Gooding County public meetings in 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session. Agenda includes action items: reimbursement for a preparedness conference, nomination for the South Central Public Health Board of Health representative, consideration of an SSL encryption renewal quote (up to 5 licenses), an executive session for a personnel complaint (closed to public), and updates on construction remodel and broadband. Non-action items include approval of minutes, correspondence, and public comment.

• Missy Shurtz – IOEM Preparedness Conference Reimbursement
• South Central Public Health Board of Health Representative Nomination
• ETS Project Quote: SSL Encryption Renewal Up to 5 Licenses
• Executive Session Pursuant to IC§74-206(b) Personnel Complaint
• Construction remodel update and broadband discussion

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $600 quote for SSL encryption renewal covering up to 5 licenses. They also signed forms for an emergency management conference reimbursement and a Board of Health appointment nomination, and entered executive session for personnel matters. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved SSL encryption renewal quote for up to 5 licenses at $600 (unanimous)
• Signed IOEM Preparedness Conference Reimbursement form
• Signed Board of Health Appointment Nomination form
• Entered executive session for personnel matters (unanimous roll call)
• Approved minutes from December 23, 2024 meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular session to decide on an appeal hearing for a property at 1937 Wood River Rd, consider a resolution for Lincoln County prosecutorial services, and address various administrative requests and updates.

• Appeal Hearing on 1937 Wood River Rd – Teriann Connell
• Resolution for Lincoln County Proposed Prosecutorial Services
• Clerk’s Office Request for Scanner
• Printer Request for Veterans Service Officer
• Companion Life – Application for Aggregate and Specific Excess Loss Insurance for 2025

The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2024-12-23 authorizing an intergovernmental agreement to provide prosecutorial services to Lincoln County. The board also approved purchases of a scanner and a printer, denied an appeal regarding an unpermitted RV park at 1937 Wood River Rd, and made several administrative appointments and signings.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-12-23 authorizing prosecutorial services contract with Lincoln County (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of scanner for Clerk's office (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of printer for Veterans Service Officer (unanimous)
• Denied appeal on 1937 Wood River Rd for unpermitted RV park (Ordinance 104) (unanimous)
• Denied appeal on 1937 Wood River Rd for 45-day occupancy limit (unanimous)
• Denied appeal on 1937 Wood River Rd for illegal junk yard (Ordinance 104) (unanimous)
• Approved homeowner exemption batch 611016 (unanimous)
• Appointed Vern Eames to South Central Public Health District (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will meet in regular session to act on several items, including tax cancellations for Treasure Wines and Idaho Power, an alcoholic beverage license transfer from Outlaws and Angeles, LLC to 2JG, LLC, and renewal of 2JG's 2025 license. The board will also consider approval of the 2025 Personnel Manual and conduct an executive session to communicate with legal counsel. Non-action items include a Planning and Zoning update, a broadband report, and a courthouse remodel update.

• Treasure Wines post-abstraction homeowner tax cancellations
• Idaho Power tax cancellations
• Alcoholic Beverage License Transfer from Outlaws and Angeles, LLC to 2JG, LLC
• Renewal of 2JG, LLC 2025 Alcoholic Beverage License
• Approval of 2025 Personnel Manual

The Board approved a final change order for the courthouse remodel, receiving a $272,192.30 credit, and approved several alcohol beverage license renewals and a transfer. Tax cancellations and a homeowners exemption cancellation were also approved. The board went into executive sessions for personnel and legal counsel, and adopted the 2025 personnel policy.

• Approved alcohol beverage license renewals for Sidetrack, Miramar, West Point, La Cierrita, Inc., and Snake River Grill
• Approved tax cancellation MH6S14E323787A for $85.12 (tax year 2025)
• Approved tax cancellation RP00304000T470 for $139.66 (tax year 2024)
• Approved Homeowners Cancellation 6110015 for $2,448.30
• Approved change order 21 for courthouse remodel with credit of $272,192.30
• Transferred alcoholic beverage license from Outlaws and Angeles, LLC to 2JG, LLC and issued 2025 license
• Approved Gooding County and Ambulance District Personnel Policy effective January 1, 2025
• Approved minutes from December 9, 2024 meeting

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Gooding County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a draft Energy Project Ordinance covering wind, solar, battery storage, and EV charging. Following the hearing, the commission will vote on two CAFO modifications for Big Sky Dairy North and West, two variances for a carport and a garage, two special use permits for a commercial grain-processing building and a large free-standing sign, and a variance for that sign. The meeting also includes election of officers and approval of the 2025 hearing schedule.

• Public hearing on new Energy Project Ordinance (wind, solar, battery storage, EV charging).
• CAFO modification for Big Sky Dairy North at 1660 E 2400 S, Gooding.
• CAFO modification for Big Sky Dairy West at 2395 S 1500 E, Gooding.
• Variance request by David Larios to build a carport inside setbacks at 2613 S 950 E, Hagerman.
• Variance request by Rodney Stein to build a garage inside setbacks at 1898 E 2900 S, Wendell.

The Gooding County Planning and Zoning Commission held public hearings and approved several applications, including two CAFO modifications, two special use permits, and two variances, all with conditions. The commission also discussed the proposed Energy Project Ordinance and directed the deputy prosecuting attorney to complete revisions. The 2025 hearing calendar was approved.

• Approved variance for David Larios carport with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved CAFO modification for Big Sky Dairy North with condition (unanimous)
• Approved CAFO modification for Big Sky Dairy West with condition (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Rodney Fernandes grain processing with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Rodney Fernandes digital sign with conditions (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Rodney Fernandes sign with conditions (unanimous)
• Directed Patrick Galloway to complete Energy Project Ordinance revisions (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 hearing calendar (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will consider adopting Ordinance 116 to establish Agriculture Protection Areas and set an application fee. Other actions include approving a 2025 Stop Loss Agreement for employee health insurance, authorizing use of opioid settlement funds to purchase Berla software, and renewing alcoholic beverage licenses. The board will also discuss the courthouse remodel and broadband updates.

• Adoption of Agriculture Protection Areas Ordinance 116
• Set application fee for Agriculture Protection Areas
• Approve 2025 Employee Health Insurance Stop Loss Agreement
• Request to use opioid funds for Berla software purchase
• Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Renewals

The Board of County Commissioners adopted Ordinance 116, establishing a voluntary Agricultural Protection Area program for farmers, ranchers, and forest landowners, and set the application fee at $1,500. The board also approved the 2025 Personnel Manual, a record destruction resolution, and several other administrative items.

• Adopted Agricultural Protection Area Ordinance 116 (motion carried)
• Set application fee for Ordinance 116 at $1,500 (motion carried)
• Approved 2025 Personnel Manual with changes (motion carried)
• Approved Resolution 2024-12-09 authorizing destruction of adult misdemeanor probation records (motion carried)
• Approved alcohol beverage licenses for five establishments (motion carried)
• Approved 2024 Emergency Performance Grant and 2024 State Homeland Security Program (motion carried)
• Approved $9,750 purchase of Berla software and training using opioid funds (motion carried)
• Approved November 2024 claims totaling $958,212.16 (motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a proposed ordinance regarding Agriculture Protection Areas. The meeting includes updates on the courthouse remodel and reviews of financial and year-end reports.

• Review of proposed ordinance for Agriculture Protection Areas
• Courthouse Remodel Update from Peterson Brothers
• 2025 Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals
• Juvenile Justice Annual Financial Report from Carol Johnson
• Request for Retention of County Vessel Funds

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a broadband application and permit for telecommunications providers in public rights-of-way, involving River Oaks Communications and multiple cities and highway districts. Other action items include meetings with Petersen Brothers Construction and department head updates for Building and Grounds and Emergency Management. Non-action items include a study on BLM Land by Arevia Power, the ITD local road report, and a courthouse remodel update.

• Broadband application and permit for River Oaks Communications involving cities of Gooding, Wendell, Hagerman, Bliss, and highway districts
• Petersen Brothers Construction meeting – Andy Coates
• Department head updates: Karl Souza (Building and Grounds), Missy Shurtz (Emergency Management)
• Ambulance District discussion at 11:30 a.m.
• Randy Gardner with Arevia Power – Study on BLM Land

Board of County Commissioners

The board will canvass the November 5 election results and hold a department head meeting with Planning and Zoning. They will also discuss the Ambulance District at 11:00 a.m. and consider an executive session for a personnel matter. Other action items include claims, purchase requests, solid waste fee waivers, a dedicated transport circuit quote, a correctional medicine agreement, and alcoholic beverage license renewals.

• Canvass November 5, 2024 election results
• Ambulance District discussion at 11:00 a.m.
• Southern Idaho Solid Waste approved fee waivers for 2025
• Sawtooth Correctional Medicine Agreement
• Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals for 2025

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Gooding County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on three land-use applications (a special use permit for a large subdivision sign, a variance to expand a CAFO footprint outside the canyon rim setback, and a CAFO modification), then in regular session will consider recommending adoption of a new Agricultural Protection Act ordinance required by Idaho Code, along with other routine business.

• Special use permit by Theodore Ringling for a free-standing subdivision sign exceeding 32 sq ft at 1002 Stella Cir, Hagerman (Transitional 2 zone)
• Variance by Hannah Dutrow/AgPro for K & K Real Estate to expand an existing CAFO footprint outside the canyon rim setback at 3535 S 1900 E, Wendell (Agricultural zone)
• CAFO modification by Hannah Dutrow/AgPro for K & K Real Estate for footprint modification at same location
• Public comment and action on draft Agricultural Protection Act Ordinance (House Bill 608) to establish 20-year agricultural protection areas
• Application by Johnscott Cutler to fill Rand Bergstrom's commission member vacancy

Board of County Commissioners

The board will consider a quote for a Type 2 AWD ambulance, discuss a wind ordinance, and vote on resolutions to increase FY2024 budgets for juvenile and misdemeanor probation in Camas County. Other items include alcoholic beverage license renewals, the annual road and street report, and updates on broadband and courthouse remodeling. The meeting may enter executive sessions for personnel, real property, or legal matters.

• Quote for Type 2 AWD Ambulance
• Wind Ordinance Discussion with Deputy Prosecutor and Planning & Zoning Administrator
• Resolutions to Increase FY2024 Juvenile Probation and Misdemeanor Probation Budgets for Camas County
• Alcoholic Beverage Licenses Renewals
• Annual Road and Street Report

Board of County Commissioners

This regular session includes action items on the annual road and street financial report, a quarterly meeting with elected officials, and discussion of the Jupiter Energy Battery Project. Also on the agenda are updates on courthouse remodeling, broadband grant milestones, and several administrative matters like license renewals and office closures. The agenda may be amended for executive sessions on personnel, real property, or litigation.

• Annual Road and Street Financial Report
• Elected Official Quarterly Meeting
• Tori Dorchuck-Jupiter Energy Battery Project
• Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals
• Courthouse Remodel Update

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular session with several action items, including authorizing payment from opioid funds for Cellebrite services, discussing a building and budget for weed chemical, appointing a member to the Planning and Zoning Commission, and meeting with District 24 legislators. Non-action items include a discussion on wind and alternative energy policies, broadband planning, and a courthouse remodel update.

• Authorize payment of invoice for Cellebrite from opioid funds
• University of Idaho Agreement for FY2025
• Appoint Johnscott Cutler to Planning and Zoning Commission
• Waive SUP fee for Solid Rock Baptist Church
• Discuss building for weed chemical and weeds budget

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a lease agreement for the Public Defenders Office and the purchase of an automobile for the Victim Witness Coordinator. The session includes department head meetings and an executive session regarding indigent matters.

• Public Defenders Office and State Public Defenders Office Lease Agreement
• Automobile Purchase for Victim Witness Coordinator
• Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals
• Executive Session on Indigent Matters
• Courthouse Remodel Update

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will take action on signing the Target Master Settlement Agreement for opioid funds, approving a budget adjustment resolution, and purchasing a Type 2 ambulance. They will also hear from department heads and hold executive sessions for legal counsel and exempt records.

• Sign Target Master Settlement Agreement
• Resolution 2025-10-07 Adjust 2024-2025 Budget
• Purchase Type 2 Ambulance through HGAC
• Request to Use Opioid Funds
• Amend motion from Sept. 30, 2024 to fund Helping Hearts and Hands

Board of County Commissioners

The board will consider and act on a range of items including a review of the draft Agricultural Protection Area Ordinance, an update on the Lava Ridge wind turbine project, and multiple contracts and agreements. Other actions include designating polling places for the November election and approving quotes for public defense office construction.

• Review draft of Agricultural Protection Area Ordinance
• Update on Lava Ridge Wind Turbine project
• Lease agreement for State Public Defender's Office
• Designate polling places for November 5 election
• Approve quotes for Public Defense Office construction

Planning & Zoning Commission

The public hearing portion of the meeting has no agenda items. During the regular meeting, the commission will vote to approve the August 20 minutes and sign findings of fact for special use permits for Travis Ballard, Matthew Beaver, and Efrain Ortega. New business includes updates and upcoming items.

• Approve minutes of August 20, 2024 meeting
• Sign Travis Ballard Special Use Permit Findings of Fact
• Sign Matthew Beaver Special Use Permit Findings of Fact
• Sign Efrain Ortega Special Use Permit Findings of Fact
• New business: updates and upcoming items

The Gooding County Planning & Zoning Commission approved minutes from August 20, 2024, and signed findings of fact for special use permits for Travis Ballard, Matthew Beaver, and Efrain Ortega. The commission also voted unanimously to cancel its October 2024 meeting due to no public items, and noted the retirement of Commissioner Rand Bergstrom.

• Approved August 20, 2024 minutes (unanimous)
• Approved Travis Ballard Special Use Permit Findings of Fact (unanimous)
• Approved Matthew Beaver Special Use Permit Findings of Fact (unanimous)
• Approved Efrain Ortega Special Use Permit Findings of Fact (unanimous)
• Voted to not hold October 2024 meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several action items including a tax deed sale, a detention center agreement, and requests for equipment purchases. The board will also review ambulance district items such as a Type II ambulance purchase and traffic sign repair. Non-action items include public comment and committee reports.

• Tax Deed Sale
• Treasurer Wines' request for two scanners and minimum income for circuit breakers to reduce solid waste fees
• Don Gill's request to order bleachers and ten additional picnic tables, with concrete work approved to begin Oct 1, 2024
• Mini-Cassia Detention Center Agreement
• Type II Ambulance Purchase

The Board of County Commissioners approved several items: a tax deed sale to Morgan Meyers for $2,332.54, purchase of two desktop scanners for the Treasurer's office, raising the circuit breaker income limit to $14,000 for solid waste fee waivers, and authorizing fair manager Don Gill to order bleachers and concrete now with tables after October 1. They also approved the Mini-Cassia Detention Center Agreement and signed the BEAD grant amendment. All motions carried unanimously.

• Accepted tax deed sale bid of $2,332.54 from Morgan Meyers for parcel RP06S13E158400A
• Authorized Treasurer to purchase two desktop scanners from computer line
• Raised circuit breaker income limit to $14,000 for solid waste fee waiver
• Authorized fair manager to order bleachers and concrete now, tables after Oct 1
• Approved Mini-Cassia Detention Center Agreement
• Signed BEAD Amendment Agreement
• Approved minutes for Sept 3, 6, and 9, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of County Commissioners will meet to address administrative updates and policy decisions. Key items include the 2024 tax roll and the 24-25 ICRMP insurance policy.

• Certification of specials to the 2024 Tax Roll
• 24-25 ICRMP Policy and claims with Balanced Rock Insurance
• Decision on Public Defense Office Space for Oct 1, 2024
• Review of 2025 Alcoholic Beverage License Fee changes
• Courthouse Remodel update

The Board of County Commissioners approved the certification of specials for the 2024 tax roll and approved claims totaling $510,588.15 for August 2024. They also discussed office space for Public Defense, reviewed insurance renewal options, and decided not to change alcoholic beverage license fees for 2025. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved specials for 2024 tax roll (motion carried)
• Approved August 2024 claims totaling $510,588.15 (motion carried)
• Chose not to change alcoholic beverage license fees for 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special emergency meeting to discuss an extension request from the Wendell Highway District for L2. The agenda may be amended to include an executive session for personnel, real property, trade negotiations, or legal matters.

• Wendell Highway District Extension Request for L2

The Board of County Commissioners held a special emergency session and approved a seven-day extension for the Wendell Highway District L2, citing an emergency under Idaho Code § 74-204. The motion was made by Commissioner Bolton, seconded by Commissioner Bolduc, and carried. Commissioner Buhler was absent.

• Approved seven-day extension for Wendell Highway District L2 (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved reinstating the Juvenile Probation Diversion coordinator position to full time and hiring a part-time Adult Probation employee who must be Spanish speaking/writing. They also approved a one-time seven-day extension for Bliss School District #234's L2 filing deadline, declared a 2012 Chevy ambulance as surplus property, and cast ballots for the South Central Public Health District Medical Consultant. The Board did not sign the BEAD grant at this time pending corrections.

• Reinstated Juvenile Probation Diversion coordinator to full time (motion carried)
• Approved hiring part-time Adult Probation employee with Spanish speaking/writing requirement (motion carried)
• Approved one-time seven-day extension for Bliss School District #234 L2 due date to September 16, 2024 (motion carried)
• Cast individual ballots for South Central Public Health District Medical Consultant
• Declared 2012 Chevy Ambulance VIN 1GB6G5CL0C1149424 as surplus property (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from August 26 and August 28, 2024 (motions carried)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on three special use permit applications: a barn for distilling spirits, a new church, and employee housing on agricultural land. Following the hearing, the commission will vote on each permit, approve previous meeting minutes, and sign findings of fact for two prior permits.

• Special use permit for Travis Ballard to ferment alcohol and distill spirits in an existing barn at 1764 S 2100 E, on Agricultural-zoned land.
• Special use permit for Matthew D. Beaver to build and operate a church on Lot 12 of McDougal Subdivision, 1790 S 1800 E, zoned Residential 2.
• Special use permit for Efrain Ortega to provide employee housing at 2324 E 3300 S, Jerome, on Agricultural-zoned land.
• Action to approve minutes of July 16, 2024 hearings and meeting.
• Signing of findings of fact for Joshua Leavitt and Todd Crist special use permits.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss an option letter regarding water and public defense facility allowances. The board will also consider the FY2025 Final Budget Request for Ambulance District 10:15.

• FY2025 Final Budget Request for Ambulance District 10:15
• Option Letter Regarding Water
• Public Defense Facility Allowance
• Courthouse Remodel Update
• Broadband discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session including a discussion of late fees and interest on taxes with Shannon Lovan, a budget work session, and updates on broadband and courthouse remodeling. The agenda also includes a jail inspection, committee reports, and public comment. No binding votes or ordinances are listed.

• Shannon Lovan – Late Fee and Interest on Taxes
• Jail Inspection
• Budget Work Session
• Broadband Update
• Courthouse Remodel Update

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including budget request reviews for FY2025, a request for a new ambulance/transport vehicle, and a resolution on alcohol beverage catering permits. Non-action items cover a printer proposal, the Idaho BEAD contract for broadband, a courthouse remodel update, and a budget work session for the coroner. The meeting may also go into executive session for personnel, real property, or legal matters.

• FY2025 Budget Request Review – Mario de Haro Marti
• Request for New Ambulance/Transport Vehicle from EMS Director Jon Kepler
• Resolution 2024-07-22 Alcohol Beverage Catering Permit Applications
• Idaho BEAD Contract for broadband
• Courthouse Remodel Update

TRI-COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL

The Tri-County Joint Weed Board will review minutes from April 18, 2024, and discuss old business including RC&D updates, equipment maintenance, ISDA cost share, and BLM grant updates. New business items include spray personnel, trust accounts, bio control, public surplus, chemicals, mapping program, weed-free hay certification, and a flatbed car trailer, with possible action on several items.

• BLM grant update
• ISDA cost share update
• Spray personnel (possible action)
• Trust Account (possible action)
• Equipment and maintenance status

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a special use permit for an employee home. The body will also address a previously tabled permit and approve meeting minutes.

• Special use permit application by Todd Crist for an employee home at 1445 A E 2500, Wendell
• Action on tabled special use permit for Joshua Leavitt
• Approval of Vos Special Use Permit Findings of Fact

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address several action items, including financial agreements and grant funding. The session includes a closed executive session to discuss indigent matters.

• KS State Bank Contract for Sheriff’s Office
• Hagerman Fire District Drawdown #4 for Grant Administrative Services
• Region IV Development Ambulance Grant Request for Funds
• Concession Agreement With Sidetrack
• Executive Session regarding Indigent Matters

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Commissioners will review several action items, including a new alcoholic beverage license and an appointment to the Animal Damage Control Board. The meeting also includes updates on broadband and courthouse remodeling.

• Notch Butte Rangeland Fire Budget Request
• New Alcoholic Beverage License at Outlaws and Angels
• Computer Arts Agreement for FY2025
• District #3 Animal Damage Control Board Appointment
• Revised Right of Entry Access for Larry Bybee, City of Gooding

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a unified financing application for the Sheriff’s Office and a catering permit for Flights Hagerman Tasting Room. The Ambulance District will discuss a request for a new ambulance and a joint purchase for Sim Junior. The agenda also includes updates on broadband and courthouse remodeling.

• Unified Financing Application for Sheriff's Office
• Catering Permit Application for Flights Hagerman Tasting Room
• Request for New Ambulance (Ambulance District)
• Joint Purchase for Sim Junior (Ambulance District)
• DEX Imaging Agreement for Copier

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a work session regarding the county budget and receive an update on the courthouse remodel. Action items include updates on a copier contract for the Detective Office and Delta Dental renewal. An executive session is also scheduled to discuss indigent matters.

• Shelly Bates-DEX Imaging copier contract update and printer for Detective Office
• Delta Dental renewal
• Budget work session
• Courthouse remodel update
• Broadband discussion

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will conduct a public hearing regarding a special use permit for a preschool and daycare at Hagerman Christian Center. The meeting also includes actions to approve minutes from March and April 2024.

• Special Use Permit for preschool/daycare at 2750 S 900 E, Hagerman
• Approval of March 12, March 21, and April 16, 2024 meeting minutes
• Approval of Findings of Facts from recent hearings

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will review an airport permit fee charge and a permanent override levy for the Ambulance District. The meeting also includes budget updates from Judge Wildman and the Gooding Historical Society. Other discussion topics include courthouse remodeling and broadband.

• Airport Permit Fee Charge
• Ambulance District Permanent Override Levy
• Gooding Historical Society FY2025 Budget Request update
• Judge Wildman FY2025 Budget Request
• Agreement for Community Based Alternative and Substance Use Disorder Services

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of County Commissioners will review FY2025 budget requests from Sheriff Gough, Karl Souza, and Nancy Eilers. The agenda also includes an ADA courthouse assessment and a courthouse remodel update. An executive session is scheduled to discuss a camera and server system update.

• FY2025 budget request: Sheriff Gough
• FY2025 budget request: Karl Souza
• FY2025 budget request: Nancy Eilers
• ADA Courthouse Assessment
• Idaho State Police Forensic Services Toxicology MOU

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with several action items, including budget requests from Interlink Caregivers and the prosecutor's office, a ballot to appoint Bob Kunau to the South Central Public Health District, and a concession agreement with the Gooding Elks Lodge. The board will also discuss appointments to the Board of Community Guardians, updates on broadband and courthouse remodeling, and hold executive sessions for hiring and legal counsel. Non-action items include committee reports and public comment.

• Budget request from Jeanette Rowe, Interlink Caregivers
• Ballot for appointment of Bob Kunau to South Central Public Health District
• Concession agreement with the Gooding Elks Lodge
• Prosecutor Misseldine FY2025 budget request
• Executive sessions for hiring employee and communicating with legal counsel

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special meeting of the Gooding County Board of Commissioners held at the fairgrounds for an in-person strategy session with the Coalition of Counties. The agenda is limited to this single item and contains no specific decisions or discussion topics. The agenda may be amended to include an executive session for personnel, legal, or other exempt matters.

• Special meeting at Gooding County Fair Grounds, 201 Lucy Lane
• Coalition of Counties in-person strategy meeting
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1) for personnel, labor, real property, exempt records, trade, litigation, or risk management

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including canvassing the May 21, 2024 election, and receiving budget requests from the South Central Community Action Partnership, the Hagerman Fire Protection District (for Idaho Community Development Block Grant funds), and the Middle Snake Regional Water Resource Commission. The board will also discuss the Board of Equalization, courthouse remodel update, broadband, minutes, and correspondence. Non-action items include committee reports and public comment. The agenda may be amended for executive sessions on personnel, legal, or other exempt matters.

• Canvass May 21, 2024 election
• South Central Community Action Partnership annual report and budget request
• Hagerman Fire Protection District request for funds (Idaho Community Development Block Grant)
• Middle Snake Regional Water Resource Commission FY2025 budget request
• Courthouse remodel update and broadband discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a tax deed hearing, FY2025 budget requests from several departments, and a proposal to use opioid funds. They will also discuss a property purchase for fairground parking, a claim from River Oaks, and a public defender future discussion. The agenda includes executive sessions for indigent and personnel matters, which are closed to the public.

• Property for sale for fairground parking (Charmy LeaVell)
• FY2025 budget request reviews (Emergency Management, Treasurer, Fair Manager, Assessor)
• Tax deed hearing 2024
• Use of opioid funds (Prosecutor Misseldine and Chief Juvenile Probation Officer)
• River Oaks claim

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular session with action items including a review of COVID-related supplies (gloves, facemasks, glasses, gowns, sanitizer), a development annual update, a department head report from Planning and Zoning, and an executive session for personnel and legal matters. The agenda also includes routine items like claims, grant authorizations, and correspondence. No major rezonings or large contracts are listed.

• Review of COVID gloves, facemasks, glasses, gowns, and sanitizer with Missy Shurtz and Karl Souza
• Development annual update with Jeff McCurdy and Michelle McFarland
• Planning and Zoning department head monthly report by Nancy Eilers
• Resolution for PTO adjustment for 2024 and EMS employees for Juneteenth
• Executive session under Idaho Code 74-206 for personnel and legal matters

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular session with action items including department head reports, budget reviews for FY2025, and an ambulance district update. They will also discuss non-action items such as public comment, a war memorial hall update, and a broadband grant administration agreement.

• Review FY2025 budget requests from probation and ambulance departments
• Ambulance district: traffic signs, advanced payment, and laptop purchase
• Juneteenth addition to PTO hours for Law Enforcement and EMS
• Broadband update: agreement with Brandley Petersen for grant administration
• Executive sessions for employee complaint and indigent matters

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners holds a regular session with action items including a request from Helping Hearts and Hands for food box assistance, a written decision on an appeal from JK Potatoes, and a planning and zoning split matter. They will also receive updates on broadband and courthouse remodeling, plus correspondence and committee reports. The agenda is mostly routine business with no major budget or policy decisions listed.

• Clair Major, Helping Hearts and Hands – request for assistance with food boxes
• JK Potatoes – sign written decision for appeal and motion to dismiss
• Martin Alverez and George Yerion – planning and zoning split matter
• Broadband update
• Courthouse remodel update

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a deliberation and decision on JK Potatoes, an agreement with River Oaks and Eminent Technical Solutions, and a TextmyGov demo. They will also hear a budget proposal from South Central Public Health District and hold an elected officials quarterly meeting. The agenda includes several non-action items and a possible executive session for personnel matters.

• Deliberation and decision on JK Potatoes
• Agreement with River Oaks and Eminent Technical Solutions
• South Central Public Health District budget proposal
• Board of Equalization casualty loss exemption
• Executive session to consider hiring personnel

TRI-COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL

The Tri-County Joint Weed Board will meet to review January meeting minutes and receive updates on RC&D activities, ISDA cost shares, and grant status. Board members will discuss operational matters including spray personnel, chemical supplies, bio control methods, mapping programs, and weed-free hay certification. Several items are marked as possible action items, notably a budget review and equipment purchases like a flatbed carftailer and winches. The board’s decisions on noxious weed management affect local land use practices and agricultural compliance for area property owners.

• Review of January 18, 2023 meeting minutes
• Updates on ISDA cost share and BlM grant status
• Discussion of spray personnel, chemical supplies, and bio control methods
• Budget review and potential equipment purchases (flatbed carftailer, winches)
• Weed Free Hay Certification program updates

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular session on April 15, 2024, starting at 10:00 a.m. Action items include a decision on the JK Potatoes appeal, department head reports, a computer request from the coroner, a carpet request for the fingerprint room, and a request to waive the building inspector fee for the Gooding Senior Center project. A public hearing on the JK Potatoes appeal is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. at the courthouse. The agenda also includes non-action items such as public comment, a courthouse remodel construction meeting, election equipment purchase request, and 2024 property tax exemptions.

• JK Potatoes appeal decision and hearing
• Coroner computer request
• Carpet request for fingerprint room
• Waive building inspector fee for Gooding Senior Center
• Election equipment purchase request

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a public hearing to consider an appeal of the Planning and Zoning Commission's September 19, 2023 decision to approve JK Potatoes Special Use Permit #23-9. The permit would allow construction and operation of an additional sorting/packing facility for agricultural products at 319 River Rd, Hagerman, in an Agriculture zone. The board may also enter executive session for personnel, legal, or other exempt matters as needed.

• Appeal of JK Potatoes Special Use Permit #23-9
• Proposed additional sorting/packing facility at 319 River Rd, Hagerman
• Property in Section 17, Township 5, Range 13 EBM, zoned Agriculture
• Public hearing at 5:00 p.m. at Gooding County Courthouse, 624 Main Street

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular session with action items including approving the Planning and Zoning Commission record and resetting the appeal hearing date for the JK Potatoes Special Use Permit. The board will also hold a closed executive session on indigent matters, receive department head reports, and consider a new beer and wine license for Main Street 1908, among other administrative items.

• Reset hearing date for JK Potatoes Special Use Permit appeal
• New beer and wine license for Main Street 1908
• Designate polling places for May 21, 2024 election
• Proclamation for Military Caregivers and Fair Housing Proclamation
• Financial statement as of March 30, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including department head reports, an executive session on indigent matters, and several agreements. They will consider a standby maintenance agreement for county generators, a parks and recreation agreement, a bond deposit agreement with NorthRenew Energy Partners, and a quote for panic buttons and intercoms in the new jail pod. Updates on the courthouse remodel and broadband are also on the agenda.

• Executive session under IC§31-874 for indigent matters
• Sign Western States standby preventive maintenance agreement for county generators
• Approval of NorthRenew Energy Partners bond deposit agreement
• Approval of M2 Automation quote for panic buttons and intercoms in new jail pod and maintenance agreement
• Courthouse remodel and broadband updates

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a zoning map amendment, a bond deposit agreement, and quotes for jail data infrastructure. They will also consider funding for an additional deputy prosecutor, a broadband grant application, and other administrative matters.

• Resolution 2024-03-25: Official Zoning Map Amendment "C" of Ordinance No. 104
• Approval of NorthReview Bond Deposit Agreement
• Quotes for Data Pull/Access Point and New Switch for New Jail Pod
• Funding for an additional Deputy Prosecutor
• Approve BEAD Regional Coordination and Planning Grant Application

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting focused on the county's broadband. The agenda lists this as the sole topic for discussion. The meeting may be amended to include an executive session for personnel, legal, or other exempt matters.

• Special meeting dedicated to Gooding County's broadband
• Meeting may be amended to include executive session for personnel, legal, or property matters
• Meeting held at 145 7th Avenue East, Gooding, ID or online

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners holds its regular session with department head monthly reports from Planning and Zoning, Weeds, Emergency Management, Fair, and EMS. Action items include a tax deed issue involving Marvel litigation and re-keying the Annex and Old District Court doors. Non-action items include public comment, claims, broadband, minutes, and committee reports.

• Department head monthly reports from Planning and Zoning, Weeds, Emergency Management, Fair, and EMS
• Tax Deeding Issue Marvel, Jonathan litigation guarantee RP06S 13E 158400A
• Re-keying the Annex and Old District Court doors
• Courthouse Remodel Update: New jail Pod wiring for telephones
• EMS Director Jon Kepler monthly report and correspondence

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including an appeal of a special use permit for JK Potatoes, a budget for security officers, a tax cancellation request, and approval of automobile leases. The board will also consider various administrative items and may enter executive sessions for legal and personnel matters.

• JK Potatoes Special Use Permit Appeal
• Budget for Security Officers
• HUG's Hydro Tax Cancellation
• Automobile Leases with Unified Fleet Services
• Approval of Estimate from Bryan Builders, Inc. for Fair Home Arts Building

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, department head updates, and approval of courthouse security-related contracts. They will also receive reports on juvenile probation, broadband, and courthouse remodeling, plus hear public comment.

• Executive session under IC§31-874 for indigent matters
• Approval of M2 Automation quote for panic buttons, cameras, and maintenance agreement
• Approval of electrical bids for generator hookup
• Approval of hookup to generator for cameras, fob system, and security room
• Yearly County Juvenile Probation Report from Carol Johnson and Jeff Miller

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to select an awardee for broadband design, construction, and management and operations. The agenda indicates this is the primary decision item, with the possibility of an executive session for personnel, legal, or other exempt matters.

• Broadband design and construction awardee selection
• Broadband management and operations awardee selection
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including approving the Planning and Zoning record and resetting the appeal hearing for the JK Potatoes Special Use Permit. They will also discuss providing emergency management services to Lincoln County, hear from the Emergency Manager on reunification training and office space, and receive updates on the courthouse remodel and broadband. The agenda includes public comment and possible executive sessions.

• Transfer Station Improvements with Southern Idaho Solid Waste Executive Director Nate Francisco
• Approve Planning and Zoning record and reset hearing date for JK Potatoes Special Use Permit appeal
• Discussion on providing Emergency Management Services to Lincoln County
• Emergency Manager Missy Shurtz: Reunification Training, ID Machine for Employees, and Office Space
• Certified Letter from the Bureau of Land Management

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a printer request and report on the employee medical insurance fund, adoption of the county wildfire protection plan, a resolution to amend the jail budget for security, and an executive session to review broadband proposals. The board will also receive updates on emergency management, the all-hazard mitigation plan, and the courthouse remodel.

• Resolution 2024-02-20 to amend jail budget for security
• Adopt County Wildfire Protection Plan (via phone with Idaho Dept. of Lands)
• Treasurer printer request and report on employee medical insurance fund
• Executive session to review broadband proposals received
• Courthouse remodel update

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to open the Request for Proposal (RFP) for a fiber broadband open access network, covering design, construction, management, and operation. The agenda may be amended to include an executive session for personnel, labor, real property, exempt records, trade negotiations, litigation, or risk management matters.

• Open RFP for fiber broadband open access network design and construction
• RFP also covers management and operation of the network
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1) for personnel, labor, real property, exempt records, trade, litigation, or risk management

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review the Sheriff's security budget and a service quote from M2 Automation. The meeting includes monthly reports from department heads and updates on courthouse remodeling proposals.

• Sheriff Gough security budget
• M2 Automation Standard Service quote
• Courthouse remodel ETS wiring and Datatel proposals
• Tax cancellation and claims review
• Financial statement as of January 31, 2024

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a deliberation and decision on the JK Potatoes appeal, an executive session on indigent matters, and updates from the chief misdemeanor and juvenile probation officers. They will also consider a quote for access control additions and receive the ambulance district's monthly report. Non-action items include public comment, a broadband update, and courthouse remodel updates, including jury box chair approval.

• JK Potatoes appeal decision
• Executive session on indigent matters (IC§31-874)
• M2 quote for access control additions
• Ambulance district monthly report
• Courthouse remodel update – jury box chairs approval

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular session with action items including paid time off carryover, jail inspection, an elected officials quarterly meeting, courthouse remodel update, and broadband. Non-action items include public comment and a wind turbine update. The agenda is mostly routine updates and reports, with no major decisions or public hearings listed.

• Paid Time Off Carryover
• Jail Inspection
• Elected Officials Quarterly meeting
• Courthouse Remodel Update
• Broadband

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The meeting will review minutes, discuss equipment maintenance, cost sharing, grants, and recalls on pickups. Other topics include upcoming conferences and workshops.

• Cost share agreement
• BLM grant update
• Recalls on 2 pickups

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a decision on the JK Potatoes appeal, a new copier request from the P&Z administrator, and an update on the courthouse remodel. They will also receive a monthly report from Emergency Management and hold an executive session to communicate with legal counsel regarding broadband. The agenda includes public comment and committee reports.

• Deliberation and decision on JK Potatoes appeal
• New copier request and 2023 P&Z report from Nancy Eilers
• Courthouse remodel update: request for office carpet and chairs for gallery and jury box
• Broadband executive session pursuant to IC§74-206(f) to communicate with legal counsel
• Emergency Management department head monthly report

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular session, taking action on establishing 2024 election precincts and commissioner districts, and hearing an appeal from JK Potatoes. The board will also receive monthly reports from department heads, discuss broadband and a courthouse remodel, and may enter closed executive sessions for personnel or legal matters.

• Establish 2024 election precincts and commissioner districts
• JK Potatoes appeal hearing at 6:00 p.m. in courtroom at 624 Main St.
• Monthly reports from Fair Manager, Juvenile Probation, Planning and Zoning
• Discussion on broadband and courthouse remodel update
• Claims and correspondence review

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a request for audio-visual equipment in the new courtroom, a misdemeanor probation department head report, and the FY2023 public defender report. Non-action items include public comment, assessor occupancies, broadband attestation, vessel funds retention, and courthouse remodel update. The agenda may be amended for executive sessions on personnel, real property, or legal matters.

• Prosecutor Misseldine request for audio-visual in new courtroom
• Joe James FY2023 Public Defender Report
• Assessor Baldwin occupancies
• Broadband attestation letter to Idaho Department of Commerce
• Request for retention of county vessel funds