Gooding County public meetings in 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider reserving foregone taxes for the Gooding County Ambulance District, and may pass a related resolution. The board will also consider several action items, including alcoholic beverage license renewals, a proposal from Delta Fire Systems, a building license agreement with Syringa Network, and financial statements. An executive session is scheduled to discuss indigent matters.

• Public hearing to reserve foregone for Gooding County Ambulance District and resolution
• Alcoholic beverage license renewals
• Delta Fire Systems proposal
• Syringa Network building license agreement
• Financial statements for September, October, and November 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss Idaho broadband contracts and the grant administrator position. The agenda may be amended to include an executive session for personnel, legal, or other exempt matters.

• Discussion of Idaho broadband contracts
• Discussion of grant administrator role
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206 for personnel, real property, trade, litigation, or insurance matters

TRI-COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL

The Tri-County Joint Weed Board will meet to review year-end reports and discuss various grants. The board will also consider compensation for Terry Ruby's assistance and hold an executive session regarding the hiring of a Superintendent.

• Review of Yearend Reports
• Discussion of CWMA, BLM, and other grants
• Compensation for Terry Ruby’s assistance
• Executive Session to consider hiring a Superintendent

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a regular session to review department reports and various administrative items. The agenda includes discussions regarding broadband, courthouse remodeling, and alcoholic beverage license renewals.

• Broadband discussion regarding River Oaks Communications
• Courthouse remodel update
• Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals
• Civic Plus Renewal
• 2024 Emergency Manager training

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a public hearing on an alcoholic beverage license for Los Potrillos Mexican Restaurant, a report on the 2024 medical plan insurance premium, and various administrative items. The board will also consider ambulance repairs, a service contract, and other routine matters.

• Alcoholic beverage license hearing for Los Potrillos Mexican Restaurant
• 2024 insurance premium for medical plan presented by Jim Hawkins
• Ambulance repairs and ProCare service contract for EMS
• 2024 alcoholic beverage license renewals
• Agreement to refund performance bond

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting at the Idaho Capitol Building in Boise to attend the Idaho Broadband Advisory Board. The agenda is otherwise procedural, noting it may be amended to include an executive session for personnel, legal, or other exempt matters.

• Special meeting at Idaho Capitol Building, Room WW53, Boise
• Attendance at Idaho Broadband Advisory Board
• Possible executive session under IC§74-206(1) for personnel, real property, litigation, or risk claims

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting focused on transportation, at the Manhattan Café in Shoshone. The agenda lists no specific action items, only the meeting's purpose and a note that it may be amended to include an executive session for matters such as personnel, labor negotiations, real property, or legal issues.

• Special meeting on transportation
• Meeting location: Manhattan Café, 133 Rail St West, Shoshone, ID
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code §74-206(1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a regular session including action items regarding treasurer reports and alcoholic beverage license renewals. The agenda also includes a juvenile justice annual financial report and potential executive sessions for personnel or legal matters.

• Post Abstract Homeowner Cancellations
• Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals
• Juvenile Justice Annual Financial Report
• Board of Equalization – Sub Roll

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is meeting to take action on several items, including a broadband grant update, alcoholic beverage license renewals, a solid waste fee waiver, and a courthouse remodel update. They will also hear reports from the Treasurer, Veterans Service Officer, and committee members. The agenda includes a possible executive session for personnel, legal, or other exempt matters.

• Thomas Duchen of River Oaks Communications Corp to discuss next step for broadband grant via Zoom
• Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals
• Southern Idaho Solid Waste Fee Waiver for 2024
• Courthouse Remodel Update
• Treasurer Wines to present Post Abstract Homeowner Cancellations

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will consider rescinding a prior emergency declaration regarding invasive quagga mussels, approve a rezone of Leavell's property, and hear various department reports and requests. The agenda includes both action items and non-action items, with several items involving purchases, reports, and routine administrative matters.

• Rescind Resolution 2023-10-02 declaring an invasive quagga mussel emergency
• Approve rezone of Leavell's property, seven parcels, +/- 19.17 acres, from Commercial to Transitional 2
• Request to purchase tables for pavilion by Fair Manager Don Gill
• Approval of Southern Idaho Solid Waste fee waivers for 2024
• Rivers Oaks Communications agreement for legal counsel on broadband matters

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will discuss broadband regulations and the potential retention of outside counsel for broadband-specific legal needs. The meeting also includes discussions regarding the Quagga Emergency and a 2024 contract with the University of Idaho Extension.

• Discussion on broadband regulations
• Retain outside counsel for broadband legal needs
• 2024 contract with University of Idaho Extension
• JK Potatoes Special Use Permit Appeal date setting
• Ambulance District personnel matter executive session

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular session with action items including alcoholic beverage license renewals, a request from the Gooding Soil Conservation District for a FY 2024 donation, and an update on the courthouse remodel. The agenda also includes an executive session for indigent matters and other closed-session topics, plus non-action items like public comment.

• Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals
• Gooding Soil Conservation District - Request for donation for FY 2024
• Courthouse Remodel Update
• Idaho Counties BEAD program
• Executive Session Pursuant ICS31-874 Indigent Matters

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special meeting of the Gooding County Board of Commissioners, held at the Idaho Capitol Building in Boise to attend the Idaho Broadband Advisory Board. The agenda is largely procedural, noting the meeting may be amended to include an executive session for personnel, real property, legal, or other exempt matters. No specific decisions or discussion items are listed.

• Special meeting at Idaho Capitol Building, Room WW53, Boise
• Attendance at Idaho Broadband Advisory Board
• Possible executive session under IC§74-206(1) for personnel, real property, legal, or trade matters

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a dog control ordinance, a budget amendment for public defense, and a records destruction resolution. The board will also discuss a firearms policy for misdemeanor probation, alcohol license renewals, and a courthouse remodel update. An executive session is scheduled for hiring personnel.

• Elaine Bryant – County Dog Control Ordinance
• Resolution 2023-10-23 to Amend Budget for Public Defense Award
• Resolution 2023-10-23a Destruction of Records
• Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals
• Courthouse Remodel Update: Carpet in East and South Hallways Approval

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hear updates on the Gooding Airport and an Idaho Power transmission line project. The meeting also includes discussions regarding catastrophic inmate medical insurance and a potential moratorium on wind and solar projects.

• Discussion on future sustainability of Gooding Airport
• Update on Idaho Power transmission line project
• Discussion on moratorium on wind and solar projects
• Catastrophic inmate medical insurance discussion
• Evaluation of proposals for CPA outside audit services

TRI-COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL

The Tri-County Joint Weed Board is meeting to review minutes, introduce a new board member, and discuss old and new business. Key topics include equipment status, cost share updates, a BLM grant, the Lava Ridge project, and the quagga mussel in the Snake River. Possible action items are noted for several agenda items.

• Review of July 13 minutes
• Introduction of new Board Member Jim Meeks
• Status of equipment and maintenance (possible action)
• BLM grant update
• Quagga Mussel in Snake River discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to act on FY2023 and FY2024 claims, evaluate proposals for CPA outside audit services, and consider a lease amendment for Southern Idaho Solid Waste. They will also receive a department head report, discuss repairs and a courthouse remodel, and vote on a resolution supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans. The agenda includes two executive sessions for personnel matters, which are closed to the public.

• FY2023 and FY2024 claims
• Evaluate proposals for CPA outside audit services
• Southern Idaho Solid Waste property lease second amendment
• Resolution 2023-10-10 supporting Operation Green Light for Veterans
• Executive sessions on personnel matters

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 resolution declaring an invasive quagga mussel emergency, and agreements for probation services with Camas County. Non-action items include designating polling places for the November 7 election, reviewing the moratorium on wind and solar projects, and discussing courthouse remodel change orders. The agenda also includes department head reports and public comment.

• Resolution declaring an invasive quagga mussel emergency
• Agreement for juvenile and misdemeanor probation services with Camas County
• Designate polling places for November 7, 2023 election
• Review moratorium on wind and solar projects
• Courthouse remodel updates: review change orders #8-#11

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to approve claims for fiscal year 2023, approve the L-1 Certificate of County Levies, and consider a request to purchase a computer with an election program. The board may also enter an executive session for interviews and other permitted matters.

• Approve Claims for FY2023
• Approve the L-1 Certificate of County Levies
• Request to Purchase Computer with Election Program
• Executive Session Pursuant to IC§74-206(a) Interviews

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single action item: to meet with ETS Corporation. The agenda may be amended to include an executive session for personnel, labor negotiations, real property, exempt records, trade negotiations, litigation, or insurance claims. No other business is listed.

• Meet with ETS Corporation
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1) for personnel, labor, real property, trade, litigation, or insurance matters

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a resignation, a department head meeting, and a review of the FY2024 Ambulance District budget. Non-action items include agreements for law enforcement with the City of Wendell and the Mini-Cassia Juvenile Detention Center, plus updates on the courthouse remodel and financial report. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters.

• Review FY2024 Ambulance District budget
• City of Wendell agreement to provide law enforcement
• Mini-Cassia Juvenile Detention Center agreement
• Sign L2s for Gooding County and Ambulance District
• Executive session on personnel matters

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold executive sessions for indigent matters and a job interview, then take up a request for a moratorium on River Rd/Bliss-Old Bliss Grade/Hwy 30, set 2024 alcoholic beverage fees, and consider a law enforcement agreement with the City of Bliss. They will also hear department head reports, certify 2023 specials to tax rolls, and receive updates on broadband, the courthouse remodel, and emergency management.

• Request for moratorium on River Rd, Bliss/Old Bliss Grade/Hwy 30
• Review and set alcoholic beverage fees for 2024
• Law enforcement agreement with the City of Bliss
• Certify 2023 specials to tax rolls
• Procurement for outside auditor

The Board certified several tax year specials and approved a law enforcement agreement for the City of Bliss. The commissioners also released a lien and approved August 2023 claims.

• Certified 2023 tax year specials: North Snake Ground $1,096,822.62, American Falls $119,704.20, Wendell Irrigation $17,519.10, Solid Waste District $801,900, and Hagerman Translator District $9,735
• Approved law enforcement agreement for the City of Bliss
• Approved August 2023 claims
• Released the lien on 3534
• Approved meeting minutes from August 28, 2023 and September 5, 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a discussion with Jared Ricks on public defense financial assistance and the upcoming transition to the new state public defense system. They will also hold a FY2023 budget hearing and a public hearing to recover forgone, plus consider an executive session for legal counsel and other matters. Department head reports and public comment are scheduled.

• FY2023 Budget Hearing
• Public Hearing to Recover Forgone
• Discussion with Jared Ricks on Public Defense Commission financial assistance and transition to state system
• Executive Session pursuant to IC§74-206(f) to communicate with legal counsel
• Lease on building and interview committee for open positions

The Board of County Commissioners approved the FY2024 budget and a resolution to recover forgone revenue for courthouse remodeling and operations. The board also established an interview committee for the Planning and Zoning Administrator position.

• Adopted FY2024 Budget of $15,827,508 (Motion carried)
• Approved resolution 2023-09-05a to recover forgone revenue of $190,510 (Motion carried)
• Selected Prosecutor Misseldine and the Board of Commissioners for the Planning and Zoning Administrator interview committee
• Scheduled special meeting for September 28, 2023, to approve final FY2023 claims

Board of County Commissioners

The Board adopted the FY2023-2024 budget for the Gooding County Ambulance District and approved a bid for restroom repairs in the Prosecutor's building. The Emergency Management position was changed to full-time, and the general county budget hearing was recessed.

• Adopted FY2023-2024 Gooding County Ambulance District budget of $1,984,923.00
• Approved resolution 2023-08-28a to recover $570 in forgone revenue for ambulance capital purchase
• Approved $5,193.31 bid from Elite Restoration for Prosecutor's building men's restroom repairs
• Changed Emergency Management position to full-time (35 hours per week) effective October 1, 2023
• Authorized signing of HPI Amendment No. 2 for employee health insurance
• Increased University of Idaho extension office budget to $116,800
• Recessed Gooding County Budget Hearing and Recover Forgone hearing until September 5, 2023
• Approved minutes from August 21, 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including Treasurer Wines' report on translator district charges and adding specials to the tax roll, a history presentation on sheep trails between Gooding and Wendell, and a discussion with Lon Egbert about Wendell Physical Therapy Services. Non-action items include reviewing chief probation officer job descriptions, a jail inspection, an executive session on indigent matters, a beer and wine license transfer for Steve's Quick Service, and a courthouse remodel update. The agenda also includes an ambulance district meeting with an executive session on personnel.

• Treasurer Wines - Translator District Charges and Adding Specials to Tax Roll
• Justin Vipperman - History on Sheep Trails between Gooding and Wendell
• Lon Egbert - Wendell Physical Therapy Services
• Steve's Quick Service - Beer & Wine Transfer
• Courthouse Remodel Update

The Board terminated an employee following an executive session and approved job title changes for Chief Juvenile and Misdemeanor Probation Officers to enable PERSI rule of 80 eligibility. The Board also approved an alcoholic beverage license transfer and the August 14, 2023, minutes.

• Terminated employee discussed in executive session (Bolton-Yes, Buhler-Yes)
• Approved transfer of alcoholic beverage license from Steve’s Quick Service to Romans Service Station
• Approved job title changes for Juvenile and Misdemeanor Chief Officers to allow PERSI rule of 80 eligibility
• Approved minutes of August 14, 2023
• Conducted quarterly jail inspection; no adverse findings reported

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a regular session with action items including a budget work session, a building inspector agreement with the City of Wendell, and a request for proposal evaluation for a CPA outside auditor. The board will also hold executive sessions for indigent matters and personnel issues, which are closed to the public. Other items include tax cancellation, a prevention program support request, and updates on broadband and courthouse remodel.

• Executive session under IC§31-874 for indigent matters
• Discussion with Assessor Baldwin on DMV closure during noon hour
• City of Wendell building inspector agreement
• Request for proposal evaluation for CPA outside auditor
• FY2024 indigent defense financial assistance award agreement

The Board approved April 2023 claims totaling $475,594.95 and signed a building inspector agreement for the City of Wendell. The Board voted against supporting the South Central Public Health District's Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program. A tax cancellation of $19.27 for parcel MH6S14E286337AT was approved.

• Approved April 2023 claims totaling $475,594.95
• Approved Building Inspector Agreement for the City of Wendell
• Voted no on supporting the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program
• Approved tax cancellation for parcel MH6S14E286337AT ($19.27)
• Approved July 24, July 31, and August 7, 2023 minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with several action items, including a concession agreement, a wildfire protection policy, and official challenges to a broadband application. They will also consider budget requests, an engagement letter, and various appointments and licenses. The agenda includes an executive session for indigent matters and other potential closed sessions.

• Concession agreement with Jake Arkoosh for The Sidetrack
• County Wildfire Protection Policy presented by Emergency Manager Missy Shurtz
• Broadband application official challenges from Curtis Bennett (ETS Corp.) via Zoom
• Budget request from Roy Prescott for Notch Butte Rangeland Fire Protection
• Maverik beer and wine license

The Board approved a concession agreement for The Sidetrack and a service agreement with Computer Arts, Inc. They also granted a beer and wine license for a new Maverik store in Wendell and made two appointments to boards. A decision on funding for the Adolescent Pregnancy Prevention Program was deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved concession agreement for The Sidetrack
• Approved FY2024 agreement with Computer Arts, Inc.
• Approved beer and wine license for Maverik #703 in Wendell
• Nominated Commissioner Bolduc for District 4 Capital Crimes Defense Fund
• Appointed Bill Hazen to Middle Snake River Water Resource Commission Board
• Approved payment up to $1,500 to Computer Arts, Inc. for legacy jury program data
• Approved financial statement as of July 31, 2023
• Approved ETS quote EM2350 for $1,573.50 for Rack & Setup

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a memorandum of agreement with the City of Hagerman, a decision on participation in NACO's Center for Public Land Counties, a switch to Lumen for 1-gig fiber internet, and a Sidetrack Concession Agreement. They will also hold budget work sessions for the fair, coroner, and weeds departments, plus executive sessions for indigent and personnel matters.

• Memorandum of Agreement with City of Hagerman
• Decision on Gooding County's participation in NACO Center for Public Land Counties
• Scott Langdon – Datatel-Switching to Lumen for 1gig Fiber Internet
• Sidetrack Concession Agreement
• Budget work sessions for Fair, Coroner, and Weeds departments

The Board of County Commissioners approved participation in the Center for Public Lands and the release of liens for case 3687. They also authorized the signing of fair concession agreements pending legal approval. The board held a work session regarding the FY2024 budget.

• Approved release of liens on case 3687
• Approved participation in the Center for Public Lands
• Approved Chairman Bolduc to sign fair concession agreements upon Prosecutor Misseldine's approval

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a resolution to lower DMV regular registration fees. Other actions included signing contracts and approving an early office closure for parade day.

• Reduced DMV regular registration fee from $7.75 to $5.50 per transaction
• Approved Computer Arts, Inc. contract
• Approved Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation Close-out Report
• Approved letter of support to Idaho Power
• Approved early closure of county offices at 3:00 p.m. on parade day
• Authorized Chairman Bolduc to contact ICRMP regarding a planning and zoning matter
• Approved July 17, 2023 minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a discussion with Camas County on probation services, a presentation by John Arksoosh on a wind and solar moratorium and possible appeal on meteorological evaluation towers permits, and an executive session on indigent matters. Non-action items include public comment, updates on the broadband project and courthouse remodel, and various agreements and financial reports.

• Discussion with Camas County Commissioners on probation services via Zoom
• John Arksoosh: wind and solar moratorium and possible appeal on meteorological evaluation towers permits
• Ordinance #104, Canyon Rim definition (Dave Snelson)
• Memorandum of Understanding with Gooding County Fair and University of Idaho
• Concession Agreement with Gooding Elks Lodge 1745

The Board approved agreements for probation services with Camas County and beer concessions with the Gooding Elks Lodge #1745. They also approved a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Idaho and the Gooding County Fair. Two indigent cases were approved following an executive session.

• Approved working on an agreement with Camas County for Adult and Juvenile Probation services
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with University of Idaho and Gooding County Fair
• Approved beer concessions agreement with Gooding Elks Lodge #1745
• Approved indigent case 5037 with $200.00 month payments
• Approved indigent case 5038
• Approved June 30, 2023 financial statement with a correction
• Approved July 10, 2023 minutes

TRI-COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL

The Tri-County Joint Weed Board is holding a public meeting on Thursday, July 13 at 2 p.m. at the Gooding County Fair Office Meeting Room. The agenda contains no listed discussion items or decisions, only the meeting notice and contact information.

• Public meeting notice for Tri-County Joint Weed Board
• Meeting location: Gooding County Fair Office Meeting Room, 201 Lucy Ln, Gooding, ID

The board approved the previous meeting minutes and introduced Art Watkins as the new Jerome County Representative. The board deferred a decision on trading in a 2016 Arctic Cat ATV until October. Members discussed current funding balances and expenditures for the bug crew, canals, and highway districts.

• Approved minutes with corrections
• Introduced Art Watkins as Jerome County Representative
• Tabled decision on 2016 Arctic Cat ATV trade-in until October
• Determined Jason Parker should attend Mid-Snake Regional Water Resource Commission meetings as a weed commissioner

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including elected officials' budgets and wages, a request to purchase a chair, and plan amendments and an ambulance network agreement from Columbia Benefits. They will also consider a resolution to destroy Assessor's Office documents, review claims, and receive updates on broadband and courthouse remodel. The meeting includes public comment and committee reports, and may go into executive session for personnel or legal matters.

• Elected Officials - Budgets and Wages
• Cathy Harris – Request to Purchase Chair
• Jim Hawkins, Columbia Benefits, Plan Amendments and Ambulance Network Agreement
• Resolution 2023-07-10 to Destroy Documents for Assessor’s Office
• Claims

The Board approved June 2023 claims totaling $1,171,061.06 and adopted a resolution to destroy 54 sets of outdated Assessor's Office records. The Board also authorized an office chair purchase and approved health insurance plan amendments.

• Approved June 2023 Claims totaling $1,171,061.06
• Adopted Resolution 2023-07-10 to destroy 54 listed Assessor's Office records
• Authorized $480.00 purchase of an office chair for Planning and Zoning
• Approved signing of health insurance Schedule A and Plan Document amendments
• Approved minutes from June 26, 2023
• Approved minutes from June 29, 2023
• Approved minutes from July 3, 2023

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 budget request from Interlink Volunteer Caregivers, and two Board of Equalization appeals. They will also hold a budget work session for FY2024 and discuss a broadband grant application. The agenda includes both action and non-action items, with public comment periods.

• Executive Session under §31-874 for Indigent Matters
• Janette Rowe - Interlink Volunteer Caregivers budget request
• Board of Equalization appeal for Danny Armstrong
• Board of Equalization appeal for Krista and Jason Ciari
• FY2024 Budget Work Session and request to use SHSP Funds for Technology

The Board of County Commissioners acted on indigent lien releases and held a Board of Equalization session. During the session, the board approved several assessor adjustments and denied three valuation appeal requests.

• Approved release of liens on case 4956 and 5023
• Approved assessor's adjustment of RP W2000031T05C
• Approved assessor's adjustment of RP 08S14E025405
• Approved assessor's adjustment of RP00109002012A
• Denied appeal request for Cindy Harbaugh on RP W200100003A and approved Assessor's adjustment
• Denied appeal request from Danny Armstrong for RP001090010010A
• Denied appeal request from the Ciari's RPG10010020020 A

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting as a work session to discuss and prepare a broadband grant submittal. The agenda may be amended to include an executive session for personnel, legal, or other exempt matters. No other business is listed.

• Broadband grant work session and submittal
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)

The Board of County Commissioners authorized the submission of a broadband grant application to the Idaho Department of Commerce. They also approved the Grant Match of Donations required for the application. If awarded, the project must be completed by December 26, 2026.

• Authorized Commissioner Bolduc to sign the Grant Match of Donations (carried)
• Authorized Commissioner Bolduc to sign the Idaho Department of Commerce Broadband Grant Application (carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including executive sessions, property tax appeals, a courthouse security system decision, road maintenance, and budget discussions. The agenda also includes updates on broadband, courthouse remodel, and budget work sessions.

• Board of Equalization appeals for Loland and Julie Klundt and Cindy Harbaugh
• Sheriff Gough – Courthouse Security System Decision
• Ben Gnesa – Road Maintenance
• Middle Snake Region Water Resource Commission Budget Request and Approval
• Delta Dental Renewal

The Board of County Commissioners established a new hourly rate for conflict public defenders on homicide cases. The Board also approved several property tax valuation adjustments, a security system bid for the jail and courthouse, and an IT backup and migration contract.

• Approved Resolution 2023-06-26 setting conflict public defender pay for murder cases at $150.00 per hour
• Approved budget request for Mid Snake Regional Water Resource Commission
• Approved Delta Dental renewal policy
• Accepted Assessor's adjusted property values for Glanbia Foods (PP1112) and several other parcels
• Approved M2 Security System bid for jail and courthouse standard support
• Approved Gnesa Excavating, Inc. to work on County roads
• Authorized ETS purchases for County Wide Backup, Domain Gov Acquisition, Email Migration, and UPS installation totaling $45,460.29
• Approved minutes from June 20, 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is meeting for a regular session with action items including an executive session on indigent matters, approval to issue rodeo tickets to 4-H members and employees, courthouse security, and a tax cancellation and bid from Miicor, Inc. They will also hold a budget work session for the ambulance district and consider resolutions on record destruction and establishing a fee for conflict public defenders in homicide cases. Non-action items include public comment, a letter of support for a Hagerman bike/walk path, and updates on broadband and courthouse remodel projects.

• Executive session under IC§31-874 for indigent matters
• Approval to issue rodeo tickets to 4-H members and employees
• Sheriff Gough discussion on courthouse security
• Assessor Baldwin tax cancellation and bid from Miicor, Inc.
• Resolution 2023-06-20a establishing fee for conflict public defenders in homicide cases

The Board established a new hourly rate for conflict public defenders in murder cases and authorized the destruction of specific old probation records. Other actions included approving a technology quote for the AS400 and a tax cancellation.

• Adopted Resolution 2023-20-06a setting $100 hourly rate for conflict public defenders in murder cases
• Rescinded June 12, 2023 order regarding fees for conflict public defenders in felony homicide and misdemeanor cases
• Approved Resolution 2023-06-20 for destruction of Adult Misdemeanor Probation Department cases closed prior to 06/12/2021
• Authorized $32,583.00 quote from Miicor, Inc. for the AS400
• Approved $9,600.00 proposal from ACE Electric for replacing panels
• Approved tax cancellation for RP06S15E093037 in the amount of $786.64
• Approved free rodeo tickets for 4-H project completers and two tickets for county employees
• Approved release of auto liens on case 3560

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss a broadband grant with Eminent Technology Solution. The agenda lists this as the sole item, with the possibility of an executive session for personnel, legal, or other exempt matters. No decisions are specified on the agenda.

• Discussion with Eminent Technology Solution regarding a broadband grant
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1) for personnel, labor, real property, exempt records, trade negotiations, litigation, or risk management

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on increasing DMV fees, hear budget requests from several agencies, and discuss a building inspector agreement with the City of Bliss. The agenda also includes routine items such as claims, minutes, and updates on broadband and courthouse remodel.

• Public hearing on increasing DMV fees
• Budget request from South Central Community Action Partnership
• FY2024 budget request from Judge Wildman and Trial Court Administrator Shelli Tubbs
• Building Inspector Agreement with City of Bliss
• Executive sessions for indigent matters and legal counsel communication

The Board adopted Resolution 23-06-12 to increase DMV title fees from $14 to $25. The board also approved a building inspector agreement with the City of Bliss and authorized various broadband grant applications.

• Adopted Resolution 23-06-12 increasing DMV title fees from $14.00 to $25.00
• Approved Building Inspector Agreement with the City of Bliss for 2023-2024
• Set maximum homicide conflict fee to $125.00 per hour
• Approved May 2023 Claims totaling $396,493.85
• Approved signing of CPF Certification letter for Broadband application
• Approved signing letter of support for Imagine Idaho grant from USDA
• Approved signing of CAT settlement on 4986
• Approved May 30, 2023 meeting minutes

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 juvenile probation agreement, support for regional broadband expansion, a budget work session, and extension office matters. They will also hold an executive session with legal counsel and receive updates on the courthouse remodel, minutes, correspondence, and committee reports. Public comment is scheduled as a non-action item.

• Executive Session pursuant to IC§31-874 (Indigent Matters)
• Juvenile Probation Memorandum of Agreement for Community Based Alternative Services and Substance Use Disorder Services
• Coalition of Counties Support of Regional Broadband Internet Expansion
• Budget Work Session
• Courthouse Remodel Update

The Board approved a resolution to support broadband expansion with Camas, Jerome, and Lincoln counties. They also approved a memorandum of agreement for community-based alternative and substance use disorder services. A lien on case 3964 was released.

• Released lien on case 3964 (Motion carried)
• Approved memorandum of agreement for community based alternative and substance use disorder services (Motion carried)
• Approved resolution in support of broadband expansion with Camas, Jerome, and Lincoln counties (Motion carried)
• Approved May 22, 2023 minutes (Motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is meeting to canvass the May 16, 2023 election and hold a series of budget work sessions with county department heads, including the Sheriff, Extension Office, Treasurer, Assessor, and Probation offices. They will also hold a public hearing on the Assessor's proposal to decrease registration fees and implement a new title fee schedule, and consider a resolution for destruction of records. The agenda includes updates on the broadband project and courthouse remodel, plus correspondence from the Bureau of Land Management.

• Canvass the May 16th, 2023 Election
• Public Hearing: Decrease Registration Fees and Implement New Title Fee Schedule
• Treasurer Wines – Destruction of Records Resolution
• Budget work sessions with Sheriff Gough, Extension Office, Treasurer Wines, Assessor Baldwin, Juvenile Probation, Misdemeanor Probation, and Prosecutor Misseldine
• Broadband Project Update and Courthouse Remodel Update

The Board approved the destruction of Treasurer's records from 2019-2021 and canvassed the May 16, 2023 election. A settlement offer was approved for indigent case 3411. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from May 15, 2023.

• Approved Resolution 2023-05-22 for destruction of Treasurer's records (Batch Work – Paid Taxes 12/16/2019 – 06/24/2021)
• Canvassed the May 16, 2023 election
• Approved settlement offer for indigent case 3411 to discount payments made in the next year
• Approved minutes from May 15, 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a misdemeanor probation interpreter request, a Southern Idaho Solid Waste District presentation, and review/signing of the FY2024 Indigent Defense Assistance Compliance Proposal. Non-action items include discussion of an outside auditor contract, fee waivers, and updates on broadband and courthouse remodel projects.

• Review and sign FY2024 Indigent Defense Assistance Compliance Proposal and Application
• Misdemeanor Probation interpreter request from Tracey Martin
• EMS Week purchase of meat and reimbursement for Barbara Rivers' training expense in Texas
• Waive fees for City of Bliss Cleanup Day
• Board of Equalization exemption for Hagerman Historical Society

The Board approved the FY2024 Indigent Defense Assistance application and a property tax exemption for the Hagerman Valley Historical Society. Other actions included waiving solid waste fees for the City of Bliss and authorizing paramedic training reimbursement.

• Waived solid waste fees up to $900.00 for the City of Bliss
• Approved 2024 Fiscal Year Indigent Defense Assistance Compliance Proposal and Application
• Approved property tax exemption for Hagerman Valley Historical Society at 121 Hageman Ave West
• Approved reimbursement up to $3,000 for Barbara Rivers' paramedic training in Texas
• Approved minutes from May 8, 2023
• Accepted financial statement as of April 30, 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session on May 8, 2023, starting with an executive session on indigent matters. They will consider requests to waive fees for cleanup days, hear budget proposals from the South Central Public Health District and the Gooding Historical Society, and review items such as roofing bids, a crawl space waste removal contract, and a building inspector agreement. The agenda also includes updates on broadband and courthouse remodeling, as well as routine claims and minutes.

• Request to waive fees for City of Gooding Cleanup Day
• South Central Public Health District 2024 budget proposal
• Roofing bids review and acceptance
• Proposal for crawl space waste removal at Prosecutor's Building
• Building inspector agreement with City of Gooding

The Board approved various facility repairs, city cleanup fees, and a $100,000 allocation from the Road and Bridge fund. They also approved April 2023 claims totaling $508,462.45.

• Approved $100,000 for West Point Highway District from Road and Bridge fund
• Approved April 2023 Claims totaling $508,462.45
• Approved $1,500 in roll off fees for City of Gooding cleanup day
• Waived $1,200 in tipping fees for City of Wendell cleanup day
• Accepted TCA Roofing bids for the Annex Building roof
• Accepted two bids from Foundation and Crawl Space Repair for Prosecutor Building
• Signed Building Inspector Agreement with the City of Gooding
• Approved release of lien on case #3949

TRI-COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL

The Tri-County Noxious Weed Advisory Board approved a $18,000 contract with Southern Idaho Bio Control, funded by the ISDA cost share program. The board also discussed a potential appointment to the Mid Snake Water Users board, with Jason Parker asked to attend meetings before deciding.

• Approved $18,000 contract with Southern Idaho Bio Control (unanimous)
• Approved minutes with corrections (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 2:40pm (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved a yearly IT services contract with Eminent Technical Solutions and granted a beer and wine license to Hagerman Tasting Room. The Board also approved a tax cancellation for a specific parcel and accepted the March 31, 2023, financial statements.

• Granted beer and wine license to Hagerman Tasting Room (Motion carried)
• Tabled Property at Transfer Station discussion (Motion carried)
• Approved minutes from April 24, 2023 (Motion carried)
• Approved minutes from April 28, 2023 (Motion carried)
• Approved tax cancellation on parcel #MHHPK00101009B for $93.45 (Motion carried)
• Approved agreement with Eminent Technical Solutions for IT Services (Motion carried)
• Approved signing of REDS Commitment letter for 2024 (Motion carried)
• Accepted financial statement for March 31, 2023 (Motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting with Ramon Hobdey-Sanchez, the State Broadband Program Manager from the Idaho Department of Commerce, to discuss broadband matters. The agenda may be amended to include an executive session for personnel, real property, trade, or legal issues. No other business is listed.

• Meeting with Ramon Hobdey-Sanchez, State Broadband Program Manager, Idaho Department of Commerce
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1) for personnel, labor, real property, exempt records, trade, litigation, or risk claims

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a Joint Powers Agreement for weed control, appointing a commissioner to the Middle Snake Regional Water Resource Commission, and deciding the fate of property at the Transfer Station. Later, they will discuss and potentially decide on IT proposals from Computer Arts, Inc/Harris and Tyler Technologies, a surveyor agreement with GradeTek, PLLC, and the City of Wendell Police Department budget. The agenda also includes updates on the broadband project and courthouse remodel, plus public comment.

• Joint Powers Agreement for Weed Control
• Appoint Commissioner to Middle Snake Regional Water Resource Commission
• Decision for Property at Transfer Station
• Discussion on Proposals from Computer Arts, Inc/Harris and Tyler Technologies
• Surveyor Agreement with GradeTek, PLLC

The Board approved several service contracts, including IT support and weed control. Commissioner Buhler was appointed to the Middle Snake Regional Water Resource Commission. A decision regarding property at the Transfer Station was tabled.

• Approved Joint Powers Agreement for Joint Weed Control Operation with Jerome and Lincoln Counties
• Appointed Commissioner Buhler to the Middle Snake Regional Water Resource Commission
• Tabled decision on property at Transfer Station
• Approved contract with Harris Local Government for computer programs
• Approved contract with GradeTek, LLC
• Hired ETS for county IT support
• Approved minutes from April 17, 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a sheriff's grant for patrol and jail, a hardship application, and an ambulance district fundraising presentation. They will also hear the FY2022 audited financial statement, discuss South Central Health District budget items, and review IT proposals. Executive sessions are scheduled for personnel and indigent matters.

• Sheriff Gough – Grant for Patrol and Jail
• Hardship Application
• FY2022 Audited Financial Statement by Dale Bunn, CPA (Eide Bailly)
• South Central Health District Budget Items and Vaccine Storage
• Simplicit Tech – IT Proposal and Review/Decision on IT Proposals

The Board approved a construction contract with Peterson Brothers for the courthouse remodel and authorized the destruction of specific Juvenile Probation Department records. They also approved a tax cancellation of $664.74 and authorized a grant application for narcotic detection equipment.

• Approved grant application for $102,000 narcotic detection equipment from Command Sourcing
• Approved Resolution 2023-04-17 to destroy 13 diversion/status offense and 11 probation files
• Approved courthouse remodel contract (Document A133-2019) with Peterson Brothers
• Approved tax cancellation of $664.74 for RPG00000052595A
• Approved Management Representation Letter for FY2022 Financial Statement Audit
• Approved indigent matter 5036
• Approved meeting minutes from April 3 and April 10, 2023

TRI-COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL

The Tri-County Joint Weed Board is meeting to review minutes, discuss old business including fund disbursement, the Joint Powers Agreement, equipment status, cost share updates, BLM grant status, and a possible letter regarding Lava Ridge. New business includes a budget proposal and decision, and attendance at the Idaho Association of Noxious Weed Control Superintendents spring meeting. Several items are marked as possible action items.

• Review of minutes from January 19, 2023
• Discussion of available funds in RC&D and disbursement
• Review of Joint Powers Agreement for possible changes
• Budget proposal and decision
• Lava Ridge discussion/letter

The board approved a 5% across-the-board budget increase and a new cost share agreement form. Members also decided not to list specific chemicals in letters regarding Lava Ridge. The board discussed equipment bids for ATVs, pickups, and drones.

• Approved previous meeting minutes with spelling corrections
• Approved use of Jason Parker's cost share agreement form
• Approved Jason Parker's letter regarding Lava Ridge (decided not to list specific chemicals)
• Approved 5% across-the-board budget increase

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with several action items, including an executive session on indigent matters, a proposal from ETSCorp for IT services, a discussion on the number of indigent cases, and designation of polling places for the May 16 election. They will also hear reports on the veterans service officer, courthouse expansion and remodel, and broadband. The agenda includes multiple executive sessions closed to the public for legal, personnel, and other exempt matters.

• Executive Session – Indigent Matters (IC§31-874)
• ETSCorp. – IT Proposal and Master Service Agreement
• Discussion on the Number of Gooding County Indigent Cases
• Designate Polling Places for May 16, 2023 Election
• Press Release on Courthouse Expansion

The Board approved the March 2023 claims and designated polling places for the May 16, 2023 election. They also approved a payment plan for an indigent case. The Board discussed IT support proposals and road maintenance, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved March 2023 Claims totaling $170,933.08
• Designated polling places for the May 16, 2023 election
• Approved subordination of indigent case 4394 with $50.00 per month payments

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a special joint meeting with commissioners from Jerome, Lincoln, Twin Falls, and Minidoka counties at the Minidoka National Historic Site. The purpose is a public signing ceremony for a joint resolution opposing the construction of wind farms on public lands. The agenda may be amended to include an executive session for personnel, legal, or other exempt matters.

• Joint resolution signing with five counties opposing wind farms on public lands
• Meeting at Minidoka National Historic Site, 1428 Hunt Rd., Jerome, ID
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206 for personnel, real property, or legal matters

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a discussion and decision on the Wendell Transfer Station property, a discussion on the number of indigent cases, a tabled appointment to the Middle Snake Region Water Resource Commission, a letter of intent for FY2024 funding from the Gooding Soil Conservation District, and a courthouse remodel update. The agenda also includes public comment and committee reports, and may be amended for executive sessions.

• Discussion and Decision on Wendell Transfer Station Property
• Discussion on the Number of Gooding County Indigent Cases
• Tabled Item - Appoint Gooding County Commissioner to Middle Snake Region Water Resource Commission
• Gooding Soil Conservation District – Letter of Intent to Provide Funding for FY2024
• Courthouse Remodel Update

The Board approved a letter of support and funding for the Gooding Soil Conservation District. Discussion regarding the expansion of the Wendell Transfer Station was tabled. The Board also approved the minutes from the March 27, 2023 meeting.

• Approved $6,000 annual letter of support for Gooding Soil Conservation District (3-0)
• Approved March 27, 2023 meeting minutes
• Tabled discussion on Southern Idaho Solid Waste expansion of Landfill property to 50 acres
• Approved motion to enter executive session to communicate with legal counsel (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a $5,325 bid for a security gate at the annex and authorized bidding for a roof replacement. They also scheduled budget hearings for the county and ambulance district for August 28, 2023.

• Approved $5,325 bid from Longhorn Fencing for annex security gate
• Approved motion to seek bids for annex roof replacement
• Scheduled FY2024 Gooding County Budget Hearing for August 28, 2023, at 10:15 a.m.
• Scheduled FY2024 Gooding County Ambulance District Budget Hearing for August 28, 2023, at 10:30 a.m.
• Proclaimed April 2023 as Fair Housing Month
• Approved indigent matter 4986
• Approved minutes from March 20, 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will canvass the March 14, 2023, election and review tax cancellations. The meeting includes a tour of the Annex Building for Coroner Office space and updates on broadband and courthouse remodeling.

• Canvass March 14, 2023 Election
• Tour Annex Building for Coroner Office Space
• Assessor Baldwin – Tax Cancellations
• White Cloud Internet Service correspondence
• Broadband Project Update

The Board of County Commissioners accepted the March 14, 2023, election returns and authorized four specific tax cancellations. The board also approved an indigent matter following an executive session and accepted the March 13 meeting minutes.

• Approved indigent matter 5035
• Accepted returns of the March 14, 2023 elections
• Authorized four tax cancellations: RPB400030022A ($276.26), MH6S14E314815A ($250.34), 0105S14E367030 ($587.29), and MHWPK00101009A ($19.55)
• Accepted minutes from March 13, 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved February 2023 claims totaling $340,927.14 and authorized the signing of Opioid Participation forms. Commissioners reviewed a broadband implementation report estimating a $25 million project cost. The Board also accepted the February 28, 2023, financial statement.

• Approved February 2023 Claims totaling $340,927.14
• Authorized Chairman Bolduc to sign Opioid Participation forms
• Approved March 6, 2023, meeting minutes
• Accepted financial statement as of February 28, 2023

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss and decide on a broadband grant application, and consider an internet provider for EMS quarters. Other non-action items include a courthouse remodel update and committee reports.

• Discussion and Decision on Broadband Grant Application
• Internet Provider for EMS Quarters
• Courthouse Remodel Update

The Board decided to have ETS write a broadband grant application. They also voted to act as a cooperative agency for a Bureau of Land Management wind and solar project. One indigent matter was approved.

• Selected ETS to write the broadband grant application
• Approved motion to be a cooperative agency for BLM wind and solar project
• Approved indigent matter 5034
• Approved February 21, 2023 minutes
• Approved February 27, 2022 minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will consider approving a final subdivision plat for Gilbert McDougal, a resolution updating the county investment policy, and a solid waste fee cancellation. They will also discuss Computers Arts, Inc conversion and may enter executive session for personnel, legal, or property matters.

• Approve final subdivision plat for Gilbert McDougal
• Resolution 2023-02-27 updating county investment policy
• Solid waste fee cancellation
• Discussion on Computers Arts, Inc conversion

The Board of County Commissioners approved a new investment policy for county funds and authorized the McDougal Subdivision. They also cancelled a specific solid waste fee and discussed broadband guidelines.

• Approved McDougal Subdivision
• Approved Resolution 2023-02-27 updating the Gooding County investment policy
• Approved $75.00 solid waste fee cancellation for Parcel MH H3000033011C A
• Tabled further discussion on Computer Arts, Inc. county usage

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved a resolution regarding the Salmon Falls and Lava Ridge Wind Projects and authorized a letter of intent for Peterson Brothers Construction to begin work on the Judicial Building. The Board also approved an agreement with the Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation and funded employee attendance at a health fair.

• Authorized agreement with Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation (Motion carried)
• Approved resolution regarding Salmon Falls and Lava Ridge Wind Projects (Motion carried)
• Approved Employee Health Insurance to pay for employees to attend North Canyon Health Fair (Motion carried)
• Approved February 13, 2023 minutes (Motion carried)
• Authorized Prosecutor Misseldine to create a letter of intent for Peterson Brothers Construction to begin the Judicial Building project (Motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session on February 13, 2023, with action items including a request to change the emergency manager position to full-time and a minor land division hold-up from Planning and Zoning. They will also discuss hiring or contracting an individual agent for IT services in executive session. The meeting includes updates on broadband, the courthouse remodel, and a financial statement.

• Request to change emergency manager position to full-time
• Minor land division hold-up from Planning and Zoning
• Discussion and decision on hiring/contracting individual agent for IT services
• Executive session to consider hiring individual agent (IC§74-206(a))
• Broadband update and courthouse remodel update

The Board approved the January 2023 claims and the financial statement as of January 31, 2023. A decision on hiring or contracting for IT services was tabled for 60 days. The Board also approved the meeting minutes from February 6, 2023.

• Approved January 2023 claims totaling $333,465.54
• Tabled decision on hiring/contracting for IT services for 60 days
• Accepted financial statement as of January 31, 2023
• Approved February 6, 2023 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including designating polling places for the March 14, 2023 election, receiving an Extension Department report, and discussing ambulance district matters. They will also hear presentations on new ambulance quotes, a P&Z request for a siting team on Bettencourt expansion, and a CAT Board election ballot. Non-action items include updates on broadband and courthouse remodel, plus correspondence.

• Designate polling places for March 14, 2023 election
• Mario de Haro Marti – Extension Department Report
• New Ambulance Quotes presentation by Michele McFarlane and Jeff McCurdy, Region IV Development
• Cathy Harris, P&Z – Permission for Siting Team on Bettencourt Expansion
• Sign 2023 Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Renewals

The Board approved the purchase of two ambulances from HGACBuy for $290,139 each, with funding provided by a Department of Commerce grant. Other actions included approving a jail kitchen plumbing bid and requesting a suitability determination for a dairy expansion.

• Approved purchase of two ambulances from HGACBuy for $290,139 each
• Approved reimbursement forms for Department of Commerce grant administration
• Approved bid from Evans Plumbing, Inc. for jail kitchen repairs
• Approved Resolution 2023-02-06 for Bettencourt Dairy suitability determination
• Authorized designation of polling places for March 14, 2023 elections
• Voted for Charlie Howell for District 4 Catastrophic Health Care Cost Program Board
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for the MIRAMAR
• Authorized Employee Assistance Program agreement with KEPRO, Inc.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting at the Jerome Airport to release and discuss the Environmental Impact Statement and updates for the Lava Ridge, Salmon Falls, and Taurus projects. The agenda may be amended to include an executive session for personnel, legal, or other exempt matters.

• Environmental Impact Statement release meeting for Lava Ridge, Salmon Falls, and Taurus projects
• Updates on the three projects at Precision Aviation Hangar, Jerome Airport
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206 for personnel, labor, real property, or legal matters

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will discuss and decide on a Planning and Zoning Commission appointment, IT services contract proposals, a grease trap bid for the Annex kitchen, a resolution to declare surplus property, tax cancellation, and proposed property tax legislation. They will also consider 2023 alcohol beverage license renewals, a comprehensive water resource plan change, a broadband update, and a courthouse remodel update. The meeting includes an executive session for personnel matters.

• Discussion and Decision on Planning and Zoning Commission Member Appointment
• Discussion and Decision on IT Services Contract Proposals
• Karl Souza – Bids for Grease Trap in Annex Kitchen
• Resolution to Declare Surplus Property
• 2023 Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals

The Board appointed a new member and alternate to the Planning and Zoning Commission. They also approved several financial reports, tax cancellations, and a resolution to sell surplus county property.

• Appointed Darret Lamb to the Planning and Zoning Commission and John Scott Cutler as alternate
• Approved Resolution 2023-01-23 to declare 16 items, including vehicles and a backhoe, as surplus property
• Approved two occupancy tax cancellations for $1,034 and $817.76
• Approved Evans Plumbing, Inc. bid for grease trap replacement and basket strainers
• Accepted Financial Statement as of December 31, 2022
• Approved FY2022 Annual Road and Street Financial Report
• Approved County Vessel Report
• Tabled IT Services contract proposals

TRI-COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL

The Tri-County Joint Weed Board is meeting to review minutes from November 17, 2022, and discuss old and new business. Old business includes available funds in RC&D and disbursement, a possible Joint Powers Agreement review, equipment status, and a cost-share grant application. New business covers a bio-control report, a BLM grant, and upcoming meetings. Possible action items are noted for several agenda items.

• Review of available funds in RC&D and disbursement
• Joint Powers Agreement review and possible changes
• Cost share funding and grant application
• BLM Grant discussion
• Online presence as possible action item

The board approved the creation of a Facebook page to establish an online presence. Members discussed potential office relocations, equipment maintenance, and a county-level cost share proposal, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Approved creation of a Facebook page
• Approved previous meeting minutes with spelling corrections
• Approved adding job posting to the agenda

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a decision on the PG Construction appeal hearing, approval of opioid settlement participation forms with multiple companies, and a contract for additional fees for redesigning the courthouse and jail addition. They will also discuss the CDBG CARES Grant closeout, treasurer's homeowner exemption cancellation, financial statements, PTO carryover, and alcohol license renewals. The agenda includes an executive session for personnel and legal matters, and a later session for the ambulance district.

• Decision on PG Construction appeal hearing
• Contract with Laughlin Ricks Architecture for additional fees for courthouse and jail addition redesign
• Opioid settlement participation forms with Allergan, CVS, TEVA, Walmart, and Walgreens
• CDBG CARES Grant closeout agreement
• Sign 2023 alcoholic beverage license renewals

The Board authorized additional architectural fees for the courthouse and jail redesign and issued a conditional variance for PG Construction. Other actions included signing opioid settlement forms and approving a tax cancellation.

• Authorized Commissioner Bolduc to sign CDBG CARES Grant Closeout Agreement
• Approved 50 3 3 for indigent matters (3-0)
• Approved $27,800 in additional fees for architect Colby Ricks for courthouse and jail redesign
• Authorized Commissioner Bolduc to sign Opioid Settlement Participation Forms with five pharmacies
• Approved employee PTO carryover requests
• Approved post abstract homeowners exemption cancellation for batch 610249 for $1,450.43
• Issued conditional variance to PG Construction/Pedro Gutierrez subject to a signed nuisance waiver
• Approved PERCOMOnline, Inc. agreement for Ambulance District

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold an appeal hearing on the Planning & Zoning Commission's denial of a variance, CAFO waiver, and building permit requested by PG Construction/Pedro Gutierrez. The agenda may be amended to include executive sessions for personnel, labor negotiations, real property, exempt records, trade matters, or legal consultation.

• Appeal hearing on Planning & Zoning Commission denial of variance/CAFO waiver/building permit for PG Construction-Pedro Gutierrez
• Possible executive sessions for personnel matters, labor negotiations, or real property acquisition
• Possible closed session for records exempt from public disclosure
• Possible closed session for preliminary trade negotiations
• Possible closed session for legal counsel on pending litigation

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 9, 2023, at 10:00 a.m. in the commissioners' room at the courthouse. Action items include an appeal hearing regarding a denied CAFO variance and building permit, as well as committee reports and a broadband update. The board will also consider claims, minutes, and correspondence.

• Appeal hearing on denial of CAFO variance and building permit filed by PG Construction
• Signing of State Homeland Security Grant and EMPG Agreement
• Executive sessions for personnel matters and records exempt from disclosure
• Broadband update
• Courthouse remodel update

The Board appointed a new Chairman and confirmed commissioner committee assignments. The Board approved December 2022 claims totaling $264,224.90 and authorized the signing of two emergency management grants. A decision on a building permit appeal for PG Construction was tabled.

• Appointed Mark Bolduc as Chairman of the Board
• Confirmed current commissioner committee assignments
• Approved December 2022 claims totaling $264,224.90
• Approved signing of 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant
• Approved signing of 2022 State Homeland Security Program Performance/Budget agreement
• Approved minutes from December 27, 2022
• Tabled decision on PG Construction variance/building permit appeal until January 17, 2023