March 07 & 08, 2011, Emmett, Idaho Pursuant to a recess taken on March 1, 2011, the Board of Commissioners of Gem County, Idaho, met in regular session this 7th day of March, 2011, at 8:00 a.m. Present: Sharon Pratt Lan Smith Leandra Rountree Chairman Commissioner Deputy Clerk Whereupon the following proceedings were had, to-wit: March 07, 2011 Commissioner Sherrer was absent from the meeting due to attendance at the NACO Legislative Conference. The Pledge of Allegiance was said. CASCADE ROAD PROPERTY UDPATE: John Evans met with the Commissioners to discuss a counter offer on the Cascade Road property. The offer is $7200 plus all closing costs. The Commissioners made another counter offer of $15,000 with the buyer still paying all closing costs. LOUCKS SPECIAL USE PERMIT DISCUSSION: At 9:06 a.m. a motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Pratt to go into executive session under Idaho Code 67-2345(1)(f) for possible litigation with a roll call vote as follows: Commissioner Smith, aye, and Commissioner Pratt, aye. Regular session reconvened at 9:18 a.m. Commissioner Smith made a motion to set a meeting to discuss reconsideration of the decision on this appeal so they can thoroughly go over all the potentials of this application. It was seconded by Commissioner Pratt with discussion. Commissioner Pratt stated that she has had some concerns with the draft decision and verified that reconsideration and re-deliberation is essentially the same thing. Motion carried unanimously. The reconsideration was scheduled for March 21, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. INDIGENT HEARING 11-012: At 10:03 a.m. a motion was made by
Commissioner Pratt, seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously to go into executive session under Idaho Code 67-2345(1)(d) for indigent matters with a roll call vote as follows: Commissioner Smith, aye, and Commissioner Pratt, aye. Neither the applicant nor representatives from the hospital were in attendance. Deputy Clerk Diane Wright was sworn in. The application case file was entered into the record as Exhibit A. The hospital has requested a continuance. Regular session reconvened at 10:09 a.m. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith to continue the hearing to April 25, 2011 at 10:00 a.m. It was seconded by Commissioner Pratt with discussion. Commissioner Smith added that we send the case for medical review. Motion carried unanimously. At 10:11 a.m. a motion was made by Commissioner Pratt, go into executive session under Idaho Code 67-2345(1)(d) for indigent matters with a roll call vote as follows: Regular session reconvened at 10:34 a.m. At 10:34 a.m. a motion was made by Commissioner Pratt, go into executive session under Idaho Code 67-2345(1)(f) for potential litigation with a roll call vote as follows: Regular session reconvened at 10:39 a.m. INDIGENT APPLICATIONS: At 11:01 a.m. a motion was made by Commissioner Smith, seconded by Commissioner Pratt and carried unanimously to go into executive session under Idaho Code 67-2345(1)(d) for indigent matters with a roll call vote as follows: Commissioner Pratt, aye and Commissioner Smith, aye. 11-020 Release of Lien 11-023 Release of Lien 11-026 Release of Lien 11-028 Release of Lien 11-032 Medical Application 11-035 Medical Application 11-036 Medical Application 11-038 Medical Application
11-048 Medical Application 11-055 Notice of Statutory Lien 11-056 Notice of Statutory Lien After reconvening in regular session at 11:36 a.m. a motion was made by Commissioner Smith to sign release of liens on 11-020, 11-023, 11-026, and 11-028; deny 11-032 applicant not medically indigent, not the last resource, and failure to cooperate; deny 11-035 cannot determine medical indigency, cannot determine the last resource, failure to cooperate with the county, and incomplete application; deny 11-036 not medically indigent, not the last resource, incomplete application, failure to interview, failure to cooperate with the county; deny 11-038 cannot determine medical indigency, cannot determine the last resource, incomplete application, failure to interview, and failure to cooperate with the county; approve 11-048, and sign statutory and N1 liens as applicable on 11-055 and 11-056. It was seconded by Commissioner Pratt and carried unanimously. CONSENT AGENDA: Items on the consent agenda included A. February Payroll Claims Approval, B. Certificate of Residency for Amanda Erickson, Brandi Knight, Robert Davis, Sierra Crisp, and Chadwick Weiler, C. Amended Gem County Resolution No. 2011-09 to remove 2006 ITD Registrations and Title Applications, and D. Catering Permit for Gem Lounge for Brown Trucking on March 12, 2011. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith to approve items A. through D. It was seconded by Commissioner Pratt and carried unanimously. MINUTES: The minutes of February 14 & 15, 2011 were reviewed. A motion was made by Commissioner Pratt to approve the minutes of February 14 & 15, 2011 as amended. It was seconded by Commissioner Smith and carried unanimously. The minutes of February 22, 2011 were reviewed. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith to approve the minutes of February 22, 2011 as amended. It was seconded by Commissioner Pratt and carried unanimously. The minutes of February 28 & March 1, 2011 were reviewed. A motion was made by Commissioner Smith to approve the minutes of February 28 & March 1, 2011 as amended. It was seconded by Commissioner Pratt and carried unanimously.
BUCK INSURANCE INSURANCE UPDATE: James Buck met with the Commissioners to discuss the recent County valuations done through ICRMP. James explained that 20% of our premiums are derived from building valuations. The Coffee Shop property was discussed; it will be removed upon renewal. All other properties will be upgraded to reflect the new valuations. The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. on March 8, 2011. March 08, 2011 ELECTED OFFICIALS: Those present were Commissioners Pratt and Smith, Treasurer Goins, Sheriff Rolland, Assessor Reynolds, and Deputy Clerk Leandra Rountree. Also present was Janet Monti. Topics discussed included use of County vehicles, fuel cards and pin numbers, County budget, HUD foreclosures, the personnel policy, and use of the EMS building for meetings. Treasurer Goins stated there are currently 39 pending issues of tax deed and 70 warrants of distraints. Other topics discussed included emergency exits and security cameras. PUBLIC WALK-IN: Michell Schneider, Shirley Brown, Edwyn Brown, and Ramona Sloan met with the Commissioners to discuss the Loucks gravel pit. The Commissioners indicated that they could not discuss the application and explained that they have scheduled a meeting for March 21, 2011 at 6:30 p.m. for re-deliberation and discussion. It will only include what is in the record right now. Commissioner Smith stated that when looking at the written draft of the Decision and Order he felt the details need to be looked at further. Other topics discussed included Special Use Permits, Ordinance amendments, and Comprehensive Plan updates. Brian Parker met with the Commissioners to discuss a bike race to be held on April 2, 2011. Boise Motor Escort Company as well as volunteers will control traffic. He stated that no roads will need to be closed and they have their own liability insurance. Anthony Hafen met with the Commissioners to discuss a dog ordinance.
PROSECUTING ATTORNEY: Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Tim McNeese met with the Commissioners to discuss legal matters. Topics discussed included noticing for the Loucks Special Use Permit. At 11:12 a.m. a motion was made by Commissioner Pratt, go into executive session under Idaho Code 67-2345(1)(f) for potential litigation with a roll call vote as follows: Regular session reconvened at 11:33 a.m. DEPARTMENT HEADS: Martin Joyce, Anita Taylor, Mark Rekow, Chuck Shambaugh, Jake Wyant, and Kim Reed met with the Commissioners. Topics discussed included the personnel policy and budget. Each Department Head provided an update for their department. MCKINSTRY DREW SHUFELT: This discussion was not held. CASCADE ROAD PROPERTY: John Evans met with the Commissioners to discuss the Cascade Road property. He brought back another counter offer for $12,000. The Commissioners signed a counter offer back for $15,000. The Board recessed at 5:00 p.m. to 8:00 a.m. on March 14, 2011. Attest: Clerk Approved: Chairman