Blaine County public meetings in 2023

Board of County Commissioners

This is a short special meeting of the Blaine County Board of Commissioners with a single action item: consideration of claims. The meeting is scheduled to adjourn immediately after, so no other business is listed.

• Claims action item at 10:00 AM
• Adjournment at 10:05 AM

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a resolution to transfer county-owned property to the City of Carey, a presentation on the Road and Bridge levy, and various contracts and agreements. The agenda also includes consent calendar items, land use findings, and discussion on public access signage.

• Resolution 2023-53: Transfer of Blaine County-owned property to City of Carey
• Resolution 2023-55: Transfer of funds to Ketchum Police Department Trust Account
• Beverage license transfer: Aztlan, LLC to La Cabanita 3 Inc for La Cabanita Mexican Restaurant #3
• Road and Bridge Levy presentation at 10:30 AM
• Findings of Fact: Watcher Griffin Ranch PUD Lot 10 Block 1 Plat Amendment

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three action items: two county-initiated text amendments to zoning, building, and subdivision codes (one removing time limits for written decisions on categorical exclusions and appeals, the other updating enforcement and penalty provisions), and a continuation of a hearing on Premier Aggregates' request to modify a development agreement in the Heavy Industrial and Productive Agricultural zones south of Bellevue. The commission will also discuss findings for the Lansing Self Storage conditional use permit and set future meeting dates.

• Text amendment to remove time limits for written decisions on categorical exclusions in Floodplain, Mountain, and Scenic Highway Overlay Districts and for appeals (Title 9, Chapters 17, 21, 21A, 32)
• Text amendment to update enforcement, violations, and penalties in Title 7 (Building), Title 9 (Zoning), and Title 10 (Subdivision)
• Premier Aggregates development agreement modification in Heavy Industrial & A-20 zones, 5 miles south of Bellevue (Sections 25 & 26, T1N, R18E)
• Discussion of findings for Lansing Self Storage CUP
• Next meeting dates: January 11 and January 25

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting that consists solely of an executive session under Idaho Code to discuss evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of employees or public officers. No other business is on the agenda, and the meeting is scheduled to adjourn immediately after the closed session.

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

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to act on a proclamation, consent calendar items, contracts, and land-use findings. They will also discuss and approve the 2024 Southern Idaho Solid Waste fee waiver list. The agenda includes several action items and reports from county departments.

• Proclamation 2023-07: Community Health and Fitness Week
• Beverage license for PA Spirits LLC dba Party Animal Vodka at 177 N River St, Hailey
• Contracts with Water Futures Inc. for water advisory and land/water/wildlife coordination
• Employment agreement for Blaine County Administrator
• Findings of fact for Sluder Short Plat, Smith Ranch Subdivision, and Witmer Short Plat

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider a consent calendar, approve contracts and agreements, and discuss a draft parking ordinance. They will also hold public hearings on three plat amendments and consider an executive session for employee matters. The agenda includes routine items like claims and beverage licenses, as well as specific land-use applications.

• Resolution 2023-50 Impact Assessment Form
• FY 2024 Ambulance District EMS Director contract with Dr. Malie Kopplin
• Lease agreement for a 2023 Caterpillar 950-14 wheel loader
• Public hearing on 60 Cooper Dr. plat amendment (accessory building envelope)
• Public hearing on Buds Way lot line shift (Picabo Townsite)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address homeowners tax relief payments. This is the only action item listed on the agenda.

• Action items regarding homeowners tax relief payments

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two subdivision applications: a short plat to split Sluder Ranch Lot 1 into two lots (Rocky Butte Ranch Subdivision) and a plat amendment for Smith Ranch Subdivision to expand a building envelope. They will also consider initiating a zoning text amendment to remove time limits for written decisions on certain categorical exclusions and appeals. The agenda includes routine consent items, grant agreements, and an executive session for employee evaluation.

• Public hearing: Sluder Short Plat Subdivision — re-subdivide Lot 1 of Sluder Ranch into 32.51-acre and 20.04-acre lots (Rocky Butte Ranch Subdivision)
• Public hearing: Smith Ranch Subdivision Plat Amendment — expand building envelope on Lot 1, Block 1, and remove plat notes
• Initiate Title 9 zoning text amendment to remove decision deadlines for categorical exclusions and appeals (Chapters 17, 21, 21A, 32)
• 2023 Emergency Management Program Grant (EMPG) and State Homeland Security Program Grant (SHSP) as action items
• Consent calendar includes claims, beverage licenses, and junior college certificate of residency forms

Board of County Commissioners

This special meeting consists entirely of executive (closed) sessions to interview candidates for the ambulance district medical director position and to discuss employee evaluation or discipline. No public decisions or discussions are on the agenda; the meeting is procedural and closed to the public.

• Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a) for medical director interviews
• Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for employee evaluation or discipline
• Meeting at Old Blaine County Courthouse, 206 First Avenue S., Hailey

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit for Derek and Kathleen Stevens to build a second Accessory Dwelling Unit on their 40-acre property at 107 Mary Circle, in the Three Creeks Crossing Subdivision. The property is zoned Productive Agriculture District (A-40) with wetlands along the front and side property lines. The meeting is open to the public, with in-person and virtual attendance options.

• Conditional Use Permit for a second Accessory Dwelling Unit at 107 Mary Circle
• Property located on Lot 8, Block 1, Three Creeks Crossing Subdivision
• Zoned Productive Agriculture District (A-40) with Wetlands (W) along front and side property lines
• Public hearing and consideration of application by Derek and Kathleen Stevens

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions to transfer county-owned property to the City of Ketchum and the City of Carey. The meeting also includes a public hearing for the Golden Willow Subdivision Riparian Mitigation Plan and several service contracts.

• Resolution 2023-51: Transfer of county-owned property to City of Ketchum
• Resolution 2023-52: Transfer of county-owned property to City of Carey
• Public hearing for Golden Willow Subdivision Riparian Mitigation Plan
• FY 2024 service contracts for ARPA/SLFRF reimbursements
• Approval of new Blaine County Housing Authority board candidate Ana Torres

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a continued public hearing on Premier Aggregates' application to modify a Development Agreement in the Heavy Industrial and Productive Agricultural zones south of Bellevue. They will also hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for a 75-unit self-storage facility using shipping containers in the Morada Farms Subdivision. Additionally, the commission will discuss findings for a Blaine County Recreation District site alteration and set future meeting dates.

• Re-zone and Development Agreement modification by Premier Aggregates, 5 miles south of Bellevue, Sections 25 & 26, Township 1N, Range 18E
• Conditional use permit for a 75-unit self-storage facility (50 shipping containers) on Lot 3, Block 2, Phase 1, Morada Farms Subdivision
• Findings discussion for Blaine County Recreation District (MOD) Site Alteration

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing and considering an application by Quigley Farm and Conservation Community LLC to subdivide 566.8 acres into 24 lots as a Simple Planned Unit Development. The property, adjacent to Hailey and within the Hailey Area of City Impact, is zoned Residential/Agricultural (R-5) and Rural Residential (R-10) with multiple overlay districts. This item was continued from October 25, 2023. The meeting is otherwise limited to this single action item before adjournment.

• Public hearing on Quigley Ranch Subdivision Simple Planned Unit Development
• Application to subdivide 566.8 acres into 24 lots
• Property zoned R-5 and R-10 with Floodplain, Mountain, Avalanche, Wetland, and Wildlife overlays
• Located adjacent to City of Hailey in Hailey Area of City Impact
• Continued from October 25, 2023 meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider several subdivision applications and service agreements. The agenda includes multiple contract reviews for various local organizations and emergency medical services. Additionally, the board will review road priority lists and potential property auctions.

• Witmer Short Plat Subdivision: Public hearing for a 6.74 acre lot subdivision
• Lateral 75 Subdivision Final Plat: Continuation of public hearing for residential re-subdivision
• FY 2024 Emergency Medical Services Agreements with Carey Rural Fire, City of Ketchum, Wood River Fire, and Sun Valley Fire
• Review of the County's Road Priority List
• Request to auction surplus county property

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is meeting on November 6, 2023, at 9:00 am for a tour of the Blaine County Recycle Center at 110 Ohio Gulch Road in Hailey, Idaho. A quorum of commissioners will be present. The agenda contains no other business items, only the tour.

• Tour of Blaine County Recycle Center at 110 Ohio Gulch Road, Hailey, ID

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special joint meeting with the Hearing Examiner and the Planning and Zoning Commission. The single action item is a planning priorities session to discuss and set priorities for county planning. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually.

• Planning priorities session with Board of County Commissioners and Hearing Examiner

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on two action items: a floodplain conditional use permit for a residence, garage, driveway, and septic system at 68 Glendale Road, and a scenic highway overlay permit for site alterations at 11785 Highway 75. The meeting is open to the public, with remote participation via Microsoft Teams.

• 68 Glendale Road: Floodplain Conditional Use Permit for primary residence, garage, gravel driveway, septic system (Erwin Glendale Acres LLC)
• 11785 Highway 75: Scenic Highway Overlay Permit for site alteration with Douglas Fir and Quaking Aspen plantings (McD TF L.L.C.)
• Property at 68 Glendale Road zoned Heavy Industrial (HI) and Light Industrial (LI) with floodplain, floodway, riparian overlays
• Property at 11785 Highway 75 zoned Low Density Residential (R-1)

Levy Advisory Board

The Blaine County Levy Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on a pre-application from Pale Gem LLC for up to $34,000 or 50% of the cost to restore streambank habitat on 3 acres along the Big Wood River near Bellevue. The board is an appointed recommending body to the county commissioners.

• Public hearing on pre-application from Pale Gem LLC for $34,000 or 50% of project cost
• Project: streambank restoration on 3 acres adjacent to Big Wood River
• Location: Lookout Ranch, 1/4 mile south of Bellevue, west side of Highway 75
• Funding source: Land, Water & Wildlife Levy Program

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a public hearing and considering an application by Quigley Farm and Conservation Community LLC to subdivide 566.8 acres into 24 lots as a Simple Planned Unit Development. The property is zoned Residential/Agricultural (R-5) and Rural Residential (R-10) with multiple overlay districts, located adjacent to Hailey. The agenda includes only this land-use action item before adjournment.

• Public hearing on Quigley Ranch Subdivision Simple Planned Unit Development application
• Subdivision of 566.8 acres into 24 lots
• Property zoned R-5 and R-10 with Floodplain & Riparian Setback, Mountain, Avalanche, Wetland, and Wildlife overlays
• Located adjacent to City of Hailey in Hailey Area of City Impact
• Prior meetings and mediation dates listed: Nov 29 2022, Mar 1 2023, Apr 24, Sep 19, Oct 2 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent items, and several action items. They will consider an amended 2023 property tax levy for the school district, budget adjustments, and property transfers to the cities of Carey and Ketchum. The board will also hold public hearings on a stream alteration permit for a pedestrian bridge and a final plat for a subdivision. An executive session is scheduled to discuss indigent records.

• 2023-46 Amended 2023 Property Tax Levy for Blaine County School District #61
• Transfer of property to the City of Carey and to the City of Ketchum
• Public hearing: Stevens Family Ranch/Colorado Gulch Preserve stream alteration permit for pedestrian bridge over Big Wood River
• Public hearing: Lateral 75 Subdivision final plat (Phase I and IB) for 11 residential lots on 76.51 acres
• Compensation Study Proposal Review and Safe Streets 4 All (SS4A) RFP recommendations

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed zoning text amendments to Title 9, Chapter 29B, Section 9-29B-2, which would establish fence height and other fence regulations. The board will also consider a range of consent items, contracts, agreements, and reports, including a $25,000 contingency request for capital vehicles and a discussion on the West Magic Road.

• Public hearing on Title 9 zoning text amendments related to fences (Section 9-29B-2)
• Contract for Services with Mountain Rides Transportation Authority
• JPA between Blaine County and City of Ketchum for law enforcement services
• Request for $25,000 contingency funding for capital vehicles
• Lease #14843 for 2023 Caterpillar 160 AWD with Summit National Bank

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting as a road and bridge tour, visiting multiple sites to inspect past, current, and future projects. They will look at rehabilitated roads, grant-funded projects, and discuss planning and funding for future rebuilds and bridge replacements.

• Inspect rehabilitated road project at Indian Creek
• Review Butter Cup Road for grant approval project
• Discuss future rebuild and funding for Croy Creek Road
• Visit Kilpatrick Road site of grant-funded new bridge
• Discuss road damage and bridge replacement projects at Flat Top Road/Muldoon Creek & Little Wood area

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is attending a District IV elected officials meeting on October 12, 2023, at 1:00 pm in Hailey, Idaho. The agenda contains only procedural notice of attendance; no specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

• Attendance at District IV elected officials meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a meeting to discuss consolidation of EMS and fire services. A quorum of commissioners will be present at the meeting in Hailey, Idaho. The agenda contains no other items beyond this discussion.

• Discussion of EMS and fire consolidation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding plat amendments for Pioneer Mountain Ranch and Griffin Ranch. They will also consider county-initiated text amendments to Title 10 Subdivision Regulations. Other business includes department reports and approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Public hearing: Plat amendment for 126 Pioneer Mountain Dr to relocate a building envelope out of a floodplain
• Public hearing: Minor plat amendment for 101, 105, and 107 Gus Ln to allow public land access
• Public hearing: County-initiated text amendments to Title 10 Subdivision Regulations
• Approval of July 2023 meeting minutes
• Executive session regarding evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of employees or public officers

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent calendar approvals, and several action items. They will vote on the Glendale Area rezone and related zoning map amendments, consider a final plat for the Lateral 75 subdivision, and discuss residential speed limits. The agenda also includes a housing update from BCHA and multiple executive sessions for indigent and exempt records.

• Lateral 75 Subdivision final plat: 76.51-acre re-subdivision into 11 residential lots, 2 recreational parcels, zoned A-20, TDR Receiving Area, Scenic Highway Overlay
• Beaver Creek Cabins modification to Recreational Agreement at 16643 State Highway 75, Sawtooth City
• County Initiated Glendale Area Rezone: Ord. #2023-08, Zoning Map Amendment LI/A-20/HI
• Davina & Holly/Rancho Pacific Rezone: Ord. #2023-07, Tax Lot 8655 and Lot 1B of Spruce Sub, LI to HI
• Outdoor Lighting Text Amendment: Ord. #2023-09, Title 9, Chapter 29A

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single public hearing and action item: the Quigley Ranch Subdivision Simple Planned Unit Development application. The applicant, Quigley Farm and Conservation Community LLC, seeks to subdivide 566.8 acres into 24 lots, with the hearing continued from September 19, 2023. The board will consider the application and may take action on it.

• Public hearing on Quigley Ranch Subdivision Simple Planned Unit Development
• Application to subdivide 566.8 acres into 24 lots
• Property zoned Residential/Agricultural (R-5) and Rural Residential (R-10)
• Located adjacent to Hailey in the Hailey Area of City Impact
• Overlay districts include Floodplain, Mountain, Avalanche, Wetland, and Wildlife

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider a consent calendar of nine budget adjustment resolutions for various county departments, including the sheriff, probation, extension, jail, and public defender. They will also review an amended contractual agreement for equipment usage. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually.

• Resolution 2023-37 Sheriff Budget Adjustment
• Resolution 2023-38 Probation Budget Adjustment
• Resolution 2023-40 Ketchum Police Department Budget Adjustment
• Resolution 2023-42 Jail Budget Adjustment
• Amended Contractual Agreement for Equipment Usage

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a consent calendar containing two action items: approval of claims and Junior College Certificate of Residency forms. No other business is scheduled, and the meeting is expected to adjourn shortly after.

• Approval of claims
• Junior College Certificate of Residency forms

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed amendments to Title 10 (Subdivision Regulations) of the county code, covering definitions, floodplain and wetland mitigation, approval procedures, design standards, and enforcement. The board will also consider a consent calendar including a cash carryover resolution for the FY 2024 budget and a catering permit for Warfield Brewing Company during the Trailing of the Sheep Festival. Commissioner reports cover various topics including the Ketchum Housing Action Plan and water hearings.

• Public hearing on Title 10 Subdivision Regulations text amendments (multiple chapters)
• Resolution 2023-36: Cash Carryover for FY 2024 Budget
• Alcohol catering permit for Warfield Brewing Company at 2400 Buttercup Rd, Hailey, Oct 6-9, 2023
• Approval of meeting minutes from June 27-29, 2023
• Discussion on water hearings commissioner representation

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold a public meeting on September 21, 2023, to consider three land-use applications: two variance requests on Alturas Drive and one conditional use permit on Oxbow Lane. The meeting is open to the public, with in-person and remote options via Microsoft Teams. Decisions will be made on these items after public comment.

• Variance for side yard setback at 253 Alturas Dr. to build a swimming pool (requested 8' vs required 25' on southwest side)
• Conditional Use Permit for 325 sq. ft. accessory dwelling unit at 111 Oxbow Ln. (attached to existing garage)
• Variance for side and front yard setbacks at 106 Alturas Dr. to relocate an existing home (requested 10' front and west vs required 25')

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is meeting to take action on a consent calendar, a resolution setting property tax levies, and several contracts, grants, and agreements. The agenda also includes department and board reports. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually.

• Resolution 2023-34 setting Blaine County property tax levies
• Contract for services with Mountain Rides Transportation Authority
• First addendum to inmate health services agreement
• Amendment No. 1 to managed DNS service agreement
• Request to accept FY2022 SCAAP award from Bureau of Justice Assistance

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting at the Smiley Creek Fire Station to consider Resolution 2023-29, which would set a waste disposal fee for the Smiley Creek area. They will also discuss updates on the Ketchum Fire Department/Smiley Creek Fire auto-aid agreement, as well as snow plowing, road and bridge, recycling, and fire mitigation. Public comment is scheduled at the start and end of the meeting.

• Public hearing on Resolution 2023-29, Smiley Creek waste disposal fee (action item)
• Update on Ketchum Fire Department/Smiley Creek Fire auto-aid agreement
• Discussion of snow plowing, road and bridge, recycling, and fire mitigation in Smiley Creek

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved Resolution 2023-29 to raise waste disposal fees for Smiley Creek residents. The fee increase is intended to better recover the actual costs of local waste disposal services.

• Approved Resolution 2023-29 to increase Smiley Creek waste disposal fees from $35.12 to $105.36 per year (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings and take action on several items, including a new speed zone on Bayhorse Road, a rezone of industrial parcels, and approval of waste disposal fees. They will also consider various contracts, budget adjustments, and a resolution on meeting procedures.

• Ordinance 2023-06: New speed zone on Bayhorse Road
• Public hearing: Rezone of 162 Glendale Road and Tax Lot 8655 from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial
• Public hearing: County-initiated text amendment to align zoning south of Glendale Road bridge with comprehensive plan
• Resolution 2023-30: Approval of East Magic Waste Disposal Service Fees
• Resolution 2023-33: Establishing general procedures for meetings and hearings

The Board approved a new speed zone on Bayhorse Road and increased solid waste disposal fees for East Magic residents. They also authorized several professional service contracts and a budget adjustment for Road and Bridge revenue.

• Approved Ordinance 2023-06 establishing a new speed zone on Bayhorse Road (unanimous)
• Increased East Magic solid waste disposal fee from $10.88 to $14.56 per year (unanimous)
• Approved $111,274 FY2024 Indigent Defense Financial Assistance Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $49,500 contract with Sloan, Vazquez, McAfee for solid waste and recycling plan (unanimous)
• Approved $20,000 contract with Keller Associates for Buttercup Road grant application (unanimous)
• Approved $19,000 contract with SAAS Cloud Services for evacuation planning (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2023-32 to adjust Road and Bridge budget for $652,649.38 in unscheduled revenue (unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 Riparian Security Agreement for 270 Teal Drive (unanimous)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a Site Alteration Permit application from the Blaine County Recreation District to build a 110-foot trail section on a 26.75-acre parcel in Quigley Canyon. The meeting also includes discussion of findings and scheduling of future meetings.

• Public hearing on a Site Alteration Permit for a 110-foot trail in Quigley Canyon
• Parcel located at T2N R18E SEC 11, Tax Lot 8371
• Applicant: Blaine County Recreation District
• Discussion of findings related to Jensen/MOD
• Next meeting dates: September 14, September 28, October 12

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on August 22, 2023, to take action on the FY2024 county budget and the Blaine County Ambulance District budget. They will also consider a liquor license, a speed bump permit, and a subdivision text amendment, among other items.

• Resolution 2023-26 to set FY2024 Blaine County Budget
• Resolution 2023-27 to set FY2024 Blaine County Ambulance District Budget
• New liquor license for Wood River Pizza Company LLC dba South Valley Pizzeria at 108 Elm Street, Bellevue
• Speed bump permit for 317 Bayhorse Road
• Adoption of Ordinance 2023-05 Airport Overlay District, Map and Text Amendment

The Board of County Commissioners approved the FY2024 county budget and the FY2024 Blaine County Ambulance District budget. The board also extended a public transportation agreement and approved a grant application for road replacement. A request for speed bumps on Bay Horse Road was denied.

• Adopted FY2024 Blaine County Budget of $41,765,608 (unanimous)
• Adopted FY2024 Blaine County Ambulance District Budget of $3,702,906 (unanimous)
• Approved extension of Mountain Rides Transportation agreement through September 30, 2027 (unanimous)
• Approved Buttercup Road Replacement Project grant application not to exceed $2,000,000 (unanimous)
• Denied speed bump permit for 317 Bay Horse Road
• Accepted $1,000 settlement and wrote off $11,319.07 for indigent case 2014-33 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar including beverage licenses and college residency forms (unanimous)
• Continued Title 10 Subdivision Regulations public hearing to September 23, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is attending a joint meeting with the Ketchum Fire and Wood River Fire departments at the Limelight Hotel. A quorum of commissioners will be present, but the agenda lists no specific items for decision or discussion.

• Joint meeting with Ketchum Fire and Wood River Fire at Limelight Hotel, 151 Main St S, Ketchum

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent items, and action items. They will discuss garbage collection fees at East Magic, West Magic, and Smiley Creek, review a strategic planning scope of work, and hold a public hearing on a plat amendment. The agenda includes multiple contracts and agreements, as well as county department reports.

• Public hearing on plat amendment for 30 N. Hiawatha Dr. to modify building envelope in Red Devil Mountain Subdivision
• Discussion of garbage collection fees at East Magic, West Magic, and Smiley Creek
• Engagement letter for legal counsel for Ambulance District Consolidation Project
• Contracts with Panda Consulting, Haavik Consulting, and Ardurra Group
• OMNI AR Assignment and Collection Agreement

The Board approved multiple professional service contracts for GIS, building inspection, and engineering. They set tentative garbage collection fee increases for Smiley Creek and East Magic, pending a public hearing. Additionally, the Board approved a plat amendment for the Red Devil Mountain Subdivision.

• Approved $16,000 Panda Consulting contract for GIS services (2-0)
• Approved Haavik Consulting contract for Building Inspection Services (2-0)
• Approved Ardurra Group, Inc contract for on-demand engineering services (2-0)
• Approved OMNI AR Assignment and Collection Agreement (2-0)
• Approved engagement of Hawley Troxell Ennis & Hawley LLP for Ambulance District consolidation (2-0)
• Set tentative garbage fees at $105.36 for Smiley Creek and $14.60 for East Magic (2-0)
• Approved plat amendment for 30 N. Hiawatha Dr. (2-0)
• Approved Findings of Fact for Lee’s Gulch Lot 1A riparian mitigation (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on proposed amendments to Title 9 zoning regulations (fences) and Title 10 subdivision regulations, and will consider several budget adjustments, contracts, and agreements. The agenda also includes a discussion of garbage collection fees at East Magic, West Magic, and Smiley Creek, and a forest service update.

• Public hearing on Title 9 fence height and regulation amendments
• Public hearing on Title 10 subdivision regulation text amendments
• Resolution 2023-17 Sheriff Budget Adjustment
• Resolution 2023-24 Road & Bridge Budget Adjustment
• MOU with Wood River Land Trust for Green LiDAR cost share

The Board approved several budget adjustments and contracts for green LiDAR imaging of the Big Wood River and Warm Springs Creek. They also authorized up to $10,000 in ARPA funding for a pregnancy prevention program. Public hearings on fence and subdivision regulations were continued for further review.

• Approved Consent Calendar including budget adjustments for Sheriff, Commissioners, Road & Bridge, and General funds (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 MOU with Wood River Land Trust for Green LiDAR cost sharing (unanimous)
• Approved $10,000 MOU with Flood Control District No. 9 for Green LiDAR cost sharing (unanimous)
• Approved $138,774 contract with NV5 Geospatial, Inc. for LiDAR imaging (unanimous)
• Approved collection agreement with Omni AR, LLC (unanimous)
• Approved up to $10,000 in ARPA funding for Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program (unanimous)
• Tabled Title 9 Zoning Regulations regarding fence heights to a date uncertain (unanimous)
• Continued Title 10 Subdivision Regulations hearing to August 22, 2023 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single action item: a public hearing and decision on an Emergency Mountain Overlay District Site Alteration Permit. The applicant, SV Cold Creek Properties, LLC, seeks approval for forest health management operations on multiple parcels west of Highway 75. No other business is scheduled.

• Public hearing on Emergency Mountain Overlay District Site Alteration Permit by SV Cold Creek Properties, LLC
• Operations planned at Johns Meadow Subdivision Lots 1A-4A, South Baldy Estates Subdivision Lot 2, Pothier Subdivision Lots 1 and 3, and Tax Lots 8582 and 8581
• Area covers slopes west of Highway 75 from St. Luke's hospital to River Run
• Purpose: forest health management operations

The Board approved an emergency mountain overlay district site alteration permit for SV Cold Creek Properties, LLC to conduct forest health operations on approximately 96 forested acres. Staff were directed to prepare findings of fact, conclusions of law, and an agreement for Board review.

• Approved emergency mountain overlay district site alteration permit for parcels RP04N18019721A, RP04N18019721B, and RP04N18030744D (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved that public notice for the permit application was adequate (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved the tentative fiscal year 2024 budget and scheduled a final budget public meeting for August 22. The board also approved several grants, a property tax interest refund, and land use permits.

• Approved FY 2024 tentative budget of $42,444,267.00 (unanimous)
• Approved $243.65 payment to Lumen Technologies for property tax interest (unanimous)
• Approved $24,100.00 EDPRO grant agreement with Idaho Department of Commerce (unanimous)
• Approved $2,245.87 CivicPlus Identity Provider integration statement of work (unanimous)
• Approved reduced riparian setback and mitigation plan for Lee's Gulch Lot 1A (unanimous)
• Approved Wood River Land Trust stream alteration permit on Rock Creek with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved fee waiver for Wood River Land Trust except for $75.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar for alcohol beverage licenses (2-0)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Commission will consider a MOD Site Alteration Permit application for the Jensen Residence. The meeting also includes a workshop regarding county-initiated text amendments to Title 9, Chapter 21 of the Blaine County Code.

• MOD Site Alteration Permit application by Chris and Nadine Jensen
• Text amendments to Mountain Overlay District for forest health and fire mitigation
• Outdoor Lighting Text Amendment findings
• Glendale Area Rezones findings

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent calendar items, and action items. Key actions include adopting the tentative FY2024 ambulance district budget, considering a contract with TUSA Consulting, and reviewing internal ARPA funding requests for sheriff, LIDAR, and radio system upgrades. The board will also deliberate on the county budget and hold an executive session on employee matters.

• Adoption of FY 2024 Blaine County Ambulance District Tentative Budget
• Contract for Services Agreement with TUSA Consulting Services II, LLC
• Internal ARPA funding requests: Sheriff's Office Boat Grant Match, LIDAR Imagery, Carey Rural Fire 700 Mhz Booster, Blaine County 700 Mhz System Upgrade, Clerk Cleargov request
• Beverage license renewals for multiple businesses including KB's, Galena Lodge, Sun Valley Brewing, and others
• Catering permit for Pioneer Saloon at Wood River Community YMCA on July 29, 2023

The Board approved the FY 2024 tentative budget for the Blaine County Ambulance District and authorized several emergency communication and disaster service projects. The commission also approved various beverage license renewals and a dump fee waiver for a local thrift store.

• Set FY 2024 Blaine County Ambulance District tentative budget at $3,702,906.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved request to apply for $100,000 EECBG competitive program funds (Unanimous)
• Approved $44,400 contract with TUSA Consulting II, LLC for radio system 5-year-plan (Unanimous)
• Approved dump fee waiver for Emmanuel Episcopal Thrift Store (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,000 from ARPA/SLFRF for Sheriff’s Office Boat Grant (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $99,000 from ARPA/SLFRF for LIDAR imagery project (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $30,000 from ARPA/SLFRF for Carey Rural Fire 700 MHz Booster Project (Unanimous)
• Approved up to $85,000 from ARPA/SLFRF and $75,000 from Emergency Communications Trust for 700 MHz booster project (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to deliberate on the budget for the Blaine County Ambulance District and the county budget. The agenda includes multiple public comment periods and action items for budget deliberations. This is a working session focused on budget decisions.

• Blaine County Ambulance District budget deliberations (action item)
• County budget deliberations (action item)
• Multiple public comment periods scheduled throughout the day

The Board of County Commissioners and the Blaine County Ambulance District conducted budget deliberations. No final budgets were approved; the tentative county budget is scheduled to be set by August 7 and approved on August 22.

• Convened as Blaine County Ambulance District (unanimous)
• Determined Blaine County Ambulance District budget will remain flat during consolidation

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing and consider an application by Sage Sauerbrey for a Tier 2 Home Occupation Conditional Use Permit to construct tiny homes on a 2.51-acre property at 159 Foothill Rd. The proposal includes a 1,680 sq ft workshop and a 480 sq ft attached residence, located in the Productive Agricultural District (A-20). The meeting is open to the public, with in-person and virtual attendance options.

• Public hearing for Tier 2 Home Occupation Conditional Use Permit (CUP) at 159 Foothill Rd.
• Proposed construction: 1,680 sq ft workshop and 480 sq ft attached residence
• Property: Lot 2 Block 1 Del Rio Subdivision #2, zoned A-20 (Productive Agricultural District)
• Written comments due at least 7 days before hearing; email pzcounter@co.blaine.id.us
• Meeting held at County Annex DMV Building, 219 First Avenue South, Hailey, ID

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with action items including beverage license renewals, several contracts and grant applications, and a review of the Colorado Gulch bridge. The board will also consider contingency requests for a judicial building HVAC unit and printers, plus land-use findings for three subdivisions.

• Beverage license renewals for 10 businesses including Albertsons #130, Mahoney's Bar & Grill, and Hailey Grocery Outlet
• Resolution 2023-21 for destruction of accounts payable records
• Resolution 2023-22 public defender budget adjustment
• FY23 contingency request for Judicial Building HVAC unit
• Colorado Gulch bridge review and discussion

The Board approved a $281,850.29 grant application for a Wood River Valley microgrid project and authorized several contingency fund expenditures for HVAC and IT equipment. The board also approved multiple land use permits and beverage license renewals.

• Approved $281,850.29 Hazzard Mitigation Program Grant for microgrid project (unanimous)
• Approved Judicial Building HVAC unit not to exceed $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved $10,500 for two IT printers (unanimous)
• Approved election to receive payments under the 1908 Act for FY23 (unanimous)
• Recommended Southern Solid Waste District waive $24,500 fee for Wood River Land Trust (unanimous)
• Approved Stream Alteration permit for Katherine Gardner at Loving Creek (unanimous)
• Approved Golden Willow Short Plat Subdivision for Chase Gouley (unanimous)
• Approved Lee's Gulch Lot 1 Replat for Wendy Chase (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting focused on budget deliberations, with action items scheduled. The agenda includes updates from the clerk/budget officer and county administrator, plus multiple public comment periods. This is a working session on the county budget rather than a public hearing on specific projects.

• Budget deliberations and action items at 10:45 AM and 1:35 PM
• County administrator update on one-time asks and community service organizations
• Public comment periods at 9:30 AM, 11:55 AM, 1:30 PM, and 3:25 PM

The Board of County Commissioners discussed FY24 budget assumptions, including market rate increases and community service funding. No final budget was set, but the board expressed support for specific staffing changes and a compensation analysis.

• Supported reserving funds for a Road and Bridge Levy consultant
• Supported providing $5,000 for the Waterway Boat patrol program
• Supported NAMI's funding request for a new full-time employee
• Supported the Sheriff's request for a Drivers Licenses FTE position
• Supported eliminating one FTE position from the Clerk's Department
• Supported eliminating the floater position from the Administrative Services Department
• Supported performing a compensation analysis

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three action items: a county-initiated text amendment to outdoor lighting regulations, a rezone request by Rancho Pacific, LLC and Davina & Holly Limited Partnership for two parcels on Glendale Road, and a county-initiated text amendment affecting industrial and agricultural zoning districts south of Glendale Road bridge. The commission will also discuss findings, updates, and set future meeting dates.

• Public hearing on outdoor lighting text amendment (Blaine County Code Title 9, Chapter 29A)
• Rezone of two parcels from Heavy Industrial to Light Industrial: 162 Glendale Road and Tax Lot 8655 (440 feet south)
• County-initiated text amendment for Heavy Industrial, Light Industrial, and Productive Agricultural districts south of Glendale Road bridge
• Next meeting dates: July 27, August 10, August 24

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent items, tax deed hearings, and land use hearings. They will consider resolutions on meeting procedures and a sole source waiver for the Indian Creek Road project, plus a software contract. The meeting includes a continuation of a public hearing on airport overlay zoning amendments and a stream alteration permit hearing.

• Beverage license transfer and renewals for multiple businesses
• Tax deed hearings for 416 North 1st Avenue and 230 West Myrtle Street, Hailey
• Resolution 2023-20: Sole source waiver for Indian Creek Road improvement project
• Tyler Technologies Software as a Service Agreement
• Public hearing on Loving Creek Stream Alteration Permit

The Board approved a sole source waiver for road stabilization technology and a records management software agreement. They also took a tax deed on a property in Hailey and approved several beverage license transfers and renewals.

• Approved beverage license transfers and renewals (unanimous)
• Took tax deed on Parcel RPH0000058013A at 416 North 1st Avenue, Hailey (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-20 for LITHTECH™ as sole source vendor for Indian Creek Road project (unanimous)
• Approved Tyler Technologies Software as a Service Agreement for $59,850 for FY2023 (unanimous)
• Approved May 4, 2023, Special Meeting Minutes (unanimous)
• Tabled Resolution 2023-19 regarding meeting and hearing procedures for future discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting that includes a consent calendar with 26 beverage license renewals and two contract items, followed by a Board of Equalization session with three property tax appeal hearings. The board will take action on these items, which are routine administrative matters and individual tax disputes.

• Beverage license renewals for 26 businesses, including Tundra Café, Limelight Hotel, Ketchum Grill, and Barrio 75
• Independent Contractor Agreement with Leslie Londos
• Contingency Request – Integrated Technologies Service Agreement
• Property tax appeal by Christine Brozowski (RPK09230002080)
• Property tax appeals by Michael Shaughnessy (RPH03330000030) and Erica Engelstein (RPK08000040060)

The Board of County Commissioners approved several beverage license renewals and two financial contracts. The Board of Equalization heard three property assessment appeals and voted to sustain the Assessor's valuations for all three parcels.

• Approved beverage license renewals for 26 businesses (2-0)
• Approved independent contractor agreement with Leslie Londos not to exceed $5,000 (2-0)
• Approved $1,500 contingency request for a Xerox printer (2-0)
• Sustained $515,520 valuation for Parcel RPK09230002080 (2-0)
• Sustained $570,168 valuation for Parcel RPH03330000030 (passed)
• Sustained $865,000 valuation for Parcel RPK08000040060 (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the Indian Creek Road improvement project. The project will be funded through the Road and Bridge fund using expected state funds.

• Approved Indian Creek Road improvement project and payment from Road and Bridge fund (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners, convening as the Board of Equalization, will hold a special meeting to hear 2023 property tax appeals. Eight appeals are scheduled as action items, each involving specific parcels. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually.

• Barbara Landrum appeal RPH03330000040
• Jeff Holloway appeal RPS04350000050
• Brian Miller appeal RPS0525002029A
• Tamara Castle appeals RPC03280010030 & RPC03280010040
• James M. Morris (Ed Redmond) appeal RP003250060110

The Board of Equalization heard four property valuation appeals. In all cases, the board voted unanimously to sustain the Assessor's original property values.

• Sustained Assessor's value of $577,075 for Parcel RPH 033300000040 (unanimous)
• Sustained Assessor's value of $3,501,432 for Parcel RPS0525002029A (unanimous)
• Sustained Assessor's value of $62,565 for Parcel RPC03280010030 (unanimous)
• Sustained Assessor's value of $79,945 for Parcel RPC03280010040 (unanimous)
• Sustained Assessor's value of $561,868 for Parcel RPH03330000050 (unanimous)

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to consider a Conditional Use Permit for a detached 676 sq. ft. accessory dwelling unit on a 1.28-acre lot at 45 East Fork Rd. The property is zoned R-1 and lies within a Wellhead Protection area. The meeting is open to the public, with in-person and virtual attendance options.

• Conditional Use Permit application by Greg and Karen Levin for a 676 sq. ft. accessory dwelling unit
• Property located on Lot 2 of Ross-Hogg Subdivision, zoned Low Density Residential (R-1)
• Site is within a Wellhead Protection area
• Public hearing and consideration of the application

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Equalization will convene a special meeting to hear three property tax appeals. Each appeal is listed as an action item, meaning the board may make decisions on them. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually.

• Dennis McGonigal appeal RP01S18023072C
• Mike Hendricks appeal RP003840010010
• Jeffrey Jensen appeal RPK05800050120

The Board of County Commissioners convened as the Board of Equalization to hear property valuation appeals. The board sustained the assessor's value for two parcels and reduced the valuation for one parcel.

• Sustained Assessor's value of $185,843 for Parcel RPO1S18023072C (unanimous)
• Changed assessed valuation of Parcel RP003840010010 to $1,808,820 (unanimous)
• Sustained Assessor's value of $892,500 for Parcel RPK05800050120 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a short plat subdivision and on zoning text and map amendments for the Airport Vicinity Overlay District. They will also consider contracts, budget requests, and appointments to the housing authority board. The meeting includes an executive session for employee evaluation.

• Public hearing on 100 & 110 Lee's Gulch Road short plat subdivision (Golden Willow Gulch Subdivision)
• Public hearing on Title 9 zoning text and map amendments for Airport Vicinity Overlay District
• Contract for ARPA/SLFRF reimbursement with Men's Second Chance Living
• Approval of two new Blaine County Housing Authority board members (Sarah Seppa and Jenny Rangel)
• FY 2023 contingency budget request considerations

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $125,000 ARPA contract for a second sober living house and appointed two new members to the Housing Authority Board. The board also approved a short plat subdivision for the Golden Willow Gulch project and various beverage license renewals.

• Approved $125,000 ARPA contract for Men’s Second Chance Living sober living facility (unanimous)
• Appointed Sarah Seppa and Jenny Rangel to the Blaine County Housing Authority Board (unanimous)
• Approved short plat subdivision for Golden Willow Gulch (unanimous)
• Approved replat of Lot 1 Lee’s Gulch Subdivision to 17.8 acres (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar including multiple beverage license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved amended job description for Land Use and Building Services Department Manager (unanimous)
• Directed staff to prepare a grant application for Buttercup Road

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is attending a Board of Equalization workshop conducted by the Idaho State Tax Commission. A quorum of commissioners will be present at the meeting. The agenda contains no other business items.

• Board of Equalization workshop by Idaho State Tax Commission

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public meeting to discuss findings on three Mountain Overlay District site alteration applications: 109 Lemhi Drive, 126 Alpine Drive, and Lemhi Dr. Road Construction. The commission will also set future meeting dates and discuss a meeting procedures resolution. The agenda is otherwise routine, with no major policy decisions listed.

• 109 Lemhi Drive - Mountain Overlay District Site Alteration
• 126 Alpine Drive - Mountain Overlay Site Alteration
• Lemhi Dr. Road Construction - Mountain Overlay Site Alteration
• Discussion: Meeting Procedures Resolution
• Next meeting dates: July 13, July 27, August 10

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to deliberate on the county budget. The agenda includes two sessions of budget deliberations with a break in between, and no other substantive items are listed. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually.

• Budget deliberations at 11:00 AM and 1:30 PM
• Meeting held at Old Blaine County Courthouse, 206 First Avenue S., Hailey, Idaho

The Board of County Commissioners reviewed draft goals, budget trends, and funding assumptions for Fiscal Year 2024. The board expressed support for specific reserve fund percentages, a Road and Bridge Levy, and a 4% cap on market rate increases.

• Supported maintaining General Fund Reserve at 30%-35% and other funds at 25%
• Supported capping market rate increase at 4%
• Supported using $500,000 from Road and Bridge Capital Fund for Indian Creek Project
• Supported a Road and Bridge Levy
• Supported Mountain Rides budget request
• Requested budget scenarios for 0%, 2%, and 4% market rate increases

Levy Advisory Board

The Blaine County Levy Advisory Board will hold a public hearing on a pre-application from Drinkers of the Wind Ranch requesting $345,000 for a 40+ acre agricultural easement and a 14.6 acre access easement, plus $75,000 for a regenerative farming project on Lower Broadford Rd. The board will also elect officers and take public comment. This is a special meeting, and the agenda is subject to change up to 48 hours prior.

• Public hearing on $345,000 request for agricultural and access easements on Lower Broadford Rd.
• Public hearing on $75,000 request for regenerative farming project
• Election of Chair, Vice-Chair, and Secretary
• Public comment period

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 20, 2023, to consider a fireworks ban resolution, approve consent items including beverage license renewals, and act on contracts and agreements. They will also hold public hearings on a plat amendment and adopt ordinances related to city impact areas. The meeting includes department reports and discussions on property leases and budget questions.

• Resolution 2023-18: Fireworks ban
• Safe Streets for All (SS4A) FY22 Grant Agreement
• Road Project Agreement with USDA Forest Service, Sawtooth National Forest
• Greenhorn Subdivision Lot 17 Plat Amendment (241 Greenhorn Gulch Road)
• Ordinance No 2023-03 (Bellevue) and No 2023-04 (Hailey) Area of City Impact Map Amendments

The Board approved an annual fireworks ban and updated the Area of City Impact maps for Bellevue and Hailey. They also authorized a road project agreement with the Forest Service and accepted a $200,000 Safe Streets for All grant.

• Approved Resolution 2023-18 banning fireworks from June 1st to October 31st (unanimous)
• Approved Road Project Agreement with USDA Forest Service, Sawtooth National Forest not to exceed $39,670 (unanimous)
• Accepted FY2022 Safe Streets for All grant of $200,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Grants/Contracts/Procurement Administrator job description at paygrade 10 (unanimous)
• Approved plat amendment for Lot 17 Greenhorn Subdivision at 241 Greenhorn Road (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-03 amending Bellevue Area of City Impact Map (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-04 amending Hailey Area of City Impact Map (unanimous)
• Approved beverage license renewals for 13 entities via Consent Calendar (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to amend the Area of City Impact maps for Hailey and Bellevue, specifically for land east of Highway 75. The board will also consider a text amendment to rezone land in the Glendale area for heavy and light industrial use. Additionally, the meeting includes updates on flooding, transportation projects, and budget requests for Mountain Rides and the University of Idaho Extension Office.

• Public hearing to amend Blaine County/Hailey and Blaine County/Bellevue Area of City Impact maps for land east of Highway 75
• Board-initiated text amendment request for Heavy/Light Industrial Rezone in the Glendale Area
• Beverage license transfer from Artichokes Are Hearts LLC dba The Haven to Salted Sprig LLC dba Salted Sprig
• Beverage license renewals for Buxman Enterprises LTD dba Village Market and Sun Valley Company properties
• Mountain Rides FY 2024 budget request follow-up

The Board approved map and ordinance amendments for the Area of City Impact agreements with the cities of Hailey and Bellevue. The Board also initiated text amendments to rezone parcels near the Glendale Road Bridge. A resolution to ban aerial fireworks was proposed.

• Approved Area City Impact Boundary map and ordinance for Hailey (unanimous)
• Approved Area City Impact Boundary map and ordinance for Bellevue (unanimous)
• Initiated text amendments to rezone parcels south of Glendale Road Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved June 13, 2023 Consent Calendar including beverage license transfers and renewals (unanimous)
• Approved agenda amendment to include additional Beverage Licenses (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners conducted a budget workshop featuring reports from the Assessor, GIS, IT, Fair Board, and Mountain Humane. The meeting consisted of departmental updates and budget requests; no formal votes or final decisions were recorded.

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two Mountain Overlay District site alteration permit applications: one for a property at 109 Lemhi Drive and another for a swimming pool project at 126 Alpine Drive. The commission will also discuss text amendments to Title 9 zoning regulations regarding fences.

• 109 Lemhi Drive – Mountain Overlay District Site Alteration Permit application by Beau Burks
• 126 Alpine Drive – continued hearing for a swimming pool with retaining walls, decking, and landscaping by Chris and Marcella Dornin
• Discussion of Title 9 Zoning Regulations Text Amendments on fences

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will attend the groundbreaking of the Greenhorn Housing Project at the Greenhorn Fire Station. This is a ceremonial event rather than a decision-making meeting; no formal agenda items are listed.

• Groundbreaking of the Greenhorn Housing Project at the Greenhorn Fire Station

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met to gather information from departments for the FY2024 budget process. No formal votes were taken; the meeting consisted of discussions regarding department requests and items to be addressed at future regular meetings.

• Removed $10,000 for grants expense from Region IV Development

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on proposed text amendments to the Airport Vicinity Overlay District regulations and map boundaries, and will also consider a contract award for radio communications consulting, a disaster declaration extension, a property tax cancellation, and several other action items. The agenda includes routine items such as liquor license awards, budget adjustments, and department reports.

• Public hearing on Title 9, Chapter 18 Airport Vicinity Overlay District text and map amendments
• Proposed contract award for Radio Communications Operations Consultant RFP-2023-BCEC-001
• Resolution 2023-15 Disaster Declaration Extension
• Property tax cancellation for 940 N Leadville Ave. (homestead exemption)
• Liquor license award to Mobile Cycle Repair Inc dba Power House with no fee

The Board approved a contract for radio communications consulting and extended the local flood disaster declaration through June 27, 2023. Other actions included creating a Comptroller position and waiving the county's right of first refusal for a US Forest Service property to allow for housing development.

• Awarded radio communications consultant contract to Tusa for $44,400 (not to exceed $70,000) using ARPA funds
• Approved Resolution 2023-15 extending Local Flood Disaster Declaration to June 27, 2023
• Cancelled $490.66 in property taxes for Parcel RPK00000300030 (tax year 2022)
• Approved MOU with Idaho Supreme Court for Treatment Court Coordinator role
• Approved 2023 MOU renewal for Blaine Cooperative Weed Management Area
• Approved job description and Pay Grade 11 for Comptroller Deputy Auditor
• Rejected bid for Recycle Center upgrade
• Approved $3,315 purchase of Sharp MFP printer from Contingency

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a budget preparation workshop. The agenda contains only this workshop and adjournment, with no other business items listed. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually.

• Budget preparation workshop at 9:30 AM
• Meeting at Old Blaine County Courthouse, 206 First Avenue S., Hailey
• Virtual attendance available via online or phone

The Board of County Commissioners met for a budget preparation workshop to discuss FY2024 requests and strategic priorities. No formal votes or final budget approvals were made during this session; deliberations are scheduled to begin on June 21.

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners held a special meeting to vote on Resolution 2023-07 regarding Department of Motor Vehicle title fees and Ordinance 2023-03 concerning hearing procedures. The board also reviewed budget presentations from the Clerk/Auditor/Recorder, Treasurer, Assessor, and Sheriff, as well as reports on facilities and a recycle center upgrade bid. Additionally, the board considered a contract for services related to ARPA/SLFRF reimbursement architecture.

• Resolution 2023-07: Action item on Department of Motor Vehicle title fees
• Ordinance 2023-03: Action item on hearing procedures
• Contract for Services: ARPA/SLFRF Reimbursement Arch
• Report: Recycle Center Upgrade Bid Update
• Budget presentations from Clerk/Auditor/Recorder, Treasurer, Assessor, and Sheriff

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider action on two items: a continuation of the Mountain Overlay District site alteration permit for 126 Alpine Drive, and proposed text amendments to Title 9 zoning regulations regarding fence height and other fence rules. The commission will also discuss findings for 112 Keystone Drive and Calvary Bible Church, and set future meeting dates.

• Public hearing continued on Mountain Overlay District site alteration at 126 Alpine Drive
• Public hearing on county-initiated fence regulation amendments to Title 9, Chapter 29B-2
• Discussion of findings for 112 Keystone Drive site alteration and Calvary Bible Church conditional use permit
• Next meeting dates: June 8, June 22, July 13, 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a bid opening for the Recycling Center Addition & Remodel project, along with several action items including a GIS budget adjustment, a Board of Health appointment, and a discussion with the West Magic Road District. The board will also hear updates from county departments on flood response, Indian Creek Road, and employee recognition, and consider a subdivision plat extension and other land-use items.

• Bid opening: Recycling Center Addition & Remodel, RFP-2023-BCFA-001
• Resolution 2023-13 GIS Budget Adjustment
• Bullion Creek Subdivision Lot 5B: extension request to record final plat
• Board of Health appointment
• West Magic Road District discussion

The Board approved several purchases, including a Toyota forklift and a professional listening workshop. They accepted a bid for the recycling center remodel for staff review and discussed a potential Road and Bridge Levy due to insufficient funds for Indian Creek Road repairs.

• Approved Canvas Votes (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar including GIS Budget Adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of Toyota Forklift Model 50-8FGU25 for $49,675 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Finding Good for listening workshop for $7,625 (unanimous)
• Accepted bid from Elevation Builders for recycling center addition and remodel for staff review (unanimous)
• Approved seven sets of meeting minutes from July 2018 (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Declined to join the Lease to Locals Program

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners convened a special meeting on May 22, 2023, to address two specific action items. The agenda included an emergency flood update and the kickoff for the EMS and Fire Consolidation Project involving the Blaine County Ambulance District. No other business was scheduled, and the meeting was set to adjourn at 11:30 AM.

• Emergency flood update action item
• Blaine County Ambulance District EMS & Fire Consolidation Project kick-off

The Board of County Commissioners approved a waiver of the Emergency Stream Alteration Permit Ordinance Process for Flood Control District #9 to allow for emergency work protecting public lands. The board also convened as the Blaine County Ambulance District Board for a project kick-off regarding EMS and fire consolidation.

• Waived Stream Alteration Permit requirements for Flood Control District #9 for emergency work on public lands (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with action items including a bid opening for a radio communications operations consultant, property tax exemptions, and several land-use and plat amendment findings. The board will also hear updates from county departments, the suicide prevention alliance, juvenile corrections, probation, and an insurance provider, plus consider contracts and grants.

• Bid opening for Radio Communications Operations Consultant, RFP-2023-BCEC-001
• Property tax exemptions action item
• Findings of Fact for Lot 10, Block 2, Griffin Ranch PUD Subdivision Phase 3/Watcher/Plat Amendment
• Floodplain Management Services Contract with the City of Bellevue
• Request to apply for FY24 Public Defense Commission Grant

The Board approved several plat amendments and site alterations for the Griffin Ranch and Timber Gulch subdivisions. They also authorized grant applications for public defense and economic development, and approved a floodplain services agreement with the City of Bellevue.

• Approved tax exemptions except for Life Church parcel #RP003840010010 (Unanimous)
• Approved Griffin Ranch PUD Subdivision Phase 3 Plat Amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved Timber Gulch Subdivision Lot 1 Bk 1 Plat Amendment (Unanimous)
• Approved Timber Gulch Subdivision Lot 1 Bk 1 Mountain Overlay Site Alteration (Unanimous)
• Approved FY23 Interlocal Agreement with City of Bellevue for floodplain services at $52.70/hr, max 4 hours/week (Unanimous)
• Approved request to apply for FY24 Public Defense Financial Assistant Grant up to $97,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved request to apply for FY24 EDPRO Rural Economic Development Professional Grant with $15,000 match (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU for Sports and Recreation Infrastructure Feasibility Assessment with local cities and school district (Unanimous)

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 112 Keystone Street and a modification to an existing Conditional Use Permit for Calvary Bible Church at 104 Coyote Bluff. The commission will also discuss findings related to the Wood River Land Trust Co. Wetland CUP at 45 Croy Creek Road.

• 112 Keystone Street – Mountain Overlay District Site Alteration Permit application by Bruce Thompson
• 104 Coyote Bluff – Modification to existing Conditional Use Permit for Calvary Bible Church
• Discussion of findings: Wood River Land Trust Co. Wetland CUP at 45 Croy Creek Road

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, a proclamation for H.O.P.E. Week, consent calendar items, and tax cancellations for Glenn Dale Ranches properties. They will also hear department reports, including flood updates and a boat ramp repair request, and take action on land use findings and contracts.

• Proclamation 2023-04 for H.O.P.E. Week May 8-12, 2023
• Tax cancellations: Glenn Dale Ranches - $252.54 and $240.11 (non-taxable property)
• Waterways-East Magic Boat Ramp Repair Contingency Request
• Findings of Fact: Drinkers of the Wind Subdivision
• Accurate Electric Maintenance Proposal for Detention Security Electronics

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $350,000 ARPA/SLFRF reimbursement for the City of Sun Valley. The board also authorized repairs for the East Magic Boat Ramp and approved a subdivision application. Other actions included adopting a health-related proclamation and approving tax cancellations.

• Approved $350,000 ARPA/SLFRF Reimbursement for City of Sun Valley Greenhorn Housing Project (2-0)
• Approved East Magic Boat Ramp repairs not to exceed $10,000 from contingency fund (2-0)
• Approved Drinkers of Wind Subdivision application (2-0)
• Approved contract with Accurate Electric Unlimited, Inc. for Detention Security Electronics (2-0)
• Adopted Proclamation 2023-04 for H.O.P.E. Week May 8-12, 2023 (2-0)
• Approved tax cancellations for two Glenn Dale Ranches parcels totaling $492.65 (2-0)
• Accepted Treatment Court Coordinator job description (2-0)
• Approved May 9, 2023 Consent Calendar claims (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider two action items related to spring flooding: a local disaster emergency declaration and spending authority for disaster services. They will also consider a memorandum of understanding with the BLM for a programmatic environmental impact statement on utility-scale solar energy development. The board will then enter executive session to discuss employee evaluation, dismissal, or discipline, as allowed by Idaho law.

• Resolution 2023-11: Local Spring Flood Disaster Emergency Declaration
• Resolution 2023-12: Disaster Services Spring Flooding Spending Authority
• MOU for BLM Programmatic EIS for Utility-Scale Solar Energy Development
• Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for employee matters

The Board unanimously approved a local spring flood disaster declaration (Resolution 2023-11) and authorized up to $50,000 in emergency spending (Resolution 2023-12) for flood damages already occurring on Flat Top, Muldoon, and Fish Creek roads. Commissioners also unanimously approved a memorandum of understanding with the BLM to serve as a cooperating agency on a programmatic environmental impact statement for utility-scale solar energy development on public lands. The board then held an executive session on personnel matters, taking no action, and adjourned.

• Approved Resolution 2023-11 local spring flood disaster declaration (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2023-12 disaster spending authority up to $50,000 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with BLM as cooperating agency for solar energy EIS (unanimous)
• Held executive session for employee evaluation; no action taken

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings on two applications for Conditional Use Permits to build accessory dwelling units. The first is for a detached 1,138 sq. ft. unit attached to a barn at 105 Aleut Ln, and the second is for an attached 1,186 sq. ft. unit at Lot 23 Blk 1 Boards Lower Ranch Subdivision. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Microsoft Teams.

• 105 Aleut Ln: CUP for detached 1,138 sq. ft. ADU attached to barn on 1.13 acres, zoned R-5 with Mountain and Floodplain Overlays, in wellhead protection area
• Lot 23 Blk 1 Boards Lower Ranch Subdivision: CUP for attached 1,186 sq. ft. ADU on 1.81 acres, zoned R-1 with Floodplain Overlay, in wellhead protection area
• Meeting held at 6:30 p.m. on May 4, 2023, at County Annex DMV Building, 219 First Avenue South, Hailey
• Virtual participation via Microsoft Teams (new platform); call-in option available
• Written comments over one page must be submitted at least 7 days before the hearing

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved Ordinance 2023-02 requiring dog microchipping, denied an indigent case (CV2023-1174-1) for failure to establish indigency, and authorized the chair to sign close-out documents for a Senior Connection CDBG grant. Discussions on ARPA funding for ARCH Community Housing and the North Blaine County/Sun Valley Fire housing project were held but no motions were made; the fire contract will be revised and brought back.

• Approved Proclamation 2023-03 declaring May Mental Health Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Denied indigent case CV2023-1174-1 (unanimous)
• Approved Ordinance 2023-02 for dog microchipping (unanimous)
• Approved request to apply for FY23 SCAAP grant (unanimous)
• Authorized chair to sign close-out agreements for Senior Connection CDBG grant (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar including beverage license transfer (unanimous)
• Convened as Blaine County Ambulance District Board for FY2024 budget discussion (unanimous)
• Tabled ARPA funding contract for North Blaine County/Sun Valley Fire housing pending legal review

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The commission will consider a wetland conditional use permit for a trail and boardwalk system through the Simons Bauer Preserve. One agenda item was withdrawn. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Microsoft Teams.

• Wetland CUP for 45 Croy Creek Road to impact 0.09 acres permanently and 0.03 acres temporarily
• Trail and boardwalk system through Simons Bauer Preserve west of Lions Park, Lot 4, Croy Canyon Ranch Sub #1
• Property zoned R-5 with Floodplain, Riparian, Wetland, and Wellhead Protection Overlay Districts
• Item 101 Croy Creek Road modification to existing CUP has been withdrawn

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a $39,000 contract for parking lot construction and a plat amendment for a property on Timber Lane. They also accepted the highest bid for a surplus 2006 Ford Escape and approved the consent calendar.

• Approved Consent Calendar for April 25, 2023 (Unanimous)
• Approved $39,000 proposal from Joe’s Backhoe Service and Benchmark Associates for Flying Heart parking areas (Unanimous)
• Approved sale of surplus 2006 Ford Escape to the highest bidder (Unanimous)
• Approved plat amendment for 234 Timber Lane to relocate a public access easement and amend the building envelope (Unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes for February 28, March 1, and March 6, 2023 (Unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a proposed rewrite of the Airport Vicinity Overlay District regulations and a plat amendment for Lot 8 of Driftwood Ranch Subdivision. They will also consider several contracts, including a Kilpatrick Bridge Stage 2 agreement, and take action on consent items like a new liquor license and residency forms. Department reports and an executive session on employee matters are also scheduled.

• Public hearing on county-initiated amendments to Title 9, Chapter 18 (Airport Vicinity Overlay District), replacing the chapter and changing district boundaries
• Public hearing on a plat amendment by Dirk and Lindsay Zondag for Lot 8, Driftwood Ranch Subdivision (1309 Glen Aspen Drive) to shift and add a building envelope
• Kilpatrick Bridge Stage 2 Agreement under contracts and grants
• New beverage license for Cutthroat Club LLC dba Cutthroat Club on consent calendar
• Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for employee evaluation or discipline

The Board approved a professional services agreement for the second stage of the Kilpatrick Bridge project. Commissioners also selected a new official government domain name. The meeting included extensive public comment regarding the forced retirement of a former employee, which the Board declined to discuss.

• Approved Idaho Transportation Department Local Professional Services Agreement for Kilpatrick Bridge project for $289,470 (2-0)
• Postponed Gallagher Insurance update to a date uncertain (2-0)
• Selected Blainecountyid.gov as the new official county domain name

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single action item: an executive session under Idaho Code to discuss evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of employees or public officers. The meeting is otherwise procedural, with no public hearings or other business listed.

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

The Board approved the creation of a paygrade 8 Records Management Specialist position to organize the county vault. Other actions included approving a bank stabilization contract for the Big Wood River and certifying three districts as compliant with state reporting requirements.

• Approved creation of Records Management Specialist at paygrade level 8 (2-0)
• Approved $4,400 contract with Sluder Construction, Inc. for Big Wood River bank stabilization from contingency (2-0)
• Approved $7,580 ISDA CWMA Distribution Agreement cost share funds (2-0)
• Found Carey Flood District 2, Little Wood Irrigation District, and Water Master District 37 compliant with Idaho Code 67-1076 and waived fees/audit (2-0)
• Approved Proclamation 2023-02 recognizing Public Safety Telecommunicators month (unanimous)
• Approved April 11, 2023 consent calendar (2-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for Dec 27, 2022, Jan 23, 2023, Jan 24, 2023, and Feb 6, 2023 (2-0)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three Mountain Overlay District site alteration permits and consider text amendments to fence regulations in Title 9 of the county code. The commission will also discuss a site visit and set future meeting dates.

• Public hearing on 109 Lemhi Drive Mountain Overlay Site Alteration Permit (applicant Beau Burks)
• Public hearing on 126 Alpine Drive Mountain Overlay Site Alteration Permit (applicants Chris and Marcella Dornin)
• Public hearing on county-initiated amendments to fence height and regulations in Title 9, Chapter 29B
• Discussion of 112 Key Stone- Thompson MOD site alteration and site visit, with hearing date May 11

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a plat amendment and a stream alteration permit for bank stabilization near Glendale Road Bridge, and will discuss flood preparation. They will also consider contracts, including one for bank stabilization work, and address district noncompliance with state reporting requirements.

• 60 Cooper Dr. plat amendment to add accessory building envelope
• Glendale Road Bridge bank stabilization stream alteration permit by Flood Control District #9
• Sluder Construction, Inc. contract for bank stabilization in Big Wood River
• 2023 ISDA CWMA Distribution Agreement state cost share funds
• District noncompliance with Idaho Code Section 67-1076 reporting requirements

The Board approved a stream alteration permit and a contract for bank stabilization at the Glendale Road Bridge. The Board also created a new Records Management Specialist position and approved several district compliance waivers.

• Approved contract with Sluder Construction, Inc. for bank stabilization at Glendale Road Bridge not to exceed $4,400 (2-0)
• Approved Stream Alteration Permit for Flood Control District #9 at Glendale Road Bridge (2-0)
• Approved creation of Records Management Specialist position at paygrade level 8 (2-0)
• Approved $7,580 ISDA Cooperative Distribution agreement cost share funds (2-0)
• Waived fees and special audits for Carey Flood District 2, Little Wood Irrigation District, and Water Master District 37 (2-0)
• Approved Proclamation 2023-02 recognizing Public Safety Telecommunicators month (unanimous)
• Tabled plat amendment hearing for 60 Cooper Dr. to a date uncertain (2-0)
• Approved consent calendar including District Court Budget Adjustment Resolution 2023-10 (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss internal department requests for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding, covering facilities, IT, and emergency communications. The afternoon session will kick off the FY 2024 budget process. No final decisions are listed on the agenda; items are for discussion and action.

• ARPA funding requests from Facilities, IT, and Emergency Communications departments
• FY 2024 budget kickoff

The Board approved two funding requests for facility and emergency communications infrastructure. The board also held a kickoff meeting for the FY 2024 budget, introducing new software and budget assumptions.

• Approved $31,000 for radiant propane tube heaters at north valley Road & Bridge shop using internal ARPA funding (2-0)
• Approved up to $20,000 for an HVAC system at the Picabo repeater site using contingency funds (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on a 4-lot subdivision, a building envelope amendment, and a stream alteration permit for bridge work, plus discuss a FEMA repetitive loss request. They will also take action on polling locations, a nuisance property assessment, and other routine items.

• Drinkers of the Wind Subdivision short plat: 4 lots on 66.7 acres
• Hyndman Peak Subdivision Lot 28 building envelope amendment
• Glendale Road Bridge stream alteration permit for Big Wood River work
• Special assessment for nuisance property at 20546 N Main St, Carey
• Executive sessions on litigation, real property, and personnel

The Board of County Commissioners approved a four-lot subdivision for Drinkers of the Wind and a stream alteration permit for the Glendale Road Bridge. The board also authorized a nuisance property special assessment for a site in Carey and designated polling locations for the May 16, 2023, election.

• Approved polling locations for May 16, 2023, Election (2-0)
• Approved Proclamation 2023-01 recognizing Fair Housing Month (2-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from Dec 6, Dec 13, Dec 20, 2022, and Jan 17, 2023 (2-0)
• Approved $8,615 special assessment for nuisance property at 20546 N Main St, Carey (2-0)
• Approved Drinkers of the Wind short plat subdivision of 66.7 acres into 4 lots (2-0)
• Continued Hyndman Peak Subdivision Lot 28 hearing to a date uncertain (2-0)
• Approved Flood Control District #9 Stream Alteration Permit for Big Wood River at Glendale Road Bridge (2-0)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on two Mountain Overlay District Site Alteration Permit applications, both on Lemhi Drive. One is from Indian Creek Ranch Homeowners to improve Lemhi Drive, and the other from Beau Burks for a site at 109 Lemhi Drive. The meeting also includes reports and discussion of future meeting dates.

• Public hearing: Lemhi Drive Mountain Overlay Site Alteration Permit (Indian Creek Ranch Homeowners)
• Public hearing: 109 Lemhi Drive Mountain Overlay Site Alteration Permit (Beau Burks)
• Next meeting dates: April 13, April 27, May 11

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a single action item: approval of claims presented by Brooke Baird. After that item, the board will adjourn. The agenda contains no other business, so the meeting is largely procedural.

• Claims approval (action item, presented by Brooke Baird)

The Board of County Commissioners met to review and approve a batch of claims dated March 21, 2023. This included a claim for Western Record Destruction for $27.75.

• Approved claims for March 21, 2023, as presented (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to take action on a letter opposing House Bill 287, approve a consent calendar of claims, and discuss indigent considerations and an executive session covering threatened litigation (Quigley Ranch mediation) and employee matters. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually.

• House Bill 287 opposition letter, action item
• Consent calendar including claims
• Executive session on indigent records (Idaho Code §74-206(1)(d))
• Indigent considerations, action items
• Executive session on threatened litigation (Quigley Ranch mediation) and employee evaluation/dismissal

The Board of County Commissioners supported sending a letter of opposition to Idaho House Bill 287 regarding Energy Code language. The board also approved the consent calendar and ruled on several indigent medical requests.

• Supported sending a letter in opposition to Idaho House Bill 287
• Approved March 16, 2023 Consent Calendar and March 8, 2023 Claims (2-0)
• Approved Indigent Request Number 2023-1045-1 with no reimbursement (2-0)
• Approved Indigent Request Number 2018-72 with no reimbursement (2-0)
• Denied Indigent Request Numbers 2016-1173-1 and 2016-1173-2 (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with action items including tax cancellations, a professional services agreement for the ambulance district, and several support letters. They will also consider adopting the 2022 All Hazard Mitigation Plan and discuss various contracts and grants. The agenda includes public comment, executive sessions, and department reports.

• Tax cancellation for common area (RP0024600000C2) under I.C. § 63-602C
• Tax cancellation for 931 Buckskin Drive (RPH04170080080) under homestead exemption
• Professional Services Agreement with Woolpert for Blaine County Ambulance District
• Resolution 2023-09: Idaho Airport Aid Program Grant Offer acceptance
• Resolution 2023-06: 2022 All Hazard Mitigation Plan adoption

The Board approved several grants and contracts, including a professional services agreement to study the consolidation of ambulance and fire services. The Board also approved tax cancellations for a community association and a homeowner, and adopted the 2022 All Hazard Mitigation Plan.

• Approved $95,000 contract with Woolpert Company for Fire and EMS consolidation facilitation (2-0)
• Approved $50,000 ARPA/SLFRF contract with Blaine County Charitable Fund for emergency hotel rentals (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-06 adopting the 2022 All Hazard Mitigation Plan (2-0)
• Approved $15,000 Idaho Airport Aid Program grant for Hailey-Friedman Memorial Airport (2-0)
• Approved $7,491.75 CWMA grant and $16,790 in County matching funds (2-0)
• Approved $12,574 contract with Brockway Engineering for Glendale Bridge stream work (2-0)
• Approved $10,150 updated scope for Bike and Pedestrian Master Plan update (2-0)
• Cancelled taxes for Wood River Community Association ($3,473.43) and Lori Dean ($549.48) (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss district noncompliance with Idaho Code Section 67-1076 reporting requirements. Nine local districts are listed as action items, including irrigation, water, cemetery, and grazing districts. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually.

• Action item: District noncompliance with Idaho Code Section 67-1076 reporting requirements
• Carey Flood Control District #2
• Carey Valley Groundwater District
• Fish Creek Irrigation District
• Little Wood River Irrigation District

The Board of County Commissioners reviewed district compliance with Idaho Code Section 67-1076 reporting requirements. Five districts were confirmed as compliant and had their non-compliance fees and special audits waived. The hearing for remaining non-compliant districts was continued to a later date.

• Waived non-compliance fees and special audits for Carey Valley Groundwater District, Fish Creek Irrigation District, Water District 37-0, Water Master Tax District 37-U, and Burley District Grazing Board (2-0)
• Agreed to waive the non-compliance fine for Carey Flood District #2
• Continued the hearing for remaining non-compliant districts to a later date

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will consider a settlement payment to the Flying Heart Ranch Owner's Association in case CV07-19-00560, and will hold a public hearing on a plat amendment for 126 Hyndman View Drive. They will also discuss opioid settlement participation agreements, an employee handbook update, and enter executive session for threatened litigation and personnel matters.

• Settlement payment to Flying Heart Ranch Owner's Association, Case No. CV07-19-00560
• Public hearing on plat amendment for 126 Hyndman View Drive (Lot 28, Block 2, Hyndman Peak Subdivision)
• Opioid MDL Idaho Participation Agreements
• Employee Handbook Update
• Executive session for threatened litigation (Quigley Ranch) and personnel evaluations

The Board approved a $5,000 settlement payment to the Flying Heart Ranch Owner’s Association and executed a participation agreement for the National Prescription Opiate Litigation. They also approved updates to the County Employee Handbook and a mediation request for Quigley Ranch.

• Approved $5,000 settlement payment to Flying Heart Ranch Owner’s Association (2-0)
• Approved execution of Idaho Participation Agreement for Opioid MDL (2-0)
• Approved updates to the Employee Handbook (2-0)
• Continued plat amendment hearing for 126 Hyndman View Drive to April 4, 2023 (2-0)
• Approved Quigley Ranch mediation request (2-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for Nov 15, Nov 22, and Nov 29, 2022 (2-0)
• Approved meeting minutes for Oct 10, Oct 13, and Oct 31, 2017 (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting for a strategic planning retreat. The agenda includes no public participation and only lists the retreat and adjournment, with no specific decisions or discussions detailed.

• Strategic planning retreat
• No public participation
• Meeting at Fairfield Inn, 711 N Main St, Hailey, Idaho

The Board of County Commissioners held a strategic planning retreat to review the budget development process and set preliminary calendar dates for the upcoming budget year. The session consisted of roundtable discussions regarding salary increases, property tax revenue assumptions, and capital improvement projects.

• Set preliminary calendar dates for budget presentations, deliberations, and statutory milestones

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold a public meeting to consider two conditional use permit applications. The first is to import fill on a 4.5-acre property at 84 Morada Lane to elevate it above the base flood elevation. The second is to construct an 849-square-foot accessory dwelling unit at 114 Magic Mountain Road. The meeting is open to the public in person or via Microsoft Teams.

• 84 Morada Lane: floodplain conditional use permit to import fill and elevate portions of the property
• 114 Magic Mountain Road: accessory dwelling unit conditional use permit for an 849 sq ft unit
• Meeting held at County Annex DMV Building, 219 First Avenue South, Hailey
• Remote participation via Microsoft Teams; phone conference ID 757 825 45#

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will continue a public hearing on county-initiated amendments to Title 10 (Subdivision Regulations), which began February 9, 2023. The commission will also discuss findings on the Airport Vicinity Overlay District text and map amendments, and hold a discussion on the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting is open to the public in person or online.

• Continuation of public hearing on Title 10 Subdivision Regulations text amendments
• Discussion of findings on Airport Vicinity Overlay District text and map amendments
• Discussion on the Comprehensive Plan
• Next meeting dates: Special March 30, Regular April 13

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a public hearing to consider applications from Quigley Farm and Conservation Community LLC. The applications seek to remove a portion of the Mountain Overlay District (MOD) and subdivide 566.8 acres into 24 lots as a Simple Planned Unit Development, named Quigley Ranch Subdivision, located along Quigley Road near Hailey.

• Public hearing on MOD rezone for land northwest of Quigley Road (less than 25% slope)
• Subdivision of 566.8 acres into 24 lots as Simple Planned Unit Development
• Quigley Ranch Subdivision, east of Hailey in Hailey Area of City Impact

The Board held a public hearing regarding a request by Quigley Farm and Conservation Community LLC to rezone land and subdivide 566.8 acres into 24 lots. Following public testimony, the applicant submitted a written motion for mediation, which ended further discussion of the application.

• Approved adequacy of hearing notice (2-0)
• Halted discussion on Quigley Ranch subdivision following applicant's written motion for mediation

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with public comment, consent items, and action items. They will vote on a resolution regarding the Lava Ridge Wind Project on public land and a resolution to establish a development impact fee advisory committee. The board will also consider accepting a boating safety grant, applying for a fire mitigation grant, and approving multiple meeting minutes.

• Resolution 2023-07 on Lava Ridge Wind Project on public land
• Resolution 2023-08 establishing a Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee
• Transfer of beverage license from 75 Inc dba Zou 75 to Dang LLC dba Mr. Dee
• Request to accept FY23 Idaho Dept. of Parks and Rec Recreational Boating Safety Grant
• Request to apply for FY23 Smiley Creek Fire Mitigation Grant

The Board approved the creation of a five-member advisory committee to review development impact fees. They also accepted a boating safety grant and approved a request to apply for a fire mitigation grant. A resolution regarding the Lava Ridge Wind Project was postponed.

• Approved Resolution 2023-08 to establish a Development Impact Fee Advisory Committee (2-0)
• Accepted $10,743 FY2023 Idaho Department of Park and Recreational Boating Safety Grant (2-0)
• Approved request to apply for $112,500 FY23 Smiley Creek Fire Mitigation Grant (2-0)
• Postponed Resolution 2023-07 regarding the Lava Ridge Wind Project
• Approved subdivision of 109.37 acres into two subdivisions at 17926 US Highway 20 (2-0)
• Approved Consent Calendar, including beverage license transfer from 75 Inc dba Zou 75 to Dang LLC dba Mr. Dee (2-0)
• Approved multiple meeting minutes from 2017 and 2022 (2-0)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold continued public hearings on two county-initiated code amendments: one to Title 9 Zoning Regulations regarding the Airport Vicinity Overlay District, and another to Title 10 Subdivision Regulations with revisions across multiple chapters. The commission will also receive staff updates and set future meeting dates. No findings are scheduled for discussion.

• Continued hearing on Title 9 Zoning Regulations, Chapter 18, Airport Vicinity Overlay District amendments
• Continued hearing on Title 10 Subdivision Regulations text amendments (Chapters 2, 4, 5, 8)
• Next meeting dates: Special March 2, Special March 30, Regular April 13

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including a joint resolution on the Salmon Falls and Lava Ridge Wind Projects, a letter of objection to the Sawtooth National Recreation Area Outfitter and Guide Management Plan, and a letter for the FY2023 5339b Bus & Bus Facilities Program. They will also hear department reports, including a COVID-19 sick leave policy, and address local government entities that failed to report under Idaho Code 67-1076. The meeting includes public comment, consent calendar items, and an executive session on personnel matters.

• Joint resolution on Salmon Falls and Lava Ridge Wind Projects on public lands
• Letter of objection to Sawtooth National Recreation Area Outfitter and Guide Management Plan
• FY2023 5339b Bus & Bus Facilities Program letter
• COVID-19 Sick Leave Policy discussion
• Action on local entities failing to report under I.C. 67-1076

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting for a strategic planning retreat, with no specific decisions or public hearings listed. The agenda contains only the retreat session and adjournment, so it is largely procedural and planning-focused.

• Strategic planning retreat session at 9:30 AM
• Meeting at Fairfield Inn, 711 N Main St, Hailey, Idaho

The Board of County Commissioners met for a strategic planning retreat to set priorities for the remainder of FY23. The session consisted of reviews and discussions regarding board liaison roles, strategic priorities, and potential workshop topics. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a contract with the City of Ketchum to operate the Blaine County Housing Authority and authorized a short plat subdivision for the Deer Creek project. The Board also initiated text amendments for lighting and mining regulations. A proposed Road and Bridge Levy was discussed but not scheduled for the May 2023 election.

• Approved FY2023 contract with City of Ketchum for Blaine County Housing Authority operations not to exceed $151,185 (2-0)
• Approved short plat subdivision for Deer Creek Subdivision to divide 109.37 acres into two lots (2-0)
• Approved $10,000 contract with CompuNet, Inc for Modern Endpoint Management Pilot (2-0)
• Approved $5,000 increase in obligations for USFS Cooperative Law Enforcement Agreement (2-0)
• Approved collection services agreement between Blaine County and Omni AR (2-0)
• Initiated text amendments for Holiday Lighting and Mining/Heavy Industrial Uses (2-0)
• Appointed Jim Karkut, Sarah Laurie, and Emily Rodrigue to the Levy Advisory Board (2-0)
• Approved $876 building permit fee refund to James Nauman (2-0)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider county-initiated amendments to Title 10 (Subdivision Regulations) of the Blaine County Code. The amendments, initiated by the Board of Commissioners on November 8, 2022, propose multiple revisions across Chapters 2, 4, 5, and 8. The commission will also discuss findings related to the Bellevue and Hailey Areas of City Impact and set future meeting dates.

• Public hearing on Title 10 Subdivision Regulations text amendments (Chapters 2, 4, 5, 8)
• Amendments initiated by Board of Commissioners on November 8, 2022
• Discussion of findings for Bellevue and Hailey Areas of City Impact
• Next meeting dates: February 23, March 2 or 9, March 23

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider several action items, including contracts, a settlement payment, and the FY2022 external audit. They will also conduct an executive session to interview applicants for the Land, Water and Wildlife Program Levy Advisory Board and discuss an elected official absence. The meeting is open to the public in person or virtually.

• Nearmap 2D Offline Photos Amendment Quote
• Assignment and Agreement for Collections Services for Blaine County Ambulance District
• 2023 Election Ballot for Catastrophic Health Care Cost Program Board Members
• Settlement Agreement Payment to Flying Heart Ranch Owner’s Association, Case No. CV07-19-00560
• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2022 External Audit

The Board approved a clean external audit for fiscal year 2022 and a $5,000 settlement payment to the Flying Heart Ranch Owner's Association. They also designated Commissioner Muffy Davis to the Catastrophic Health Care Cost Program Board and approved a leave of absence for Commissioner Dick Fosbury.

• Approved Nearmap 2D Offline Photos contract at zero dollars for 1 year (2-0)
• Voted to appoint Commissioner Muffy Davis to the Catastrophic Health Care Cost Program Board (2-0)
• Approved $5,000 settlement payment to Flying Heart Ranch Owner's Association from contingency (2-0)
• Accepted FY2022 external audit (2-0)
• Approved 90-day leave of absence and 20-day out-of-state extension for Commissioner Dick Fosbury effective January 1, 2023 (2-0)
• Tabled Blaine County Ambulance District collections services agreement
• Tabled Land, Water and Wildlife Program Levy Advisory Board interviews

Levy Advisory Board

The Blaine County Levy Advisory Board is meeting to review a recommendation for filling a board vacancy and to elect officers. The agenda also includes public comment and new business, with no specific proposals or financial items listed.

• Review of recommendation regarding vacancy on the Levy Advisory Board
• Election of Officers

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and consider ordinances to amend the Area of City Impact (ACI) agreements with Hailey and Bellevue, affecting land between the two cities on the east side of Highway 75. They will also review county-initiated amendments to the Airport Vicinity Overlay District in Title 9 of the zoning code, including replacing the chapter and updating district boundaries. The meeting is open to the public in person or via web/phone.

• Public hearing on amending Blaine County/Hailey Area of City Impact Agreement
• Public hearing on amending Blaine County/Bellevue Area of City Impact Agreement
• Amendments to Title 9, Chapter 18, Airport Vicinity Overlay District, replacing chapter entirely
• Amendments to overlay district boundaries in Chapter 4
• Next meeting dates: February 9, February 23, March 9

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a three-year CodeRED IPAWS integration contract and funding for flood inundation mapping. The Board also authorized the Clerk to submit a certification letter to the State Tax Commission regarding indigent public defense levies.

• Approved 3-year CodeRED IPAWS Integration Service Agreement for $3,600 (2-0)
• Approved funding not to exceed $5,000 from contingency fund for Flood Inundation Mapping (2-0)
• Authorized Clerk to submit letter to State Tax Commission regarding indigent public defense levies (2-0)
• Approved claims for January 17, 2023 (2-0)
• No action taken on Assignment and Agreement for Collections Services with Omni AR, LLC
• Approved meeting minutes for September 6, 7, 13, 15, and 19, 2022 (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss the ambulance district's strategic planning, including updates on initiatives, EMS consolidation, and compliance with Medicare data reporting. The meeting is open to the public, with online attendance encouraged.

• Strategic planning initiatives updates
• EMS consolidation discussion
• Compliance with Medicare Ground Ambulance Data Collection System (GADCS)

The Board convened as the Blaine County Ambulance District to review strategic planning and discuss potential EMS consolidation. No formal votes or final decisions were recorded during the meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved $45,551.58 in tax cancellations and a 5-year lease for a wheel loader. The board also approved a stream alteration permit for Flood Control District #9 and a new beverage license for Dang LLC dba Mr. Dee.

• Approved tax cancellations totaling $45,551.58 (2-0)
• Approved 5-year lease for Western State Caterpillar 914 Wheel Loader at $21,598.09 per year plus $400 fee (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2023-04 for destruction of Treasurer’s Records 2006–2022 (2-0)
• Approved new beverage license for Dang LLC dba Mr. Dee (2-0)
• Approved Finding of Facts Conclusion of Law and Decision for Flood District #9 Stream Alteration Permit (2-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from August 1, August 23, August 30, September 1, and September 5, 2022 (2-0)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will review its Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program and consider initiating code amendments related to it. The commission will also review its public hearing and decision-making procedures and elect officers. No findings are scheduled for discussion.

• Review of Transfer of Development Rights (TDR) program
• Initiation of possible code amendments relating to TDR program
• Review of P&Z public hearing and decision-making procedural process
• Election of officers

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a stream alteration permit for the Zinc Spur Levee on the Big Wood River, proposed by Flood Control District #9 to halt erosion. The board will also consider several contracts, budget adjustments, and other administrative items.

• Public hearing on Zinc Spur Levee stream alteration permit (Big Wood River)
• US Digital Designs Station Alerting Service Agreement
• Nearmap GeoDataLink agreement
• Resolution 2023-01 Sheriff Budget Adjustment
• Resolution 2023-02 Sustainability Budget Adjustment

The Board approved a permit for Flood Control District #9 to address erosion on the Big Wood River. The board also approved several service contracts and budget adjustments for the Sheriff, Sustainability, and Recycle Center. Stephanie Eisenbarth was reappointed to the Planning & Zoning Commission.

• Approved Stream Alteration Permit for Zinc Spur Levee with conditions (2-0)
• Waived $657.50 permit fee minus $75 processing fee for Zinc Spur project (2-0)
• Approved $2,217.69 US Digital Designs contract for fire station alerting system (2-0)
• Approved $1,327.40 Nearmap GeoDataLink contract for Assessors department (2-0)
• Approved budget adjustments for Sheriff, Sustainability, and Recycle Center (2-0)
• Reappointed Stephanie Eisenbarth to Planning & Zoning Commission (2-0)
• Approved claims for January 3, 2023 (2-0)
• Approved meeting minutes from August 2, 11, 16, and 23, 2022 (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to administer the oath of office to newly elected county officials and to elect a board chair and vice chair. The agenda contains only these procedural items and no other business.

• Oath of office for Commissioner Angenie McCleary
• Oath of office for Commissioner Muffy Davis
• Oath of office for Clerk of the District Court Stephen McDougall Graham
• Oath of office for Treasurer John David Davidson
• Election of board chair and vice chair

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to swear in elected officials and organize board leadership. Muffy Davis was appointed Chair and Angenie McCleary was appointed Vice Chair.

• Appointed Muffy Davis as Blaine County Commissioner Chair (2-0)
• Appointed Angenie McCleary as Blaine County Commissioner Vice Chair (2-0)
• Swore in Stephen McDougall Graham (Clerk of the District Court)
• Swore in Angenie McCleary (Commissioner)
• Swore in Muffy Davis (Commissioner)
• Swore in John David Davidson (Treasurer)
• Swore in Jim Williams (Assessor)
• Swore in Russ Mikel (Coroner)

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing on a continuation of the Lemhi Drive Wetlands Conditional Use Permit application. The applicant, Indian Creek Ranch Homeowners, seeks permission to disturb a wetland area to improve a platted private road, with wetland mitigation proposed. The property is zoned Rural Residential (R-10) with Wetland and Mountain Overlay Districts. The meeting is open to the public in person or online.

• Continuation of Lemhi Drive Wetlands 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 hold a regular meeting with action items on grants, contracts, and land use. They will consider applying for a rural road grant for the Buttercup Road project, a wolf trapping ban support letter, and adoption of a zoning ordinance housekeeping amendment.

• Request to apply FY23 LHTAC STBG Rural Grant for Buttercup Road project
• Resolution 2022-58 for Buttercup Road project
• Contract for services with KH Counseling & Health Center using ARPA/SLFRF funds
• Ordinance No 2023-01: housekeeping text amendments to Title 9 zoning regulations
• Vacation order for a portion of Colorado Gulch Road

The Board approved several funding requests, including a federal grant for the Buttercup Road project and ARPA funds for a sand/salt spreader. The commission also approved zoning text amendments and a road vacation order. No action was taken during the executive session.

• Approved FY22 Indigent Defense Expenditure Report of $708,173.71 (2-0)
• Approved request to apply for $1,975,739.00 STBG-Rural Grant for Buttercup Road project (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-58 Buttercup Road Project (2-0)
• Approved application for FY2022 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) Grant (2-0)
• Approved $30,000 ARPA/SLFRF contract for KH Counseling & Health Center (2-0)
• Approved ARPA request for sand/salt spreader not to exceed $7,200 (2-0)
• Approved beverage license for Adalberto Bolanos Yanez DBA La Parrilla (2-0)
• Approved vacation of a portion of Colorado Gulch Road (2-0)