Blaine County, ID

Board of County Commissioners

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on four variance applications, each seeking to modify setback requirements for residential properties. The applicants are requesting relief from standard front, side, or rear yard setbacks to expand existing homes or install a fence. All properties are within overlay districts, including Wellhead Protection, Floodplain, or Wetland areas.

• Variance for 388 W Warm Springs Rd: front setback reduced from 50 ft to 36 ft 8 in (R-1, .24 acres)
• Variance for 122 Southern Comfort Rd: front setback reduced from 25 ft to 23 ft, side/rear from 13 ft to 10 ft (R-.40, .23 acres)
• Riparian setback variance for 237 Timberline Rd: fence within 50-ft riparian buffer (R-1, .47 acres)
• Modification of previously approved variance for 233 Eagle Creek Loop: side setback changed from 16 ft 1 in to 12 ft 1 in (R 2.5, .50 acres)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a subdivision/zoning text amendment and rezone application from Blackburn Farming, LLC for property at 535 Gannet Road. The proposal seeks to expand the Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) sending area within the A-20 zone to allow existing development rights to be sold off the property, and would eliminate the existing receiving area overlay. The commission will discuss findings of fact and take public comment.

• Rezone and text amendment to expand TDR sending area in A-20 zone
• Property: 535 Gannet Road, Cove Springs Phase 1 Subdivision, Parcel F, Block 2
• Includes portions of Sections 20, 21, 27, 28, 33 in T1N, R19E
• Elimination of existing TDR receiving area overlay
• No Mountain Overlay District or RR-40 land included in rezone

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to adopt the FY 2027 budget and related resolutions, approve contracts and agreements, and conduct land use hearings. The agenda includes a public hearing on a stream alteration permit reconsideration and a discussion on an advisory question for the November election. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually.

• Resolution 2026-22 sets the FY 2027 budget
• Resolution 2026-23 to operate on cash basis and carry over fund balances
• Resolution 2026-24 to establish fund balance reserve requirements
• Public hearing on Democrat Gulch Stream Alteration Permit reconsideration (Wood River Land Trust)
• Professional Services Agreement with Systems Design West for ambulance district

Levy Advisory Board

The Blaine County Land Water Wildlife Levy Advisory Board will consider a funding request from the South Valley Ground Water District to create a program that would fallow agricultural lands to maintain a minimum flow of 32 cfs in the Little Wood River. The district is asking for $120,000, or 50% of the $240,000 total project cost, which would also involve purchasing storage water and working with senior water rights holders. The board is an appointed recommending body, so its action is advisory to the county commissioners.

• Request by South Valley Ground Water District for $120,000 (50% of $240,000 project) to fund a land-fallowing program
• Program aims to maintain minimum flow of 32 cfs in Little Wood River at IDWR Station 10
• Compliance with Big Wood Ground Water Management Plan
• Includes purchasing storage water from Little Wood Reservoir and negotiating non-diversion agreements with Silver Creek and Little Wood senior water rights holders

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will set the FY 2027 budgets for both the county and the ambulance district, and will hold public hearings on a land-use matter. The agenda also includes consent items such as a Forest Service operating plan, catering permits, and approval of meeting minutes. An executive session is scheduled for employee evaluation or discipline.

• Set FY 2027 Budget for Blaine County Ambulance District
• Set FY 2027 Budget for Blaine County
• Resolution 2026-18: Determine 117 Roberts St, Picabo as an 'odd lot' (0.08 acres, approx. 25' x 140')
• Catering permits for Canyon Crest Event Center (NRA Annual Banquet, 20 Prairie Sun Rd, Bellevue) and O'Michaels Pub (private party, 11 Gimlet Rd, Ketchum)
• School Resource Officer Job Description Approval

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a special session that includes public comment followed by an executive session under Idaho Code to discuss evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of employees or public officers. No other substantive business is on the agenda.

• Executive session under Idaho Code Section 74-206(1)(b) for employee or public officer evaluation, dismissal, or discipline

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on transferring a K-9 unit to Ketchum, a petition to annex territory into the South Fire Protection District, and a bridge replacement on Hi 5 Canyon Road. They will also discuss ambulance contracts and a wireless communication facilities text amendment.

• Resolution 2026-20: Transfer of K-9 to City of Ketchum
• Petition for Blaine County South Fire Protection District to annex territory within Hailey
• Hi 5 Canyon Road Bridge Replacement: Stream Alteration, Wetlands Conditional Use, and Floodplain Categorical Exclusion Permits on Little Wood River
• Agreement for Co-Location between Blaine County and South Central Public Health District
• Initiate text amendment to Title 9, Chapter 3, Section 16 Wireless Communication Facilities

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will meet to consider a catering permit for the Iron Horse Saloon. The permit concerns the service of beer, wine, and liquor at the Carey Fairgrounds.

• Catering Permit for Iron Horse Saloon at Carey Fairgrounds for August 6-8, 2026

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold a special public meeting to consider three land-use applications: a variance for a shed rebuild in the Eagle Creek Meadows Subdivision, and conditional use permits for two accessory dwelling units in Low Density Residential zones. All items involve public hearings and will be decided at the meeting.

• Variance request by A31, LLC (Scott Sanders) for a shed rebuild at 105 Eagle Creek Loop, reducing side/rear yard setbacks from 25 feet to 9’1-9/16” and 4’2-1/8”
• Conditional use permit application by Alan and Heidi Jackson for a non-compliant accessory dwelling unit at 146 Canyon Drive (Aspen Hollow Sub #2, Lot 3)
• Conditional use permit application by Taggart & Kacie Spenst to convert an existing garage into an accessory dwelling unit at 142 Stoney Rd

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several action items including a resolution to authorize the issuance of revenue bonds for River Bend Properties, set the tentative FY2027 budget, and hold a public hearing on a stream alteration permit for Rio Creek. Consent items and contracts, including a security agreement with Joseph Grimaldi and a grant agreement, will also be addressed.

• Resolution 2026-16 approving public finance authority revenue bonds for River Bend Properties ID, LLC
• Public hearing on Steve Barnard's stream alteration permit for Rio Creek to replace an irrigation weir
• Set Blaine County FY 2027 tentative budget
• Joseph Grimaldi/233 Eagle Creek Loop – Blaine County Security Agreement (Riparian and Mitigation Plan)
• Resolution 2026-17 and SUN-NMG-3-16-0016-066-2026-Grant Agreement

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit application by Twin Stock LLC for a 10,000 animal unit feedlot. The property is located at 23 Yale Road, zoned Productive Agricultural District with Wellhead Protection and Wildlife Overlay Districts. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing and consideration of conditional use permit for a 10,000 animal unit feedlot by Twin Stock LLC at 23 Yale Road

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to establish tentative budgets for the 2027 fiscal year. This includes budget actions for both the Board of County Commissioners and the Blaine County Ambulance District.

• Set Tentative FY 2027 Budget for Blaine County Ambulance District
• Set Tentative FY 2027 Budget for Board of County Commissioners

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on an application by Twin Stock LLC for a conditional use permit to operate a 10,000 animal unit feedlot on property at 23 Yale Road, zoned Productive Agricultural with Wellhead Protection and Wildlife Overlay districts. The commission will also discuss findings of fact for a separate site modification application (LU25-16). The meeting includes updates and setting of next meeting dates.

• Conditional use permit for 10,000 animal unit feedlot at 23 Yale Road (Twin Stock LLC)
• Findings of Fact discussion for LU25-16 (921 Parker Gulch / MOD Site Alt)
• Next meeting date set for Thursday, July 23rd at 402 Cherry Street in Minidoka
• Property located in A-40 zoning district with Wellhead Protection and Wildlife Overlay districts

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent calendar that includes a professional services agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department for Kilpatrick Bridge construction, a new beverage license for Rojas & Sons 34 Inc DBA Shorty’s Diner, and Junior College Certificate of Residency forms. Departmental reports and other board updates will be presented, and the Board will approve minutes from May 2026 meetings. An executive session will be held to discuss evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of employees or public officers under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(b).

• Idaho Transportation Department Local Professional Services Agreement for Kilpatrick Bridge construction
• New beverage license for Rojas & Sons 34 Inc DBA Shorty’s Diner
• Junior College Certificate of Residency forms
• Approval of May 12, 2026 regular meeting minutes (and May 14 & 18 special meeting minutes)
• Executive session on evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of employees or public officers (Idaho Code §74-206(1)(b))

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will spend the meeting reviewing the FY 2027 budget. Both the Board and the Blaine County Ambulance District will present budget deliberations. No decisions are listed beyond budget discussion.

• FY 2027 budget deliberations – Blaine County Ambulance District
• FY 2027 budget deliberations – Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on budget items for the Coroner’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office. They will also consider the Ohio Gulch Sprinkler Replacement Project. The meeting includes a public comment period and a scheduled break.

• Coroner budget – action item
• Sheriff budget – action item
• Ohio Gulch Sprinkler Replacement Project – action item

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a request to reconsider a Stream Alteration Permit for Wood River Land Trust on Democrat Gulch, Hot Spring Gulch, and Croy Creeks. The board will also act on consent items including a catering permit, beverage license renewals, a grant agreement, and contract with TGS Consulting. Additionally, discussions on the Gem Plan Health Insurance and FY 2027 insurance brokerage fee are scheduled.

• Democrat Gulch Stream Alteration Permit Reconsideration: affected party requests reconsideration of permit for irrigation water rights point of diversion and storage repair on multiple Class 3 streams
• Catering permit for Sawtooth Brewery to serve beer and wine at Higher Ground Fundraiser Dinner on August 20, 2026 at 150 Glendale Rd, Bellevue
• Beverage license renewals for over 30 establishments including Idathai, Johnny G’s Subshack, Sawtooth Brewery, and others
• Resolution 2026-15 and SUN-NMG-3-16-0016-065-2026 Grant Agreement
• Gem Plan Health Insurance discussion and FY 2027 Insurance Brokerage Fee action item

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider the FY2027 budget for the Blaine County Ambulance District and discuss capital improvement plans for several departments. Action items include capital improvements for Road and Bridge, IT, Facilities, and Sheriff's Office, as well as contracts for the Snake River Juvenile Detention Center and commissioner professional services. A public comment period is scheduled at the start.

• Action item: FY2027 Budget for Blaine County Ambulance District
• Capital improvements: Road and Bridge Department
• Capital improvements: IT Department
• Capital improvements: Facilities Department and Sheriff's Office
• Action item: Snake River Juvenile Detention Center contract

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and act on the county budget, including a reserve policy confirmation and a cost of living increase. They will also consider creating several new positions (Election Clerk, Court Clerk, School Resource Officer, and Seasonal Noxious Weed Employee), approve community service contracts, and finalize a comment letter regarding the proposed annexation of Flying Hat Ranch (Blaine Crossing). The meeting opens with public comment.

• Reserve policy confirmation (action item)
• Cost of living increase (action item)
• New positions: Election Clerk, Court Clerk, School Resource Officer, Seasonal Noxious Weed Employee (action item)
• Community service contracts (action item)
• Proposed annexation of Flying Hat Ranch (Blaine Crossing) – comment letter (action item)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on a regulatory agreement for River Bend Community Housing and discuss a comment letter on proposed federal grant rule changes. Action items include approving contracts for Kilpatrick Bridge engineering services and multiple HMGP scoping grants. Budget presentations from Mountain Rides and the Blaine County Fair Board are also scheduled.

• River Bend Community Housing Regulatory Agreement
• Comment letter on OMB proposed overhaul of federal grant rules
• Local Professional Services Agreement with Keller Associates for Engineer of Record Services for Kilpatrick Bridge
• Technical Service Agreements with University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab, National Lab of the Rockies, WSP, and Idaho National Lab for HMGP Scoping Grants
• Mountain Rides budget presentation and Fair Board budget presentation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed 14,000 sq ft medical office building under a Planned Unit Development at 102 Blue Haven Lane and 12598 State Highway 75. Also on the agenda: discussion of ambulance district priorities, approval of a grant match letter for Sun Valley Economic Development, and appointment of Trent Stumph to the Land Water Wildlife Levy Advisory Board.

• Public hearing for Rock Rolling Medical Office Building PUD (14,000 sq ft, zoned R-4 with Community Housing Overlay)
• Rural Economic Development Professional Grant Match letter for Sun Valley Economic Development
• Appoint Trent Stumph to Land Water Wildlife Levy Advisory Board (3-year term)
• Board Priority Discussion for Blaine County Ambulance District
• IAC Annual Conference Registration Discussion

The Blaine County Board of Equalization heard an appeal from Russ Baker challenging the assessed value of his Sage Hill townhome. The board unanimously voted to sustain the Assessor's valuation of $1,519,249, finding the appellant did not provide sufficient evidence to change the assessment.

• Sustained 2026 assessed value of $1,519,249 for parcel RPS03510010230 (unanimous)

Levy Advisory Board

The Levy Advisory Board will review two funding applications for land and water projects. The board serves as a recommending body to the Blaine County Board of County Commissioners.

• Application from Wood River Land Trust for $222,222 to acquire 0.55 acres for Howard Preserve expansion
• Pre-Application from South Valley Ground Water District for $150,000 to fallow agricultural lands to maintain Little Wood River flow

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a Planned Unit Development for a 14,000 sq ft medical office building on Hospital Drive. They will also vote on rejecting the bid for the Ohio Gulch sprinkler replacement project, approve a consent calendar including beverage license renewals and a new license for Yoimi Sushi & Hibachi, and review the Blaine County Housing Authority's 2026 report and contract. Other land use items include findings of fact for the medical office building, possible purchase of county-owned property at 117 Robert Street in Picabo, and reconsideration of 102 Karst Drive/Massaro.

• Public hearing and decision on Rock Rolling Medical Office Building PUD (14,000 sq ft, Hospital Drive, 102 Blue Haven Lane and 12598 State Highway 75)
• Resolution 2026-14 rejecting the bid for Ohio Gulch Sprinkler Replacement Project
• Consent calendar: 18 beverage license renewals and new beer/wine license for Yoimi Sushi & Hibachi (745 N Main St, Bellevue)
• Approval of Blaine County Housing Authority 2026 report and contract
• Possible purchase of county-owned property at 117 Robert Street, Picabo

Board of County Commissioners

This special meeting features a series of presentations from community organizations including the Blaine County Housing Authority, Sawtooth Coalition, Sawtooth Valley Wildland Fire Collaborative, Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve Alliance, National Association on Mental Illness, Crisis Hotline, The Advocates, and the Blaine Historical Museum. No public hearings or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational only.

• Presentation by Blaine County Housing Authority at 1:00 PM
• Presentation by Sawtooth Valley Wildland Fire Collaborative on wildfire preparedness
• Presentation by Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve Alliance on dark sky preservation
• Presentation by National Association on Mental Illness and Crisis Hotline on mental health services
• Presentation by Blaine Historical Museum on local history

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special meeting consisting largely of departmental updates from Emergency Communications, Sheriff, Jail, Human Resources, Probation, Prosecuting Attorney, Information Technology, Sustainability, and Elections. The only action item is a closed executive session under Idaho Code to discuss evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of employees or public officers. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Executive session for employee evaluation/dismissal/discipline (Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b))
• Departmental presentations from Sheriff, Jail, IT, Sustainability, and others

Board of County Commissioners

The board will take public comment, approve consent items including beverage licenses, and consider a law enforcement mutual assistance compact. They will hear a Southern Idaho Solid Waste budget presentation and discuss an EMS insurance change. In the afternoon, they will address a land use appeal reconsideration and approve prior meeting minutes.

• New beverage license for Sun Valley Viceroy Resort at 300 River St East, Ketchum
• Law Enforcement Mutual Assistance Compact
• Southern Idaho Solid Waste budget presentation
• Reconsideration of appeal of nonconforming structure at 102 Karst Drive
• EMS Third Party Insurance Change Discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The board will hold a special meeting to receive a budget overview for the Blaine County Ambulance District and hear Q2 reports and budget proposals from partner agencies including fire districts, LifeFlight Network, Sun Valley Heli-Ski, and medical directors. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for presentations and discussion.

• Carey Rural Fire Protection District: Q2 Report/Budget Proposal
• BC South Q2 Reports including Ketchum Fire, Hailey Fire, and budget proposal
• Sun Valley Fire/North Blaine Fire County Fire District: Q2 Report/Budget Proposal
• LifeFlight Network Q2 Report and Operations Update
• Patrick McIntyre Q2 Report and BCAD budget line items outside partner agencies

Board of County Commissioners

This is not a regular business meeting. The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is attending a Sawtooth Valley Wildland Fire Collaborative wildfire public event with a quorum present. No decisions or formal actions are scheduled.

• Quorum attending the Sawtooth Valley Wildland Fire Collaborative Wildfire Public Event at Stanley Community Building

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive updates from several county departments, including capital improvement projects, facilities, recycling, noxious weeds, and road and bridge. No public hearings, ordinances, or specific spending items are listed on the agenda; the meeting consists solely of departmental briefings.

• Capital improvement projects briefing
• Facilities update from Pat Boyle
• Recycling update from Pat Boyle
• Noxious weeds update from Jason Parker
• Road and Bridge update from Steve Thompson

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners held a special budget meeting to review the draft five-year Capital Improvement Plan for FY2027-2031 and departmental budget proposals. No formal votes or final decisions were taken; the board directed staff to refine costs and priorities, particularly for transportation projects like Glendale Road, and to incorporate adjustments for facilities, recycling, weeds, and road and bridge budgets.

• Removed jail camera-server project from FY27 CIP (contingency funds already approved)
• Directed staff to further develop costs and funding options for Glendale Road, including potential ITD participation
• Directed staff to review recycling fund use for seasonal staffing and education
• Directed staff to track outside contract revenue and develop drone fee structure for weed control
• Discussed adding property tax support to Road & Bridge, no decision made
• Kept Administrative Services Director position unfunded for FY27

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners holds a special meeting to receive budget presentations from multiple county departments. The budget kick-off presentation begins at 9:15 AM, followed by presentations from the Assessor, Disaster Services/Waterways, GIS, Treasurer, Land Use and Building Services, Courts, and the Clerk/Auditor/Recorder. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is entirely informational for planning purposes.

• 9:15 AM – Budget kick-off presentation by Stephen Graham and Ozzie Gripentrog
• 10:30 AM – Assessor Jim Williams presents department budget
• 11:00 AM – Disaster Services/Waterways budget by Chris Corwin
• 2:00 PM – Land Use and Building Services budget by Rachel Martin and Jeff Giese
• 3:00 PM – Clerk/Auditor/Recorder budget by Stephen Graham

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a reconsideration public hearing regarding a site alteration permit for a new home and driveway. The commission will also discuss findings of fact for the St. Lukes MOB CHPUD.

• Reconsideration public hearing for MOD Site Alteration Permit at 921 Parker Gulch Road
• Discussion of Findings of Fact for LU25-85 (St. Lukes MOB CHPUD)