH
At 12:22 P.M. the
Board departed for a working lunch at the Canton. The Board had a
general discussion about the upcoming election and about the
building department
RECESS
Meeting was recessed
until 9:00 a.m., Monday, 29 , 2010.
OTHERS IN ATTENDANCE AT TODAY’S
MEETING
Laurie Welch; Times News and
Chris Maxey; Weekly News Journal |
