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Washington County public meetings in 2021

146 substantive meetings from 2021, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Mon Dec 27, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Commissioners to vote on district re-districting and review road and zoning actions

The Washington County Commissioners will hold a meeting on December 27, 2021, to address general business, including liquor licenses and claims. Specific action items include elections district re-districting, culvert and road bore applications, and planning and zoning matters. The agenda also includes executive sessions for personnel, litigation, and records appeals, as well as a discussion on the Ambulance District.

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✓ Decided: County approves commissioner district re-districting change

The Board approved a proposed re-districting change between Commissioner Districts 1 and 2, as recommended by Deputy Elections Clerk Michelle Hagans, to meet the January 15, 2022 deadline. Two retail alcoholic beverage licenses were approved, and warrants totaling $67,320.58 for general expenses were authorized. The Board also denied Social Services Case No. 2021-11, determining the County is not the last resource.

Mon Dec 27, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District meets to discuss personnel and litigation

The Washington County Commissioners Board of Weiser Ambulance District is scheduled to hold a meeting on December 27, 2021, at the Washington County Courthouse. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, including a public session for action items and an executive session to consider personnel matters and communicate with legal counsel regarding pending or likely litigation. No specific decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

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Mon Dec 20, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners meet to discuss development and ordinances

The Board will consider several action items including a development agreement and a nuisance ordinance. The agenda also includes reviews of tax cancellations, vessel reports, and an incident response plan.

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✓ Decided: County approves 5 liquor licenses, opioid settlement, and public nuisance hearing held

The Board approved five retail alcoholic beverage licenses, the FY2022 Indigent Defense agreement, Resolution 21-17 for the Idaho Opioids Settlement, and several other routine items. A public hearing on Ordinance 91 (public nuisances) was held with no decision made; the ordinance will be reviewed further. The Board also approved ambulance district orders and a tax cancellation.

Mon Dec 20, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to consider personnel, legal matters

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, will meet for general business, claims, and an executive session. The closed session is authorized to discuss personnel matters and to communicate with legal counsel about pending or likely litigation. Action items may follow the executive session.

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Tue Dec 14, 2021

Weed Advisory Board

Board reviews 2022 weed control recommendations and rodent district request

The Washington County Weed Advisory Board will vote on administrative actions including approving minutes and claims, amending April 2021 minutes, and selecting a new board member. The meeting includes a review of the Sifting Committee's recommendations for 2022 and a request from the Rodent District Board. No specific dollar amounts or new ordinances are listed in the agenda.

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✓ Decided: Weed board approves 2022 project schedule, adds new member

The Washington County Weed Advisory Board approved the 2022 project schedule, including moving the CW project to Mann Creek Valley if the coordinator agrees, and accepted other projects as presented. The board also approved Brice Mosekian as a new member and amended the April 2021 minutes to include the bylaw adoption motion. No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon Dec 13, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to hear department reports, consider personnel and legal matters

The Washington County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting, hearing reports from Juvenile Probation, Emergency Management, the Prosecuting Attorney, Planning and Zoning, and Road and Bridge & Solid Waste. The board will also consider action items, including personnel matters and legal consultations in executive sessions, and address routine business such as liquor licenses, claims, and permits.

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✓ Decided: County approves 9 liquor licenses, road maps, and $195,791 in claims

The Board of County Commissioners approved nine retail alcoholic beverage licenses, the road mileage maps, the annual road and street financial report, and authorized $195,791.46 in general expense warrants. They also corrected a previous motion regarding Weed Board appointment term dates and approved a duplicate warrant for $178.88. The board received updates from Juvenile Probation, Emergency Management, the Prosecuting Attorney, Planning and Zoning, and Road and Bridge, and held two executive sessions.

Mon Dec 13, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to meet on personnel, legal matters

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of Weiser Ambulance District, will hold a meeting to conduct general business, review claims, and take action items. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and communicate with legal counsel regarding pending or imminent litigation. No other specific agenda items are listed.

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Mon Dec 6, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Board considers special use decision for Ernesto Ventura and road bore applications

The Washington County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to address general business, including liquor licenses and carryover funds. Specific action items include a special use decision for Ernesto Ventura, personnel matters in executive session, and applications for culverts and road bores. The meeting will also feature updates from the Bureau of Land Management, Forest Service, and Ambulance District.

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✓ Decided: County approves $6.86M carryover to 2022 budget, three liquor licenses

The Board approved Resolution No. 21-16 authorizing the carryover of $6,859,734.00 to the 2022 fiscal year budget. It also approved three Retail Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Pioneer Express, Bo's Barn, and Marbella, LLC in Weiser. The Board re-appointed five members to the Weed Board and one to the Rodent Board, and approved a Special Use Request for a property on Long Road. A Forest Service update was cancelled.

Mon Dec 6, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to consider personnel, legal, and claims items

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, will meet to handle general business, claims, and possible action items. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal counsel regarding pending or likely litigation. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda text.

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Mon Nov 29, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County board to hold tax incentive hearing for Pacific Fibre Products

The Washington County Commissioners meet to handle routine business, hold a public hearing on a tax incentive for Pacific Fibre Products, and discuss the Planning and Zoning Code in a workshop. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

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✓ Decided: County grants tax incentive to Pacific Fibre Products for new facility

The Board unanimously approved Resolution No. 21-15 granting a tax incentive to Pacific Fibre Products, Inc. to support construction of a manufacturing facility. They also approved a new HVAC unit for the Courthouse, a retail liquor license for Ridley's, and the October 2021 treasurer's report. A workshop on agricultural zoning code changes was held, with no public comment taken, and the board recessed until December 6.

Mon Nov 29, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District meeting cancelled; no business scheduled

The Washington County Commissioners' Board of Weiser Ambulance District agenda for November 29, 2021, indicates there is no meeting scheduled. The agenda contains only procedural boilerplate regarding special accommodations for meeting participation, with no items for decision or discussion.

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Mon Nov 22, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to discuss sheriff's nuisance ordinance, road work, grants

The Washington County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting, covering general business items like liquor licenses and claims, followed by specific presentations and action items. Key discussions include a nuisance ordinance with the sheriff, a road bore application, an economic development grant, and an executive session for personnel and legal matters.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve liquor licenses, road work, ambulance pay raises, and set nuisance ordinance hearing

The Washington County Commissioners approved two liquor licenses, a culvert placement, a $164,140.28 warrant for general expenses, and compensation for an auctioneer. They also approved salary increases for Ambulance District staff and scheduled a public hearing for a proposed Nuisance Ordinance. The Planning and Zoning item was cancelled, and the Road & Bridge/Solid Waste item was continued.

Mon Nov 22, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to meet on business, claims, personnel

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, will hold a meeting to handle general business, claims, and action items. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal counsel regarding pending or likely litigation, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

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Tue Nov 16, 2021

Planning & Zoning

Special use request hearing and water quality presentation

The Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special use request by Doug and Cynthia Grube on behalf of Ernesto Ventura. The meeting also includes a presentation from the Idaho Department of Water Resources regarding water quantity and quality in the county.

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Mon Nov 15, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Commissioners review P&Z attorney contract and road infrastructure applications

The Washington County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to address general business, personnel matters, and infrastructure projects. Key decisions include a contract for the Planning and Zoning attorney and applications for road improvements. The agenda also covers updates from the Public Defense Commission and the Ambulance District.

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✓ Decided: County approves liquor licenses, purchases, and contracts at Nov. 15 meeting

The Washington County Commissioners approved two retail liquor licenses, quarterly and monthly financial statements, a metal detector purchase, a contract for a Planning and Zoning Attorney, and two vehicle purchases. They also approved ambulance district expenses and discussed various updates. All votes were unanimous.

Mon Nov 15, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners meeting on November 15, 2021

The meeting includes business for the Washington County Commissioners and the Board of Weiser Ambulance District. The agenda contains items regarding general business, claims, and an executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal counsel.

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Tue Nov 9, 2021

Rodent Board Meeting

Washington County Rodent District to elect 2022 officers and set budget

The board is meeting to elect district officers for 2022 and approve the 2022 budget. Members will also review the 2021 fiscal year expenditures and the final tail bounty report.

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✓ Decided: Rodent board approves 2021 fiscal report, $19K tail bounty

The Washington County Rodent District board approved the 2021 fiscal year report, showing a cash balance of $22,425.99 and a budget balance of $18,629.82. They also accepted the 2021 tail bounty report, which paid out $19,001.25 for 15,201 tails at $1.25 each. The board postponed the election of 2022 officers until a full board is present, and no new business was discussed.

Tue Nov 9, 2021

Rodent Board Meeting

Washington County Rodent District to review expenditures and bounty reports

The Rodent Board is meeting to approve previous minutes and review recent district expenditures and bounty reports. The board will also discuss member reappointment and potential education and outreach efforts.

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✓ Decided: Rodent Board reappoints Curtis Hickey for 3-year term

The Washington County Rodent District Board unanimously approved Curtis Hickey's reappointment for a three-year term (2022-2024), accepted the September minutes and financial reports, and rescheduled the January meeting to January 18, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made; discussions on education and trapping seminar were informational only.

Tue Nov 9, 2021

Weed Advisory Board

Washington County Weed Advisory Board November Meeting

The board will review minutes and claims, and consider recommendations from the Sifting Committee for 2022. The agenda also includes discussions regarding sign relocation and upcoming conference attendance.

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✓ Decided: Weed board lacks quorum, defers all action to December

The Washington County Weed Advisory Board met on November 9, 2021, but could not take any action due to a lack of quorum. Royce Schwenkfelder was appointed interim chair for the evening. All agenda items requiring action were postponed to the December 14, 2021 meeting.

Mon Nov 8, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners meet on November 8, 2021

The Board will address various administrative items including a budget adjustment public hearing and code change discussions. The agenda also includes reports from the Juvenile Justice program and the Emergency Manager.

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✓ Decided: County adopts communicable disease policy, approves budget adjustment

The Board of County Commissioners approved several routine items, including a communicable disease policy, multiple licenses, and a budget adjustment. They also retracted a previously approved tax incentive for Pacific Fibre Products, Inc., pending a public hearing. The board canvassed the November 2, 2021 election votes and approved the annual juvenile justice report.

Mon Nov 8, 2021

Historic Preservation Commission

Historic Preservation Commission reviews ordinance and bridge mitigation project

The commission will review the HPC Ordinance and receive an update on the Cove Bridge Mitigation Project. The meeting also includes the election of officers and discussion regarding terms of office.

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✓ Decided: Historic Preservation Commission elects officers, plans Cove Bridge mitigation

The Weiser and Washington County Historic Preservation Commission elected Tony Edmondson as Chairman and Dennis Lance as Vice Chairman. The main business was the Cove Bridge mitigation, with about $60,000 to be divided among three projects: a comprehensive plan, a bridge sign, and a historic properties survey. The commission also decided to hold quarterly meetings on the first Monday of March, June, and October at 5:00 p.m. prior to regular WAPC meetings.

Mon Nov 8, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to meet on claims, personnel, legal matters

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, will hold a meeting to conduct general business, review claims, and take action items. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and to communicate with legal counsel about pending or imminent litigation. No other specific agenda items are listed.

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Wed Nov 3, 2021

Fair Board

Washington County Fair Board discusses fair rules and maintenance updates

The board is reviewing the fair book rules, including new sheep regulations and project limits. Discussion also includes reports from the Extension Office, 4-H Leaders Council, and upcoming maintenance projects.

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✓ Decided: Fair Board approves sheep weigh-in rule, yearbook payment, and treasurer's report

The Washington County Fair Board approved a rule requiring sheep to be weighed, shown, and sold in the same condition, and approved a $1,150 payment to Living in the News for yearbook services. The board also approved the treasurer's report and the 2020-2021 annual financial review folder. Several items were discussed but not decided, including limiting exhibit numbers, a cat show, and a livestock barn addition.

Mon Nov 1, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to consider personnel, legal matters

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, will meet to handle general business, claims, and action items. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation with legal counsel.

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Mon Nov 1, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to weigh tax exemption, special use, code changes

The Washington County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting covering routine administrative items, a tax exemption request, a special use decision, and discussions on code changes. The board will also address personnel matters in executive session and hear updates from various departments and officials.

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✓ Decided: County approves $3.27M tax exemption for Pacific Fibre Products

The Board approved a property tax exemption for Pacific Fibre Products, Inc., covering $2,519,000 in personal property and $750,000 in real property, totaling $3,269,000, at 100% for three years and 50% for two years. The Board also re-appointed three members to the Historical Preservation Commission, granted a Special Use Permit to Odo Grandi, and approved two Weiser Ambulance District expense orders. Discussions were held on road validation, tax code changes, and a secure entrance project, but no final decisions were made on those items.

Mon Oct 25, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners meet October 25, 2021

The Board will address general business including liquor licenses and claims. The agenda also includes road and bridge applications and an executive session regarding personnel and litigation.

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✓ Decided: County declares multiple vehicles and equipment surplus for auction

The Board approved warrants for general expenses, declared several vehicles and equipment as surplus property for auction, and discussed a road access issue on Heinrich Road. The Board also approved ambulance district expenses and conducted a jail inspection.

Mon Oct 25, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to meet on business, claims, personnel

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, will meet for general business, claims, and action items. The agenda includes an executive session to consider personnel matters and to communicate with legal counsel regarding pending or imminent litigation. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda text.

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Tue Oct 19, 2021

Planning & Zoning

Planning & Zoning to hold public hearings on special use, re-plat, and appeal

The Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with three public hearings: a special use request by Odo Grandi, a re-plat request for the James Kerner Fruit Tract, and an appeal by Joe Kulp. The commission will also approve minutes from a previous meeting. All items are action items, meaning the commission may vote on them.

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Mon Oct 18, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners meeting on personnel and legal matters

The Washington County Commissioners and the Board of Weiser Ambulance District will meet to discuss general business and claims. The agenda includes an executive session to consider personnel matters and communicate with legal counsel regarding pending or likely litigation.

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Mon Oct 18, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County to hold public hearing on Ordinance #89 for entertainment assemblies

The Washington County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on Ordinance #89 regarding entertainment assemblies, and will also discuss various administrative items including personnel matters, legal counsel, and road and bridge applications. The meeting includes routine business such as liquor licenses, demand warrants, and a subrecipient agreement.

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✓ Decided: County adopts Ordinance 89 amending entertainment assembly rules

The Board of County Commissioners approved Ordinance 89, amending Title 8, Chapter 1 of the Washington County Code regarding Entertainment Assemblies, with no public comment. The board also directed the IT director to purchase two additional domain names for security, approved an $8,527.90 HVAC system for the Weiser Ambulance District, and approved Order No. 22-03 for general expenses of $7,335.66. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and discussions on IT, prosecuting attorney, planning and zoning, and road and bridge matters.

Tue Oct 12, 2021

Weed Advisory Board

Weed board to set 2022 poster theme, plan dinner

The Washington County Weed Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and claims, and to take action on the Cooperator Appreciation Dinner and the 2022 poster contest theme. They will also discuss scheduling conflicts, the December newsletter, and receive project reports from local weed control groups.

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✓ Decided: Weed board sets 2022 poster contest theme, approves project claims

The Washington County Weed Advisory Board approved the 2022 poster contest theme 'Neighbors Pulling Together for a Better Environment' and accepted neighborhood project claims totaling $3,776.09. The board also amended and approved the September minutes, rescheduled the January 2022 meeting to January 18, and heard project reports, including the cancellation of the Midvale Weed Beaters project due to lack of participation.

Tue Oct 12, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to meet on business, claims, personnel

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, will hold a meeting to handle general business, claims, and action items. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal counsel regarding pending or imminent litigation. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda text.

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Tue Oct 12, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners meet on personnel policy and zoning decisions

The Board of Commissioners will consider adopting a new personnel policy and reviewing the Juvenile Detention Housing Agreement. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a nuisance ordinance, road applications, and the Cambridge Impact Area decision.

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✓ Decided: County adopts revised personnel policy and vacation schedule

The board unanimously approved a revised Personnel Policy and an amended vacation accrual schedule for full-time employees, effective October 1, 2021. It also approved several contracts, including the Annual Software and Support Agreement with Computer Arts, Inc., the Juvenile Detention Housing Agreement with Canyon County, and a Professional Services Agreement with J-U-B Engineers. Warrants totaling $314,292.24 were authorized for general expenses. The board also adopted Ordinance 90 amending the Cambridge Area of City Impact language.

Mon Oct 4, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to meet on business, claims, personnel

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, will hold a meeting for general business, claims, and action items. The board will also enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal counsel regarding pending or likely litigation. The agenda is otherwise brief and procedural.

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Mon Oct 4, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners to discuss personnel policy and public defender contracts

The Board of Commissioners will meet to consider adopting a new personnel policy and reviewing public defender contracts. The agenda also includes discussions regarding road bore applications, Cove Road Bridge agreements, and updates from the Forest Service.

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✓ Decided: County approves $219,744.50 for Goodrich Road pavement

The Board approved a demand warrant of $219,744.50 to Sunroc for pavement on Goodrich Road. They also approved several other warrants, including $74,549.64 for patrol vehicles and $75,665.84 for general expenses. The Board signed a letter of support for the Lost Valley Reservoir enlargement and dam rebuilding. No decision was made on the amended personnel policy, which will be revisited next week.

Fri Oct 1, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to consider personnel, legal matters

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, will meet to handle general business, claims, and action items. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation with legal counsel.

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Mon Sep 27, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners cancel Sept. 27 meeting for Idaho Association of Counties conference

The Washington County Commissioners will not hold their regular meeting on September 27, 2021, because they are attending the Idaho Association of Counties Annual Conference. The agenda is purely procedural, noting the cancellation and providing contact information for accommodations.

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Mon Sep 27, 2021

County Commissioner Board

No commissioner meeting Sept. 27 due to Idaho Association of Counties conference

The Washington County Commissioners will not hold their regular meeting on September 27, 2021, because they are attending the Idaho Association of Counties Annual Conference. The agenda contains no business items for this date.

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Thu Sep 23, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Commissioners to discuss River Dock Road railroad crossing with Union Pacific, ITD

The Washington County Commissioners are holding a special meeting to discuss the River Dock Road railroad crossing with Union Pacific Railroad and the Idaho Transportation Department. This is listed as an action item, meaning the board may take action on the matter. No public comment will be received during this discussion, though written comments can be submitted beforehand.

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✓ Decided: County discusses possible River Dock Road railroad crossing closure

The Board of County Commissioners held a special meeting to discuss the possible closure of the River Dock Road railroad crossing with Union Pacific Railroad and Idaho Transportation Department representatives. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with discussion of traffic studies, safety improvements, and a future diagnostic meeting. Public comment was not accepted as it was not a public hearing.

Mon Sep 20, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District meeting cancelled; next set for Sept. 7

The Weiser Ambulance District Board has cancelled its August 30, 2021 meeting. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 7, 2021. No business items are listed for this cancelled session.

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Mon Sep 20, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to consider code changes, personnel, road work

The Washington County Commissioners will hold a general business meeting covering routine items like minutes, liquor licenses, and warrants, plus several specific action items. They will discuss a new Extension Educator opening, IT matters, code changes with the prosecuting attorney, an executive session for personnel and legal issues, the ambulance district, road and bridge culvert applications, and a broadband grant sponsorship.

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✓ Decided: County approves multiple agreements, permits, and code changes at Sept. 20 meeting

The Board of County Commissioners approved the August 2021 Treasurer's Cash report ($14,785,419.50), a Pathology Agreement with Ada County, a Catering Permit for Slims Tavern, the 2021 Subrecipient Agreement from Idaho Office of Emergency Management, and a liquor license transfer for Midvale Merc. They also approved a Cooperative Agreement with University of Idaho Extension, supported hiring another Extension Agent, approved culvert installations, a demand warrant for Incahoots BBQ, and an ambulance district expense order. The board directed the Prosecuting Attorney to work with Chris Meyer to modify County Code so agricultural splits do not qualify as original parcel splits, and discussed but did not decide on sponsoring a broadband grant for MTE.

Tue Sep 14, 2021

Weed Advisory Board

Weed board to set 2022 calendar, tax insert, project list

The Washington County Weed Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine approvals and plan for 2022. Action items include approving minutes and claims, planning the cooperator appreciation dinner, approving the 2022 calendar for print, and deciding on a 2021 tax bill insert. The board will also discuss 2022 project priorities and weed advisory board terms.

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✓ Decided: Weed board approves 2022 calendar, tax insert, and caterer for appreciation dinner

The Washington County Weed Advisory Board approved the final 2022 calendar (2,500 copies) and a tax bill insert for printing, and selected Judy's Weiser to cater the January 27, 2022 Cooperator Appreciation Dinner. The board also set a project sifting for November 2, 2021 and a tour of the Paddock Yellow Starthistle site for November 4, 2021. Board members up for renewal signed reappointment documents.

Tue Sep 14, 2021

Rodent Board Meeting

Washington County Rodent District to review budget and board terms

The Rodent District Board is meeting to review recent expenditures and mileage claims. The board will also discuss the 2022 budget hearing and board terms.

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✓ Decided: Rodent board accepts reports, sets 2022 meeting schedule

The Washington County Rodent District Board accepted the expenditure and tail bounty reports, approved the 2022 meeting schedule, and noted the county commissioners adopted the 2022 budget. The board also scheduled its annual meeting for November 9, 2021, and planned to review by-laws at the next meeting.

Mon Sep 13, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District meets to discuss personnel and litigation

The Washington County Commissioners Board of Weiser Ambulance District will hold a meeting on September 13, 2021, at the Washington County Courthouse. The agenda consists entirely of procedural items, including a general business session, claims, and an executive session. No specific public decisions, contracts, or ordinances are listed in the provided text.

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Mon Sep 13, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Commissioners to decide Holoboff rezone, reservoir expansion, and more

The Washington County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including a decision on the Holoboff rezone, a reservoir expansion update, and a grant adjustment notice. They will also conduct executive sessions for personnel, legal, and exempt records matters, and consider various administrative items like liquor licenses and claims.

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✓ Decided: County approves Holoboff rezone, ambulance orders, and grant sign-off

The Board approved the Holoboff Rezone Application from A1 to A2 with a development agreement, authorized the chairman to sign the 2019 EMPG Grant Adjustment Notice, and approved two Weiser Ambulance District orders totaling $33,103.19. The Board also denied two social services cases and agreed to draft a letter of support for the Lost Valley Reservoir enlargement proposal.

Sat Sep 11, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Commissioners hold 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony on courthouse lawn

The Washington County Commissioners are meeting solely to hold a 9-11 Remembrance Ceremony. No other business, decisions, or public hearings are listed on this agenda. The event is scheduled for 9:00 a.m. on the Washington County Courthouse Front Lawn.

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Tue Sep 7, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to consider personnel, legal matters

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, will meet to handle general business, claims, and action items. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and pending or likely litigation with legal counsel.

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Tue Sep 7, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to hold executive session on personnel, legal matters

The Washington County Commissioners will meet to handle routine business, hear department updates, and take action on items including weed control, a secure entrance, and road and bridge applications. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel and pending litigation, and a workshop on proposed code changes.

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✓ Decided: Board approves USFS agreement, liquor license transfer, and courthouse CM selection

The Board approved a USFS Agreement Modification for 2021 spraying, a liquor license transfer for Gateway Store and Cafe, and a demand warrant for Allied Business Machines. They also agreed to move forward with selecting a Construction Manager for the courthouse secure entrance. A drought resolution was discussed but not approved at this time.

Wed Sep 1, 2021

Fair Board

Washington County Fair Board to set 2021 fair date and review payouts

The Fair Board is meeting to discuss 2021 fair logistics and financial reports. The body will review judge and meal ticket payouts and determine the 2021 fair date.

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Mon Aug 30, 2021

County Commissioner Board

No Weiser Ambulance District meeting scheduled for August 30, 2021

There is no meeting of the Weiser Ambulance District scheduled for August 30, 2021. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, September 7, 2021.

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Mon Aug 30, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners have no meeting scheduled for August 30

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will not meet on August 30, 2021. This follows a unanimous motion made on January 11, 2021, stating the Board does not meet on the fifth Monday of the month.

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Mon Aug 23, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners to hold Ambulance District budget hearing

The Board of Washington County Commissioners and the Weiser Ambulance District will meet to conduct a budget hearing for the Ambulance District. The meeting also includes discussions regarding personnel matters and communication with legal counsel.

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Mon Aug 23, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners to hold budget hearings

The Board of Commissioners will conduct public budget hearings for the Ambulance District and the County Budget. The meeting also includes updates from the Extension Office, Road & Bridge, and Prosecuting Attorney.

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✓ Decided: County adopts $17.7M FY2022 budget; ambulance district budget set at $1.7M

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously adopted the FY2022 county budget of $17,700,864.00 and the Weiser Ambulance District budget of $1,700,864.00. They also approved several routine items, including sick time donation, a certificate of residency, a duplicate warrant, and two demand warrants. The board agreed to assist with the temporary closure of the Riverdock railroad crossing, and scheduled a workshop on proposed zoning code changes.

Tue Aug 17, 2021

Planning & Zoning

Discussion on Cambridge area of city impact

The Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a discussion with the Cambridge City Council regarding the Cambridge area of city impact. The meeting also includes the approval of previous minutes.

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Mon Aug 16, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners meet on August 16, 2021

The Board will address general business including liquor licenses and quotes for the Annex Building roof. The agenda also includes road applications and an executive session regarding personnel and litigation.

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✓ Decided: County approves $18,795 annex roof repair contract

The Board approved a $18,795 roof repair contract for the annex building with Upson Company (Option 2), and approved a $144 duplicate warrant. They also approved the July 2021 treasurer's statement of $15,181,552.22 and the August 9 minutes as amended. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were informational updates.

Mon Aug 16, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners meeting scheduled for August 16, 2021

The meeting includes business for the Weiser Ambulance District and general county business. The agenda also includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal counsel regarding pending or likely litigation.

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Tue Aug 10, 2021

Weed Advisory Board

Weed board to set 2022 projects, approve claims, plan dinner

The Washington County Weed Advisory Board will meet to approve minutes and claims, review on-site projects, and plan the Cooperator Appreciation Dinner. They will also discuss a biological workshop, a request for a 3-day Advent Gulch project due to the Woodhead Fire, a 2021 tax bill insert, and the 2022 draft calendar and project list.

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✓ Decided: Weed board approves second fall day at Advent Gulch

The Washington County Weed Advisory Board approved a second fall work day at Advent Gulch to address scotch thistle regrowth after the Woodhead Fire. The board also approved the 2022 draft calendar with a swap of December and July, and discussed upcoming projects and events.

Mon Aug 9, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners meeting on August 9, 2021

The Board will address Weiser Ambulance District business, including ambulance bids and purchase order agreements. The agenda also includes discussions regarding employee education approval and an executive session for personnel matters and legal counsel.

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Mon Aug 9, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners to weigh tax exemption, Keller agreement, road bores

The Washington County Commissioners meet Aug. 9 to handle routine business and several action items, including a tax exemption request from Project Lifesize, a Planning and Zoning agreement with Keller, and road and culvert applications. The board will also consider personnel and legal matters in executive session and hear updates from Juvenile Probation and Emergency Management.

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✓ Decided: County approves $142,735.58 in general expenses and signs public defender contract

The Board approved warrants totaling $142,735.58 for general expenses, signed a public defender contract with Tyler Rounds of Koonce Rounds, PC, and approved a professional services agreement with Keller Associates, Inc. The Board also set speed limits at 35 MPH on Sunnyside and Airport Roads, and accepted the ambulance purchase award notification for the Weiser Ambulance District. No other substantive decisions were made; most items were informational updates.

Mon Aug 2, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to decide on rezone, special use, and solid waste assessment

The Washington County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting, addressing general business items and hearing from department heads. Key action items include a decision on the Freeman/Williams rezone and McKee special use permit, as well as a solid waste assessment resolution. The board will also discuss contracts, road projects, and other administrative matters.

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✓ Decided: County adds Juneteenth holiday, approves solid waste fee increase

The board approved several financial items, including a $19,802.45 final payment for courthouse carpeting, a $12.57 gas payment, and a certificate of residency. They also added June 19 as an observed county holiday (Emancipation Day) effective 2022, approved Resolution 21-10 for solid waste fee increases, and approved the McKee Special Use Request for a temporary residence. The Freeman/Williams rezone was discussed but no decision was made.

Mon Aug 2, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to meet on business, claims, personnel

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, are meeting for general business, claims review, and a possible executive session. The closed session is authorized to discuss personnel matters and legal counsel communication regarding pending or likely litigation, with possible action items afterward.

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Mon Jul 26, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to review budget, buy server, hold executive session

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Weiser Ambulance District board, will meet to handle general business, claims, a server purchase, and a budget review. The board will also enter executive session for personnel matters and legal counsel communication regarding potential litigation, followed by action items.

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Mon Jul 26, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to hold budget review, tax deed sale, solid waste fee hearing

The Washington County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting covering general business, public defense updates, planning and zoning citations, and a special use decision. They will also discuss the county budget, hold a public hearing on solid waste special assessment fees, and conduct a tax deed sale/auction.

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✓ Decided: County approves 2022 budget, denies storage special use, raises solid waste fees

The Board approved the 2022 proposed budget for publication, denied a special use request for gravel truck parking and storage containers, and approved a solid waste fee increase. It also approved several routine items including liquor permits, indigent defense agreement, treasurer's statements, claims, and bank account changes.

Wed Jul 21, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County Commissioners hold Board of Equalization action items meeting

The Washington County Commissioners are holding a special meeting with a single agenda item: the Board of Equalization, which will address action items. This is a procedural meeting focused on property assessment appeals or related equalization matters, with no other substantive business listed.

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✓ Decided: County adds 3 homeowner exemptions to tax roll

The Board of County Commissioners met in special session and briefly convened as the Board of Equalization. On the assessor's recommendation, the board unanimously approved adding three homeowner exemptions to the tax roll. The board then recessed until July 26, 2021.

Mon Jul 19, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to meet on business, claims, personnel

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Weiser Ambulance District board, will hold a meeting to handle general business, claims, and possible action items. The agenda includes a closed executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal counsel on pending or likely litigation.

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Mon Jul 19, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners meet July 19, 2021

The Board will address various action items including updates on secure entry and IT. The agenda also includes discussions regarding road and bridge work and planning and zoning citations.

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✓ Decided: Board approves Tyler Rounds as new Public Defender

The Board unanimously approved a Public Defender Contract with Tyler Rounds, filling the position previously held by Matt Roker. The Board also approved a driveway approach on Glascock Road, signed the PAWG intergovernmental agreement, and authorized the Chairman to sign a Scope of Work Agreement with Keller Associates for Unity Bridge. In the Weiser Ambulance District session, the Board approved salary requests and orders for general and payroll expenses.

Wed Jul 14, 2021

Planning & Zoning

Informational presentation by Jerry Mason

The Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission is holding a special meeting for an informational presentation and question and answer session regarding Jerry Mason. No other business items are listed on the agenda.

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Tue Jul 13, 2021

Weed Advisory Board

Weed board to review projects, teacher workshop, and 2022 neighborhood application

The Washington County Weed Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine business including approving minutes and claims, plus action items on a teacher workshop, summer weed tour, project reviews, a 2022 neighborhood project application, and a 2021 tax bill insert. The meeting also includes reports and announcements about an upcoming biological workshop.

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✓ Decided: Weed board approves invoices, updates 2022 application

The Washington County Weed Advisory Board approved project billing invoices totaling $14,087.91 and directed staff to update the 2022 Neighborhood Project Application by removing any mention of the ISDA. The board also continued honorariums for workshop speakers and discussed the August newsletter and tax bill insert.

Tue Jul 13, 2021

Rodent Board Meeting

Washington County Rodent District to review expenditures and 2022 budget

The Washington County Rodent District is meeting to review recent expenditures and a trapping seminar final report. The board will also discuss an update to the 2022 Rodent District Budget.

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✓ Decided: Rodent board approves reports, plans 2022 budget wage increase

The Washington County Rodent District Board unanimously approved the May 11, 2021 minutes and accepted the expenditure and tail bounty reports as presented. The board discussed the 2022 budget, including a wage increase for the weed department secretary to remain competitive. Troy Mock agreed to continue on the board, with a reappointment letter to be prepared for the September meeting.

Mon Jul 12, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to meet on claims, personnel, legal matters

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of Weiser Ambulance District, will hold a meeting to discuss general business, claims, and possibly enter executive session for personnel and legal matters. The agenda includes action items, but no specific decisions or proposals are listed.

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Mon Jul 12, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County commissioners to weigh budget, personnel, and road work

The Washington County Commission is holding a general business meeting with department head updates, budget discussions, and possible executive sessions on personnel and legal matters. The board will also consider action items including liquor licenses, claims, and road and bridge applications.

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✓ Decided: County approves licenses, warrants, server purchase, and employee banking benefits

The Board approved two liquor licenses, two demand warrants, a $18,637.98 server purchase, and allowed Horizon Credit Union to provide employee-banking benefits. They also approved claims totaling $242,419.29 and approved minutes from July 6 as amended. The Board discussed a potential development moratorium and zoning code revisions, but took no formal action on those items.

Wed Jul 7, 2021

Fair Board

Washington County Fair Board meeting on July 7, 2021

The Fair Board will review superintendent job descriptions and various fair business items. The agenda includes reports from the Extension Office and the 4-H Leaders Council.

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✓ Decided: Fair Board approves sale postcards, sets weigh masters for 2021 fair

The Washington County Fair Board approved sending out sale postcards and accepted the minutes and treasurer's report. They also set weigh masters for sheep, goats, swine, and beef, and discussed logistics for the upcoming fair, including butcher assignments and facility setup.

Tue Jul 6, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to discuss budget, wages, and road projects

The Washington County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting, covering routine business like liquor licenses and warrants, plus several action items. They will hear updates from the weed department, discuss starting wages and employee appreciation, and review the budget with the prosecuting attorney. The board will also consider culvert and road bore applications and may enter executive session for personnel and legal matters.

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✓ Decided: County board approves software updates, discusses planning and zoning issues

The board approved QuickBooks updates for three departments at $849 each and the Arc View mapping software renewal at $1,200. They also approved a $5 petty cash warrant. A motion to suspend the original parcel rule and Planning and Zoning failed due to lack of a second. The board discussed ARPA funding, Juneteenth holiday, and an employee appreciation BBQ.

Tue Jul 6, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to meet on claims, personnel, legal matters

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of Weiser Ambulance District, will hold a meeting to handle general business, claims, and action items. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and to communicate with legal counsel about pending or likely litigation. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda text.

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Mon Jun 28, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to decide Calfee rezone, Dale special use, solid waste fee

The Washington County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting, addressing routine business and several action items. They will consider a rezone decision for Calfee and a special use decision for Dale, as well as discuss the solid waste fee and budget matters with the prosecuting attorney. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

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✓ Decided: County board schedules hearing on solid waste fee increase

The Washington County Commissioners approved a motion to hold a public hearing on July 26, 2021, to consider increasing the Solid Waste Assessment fee to $68.00 per unit per year. The board also approved a special use application for a second temporary residence and denied a rezone request for property in the Weiser impact area. All decisions were unanimous.

Mon Jun 28, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to review budget, personnel policy

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, will meet to discuss general business, claims, budget, and personnel policy review. The board will also hold an executive session to consider personnel matters and communicate with legal counsel about pending or imminent litigation, followed by action items.

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Mon Jun 21, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Commissioners to discuss budget, planning, roads, and solid waste fees

The Washington County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting, covering routine business like minutes and liquor licenses, followed by a budget discussion with the prosecuting attorney and an executive session on personnel and legal matters. They will also address a planning and zoning decision, ambulance district matters, weed spray signs, an impact area discussion with Cambridge City Council, and road and solid waste fee items.

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✓ Decided: County denies Lancaster rezone from A1 to A2 for 20-acre parcels

The Board denied the Lancaster Rezone request from A1 to A2, determining that 20-acre parcels do not require rezoning under County Code and can support a single-family dwelling. The Board also approved a catering permit for the Copper Lounge, May 2021 Treasurer's Cash, and several Weiser Ambulance District expenses. Discussions were held on a compliance officer, Cambridge area of impact, Unity Bridge, and solid waste fees, but no decisions were made on those topics.

Mon Jun 21, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to meet on general business, claims, and executive session

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, will hold a meeting to handle general business, claims, and action items. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal counsel regarding pending or likely litigation.

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Wed Jun 16, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners hold two-day budget workshop for departments

The Washington County Commissioners are holding budget workshops on June 15 and 16, 2021, as work sessions with elected officials and department heads. The agenda contains only the meeting time and location, with no specific budget items or decisions listed.

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✓ Decided: County reviews 2022 budget requests in workshop

The Board of County Commissioners held a budget workshop to review 2022 fiscal year budget requests with department heads and elected officials. No formal decisions were made; the workshop was procedural and concluded at 10:41 a.m.

Tue Jun 15, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners hold two-day budget workshop for departments

The Washington County Commissioners are holding two budget workshop work sessions on June 15 and 16, 2021, for elected officials and department heads. These are work sessions, not decision-making meetings, focused on discussing the county budget.

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✓ Decided: County board holds 2022 budget workshop with department heads

The Board of County Commissioners met on June 15, 2021, for a budget workshop to review budget requests for the 2022 fiscal year. Department heads and elected officials presented their requests to the commissioners. No formal decisions were made during the workshop, which concluded at 12:04 p.m.

Mon Jun 14, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District reviews claims and Idaho Commerce contract

The Washington County Commissioners Board of Weiser Ambulance District will discuss general business, claims, and an Idaho Commerce contract. The meeting includes an executive session to consider personnel matters and communicate with legal counsel regarding pending or imminently likely litigation.

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Mon Jun 14, 2021

Planning & Zoning

Planning & Zoning to hold public hearings on special use and rezone requests

The Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings on two action items: a special use request by Byron & Nancy Dale and Doris Jean Dale, and a rezone request by Mark & Joan Calfee. The meeting will also include approval of previous minutes.

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✓ Decided: P&Z recommends denial of Calfee rezone; backs Dale RV special use

The Washington County Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to recommend denial of Mark and Joan Calfee's request to rezone 84 acres from A1 to A2, citing concerns about water availability, road access, and loss of agricultural land. The commission also voted unanimously to recommend approval of a special use (hardship) request by Byron, Nancy, and Doris Jean Dale to place a temporary RV on Doris Jean Dale's property for caregiving purposes.

Mon Jun 14, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to hold budget talks, personnel sessions

The Washington County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting with department updates, budget discussions, and several action items. The board will also enter executive sessions for personnel matters, legal counsel, and exempt records, including juvenile probation cases.

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✓ Decided: County approves $313,897 in expenses, liquor license transfer, and IT purchases

The Board approved general expense warrants totaling $313,897.01, a catering permit for Ruszoni's Pizza, and the transfer of Retail Alcoholic Beverage License No. 18 to C & M Sports Grill, LLC (Legends on Main). They also approved $9,314.50 in new computer servers for Road and Bridge, Weed, and Prosecuting Attorney's offices, and a retroactive pay increase for Planning and Zoning Administrator Bonnie Brent. The Lancaster Rezone request was discussed but not decided, with the Board agreeing to revisit it after Planning and Zoning minutes are approved.

Tue Jun 8, 2021

Weed Advisory Board

Board to finalize 2021 ISDA Cost Share Award and summer weed tour details

The Washington County Weed Advisory Board will approve minutes and claims, then finalize details for the Teacher Workshop/Summer Weed Tour. The board will also act on the 2021 ISDA Cost Share Award and review project dates for the August newsletter and county fair booth. Project reports will cover five specific local waterways and valleys.

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✓ Decided: Weed board declines 2021 ISDA cost share award over new requirements

The Washington County Weed Advisory Board voted not to accept the 2021 ISDA Cost Share Award due to new requirements added after award letters were received, citing time-sensitive weed control needs. The board also formed a committee to draft a letter to ISDA explaining the decision, and approved sending the letter to state officials and other CWMAs. Other business included reviewing project reports and planning the August newsletter.

Mon Jun 7, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners cancel June 7 meeting for conference

The Washington County Commissioners will not hold their regular meeting on June 7, 2021, because they are attending the Idaho Association of Counties Commissioner and Clerk's Conference. No business will be conducted at this meeting. The agenda is purely procedural, noting the cancellation and providing accommodation contact information.

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Mon Jun 7, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District meeting cancelled for June 7

The Weiser Ambulance District has cancelled its regular meeting scheduled for Monday, June 7, 2021. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, June 14, 2021. This agenda contains only procedural notice of the cancellation and no substantive items for discussion or decision.

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Wed Jun 2, 2021

Fair Board

Washington County Fair Board meets June 2, 2021

The board will review minutes and receive updates on sheep weigh-ins. Discussion includes pending business regarding beef and small animals, as well as reports from the Extension Office and 4-H Leaders Council.

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✓ Decided: Fair board tables floor buyer decision until July

The Washington County Fair Board met on June 2, 2021, and approved the previous minutes and the treasurer's report. The board tabled the floor buyer decision for beef and small animals until July. They also discussed various fair preparations, including a sheep shearing event and the upcoming Hells Canyon Days.

Tue Jun 1, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to meet on general business, claims, personnel

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of Weiser Ambulance District, will hold a meeting to handle general business, claims, and action items. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal counsel regarding pending or imminent litigation. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda.

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Tue Jun 1, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to decide rezone, tax cancellations, appointments

The Washington County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting, addressing general business items such as liquor licenses, certificates of residency, and appointments, along with specific action items including tax cancellations, a rezone decision, and an ambulance district update. The board will also conduct executive sessions for personnel and legal matters.

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Mon May 24, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners meet on May 24, 2021

The Board will address various administrative items including budget requests and property tax exemptions. The agenda also includes a canvass of votes for the Weiser Valley Highway District.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners deny property tax exemption for Woodhead Fire damage

The Board denied a property tax exemption application from Keith and Karen Hood for casualty losses from the Woodhead Fire. They also approved warrants totaling over $182,000 for general, election, and juror expenses, and approved two liquor catering permits for local events. The Board agreed to remove a temporary gate on Cove Road and approved the Weiser Valley Highway District election canvass.

Mon May 24, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to consider personnel, legal matters

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, will meet to handle general business, claims, and action items. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and to communicate with legal counsel about pending or likely litigation. No other specific agenda items are listed.

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Tue May 18, 2021

Planning & Zoning

Public hearing on Lancaster rezoning; TDR presentation

The Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a rezoning request from Samuel and Stefanie Lancaster, followed by a presentation on transfer of development rights by Payette County's P&Z administrator. The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes.

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✓ Decided: P&Z recommends Lancaster rezone with development agreement requirement

The Washington County Planning & Zoning Commission held a second hearing on the Lancaster rezone request for six 20-acre agricultural parcels. After hearing testimony from neighbors, fire officials, and a hydrologist, the commission voted unanimously to send a favorable recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners, including a recommendation for a development agreement requirement. An earlier motion to approve with only an emergency access condition failed 2-4.

Mon May 17, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to meet on business, claims, personnel

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of Weiser Ambulance District, are meeting to handle general business, claims, and action items. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal counsel regarding pending or likely litigation.

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Mon May 17, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to hold executive sessions on personnel, legal, and exempt records

The Washington County Commissioners will meet to handle routine business and hear updates from various departments, including rural fire protection, IT/elections security, planning and zoning, and road and bridge. The board will also enter executive sessions to discuss personnel matters, pending litigation, and exempt records in two specific cases.

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✓ Decided: County approves $12.6M treasurer's report, BLM land sale discussed

The board approved the April 2021 treasurer's cash report of $12,634,019.61, approved a culvert application for Dale Connor, and approved changes to highway standards. They also discussed BLM land acquisitions, election security, and denied two social services cases.

Tue May 11, 2021

Weed Advisory Board

Washington County Weed Advisory Board discusses summer workshops and ISDA cost sharing

The board will review updates for the Summer Biological Control Workshop and a teacher workshop/summer weed tour. Members will also discuss the future of the ISDA Cost Share Process.

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Tue May 11, 2021

Rodent Board Meeting

Board to act on 2022 Rodent District Budget

The Washington County Rodent District will review recent expenditures and discuss the outcome of the March 27, 2021 trapping seminar. The primary action item is the 2022 Rodent District Budget. The meeting is scheduled for May 11, 2021, at 1118 E. Court Street in Weiser, Idaho.

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✓ Decided: Rodent board approves reports, budgets, and seminar review

The Washington County Rodent District Board unanimously approved the March 9, 2021 minutes and the expenditure and tail bounty reports. The board discussed the trapping seminar, deemed it a success, and reviewed the 2022 budget proposal, agreeing to a 3% salary increase for the secretary. No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon May 10, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners meeting on personnel and legal matters

The Washington County Commissioners and the Board of Weiser Ambulance District will meet to discuss general business and claims. The agenda includes an executive session to consider personnel matters and communicate with legal counsel regarding pending or likely litigation.

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Mon May 10, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Commissioners to discuss personnel, litigation, planning items

The Washington County Commissioners will hold a general business meeting covering routine items like minutes, claims, and licenses, plus scheduled updates from county departments. They will also consider action items including a development agreement, a planning commission appointment, and code violations, and may enter executive sessions for personnel and legal matters.

✓ Decided: County approves $118,392.59 in general expenses and other actions

The Board approved $118,392.59 in general expense warrants, a $2,400 carpet change order, a culvert application, and appointed Jeri Soulier to the Planning and Zoning Commission. They also discussed but did not decide on a development agreement for Gentry Lane and code enforcement options.

Wed May 5, 2021

Fair Board

Fair Board to finalize 2021-2022 budget and weigh-in plans

The Washington County Fair Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes, reviewing bills, and finalizing the 2021-2022 budget, which is due in May. They will also discuss and take action on the goat/sheep weigh-in, Hells Canyon Days update, and a possible one-time paving option. The meeting is largely procedural with several action items on old and new fair business.

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✓ Decided: Fair Board approves $15K budget increase for paving project

The Washington County Fair Board approved a budget increase of $15,000 to complete a paving project with County Road and Bridge in fall 2021. They also approved paying Harvey for 2021 Year Bars at the same rate as past years. Other items discussed included scheduling goat/sheep weigh-in and noting full RV parking for Hells Canyon Days.

Mon May 3, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board meets to discuss claims and CEDA contract

The Washington County Commissioners Board of Weiser Ambulance District will hold a meeting on May 3, 2021, at the Washington County Courthouse. The agenda includes general business, claims, and a CEDA contract. The board will also enter an executive session to consider personnel matters and communicate with legal counsel regarding pending or imminently likely litigation.

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Mon May 3, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County board to weigh entertainment ordinance, contracts, and personnel matters

The Washington County Commissioners will hold a general business meeting covering routine items like liquor licenses and warrants, plus several action items including an entertainment ordinance approval, a contract with Floor Coverings International, and a public defense grant application. The board will also conduct executive sessions for personnel and legal matters, and hear from various officials and citizens on topics like a courthouse survey, planning and zoning decisions, and road applications.

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve two special use permits and survey contract

The Board approved a $3,500 survey proposal from Stricker Surveying, a special use permit for Darren Lee's aggregate source on South Crane, and a special use permit for Alex Walker's temporary living quarters in an agricultural building. The Board also approved the 2022 Indigent Defense Financial Assistance Compliance Proposal and Application, and agreed to increase the speed limit on Larsen Road from 25 to 35 mph. No other substantive decisions were made; remaining items were informational or procedural.

Sat May 1, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to meet on general business, claims, personnel

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, will hold a meeting to handle general business, claims, and action items. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and legal counsel regarding pending or imminent litigation. The meeting is scheduled for June 1, 2021, at the Washington County Courthouse.

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Mon Apr 26, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to meet on contracts, claims, personnel

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of Weiser Ambulance District, will hold a meeting to handle general business, claims, a CEDA contract, and an executive session on personnel and legal matters. The agenda lists action items but no specific decisions or proposals are detailed.

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Mon Apr 26, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to decide Calfee rezone, discuss entertainment ordinance

The Washington County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting, addressing a mix of administrative items, public hearings, and discussions. Key actions include a decision on the Mark and Joan Calfee rezone, a public hearing on pending tax deed issues, and a discussion of a possible entertainment ordinance with the sheriff. The board will also consider contracts, bids, and other routine matters.

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✓ Decided: County approves $259,753 asphalt bid and $40,000 rock blasting contract

The Board approved several contracts, including a $44,071 floor covering quote for the Courthouse, a $259,753 asphalt bid from Sunroc Corporation, and a $40,000 rock blasting quote from Subert Construction. They also approved a duplicate warrant for legal services, a noxious weed control agreement, and a polling place agreement. The Calfee rezone application was sent to the County Planning and Zoning Commission for further review, and the Board filed tax deeds on two parcels.

Tue Apr 20, 2021

Planning & Zoning

Planning & Zoning to hold public hearings on two special use requests

The Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on special use requests from Darren Lee (Total Rock LLC and Soulen Livestock Co) and Alex Walker, followed by a question session with Gene Fisher and Debbie Moxley-Potter. The commission will also approve minutes and elect officers for the year. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

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✓ Decided: P&Z recommends approval for rock pit special use, second residence

The Washington County Planning & Zoning Commission unanimously recommended approval of two special use permits: one for Darren Lee, Total Rock LLC, and Soulen Livestock Co. to operate a rock pit for rip-rap and aggregate, and another for Alex Walker to build a temporary second residence to care for his parents. The commission also discussed a request to transfer building rights, which was not approved due to code restrictions, and elected new officers for the 2021-22 year.

Mon Apr 19, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners meet on April 19, 2021

The Board of Commissioners will address various administrative and departmental items. The agenda includes discussions regarding IT services, tax exemptions, and road and bridge applications.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $4,000 for IT services, sends Lancaster Rezone back to commission

The Washington County Commissioners approved an additional $4,000 for CompuNet service hours, approved duplicate warrants, and approved the Weiser School District Armory as a polling place. The Board also agreed to send concerns about the Lancaster Rezone back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for further consideration. Property tax exemptions were approved for agricultural and charitable properties, including a full exemption for the Weiser Golf Association restaurant portion.

Mon Apr 19, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to consider personnel, legal, and website/server purchases

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, will meet to handle general business, claims, and website design and server purchases. They will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters and communicate with legal counsel about pending or likely litigation, followed by action items.

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Tue Apr 13, 2021

Weed Advisory Board

Washington County Weed Advisory Board discusses summer workshops and project schedules

The board will review upcoming teacher workshops, summer weed tours, and biological control workshop dates. Members will also discuss by-law updates and the 2021 Neighborhood Project Schedule.

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✓ Decided: Weed board approves $400 for 4-H to set up weed tour lunch

The Washington County Weed Advisory Board approved paying the Hitt Mtn. 4-H group $400 to set up and take down the exhibit hall for the summer weed tour, and scheduled the Cooperator Appreciation Dinner for January 27, 2022, at the Vendome in Weiser. The board also finalized tour sites and discussed a summer biological workshop.

Mon Apr 12, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to consider personnel, legal matters

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, will meet to handle general business, claims, and action items. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and communicate with legal counsel about pending or likely litigation. No other specific decisions or proposals are listed.

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Mon Apr 12, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to decide Crossley subdivision, Lancaster rezone

The Washington County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting with action items including a final plat decision on the Crossley Subdivision and a rezone decision for Samuel and Stefanie Lancaster. The board will also conduct interviews for the Planning & Zoning Commission, consider personnel matters in executive session, and discuss broadband with local telephone companies.

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✓ Decided: County sends Lancaster rezone back to Planning and Zoning for more info

The Board unanimously voted to send the Samuel and Stefanie Lancaster rezone request back to the Planning and Zoning Commission for additional information, citing concerns about prime agricultural land, road access, and water quality/availability. The Board also approved the Crossley Subdivision final plat, various claims and permits, and appointed Ron Jaeger to the Planning and Zoning Commission. A citizen group raised concerns about the County Code's Subdivision Ordinance, which the Board acknowledged.

Wed Apr 7, 2021

Fair Board

Washington County Fair Board reviews 2021 fair preparations and budget

The Fair Board is meeting to discuss operational logistics for the upcoming fair, including contest rules and animal weigh-ins. The board will also review financial reports and a five-year plan.

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✓ Decided: Fair Board approves 3% budget increase request, memorial purchases

The Washington County Fair Board approved a motion to request a 3% budget increase from the county, while researching parking lot paving costs. They also approved spending $2,000 in memory of Freddie Gallant for four swing benches and two fans for the Sale Barn. The board accepted the minutes and treasurer's report, and discussed but did not vote on paving the fairgrounds parking lot as a cooperative project with the county.

Mon Apr 5, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District meets to discuss personnel and legal counsel

The Washington County Commissioners Board of Weiser Ambulance District is scheduled to meet on April 5, 2021, at the Washington County Courthouse. The agenda consists entirely of procedural and executive session items, with no public business, contracts, or specific decisions listed. The meeting will address personnel matters and communication with legal counsel regarding litigation.

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Mon Apr 5, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to decide on rezonings, special use permits, and road purchases

The Washington County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting on April 5, 2021, addressing a range of action items including weed and rodent control agreements, planning and zoning decisions, and road and bridge purchases. The board will also enter executive sessions for legal and personnel matters. Several public hearings and decisions on rezonings and special use permits are scheduled.

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✓ Decided: Board approves multiple permits, purchases, and denies extending pandemic declaration

The Washington County Commissioners approved several items, including the Walker Rezone from A1 to A2, the Ader Special Use Permit for a second home, and the Soulen Livestock Special Use Permit for wind measurement devices. They also approved the purchase of a 2019 road grader and an excavator, accepted a chip seal oil quote, and approved various warrants and permits. The Board decided not to extend the Disaster Emergency Pandemic Declaration at this time.

Mon Mar 29, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District meeting cancelled for March 29

The Weiser Ambulance District Board has no meeting scheduled for March 29, 2021. The next regular meeting is set for Monday, April 5, 2021. This agenda is purely procedural, with no items for discussion or decision.

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Mon Mar 29, 2021

County Commissioner Board

No commissioner meeting; next regular meeting April 5

The Washington County Board of Commissioners will not meet on March 29, 2021, as previously decided by unanimous motion on January 11, 2021, to skip the fifth Monday of the month. The next regular meeting is scheduled for Monday, April 5, 2021. This agenda is procedural only, with no items for discussion or decision.

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Mon Mar 22, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to meet on business, claims, personnel

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, will meet for general business, claims, and action items. The agenda includes an executive session to consider personnel matters and to communicate with legal counsel regarding pending or imminent litigation. No specific decisions or proposals are listed in the agenda text.

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Mon Mar 22, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to discuss roads, code changes, legal matters

The Washington County Commissioners will address road and bridge projects, including culvert applications, chip seal quotes, and a road grader purchase, plus a Pine Creek Bridge discussion. They will also consider proposed planning and zoning code changes, federal funding, and hold executive sessions for personnel and legal matters. The meeting includes routine items like liquor licenses and claims.

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✓ Decided: Board withdraws P&Z code change hearings, plans section-by-section review

The Board voted 2-1 to withdraw the request for the Planning and Zoning Commission to review the proposed 39-page code changes as a single item, with plans to review the changes in sections. The Board also approved a liquor catering permit, claims totaling $138,157.18, a buried cable application, and the February treasurer's report. No decision was made on extending COVID-19 leave time, and the Board discussed the American Rescue Plan Act funding but took no action.

Tue Mar 16, 2021

Planning & Zoning

Planning & Zoning to hold public hearings on 5 subdivision, rezone, and special use requests

The Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting with public hearings and action items on five requests: a final plat for the Crossley Subdivision, rezone requests by Michael H & Mary D Walker and Samuel & Stefanie Lancaster, and special use requests by Randy Ader and Preston Weigel on behalf of Soulen Livestock Co. The meeting will be held in person and via Zoom.

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✓ Decided: P&Z recommends approval of Lancaster rezone, Crossley plat, Ader tiny home, Soulen wind study

The Washington County Planning & Zoning Commission voted to send favorable recommendations to the Board of County Commissioners for four items: the Crossley Subdivision final plat (conditional on health department sign-off), the Michael H. Walker & Mary D Walker rezone (4-3, tie broken by chair), the Randy Ader special use for a tiny home (without foundation requirement, with removal condition), and the Samuel & Stefanie Lancaster rezone (6-0). The commission also recommended approval of the Soulen Special Use for wind measurement equipment (6-0). All recommendations are subject to final approval by the Board of County Commissioners.

Mon Mar 15, 2021

County Commissioner Board

✓ Decided: Board votes to withdraw 39-page zoning code changes, review section by section

The Board voted 2-1 (Haines and Marvin in favor, Chandler against) to withdraw the previous Board's request that the Planning and Zoning Commission review 39 pages of proposed zoning code changes. Instead, the changes will be reviewed section by section, with public hearings to be held on each section. The Board also approved several routine items, including the Idaho State Department of Agriculture Cost Share Award Agreement, a demand warrant, the canvass of the Payette Joint School District election, and a $300,000 CDBG CARES grant application for a new ambulance.

Tue Mar 9, 2021

Weed Advisory Board

Weed board to approve spring insert, plan workshops and tours

The Washington County Weed Advisory Board is meeting to handle routine approvals and plan several educational and outreach activities. Action items include approving minutes and claims, a noxious weed spring insert for tax assessments, and reviewing by-laws. The board will also discuss a teacher workshop, summer weed tour, and a 2022 appreciation dinner.

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✓ Decided: Weed board approves 2021 spring tax insert, plans 2022 appreciation dinner

The Washington County Weed Advisory Board approved the 2021 spring tax assessment insert as presented, and voted to hold the Cooperator Appreciation Dinner in 2022. The board also directed staff to arrange a summer biological control workshop and discussed plans for the teacher workshop and weed tour, with final tour details to be set at the April meeting.

Tue Mar 9, 2021

Rodent Board Meeting

Washington County Rodent District reviews expenditures and bounty reports

The Board will review recent district expenditures and the bounty report. Members will also work to set a date for a 2021 trapping seminar and finalize details for landowner outreach via mailers.

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✓ Decided: Rodent board approves $50 gift cards for trapping seminar presenters

The Washington County Rodent District Board approved $50 BiMart gift cards for two trapping seminar presenters, decided to hold the seminar on March 27, 2021, and accepted financial and tail bounty reports. The board also approved the previous meeting's minutes and set the next meeting for May 11, 2021.

Mon Mar 8, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Commissioners to consider hospital land purchase, jail locks, and appointments

The Washington County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting covering general business, including liquor licenses and claims, followed by scheduled presentations and action items. Key items include a real estate purchase contract with Weiser Memorial Hospital, a quote for jail door locks, and planning and zoning commission appointments. The board will also enter executive sessions for personnel and legal matters.

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✓ Decided: County approves $194,290 in expenses, reappoints planning commissioners

The board approved general expenses totaling $194,290.13, reappointed Lisa Horzen and Mindy Sands to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and approved a $15,615.17 jail locking system replacement. They also approved a real estate purchase contract with Weiser Memorial Hospital and a $7,182.73 road sign quote. Several items were discussed but not decided, including a potential command vehicle purchase and a letter to Ed Salvi regarding fence responsibility.

Mon Mar 8, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners meeting on March 8, 2021

The Board of Washington County Commissioners and the Weiser Ambulance District will conduct general business and process claims. The agenda also includes an executive session to consider personnel matters.

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Wed Mar 3, 2021

Fair Board

Washington County Fair Board to review contracts and 5-year maintenance plan

The Fair Board is meeting to review the 2020 Fair Book and livestock superintendent job descriptions. Members will vote on fair contracts and discuss a 5-year maintenance plan for fairgrounds infrastructure.

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Mon Mar 1, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to consider real estate purchase, personnel matters

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of Weiser Ambulance District, will meet to handle general business, claims, and the signing of a real estate purchase contract. The board will also enter executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a) and (b) to consider personnel matters, followed by action items.

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Mon Mar 1, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners meet March 1, 2021

The Board will address various administrative items including weed department purchases and road applications. The agenda also includes an executive session with the Prosecuting Attorney regarding personnel and litigation.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $12,160 UTV purchase for Weed Department

The Board approved the purchase of a 2021 John Deere Gator from Campbell's Tractor for $12,160 after trade-in, approved the re-appointment of three Fair Board members, and approved the January 2021 Treasurer's cash statement of $13,503,508.49. The Board also approved vacation time carry-overs for the Weed Superintendent and a Treasurer's office employee, and approved two ambulance district expense orders totaling $27,588.65.

Mon Feb 22, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners meeting on February 22, 2021

The meeting includes business for the Washington County Commissioners and the Weiser Ambulance District. The agenda covers general business, claims, and an executive session regarding personnel matters.

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Mon Feb 22, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to discuss assembly ordinance, road work, hospital property

The Washington County Commissioners will hold a general business meeting covering routine items like minutes, liquor licenses, and claims, followed by discussions on an assembly ordinance, road and bridge projects, and a property acquisition for Weiser Memorial Hospital. Executive sessions are scheduled for personnel and legal matters.

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✓ Decided: County approves elevator contract, discusses assembly ordinance and road complaints

The board approved a one-year elevator service contract with Northwest Elevator Inc. and authorized general expense warrants. They discussed a draft assembly ordinance for events over 400 people, road plowing complaints, and no-spray agreements. The meeting included an executive session on personnel matters.

Tue Feb 16, 2021

Planning & Zoning

Planning & Zoning Commission to discuss proposed code changes

The Washington County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to approve minutes and continue discussion on proposed code changes and current issues. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

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✓ Decided: Commission keeps A1 original parcel code unchanged, discusses growth

The Washington County Planning & Zoning Commission confirmed its prior 9-0 decision to leave the original parcel provision in the A1 zone code unchanged, with no new action taken. Members discussed growth management options, including impact areas and a potential new zone, and agreed to schedule future hearings on city impact area code sections for Midvale and Cambridge. The commission also noted the need for regulations on tiny homes, as current code does not address them.

Tue Feb 16, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to consider ambulance district business and fair housing resolution

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, will meet to handle general business, claims, and an Idaho Community Development Block Grant. They will also consider Fair Housing Resolution #21-07 and hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters, followed by action items.

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Tue Feb 16, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to consider dam removal letter, sheriff ordinance, tax cancellations

The Washington County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting covering routine business, department updates, and several action items. They will consider a proposed letter to Congressman Simpson regarding dam removal, a sheriff's entertainment assembly ordinance, tax cancellations, and road and solid waste purchases. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

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✓ Decided: County approves liquor license, tax cancellation, and ambulance hires

The board approved a retail liquor license for Gateway Store & Café, cancelled a $558.11 property tax error, and approved ambulance district hires and expenses. They also discussed but did not finalize changes to the entertainment assembly ordinance, including permit fees and insurance requirements for the Weiser River Music Festival.

Wed Feb 10, 2021

Fair Board

Washington County Fair Board to elect officers and review fair contracts

The Fair Board is meeting to discuss the 2021 schedule of events and livestock superintendent job descriptions. The body will decide on the election of officers and the renewal of maintenance and secretary/treasurer contracts.

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Tue Feb 9, 2021

Weed Advisory Board

Weed board to approve 2021 cost share, plan summer tour

The Washington County Weed Advisory Board is meeting to reorganize leadership, approve minutes and claims, and take action on the 2021 cost share request. They will also discuss a spring tax assessment insert, a teacher workshop, and the summer weed tour, including speakers, sites, and caterer. The agenda includes routine administrative items and planning for upcoming educational events.

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✓ Decided: Weed board approves 2021 cost-share project list

The Washington County Weed Advisory Board approved the Sifting Committee's recommended 2021 cost-share projects, which will be submitted to the ISDA. The board also reorganized, keeping Harmon Horton as chair, and approved paying $60 for janitorial service at the upcoming recertification seminar. Several items, including bylaw updates and newsletter content, were discussed for future meetings.

Tue Feb 9, 2021

Rodent Board Meeting

Rodent board to set 2021 trapping seminar date and plan outreach mailer

The Washington County Rodent District board will review recent expenditures and the bounty report, set the date and details for the 2021 trapping seminar, and discuss an education/outreach mailer to all district landowners. The meeting is largely routine administrative business with action items on scheduling and outreach.

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✓ Decided: Rodent board approves tail bounty report, plans March trapping seminar

The Washington County Rodent District Board approved the district expenditure and tail bounty reports, showing a cash balance of $36,130.84 and $3,996.25 spent on tail bounties. They also scheduled a trapping seminar for March 27, 2021, and discussed updating the gopher informational cards. No other substantive decisions were made.

Mon Feb 8, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners meeting on February 8, 2021

The meeting includes discussions regarding the Weiser Ambulance District and Clearwater Economic Development Association. The agenda also covers general business, claims, and a professional services contract.

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Mon Feb 8, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to hold routine meeting with department updates and executive sessions

The Washington County Commissioners are holding a regular meeting to address general business items and receive updates from various county departments, including juvenile probation, planning and zoning, emergency management, and social services. The board will also hold executive sessions to discuss exempt records, personnel matters, and pending litigation, and will consider action items such as a secure entrance project and road and bridge guidelines.

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✓ Decided: County shifts deed searches to title companies, approves ambulance purchases

The Board approved shifting deed searches for building permits to title companies or property owners, effective immediately, while Planning and Zoning retains final determination on building splits. It also approved a $157,569.76 general expense warrant, a $93.84 reimbursement to Commissioner Haines, and a $8,090.82 ambulance district order. The Board authorized a contract with Clearwater Economic Development Association for CDBG-CV CARES grant writing to fund a new ambulance, and approved a $1,948 security camera system for the ambulance district. A medical indigency case (No. 2021-04) was denied because the applicant was approved for Medicaid and failed to cooperate.

Mon Feb 1, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to review claims, grants, personnel

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, will meet to handle general business, review and approve claims and grants, and hold an executive session to consider personnel matters. Action items will be addressed following the closed session.

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Mon Feb 1, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Commissioners to discuss personnel, litigation, roads, and audits

The Washington County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting covering general business, department updates, and several action items. They will discuss personnel matters and pending litigation in executive session, review audits for the county and ambulance district, and consider road and bridge applications and guidelines. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

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✓ Decided: County approves $8,890 server upgrade and adopts road/solid waste standards

The board approved a $8,890 server upgrade for the courthouse, adopted new standards and procedures for the Road and Bridge and Solid Waste departments, and approved culvert/approach placement for a property on Weiser River Road. They also approved advertising for engineering work on Unity Bridge and approved a demand warrant for vehicle repairs. The board went into executive session twice to discuss legal matters and personnel.

Mon Jan 25, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board meets to consider personnel matters

The Washington County Commissioners Board of Weiser Ambulance District is scheduled to meet on January 25, 2021, at 10:30 a.m. at the Washington County Courthouse. The agenda lists a general business session and an executive session to consider personnel matters under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a) & (b). No specific decisions, dollar amounts, or project details are provided in the agenda text.

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Mon Jan 25, 2021

County Commissioner Board

✓ Decided: County approves social services, levy ballot order, liquor license

The board approved a social services assignment, the ballot order for the Payette Joint School District supplemental levy election, a retail liquor license for Homestead Café, and a $75 postage warrant. It also authorized warrants for general and social services expenses, approved the treasurer's cash statements, and allowed the sheriff to seek bids for jail plumbing. A discussion about an alleged airstrip on agricultural land resulted in the owner being directed to apply for a special use permit.

Tue Jan 19, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Washington County Commissioners and Weiser Ambulance District meeting

The meeting includes discussions on general business, claims, and the approval of a billing policy. The Board of Weiser Ambulance District will also hold an executive session regarding personnel matters.

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Tue Jan 19, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to weigh unfunded mandates, weed control, IT buys, and more

The Washington County Commissioners will hold a general business meeting covering routine items like the pledge, mail, minutes, and liquor licenses, plus Resolution 21-06 on unfunded mandates and an agreement with Idaho Parks & Recreation. They will hear from department heads on weed and rodent control, the Extension Office, IT equipment purchases, the Board of Equalization, the prosecutor (including a closed session on personnel and legal matters), the ambulance district, planning and zoning, the sheriff, and road and bridge projects. Action items will be handled throughout the day as time allows.

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Mon Jan 11, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to handle billing, lease, personnel

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of the Weiser Ambulance District, will meet to conduct general business, approve claims and direct deposits, update bank authorizations, and authorize contacts with Systems Design West. They will also consider billing policy approval, an ambulance lease payment, and hold an executive session for personnel matters under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a) and (b). Action items will follow.

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Mon Jan 11, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Commissioners to handle routine business, executive sessions, and hospital update

The Washington County Commissioners meet to handle general business, including oaths of office, board designation, and routine approvals. They will also hear updates from emergency management, juvenile probation, the prosecuting attorney, road and bridge, social services, and Weiser Memorial Hospital, and hold executive sessions for personnel, legal, and exempt records matters.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $121,610 in general expenses and $26,359 ambulance order

The Board approved routine financial items including a $121,610.13 general expense warrant and a $26,359.06 ambulance district order. They also extended Families First Coronavirus Act benefits through March 31, 2021, approved a transmission rebuild for a county pickup, and voted to draft a resolution on unfunded mandates. Newly elected officials were sworn in, and Nate Marvin was nominated as Chairman.

Mon Jan 4, 2021

County Commissioner Board

Weiser Ambulance District board to consider personnel matters in executive session

The Washington County Commissioners, acting as the Board of Weiser Ambulance District, are meeting for general business, claims, and an executive session to consider personnel matters under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a) and (b). Action items will be addressed. The agenda is otherwise minimal and procedural.

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Mon Jan 4, 2021

County Commissioner Board

County commissioners to set mileage rate, handle planning, legal, road items

The Washington County Commissioners will hold a general business meeting covering routine administrative items, a planning and zoning hold harmless letter, elected official matters, a possible executive session on personnel and litigation, ambulance district business, and road and bridge culvert/bore applications. The agenda is largely procedural with action items spread throughout the day.

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