Power County Commission minutes from June
Published in The Power County Press July 13, 2011.
POWER COUNTY
COMMISSIONER MINUTES
The Board of Power County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 13th, 2011. Present were Commissioners Vicki Meadows, Chairman, Ron Funk and Delane Anderson. Also present were Power County Clerk Christine Steinlicht and Power County Prosecuting Attorney F. Randall Kline.
COMMISSIONER AGENDA (I.C. #67-2343): Following a review of I.C. #67-2343, and good cause appearing therefore, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to amend the June 13th, 2011, Commissioner Agenda to include the following items:
Power County Commissioner Minutes
Power County Cooperative Extension System – University of Idaho
(FY 2012 Budget Request Certification)
Carried.
POWER COUNTY COMMISSIONER MINUTES: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the Power County Commissioner Minutes for May 23rd, 27th, June 6th, 7th, 8th, 9th and 10th, 2011, as presented. Carried.
POWER COUNTY COOPERATIVE EXTENSION SERVICE (UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO) – FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET REQUEST CERTIFICATION: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to approve and certify the fiscal year 2012 budget request for the Power County Cooperative Extension Service as presented. Carried.
POWER COUNTY BUILDINGS & GROUNDS – PROPERTY MANAGEMENT PROPOSALS (506-508 GIFFORD DUPLEX PROPERTY): The Commissioners again reviewed the property management proposals submitted by organizations or individuals to manage Power County’s idle properties. Also present was Launa Snow d/b/a Snow Property Management, who presented a proposed “Property Management Agreement” for the Board’s consideration. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to accept the property management proposal and Property Management Agreement submitted by Launa Snow d/b/a Snow Property Management to act as the exclusive agent of Power County to manage, operate and maintain Power County’s 506-508 Gifford duplex property. Carried. Following further discussion, the Commissioners agreed that the Lease Agreement between Power County and the Pocatello Idaho Mission for rental of Power County’s duplex property located at 506 Gifford, which is scheduled for further consideration by the Board of Commissioners, will be immediately referred to Ms. Snow for finalization. Commissioner Anderson then reported that following an on-site inspection of Power County’s Gifford Duplex property, Kay Stilwell d/b/a Calder Street Apartments has agreed that the $400 rental amount is adequate, fair and not competitive against the local private sector and, in fact, may be priced over and above the Pocatello area market.
POWER COUNTY AIRPORT – GRANT AGREEMENT/BUDGET: Power County Clerk Chris Steinlicht reported that the Idaho Division of Aeronautics Grant in the amount of $19,486 has been received, which has alleviated the fiscal year 2011 negative budget balance for Power County Airport operations.
ECONOMIC DEVELOPMENT – EVENT PARK (POWER COUNTY AIRPORT): Commissioner Anderson reported that Power County Airport Board Chairman Dr. Ron Miller has expressed his disfavor with allowing the Power County Airport to be used as an event park. Also present was Great Rift Business Development Director Kristen Jensen, who suggested that any “non-aviation” use of airport runways may jeopardize future grant opportunities available through the Idaho Division of Aeronautics. Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed that unless and until the Power County Airport Board agrees that airport runways and facilities should be used for racing events, no further action will be taken by the Board of Commissioners. Commissioner Anderson reported that he will continue to pursue this matter directly with the Power County Airport Board.
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY – UNDERGROUND FUEL TANKS (COURTHOUSE): Ralph Oborn of the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality appeared before Commissioners to report that petroleum leaks from underground fuel tanks adjacent to the Power County Courthouse have resulted in recent core samples which show slightly elevated levels of petroleum vapors. Although the underground tanks have long since been removed from the Courthouse property, Mr. Oborn suggested that Power County adopt an environmental covenant to ensure that the current Power County Courthouse site is used solely for non-residential purposes, which would then allow the Department of Environmental Quality to close their file on this matter. Following discussion with Power County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Kline, the Commissioners agreed to table further consideration of this matter until June 27th, 2011.
AMERICAN CENTRAL DETECTIVE AGENCY – PROCESS SERVICE: Marilynn Halling d/b/a American Central Detective Agency appeared before the Commissioners to request that she be allowed to place business cards for her process serving business at certain locations within the Power County Courthouse. Following discussion with Power County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Kline, the Commissioners agreed that, until further notice, Marilynn Halling d/b/a American Central Detective Agency will be allowed to place business cards at appropriate places inside the Power County Courthouse.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (I.C. #67-2345): Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to move into executive session pursuant to I.C. #67-2345, to discuss the acquisition of interest in real property which is not currently owned by a public agency. Upon a call for the question, the following roll call vote was taken:
Commissioner Meadows – Aye
Commissioner Funk – Aye
Commissioner Anderson – Aye
Carried.
PROPERTY ACQUISITION – 507 BANNOCK AVENUE: The Commissioners reviewed the appraisal prepared by Hartley Appraisals pursuant to I.C. #31-807 and dated May 24th, 2011, on the property located at 507 Bannock Avenue, American Falls. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to make a formal offer to purchase Power County Parcel #RPA1016-00, located at 507 Bannock Avenue, American Falls, for the amount of $130,585. Carried. Further discussion of this matter was tabled until June 27th, 2011.
POWER COUNTY TREASURER – MONTHLY REPORT (I.C. #31-2113): Power County Treasurer Deanna Curry appeared before the Commissioners pursuant to I.C. #31-2113, to present her Statement of Treasurer’s Cash for the month ending May 31st, 2011.
POWER COUNTY TREASURER – R. MICHAEL PARRISH D/B/A SUNBEAM WATER COMPANY (RESOLUTION #2011-11): Power County Treasurer Deanna Curry appeared before the Commissioners with Power County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Kline to discuss the delinquent property taxes owing on Power County Parcels #UR002160400300 and #UR392160400300 in the name of R. Michael Parrish d/b/a Sunbeam Water Company. Following a review of I.C. #31-828, and a finding by the Board that said parcels have little or no actual value and the possibility of Power County acquiring these parcels by way of a tax deed may create an extreme liability for the taxpayers, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve and execute Power County Resolution #2011-11, which is a resolution to cancel the delinquent property tax and penalty owing on Power County Parcels #UR002160400300 and #UR392160400300 in the amount of $2,725.54. Carried.
POWER COUNTY TREASURER – ORDER FOR CANCELLATION OF TAXES: Following discussion with Power County Treasurer Deanna Curry, it was moved by Commissioner Funk, seconded by Commissioner Meadows, to approve and execute the Order for Cancellation of Taxes in the amount of $2,943.27 as presented. Carried.
POWER COUNTY TREASURER – TAX DEED (PARCEL #RPA1372-03): Power County Treasurer Deanna Curry appeared before the Commissioners to discuss Power County Parcel #RPA1372-03, which was acquired by Power County pursuant to Tax Deed and offered at public auction on May 23rd, 2011. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to accept the offer to purchase Power County Parcel #RPA1372-03 submitted by Big View Estates, LLC, in the amount of $2,200 and to approve and execute the Quitclaim Deed to transfer ownership. Carried.
POWER COUNTY BUILDING & GROUNDS – PARKING LOTS/SIDEWALK REPAIRS: Power County Building & Grounds Supervisor Gary Thomson appeared before the Commissioners via speaker telephone to review and discuss the quotes obtained to repair several areas of damage to sidewalks and driveway approaches on County property adjacent to the Power County Courthouse and Annex. At the outset, Power County Clerk Chris Steinlicht reported that the Idaho Counties Risk Management Program (ICRMP) has denied any claim for coverage of these repairs under Power County’s liability insurance policy. Following discussion, the Commissioners and Mr. Thomson agreed that additional estimates should be obtained and further consideration of this matter was tabled until July 11th, 2011.
POWER COUNTY ADULT MISDEMEANOR PROBATION – POLICY & PROCEDURE MANUAL (SIXTH DISTRICT ADMINISTRATIVE ORDER #2011-02): The Commissioners reviewed the draft “Power County Standards for Adult Misdemeanor Services and Professional Ethics and Responsibilities” prepared by Kim Helmandollar d/b/a Power County Misdemeanor Probation Services. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Funk, seconded by Commissioner Meadows, to approve the Power County Adult Misdemeanor policy, procedures and professional ethics and responsibilities manual as presented. Carried. Power County Clerk Chris Steinlicht reported that a copy of the manual as approved will be provided to Sixth District Administrative Judge David C. Nye as required by Administrative Order #2011-02.
COMPUTER ARTS, INC. – PROPERTY & TAX MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (CONTRACT): Following discussion with Power County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Kline, it was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Meadows, to approve and execute the Property Tax Management Contract prepared for Power County by Computer Arts, Inc. Carried.
CLAIMS: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the claims as presented, amended and supplemented. Carried.
Current Expense $ 28,315.62
Ambulance District 4,372.69
Mosquito Abatement District 16,060.00
District Court 5,396.86
Justice Fund 22,299.95
Misdemeanor Probation/
Drug Court 2,135.00
Enhanced 911 Services 1,680.99
Elections 83.71
Indigent 12,792.03
Revaluation 559.50
Solid Waste 30,429.12
Tort 75.00
Weeds 518.19
Waterways 13,301.53
PILT 5,352.95
ECONOMC DEVELOPMENT – GREAT RIFT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT: Great Rift Business Development Director Kristen Jensen appeared before the Commissioners to report on the American Wind Energy Association Conference and Trade Show that she attended in Anaheim, California, on May 21st through 26th, 2011. Ms. Jensen reported that the trade show drew some 19,000 participants from around the globe and that she was able to make significant and potentially valuable contacts for future economic development within Power County.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (I.C. #67-2345): Moved by Commissioner Funk, seconded by Commissioner Meadows, to move into executive session pursuant to I.C. #67-2345 to consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce in which the governing body is in competition with governing bodies in other states or nations. Upon a call for the question, the following roll call vote was taken:
Commissioner Meadows – Aye
Commissioner Funk – Aye
Commissioner Anderson – Aye
Carried.
POWER COUNTY TRANSFER STATION/LANDFILL – EQUIPMENT PURCHASE: Power County Transfer Station/Landfill Supervisor Craig Heward appeared before the Commissioners with Jim Betty of Western States Equipment to present quotes for a 5-year governmental lease of a Caterpillar 826H Compactor and/or a Caterpillar 930H Wheel Loader for use at the Power County Transfer Station/Landfill. Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed to table further consideration of this matter until June 27th, 2011.
POWER COUNTY TRANSFER STATION/LANDFILL – DEMOLITION PIT: Commissioner Anderson reported that the “scope of service” being prepared by Rodney Burch of Dioptra Geometrics for the construction of an additional demolition pit at the Power County Transfer Station/Landfill has not yet been completed; accordingly, this matter tabled until June 27th, 2011.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (I.C. #67-2345): Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to move into executive session pursuant to I.C. #67-2345 to consider records that are exempt from disclosure under Chapter 3, Title 9, Idaho Code, specifically indigent medical applications. Upon a call for the question, the following roll call vote was taken:
Commissioner Meadows – Aye
Commissioner Funk – Aye
Commissioner Anderson – Aye
Carried.
INDIGENT CASE #2010-29-I: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to sustain the Board’s previous denial of indigent medical application #2010-29-I, since the medical review performed pursuant to statute found that the treatment provided was not medically necessary as defined by I.C. #31-3502(16). Carried.
INDIGENT CASE #2011-21-I: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to deny indigent medical application #2011-21-I, since the application was processed as incomplete as provided by I.C. #31-3505A(1) and since Power County is not the obligated County as provided by I.C. #31-3506(2)(A).
CRYSTAL SUMMIT PARKING LOT – POCATELLO PATHFINDERS SNOWMOBILE CLUB: Pocatello Pathfinder Snowmobile Club members Rozy Rosenburger, Bob Keller, Newton Hansen and Myrna Hathaway appeared before the Commissioners to discuss public access to the Crystal Summit parking lot owned by Power County and maintained through cooperative agreements between Power County, the US Forest Service and Pocatello Pathfinders Snowmobile Club. Also present was Power County Sheriff Jim Jeffries. At the outset, Mr. Keller produced photographs depicting damage and vandalism to Power County’s parking lot and restroom facilities and requested that the Board of Commissioners authorize the Pocatello Pathfinders Snowmobile Club to restrict access by installing a locking mechanism on the gate with access by appointment only. Following discussion, the Commissioners instructed the Pocatello Pathfinders Snowmobile Club to work directly with Sheriff Jeffries in providing security for the Crystal Summit parking lot and restroom facilities, to include the installation of an appropriate locking device, with the understanding that keys will also be provided to the US Forest Service and the Power County Sheriff for immediate access to the area if necessary. Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed that the additional security provision should be included in any cooperative agreement between Power County, the US Forest Service and the Pocatello Pathfinders Snowmobile Club and this matter was referred to Power County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Kline to prepare addendums to those agreements. Further consideration of this matter was tabled until June 27th, 2011.
EASTERN POWER COUNTY FIRE DISTRICT – WILDLAND URBAN INTERFACE FIRE CODE: Eastern Power County Fire District Board members Connie Rowland and Paul Westwood appeared before the Commissioners to request that Power County adopt the Eastern Power County Wildland Urban Interface Fire Code as an appendix to the International Fire Code adopted in Idaho. Also present were Power County Planning & Zoning Board Chairman Jim Fitzgerald and Administrator Robert Steinlicht. Following discussion, Power County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Kline agreed to review the provisions of I.C. #31-1417 to determine whether the Board of Power County Commissioners has any authority or duty to establish or enforce fire codes or whether that is solely the function of individual fire protection districts and this matter was tabled until July 11th, 2011, at 3:30 p.m.
FISCAL YEAR 2011 – AUTHORIZED FUND TRANSFERS: Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Funk, seconded by Commissioner Meadows, to approve the following budgeted fiscal year 2011 fund transfer:
$300,000 from PILT Fund to Justice Fund
Carried.
Adjourned.
VICKI MEADOWS, Chairman
CHRISTINE STEINLICHT, Clerk
POWER COUNTY
COMMISSIONER MINUTES
The Board of Power County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, June 27th, 2011. Present were Commissioners Vicki Meadows, Chairman, Ron Funk and Delane Anderson. Also present were Power County Clerk Christine Steinlicht and Power County Prosecuting Attorney F. Randall Kline.
COMMISSIONER AGENDA (I.C. #67-2343): Following a review of I.C. #67-2343, and good cause appearing therefore, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to amend the June 27th, 2011, Commissioner Agenda to include the following items:
Power County Prosecuting Attorney – Mental Health Services
Behavior Health Center (Service Provider Agreement)
Carried.
POWER COUNTY PROSECUTING ATTORNEY – BEHAVIORAL HEALTH CENTER (SERVICE PROVIDER AGREEMENT): Following discussion with Power County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Kline, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to approve and execute the Service Provider Agreement between Power County and Behavioral Health Center to ensure the provision of protective custody service for Power County. Carried.
POWER COUNTY TREASURER – TAX DEEDED PROPERTY: Power County Treasurer Deanna Curry appeared before the Commissioners to discuss Parcel #RPA0812-00, which is owned by Power County pursuant to Tax Deed. At the outset, Power County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Kline reported that the United States Bankruptcy Court has released all claims against Parcel #RPA0812-00. Following discussion, and a review of I.C. #31-808, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to schedule public auction of Power County Parcel #RPA0812-00 for Monday, July 25th, 2011, at 9:30 a.m. on the front steps of the Power County Courthouse. Carried.
CRYSTAL SUMMIT PARKING LOT – U.S. FOREST SERVICE (ADDENDUM TO CHALLENGE COST SHARE AGREEMENT): Following discussion with Power County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Kline, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve and execute the original Addendum to Challenge Cost Share Agreement between Power County and the U. S. Forest Service for use and maintenance of the Crystal Summit Parking Lot property, which is owned by Power County and located in the Mink Creek area. Carried.
CRYSTAL SUMMIT PARKING LOT – POCATELLO PATHFINDERS SNOWMOBILE BOARD (ADDENDUM TO MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING): Following discussion with Power County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Kline, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve and execute the original Addendum to Memorandum of Understanding between Power County and the Pocatello Pathfinders Snowmobile Board for use and maintenance of the Crystal Summit Parking Lot property, which is owned by Power County and located in the Mink Creek area. Carried.
POWER COUNTY BUIDLINGS & GROUNDS – DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY (ENVIRONMENTAL COVENANT): Following discussion with Power County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Kline and a review of I.C. #55-3001 et seq., it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to approve and execute the Environmental Covenant between Power County and the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality to restrict the use of Lot 3, Block 49, American Falls original town site a/k/a Power County Courthouse, for commercial and industrial uses only and not for residential purposes. Carried.
POWER COUNTY CLERK – FISCAL YEAR 2012 BALANCED BUDGET (I.C. #31-1603): Power County Clerk Chris Steinlicht appeared before the Commissioners pursuant to I.C. #31-1603, to present the Clerk’s balanced budget for fiscal year 2012. Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed to review the Clerk’s proposed budget and further consideration of this matter was tabled until July 7th, 2011.
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF PARKS & RECREATION – MARINE PATROL GRANT (POWER COUNTY SHERIFF): Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to authorize Power County Clerk Chris Steinlicht to adjust the Power County Sheriff’s fiscal year 2011 grant expenditure lines in the Justice and Waterways Funds to correspond with the Idaho Department of Parks & Recreation’s boat grant allocation. Carried.
BANNOCK COUNTY WATERWAYS – REQUEST FOR ALLOCATION: Power County Clerk Chris Steinlicht reported that Power County has received an allocation of $8,155 from Bannock County Waterways, to be distributed as follows:
• $5,755 to reimburse Power County for a portion of the costs of repaving the American Falls Reservoir west boat ramp
• $2,440 to the Power County Search & Rescue toward the purchase of ComGear communication equipment for the Dive Team.
Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed to review these special Allocations with the Power County Waterways Board and Power County Search & Rescue Commander Ron Stilwell.
POWER COUNTY CORONER – NETWORK PROJECT: The Commissioners reviewed the quotes submitted to connect the office of the Power County Coroner, 170 Idaho Street, to Power County’s computer network system. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve and accept the lowest quote, which was submitted by Computer Arts, Inc., in the amount not to exceed $1,500 to complete a wireless computer network connection between the Power County Courthouse and the Power County Coroner’s office. Carried.
POWER COUNTY TRANSFER STATION/LANDFILL – EQUIPMENT PURCHASE: Power County Transfer Station/Landfill Supervisor Craig Heward appeared before the Commissioners with Allen and Tina Bowden of Central Equipment Company to present quotes for the purchase of a new Terex TC 400 Trashmaster compactor versus a reconditioned Terex CM13-70C Trashmaster compactor, and/or a new 2011 Liebherr L550-466 wheel loader versus a used 2009 Liebherr L55-456 wheel loader for use at the Power County Transfer Station/Landfill. Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed to table further consideration of this matter until July 11th, 2011.
POWER COUNTY TRANSFER STATION/LANDFILL – SOUTHERN IDAHO SOLID WASTE CONTRACT: Following discussion with Power County Transfer Station & Landfill Supervisor Craig Heward, the Commissioners agreed to table further consideration of this matter until July 11th, 2011.
POWER COUNTY TRANSFER STATION & LANDFILL – DEMOLITION PIT: Power County Transfer Station & Landfill Supervisor Craig Heward appeared before the Commissioners with Engineer Neil Morgan of Dioptra and Rodney Burch of North Wind, Inc., to review a proposed Landfill Evaluation and Operation Plan to utilize the existing landfill facility in the most effective manner. Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed to review the County’s current Solid Waste Landfill Closure Plan prepared by Butler Engineering & Land Surveying, as well as Power County’s existing Storm Water Management Plan prior to proceeding further. Following further discussion, the Commissioners agreed that they may want to contact the Department of Environmental Quality directly to discuss the most appropriate means to deal with excess dirt piles that result from the construction of demolition pits, as well as a plan to cap the existing demolition pits if that is deemed necessary, and this matter was tabled until July 7th, 2011.
POWER COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRICT: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to recess as Power County Board of Commissioners and reconvene as Power County Ambulance District Board. Carried.
AMBULANCE PURCHASE/TRADE-IN: Power County Ambulance District Director Di Jones appeared before the Commissioners to review the quote submitted by Royce Barton d/b/a Rocky Mountain Ambulance Sales, for the purchase of 2011 Chevrolet 4X4 wheeled coach ambulance in the amount of $136,200. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to approve and accept the quote as submitted, which includes the trade-in of Power County’s 2007 Ford 4X4 Ambulance (VIN#1FDWF37P77EA62226) in the amount of $15,000, for a total cost to the Power County Ambulance District of $121,200. Carried.
POWER COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRCT – SURPLUS PROPERTY: Following discussion with Power County Ambulance District Director Di Jones, the Commissioners agreed to table further discussion of the surplus 1984 Ford Braun (VIN #1FDKE30L2EHA08983) vehicle until July 25th, 2011.
AMBULANCE DISPATCH – PROTOCOL: Power County Ambulance District Director Di Jones appeared before the Commissioners to present a copy of the Power County EMS Dispatch Guidelines. Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed to review other Counties’ policies for ambulance dispatch and this matter was tabled until July 25th, 2011.
POWER COUNTY MOSQUITO ABATEMENT DISTRICT: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to recess as Power County Ambulance District Board and reconvene as Power County Mosquito Abatement District Board. Carried.
VECTOR DISEASE CONTROL INTERNATIONAL: Tim Bennett of Vector Disease Control International appeared before the Commissioners to present Power County’s Mosquito Surveillance and Control Report for April and May, 2011. Mr. Bennett then reported that Vector Disease Control would be focusing efforts on the Willow Bay, East Fork, Seagull Bay and City Park areas of Power County prior to the July 4th weekend. Mr. Bennett further reported that Vector Disease Control plans to distribute information during the Power County Search & Rescue Salmon Barbeque scheduled for July 9th and again at the Power County Fairgrounds sometime during fair week in August.
POWER COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS: Moved by Commissioner Funk, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to recess as Power County Mosquito Abatement District Board and reconvene as Power County Board of Commissioners. Carried.
POWER COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS – 2011 REAPPORTIONMENT: The following Power County elected officials met to discuss 2011 legislative redistricting and to review the public hearing schedule of the Idaho Reapportionment Committee:
Vicki Meadows, Commissioner Chair
Ron Funk, Commissioner
Delane Anderson, Commissioner
Christine Steinlicht, Clerk
Douglas Glascock, Assessor
Deanna Treasurer, Treasurer
Jim Jeffries, Sheriff
Randy Kline, Prosecuting Attorney
Mark Rose, Coroner
Also present to report on his attendance at the Idaho Redistricting Committee’s public hearing held in Pocatello, Idaho, on June 15th was former State Senator, Power County Commissioners and American Falls Mayor Ralph “Moon” Wheeler. Following discussion, and unanimous consent of Power County’s elected officials, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to approve and execute a letter to the Idaho Redistricting Committee addressing Power County’s concerns and desires for 2011 reapportionment. Also present was Dr. Ron Miller, Chairman of Power County Republican Central Committee, who expressed his concurrence with the Power County elected officials’ concerns and desires regarding 2011 reapportionment.
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF COMMERCE – GREAT RIFT BUSINESS DEVELOPMENT (MEMORANDUM OF UNDERSTANDING): Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to approve and execute the Memorandum of Understanding between the Idaho Department of Commerce and Power County for the purpose of implementing the Rural Idaho Economic Development Professional Program a/k/a Great Rift Business Development Organization, in Power County for the period July 1st, 2011, through June 30th, 2012. Carried.
ALCOHOL BEVERAGE LICENSES (I.C. #23-903): Commissioner Meadows announced that it was the date and time scheduled for consideration of a number of alcohol beverage licenses. There being no public objection, it was moved by Commissioner Funk, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the following 2011-2012 alcohol beverage licenses:
#1. American Legion Roland Evans Post #3 d/b/a Freddie’s Roadhouse for the sale of retail liquor and draught and bottled or canned beer to be consumed on the premises.
#2. Jacksons Food Stores, Inc. d/b/a Jackson’s Food Store for the sale of bottled or canned beer not to be consumed on the premises and retail wine.
Carried.
EXECUTIVE SESSION (I.C. #67-2345): Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to move into executive session pursuant to I.C. #67-2345, to consider records that are exempt from disclosure under Chapter 3, Title 9, Idaho Code, specifically indigent medical applications. Upon a call for the question, the following roll call vote was taken:
Commissioner Meadows – Aye
Commissioner Funk – Aye
Commissioner Anderson – Aye
Carried.
INDIGENT CASE #2011-25-I: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to deny indigent medical application #2011-25-I, since applicant has other resources sufficient to pay the medical expenses incurred as provided by I.C. #31-3502(17). Carried.
INDIGENT CASE #2011-28-I: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to deny indigent medical application #2011-28-I, since applicant has other resources sufficient to pay the medical expenses incurred as provided by I.C. #31-3502(17). Carried.
INDIGENT CASE #2011-26-I: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to deny indigent medical application #2011-26-I, since applicant is not a resident of Power County and has been in Power County only for temporary purposes as provided in I.C. #31-3502(12). Carried.
INDIGENT CASE #2011-24-I: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to deny indigent medical application #2011-24-I, since applicant has other resources sufficient to pay the medical expenses incurred as provided by I.C. #31-3502(17). Carried.
IDAHO ASSOCIATION OF COUNTIES – MEDICAL UTILIZATION MANAGEMENT AGREEMENT: Following discussion with Power County Chief Deputy/Indigent Services Clerk Linda Annen, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to approve and execute the Medical Utilization Agreement between the Idaho Association of Counties, Idaho Medical Review, LLC, and Power County in order to implement the provisions of Idaho Law to provide that Power, or any other obligated County, shall not pay a hospital or a provider for necessary medical services in any amount that exceeds the amount recommended by “utilization management” at the current Medicaid rate. Carried.
POWER COUNTY BUILDING & GROUNDS – PROPERTY ACQUISITION (507 BANNOCK AVENUE): Commissioner Meadows announced that sellers have accepted Power County’s offer to purchase the property located at 507 Bannock Avenue for the amount of $130,585. Melinda Marinelli from Alliance Title & Escrow appeared before the Commissioners with sellers, Gary and Kim Ferguson, to present the proposed closing documents. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to execute the closing documents prepared and presented by Alliance Title & Escrow to transfer all right, title and interest in the property commonly referred to as 507 Bannock Avenue to Power County, with the understanding that any and all rental proceeds for the current occupants of the premises will be payable to the Power County Clerk for deposit in Power County’s Current Expense Fund. Carried.
POWER COUNTY BOARD OF EQUALIZATION (I.C. #63-501): The Board of Power County Commissioners then met as a Board of Equalization pursuant to I.C. #63-501. There being no business to come before the Board, the Power County Board of Equalization recessed until July 11th, 2011.
POWER COUNTY JUVENILE PROBATION – COMMUNITY SERVICE PROJECT (SURPLUS COUNTY PROPERTY): Power County Juvenile Probation Officer Chuck Misner appeared before the Commissioners to discuss the Juvenile Community Service Program in Power County. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to designate all furniture, equipment and fixtures currently in storage areas adjacent to the Power County Courthouse as surplus county property with a value of less than $250, to be disposed of by the Power County Juvenile Community Service Program in a manner consistent with Idaho Law, with the understanding that any and all proceeds from the sale of said furniture, equipment or fixtures will be deposited in trust for the benefit of the Power County Juvenile Community Service Program. Carried. Following further discussion, the Commissioners agreed to provide written notice to all County offices and departments that said surplus property will be disposed of on July 20th, 21st and 22nd, 2011, and that any and all items that must be retained should be removed from storage prior to 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, July 19th, 2011.
CLAIMS: Moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to approve the claims as presented. Carried.
Current Expense $ 8,076.46
Ambulance District 1,310.44
District Court 2,348.68
Justice Fund 2,971.27
Misdemeanor Probation/
Drug Court 1,606.00
Elections 1,560.31
Indigent 1,502.97
Revaluation 518.75
Solid Waste 2,344.71
Weeds 293.73
Waterways 27.99
PILT 440,017.56
POWER COUNTY SHERIFF – QUARTERLY JAIL INSPECTIONS (I.C. #20-622): Commissioner Anderson then conducted the quarterly inspection of the Power County Jail facility on behalf of the Power County Commissioners pursuant to I.C. #20-622.
Adjourned.
VICKI MEADOWS, Chairman
CHRISTINE STEINLICHT, Clerk