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COMMISSIONER MINUTES

#595                                                                                                                             May 10, 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 May 3, 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 May 2010.

CORRESPONDENCE

            The Board reviewed the following:

            1. Notice of Jail Meeting May 18

            2. Dept. Head Training Thurs. May 13, 12:00

            3. Reviewed Letter from Mike Crapo concerning Geothermal issues

            4. Tuesday May 18, Meet the Candidates Night,  Burley Inn

            5.  Commissioner Handy reported on Hospital Board issues

            6.  Fish and Game meeting on sage grouse Tuesday at Burley Inn 7-9 pm.

            7.  Meeting for Emergency Medical Services June 17, CSI

            8.  Forest Service RAC conference call May 13,

            9.  Letter from Mini-Cassia Misdemeanor Probation thanking Randy Gasaway for the high                  standard of work he is performing.

           10.  Notice of Robert Nay retirement social, May 21, 4:00 River Park

                                                                     CSI

                           The Board reviewed and signed CSI residency certificates.

                                                TAX CANCELLATION REQUEST

     At 9:54 am the Board met with Cecilia Patterson to hear a request for cancellation of tax that was assessed on a building lot north of Declo. The lot is being used as pasture but has been assessed as a building lot. The Assessor agreed to assess as farm ground however the Board decided not to cancel the tax previously assessed. A motion to deny the cancellation was made by Commissioner Christensen and seconded by Commissioner Handy. Voting was unanimous in the affirmative.

                                                     SHERIFF DEPARTMENT

         Sheriff Kidd discussed the purchase of a new patrol vehicle which is priced at $ 24,546. He stated that they have and older vehicle to trade in. It was moved by Commissioner Christensen to approve the purchase and seconded by Commissioner Handy. Voting was unanimous to approve the purchase. Sheriff Kidd also reported on grants the dept. is applying for. The Sheriff reviewed an activities report for the Jackson area.

COUNTY EXPENDITURE

            The Board reviewed the County’s Payables Approval Report dated May 7, 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 3 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 10:28 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. The Board signed Certificates of Denial on case # 2010041, 2010044, 2010033, 2010050. The Board signed Notice of Liens and Application for Medically Indigent Benefits on case # 2010073, 2010071, 2010072, 2010070, 2010064, 2010063, 2010065, 2010066, 2010067, and 2010068. The Board signed Release of Medically Indigent Lien on case# 2010046, 2010025, 2010029, 2010038, 2010016, 2010012, 2010011, 2009133, 203148, 2009134, and 2009138. The Board signed Stipulation for Enlargement of time Limitation on case # 2010003. The Board signed Order of Reimbursement on case # 2010030. The Board signed Certificate of Approval on case # 2010032 and 2009128. The Board signed Assignment forms on case # 207057, 2009041, and 2009059. Following the discussion, the Board returned to regular session at 11:25 am .

BOARD OF EQUALIZATION

            At 9:50 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.

            After some discussion it was proposed and seconded to authorize issuing exempt status on the property owned by Idaho Youth Ranch in the City of Burley with Commissioner Handy, Crane and Christensen all voting yea.      Following the discussion, the Board returned to regular session at 9:53 am .

                                                        OTHER BUSINESS

1. The Board discussed seeking grant money for economic development. It was moved and seconded to pursue a grant which needs application submitted by Friday of this week. Voting was unanimous to apply for grant.
2.  The Board discussed County Road Matters. Commissioner Crane stated that the Cache Peak Concerned Citizens group still wants further research into the “Big Fill” issue.
3. The Board discussed an issue of County property at Oakley airport. It was moved and seconded to have County Prosecutor Al Barrus prepare documents for a transfer of ownership. Voting was unanimous in the affirmative.
4. The Board reviewed application forms for PUD. A notice for Public Hearing will be posted for May 24.
5. The Board considered sending a letter of support for the Burley Highway District to upgrade the status of 600 N. road, between the Snake River and 1450 E., to a major collector. It was moved and seconded to send the letter of support with all Commissioners voting yea.  
6. The Board reviewed amendment #3 to the County Employee Health Insurance Policy. It was moved by Commissioner Handy and seconded by Commissioner Christensen to adopt the amendment with all Commissioners voting yea.
7.  The Board reviewed the Contributor Pledge of Support for the Extension Nutrition Program. It was moved and seconded to execute the program. Voting was unanimous in the affirmative.
8. The Board signed resolutions # 2010-018 and 2010-019 for the destruction of permanent and semi-permanent records. It was done so by motion with a second and with all Commissioners voting yea.
9. A motion was made by Commissioner Christensen and seconded by Commissioner Crane  to amend the agenda to allow review of PAF form for temporary employee. Voting to do so was unanimous.
10.  The Board signed a PAF form for a temporary election worker.

LUNCH

            At 12:00pm the Board departed for lunch at Connors Cafe ,  The Board hasd a general discussion concerning election matters.

RECESS

            Meeting was recessed until 9:00 a.m., Monday, 17, 2010.