Blaine County public meetings in 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with action items including claims, contracts, grants, and agreements. They will consider a Zetron Max Radio Workstation Bundle, a FY23 CWMA Cost Share Agreement, and a FY23 Emergency Medical Services Agreement with the City of Sun Valley and Sun Valley Fire Department. The consent calendar includes the Annual Road and Street Financial Report. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually.

• Claims action item
• Zetron Max Radio Workstation Bundle contract
• FY23 CWMA Cost Share Agreement Request to Apply
• FY23 Emergency Medical Services Agreement with City of Sun Valley and Sun Valley Fire Department
• Annual Road and Street Financial Report on consent calendar

The Board of County Commissioners approved a radio workstation bundle and a cost-share agreement for noxious weeds. The board also approved the FY23 Emergency Medical Agreement for the Ambulance District and the FY2022 Annual Road and Street Financial Report.

• Approved claims for December 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved $308,041.04 Phase 1 Zetron Max Standard Workstation Bundle (unanimous)
• Approved $7,491.75 cost match request for FY23 CWMA Cost Share Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 Emergency Medical Agreement between Blaine County Ambulance District, City of Sun Valley, and Sun Valley Fire Department (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 Annual Road and Street Financial Report (unanimous)
• Decided not to create a housing department midway through the fiscal year

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, action items on contracts and grants, and discussions with the Idaho Transportation Department on proposed State Highway 75 improvements. The board will also hear a presentation on a proposed resource recovery project at the Milner Butte Landfill, and hold public hearings on a plat amendment and zoning text amendments.

• Blaine County/Jacobs Professional Services Agreement Task Order #2
• Request to Apply FY23 LHTAC STBG Rural Grant-Buttercup Road Project
• Resolution 2022-58 Buttercup Road Project
• Public hearing: 101 Riverview Dr Plat Amendment (Driftwood Ranch Subdivision)
• Public hearing: Title 9 Zoning Regulations Text Amendments

The Board approved housekeeping amendments to Title 9 Zoning Regulations and a professional services agreement with Jacobs Engineering. The commission also approved a security agreement for Ruedebusch Development and various administrative reports. Discussions were held regarding a housing crisis for asylum seekers and proposed improvements to State Highway 75.

• Approved Title 9 Zoning Regulations text amendments (2-0)
• Approved Jacobs Professional Services Agreement Task Order #2 not to exceed $6,925 (unanimous)
• Approved Ruedebusch-Blaine County Security Agreement for $23,242 (unanimous)
• Approved Findings of Fact for Boards Upper Ranch Lot 15 plat amendment (2-0)
• Tabled 101 Riverview Dr plat amendment pending wetlands delineation (2-0)
• Approved December 20, 2022 Consent Calendar (2-0)
• Approved Special Meeting Minutes for July 27 and July 28, 2022 (2-0)
• Tabled Buttercup Road Project grant request to January 3, 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is meeting to take action on several contracts and agreements, including trail maintenance MOUs, a VW settlement fund report, and an ARPA reimbursement contract. They will also discuss a Highway 75 comment letter, a plat amendment for a property on Warm Springs Road, and other county business.

• MOU with Sun Valley Mountain Huts and Sun Valley Guides for trail vegetation maintenance
• MOU with Sawtooth Snowmobile Club for trail vegetation maintenance
• Contract for Services – ARPA/SLFRF Reimbursement with I Have a Dream Foundation-Idaho, Inc.
• Resolution 2022-57 Transfer of Funds to Ketchum Police Department Trust Account
• Public hearing: 700 W. Warm Springs Road Plat Amendment (Lot 15, Boards Upper Ranch Subdivision)

The Board approved several contracts, including water advisory services and an educational program to address COVID-19 learning loss. They also established a new Budget and Finance Analyst position and approved a plat amendment for a property on W. Warm Springs Road.

• Approved $48,585.01 claim for South Central Public Health District (2-0)
• Approved MOUs with Sun Valley Mountain Huts, Sun Valley Guides, and Sawtooth Snowmobile Club for trail maintenance (2-0)
• Approved Water Futures Inc. contract for FY2023 water advisory services at $175/hour, not to exceed $23,500 (2-0)
• Approved $29,058 security agreement for Idaho Power Company site alteration and wetland restoration (2-0)
• Approved $42,000 contract for I Have a Dream Foundation-Idaho, Inc. using ARPA/SLFRF funds (2-0)
• Approved creation of Budget and Finance Analyst position at pay grade 11 (2-0)
• Approved plat amendment for Lot 15, Boards Upper Ranch Subdivision at 700 W. Warm Springs Road (2-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including McBride ADU Lease and Resolution 2022-57 (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on two applications by Quigley Farm and Conservation Community LLC for the proposed Quigley Ranch Subdivision. The applications seek to remove a portion of the Mountain Overlay District northwest of Quigley Road and to subdivide 566.8 acres into 24 lots as a Simple Planned Unit Development. The property is located along Quigley Road adjacent to Hailey within the Hailey Area of City Impact. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Public hearing on Mountain Overlay District rezone for land northwest of Quigley Road
• Application to subdivide 566.8 acres into 24 lots as Simple Planned Unit Development
• Property located along Quigley Road adjacent to City of Hailey
• Meeting open to public with online attendance preferred

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint workshop to discuss proposed amendments to Title 10, Subdivision Regulations. The amendments were initiated by the Board on November 8, 2022. The meeting is open to the public and includes reports on next meeting dates and a holiday gathering reminder.

• Joint workshop on proposed amendments to Blaine County Code Title 10, Subdivision Regulations
• Amendments initiated by Board of Commissioners on November 8, 2022
• Next meeting dates: January 12 and January 26
• Reminder of December 15 Holiday Appreciation Gathering

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission and Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint workshop to preliminarily review and discuss proposed amendments to Title 10, Subdivision Regulations. The amendments were initiated by the Board of Commissioners on November 8, 2022. The meeting is open to the public, with in-person and remote attendance options.

• Joint workshop on proposed amendments to Blaine County Code Title 10, Subdivision Regulations
• Amendments initiated by the Board of Commissioners on November 8, 2022
• Next meeting dates: January 12 and January 26
• Reminder of December 15 Holiday Appreciation Gathering

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposal to vacate a 650-foot section of Colorado Gulch Road and re-establish a new public right-of-way. The board will also consider several contracts, a job description, a subdivision extension, and a zoning amendment on fence heights.

• Public hearing on vacation and relocation of a portion of Colorado Gulch Rd. (650' section in Stevens Family Ranch Subdivision)
• Independent Contract for Services Agreement with Vital Ink, PLLC
• Harris Company Service Agreement
• Specialty Court (DUI/Drug Court) Coordinator Job Description Review and Approval
• Beverage license transfers for Lefty's Bar & Grill and Johnny G's Subshack

The Board approved a right-of-way vacation and relocation for Colorado Gulch Road and extended the development deadline for Cove Ranch Subdivision Phase 2. The Board also approved several service contracts and a new job description for a Specialty Court Coordinator.

• Approved Architectural Services Contract with Vital Ink, PLLC not to exceed $7,500 (Unanimous)
• Approved Software License and Maintenance agreement with Harris Company for $1,725 (Unanimous)
• Approved Specialty Court Coordinator job description at paygrade level 9 (2-0)
• Approved beverage license transfers for Lefty's Bar & Grill and Johnny G's Subshack (2-0)
• Approved extension for Cove Ranch Subdivision Phase 2 development agreement to December 31, 2024 (2-0)
• Approved vacation and relocation of approximately 650' of Colorado Gulch Rd right-of-way (Unanimous)
• Approved initiating an amendment to Title 9 Zoning Regulations to set maximum fence height (Unanimous)
• Approved special meeting minutes for July 11 and July 25, 2022

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on three applications: two accessory dwelling units at 30 and 40 Copper Creek Road in the Valley Club Subdivision, and a floodplain conditional use permit and variance to reconstruct a burned garage at 965 W. Warm Springs Road. The examiner will consider and potentially decide on these permits.

• 30 Copper Creek Road: 708 sq ft ADU, Lot 13, Valley Club Subdivision, R-2 zoning
• 40 Copper Creek Road: 620 sq ft ADU, Lot 12, Valley Club Subdivision, R-2 zoning
• 965 W. Warm Springs Road: 510 sq ft garage rebuild in floodplain/riparian setback, RR-40 zoning
• Public comment accepted; written comments over one page due 7 days prior

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Quigley Ranch Subdivision application to rezone land and create a 24-lot planned unit development. The board will also consider multiple contracts, grants, and department reports, including ambulance district agreements, software contracts, and a request for ARPA funds for flooring.

• Quigley Ranch Subdivision: MOD rezone and 24-lot Simple PUD on 566.8 acres along Quigley Road
• Blaine County Ambulance District: ImageTrend EMS software agreement and Sun Valley Helicopter Ski Guides contract
• Nearmap Aerial Photo Contract Revision
• Lease Agreement with Legacy Land & Livestock of Idaho
• Request to Accept FY22 SHSP and EMPG Grant Awards

The Board approved several operational contracts, including software for emergency reporting and land use, and accepted two emergency management grants. They also authorized the use of ARPA funds for building flooring and approved a gravel source lease. A hearing for the Quigley Ranch Subdivision was continued to December 13, 2022.

• Approved Sun Valley Helicopter Ski Guides contract for FY2023 and $2,000 for training (unanimous)
• Approved $15,100 ImageTrend emergency medical reporting software agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $76,770 first-year contract with OpenGov Software for land use and building services (unanimous)
• Approved gravel source lease with Legacy Land & Livestock of Idaho at $3 a ton (unanimous)
• Accepted $44,347.50 SHSP grant and $45,885.54 EMPG grant from Idaho Office of Emergency Management (unanimous)
• Approved $89,000 FY2023 contract with Russ Mikel (Wood River Chapel) for Coroner's Office (unanimous)
• Approved up to $38,000 in ARPA funds for flooring at Public Safety Facility and Annex Building (unanimous)
• Continued Quigley Ranch Subdivision hearing to December 13, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 22, 2022, with a single action item: approval of claims presented by Brooke Baird. The meeting is open to the public, with remote participation encouraged. No other substantive business is listed on the agenda.

• Claims approval (action item) presented by Brooke Baird

The Board of County Commissioners met for a brief session to review financial claims. The board approved the claims presented for November 17, 2022.

• Approved claims for November 17, 2022 (2-0)

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing and consider a continuation of an application by Indian Creek Ranch Homeowners for a Wetland Conditional Use Permit. The proposal involves disturbing a wetland area to improve a platted private road on Lemhi Drive, with wetland mitigation. The property is zoned Rural Residential (R-10) with Wetland and Mountain Overlay Districts. This is the only action item on the agenda.

• Continuation of Lemhi Drive Wetland Conditional Use Permit application
• Proposed wetland disturbance for private road improvement
• Wetland mitigation included in request
• Property zoned Rural Residential (R-10), Wetland Overlay (WE), Mountain Overlay (MOD)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will consider transferring certain property to the Carey and Sun Valley fire districts, accept a federal grant, and discuss zoning code changes for logging. The agenda also includes an executive session on pending litigation and routine reports from county departments.

• Resolution 2022-53: Transfer of certain property to Carey Fire
• Resolution 2022-54: Transfer of certain property to Sun Valley Fire
• Request to accept FY21 SCAAP Grant Award
• Discussion: Initiate Title 9, Chapter 21 Zoning Code amendments related to logging in Mountain Overlay District
• Findings of Fact: Lot 14A Golden Eagle Subdivision Plat Amendment

The Board accepted the official canvass of votes for the November 8, 2022, General Election. The commissioners also approved a $32,179 grant for the county jail and transferred radio equipment to two fire districts.

• Accepted the official election canvass for the November 8, 2022, General Election (2-0)
• Approved FY2021 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) Grant Award of $32,179 (2-0)
• Approved Leading Idaho Local Bridge Program Agreement for bridges KN23790 and KN23785 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-53 to transfer 10 Motorola XTF2500 Portable Radios to Carey Rural Fire Protection District (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-54 to transfer 5 Motorola XTF2500 Portable Radios to Sun Valley Fire Department (2-0)
• Terminated MOU with Fifth Judicial District for the Specialty Court Coordinator (2-0)
• Approved plat amendment for Lot 14A Golden Eagle Ranch Subdivision (2-0)
• Directed staff to initiate Zoning Code amendments for logging in the Mountain Overlay District for forest health and fire mitigation (2-0)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss findings related to two conditional use permits: a modification for Mountain Humane and a spiritual retreat for House of Angels Foundation. The meeting is open to the public and includes setting future meeting dates. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion only.

• Discussion of findings: Mountain Humane - Modification of CUP
• Discussion of findings: House of Angels Foundation - Spiritual Retreat CUP
• Next meeting dates: December 8, January 12, January 26

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with action items including a resolution to close Trail Creek Road, several contracts and agreements funded partly by ARPA, and a public hearing on a plat amendment for a Golden Eagle Ranch property. The board will also consider findings of fact for two land-use permits, discuss subdivision regulation amendments, and handle a building permit fee refund request.

• Resolution 2022-55: Trail Creek Road closure
• Contract for Services with NAMI Wood River using ARPA funds
• Jacobs Master Professional Services Agreement
• Public hearing: Lot 14A, Golden Eagle Ranch Subdivision plat amendment (100 Whispering Pine Drive, add 15,853 sq ft building envelope)
• Building permit fee refund request for Permit #2022-116 (McCauley/Eisfelder)

The Board approved a road closure for Trail Creek Road and several professional service contracts. The commission also approved a plat amendment for the Golden Eagle Ranch Subdivision and reappointed Derek Wolfley to the Planning and Zoning Commission.

• Approved Resolution 2022-55 Trail Creek Road Closure (2-0)
• Approved $49,000 contract with NAMI Wood River using ARPA funds (2-0)
• Approved $5,600 professional services agreement with Jacob Masters (2-0)
• Approved $4,400 payment to Harmony Design for Bike/Ped Project (2-0)
• Approved plat amendment for Lot 14A, Golden Eagle Ranch Subdivision (2-0)
• Reappointed Derek Wolfley to Planning and Zoning Commission for a three-year term (2-0)
• Approved $15,396.81 building permit fee refund for Permit #2022-116 (2-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar including Webb Landscaping and Motorola agreements (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to take action on ambulance district items, including a compliance update and strategic planning. They will also consider approving emergency medical services agreements with the Carey Rural Fire Protection District, the City of Ketchum, and the Wood River Fire Protection District.

• 4th Quarter FY 2022 Compliance with Standard of Coverage Update
• Strategic Planning for Blaine County Ambulance District
• Emergency Medical Services Agreement with Carey Rural Fire Protection District
• Emergency Medical Services Agreement with the City of Ketchum
• Emergency Medical Services Agreement with Wood River Fire Protection District

The Board of County Commissioners convened as the Blaine County Ambulance District to approve three EMS service agreements for FY2023. The board also discussed ambulance funding sustainability and the need for more data on response costs.

• Approved FY2023 EMS Agreement with Carey Rural Fire Protection District for $98,736 plus $10,400 for paid-on-call staff (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 EMS Agreement with City of Ketchum for $1,513,357 plus $36,000 for engine storage (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 EMS Agreement with Wood River Fire and Rescue Protection District for $1,562,610 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on November 1, 2022, to take action on contracts, grants, agreements, fair board appointments, and land use items. The agenda includes a public comment period for the Board of Equalization, several action items for contracts and agreements, and a land use hearing for the Quigley Ranch Subdivision that has been continued to November 29. The meeting is open to the public, with remote attendance encouraged.

• Contract for Services with Biota Research and Consulting, Inc.
• Blaine County/Water Futures Inc. Land, Water & Wildlife Coordinator Agreement
• Fair Board appointments: Kelli Young, Jennifer Simpson, Katey Dahlstrom
• Inmate Health Services Agreement and Independent Contractor Agreement for Emergency Services Medical Director
• Quigley Ranch Subdivision: MOD rezone and PUD for 566.8 acres into 24 lots (continued to Nov 29)

The Board approved $50,000 for emergency hotel rental assistance and $50,000 for housing. The commission also approved several service contracts, fair board appointments, and a subdivision plat amendment.

• Approved $50,000 for emergency hotel rental assistance and $50,000 for housing
• Approved FY2023 contract with Biota Research and Consulting, Inc. for Colorado Gulch project (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 Land, Water & Wildlife coordinator contract with Water Futures Inc. for $150 per hour, not to exceed $47,000 (unanimous)
• Appointed Jennifer Simpson (3-year term), Kelli Young (2-year term), and Katey Dahlstrom (2-year term) to the Blaine County Fair Board (unanimous)
• Approved amended COVID-19 Safe Work Practices (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar including Inmate Health Services and Public Defender agreements (unanimous)
• Approved Independent Contractor Agreement with Medical Director Terry O’Conner for Blaine County Ambulance District (unanimous)
• Approved plat amendment for Lot 4A Bk 1 Clear Creek Subdivision to relocate a public access easement (unanimous)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by Premier Aggregates to modify a Development Agreement for a 197.8-acre property south of Bellevue, currently zoned Heavy Industrial and Productive Agricultural with several overlays. The commission will also discuss Title 9 housekeeping text amendments and its decision-making process.

• Public hearing on Premier Aggregates' application to modify a Development Agreement on 197.8 acres in HI and A-20 zones, 5 miles south of Bellevue
• Property owned by Sheep Camp Family LLLP, with Floodplain, Floodway, Riparian Setback, Wetland, and Scenic Highway overlays
• Discussion of Title 9 Housekeeping Text Amendments
• Discussion of Decision-Making Process
• Next meeting dates: November 10 and December 8

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 2022-52, which would amend the 2022 property tax levy. This is the only action item on the agenda, and the meeting is expected to adjourn shortly after the vote.

• Resolution 2022-52: Amended 2022 property tax levy (action item)

The Board of County Commissioners approved Resolution 2022-52 to correct the 2022 property tax levy for the Hailey Cemetery District. This action lowers the levy rate to match the published budget after the Idaho State Tax Commission noted a $3,315 difference.

• Approved Resolution 2022-52 to amend Resolution 2022-34 regarding the Hailey Cemetery District 2022 Property Tax Levy (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a subdivision at 114 Calypso Lane and a stream alteration permit at 121 Anderson Drive, and will consider adopting an ordinance to rezone 16643 State Highway 75. They will also act on multiple contracts funded by ARPA, including agreements with local nonprofits, and approve budget adjustments and other routine items.

• Public hearing: Swiftsure Ranch subdivision at 114 Calypso Lane (4 lots)
• Public hearing: Stream alteration and floodplain permit for work on Big Wood River near Glendale Road Bridge
• Ordinance adoption: Rezoning 16643 State Highway 75 to Recreation Development District
• Contracts for services with Alliance of Idaho, NAMI Wood River, Hunger Coalition, Crisis Hotline, and others using ARPA funds
• Resolution 2022-50 General Budget Adjustment and Resolution 2022-51 Public Defender Budget Adjustment

The Board approved a $1.74M law enforcement agreement with the City of Ketchum and authorized several community service contracts using ARPA funds. The Board also approved a short plat subdivision for Swiftsure Ranch and a stream alteration permit for the Big Wood River. Additionally, the Board rezoned property at 16643 State Highway 75 for the Beaver Creek Cabins project.

• Approved FY2023 law enforcement Joint Powers Agreement with City of Ketchum for $1,741,737 (unanimous)
• Approved tax cancellations totaling $112,361.95 (unanimous)
• Approved $123,114.13 ARPA fund purchase for Loader/Snowblower (unanimous)
• Approved short plat subdivision for Swiftsure Ranch (unanimous)
• Approved Stream Alteration and Floodplain Conditional Use Permit for 121 Anderson Drive (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of 16643 State Highway 75 to Recreation Development District (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 contracts for Alliance of Idaho ($10k), Hunger Coalition ($15k), Crisis Hotline ($15k), Men's 2nd Chance Living ($5k), South Central Community Action Partnership ($3k), Blaine County Charitable Fund ($30k), and Senior Connection ($49k) using ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Approved contract for Christopher Simms as Hearing Examiner at $135.00 per hour (unanimous)

Levy Advisory Board

The Blaine County Levy Advisory Board will review a county-initiated application for a $15,000 grant to fund an educational campaign on water conservation measures. The meeting is open to the public and includes a public comment period.

• Review of $15,000 grant application for water conservation education campaign
• Public comment period
• New business

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, an executive session on indigent matters, and action items including a proposed e-bike ordinance (Ordinance 2022-05), several contracts and agreements (e.g., internet service upgrades, sustainability cost-sharing with Ketchum), and department reports. The board will also review a plat amendment for 401 Owl Rock Road and discuss a Land, Water & Wildlife Program levy renewal. The agenda includes a consent calendar with multiple service contracts and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Ordinance 2022-05 E-Bike Ordinance (action item)
• Nearmap Aerial Photos Quote (contract)
• Blaine County Syringa 50mb Circuit for Ketchum Police Department (contract)
• Agreement with City of Ketchum for Sustainability Program Management Cost Sharing
• Public hearing: 401 Owl Rock Road plat amendment (relocating public access easement, Clear Creek Subdivision)

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted Ordinance 2022-05, amending county code to regulate e-bike use on bike paths, and approved several contracts including a $79,999 aerial photos contract, a $750/month Ketchum police internet circuit, and a sustainability cost-sharing agreement with Ketchum. The board also approved a plat amendment for Owl Rock Road, a building permit refund, and a public access easement for Colorado Gulch Road.

• Adopted Ordinance 2022-05 regulating e-bikes on bike paths (unanimous)
• Approved $79,999 Nearmap Aerial Photos contract for one year (unanimous)
• Approved $750/month Syringa internet circuit for Ketchum Police for 36 months (unanimous)
• Approved $1,250/month Syringa Ethernet circuit upgrade for 20 months (unanimous)
• Approved $2,390/month Syringa internet service upgrade for 36 months (unanimous)
• Approved sustainability cost-sharing agreement with Ketchum up to $88,801.94 (unanimous)
• Approved plat amendment for 401 Owl Rock Road relocating public access easement (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 refund for building permit 2022-037 (unanimous)

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on two land-use applications. The first is a variance request by Taryn & Jesse German to reduce side and rear setbacks on Lot 35A, Little Indio Subdivision, to accommodate a 138-square-foot home-office. The second is a conditional use permit by Lance and Christine Anderson to build an accessory dwelling unit above a storage barn on their 1.06-acre lot in Indian Creek Ranch Subdivision No. 3.

• Variance to reduce side and rear setbacks from 10' to 5' on Lot 35A, Little Indio Subdivision (R-.40 zoning)
• Home-office structure: 10' tall, 138 square feet, with half bath
• Conditional use permit for accessory dwelling unit above proposed storage barn on 1.06-acre lot
• Property: Lot 103, Indian Creek Ranch Subdivision No. 3 (R-5 zoning)
• Public hearing and consideration of both applications

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three action items: a modification to the existing conditional use permit for the Mountain Humane animal shelter to add a .75-acre exercise yard with an 8-foot fence at 101 Croy Creek Rd; a continued application from House of Angels Foundation for a conditional use permit to host up to 6 spiritual retreats per year on W. Warm Springs Rd; and county-initiated housekeeping amendments to Title 9 Zoning Regulations. The commission will also discuss findings for two items and set future meeting dates.

• Public hearing on CUP modification for Mountain Humane shelter exercise yard at 101 Croy Creek Rd (0.75-acre, 8-ft chain-link fence)
• Continued hearing on House of Angels Foundation CUP for up to 6 spiritual retreats/year at 983-987 W. Warm Springs Rd (5 teepees)
• Public hearing on Title 9 Zoning Regulations text amendments (housekeeping changes across multiple chapters)
• Discussion of findings for 113 Lemhi Dr. Horwitz MOD Site Alt and Quigley Ranch PUD & Rezone
• Next meeting dates: Oct 27, Nov 10, Dec 08

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on three applications by The Beev LLC for a 10.15-acre parcel at 16643 State Highway 75, including a rezone from Rural Remote District to Recreation Development District, a master plan for 9 cabins, and a preliminary plat for 9 condominium units. The board will also take action on contracts, grants, agreements, and other items, including an executive session on indigent records and a Colorado Gulch bridge update.

• Public hearing: Rezone 16643 State Highway 75 from RR-40 to RD, master plan for 9 cabins, preliminary plat for Beaver Creek Cabins Condominiums
• Memorandum of Agreement with Minidoka County for Mini-Cassia Juvenile Detention Center
• Accept U.S. Dept of Treasury 'Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Fund'
• Lease Agreement for McBride ADU with Taylor Taylor
• MOU for snow plow services with City of Hailey and City of Carey

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved three intertwined applications by The Beev LLC for a 10.15-acre parcel at 16643 State Highway 75, the former Beaver Creek Store property. The approvals include rezoning from Rural Remote District (RR-40) to Recreation Development District (RD), a Recreation Development Master Plan for nine privately owned cabins, and a preliminary plat for nine condominium units. The decisions were made with conditions and modifications discussed during the hearing.

• Approved rezone of 16643 State Highway 75 from RR-40 to RD, finding it consistent with the Comprehensive Plan
• Approved Recreation Development Master Plan for nine cabins, subject to 10 Conditions of Approval
• Approved preliminary plat for nine condominium units (Beaver Creek Cabins Condominiums), subject to amended conditions
• Approved claims for FY2022 and FY2023, dated October 7, 2022
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Minidoka County for juvenile detention housing at $150/day
• Approved application for $2,119,719.04 in Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funds from ARPA
• Approved $25,000 Cleargov software license renewal from internal ARPA funds
• Adopted Resolution 2022-49 for $35,000 in Land, Water and Wildlife Levy funds for the Pick Up for the Planet Program

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, a Board of Equalization action item, and designation of polling locations and a mail ballot precinct. They will consider contracts and agreements, including a FEMA alert system agreement and a security agreement for a property on Glen Aspen Drive. The agenda includes land-use hearings for stream alteration permits on the Big Wood River, a potential $35,000 grant for the Environmental Resource Center's Pickup for the Planet program, and a COVID-19 risk level plan update. An executive session is scheduled for pending litigation and county administrator evaluation.

• Designation of polling locations and mail ballot precinct
• Blaine County Security Agreement for Skillman Plat Amendment at 1317 Glen Aspen Drive
• Memorandum of Agreement with FEMA for Integrated Public Alert and Warning System (IPAWS)
• Public hearings on stream alteration permits for Big Wood River projects (Broadford and Glendale Road areas)
• Review of $35,000 grant request for Environmental Resource Center's Pickup for the Planet program

The Board of County Commissioners approved the designation of polling places for Blaine County, several contracts including a security agreement and maintenance agreements, and two stream alteration permits. They also adopted a comprehensive plan chapter and a grant for the Environmental Resource Center. No substantive decisions were made on a road validation request or a floodplain conditional use permit, which were continued to a later meeting.

• Approved polling places for 2022 elections (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 security agreement for riparian mitigation at Driftwood Ranch Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved $3,500 maintenance agreement with Blankenship Equipment Repair, conditioned on receiving checklist (unanimous)
• Approved IPAWS agreement for emergency alerts to cell phones (unanimous)
• Approved stream alteration permit for Wood River Land Trust's Bellevue Reach project (unanimous)
• Continued stream alteration permit and floodplain conditional use hearing for 121 Anderson Drive to October 25, 2022 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-47, Chapter 10 Implementation of the Comprehensive Plan (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 grant to Environmental Resource Center for Pickup for the Planet program (unanimous)

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit application by Indian Creek Ranch Homeowners to disturb 0.018 acres of wetland for improving a private road on Lemhi Drive, with equal mitigation. The property is zoned Rural Residential with wetland and mountain overlays. The meeting is open to the public in person or online.

• Wetland Conditional Use Permit for Lemhi Drive right-of-way
• Disturbance of 0.018 acres of wetland for road improvement
• 0.018 acres of wetland mitigation proposed
• Property zoned R-10, Wetland Overlay, Mountain Overlay
• Public hearing and action item

Levy Advisory Board

The Blaine County Levy Advisory Board will review a county-initiated application for a $15,000 grant to fund an educational campaign on water conservation measures. The meeting is open to the public and includes a public comment period.

• Review of $15,000 grant application for water conservation education campaign
• Public comment period
• New business

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to approve claims and a consent calendar of 13 budget adjustments across county departments, plus a catering permit. The meeting is largely administrative, with no public hearings or major policy decisions on the agenda.

• Claims approval (action item)
• Catering permit for Flip & Pour Inc DBA The Wicked Spud at Swiftsure Ranch, 114 Calypso Lane, Bellevue, Oct 20, 2022
• Budget adjustments for Clerk, Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Probation, Extension, Ketchum Police, General, Jail, Land Use and Building Services, Public Defender, and Weeds
• Meeting at Old Blaine County Courthouse, 206 First Avenue S., Hailey

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners approved the consent calendar, including a catering permit for The Wicked Spud and multiple budget adjustments. Chairman Fosbury also announced that the Flying Ranch case has been settled and will not go to trial.

• Approved claims for September 22, 2022, motion passed 2/0.
• Approved consent calendar including catering permit for Flip & Pour Inc dba The Wicked Spud for Swiftsure Ranch on October 20, 2022, at 114 Calypso Lane, Bellevue.
• Approved budget adjustments for Clerk/Auditor/Recorder, Sheriff, Prosecuting Attorney, Probation, Extension, Ketchum Police, General, Jail, Land Use and Building Services, Public Defender, and Weeds.
• Noted that the Flying Ranch case has reached a settlement and will not go to trial.

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will consider certifying the 2022 property tax levies and hear a continuation of a public hearing on a proposal to plat existing self-storage units at Picabo Airport Subdivision into 15 condominium units. The board will also take action on several contracts, including a maintenance agreement for the Public Safety Facility and an ARPA-funded cooling unit for Emergency Communications. Reports from county departments and updates on the COVID-19 risk level plan are also on the agenda.

• Resolution 2022-34: Certification of 2022 property tax levies
• Public hearing continuation: Picabo Airport Subdivision plat into 15 condominium units at 18926 US Highway 20, Picabo
• Harris Company Maintenance Agreement for the Public Safety Facility
• ARPA Funds Adjustment Request for A/C Cooling Unit for Emergency Communications
• Liquor catering permit for Warfield Distillery & Brewery at Trailing of the Sheep Festival, 2400 Buttercup Road, Hailey

The Board of Blaine County Commissioners approved several items including an amendment to the Comprehensive Plan replacing Section 8 with a new Implementation Chapter, a resolution certifying the 2022 property tax levy rate, and multiple contracts and agreements. The board also approved a short plat subdivision for 15 condominium units at Picabo Airport and continued an indigent medical appeal to a date uncertain.

• Approved amendment to Comprehensive Plan replacing Section 8 with Chapter 10 – Implementation (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-34 certifying 2022 property tax levy rate of 0.000695081 per $1 market value (unanimous)
• Approved short plat subdivision for Picabo Airport Condominiums into 15 units (unanimous)
• Approved $20,540 maintenance agreement with Harris Company for HVAC at Public Safety Facility (unanimous)
• Approved $18,000 ARPA funding for AC cooling unit at Emergency Communications Department (unanimous)
• Approved $7,501.48 EMPG grant adjustment award from IOEM (unanimous)
• Approved ambulance chassis purchase order for Wood River Fire Rescue without committed dollar amount (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including multiple agreements and liquor license for Trailing of the Sheep Festival (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review and take action on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding requests from five local organizations and projects. The meeting is open to the public, with online attendance strongly encouraged. No other business is scheduled, and the meeting is expected to adjourn at noon.

• Review of ARPA funding request from Blaine County Housing Authority
• Review of ARPA funding request from Blaine County Historical Museum
• Review of ARPA funding request from I Have a Dream Foundation
• Review of ARPA funding request for City of Bellevue Drinking Water Planning Study
• Review of ARPA funding request for City of Bellevue Dewatering Station

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved five American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding requests totaling $180,417. Recipients include the Blaine County Housing Authority ($23,419), Blaine County Historical Museum ($15,000), I Have a Dream Foundation ($42,000), City of Bellevue Drinking Water Planning Study ($49,999), and City of Bellevue Dewatering Station ($49,999). All motions passed 3-0.

• Approved $23,419 ARPA grant to Blaine County Housing Authority (3-0)
• Approved $15,000 ARPA grant to Blaine County Historical Museum (3-0)
• Approved $42,000 ARPA grant to I Have a Dream Foundation of Idaho (3-0)
• Approved $49,999 ARPA grant to City of Bellevue for drinking water planning study (3-0)
• Approved $49,999 ARPA grant to City of Bellevue for dewatering station (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct an election related to the Secure Rural Schools (SRS) program. The only action item is the SRS election, after which the meeting will adjourn. No other business is scheduled.

• Secure Rural Schools (SRS) election as an action item

The Board of Blaine County Commissioners voted unanimously to submit the FY2022 Payments to States Title Election Form, allocating the county's estimated $67,000 in Secure Rural Schools funds for 2023. The funds will be distributed 80% to Title I, 20% to Title II, and 0% to the US Treasury, following historical allocation patterns. No public comment was received, and the meeting adjourned after this single substantive action.

• Approved submission of the Secure Rural Schools Title Election Form for payment year 2023
• Allocated 80% of funds to Title I, 20% to Title II, and 0% to the US Treasury
• Motion passed unanimously by Chairman Fosbury, Vice-Chair McCleary, and Commissioner Davis

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and take action on a townhouse subdivision at 506 Shaun Lane and a $35,000 funding request from the Environmental Resource Center. They will also discuss the Wood River Land Trust visioning effort, a school resource officer for Carey, and approve several contracts and grants.

• Public hearing on Rhodes Townhomes Subdivision, two townhouse sublots at 506 Shaun Lane
• ERC Pick up for the Planet program requests $35,000 (48% of project costs)
• Apply for U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant
• Transfer of liquor license from The Red Shoe to La Cab Sports Bar
• Resolution 2022-33 Road and Bridge Budget Adjustment

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $200,000 grant application for the U.S. Department of Transportation Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant Program, with a $33,334 cost match shared by Blaine County and partner cities. They also approved a short plat townhouse subdivision at 506 Shaun Lane, a $35,000 Land, Water & Wildlife grant for the Environmental Resource Center's Pick up for the Planet program, and several contracts and consent calendar items. The Ross Fork Fire update noted two structures lost in Smiley Creek and one in Beaver Creek, with the county covering approximately 12.5% of firefighting costs.

• Approved $200,000 Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant application with $33,334 cost match (unanimous)
• Approved short plat townhouse subdivision at 506 Shaun Lane (unanimous)
• Approved $35,000 Land, Water & Wildlife grant for ERC's Pick up for the Planet program (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Brendel Group contract extending term to Sept 30, 2022, increasing not-to-exceed to $26,000 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2022 contract with Sawtooth Society for $3,000 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Deborah Smith dba Volare Communications at $25/hour for external communications (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including liquor license transfer, budget adjustment, and residency forms (unanimous)
• Approved June 7, June 8, and June 13, 2022 meeting minutes as amended (2-0 each)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two action items: a Mountain Overlay District Site Alteration Permit for a new home on Lemhi Dr., and a request by the North Blaine County Fire District to expand the Greenhorn Fire Station with employee housing, parking, and a variance for a Highway 75 setback. The commission will also discuss findings and set future meeting dates.

• Public hearing for MOD Site Alteration Permit at 113 Lemhi Dr. (5.23-acre lot, R-10 zoning)
• Public hearing to modify CUP for Greenhorn Fire Station expansion (8 employee units, parking, garages, access road)
• Variance request to encroach 64'4" into Highway 75 100' setback
• Scenic Highway Overlay Site Alteration Permit for fire station project
• Next meeting dates: Sept 22, Oct 13, Oct 27

Levy Advisory Board

The Blaine County Levy Advisory Board is meeting to discuss Levy 2.0 in anticipation of further discussions with the Board of County Commissioners. The agenda includes public comment and new business, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

• Discussion of Levy 2.0
• Public comment period
• New business

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider two action items: accepting an airport improvement grant and granting the school district an extension to submit its certified property tax budget. The meeting will be held virtually and at the Old Blaine County Courthouse.

• Resolution 2022-32: Acceptance of Airport Grant for Friedman Memorial Airport Improvement Program Project No. 3-16-0016-59-2022 (AIP-059)
• Request to grant extension to Blaine County School District to provide certified property tax budget, pursuant to IC 63-803(3)

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 2022-32 to accept federal funds for the Friedman Memorial Airport improvement project (AIP-059) and approved the project as presented. They also granted a seven-day extension to the Blaine County School District to certify its property tax budget, as allowed by Idaho Code 63-803(3).

• Adopted Resolution 2022-32 accepting federal airport grant (unanimous)
• Approved Friedman Memorial Airport Improvement Project AIP-059 (unanimous)
• Granted 7-day extension to Blaine County School District for property tax budget certification (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings to set the FY2023 county budget and the Blaine County Ambulance District budget. The board will also consider an ordinance updating non-motorized use on county easements, several road agreements with state and federal agencies, and a proclamation for Suicide Prevention Awareness Month. Executive sessions are scheduled for indigent considerations and personnel matters.

• Resolution 2022-27: FY2023 Blaine County Ambulance District Budget
• Resolution 2022-28: FY2023 Blaine County Budget
• Ordinance 2022-05: Update of non-motorized use on county easements
• Road Project Agreement with State of Idaho, Blaine County, and USDA Forest Service (Sawtooth National Forest)
• Resolution 2022-26: Destruction of payroll records through 2012

The Board of County Commissioners adopted the FY2023 budget of $40,673,451 (2-1), including a 9% employee wage increase split between 5% permanent and 4% temporary inflationary rate. The board also approved a $3.98M ambulance district budget, canvassed school district levy votes, and approved two stream alteration permits on the Big Wood River. An emergency disaster declaration for the Ross Creek Fire was noted.

• Adopted FY2023 county budget of $40,673,451 (2-1)
• Adopted FY2023 ambulance district budget of $3,982,306 (unanimous)
• Canvassed special election results for Blaine County School District Levy (1,759 for, 745 against)
• Approved stream alteration permit at 106 West Channel Lane (unanimous)
• Approved stream alteration permit at 11038 State Highway 75 (unanimous)
• Approved road project agreement with USDA Forest Service for Adams Gulch Crush Surfacing ($39,670)
• Approved cooperative forest road agreement with Sawtooth National Forest (2022-2027)
• Denied indigent request 2021-1158-1 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding an emergency special meeting to consider a disaster declaration related to the Ross Fork Fire. The only action item is the declaration, followed by adjournment. No other business is listed.

• Ross Fork Fire disaster declaration action item

The Blaine County Board of County Commissioners held a special emergency meeting on September 5, 2022, to address the fast-moving Ross Fork Wildfire threatening residents and property in Smiley Creek and Alturas Lake areas. The board unanimously passed two resolutions: Resolution 2022-30 declaring a local disaster emergency, and Resolution 2022-31 authorizing the county's disaster services coordinator to spend up to $100,000 for emergency response. Both resolutions were approved unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2022-30 declaring a Local Disaster Emergency due to the Ross Fork Fire (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-31 authorizing up to $100,000 for the Disaster Services Coordinator for fire emergency response (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to deliberate and take action on the final Fiscal Year 2023 budget. The meeting is scheduled for one hour and is the final step before the budget is adopted.

• Final FY2023 budget deliberations and action item

The Board of Blaine County Commissioners held a budget meeting but took no final action on the FY2023 wage increase. Commissioners discussed options including a permanent 5% plus temporary 4% increase versus a permanent 9% increase, with concerns about recession risk and employee stability. No vote was recorded; the meeting adjourned without a decision.

• No decision made on FY2023 wage increase; discussion only

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to take public comment and consider action on a comment letter regarding the Sawtooth National Recreation Area's Outfitter and Guides Management Plan. The agenda also includes a consent calendar with Junior College Certificate of Residency forms. The meeting is open to the public, with remote attendance encouraged.

• Public comment on SNRA's Outfitter and Guides Management Plan comment letter (action item)
• Consent calendar: Junior College Certificate of Residency forms
• Public comments limited to 3 minutes per individual

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners approved the consent calendar for August 30, 2022, which included Junior College Certificate of Residency forms. The board also discussed a letter to the SNRA regarding public access concerns and Commissioner Davis requested a special meeting to reconsider a 9% salary increase. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved consent calendar for August 30, 2022 (Junior College Certificate of Residency forms) — motion passed 2/0

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Idaho Power Company's conditional use permit application to repair structure 542 and regrade an access road within a wetland area at 325 East Fork Road. The commission will also discuss findings for two prior items: a site alteration at 100 Stone Bridges-Valley Club and a rezone/master plan/plat for Beaver Creek Cabins. Next meeting dates are set for September 8, September 22, and October 13.

• Public hearing on Idaho Power Company wetland CUP for repairs to structure 542 and access road regrade at 325 East Fork Road
• Discussion of findings for 100 Stone Bridges-Valley Club-Graber MOD Site Alteration
• Discussion of findings for Beaver Creek Cabins Rezone, Recreation Development Master Plan, and Condominium Plat
• Next meeting dates: September 8, September 22, October 13

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a plat amendment for 700 W. Warm Springs Road and on proposed changes to the Comprehensive Plan's Implementation chapter. They will also consider several grants, including a Safe Streets and Roads for All grant application, and a general budget adjustment resolution.

• Public hearing on plat amendment for 700 W. Warm Springs Road (Lot 15, Boards Upper Ranch Subdivision)
• Public hearing on Comprehensive Plan Implementation chapter amendments (Title 8)
• Request to accept FY23 Indigent Public Defender Financial Assistant grant
• Request to apply for U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All grant
• Resolution 2022-25 General Budget Adjustment

The Board continued a plat amendment application for 700 W. Warm Springs Road to a date uncertain after commissioners expressed concerns about the proposal's impact on rural character, floodplain, and wildlife. The Board also accepted a $97,755 indigent defense grant, approved a $12,100 EDPro grant with match, and continued review of the Comprehensive Plan Implementation Chapter to September 20, 2022.

• Continued 700 W. Warm Springs Road plat amendment to date uncertain (unanimous)
• Accepted FY2023 Indigent Defense Financial Assistance Grant of $97,755 (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 EDPro Grant request of $12,100 with $12,100 match (unanimous)
• Continued Comprehensive Plan Implementation Chapter review to September 20, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Findings of Fact for Marvin Gardens Lot 8 & 9 plat note amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Findings of Fact for River Sage Lot 9 plat amendment (2-0, McCleary abstaining)
• Approved one-year extension for Village Green at Valley Club plat amendment recording (unanimous)
• Approved claims of August 23, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to deliberate and take action on the Fiscal Year 2023 final budget. The agenda consists solely of budget deliberations, with a morning session and an afternoon continuation, followed by adjournment. No other business items are listed.

• Fiscal Year 2023 final budget deliberations and action item
• Morning budget session at 10:30 AM
• Afternoon budget session continuation at 1:30 PM

The Blaine County Board of County Commissioners held a special budget meeting to deliberate the FY2023 final budget, which includes a 9% cost-of-living increase for employees and a 9.5% health insurance premium increase. The budget incorporates $3.74 million in ARPA funds, and without those, the General Fund would see a 7.3% increase over last year. No final decisions were made; the board discussed cost-containment, reserves, potential levies for Road and Bridge and Ambulance District, and various county fees.

• No formal votes or final decisions recorded; meeting was deliberative only
• Discussed reducing contingency fund from $750,000 to $500,000
• Discussed potential Road and Bridge levy in early 2023
• Discussed potential Ambulance District levy in future
• Discussed financial support for Blaine County Housing Authority staff
• Discussed recycling budget reductions and bin replacement
• Discussed increasing encroachment fees and violation fines (not increased in 20+ years)
• Discussed renegotiating emergency communications rate and ambulance billing

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a public meeting on an application by TVIV Quigley, LLC to subdivide 566.8 acres into 24 lots as a Simple Planned Unit Development named Quigley Ranch Subdivision. The project is adjacent to the City of Hailey within the Hailey Area of City Impact, and the Mountain Overlay District Rezone was recommended for approval on July 7, 2022. The commission will also discuss findings and set future meeting dates.

• Quigley Ranch Simple Planned Unit Development: 566.8 acres into 24 lots
• Application by TVIV Quigley, LLC
• Mountain Overlay District Rezone recommended for approval on July 7, 2022
• Located adjacent to City of Hailey in Hailey Area of City Impact
• Next meeting dates: August 25, September 8, September 22

Levy Advisory Board

The Blaine County Levy Advisory Board will consider a funding request from the Environmental Resource Center (ERC) for its Pick up for the Planet (PUP) Program, which removes dog waste from 13 trailheads. The board will also discuss Levy 2.0 ahead of County Commissioner meetings in September. The meeting includes public comment and approval of past minutes.

• ERC requests $35,000 (48% of project costs) for PUP Program manager, transportation, supplies, insurance through August 2023
• Discussion of Levy 2.0 for upcoming Board of County Commissioner discussions
• Public comment period
• Approval of minutes from Dec. 1, 2021, April 20, April 25, and May 18

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, action items, and public hearings. Key items include a zoning map amendment to expand the Mobile Home/Manufactured Home Park Overlay District, a plat amendment for a new residence, and a discussion on a right-of-way easement agreement. The board will also consider contracts, grants, and reports, and will enter executive session for pending litigation.

• Ordinance 2022-04: Zoning Map Amendment to expand Mobile Home/Manufactured Home Park Overlay District to ~6 acres in front of The Meadows
• Public hearing: River Sage Court Plat Amendment (Lot 9) to increase building envelope for new single-family residence
• Discussion: Draft right-of-way easement agreement with Wood River Land Trust for Colorado Gulch Rd relocation
• MOU with Bureau of Land Management for Greater Sage-grouse Land Use Plan Amendment and EIS
• Request to apply for U.S. DOT Safe Streets and Roads for All Grant

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the BLM for the Greater Sage-Grouse Land Use Plan Amendment, and approved Keith Perry's nomination to the Housing Authority Board. They also approved a Recycle Center education contract, a plat amendment for a new home, and adopted a zoning map amendment expanding the mobile home overlay district. Several items were discussed but not decided, including a Safe Streets grant application and a right-of-way easement agreement.

• Approved BLM sage-grouse MOU (2-0)
• Approved Recycle Center education contract up to $10,000 (2-0)
• Approved Keith Perry nomination to Housing Authority Board (2-0)
• Approved consent calendar (2-0)
• Approved plat amendment at 90 River Sage Court (2-0)
• Approved excavation at 90 River Sage Court (2-0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-04 zoning map amendment (2-0)
• Approved Board of Equalization minutes for June 29, June 30, July 6, July 7 (2-0)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on three applications by The Beev LLC for the Beaver Creek Store property at 16643 State Highway 75, including a rezone, a master plan for nine cabins, and a preliminary plat for nine condominium units. The commission will also continue a wetland conditional use permit application by Idaho Power Company to August 25, 2022, and discuss findings on an Idaho Power MOD Site Alteration Permit.

• Rezone of 10.15-acre parcel from Rural Remote District (RR-40) to Recreation Development District (RD)
• Recreation Development Master Plan for 9 privately owned cabins on a loop road
• Preliminary plat for 9 condominium units named Beaver Creek Cabins Condominiums
• Continuation of Idaho Power wetland conditional use permit for a 100' x 100' pad near East Fork Road to August 25
• Discussion of findings on Idaho Power MOD Site Alteration Permit

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a short agenda. They will consider a consent calendar of claims and action items, including alcohol beverage license renewals for several local establishments. The meeting is expected to adjourn shortly after.

• Claims approval (consent calendar)
• Alcohol beverage license renewals: Git' Doggonit, Lucy's Breakfast, Il Naso Restaurant, Whiskey's and Burger Grill Ketchum
• Junior College Certificate of Residency forms

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on August 11, 2022, lasting 15 minutes. They approved a $1,917 IT claim for a Computer Arts subscription and a consent calendar including alcohol beverage license renewals for four establishments and Junior College Certificate of Residency forms. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $1,917 IT claim for Computer Arts subscription (2-0)
• Approved consent calendar including alcohol beverage license renewals for Git’ Doggonit, Lucy’s Breakfast, Il Naso Restaurant, and Whiskey’s and Burger Grill Ketchum (2-0)
• Approved Junior College Certificate of Residency forms as part of consent calendar (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The regular meeting of the Blaine County Board of Commissioners scheduled for Tuesday, August 9, 2022, has been cancelled. No business items are scheduled or will be considered at this time.

• Meeting cancelled

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to consider a variance application by Shannon Kozeliski and Jesse Peck for a property at 222 Alturas Drive in Hailey. The applicants seek to build a garage with a 20-foot encroachment into the west front yard setback and a 17-foot encroachment into the south side yard setback, both of which are 25 feet. The property is zoned Planned Residential Development District (R-2). The meeting is open to the public in person or via web/phone.

• Variance application for 20-foot encroachment into west front yard setback
• Variance application for 17-foot encroachment into south side yard setback
• Property: Lot 6, Block 3, Alturas Vista Subdivision, 0.301 acre
• Zoning: Planned Residential Development District (R-2)
• Public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on August 4, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to adopt the tentative FY23 county and ambulance district budgets, hear department reports, and take action on land use items. Public hearings are scheduled for a mobile home overlay district rezone and comprehensive plan amendments. The meeting also includes consent calendar items, an executive session, and various board reports.

• Adoption of Blaine County FY23 tentative budget
• Adoption of Blaine County Ambulance District FY23 tentative budget
• Public hearing on rezone of 6.16 acres east of Highway 75, north of Broadway Run, for Mobile Home Overlay District (Pacific Current Partners)
• Public hearing on amendments to Title 8 Comprehensive Plan Implementation section
• Beverage license applications for 93 Bar & Grill, The Senior Connection, Krafty, St Luke's Medical Center Wood River

The Board of County Commissioners approved the FY2023 tentative county budget of $40,760,082 and the Ambulance District budget of $3,982,306. They also approved a rezone for a mobile home park expansion, a subdivision plat, and several administrative items. All votes were unanimous.

• Approved FY2023 tentative county budget of $40,760,082 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 Ambulance District budget of $3,982,306 (unanimous)
• Approved Elections Supervisor job description and pay grade increase to grade 9 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including beverage licenses (unanimous)
• Approved rezone of 6.16 acres for Meadows Mobile/Manufactured Home Park overlay (unanimous)
• Approved preliminary plat for Triumph Ranch Subdivision (274 acres into 9 lots and 4 parcels) (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat amendment for Lots 1A & 2, Griffin Butte Subdivision (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to deliberate on the county budget. The agenda lists budget items for several departments and funds, including the Ambulance District, Sheriff's Office, and Recycling, as an action item. No final decisions are listed; the meeting is dedicated to discussion and follow-up on these budget areas.

• Budget deliberations for Ambulance District
• Budget deliberations for Sheriff's Office
• Budget deliberations for Recycling and Sustainability
• Budget deliberations for Clerk/Auditor/Recorder/Elections
• Budget deliberations for Community Service Organizations

The Board of County Commissioners set the FY2023 ambulance district budget at $3,982,306, down from the $4,107,990 request, and approved $151,185 for the Blaine County Housing Authority. They also approved FY2023 funding for several community service organizations, including $15,000 for 5B Suicide Prevention, $30,000 for Blaine County Charitable Fund, $15,000 for Hunger Coalition, $2,000 for Sawtooth Avalanche Center, and $20,000 for NAMI. The board requested a $30,000 reduction in the recycling and solid waste budget and did not approve the sustainability FTE request.

• Approved FY2023 ambulance district budget of $3,982,306 (unanimous)
• Approved $151,185 for Blaine County Housing Authority FY2023 budget
• Approved $15,000 for 5B Suicide Prevention (requested $18,000)
• Approved $30,000 for Blaine County Charitable Fund (requested $45,000)
• Approved $15,000 for Hunger Coalition (requested $20,000)
• Approved $2,000 for Sawtooth Avalanche Center (requested $4,000)
• Approved $20,000 for NAMI services
• Requested $30,000 reduction in recycling and solid waste budget

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two Mountain Overlay District applications. Idaho Power Company requests a site alteration permit and a wetland conditional use permit for replacing power poles, creating new pads, and regrading access roads along East Fork Road. Lee and Linda Graber request a site alteration permit to build a 5,657-square-foot single-family residence on their 8.6-acre lot at 100 Stone Bridges Rd. The commission will also discuss reports and set future meeting dates.

• Idaho Power: replace 4 power poles, create 3 new 100' x 100' pads, regrade 2 access roads on East Fork Rd.
• Idaho Power: new 100' x 100' pad and structure within a wetland north of East Fork Rd., near Hyndman View Dr.
• Graber: new 5,657 sq ft single-family residence on 8.6-acre lot at 100 Stone Bridges Rd.
• Public hearings for both permits are action items on the agenda.
• Next meeting dates: August 11, 18, 25

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to deliberate on the Blaine County Ambulance District budget. This is the sole action item on the agenda, with no other business listed. The meeting is scheduled for 2:30 PM and is expected to adjourn at 5:30 PM.

• Blaine County Ambulance District budget deliberations (action item)

The Blaine County Commissioners held a budget hearing for the ambulance district, reviewing a projected $789,907 shortfall. Fire departments presented funding requests, including a revised request from Wood River Fire after a failed bond. No motions were made; the board will deliberate later.

• Convened as Blaine County Ambulance District (unanimous)
• No motions made on ambulance district budget requests; deferred to later deliberation

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to deliberate the county budget. The agenda includes reviewing revenue and reserves, considering external budget requests from agencies like the Housing Authority and Public Health District, and reviewing internal department requests. No final budget decisions are listed; this is a discussion and review session.

• Review of revenue and reserves
• External budget requests: Blaine County Housing Authority, South Central Public Health District, Mountain Humane
• Internal requests: Commissioners, GIS, Public Defender, Sheriff/Jail/KPD, Sustainability, Recycling
• Internal requests continued: Waterways, Road & Bridge, Noxious Weeds, Prosecuting Attorney, Clerk/Elections, Land Use & Building Services

The Board approved $140,000 for operations and $60,000 for programs for the Blaine County Housing Authority, and approved $20,000 from ARPA funds for a Waterways boat. They also approved $67,000 for phase II of the mobile radio replacement, but suggested cutting jail programs from $40,000 to $10,000. The board declined to fund an additional sustainability FTE and will not serve as the main contract holder for Mountain Humane in FY2023.

• Approved $140,000 for BCHA operations and $60,000 for programs
• Approved $20,000 from ARPA funds for a Waterways boat (unanimous)
• Approved $67,000 for phase II of mobile radio replacement
• Suggested cutting jail programs budget from $40,000 to $10,000
• Declined to approve additional sustainability FTE for FY2023
• Will not be main contract holder for Mountain Humane in FY2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will review and act on internal and external requests for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, including from the Sheriff's Office, City of Ketchum, and local nonprofits. The board will also hold public hearings on two plat amendments: one to remove future public access at Quigley Lane and another to expand a building envelope in Golden Eagle Ranch. The meeting includes approval of prior meeting minutes and an executive session for employee evaluation and potential land purchase.

• ARPA funding requests from GIS, Disaster Services, Sheriff's Office, ARCH, North Blaine County/Sun Valley Fire, City of Ketchum (URA housing and Lease to Locals), Tidwell Idaho Foundation, Men's Second Chance Living
• Public hearing: Plat amendment for 5 and 7 Quigley Lane, Marvin Gardens #1, to remove future public access to adjacent Sunbeam Subdivision
• Public hearing: Plat amendment for Lot 14A Golden Eagle Ranch, expanding building envelope by 15,853 sq ft at 100 Whispering Pine Drive
• Approval of minutes from May 10, 12, 17, 23, 24, 2022 meetings
• Executive session under Idaho Code for employee evaluation and real property acquisition

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners approved several FY2023 budget items, including $300,000 for a new repeater site, $50,000 for Sheriff's radio replacements, and $45,307.50 for GIS aerial mapping software. They also approved $990,000 in ARPA funds for ARCH housing, $350,000 for first responder housing in Sun Valley, and increased ARPA funding for Men's Second Chance Living to $125,000. A plat amendment for Quigley Lane was approved, while a Golden Eagle Ranch plat amendment was continued.

• Approved $300,000 for repeater site near Carey (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 for Sheriff's Motorola radio replacements (unanimous)
• Approved $45,307.50 for GIS aerial footage software (unanimous)
• Approved $990,000 ARPA funds for ARCH housing (unanimous)
• Approved $350,000 ARPA funds for Sun Valley first responder housing (unanimous)
• Increased ARPA funds for Men's Second Chance Living from $49,000 to $125,000 (unanimous)
• Approved plat amendment for 5 and 7 Quigley Lane (unanimous)
• Continued Golden Eagle Ranch plat amendment to a date uncertain (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting on July 25, 2022, approving the claims for July 21, 2022, and the consent calendar for July 25, 2022, both unanimously. The board heard public comment from residents asking the county not to prosecute Idaho Statute 18-622 (criminal abortion) and discussed various department reports, including a website mockup, bridge funding, and a transportation plan update. No other formal decisions were made; items like the Men's Second Chance Living ARPA request and Yew removal cost-sharing were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved claims for July 21, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar for July 25, 2022 (unanimous)

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing and consider an application by Katherine Durant for an Accessory Dwelling Unit-Conditional Use Permit (ADU-CUP) to construct a 1,053-square-foot accessory dwelling unit attached to the primary residence with an attached 623-square-foot garage at 60 Cold Springs Gulch Road. The property is zoned for low-density and rural residential use with multiple overlays. The meeting is open to the public in person or via web/phone.

• ADU-CUP application by Katherine Durant for 1,053 sq ft ADU and 623 sq ft garage
• Property: Tax Lot 8593, 4N, 18E, Sec 20, 26.42 acres
• Zoning: R-1, R-10, Mountain Overlay, Avalanche Overlay, Floodplain, Riparian, Wetlands
• Public hearing at 6:30 p.m. on July 21, 2022, at County Annex DMV Building, Hailey

Board of County Commissioners

The Board voted unanimously to reject the State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) award of $14,560, citing community concerns about immigration enforcement and profiling. They will reevaluate whether to apply for FY2023 funding. Other actions included approving a $200,000 airport grant, a $8,500 ballot system contract, and a 275-acre subdivision.

• Rejected $14,560 SCAAP grant (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-22 transferring surplus truck to Fairfield Rural Fire Dept (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-23 accepting $200,000 Idaho Airport Aid Program grant (unanimous)
• Approved $8,500 Election Systems & Software ballot-on-demand contract (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 security agreement with The Nature Conservancy (unanimous)
• Approved Triumph Ranch subdivision: 275 acres into 9 lots and 4 parcels (unanimous)
• Approved plat amendment for Woodland Meadows Lots 1 & 2 (2-0, McCleary abstained)
• Approved consent calendar for alcohol permits and license renewals (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The board reviewed department budgets and adjusted community service organization funding for FY2023. They reduced funding for several groups, including the Hunger Coalition from $49,000 to $15,000 (via ARPA), Crisis Hotline from $20,000 to $15,000, and Alliance of Idaho from $20,000 to $10,000. They also increased funding for Mountain Rides by $21,500 to $201,500 and University of Idaho Extension by $4,692 to $140,502. No final votes were recorded; the board deliberated and will finalize the budget later.

• Reduced Hunger Coalition funding to $15,000 from ARPA funds
• Reduced Crisis Hotline budget by $5,000 to $15,000
• Reduced Alliance of Idaho budget by $10,000 to $10,000
• Reduced Blaine County Charitable Fund by $20,000 to $25,000
• Increased Mountain Rides budget by $21,500 to $201,500
• Increased University of Idaho Extension budget by $4,692 to $140,502
• Increased Blaine County Historical Museum budget by $1,100 to $31,100
• Decided not to fund KH Counseling through general fund, may use ARPA

Commission, Planning & Zoning

This meeting agenda is purely procedural: the Quigley Ranch Subdivision and Simple Planned Unit Development public hearing, originally scheduled for July 14, 2022, has been cancelled due to Idaho Open Meeting Law requirements. The hearing is tentatively continued to August 18, 2022, with future notice to be posted.

• Quigley Ranch Subdivision hearing cancelled
• Simple Planned Unit Development hearing cancelled
• Continuance tentatively set for August 18, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda lists action items for FY2018 funding requests from Sun Valley Institute and Warm Springs Consulting, plus a proposal for ARCH senior affordable housing on the former Blaine Manor site. No decisions are recorded in the minutes; the document is an agenda and notice, not a record of outcomes.

• No decisions recorded; agenda only

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held a special budget meeting to deliberate the FY2023 county department budget, discussing a 9.5% increase in employee benefits and a 9% market increase for salary compensation. No formal votes or final decisions were made; the meeting was for deliberation only. Capital requests and department budget proposals were presented, including the Colorado Gulch Bridge, a new sheriff's patrol position, and a GIS aerial photo acquisition.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; budget deliberation only
• Discussed 9.5% employee benefits increase and 9% salary market increase
• Reviewed capital request for Colorado Gulch Bridge ($500,000 budgeted, continued into FY2023)
• Discussed Service Coordinator position budgeted at $125,000 with $25,000 annual offset from Opioid settlement
• Requested $15,000 for wildlife coordination liaison work
• Discussed GIS aerial photo acquisition ($84,650) possibly funded via ARPA
• Reviewed sheriff's request for one new FTE patrol position and three new vehicles
• Discussed public defenders budget decrease from $870,000 to $775,000

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a contract with The Gaming Source, Inc. for financial analysis services not to exceed $18,000, funded from contingency. They also approved several other items including indigent request actions, a property tax penalty cancellation, polling places, and various contracts. The SCAAP grant request was not acted on, with the board requesting more time and information.

• Approved $18,000 contract with Gaming Source, Inc. for financial analysis (unanimous)
• Denied indigency request 2022-1170-1 (unanimous)
• Suspended reimbursement on indigency 2020-1089-1, kept lien (unanimous)
• Accepted $18,000 settlement in case 2006-25, removed liens (unanimous)
• Cancelled property tax penalty/interest for parcel RPH04170120030 (unanimous)
• Approved August polling places as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Harris Company service agreement up to $4,000 (unanimous)
• Amended Clearwater Landscaping contract up to $3,250 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting for a projects and priorities workshop, with sessions in the morning and afternoon. The agenda lists no specific decisions or public hearings; it is a working session focused on county projects and priorities.

• Projects and priorities workshop (9:00 AM and 1:30 PM)

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners convened a special meeting on July 11, 2022, for a projects and priorities workshop focused on the FY2022 Q3 update. The workshop covered topics including sustainability, community well-being, organizational development, transportation, and housing. No formal decisions or votes were made during the session, which adjourned at 3:00 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Equalization convenes as a special meeting to hear seven appeals of property tax assessments. The board will review each parcel's valuation and decide whether to adjust it. All times are approximate and subject to change.

• Hearing rules for 2022 appeals
• Deborah Kimball appeals 5 parcels (RPG0305000001A, RPG0305000002A, RP01N18036095N, MH1TSB00000190, RPB0000077010A)
• Lindsay Dahm & Douglas Norton appeal RPK03010020170
• Gordon Smith (Annie Kaiser) appeals RP005300010040
• Scott McBain (Kati Freytag) appeals RP003300120040

The Blaine County Board of Equalization heard eight property assessment appeals on July 7, 2022. The board unanimously sustained the assessor's valuations on six properties, including those owned by Deborah Kimball, Lindsey Dahm, Samuel McDowell, and Diane Barker. The board approved two reductions: Gordon Smith's property was lowered from $1,036,392 to $973,201, and Scott McBain's from $1,575,418 to $1,460,455. All decisions were unanimous.

• Sustained assessor's value of $305,327 on Parcel PRG035000001A (unanimous)
• Sustained assessor's value of $304,249 on Parcel PRG0305000002A (unanimous)
• Sustained assessor's value of $216,204 on Parcels RP01N18036095N/MH1TSB00000190 (unanimous)
• Sustained assessor's value of $359,622 on Parcel RPB0000077010A (unanimous)
• Sustained assessor's value of $698,909 on Parcel RPK03010020170 (unanimous)
• Changed assessed valuation on Parcel RP005300010040 from $1,036,392 to $973,201 (unanimous)
• Changed assessed valuation on Parcel RP003300120040 from $1,575,418 to $1,460,455 (2-0)
• Sustained assessor's value of $2,573,632 on Parcel RP003400001720 (2-0)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will continue a public hearing on applications by TVIV Quigley, LLC to remove a portion of the Mountain Overlay District and subdivide 566.8 acres into 24 lots as a Simple Planned Unit Development named Quigley Ranch Subdivision. The commission will also discuss findings on several other items, including a manufactured home park overlay rezone and a wetland conditional use permit.

• Rezone to remove MOD portion northwest of Quigley Road (less than 25% slope)
• Subdivide 566.8 acres into 24 lots as Quigley Ranch Subdivision
• Property zoned R-5 and R-10 with overlays: Floodplain, MOD, Avalanche, Wetland, Wildlife
• Findings on Manufactured Home Park Overlay rezone / Pacific Current Partners
• Findings on 100 Water Gulch Rd MOD Site Alteration and Wetland CUP/Parker Gulch/Curtis

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Equalization will conduct a series of individual hearings regarding property assessments. These proceedings follow Idaho Code 63-501 and involve specific parcel numbers for various residents.

• Robert & Jani Bergdahl RP00118000002A
• Samuel McDowell RP003400001720
• Gregory & Sheryl Thomas RP00340001420
• Gene Abrams RP002700000910
• Kim Hyde RP003450000980

The Blaine County Board of Equalization heard seven property assessment appeals on July 6, 2022. The board unanimously sustained the assessor's valuations for five properties, denied one appeal by sustaining the assessor's value, and continued two hearings to July 7. All decisions were made unanimously.

• Sustained assessor's value of $816,851 for Bergdahl parcel RP00118000002A (unanimous)
• Continued McDowell parcel RP003400001720 hearing to July 7 (unanimous)
• Sustained assessor's value of $1,480,145 for Thomas parcel RP00340001420 (unanimous)
• Sustained assessor's value of $1,495,423 for Abrams parcel RP002700000910 (unanimous)
• Sustained assessor's value of $1,930,563 for Hyde parcel RP003450000980 (unanimous)
• Sustained assessor's value of $928,675 for Bacharach parcel RPS07360004423 (unanimous)
• Sustained assessor's value of $1,179,703 for Zech parcel RP03450000500 (unanimous)
• Continued Barker parcel RPS003450000500 hearing to July 7 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a contract with Water Futures Inc. for water advisory consulting services, at $150 per hour not to exceed $20,000, for FY2022 through September 30. The consent calendar for beverage license renewals was also approved. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and an executive session.

• Approved Water Futures Inc. water advisory consultant contract, $150/hr up to $20,000 (2-0)
• Approved consent calendar for beverage license renewals (2-0)
• Entered executive session to acquire interest in real property (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Equalization will hold a special meeting to hear 11 property tax appeals from property owners. The board will review each case and make decisions on the assessed values. The meeting is scheduled for June 30, 2022, at the Old Blaine County Courthouse in Hailey.

• James Mizer appeal (parcels RP03N18033601A, RP03N18033601B)
• Gordon Smith (Annie Kaiser) appeal (RP005300010040)
• Shaun Fenn appeal (RPK03260000080)
• Savello LLC (John Hansen) appeal (RPK07820000070)
• Spur Lane Home Trust & Edsel Ford II (Jason R. Mau) appeal (RPK05150000150, RPS07150014770)

The Blaine County Board of Equalization heard nine property assessment appeals on June 30, 2022. The board voted 2-0 to sustain the assessor's valuations on seven parcels, including those owned by James Mizer, Shaun Fenn, Savello LLC, Cody Sluder, Spur Lane Home Trust, Phalen Stone Trust, and Gregory Dunfield. Two appeals—for Gordon Smith's Smiley Creek property and Scott McBain's Hulen Meadows property—were continued to July 7 for further assessor review. All decisions can be appealed to the Idaho State Board of Tax Appeals within 30 days.

• Sustained assessor's value of $438,976 on Parcel RP03N18033601A (2-0)
• Sustained assessor's value of $438,976 on Parcel RP03N180033601B (2-0)
• Continued hearing for Parcel RP005300010040 to July 7 (2-0)
• Sustained assessor's value of $1,090,216 on Parcel RP03260000080 (2-0)
• Sustained assessor's value of $2,038,282 on Parcel RPK078200000070 (2-0)
• Sustained assessor's value of $919,800 on Parcel RP005220010010 (2-0)
• Sustained assessor's value of $2,099,456 on Parcel RPS07150014770 (2-0)
• Sustained assessor's value of $3,817,694 on Parcel RPK05150000150 (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Equalization holds a special meeting to hear two 2022 property tax appeals. The board will consider appeals from Tyler & Michelle Ferris and Neil Siegel, then adjourn.

• Tyler & Michelle Ferris appeal, parcels RP005300010010 and RP005300010020
• Neil Siegel appeal, parcel RP003200090090
• Meeting at Old Blaine County Courthouse, 206 First Avenue S., Hailey

The Blaine County Board of Equalization heard three property assessment appeals and sustained the assessor's values in all cases, denying the appellants' requests for reductions. The board also entered executive session to discuss a potential property acquisition. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Sustained assessor's value of $171,600 on Parcel RP005300010010 (2-0)
• Sustained assessor's value of $1,544,399 on Parcel RP005300010020 (2-0)
• Sustained assessor's value of $1,221,810 on Parcel RP003200090090 (2-0)
• Entered executive session for property acquisition under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c) (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to enter an executive session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(c) to discuss acquiring an interest in real property. No action items are listed on the agenda; the meeting is solely for this closed discussion.

• Executive session under I.C. §74-206(1)(c) for real property acquisition

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners convened a special meeting and unanimously voted to enter an executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c) to discuss acquiring real property not owned by a public agency. No substantive decisions were made; the board adjourned immediately after the session.

• Held executive session to discuss real property acquisition (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, an executive session on indigent matters, and action items including contracts, grants, and agreements. They will also review county department reports, a consent calendar with alcohol license renewals, and a proposal update from the West Magic Highway District. A scheduled land-use hearing for a short plat subdivision at 13306 Highway 75 has been cancelled because the application was withdrawn.

• Independent contract with Clear Mind Graphics for Water Conservation Education and Outreach Campaign
• FY20 Sheriff SCAAP Grant request to apply
• Blaine County/Water Futures Inc. Water Advisory Consultant Agreement
• New retail alcohol beverage license for Roots Wine Bar LLC dba Roots
• Beverage license renewals for multiple businesses including Zinc, The Wicked Spud, and Wood River Gun Club

The board approved a $12,000 settlement for indigent case 2006-25, writing off the remaining $17,936.83, and approved a $10,000 contract with Clear Mind Graphics for a water conservation campaign. They also accepted a $14,568 federal SCAAP grant for the sheriff's office and approved the consent calendar for alcohol licenses. The short plat application at 13306 Highway 75 was withdrawn, and the board tabled the West Magic Highway District proposal pending further information.

• Approved $12,000 settlement for indigent case 2006-25, wrote off $17,936.83 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 contract with Clear Mind Graphics for water conservation campaign (unanimous)
• Accepted $14,568 SCAAP grant for sheriff's office (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar for alcohol licenses (unanimous)
• Approved Findings of Fact for East Fork Ranch #2 Lot 5 plat amendment (unanimous)
• Tabled West Magic Highway District proposal pending further hearing
• Withdrawn: Short plat subdivision at 13306 Highway 75

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two action items: a request by Pacific Current Partners to add the Mobile Home/Manufactured Home Overlay District to 6.16 acres near the Meadows Manufactured Home Park, and two applications by Parker Gulch, LLC to modify the Mountain Overlay District boundary and approve a wetland conditional use permit for unpermitted fill and an existing driveway. The commission will also discuss findings on the Triumph Ranch Subdivision and the Comprehensive Plan implementation section.

• Rezone 6.16 acres east of Highway 75, north of Broadway Run, west of Meadows Manufactured Home Park to add MHO District
• Modify Mountain Overlay District boundaries based on updated topographic data for Parker Gulch, LLC parcel (Mining Claim UVA MS 21)
• Wetland Conditional Use Permit for unpermitted fill and existing roadway/driveway and vehicular pad
• Discussion of findings on Triumph Ranch Subdivision and Comprehensive Plan Implementation Section

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with action items including a fireworks resolution, several ARPA/SLRF reimbursement contracts, and a COVID-19 risk level plan update. The board will also consider a consent calendar with budget adjustments and numerous beverage license renewals, plus an executive session on employee matters.

• Blaine County Fireworks Resolution 2022-21
• ARPA/SLRF reimbursement contracts for Picabo Water System LLC, Higher Ground SV Inc., and Wood River Community YMCA
• Blaine County COVID-19 Risk Level Plan update
• Solid Waste Budget Adjustment 2022-19 and PSF Bond Budget Adjustment 2022-20
• Beverage license renewals for 27 establishments including Lefty's Bar & Grill and Warfield Distillery & Brewery

The Board of County Commissioners approved a fireworks resolution and three ARPA/SLRF reimbursement contracts totaling $114,842.70 for Picabo Water System, Higher Ground Sun Valley, and the YMCA. They also approved the consent calendar, which included budget adjustments and beverage license renewals. No action was taken on the clerk's request for a financial consultant, and the board entered executive session for personnel matters.

• Approved Fireworks Resolution 2022-21 (unanimous)
• Approved $49,900 ARPA contract with Picabo Water System LLC (unanimous)
• Approved $47,500 ARPA contract with Higher Ground Sun Valley Inc. (2-0, Davis abstained)
• Approved $17,442.70 ARPA contract with Wood River Community YMCA (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including budget adjustments and beverage license renewals (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters (unanimous)

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on two applications for the property at 11854 Highway 75. The first is a conditional use permit for a home occupation (landscaping/snow removal office) with outdoor storage. The second is a scenic highway overlay site alteration permit for plantings and fence/gate upgrades.

• CUP for Sun Valley Services office with two non-resident employees
• Outdoor storage on ~15% of lot in R-1 zone
• Site alteration permit for berm plantings and fence/gate upgrades
• Property in Scenic Highway Overlay district

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to hear budget presentations from several county departments and fire districts. The agenda is entirely budget-related, with no public hearings or other business items listed. Attendees are encouraged to join online or by phone.

• Coroner budget presentation at 10:00
• Clerk budget presentation at 10:30
• Indigent/Elections budget presentation at 11:00
• Land Use and Building Services budget presentation at 11:30
• Ambulance District budget presentations for Carey Rural Fire District, Wood River Fire and Rescue, Ketchum Fire District, and Sun Valley Fire District at 1:30

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners held a special budget meeting on June 16, 2022, to review FY2023 budget requests from county departments and fire districts. No formal votes were taken on the budgets; the meeting was for discussion and information gathering. The board convened as the Blaine County Ambulance District to hear budget presentations from fire districts, including requests for new positions and equipment.

• Convened as Blaine County Ambulance District to hear fire district budget requests (unanimous)
• Heard FY2023 budget requests from Coroner, Clerk, Indigent, Elections, Grants, and Land Use and Building Services
• Noted indigent program to dissolve June 30, 2023, with pending applications due by March 2023
• Heard requests for new FTE positions from Wood River Fire and Rescue and Ketchum Fire District
• Heard request from Sun Valley Fire and North Blaine County Fire District to become ambulance district contract holder

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to hear budget presentations from six county departments: Facilities, Waterways, Snowmobile Grooming Program Road and Bridge, Weeds, Information Technology, Prosecuting Attorney, and Probation. The meeting is open to the public, with online attendance strongly encouraged. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the session is for budget review and discussion.

• Facilities budget presentation at 9:30 AM
• Waterways budget presentation at 10:00 AM
• Snowmobile Grooming Program Road and Bridge budget presentation at 10:30 AM
• Weeds budget presentation at 11:00 AM
• Information Technology, Prosecuting Attorney, and Probation budget presentations in the afternoon

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners held a special budget meeting to review FY2023 department budget requests. Departments presented highlights and proposals, including facilities, waterways, snowmobile grooming, road and bridge, noxious weeds, IT, prosecuting attorney, and probation. No formal decisions or approvals were made during the meeting; it was a hearing session only.

• No formal decisions made; budget hearings held for FY2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, an executive session on indigent matters, and action items on contracts, grants, and county department reports. They will also conduct a public hearing on a plat amendment for 93 East Fork Road, review a $25,000 grant request for the Weed Warriors program, and consider a $690,000 budget amendment for the Solid Waste Department.

• Public hearing on plat amendment for Lot 5, East Fork Ranches #2 at 93 East Fork Road
• Consideration of $25,000 grant to Environmental Resource Center for Weed Warriors Action Program
• Consideration to amend 2022 Solid Waste Department budget by $690,000
• Approval of new beverage license for Main 200 LLC dba Serva Peruvian Cuisine
• Review and approval of Blaine County Employee/Manager Handbook Revision

The board approved a $25,000 grant to the Environmental Resource Center for its Weed Warriors program, and approved or denied several indigent medical reimbursement requests based on eligibility. They also approved a security agreement for a riparian violation, a grant application for the Sheriff's Office, a plat amendment, and the employee handbook revision. No new claims were filed.

• Approved $25,000 LWWP grant for Weed Warriors (unanimous)
• Approved indigent request 2022-138-1 with $125/month reimbursement (unanimous)
• Denied indigent requests 2022-1167-1 and 2022-119-1 (unanimous)
• Approved indigent requests 2022-1064-1 and 2022-1168-1 with no reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 security agreement for 66 Croesus Creek riparian violation (unanimous)
• Approved request to apply for $28,946.86 ODP grant for Sheriff's Office (unanimous)
• Approved plat amendment for Lot 5, East Fork Ranches #2 (unanimous)
• Approved employee handbook revision effective immediately (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive budget presentations from several county departments, including courts, sustainability, recycle center, treasurer, assessor, administrative services, and emergency communications. The meeting is open to the public, with remote attendance encouraged. No decisions are scheduled; this is a budget review session.

• Budget presentation: Courts at 10:00 AM
• Budget presentation: Sustainability at 10:30 AM
• Budget presentation: Recycle Center at 11:00 AM
• Budget presentation: Treasurer at 1:30 PM
• Budget presentation: Emergency Communications at 3:00 PM

The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop meeting to review FY2023 budget requests from several departments, including Courts, Sustainability, Recycle Center, Treasurer, Assessor, Administrative Services, and Emergency Communications. No formal votes or decisions were made during the hearing; it was a discussion and presentation session. The meeting adjourned at 3:50 p.m.

• No formal decisions or votes taken during budget hearing
• Reviewed FY2023 budget requests from Courts, Sustainability, Recycle Center, Treasurer, Assessor, Administrative Services, and Emergency Communications

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold continued public hearings on two action items: a request by TVIV Quigley, LLC to rezone part of the Mountain Overlay District and approve a 24-lot Simple Planned Unit Development called Quigley Ranch Subdivision, and a MOD Site Alteration Permit for a single-family residence at 100 Water Gulch Rd. The commission will also discuss findings and set future meeting dates.

• TVIV Quigley, LLC: remove MOD overlay on portion northwest of Quigley Road (less than 25% slope) and subdivide 566.8 acres into 24 lots (Quigley Ranch Subdivision)
• Paul and Shari Preston: MOD Site Alteration Permit for primary single-family residence at 100 Water Gulch Rd
• Property overlays include Floodplain & Riparian Setback, Mountain Overlay, Avalanche, Wetland, Wildlife
• Next meeting dates: June 23, July 14, July 28

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to hear budget presentations from various county departments and agencies. The meeting covers the budget process overview, capital improvements, liability insurance, and department-specific budgets including the Sheriff, Jail, and Ketchum Police Department. No decisions are scheduled; this is a presentation and discussion session.

• Budget process overview and capital improvements presentation at 9:00 AM
• Liability insurance budget presentation at 9:45 AM
• Sheriff's department budget presentation at 2:00 PM
• Jail budget presentation at 2:30 PM
• Ketchum Police Department budget presentation at 3:00 PM

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners held a budget hearing for FY2023, reviewing department requests and presentations. No formal votes or final budget approvals were made during this session; it was a discussion and information-gathering meeting. Key items included a proposed County Services Coordinator funded by opioid settlement funds, a 7.4% increase in liability insurance costs, and requests for new sheriff vehicles and staff.

• No formal decisions or votes taken; budget hearings only
• Discussed using opioid settlement funds for a new County Services Coordinator position
• Noted ICRMP liability insurance cost increase of 7.4% to $205,452 for FY2023
• Reviewed sheriff's request for three new vehicles and a new FTE with 9% market increase
• Discussed phase two of radio replacement plan for sheriff and Ketchum PD
• Heard request to raise tipping fees by 10% for Southern Idaho Solid Waste

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with action items including a public auction, contracts, a bridge project update, land-use decisions, and a funding request. They will consider adopting an ordinance on accessory dwelling units and tiny homes on wheels, and decide on a $25,000 request for a weed-pulling program. The meeting is open to the public, with remote attendance encouraged.

• Ordinance 2022-03 adoption: Title 9, Chapter 2 definitions and Chapter 3, Section 11 accessory dwelling units, related to tiny homes on wheels
• Contract for Services between Southern Idaho Biological Control and Blaine County
• Independent Contract for Services Agreement between Blaine County and Power Engineers
• Request by Environmental Resource Center for $25,000 (48% of project costs) for Weed Warriors Action Program
• Minor Plat Amendment for Lots 2 and 3A, Block 1, Woodgrove Farm Subdivision, application by Kimberly and Robert Shepherd

The Board of County Commissioners approved several contracts and grants, including a solar potential analysis, a rural economic development grant, and funding for the Weed Warriors program. They also adopted an ordinance regulating tiny homes on wheels, approved a minor plat amendment, and appointed a new Planning and Zoning Commissioner. No bids were received for the public auction of a 2003 Ford Escape.

• Approved contract with Southern Idaho Biological Control for 2006 Ford Escape (unanimous)
• Approved $3,000 contract with Power Engineers for solar analysis (unanimous)
• Approved $27,200 Rural Idaho Economic Profession Grant with $12,100 match (unanimous)
• Approved $24,150 FY2022 Rural Economic Profession Grant with $15,000 match (unanimous)
• Approved minor plat amendment for Lots 2 and 3A, Woodgrove Farm (unanimous)
• Adopted Ordinance 2022-03 regulating Tiny Homes on Wheels (unanimous)
• Appointed Lori Nakaoka to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 funding for Weed Warriors Action Program (unanimous)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on two applications by TVIV Quigley, LLC: to remove a portion of the Mountain Overlay District (MOD) northwest of Quigley Road with less than 25% slope, and to subdivide 566.8 acres into 24 lots as a Simple Planned Unit Development named Quigley Ranch Subdivision. The property is zoned R-5 and R-10 with several overlay districts and is adjacent to Hailey within the Area of City Impact. The commission will also discuss findings and set future meeting dates.

• Rezone: remove MOD portion northwest of Quigley Road (less than 25% slope)
• Subdivide 566.8 acres into 24 lots as Quigley Ranch Subdivision
• Property zoned R-5 and R-10 with Floodplain, MOD, Avalanche, Wetland, Wildlife overlays
• Located adjacent to Hailey in Sections 2, 3, 10 & 11, T2N, R18E, BM
• Next meeting dates: June 2, June 9, June 23

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, an executive session on indigent records, and action items including contracts, grants, and county department reports. They will also consider a plat amendment for a property near Ketchum and a COVID-19 risk level plan. The agenda includes several routine items such as consent calendar approvals and board reports.

• Contract for Services – ARPA/SLFRF Reimbursement with The Space Idaho
• LHTAC Leading Idaho Local Bridge Grant Program Application
• Blaine County Resolution 2022-16: Transfer of 2003 Ford Ambulance to Jefferson County
• Blaine County Resolution 2022-17: Transfer of 1995 Chevrolet Pickup to City of Carey
• Plat amendment application by Scott and Andrea Martin for Lot 15, Boards Upper Ranch Subdivision (expand building envelope from 0.6 to 1.3 acres)

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners approved multiple grant applications for bridge replacements, an IT internet budget increase, and a consent calendar including property transfers and a liquor license transfer. They also approved a building permit fee refund and a hardship waiver for an ambulance bill. The meeting included a presentation from Boise State HCRI and a plat amendment hearing that was continued.

• Approved Blaine County Primary Election results (2-0)
• Approved claims for May 18, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved data sharing agreement with Idaho OITS (2-0)
• Approved LHTAC bridge grant applications for Muldoon Road, Upper High Five, High Five, and North Picabo Road bridges (unanimous)
• Approved IT internet budget increase not to exceed $22,360 from contingency (unanimous)
• Approved ambulance bill forgiveness of $225 for run #21-737051 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including vehicle transfers and liquor license transfer (unanimous)
• Approved building permit fee refund of $7,782.06 for permit #2020-152 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to hear budget presentations from 10 community service organizations. Each group has a scheduled time slot to present its funding request for the upcoming budget cycle. No decisions are listed on the agenda; the meeting is for presentations only.

• Mountain Rides budget presentation at 9:00 AM
• Blaine County Housing Authority budget presentation at 10:00 AM
• Blaine County Charitable Fund budget presentation at 11:00 AM
• Sawtooth Society budget presentation at 11:40 AM
• Friends of Sawtooth Avalanche budget presentation at 12:00 PM

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners held a special budget meeting to hear FY2023 funding requests from community organizations. No decisions were made; the board only received presentations. Requests included $201,500 from Mountain Rides, $30,000 from Sun Valley Economic Development, $668,329 from the Blaine County Housing Authority, and smaller amounts from other groups.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was for hearing funding requests only

Levy Advisory Board

The Blaine County Levy Advisory Board will consider a funding request from the Environmental Resource Center for its Weed Warriors Action Program, which seeks $25,000 to support youth weed pulling and native reseeding events. The board will also take public comment and approve minutes from previous meetings.

• Environmental Resource Center requests $25,000 (48% of project costs) for Weed Warriors Action Program
• Funding would cover Program Manager (May-Oct), four seasonal staff, transportation, and seed for 300+ students
• Public comment period
• Approval of minutes from Dec. 1, 2021, Jan. 19, and April 25, 2022 meetings

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a continued public hearing on a zoning text amendment to allow Tiny Homes on Wheels as permissible housing types, with a recommendation for approval from the P&Z Commission. The board will also consider multiple ARPA/SLFRF reimbursement contracts, a special funding request for emergency housing assistance, and various county department reports and action items.

• Continued public hearing on Title 9 Zoning Regulations Text Amendment – Tiny Homes on Wheels
• Contract for Services-ARPA/SLFRF Reimbursement The Argyros
• Contract for Services-ARPA/SLFRF Reimbursement the Hunger Coalition
• Special Funding Request for Emergency Housing Assistance – Potential ARPA Funding
• Public hearings on Idaho Community Development Block Grant status for Senior Connection HVAC upgrade and meal delivery van

The Board approved multiple contracts, including a $65,900 agreement with Harris Company to replace the control system at the public safety facility, and a $34,473.85 agreement with Integrated Security Resources for door locks at the Old Courthouse. Several ARPA-funded contracts were approved for COVID-19 recovery, including $42,845.50 for The Argyros, $49,900 for The Hunger Coalition, $25,000 for I Have a Dream Foundation, $2,889 for Sun Valley Culinary Institute, $29,200 for The Crisis Hotline, and $20,900 for The Space Idaho. The Board also approved a text amendment to allow Tiny Homes on Wheels as accessory dwelling units, and appointed Derek Wolfley to the Planning and Zoning Commission. No public comment was received on any item.

• Approved $34,473.85 contract with Integrated Security Resources for door locks (2-0)
• Approved $65,900 contract with Harris Company for control system upgrade (2-0)
• Approved $42,845.50 ARPA contract with The Argyros (2-0)
• Approved $49,900 ARPA contract with The Hunger Coalition (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 ARPA contract with I Have a Dream Foundation (unanimous)
• Approved $2,889 ARPA contract with Sun Valley Culinary Institute (unanimous)
• Approved $29,200 ARPA contract with The Crisis Hotline (unanimous)
• Approved $20,900 ARPA contract with The Space Idaho (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to tour the recycle center and hear budget presentations from 11 community service organizations. These presentations will inform the county's budget decisions for the coming fiscal year. The meeting is open to the public, with online attendance encouraged.

• Recycle center tour at 9:00 AM
• Budget presentations from Region IV Development, Blaine Soil Conservation District, KH Counseling and Health Center, Hunger Coalition, Senior Connection, Idaho Dark Sky Reserve, NAMI, Wood River Wolf Project, University of Idaho Extension Office, and Crisis Hotline
• Meeting at Old Blaine County Courthouse, 206 First Avenue S., Hailey

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners held a special budget meeting to hear FY2023 funding requests from community organizations. No formal decisions were made; the board only received presentations and discussed needs. Requests ranged from $2,424 for Region IV Development to $140,502.50 for the University of Idaho Extension Office.

• No formal decisions made; meeting was for hearing FY2023 funding requests
• Discussed Recycle Center infrastructure needs and potential satellite internet service

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Mountain Overlay District Site Alteration Permit for a single-family residence at 100 Water Gulch Rd, and will workshop implementation of the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is open to the public in person or by web.

• Public hearing on MOD Site Alteration Permit by Paul and Shari Preston for a primary single-family residence at 100 Water Gulch Rd, zoned R-10 with multiple overlays
• Workshop on Comprehensive Plan implementation, following up on prioritized Desired Outcome policy statements
• Next meeting dates: May 26 (regular), June 2 (special), June 9 and June 23 (regular)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, executive sessions, and action items. They will consider multiple contracts, including ARPA/SLFRF reimbursements for local organizations, a public defender agreement, and a bike/ped plan update. The board will also hold a public hearing on a plat amendment and discuss potential ARPA funding for emergency housing assistance.

• Contract for Services – ARPA/SLFRF Reimbursement with Blaine County Charitable Fund, Housing Authority, and Swiftsure Ranch
• Blaine County Public Defender Agreement for Court Appointed Conflict Counsel
• Public hearing on plat amendment for 21 Golden Currant Drive, Croy Creek Preserve Subdivision
• Request for contingency funds for purchase of vehicle
• Special funding request for emergency housing assistance using potential ARPA funds

The Board approved multiple contracts and grants, including a property tax exemption for Idaho Base Camp, an equipment usage agreement with East Side Magic LLC, a public defender agreement for Keith R. Roark, and several ARPA-funded contracts for COVID-19 recovery. They also approved a bike/pedestrian plan MOU, an indigent defense grant application, and a request to apply for a rural economic development grant. A special funding request for emergency housing assistance for the McHanville displaced families was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved property tax exemption for Idaho Base Camp (unanimous)
• Approved equipment usage agreement with East Side Magic LLC, $30/hr not to exceed $5,400 (unanimous)
• Approved Public Defender agreement for Keith R. Roark at $150/hr (unanimous)
• Approved ARPA contracts: Blaine County Charitable Fund $49,000, Housing Authority $45,000, Swiftsure Ranch $12,000 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Bike/Ped Plan Update with $4,400 county share and $16,900 contract with Harmony Designs (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 Indigent Defense grant application for $99,957.37 (unanimous)
• Approved request to apply for FY23 EDPRO grant up to $30,000 with $15,000 match (unanimous)
• Approved up to $7,500 from Contingency for LUBS pickup purchase (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on a 40-hour work week policy, review the FY2023 general budget, and analyze year-to-date ARPA spending. They will also review specific ARPA funding requests from several organizations and county departments. The meeting is open to the public, with remote attendance encouraged.

• Discussion and action on 40-hour work week policy
• FY2023 general budget discussion
• ARPA spending analysis, year-to-date
• ARPA funding requests review for GIS, Sheriff's Office, Disaster Services, Tidwell Idaho Foundation, Picabo Water Systems, Wood River YMCA, Higher Ground, City of Ketchum

The Board approved three ARPA funding requests: $17,442.75 for the Wood River YMCA, $49,900 for Picabo Water Systems, and $47,500 for Higher Ground (with Commissioner Davis abstaining). They also discussed transitioning to a 40-hour work week and prorated benefits, but took no formal action. Requests from the Tidwell Idaho Foundation, Sheriff's Office, and GIS were deferred.

• Approved $17,442.75 ARPA funding for Wood River YMCA (unanimous)
• Approved $49,900 ARPA funding for Picabo Water Systems (unanimous)
• Approved $47,500 ARPA funding for Higher Ground (Davis abstained)
• Deferred Tidwell Idaho Foundation $990,000 request
• Deferred Sheriff's Office radio upgrade request to budget presentation
• Deferred GIS aerial imaging request to budget presentation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved two proclamations: declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month and celebrating the Sawtooth National Recreation Area's 50th anniversary. They also approved a $19,980 contract with CompuNet for a Microsoft Office 365 migration, funded by ARPA, and a $87,114 dump trailer purchase from contingency. No bids were received for the Indian Creek Road reconstruction project, so it was postponed to summer 2023.

• Approved Proclamation 2022-03 declaring May as Mental Health Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-15 celebrating SNRA's 50th anniversary (unanimous)
• Approved $19,980 contract with CompuNet for Microsoft Office 365 migration (unanimous)
• Approved $87,114 purchase of 15ft dump trailer from Northwest Equipment (unanimous)
• Postponed Indian Creek Road reconstruction due to no bids received
• Approved consent calendar including catering permit for Warfield Brewery (unanimous)
• Approved plat amendment for 105 Bullion Gulch Road (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 3, 2017, Nov 9, 2021, Nov 30, 2021, and April 5, 2022 meetings (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Ambulance District Board met and discussed a proposal for Ketchum Fire Department to provide ground transportation for Air St. Luke's, but took no formal action. They also discussed transferring a surplus ambulance to Jefferson County and a pickup to the City of Carey, with staff directed to prepare transfer documents. No formal votes were taken on these items; the meeting was primarily informational and preparatory for the FY2023 budget.

• Convened as Blaine County Ambulance District Board (2-0)
• Directed staff to prepare resolution to transfer 2003 ambulance to Jefferson County
• Directed staff to prepare transfer documents for 1995 pickup to City of Carey
• Deferred decision on KFD ambulance upgrade pending Air St. Luke's proposal
• No action on Air St. Luke's ground transport proposal; further discussion scheduled

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding County-initiated amendments to Title 9 of the Blaine County Code. The proposed changes involve adding definitions and provisions for relocation assistance and replacement housing within specific overlay districts.

• Public hearing on Community Housing Overlay District (CHO) amendments
• Public hearing on Mobile/Manufactured Home Park Overlay District (MHO) amendments
• Proposed additions regarding relocation assistance and replacement housing

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, an executive session on indigent matters, and action items including claims, tax cancellation, contracts, and department reports. They will also discuss the COVID-19 risk level plan, housing issues, and land use text amendments. The meeting is open to the public, with online attendance encouraged.

• Local Professional Services Agreement #96203 with Keller Associates for Kilpatrick Bridge
• Memorandum of Understanding with Avertest LLC dba Averhealth
• Tax cancellation for Gary & Barbara Baird, 20546 N. Main, Carey, ID, hardship per I.C. § 63-711
• Request to Apply for FY23 PDC Indigent Public Defense Financial Assistance
• Transfer of Surplus County Property – Elections Department

The board approved a $359,914 contract with Keller Associates for Kilpatrick Bridge design, increased ARPA revenue-loss designation to $4,471,559, and approved a $14,851 purchase of speed signs. It also approved a $995 drug-testing MOU, a $1,950.82 tax cancellation, and a $95,000 grant application. The board initiated zoning text amendments and adopted a riparian planting list resolution.

• Approved $359,914 Keller Associates contract for Kilpatrick Bridge design (unanimous)
• Increased ARPA revenue-loss designation from $1.5M to $4,471,559 (unanimous)
• Approved $14,851 purchase of four Traffic Logix speed signs (unanimous)
• Approved $995 MOU with Avertest for drug testing services (unanimous)
• Cancelled $1,950.82 in 2018 property taxes for Baird parcel (unanimous)
• Approved application for FY23 PDC Indigent Public Defense grant up to $95,000 (unanimous)
• Initiated text amendments to Title 9 zoning regulations (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-14 for riparian/wetland planting list (unanimous)

Levy Advisory Board

The Blaine County Levy Advisory Board is meeting to consider a revised levy grant request from the Wood River Land Trust for $281,000, which would cover 48% of the purchase price of a 281-acre parcel near Carey, Idaho. The board will also take public comment and approve minutes from two prior meetings. This is an action item, meaning the board may vote to recommend approval or denial to the County Commissioners.

• $281,000 grant request for 281-acre Queen's Crown Gateway parcel, west of Carey
• Request revised from earlier $144,442 application at 25% of a lower property value
• Public comment period
• Approval of minutes from Dec. 1, 2021 and Jan. 19, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, executive sessions for indigent matters, and action items on contracts, grants, and county department reports. Key discussions include a development impact fee, adoption of an ordinance amending light industrial district text related to employee dwellings, and the future of the Blaine County Housing Authority, including a proposal from Agnew-Beck. The agenda also includes a funding request from the Sawtooth Society and several consent calendar items.

• Ordinance 2022-02: Title 9, Chapter 15 Light Industrial District text amendments on employee dwellings
• Development Impact Fee discussion with consultant and Road & Bridge
• Future of Blaine County Housing Authority: Agnew-Beck proposal Option 1, Tasks 1 and 2
• FY 2022 Sawtooth Society funding request
• Agreement with Regents of University of Idaho; LHTAC Leading Idaho Local Bridge Program application

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing and consider a variance application by Fred and Marcia Pillon for their property at 105 Audubon Place. The variance seeks to allow an approximately 84-square-foot addition to the west side of the house, which is entirely within the 75-foot riparian setback of the Big Wood River. The property is in the Low Density Residential District (R-1) and partially in the Floodplain Overlay and Riparian Setback District.

• Variance application by Fred and Marcia Pillon for 105 Audubon Place
• Request to add approximately 84 square feet to house footprint
• Property located within 75-foot riparian setback of Big Wood River
• Lot 2, Glenn-Dale Acres Subdivision, .69-acre, R-1 zoning
• Public hearing and consideration of the variance application

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider an application by Triumph Ranch, Inc. to subdivide 275 acres along East Fork Road into 9 lots and 4 parcels. The commission will also discuss findings, next meeting dates, updates, and additional notice for a MHO rezone.

• Public hearing on Triumph Ranch Subdivision: 275 acres, 9 lots (5.00 to 131.9 acres) plus 4 parcels, East Fork Rd./Hyndman Creek Rd.
• Property zoned R-5, R-10, RR-40 with overlays: Mountain, Floodplain, Riparian, Wetlands, Wildlife, Avalanche
• Discussion: Additional notice determination for MHO rezone
• Next meeting dates: April 28, May 12, May 26; special meetings possible

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment to allow employee dwellings in the Light Industrial District, and will also consider a drought disaster declaration, a resolution ending a prior disaster emergency, and a contract with Alcohol Monitoring Systems. The agenda includes an executive session on indigent matters, a proclamation for Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, and a COVID-19 update. One scheduled hearing on the Snowpeak Subdivision short plat has been cancelled.

• Public hearing on Title 9 zoning text amendment allowing dwellings in Light Industrial District (up to one unit per acre)
• Drought disaster declaration action item
• Resolution 2022-12 concluding declaration of disaster emergency
• Alcohol Monitoring Systems, Inc Master Agency Agreement
• Resolution 2022-10 and quitclaim deed of Byington Acres Subdivision Parcel A to Blaine County Housing Authority

The Board unanimously approved text amendments to Title 9, Chapter 15, allowing dwelling units for employees in Light Industrial districts, with conditions such as one unit per acre and occupancy by owners, operators, employees, or caretakers. The board also approved a 36-month contract with Alcohol Monitoring Systems for SCRAM devices, a drought emergency declaration request, and the transfer of county property to the Blaine County Housing Authority for affordable housing.

• Approved Title 9 zoning text amendments allowing employee dwellings in Light Industrial districts (unanimous)
• Approved 36-month Alcohol Monitoring Systems contract for SCRAM monitoring at $4.40/day and breath monitoring at $2.60/day (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation 2022-02 recognizing Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-12 ending the COVID-19 disaster emergency (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-10 transferring 8 Punkin Center Road to Blaine County Housing Authority (unanimous)
• Approved quitclaim deed for 8 Punkin Center Road transfer to BCHA (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including Resolution 2022-11 and College of Southern Idaho residency forms (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 15, 22, 24, and October 26, 2021 meetings (unanimous, Davis abstained on October 26)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review and take action on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding requests from 10 county departments and local organizations. The list includes county IT, facilities upgrades, housing, a crisis hotline, and several nonprofits. No other business is scheduled.

• Review of ARPA funding request from Blaine County IT
• Review of ARPA funding request for Blaine County Facilities HVAC upgrade
• Review of ARPA funding request for Blaine County Facilities lighting upgrade
• Review of ARPA funding request from The Space Idaho
• Review of ARPA funding requests from Blaine County Housing Authority, Crisis Hotline, The Argyros, Hunger Coalition, Wood River Fire and Rescue, and I Have a Dream Foundation

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners approved several ARPA funding requests, including $132,000 for an Office 365 migration, $70,000 for HVAC control system upgrades, $100,000 for LED lighting, and smaller grants to local nonprofits. The board also discussed but took no action on a request from Wood River Fire and Rescue for radio repeater upgrades, asking for further research. The meeting was a special session focused on ARPA fund distribution.

• Approved up to $132,000 for Office 365 migration (unanimous)
• Approved up to $70,000 for Public Safety Building HVAC control system upgrade (unanimous)
• Approved up to $100,000 for LED lighting upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $20,900 for The Space Idaho (unanimous)
• Approved $29,200 for Crisis Hotline bilingual outreach (unanimous)
• Approved $42,845.50 for The Argyros HVAC upgrades (unanimous)
• Approved $49,990 for Hunger Coalition COVID relief (unanimous)
• Approved $25,000 for I Have a Dream Foundation (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and action items, including a plat amendment for a property on Poison Creek Road, resolutions to transfer two county-owned lots to the Blaine County Housing Authority, and updates on the county's COVID-19 risk level plan. The board will also consider tax cancellation, indigent matters, and appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commission. The agenda includes several executive sessions for exempt records and an applicant review.

• Public hearing on plat amendment for Lot 4, Tews Ranch Subdivision, 201 Poison Creek Road, to move a 5.71-acre building envelope to a 5.21-acre bench location
• Resolution 2022-08: Quitclaim deed of Lot 1A, Block 10, Picabo Townsite to Blaine County Housing Authority
• Resolution 2022-09: Quitclaim deed of Lot 3, Block 3, Waterford Park Subdivision, Carey, to Blaine County Housing Authority
• Tax cancellation for Waddell, Herbert and Stacey, 3020 Warm Springs Rd. #B, Ketchum
• Findings of Fact for stream alteration permits at Loving Creek Ranch (18433 US Hwy 20) and Loving Creek/Barnard (18450 US Hwy 20)

The Board approved a $5,800.23 tax cancellation for a Ketchum property, transferred two parcels to the Blaine County Housing Authority for affordable housing, and approved a plat amendment for a building envelope relocation. They also approved stream alteration permits, appointed a Planning and Zoning Commissioner, and upheld a variance appeal decision.

• Approved tax cancellation of $5,800.23 for property RPK09840000010 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-08 transferring Lot 1A & 2A, Picabo Townsite to BCHA (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-09 transferring Lot 3, Block 3, Waterford Park Subdivision to BCHA (unanimous)
• Approved amended plat for Lot 4, Tews Ranch Subdivision (Poison Creek Road) with public access easement (unanimous)
• Approved stream alteration permit for Loving Creek Ranch (unanimous)
• Approved stream alteration permit for Loving Creek/Barnard (unanimous)
• Appointed Ted Stout to Planning and Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved amended decision on Cameron variance appeal (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single action item: a strategic planning workshop for the Blaine County Ambulance District. The meeting is open to the public, with remote attendance strongly encouraged. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Action item: Ambulance District Strategic Planning Workshop

The Blaine County Ambulance District Board convened a strategic planning workshop to discuss strengths, weaknesses, and initiatives for improving EMS services. No formal decisions were made; the meeting focused on identifying goals and discussing potential actions, such as upgrading records management, improving training, and addressing staffing needs.

• Convened as the Blaine County Ambulance District Board (unanimous)
• Discussed upgrading records management system to sync with St. Luke's (no action)
• Discussed potential funding for 911 at Ease mental health program for 2023 (no action)
• Discussed transferring Ketchum Fire Department unit to Carey Rural Fire Department (no action)
• Discussed sharing Idaho EMS License among all EMS agencies (no action)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to discuss findings regarding a Truck Terminal Conditional Use Permit (CUP) modification. Commissioners will also review standards of evaluation.

• Findings discussion for Truck Terminal CUP modification
• Review of commissioners' standards of evaluation

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two stream alteration permit applications for Loving Creek, one for dredging and one for restoration. They will also take action on election precinct boundaries, polling places, contracts, and other administrative items.

• Public hearing for 5-year stream alteration permit by WLCR LLC/Fery LC Ranch LLC to dredge Loving Creek at 18433 US Hwy 20
• Public hearing for stream alteration permit by Stephen Barnard c/o Jeanne McFall for restoration activities on Loving Creek at 18450 US Hwy 20
• Independent Contractor Agreement with Quigley Map Studio for Public Access Trailhead Signage
• CompuNet, Inc. Firewall Replacement contract
• Resolution 2022-06 Sheriff Budget Adjustment and Resolution 2022-07 Public Defender Budget Adjustment

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners approved multiple contracts and grants, including a $3,300 contract with Quigley Map Studio for trailhead signage, a WaterSMART grant application not to exceed $200,000, a $27,000 firewall replacement contract with CompuNet, and a $7,491.75 weed management cost-share agreement. They also approved two stream alteration permits for Loving Creek, one for WLCR LLC and one for Stephen Barnard, each with conditions. Election precinct boundaries and polling places were approved, and Danny Simpson was appointed to the Fair Board.

• Approved $3,300 contract with Quigley Map Studio for trailhead signage (unanimous)
• Approved WaterSMART grant application not to exceed $200,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $27,000 firewall replacement contract with CompuNet (unanimous)
• Approved $7,491.75 weed management cost-share agreement (unanimous)
• Approved stream alteration permit for WLCR LLC with 9 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved stream alteration permit for Stephen Barnard with 10 conditions (unanimous)
• Approved election precinct boundaries and polling places (unanimous)
• Appointed Danny Simpson to Fair Board for 3-year term (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will discuss and take action on vacating a transient encampment at the Moonstone Landing parking lot, based on an update from the Sheriff's Department. The board will also consider a FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant application for a microgrid project, review road and bridge projects, and address COVID-19 risk level plans. Several items are scheduled for executive session, including indigent appeals and employee matters.

• Action on vacating transient encampment at Moonstone Landing parking lot
• FEMA Hazard Mitigation Grant Program application for microgrid project scoping
• Bridge replacement and Indian Creek Road reconstruction discussion
• Resolution 2022-05 Destruction of Election Records
• COVID-19 Risk Level Plan update

The Board approved a request to apply for a $286,931.27 FEMA Hazard Mitigation grant for a microgrid project, with a 25% match. They also updated the county's COVID-19 safe work practices, making masks optional based on risk level. Additionally, they approved a priority list for bridge replacements and discussed a potential parking ordinance for transient encampments.

• Approved FEMA microgrid grant application for $286,931.27 (unanimous)
• Updated COVID-19 safe work practices, making masks optional based on risk level (unanimous)
• Approved priority list for bridge replacements, starting with Little Wood Bridge
• Approved Consent Calendar for March 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-05 authorizing destruction of election records as amended (unanimous)
• Removed Resolution 2022-05 from Consent Calendar for separate consideration (unanimous)
• Nominated Dr. Terry O'Connell for Health Hero Award (unanimous)
• Went into executive session for personnel matters (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to review and take action on American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding requests from several local organizations and departments. They will also consider contracts and agreements, including the ClearGov Budget Cycle Management Solution. The meeting is open to the public, with remote attendance encouraged.

• ARPA funding requests from Sun Valley Culinary Institute, North Blaine County Fire District, Blaine County Emergency Communications, Blaine County Facilities Department, Blaine County Charitable Fund, Blaine County Clerk’s Office, and ARCH
• Contract for ClearGov Budget Cycle Management Solution
• Action items on ARPA funding and contracts

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners approved several ARPA-funded projects, including $350,000 for emergency communications software, $50,000 for ADA restroom upgrades, $49,000 for emergency housing assistance, and $20,000 for a budget management contract. They also directed staff to create a contract for $2,889 for the Sun Valley Culinary Institute and to prepare a contract for ARCH for up to $990,000 for affordable housing, with a resolution to include households up to 380% of the federal poverty guideline. The board discussed but did not finalize a resolution for first responder housing.

• Approved $2,889 ARPA grant for Sun Valley Culinary Institute ventilation (unanimous)
• Approved up to $350,000 ARPA funds for emergency communications software replacement (unanimous)
• Approved up to $50,000 ARPA funds for ADA restroom upgrades at courthouse (unanimous)
• Approved $49,000 ARPA contract for Blaine County Charitable Fund emergency housing assistance (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 ClearGov budget management contract paid from ARPA lost revenue (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare ARCH contract up to $990,000 for affordable housing, including 380% federal poverty guideline in resolution

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a request by RDC National, Inc. to modify the conditional use permit for a truck terminal at 180 W. Glendale Rd. The modifications include updating trip counts, changing a condition about Glendale/Hwy 75 intersection improvements, and altering an administrative review condition. The commission will also discuss findings on dwellings in Light Industrial zones, solar zoning, and other business items.

• Public hearing on CUP modification for truck terminal at 180 W. Glendale Rd (RDC National, Inc.)
• Discussion of findings for dwellings in Light Industrial (LI) text amendments
• Discussion on zoning for solar/SolSmart designation
• Update on vacant P&Z Commissioner seat
• Next meeting dates: March 24?, March 31?, April 14

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will vote on the repeal of Face Covering Ordinance No. 2021-13 and updates to the county's COVID-19 risk level plan. The agenda includes action items for contract amendments, grant acceptance, and budget adjustments for the police, probation, and E-911 departments. The board will also review reports on housing, transportation, and land use, including a request for a public auction of county property.

• Consideration of Face Covering Ordinance No. 2021-13 Repeal
• Resolution 2022-02 Transfer of Funds to Ketchum Police Department Trust Account
• Resolution 2022-03 Probation Budget Adjustment
• Resolution 2022-04 E-911 Budget Adjustment
• Request to Accept – FY22 Recreational Boating Safety (RBS) grant

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners voted 2-0 to repeal the county's face covering ordinance (Ordinance 2021-13) via Ordinance 2022-01. They also approved a three-year maintenance contract with Western States Cat, an amended contract for the interim chief public defender, and acceptance of a recreational boating safety grant. Two indigent requests were decided: one approved with $25/month reimbursement, one denied.

• Approved Ordinance 2022-01 repealing face covering ordinance 2021-13 (2-0)
• Approved Western States Cat standby preventative maintenance agreement, 3-year term (2-0)
• Approved amended contract with Keith Roark for chief public defender services at $11,000/month through April 2022 (2-0)
• Accepted FY22 Recreational Boating Safety grant of $8,218 with 50% county match (2-0)
• Approved indigent request 2022-1161-1 with $25/month reimbursement (2-0)
• Denied indigent request 2022-1166-1 (2-0)
• Approved claims for March 3, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved consent calendar including resolutions 2022-02, 2022-03, 2022-04 (2-0)

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will consider an application by Matthew and Angela Nelson for a conditional use permit. The proposal includes constructing an accessory dwelling unit, an ADU garage, and a separate bay for RV storage on Lot 2 of the Orien Estates Sub.

• Conditional Use Permit: 710 Buttercup Road (ADU, garage, and RV storage)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed zoning amendment to allow tiny homes on wheels as a housing type. The board will also consider several action items, including a bridge easement relocation, a housing coordination services proposal, and an appeal of a variance decision.

• Public hearing on Title 9 Zoning Regulations text amendment to allow Tiny Homes on Wheels
• Colorado Gulch Bridge proposed easement relocation
• Regional Housing Coordination Services proposal with Agnew Beck
• Appeal of variance decision for 432 Warm Springs Rd.
• Transfer of beverage license for Scout Wine & Cheese to 360 East Ave, Unit 8, Ketchum

The Board of County Commissioners approved a zoning text amendment to allow Tiny Homes on Wheels as permissible housing, despite concerns about ANSI standards. They also affirmed a variance for a new home at 432 Warm Springs Rd., approved a modified decision on the Gruver Conditional Use Permit, and made several appointments. The board renewed a data license agreement with the Sun Valley Board of Realtors and approved the consent calendar.

• Approved Title 9 zoning text amendment to allow Tiny Homes on Wheels (unanimous)
• Affirmed Hearing Examiner's approval of variance for new home at 432 Warm Springs Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved Modified Decision of Appeal on Gruver Conditional Use Permit (unanimous)
• Appointed Becky Lopez to BCHA Board for five-year term (unanimous)
• Appointed Nick Turko to Planning and Zoning Commission for three-year term (unanimous)
• Renewed Sun Valley Board of Realtors license agreement for 3-year term (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar including beverage license transfer (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider a Colorado Gulch hazard mitigation grant and review multiple ARPA funding requests from local organizations. The board will also conduct an executive session to interview an applicant for the Planning and Zoning Commission. The meeting is open to the public, with remote attendance encouraged.

• Colorado Gulch Hazard Mitigation Phase 1 Grant action item
• ARPA funding requests from Swiftsure Ranch, Men's Second Chance Living, Blaine County IT, Blaine County Housing Authority, and ARCH Community Housing
• Executive session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(a) to interview Planning and Zoning Commission applicant

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners approved a FEMA grant for the Colorado Gulch bridge replacement and directed staff to prepare ARPA contracts for several community requests. The board approved funding for Swiftsure Ranch, Men's Second Chance Living, IT firewall replacements, and the Blaine County Housing Authority. A $1 million request from ARCH Community Housing was deferred for further review.

• Approved FEMA grant award of $276,682.87 for Colorado Gulch Hazard Mitigation Phase One (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare ARPA contract with Swiftsure Ranch for up to $12,000 (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare ARPA contract with Men's Second Chance Living for up to $49,000 (unanimous)
• Allocated up to $120,000 of ARPA funds for IT firewall replacements (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare ARPA contract with Blaine County Housing Authority for up to $45,000 (unanimous)
• Deferred decision on ARCH Community Housing's $1 million ARPA request for further review

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, an executive session on indigent matters, and action items on contracts, grants, and county department reports. They will also continue a land-use hearing on a conditional use permit for an outdoor recreational facility at 98 Broadford Rd, and discuss a comprehensive plan implementation workshop. The agenda includes several routine items such as claims, consent calendar approvals, and meeting minutes.

• Review of conditions for Outdoor Recreational Conditional Use Permit at 98 Broadford Rd (17.5 acres, Lot 2C, Silver Bell Ranch)
• Addendum to FY22 Emergency Medical Services Agreement with Wood River Fire Protection District
• Sustainability Program Fellow Independent Contractor Agreement
• Experian Account Renewal (consent calendar)
• Guy Canyon Restoration Project funding request: $21,525.00 (23% of $92,000.00 total)

The Board approved an addendum to the FY2022 Emergency Medical Services Agreement with the Wood River Fire Protection District, adding $269,409 in compensation to maintain current EMS service levels. They also approved a $21,525 grant to the University of Idaho for the Guy Canyon Restoration Project, and an independent contractor agreement for a Sustainability Program Fellow at $18.85/hour, not to exceed $13,500. The Board denied an indigent request (2022-1165-1) and suspended another (2021-1158-1) for possible federal resources. A discussion on a potential moratorium for mobile home park redevelopment in the McHanville area was held, but no decision was made.

• Approved addendum to FY2022 EMS Agreement with Wood River Fire Protection District, adding $269,409.
• Approved Land, Water and Wildlife Levy Grant Agreement with University of Idaho for Guy Canyon Restoration, $21,525 or 23% of total cost.
• Approved Resolution 2022-01 for Guy Canyon Restoration project funding, $21,525 or 23% of total cost.
• Approved Independent Contractor Agreement with Ashlee Forman for Sustainability Program Fellow, $18.85/hour, not to exceed $13,500.
• Denied indigent request 2022-1165-1 as applicant qualifies for Medicare.
• Cancelled hearing and suspended indigent request 2021-1158-1 for possible federal resources.
• Approved Claims dated February 16, 2022.
• Approved Consent Calendar for February 22, 2022, including Experian account renewal and College of Southern Idaho and College of Western Idaho residency forms.

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, executive sessions, and action items. They will review the annual external audit, receive updates on COVID-19 and the RIVDA, and discuss land use and building services. The board will also consider a $21,525 grant request for the Guy Canyon Restoration Project and appoint members to the Levy Advisory Board.

• Review of $21,525 grant request for Rock Creek Ranch Phase II-Guy Canyon Restoration Project
• Discussion on initiating text amendments for Relocation and Displacement Policy
• Appointment of member(s) to the Land Water & Wildlife Levy Advisory Board
• FY21 annual external audit presentation by Condie Stoker & Brown
• Approval of meeting minutes from December 2021 and January 2022

The Board approved a contract with Michael Elle for fire code compliance reviews at $75/hour, not to exceed $2,500, through September 30, 2022. They denied indigent request 2022-119-1 because indigency was not established. The Board also initiated text amendments to consider a Relocation and Displacement Policy and appointed Kristy Pigeon to the Land, Water and Wildlife Levy Advisory Board.

• Denied indigent request 2022-119-1 (unanimous).
• Approved contract with Michael Elle for fire code compliance reviews, $75/hour, not to exceed $2,500, through September 30, 2022 (unanimous).
• Approved the Commissioners' Consent Calendar for February 15, 2022 (unanimous).
• Initiated text amendments to Title 9, Chapters 35 and 36, to consider Relocation and Displacement Policy, directing staff to allow the Blaine County Housing Authority to prepare a draft amendment (unanimous).
• Appointed Kristy Pigeon to the Land, Water and Wildlife Levy Advisory Board for a two-year term (unanimous).
• Directed staff to place the Guy Canyon Restoration Project grant agreement on next week's agenda as an action item.

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider two County-initiated amendments to Title 9 Zoning Regulations. One would allow dwelling units for employees in the Light Industrial District, and the other would increase residential density in the Community Housing Overlay District. The commission will also discuss findings on the Sawtooth Botanical Garden and an open commissioner seat.

• Public hearing on Title 9 Chapter 15 amendment allowing employee dwellings in Light Industrial District, up to one unit per acre
• Public hearing on Title 9 Chapter 35 amendment increasing density in CH-Commercial Subdistrict, adding multi-family parking requirements, revising open space rules
• Discussion of findings: Sawtooth Botanical Garden
• Update on P&Z Commissioner open seat
• Next regular meetings: February 24 and March 10

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to review a request for reconsideration of a conditional use permit for an outdoor recreational facility at 98 Broadford Rd. They will also consider contracts, including a lease for a wheel loader, and discuss county department reports, COVID-19 updates, and appointments to the Land Water & Wildlife Levy Advisory Board.

• Reconsideration of conditional approval for Outdoor Recreational Conditional Use Permit at 98 Broadford Rd., 17.5 acres, Lot 2C Silver Bell Ranch
• Contract for Services Agreement with Glick and Fray Creative
• Caterpillar Financial Services lease for 2022 966m Medium Wheel Loader for Road and Bridge
• Tax cancellation action item
• Appointment of members to Land Water & Wildlife Levy Advisory Board

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners voted unanimously to grant a request for reconsideration of a conditional use permit for an outdoor recreational facility at 98 Broadford Rd., but limited the rehearing to reevaluation of the Conditions of Approval. The board also approved a $7,500 contract for sustainability branding, a 5-year lease for a wheel loader, and a $13.07 tax cancellation. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussions on housing, yew plants, and COVID-19.

• Approved reconsideration of CUP conditions at 98 Broadford Rd. (unanimous)
• Approved $7,500 contract with Glick and Fray Creative for sustainability branding (unanimous)
• Approved 5-year lease for Caterpillar 966m wheel loader at $38,668.63/year (unanimous)
• Approved $13.07 tax cancellation for trailer MH1TWSM0040030 (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including DataTel maintenance agreement (unanimous)
• Approved claims dated February 2, 2022 (unanimous)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and compliance review of the existing 2020 Conditional Use Permit for the Sawtooth Botanical Garden at 9 Gimlet Rd. No amendments are proposed. The commission will also discuss next meeting dates and an open commissioner seat.

• Public hearing on Sawtooth Botanical Garden CUP compliance (9 Gimlet Rd, Lot 2 Block 1 LeBaron Estates, R-1 zoning, Scenic Highway Overlay)
• No amendments proposed to existing 2020 CUP
• Next regular meetings: Feb 10, Feb 24, Mar 10
• Discussion of P&Z Commissioner open seat

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with action items including setting county commissioner zones, tax cancellations, and a fund analysis for the Blaine County Ambulance District. They will also discuss COVID-19 risk level plans, an ARPA funds education update, and a letter of support for Idaho Fish and Game camping projects at Silver Creek East and West. The meeting includes an executive session on indigent records and another on employee evaluation.

• Set county commissioner zones
• Blaine County Ambulance District Fund Analysis
• Tax cancellations
• Integrated Security Resources Inc. Millenium Xtra Software Upgrade contract
• Letter of support for Idaho Fish and Game camping grants at Silver Creek East and West

The Board approved a standard allowance of up to $1.5 million from ARPA fiscal recovery funds for government services, and approved several tax cancellations, contracts, and a new job description. They also directed staff to prepare a contract with Wood River Fire & Rescue for additional ambulance funding, and appointed Commissioner Muffy Davis to the Friedman Memorial Airport Authority Board.

• Approved $1.5M ARPA funds for government services (unanimous)
• Denied indigent request 2022-1162-1 (hospital withdrew) (unanimous)
• Approved tax cancellations for multiple parcels (unanimous)
• Approved $4,975.75 contract with Integrated Security Resources (unanimous)
• Approved engagement letter with Management Northwest (unanimous)
• Approved job description for Probation Services and Testing Technician (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare contract with Wood River Fire & Rescue (unanimous)
• Appointed Muffy Davis to Friedman Memorial Airport Authority (unanimous)

Levy Advisory Board

The Blaine County Levy Advisory Board will consider a $144,442 grant request from the Wood River Land Trust for 25% of the purchase price of a 281-acre parcel near Carey. The board will also discuss recommending that the county commissioners notify the public and applicants about limited levy funds. The meeting includes public comment and approval of minutes.

• Levy grant request: $144,442 for Queen's Crown Gateway, 281-acre parcel 1/4 mile west of Carey
• Discussion on recommending notice to public and applicants about limited levy money
• Public comment period
• Approval of meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, executive sessions for indigent matters and employee evaluations, and action items on contracts, COVID-19 policies, and county reports. A key item is a request by Catherine Sullivan to reconsider the board's prior decision upholding a conditional use permit for an outdoor recreational facility on a 17.5-acre property at 98 Broadford Rd. The board will also discuss an exit interview with a Planning & Zoning Commission member and approve minutes from prior meetings.

• Reconsideration request for Outdoor Recreational Conditional Use Permit at 98 Broadford Rd (17.5 acres, Lot 2C Silver Bell Ranch)
• Amendment No. 1 to Idaho Department of Commerce Contract CARES1-VII-04-PS for Senior Connection's Meals on Wheels Delivery Vehicle
• Review of Blaine County COVID-19 Internal Policies, Safe Work Practices, and Risk Level Plan
• Approval of meeting minutes from Dec 14, 21, 28, 2021 and Jan 5, 2022
• Exit interview with Mark Pynn, Planning & Zoning Commission Member

The Board approved an amendment to a state contract adding $12,696 for a Senior Connection Meals on Wheels delivery vehicle, bringing the total to $62,607. They also approved a change to the Public Defense Commission expenditure report to include a $10,437.66 Capital Crimes Defense Fund premium. Liaison assignments were updated, and a reconsideration request was postponed to February 8.

• Approved Amendment No. 1 to Idaho Department of Commerce Contract CARES1-VII-04-PS for additional $12,696 for Meals on Wheels vehicle (unanimous)
• Approved PDC FY2021 County Expenditure Report Change Sheet including $10,437.66 Capital Crimes Defense Fund premium (unanimous)
• Reappointed Robin Stellers and Chris Corwin as DIGB representatives, with Commissioner Davis as alternate (unanimous)
• Continued reconsideration of Outdoor Recreational Conditional Use Permit at 98 Broadford Rd. to February 8, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of December 14, 21, 28, 2021 and January 5, 2022 meetings (2-0, Davis abstained)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a workshop to begin prioritizing action items for the Blaine County Comprehensive Plan. The commission will also discuss findings, set future meeting dates, address an open commissioner seat, and elect officers. The agenda is largely procedural, with the main substantive item being the Comprehensive Plan implementation workshop.

• Workshop on Comprehensive Plan implementation and prioritization
• Discussion of P&Z Commissioner open seat
• Election of officers
• Next meeting dates: Jan 27, Feb 10, Feb 24

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with action items including COVID-19 internal policies, a final strategic plan from the ambulance district, and several contracts. They will also consider land use findings, appointments, and executive sessions for legal and personnel matters.

• Contract for Services with Galena Consulting, Inc.
• Contract for Services for Snow Plowing Services with the City of Carey
• Blaine County COVID-19 Internal Policies and Risk Level Plan
• Final Strategic Plan Presentation from Blaine County Ambulance District
• Findings of Fact: Bell Ranch Subdivision

The Board unanimously adopted the Blaine County Ambulance District Strategic Plan Needs Assessment Analysis, approved contracts for impact fee analysis and snow plowing with the City of Carey, and adopted a Social Media Terms of Use Policy. They also approved an amended FY2021 Annual Road and Street Report and reappointed two Planning & Zoning Commission members.

• Adopted Ambulance District Strategic Plan Needs Assessment Analysis (unanimous)
• Approved $9,000 contract with Galena Consulting for impact fee analysis (unanimous)
• Approved snow plowing services contract with City of Carey (unanimous)
• Approved Social Media Terms of Use Policy (unanimous)
• Approved amended FY2021 Annual Road and Street Report (unanimous)
• Approved Bell Ranch Subdivision findings of fact (unanimous)
• Reappointed Rachel Martin and Robert Fallowfield to P&Z Commission (unanimous)
• Approved claims dated January 6, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting primarily for an executive session under Idaho Code to interview candidates for the Public Defender position. The agenda contains no other substantive business items; it is limited to this single action item.

• Executive session under IC Section 74-206(1)(a) for Public Defender candidate interviews

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners convened a special meeting and unanimously voted to enter executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a) to interview public defender candidates. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 3:30 p.m.

• Held executive session for public defender candidate interviews (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting on January 6, 2022, with the sole agenda item being an executive session to interview candidates for the Public Defender position. The meeting is closed to the public under Idaho Code Section 74-206(1)(a), and no other business is scheduled.

• Executive session under IC 74-206(1)(a) for Public Defender candidate interviews

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners convened a special meeting on January 6, 2022, and unanimously voted to enter an executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a) to interview public defender candidates. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting adjourned at 2:00 p.m.

• Held executive session for public defender candidate interviews (unanimous)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will discuss and finalize draft findings for a zoning text amendment that would allow Tiny Homes on Wheels as a permissible housing type. The amendment, initiated by the Board of Commissioners and recommended by the commission in a prior public hearing, would modify definitions and accessory dwelling unit regulations in Title 9. The meeting is held remotely via GoToMeeting.

• Draft findings for Title 9 Zoning Regulations Text Amendment – Tiny Homes on Wheels
• Amendment to Chapter 2 (Definitions) and Chapter 3, Section 11 (Accessory Dwelling Units)
• Initiated by Board of Commissioners on October 12, 2021
• Recommended by Planning and Zoning Commission on December 9, 2021

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on a Conditional Use Permit application by David and Gwen Ceccanti to replant and restore the riparian setback and floodplain along Warm Springs Creek. The 0.25-acre property is zoned Low Density Residential with floodplain and riparian overlay districts. The meeting is open to the public in person or via web/phone.

• Floodplain CUP application for 361 W Warm Springs Rd
• Replant and restore 50-foot riparian setback along Warm Springs Creek
• Property: Lot 4, Block 2, Boards Lower Ranch Subdivision
• Zoning: R-1 with Floodplain Overlay and Riparian Setback districts

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting solely for the swearing-in of commissioners. The agenda contains only this action item and adjournment, with no other business or discussion items.

• Commissioner swearing-in ceremony

The board held a special meeting solely to administer the Oath of Office to incoming Commissioner Muffy Davis. No other business was conducted, and the meeting adjourned two minutes after it began.

• Administered Oath of Office to Commissioner Muffy Davis

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review COVID-19 sick leave policies, risk level plans, and internal remote work practices. The meeting also includes land use hearings regarding the Bell Ranch Subdivision and Lateral 75 Ranch Subdivision.

• Bell Ranch Subdivision: Cluster Development of 154.14 acres into 8 lots
• Lateral 75 Ranch Subdivision Findings of Fact
• Blaine County Security Agreement for 124 Lake Creek Meadows Road/Steven and Julie Rendle
• Blaine County Security Agreement for Skillman Stream Alteration Permit 1317 Glen Aspen Drive
• FY 2022 Independent Contractor Agreement for Heatherlands & Starweather Fire Mitigation Project

The Board approved the Bell Ranch Subdivision application, subdividing 154.14 acres into eight lots with conditions, and approved findings for the Lateral 75 Subdivision. It also reinstated the COVID-19 sick leave policy and approved several security agreements and contracts. All votes were unanimous (2-0).

• Approved Bell Ranch Subdivision, 154.14 acres into 8 lots (2-0)
• Approved Findings of Fact for Lateral 75 Subdivision, 24 lots with TDRs (2-0)
• Reinstated COVID-19 Sick Leave Policy effective immediately (2-0)
• Approved $3,375 security agreement with Steven and Julie Rendle for wetlands restoration (2-0)
• Approved $1,500 security agreement with Peter and Laurel Skillman for riparian restoration (2-0)
• Approved Independent Contractor Agreement with The Organized Experience LLC at $75/hour for fire mitigation project (2-0)
• Approved FY2021 Indigent Defense Expenditure Report (2-0)
• Approved reimbursement of $1,776 for two DEA license fees for medical director (2-0)