July 10 & 11, 2017, Emmett, Idaho

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1 July 10 & 11, 2017, Emmett, Idaho Pursuant to a recess taken on June 27, 2017, the Board of Commissioners of Gem County, Idaho, met in regular session this 10th day of June, 2017, at 8:00 a.m. Present: Bill Butticci Mark Rekow Bryan Elliott Shelly Tilton Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Clerk Whereupon the following proceedings were had, to-wit: July 10, 2017 The Pledge of Allegiance was said. ADMINISTRATIVE TIME: The Commissioners worked on administrative issues. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: A motion was made by Commissioner Rekow to recess as a Board of Commissioners and convene as a Board of Equalization. It was seconded by Commissioner Elliott and While being recorded an appeal hearing was continued from June 27 th for Calvary Chapel of Emmett for parcel RPE1090C Commissioner Butticci explained that the duty of the Board of Equalization is to determine if the Assessor s valuation is accurate and not to negotiate value as they were looking at doing in the prior hearing. Michael discussed his belief that the information he provided was real world information and that the bank benefited by the higher appraisal. Commissioner Elliott discussed the bank s asking price and the appraisals that were provided by both sides; he has a difficult time going with the Assessor s appraisal with the sales price being so much lower; he said he could understand if it was a short sale or foreclosure but it was out there for anyone to purchase for at least a year. Assessor Johnston said that is a lot of money for a daycare facility and added that Mr. Payne couldn t find any comparable sales in the area and had to go over the hill using a 30% adjustment. Michael said they are unable to charge as much as daycares over the hill charge. Commissioner Rekow discussed the cost per square foot compared to the comparable sales. A motion was

2 made by Commissioner Butticci to uphold the Assessor s findings for this building. It was seconded by Commissioner Rekow and carried with aye, votes from Commissioner Butticci and Rekow and a nay vote from Commissioner Elliott. The appeal process was discussed. A casualty loss exemption was reviewed for Robert Mungo for property located at 514 N. Johns Avenue. Mr. Mungo was not available to attend the hearing; he advised that Pete Spagnolo would attend the hearing on his behalf. Pete was not present. Assessor Johnston and Deputy Appraisor Jeff Kovaleski were sworn in. Assessor Johnston provided a structural evaluation from Talbot Associates as well as pictures of the building. He discussed the trusses and separation of the 5 bays of the building as well as the slippage and sagging of the remaining building. The engineers report provides recommendation for repairing the building. Assessor Johnston stated that insurance won t cover the entire cost of repair. The building is not currently occupied, tenants have moved out. Twenty cents per foot was being received for rent. The Assessor s recommendation is to reduce the value from 171,610 to 105,165 for land and paving/concrete. A motion was made by Commissioner Elliott on property for Robert Mungo at 514 N. Johns parcel RP06N01W to adjust the value established by the assessor of $105,165. It was seconded by Commissioner Rekow and A motion was made by Commissioner Butticci to recess as a Board of Equalization and reconvene as a Board of Commissioners. It was seconded by Commissioner Rekow and GEM COUNTY RECREATION DISTRICT VOLLEYBALL COURTS REMODEL REQUEST: This discussion was not held. INDIGENT APPLICATIONS: At 11:04 a.m. a motion was made by Commissioner Rekow, seconded by Commissioner Butticci and carried unanimously to go into executive session under Idaho Code (1)(d) for indigent matters with a roll call vote as follows: Commissioner Rekow, aye, Commissioner Elliott, aye, and Commissioner Butticci, aye Amended Medical Application Release of Lien Release of Lien Regular session reconvened at 11:05 a.m. Commissioner

3 Rekow made a motion that on case to amend approval; on cases and to sign releases of liens. It was seconded by Commissioner Elliott and carried unanimously. PROSECUTING ATTORNEY MATTERS: Prosecutor Erick Thomson and Deputy Prosecutor Tahja Jensen met with the Commissioners to discuss legal matters. Topics discussed included cattle activity in Sweet, Shadow Butte Industrial Park power, street light and water share expenses, indigency case on judicial review and commercial business new project tax exemption threshold changes. The Commissioners recessed at 12:00 p.m. for lunch to reconvene at 1:15 p.m. CONSENT AGENDA: Items on the consent agenda included A. Certificate of Residency for Cody Elliott, Shelly Tilton, Ryan Becker and Emily Riggan, B. Fiscal Year 2018 Indigent Defense Grant Approval, C. June Payroll Claims Approval, D. Liquor Catering Permit for Three Bees LLC dba Gem Lounge for July 14, 2017 at 111 E. Salesyard Road, E. Agreement with Idaho Transportation Department for Noxious Weed Control, F. Sunroc Asphalt Paving Proposal and Contract, G. Gem County Community Rating System 5 Year Audit and H. Bisom Minor Subdivision. A motion was made by Commissioner Elliott to approve the consent agenda for Monday July 10, 2017 items A. H. as presented. It was seconded by Commissioner Rekow and MINUTES: The minutes from June 26 & 27, 2017 were reviewed. Commissioner Rekow made a motion to approve the minutes from June 26 & 27, 2017 as amended. It was seconded by Commissioner Elliott and CLAIMS: The claims presented were reviewed. A motion was made by Commissioner Rekow to approve the claims presented by the Clerk as initialed on the individual claim forms and also approve the indigent claims as presented. It was seconded by Commissioner Elliott and BOARD OF EQUALIZATION: A motion was made by Commissioner Rekow to recess as a Board of Commissioners and convene as a Board of Equalization. It was seconded by Commissioner Elliott and While being recorded a

4 hearing was held to hear the appeal of Doug Meyers. The Commissioners received voice mail when calling Mr. Meyers and left a message with the phone number to return the call. They waited a few minutes and attempted the call again. Assessor Johnston and Deputy Appraiser Jeff Kovalski were sworn in. Assessor Johnston stated that Jeff used the comparable sales that were provided by the appellant. He said the appraisal the appellant submitted was during a low point in the market when he was refinancing and is outdated. He discussed a size adjustment for the comparable sales. Deputy Appraiser Jeff Kovaleski discussed valuation of the property. He discussed the sale price of the property and reviewed comparable sales. Jeff compared the age, size and amenities of the comparable properties to the subject property. Jeff recommended reducing the value of the property from $163,180 to $155,000. A motion was made by Commissioner Butticci to accept from the Assessor s office the adjustment of the property at RPE4770B00005C Williams Road to be reduced to $155,000. It was seconded by Commissioner Elliott and A motion was made by Commissioner Rekow to adjourn as a Board of Equalization and reconvene as a Board of Commissioners. It was seconded by Commissioner Elliott and FISCAL YEAR 2018 BUDGET: The Commissioners worked on the fiscal year 2018 budget. The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. on July 11, July 11, 2017 ADMINISTRATIVE TIME: The Commissioners worked on administrative issues. INDIGENT HEARING : The request for hearing was withdrawn by the hospital, no hearing was held. PUBLIC WALK-IN: Janet Monti with the Messenger Index met with the Commissioners to discuss county matters. Road Supervisor Neal Capps met with the Commissioners to discuss a request he will make to Gem County Fire District #1 to place road sand and equipment on their Letha

5 property. ALCOHOL CATERING PERMIT PROCESS DISCUSSION/POTENTIAL: The Commissioners discussed the alcohol catering permit process. Idaho code was reviewed. The permits will no longer be approved by the Commissioners on the consent agenda but will be signed by any Commissioner that is available. The application and permit will be revised and placed on a future agenda for approval. The Commissioners recessed at 12:00 p.m. for lunch to reconvene at 1:15 p.m. FISCAL YEAR 2018 BUDGET: The Commissioners worked on fiscal year 2018 budget. The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m. on July 17, Attest: Clerk Approved: Chairman