Gooding County, ID

Board of County Commissioners

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Gooding County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on September 15, 2026, to review four applications related to agricultural properties. The agenda includes two CAFO modifications, one variance for a shop addition, and one special use permit for employee housing. All properties are located in the AG (Agricultural) zone within Gooding County.

• CAFO modification for Escobedo property at approx. 3026 S 1200 E, Hagerman, adding a 120’x 480’ corral and 10K gallon milk silo
• Variance for Roy Klevmoen at 3478 S 1800 E, Wendell, reducing right-of-way setback from 50’ to approx. 37’ for a shop addition
• CAFO modification for Hanna Dutrow at 1126 US Hwy 26, Bliss, adding corrals for improved animal circulation
• Special use permit for Hanna Dutrow at 1126 US Hwy 26, Bliss, adding 3 employee houses

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the FY2027 budget and consider the ambulance district budget. They will also vote on a resolution to donate a surplus ambulance to Bliss QRU, and discuss panic alarms, transferring indigent funds, and broadband. Several executive sessions are scheduled for personnel, real property, and legal matters.

• Public hearing on FY2027 budget
• FY2027 ambulance district budget
• Resolution 2026-08-24: donation of surplus ambulance to Bliss QRU
• Discussion on transferring indigent funds
• Executive sessions for personnel, real property, and legal counsel

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a request for building department testing expenses, a report writing software request, and discussion of potential surplus ambulances with Bliss QRU. They will also discuss planning and zoning applicants, a SIRCOMM billing update, the treasurer's cash summary, a parks and recreation grant closeout, and the FY2027 budget. Two executive sessions are scheduled for personnel matters and legal counsel communication, both closed to the public.

• P&Z testing and expenses for Building Department
• Report writing software request
• Potential surplus ambulances with Bliss QRU
• FY2027 budget discussion
• Executive sessions for personnel and legal counsel

The Board approved a $5,000 annual contract for AI report writing software for 16 patrol deputies and one investigator. They also approved pulling a surplus 2013 Dodge ambulance from auction to donate to Bliss QRU, and offered the Planning & Zoning Manager position to Zachary Sanders at $65,000/year pending background check. The July 2026 financial statement and a parks grant closeout were approved, and the board discussed but took no action on building inspector certification costs and SIRCOMM billing increase.

• Approved $5,000/year AI report writing software for sheriff's office (unanimous)
• Approved pulling 2013 Dodge ambulance from auction for donation to Bliss QRU (unanimous)
• Offered Planning & Zoning Manager position to Zachary Sanders at $65,000/year (unanimous)
• Approved July 2026 Statement of Cash and Operation in Funds Summary (unanimous)
• Approved signing 2026 Parks and Recreation grant closeout (unanimous)
• Approved August 10, 2026 minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Commissioners will hold a regular session covering action items including the FY2027 budget, a mileage resolution, and a possible early closure for the Fair/Parade on August 19, 2026. They will also discuss ETS calls, broadband, claims, and enter closed executive sessions for indigent, personnel, and legal matters. Non-action items include public comment and committee reports.

• Resolution 2026-8-10 for Mileage
• FY2026 Q4 July ITD Distribution of Funds Report
• Discuss Early Closure for Fair/Parade on August 19, 2026
• FY2027 Budget
• Executive Sessions for Indigent, Personnel, and Legal Counsel Matters

The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2026-8-10, setting the county mileage reimbursement rate at the IRS standard rate of 76 cents per mile, effective July 1, 2026. The Board also approved a $1,408,056.46 claims payment for July 2026, including a $1,127,796.60 broadband expenditure. Additionally, they approved a cremation expense of $1,180.00 for case 26-8-5059 and set a public hearing for the FY2027 budget on August 24, 2026. County offices will close at 3:00 p.m. on August 19, 2026, for the fair/parade.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-8-10 setting mileage reimbursement at 76 cents/mile (3-0)
• Approved July 2026 claims totaling $1,408,056.46
• Approved cremation services for case 26-8-5059 at $1,180.00
• Set public hearing for FY2027 budget on August 24, 2026, at 10:00 a.m.
• Closed county offices at 3:00 p.m. on August 19, 2026, for fair/parade
• Approved minutes for August 3 and August 6, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special session to finalize the FY2027 budget. The agenda also allows for possible executive sessions on personnel, labor negotiations, real property, exempt records, trade negotiations, legal counsel, and risk management.

• Special session to finalize FY2027 budget
• Possible executive session on personnel matters
• Possible executive session on labor negotiations or real property acquisition
• Possible executive session on records exempt from public disclosure
• Possible executive session on trade or commerce negotiations

The Board of County Commissioners held a special session to address an issue where broadband invoices were paid from incorrect budget lines. They approved spending up to $5,000 for Computer Arts to correct the accounting errors. The board also reviewed final numbers for the preliminary FY2027 budget but took no formal action on it.

• Approved up to $5,000 for Computer Arts to fix broadband invoice misallocations (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct budget sessions for the Clerk, Prosecutor, and Building & Grounds/Road & Bridge/Maintenance departments. The board will also discuss FY2027 budgets and Planning & Zoning applications.

• FY2027 Budget Sessions
• Clerk Budget Session
• Prosecutor Budget Session
• Building & Grounds/Road & Bridge/Maintenance Budget Session
• Planning & Zoning applications discussion

The Board approved a $1,237.12 quote from BS&R Equipment Company to replace the jail kitchen air conditioner. They also discussed the City of Gooding's armory property, heard an update on the broadband project (85% complete, 940 locations connected), and held budget sessions for the Clerk, Building & Grounds/Road & Bridge, Prosecutor, and Commissioners. No final decisions were made on the armory or broadband issues.

• Approved jail kitchen AC replacement quote from BS&R Equipment Company for $1,237.12 (motion carried)
• Decided to replace the K-9 vehicle engine rather than the entire vehicle
• Directed Shelly Bates to send a list of unresolved ETS issues to ETS
• Commissioner Eames to run Planning & Zoning applicant interviews on behalf of the Board (motion carried)
• Approved July 27, 2026 minutes (motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct budget sessions for the Ambulance District, Adult Probation, and Planning & Zoning. The board will also review contracts and discuss jail maintenance and broadband.

• SUDS/CBAS contract and budget session
• Ambulance District FY2027 Budget Session
• Fair Budget Session and signing of Fair Sidetrack/Elk’s Concession Agreements
• Estimate to fix water heater for jail
• Discussion on Flock Cameras

The Board approved SUDS and CBAS contracts, fair concession agreements, and a water heater repair estimate for the jail. The board also held budget sessions for juvenile probation, the ambulance district, the fair, adult probation, and planning and zoning.

• Approved SUDS and CBAS contracts
• Approved Fair Sidetrack and Elk’s concession agreements
• Approved Aquabest plumbing estimate to fix jail water heater
• Approved July 20, 2026 minutes
• Adopted rule requiring speakers to raise hands and identify themselves

Planning & Zoning Commission

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address broadband and review minutes and correspondence. The agenda includes two executive sessions for personnel matters and communication with legal counsel.

• Broadband discussion
• Executive Session: Personnel Matters
• Executive Session: Communication with Legal Counsel

The Board approved the meeting minutes from July 6 and July 13, 2026. No other substantive decisions were made during the session.

• Appointed Commissioner Buhler as acting chairman
• Approved July 6, 2026, and July 13, 2026, minutes with a correction

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a hearing on new alcohol licenses and review budget updates for solid waste, the assessor, and weeds. The board will also discuss the appointment of a temporary Planning & Zoning Administrator.

• Hearing for new alcohol licenses
• Solid Waste budget and fee updates
• Budget discussions for Assessor Baldwin and Denise Helsley (Weeds)
• Discussion to appoint Temporary Planning & Zoning Administrator
• SIRCOMM billing update

The Board approved two alcohol licenses, nominated representatives to the South Central Public Health District, and approved consigning 15 county vehicles with Magic Valley Auction. They also appointed Cynthia Scott as Acting Planning & Zoning Administrator and approved the treasurer's cash report and claims. Budget discussions for FY2027 were held for several departments, but no final budget decisions were made.

• Approved alcohol license #44 for Bridy Peruvian Grill & Bar and #45 for Smoke City Wendell LLC
• Nominated Linda Montgomery (Jerome) and Jared Orton (Minidoka) to South Central Public Health District Board of Health
• Approved consigning 15 county vehicles with Magic Valley Auction
• Appointed Cynthia Scott as Acting Planning & Zoning Administrator with administrator pay
• Approved treasurer's statement of cash and quarterly report
• Approved July 9, 2026 claims totaling $1,104,555.96 (plus $83,953.96 for Ambulance District)
• Tabled July 6, 2026 minutes until next regular session

Board of County Commissioners

The board will hold closed executive sessions for indigent and personnel matters, then discuss and potentially decide on several items including an E911 contract with Jon Kepler, a plot map amendment by George Yerion, signing an Enterprise Fleet Sales Agreement, and a budget work session. They will also swear in new Treasurer Cynthia Sliman and address broadband.

• Jon Kepler – E911 Contract discussion
• George Yerion – Plot Map Amendment
• Sign Enterprise Fleet Sales Agreement
• Budget Work Session
• Swear-In New Treasurer Cynthia Sliman

The Board approved a $7,000 negotiated payoff for case 99-2190, released a medical lien, approved the FY2026 audit fee of $46,500 with Price, Dayley & Associates, and approved PTO overage balances for nine employees. They also authorized the Enterprise Fleet Vehicle Sales Agreement, signed a plot map amendment for Fernandez Acres, and swore in Cynthia Sliman as County Treasurer. The Board discussed broadband fees, county credit cards, and ambulance billing issues, but took no final action on those topics.

• Approved $7,000 payoff on case 99-2190 (3-0)
• Released county medical lien #200036 on case 03-4-2583 (3-0)
• Authorized Commissioner Bolduc to sign Enterprise Fleet Vehicle Sales Agreement (3-0)
• Approved FY2026 audit fee of $46,500 with Price, Dayley & Associates (3-0)
• Swore in Cynthia Sliman as County Treasurer
• Approved PTO overage balances for Walker, Smith, Hoffman, Cornett, Wert, Freeman, Delgadillo, Lahnum, Gilbert (3-0)
• Authorized signatures on Fernandez Acres plot map amendment (3-0)
• Approved June 29, 2026 minutes (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on a new alcohol license for Viva Market and discuss the District Court budget with Sadie Fisher. They will also hear an appeal to the Board of Equalization regarding Ravenscroft, consider funding for Volunteer Caregivers, and review audits from Price & Dayley. Executive sessions are planned for personnel matters and legal counsel.

• New alcohol license hearing for Viva Market
• District Court budget discussion with Sadie Fisher
• Board of Equalization - Ravenscroft appeal
• FY2024 & FY2025 audits engagement letter with Price & Dayley
• Cash reconciliation and transfer of responsibility with Treasurer Wines

The Board adopted Resolution No. 2026-06-29 designating July 2, 3, and 6 as county holidays or administrative leave days. Additional actions included approving a new liquor license, property valuation changes, and an annual computer arts contract.

• Adopted America 250 Resolution No. 2026-06-29 (3-0)
• Approved new alcoholic beverage license #43 for Viva Market LLC (unspecified vote)
• Appointed Commissioner Buhler to mediation with the City of Wendell (unspecified vote)
• Upheld property tax valuation for Brian Ravenscroft appeal (unspecified vote)
• Approved land value and category designation changes for RP06S15E113976 and RP07S13E136551/MH7S13E136551B (unspecified vote)
• Allowed current road modifications on leased grazing land by Brian Lamm (unspecified vote)
• Approved $77,117.70 for the annual Computer Arts Master Agreement (unspecified vote)
• Approved June 22, 2026, meeting minutes (unspecified vote)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will consider a juvenile detention contract, chair and scanner purchases, the Board of Equalization, a tri-fold machine, a Computer Arts Master Agreement, ETS updates, broadband, and other items. Two executive sessions are scheduled for legal counsel and personnel matters. The meeting also includes public comment and committee reports.

• Carol Johnson – Juvenile Detention Contract
• Carol Johnson – Request to Purchase New Chairs & Scanner
• Assessor Baldwin – Board of Equalization
• Harris – Computer Arts Master Agreement
• Executive Sessions under Idaho Code § 74-206(f) and (b)

The Board of Equalization approved two parcel value adjustments. The full Board approved a $7,315.00 purchase for a new tri-fold letter machine. Decisions on juvenile detention contracts and the Harris-Computer Arts agreement were tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved land value change for RP08S16E188955 to $118,400
• Approved improvement value change for RP08S15E153948 to $0
• Approved purchase of tri-fold letter machine for $7,315.00
• Tabled juvenile detention contract decision
• Tabled Harris-Computer Arts Master Agreement
• Approved June 15, 2026 minutes

Planning & Zoning Commission

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board will consider approval of Community Development Block Grant Request #5 for the Hagerman Fire District. It will also review closeout approvals for CDBG projects for the Hagerman Fire District and Gooding EMS Ambulance. Additional items include a parking lot repave for Ambulance District 10 and discussions on jail security and indigent fund line clarification.

• CDBG Request for Funds #5 Approval – Hagerman Fire District
• CDBG Project Closeout Approval – Hagerman Fire District
• CDBG Project Closeout Approval – Gooding EMS Ambulance
• Parking Lot Repaved – Ambulance District 10
• Karl – Jail Security discussion

The Board approved several indigent matter cases and authorized updates to state account signers. Additionally, the Board approved grant closeout agreements and funding for ambulance lot maintenance and jail security repairs.

• Approved case #26-6-5058 for $1,180.00
• Approved release of liens on cases #18-6-4713, 17-10-4628, & 13-7-4066
• Authorized adding Cynthina Sliman as a signer and removing Treasurer Wines from state accounts
• Approved ICDBG grant closeout agreements for 21-IV-06-PF and CARES-IV-15-PS
• Approved $2,654.45 for ambulance parking lot chemical re-application
• Approved up to $15,000.00 for jail door and lock replacements and repairs
• Approved June 8, 2026, meeting minutes with corrections

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss grant funds for the Ambulance District, a budget proposal for the University of Idaho Extension, and the Snake River Juvenile Detention Agreement. The meeting includes executive sessions for legal counsel and personnel matters, as well as public comment periods.

• Ambulance District Grant Funds discussion
• University of Idaho Extension Budget Proposal
• Snake River Juvenile Detention Agreement
• County Life Flight Benefit for Retired Employees
• Tax Cancellations by Assessor Baldwin

The Board approved the use of remaining grant money for ambulance supplies and the Treasurer's statement of cash. Commissioners also approved two tax cancellations and the May 2026 claims totaling $339,942.72. Life Flight benefits for retired employees were denied.

• Approved use of remaining grant money for ambulance supplies
• Denied offering Life Flight benefits to retired employees
• Approved Treasurer's statement of cash
• Approved tax cancellations of $326.86 and $489.62
• Approved June 1, 2026, minutes with corrections
• Approved May 2026 claims totaling $339,942.72

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider appointing Republican appointees for county clerk and treasurer, hold executive sessions for legal counsel and personnel matters, and discuss funding for an additional employee and broadband. The meeting includes public comment and committee reports.

• Appointment of Republican appointees for county clerk and treasurer
• Executive session under IC§ 74-206(f) to communicate with legal counsel
• Executive session under IC§ 74-206(b) for personnel matters
• Sara Berling discussion on which fund line to use for Karl's additional employee
• Broadband discussion

The Board of County Commissioners appointed Chad Hoeft as County Clerk and approved Cynthia Sliman as Treasurer effective July 6, 2026. The Board also approved the May 26, 2026, meeting minutes with corrections.

• Accepted Chad Hoeft as County Clerk
• Accepted Cynthia Sliman as Treasurer effective July 6, 2026
• Approved May 26, 2026, minutes with corrections

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will canvass the May 19 primary election results. They will consider casualty loss exemption and tax cancellation requests from the Assessor. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters. Broadband and minutes are also on the agenda.

• Canvass May 19 primary election
• Assessor's Board of Equalization casualty loss exemption
• Assessor's tax cancellations
• Executive session for personnel matters
• Broadband discussion

The Board of County Commissioners canvassed the May 19, 2026, Primary Election results. During a Board of Equalization session, the board approved a casualty loss exemption for a residence in Hagerman and two tax cancellations.

• Approved May 19, 2026, Primary Election results
• Approved May 18, 2026, meeting minutes with corrections
• Approved casualty loss/exemption for RP07S14E307281 at 705 White Hawk Lane
• Approved tax cancellation for MH8S15E330005L ($42.43)
• Approved tax cancellation for RP08S15E056561 ($78.19)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission approved a Special Use Permit and a Variance for a new telecommunication tower at 3100 S 1400 E. The decisions include conditions regarding FCC licensing and documentation. The Commission also approved the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting.

• Approved Special Use Permit for telecommunication tower (unanimous)
• Approved Variance to reduce service easement width to 20 feet (unanimous)
• Approved April 21, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address property acquisition for a river wall and the status of a broadband project. The session includes a tax deed hearing and a hearing for a County Clerk vacancy.

• Property acquisition for River Wall
• ETS Broadband Project status and management fee
• Tax Deed Hearing
• County Clerk Vacancy Hearing
• Sheriff vehicle maintenance and funding discussion

The commissioners adopted a resolution declaring the Gooding County Clerk position vacant after the incumbent’s prolonged absence. They approved the ETS management fee contract for three years and authorized $20,000 from the budget for sheriff pickup motor replacements. The board also approved the May 11 tax deed hearing minutes, denied case 26-5-5057, and entered executive session on indigent matters. Additionally, the commission requested the proposed river‑wall easement land be marked out for review.

• Adopted resolution declaring County Clerk office vacant (motion carried)
• Approved ETS management fee contract: $91,440 yr1, $93,921 yr2, $96,551 yr3 (motion carried)
• Approved $20,000 budget allocation for sheriff vehicle motor replacements
• Approved May 11, 2026 tax deed hearing minutes with corrections (motion carried)
• Approved denial of case number 26-5-5057 (motion carried)
• Approved entry into executive session on indigent matters (vote Yes‑Yes‑Yes)
• Requested that proposed river‑wall easement land be marked out for commission review

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners meets for a regular session to consider several action items, including a FY2027 budget proposal from the Gooding Historical Society, a discussion on repairing Sheriff's Office vehicles, and a review of contracts for the Twin Falls County Juvenile Detention center. The agenda also includes multiple executive sessions closed to the public for personnel and indigent matters, as well as non-action items such as public comment, claims, and committee reports.

• Gooding Historical Society FY2027 Budget Proposal
• Discussion on repairing Sheriff's Office vehicles
• Review contracts for Twin Falls County Juvenile Detention
• Executive sessions for personnel and indigent matters
• Health District proxy appointment

The commissioners approved a $20,000 expenditure to repair sheriff’s department vehicles. They also approved a proxy appointment for Commissioner Eames at the Health District meeting, authorized two executive‑session periods, and adopted the May 2026 minutes with corrections. Additional approvals included the statement of the treasurer’s cash and the May 2026 claims.

• Approved $20,000 for sheriff’s vehicle repairs (motion carried)
• Approved Commissioner Eames as proxy for Commissioner Bolduc at Health District meeting (motion passed)
• Approved executive session on indigent matters (3‑0 vote)
• Approved case number 26‑5‑5056 (motion carried)
• Approved statement of treasurer’s cash (motion carried)
• Approved May 2026 claims (motion carried)
• Approved executive session for ambulance district (3‑0 vote)
• Approved May 4, 2026 minutes with corrections (motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address funding for a new ambulance and discuss FY2027 budget dues for the IAC. The agenda includes executive sessions regarding indigent and personnel matters.

• Final fund request for new ambulance
• IAC Dues for FY2027 Budget
• OCV- Sheriff’s App Invoice
• Broadband discussion
• Tri-County Weeds presentation by Denise

The commissioners approved the final funding request for a new ambulance. They also released liens on cases 12-2-3882 and 21-12-5007 and approved rent assistance for case 26-04-5055. The board signed off the payment authorization for the sheriff’s app invoice and approved the meeting minutes with corrections.

• Released liens on cases 12-2-3882 and 21-12-5007 (motion carried)
• Approved rent assistance for case 26-04-5055 (motion carried)
• Signed off final fund request for new ambulance (motion carried)
• Approved signature for payment of sheriff’s app invoice (motion carried)
• Approved April 27, 2026 minutes with corrections (motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will set a date for the budget public hearing in August and discuss several action items including an over-budget ARPA fund adjustment for Building & Grounds, the cost of permits for storage warehouses, an estimate to paint the jail floor, and an alcoholic beverage license name change for Maverik #232. The meeting also includes an elected officials quarterly meeting, a Sheriff's Office app item, and an appointment to the Idaho Wool Growers Association. Non-action items include public comment and committee reports.

• Set budget public hearing date for August
• Treasurer Wines: Open Budget for Over Budget ARPA Funds in Building & Grounds
• Dale Thomas: Cost of Permits for Storage Warehouses
• Karl Souza: Estimate to Paint Jail Floor
• Alcoholic Beverage License Name Change for Maverik #232

The commissioners accepted Treasurer Wines' resignation effective July 3, 2026. They approved the purchase of a mobile app for the Sheriff’s Office using opioid funds. Additional actions included approving name changes on alcoholic beverage licenses, setting the FY2027 budget public hearing for August 24, 2026, and authorizing a $35,100 estimate to repaint the jail floor.

• Accepted Treasurer Wines' resignation (effective July 3, 2026) – motion carried
• Approved investment in Gooding County Sheriff’s mobile app for one-year term – motion carried
• Approved name changes on alcoholic beverage license numbers 7 and 8 for Maverik Group LLC – motion carried
• Approved renomination of Josh Faulkner to District #3 Animal Damage Control Board – motion carried
• Set FY2027 budget public hearing for August 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. – motion carried
• Approved $35,100 estimate from Sparks Concrete Coating to repaint jail floor – motion carried
• Approved April 20, 2026 minutes with corrections – motion carried
• Directed Clerk to contact Kristina Glascock regarding ARPA fund overage – motion carried

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to renew special use permit SUP-24-13 for one year, starting April 21, 2026. The commission also unanimously approved the March 17, 2026 meeting minutes and the Findings of Fact for two variance applications (Tim Richard and Rodney Fernandes). Additionally, a special use application by Hans Swenson was placed on administrative hold pending further review.

• Approved one-year renewal of special use permit SUP-24-13 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for the March 17, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved Findings of Fact for Tim Richard variance (unanimous)
• Approved Findings of Fact for Rodney Fernandes variance (unanimous)
• Placed Hans Swenson's special use application on administrative hold

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the FY2027 budget proposal for the South Central Public Health District. The meeting includes reports on ambulance equipment and a briefing on drought declarations.

• South Central Public Health District FY2027 budget proposal
• Estimates for equipping old ambulances for fire deployments
• Drought declaration explanation from Coroner Curtis
• Tax cancellation report from Assessor Baldwin
• Enterprise Fleet discussion with Bobbie Wylie

The commissioners approved a $722 tax cancellation for parcel RPW2000074001A. They approved $27,750 to restock an old ambulance for fire deployment. They also approved moving forward with a lease program for six 2026 Ford F‑150 police vehicles. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved $722 tax cancellation for parcel RPW2000074001A (motion carried)
• Approved $27,750 to restock an ambulance for fire deployment (motion carried)
• Approved lease program for six 2026 Ford F‑150 police pickups (motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold executive sessions on indigent matters and personnel issues, and will discuss a fee waiver request from the Hagerman Valley Historical Society, a camera quote for a new DMV/Public Defenders parking lot, monthly payments for the American Legion/War Memorial Hall, and the designation of polling places for the May 19 primary election.

• Executive Session pursuant to IC §31‑374 on indigent matters
• Hagerman Valley Historical Society – request building permit fee waiver
• Camera quote and funding source for new DMV/Public Defenders parking lot camera (Karl Souza & Shelly Bates)
• James Woodward – American Legion/War Memorial Hall monthly payment
• Designate polling places for May 19, 2026 primary election

The board approved several financial items, including a $450 payment to Idaho Power, a $111,752.78 ETS invoice, and an $8,162 camera purchase. It waived $348.52 in building permit fees for the Hagerman Valley Historical Society and authorized pursuit of a contract with the Idaho Department of Lands for the ambulance district. Additional actions included renewing an alcoholic beverage license, approving March 2026 claims, and designating May 19, 2026 polling places.

• Approved one-time $450 payment to Idaho Power (motion carried)
• Approved waiver of $348.52 building permit fees for Hagerman Historical Society (motion carried)
• Approved pursuit of contract with Idaho Department of Lands for ambulance district (motion carried)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license renewal #42 for Outlaws & Angels LLC (motion carried)
• Approved $8,162 camera purchase and $367.29 support package for Public Defenders parking lot (motion carried)
• Approved March 2026 claims totaling $761,012.07 (motion carried)
• Approved ETS invoice EM-364 for $111,752.78 (motion carried)
• Approved designation of May 19, 2026 polling places (motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will meet at 10:00 a.m. to address several agenda items. Commissioners will hear a presentation on a proposed hardship exemption for property taxes and discuss a broadband initiative with Idaho Power. Additional topics include a telephone briefing on Columbia Benefits, an update on the AS400 system being moved to MDF, and a report from the Ambulance District. An executive session for personnel matters will be held in closed session.

• Hardship Exemption for Property Taxes – presentation by Cathy Davis
• Broadband discussion with Idaho Power – led by Joe Kendall
• Columbia Benefits telephone briefing – Jim Hawkins
• AS400 system relocation to MDF – Sheriff Gough, Treasurer Wines, Assessor Baldwin, Shelly Bates
• Ambulance District report

The commissioners signed a letter of support for a state grant to obtain a new ambulance command vehicle, laptop and radios. They also denied a property‑tax hardship exemption request, noting another state program is available. Earlier, the board approved the March 30, 2026 minutes and signed the First Choice Health Plan regulatory documents.

• Approved March 30, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Signed First Choice Health Plan Regulatory Reporting Requirements and Plan Sponsor Acceptance documents (motion carried)
• Approved endorsement letter for state ambulance grant (motion carried)
• Denied Cathy Davis hardship exemption for 2023 property taxes (motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss budget items for vehicle maintenance and a final data center quote. The meeting includes reviews of fleet analysis and police fund lines for Hagerman and Wendell.

• Final Data Center Quote from ETS
• Sheriff's budget for vehicle maintenance
• Wendell Rural Fire request to waive building permit fee for adding rooms to existing station
• Enterprise Fleet Analysis
• Discussion on Hagerman and Wendell PD fund lines

The commissioners approved a waiver of $2,123.71 in building permit fees for the Wendell Rural Fire District's fire station addition. They also approved the purchase of a new desktop computer for the sheriff's security cameras at a cost of $2,091.98. The March 23, 2026 minutes were approved and the board entered an executive session on personnel matters with a unanimous vote.

• Approved waiver of $2,123.71 building permit fees for fire station addition (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of $2,091.98 desktop computer for sheriff's security cameras (motion carried)
• Approved March 23, 2026 meeting minutes with corrections (motion carried)
• Entered executive session on personnel matters (3-0 vote)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including an executive session on indigent matters, a road repair estimate for Dead Horse Caves Road, and a discussion on building permit costs for cold storage airport warehouses. They will also consider signing a waterway grant, extending the county clerk's leave, and other routine items. The agenda includes public comment and committee reports.

• Dead Horse Caves Road repair estimate from 5J Excavation
• Discussion on cost of building permits for cold storage airport warehouses
• Sign Parks & Recreation Waterway Grant
• Extension of County Clerk's Leave of Absence
• Executive sessions on indigent matters and personnel

The Gooding County Board approved service expenses for a funeral home, a road repair estimate, and a waterway grant agreement. It also extended the County Clerk’s leave of absence by 21 days and adopted the March 16, 2026 meeting minutes. The Board entered executive sessions for indigent and personnel matters.

• Approved $1,180 service expense to Demaray Funeral Home (motion carried)
• Extended County Clerk’s leave of absence by 21 days (motion carried)
• Approved $39,971 estimate from 5J Excavation to repair Dead Horse Cave Road (motion carried)
• Approved signing of Department of Parks & Recreation Waterway Grant agreement (motion carried)
• Approved March 16, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Entered executive session for indigent matters (Buhler‑Yes, Bolduc‑Yes, motion carried)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters (Buhler‑Yes, Bolduc‑Yes, motion carried)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Gooding County Planning & Zoning Commission approved a variance for Timothy Richard to increase the base‑flood level by 1.5 inches for a bridge replacement on 1200 S Road. It also approved a variance for Rodney Fernandes to build a corn steam flaking plant with a maximum height of 70 feet. Both approvals were passed by unanimous vote. The commission also approved meeting minutes and several Findings of Fact.

• Approved bridge flood‑level variance for Timothy Richard (unanimous)
• Approved corn steam flaking plant height variance for Rodney Fernandes, max 70‑ft (unanimous)
• Approved February 17, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Findings of Fact for Pearson Dairy CAFO Modification (unanimous)
• Approved Findings of Fact for Dakota Gullickson Cabins Special Use Permit (unanimous)
• Incorporated staff report for Timothy Richard variance (unanimous)
• Incorporated staff report for Rodney Fernandes variance (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board will vote on a resolution from the Sheriff’s Office to approve the use of Flock cameras. It will also consider a minor land division clarification request from Grant Cooke of 1000 Springs Realty. The board will discuss a new alcohol license application and the renewal of an existing license for Lupita’s General Store. Additional items include a sign generator service contract with Western States CAT and a letter of support for Milner Dam rehabilitation.

• Adopt Resolution 2026-03-16 for Flock cameras (Sheriff’s Office)
• Minor Land Division Clarification request – Grant Cooke, 1000 Springs Realty
• New alcohol license application
• Alcohol license renewal for Lupita’s General Store
• Sign Generator Service Contract with Western States CAT

The commissioners adopted a $25,000 amendment to the Sheriff’s Office budget for FY 2025‑2026. They also approved a tax cancellation of $874.08, renewed two alcohol licenses, signed a $5,000 Frontier Community SMILES grant agreement, and authorized a letter of support for the Milner Dam rehabilitation project. Additional actions included approving a sign‑generator service contract renewal and authorizing a draft letter on a minor land‑division request.

• Approved $25,000 amendment to Sheriff’s Office budget (motion carried)
• Approved tax cancellation of $874.08 on parcel RPH3000005011B (motion carried)
• Approved renewal of alcohol license #41 for Lupita’s Tesoros Mexicanos (motion carried)
• Approved renewal of alcohol beverage license #40 for Pocket Creamery LLC (motion carried)
• Approved signing of $5,000 Frontier Community SMILES grant agreement for fairgrounds (motion carried)
• Approved signing renewal contract for sign‑generator service (Western States Cat) (motion carried)
• Authorized Prosecutor Misseldine to draft letter on minor land‑division request after questions answered (motion carried)
• Approved signing letter of support for Milner Dam Rehabilitation Project (motion carried)