Gooding County public meetings in 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the Building Resilient and Infrastructure Communities (BRIC) grant, an agreement with JUB Engineers, and 2023 alcoholic beverage license renewals. The meeting also includes updates on broadband and courthouse remodeling, as well as a discussion on Planning and Zoning Commission appointments.

• Public Defender report from Joe James
• Emergency Manager update on BRIC grant qualification
• JUB Engineers Agreement
• 2023 Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals
• Planning and Zoning Commission member appointment

The Board of County Commissioners approved the FY2022 Indigent Public Defense Annual Report and a tax cancellation for $1,782.30. The board also approved the JUB Engineers Agreement and alcoholic beverage license renewals for two Family Dollar stores.

• Approved FY2022 Indigent Public Defense Annual Report
• Approved Post Abstract Home Owner Cancellation batch 610248 for $1,782.30
• Approved JUB Engineers Agreement
• Approved alcoholic beverage license renewals for Family Dollar stores in Gooding and Wendell
• Approved December 19, 2022 minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a broadband project update, a request to increase hours for a juvenile probation tracker, and approval of the 2023 personnel manual. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel matters and a review of the budget.

The Board approved time-and-a-half holiday pay for part-time EMS and emergency employees and authorized the destruction of specific Juvenile Probation records. Other actions included approving alcohol license renewals and tax cancellations.

• Approved alcohol license renewals for Clear Lake Country Club and Ridley’s Family Markets, and a temporary license for the Miramar
• Authorized time and half pay for part-time EMS employees working holidays
• Approved payroll deduction authorization form for the Verizon employee plan
• Approved time and half pay for regular and part-time employees working holiday emergencies (excluding 207k deputies and full-time EMS)
• Authorized two additional hours per week for the Juvenile Probation diversion program tracker
• Adopted Resolution 2022-12-19 to destroy specific Juvenile Probation records
• Approved tax cancellations for batch #610247 ($1,077.90), RPH300000C002A ($849.35), and RP05S15E170000 ($412.48)
• Approved indigent case #5032

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to consider action items including claims, the 2023 Personnel Manual, a response to the Idaho Department of Commerce on broadband planning costs, and a Companion Life stop-loss insurance proposal for the 2023 health plan. They will also hear a presentation from Southern Idaho Solid Waste and consider a homeowners exemption cancellation and alcohol license renewals. The meeting includes an executive session option for personnel, labor, real property, and legal matters.

• 2023 Personnel Manual review and approval
• Response to Idaho Department of Commerce on proposed broadband planning costs
• Companion Life stop-loss insurance for 2023 health plan
• Treasure Wines homeowners exemption cancellation post abstract
• Sign 2023 alcoholic beverage license renewals

The Board accepted the 2023 Personnel Manual and approved several alcoholic beverage license transfers and renewals. The Board signed health insurance stop loss applications and amendments but declined an agreement with Delta Fire Systems.

• Accepted 2023 Personnel Manual (Motion carried)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license transfers from Ziggy's to Valley Express Travel Plaza and Ziggy's Express Hagerman to Fast Stop (Motion carried)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license renewals for New China House, Oxbow Diner, Valley Wide Cooperative-Gooding, Valley Wide Cooperative-Wendell, and Valley Wide-Wendell on Frontage Rd (Motion carried)
• Approved application for Aggregate and Specific Excess Loss Insurance for 2023 Health Plan (Motion carried)
• Approved six amendments and two administrative authorizations to the master health plan (Motion carried)
• Declined agreement with Delta Fire Systems for the Gooding County Jail Annex
• Approved post abstract Homeowners Cancellation Batch 610 246 for $641.79 (Motion carried)
• Approved November 2022 Claims totaling $836,118.26 (Motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a post-abstract cancellation, an emergency management update, and comments regarding Ordinance 104. They will also consider landfill fees, sign 2023 alcoholic beverage license renewals, and approve an RMWT agreement. The meeting includes executive sessions for employee matters and legal counsel communication.

• Comments regarding Ordinance 104
• Landfill fees discussion with Dennis Rogers
• Sign 2023 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Renewals
• RMWT Agreement
• Financial Statements for Sept. 30, 2022 and Oct. 31, 2022

The Board of County Commissioners approved financial statements for September and October 2022 and renewed several alcoholic beverage licenses. They also approved a tax cancellation and scheduled a construction appeal hearing.

• Approved tax cancellation for Batch #610245 for $2,679.75
• Approved Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals for M&W Market, Snake River Grill, Stockman’s Club, El Tapatio Restaurant, La Cierrita, Inc. and El Toro III
• Approved Financial Statement as of September 30, 2022
• Approved Financial Statement as of October 31, 2022
• Scheduled PG Construction appeal hearing for January 9, 2023
• Approved minutes from November 28, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will discuss an IT support proposal from Peterson Brothers Construction, a tax cancellation request, and other administrative items including the annual juvenile justice report.

• Hans Peterson IT support proposal and budget from Peterson Brothers Construction
• Assessor's tax cancellation request
• County annual juvenile justice report
• Building inspector agreement for City of Bliss
• Generator preventive maintenance agreements

The Board of County Commissioners approved a base proposal and specific modifications for the courthouse remodel. They also approved tax cancellations for agricultural producers and renewed two alcoholic beverage licenses.

• Approved courthouse remodel base proposal of $2,970,204.38, Option 6 (Wallpaper Removal) for $17,640, and Option 8 (Deductive Ceiling Tile VE) for -$9,000
• Approved alcoholic beverage license renewals for Los Potrillos Mexican Restaurant and The Sidetrack
• Approved tax cancellations for parcels RP 06S14E363974 ($356.78), RP 05SS15E329301 ($150 plus penalty/interest), RP07S13E222010, and RP07S13E221989 ($130 plus penalty/interest)
• Approved Western States preventive maintenance agreements for three county generators
• Approved signing of Juvenile Justice Annual Financial Report and County Annual Juvenile Justice Report
• Approved the RMWT contract to be signed by Commissioner Bolduc once complete
• Approved minutes of November 21, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss and potentially approve 2023 insurance rates with Jim Hawkins, review a proposal from Totalcare Aaron Zimmerman for IT services, and handle several administrative items including tax cancellations, comp time accrual, and alcohol license renewals.

• Jim Hawkins – Insurance rates for 2023 and sign documents for Insurance Plan via Zoom
• Aaron Zimmerman – Proposal from Totalcare IT for IT Services
• Treasurer Wines – Post Abstract Cancellation
• Assessor Baldwin – Tax Cancellation
• Sign 2023 Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals

The Board of County Commissioners established new limits for employee compensatory time accrual and approved a 1% increase in health insurance. The board also approved several liquor license renewals and specific tax cancellations.

• Approved alcoholic beverage license renewals for Anglers Lounge, Outlaws and Angels, Love’s Travel Stops & Country Store, and Lupitas General Store
• Approved minutes from November 14, 2022
• Set maximum comp time accrual at 140 hours for regular employees and 160 hours for law enforcement and EMS
• Approved 1% increase for health insurance
• Approved Post Abstract Cancellations for batch 610244
• Approved tax cancellation for Parcel No. MH 6S14E363974A in the amount of $1,317.74

TRI-COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL

The Tri-County Joint Weed Board will discuss available funds, a joint powers agreement, equipment condition, and cost share funding. Action items include auctioning a 2006 F250 and two Arctic Cat ATVs, purchasing a laptop, a spray tank setup for a new truck, and an ATV with spray tank.

• Auction of 2006 F250 and 2 Arctic Cat ATVs
• Purchase of laptop for office
• Purchase of spray tank setup for new truck and possible second tank
• Purchase of ATV and spray tank

The board approved the purchase of a 2022 Suzuki ATV and spray tank setups for two pickups. It also authorized the auction of an older pickup and two ATVs and approved the purchase of a new office laptop.

• Approved purchase of 2022 Suzuki ATV for $8,800.00 plus $1,450.00 for tank set up
• Approved purchase of tank set ups for 2 pickups at an estimated cost of $5,713.74 each
• Approved auction of 2006 F250 and 2 Artic Cat ATVs
• Approved purchase of office computer up to $1,200.00 including incidentals
• Approved minutes with spelling corrections
• Tabled discussion of RC&D account funds until January

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will canvass the November 8, 2022 General Election results and finalize the 2023 pay range scale. They will also discuss a Treasure Wines homeowners exemption cancellation and solid waste fee, consider Southern Idaho Solid Waste fee waivers for 2023, and review a city of Wendell building inspector agreement. Two closed executive sessions are scheduled for indigent matters and a personnel issue.

• Canvass November 8, 2022 General Election
• Finalize 2023 pay range scale
• Treasure Wines – Homeowners Exemption Cancellation Post Abstract and Solid Waste Fee Discussion
• Southern Idaho Solid Waste Fee Waivers for 2023
• Memorandum of Agreement – City of Wendell Building Inspector Agreement

The Board of County Commissioners approved various financial claims, tax cancellations, and business licenses. They also accepted a building inspector agreement with the City of Wendell and updated the employee pay range scale.

• Approved October 2022 Claims totaling $521,333.08
• Approved canvassing of the November 8, 2022 election
• Approved tax cancellation on batch number 610243
• Approved indigent matter 5031
• Approved 2023 solid waste fee waivers
• Approved alcoholic beverage licenses for Pickles Bar and Grill, Oasis Stop N Go #13, Bliss Country Store #74, Gooding Country Club, and Buzz Thru Daily
• Accepted Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Wendell for building inspector
• Approved updated employee pay range scale

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to serve as the Idaho Broadband Advisory Board. The agenda includes only the possibility of entering an executive session under several Idaho Code exemptions, with no listed action items or public discussion topics.

• Meeting is designated as the Idaho Broadband Advisory Board
• Agenda allows for executive session under IC §74-206(1) for personnel, labor negotiations, real property, records, competition, or legal counsel
• No other business items are listed on the agenda

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session on November 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Action items include an update from the Weed Control Superintendent on a computer request, an ETS assessment for a broadband grant via Zoom, and a tax cancellation from the Assessor. The board will also discuss pay scale update suggestions for the ambulance district and consider signing 2023 alcoholic beverage license renewals and a resolution to destroy emails.

• Weed Control Superintendent Jason Parker – update and computer request
• Curtis Bennet – ETS Assessment for Broadband Grant (via Zoom)
• Assessor Baldwin – Tax Cancellation
• Ambulance District pay scale update suggestions from Director Kepler
• Sign 2023 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Renewals

The Board adopted Resolution 2022-11-07 to establish retention periods for permanent, semipermanent, and temporary records. Other actions included renewing several alcohol licenses and approving a tax proration for a destroyed structure.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-11-07 regarding the destruction of certain records
• Approved alcoholic Beverage License Renewals for Hummingbird Coffee Company, Magic Valley Portuguese Hall, West Point, Maverik Country Store #217, and Maverik Country Store #232
• Approved tax proration for Ron Ewing's shop (RP06S14E286337 and MH6S14E286337A)
• Approved minutes from October 31, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a broadband study grant agreement with Imagine Idaho Foundation, an IT service proposal from Totalcare IT, and a resolution setting conflict public defense fees. Other items include a proclamation for Marsy's Law, a request to close the clerk's office the Friday after Thanksgiving, and executive sessions for indigent matters and an employee complaint.

• Michele McFarland, Region IV Development – Broadband Study for Grants
• Imagine Idaho Foundation Grant Agreement and Memorandum of Understanding
• Aaron Zimmerman – Totalcare IT Service Proposal
• Resolution 2022-10-31 Setting Conflict Public Defense Fees
• Marsy's Law for Idaho Proclamation

The Board adopted Resolution 2022-10-31 to establish a rotational system and compensation for conflict public defenders. The Board also authorized IT assessments for broadband and county computer systems.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-10-31 setting conflict public defender pay at $80 per hour
• Approved hiring ETS for a county Broadband accessibility IT assessment
• Authorized Totalcare IT to perform an assessment of the county computer system
• Approved signing the Imagine Idaho and Imagine Idaho Foundation, Inc. Grant Agreement
• Denied support for the Marsy’s Law Proclamation
• Approved homeowner’s exemption post abstract batches #610240 ($28,363.89) and #610241 ($12,497.60)
• Approved closing the clerk’s office the Friday after Thanksgiving
• Accepted minutes from October 24, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 24, 2022, to consider several action items including a request to order arena lights, a diagnostic scan tool purchase, a minor land division application, alcoholic beverage license renewals, and a building inspector agreement. They will also discuss funding for a highway district road project and hear a report on the county emergency operations plan update and a grant for emergency housing.

• Don Gill, Fair Manager, requests to order arena lights
• Jentzsch/JR Potatoes minor land division application
• Discussion on funding for West Point Highway District roads to Shell Oil anaerobic digesters
• Alcoholic beverage license renewals
• Building inspector agreement with the City of Hagerman

The Board approved several equipment purchases and service contracts, including arena lighting and a vehicle diagnostic tool. They increased the hourly rate for conflict public defenders and renewed multiple alcoholic beverage licenses.

• Approved $46,510 purchase for arena lighting
• Approved Karl Souza to install sound boards at fairgrounds classroom
• Approved 2022-2023 contract with University of Idaho
• Raised Conflict Public Defense fee to $80 per hour
• Approved purchase of vehicle diagnostic scan tool
• Denied Jentzch property lot split based on Ordinance
• Approved claim to Laughlin Ricks Architecture, LLC
• Approved alcoholic beverage license renewals for seven businesses

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss waiving solid waste fees for residents with income under $12,000 and disabled veterans, open bids for IT services, review financial projections for courthouse and jail remodel, and consider a broadband agreement. Several other items include a building inspector agreement with Gooding City, a business property tax exemption for Shell Oil, and approval of EMS building signage.

• Waive Solid Waste Fee for Circuit Breaker Income Under $12,000 & Disabled Veterans
• Request for Proposal Bid Opening – Information Technology Services
• Colby Ricks – Courthouse and Jail Remodel Financial Projections
• Brooke Allen – Direct Communications Broadband
• Resolutions Authorizing Business Property Tax Exemption for Equilon Enterprise, LLC d/b/a Shell Oil Products

The Board approved two five-year property tax exemptions for Equilon Enterprises (Shell Oil) for a new facility, with exemptions starting at 100% and declining to 80%. The board also approved $104,401.98 in claims, waived solid waste fees for qualifying residents, and tabled EMS building signage.

• Approved Resolution 2022-10-17 granting Shell a 5-year property tax exemption on $101.5M investment (3-0)
• Approved Resolution 2022-10-17a granting Shell a second 5-year property tax exemption on $100.4M investment (3-0)
• Approved waiving solid waste fees for 2022 Circuit Breaker and Disabled Veterans list (3-0)
• Approved September & October 2022 claims totaling $104,401.98 (3-0)
• Tabled approval of signage for EMS Building (3-0)
• Approved agreement with City of Gooding for Building Inspection Services (3-0)
• Accepted Curtis Merrill's resignation from Planning and Zoning Commission effective Dec 31, 2022 (3-0)
• Approved employee gift certificates ($25) and holiday party (up to $400) (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a tax exemption for Equilon Enterprises, LLC (Shell Oil Company). The agenda includes budget amendments for FY2023 and several inter-agency agreements. The board will also review a pay range scale for the probation officer.

• Plant Investment Tax Exemption decision for Shell Oil Company
• Resolutions to amend FY2023 Budget
• City of Hagerman and Gooding County Law Enforcement Agreement
• Ada County Pathology Agreement and Mini Cassia Juvenile Detention Center Agreement
• Request to purchase lawn mower for the Fair

The Board approved a five-year sliding-scale property tax exemption for Shell Oil Company's second renewable natural gas digester (Friesian) in Wendell. The exemption starts at 100% for years one and two, then drops to 90%, 85%, and 80% in subsequent years. The Board also adopted two budget amendments shifting funds within the prosecutor and treasurer budgets, signed a law enforcement agreement with Hagerman, approved a pathology services contract with Ada County, certified special assessments to the 2022 tax roll, and agreed to create a Board of Community Guardians.

• Approved 5-year tax exemption for Shell Oil's Friesian digester (100% yr1-2, 90% yr3, 85% yr4, 80% yr5)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-10-03 increasing prosecutor budget by $14,450 from general fund salaries
• Adopted Resolution 2022-10-03a increasing treasurer budget by $3,024 from general fund salaries
• Signed law enforcement agreement with City of Hagerman
• Signed pathology services agreement with Ada County
• Certified special assessments to 2022 tax roll
• Approved Mini-Cassia Juvenile Detention Center agreement
• Established need to create a Board of Community Guardians

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to approve claims and sign two documents. The board may also enter an executive session to discuss personnel, property, or legal matters.

• Region IV Development Administration Contract
• Imagine Idaho Foundation Grant Application
• Approval of Claims

The Board of County Commissioners approved a Project Administration Contract for Region IV Development assistance in the Ambulance Grant and supported the Imagine Idaho grant to be submitted by Region IV Development. They also approved the September 2022 claims totaling $243,664.01, including $22,860.83 for ambulance services. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Project Administration Contract for Region IV Development assistance in the Ambulance Grant (unanimous)
• Supported the Imagine Idaho grant submission by Region IV Development (unanimous)
• Approved September 2022 claims totaling $243,664.01 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a regular session including public hearings and action items. The agenda includes road grading discussions, subdivision vacation requests, and ambulance district reviews.

• Tax Deed Sale
• Public Hearing: Ed Southfield and Dan Mauger's request to vacate Salmon Falls Subdivision
• Ambulance District pay range scale review
• Ambulance District exterior design change request
• Peterson Brothers Construction sub-contractor bid opening

The Board of County Commissioners approved multiple actions including tax deed sales of two properties, a medical contract with Sawtooth Correctional Medical, and designated polling places for the November 2022 election. They also approved a bid for office furniture moving, supported a health district appointment, adopted a resolution reserving foregone tax revenue, and approved vacation of the Salmon Falls Landing Subdivision. Several items were discussed but not decided, including road maintenance and a courthouse remodel budget shortfall.

• Approved tax deed sale of Instrument #277767 to Scott Zarate for $9,000
• Approved tax deed sale of Instrument #277766 to Morgan Meyers for $67,000
• Approved medical contract with Sawtooth Correctional Medical (unanimous)
• Approved bid from Bust N Move for office furniture moving at $199/hour (unanimous)
• Approved support for Jared Orton's appointment to South Central Public Health District (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-09-19 reserving foregone tax revenue (unanimous)
• Approved payment of $4,940 to Jerome County for Tri-County Guardians wages (unanimous)
• Approved designated polling places for November 8, 2022 election (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a resolution opposing wind projects and review the 2023 ICRMP Policy. The session includes a review of the Public Defense Commission's financial assistance needs and an update to the pay range scale.

• Resolution 2022-09-12 Opposition to Wind Projects
• Review of 2023 ICRMP Policy
• Review of Public Defense Commission financial assistance and county needs
• Review and update of Pay Range Scale
• Executive Session regarding indigent matters

The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2022-09-12 opposing the Lava Ridge and Salmon Falls Wind Project, joining neighboring counties in opposition. They also approved August 2022 claims totaling $465,890.30, authorized signing of L2 forms for Gooding County and the Ambulance District, accepted the August 31 financial statement, and reviewed but tabled the Pay Range Scale for further discussion. The Public Defense Commission reported receipt of $100,558.87 in state funds and discussed a potential state takeover of public defense in FY2024 or FY2025.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-09-12 opposing Lava Ridge and Salmon Falls Wind Project (unanimous)
• Approved August 2022 claims totaling $465,890.30 (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of L2 for Gooding County (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of L2 for Gooding County Ambulance District (unanimous)
• Accepted financial statement as of August 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Tabled Pay Range Scale review to next meeting to include Ambulance District
• Approved minutes from September 6, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to canvass the August 30, 2022 election results. The agenda includes discussions on the Idaho Capital Crimes Defense Program ballot and the dissolution of the Joint Board of Community Guardians.

• Canvass of August 30, 2022 Election
• Idaho Capital Crimes Defense Program Ballot
• Joint Board of Community Guardians Dissolution Resolution
• IT Personnel Job Description
• Ambulance District grant update

The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2022-09-06 to dissolve the Joint Powers Agreement with Jerome and Lincoln Counties for the Tri-County Community Guardians program, following their withdrawals. The board also approved the Miicor extended maintenance agreement, canvassed the August 30, 2022 election, and voted for Brent Mendenhall for the Capital Crimes Defense Program. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included executive sessions and reports.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-09-06 dissolving Tri-County Community Guardians (unanimous)
• Approved Miicor 1-year extended hardware and software maintenance (unanimous)
• Canvassed August 30, 2022 election results (unanimous)
• Voted for Brent Mendenhall for Capital Crimes Defense Program (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from August 29, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on September 1, 2022. The agenda includes potential executive sessions to consider personnel matters, labor negotiations, or real property acquisitions.

• Special meeting regarding Shell Downstream Bovarius at 2828 S. 2300 E., Wendell, ID

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct budget hearings for Gooding County and the Gooding County Ambulance District for FY2023. The board will also review bids for an annex roof and discuss a wind farm project resolution.

• FY2023 Budget Hearing for Gooding County and Gooding County Ambulance District
• Bids from Garland/DBS, Inc for Annex Roof
• Resolution for Alcoholic Beverage License Fees
• FY2023 City of Wendell Law Enforcement Agreement
• Broadband Study and Grant Application Proposal from Region IV Development

The Board of County Commissioners unanimously approved the FY2023 budget totaling $15,586,495, as well as a separate $2,008,654 budget for the Gooding County Ambulance District. The board also approved several other items including a DMV camera system, a law enforcement agreement with the City of Wendell, and a resolution setting alcoholic beverage license fees. Discussion was held on opioid litigation, a roof repair project that was tabled, and a potential broadband grant agreement.

• Approved FY2023 county budget of $15,586,495 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 Ambulance District budget of $2,008,654 (unanimous)
• Approved DMV camera system from Pinnacle Technologies for $2,916.56 (unanimous)
• Approved and signed Wendell Law Enforcement Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved resolution 2022-08-29b adopting alcoholic beverage license fees (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Region IV Development for broadband grant (unanimous)
• Approved FY2023 Indigent Defense Financial Assistance Agreement (unanimous)
• Tabled Annex Building roof repair until September 19, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The board heard an update on the courthouse remodel and jail addition, with construction expected to start by end of September. They discussed using remaining ARPA funds for AED batteries and pads, and agreed to update the commercial solid waste fee formula. No substantive votes were taken on these items; the only formal action was approval of the August 15 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes of August 15, 2022 (motion by Buhler, second by Bolton, carried).
• Discussed courthouse remodel and jail addition plans; no formal action taken.
• Discussed using remaining ARPA funds for AED batteries and pads; no formal action taken.
• Agreed to update commercial solid waste fee formula; directed Assessor Baldwin and Prosecutor Misseldine to draft a new resolution.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss assistance for the Gooding Airport Fly-In and review site questions for Shell Oil Company. The board is also scheduled to sign an environmental review for a Gooding County Ambulance grant.

• Request for assistance with breakfast for Gooding Airport Fly-In
• Shell Oil Company Downstream Bovarius Site Visit questions
• Signing of Gooding County Ambulance Environmental Review for a grant
• Discussion of USDA Grant for Broadband

The board forgave the remaining balance of indigent case 1995 and approved property tax exemptions for five parcels (PP2748, PP2747, PP2746, PP2745, PP2744) to align with a new legislative definition of 'transient'. They denied a request to allow ambulance staff to earn comp time instead of overtime pay, and could not offer county assistance for a fly-in breakfast but suggested personal donations.

• Forgave balance of indigent case 1995 (unanimous)
• Exempted parcels PP2748, PP2747, PP2746, PP2745, PP2744 from property taxes (unanimous)
• Denied comp time request for ambulance staff
• Declined county assistance for fly-in breakfast, offered personal donations

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a final budget work session and review an 80% plan from architect Colby Ricks. The agenda also includes a Shell Oil project discussion and a financial statement as of July 31, 2022.

• 80% Plan Review by Colby Ricks, Architect
• Shell Oil 2nd Project with Assessor Baldwin
• Final Budget Work Session
• Financial Statement as of July 31, 2022
• Review Alcohol Beverage License Fees for 2023 (Tabled)

The Board approved the July 2022 claims totaling $170,933.08, accepted the financial statements as of July 31, 2022, and set a public meeting for October 3, 2022, to consider Shell Oil's property tax exemption. The Board also reviewed the 80% courthouse remodel plans and decided not to change alcoholic beverage license fees this year.

• Approved July 2022 claims totaling $170,933.08
• Accepted financial statements as of July 31, 2022
• Set public meeting for Shell Oil property tax exemption on Oct 3, 2022 at 6:00 p.m.
• Approved early courthouse closure at 4:00 p.m. on Aug 17, 2022 for Parade Day
• Approved minutes from August 1, 2022
• Decided not to change alcoholic beverage license fees this year

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review requests regarding building permit and special use permit fees for the City of Gooding. The Ambulance District will address a grant need for CPR devices and service contracts.

• City of Gooding request to waive building permit and special use permit fees for wastewater treatment plant improvements
• Discussion on FY2023 increase of building inspector fee for cities
• EMS Bureau Grant discussion regarding funds for CPR devices and service contracts
• Bids for concrete and bollard pipe at EMS building

The Board of County Commissioners waived building permit and special use fees for the City of Gooding's Waste Water Treatment Plant improvements, and increased building inspector fees for cities by up to 75%, payable quarterly. They also accepted a bid for EMS Building work and tabled liquor license fee changes.

• Waived building permit and special use fees for City of Gooding wastewater plant improvements (unanimous)
• Increased building inspector fees for cities up to 75%, paid quarterly (unanimous)
• Tabled liquor license fee changes to next meeting (unanimous)
• Accepted $5,353.70 bid from 208 Welding, LLC for EMS Building pipe and concrete (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 25, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a work session for the FY2023 budget and designate polling places for August 30, 2022. The meeting includes reports from the Veteran Service Officer and discussions on non-profit organizations.

• FY2023 Budget Work Session
• Designation of polling places for August 30, 2022
• Region IV Development Grant Writing Contract
• Tabled item: Computer Arts, Inc./Harris Local Gov. Agreement
• Tabled item: Joint IT Services with Power County

The Board of County Commissioners held a regular session where they worked on the fiscal year 2023 budget, approved several contracts, and designated polling places for the August 30, 2022 election. They also went into executive sessions for indigent and employee matters, and discussed a tax exemption application from Shell Oil Company, which will be further discussed at the next meeting.

• Approved 5004 finding of facts for indigent matters (unanimous)
• Approved Computer Arts, Inc./Harris Local Gov. Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved polling places for August 30, 2022 election (unanimous)
• Approved Region IV Development Professional Services Contract for Ambulance Project (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board adopted Resolution 2022-07-18 increasing the solid waste unit fee from $55 to $75 per year, following a public hearing on July 11. The Board also approved an indigent matter (case 5029), accepted the July 11 minutes, authorized a bid for an Annex roof, and approved hiring Nick Roth as a part-time Division Coordinator. The IT services item was tabled, and the ambulance district discussed a possible fee increase but took no action.

• Adopted Resolution 2022-07-18 raising solid waste fee to $75/year (unanimous)
• Approved indigent matter 5029 (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes of July 11, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized Garland Company to bid on Annex roof (unanimous)
• Approved hiring Nick Roth as Division Coordinator/Court Compliance Officer up to 8 hrs/week (unanimous)
• Vacated portion of lots 15 and 16 in Big Wood River Acreage Subdivision (unanimous)
• Tabled IT services discussion with Computer Arts, Inc. until next meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a budget work session and hold public hearings regarding solid waste fee increases and a proposed ambulance grant from the Idaho Department of Commerce. The board will also review several contracts and agreements.

• Public hearing on Solid Waste Fee Increase
• Public hearing on Idaho Department of Commerce Proposed Ambulance Grant
• Super Com, Inc. Agreement for Juvenile Probation
• Region IV Development Grant Writing Contract
• Computer Arts, Inc./Harris Agreement

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $20 increase to the solid waste fee, bringing it to $75 per unit, after a public hearing with no attendees. They also authorized destruction of certain Treasurer's Office records, approved a grant application for a new ambulance, and tabled an IT services agreement with Computer Arts, Inc./Harris Local Govt. The board accepted the June 2022 financial statement and claims totaling $400,894.79.

• Approved solid waste fee increase to $75 per unit (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-07-11 for destruction of Treasurer's Office records (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-07-11a to submit grant application for ambulance purchase (unanimous)
• Approved contract with SuperCom, Inc. for ankle monitors (unanimous)
• Accepted financial statement as of June 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved June 2022 claims totaling $400,894.79 (unanimous)
• Tabled Computer Arts, Inc./Harris Local Govt IT services agreement until next meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget work session and review a Department of Commerce grant for the Gooding County Ambulance District. The meeting includes an executive session regarding indigent matters.

• Department of Commerce Grant for Ambulance Titled to Gooding County Ambulance District
• Budget Work Session
• Delta Dental Renewal Proposal
• Board of Equalization in office adjustments
• Executive Session regarding Indigent Matters

The Board of County Commissioners approved the Delta Dental renewal and the minutes from June 27 and June 30, 2022. They also authorized all in-office property assessment adjustments presented by Assessor Baldwin for July 5 and June 27, 2022. The board discussed the ambulance title for a grant application and held a budget work session.

• Approved Delta Dental renewal (unanimous)
• Approved June 27, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved June 30, 2022 minutes (unanimous)
• Authorized all in-office assessment adjustments presented by Assessor Baldwin (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting via conference call with Petersen Brothers Construction. The agenda does not list specific decisions or action items.

• Conference call with Petersen Brothers Construction

The Board of County Commissioners held a special session to discuss the phased remodel of the courthouse and jail with the architect and contractor. No formal decisions were made; the project is anticipated to start in September 2022.

• Discussed courthouse and jail remodel phases with architect and contractor

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Gooding County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to decide on two applications: a special use permit for a hardware store and a variance to replace a legal nonconforming structure. The commission will vote to approve, deny, or table each item, and will also discuss new building permit software and upcoming hearings.

• Special use permit for hardware store at 1958 State Hwy 46, zoned Transitional 2 (T-2)
• Variance to replace legal nonconforming structure at 1740 E. 1600 S., zoned Agricultural
• Discussion of new Building Permit Software and its impact on P&Z
• Upcoming hearing: Pintail Subdivision (Dr. Pica, waiting on info)

The Gooding County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special use permit for Shellee Shaw to operate a hardware store at 1958 State Hwy 46, with the condition that previous special use permits by the prior owner be legally removed. The commission also approved a variance for Mark Sabala to replace a legal nonconforming structure at 1740 E. 1600 S., with no conditions. Both approvals were unanimous. The board also discussed trying the new OpenGov system for application reviews.

• Approved special use permit for hardware store at 1958 State Hwy 46 (condition: remove previous permits)
• Approved variance to replace legal nonconforming structure at 1740 E. 1600 S. (no conditions)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a work session regarding the FY2023 Budget. The agenda includes several action items involving liquor licenses, grant requests, and service billing decisions.

• FY2023 Budget Work Session
• Justin Leavens Plat approval
• Liquor License Transfer from La Cresha Barmore to Winmill Bros LLC
• Idaho Office of Emergency Management-Public Assistant Grant Request
• Decision on Billing QRU ’s for SIRCOMM Services

The Board approved several routine items including a grant request, audit engagement letter, economic development letter, and a plat for Justin Leavens. They also authorized a liquor license transfer from La Cresha Barmore to Winmill Bros, LLC dba Stockman's. The Board decided not to bill Quick Response Units for SIRCOMM expenses. No substantive decisions were made regarding the budget or indigent matters, which were discussed in executive session.

• Approved Public Assistance Grant Request for Advance or Reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved Eide Bailly engagement letter for FY2022 audit (unanimous)
• Approved Rural Economic Development Professional commitment letter (unanimous)
• Approved Justin Leavens plat (unanimous)
• Authorized liquor license transfer to Winmill Bros, LLC dba Stockman's (unanimous)
• Decided not to bill Quick Response Units for SIRCOMM expenses

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several action items including building maintenance and juvenile probation agreements. The meeting also includes a budget work session for fiscal year 2023.

• Request for Annex Building roof bids and temporary office space plans
• Memorandum of Agreement for Juvenile Probation community and substance use services
• Budget consideration for Notch Butte Rangeland Fire Protection Association
• FY2023 Budget Work Session

The Board approved a 75% payoff of existing debt on cases 2635, 1899, and 3233, and approved the Gooding Soil Conservation District budget request. They also authorized obtaining bids for an annex roof replacement and approved agreements for juvenile probation programs. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included reports and a discussion about a CAFO variance.

• Accepted 75% debt payoff on cases 2635, 1899, 3233 (unanimous)
• Approved Gooding Soil Conservation District budget request (unanimous)
• Directed Karl Souza to obtain bids for annex roof replacement (unanimous)
• Approved Community Based Alternative Services and Substance Use Disorder Services Program (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several action items including landfill fees and budget requests. The meeting includes discussions on planning, zoning, and trespass policy.

• Southern Idaho Solid Waste District-Gooding County Landfill Fee discussion
• Snake River Grill Beer & Wine License Transfer
• 5th District TCA Budget Request
• Planning & Zoning - Tremelling Matter
• Prosecutor Misseldine - Trespass Policy

The Board of County Commissioners voted to increase the solid waste fee by $20 to $75 per unit and scheduled a public hearing for the increase. They also denied three indigent claims, accepted partial payoffs on three others, approved a beer and wine license transfer for Snake River Grill, and approved May 2022 claims and the financial statement.

• Approved $20 solid waste fee increase to $75 per unit, public hearing scheduled (unanimous)
• Denied indigent claims 5023, 5027, 5016 (unanimous)
• Accepted 75% payoff of existing debt on claims 2635, 1899, 3233 (unanimous)
• Approved transfer of SRG, LLC Snake River Grill beer and wine license to Johnson and Young (unanimous)
• Approved May 2022 claims totaling $170,933.08 (unanimous)
• Approved May 31, 2022 financial statement (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from June 6, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss several action items, including a landfill fee increase and a subdivision vacation. The board will also review requests for coroner's office equipment and rodeo ticket distribution.

• Proposal to increase landfill fee
• Hearing to vacate portions of Lots 1, 2, 7, and 8 of the Little Wood Villa Subdivision
• Request to purchase iPads for the Coroner's Office
• Resolution for tax exemption for Equilon Enterprises, LLC Shell Oil US
• Approval for 4-H members and county employees to receive rodeo tickets

The board approved Resolution 2022-06-06 granting Equilon Enterprises (Shell Oil US) a five-year business property tax exemption for a new facility, with exemption percentages decreasing from 100% in years one and two to 80% in year five. The board also approved giving rodeo tickets to 4H members and employees, vacated lots in the Little Wood Villa Subdivision, and purchased two iPads for the coroner's office. The solid waste fee increase was tabled for further discussion.

• Approved Resolution 2022-06-06 granting Shell a 5-year tax exemption (unanimous)
• Approved rodeo tickets for 4H members and employees for Wednesday night (unanimous)
• Vacated lots 1, 2, 7, 8 in Little Wood Villa Subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two iPads with data plans for coroner's office (unanimous)
• Tabled solid waste fee increase until next meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold an executive session regarding indigent matters and personal matters. The regular session includes a discussion on Mid Snake response and CDBG grant writing.

• Executive Session: Indigent Matters
• Executive Session: Personal Matters
• Discussion: Mid Snake Response Letter
• Discussion: Grant Writing on CDBG Grants

The Board of County Commissioners held a regular session on May 31, 2022. They approved hiring Region IV Development to assist with an ambulance grant application. The board also approved minutes from May 16 and May 23, 2022. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included executive sessions for indigent and personnel matters.

• Approved hiring Region IV Development for ambulance grant assistance
• Approved minutes from May 16, 2022
• Approved minutes from May 23, 2022

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold public hearings and take action on several special use permit requests. These include applications for employee housing, a clubhouse, boat docks, and canyon rim homes.

• Big Sky Dairy: request to install manufactured homes for employee housing near Shoe String and 1400 E. Rd.
• Jeazec, LLC: request to construct a clubhouse at 498 State Hwy. 46
• Brad Wills: request to construct two private boat docks near 1000 E. Rd. in Hagerman
• David Snelson: request for a special use permit and variance to build two homes near Clear Lakes Golf Course

The Gooding County Planning and Zoning Commission approved three special use permits: for Big Sky Dairy employee housing, a Jeazec LLC clubhouse, and two boat docks for Brad Wills. A fourth application by David Snelson was not heard because he did not appear. All approvals were made with conditions or none as recorded.

• Approved Big Sky Dairy special use permit for employee housing (moved by Curtis, seconded by Kathleen, no conditions)
• Approved Jeazec LLC special use permit for clubhouse with conditions (moved by Kathleen, seconded by Tom)
• Approved Brad Wills special use permit for two boat docks with conditions (moved by Curtis, seconded by Kathleen)
• David Snelson's special use permit/variance application not heard—applicant did not show

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved tax deeds for two properties, canvassed the May 17, 2022 election results, accepted the FY2021 annual audit, and approved a collection agency agreement for probation fees. They also denied an indigent matter (case 5022) in executive session. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved tax deeds for two properties (RPG1000047003A $1,503.11, RPG10000870190A $883.09)
• Approved canvass of May 17, 2022 election results
• Approved Trust Financial, LLC agreement for collection of misdemeanor probation UA and lab fees
• Denied indigent matter 5022 (executive session, unanimous)
• Approved Management Representation letter to Eide Bailly
• Accepted FY2021 annual audit as presented by Eide Bailly

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the Lava Ridge Wind Project. The agenda may be amended to include an executive session for various legal or personnel matters.

• Lava Ridge Wind Project

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss a one-year warranty inspection for the EMS Facility. The agenda includes potential executive sessions regarding personnel, labor negotiations, or legal matters.

• One Year Warranty Inspection on EMS Facility with Myers Anderson and Gary Jones Construction

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct an executive session regarding indigent matters. The meeting includes discussions on support requests, grant applications, and budget reviews.

• Executive Session for Indigent Matters
• Jeanette Roe-Support Request for Interlink Volunteer Caregivers
• Ambulance District Grant Application endorsement letter
• Pinnacle Technology door access control at Sheriff's Office
• Chief Public Defender FY2023 Public Defense Grant Application

The board approved a $4,944.60 high security access system for the sheriff's office and judge's chambers, and approved a tax exemption for Gooding Springs Calvary Chapel. They also approved names for North and South Stearns Springs, and signed a grant application for indigent defense. The meeting included an executive session for indigent matters and legal counsel.

• Approved Pinnacle Technologies security system estimate at $4,944.60 (unanimous)
• Approved tax exemption for Gooding Springs Calvary Chapel for 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved names for North and South Stearns Springs as proposed by US Board on Geographic Names (unanimous)
• Signed FY2023 Indigent Defense Financial Assistance grant application (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 9, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved indigent matter payment of $5,028 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting at the Gooding County EMS building. The agenda includes potential executive sessions regarding personnel, labor negotiations, or legal matters.

• Special meeting at Gooding County EMS

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss budget requests for the Extension Report and South Central Public Health. The body is also reviewing several service agreements and a door access control replacement for the Sheriff's Office.

• Pinnacle Technology proposal to replace door access control at Sheriff's Office
• FY2023 Budget Request from Mario de Haro Marti (Extension Report)
• FY2023 Budget Request from South Central Public Health
• Ballot to appoint Angenie McCleary to South Central Public Health District
• Agreements with Peterson Brothers Construction and Data Works

The Board approved a $5,769.65 settlement in an indigent case, tabled a Pinnacle Technology matter until May 23, 2022, and approved several routine items including minutes, claims, and agreements. They also heard reports from the Extension Office and South Central Public Health District, and discussed a CAFO ordinance revision.

• Approved $5,769.65 settlement in indigent case 13-2-4009 (unanimous)
• Tabled Pinnacle Technology until May 23, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Angenie McCleary to South Central Public Health District (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 18, April 25, and May 2, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved April 2022 claims totaling $281,064.11 (unanimous)
• Approved financial statement as of April 30, 2022 (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Peterson Brothers Construction agreement for courthouse remodel (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign Data Works Plus agreement for fingerprint machine (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting regarding a one-year warranty inspection for the EMS facility. The agenda includes potential executive sessions for personnel, labor, or legal matters.

• One Year Warranty Inspection on EMS Facility with Myers Anderson and Gary Jones Construction

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several planning and zoning matters including a final plat and mobile home placement. The meeting also includes updates regarding Ambulance District billing, bids, and EMS Week plans.

• Final Plat on Visser Subdivision
• City of Bliss Building Inspector Agreement
• Mobile Home Placement for Martin and Alma Alverez
• Minor Land Division for Mark Sabala
• Ambulance District bids and billing updates

The Board approved the Big Sky Estates Subdivision plat, authorized hiring an additional Planning and Zoning staff person at $15/hour, and approved a $1,147.57 tax refund for Koyle Ranch Hydro. They also denied two indigent matters (5020 and 5016) and signed a building inspector agreement with the City of Bliss. Several citizen complaints about Planning and Zoning were discussed but no formal action was taken on them.

• Approved Big Sky Estates Subdivision and authorized Chairman to sign plat
• Denied indigent matters 5020 and 5016
• Approved Building Inspector Agreement with City of Bliss
• Authorized hiring additional Planning and Zoning staff at $15.00/hour
• Approved $1,147.57 tax refund for Koyle Ranch Hydro (2020 tax year)
• Approved $2,750 contribution to REDS EDPRO Grant
• Approved March 2022 financial statement
• Approved Juvenile Probation conference attendance if within budget

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Gooding County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider three applications: a multi-family dwelling special use permit for townhomes with RV garages, a final subdivision plat for a 22-lot development, and a special use permit for a potato sorting and packing facility. The commission will vote to approve, deny, or table each application. New business includes upcoming hearings on several subdivision and land-use items.

• Multi-family dwelling SUP by Valley Land Development for 2 two-story townhome buildings with RV garages near 1975 E. and Hwy. 26, zoned R-2
• Final subdivision plat review by J-U-B Engineers for 22-lot subdivision at 1001 E. 2650 N, zoned T-2
• Special use permit by JK Potatoes for agricultural sorting/packing facility with cold storage and office, zoned Agriculture
• Action items: approve, deny, or table each of the three applications
• Upcoming hearings: Tremelling subdivision vacate/amend, Pintail Subdivision, Salmon Falls Subdivision, TJ Ringling labor camp, Canyon Rim requirements discussion, Jeazec club house

The Gooding County Planning and Zoning Commission approved three applications: a multi-family dwelling special use permit for Valley Land Development to build townhome units, a final subdivision plat for a 22-lot development by J-U-B Engineers, and a special use permit with conditions for JK Potatoes to operate a produce sorting and packing facility. All approvals were unanimous with no opposition noted.

• Approved Multi-Family Dwelling Special Use Permit for Valley Land Development (unanimous)
• Approved Final Subdivision Plat Review for J-U-B Engineers (unanimous)
• Approved Special Use Permit with conditions for JK Potatoes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held a regular session on April 25, 2022. They unanimously approved an executive session for indigent matters, then denied indigent case 5024. They approved an agriculture lease with Brian Lamb for land surrounding the Wendell Transfer Station, and signed a H.O.P.E. proclamation. Department heads gave updates on tax collection, assessments, fuel budgets, jail capacity, and other operational matters.

• Denied indigent case 5024 (unanimous)
• Approved agriculture lease with Brian Lamb for Wendell Transfer Station land (unanimous)
• Signed H.O.P.E. proclamation (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review tax exemptions and receive a quarterly report from the Veterans Service Officer. The Ambulance District will address an ambulance request for proposals and wildland fire deployment. The meeting also includes several non-action items such as budget reviews and legal correspondence.

• Review of 2022 Tax Exemptions by Assessor Baldwin
• Create Request for Proposals for an Ambulance
• Wildland Fire Deployment report
• Review FY2022 Budget
• Executive Session regarding Indigent Matters & Appeal Hearings

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider personnel additions in Planning and Zoning and a building permit fee waiver for Wendell High School. The meeting includes legislative updates from state officials and the designation of polling places for the May 17 election.

• Decision on additional personnel in Planning and Zoning
• City of Wendell request to waive building permit fees for Wendell High School
• Designation of polling places for May 17, 2022 election
• Designation of budget hearing dates for Gooding County and Gooding County Ambulance District
• Emergency Drought Declaration

The board declared a local disaster emergency due to drought conditions, approved a $35,908.27 roof replacement bid, and waived building permit fees for Wendell High School. They also denied an indigent matter (case 5019) and tabled a new Permit Tech-Plan Reviewer position.

• Declared emergency drought disaster (unanimous)
• Approved roof replacement bid from Canyon Construction Services LLC for $35,908.27 (unanimous)
• Waived building permit fees for Wendell High School (unanimous)
• Denied indigent case 5019 (unanimous)
• Tabled Permit Tech-Plan Reviewer position
• Approved March 2022 claims totaling $251,138.71 (unanimous)
• Set budget hearing for August 29 at 10:15 a.m. (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April as Parkinson's Awareness Month (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss an impact area with the Mayor of Gooding and review the Planning and Zoning budget. The session includes a funding request from the Gooding Soil Conservation District and a request from the City of Wendell to waive building permit fees for Wendell High School.

• City of Wendell request to waive building permit fees for Wendell High School
• Gooding Soil Conservation District annual report and funding request
• Discussion on Planning and Zoning budget
• Pinnacle Technologies Door Security Agreement
• Discussion on impact area with Mayor Diane Houser

The Board of County Commissioners agreed with the City of Gooding's proposal to modify its impact area, which will allow the city to continue providing water and sewer to homes outside city limits. The county and city will develop ordinances to formalize the change. The board also denied an indigent matter (case 5211) and authorized signing a door security agreement for county buildings.

• Agreed to modify City of Gooding impact area (unanimous)
• Denied indigent case 5211 (unanimous)
• Authorized signing Pinnacle Technologies Door Security Agreement (unanimous)
• Supported Senator Risch's Support Local Gems initiative (unanimous)
• Approved minutes for March 28, 2022 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Gooding County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to decide on two applications: a special use permit for an RV stay and a fee waiver for an amended subdivision plat. The commission will also discuss reasoning for a prior approval and a complaint about surveyor costs.

• Special use permit for Kathy and Tony Nice to live in an RV over 45 days at 381 Hagerman Ave. W., Hagerman, in Transitional-2 Zone
• Fee waiver request by Joanna and Justin Leavens for amended subdivision plat at 113 Clear Lake Ln., Buhl, in Recreational Zone
• Action items: approve, deny, or table each application
• Discussion of reasoning for prior commission approval
• Complaint regarding costs of surveyors

The Gooding County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special use permit allowing Kathy and Tony Nice to live in an RV on their Sand Creek Subdivision property for up to 12 months, with conditions including obtaining a building permit and installing a septic system by September 1, 2022. The permit expires April 1, 2023, and the RV cannot be housed in the barn. The commission also tabled a fee waiver request from Joanna Leavens due to her absence.

• Approved special use permit for RV living at Nice property (moved by Curtis, seconded by Tom)
• Condition: building permit obtained and construction ready by September 1, 2022
• Condition: septic system installed by September 1, 2022
• Condition: RV not to be used as residence inside barn
• Condition: permit expires 4/1/2023 (12 months from 3/29/2022)
• Condition: Nices must vacate RV upon certificate of occupancy
• Tabled fee waiver request for amended subdivision plat (moved by Curtis, seconded by Kathleen)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review bids for LED light fixture replacements and arena lighting. The body will also discuss the City of Gooding Tree and Brush Yard and schedule a public hearing regarding FEMA's revised Flood Insurance Rate Map.

• Bids for LED light fixture change out at county buildings
• Bid for lighting in the Fairgrounds arena
• City of Gooding Tree and Brush Yard discussion
• Scheduling of public hearing for revised FEMA Flood Insurance Rate Map (FIRM)
• Fair Housing Month Proclamation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss personnel manual revisions and tax roll procedures. The board is deciding on a scanner purchase and a memorandum of understanding with Magic Valley Paramedics. Other items include a review of the FY2022 budget and the use of Zoom for meetings.

• Proposed revisions of the Personnel Manual
• Adding personal property as a lien to the Real Property 2022 Tax Roll
• Tax cancellation request from Assessor Baldwin
• Approval for purchase of a scanner for the Ambulance District
• Memorandum of Understanding with Magic Valley Paramedics for CHEMS

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hear an annual report from the Department of Juvenile Corrections and a report from Region IV Development. Action items include approving a revised liquor license for West Point Store & Restaurant and a quote from Traffic Safety Supply.

• Annual Report: Renee Waite, Department of Juvenile Corrections
• Report: Georgia Dimick and Jeff McCurdy, Region IV Development
• Request #5 for Funds: Gooding Ambulance Grant
• Revised Alcoholic Beverage License: West Point Store & Restaurant
• Revised Quote: Traffic Safety Supply for Sign System

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners approved an indigent settlement of $1,750 for case 2409, authorized signing a request for ambulance grant funds, approved an amended alcohol license for West Point, and approved the purchase of two EMS building signs for $15,435. They also approved February 2022 claims totaling $170,933.08 and discussed several other items without formal action.

• Approved indigent settlement for case 2409 at $1,750 (unanimous)
• Authorized signing request #5 for Gooding Ambulance Grant (unanimous)
• Approved amended alcohol license for West Point (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two EMS building signs for $15,435.00 (unanimous)
• Approved Health Plans, Inc. Schedule A for 2021 and 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved February 2022 claims totaling $170,933.08 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 7, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with Magic Valley Paramedics CHEMS Program. The agenda includes executive sessions for indigent and personnel matters, as well as a grant adjustment notice from the Emergency Manager.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Magic Valley Paramedics CHEMS Program
• 2020 Grant Adjustment Notice from Emergency Manager Missy Shurtz
• Quote from Traffic Safety Supply for Blink Sign System
• Appointment of a member to the Governing Board of DIGB
• Discussion of building permits and property matters with Joanna Leavens

The Board of County Commissioners denied indigent case 5015, appointed Al Hagen to the DIGB4 board, approved a $13,000 quote for a Blink Sign System, and recommended waiving up to $1,000 in fees for Joanna Leavens. They also approved the 2020 Emergency Management Performance Grant Adjustment Notice and the February 28 minutes. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Denied indigent case 5015 (unanimous)
• Appointed Al Hagen to DIGB4 board (unanimous)
• Approved $13,000 quote for Blink Sign System (unanimous)
• Approved 2020 EMPG Grant Adjustment Notice (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from February 28, 2022 (unanimous)
• Recommended Planning and Zoning waive up to $1,000 in fees for Joanna Leavens (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss a request for a variance regarding the Gooding County Jail Recreation Area. The agenda also includes provisions for an executive session to address personnel, labor negotiations, or legal matters.

• Request for Variance for Gooding County Jail Recreation Area

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a plant investment tax exemption for Equilon Enterprise dba SOPUS. The meeting also includes discussions on an ambulance grant, a prosecutor budget increase, and various executive sessions.

• Decision on Equilon Enterprise dba SOPUS (Shell Oil Products US) Plant Investment Tax Exemption
• Resolution 2022-02-28 to Increase Prosecutor Budget for Budget Error
• Request #4 for Funds Gooding Ambulance Grant
• Guardian RFID System Agreement Renewal
• FEMA-Letter of Map Revision

The Board approved a property tax exemption offer to Equilon Enterprises (Shell Oil Products US) with a 100% exemption for years 1-2, 90% for year 3, 85% for year 4, and 80% for year 5, plus an additional 1% per year for years 3-5 based on employee count over four, contingent on the company using only half a mile of county road. The company would be fully taxable in 2028. The Board also approved an ambulance grant request, authorized signing a Guardian RFID System agreement, and passed a resolution increasing the Prosecutor's budget by $4,533, funded from the General Fund Reserve.

• Approved property tax exemption offer to Equilon Enterprises (Shell Oil) with 100% exemption years 1-2, 90% year 3, 85% year 4, 80% year 5, plus 1% bonus for employees over four (3-0)
• Approved request #4 for the Ambulance Grant (motion carried)
• Authorized Commissioner Bolduc to sign the Guardian RFID System agreement (motion carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2022-02-28 increasing Prosecutor's budget by $4,533, decreasing General Fund Reserve by same amount (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from February 22, 2022 (motion carried)
• Denied indigent case 5013, approved 5018 and 4991 (motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a building inspector agreement with the City of Wendell and review the FY2022 budget. The Ambulance District will also address an assistant director job description and a memorandum of understanding with Magic Valley Paramedics.

• Building Inspector Agreement with the City of Wendell
• Review of FY2022 Budget
• Building Inspection on personal property by Juan Martinez
• Assistant Director Job Description for Ambulance District
• Memorandum of Understanding with Magic Valley Paramedics for CHEMS

The Board of County Commissioners denied indigent case 5011 after an executive session. They approved a Building Inspector Agreement with the City of Wendell and approved the minutes from February 14, 2022. They also voted to have the Planning and Zoning Administrator ask Jerome County to perform building inspections for a manufactured home in Wendell, with Gooding County paying the fee. In the Ambulance District session, they allowed Director Kepler to sign a Memorandum of Understanding with Magic Valley Paramedics CHEMS, pending legal review.

• Denied indigent case 5011 (motion carried).
• Approved Building Inspector Agreement with City of Wendell.
• Approved minutes from February 14, 2022.
• Directed Planning and Zoning Administrator to request Jerome County inspections for Juan Martinez's manufactured home; Gooding County to pay fee.
• Allowed Jon Kepler to sign MOU with Magic Valley Paramedics CHEMS, subject to legal review.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review several administrative requests and reports. Action items include a grant pre-payment request from the Emergency Manager and an annual report from the Chief Probation Officer.

• Manikin Grant Pre-Payment Request by Missy Shurtz, Emergency Manager
• Open Request for Qualifications for Construction Manager/General Contractor Services
• Request for Office Space by Coroner Geer
• Annual Juvenile Justice Report by Carol Johnson, Chief Probation Officer
• Tax Exemption Application from Equilon Enterprises, LLC, Shell Oil US

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved several routine items, including a building inspector agreement with the City of Hagerman, the County Vessel Fund Report, a tax cancellation, an ambulance grant expenditure, and a door access control system. They also denied three indigent matters in executive session. No major policy changes were made.

• Approved Building Inspector Agreement with City of Hagerman (unanimous)
• Approved County Vessel Fund Report (unanimous)
• Approved tax cancellation of $327.97 for mobile home MH7S15E35709A (unanimous)
• Approved request #2 for ambulance grant funds for equipment (unanimous)
• Approved $3,634.97 door access control system from Pinnacle Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved agreement with Magic Valley Paramedics for CHEMS Program (unanimous)
• Denied indigent matters 5009, 5004, and 5014 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 24, 2022 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting for the University of Idaho Extension, Gooding County Advisory Committee. No other specific agenda items were listed.

• University of Idaho Extension, Gooding County Advisory Committee Meeting

Board of County Commissioners

There are no agenda items listed for this meeting of the Gooding County Board of County Commissioners.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit application by David Lazenby for Safelink. The proposal is to construct a 120-foot cell tower at 1584 E. 3300 S. in Wendell to increase internet and cell service.

• Special Use Permit application for a 120-foot Safelink telecommunication tower at 1584 E. 3300 S., Wendell
• Public testimony from Mike Dahmer and Dale McMinn opposing the tower due to health and equipment concerns
• Written testimony from Wendell Rural Fire District and Gooding Airport stating no significant impacts
• Review of Ordinance No. 71, 103, and 104 regarding tower standards and special use permits

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved a variance for Arturo Gonzalez Nava to place a mobile home on a parcel zoned industrial, with the condition that a survey be completed to clarify property lines and right-of-ways. The commission also approved the November 16, 2021 meeting minutes and set hearing dates and elected officers for 2022.

• Approved variance for mobile home placement on industrial-zoned parcel, conditioned on survey (moved by Miles, seconded by Kathleen)
• Approved meeting minutes from November 16, 2021 (moved by Kathleen, seconded by Connie)
• Set hearing dates for 2022
• Elected Miles Hall as Chairman and Rand Bergstrom as Hearing Officer

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss tax cancellations and the 2022 Alcohol Beverage License Renewal. The agenda includes a review of the December 31, 2021 financial statement and a jail inspection. An executive session is scheduled regarding indigent matters.

• Tax Cancellation presented by Treasurer Wines
• 2022 Alcohol Beverage License Renewal
• Financial Statement as of December 31, 2021
• Atlas Geotechnical Investigation Report
• Joanna Leavens lot line adjustment options

The Board of County Commissioners denied indigent case 5006, approved the 2022 beer and wine license renewal for Pizzaz Pizza, Inc. dba Zeppes, and approved the December 2021 financial statement. They also approved a tax cancellation for a mobile home and conducted a quarterly jail inspection with no adverse findings. No other substantive decisions were made; the rest of the meeting consisted of reports and discussion.

• Denied indigent case 5006 (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 beer and wine license renewal for Pizzaz Pizza, Inc. dba Zeppes (unanimous)
• Approved financial statement for December 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved tax cancellation on MH 7S15E35735035 for $269.47 (unanimous)
• Conducted quarterly jail inspection with no adverse findings

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss ambulance district items, including a door lock bid from Pinnacle Technologies and a memorandum of understanding with Magic Valley Paramedics. The meeting also includes reports on veteran's services and COVID-19 testing guidelines.

• Pinnacle Technologies bid for EMS Building Door Lock
• Memorandum of Understanding with Magic Valley Paramedics
• Transfer of Chappel’s Market Beer and Wine License to Swensen’s #5
• Funding requests for Hagerman Fire District and Gooding EMS Ambulance
• Appointment of two representatives to the District #4 Interoperability Governance Board

The Board of County Commissioners approved several items, including a $265,169 Community Block Grant for the Gooding County Ambulance District and a $1,950 grant for the Hagerman Fire District. They also adopted Resolution 2022-01-18 to participate in the Idaho District #4 Interoperability Governance Board, approved PTO carryover requests, and transferred a beer and wine license from Chappel's Market to Swenson's Market. The board denied an indigent matter (case 5001) and tabled discussion on FEMA-reimbursable COVID self-tests to the next meeting.

• Approved $265,169 Community Block Grant for Gooding County Ambulance District
• Approved $1,950 Community Block Grant for Hagerman Fire District
• Adopted Resolution 2022-01-18 for Idaho District #4 Interoperability Governance Board
• Approved PTO carryover hours as requested
• Transferred beer and wine license from Chappel's Market to Swenson's Market
• Denied indigent matter 5001
• Approved minutes from January 10 and 12, 2022
• Tabled FEMA-reimbursable COVID self-test discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to hear from architect Colby Ricks. The discussion focuses on the construction manager decision and a schedule update for the courthouse remodel.

• Courthouse remodel construction manager decision
• Courthouse remodel schedule update

The Board of County Commissioners voted to advertise for a Construction Manager/General Contractor for the Judicial Building remodel and jail addition. The board also discussed obtaining an easement from the City of Gooding for the jail addition area, with the prosecutor to contact city legal counsel. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved advertising for a Construction Manager/General Contractor for the Judicial Building remodel and jail addition (motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a new lot without approval in the Clear Spring Subdivision. The meeting includes reviews of a building inspector agreement with the City of Gooding and claims.

• Clear Spring Subdivision - New Lot Without Approval
• City of Gooding Building Inspector Agreement
• Water Fowl Closure at Gridley Island and Owsley Bridge
• Idaho Transportation Department-Metropolitan Planning and Organization for the Magic Valley
• Executive Session regarding Indigent Matters

The Board approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the City of Gooding for building inspector services. They also approved December 2021 claims totaling $346,840.87 and directed the prosecutor to draft a letter supporting closure of waterfowl hunting between Gridley and Owsley bridges. A lot split in Clear Lake Ranch was discussed but no action was taken due to an agenda error.

• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with City of Gooding for building inspector services
• Approved December 2021 claims totaling $346,840.87
• Directed prosecutor to draft letter of support for closing waterfowl hunting between Gridley and Owsley bridges
• Approved minutes from January 3, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the update and decision regarding ARPA funds. The session includes an executive session on indigent matters and a review of ambulance district needs.

• Decision on ARPA Funds
• Discussion on new ambulance
• Door locks at EMS Building
• Post Abstract Homeowners Cancellations
• 2021 Indigent Defense Expenditure Report

The Board approved indigent claims 4982 and 5007, denied 5003, accepted a batch of homeowner tax exemptions, and signed the 2021 Indigent Defense Expenditure Report. They discussed ARPA fund distribution to cities but set no deadline. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved indigent claims 4982 and 5007, denied 5003 (unanimous)
• Accepted tax exemption batch #612310 (unanimous)
• Signed 2021 Indigent Defense Expenditure Report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec 13, 20, 20 special, and 27 meetings (unanimous)