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COMMISSIONER MINUTES
#595
May 24, 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 April 17,
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:
1.
Letter regarding poll workers
COUNTY EXPENDITURE
The Board reviewed the
County’s Payables Approval Report dated May 21, 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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$3,656.97 |
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INDIGENT FUND |
105 |
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$25,164.58 |
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DISTRICT COURT FUND |
106 |
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$471.41 |
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COUNTY ROADS & BRIDGES FUND |
107 |
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$1,226.85 |
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WEED & PEST FUND |
108 |
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$4.13 |
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JUSTICE FUND |
130 |
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$58,017.62 |
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES FUND |
144 |
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$1,114.32 |
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ADULT MISDEMEANOR PROBATION |
149 |
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$3.45 |
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TOTAL |
$89,659.33 |
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.
PUBLIC HEARING
At 9:05 am the Board
conducted a Public Hearing to address the matter of land ownership
of property being used as a portion of the Oakley City Airport. The
Board heard testimony from Larry Roberts from Land Title and Escrow,
Jarod Mitton, Jarod Bedke, and Bruce Bedke. Prior to each testimony
each witness was sworn in by County Clerk Dee Yeaman. The Board took
the testimony under advisement and will proceed with further
research into the matter. The hearing closed at 10:13 am.
BID OPENING
The Board conducted a bid
opening for Food Service at the Detention Center.
Bids were received from ABL, ARMARK,
and CBM. The Board instructed Rob Neiwert to review the proposals
and make recommendations to the Board.
DEPARTMENT HEAD
MEETING
Extension Office:
Richard Garrard reported on preparation for the fair. He also
reported concern about grasshoppers this year. He stated that about
30,000 acres of beets were lost due to wind and freezing weather and
had to be replanted. He also asked that an audit of his department
be done prior to his retiring.
Weed Dept.:
Gordon Edward reported that weed spraying had been done along the
Elba-Almo road and at the landfills. He also stated that Zebra
Mussels had been found in a lake in Utah and there was concern of it
being brought to Idaho.
Treasurer’s Office:
Gayle Erekson reported that tax notices were being sent out.
Detention Center:
Rob Neiwert gave a report on the current jail population. He
reported that he has sent a letter to former employees to inquire
about reason’s for leaving. His motive was to establish reasons for
the high turnover rate in hopes to retain employees in the future.
Russ Rassmussen reported on a new hire.
Clerk: Dee Yeaman
reported that the courts would like to contract with LOISLAW to
provide law library services for the county. He also reported that
he was in the final stages of the process for hiring a new welfare
director. He stated that there is a large number of citations being
processed due to the road construction on the freeway.
Prosecuting Attorney:
Al Barrus commented on the volume of citations.
Administrator:
Kerry McMurray reported on Planning and Zoning issues.
CSI
The Board
reviewed and signed CSI residency certificates.
FINAL
PLAT REVIEW
The Board reviewed the
final plat for the Mountain Air Subdivision. Motion was made to
accept the final plat by Commissioner Handy and seconded by
Commissioner Christensen. Voting was unanimous to accept the final
plat.
PUBLIC
HEARING
At 11:05 am the Board
conducted a public hearing to address the issue of Planning and
Zoning fees for Planned Unit Development. Fee structure was
presented by Mr. McMurray.
Motion was made by Commissioner Handy
to adopt fee structure. The motion was seconded by Commissioner
Christensen and the voting was unanimous in the affirmative. The
hearing closed at 11:13 am.
At 11:15 am the Board
conducted a public hearing to address the issue of transferring
voting supplies to Minidoka County. Following discussion
Commissioner Handy made the motion to transfer the surplus supplies
to Minidoka County and the motion was seconded by Commissioner
Christensen. Voting was unanimous in the affirmative. The hearing
closed at 11:17 am.
USFS
The Board met with Scott
Nanennga to discuss forest service issues. Scott reported on a list
of funded projects scheduled for the up coming season. He also
reported on wolf and wolverine control issues, livestock grazing,
and possible locations for relocation of the USFS office.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 11:48 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
personnel matters. The record shows that Kerry McMurray serves on
the RAC committee as an employee of Cassia County. Following the
discussion, the Board returned to regular session at 11:52 am.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
At 11:52 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 signed Release of Medical Indigent Lien
on case # 2009120, 2010042, and 2010031. The Board signed
Certificate of Denial on case # 2010054, and 2010073.
The Board heard Finding of Fact on
case # 2010072, and 2010060. The Board signed Certificate of
Approval on case # 2010072, and 2010060. The Board signed Order of
Reinstatement on case # 2010072 and 2010060. Following the
discussion the Board returned to regular session at 12:13 pm.
OTHER
BUSINESS
1.
The Board discussed payment of the auditor bill presented by
Evans and Poulsen. It was moved and seconded to submit payment.
Voting was unanimous in the affirmative.
2.
The Board discussed having Kloepfer Inc. use the Almo gravel
pit to crush gravel for the seal coating of the Elba-Almo road. It
was moved and seconded to allow the use of the pit. Voting was
unanimous in the affirmative.
3.
Kerry McMurray will contact ITD about compensation issues in
the maintenance agreement on the Elba-Almo road.
4.
The Board considered the signing of a Letter of Appointment
which would place Joe Tugaw on District #3 Animal Damage Control
Board. Motion was made and seconded to sign letter of appointment.
Voting was unanimous in the affirmative.
5.
Time was set to Canvass Votes for Friday May 28, at 11:00 am.
LUNCH
At 12:15 pm the Board
departed for lunch at Upper Crust Restaurant. A general discussion
of election matters was held.
RECESS
Meeting was recessed
until 8:30 a.m., Wednesday, June 2, 2010.
SPECIAL
MEETING
The Board called a special
meeting on May 27, 2010 at 4:00 pm as it was necessary to Canvass
votes on this date due to unforeseen scheduling issues of the
Commissioners. The Board conducted a canvass of the votes presented
by Elections Clerk, Wendy Marr. It was moved by Commissioner Handy
and seconded by Commissioner Christensen to approve the canvass of
votes. Commissioner Handy voted yea, Commissioner Christensen voted
yea, and Commissioner Crane voted yea.
SCRAM
CONTRACT
The Board reviewed the
contract to purchase SCRAM units. Motion was made by Commissioner
Handy and seconded by Commissioner Christensen to make the purchase.
Voting was unanimous in the affirmative.
The Board offered support for
a grant application for Oakley QRU.
At 4:17 pm it was proposed by
Commissioner Christensen and seconded by Commissioner Handy that the
Board convene in Executive Session under Idaho Code section 67-2345,
with Commissioner Handy voting yea, Commissioner Christensen 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 4:43 pm.
RECESS
Meeting was recessed until 8:30
am, Wednesday, June 2, 2010 |
