Minidoka County, ID

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners will review administrative items and departmental updates. The primary decision item is a public hearing to approve the fiscal year 2027 county budget. Other action items include approving claims, payroll, and minutes, as well as reviewing specific project and agreement updates.

• Public hearing to approve fiscal year 2027 county budget
• Approval of Claims & Payroll
• Approval of Minutes
• Misdemeanor Probation Office Project Round Table
• Pathology agreement with Ada County

Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency

The Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency will hold a public hearing and consider adopting Resolution 2026-2, which appropriates $199,348.97 for fiscal year 2027. The board will also review and approve minutes, financial statements, bill payments, and a payment to Mart Produce per the RAA #1 agreement. The meeting includes discussion of ongoing economic development efforts and a possible executive session.

• Public hearing and action on Resolution 2026-2 FY 2027 Annual Appropriations totaling $199,348.97
• Review and approval to pay Mart Produce per RAA #1 agreement
• Review and approval of financial statements and payment of bills
• Discussion of ongoing economic development efforts
• Set next meeting for December 2, 2026

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will consider approving or ratifying employee hires for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. They will also receive activity reports from these departments, discuss budget matters with county clerks, and may enter executive sessions for personnel, legal, or other exempt matters.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees at Criminal Justice Center
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees at Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees at Juvenile Detention Center
• Budget matters discussion with Minidoka and Cassia clerks
• Executive sessions possible under Idaho Code § 74-206

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative items including claims, minutes, and weekly reports. They will also take action on a public statement about the new building, an alcoholic beverage license, a communication agreement with the City of Heyburn, and a previously approved tax cancellation. The agenda includes several action items and department head discussions.

• Approval of Claims & Payroll
• City of Heyburn Communication Agreement
• Public statement on the new building
• Alcoholic Beverage License
• Sign tax cancellation previously approved on August 10, 2026

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with routine administrative items (approval of claims, minutes, and reports) and several action items, including a work group on the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project, an agreement with the Minidoka School District for an educational program, and updates on the Juvenile Detention Facility. They will also consider signing a new Computer Arts agreement and voiding a previously signed one.

• Ratify demand from August 10, 2026
• Misdemeanor Probation Office Project Work Group round table
• Sign Computer Arts updated Agreement and void previously signed Agreement
• Agreement with Minidoka County & Minidoka School District for educational program
• Juvenile Detention Facility and Deputy Director action items

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will consider approving or ratifying employee hires for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. They will also vote on policies for emergency medical care and use of restraints, and discuss a life detection radar purchase. Reports from department heads and budget matters are also on the agenda.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees at Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center
• Policy 14.4 Emergency Medical Care – action item
• Policy 9.3 Use of Restraints – action item
• Life Detection Radar – action item
• Budget matters – Minidoka and Cassia Clerks

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Executive Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and considering the hiring of employees for the juvenile probation department and detention center. The agenda also allows for executive sessions on personnel, legal, and other exempt matters, plus budget discussions.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees – Juvenile Probation Department
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees – Juvenile Detention Center
• Executive sessions possible per Idaho Code for personnel, real property, legal, or risk matters
• Budget matters with Minidoka and Cassia clerks

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with administrative items, including approval of claims, payroll, minutes, and an amended FY 2027 budget for publication. They will also discuss a misdemeanor probation office project, receive departmental reports, and consider several action items such as a resource officer agreement and tax cancellations.

• Approve amended FY 2027 budget appropriations for publication (IC 31-1604)
• Alcoholic beverage license action item
• Resource officer agreement with Sheriff Pinther
• Cancellation of taxes with Treasurer Dayley
• Mileage rate action item

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved an agreement with Minidoka County School District #331 for two resource officers at a total cost of $70,000, paid quarterly at $17,500 each. They also approved claims and payroll, minutes from August 3, 2026, an increased mileage rate of $0.76 per mile, 17 certificates of residency, and updated temporary office hours for Jocelyne Zavala. A corrected alcoholic beverage license for Stimpy's was signed, and a tax penalty reduction of $41.00 was approved for Steve and Angie Schab, contingent on full payment of the remaining half of the property tax.

• Approved $70,000 agreement with School District #331 for two resource officers (motion carried)
• Approved claims and payroll as presented, including one demand payment for Catmull Plumbing (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from August 3, 2026 (motion carried)
• Increased mileage rate to $0.76 per mile, effective August 10, 2026 (motion carried)
• Signed corrected alcoholic beverage license for Stimpy's (previously approved)
• Approved 17 certificates of residency applications (motion carried)
• Approved updated temporary office hours for Jocelyne Zavala (motion carried)
• Approved reduction of tax penalties and interest by $41.00 for Steve and Angie Schab, contingent on full payment of remaining half today (motion carried)

Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency

The board will discuss the proposed FY2027 budget and a corresponding budget ordinance. Members will also review bank account signatories and a consultant agreement for Leslie Garner.

• Review and approval of proposed FY2027 budget
• Proposed FY2027 budget ordinance and public hearing scheduled for August 26, 2026
• Consultant agreement for Leslie Garner
• Possible approval of payment to Mart Produce for loan agreement
• Discussion of Idaho Equipment and Sheet Metal expansion

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss budget appropriations for FY 2027 and an amendment to the FY 2026 Waterways & Justice Fund budget. The meeting includes reviews of departmental reports and a walkthrough of a new building with Koyles Construction.

• Tentative approval of FY 2027 Budget Appropriations for Publication
• Resolution to amend FY 2026 budget for Waterways & Justice Fund
• Amended Housing Agreement with Juvenile Detention
• JPO Asphalt action item via Building & Grounds & Procurement Department
• Community College Residency Applications

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved the tentative fiscal year 2027 budget appropriations and publications totaling $24,504,399.00. They also approved an amended housing agreement with the Juvenile Detention Center and the State of Idaho, approved 11 certificates of residency while denying one, and approved a resolution for waterways in the justice fund. The meeting included an executive session on personnel and legal matters, and routine approval of claims, payroll, and prior minutes.

• Approved tentative FY2027 budget of $24,504,399.00
• Approved amended Juvenile Detention housing agreement
• Approved 11 certificates of residency, denied 1 (EDUID #100743926)
• Approved resolution #2026-08-03 for waterways in justice fund
• Approved claims and payroll as presented
• Approved minutes for July 27 and July 31, 2026
• Entered executive session (I.C. 74-206(1)(b) & (1)(f))

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to approve remaining alcoholic beverage licenses. This action is being taken before an August 1, 2026 deadline.

• Alcoholic Beverage License Renewal

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved five alcoholic beverage licenses for local businesses. The motion was made by Commissioner Koyle, seconded by Commissioner Schaeffer, and carried. No other substantive decisions were made during the meeting.

• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Loves Travel Stop #334
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Morey's Steakhouse
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for El Caporal
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Swensen's #3
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Ponderosa Golf

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The committee will meet to approve or ratify the hiring of employees for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. The meeting includes activity reports and budget discussions.

• Hiring approvals for Criminal Justice Center
• Hiring approvals for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Hiring approvals for Juvenile Detention Center
• Budget matters presented by Minidoka and Cassia Clerks

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee meeting on July 28, 2026, was largely procedural. Members approved the minutes from the July 14 meeting and heard activity reports, including a jail population of 110 inmates and financial updates from both counties. No substantive decisions were made, and the next meeting is scheduled for August 11, 2026.

• Approved minutes from July 14, 2026 meeting
• Adjourned meeting at 8:07 AM

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address administrative approvals and department contracts. The agenda includes a roundtable discussion on the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project and a budget discussion with Clerk Page.

• Misdemeanor Probation Office Project Work Group roundtable discussion
• Budget discussion with Clerk Page
• Caselle Financial Software Contract
• Lease buyout for postage machine
• Review of alcoholic beverage licenses

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved the Casell financial, payroll and time tracking software contract, along with routine items including claims, payroll, minutes, alcoholic beverage licenses, certificates of residency, and a postage meter buyout. The board also discussed the misdemeanor probation office remodel, sheriff's radio updates, and copier contract consolidation, but no decisions were made on those items.

• Approved claims and payroll as presented
• Approved minutes from July 20, 2026
• Approved alcoholic beverage licenses for Lulus on the Square, Ace Hardware, Fairfield Inn and Suites, and Wayside Café
• Approved 11 certificates of residency
• Approved postage meter buyout for $1,353.78
• Approved and signed Casell software contract for financial, payroll, and time tracking

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will vote on several administrative items, including approval of claims, payroll, and alcoholic beverage licenses. They will also consider a Passthrough Funds Agreement presented by Director Tate. The agenda includes budget presentations for the district court, magistrate division, health district, junior college, parks & recreation, and other county funds. A round‑table discussion of the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project is scheduled.

• Approval of Claims & Payroll – action item
• Approval of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses – action item
• Passthrough Funds Agreement – action item (Director Tate)
• District Court Budget Presentation (06-00) – Clerk Page/Judges
• Health District Budget Presentation (11:50 AM) – Clerk Page

The Board approved a software renewal for financial and law enforcement modules and authorized several alcoholic beverage licenses. They also approved the 2026 construction roll abstracts and annual assessed value for the county.

• Approved CAI/Harris renewal for $89,097.35 (Motion carried)
• Approved Idaho Department of Juvenile Correction passthrough funds agreement for cigarette/tobacco tax (Motion carried)
• Approved claims as presented (Motion carried)
• Approved July 13, 2026 minutes (Motion carried)
• Approved alcoholic beverage licenses for 13 entities including Walmart #1900 and various local businesses (Motion carried)
• Approved 2026 abstracts for new construction roll and annual assessed value (Motion carried)
• Approved indigent application presented through the Board of Community Guardians (Motion carried)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will review and vote on several actions related to the Criminal Justice Center, including employee hires, policy approvals, and equipment purchases. It will also consider hiring actions for Adult Misdemeanor Probation and the Juvenile Detention Center. Additional agenda items include activity reports, budget matters, and legal updates.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for the Criminal Justice Center (Lieutenant Shannon Taylor)
• Approve policy 2.1 for the Criminal Justice Center
• Approve policy 13.1 for the Criminal Justice Center
• Purchase cabinets/counter for fingerprint room in Booking (Black Pine Cabinet Bid)
• Request purchase of heat pumps (Thermal Supply Inc Bid)

The committee approved the conditional hire of Denise Ayala and updates to policies regarding admissions intake and hygiene. It also authorized the purchase of fingerprint room cabinets and backup heat pumps. Financial reports were provided for misdemeanor probation, the jail, and juvenile detention.

• Approved minutes from June 23, 2026
• Approved conditional hire of Denise Ayala
• Approved update to policy 2.1 (admissions intake)
• Approved update to policy 13.1 (hygiene and sanitation)
• Approved $5,758.00 purchase of cabinets/counters for fingerprint room
• Approved $19,305.60 purchase of five backup heat pump units

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The Minidoka-Cassia Juvenile Probation Executive Board meets to handle routine business, including approving minutes and hiring employees for the juvenile court, probation department, and detention center. The board may also enter executive sessions for personnel, legal, or property matters, and will discuss budget matters with county clerks.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Juvenile Probation Department
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Juvenile Detention Center
• Executive sessions allowed for personnel, real property, exempt records, litigation, or risk claims
• Budget matters with Minidoka and Cassia County clerks
• Next meeting scheduled for August 11, 2026

The Mini-Cassia Joint Juvenile Probation Committee approved the minutes from the June 9, 2026 meeting by unanimous vote. Reports were given on citations, probation numbers, drug testing, and the lowest youth custody count since IDJC inception. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting minutes from 06/09/2026 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review budget presentations from multiple departments, including the Assessor, Sheriff, and Juvenile Detention. The board will also decide on alcoholic beverage licenses and the official use of a new building.

• Alcoholic Beverage Licenses action item
• Official statement on the use of the new building
• Budget presentations for the Sheriff, Assessor, and Juvenile Detention
• South Central Public Health District Ballots for Lincoln and Minidoka County
• Knox Boxes order

The Board approved a casualty loss application for parcel #RPO08S23E2600A7 and authorized eight alcoholic beverage licenses. The Board of Equalization met to approve homeowner’s exemptions received between June and July. Budget presentations were held for multiple departments, including the Sheriff's office and IT.

• Approved casualty loss application for parcel #RPO08S23E2600A7 for $61,897.00
• Approved homeowner’s exemptions received from 4th Monday in June to 2nd Monday in July
• Approved minutes from July 6, 2026
• Approved claims and payroll as presented
• Approved alcoholic beverage licenses for Drift Inn, Joes River Bar, Lucky Lake 208, The Square Bagel, Yoimi Sushi & Hibachi, Tonys Service, The Melody Bar, and Oasis Stop N Go #15
• Approved signing ballots for Public Health District Board for Linda Montgomery and Commissioner Jared Orton
• Approved sending a response letter regarding wake and surf boats on the snake river

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will review and approve claims, payroll, and minutes. The meeting includes action items on various departmental budgets, passthrough funds agreements, and construction reports.

• Approval of claims, payroll, and minutes
• 2026 Justice Fund General Reserve Appropriation
• Juvenile Detention Center Passthrough Funds Agreement
• Misdemeanor Probation Office Project Work Group Discussion
• Building and Zoning Budget Presentation

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved a resolution for fiscal year 2026 general reserve appropriations to fund the misdemeanor probation office startup and August/September payroll. They approved three retail alcoholic beverage licenses, a construction bid for fire repairs at the weed department, and two agreements with the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections. The board also approved claims and the minutes from the June 29, 2026 meeting. The meeting included budget presentations and a building update, but no final decisions were made on those items.

• Approved resolution 2026-07-06 for FY2026 general reserve appropriations for misdemeanor probation office startup and August/September payroll
• Approved retail alcoholic beverage licenses for Family Dollar Store #26397, Stevo's, Burly Meats, and Rough Riders Tavern
• Approved bid from Miles Construction for repairs at the weed department caused by a fire
• Approved the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections passthrough fund recipient agreement with Mini-Cassia Juvenile Detention Center for Clinician services
• Approved the Community Based Alternative Services (CBAS) and Substance Use Disorder Services (SUDS) passthrough funds recipient agreement with the Idaho Department of Juvenile Correction
• Approved claims as presented
• Approved minutes from June 29, 2026
• Approved design change for misdemeanor probation office remodel: brick and pillars to the top on the west side, with south side if needed

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a juvenile detention housing contract and a State of Idaho Executive Order. The agenda also includes administrative approvals for payroll, claims, and alcoholic beverage licenses.

• Juvenile Detention Housing Contract
• State of Idaho Executive Order discussion
• Misdemeanor Probation Office Project work group round table
• Services for Block Survey
• Alcoholic Beverage Licenses

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved six new liquor licenses for local businesses and renewed a juvenile detention contract providing 30 beds annually in Lincoln County. They also changed how indigent court fees are collected by ending monthly statements and required payments, while keeping liens active until accounts are fully paid off. Additionally, the board designated July 3, 2026, as the official holiday and approved a brick facade for the misdemeanor probation office.

• Approved claims and payroll as presented (motion carried)
• Approved six alcoholic beverage licenses for local businesses (motion carried)
• Approved Lincoln County Juvenile Detention contract for 30 beds annually (motion carried)
• Approved policy ending monthly indigent fee statements and required payments while keeping liens active until payoff (motion carried)
• Approved indigent application #2026-4 for burial assistance, conditional on remaining estate funds after the applicant’s death (motion carried)
• Designated July 3, 2026, as the official holiday under normal scheduling (motion carried)
• Approved installing brick on the misdemeanor probation office to cover a removed garage door (Commissioner Koyle voted nay)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners called a special meeting to conduct tax assessment appeals before the Board of Equalization. Appointments are set for residential and commercial appeals on June 24, and additional sessions on June 25‑26, if needed. The agenda was posted at county offices and on the county website. An executive session may be called at any time during the meeting.

• Tax Assessment Appeals – Board of Equalization, residential appointments June 24, 9:00 AM‑11:30 AM
• Tax Assessment Appeals – Board of Equalization, commercial appointments June 24, 1:00 PM‑4:00 PM
• Additional Tax Assessment Appeals sessions June 25, 9:00 AM‑11:00 AM (if needed)
• Additional Tax Assessment Appeals sessions June 26, 9:00 AM‑1:00 PM (if needed)
• Special meeting notice posted at county courthouses, Sherman J. Bellwood Judicial building, Assessor’s office, and online

The Board of Equalization met to hear an appeal from Braylee Harwood regarding a property assessment. The request was denied because the Assessor had already made an adjustment to $215,829.00.

• Entered into Board of Equalization (motion carried)
• Denied appellant's request (motion carried)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The committee will meet to approve or ratify the hiring of employees for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and the Juvenile Detention Center. The meeting also includes activity reports and budget matters from Minidoka and Cassia clerks.

• Hiring approvals for Criminal Justice Center
• Hiring approvals for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Hiring approvals for Juvenile Detention Center
• Budget matters from Minidoka and Cassia clerks

The committee approved the hiring of Staicia Weech as a female detention officer and the conditional hire of Miguel Villanueva. The board also approved the meeting minutes from June 9, 2026.

• Approved minutes from June 9, 2026
• Approved conditional hire of Miguel Villanueva pending background results
• Approved hire of Staicia Weech as a female detention officer

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address administrative approvals and several departmental requests. Key items include a roundtable discussion on the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project and a review of housing contracts.

• Misdemeanor Probation Office Project Work Group roundtable discussion
• Housing contracts presented by JDC Director Bodily
• Taser contract renewal presented by Sheriff Pinther
• County block survey service retention
• Benefits Fair fund request

The Board approved several liquor licenses and a $77,022 taser contract renewal with Axon. They also designated $500 for a summer benefit picnic and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved claims and payroll
• Approved June 11, 2026, minutes
• Approved June 15, 2026, minutes
• Approved alcoholic beverage licenses for seven entities
• Designated $500 for summer benefit picnic
• Surplused a $50.00 magic keyboard to be offered to employees
• Approved Axon taser contract renewal for $77,022.00

Community Development

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a special use permit for a duplex at 875 North Meridian (Action Item 4). The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Action Item: Nef Duplex Special Use at 875 North Meridian (special use permit for a duplex)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will consider routine administrative items including approval of claims, minutes, and alcoholic beverage licenses. They will also discuss and take action on the FY25 audit findings, the FY26 CPA contract with Price Dayley & Associates, the Joint Public Defense Tentative Budget for FY27, and the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project. An executive session is scheduled for legal matters.

• Approval of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
• Approve Joint Public Defense Tentative Budget for FY27
• Discussion of Misdemeanor Probation Office Project
• FY25 Audit Findings and County FY26 CPA Contract with Price Dayley & Associates
• Joint Animal Control Discussion and E-911 Contracts

Commissioners approved several administrative and financial items, including a $32,695 contract for the fiscal year 2026 county audit and Minidoka County’s half-share of the tentative public defender budget for fiscal year 2027. The board also granted four new alcoholic beverage licenses and set weed department work hours at 4–10 hour days without automatic comp time. Several operational topics, including E911 contracts, joint animal control, and cemetery districts, were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved FY 2026 audit contract with Price, Dayley & Associates for $32,695
• Approved county’s share of tentative FY 2027 public defender budget from Cassia County trust fund
• Granted four alcoholic beverage licenses to local businesses
• Set weed department work hours at 4–10 hour days with no automatic comp time
• Approved June 8 meeting minutes and county claims as presented
• Scheduled FY 2026 budget reviews for July 6 and July 13 afternoons
• Entered executive session to meet with legal counsel on tenure of employment

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is holding a special joint meeting with Cassia County Commissioners to discuss the FY 2027 budget. Two action items are on the agenda: a contract for the Mini-Cassia Veterans Service Officer and updates on the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center. Public comment will be taken.

• Mini-Cassia Veterans Service Officer Contract – action item with Chuck Driscoll
• Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center – action item with CCSO & Lt. Shannon Taylor
• Joint budget discussion for fiscal year 2027 between Minidoka and Cassia counties
• Public comment period before the action items

The commission approved $34,770.47 toward the Veteran Service Officer's contract. They also approved the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center's fiscal year 2027 budget with a remaining balance of $2,457,256.00 to be split between counties. The Public Defender’s fiscal year 2027 budget was tabled for future consideration.

• Approved half of Veteran Service Officer contract ($34,770.47)
• Approved Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center FY2027 budget ($2,457,256.00 remaining balance)
• Tabled Public Defender fiscal year 2027 budget

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The committee will meet to approve or ratify employee hiring for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. Members will also consider a pay increase for a POST certified instructor. The meeting includes reports on budget matters and legal updates.

• Hiring approvals for Criminal Justice Center
• Hiring approvals for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Hiring approvals for Juvenile Detention Center
• Pay increase for POST certified instructor at Juvenile Detention Center

The committee approved a $1.00 per hour pay increase for an employee in the Juvenile Detention Center. The meeting included reports on jail populations, probation statistics, and budget balances.

• Approved May 26, 2026 minutes
• Approved $1.00 per hour pay increase for a POST certified instructor

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board will meet to discuss juvenile probation and detention center operations. Key actions include the potential approval or ratification of new employee hires. The meeting also includes time for budget matters and executive sessions.

• Approval or ratification of Juvenile Probation Department employees
• Approval or ratification of Juvenile Detention Center employees
• Budget matters discussed by Minidoka and Cassia Clerks

The Mini-Cassia Joint Juvenile Probation Committee approved the minutes from the May 12, 2026 meeting unanimously. Reports were given on probation activities, detention numbers, and budget status, but no other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved meeting minutes from 05/12/2026 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 8, 2026, with a lengthy agenda. Action items include approval of claims and payroll, nomination of a Board of Health representative, indigent liens and application, an alcoholic beverage license, and a Caselle financial software contract. The board will also discuss the misdemeanor probation office project, receive weekly reports, and consider a joint animal control contract.

• Caselle Financial Software Contract – action item
• Joint Animal Control Contract with Mayor Jones
• Misdemeanor Probation Office Project Work Group Round Table Discussion
• Alcoholic Beverage License – action item
• Penalty and Interest Tax Cancellation

The Board approved the migration of Caselle financial software and established a manual tracking process for indigent account balances. Other actions included approving payroll, minutes, a retail liquor license, and a burial expense application.

• Approved claims and payroll
• Approved June 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Nominated Jared Orton to the Board of Public Health
• Approved manual tracking of indigent account balances
• Denied removal of interest and penalties for Olive Phillips life-estate property
• Approved retail alcoholic beverage license for Boonies LLC
• Approved indigent application #2026-3 for burial/disposition expenses
• Approved Caselle financial software migration

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of routine administrative items including approval of claims, payroll, and minutes. They will also take action on an Emergency Management Performance Grant, discuss weekly reports on county buildings and IT, and hold a roundtable discussion on the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project. A drawing for surplus iPhones and an alcoholic beverage license are also on the agenda.

• Emergency Management Performance Grant – action item with Kim Vega
• Misdemeanor Probation Office Project Work Group Round Table Discussion
• Drawing for surplus iPhone16e and iPhone 12
• Alcoholic Beverage License – action item
• County South Roof – action item under Building and Grounds

Commissioners approved a county south building roof replacement, accepted a $34,377.40 state emergency management grant, authorized an alcoholic beverage license for Square Bagel LLC, and processed routine payroll and meeting minutes. The board also tabled a nomination pending an agenda correction. These decisions fund local emergency preparedness, maintain public facilities, and support area business operations.

• Approved $34,187.50 upfront for county south building roof replacement (Dynamic Eco Systems LLC)
• Accepted $34,377.40 state emergency management grant with hospital covering half match
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Square Bagel LLC
• Approved change order #1 for new commissioner building ($4,965.73)
• Approved claims and payroll as presented
• Approved minutes from May 26, 2026
• Tabled nomination of Jared Orton to South-Central Community Action Board

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address business postponed due to the Memorial Day holiday. They will canvass the May 19 election results, approve claims and payroll, approve minutes, consider a hardship usage request, and approve timecards.

• Canvass May 19, 2026 election results
• Approve claims and payroll
• Approve minutes
• Hardship usage request
• Timecard approvals

The Board of Commissioners entered into the Board of Canvassers to approve the abstract of votes from the May 19, 2026, election. The Board also approved claims, payroll, and a hardship request for a two-week period.

• Approved claims and payroll
• Approved May 18, 2026, meeting minutes
• Entered into the Board of Canvassers
• Canvassed the May 19, 2026, election results
• Approved a two-week hardship request
• Approved employee timecards (one rejected, one not turned in)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee meeting on May 26, 2026 will consider and vote on hiring employees for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. The committee will also receive reports from each department, discuss budget matters, and hear commissioner/sheriff updates. An executive session may be held for personnel and legal matters.

• Approve/ratify hiring of employees for the Criminal Justice Center
• Approve/ratify hiring of employees for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Approve/ratify hiring of employees for the Juvenile Detention Center
• Budget matters discussion
• Executive session for personnel and legal matters

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee approved last month’s meeting minutes and conditionally hired a new staff member for adult misdemeanor probation pending requirements. Members reviewed routine population counts and financial balances for the joint county jail, juvenile detention center, and probation programs. No policy changes or funding approvals were enacted.

• Approved May 12 meeting minutes
• Conditionally approved hire of Brawley Williams for adult misdemeanor probation pending requirements
• Reviewed financial and population reports for county justice facilities