Power County Commission minutes for September
POWER COUNTY
COMMISSIONER MINUTES
The Board of Power County Commissioners met in regular session on Tuesday, September 13th, 2011. Present were Commissioners Vicki Meadows, Chairman, 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 Anderson, to amend the September 13th, 2011, Commissioner Agenda to include the following items:
Power County Fairboard – Board Appointment
Power County Search & Rescue – Idaho State Search & Rescue (Annual Meeting)
Power County Treasurer – Monthly Report (I.C. #31-2113)
Carried.
POWER COUNTY FAIRBOARD – BOARD APPOINTMENT: Commissioner Meadows reported that, due to the death of Roger Whitnah, a vacancy exists on the Power County Fairboard. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to appoint Chris Fehringer to fill the vacant position on the Power County Fairboard (January, 2014). Carried.
COMMUNICATIONS – TABLE MOUNTAIN REPEATER SITE: Commissioner Anderson reported that the Power County Highway District has nearly completed the roadway to the Table Mountain Repeater site and that construction of the structure is scheduled to commence this week.
POWER COUNTY HOSPITAL DISTRICT – NORTHWEST FARM CREDIT RURAL COMMUNITY GRANT PROGRAM (LETTER OF SUPPORT): Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to issue a letter supporting Power County Hospital District’s grant application to Northwest Farm Credit’s Rural Community Grant Program to replace a badly deteriorating ramp and landing at the Power County Hospital. Carried.
POWER COUNTY AIRPORT – COUNTY PROPERTY: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the letter prepared by Power County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Kline requesting that the Power County Airport Board retrieve certain items of County property from private hangers or individuals and return possession of said property to the Power County Airport Manager. Carried.
POWER COUNTY AIRPORT – FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET: Commissioner Anderson reported that he had attended the most recent meeting of the Power County Airport Board held on September 6th, 2011, to discuss general maintenance and anticipated expenditures for Fiscal Year 2012. Commissioner Anderson reported that the Power County Airport Board will be providing the Board of Power County Commissioners with the following:
• An updated job description for the Airport Manager position.
• A list of projects that need to be completed at the Power County Airport, in order of priority.
Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed that, until further notice and to ensure that funding has been appropriated, the Board of Power County Commissioners shall approve, in advance, all Airport expenditures over $250.
2011 CERTIFICATE OF COUNTY LEVIES (I.C. #63-803(3): The Commissioners reviewed the 2011 Certificate of County Levies calculated and prepared by Power County Clerk Christine Steinlicht. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the 2011 Certificate of County Levies as presented. Carried. (Attached).
POWER COUNTY SEARCH & RESCUE – IDAHO STATE SEARCH & RESCUE (ISSAR) (ANNUAL MEETING): Power County Search & Rescue Commander Ron Stilwell appeared before the Commissioners to report on the Idaho State Search & Rescue’s annual meeting, which was held in Power County over Labor Day weekend. Commissioner Anderson then reported that Power County Search & Rescue Commander Ron Stilwell was awarded the ISSAR “Everett Bogart Memorial Service Award”, the highest honor bestowed on Search & Rescue personnel by the State Association.
POWER COUNTY COMMISSIONER MINUTES – AUGUST: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the Commissioner Minutes for August 8th, 22nd and 29th, 2011, as presented. 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 Anderson – Aye
Carried.
INDIGENT CASE #2012-03-I: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve indigent medical application #2012-03-I. Carried.
INDIGENT CASE #2012-12-I: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to deny indigent medical application #2012-12-I, since applicant has other resources sufficient to pay the medical expenses incurred as provided by I.C. #31-3502(25). Carried.
INDIGENT CASE #2011-08-I: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to deny indigent medical application #2011-08-I, since applicant is not a resident of the State of Idaho or Power County as provided by I.C. #31-3506 and since the application was processed as incomplete as provided by I.C. #31-3505(A). Carried.
POWER COUNTY TRANSFER STATION/LANDFILL – EQUIPMENT PURCHASE: The Commissioner again reviewed quotes to purchase a new backhoe for use at the Power County Transfer Station & Landfill. Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed to table further consideration of this matter until September 26th, 2011.
ROCK CLIMBING – MASSACRE ROCKS STATE PARK (BUREAU OF LAND MANAGEMENT): Mike Courtney of the Bureau of Land Management appeared before the Commissioners to present a map of the American Falls Archaeological District, which depicts the Cedar Field area being proposed for closure to rock climbers. Also present were the following individuals:
Steve Brown, Regional Director for U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson
Farhana Hibbert, Regional Director for U.S. Senator Mike Crapo
Jeremy Peirsol, Recreation Director for the City of American Falls
Troy Neu, Rock Climber
Lisa Stafford, Rock Climber
At the outset, Mr. Courtney reported that the public input process is ongoing, and that an official land use plan that includes an environmental impact statement is being prepared. Prosecuting Attorney Kline advised Mr. Courtney that Power County, as a “cooperating agency”, intends to be involved in each and every phase of the closure process. Following discussion and the opportunity for public questioning and input, the Commissioners and Mr. Courtney agreed that many of the unresolved and highly disputed issues will be addressed through the public input process, including a public hearing in Power County at the Power County Courthouse Annex, 500 Pocatello Avenue, American Falls, on Wednesday, October 12th, 2011, at 5:00 p.m.; however, the area is not currently closed and full access will continue for rock climbing unless and until any proposed closure is fully and finally approved and implemented.
CLAIMS: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the claims as presented and amended. Carried.
Current Expense $ 35,006.79
Ambulance District 122,982.56
Abatement District 16,060.00
District Court 3,655.38
Justice Fund 26,421.67
Misdemeanor Probation/
Drug Court 2,859.08
Enhanced 911 Services 1,503.97
Indigent 6,370.41
Revaluation 403.03
Solid Waste 28,675.45
Weeds 3,132.51
Waterways 1,441.95
PILT 23,890.58
POWER COUNTY ELECTED OFFICIALS/DEPARTMENT HEADS: Present for the Power County Elected Officials and Department Heads meeting were the following individuals:
Vicki Meadows – Commissioner Chairman
Delane Anderson – Commissioner
Chris Steinlicht – Clerk
Doug Glascock – Assessor
Deanna Curry – Treasurer
Jim Jeffries – Sheriff
Mark Rose – Coroner
Randy Kline – Prosecuting Attorney
Connie Shepherd – Juvenile Probation Department
Robert Steinlicht – Building Department
Reed Findlay – Agricultural Extension Department
Di Jones – Ambulance/Disaster Services
Curtis Munk – Weed Department
Craig Heward – Transfer Station/Landfill
NATIONAL INCIDENT MANAGEMENT SYSTEM (NIMS) AND INCIDENT COMMAND SYSTEM (ICS) – TRAINING: Power County Disaster Services Director Di Jones appeared before the elected officials and department heads to discuss the National Incident Management System (NIMS) and Incident Command System (ICS) training and staffing requirements. Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed that the Power County Emergency Operations Center (EOC) will include the following staff:
Logistics – Board of Commissioners
Finance – Power County Clerk Chris Steinlicht
Planning – Power County Treasurer Deanna Curry
Public Information/Legal Officer – Power County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Kline
The appointed officials agreed to designate a fully trained and certified “back-up” individual for their respective positions and will advise Director Jones as those designations are made.
STATE INSURANCE FUND (WORKERS COMPENSATION) – SAFETY INSPECTIONS/POLICY: The Power County elected officials and department heads then discussed the State Insurance Fund’s recommendation that Power County adopt a safety policy that includes inspections and follow up action. Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed to contact David Smith at the State Insurance Fund to schedule supervisor training sessions in loss prevention.
POWER COUNTY RURAL ADDRESS SYSTEM (IDAHO ENHANCED 911) – FORT HALL INDIAN RESERVATION: Eddie Goldsmith of the Idaho Enhanced 911 System appeared before the Power County Commissioners, Elected Officials and Department Heads to discuss the Fort Hall Tribal Council’s intentions to adopt a rural address system within the boundaries of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, which conflicts with Power County’s current Rural Address System. Also present were the following individuals:
Robert Wetzel – Power County Highway District Commissioner
Rex Curry – Power County Highway District Employee
Connie Rowland – Eastern Power County Fire District Commissioner
Laverne Beech – Fort Hall Business Council
DeReese Goodwin – Whisper Mountain GIS Services
At the outset, Commissioner Meadows reported that the Board of Commissioners has also discussed Power County’s concerns with Farhana Hibbert, Regional Director for U.S. Senator Mike Crapo, and Steve Brown, Regional Director for U.S. Congressman Mike Simpson. Following discussion regarding the conflicts, Mr. Goldsmith reported that it would be very difficult, if not impossible, for the Fort Hall Tribal Council to implement a rural address system without cooperation from Power County and suggested that Power County and the Fort Hall Tribal Council consider a Memorandum of Understanding to coordinate an address system that is suitable to both entities. Following further discussion, the Commissioners instructed Power County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Kline to draft a written notice to all households within the common boundaries of Power County and the Fort Hall Indian Reservation that the Fort Hall Tribal Council’s proposed address system has not been implemented or recognized by Power County, and in order to preserve the health, safety and welfare of residents in that area, residence addresses should not be changed unless and until a proper agreement has been negotiated.
POWER COUNTY TREASURER – MONTHLY REPORT (I.C. #31-2113): Power County Treasurer Deanna Curry appeared before the Commissioners to present her monthly Statement of Treasurer’s Cash for the period ending August 31st, 2011. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the Treasurer’s Report as presented. Carried.
POWER COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRICT: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to recess as Power County Board of Commissioners and reconvene as Power County Ambulance District Board. Carried.
AMBULANCE DISPATCH GUIDELINES: Power County Ambulance District Director Di Jones appeared before the Commissioners to review the draft dispatch EMS dispatch and response guidelines. At the outset, Director Armstrong reported that the Power County Sheriff has recommended several changes to the current draft. Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed to review the updated draft and further consideration of this matter was tabled until September 26th, 2011.
Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to recess as Power County Ambulance District Board and reconvene as Power County Board of Commissioners. Carried.
QUARTERLY JAIL INSPECTION (I.C. #20-622): The Commissioners then conducted the quarterly jail inspection of the Power County Jail as provided in I.C. #20-622.
Carried.
VICKI MEADOWS, Chairman
CHRISTINE STEINLCHT, Clerk
POWER COUNTY
COMMISSIONER MINUTES
The Board of Power County Commissioners met in regular session on Monday, September 26th, 2011. Present in person were Commissioners Vicki Meadows, Chairman, and Delane Anderson. Power County Commissioner Ron Funk appeared via speaker telephone. Also present were Power County Clerk Christine Steinlicht and Power County Prosecuting Attorney F. Randall Kline.
POWER COUNTY BUILDINGS & GROUNDS – 528 GIFFORD: Power County resident Gary Thomson, who purchased the structure situated upon Power County Parcel #RPA1021-00, also known as 528 Gifford Avenue, at public auction on August 22nd, 2011, appeared before the Commissioners to report that he will be unable to remove the structure prior to the September 30th deadline. Following discussion, the Commissioners and Mr. Thomson agreed that the structure removal deadline should be extended until Tuesday, October 11th, 2011, and this matter was tabled until that time.
POWER COUNTY BUILDING & GROUNDS – CONCRETE DEMOLITION, BACKFILL & PAVING (CALL FOR BIDS): Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed to accept quotes for excavation, concrete and backfill work that needs to be done on County grounds adjacent to the Power County Courthouse. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Meadows, to publish a “Call for Bids” in the September 28th, 2011, edition of The Power County Press with notification that bids will be accepted by the Power County Clerk’s Office until 5:00 p.m. Friday, October 7th, 2011. Carried. The Commissioners agreed to table further consideration of this matter until October 11th, 2011.
POWER COUNTY BUILDING & GROUNDS – ZIMMERMAN FARM LEASE: The Commissioners reviewed the Extension of Farm Lease Agreement between Power County and David Zimmerman for 73.4 farmable acres of County property, which Lease Agreement will expire on November 1st, 2014. At the outset, Commissioner Anderson reported that Mr. Zimmerman has sub-let said acreage during the 2011 growing season, contrary to the provisions of said Lease. Following discussion, the Commissioners instructed Power County Prosecuting Attorney Randy Kline to give Mr. Zimmerman written notice of the Lease violation and request that he make arrangements to meet directly with the Board of Power County Commissioners to discuss this matter further.
POWER COUNTY CLERK – DESIGNATION OF POLLING PLACES (I.C. #34-302): Following discussion with Power County Clerk Christine Steinlicht and a review of I.C. #34-302, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to designate the following Power County Precinct Polling Places for the November 8th, 2011, Consolidated Elections, with the understanding that Power County Clerk Christine Steinlicht will make every effort to contact the registered voters within the common boundaries of Power County and the City of Pocatello, all of whom reside wholly within Power County Precinct #6, and suggest that they apply for an absentee ballot for the City of Pocatello election:
Power County Precinct #1 – Power County EMS Building
560 N. Oregon Trail, American Falls
Power County Precinct #2 – American Falls Public Library
308 Roosevelt, American Falls
Power County Precinct #3 – Power County Courthouse Annex
500 Pocatello Avenue, American Falls
Power County Precinct #4 – Rockland City Hall
135 S. Main Street, Rockland
Power County Precinct #6 – Power County Courthouse
543 Bannock Avenue, American Falls
Power County Precinct #7 – Power County Courthouse
(Absentee) 543 Bannock Avenue, American Falls
Carried.
POWER COUNTY COMMISSIONER DISTRICTS – REAPPORTIONMENT (I.C. #31-704): Power County Clerk Christine Steinlicht appeared before the Commissioner to review I.C. #31-704 regarding reapportionment of Commissioner Districts, which must be completed on or before January 31st, 2012. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to approve the quote submitted by Whisper Mountain Professional Services, Inc., in the amount of $800 to assist in the redistricting of the Power County Commissioner Districts. Carried.
FISCAL YEAR 2012 – SALARY WORKSHEET: The Commissioners reviewed the salary worksheet prepared by Power County Clerk Chris Steinlicht for fiscal year 2012. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve and execute the fiscal year 2012 salary worksheet as presented. Carried.
POWER COUNTY SEARCH & RESCUE – FISCAL YEAR 2012 BUDGET: Power County Search & Rescue Commander Ron Stilwell appeared before the Commissioners to discuss the Search & Rescue’s fiscal year 2012 PILT appropriation. Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed that the Power County Search & Rescue PILT appropriation, as approved, does not include any carry-over of unexpended funds from fiscal year 2011; and, further, that any equipment needs for the Power County Search & Rescue should be presented to the Board of Commissioners as a possible PILT Capital Equipment expenditure.
POWER COUNTY SEARCH & RESCUE – SURPLUS EQUIPMENT: Following discussion with Power County Sheriff Jim Jeffries and Power County Search & Rescue Commander Ron Stilwell, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to declare the following items as surplus County property, each with a value in excess of $250.00, to be sold at public auction, under the direction and supervision of Power County Sheriff Jim Jeffries, in accordance with I.C. #31-808:
1990 Ford Van – VIN #1A9GB26212N406117
2002 SUB Tri-Hull Boat & Honda Outboard Motor – VIN #SUB26501E202
2002 Apache SeaMaster 1500 Tandem Axel Trailer – VIN #1A9GB26212N406117
Carried.
POWER COUNTY BUILDING & GROUNDS – DOCTOR’S CLINIC: Commissioner Meadows reported that the Doctor’s Clinic is in need of refurbishing, including minor carpentry work, painting and carpeting. Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed to refer this matter to Power County Building & Grounds Supervisor Gary Thomson to obtain quotes for these repairs and upgrades and this matter was tabled until October 24th, 2011.
COMPUTER ARTS, INC – FISCAL YEAR 2012 CONTRACTS: Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve and execute the annual software and support contracts between Power County and Computer Arts, Inc., for fiscal year 2012 as presented. Carried.
POWER COUNTY ABATEMENT DISTRICT: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to recess as Power County Board of Commissioners and reconvene as Power County Abatement District Board. Carried.
VECTOR DISEASE CONTROL INTERNATIONAL – MOSQUITO ABATEMENT: Tim Bennett of Vector Disease Control International appeared before the Commissioners to present his Mosquito Surveillance and Control Report for Power County for August, 2011.
Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to recess as Power County Abatement District Board and reconvene as Power County Board of Commissioners. Carried.
POWER COUNTY COMMUNICATIONS – TABLE MOUNTAIN REPEATER SITE: Power County’s Table Mountain Project Director Ken Estep appeared before the Commissioners to report on the status of the Table Mountain Repeater Site project. Also present was Power County Sheriff Jim Jeffries, Deputy Sheriff Kevin Ostler and Building Administrator Robert Steinlicht. Power County Disaster Services Director Di Jones appeared via speaker telephone. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve and execute Idaho Power Work Order #27353646 in the amount of $32,794.00 to install a single phase primary overhead line extension and overhead service to serve the Table Mountain Repeater Site. Carried. Disaster Services Director Jones then reported the status of the Homeland Security Grant Funding, which will be applied entirely to the Table Mountain Repeater Site Project, and more specifically to Clark Radio, to-wit:
• GAN numbers have been obtained for the 2008 Homeland Security Grant Funding in the amount of $16,933.23 – Clark Radio need only invoice the Idaho Department of Homeland Security for payment.
• GAN number application has not yet been made for the 2009 Homeland Security Grant Funding in the amount of $18,307.91 – Ms. Jones anticipates an application will be prepared and submitted within the next ten (10) days.
• GAN number application has not yet been made for the 2010 Homeland Security Grant Funding in the amount of $38,167.08 – Ms. Jones anticipates an application will be prepared and submitted within the next ten (10) days.
Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed that the balance owing Clark Radio, in the amount of $275.581.78, will be paid through Power County PILT fund at the appropriate time.
POWER COUNTY AMBULANCE DISTRICT: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to recess as Power County Board of Commissioners and reconvene as Power County Ambulance District Board. Carried.
AMBULANCE – EMS DISPATCH PROTOCOL: Power County Ambulance District Director Di Jones appeared before the Commissioners via speaker telephone to review the proposed “Power County EMS Dispatch Guidelines”. Also present was Power County Sheriff Jim Jeffries. At the outset, Sheriff Jeffries reported that he had provided copies of the proposed guidelines to Power County Sheriff Dispatch personnel and requested that the Commissioners allow additional time for their review. Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed to table further consideration of this matter until October 11th, 2011.
Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to recess as Power County Ambulance District Board and reconvene as Power County Board of Commissioners. Carried.
SOUTHEASTERN DISTRICT HEALTH DEPARTMENT – FORT HALL INDIAN RESERVATION (SEWAGE DISPOSAL REGULATIONS): Steve Pew, Maggie Mann and Ken Estep of the Southeastern District Health Department appeared before the Commissioners to review the memorandum from the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality to the Southeastern District Health Department dated September 8th, 2011, giving official notice that, effective immediately, the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes shall have concurrent authority and jurisdiction, along with the State of Idaho, to regulate subsurface sewage disposal systems within the boundaries of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation, including those systems of non-tribal members located on non-tribal member owned lands, and directing the Health Department to refer those persons seeking sewage disposal permits to the Tribes. Also present was Power County Building Administrator Robert Steinlicht. Following discussion, the Commissioners agreed to give formal written notice to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and the Southeastern District Health Department that Power County’s input, objections or concerns were never solicited, addressed or considered prior to the State’s determination and that Power County has no intention of ceding jurisdiction to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes. Following further discussion, the Commissioners instructed Bob Steinlicht to maintain the status quo regarding the issuing of permits within the common boundaries of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation and Power County.
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY – FORT HALL INDIAN RESERVATION (SEWAGE DISPOSAL REGULATIONS): Bruce Olenick of the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality appeared before the Commissioners to review the State Department of Environmental Quality’s memorandum dated September 8th, 2011, to the Southeastern District Health Department regarding subsurface sewage disposal systems with the boundaries of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation. Mr. Olenick reported that the State of Idaho Attorney General has opined that the Shoshone-Bannock Tribe does, in fact, possess the authority to adopt and enforce subsurface sewage disposal regulations for non-tribal members located on non-tribal member owned lands within the Fort Hall Indian Reservation. Mr. Olenick further reported that, since the Tribe’s regulations mirror the State’s regulations, and in an effort to spare applicants the inconvenience and burden of obtaining and purchasing multiple permits, DEQ has elected to refer persons seeking permits to the Tribes. Mr. Olenick further reported that in the event an applicant chooses not to follow referral to tribe, the State Department of Environmental Quality will issue permits; however, those applicants will be advised that the Tribe may seek legal recourse. Following discussion, the Commissioners advised Mr. Olenick that Power County will be giving formal written notice to the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality and the Southeastern District Health Department that Power County’s input, objections or concerns were never solicited, addressed or considered prior to the State’s determination, that Power County has no intention of ceding jurisdiction to the Shoshone-Bannock Tribes, and that Power County intends to maintain the status quo regarding the issuing of permits within the common boundaries of the Fort Hall Indian Reservation and Power County.
IDAHO DEPARTMENT OF ENVIRONMENTAL QUALITY – QUARTERLY REPORT: Bruce Olenick of the Idaho Department of Environmental Quality appeared before the Commissioners to present his quarterly report on environmental quality issues pertinent to Power County. Also present was Great Rift Business Development Director Kristen Jensen.
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 #2012-15-I: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to approve indigent medical application #2012-15-I. Carried.
INDIGENT CASE #2012-11-I: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to deny indigent medical application #2012-11-I since applicant has other resources sufficient to pay the medical expenses incurred pursuant to I.C. #31-3502(25) and since Power County is not the obligated County under I.C. #31-3506(2). Carried.
INDIGENT CASE #2012-07-I: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to deny indigent medical application #2012-07-I, since the application was processed as incomplete pursuant to I.C. #31-505(A). Carried.
INDIGENT CASE #2012-08-I: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to deny indigent medical application #2012-08-I, since the services rendered were not emergent in nature as provided by I.C. #31-3502(12). Carried.
INDIGENT CASE #2012-13-I: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to approve indigent medical application #2012-13-I. Carried.
INDIGENT CASE #2012-10-I: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to approve indigent medical application #2012-10-I. Carried.
INDIGENT CASE #2012-09-I: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to approve indigent medical application #2012-09-I as to the emergency and necessary medical care received at Portneuf Medical Center from August 10th through 19th, 2011; however, to deny payment by Power County or the State Catastrophic Health Care Fund for any and all medical care received at Behavior Health Center from and after August 19th, 2011. Carried.
INDIGENT CASE #2011-11-I: Following a request for reconsideration, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to approve indigent medical application #2011-11-I. Carried.
DOUGLAS J. BALFOUR – CONTRACT (FISCAL YEAR 2012): Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to approve the two Contracts for Services between Power County and Douglas J. Balfour, Chartered, for legal services during fiscal year 2012 as presented. Carried.
POWER COUNTY TRANSFER STATION/LANDFILL – EQUIPMENT PURCHASE: The Commissioners reviewed several quotes to purchase equipment for use at the Power County Transfer Station & Landfill. Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Anderson, seconded by Commissioner Funk, to accept the quote submitted by Western States Rental for the purchase of a low hour rental return 2011 430E 4XM Caterpillar Backhoe, Serial #0SWC00363, for the total amount of $95,033.40, less gross trade allowance of $35,000, for a total purchase price of $60,033.40. Carried.
CLAIMS: Moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson, to approve the claims as presented, amended and supplemented. Carried.
Current Expense $ 24,152.82
Ambulance District 8,395.30
District Court 7,947.93
Justice Fund 68,717.12
Misdemeanor Probation/
Drug Court 3,430.14
Enhanced 911 Services 172.97
Elections 1,183.59
Indigent 51,839.21
Revaluation 1,000.00
Solid Waste 61,628.98
Weeds 10,982.42
Waterways 1,843.03
PILT 53,901.98
Adjourned.
VICKI MEADOWS, Chairman
CHRISTINE STEINLICHT, Clerk
POWER COUNTY
COMMISSIONER MINUTES
The Board of Power County Commissioners met in special session at the Red Lion Hotel, 1555 Pocatello Creek Road, Pocatello, Idaho, on Tuesday, September 27th, 2011. Present were Commissioners Vicki Meadows, Chairman, and Delane Anderson. Power County Clerk Christine Steinlicht has been advised that the following motion and roll call vote were made:
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 communicate with legal counsel for the public agency or to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated. Upon a call for the question, the following roll call vote was taken:
Commissioner Meadows – Aye
Commissioner Anderson – Aye
Carried.
VICKI MEADOWS, Chairman
CHRISTINE STEINLICHT, Clerk
POWER COUNTY
COMMISSIONER MINUTES
The Board of Power County Commissioners met in special session on Friday, September 30th, 2011. Present were Commissioners Vicki Meadows, Chairman, and Delane Anderson. Also present via speaker telephone was Power County Commissioner Ron Funk. Power County Clerk Christine Steinlicht has been advised that the following motions and roll call votes were made:
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 communicate with legal counsel for the public agency or to discuss the legal ramifications of and legal options for pending litigation, or controversies not yet being litigated but imminently likely to be litigated. 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 PROSECUTING ATTORNEY/COMMISSIONERS – LITIGATION: Following discussion, it was moved by Commissioner Meadows, seconded by Commissioner Anderson to retain M. Jay Meyers of the firm Meyers Law Office, PLLP, to represent the Board of Power County Commissioners in all matters relative to Power County Case #CV-2011-248, Power County Prosecuting Attorney, R. Randall Kline vs. Power County Board of Commissioners, Vicki Meadows, Ron Funk, Delane Anderson, filed on September 20th, 2011, with the understanding that all legal fees for this defense will be paid from Power County’s PILT Contingency Fund. Carried.
Adjourned.
VICKI MEADOWS, Chairman
CHRISTINE STEINLICHT, Clerk
Summons
Published in The Power County Press Oct. 19, 26, Nov. 2, 9, 2011.
JEFFREY M. WILSON, ISB No. 1615
WILSON & McCOLL
3858 N. Garden Center Way, Suite 200
P.O. Box 1544
Boise, Idaho 83701
Telephone: 208-345-9100
Facsimile: 208-384-0442
Attorney for Plaintiff Vanderbilt Mortgage and Finance, Inc.
IN THE DISTRICT COURT OF THE SIXTH JUDICIAL DISTRICT OF THE STATE OF IDAHO, IN AND FOR THE COUNTY OF POWER
VANDERBILT MORTGAGE AND
FINANCE, INC.,
Plaintiff,
vs.
KYLE WETZEL,
Defendant.
Case No. CV 2011-0243
SUMMONS
NOTICE: YOU HAVE BEEN SUED BY THE ABOVE NAMED PLAINTIFF(S). THE COURT MAY ENTER JUDGMENT AGAINST YOU WITHOUT FURTHER NOTICE UNLESS YOU RESPOND WITHIN 20 DAYS. READ THE INFORMATION BELOW.
TO: KYLE WETZEL
You are hereby notified that in order to defend this lawsuit, an appropriate written response must be filed with the above designated court within 20 days after service of this Summons on you. If you fail to so respond the court may enter judgment against you as demanded by the plaintiff(s) in the Complaint.
A copy of the Complaint, Motion for Order to Show Cause Re: Writ of Possession, Affidavit in Support of Motion for Order to Show Cause and Order to Show Cause are served with this Summons. If you wish to seek the advice or representation of an attorney in this matter, you should do so promptly so that your written response, if any, may be filed in time and other legal rights protected.
An appropriate written response requires compliance with Rule 10(a)(1) and other Idaho Rules of Civil Procedure and shall also include:
1. The title and number of this case.
2. If your response is an Answer to the Complaint, it must contain admissions or denials of the separate allegations of the Complaint and other defenses you may claim.
3. Your signature, mailing address and telephone number, or the signature, mailing address and telephone number of your attorney.
4. Proof of mailing or delivery of a copy of your response to plaintiff’s attorney, as designated above.
To determine whether you must pay a filing fee with your response, contact the Clerk of the above-named court.
WITNESS my hand and the seal of said District Court this 15th day of September, 2011.
CLERK OF COURT
By_______/s/__________________
DEPUTY