Bonner County public meetings in 2025

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to determine duties and responsibilities for the annual county fair, rodeo, and horse show. The board will also discuss expectations for Fair Board members and the maintenance of the fairgrounds.

• Duties and responsibilities for conducting the Annual County Fair, Rodeo, and Horse Show
• BOCC expectations for Fair Board members
• Fair Board Enterprise Funds and budget presentation requirements
• Responsibilities for maintaining and operating the Bonner County Fairgrounds

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on several contracts, including campground reservations and weed management cost sharing. The board will also review claims totaling $216,227.48 and discuss Road & Bridge litigation in executive session.

• FY26 Claims Batch #13 totaling $216,227.48
• Trestle Creek FLAP Project contract extension to FY2027
• Garfield Bay Campground online reservations contract with Firefly
• Liquor licenses for Oldtown Tavern and Cedar Street Hotel & Suites
• Plat approval for MLD0034-25, Steamboat Acres

The Board approved several grant applications for the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation and a reservation contract for Garfield Bay Campground. They also authorized funding for juvenile probation services and approved over $216,000 in claims payments.

• Approved Garfield Bay Campground online reservations contract with Firefly (3-0)
• Approved RTP Grant for Priest Lake Groomers with $11,600 county match (3-0)
• Approved RTP Grant for Sandpoint (9B) with $9,600 county match (3-0)
• Approved 2026 Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Area operating plan and $15,120 cost share application (3-0)
• Approved Selkirk Cooperative Weed Management Area End of Year Report (3-0)
• Approved MOA for juvenile probation services funding for FY 2025-2026 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #13 totaling $216,227.48 (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Steamboat Acres plat and Trestle Creek FLAP project extension (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to decide on an emergency disaster declaration regarding windstorms. The body will also review several financial claims, liquor license renewals, and personnel updates.

• Emergency Disaster Declaration regarding windstorms
• Technology software renewal invoice for $145,499.56
• FY26 Claims Batch #12 totaling $214,875.60 and Demands Batch #12 totaling $55,965.90
• Liquor licenses for Hayden Beverage Co, The Mango Tree, Pearl’s on The Lake, Pack River General Store, Popeye’s Lounge, Vicki Rae’s Pizza, and The District Bistro & Wine Shop
• Sheriff fingerprint printer/scanner annual maintenance agreement for $3,975.80

The Board of County Commissioners approved a county-wide disaster declaration following extreme windstorms. The board also approved several financial payments, insurance renewals, and specific HR job description updates.

• Approved disaster declaration for all of Bonner County due to extreme weather (3-0)
• Approved HR Generalist Compensation and Benefits and Talent Acquisition job descriptions (3-0)
• Approved certification pay for two HR Generalists effective January 9, 2026 (2-1)
• Approved workers compensation insurance renewal with State Insurance Fund (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #12 totaling $214,875.60 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #12 totaling $55,965.90 (3-0)
• Approved $3,975.80 fingerprint printer/scanner maintenance agreement (3-0)
• Denied motion to require HR Director to draft a public retraction regarding Fair Board (1-2)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss a State Disaster Emergency regarding flooding in Bonner County. The board will consider a decision on a Delegation Letter of Authority.

• Discussion and decision regarding State Disaster Emergency for Bonner County Flooding
• Delegation Letter of Authority

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss proposed updates to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan and its associated map. The board will draft modifications to planning file AM0007-24 before scheduling a public hearing.

• Review of proposed Comprehensive Plan Map for the entire County
• Discussion of map changes specifically in West Bonner County
• Drafting modifications to planning file AM0007-24

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and make a decision regarding litigation. The meeting includes an executive session for this purpose.

• Discussion and decision regarding litigation

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will review a request to change zoning from Suburban to Commercial for a 35-acre property. The commission will also consider a proposal for a residential Planned Unit Development and subdivision of 23 lots. One variance request for a property line setback has been withdrawn.

• File ZC0017-25: Request to change ≈35-acre property off U.S. Highway 2 from Suburban to Commercial
• File S0003-25/PUD1-25: Proposal for 23 residential lots and 3 tracts on ±37.6 acres off Sherwood Beach Road
• File V0035-25: Withdrawn request for a 2-foot property line setback off Evergreen Road

The Commission unanimously recommended a zone change from Suburban to Commercial for the Ranch Club project. A recommendation to approve the Yoman Bluffs PUD failed in an initial vote, and a subsequent motion to recommend denial was rescinded.

• Recommended approval of zone change from Suburban to Commercial for Ranch Club (5-0)
• Denied recommendation for approval of Yoman Bluffs PUD/Subdivision (2-3)
• Rescinded motion to recommend denial of Yoman Bluffs PUD/Subdivision (4-0)
• Approved Amended Agenda (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on a hiring matter related to planning. The meeting includes an executive session for this purpose.

• Discussion and decision regarding hiring for Planning

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a request to reconsider the denial of a subdivision project. The hearing is limited to specific issues raised by the applicant concerning findings of fact and conclusions of law.

• File S0001-25: Proposal to subdivide a 32.67-acre parcel off Baldy Mountain Road into 24 residential lots and one stormwater tract

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal of a Conditional Use Permit. The appeal concerns a proposed gravel pit on a 38.48-acre property previously approved by the Hearing Examiner.

• Appeal of File CUP0005-25 for a gravel pit off Curtis Creek Road

Ambulance Service District

The Bonner County Ambulance Service District Board will meet to discuss and decide on a batch of FY26 claims. The board will also review its task list and receive updates on insurance and budget forecasts.

• Decision on FY26 Claims Batch #5 totaling $34,042.10
• Insurance update
• Budget forecast update
• Task list review and updates

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet with the Assessor’s Office to discuss a tax exemption reconsideration. The body will decide on the status of one specific property parcel.

• Tax exemption decision for Parcel# RPS0389002001BA

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on tax cancelation requests. The meeting includes reviews of requests from the Assessor’s Office and the Treasurer’s Office, as well as mobile home extensions.

• Tax cancelation requests for 7 Assessor's Office parcels
• Tax cancelation request for Treasurer's Office parcel MH01255000002L
• Discussion and decision regarding 7 mobile home extensions

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to enter an executive session. The body will discuss and decide on matters related to litigation.

• Discussion and decision regarding litigation

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will review the process for recommending zoning code revisions, including files AM0012-25 and AM0013-25. The body will also receive an update on groundwater source protection and review specific glossary terms and code chapters.

• Assessment of zoning code revision process (files AM0012-25 and AM0013-25)
• Groundwater Source Protection Technical Committee update
• Review of Title 12, Chapters 3 & 4
• Review of the Glossary of Terms
• Decision on January 6, 2026, agenda items

The Commission approved the November 18, 2025, meeting minutes. Members reviewed proposed edits to Title 12, Chapters 3 and 4 of the zoning code and received a technical update on groundwater source protection. No final zoning code changes were decided.

• Approved November 18, 2025, minutes with amendments
• Tabled discussion on Title 12-315.I regarding Planning Director vs. Board authority
• Agreed that Commissioner Bowman and Interim Director Feyen will review Chapters 1-2 for further necessary revisions

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on December 16, 2025, at 9:00 AM. Key action items include discussion and decision on an emergency declaration, emergency flood response assistance from the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, and approval of a final plat for the Meadow Ridge subdivision. The agenda also includes consent items such as liquor license renewals and a claims batch totaling $795,608.45.

• Discussion/decision on emergency declaration and flood response assistance from U.S. Army Corps of Engineers
• Final plat approval for Meadow Ridge (SS0004-25)
• Award of bid for one motor grader purchase FY26
• FY26 Claims Batch #11 totaling $795,608.45 and Demands Batch #11 totaling $80,130.71
• Liquor license renewals for eight establishments including Stoneridge Golf, B's Beacon, and Clark Fork Chevron

The Board of County Commissioners approved a county-wide disaster declaration and a cooperative agreement with the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers for emergency flood response. The board also authorized several equipment purchases and approved routine financial claims.

• Approved disaster declaration for all of Bonner County (3-0)
• Approved cooperative agreement for Emergency Flood Response Assistance with U.S. Army Corps of Engineers (3-0)
• Approved $409,750.00 bid to Pape Machinery Inc. for one 2026 John Deere 772p AWD grader (3-0)
• Approved $49,885.11 for the purchase of Dell computer servers (3-0)
• Approved $11,701.89 for Sheriff's communications critical infrastructure (3-0)
• Approved $10,185.64 for dispatch clock (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #11 totaling $795,608.45 and Demands Batch #11 totaling $80,130.71 (3-0)
• Approved Meadow Ridge Final Plat and 10 liquor licenses (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss and decide on a hiring matter. The meeting is scheduled for December 16, 2025.

• Discussion and decision regarding hiring

BOCC Advisory Boards, Councils, & Committees

The Waterways Advisory Committee will meet to discuss and make decisions regarding WIF grant proposals. The meeting includes a period for public comment.

• Discussion and decision regarding WIF grant proposals

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on three property requests. Two requests were recommended for denial by the Planning and Zoning Commissions, while one was recommended for approval.

• File AM0003-25: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from Ag/Forest Land to Rural Residential for 10.72 acres at Hwy 200 and Old Highway
• File ZC0008-25: Zone Change from Agricultural/Forestry-10 to Rural 5 for 10.72 acres at Highway 200 and Old Highway
• File ZC0011-25: Zone Change from Rural 10 to Rural 5 for 10 acres off Lazy Spade Lane

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding File AM0021-25. The board is considering a modification to the Area of City Impact (AOI) for the City of Oldtown to comply with Idaho Code requirements.

• File AM0021-25: Modification to the Area of Impact for the City of Oldtown

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on legal billing. The meeting includes an executive session for litigation and records exempt matters.

• Discussion and decision regarding legal billing

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on several financial payments, including a claims batch totaling $878,144.78. The board is also considering a federal aid bridge grant application and appointments to the Zoning Commission and Waterways Advisory Committee.

• FY26 Claims Batch #10 totaling $878,144.78
• FY26 Demands Batch #10 totaling $157,370.97
• FY26 Federal Aid Bridge Grant Application
• Property Use Agreement for Colburn Culver Rd Bridge at Pack River North Project
• Liquor license renewals for multiple businesses including Priest Lake Marina and various Sandpoint establishments

The Board approved a federal aid bridge grant application and several payment batches totaling over $1 million. The commission also appointed new members to the Zoning and Waterways Advisory committees and approved a property use agreement for bridge construction.

• Approved $3,842,000 Federal Aid Incentive Program: Bridge FY2026 Application (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #10 totaling $878,144.78 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #10 totaling $157,370.97 (3-0)
• Approved IT contract for email migration in the amount of $79,673.86 (3-0)
• Appointed Mark Knapp and Jennifer Arn to the Waterways Advisory Committee (2-1)
• Appointed James Pound to the Zoning Commission (3-0)
• Approved temporary property use agreement with William Befort for Colburn Culver Rd Bridge (3-0)
• Approved Juvenile Justice 24/25 Annual Financial Report (3-0)

Ambulance Service District

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet with the Ambulance Service District. The body will discuss and decide on changes to medical insurance benefits.

• Decision regarding medical insurance benefits change

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Solid Waste body is meeting to review the performance of new fees and clarify procedures for solid waste stickers for new owners. The group will also discuss the Clark Fork Collection Site hours of operation and repair timelines for Grizzly.

• Review of new fee performance
• Decision on handling solid waste stickers for new owners
• Update on Grizzly repair timeline
• Decision regarding Clark Fork Collection Site hours of operation

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss winter maintenance policies in relation to population growth and Sheriff office expectations. The department will also review a proposed contracted box culvert project for Melody Lane for next summer.

• Winter Maintenance VS Policy discussion
• Melody Lane Culvert project contracting
• Trash on County Right of Way at 431 North Riley Creek Road
• Grant applications for Whiskey Jack Bridge
• Grant applications for guardrail projects near bodies of water

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to enter an executive session to discuss hiring for the Planning Department. The public portion of the meeting includes a call to order, an action item on hiring decisions, and adjournment.

• Executive session to discuss hiring for Planning Department
• Action item: Discussion/Decision Regarding Hiring, Planning

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and make decisions regarding the Fair, Fairgrounds, and Fair Board.

• Discussion and decision regarding Fair, Fairgrounds, and Fair Board

The Board of County Commissioners decided that fair employees are employees of the County and answer to the Board of County Commissioners rather than the Fair Board. The board stated that the Fair Board has no direct supervisory role over County employees, only a coordination role. The commissioners intend to further define the role of the Bonner County Fair Board.

• Approved motion that fair employees answer to the Board of County Commissioners (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss proposed updates to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan and its associated map (file AM0007-24). The body will draft modifications to the amendment before scheduling a public hearing.

• Review of the proposed Comprehensive Plan Map for the entire County
• Discussion of proposed map changes in West Bonner County

Ambulance Service District

The Bonner County Ambulance Service District will meet to discuss and decide on a batch of FY26 claims and a letter of intent from Columbia Bank. The board will also review a task list and a budget forecast update.

• FY26 Claims Batch #4 totaling $22,414.60
• Letter of Intent from Columbia Bank
• Budget Forecast Update
• Task List review and updates

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting with Road & Bridge. The body will discuss and decide on bids for a 2026 motor grader.

• Bid opening and decision regarding a 2026 motor grader

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on tax cancellation requests from the Assessor’s Office. The meeting focuses on two specific parcels.

• Tax cancellation request for Parcel # MH54N02W153000
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel # RP59N05W282251

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss groundwater source protection and review specific sections of the county code. The body will also determine the agenda items for the December 16, 2025, meeting.

• Groundwater Source Protection Technical Committee update
• Review of the Glossary of Terms
• Review of Title 12, Chapters 3 & 4
• Decision on December 16, 2025, agenda items

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct interviews for the Zoning Commission. The body will then enter an executive session to discuss and decide on a hire.

• Applicant interviews for Zoning Commissioner
• Decision regarding hiring for the Zoning Commission

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on a claims batch totaling $214,708.28 and a qualifications request for the Administration Building 1st floor remodel. The board will also review liquor licenses and a subdivision final plat.

• FY26 Claims Batch #09 totaling $214,708.28
• Qualifications Request for the Administration Building 1st Floor Remodel
• Final Plat for Lochlyn Estates Subdivision (SS0003-22)
• Liquor licenses for Farmhouse Kitchen & BBQ, Willow Bay North, and Powder Hound Pizza
• Invoices over $5k: Fox Autobody ($9,698.64), Karpel ($7,293.75), and a grant-covered invoice ($9,888)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $214,708.28 claims batch and a budget cleanup resolution to reallocate funds from the General Fund Statutory Reserve. The board also authorized seeking architectural qualifications for the Administration Building 1st Floor Remodel and approved the Lochlyn Estates Subdivision final plat.

• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #09 totaling $214,708.28 (3-0)
• Authorized FY25 Budget Cleanup to decrease General Fund Statutory Reserve by $41,606.34 and increase specific department line items (3-0)
• Authorized Engineering to obtain architectural qualifications for Administration Building 1st Floor Remodel (3-0)
• Interpreted zoning boundary on RP0023401002BOAA to be entirely zoned Recreation (3-0)
• Approved final plat for Lochlyn Estates Subdivision, File No. SS0003-22 (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including liquor licenses for Farmhouse Kitchen & BBQ, Willow Bay North, and Powder Hound Pizza (3-0)
• Approved invoices for Risk ($9,698.64) and Prosecutor ($7,293.75 and $9,888) (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on a technology-related matter. The meeting is scheduled as an executive session with records exempt under Idaho Code.

• Discussion and decision regarding Technology records exempt under Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(D)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting with elected officials and department heads for monthly updates. A training session with Risk Management for SafetyPlus is scheduled to follow the meeting.

• Training with Risk Management for SafetyPlus

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on a hiring matter for the Planning department. The meeting includes an executive session for this purpose.

• Discussion and decision regarding hiring for Planning

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on several high-value financial batches and equipment purchases for the Sheriff's office and Priest River Airport. The meeting also includes reviews of liquor licenses and a discussion on remote work costs.

• FY26 Claims Batch #08 totaling $308,557.57 and Demands Batch #08 totaling $38,804.61
• Frontline Communication Systems purchase for $44,987.85 and Salt Lake Wholesale Sports purchase for $20,670.54
• Priest River Airport projects for snow removal equipment building and pavement maintenance
• Liquor licenses for 15 businesses including Holiday Shores Marina, Super 1 Foods, and Schweitzer Mountain Resort
• Time extension request for River Ranch (File S0003-23)

The Board of County Commissioners approved several operational contracts, including sheriff's office equipment and medical services. The board also authorized two work orders for the Priest River Airport and a time extension for the River Ranch project. A proposal for FY25 budget cleanup was denied.

• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #08 totaling $308,557.57 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #08 totaling $38,804.61 (3-0)
• Denied FY25 Budget Cleanup resolution (1-2)
• Approved Priest River Airport snow removal and pavement maintenance work orders (2-1 and 3-0)
• Approved $44,987.85 for sheriff's vehicle parts and $20,670.54 for ammunition (3-0)
• Approved medical services contract with Troy W. Geyman, M.D. up to $51,400 annually (3-0)
• Approved River Ranch (File S0003-23) time extension to March 6, 2028 (3-0)
• Approved Canon U.S.A. copy machine lease at $235.52 per month (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss proposed updates to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan and the associated map (file AM0007-24). The body will draft modifications to the amendment before scheduling a public hearing. Discussions will focus on the county-wide map with an emphasis on West Bonner County.

• Proposed update to Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan (file AM0007-24)
• Review of the Comprehensive Plan Map for the entire county
• Proposed map changes in West Bonner County

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review financial updates and reporting for the Fair and Fairgrounds. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss personnel and exempt records.

• Discussion and decision regarding Fair reporting and Fairgrounds matters
• Executive session regarding personnel and exempt records

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a Human Resources update. The session focuses on personnel interviews, budget preparations, and departmental realignment.

• Planning Director candidate interviews
• Preparations for FY27 Budget Cycle
• DMV/DL Realignment Project
• Biometrics Screening Event (11/19/25)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on a hiring matter for the Planning department. The meeting includes an executive session for this purpose.

• Discussion and decision regarding hiring for Planning

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss modifications to the Area of City Impact (AOI) for the cities of Sandpoint and Priest River. These modifications are required by Idaho Code to be completed by December 31, 2025. The AOI is a planning tool for future growth and does not change zoning, taxes, or city governing authority.

• File AM0006-25: Modification to the Area of Impact for the City of Sandpoint
• File AM0019-25: Modification to the Area of Impact for the City of Priest River

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss proposed updates to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan and the associated map (file AM0007-24). The body will draft modifications to the amendment before scheduling a public hearing.

• Proposed update to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan
• Review of the Comprehensive Plan Map for the entire County
• Discussion of proposed map changes in West Bonner County

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will consider four action items regarding land use permits and variances. The body will decide on a communication tower, a mechanical services home occupation, a site plan modification, and a property line setback variance.

• CUP0011-24: Conditional Use Permit for a 190’ lattice communication tower on Northgate Road
• HO0004-25: Tier 3 Home Occupation Permit for mechanical/welding services off Hoop Loop
• MOD0007-25: Modification of V0010-24 to add a lean-to addition off Fir Drive
• V0028-25: Variance request for a 3-inch property line setback off S. Diamond Park Road

The Commission approved a Tier 3 Home Occupation Permit for mechanical services and a site plan modification for a lean-to addition. A request for a communication tower was continued to a later date, and a property line setback variance was denied.

• Approved Home Occupation Permit Tier 3 for mechanical/welding services (HO0004-25) (4-0)
• Approved modification of site plan V0010-24 to include a lean-to addition (MOD0007-25) (4-0)
• Continued communication tower permit (CUP0011-24) to a later date until a fifth commissioner is appointed (4-0)
• Denied property line setback variance (V0028-25) (Outcome recorded as motion to deny)

Ambulance Service District

The Bonner County Ambulance Service District will meet to approve minutes and specific expenditures. The board is deciding on a claims batch and reviewing budget forecasts.

• Payment of $9,250.00 invoice to Idaho Employment Lawyers, PLLC
• Decision regarding FY26 Claims Batch #3 totaling $51,227.30
• Budget forecast update
• Task list review and updates

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on tax cancellation requests. These requests involve homeowners exemptions for multiple parcels as submitted by the Assessor’s Office.

• Decision regarding tax cancellation requests for homeowners exemptions (multiple parcels)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting to conduct interviews for the Waterways Advisory Committee. The board will hold an executive session to discuss and decide on hiring for the committee.

• Applicant interviews for Waterways Advisory Committee
• Hiring decision for Waterways Advisory Committee

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on FY25 claims totaling $877,078.42 and FY26 demands of $57,384.91. The body will also consider contract renewals for legal services, MLS agreements, and snowplowing.

• FY25 Claims Batch #07 totaling $877,078.42
• Technology software renewal invoice for $30,804.48
• Renewal of Municipal Prosecutor Legal Services contract with the City of Sandpoint
• Approval of RK Davis Subdivision plat (MLD0005-25)
• Liquor license approvals for 11 businesses including Westmond Chevron and Safeway Store #350

The Board approved two payment batches totaling $934,463.33 and renewed legal services for the City of Sandpoint. The commissioners also revoked a wildfire disaster declaration and approved several data and snowplowing contracts, though a request for porta-potty funding at the Priest River DMV was denied.

• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #07 totaling $877,078.42 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #07 totaling $57,384.91 (3-0)
• Approved contract amendment for City of Sandpoint municipal prosecutor services (3-0)
• Approved revocation of wildfire disaster declaration Resolution 25-51 (3-0)
• Approved license agreements with Selkirk MLS and Coeur D’Alene MLS (3-0)
• Denied funding and contract for porta-potty services at Priest River DMV (0-3)
• Approved 1099 FIRE quote for Form 1095-C outsourcing services (3-0)
• Approved 2025-2026 snowplowing contracts for Weekend Hoe Excavation and John Pipkin (3-0)

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will hold a workshop to review its project priority list and specific sections of Title 12. The body will also receive an update from the Groundwater Source Protection Technical Committee.

• Review of Planning Commission Project Priority List
• Review of Title 12, Chapters 3 & 4
• Review of the Glossary of Terms
• Groundwater Source Protection Technical Committee Update
• Decision on December 2, 2025, agenda items

The Commission established a timeline for future goals, including updates to zoning descriptions and the Comprehensive Plan. Members also reviewed Title 12, Chapters 3 and 4, and discussed the creation of a public zoning map. The Commission agreed that groundwater protection language is not yet ready for inclusion in the BCRC code.

• Approved November 4, 2025 minutes with amendments
• Established target dates for Planning Action Items, including T12 Ch3 and 4 updates by April 7, 2026
• Agreed that groundwater protection language is premature for inclusion in BCRC code
• Agreed to individually review and annotate the Comprehensive Plan Glossary Terms
• Adjusted verbiage for Title 12 sections 12-310 and 12-311

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on legal billing. The meeting includes an executive session for litigation and records exempt matters.

• Discussion and decision regarding legal billing

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding File S0001-25. The board is reviewing a request to reconsider a previously denied subdivision project.

• File S0001-25: Proposal to subdivide 32.67 acres off Baldy Mountain Road into 24 residential lots and one stormwater tract

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss updates to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan and its associated map. The body will draft modifications to planning file AM0007-24 before scheduling a public hearing.

• Review of proposed Comprehensive Plan Map for the entire County
• Discussion of map changes specifically in West Bonner County
• Drafting modifications to planning file AM0007-24

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and decide on the canvass of the November 4, 2025 elections.

• Canvass of the November 4, 2025 Election

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss modifying the Area of City Impact (AOI) for three municipalities. These AOIs are planning tools used to project future growth and do not grant the cities governing authority over the properties within those areas.

• File AM0008-25: Modification to the Area of Impact for the City of Kootenai
• File AM0005-25: Modification to the Area of Impact for the City of Dover
• File AM0010-25: Modification to the Area of Impact for the City of East Hope

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a subdivision request. The body is considering a proposal to divide a 7.57-acre lot into 23 residential lots.

• File S0004-24: Proposal to divide one 7.57-acre lot into 23 residential lots (0.15 to 0.52 acres each) at The Idaho Club, off Lower Pack River Road and North Idaho Club Drive

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with Auditing and Recording to review financial batches and license renewals. The body will decide on payments for specific claims and demands for fiscal year 2026.

• FY26 Claims Batch #06 totaling $256,713.32
• FY26 Demands Batch #06 totaling $40,869.36
• 2026 Liquor License Renewals

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding File MOD0003-24. The board is deciding on requested modifications to a conditional use permit and subdivision on North Park Road.

• Modification of CUP0006-20, SS0006-20, and MOD0001-22
• Reduction of proposed marina boat slips from 105 to 88
• Request to extend timeline for final plat and CUP issuance to summer 2028
• Transfer of +/- 5.79 acres of land to the Kalispel Tribe
• Restoration of the North Branch of Trestle Creek

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will receive a monthly update from the Solid Waste department. The meeting will cover end-of-year totals and updates regarding Grizzly and collection sites.

• Discussion of end-of-year totals
• Grizzly update
• Solid Waste Collection Sites updates

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on two text amendments to the Bonner County Revised Code Title 12. These proposals seek to reorganize land division rules and update administrative procedures for zoning and planning.

• File AM0012-25: Proposed rewrite of land division rules, including renaming 'Long' and 'Short' subdivisions and removing 'Minor Land Division' types
• File AM0012-25: Proposed requirement for all new lots created via land division to have a sanitary restriction lift
• File AM0013-25: Proposed change to administrative variance thresholds from 30% to 20%
• File AM0013-25: Proposed requirement that all zoning complaints be submitted on a standard Planning Department form
• File AM0013-25: Proposed new public notice standards requiring 15 days of notice beyond state minimums

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with the Assessor’s Office. The body will discuss and decide whether to place a porta potty at the Priest River DMV location.

• Decision regarding placing a porta potty at the Priest River DMV location

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on deputy designation and remuneration. The meeting includes an executive session regarding personnel.

• Discussion and decision regarding deputy designation and remuneration

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a public workshop to discuss proposed updates to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan and its associated map. The body will discuss and draft modifications to planning file AM0007-24 before scheduling a public hearing.

• Discussion of proposed update to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan (file AM0007-24)
• Review of the associated Comprehensive Plan Map

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with the Planning Department. The meeting is focused on a discussion and decision regarding personnel in an executive session.

• Executive session regarding personnel

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting with Facilities. The body will discuss and decide on a sole source purchase to replace a broken door.

• Decision regarding a Broken Door Sole Source Purchase

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting with the Sheriff. The session is designated as records exempt under Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(D).

• Discussion and decision regarding records exempt items

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on tax cancellation requests. The requests originate from the Assessor's Office and the Treasurer's Office.

• Tax cancellation request for Parcel LR54N02W104800
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel RPS73120077103
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel RP54N02W104800
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel MH05206000001A

Bonner County Hearing Examiner

The Bonner County Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings regarding a conditional use permit and three property variances. The body will decide on the legality of a proposed tower and specific building setbacks for a single-family home.

• File CUP0006-25: Conditional Use Permit for a Communications Tower on a 1.68 acre property off Woodland Drive
• File V0020-25 Myers: Request for a 10-foot street setback from Old Schneider Road
• File V0020-25 Myers: Request for an impervious surface variance to 40%
• File V0020-25 Myers: Request for a 33-foot stream setback from Kalispell Creek

Ambulance Service District

The Bonner County Ambulance Service District Board will meet to approve previous minutes and specific invoices. The board is scheduled to decide on a batch of claims and review budget forecasts.

• Payment of $9,267.00 invoice to Acrisure Insurance
• Decision regarding FY26 Claims Batch #2 totaling $16,669.28
• Budget forecast update
• Task list review and updates

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on several high-cost contracts, including a $128,201.52 email migration and road equipment. The board is also reviewing liquor licenses, plat approvals, and solid waste fee resolutions.

• Sole source purchase for email migration: $128,201.52
• Road & Bridge equipment: bits ($45,432) and sanders ($44,700)
• FY26 Claims Batch #05 totaling $139,537.99
• Plat approvals for Church Acres, McCutchan Lots, and Cedar Grove Second Addition
• Resolution to establish Solid Waste fees

The Board approved several operational contracts for solid waste and road maintenance, including new disposal fees effective December 1, 2025. They also authorized budget carryovers for the Sheriff's Office and Solid Waste departments and approved a $128,201.52 email migration purchase.

• Approved $139,537.99 for FY26 Claims Batch #05 (3-0)
• Approved $9,317.28 for FY26 Demands Batch #05 (3-0)
• Approved carrying forward $213,378.00 to the Sheriff’s Office Jail Budget (3-0)
• Approved $45,432.00 for plow and grader bits from EB Blades (3-0)
• Approved $44,700.00 for two custom-built sanders from Steve Peck Fabrication, LLC (3-0)
• Approved metal waste contract with Pacific Steel and Recycling at $101.00 per ton (3-0)
• Approved wood grinding contract with Wood Solutions LLC at $49.50 per ton (3-0)
• Approved $128,201.52 sole source purchase for email migration (3-0)

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will discuss the Southside Water and Sewer District scope of work and establish a priority list of projects for BOCC approval. The body will also consider modifications to its own by-laws.

• Review of Scope of Work by Southside Water and Sewer District
• Appointment of a Subcommittee to review Ground and Source Water Protection
• Creation of a Priority List of Projects for the Planning Commission
• Review and Modification of Planning Commission By-Laws

The Planning Commission established a priority list for tasked projects, starting with Title 12, Chapters 3 and 4, followed by Title 11. The Commission decided that edits to its by-laws were not necessary. No action was taken on the proposed $37,000 ground water technical committee due to budget and legal review requirements.

• Approved October 21, 2025, meeting minutes as amended
• Created project priority list starting with Title 12, Chapters 3 and 4, then Title 11
• Decided edits to Planning Commission by-laws were not necessary

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a zoning request. The board is considering a change from Rural 5 to Suburban for two properties.

• File ZC0002-25: Request to change 5-acre and 6.56-acre properties off Hatcher Road from Rural 5 to Suburban

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and make decisions regarding personnel. The session involves Human Resources, Justice Services, and the Sheriff’s Office.

• Personnel discussion/decision regarding Human Resources
• Personnel discussion/decision regarding Justice Services
• Personnel discussion/decision regarding Sheriff’s Office

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with elected officials and department heads. The agenda consists of procedural updates from commissioners and department heads.

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on multiple claims batches and liquor license applications. The meeting includes discussions on railroad quiet zone policies and a partial surety release for Fisher Haven Estates.

• FY26 Claims Batch #04 totaling $346,616.05
• FY25 Claims Batch #55 totaling $47,071.14
• FY26 Demands Batch #04 totaling $6,298.64
• Railroad Quiet Zone Policy Update 2025
• Partial Release of Surety for SS0006-22 Fisher Haven Estates

The Board approved a foundational framework for establishing railroad crossing quiet zones, requiring requestors to pay for consultant engineers. The Board also approved several claims payments and a partial surety release for a housing project.

• Approved Railroad Quiet Zone Policy Update 2025 framework (2-0)
• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #55 totaling $47,071.14 (2-0)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #04 totaling $346,616.05 (2-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #04 totaling $6,298.64 (2-0)
• Approved partial surety release of $52,039.65 for Fisher Haven Estates project SS0006-22 (2-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including October 2 minutes and multiple liquor licenses (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for an executive session regarding records exempt under Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(D). The session focuses on Human Resources matters.

• Discussion and decision regarding records exempt

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a request to change the zoning of a 10-acre property. The applicant is seeking to change the zoning from Rural 10 to Rural 5. This follows a previous denial of the project by the Board on August 27, 2025.

• File ZC0003-25: Zone Change from Rural 10 to Rural 5 for a 10-acre property off Hidden Valley Road

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive an annual update from the Idaho Department of Lands.

• Annual Update with Idaho Department of Lands

BOCC Advisory Boards, Councils, & Committees

The Bonner County Airport Advisory Board will meet to discuss operations and reports for the Sandpoint and Priest River airports. The board will consider revised RFP criteria for Executive Row Lots and Priest River.

• Revised RFP criteria for Executive Row Lots and Priest River
• Field operations updates for Sandpoint and Priest River
• FAA and TTF matters update
• Engineer's reports for Sandpoint and Priest River

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on email migration matters.

• Decision regarding email migration matters

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Human Resources Department is meeting to discuss several areas where the county currently lacks formal policy. The body will review unemployment insurance claims and the job description for the Fair Manager.

• Bonner County’s role in unemployment insurance claims
• Lack of policy addressing administrative leave
• Lack of policy addressing relocation reimbursement
• Lack of policy addressing volunteers/interns
• Bonner County Fair Manager job description

BOCC Advisory Boards, Councils, & Committees

The Natural Resources Committee will meet to discuss water use and resources and the Idaho Transportation Department. The body will also consider changing its meeting frequency to quarterly and review board vacancies.

• Discussion on Water Use and Resources
• Discussion on Idaho Transportation Department
• Proposal to change meeting frequency to quarterly
• Review of current board members and vacancies
• Updates from USFS and Panhandle Forest Collaborative

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a public workshop to discuss proposed updates to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan and its associated map. The board intends to draft modifications to the proposal in planning file AM0007-24 before scheduling a public hearing.

• Discussion of Land Use Component update to the Comprehensive Plan (file AM0007-24)
• Review of the associated Comprehensive Plan Map

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will decide on three separate zone change applications. The commission will also swear in new members and elect officers.

• File ZC0011-25: Request to change 10 acres off Lazy Spade Lane from Rural 10 to Rural 5
• File ZC0012-25: Request to change ±7.175 acres off N. Riley Creek Road from Suburban to Commercial
• File ZC0005-25: Request to change ±1153 acres off Peninsula Road and Hope School Road from Rural 10 to Recreation
• Swearing in of new commissioners
• Election of new officers

The Commission recommended the approval of one zone change and the denial of another to the Board of County Commissioners. One request was postponed, and the commission elected new officers.

• Elected Commissioner Jeffery Poulson as Chair (3-1)
• Elected Commissioner Brett Blaser as secondary chair (unanimous)
• Approved September 18, 2025 minutes
• Recommended approval of zone change from Rural 10 to Rural 5 for Smith (ZC0011-25) (3-1)
• Postponed hearing for SixPak LLC zone change from Suburban to Commercial (ZC0012-25) (unanimous)
• Recommended denial of zone change from Rural-10 to Recreation for DOMAR (ZC0005-25) (3-0 with 1 abstention)
• Agreed to hold two zoning hearings per month

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on a conditional use permit and two right-of-way vacations. One item involves a project remanded by the District Court.

• CUP0022-23: Conditional Use Permit for a communication tower off U.S. Hwy 95 and Cindy Lane
• VS0002-24: Vacation of 1.16 acres of Bloom Lake Road right-of-way
• VS0003-25: Vacation of 0.45 acres of the south half of Fairview Boulevard

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will hear a presentation from the Southside Water and Sewer District. The body will also conduct commissioner training and determine its 2026 meeting schedule.

• Presentation by Southside Water and Sewer District regarding Wellhead Protection
• Commissioner Training with Prosecutor’s Office
• Decision on Planning Commission Meetings for 2026

The Commission unanimously approved the 2026 meeting calendar. Members also discussed the potential creation of a groundwater data subcommittee and received legal training on quasi-judicial hearings.

• Approved 2026 Planning Commission meeting calendar (5-0)
• Approved minutes for September 16 and October 7, 2025, with minor amendments

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss property tax recovery and approve various claims and invoices. The board will also consider liquor licenses and contracts for sheriff's office services.

• Recovery of Forgone Property Tax for Tax Year 2025
• FY25 and FY26 claims and demands totaling $462,088.92
• Liquor licenses for 12 businesses including Cabin View Winery and Boondox Bar & Grill
• Sheriff's office expenditures for Leads Online ($6,903) and ILETS User Fee ($18,762.50)
• Winter Maintenance Proposal with Lippert Excavation & Pipeline Inc.

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on application reviews. The primary business will be conducted in an executive session, which is exempt from public records.

• Discussion and decision regarding application reviews

BOCC Advisory Boards, Councils, & Committees

The Waterways Advisory Committee is meeting to review dock and boat launch updates and discuss new buoy requests. The body will also decide on the approval of previous meeting minutes.

• Approval of WWAB minutes from 04/17/2025 and 7/17/2025
• Updates on redecking at Lakeview Dock, Cedar Creek Dock, and Coolin Boat Launch
• Status of Laclede Boat Launch redecking
• Progress on WIF Grant tow vessel outfitting
• ORFAC Grant updates for PL Navigation Lights and Granite Creek Dock

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on two recommended text amendments to the Bonner County Revised Code Title 12. These changes affect how land is divided, how zoning complaints are filed, and the jurisdiction of planning and zoning bodies.

• File AM0012-25: Proposed rewrite of land division rules, including new 'Long' and 'Short' subdivision naming and a 3-year validity for preliminary plats
• File AM0012-25: New requirement for all new lots created through land division to contain a sanitary restriction lift
• File AM0013-25: Proposal to require all zoning complaints to be submitted on a standard Planning Department form
• File AM0013-25: Reduction of the administrative variance threshold from 30% to 20%
• File AM0013-25: New public notice standards requiring 15 days of notice beyond state minimums

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and decide on tax cancellation requests. The requests involve homeowners exemptions for multiple parcels from the Assessor’s Office.

• Decision regarding tax cancellation requests for homeowners exemptions

Bonner County Hearing Examiner

The Bonner County Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings to decide on two land-use requests. These include a request for a communication tower and a modification to a previously approved site plan.

• File CUP0011-24: Request for a Conditional Use Permit for a 190’ lattice tower and equipment shelter off Northgate Road
• File MOD0007-25: Request to modify site plan V0010-24 to include a lean-to addition off Fir Drive

Ambulance Service District

The council will review BCEMS and partner agency metrics and discuss 2025 training needs. The meeting also includes a review of the BCASD Strategic Plan and an update on required clinical reporting data.

• BCEMS Metrics report
• 2025 Partner Agency Metrics report
• 2025 Training Needs discussion
• BCASD Strategic Plan
• 2025 Required Clinical Reporting Data update

Ambulance Service District

The Bonner County Ambulance Service District Board will meet to decide on claims payments and vehicle title corrections. The board will also discuss a medical director agreement and budget forecasts.

• Decision on FY26 Claims Batch #1 totaling $47,113.03
• Resolution to authorize correction for four vehicle title errors
• Medical Director Consent and Dispatch Agreement
• Budget forecast update

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting with the Planning Department and Prosecutor’s Office to receive updates on department activities. The body will discuss potential changes to building and land use regulations and determine the schedule for Comprehensive Plan workshops and hearings.

• Decision on changes to BCRC 11-110 building regulations
• Review of land use regulation changes AM0012-25 (Chapters 4, 6, and 8)
• Review of land use regulation changes AM0013-25 (Chapters 1 and 2)
• Decision on Comprehensive Plan workshop and hearing dates
• Executive session regarding a reconsideration request for pending litigation

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will decide on two claims batches totaling $1,242,876.59. The board will also consider a construction easement for the Sandpoint airport and a final plat for Hamilton Pond.

• FY25 Claims Batch #53 totaling $907,866.67 and FY26 Claims Batch #02 totaling $335,009.92
• Invoices over $5k: Phone System ($12,293.15) and InTechTel for Justice Services ($31,194.21)
• Temporary Construction Easement (Howell) for the 2025 Obstruction Removal Project, Sandpoint
• Final Plat, SS0003-25, Hamilton Pond
• Liquor licenses for Wine4U in Sandpoint and Sweet Lou’s Restaurant & Bar in Ponderay

The Board of County Commissioners approved two claims batches totaling $1,242,876.59 and a proclamation for a day of remembrance. Other actions included approving a final plat for Hamilton Pond and renewing a legal contract with Lexis Nexus.

• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #53 for $907,866.67 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #02 for $335,009.92 (3-0)
• Approved proclamation for Bonner County Day of Remembrance for Charlie Kirk (3-0)
• Approved final plat for Hamilton Pond, Project File S0003-25 (3-0)
• Approved contract renewal with Lexis Nexus (3-0)
• Approved temporary construction easement (Howell) for 2025 Obstruction Removal Project (3-0)
• Approved aviation legal counsel agreement addendum with Pillsbury LLP (3-0)
• Authorized County Clerk and Treasurer to initiate demand payments for Regence claims (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss and decide on personnel matters. The meeting is scheduled for October 14, 2025.

• Discussion and decision regarding personnel

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a public workshop to discuss proposed updates to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan and its associated map. The body will discuss and draft modifications to planning file AM0007-24 before scheduling a public hearing.

• Discussion of proposed update to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan (file AM0007-24)
• Review of the associated Comprehensive Plan Map

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with the Planning Department and Prosecutor’s Office to review monthly application reports and financial updates. The board will discuss potential changes to building and land use regulations. A decision is sought regarding the schedule for Comprehensive Plan workshops and hearings.

• Discussion/Decision on changes to BCRC 11-110 (Building Regulations)
• Review of AM0012-25 (Land Use Chapters 4, 6, and 8)
• Review of AM0013-25 (Land Use Chapters 1 and 2)
• Discussion/Decision on Comprehensive Plan workshop and hearing dates
• Executive session regarding a reconsideration request for pending litigation

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on legal billing. The meeting includes an executive session for litigation and records exempt matters.

• Discussion and decision regarding legal billing

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will consider four requests regarding zone changes, a subdivision, and a comprehensive plan map amendment. These items were previously reviewed and recommended for approval or denial by the Zoning and Planning Commissions.

• File ZC0009-25: Zone change from Rural 10 to Rural 5 for a 10-acre property off The Cross Road
• File S0004-24: Subdivision of a 7.57-acre lot into 23 residential lots at Golden Tee Estates 11th Addition
• File AM0003-25: Comprehensive Plan Map amendment from Ag/Forest Land to Rural Residential for a 10.72-acre property at Hwy 200 and Old Highway
• File ZC0008-25: Zone change from Agricultural/Forestry-10 to Rural 5 for a 10.72-acre property off Highway 200 and Old Highway

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will conduct administrative business, including swearing in new members and electing officers. The body will also discuss the Comprehensive Plan Appendix glossary of terms and set the agenda for October 21, 2025.

• Swearing in of new commissioners
• Election of officers
• Review of Comprehensive Plan Appendix - Glossary of Terms
• Determination of October 21, 2025, agenda items

The Commission swore in three members and elected its leadership for one-year terms. New commissioners received training on the Comprehensive Plan and county code. The review of the Comprehensive Plan Appendix Glossary of Terms was deferred to a later meeting.

• Elected Commissioner Hidden as Chair (6-0)
• Elected Commissioner Davis as Vice Chair (6-0)
• Tabled review of Comprehensive Plan Appendix Glossary of Terms

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special Solid Waste Workshop. The meeting is dedicated to discussing a proposal from Blue Sky Broadcasting.

• Discussion regarding a proposal from Blue Sky Broadcasting

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on two claims batches totaling $2,397,202.57. The meeting also includes decisions on airport obstruction removal and road and bridge budget adjustments.

• FY25 Claims Batch #52 totaling $1,572,003.92 and FY26 Claims Batch #01 totaling $825,198.65
• Notice to proceed on Sandpoint airport Obstruction Removal Project
• Liquor licenses for Dollar General #23351 (Sagle) and #23769 (Priest River)
• Invoices for Microsoft Subscription ($18,594) and Server Datacenter & Software Assurance ($39,059.92)
• Discussion on Sheriff At-Will Policy and County Holiday Schedule

The Board approved two claims batches totaling $2,397,202.57 and authorized several budget adjustments for Road and Bridge projects. The commissioners also voted to change the county holiday schedule, replacing Juneteenth with the Friday after Thanksgiving.

• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #52 for $1,572,003.92
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #01 for $825,198.65
• Approved adding $2,546,970.54 in unanticipated revenues to FY26 Road and Bridge budget
• Approved carrying forward $249,866.00 for Eastshore Guardrail project to FY26 budget
• Approved carrying forward $617,354.98 from FY25 to FY26 Road and Bridge budget
• Approved resolution to carry forward and add accrued interest to Road and Bridge fund balance
• Issued notice to proceed for Sandpoint obstruction removal project
• Approved replacing Juneteenth holiday with the Friday after Thanksgiving

Ambulance Service District

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners and the Bonner County Ambulance Service District (BCASD) will meet to discuss and decide on the district's continued participation in PERSI. If approved, the Chief will be authorized to provide necessary information to the State of Idaho.

• Decision regarding continued participation of BCASD in PERSI

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a special session to conduct a public hearing. The board will discuss and decide on a resolution regarding fee increases for solid waste.

• Public hearing and decision on Solid Waste fee increase resolution

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a public workshop to discuss proposed updates to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan and its associated map. The board will discuss and draft modifications to planning file AM0007-24 before scheduling a public hearing.

• Discussion of proposed update to Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan (file AM0007-24)
• Review of the associated Comprehensive Plan Map

Bonner County Hearing Examiner

The Bonner County Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings to decide on two conditional use permits and two variances. These requests involve land use for a gravel pit, a private community facility, and residential construction setbacks.

• File CUP0005-25: Conditional Use Permit for a gravel pit on ≈38.48 acres off Curtis Creek Road
• File CUP0003-25: Conditional Use Permit for a Private Community Facility on 60 acres off Lakehouse Lane
• File V0012-25: Request for 0-foot street setback for an accessory structure off Driftwood Shore
• File V0024-25: Request for 0-foot waterfront setback for a deck off Bottle Bay Road

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting with the Treasurer’s Office. The body will discuss and decide on the 2025 Tax Roll Certifications.

• Decision regarding 2025 Tax Roll Certifications

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hold an executive session regarding litigation. The body will discuss and decide on matters related to this litigation.

• Executive session regarding litigation with the Planning Department

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will decide on a claims batch totaling $764,355.75 and several personnel and facility contracts. The board will also review land division plats and equipment purchases for the Sheriff and Airport.

• FY25 Claims Batch #51 totaling $764,355.75
• Sheriff invoices for Radar Units ($22,531), Tasers & Cartridges ($53,651.90), and Tires ($20,993.64)
• Purchase of a used dump/plow truck for the Airport for $7,000
• Winter Maintenance Contract Proposal with Lippert Excavations & Pipeline
• Plat approvals for Klemstein-Ferguson Minor Land Division (MLD0049-25) and Spears Estate (MLD0026-25)

The Board approved a claims batch totaling $764,355.75 and authorized two resolutions to manage revenue and salary increases for the LillyBrooke Family Justice Center. Other actions included approving a used plow truck purchase and a winter maintenance contract.

• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #51 totaling $764,355.75 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-68 for $233,750 in unanticipated revenue for LillyBrooke Family Justice Center (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-69 to use CAC grant funds for LBFJC staff salary increases (2-0)
• Approved Court-Appointed Special Advocate Attorney Agreement with Margaret Williams (2-0)
• Approved $7,000 purchase of used dump/plow truck for airport (2-0)
• Approved winter maintenance contract with Lippert Excavations & Pipeline (2-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including plats MLD0049-25 and MLD0026-25, and Sheriff invoices totaling $97,176.54 (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on tax cancellation requests. The meeting focuses on a specific request from the Assessor's Office.

• Decision regarding tax cancellation request RP004250020020

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for an executive session to discuss and decide on matters regarding litigation. The session involves the Bonner County Sheriff's Office.

• Executive session regarding litigation pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(F)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive an update from the Human Resources Director. The body will discuss and decide on enhancements and personnel matters, including a portion of the meeting held in executive session.

• Update from the Human Resources Director
• Discussion and decision regarding enhancements
• Executive session regarding personnel matters pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(B)

Ambulance Service District

The Bonner County Ambulance Service District Board will decide on several service agreements and claims payments. The board will also review the budget forecast and task list.

• FY25 Claims Batch #51 totaling $19,964.89
• Medical Director Agreement for $45,360.00 annually
• Clark Fork Valley Ambulance agreement for $48,690 annually
• Priest Lake EMTs Inc agreement for $48,690 annually
• Schweitzer Fire District agreement for $41,082 annually

The Board approved several annual medical transport contracts and a Medical Director agreement for the 2026 fiscal year. The board also authorized a claims payment and discussed the district's accounting separation from the county.

• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #51 totaling $19,964.89 (2-0)
• Approved 2026 Medical Director Agreement with Dr. Jenkins for $45,360 annually (2-0)
• Approved annual medical transport agreement with Clark Fork Valley Ambulance for $48,690 (2-0)
• Approved annual medical transport agreement with Schweitzer Fire District for $41,082 (2-0)
• Approved annual medical transport agreement with Priest Lake EMTs Inc for $48,690 (2-0)
• Approved annual medical transport agreement with Kootenai County Emergency Medical Services System for $9,564 (2-0)
• Approved September 3, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet with Road and Bridge to discuss and decide on matters regarding real property. The meeting is held in executive session pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(C).

• Discussion and decision regarding real property

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a public workshop to discuss proposed updates to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan and its associated map. The body will discuss and draft modifications to planning file AM0007-24 before scheduling a public hearing.

• Proposed update to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan (file AM0007-24)
• Proposed update to the Comprehensive Plan Map

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on enhancements related to Human Resources.

• Discussion and decision regarding Human Resources enhancements

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to open and decide on bids for three solid waste projects. These items involve waste transfer sites and disposal services.

• Bid opening for scrap metal removal from waste transfer sites
• Bid opening for household hazardous waste disposal
• Bid opening for wood grinding

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning will meet for an executive session. The body will discuss and decide on matters regarding pending litigation.

• Discussion and decision regarding pending litigation

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special policy workshop with Human Resources. The body will discuss and decide on two specific personnel policies.

• Decision regarding Employee Classification Policy #500
• Decision regarding Compensation Policy #600

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on insurance renewals, various sheriff department contracts, and the appointment of members to the Planning and Zoning Commissions. The board will also discuss an opioid settlement agreement and the designation of Laclede as a mail ballot precinct.

• SIR Liability Insurance Renewal: $739,452
• Property Insurance Renewal: $238,975
• FY25 Claims Batch #50: $305,415.15
• Purchase of 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe: $56,811.36
• Appointment of Commissioners to the Planning and Zoning Commissions

The Board elected a new Chair and dissolved the Vice Chair position. Commissioners approved several insurance renewals, sheriff's office purchases, and appointments to the Planning and Zoning Commissions.

• Elected Brian Domke as Chair (2-0, 1 abstain)
• Dissolved the Vice Chair position (3-0)
• Approved $739,452 SIR Liability and $238,975 property insurance renewals (3-0)
• Approved $305,415.15 for FY25 Claims Batch #50 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of 2026 Chevrolet Tahoe for $56,811.36 (3-0)
• Approved inmate housing agreement with Kootenai Tribe of Idaho ($125/day per inmate) (3-0)
• Appointed Dave Bowman, Brendan Mooney, and Larry Madoski to Planning Commission
• Appointed Michelle Johnson and Joe Mauk to Zoning Commission

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with the Auditing and Treasurer departments. The body will discuss and make a decision regarding Capital Improvement Accounts.

• Decision regarding Capital Improvement Accounts

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with Human Resources for a workshop. The body will discuss and decide on matters regarding benchmarking.

• Discussion and decision regarding benchmarking

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a public workshop to discuss proposed updates to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan and its associated map. The body will discuss and draft modifications to planning file AM0007-24 before scheduling a public hearing.

• Proposed update to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan (file AM0007-24)
• Proposed updates to the Comprehensive Plan Map

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will consider a request to modify a conditional use permit and subdivision. The proposal involves changes to open space, lot usage, and marina capacity.

• Modification of CUP0006-20, SS0006-20, and MOD0001-22 (File MOD0003-24)
• Reduction of marina boat slips from 105 to 88
• Enlargement of upland open space and common area by 0.51 acres
• Replacement of a 0.43 acre common recreational lot with a 0.46 acre residential lot
• Timeline extension request to summer 2028 for final plat and CUP issuance

The Commission unanimously recommended approval for modifications to a Planned Unit Development. The changes include adjustments to open space, marina slip counts, and a timeline extension to summer 2028.

• Recommended approval of File MOD0003-24 to modify CUP0006-20, SS0006-20, and MOD0001-22 (3-0)
• Approved August 21, 2025 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on matters related to litigation. The meeting includes an executive session with Risk Management.

• Discussion and decision regarding litigation

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with Auditing to discuss and decide on payments for Batch #49. This includes claims and a demand totaling $1,369,663.02.

• Decision on Claims in Batch #49: $1,310,308.03
• Decision on Demand in Batch #49: $59,354.99

Ambulance Service District

The Bonner County Ambulance Service District Board is meeting to discuss and decide on specific financial approvals. The session focuses on claims and invoice approvals.

• Decision on BCASD Claims Batch #49 totaling $55,060.93
• Decision on final interest payoff from the TAN totaling $7,291.67

Bonner County Hearing Examiner

The Bonner County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit for a communications tower. The proposed project is located on a 1.68 acre property zoned Suburban (S).

• File CUP0006-25: Conditional Use Permit for a Communications Tower off Woodland Drive

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two text amendments to the Bonner County Revised Code Title 12. These proposals include a comprehensive rewrite of land division rules and updates to administrative procedures, noticing standards, and appeal processes.

• File AM0012-25: Proposed rewrite of land division rules, including renaming subdivision types and extending preliminary plat validity from two to three years
• File AM0012-25: Proposed requirement for all new lots created via land division to have a sanitary restriction lift
• File AM0013-25: Proposed reduction of administrative variance threshold from 30% to 20%
• File AM0013-25: Proposed new centralized public notice standards (Section 12-268) requiring 15 days of notice beyond state minimums
• File AM0013-25: Proposed expansion of Planning Commission jurisdiction to hold quasi-judicial hearings for Comprehensive Plan map amendments

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended approval of two text amendments to the Bonner County Revised Code. These changes update land division definitions, subdivision processes, and public noticing standards.

• Recommended approval of File AM0012-25 to amend Title 12 Chapters 4, 6, and 8 (6-0)
• Maintained maximum parcel limit for Family Lot Splits at 10 lots
• Recommended approval of File AM0013-25 to amend Title 12 Chapters 1 and 2
• Approved minutes for September 2, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The business meeting scheduled for September 16, 2025, has been cancelled. The Board of County Commissioners and other elected officials will be attending the 2025 IAC Annual Conference in Boise.

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a public workshop to discuss proposed updates to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan and its associated map. The body will discuss and draft modifications to planning file AM0007-24 before scheduling a public hearing.

• Discussion of proposed update to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan (file AM0007-24)
• Review of the associated Comprehensive Plan Map

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special workshop to address Solid Waste fees. The body will discuss and make a decision regarding these fees.

• Decision regarding Solid Waste fees

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with Road & Bridge. The body will discuss and decide on the purchase of a trench roller and tires.

• Purchase of a trench roller
• Purchase of tires

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on two property amendments. Both requests were previously recommended for approval by the Planning and Zoning Commissions.

• File AM0001 25: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from Rural Residential to Transition for a 3.5-acre property off Old Highway 95 and E Dufort Road
• File ZC0002 25: Zone Change from Rural 5 to Suburban for 5-acre and 6.56-acre properties off Hatcher Road

The Board approved a map amendment to change approximately 2.794 acres from Rural Residential to Transition to support a future zone change. A separate zoning change hearing was rescheduled to November. The approved amendment is located at the southeast corner of Highway 95 and E Dufort Road.

• Approved File AM0001-25 comprehensive plan map amendment from Rural Residential to Transition (3-0)
• Rescheduled File ZC0002-25 Zoning Change Rural-5 to Suburban to November 4, 2025 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with the Planning Department and Prosecutor’s Office to review department activities and proposed ordinance changes. The meeting includes a public hearing regarding updates to Title 16 Agricultural Protection Area (APA) regulations to align with Idaho Senate Bill 1133E1.

• Public hearing and decision on File AM0014-25 to update Title 16 Agricultural Protection Area (APA) regulations
• Review of proposed Title 12 Land Use Regulation changes AM0012-25 and AM0013-25
• Discussion and decision on lifting of Notice to Title
• Review of Planning Department revenue and expenses year-to-date
• Executive session regarding pending litigation and placing Notice to Title

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on legal billing. The meeting includes an executive session for litigation and records exempt matters.

• Discussion and decision regarding legal billing

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on county claims and an FAA grant offer for the Priest River airport. The board will also review several invoices over $5,000 and a liquor license for Oldtown Tavern.

• Payment of FY25 Claims Batch #48 and Demands totaling $692,008.97
• FAA AIP Grant Offer for Priest River Airport Layout Plan Update Phase 3
• Liquor license for Oldtown Tavern in Oldtown
• Invoices: Sheriff ($13,510), Technology ($21,917.04), and Lippert Excavation ($12,085)
• Discussion regarding open Board and Commission positions

The Board of County Commissioners approved a claims and demands batch totaling $692,008.97 and accepted an FAA AIP grant for the Priest River Airport Layout Plan update. The board also approved a consent agenda including invoices for the Sheriff, Technology, and Solid Waste departments.

• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #48 and Demands totaling $692,008.97 (3-0)
• Accepted FAA AIP grant for Priest River Airport Layout Plan Update: Phase 3 (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including September 2 minutes, liquor license for Oldtown Tavern, and invoices for Sheriff ($13,510), Technology ($21,917.04), and Solid Waste ($12,085) (3-0)
• Approved amended agenda removing the District 3 Commissioner Report (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a subdivision request. The board is considering a proposal to divide a 32.67-acre parcel into 24 residential lots and one stormwater tract.

• File S0001-25: Preliminary plat for Deerfield subdivision on Baldy Mountain Road
• Proposal to create 24 residential lots ranging from one to three acres each

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss and decide on change orders and bridge replacements funded by unanticipated revenue. The meeting also covers routine grading, brushing, and culvert replacements across three districts.

• Change order for Poe Asphalt regarding the Clagstone Road hard surface project
• Cocolalla Bridge replacement using unanticipated revenue
• Poirier Bridge replacement with box culvert
• Dufort culvert 18” replacement
• Trestle Creek culvert replacements

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to interview applicants for the Planning Commission and Zoning Commission. The board will decide on appointments or direct staff to continue recruitment.

• Review and confirmation of interview questions for commission applicants
• Group interviews for Planning Commission applicants
• Group interviews for Zoning Commission applicants
• Decision on the appointment of Planning and Zoning Commission members

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Solid Waste board is meeting to discuss fees, stickers, and collection site updates. The body will also consider a decision regarding solid waste surplus property.

• Discussion of fees and stickers
• Decision on solid waste surplus property
• Updates on solid waste collection sites

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with Human Resources and Auditing. The body will discuss and decide on hiring and personnel matters, including a portion of the meeting held in executive session.

• Discussion and decision regarding hiring and personnel matters

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with the Planning Department to discuss an amendment to the Bonner County Revised Code. The proposal concerns how fire districts review residential building location permit applications.

• Proposed amendment to BCRC Title 11, Section 11-110 to allow fire districts to formally waive review of certain residential building location permit applications

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on email migration matters. The meeting includes an executive session for records exempt discussions.

• Discussion and decision regarding email migration matters

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a public workshop to discuss proposed updates to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan and its associated map. The body will discuss and draft modifications to planning file AM0007-24 before scheduling a public hearing.

• Discussion of proposed update to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan (file AM0007-24)
• Review of the associated Comprehensive Plan Map

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with Parks & Waterways to discuss a purchase authorization. The meeting focuses on acquiring a Waterways truck to fulfill a grant.

• Purchase authorization for a Waterways truck to fulfill a grant

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a public workshop to discuss proposed updates to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan and its associated map. The body will discuss and draft modifications to planning file AM0007-24 before scheduling a public hearing.

• Proposed update to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan (file AM0007-24)
• Review of the associated Comprehensive Plan Map

The Board held a planning workshop to discuss updating the glossary of terms for the Comprehensive Plan. Commissioners deliberated on how to define terms consistently across county documents and whether to use existing definitions from Chapter 8. No formal votes were taken, but the Board agreed to move forward with the land use component of the plan.

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners and Kootenai City Council will hold a public workshop. The meeting is dedicated to discussing a required update to the City of Kootenai Area of Impact.

• Discussion of the required update to the City of Kootenai Area of Impact

The Board of County Commissioners met for a planning workshop to discuss the City of Kootenai's Area of Impact and annexation criteria. No formal votes were taken; the board focused on state statute limitations regarding areas likely to be annexed within five years.

• Requested the city email the planning department and BOCC staff regarding the city's intended direction

Ambulance Service District

The Bonner County Ambulance Service District Board will meet to decide on claims payments and financial resolutions. The board will also review budget forecasts and district asset ownership.

• Decision on FY25 Claims Batch #47 totaling $15,577.62
• Resolution regarding unanticipated revenue
• Resolution regarding check signing and credit card use
• Budget forecast update
• Discussion on district facilities and vehicles ownership

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will review Title 12, Chapters 3 and 4, and the Comprehensive Plan Appendix glossary. The body will also consider appointing a subcommittee for Source Water Protection and Wellhead Protection following a presentation by Jack Howard and associates.

• Appointment of a Subcommittee for Source Water Protection and Wellhead Protection
• Review of Title 12, Chapter 3
• Review of Title 12, Chapter 4
• Review of Comprehensive Plan Appendix - Glossary of Terms

The Planning Commission approved the August 19, 2025, meeting minutes. Members reviewed and added descriptions to various terms in the Comprehensive Plan Appendix glossary. The commission also received a presentation on source water protection and discussed forming a subject matter expert subcommittee.

• Approved August 19, 2025, minutes
• Added descriptions to Comprehensive Plan glossary terms including density, services, and infrastructure
• Requested more water resource technical expert presentations for future meetings

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet with the Road and Bridge Department. The body will discuss and decide on the acquisition of real property for rights of way.

• Acquisition of real property for rights of way

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on tax cancellation requests. These requests include homeowners exemptions for multiple parcels and a specific request for parcel PPN0287012001W.

• Tax cancellation requests for homeowners exemptions (multiple parcels)
• Tax cancellation request for parcel PPN0287012001W

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will decide on over $1.1 million in claims and demands. The board is also reviewing bridge repairs, airport lease surveys, and inmate housing agreements.

• FY25 Claims Batch #47 and Demands Batch #47 totaling $1,137,846.36
• Fed-Aid Bridge Grant for Merritt Bridge repairs design agreement
• Kootenai Tribe of Idaho Inmate Housing Agreement
• Technology invoice for Clerk & Treasurer Financial Software: $55,153.44
• Liquor licenses for Utara Brewing Company and Curry House in Sandpoint

The Board approved over $1.1 million in claims and demands and authorized several professional service agreements for bridge and road safety projects. They also approved a budget transfer for probation certification pay and a grant for noxious weed handbooks.

• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #47 and Demands Batch #47 totaling $1,137,846.36 (2-0)
• Approved DebtBook Master Services Agreement for lease and subscription management (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-58 transferring $32,939.00 to Probation for certification pay (2-0)
• Approved contract for surveying lease lots at Sandpoint Airport (2-0)
• Accepted $9,288.00 grant from Idaho Fish & Wildlife Foundation for noxious weed handbooks (2-0)
• Approved Professional Services Agreement with HDR Engineers for Merritt Bridge repairs (2-0)
• Approved $102,781.00 agreement with JUB Engineers for Spirit Lake Cutoff Curves design (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-59 for ITD Term Agreement design work up to $120,000 (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a public workshop to discuss proposed updates to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan and its associated map. The body will discuss and draft modifications to planning file AM0007-24 before scheduling a public hearing.

• Discussion of proposed update to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan (file AM0007-24)
• Review of the associated Comprehensive Plan Map

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider a zone change request. The proposal seeks to change a 10-acre property from Rural 10 to Rural 5.

• File ZC0003-25: Zone Change from Rural 10 to Rural 5 for a 10-acre property off Hidden Valley Road

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two text amendments to the Bonner County Revised Code Title 12. These proposals include a significant rewrite of land division rules and updates to zoning complaints, notice procedures, and appeal processes.

• File AM0012-25: Proposed rewrite of Chapter 6 regarding land division types, naming conventions, and plat requirements
• File AM0012-25: Proposal to extend preliminary plat and surety agreement validity from two to three years
• File AM0013-25: Proposal to lower the administrative variance threshold from 30% to 20%
• File AM0013-25: Proposal to require all zoning complaints be submitted on a standard Planning Department form
• File AM0013-25: Proposed new public notice standards including a 15-day addition beyond state minimums

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address Justice Service matters. The board will discuss and decide on a county policy regarding required and preferred certifications.

• Decision regarding County Policy Regarding Required and Preferred Certifications

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will decide on a series of financial approvals, including a claims batch and budget increases. The board will also review contracts for airport obstruction removal and sheriff's department equipment.

• FY25 Claims Batch #46 totaling $668,517.55
• Additional FY2025 B Budget funds for Planning Department: $40,000
• 2025 Chevrolet Silverado for Patrol: $50,594.32
• Excavation services from North Point Trenchless: $9,845
• Approval of Lazzarini Acres plat (MLD0035-25)

The Board of County Commissioners decided that interviews and deliberations for boards and commissions will now be held in public, using executive sessions only as allowed by state statute. The board also approved several waste management bids, a new sheriff's vehicle, and airport contracts.

• Approved public interviews and deliberations for boards and commissions (2-1)
• Approved $50,594.32 purchase of one 2025 Chevy Silverado for the Sheriff (3-0)
• Approved $668,517.55 for FY25 Claims Batch #46 (3-0)
• Approved $40,000 additional funds for Planning Department FY2025 B Budget (3-0)
• Approved Request for Bids for scrap metal removal at three waste transfer sites (3-0)
• Approved Request for Bids for household hazardous waste disposal (3-0)
• Approved Request for Bids for wood grinding at three waste transfer stations (3-0)
• Approved obstruction removal contract with Selland Construction for Sandpoint Airport (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss and decide on personnel and hiring regarding applications for the Planning Commission.

• Decision regarding Planning Commission applications

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will consider four action items regarding land use and zoning modifications. These include requests for zone changes, a modification for a church construction project, and a residential subdivision.

• File MOD0004-25: Modification of terms for a larger church on a 10-acre parcel off State Highway 41
• File ZC0009-25: Zone change from Rural 10 to Rural 5 for a 10-acre property off The Cross Road
• File ZC0008-25: Zone change from Agricultural/Forestry-10 to Rural 5 for a 10.72-acre property off Highway 200 and Old Highway
• File S0004-24: Request to divide a 7.57-acre lot into 23 residential lots at Golden Tee Estates 11th Addition

The Commission approved a modification to a conditional use permit for a church expansion. It also issued recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners regarding two zone changes and one residential subdivision.

• Approved modification of Conditional Use Permit MOD0004-25 for a larger church and new lot size (3-0)
• Recommended approval of zone change ZC0009-25 from Rural 10 to Rural 5 (3-0)
• Recommended denial of zone change ZC0008-25 from Agricultural/Forestry-10 to Rural 5 (3-0)
• Recommended approval of subdivision S0004-24 (Golden Tee Estates 11th Addition) for 23 residential lots (3-0)
• Approved July 24, 2025 minutes as written

Ambulance Service District

The Bonner County Ambulance Service District Board will meet to decide on claims and demands payments and a new equipment lease. The board will also review the budget forecast and account signers.

• Payment of FY25 Claims Batch #45 totaling $61,800.75
• Payment of FY25 Demands Batch #45 totaling $9,267.00
• 60-month lease of a Canon IR4925 from Canon Solutions America for $106.22 per month
• ESO invoice for $12,070.66

Ambulance Service District

The Bonner County Ambulance District Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss and decide on the adoption of the FY26 budget. The meeting includes a resolution regarding the budget adoption.

• Adoption of the FY26 Bonner County Ambulance Service District Budget

Bonner County Hearing Examiner

The Bonner County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing regarding a variance request for a single-family dwelling. The body will decide if a property owner can reduce a required street setback from 25 feet to 5 feet.

• File V0022-25: Variance request for a 5' street setback (25' required) for a single-family dwelling off Granite Ridge Drive

The Hearing Examiner held a public hearing regarding a variance request for a single-family dwelling. No final decision was made during the meeting; the ruling will be rendered within five business days.

• Approved August 6, 2025 minutes
• File V0022-25 (street setback variance) closed pending decision within five business days

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will consider appointing a subcommittee for source water protection following a presentation by Jack Howard and associates. The body will also review several proposed changes to Title 12 and specific amendments to county chapters.

• Decision on the appointment of a Subcommittee for Source Water Protection
• Review of Title 12, Chapter 3
• Review of Title 12, Chapter 4
• Review of AM0012-25 (Changes to Chapters 4, 6, and 8)
• Review of AM0013-25 (Changes to Chapters 1 and 2)

The Planning Commission reviewed proposed changes to Chapters 1, 2, 4, 6, and 8 of the Bonner County Code. No language changes were proposed by the Commissioners during the presentation. The Commission deferred review of Title 12, Chapters 3 and 4 to future meetings.

• Approved minutes for August 5th, 2025
• Reviewed proposed changes to Chapters 4, 6, and 8 (AM0012-25)
• Reviewed proposed changes to Chapters 1 and 2 (AM0013-25)
• Tabled review of Title 12, Chapter 3
• Tabled review of Title 12, Chapter 4

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on a matter regarding the Priest River Airport. The meeting includes an executive session with the Prosecutor’s Office and Airports staff to discuss litigation.

• Discussion and decision regarding the Priest River Airport matter
• Executive session regarding litigation pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(F)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on a large batch of claims and a guardrail contract for Eastshore Rd. The board will also discuss the creation of a part-time remote prosecutor position and reporting structures for Human Resources and Risk Management.

• FY25 Claims Batch #45 totaling $986,619.58
• Guardrail Contract for Eastshore Rd Phase 1, 3000 Block
• Creation of a fully remote, part-time Prosecutor position
• Lakeland Joint School District #272 L2 Certification Extension Request
• Invoices over $5k including Custom Spray Service ($18,071.48) and NW Auto ($11,001.20)

The Board approved a resolution assigning direct reporting authority of the Human Resources and Risk Management departments to the Commissioners. They also authorized a new remote part-time prosecutor position and approved nearly $1M in claims payments.

• Approved Resolution #2025-54 assigning HR and Risk Management reporting to the BOCC (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-53 creating a fully remote, part-time Deputy Prosecuting Attorney position (3-0)
• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #45 totaling $986,619.58 (3-0)
• Approved $249,866.00 contract with Ideal Fencing Corp for Eastshore Rd guardrails (3-0)
• Approved Lakeland Joint School District #272 L2 Certification Extension Request (3-0)
• Adopted Consent Agenda including invoices for Fair, Risk, Sheriff, Technology, and Noxious Weeds (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address Justice Services matters. The board will discuss and decide on organizational changes and personnel policies.

• Restructuring the probation side of Justice Services
• Starting pay for the JDO position
• County policy regarding required and preferred certifications

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on tax cancellation requests. These requests originate from the Assessor’s Office.

• Tax cancellation request for Parcel RPR0364018006T
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel RP56N04W249006
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel RP56N04W249003
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel RP55N03E331500

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on a declaration of a local disaster emergency. This action concerns wildfires occurring in and near Bonner County.

• Decision regarding a Declaration of a Local Disaster Emergency for wildfires (Resolution 25)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss and decide on the adoption of the FY26 Bonner County Budget. The meeting includes a discussion and a potential resolution for adoption.

• Adoption of the FY26 Bonner County Budget

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss and decide on the adoption of the FY26 Bonner County Budget. The meeting includes a resolution regarding the budget adoption.

• Adoption of the FY26 Bonner County Budget

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on Planning Department activities, including staffing, software, and financial reports. The body will discuss and decide on the lifting of a Notice to Title and a review and audit of Title 12. An executive session is scheduled to discuss pending litigation regarding placing a Notice to Title.

• Discussion/Decision on lifting of Notice to Title
• Discussion/Decision on Title 12 Review and Audit
• Proposed ordinance changes to Title 12 (Land Use Regulations) and Title 16 (Agriculture Protection Area)
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Executive session regarding pending litigation on placing Notice to Title

The Board approved the lifting of a notice of title after planning staff verified abatement. The commissioners decided to stop receiving monthly meeting lists and deferred a decision on Title 11 changes pending a meeting with fire officials.

• Approved lifting notice of title for parcel # RP027540000050A (2-0)
• Agreed that monthly planning meeting lists are no longer necessary
• Deferred action on Title 11 home signoff changes pending meeting with fire officials
• Entered Executive Session for pending litigation (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a preliminary plat for the Deerfield subdivision. The proposal involves dividing a 32.67-acre suburban parcel into 24 residential lots and one stormwater tract.

• File S0001-25: Preliminary plat for Deerfield subdivision on Baldy Mountain Road
• Proposal to create 24 residential lots ranging from 1 to 3 acres each

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for an executive session to discuss and decide on personnel issues. The meeting is scheduled for August 13, 2025.

• Executive session regarding personnel pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(B)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on legal billing. The meeting includes an executive session for litigation and records exempt matters.

• Discussion and decision regarding legal billing

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will review four planning applications. These include requests for a residential subdivision, two zone changes, and a plat vacation.

• File S0003-24: Proposal to subdivide 45 acres into nine residential lots off Sawbuck Rd
• File ZC0002-25: Request to change zoning from Rural 5 to Suburban for properties off Hatcher Road
• File VS0001-25: Request to vacate approximately 2.5 acres of the Chase Creek plat off East River Road
• File ZC0006-25: Request to change zoning from Rural 10 to Rural 5 for a 10-acre property off Doris Lane

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will decide on a claims batch totaling $828,070.98 and a budget reallocation for Solid Waste. The board will also consider L2 certification extension requests for West Bonner County School District #83 and Lake Pend Oreille School District #84.

• FY25 Claims Batch #44 totaling $828,070.98
• Sheriff invoice for Taylor & Sons in the amount of $139,263.30
• Plat approval for MLD0007-25, Riser Creek Estates
• Boundary Security & Transport Service Agreement
• L2 Certification Extension Requests for School Districts #83 and #84

The Board approved a claims payment batch and the purchase of three Chevy fleet vehicles for the Sheriff's Office. They also authorized a $100,000 budget reallocation for Solid Waste and granted certification extensions to two school districts. A security and transport service agreement was declined and tabled for further review.

• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #44 totaling $828,070.98 (3-0)
• Approved reallocation of $100,000 from Capital Land Improvements to three other line items (3-0)
• Declined Boundary Security & Transport Service Agreement; tabled for next Tuesday (3-0)
• Approved West Bonner County School District #83 L2 Certification extension request (3-0)
• Approved Lake Pend Oreille School District #84 L2 Certification extension request (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including purchase of 3 Chevy vehicles for Sheriff's Office at approx. $46,000 each (3-0)
• Approved Riser Creek Estates plat (via Consent Agenda) (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss two recommended amendments to the Bonner County Comprehensive Plan. These updates concern the Land Use and Implementation components of the plan.

• File AM0007-24: Comprehensive Plan Land Use Component update
• File AM0004-25: Comprehensive Plan Implementation Component update

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on safety matters regarding the Administration Building & Office Complex. The meeting includes an executive session for records-exempt discussion.

• Discussion and decision regarding Administration Building & Office Complex safety matters

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a public workshop. The meeting focuses on a proposed update to the Implementation Component of the Comprehensive Plan (file AM0004-25).

• Discussion of proposed update to the Implementation Component of the Comprehensive Plan (file AM0004-25)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a public workshop. The meeting is dedicated to discussing a proposed update to the Implementation Component of the Comprehensive Plan.

• Discussion of proposed update to the Implementation Component of the Comprehensive Plan (planning file AM0004-25)

Ambulance Service District

The Bonner County Ambulance Service District Board will meet to approve previous minutes and specific invoices. The board will discuss and decide on a batch of FY25 claims and review their task list.

• Payment of $9,267.00 to Acrisure Insurance for SIF Quarterly Workers Comp Premium
• Decision on FY25 Claims Batch #43 totaling $45,209.18
• Review and updates to the Task List

Bonner County Hearing Examiner

The Bonner County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to decide on a variance request for a property off Driftwood Shore. The body will also review minutes from the July 16, 2025 meeting.

• File V0019-25: Request for a 0-foot street setback (25 feet required) for a new accessory structure on a .990-acre Rural 10 property off Driftwood Shore

Hearing Examiner Jacqueline Rucker held a public hearing regarding a variance request for a new accessory structure. No final decision was made during the meeting; the examiner will render a decision within five business days.

• Approved July 16, 2025 minutes
• Variance request for 0-foot street setback at Driftwood Shore taken under advisement

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will meet to discuss pending ordinance changes to Title 12, specifically Chapters 3 and 4. The body will also determine agenda items for the August 19, 2025, meeting.

• Review of Title 12, Chapter 3
• Review of Title 12, Chapter 4
• Decision on August 19, 2025, agenda items

The Planning Commission approved the July 15, 2025, minutes and reviewed Title 12 Chapter 3. The Commission altered verbiage in the Bonner County Code regarding Agricultural/Forestry, Suburban, and Commercial districts. Review of Title 12 Chapter 4 was deferred to August 19, 2025.

• Approved July 15, 2025, minutes
• Adjusted Bonner County Code 12-322 verbiage to define Agricultural/Forestry Districts
• Altered Bonner County Code 12-324 verbiage pertaining to Suburban District zoning
• Altered Bonner County Code 12-325 verbiage pertaining to Commercial District zoning
• Tabled review of Title 12 Chapter 4 until August 19, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on various funding claims, grant acceptances, and personnel adjustments. The board will also discuss the Planning Department's public business hours and a battery storage pilot program for Blanchard.

• FY25 Claims Batch #43 totaling $395,328.56
• ORFAC Grant Acceptance with County Match of $3,017.50
• Invoices over $5k: Diamond T Ranch Solutions ($6,000) and ClearGov ($7,650)
• Plat approval for MLD0030-25, Dixon’s Bodie Division
• Prosecutor’s Office PayScale Adjustment

The Board of County Commissioners approved a grant for airport obstruction removal and established minimum weekday operating hours for the Planning Department. The board also authorized over $395,000 in claims payments and approved a residential battery storage pilot program support letter.

• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #43 totaling $395,328.56 (3-0)
• Accepted ORFAC Grant with county match of $3,017.50 (3-0)
• Approved revised job description for Road and Bridge Technician / Right-Of-Way & Bridge Repair Coordinator (3-0)
• Accepted $432,749 Airport Obstruction Removal grant (3-0)
• Approved Letter of Support for Inland Power & Light Cooperative Residential Battery Storage Pilot Program (3-0)
• Established Planning Department minimum hours of operation as 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM on weekdays (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including July 29 minutes, catering permits, and plats for Dixon’s Bodie Division (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with the Prosecutor's Office. The meeting focuses on a discussion and decision regarding new litigation.

• Discussion and decision regarding new litigation

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on matters regarding the ICRMP. The meeting is conducted as an executive session with the Prosecutor's Office, citing records exempt under Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(D).

• Discussion and decision regarding ICRMP

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on personnel matters related to the Prosecutor's Office. The meeting includes an executive session for these discussions.

• Discussion and decision regarding personnel in the Prosecutor's Office

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a special session focused on Justice Services. The body will discuss and decide on probation restructuring, pay for the JDO position, and certification policies.

• Restructuring the probation side of Justice Services
• Starting pay for the JDO position
• County policy regarding required and preferred certifications

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and update the FY26 Bonner County Budget by department. The agenda includes scheduled executive sessions regarding personnel and confidential records.

• FY26 Budget workshops by department
• Executive Session regarding Personnel (Idaho Code 74-206(1)(B))
• Executive Session regarding Confidential Records (Idaho Code 74-206(1)(D))

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet from August 4 through August 6, 2025, to discuss and update the FY26 Bonner County Budget by department. The meetings include scheduled executive sessions regarding personnel and confidential records.

• FY26 Bonner County Budget discussions by department
• Executive sessions regarding personnel and confidential records

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a public workshop to discuss proposed updates to the county's Comprehensive Plan. The discussion focuses on the Land Use and Implementation components of the plan.

• Proposed update to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan and associated map (file AM0007-24)
• Proposed update to the Implementation Component of the Comprehensive Plan (file AM0004-25)

The Board of County Commissioners conducted a planning workshop to discuss proposed updates to the Land Use and Implementation components of the Comprehensive Plan. No formal votes were taken; the session focused on discussing definitions, map designations, and policy verbiage.

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on a residential subdivision plat. The board will also review a revised ordinance related to a previous decision.

• File S0005-24: Proposal to plat 6.77 acres into 23 residential lots off Bottle Bay Road
• Review and approval of AM0002-25 Ordinance

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for an executive session to discuss and decide on personnel matters with Human Resources.

• Discussion and decision regarding personnel matters

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on matters regarding critical infrastructure. The meeting includes an executive session with the Sheriff's Office regarding records exempt under Idaho Code.

• Discussion and decision regarding critical infrastructure
• Executive session with the Sheriff's Office

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with Auditing to discuss the FY26 Bonner County Budget by department. The meeting includes a draft budget presentation and a planned executive session regarding personnel and confidential records.

• FY26 Bonner County Budget discussion and update by department
• Draft Budget Presentation
• Executive Session regarding personnel and confidential records

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hold an executive session with the Prosecutor’s Office. The body will discuss and decide on matters regarding litigation and insurance.

• Executive session regarding litigation and records exempt
• Discussion and decision regarding litigation and insurance matters

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on various funding grants, infrastructure repairs, and personnel changes. The board is also reviewing quarterly financial reports and zoning interpretations.

• FY25 Claims Batch #42 totaling $2,887,149.95
• Establishment of a new Family Advocate position for LillyBrooke Family Justice Center
• Approval of plats for Le Drew Acres (MLD0017-25) and Ellen’s Acres (MLD0015-25)
• ITD Airport Aid Program supplemental funding grants for Sandpoint and Priest River Airports
• Replacement of the metal roof on the R&B District 1 Original Shop

The Board of County Commissioners approved several grant awards for airports and emergency management, authorized a new victim support position, and approved nearly $2.9 million in claims. The board also approved a roof replacement for a Road and Bridge shop and issued a zoning interpretation.

• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #42 totaling $2,887,149.95 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-45 establishing a new Family Advocate position for LillyBrooke Family Justice Center (3-0)
• Interpreted zoning boundary on RP59N04W102400A to be entirely zoned Recreation (3-0)
• Accepted Joint Quarterly Report for FY2025 3rd quarter with ending balance of $46,014,007.38 (3-0)
• Approved $59,200 contract with NorthRidge Property Management, LLC for R&B District 1 shop roof (3-0)
• Accepted $50,000 ITD grant for Sandpoint Airport via Resolution #2025-46 (3-0)
• Accepted $263,000 ITD grant for Priest River Airport via Resolution #2025-47 (3-0)
• Approved extension of 2023 All-Hazard Mitigation Grant 4534 HMGP (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on personnel matters related to facilities. The meeting includes an executive session for these discussions.

• Discussion and decision regarding personnel for Facilities

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on safety matters regarding the Administration Building & Office Complex. The meeting includes an executive session for these discussions.

• Discussion and decision regarding Administration Building & Office Complex safety matters

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for an executive session to discuss and decide on personnel matters. The meeting is scheduled for July 28, 2025.

• Discussion and decision regarding personnel matters

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a series of workshops from July 21 through July 24 to discuss the FY26 Bonner County Budget by department. The sessions include general budget discussions and scheduled executive sessions regarding personnel and confidential records.

• FY26 budget update for Motor Pool
• General FY26 budget discussions
• Executive sessions regarding personnel and confidential records

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will consider three action items regarding land use and zoning changes. The body will decide on two zone changes and one modification of terms for a church project.

• File ZC0003-25: Zone change from Rural 10 to Rural 5 for a 10-acre property off Hidden Valley Road
• File ZC0008-25: Zone change from Agricultural/Forestry-10 to Rural 5 for a 10.72-acre property off Highway 200 and Old Highway
• File MOD0004-25: Modification of terms for a larger church and new lot size on a 10-acre parcel off State Highway 41

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting for an annual update with the Selkirks-Pend Oreille Transit Authority. The board will discuss and decide on the FY26 budget.

• Discussion and decision regarding the FY26 budget for Selkirks-Pend Oreille Transit Authority

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a workshop to discuss the operation of the Solid Waste budget. The body will consider decisions regarding tire fees and solid waste stickers.

• Discussion regarding operation of the Solid Waste budget
• Decision regarding tire fee structure
• Decision regarding solid waste stickers

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a series of workshops from July 21 through July 24, 2025, to discuss the FY26 budget. The sessions include department-specific updates and general budget discussions.

• FY26 budget update for Motor Pool
• General budget discussions
• Executive sessions regarding personnel and confidential records

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on several land use requests. These include two residential subdivision plats and a proposed amendment to the county code regarding RV parks.

• File S0001-25: Subdivision of 32.67 acres into 24 residential lots off Baldy Mountain Road
• File S0005-24: Subdivision of 6.77 acres into 23 residential lots off Bottle Bay Road
• File VS0002-25: Vacation of a 0.57-acre private easement on Burley Drive
• File AM0008-25: Map amendment from Rural-5 to Transition for a 3.5-acre property off Old Highway 95 and E Dufort Road
• File AM0002-25: Proposed amendment to BCRC 12-333 to prohibit RV Park/Campground use in certain zoning districts

The Board approved the vacation of a 0.57-acre private easement on Burley Drive. A hearing for the Bahia Del Sol 2nd Addition subdivision was continued to July 31, 2025, due to concerns over traffic safety and school capacity.

• Approved File VS0002-25 to vacate 0.57-acres of private easement on Burley Drive (3-0)
• Continued hearing for File S0005-24 (Bahia Del Sol 2nd Addition subdivision) to July 31, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss the FY26 Bonner County Budget by department. The sessions include general budget discussions and scheduled executive sessions regarding personnel and confidential records.

• FY26 Budget updates by department
• Motor Pool budget discussion
• Executive sessions regarding personnel and confidential records

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will review FY25 claims totaling $1,125,398.96 and a $130,934.44 skid mount patcher purchase. The board will also discuss an administrative appeal for Upland Acre and the Administration Building remodel design.

• FY25 Claims Batch #41 totaling $1,125,398.96
• P3 Skid Mount Patcher purchase from CimLine for $130,934.44
• Audit Agreement renewal with Zwygart John & Associates for $70,000
• Administrative Appeal of MLD0033-25, Upland Acre
• Liquor licenses for Monarch Market and Sandpoint Lions Club

The Board approved over $1.1 million in claims and a $70,000 audit agreement. They also authorized a new road patcher and a specific remodel design for the Administration Building. A proposal for a battery storage pilot program and a motion regarding building door hours were both defeated.

• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #41 totaling $1,125,398.96 (3-0)
• Renewed FY2024-25 Audit Agreement with Zwygart John & Associates for $70,000 (3-0)
• Denied Letter of Support for Inland Power & Light Cooperative Residential Battery Storage Pilot Program (1-1-1)
• Approved penalties set forth in Marine Division Schedule A (3-0)
• Approved purchase of P3 Skid mount Patcher from CimLine for $130,934.44 (3-0)
• Approved Engineering concept Alternative #2 for Administration Building remodel (3-0)
• Affirmed Planning staff’s administrative decision for MLD0033-25, Upland Acre (3-0)
• Denied motion to set Administration Building door hours from 8:00 am to 5:00 pm (0-3)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on specific tax cancellation requests. These requests originate from the Assessor’s Office and the Treasurer’s Office.

• Tax cancellation request RP004250020020 (Assessor’s Office)
• Tax cancellation request RP57N03W2822750 (Treasurer’s Office)
• Tax cancellation request RP013730000040A (Treasurer’s Office)
• Tax cancellation request RPR04740000030 (Treasurer’s Office)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to enter an executive session. The body will discuss and decide on matters regarding pending litigation.

• Executive session regarding litigation pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(F)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide an appeal of a Conditional Use Permit for a 60-acre private community facility. The permit was previously approved by the Hearing Examiner with conditions but is now under appeal to the Board.

• Appeal of Conditional Use Permit CUP0003-25 for private community facility on 60-acre property zoned Agricultural/Forestry 10, located off Lakehouse Lane
• Hearing Examiner approved permit with conditions on May 12, 2025; appeal filed May 29, 2025

The Board of County Commissioners heard an appeal regarding a Conditional Use Permit for a private community facility off Lakehouse Lane. The board decided to remand the appeal back to the hearing examiner to address changes to the application and specific conditions.

• Remanded appeal of File CUP0003-25 back to the hearing examiner (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet from July 21 through July 24, 2025, to conduct budget workshops for the 2026 fiscal year. The sessions will include department-specific updates and general budget discussions.

• FY26 budget discussion for Motor Pool on July 21
• General budget discussions scheduled for July 22, 23, and 24
• Executive sessions regarding personnel and confidential records

BOCC Advisory Boards, Councils, & Committees

The Waterways Advisory Committee will consider three options for the management of Bonner Park West, including potential transfer or lease to the City of Priest River. The body will also review updates on park grants and equipment.

• Decision on Bonner Park West: transfer to City of Priest River, lease to City of Priest River, or remain a county facility
• Update on Garfield Bay Grant for picnic tables and benches
• Update on Coolin Swim Beach and Lions Club
• Report on Narrows Buoys installation
• Status of ORFAC Grant for PL Navigation Lights and Granite Creek Dock

The committee approved the minutes from the April 17, 2025 meeting. Members discussed options for the future of Bonner Park West, including transferring it to the City of Priest River, leasing it, or keeping it as a county facility, but no decision was reached.

• Approved WWAB minutes from April 17, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting with Auditing. The body will discuss and decide on the use of ClearGov software.

• Decision regarding ClearGov software for Auditing

Bonner County Hearing Examiner

The Bonner County Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings to decide on four variance requests. These requests involve property line setbacks, bulk increases, and lot coverage limits for various residential and recreation properties.

• File V0018-25: 0' property line setback request for a deck off Bayview Drive
• File V0016-25: 12-foot setback request for an accessory structure off High Meadow Drive
• File V0015-25: Bulk increase of 67% for a home and 37% for an ADU off Bottle Bay Road
• File V0010-25: Reduced street setbacks and increased impervious surface at E. Bottle Bay Road and Eureka Road

Hearing Examiner Jacqueline Rucker held public hearings for four variance requests. No final decisions were made during the meeting; the Hearing Examiner will render decisions for each file within five business days.

• Approved July 02, 2025 minutes
• File V0018-25 (property line setback for deck): Decision pending
• File V0016-25 (property line setback for accessory structure): Decision pending
• File V0015-25 (bulk increase for dwelling and ADU): Decision pending
• File V0010-25 (street setback, lot coverage, and impervious surface): Decision pending

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for FY26 budget workshops. The July 16 session focuses on an enhancement presentation with auditing.

• FY26 budget discussion and updates by department
• Enhancement presentation with auditing

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on legal billing. The meeting includes an executive session for litigation and records exempt matters.

• Discussion and decision regarding legal billing

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with Emergency Management, department heads, and other elected officials. The body will discuss and decide on mental illness management on county property.

• Discussion and decision regarding mental illness management on county property

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss and decide on a zone change request. The request involves changing a 10-acre property from Rural 10 to Rural 5.

• File ZC0001-25: Zone Change from Rural 10 to Rural 5 for a 10-acre property off Helen Thompson Road

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting with Human Resources, Alliant, and Scott Burkhardt. The body will discuss and decide on employee benefit options, including vendors, rates, and plans.

• Presentation by Alliant regarding vendors, rates, and plans
• Decision to finalize benefit vendors, rates, and plans
• Executive session regarding records exempt items

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a Comprehensive Plan Map amendment for a 10.72-acre property. The body will also review proposed changes to Title 12 Chapters 3 and 4.

• File AM0003-25: Request to change 10.72 acres at Hwy 200 and Old Highway from Ag/Forest Land to Rural Residential
• Review of Title 12 Chapter 3 including discussions and comments from EMS and Fire Districts
• Review of Title 12 Chapter 4

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will decide on a claims batch totaling $578,952.30 and a $100,000 internal budget transfer. The board will also review administrative appeals and Area of Impact ordinances for Ponderay and Clark Fork.

• FY25 Claims Batch #40 totaling $578,952.30
• Internal budget transfer of $100,000 from Tort D to Tort B
• Ponderay Area of Impact Ordinance (AM0007-25) and Clark Fork Area of Impact Ordinance (AM0011-25)
• Plat approvals for Hillcrest Division (MLD003-25) and Davis Subdivision (MLD0048-24)
• Invoices for Fox Autobody ($6,873.88) and NW Autobody ($19,728.89)

The Board approved updated Area of Impact ordinances for the cities of Ponderay and Clark Fork. They also affirmed a planning decision regarding maximum occupancy for a specific property and approved several budget transfers and grants.

• Approved Area of Impact Ordinance for City of Ponderay (2-0)
• Approved Area of Impact Ordinance for City of Clark Fork (2-0)
• Affirmed Planning Director's decision for VRP2021-0030 allowing max occupancy of 9 people (2-0)
• Approved $578,952.30 for FY25 Claims Batch #40 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-42 to transfer $100,000 within the Tort budget (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-44 to match $21,000 for a Waterways tow vehicle grant (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-43 to allocate Road & Bridge interest to future projects (2-0)
• Authorized the chair to sign the DOT/FAA DBE Program Policy Statement (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with the Prosecutor’s Office. The body will discuss and decide on the Prosecutor’s pay scale.

• Decision regarding Prosecutor’s PayScale

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with the Planning Department and Prosecutor’s Office to review department activities, financial reports, and staffing. The body will discuss and decide on a Rentalscape contract modification and a refund request for MLD0025-25. Executive session items include decisions on placing notices to title and remand hearing scopes.

• Discussion/Decision: Rentalscape Contract Modification
• Discussion/Decision: Refund Request for MLD0025-25
• Discussion/Decision: Lifting of Notice to Title
• Discussion/Decision: Interpretation of Personnel Policy 1006 Travel Policy and Reimbursement Procedures
• Review of pending ordinance changes for Title 12 (Land Use Regulations) and Title 16 (Agriculture Protection Area)

The Board approved an amendment to the master professional services agreement with Deckard for the Rentalscape system. The Board also voted to uphold the planning director's decision to deny a refund request for file MLD025-25. No decisions were made following the executive session regarding litigation.

• Approved amendment number 1 to the master professional services agreement between Deckard and Bonner County (3-0)
• Upheld planning director's decision to deny refund request for file MLD025-25 (2-1)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for an executive session to discuss and decide on items designated as records exempt. The meeting is scheduled for July 14, 2025.

• Discussion and decision regarding records exempt items

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and receive updates on the FY26 Bonner County Budget by department.

• FY26 Budget discussion for Fairgrounds on July 14
• Enhancement Presentation with Auditing on July 16

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting as the Board of Equalization. The body will discuss and decide on property assessment appeal applications to determine if market values are fair and accurate.

• Property assessment appeal applications and hearings

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting as the Board of Equalization. The body will discuss and decide on property assessment appeal applications to determine if market values are fair and accurate.

• Property assessment appeal applications and hearings

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting as the Board of Equalization to review property assessment appeals. The board will determine if the market value placed on properties by the assessor is fair and accurate.

• Discussion and decisions regarding property assessment appeal applications and hearings

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on a claims batch totaling $325,904.69 and an administrative appeal for VRP2021-0030. The meeting includes approvals for liquor licenses, catering permits, and several land plats.

• FY25 Claims Batch #39 totaling $325,904.69
• Plats for approval: Peak Acres (MLD0008-25), Kucherry Creek (MLD0019-25), Kopf Estates (MLD0057-24), and Goode MLD (MLD0064-24)
• Sheriff invoice for $22,050.50
• Administrative Appeal VRP2021-0030
• Unanticipated revenue resolutions for V AST and LillyBrooke Family Justice Center

The Board approved two resolutions to accept unanticipated revenue for the LillyBrooke Family Justice Center. They also approved a claims batch for payment and several plats and licenses via the consent agenda.

• Approved Resolution #2025-40 for $4,475.00 in unanticipated revenue for LBFJC (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-41 for $77,916.75 in unanticipated revenue for LBFJC (2-0)
• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #39 totaling $325,904.69 (2-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including liquor license for Granite Creek Concession and catering permit for Ivano’s Catering (2-0)
• Approved plats MLD0008-25, MLD0019-25, MLD0057-24, and MLD0064-24 (2-0)
• Approved Sheriff invoice of $22,050.50 (2-0)
• Continued Administrative Appeal VRP2021-0030 to July 15, 2025 (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on a conditional use permit for an RV park. The project was previously approved by the Zoning Commission but is being heard by the Board following two appeals.

• Decision on File CUP0030-21 for a 20-unit RV Park on 4.17 acres off Clagstone Road and Al’s Welding Road

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting as the Board of Equalization to review property assessment appeals. The board will determine if the market value placed on properties by the assessor is fair and accurate.

• Discussion and decisions regarding property assessment appeal applications and hearings

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting with the Sheriff’s Office. The body will discuss and decide on a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture regarding a Watercraft Inspection Station.

• Decision on Watercraft Inspection Station MOU with the Idaho State Department of Agriculture

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting as the Board of Equalization. The body will discuss and decide on property assessment appeal applications to determine if market values are fair and accurate.

• Discussion and decision regarding property assessment appeal applications/hearings

Bonner County Hearing Examiner

The Bonner County Hearing Examiner will consider a variance request for a residential addition and a time extension for a conditional use permit. These decisions affect land use and development requirements within the county.

• File V0013-25: Variance request for a 1-foot setback (25-feet required) and 37% bulk increase for a home and deck off Sandpiper Shores Road
• File CUP0005-23: Time extension request for a Retreat/Private Community Facility to fulfill annexation into the Selkirk/Sagle Fire District

Hearing Examiner Jacqueline Rucker granted a one-year extension for a conditional use permit regarding a retreat/private community facility. A variance request for street setbacks and bulk increase at a property off Sandpiper Shores Road was heard, with a decision pending.

• Approved one-year extension for File CUP0005-23 (Retreat/Private Community Facility)
• Approved June 18, 2025 minutes
• Closed File V0013-25 (Variance for street setbacks and bulk increase) pending decision within five business days

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on various financial claims, budget re-allocations, and planning appeals. The board will also discuss contracts for Bonner Park West and the Fairgrounds playground.

• Payment of FY25 Claims & Demands Batch #38 totaling $954,992.68
• Justice Services invoice for AGE Heating/Cooling in the amount of $7,682.14
• Budget re-allocation resolution for Solid Waste
• Administrative appeal VRP2021-0030 and refund request BLP2024-1097
• Bonner Park West Vendor/Host Contract and Fairgrounds Playground resolution

The Board of County Commissioners approved nearly $955,000 in FY25 claims and demands and authorized a vendor contract for Bonner Park West. The board denied a fee refund request for a building permit and rejected a $500,000 solid waste budget reallocation. A proposed marina and RV park project in Priest River was discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved FY25 Claims and Demands in Batch #38 totaling $954,992.68 (3-0)
• Denied applicant's request for refund of fees for BLP2024-1097 (3-0)
• Approved 2025 Bonner Park West Vendor/Host contract for Charity Hinshaw (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-39 to increase Fairgrounds Playground funding from contingency (3-0)
• Denied Resolution #2025-40 to reallocate $500,000 in Solid Waste budget (0-3)
• Approved WIF grant closeout form for Sheriff Marine Division (3-0)
• Authorized Assessor to sign Estoppel Certificate for Bonner Mall office space (3-0)
• Continued administrative appeal VRP2021-0030 to July 8, 2025 (3-0)

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will review Chapter 3 use tables and Chapter 4 review standards for Title 12. The body will also determine agenda items for July 15 and develop a schedule for its priority list.

• Review of Title 12 Chapter 3 and Use Tables
• Review of Title 12 Chapter 4 and Review Standards
• Decision on July 15, 2025, agenda items
• Scheduling of items from the Board's Priority List

The Commission reviewed Title 12 Chapter 3 and made specific changes to zoning district names and classifications. They requested updates to the Zoning Districts and Map Designations Table and adjusted verbiage for Forest Land and Agricultural Forest Land. Further review is scheduled for July 15, 2025.

• Approved June 17, 2025 minutes
• Requested removal of minimal lot size from Table 3-1
• Renamed Table 3-1 to 'Zoning Districts and Map Symbols'
• Changed 'Rural Service Center' to 'Neighborhood Commercial' in Table 3-1
• Modified classification and use verbiage for Forest Land in 12-321
• Modified classification and use verbiage for Agricultural Forest Land in 12-322
• Tabled review of Title 12 Chapter 4

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet as the Board of Equalization to review property assessment appeals. The board will determine if the market value placed on properties by the assessor is fair and accurate.

• Discussion and decision regarding property assessment appeal applications and hearings

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to hold an executive session. The body will discuss and decide on a personnel matter regarding the Sheriff's Office.

• Discussion and decision regarding Sheriff's Office personnel

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and make decisions regarding jail matters. The meeting includes an executive session for records-exempt discussion.

• Discussion and decision regarding jail matters

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting for an executive session. The body will discuss and decide on a matter regarding technology and records exempt under Idaho Code.

• Discussion and decision regarding technology and records exempt

Agriculture Protection Area Commission

The Agricultural Protection Area Commission will review county codes and state statutes. The body is discussing draft changes to Bonner County Revised Code Title 16 to conform to Senate Bill 1133.

• Approval of April 30, 2025, and June 9, 2025, minutes
• Approval of the APA Commission By-laws
• Review of Bonner County Revised Code Title 16
• Review of Idaho State Statute Title 67, Chapter 97
• Review of Senate Bill 1133 from 2025 Idaho Legislative Session

The Commission approved its by-laws and the minutes from April 30 and June 9, 2025. Members discussed proposed revisions to BCRC Title 16 to align with Senate Bill 1133, including new 60-day decision timelines.

• Approved April 30, 2025 and June 09, 2025 minutes
• Approved APA Commission By-Laws (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on hiring for Human Resources. The meeting includes an executive session for this purpose.

• Decision regarding hiring for Human Resources

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with Human Resources and Auditing for an FY26 "A" Budget Workshop. The meeting includes a discussion and update regarding the county budget by department.

• Discussion of FY26 Bonner County Budget by Department
• Executive Session regarding personnel and confidential records

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting as the Board of Equalization to review property assessment appeals. The board will determine if the market value placed on properties by the assessor is fair and accurate.

• Discussion and decisions regarding property assessment appeal applications and hearings

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will consider requests to subdivide land for residential lots and change zoning designations for four different properties. The commission will also discuss items for the July 24, 2025 agenda.

• File S0001-25: Request to plat 32.67 acres off Baldy Mountain Rd into 24 residential lots
• File S0003-24: Request to plat 45 acres off Sawbuck Rd into 9 residential lots
• File ZC0006-25: Request to change zoning from Rural 10 to Rural 5 for 10 acres off Doris Lane
• File ZC0002-25: Request to change zoning from Rural 5 to Suburban for 11.56 total acres off Hatcher Road

The Zoning Commission recommended the approval of File S0001-25 to the Board of Commissioners. The project proposes subdividing a 32.67-acre Suburban zoned parcel into 24 residential lots and one stormwater tract. The recommendation includes 11 specific conditions of approval regarding fire protection, road naming, and sanitary restrictions.

• Recommended approval of Deerfield Subdivision (File S0001-25) to the Board of Commissioners
• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes as written
• Struck proposed condition 19 as recommended by staff

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special workshop with Parks & Waterways and the Laclede Water District. The body will discuss and decide on a new intake permit and an IDL encroachment permit and agreement.

• Decision regarding new intake permit for Laclede Water District
• IDL Encroachment Permit and Agreement

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting as the Board of Equalization to review property assessment appeals. The board will determine if the market value placed on properties by the assessor is fair and accurate.

• Discussion and decisions regarding property assessment appeal applications and hearings

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on tax cancellation requests. The meeting focuses on a specific request involving the Assessor’s and Treasurer’s offices.

• Tax cancellation request for RP012730000020

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting as the Board of Equalization to review property assessment appeals. The board will determine if the market value placed on properties by the assessor is fair and accurate.

• Discussion and decisions regarding property assessment appeal applications and hearings

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on emergency response matters. The meeting includes an executive session regarding litigation and records exempt items.

• Discussion and decision regarding emergency response matters
• Executive session regarding litigation and records exempt items

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on a batch of claims totaling $129,245.04 and an administrative appeal regarding VRP2021-0030. The meeting also includes the approval of several land plats and a solid waste invoice.

• FY25 Claims Batch #37 totaling $129,245.04
• Administrative Appeal VRP2021-0030, Ferguson
• Plats for approval: Autumn Ridge, Replat of Lot 5 First Addition to River Run Estates, Replat of Lot 4 Cedar Grove Third Addition, and Wolf Creek
• Solid Waste invoice for $15,873.90 (Titan Truck)

The Board of County Commissioners approved FY25 Claims Batch #37 and a consent agenda including four land plats and a solid waste invoice. An administrative appeal regarding VRP2021-0030 was removed from the agenda.

• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #37 totaling $129,245.04 (3-0)
• Approved plats MLD0006-25 (Autumn Ridge), MLD0030-24, MLD0009-25, and MLD0016-25 (Wolf Creek) (3-0)
• Approved Solid Waste invoice for $15,873.90 to Titan Truck (3-0)
• Approved June 17, 2025 meeting minutes (3-0)
• Removed Administrative Appeal VRP2021-0030 from the agenda (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to reconsider a decision regarding File CUP0012 24. The board previously reversed a Hearing Examiner's approval and denied the project.

• Reconsideration of File CUP0012 24: Conditional Use Permit for a communications tower on a 9.794-acre property zoned Rural 5 off Highway 41

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with Risk Management. The body will discuss and decide on an invoice from Northwest Autobody.

• Decision regarding Northwest Autobody invoice

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting for an emergency executive session. The body will discuss and decide on matters regarding litigation and records exempt from public disclosure concerning threats of injury to county personnel.

• Discussion and decision regarding threats of injury to Bonner County personnel

Bonner County Hearing Examiner

The Bonner County Hearing Examiner will consider four separate variance requests regarding lot sizes and setbacks. These decisions determine if property owners can deviate from standard zoning requirements for specific projects.

• File V0011-25: 37% lot size minimum variance for a 6.329-acre lot off Still Meadows Lane
• File V0014-25: 10-foot street setback variance for a garage on Bay Drive
• File V0017-25: 3-inch property line setback variance for a deck off Outlet Bay Road
• File V0023-24: Street and waterfront setback variances for an accessory structure off West Garfield Bay Road

Hearing Examiner Jacqueline Rucker approved the May 21, 2025, minutes. Four variance requests regarding setbacks and lot sizes were heard; decisions for all four files will be rendered within five business days.

• Approved May 21, 2025 minutes
• File V0014-25 (Street Setback variance for garage on Bay Drive): Decision pending
• File V0011-25 (Lot Size Minimum variance for Still Meadows Lane): Decision pending
• File V0017-25 (Property Line Setback variance for deck off Outlet Bay Road): Decision pending
• File V0023-24 (Waterfront and Street Setback variance off West Garfield Bay Road): Decision pending

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting budget workshops for the 2026 fiscal year. The June 18 session focuses on discussions and updates regarding the Technology and Sheriff departments.

• Budget discussion for Technology department
• Budget discussion for Sheriff (Jail, Marine, 911, et al.)
• Executive Session regarding confidential records

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on legal billing. The meeting includes an executive session for litigation and records exempt matters.

• Discussion and decision regarding legal billing

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a comprehensive plan map amendment for a 3.5-acre property. The commission will also discuss pending ordinance changes related to communication towers and zoning descriptions.

• File AM0001-25: Request to amend comprehensive map from Rural-5 to Transition for 3.5 acres off Highway 95 and E Dufort Road
• Discussion of BCRC 12-488 regarding Communication Towers and HB180E1 Broadband Statute
• Review of BCRC Title 12: Chapter 3 Zoning Descriptions and Use Table

The Commission recommended approval of a comprehensive plan map amendment to change a 3.5-acre property from Rural Residential to Transition. The body also discussed the impact of House Bill 180 on telecommunications facility review timeframes.

• Recommended approval of File AM0001-25 to amend map from Rural Residential to Transition (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a series of workshops from June 16 through June 20, 2025, to discuss the FY26 budget by department. The June 17 session focuses on Parks & Waterways and Groomers.

• FY26 budget discussion for Parks & Waterways and Groomers

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on personnel matters related to the Sheriff's Office. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel discussions.

• Discussion and decision regarding Sheriff's Office personnel

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to reconsider a decision regarding a communications tower. The board previously reversed a Hearing Examiner's approval and denied the project on April 10, 2025.

• Reconsideration of File CUP0012 24: Conditional Use Permit for a communications tower on a 9.794-acre property zoned Rural 5 off Highway 41

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on a claims batch totaling $1,503,231.59 and review several land development plats. The meeting includes discussions on budget adjustments for lottery tax revenues and a federal grant for the Priest River Airport.

• FY25 Claims Batch #36 totaling $1,503,231.59
• Plats for Alpine Meadows Subdivision (MLD0002-25) and Hubbuck Estates (MLD0012-25)
• FAA AIP Grant Offer for Priest River Airport ALP Update Phase 2
• Invoices over $5k for Technology ($19,279.05) and District Court ($5,745.74)
• Final Plat for Monarch Vista (SS0005-21)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a claims payment batch totaling $1,503,231.59 and a $20,000 budget adjustment for Probation Services. The board also approved the final plat for Monarch Vista but denied a private road standards waiver. Additional actions included accepting an FAA grant for Priest River Airport and affirming a forest road agreement.

• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #36 totaling $1,503,231.59 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-38 to allocate $20,000 in unanticipated Lottery Tax revenue to Probation Services (3-0)
• Approved MOA for clinical services in juvenile detention facilities for FY 2025/2026 (3-0)
• Approved MOA for juvenile offender treatment programs (CBAS Program) for FY 2025-2026 (3-0)
• Affirmed 2025 Cooperative Forest Road Agreement with US Forest Service (3-0)
• Accepted FAA AIP grant for Priest River Airport ALP Update Phase 2 (3-0)
• Denied waiver of Title 12 Appendix A Private Road Standards (3-0)
• Approved final plat for Monarch Vista, Planning File No. SS0005-21 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to discuss and decide on modifications to the Area of City Impact (AOI) for several cities. These AOIs are planning tools used to project future growth and do not grant cities governing authority over properties within those areas.

• File AM0005-25: Area of Impact modification for City of Dover
• File AM0006-25: Area of Impact modification for City of Sandpoint
• File AM0007-25: Area of Impact modification for City of Ponderay
• File AM0008-25: Area of Impact modification for City of Kootenai
• File AM0009-25, AM0010-25, AM0011-25: Area of Impact modifications for Cities of Hope, East Hope, and Clark Fork

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Solid Waste department will meet to discuss and decide on the FY25 fiscal budget and the handling of surplus property. The body will also review financial updates and the Lakeview site.

• Decision on FY25 Fiscal Budget
• Decision on Solid Waste Surplus Property
• Discussion regarding Lakeview Site
• Review of year-to-date revenue and expenses
• Updates on Solid Waste Collection Sites

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a series of workshops from June 16 through June 20, 2025, to discuss the FY26 budget by department. The June 16 session focuses on Emergency Management and Solid Waste.

• FY26 Budget discussion for Emergency Management
• FY26 Budget discussion for Solid Waste

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for an RV park. The board is reviewing the project following two separate appeals of a previous Zoning Commission approval.

• Decision on File CUP0030-21 for a 20-unit RV Park on 4.17 acres off Clagstone Road and Al’s Welding Road

The Board of County Commissioners conducted a public hearing regarding a conditional use permit for a 20-unit RV park on 4.17 acres. The meeting included staff reports, testimony from the applicant and appellants, and public comment. No final decision was recorded in these minutes.

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting with Human Resources, Alliant, and Scott Burkhardt. The body will discuss preliminary rates and decide on medical, dental, vision, and other employee benefit options.

• Discussion of preliminary rates from Alliant
• Decision on medical benefits
• Decision on dental benefits
• Decision on vision benefits
• Executive session regarding records exempt under Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(D)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on two zoning changes. One request involves a property off Helen Thompson Road, and the other is a reconsideration of a previously denied request for a property off Thimbleberry Lane.

• File ZC0001-25: Proposed zone change from Rural 10 to Rural 5 for a 10-acre property off Helen Thompson Road
• File ZC00011-24: Reconsideration of a denied zone change from Agricultural/Forestry 20 to Agricultural/Forestry 10 for a 20-acre property off Thimbleberry Lane

The Board of County Commissioners approved a request to change the zoning of a 10-acre parcel off Helen Thompson Road from Rural 10 to Rural 5. The decision followed a continued hearing to evaluate the property's slopes and compliance with the comprehensive plan.

• Approved zone change from Rural 10 to Rural 5 for File ZC0001-25 (2-0)
• Approved Ordinance to amend the Official Zoning Map for the property in Section 5, Township 56 North, Range 3 West (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will receive updates on Planning Department activities, including financial reports and compliance enforcement. The body will discuss proposed ordinance changes to land use and agriculture protection. A decision is pending regarding the Planning Commission task list and notices to title.

• Review of BCRC 12-267 regarding Public Hearings
• Proposed ordinance changes to Title 16 Agriculture Protection Area
• Comprehensive Plan Update for Land Use and Implementation components
• Discussion/Decision on Planning Commission Task List
• Executive session regarding pending litigation and Notice to Title

The Board of County Commissioners received a monthly Planning Department update and discussed the Planning Commission task list. Following an executive session regarding litigation, the board voted to proceed with placing or lifting a notice to title.

• Approved motion to proceed as discussed regarding placing/lifting notice to title (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on several funding and operational items. Key actions include reviewing a claims batch exceeding $1 million and updating the District Court budget.

• FY25 Claims Batch #35 totaling $1,013,299.44
• Noxious Weeds invoice for Wilbur Ellis in the amount of $15,111.45
• Addition of unanticipated funds to FY 2026 “B” Budget for District Court
• Catering permits for Eichardt’s Pub Grill & Coffeehouse, 113 Main, and 219 Lounge
• Decision regarding Fairgrounds Playground for Parks & Waterways

The Board of County Commissioners approved a claims payment batch totaling $1,013,299.44 and authorized $46,791.37 for a surveillance system replacement. The board also approved budget adjustments for the District Court and a contract renewal for Westlaw.

• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #35 totaling $1,013,299.44 (2-0)
• Approved Resolution 2025-36 to add $10,100 to District Court 'B' Budget (2-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-37 for destruction of 2022 and older juvenile detention temporary records (2-0)
• Approved $46,791.37 for Justice Services Network Surveillance System Phase 2 (2-0)
• Approved 2025/2026 MOA for clinical services in juvenile detention facilities (2-0)
• Approved Westlaw contract renewal (2-0)
• Delegated Parks and Waterways as custodians of Fairgrounds Park (2-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including $15,111.45 Noxious Weeds invoice and catering permits (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and make decisions regarding personnel and facilities. The meeting includes an executive session pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(B).

• Discussion and decision regarding personnel
• Discussion and decision regarding facilities

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss and make decisions regarding personnel within the Sheriff's Office. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel matters.

• Discussion and decision regarding Sheriff's Office personnel

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Department are holding a workshop to discuss changes to Idaho broadband statutes. The body may direct staff or the Planning Commission to process revisions to the Bonner County Revised Code regarding broadband infrastructure and communication towers.

• Discussion of Idaho Statute changes regarding broadband regulation
• Potential revisions to Bonner County Revised Code for Communication Towers and Broadband Infrastructure

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners and USDA Forest Service will meet for a special session. The body will discuss and decide on snowplowing and snowmobile parking near Trestle Creek Road.

• Decision regarding snowplowing and snowmobile parking near Trestle Creek Road

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Road & Bridge Department is providing updates on asphalt projects, mowing, and budget preparations. The body is discussing ongoing bridge construction and the hiring of an outside flagging crew for chip seal.

• Rapid lighting bridge 5 construction
• Colburn Bridge over Grouse Creek awarded to Kramer Construction
• Sand Creek Culvert issues
• Hiring an outside flagging crew for chip seal

Agriculture Protection Area Commission

The Agricultural Protection Area Commission will review state statutes and Senate Bill 1133 from the 2025 Idaho Legislative Session. The body will discuss draft changes to Bonner County Revised Code Title 16 to ensure conformity with the new state law.

• Approval of April 30, 2025, minutes
• Review of Bonner County Revised Code Title 16
• Review of Idaho State Statute Title 67, Chapter 97
• Review of Senate Bill 1133
• Draft changes to BCRC Title 16

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss and receive updates regarding the FY26 Bonner County Budget for the Technology department. The meeting includes a scheduled executive session for confidential records.

• FY26 Budget discussion for Technology department
• Executive Session regarding confidential records pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(D)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on the use of artificial intelligence within the County.

• Discussion and decision regarding the use of AI within the County

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with Zwygart John and Associates for a presentation on the FY24 audit. The board will discuss and decide on matters regarding the audit presentation.

• FY24 Audit Presentation by Zwygart John and Associates

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a series of workshops from June 2 through June 5, 2025, to discuss the FY26 budget by department. These sessions involve reviews of various county offices and services.

• FY26 Budget discussions for Sheriff, 911, Jail, and Marine
• FY26 Budget discussions for Planning
• FY26 Budget discussions for Parks & Waterways and Groomers
• FY26 Budget discussions for Probation & Detention and Fairgrounds
• FY26 Budget discussions for Road & Bridge

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a series of workshops to discuss and update the FY26 budget by department. These sessions cover various county services including law enforcement, roads, and planning.

• FY26 budget discussion for Parks & Waterways and Groomers
• FY26 budget discussion for Planning
• FY26 budget discussion for Sheriff, 911, Jail, and Marine
• FY26 budget discussion for Road & Bridge
• FY26 budget discussion for Probation & Detention and Fairgrounds

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will hold public hearings on two amendments. The body is considering updates to the Comprehensive Plan's Implementation Component and a code change regarding RV park usage.

• File AM0004-25: Proposed update to the Bonner County Comprehensive Plan Implementation Component
• File AM0002-25: Proposed removal of RV Park/Campground as a conditional use and prohibition of the use in Rural, Agricultural/Forestry, and Rural Service Center districts
• Review of proposed changes to Bonner County Revised Code Title 12, Chapter 6 regarding Subdivisions

The Planning Commission recommended two amendments to the Board of County Commissioners regarding the Comprehensive Plan's Implementation Component and RV park zoning. The commission also reviewed potential revisions to Chapter 6 of the Bonner County Code.

• Approved May 20, 2025 minutes
• Recommended approval of File AM0002-25 to remove RV Parks/Campgrounds as a conditional use from Rural and Agricultural/Forestry zones (5-0)
• Recommended approval of File AM0004-25 to update the Implementation Component of the Comprehensive Plan (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a series of workshops to discuss and update the FY26 budget by department. These sessions cover various county services including public safety, planning, and infrastructure.

• FY26 Budget discussion for Planning department
• FY26 Budget discussion for Commissioners Office, General, Sheriff, 911, Jail, and Marine
• FY26 Budget discussion for Parks & Waterways and Groomers
• FY26 Budget discussion for Probation & Detention, Fairgrounds, and Road & Bridge
• Executive Session regarding confidential records

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will decide on a claims batch totaling $427,736.39 and a bid award for an obstruction removal grant at Sandpoint Airport. The board will also consider a lease for Lot 33 at the airport and a memorandum of understanding involving Bonner General Health and Kaniksu Community Health.

• FY25 Claims Batch #34 totaling $427,736.39
• Sandpoint Airport Obstruction Removal Grant Bid Award
• Lease for Lot 33 at Sandpoint Airport
• Plat approvals for Crocker Crowd (MLD0028-24) and Ringtail Trail Division (MLD0010-25)
• Memorandum of Understanding between Bonner County, Bonner General Health, and Kaniksu Community Health

The Board of County Commissioners approved a contract for airport obstruction removal and authorized payments for county claims. They also approved a lease for a Sandpoint Airport lot and a health-related Memorandum of Understanding.

• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #34 totaling $427,736.39 (2-0)
• Approved lease for Lot 33 at Sandpoint Airport (2-0)
• Awarded $313,922 obstruction removal contract to Selland Construction, Inc (2-0)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding between Bonner County, Bonner General Health, and Kaniksu Community Health (2-0)
• Approved plats MLD0028-24 (Crocker Crowd) and MLD0010-25 (Ringtail Trail Division) (2-0)
• Approved May 27, 2025 meeting minutes (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting for a budget presentation from the District Court. The board will discuss and decide on the District Court budget for fiscal year 2026.

• Discussion and decision regarding FY26 Budget for the District Court

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting budget workshops from June 2 through June 5, 2025. The body will discuss and receive updates regarding the FY26 budget by department.

• FY26 budget discussions for Commissioners Office, General, Sheriff, 911, Jail, and Marine
• FY26 budget discussion for Planning
• FY26 budget discussions for Parks & Waterways and Groomers
• FY26 budget discussions for Probation & Detention and Fairgrounds
• FY26 budget discussion for Road & Bridge

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting budget workshops for the 2026 fiscal year. The body will discuss and receive updates on budgets for various county departments.

• Budget discussions for Probation and Detention
• Budget discussions for Fairgrounds
• Budget discussions for Planning
• Budget discussions for Road & Bridge

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to enter an executive session with the Prosecutor’s Office. The body will discuss and decide on matters regarding potential litigation.

• Discussion and decision regarding potential litigation

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and decide on the canvass of the May 20, 2025 elections.

• Canvass of the May 20, 2025 Election

The Board of County Commissioners met to review the May 20, 2025 election results presented by Clerk Michael Rosedale. The board voted unanimously to adopt the election canvass.

• Adopted May 20, 2025 Bonner County Election Canvass (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on two items: a proposed amendment to the Bonner County Comprehensive Plan’s Land Use Component and an appeal of a modification to a commercial marina’s conditional use permit. The Planning Commission previously recommended unanimous approval for the land-use plan update, and the Zoning Commission approved the marina modification.

• Amendment to Bonner County Comprehensive Plan – Land Use Component (File AM0007-24)
• Appeal of Conditional Use Permit modification for Commercial Marina (File MOD0006-24, C0925-09)
• Marina expansion on 0.951-acre parcel zoned Recreation, located off Highway 200 and Mariner Way

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to meet with the Prosecutor’s Office regarding litigation. The public portion of the meeting includes a call to order, entering executive session, and a discussion or decision on potential litigation before adjournment.

• Executive session under Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(F) for litigation discussion
• Potential litigation decision or discussion as an action item

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting budget workshops for the FY26 budget from May 27 through May 29, 2025. The body will discuss budget updates by department. These workshops are subject to cancellation.

• Budget discussions for Facilities, Noxious Weeds, and Engineering
• Budget discussions for Veteran’s Services, Technology, Emergency Management, and Solid Waste
• Budget discussions for Probation, Detention, Fairgrounds, Planning, and Road & Bridge
• Executive Session regarding confidential records pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(D)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will decide on various departmental expenditures, including a claims batch and equipment purchases. The board will also discuss budget reviews for Road and Bridge, Airports, and departments with capital improvements.

• FY25 Claims Batch #33 totaling $362,390.47
• Purchase of used roller from Pape Machinery for $49,500
• Confidential Sheriff invoice for $11,361.05
• Catering permit for 113 Main Street, Sandpoint
• Decision on whether to cease Dog Beach maintenance

The Board approved a grant amendment for Sandpoint Airport obstruction removal and the purchase of a road roller. Other actions included approving $362,390.47 in claims and ceasing maintenance at Dog Beach. An administrative change was also made to the Vice Chair position.

• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #33 totaling $362,390.47 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution #2025-35 to surplus Sheriff’s fleet vehicles (3-0)
• Approved agreement extension with City of Sandpoint for Sheriff’s vessel moorage (3-0)
• Approved $49,500 purchase of 2019 HAMM Double Drum Roller from Pape Machinery (3-0)
• Approved ceasing maintenance at Dog Beach (3-0)
• Approved $202,276 grant amendment for Sandpoint Airport obstruction removal (2-0-1)
• Approved application for Priest River Airport ALP Update Phase 3 grant (3-0)
• Changed Vice Chair to Commissioner Domke via administrative action

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will convene three days of workshops to review and discuss the proposed FY26 budget by department. Each session is scheduled at the Bonner County Administration Building, 1500 Highway 2, Suite 338, Sandpoint, Idaho.

• FY26 budget review sessions for Facilities, Noxious Weeds, Engineering, Veteran’s Services, Technology, Emergency Management, Solid Waste, Probation, Detention, Fairgrounds, Planning, and Road & Bridge departments
• Executive session called for Records Exempt (Confidential Records) on May 28 at 10:00 AM
• Budget workshops may be cancelled

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on tax cancellation requests. This meeting was continued from a previous date.

• Tax cancellation request RP59N01W334400
• Tax cancellation request MH59N01W334350

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a series of workshops from May 19 through May 23, 2025, to discuss the FY26 budget by department. These sessions involve reviews of various county offices and services.

• Budget discussions for Coroner, Airports, and Extension Office
• Budget discussions for Risk Management, Parks & Waterways, and Groomers
• Budget discussions for Prosecutor’s Office and LillyBrooke
• Budget discussions for EMS, Clerk, Auditing, Courts, Elections, and Recording
• Budget discussions for Human Resources, Assessor, GIS, Motor Vehicles, and Treasurer

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a series of workshops to discuss and update the FY26 Bonner County Budget by department. These sessions involve reviews of various county offices and services.

• Budget discussion for Clerk, Auditing, Courts, Elections, and Recording
• Budget discussion for Human Resources
• Budget discussion for Assessor, GIS, and Motor Vehicles
• Budget discussion for Treasurer

Bonner County Hearing Examiner

The Bonner County Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings to determine if two properties qualify for variances from established setback standards. These decisions affect how close structures can be built to property lines and shorelines.

• File V0005-25: Request for 1-foot property line and 16-foot shoreline setbacks off River Birch Road
• File V0006-25: Request for 40-foot creek shoreline setback for a garage addition off Puffin Road

The Hearing Examiner approved the minutes from May 7, 2025. Two variance requests regarding property line and shoreline setbacks were heard, with decisions to be rendered within five business days.

• Approved May 7, 2025 minutes
• File V0005-25 (River Birch Road setback variance): Decision pending
• File V0006-25 (Puffin Road shoreline setback variance): Decision pending

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss legal billing and other litigation-related matters. No public votes or decisions are scheduled for this meeting.

Ambulance Service District

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is conducting a series of budget workshops for the 2026 fiscal year. The May 21 session is dedicated to discussing and updating the budget for EMS.

• FY26 budget discussion for EMS

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on FY25 claims and several department contracts. The board will also discuss property and host contracts for Bonner Park West and review plat approvals.

• FY25 Claims Batch #32 totaling $1,142,192.07
• Drone purchase for the Sheriff at $17,288.00
• QLess Contract Renewal for the Sheriff at $3,960.00
• Westlaw Renewal for the Prosecutor at $4,250.20
• Final Plat SS0004-24 for Kraseed Estates

The Board approved over $1.1 million in claims and several contracts, including a drone for Search & Rescue. They also approved the Kraseed Estates final plat and a grant closeout for Garfield Bay Park. The Board discussed potentially ceasing maintenance of Dog Beach as it is not county-owned property.

• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #32 totaling $1,142,192.07 (3-0)
• Approved final plat for Kraseed Estates (3-0)
• Approved QLess contract renewal for $3,960.00 (3-0)
• Approved drone purchase for Sheriff's Office for $17,288.00 (2-1)
• Approved notice of non-renewal for Logikcull (3-0)
• Approved closeout of Garfield Bay Park grant RV24-1-09-01 (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Silver Mountain Tracts plat and catering permits (3-0)

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will discuss draft revisions to Title 12 regarding family exemptions and minor land divisions. The commission will also review proposed changes to Chapters 1 and 2 of the same title. A decision will be made regarding agenda items for the June 3, 2025, meeting.

• Review of Family Exemption and Minor Land Division draft revisions
• Review of proposed changes to Title 12, Chapters 1 and 2
• Decision on June 3, 2025, agenda items

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a series of workshops from May 19 through May 23, 2025, to discuss the FY26 budget by department. These sessions involve reviews of departmental funding and operational needs.

• FY26 budget discussions for Coroner, Airports, and Extension Office
• FY26 budget discussions for Risk Management, Parks & Waterways, and Groomers
• FY26 budget discussions for Prosecutor’s Office and LillyBrooke
• FY26 budget discussions for EMS, Clerk, Auditing, Courts, Elections, and Recording
• FY26 budget discussions for Human Resources, Assessor, GIS, Motor Vehicles, and Treasurer

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with Road & Bridge to discuss and decide on a real property matter. The meeting includes an executive session regarding right of way acquisition.

• Decision regarding real property right of way acquisition

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss hiring and personnel matters related to the District Court. The board will then move to a discussion and decision regarding these personnel items.

• Executive session regarding District Court hiring and personnel

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet over five days to discuss and update the FY26 budget for each county department, including the Coroner, Airports, Extension Office, Risk Management, Parks & Waterways, Prosecutor's Office, EMS, Clerk, Human Resources, Assessor, and Treasurer. Executive sessions are scheduled for confidential records and personnel evaluation.

• FY26 budget review for Coroner, Airports, Extension Office, Risk Management, Parks & Waterways (May 19)
• FY26 budget review for Prosecutor's Office and LillyBrooke (May 20) with executive session for hiring and confidential records
• FY26 budget review for EMS (May 21)
• FY26 budget review for Clerk, Courts, Elections, Recording, Human Resources, Assessor, GIS, Motor Vehicles, Treasurer (May 22)
• Executive sessions on May 19 and 20 pursuant to Idaho Code for confidential records and personnel evaluation

BOCC Advisory Boards, Councils, & Committees

The Bonner County Airport Advisory Board will hold a special meeting to discuss and possibly make a recommendation on a Request for Proposals (RFP) for Lot 33. No other business is scheduled. The board may also enter executive session for matters such as personnel or real property.

• Lot 33 RFP discussion and recommendation

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet in an executive session closed to the public to discuss and decide on a matter related to legal billing. The session is authorized under Idaho code for litigation and exempt records. No other business is on the agenda.

• Discussion and decision on legal billing

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting for an annual update from the Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District. The board will discuss and potentially decide on the district's FY26 budget.

• Annual update from Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District
• Discussion/decision on FY26 budget for the district

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet for an executive session on May 14, 2025, to discuss hiring for Human Resources. The agenda includes only this closed session and a subsequent action item on the same topic; no other public business is scheduled. The meeting is purely procedural.

• Executive session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(A) for hiring, Human Resources

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to receive the annual update from the Bonner County Historical Society & Museum and to discuss or decide on the society's FY26 budget. The meeting is scheduled for 1:00–1:30 PM on May 14, 2025.

• Action item: Discussion/Decision regarding FY26 Budget for Bonner County Historical Society & Museum
• Annual update presentation from the Historical Society & Museum

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and decide on tax cancellation requests for two specific parcels. The parcels are identified as RP59N01W334400 and MH59N01W334350.

• Action item: discussion and decision on tax cancellation for parcel RP59N01W334400
• Action item: discussion and decision on tax cancellation for parcel MH59N01W334350

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on several action items, including approval of FY25 Claims Batch #31 totaling $499,032.97 and a Memorandum of Understanding between Justice Services and the LillyBrooke Family Justice Center. The board will also discuss a pavement repair contract at Sandpoint Airport, a campground host contract for Garfield Bay, and final plat approval for the Love and Freedom subdivision. A presentation on HB 180 by Wire Idaho is scheduled, and commissioners will give district updates.

• Approval of FY25 Claims Batch #31 totaling $499,032.97
• Memorandum of Understanding between Bonner County Justice Services and LillyBrooke Family Justice Center
• Pavement repair at Sandpoint Airport
• Garfield Bay Campground Host Contract
• Final plat approval for Love and Freedom subdivision (SS0003-24)

The Board of County Commissioners approved a claims batch totaling $499,032.97 and several operational agreements, including a juvenile detention MOU and airport repairs. The board also approved two Canon printer lease actions and a final plat for Love and Freedom.

• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #31 totaling $499,032.97 (3-0)
• Approved MOU with LillyBrooke Family Justice Center for juvenile detention advocates (3-0)
• Approved 2025 Garfield Bay Campground Host Contract for Tom Houle (3-0)
• Authorized use of state noxious weed cost share funds for 2025 (3-0)
• Approved pavement repair at Sandpoint Airport (3-0)
• Approved 5-year lease for Canon 5850i printer/copier (3-0)
• Approved transfer of Canon 3930i lease from Planning to Road & Bridge (3-0)
• Approved final plat for Love and Freedom, File No. SS0003-24 (3-0)

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the Panhandle Health District's proposed FY26 budget. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is limited to discussion of the budget.

• Discussion of Panhandle Health District FY26 budget

The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop to discuss the proposed Panhandle Health District budget. Commissioners expressed concerns regarding clinical service costs, FTE salaries, and capital expenditures. No formal votes were taken during this workshop.

• Discussed potential referral of patients to low-income healthcare options instead of taxpayer-funded clinical services
• Reviewed concerns regarding the cost of replacing 5-year-old carpet and increased salaries in the proposed budget
• Agreed that Dr. Fletcher and Glen Bailey will provide quarterly updates to the Board

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss the county's advisory boards, committees, and councils. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion regarding Bonner County Advisory Boards, Committees, and Councils

The Board of County Commissioners held a workshop to discuss the functions and governing resolutions of various advisory boards. No formal votes were taken, though the board discussed the potential dissolution of the Priest Lake Television Translator District and noted vacancies on the Waterways board.

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The Bonner County Road & Bridge Department will discuss changing Christmas Eve to a floating holiday for non-administration staff, consider making an upfront payment to LHTAC for cost overruns on the Eastriver Bridge due to inflation and right-of-way acquisition, and report progress on a request for proposals for the Merrit Bridge. Routine road maintenance and budget work are also on the agenda.

• Proposal to change Christmas Eve to a floating holiday for staff outside the administration office
• Possibility of making upfront bridge payment to LHTAC for Eastriver Bridge cost overrun from inflation and right-of-way acquisition
• Working on a Request for Proposals (RFP) for the Merrit Bridge project
• Budget preparation work for the department
• Routine grading, patching, culvert repair, and asphalt/CTB projects in all three road districts

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting with the Planning Department and Prosecutor's Office for updates on planning activities, including software, staffing, financial reports, compliance, and pending ordinance changes. The board will also discuss and decide on renewing the Rentalscape/Deckard contract for short-term rental software. An executive session is scheduled for pending litigation regarding placing or lifting a notice to title.

• Discussion/decision on renewal of Rentalscape/Deckard contract for short-term rental software
• Review of 2025 House Bill 180E1 – Broadband (Title 12 land use regulations)
• Review of 2025 Senate Bill 1133 – APA Act (Title 16)
• Updates on planning department software (Energov, Munis, Deckard) and staffing/org chart changes
• Executive session on pending litigation for placing/lifting notice to title

The Board received updates on planning software implementation, staffing, and pending ordinance changes. The meeting included a presentation on wireless communication towers and a discussion regarding short-term rental software.

• Discussed renewal of Rentalscape/Deckard contract for short-term rental software (no outcome recorded)

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop with Panhandle Health District to discuss the district's quarterly update and review its draft FY26 budget. This is a discussion-only meeting; no final decisions will be made.

• Discussion of Panhandle Health District quarterly update
• Review of Panhandle Health District FY26 draft budget

The Panhandle Health District presented a proposed cash-basis budget for FY26 (July 1, 2025 – June 30, 2026) totaling $11,865,676. The document outlines proposed expenditures and the formula for county funding allocations based on population and valuation. No final decision or vote by the Board of County Commissioners is recorded in the provided text.

Bonner County Hearing Examiner

The Bonner County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing and take action on two applications: a variance to allow a 10-foot street setback instead of the required 25 feet on a 0.216-acre recreation-zoned lot off Bay Drive, and a conditional use permit to create a private community facility on a 60-acre agricultural/forestry-zoned property off Lakehouse Lane. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes and discussion of future agenda items.

• File V0007-25: Variance to reduce street setback from 25 ft to 10 ft at 0.216-acre lot off Bay Drive (Section 33, T57N, R1W, B.M.)
• File CUP0003-25: Conditional use permit for a private community facility on 60 acres off Lakehouse Lane (Section 3, T59N, R1W, B.M.)
• Consent agenda: Approval of April 16, 2025 Hearing Examiner minutes

Hearing Examiner Jacqueline Rucker approved a street setback variance for a property on Bay Drive and a conditional use permit for a private community facility off Lakehouse Lane. Both decisions included specific conditions of approval regarding parking, stormwater, and permits.

• Approved street setback variance for File V0007-25 to allow a 10-foot setback instead of 25 feet
• Approved Conditional Use Permit for File CUP0003-25 to create a private community facility
• Approved minutes for April 16, 2025

Ambulance Service District

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet with EMS in an executive session closed to the public to discuss litigation, as authorized by Idaho Code. After the closed session, the board may take action on the litigation. No details about the specific case or any decision are disclosed in the agenda.

• Executive session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(F) for litigation discussion
• Possible action item: decision regarding litigation after closed session

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet in executive session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(F) to discuss and possibly decide on litigation matters. The closed session is scheduled for 30 minutes on May 6, 2025. No other items are on the agenda.

• Executive session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206(1)(F) for litigation discussion and decision

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss litigation. The body will consider decisions regarding the reconsideration of CUP0012-24 and ZC0011-24.

• Discussion/Decision regarding litigation for Reconsideration CUP0012-24
• Discussion/Decision regarding litigation for Reconsideration ZC0011-24

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to decide on several contracts and financial reports. Key items include a claims batch for the Clerk and hazardous fuels treatment for Emergency Management.

• FY25 Claims Batch #30 totaling $223,395.68
• Contract for Hazardous Fuels Treatment
• Reimbursable General Service Agreement with Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation
• Bonner Park West Host Contract
• Appointment of Staci McBrayer to the Bonner County Fair Board

The Board approved over $223,000 in FY25 claims and a $74,000 agreement with the Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation. They also authorized a hazardous fuels treatment contract with CDA Equipment and appointed a new member to the Fair Board. No decisions were reached regarding portable toilet expenses or the Bonner Park West host contract.

• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #30 totaling $223,395.68 (3-0)
• Approved $74,000 General Services Agreement with Idaho Fish and Wildlife Foundation (3-0)
• Approved hazardous fuels treatment contract with CDA Equipment (3-0)
• Accepted FY2025 2nd Quarter Joint Quarterly Report with ending balance of $49,582,292.37 (3-0)
• Appointed Staci McBrayer to the Bonner County Fair Board for a four-year term (3-0)
• Adopted April 29, 2025 meeting minutes and Sheriff invoices over $5k (3-0)
• Tabled decision on departmental responsibility for portable toilet expenses
• Tabled decision on Bonner Park West Host Contract

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will hold a workshop on proposed revisions to Title 12, Chapter 6 (Subdivision regulations). Action items include reviewing a contract with Deckard/Rentalscape and providing feedback to the Board of County Commissioners. Agenda items for the May 20 meeting will also be discussed.

• Workshop discussion on Title 12, Chapter 6 Subdivision Draft Revisions
• Review of Deckard/Rentalscape Contract for feedback to BOCC
• Approval of April 29, 2025 meeting minutes
• Agenda setting for May 20, 2025 meeting
• Commissioner and staff updates