April 25 & 26, 2011, Emmett, Idaho

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1 April 25 & 26, 2011, Emmett, Idaho Pursuant to a recess taken on April 18, 2011, the Board of Commissioners of Gem County, Idaho, met in regular session this 25th day of April, 2011, at 8:00 a.m. Present: Sharon Pratt Lan Smith Michele Sherrer Leandra Rountree Chairman Commissioner Commissioner Deputy Clerk Whereupon the following proceedings were had, to-wit: April 25, 2011 The pledge of allegiance was said. WEED ARRA STAFFING DISCUSSION: Jake Wyatt met with the Commissioners to discuss ARRA funding. Topics discussed included fire mitigation projects, ARRA spending, and staffing issues. Different options for staffing were discussed including hiring an additional employee as well as potential raises. Purchase of a new computer was also discussed BUDGET ADJUSTMENT PUBLIC HEARING: While being tape recorded a public hearing was held for the purpose of adjusting the fiscal year 2011 budget. There were no members of the public present. Commissioner Smith made a motion to close the public hearing. It was seconded by Commissioner Sherrer and A motion was made by Commissioner Sherrer to approve Gem County Resolution as presented adjusting the fiscal year 2011 budget. It was seconded by Commissioner Smith and HAZEL DEWEY PROPERTY TAX HARDSHIP APPLICATION: A motion was made by Commissioner Smith to deny the Hazel Dewey property tax hardship request. It was seconded by Commissioner Sherrer and INDIGENT HEARING : At 10:10 a.m. a motion was made by Commissioner Sherrer, seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously to go into executive session under

2 Idaho Code (1)(d) for indigent matters with a roll call vote as follows: Commissioner Smith, aye, Commissioner Sherrer, aye, and Commissioner Sherrer, aye. Neither the applicant nor representatives from the hospital were in attendance. Deputy Clerk Diane Wright was sworn in. The hospital has requested a continuance. Regular session reconvened at 10:12 a.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith to continue the hearing at the request of the hospital to June 27, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. It was seconded by Commissioner Smith and INDIGENT APPLICATIONS: At 11:03 a.m. a motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Pratt and carried unanimously to go into executive session under Idaho Code (1)(d) for indigent matters with a roll call vote as follows: Commissioner Sherrer, aye, Commissioner Pratt, aye, and Commissioner Smith, aye Medical Settlement Officer Discussion Medical Application Discussion Notice of Lien Notice of Lien After reconvening in regular session at 11:44 a.m. a motion was made by Commissioner Smith to table and direct counsel to obtain further information on and sign Statutory and N1 Liens as applicable on and It was seconded by Commissioner Sherrer and carried unanimously. SHADOW BUTTE INDUSTRIAL PARK OFFER JOHN EVANS: John Evans met with the Commissioners to present two offers for property located at the Shadow Butte Industrial Park. Commissioner Sherrer made a motion to authorize the Chairman to sign the listing agreements for the addresses of 2636 W. Success Way and 2616, 2602, 2558, 2460 and 2693 W. Success Way. It was seconded by Commissioner Smith and Commissioner Sherrer made a motion to accept the offers on 2602 W. Success Way and 2636 W. Success Way with the acceptance of the counter offer. It was seconded by Commissioner Smith and The Commissioners recessed at 12:00 p.m. for lunch to

3 reconvene at 1:15 p.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith to add to the list of Statutory and N1 liens for indigent applications. It was seconded by Commissioner Smith and CONSENT AGENDA: Items on the consent agenda included A. Sweet Fire Station Request for Release of Funds and Certification, B. Certificate of Residency for Casey Short, C. Coffee Shop Lease Agreement, and D. Prosecuting Attorney Lease Rental Agreement. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith to approve items A. through D. on the consent agenda. It was seconded by Commissioner Pratt and MINUTES: The minutes of March 21 & 22, 2011 were reviewed. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith to approve the minutes of March 21 & 22, 2011 as amended. It was seconded by Commissioner Sherrer and CLAIMS: The claims presented were reviewed. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith to approve the claims as initialed on the individual claim forms. It was seconded by Commissioner Sherrer and CLERK BUDGET DISCUSSION: Clerk Gannon met with the Commissioners to discuss fiscal year 2012 miscellaneous budget issues. GIS FEE PUBLIC HEARING: This discussion will be continued to May 16, 2011 at 9:00 a.m. AUTO LICENSE PROPOSED REMODEL DISCUSSION: Assessor Reynolds provided a proposed concept drawing. Sheriff Rolland discussed needs for more space in the waiting area. Concerns and alternatives were discussed. New drawings will be drawn up and reviewed by the Sheriff and Assessor. The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. on April 26, April 26, 2011 BOARD OF EQUALIZATION TRAINING: Commissioners Pratt and Sherrer attended a Board of Equalization training at Emmett

4 City Hall. TAX DEED HEARING: While being tape recorded a tax deed hearing was held for the purpose of unpaid property taxes from the 2008 tax year. Treasurer Connie Goins described the tax deed process pursuant to Idaho Code The parcel numbers are RP owned by Camtrans, LLC, RP owned by Dishner, Jennifer E., and RP owned by Skelton, Robert D. An affidavit of compliance was recorded on these properties on April 15, 2011 and a tax deed in favor of Gem County will be recorded on these properties. Treasurer Goins stated that Duane and Sally Hodges are a party of interest on the Robert Skelton property which means they can redeem the property. Their intention is to redeem the property after the hearing. The right of redemption means they have to pay the past 3 years taxes plus the current year as well as all the additional cost and interest. Treasurer Goins verified the physical locations of the parcels. Parcel number RP is an abandoned home located at 722 S. Washington Ave., parcel RP is vacant property located at 3730 Bishop Rd., and parcel number RP is located at 212 Carson St. Given that the Treasurer has complied with all Idaho Code sections Commissioner Sherrer made a motion that the County tax deed the parcels outlined by the Treasurer; RP , RP , and RP and direct the Clerk to put the two parcels that are not being redeemed (that would be the first two) on the insurance and we will at some point within the next 14 months determine how we will dispose of the property. It was seconded by Commissioner Smith and Hearing is concluded at 9:08 a.m. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION TRAINING: Commissioners Pratt and Sherrer attended a Board of Equalization training at Emmett City Hall. The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. on May 2, Approved: Chairman

5 Attest: Clerk