Minidoka County public meetings in 2022

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with department updates and multiple action items, including tax cancellations on homeowner exemptions, a parks and recreation grant public meeting, a planning and zoning committee appointment, a memorandum of understanding with Thomas Cuisine, and a PREA agreement signature. Administrative items include claims and payroll approval, building/remodel discussion, and potential asbestos testing.

• Tax Cancellation on Homeowner Exemption(s) – action item
• Public Meeting – Parks and Recreation Grant
• Memorandum of Understanding with Thomas Cuisine – action item
• PREA Agreement signature – action item
• M2 Automation (Panic, camera & locks) – action item

The Board appointed two new members to the Planning and Zoning Board and approved several financial items, including tax cancellations and a PRIA pre-audit. They also authorized a food contract for the Juvenile Detention Center and approved the retention of Vessel fund carry-over money.

• Appointed Andrea Mabrey and Landon Whitesides to the Planning and Zoning Board
• Approved eight HB562 tax cancellations totaling $612,660 in taxable value
• Approved retention of $57,580.24 in County Vessel fund carry over
• Approved PRIA pre-audit agreement for $2,750.00 plus travel expenses
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for Juvenile Detention Center food contract with Thomas Management LLC
• Approved FY22 indigent defense expenditure report
• Denied certificate of residency for junior college
• Approved claims and payroll

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss building needs, with action items on selecting a new building location and determining department locations. The agenda is limited to these two items, with no other business listed.

• New building location – action item
• Department locations – action item

The board approved the refurbishment of the Juvenile Probation building floor. It was further decided to move the Juvenile Probation Department from the old Assessors office back into their own building.

• Approved refurbishing Juvenile Probation building floor and moving the department back into their building (2-0)

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The Minidoka-Cassia Juvenile Probation Executive Board is meeting to review and approve minutes and receive reports from the juvenile judge, probation department, IDJC liaison, and detention center director. The meeting is being held via Zoom at 7:30 a.m.

• Review and approve meeting minutes
• Report from Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard
• Report from Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate
• Report from IDJC District 5 Liaison Renee Waite
• Report from Juvenile Detention Center Director Trent Bodily

The committee approved the meeting minutes from November 8, 2022. Members received reports on drug court progress, juvenile probation caseloads, and detention center residency. The Minidoka Clerk reported juvenile probation has $270,000 in revenue.

• Approved November 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee will convene to receive reports from the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center, and to consider action items including an update to inmate rules regarding digital mail and a new hire. Budget reports for the Criminal Justice Center and Juvenile Detention Center will also be presented. The meeting may include executive sessions for personnel, real property, legal, or risk management matters.

• Update to inmate rules regarding digital mail – action item
• Juvenile Detention Center new hire – action item
• Criminal Justice Center budget report – action item
• Juvenile Detention Center budget report – action item
• Executive sessions possible per Idaho Code § 74-206

The Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center Committee approved updates to the inmate rule book and the conditional approval of Kent Swindlehurst and Dakota Stacy. The committee also reviewed custody numbers, budget expenditures, and staffing vacancies.

• Approved minutes of November 22, 2022
• Approved changes to the inmate rule book
• Conditionally approved Kent Swindlehurst and Dakota Stacy

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with multiple action items, including approving the sale of surplus cell phones, tax cancellations on homeowner exemptions, and various departmental project approvals. They will also hear a presentation on a solid waste diversion system and discuss pricing for M2 Automation. The agenda includes routine administrative items such as claims, payroll, and minutes approval.

• Surplus cell phone sale (5 phones) with payment due by Dec 16, 2022
• Tax cancellation on homeowner exemption(s)
• Solid Waste Diversion System presentation by Nate Francisco
• M2 Automation pricing discussion
• ARPA discussion

The Board approved claims, payroll, and a tax exemption of $236.62. They also authorized the surplus of five cell phones and rescheduled several upcoming meeting dates. One certificate of residency for junior college was denied.

• Approved claims and payroll
• Approved surplus of 5 cell phones
• Approved tax exemption for RP07S24E174400 in the amount of $236.62
• Denied 1 certificate of residency for junior college
• Cancelled meetings on Dec 26, Jan 16, and Jan 30; scheduled special meeting for Jan 3, 2023
• Approved minutes of December 5, 2022
• Corrected July 18, 2022 minutes to show adult misdemeanor probation budget as $1,098,450.00

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider routine administrative actions, including approving claims and payroll, minutes, and several action items such as ARPA/building discussions, a certificate of residency, and a release of easement. They will also hear reports from various departments and consider tax cancellations on homeowner exemptions.

• Approval of Claims and Payroll
• ARPA / Building discussion
• Mini-Cassia Jail Hire & Double time pay
• Tax Cancellation on Homeowner Exemption(s)
• Cell Phone Surplus

The Board approved the addition of two graveyard jail technician positions and double-time pay for extra shifts through February 28, 2023. Other actions included approving payroll, claims, and a specific tax cancellation.

• Approved claims and payroll
• Approved HB562 cancellation of taxes on RPH2270017012A (taxable value 44,225.00)
• Approved minutes of November 28, 2022
• Approved 19 certificates of residency and one denial for junior college
• Approved surplus of 5 cell phones
• Approved three recommendations for Mini-Cassia Justice Center, two graveyard jail tech positions, and double-time pay for jail deputies/extra shifts through February 28, 2023 (2-1)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider claims and payroll, minutes, ARPA/building matters, a certificate of residency, and jail staffing needs. They will also hold an executive session, receive updates from county departments, and consider a Juvenile Justice report and contract request.

• Approval of claims and payroll
• ARPA / Building discussion
• Discuss jail staffing needs
• Tax Cancellation on Homeowner Exemption(s)
• IJJA report presentation and request for signature

The Board approved several tax cancellations totaling over $419,000 in taxable value and a monthly IT service contract. Other actions included approving the 2022 Idaho Juvenile Justice Annual report and certificates of residency for junior college.

• Approved PMT contract for 20 hours of monthly IT service
• Approved claims and payroll as presented
• Approved November 21, 2022 minutes
• Approved seven certificates of residency for junior college
• Approved HB562 tax cancellations for RP10S24E191200 ($125,000), RP09S24E187675 ($76,440), and RP00800030020 ($125,000)
• Approved tax error correction for RPRO7600050050 ($93,396)
• Approved and signed the 2022 Idaho Juvenile Justice Annual report

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee will meet to receive reports and take action on several items, including a proposal to replace the kitchen garbage disposal, pay adjustments, and an update to inmate rules regarding digital mail. Directors from the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center will present reports, and budget updates will be provided. The committee may also enter executive session for personnel, legal, or other exempt matters.

• Kitchen garbage disposal replacement proposal
• Pay action item
• Update to inmate rules regarding digital mail
• Criminal Justice Center budget report
• Juvenile Detention Center budget report

The committee approved the creation of two graveyard jail technician positions and premium pay for on-call personnel in January and February. A quote for a new garbage disposal was approved. The December 27 meeting was suspended.

• Approved minutes of April 26, 2022
• Approved $2,232.87 quote from BSR for garbage disposal replacement
• Approved creation of two graveyard jail techs and maintenance of two floor positions
• Approved premium pay for on-call and called-in personnel for January and February
• Tabled incentive for on-call and graveyard shifts
• Suspended December 27 meeting

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to address administrative items including approval of claims, payroll, minutes, and a resolution to amend the budget. They will also discuss ARPA funds, a certificate of residency, sheriff office duct work, and building matters. The agenda includes several department updates and action items, as well as executive sessions for legal matters.

• Approval of claims and payroll
• ARPA discussion
• Resolution to amend the budget
• Sheriff Office duct work
• HB562 tax cancellations

The Board approved a budget amendment and the purchase of firewall hardware and services. Other actions included approving payroll, claims, and a tax cancellation of $125,000 in taxable value.

• Approved budget amendment resolution #2022-11-21
• Approved $4,926.83 for firewall service and hardware one-year contract
• Approved HB562 cancellation of taxes on RP09S24E320605 ($125,000.00 taxable value)
• Approved claims and payroll
• Approved Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for the Sheriff office
• Approved seven certificates of residency for junior college
• Approved minutes of November 14 and November 18, 2022
• Denied request for reduction in indigent case #2004-10302 and released personal lien on Larry and Elizabeth Morris

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single action item: to canvass the results of the November 8, 2022 General Election. This is the official certification of election results by the board. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Canvass November 8, 2022 General Election Results (action item)

The Board of County Commissioners met as the Board of Canvassers of Election. The board approved the canvass of the General Election held on November 8, 2022.

• Entered into the Board of Canvassers of Election (carried)
• Approved the canvass of the November 8, 2022 General Election (carried)

Community Development

The Minidoka County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to vote on minutes, a variance request, a special use permit amendment for a CAFO, and a comprehensive plan update.

• Action Item: Arnold Patterson Variance
• Action Item: Schaeffer Farms Special Use CAFO Amendment
• Action Item: Comprehensive Plan Update

The board approved a variance for a setback and lot size at 889 West 300 North. It also approved an amendment to increase animal units for a CAFO at 1174 West 450 North. The board noted that commissioners signed an agreement with JUB for a Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Approved October 20th meeting minutes
• Approved variance for setback and lot size at 889 West 300 North with condition of no septic or well without South Central Health District variance letter
• Approved amendment to Shaeffer farms CAFO at 1174 West 450 North to increase from 5,000 to 10,000 animal units

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to consider various administrative and operational items, including approving claims, payroll, and minutes, discussing ARPA funds, and appointing a GEM Plan trustee. They will also review emergency management grants, a residential subdivision public hearing, and multiple building maintenance projects. An executive session is scheduled for a lien reduction discussion.

• Approval of claims and payroll
• ARPA discussion
• 2022 State Homeland Security Program grant
• 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant
• Public hearing for Tod Stevenson residential subdivision

The Board approved a residential subdivision for Tod Stevenson and authorized two emergency management grants. They also approved tax cancellations and the conditional hire of a general contractor. Other actions included approving payroll, claims, and certificates of residency.

• Approved 2022 Homeland Security Program grant of $41,717.63
• Approved 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant of $43,187.06
• Approved 4-lot subdivision for Tod Stevenson at 49 North 400 East Rupert
• Approved claims and payroll
• Approved tax cancellations for MH002206 and RPH2840036007A due to fires
• Approved HB562 tax cancellations for RP09S2E296160 ($67,960.00) and RPH2840019003C ($60,850.00)
• Nominated Jared Orton for District IV GEM Plan Board of Trustees
• Approved creation of general contractor/procurement office specification and conditional hire of Jeffrey Faux

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Executive Board is meeting to review and approve minutes from a prior meeting and receive activity reports from the juvenile judge, probation department, IDJC District 5 liaison, and detention center director. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Review and approve minutes
• Report from Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard
• Report from Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate
• Report from IDJC District 5 Liaison Renee Waite
• Report from Juvenile Detention Center Director Trent Bodily

The committee approved the meeting minutes from October 11, 2022. Members received reports on juvenile probation caseloads, drug testing, and state custody levels. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes from 10/11/2022 (unanimous)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee will meet to receive reports and take action on facility maintenance proposals, including an overhead door replacement and a kitchen garbage disposal replacement. Directors from the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center will present reports and action items, including a new hire. Budget reports will be given by clerks for both the Criminal Justice Center and Juvenile Detention Center. The committee may also enter executive session for personnel, legal, or other exempt matters.

• Overhead door replacement proposal at Criminal Justice Center
• Kitchen garbage disposal replacement proposal at Criminal Justice Center
• New hire at Juvenile Detention Center
• Budget reports for Criminal Justice Center and Juvenile Detention Center
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code for personnel, real property, or legal matters

The committee approved a $31,330 bid for a main line fire suppressant system and a $7,330 bid for a Sally Port overhead door. Two conditional hires were approved for the jail and juvenile detention center. The committee also approved the October 25, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Approved October 25, 2022 minutes
• Conditionally approved Kenadi Mabey for jail employment
• Approved $7,330 expenditure for Morgan door north overhead Sally port door
• Approved $31,330 bid for main line fire suppressant system replacement
• Conditionally hired Maribelle Ruvalcaba for Juvenile Detention Center
• Approved moving November 22, 2022 meeting to Cassia County Commissioner room

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to decide on several administrative and financial items, including approval of claims and payroll, ARPA fund discussions, and 2023 solid waste fee waivers. They will also hear reports from various departments and consider action items such as a certificate of residency, the Emerald Lake pump system, and the juvenile probation building.

• Approval of claims and payroll
• ARPA discussion
• 2023 Solid Waste fee waivers
• Homeowner Exemption Tax Cancellations
• Juvenile Detention PREA Audit Report

The board approved specific fee waivers for municipal agencies and organizations for 2023 solid waste services. They also authorized 30 homeowner exemption tax cancellations totaling $17,680.28. Other actions included approving payroll, claims, and residency certificates.

• Approved 2023 solid waste fee waivers for various cities, county departments, and agencies
• Approved 30 homeowner exemption tax cancellations totaling $17,680.28
• Approved claims and payroll
• Approved letter to Catastrophic Health Care Fund Board regarding CAT Case #2M-2023-02
• Approved four certificates of residency for junior college
• Approved minutes from October 31, 2022 and November 3, 2022

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting on November 3, 2022, at 3:00 PM. The only agenda item is an executive session, which is closed to the public, citing Idaho Code sections 74-206(1)(c), (e), and (f). These sections typically cover personnel matters, records exempt from disclosure, and legal or litigation issues. No other business is scheduled.

• Executive session under I.C. 74-206(1)(c), (e), and (f)
• Special meeting with 24-hour notice requirement
• Meeting at 715 G Street, Rupert, Idaho

The commissioners entered an executive session to discuss real property, negotiations, and legal counsel. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Entered executive session for real property, negotiations, and legal counsel (3-0)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a public hearing to amend the FY2022 budget. They will also consider several administrative items, including claims, payroll, ARPA funds, a purchase and sale agreement, and a retention bonus. Department heads will give updates and seek approvals for various projects, including a decision on the Juvenile Probation Building.

• Public hearing to amend FY2022 budget
• Purchase and Sale Agreement (continued from 10-24-22)
• Decision on Juvenile Probation Building and retaining an engineer
• ARPA discussion
• Building permit waiver for Weed Department

Commissioners approved a Commercial/Investment Sale Agreement for $457,000 and authorized the buyer representation of Sheryl Koyle and Rocky Mountain Real Estate. The board also amended the FY22 budget and approved a $1,500 ARPA-funded retention bonus for eligible full-time employees.

• Approved $457,000 Commercial/Investment Sale Agreement
• Approved buyer representation of Sheryl Koyle and Rocky Mountain Real Estate
• Approved resolution #2022-10-31 to amend FY22 budget
• Approved $1,500 retention bonus from ARPA funds for eligible employees
• Approved J.U.B. agreement for professional services for the comprehensive plan
• Approved purchase of a 4-seater mule with windshield and safety equipment
• Approved payment for disposition of the body in indigent case #2022-17
• Approved floating holiday for FY23 (Nov 20, 2022 to Jan 7, 2023)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting on October 27, 2022, at 8:30 AM. The only action item on the agenda is the certification of county levies, a required annual step to set property tax rates. No other business is listed.

• Certification of County Levies for Minidoka County (action item)

The County Commissioners held a special meeting to review and approve the Certificate of County Levies. This document includes levies for the county, cities, schools, cemeteries, fire districts, and the highway district.

• Approved Certificate of County Levies (unanimous)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee is meeting to receive reports from directors of the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center, and to review budgets. They will also consider action items including a jail control policy and may enter executive session for personnel, legal, or property matters. The agenda is largely procedural, with most items listed as reports and action items without specific details.

• Criminal Justice Center Director's report and jail control policy action item
• Adult Misdemeanor Probation Director's report
• Juvenile Detention Center Director's report
• Criminal Justice Center and Juvenile Detention Center budget reports
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code for personnel, legal, or property discussions

The committee conditionally approved the hiring of four individuals pending testing results. Members also approved an update to the Security and Control policy regarding radio and intercom equipment. Budget reports were provided for misdemeanor probation, the jail, and the Juvenile Detention Center.

• Approved minutes of October 11, 2022
• Conditionally approved Gregory Taylor, Christopher Gibbons, Kyle Scouten, and Peter Carrillo pending testing
• Approved addition to Security and Control policy regarding 'use of radio and intercom equipment'

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with multiple action items, including a decision on the Larry R Duff Building (JPO building), approval of claims and payroll, and discussion of ARPA funds. The agenda also includes several other administrative items, such as licenses, contracts, and security system quotes, as well as department updates and a possible executive session.

• Decision on Larry R Duff Building (JPO building)
• Approval of claims and payroll
• ARPA discussion
• Alcoholic beverage licenses
• Purchase and sale agreement

The Board approved the use of ARPA funds for a concrete pad and lean-to at the office building. Other actions included approving claims, payroll, and an appraiser agreement. The Board also approved an alcoholic beverage license for F & L Entertainment LLC.

• Approved claims and payroll
• Approved October 17, 2022 minutes
• Approved 5 certificates of residency for junior college
• Approved appraiser agreement with Karlene Kelley
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for F & L Entertainment LLC (J’s bar and Grill)
• Approved ARPA funds for concrete pad and lean-to on office building
• Approved resolution 2022-10-24 for appropriation of general reserve fund
• Approved JUB contract pending review by department head, legal counsel, and Commissioner Orton

Community Development

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to decide on several land-use items, including a special use amendment for Kloepfer, a mobile home park for JK Potatoes, a variance for Carnahan, and a subdivision for Tod Stevenson. The agenda also includes a comprehensive plan update.

• Kloepfer Special Use Amendment
• JK Potatoes Mobile Home Park
• Carnahan Variance
• Tod Stevenson Subdivision
• Comprehensive Plan Update

The Minidoka County Planning and Zoning Board approved a motion to amend the existing special use permit for Kloepfer in Paul to include an additional 24 acres, including 5 acres that were rezoned. The board also approved a special use permit for JK Potatoes LLC to add 3 mobile homes at 550 North 150 West, and a 20-foot variance for Paul Carnahan to allow a 40-foot setback from the high water mark at 620 South 400 West Heyburn. A motion to recommend approval of the Tod Stevenson subdivision to the Board of County Commissioners was passed, contingent on a letter from South-Central Health District. The meeting adjourned at 5:10 p.m.

• Approved minutes from September 15, 2022 meeting
• Approved amendment to Kloepfer special use permit adding 24 acres at 550 West Paul
• Approved special use permit for JK Potatoes LLC for 3 additional mobile homes at 550 North 150 West
• Approved 20-foot variance for Paul Carnahan for a 40-foot setback at 620 South 400 West Heyburn
• Recommended approval of Tod Stevenson subdivision (4 lots) at 49 North 400 East to the BoCC

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to attend the Idaho Association of Counties District IV Elected Officials meeting. No action will be taken for Minidoka County; the agenda consists of reports, nominations, and association business.

• No Minidoka County action will be conducted
• Nominations for District IV Secretary/Treasurer, Legislative Representative, and IAC Representative
• Swearing in of District IV Elected Officials Executive Board
• Committee reports on CAT, ICRMP, GEM Plan, and legislative matters

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Commissioners will hold public hearings on a zoning map amendment for Kloepfer Inc. and a solid waste fee ordinance, and will consider several administrative items including an ARPA discussion, a mileage reimbursement increase to 62.5 cents per mile, and approval of claims and payroll. They will also decide on a professional services agreement for the JUB project and a boat house grant application, among other items.

• Public hearing: Kloepfer Inc. Zoning Map Amendment
• Public hearing: Solid Waste Fee Ordinance
• Increase mileage reimbursement to 62.5 per mile
• Approve and sign Ada County Pathology Services Agreement
• JUB Agreement of Professional Services decision

The commission approved a zoning map amendment for the property at 550 West 100 South after a public hearing. They also approved claims, payroll, minutes, certificates of residency, a mileage rate increase, a pathology services agreement, and a $50,000 grant match for a sheriff's boat house. Several items were discussed but not voted on.

• Approved zoning map amendment for Kloepfer Inc. at 550 West 100 South (unanimous)
• Approved claims and payroll as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of October 3, 2022 with minor correction (unanimous)
• Approved seven certificates of residency for junior college (unanimous)
• Increased mileage rate to $0.625 effective 10/17/2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Ada County Pathology Services Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $50,000 from Local Assistance and Tribal Consistency Funds as partial match for sheriff's boat house grant (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for waterway grant with Idaho Parks and Recreation (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting on October 13, 2022, as a meet-and-greet for state District 27 legislators and elected officials from Cassia, Minidoka, and Oneida Counties. The agenda states that no decisions or actions will occur at this meeting. It is a procedural event with no substantive business items.

• Meet-and-greet with District 27 legislators and elected officials from Cassia, Minidoka, and Oneida Counties
• No decisions or actions will occur
• Special meeting requires 24-hour notice per Idaho Code

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board will meet to review and approve previous minutes. The agenda includes activity reports from the Juvenile Judge, the Juvenile Probation Department, the IDJC District 5 Liaison, and the Juvenile Detention Center.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes
• Report from Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard
• Report from Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate
• Report from IDJC District 5 Liaison Renee Waite
• Report from Juvenile Detention Center Director Trent Bodily

The Mini-Cassia Joint Juvenile Probation Committee met and approved the minutes from the September 13, 2022 meeting by unanimous vote. No substantive decisions were made; the meeting consisted of reports from the juvenile judge, probation director, and detention center.

• Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee will meet to receive reports from jail, probation, and juvenile detention directors, and to consider action items including a jail control center operations policy. Budget reports from the Criminal Justice Center and Juvenile Detention Center will also be presented. The committee may enter executive session for personnel, real property, exempt records, legal, or risk management matters.

• Jail control center operations policy – action item
• Criminal Justice Center Director's report – action item
• Adult Misdemeanor Probation Director's report – action item
• Juvenile Detention Center Director's report – action item
• Criminal Justice Center and Juvenile Detention Center budget reports

The Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center Committee approved changes to the jail control center operations policy, adding a new 'Security Checks' section requiring physical inmate observation every 60 minutes and logged checks via Guardian RFID. The committee also received reports on inmate population (147 total, 58 beds rented), staffing shortages, and budget status (120% revenue, 97% expenditures). No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved changes to jail control center operations policy adding 'Security Checks' section (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to discuss and act on administrative items, including approval of claims, payroll, minutes, and alcoholic beverage licenses. Key discussions include ARPA funds, a solid waste fee ordinance, and a public defender funding overview. The board will also consider contracts for IT and building maintenance, and may enter executive sessions for legal and personnel matters.

• Solid Waste Fee discussion & Ordinance – action item
• ARPA discussion – action item
• M2 Automation quote – action item
• Kloepfer Concrete quote – fill cracks, seal coat & re-stripe – action item
• Memorandum of Understanding between University of Idaho and Minidoka County – action item

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved the FY23 Veteran Service Officer contract, claims and payroll, ten certificates of residency (denying one), three alcoholic beverage licenses, and a Memorandum of Understanding with the University of Idaho. They also reappointed two members to the Board of Community Guardians and tabled the JUB Agreement of Professional Services until October 17. No substantive decisions were made on ARPA or solid waste, which were only discussed.

• Approved FY23 Veteran Service Officer contract
• Approved claims and payroll for FY22 & FY23
• Approved ten certificates of residency, denied one
• Approved alcoholic beverage licenses for Family Dollar Store #26397, Acapulco Restaurant #1 and #2
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding with University of Idaho for FY23
• Reappointed Debbi Hieb and Barbara Lankford to Board of Community Guardians
• Tabled JUB Agreement of Professional Services until October 17

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with a light agenda. The only substantive item is discussion of the Idaho Association of Counties annual conference in Boise. The rest of the agenda consists of routine procedural items such as the pledge, public comment, and administrative matters.

• Discussion of Idaho Association of Counties annual conference in Boise

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting with two action items: certifying the county's levies and setting the solid waste fee. The agenda contains no other substantive business, only procedural notices required by Idaho law.

• Certify the Levies – action item
• Solid Waste Fee – action item

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved the levies as presented by Chief Deputy Moore. Solid waste fees were discussed but no action was taken. The meeting was brief and no public was present.

• Approved levies as presented (motion by Orton, second by Schenk, carried)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to handle administrative items, including approving claims and payroll, certifying levies, and discussing ARPA funds. They will also consider several action items such as a juvenile probation vehicle purchase, a solid waste fee, and a memorandum of understanding with Simply Hope Safe Teen Assessment Center. The agenda includes an executive session and a working lunch to plan ARPA spending.

• Certify Levies – action item
• ARPA discussion – action item
• Juvenile Probation Office vehicle purchase – action item
• Solid Waste fee – action item
• Juvenile Probation and Simply Hope Safe Teen Assessment Center MOU – action item

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved an Idaho Office of Emergency Management 2020 grant extension, a Memorandum of Understanding with the Juvenile Probation Office and Simply Hope Safe Teen Assessment Center, and volunteer applications for the Mini Cassia Board of Community Guardians. They also discussed solid waste fees, ARPA expenditures, and vehicle needs. No votes were recorded as split; all motions carried unanimously.

• Approved signing Idaho Office of Emergency Management 2020 grant extension (unanimous)
• Approved claims and payroll as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 12, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Juvenile Probation Office and Simply Hope STAC (unanimous)
• Approved volunteer applications of Lori Bair and Gerald Bair to Mini Cassia Board of Community Guardians (unanimous)

Community Development

The Minidoka County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider a rezone and expansion of the special use permit for the Kloepfer property, and to discuss an update to the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting will also include approval of prior meeting minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• Kloepfer Rezone and Expansion of the Special Use Permit
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Approval of Minutes

The board recommended rezoning 550 West 100 South Paul from AG Low to AG Medium to allow a 30-foot access road for the West End Fire Department. The vote was unanimous. A related special use amendment was continued to October 20, pending the Board of County Commissioners' decision on the rezone.

• Approved minutes from August 15, 2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Recommended rezone AG Low to AG Medium at 550 West 100 S Paul (unanimous)
• Continued special use expansion/amendment to October 20, 2022 (unanimous)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee is meeting to receive reports from jail, probation, and juvenile detention directors, and to consider action items including an inmate rule change and staff promotions. The committee will also review budgets and may enter executive session for personnel, legal, or property matters. The agenda is largely routine oversight with several action items.

• Inmate rule change – action item
• MCCJC Promotions – Jerrod Thompson – action item
• Criminal Justice Center budget report – Clerk Larsen
• Juvenile Detention Center budget report – Clerk Page
• Executive sessions possible under Idaho Code § 74-206

The Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center Committee approved a change to rule #204. Director Renz reported 149 inmates in custody with 59 beds rented, and staffing down by 3. Budget reports showed jail expenditures at 90% and the JDC trust balance at $436,130. The September 27 meeting was later cancelled due to lack of quorum.

• Approved change to rule #204 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of August 23, 2022 (motion carried)

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board will meet to review activity reports and approve previous minutes. The agenda includes reports from the Juvenile Judge, Chief Probation Officer, IDJC District 5 Liaison, and the Juvenile Detention Center Director.

• Review and approval of minutes
• Activity report from Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard
• Activity report from Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate
• Activity report from IDJC District 5 Liaison Renee Waite
• Activity report from Juvenile Detention Center Director Trent Bodily

The Mini-Cassia Joint Juvenile Probation Committee met on September 13, 2022, and unanimously approved the minutes from the August 9, 2022 meeting. Director Dixie Tate reported 135 petitions filed in Minidoka County and 54 in Cassia County, along with updates on drug testing, grant programs, and a vehicle repair issue. The committee also heard a detention report noting two juveniles in custody and an open officer position. The meeting adjourned at 7:41 AM.

• Approved the August 9, 2022 meeting minutes by unanimous vote
• Noted 135 petitions filed in Minidoka County and 54 in Cassia County
• Reported 39 clean and 19 dirty drug tests out of 58 total
• Acknowledged start of Strengthening Parenting Class and English class on September 7, 2022
• Scheduled next meeting for October 11, 2022 at 7:30 AM via Zoom

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with multiple action items, including approving claims and payroll, accepting a public defender bid, and discussing ARPA funds and solid waste. They will also consider approving polling places for the November 8 election and a special meeting to canvass results. Several executive sessions are scheduled for legal matters.

• Approval of claims and payroll
• Conflict Public Defender bid acceptance and contract acceptance
• ARPA discussion
• Approve polling places for November 8 election
• RFQ acceptance for comprehensive plan

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved several items including an indigent application with reimbursement conditions, 29 certificates of residency (denying 2), claims and payroll, minutes from August 29, a vote for Bob Kunau as At-Large board member for Capital Crimes Defense funds, resolutions to destroy juvenile probation and prosecutor files, a Conflict Public Defender contract with Dockter & Hardwicke, Inc., a Heyburn urban renewal area retraction resolution, polling places for the November 8 election, and a special meeting to canvass election results on November 18. They also nominated Commissioner Orton to the South Central Public Health District Board and scheduled an ARPA organization meeting. No action was taken on a tax cancellation request presented by Jacqueline Seal and Joyce West.

• Approved indigent application #2021-61 with $100 reimbursement and half of future tax returns, consecutive with #2022-12
• Approved 29 certificates of residency, denied 2 for junior college
• Approved claims and payroll as presented
• Approved minutes of August 29, 2022
• Approved vote for Bob Kunau as At-Large board member for Capital Crimes Defense funds
• Approved Juvenile Probation resolution #2022-09-12a to destroy working files (with minor correction)
• Approved Prosecutor's resolution #2022-09-12b to destroy Juvenile files
• Approved Conflict Public Defender contract with Dockter & Hardwicke, Inc.

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to fix and adopt the FY2023 budget, and will also decide on several action items including ARPA discussion, roof bids for the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center, a food service addendum, and public defender qualifications. The meeting includes a jail tour, reports from various officials, and an executive session.

• FY2023 Budget Hearing and adoption resolution
• ARPA discussion
• Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center roof bids
• Summit Food Service Addendum
• Conflict Public Defender qualifications and proposal submission

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners adopted the FY23 budget and approved a $119,000 roof bid for the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center. They also verbally approved a taser contract with a non-appropriation clause, reappointed members to the Veteran Board, and tabled a bid for a Conflict Public Defender. The meeting included a joint tour of the jail with Cassia County.

• Adopted FY23 budget via resolution #2022-08-29 (3-0)
• Approved $119,000 roof bid from Roberts Roofing Construction for the jail
• Verbally approved taser contract with non-appropriation clause, spread over 5 years
• Reappointed Maurey Staker and Alternate Jim Metzer to the Veteran Board for FY23
• Approved addendum #4 with Summit Food Service for meal provisions
• Approved 17 certificates of residency, denied 1 for junior college
• Accepted resolution #2022-08-29b appointing South Central Public Health District Trustee
• Tabled bid from Adam Hardwick for Conflict Public Defender pending contract

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee is meeting to consider action items including jail roof repair bids, an amendment to the Summit Food Services contract, and reports from the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, Juvenile Detention Center, and related budgets. The agenda also allows for executive sessions on personnel, real property, exempt records, litigation, or risk management matters.

• Jail roof repair bids – action item
• Amendment to Summit Food Services contract – action item
• Criminal Justice Center budget report – action item
• Juvenile Detention Center budget report – action item
• Executive sessions possible per Idaho Code § 74-206

The Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center Committee approved a $119,000 roof repair bid from Roberts Roofing and Addendum #4 from Summit Food. Director Renz reported 142 inmates in custody, with 56 beds rented, and revenues expected to reach 99% after July billing. The committee also approved the minutes from the August 9 meeting. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved minutes of August 9, 2022 meeting
• Ratified Roberts Roofing bid for roof repair at $119,000
• Approved Addendum #4 from Summit Food

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with several action items, including approving claims and payroll, discussing ARPA funding, and considering a solid waste ordinance. The agenda also includes an executive session, a software agreement, and a potential hire.

• ARPA discussion – action item
• IWORQ software agreement request for approval – action item
• Solid Waste Ordinance – action item
• Resolution for South Central Public Health District trustee – action item
• Minidoka County FY23 Indigent Defense financial assistance agreement – action item

The commissioners approved a revised IWORQ agreement for the Building and Zoning department, an indigent defense financial assistance agreement for FY23, and 25 certificates of residency while denying 3. They also held an executive session regarding a building purchase and discussed a solid waste fee proposal, with an ordinance to be drafted for the next meeting.

• Approved claims and payroll as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 15, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved IWORQ agreement for Building and Zoning department (unanimous)
• Held executive session under I.C. 74-206 1(c) for building purchase (unanimous)
• Approved 25 certificates of residency, denied 3 for junior college (unanimous)
• Approved FY23 Indigent Defense financial assistance agreement (unanimous)

Community Development

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review minutes and consider specific action items. The agenda includes a discussion regarding Kloepfer Gravel Pits special use permits and an update to the Comprehensive Plan.

• Kloepfer Gravel Pits Special Use Permits
• Comprehensive Plan Update

The board tabled the Ridgeview Subdivision proposal for up to six months pending additional information on water rights, access, and road maintenance. They also approved the July 21, 2022 meeting minutes with a revision and selected two liaisons for the comprehensive plan update.

• Approved July 21, 2022 meeting minutes with revision (unanimous)
• Tabled Ridgeview Subdivision at 375 North 300 West Rupert for up to 6 months (unanimous)
• Selected Jeannie Bateman and Lloyd Smith as liaisons for comprehensive plan (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with multiple action items, including approving claims and payroll, minutes, and alcoholic beverage licenses. They will also discuss ARPA funding, the Lava Ridge wind project, and the Emerald Lake annexation, and consider appointments to the Minidoka Memorial Hospital board and a health district trustee.

• ARPA discussion – action item
• Lava Ridge draft resolution – action item
• Emerald Lake Annexation Discussion
• Approve alcoholic beverage licenses – action item
• Citizenserve software fee increase - Iworq proposal – action item

The commission approved Resolution #2022-8-15 opposing the Lava Ridge project after hearing from a resident. They also approved claims, payroll, minutes, 19 certificates of residency, and reappointed two hospital trustees. A contract for the Conflict Public Defender will be offered to the lowest bidder on August 29.

• Approved Resolution #2022-8-15 against Lava Ridge
• Approved claims and payroll as presented
• Approved minutes of August 8, 2022
• Approved 19 certificates of residency; held 4 for review
• Reappointed David Molina and Lauren West to Minidoka Memorial Hospital board
• Appointed Commissioner Orton to areas of responsibility previously held by Commissioner Koyle until January 2023

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is considering a resolution opposing the Lava Ridge Wind Project, a proposed wind turbine development on federal public land near Sid Butte. The resolution states the project would disturb the county's rural character and requests the Bureau of Land Management conduct a thorough analysis of its effects on quality of life, wildlife, and historical sites.

• Resolution opposing Lava Ridge Wind Project
• Project would place ~30 wind turbines up to 740 feet tall near Sid Butte
• Commissioners request BLM analysis of sound, visual, wildlife, and groundwater impacts
• Cites near-unanimous citizen opposition

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners passed a resolution opposing the Lava Ridge Wind Project, a proposed 30-turbine wind farm on public land near Sid Butte. The board cited concerns about rural character, sound pollution, visual intrusion, and impacts on wildlife and historical sites. They requested the Bureau of Land Management conduct a thorough environmental analysis.

• Approved Resolution No. 2022-Z-/9 opposing Lava Ridge Wind Project (unanimous)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee is meeting to consider several action items for the Criminal Justice Center, including proposed inmate text messaging and mail scanning systems, an update to inmate rules, roof repair bids, and a contract addendum with Summit Food Services. Directors of the jail, adult misdemeanor probation, and juvenile detention will give reports, and budgets will be reviewed. The committee may also enter executive session for personnel, legal, or other exempt matters.

• Proposed inmate text messaging system – action item
• Proposed inmate mail scanning system – action item
• Review and approve update to inmate rules – action item
• Jail roof repair bids – action item
• Discuss & approve addendum to Summit Food Services contract – action item

The Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center Committee approved implementation of a Securus inmate text messaging system at no cost to the county, with a 10% commission, and approved a mail document scanning service costing $4.00 per month per inmate. The committee also approved conditional hiring of Travis Ashmead and inmate rule updates. Roof bids and food cost contracts were deferred to the next meeting.

• Approved minutes of July 26, 2022
• Approved conditional hiring of Travis Ashmead
• Approved Securus text messaging system implementation (no cost, 10% commission)
• Approved Securus mail scanning program ($4.00/month per inmate)
• Approved inmate rule updates (nail clippers, tablet assignment, charging restrictions)
• Deferred roof sealed bids to next meeting
• Deferred Summit food cost contract to next meeting

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board will meet to review and approve previous minutes. The agenda includes activity reports from the Juvenile Judge, the Juvenile Probation Department, the IDJC District 5 Liaison, and the Juvenile Detention Center.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes
• Report from Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard
• Report from Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate
• Report from IDJC District 5 Liaison Renee Waite
• Report from Juvenile Detention Center Director Trent Bodily

The Mini-Cassia Joint Juvenile Probation Committee met on August 9, 2022, and approved the previous meeting's minutes unanimously. Reports were given on juvenile probation caseloads, detention, and upcoming programs. No formal policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved minutes from 7/12/2022 meeting (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with multiple action items, including approving claims and payroll, alcoholic beverage licenses, and certificates of residency. They will also discuss ARPA funding, the Lava Ridge project, and the Emerald Lake annexation, along with appointments to various boards.

• Approval of claims and payroll
• ARPA discussion
• Approve alcoholic beverage licenses
• Emerald Lake Annexation discussion
• Re-appoint Minidoka Memorial Hospital Trustee members

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved a uniform 6% employee pay raise, with department heads given discretion on distribution. They also nominated Jared Orton to the South Central Public Health District trustee board and the Minidoka Memorial Hospital trustee board, and nominated Bob Kunau to the Idaho Capital Crimes Defense Program Board. Claims, payroll, and minutes were approved, and several other appointments and certificates were granted.

• Approved uniform 6% employee pay raise (unanimous)
• Nominated Jared Orton to South Central Public Health District trustee board (unanimous)
• Nominated Jared Orton to Minidoka Memorial Hospital trustee board (unanimous)
• Nominated Bob Kunau to Idaho Capital Crimes Defense Program Board (unanimous)
• Approved claims and payroll (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of August 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved 9 certificates of residency for junior college (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting to address administrative items, including approval of claims and payroll, minutes, and alcoholic beverage licenses. They will also discuss ARPA funding, a possible annexation of Emerald Lake, and review responses to a request for qualifications for a comprehensive plan. The meeting includes several department reports and a budget review.

• ARPA discussion – action item
• Discuss allowing annexation of Emerald Lake – action item
• Review Responses for RFQ (Request for Qualifications) for Comprehensive Plan – action item
• Allocation of Additional funds for City of Paul – action item
• Purchase 4 seat vehicle and tractor purchase – action items

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved a cost estimate contract with JUB Engineering for a comprehensive plan covering Minidoka County, Rupert, and Paul, allocating an additional $25,000 from ARPA funds to include Paul. They also approved several routine items, including a $500 fire season funding request, software contracts, a records destruction resolution, and alcoholic beverage licenses. No decision was made on the future of Emerald Lake or Heyburn discussions.

• Approved JUB cost estimate contract for comprehensive plan (motion carried)
• Allocated $25,000 from ARPA funds for comprehensive plan including City of Paul (motion carried)
• Approved $500 funding request from RFPA Notch Butte for 2022-23 fire season (motion carried)
• Approved Computer Arts/Harris software and support license agreement (motion carried)
• Approved resolution 2022-08-01 to destroy public records (motion carried)
• Approved alcoholic beverage licenses for Ace Hardware, Red Brick Vape, Lazy F Tackle Shop, Ponderosa Golf Course (motion carried)
• Approved three certificates of residency for junior college (motion carried)
• Approved claims and payroll as presented (motion carried)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee is meeting to receive reports and take action on items from the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center, including jail medical expenses under new Idaho legislation and hiring a nurse. Budget reports from the Criminal Justice Center and Juvenile Detention Center are also on the agenda. The meeting may go into executive session for personnel, real property, exempt records, litigation, or risk management matters.

• Jail medical expenses – new Idaho legislation – action item
• Hiring a nurse for Juvenile Detention Center – action item
• Criminal Justice Center budget report – action item
• Juvenile Detention Center budget report – action item
• Executive sessions possible under Idaho Code § 74-206

The Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center Committee conditionally approved Heather McCormick and hired Mattie Jendresen for a nurse position. Budget reports showed jail expenditures at 78% and probation at 73% of budget with revenues on track. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Conditionally approved Heather McCormick (motion by Commissioner Searle, second by Undersheriff Thompson)
• Hired Mattie Jendresen for nurse position (motion by Undersheriff Thompson, second by Commissioner Searle)
• Approved minutes of July 12, 2022 meeting

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting, including swearing in newly appointed Commissioner Jared Orton and electing a vice-chairman. Action items include approving claims and payroll, ARPA discussion, alcoholic beverage licenses, and several contracts, plus a discussion on remodeling the Juvenile Probation building. The board will also hear from the City of Heyburn on a URA retraction resolution for annexations and the future of Emerald Lake, and hold an executive session for county aid applications.

• Swear in newly appointed Commissioner Jared Orton
• ARPA discussion – action item
• URA retraction resolution for Heyburn annexations – City of Heyburn
• Project Mutual contract – action item
• Indigent appeal hearings (2021-61, 2022-16, 2022-12, 2022-13) – action item

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved the alcoholic beverage license for El Caporal, two certificates of residency, a resolution with the City of Rupert regarding Heyburn urban renewal boundaries, a $12,000 funding request from the Minidoka Soil and Water Conservation District, and a contract with Project Mutual Telephone for utility billing. They also tabled the Emerald Lake decision with the City of Heyburn for a week and approved an indigent appeal (case #2022-13) with specific reimbursement terms. The meeting included an executive session for the indigent appeal and various reports from department heads.

• Approved alcoholic beverage license for El Caporal
• Approved two certificates of residency
• Approved resolution #2022-07-25 with City of Rupert for Heyburn urban renewal boundary retraction
• Tabled Emerald Lake decision with City of Heyburn for one week
• Approved $12,000 funding request from Minidoka Soil and Water Conservation District
• Accepted contract with Project Mutual Telephone for utility billing totaling $2,922.98
• Approved indigent appeal #2022-13 with $200/month reimbursement and half of income tax returns
• Appointed Commissioner Schenk to Domestic Violence committee

Community Development

The Minidoka County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to take action on several land use items. The body will consider a special use request for a duplex and a subdivision proposal.

• Todd Whitehead Special Use Duplex
• Ridgeview Subdivision
• Whitesides CAFO Expansion

The board approved a special use permit for Todd Whitehead's duplex with a condition to be harmonious with the neighborhood. They also approved Whitesides Dairy's CAFO expansion from 10,500 to 13,966 animal units. The Ridgeview Subdivision application was continued to August 18, 2022. Minutes from June 16, 2022 were approved with a revision.

• Approved June 16, 2022 minutes with revision (all in favor)
• Approved Todd Whitehead duplex special use permit with condition (all in favor)
• Continued Ridgeview Subdivision application to August 18, 2022 (3-1, Shaeffer opposed)
• Approved Whitesides Dairy CAFO expansion from 10,500 to 13,966 AU (all in favor)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold two regular meetings on July 18, 2022, covering administrative actions and budget decisions. Key items include finalizing joint county budgets for the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center, adult misdemeanor probation, juvenile detention, public defender, and juvenile probation, as well as discussing ARPA funds and opioid acceptance. The board will also consider contracts, agreements, and appointments, including a School Resource Officer agreement and a new commissioner swearing-in if appointed.

• Finalize joint county budgets for Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, Juvenile Detention Center, Public Defender, Juvenile Probation
• ARPA discussion and Opioid Acceptance discussion
• Approve alcoholic beverage licenses
• Approve/deny Certificates of Residency for Junior College
• Approve and sign 2022-2023 School Resource Officer Agreement

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved several FY23 joint budgets with neighboring Cassia County, including the Adult Misdemeanor Probation budget (amended to $1,098,450, with each county paying $212,250), the Juvenile Detention Center budget ($1,356,419, Minidoka's share $709,403.11), and the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center budget ($4,472,048, Minidoka's share $1,374,530). They also approved a memorandum of understanding with Averhealth for probation services, claims and payroll, minutes from prior meetings, and 21 alcoholic beverage licenses.

• Approved Adult Misdemeanor Probation FY23 joint budget of $1,098,450 (amended), $212,250 per county
• Approved Juvenile Detention Center FY23 joint budget of $1,356,419, Minidoka share $709,403.11
• Approved Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center FY23 joint budget of $4,472,048, Minidoka share $1,374,530
• Approved MOU with Averhealth for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Approved claims and payroll as presented
• Approved minutes from June 27, June 29, and July 15, 2023
• Approved 21 alcoholic beverage licenses

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and take action on several administrative items, including a proposed county savings plan, a joint budget review, and the approval of purchases and claims. The agenda includes a possible swearing-in of a new commissioner if one is appointed. This is a working session focused on routine county business.

• Bryan Beckstead - PMT proposed county savings – action item
• Joint Budget Review
• Swear in new Commissioner if appointed – action item
• E S & S sales order agreement – action item
• Approve demand request for Sheriff purchase of F150 Pickup – action item

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved a $4,825 sales order for ElectionWare software upgrades, licensing, maintenance, and support for express vote and DS200 machines, plus a new laptop. They also approved claims and payroll as presented. No action was taken on appointing a new commissioner, and the board reviewed joint FY23 budgets without a vote.

• Approved $4,825 ElectionWare software upgrade and support (unanimous)
• Approved claims and payroll as presented (unanimous)
• No action on new commissioner appointment

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee is meeting to receive reports and take action on items from the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center, including a new hire and a Sawtooth medical contract. Budget reports for both the Criminal Justice Center and Juvenile Detention Center are also on the agenda. The committee may enter executive sessions for personnel, real property, exempt records, litigation, or risk management matters.

• Criminal Justice Center report and action item
• Adult Misdemeanor Probation report and action item
• Juvenile Detention Center report, new hire, and Sawtooth medical contract
• Criminal Justice Center and Juvenile Detention Center budget reports
• Possible executive sessions under Idaho Code § 74-206

The Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center Committee approved the hire of Nancy Andreason as a female detention officer. The committee also discussed a contract with Sawtooth Medical for the detention center, but no action was taken. Budget reports showed expenditures within expected ranges for the year.

• Approved hire of Nancy Andreason as female detention officer
• Approved minutes of June 28, 2022 meeting

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board will meet to review and approve previous minutes. The agenda includes activity reports from the Juvenile Judge, the Juvenile Probation Department, the IDJC District 5 Liaison, and the Juvenile Detention Center.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes
• Report from Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard
• Report from Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate
• Report from IDJC District 5 Liaison Renee Waite
• Report from Juvenile Detention Center Director Trent Bodily

The Mini-Cassia Joint Juvenile Probation Committee met and approved the June 14, 2022 minutes unanimously. No formal decisions were made on substantive items; the office relocation was discussed but deferred to the county commissioners. Reports were given on drug tests, detention, grants, and budget status.

• Approved June 14, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to hear tax assessment appeals as the Board of Equalization, by scheduled appointment only. The agenda lists appeal hearings as action items, meaning the board may make decisions on these appeals. The meeting is scheduled for June 28 and 29, 2022, with overflow hearings on June 28.

• Tax assessment appeal hearings under Idaho Code 63-501
• Appeal hearings listed as action items
• Special meeting with 24-hour notice posted June 24, 2022

The Minidoka County Commissioners, sitting as the Board of Equalization, heard five tax assessment appeals on June 29, 2022. They denied four appeals (by Marcia Drage, Danny Cottle, Stanley Zielinski, and David Malarchik), upholding the Assessor's values. One appeal (by Tricia Breeding) was withdrawn after the Assessor re-evaluated the property. All motions were unanimous.

• Denied Marcia Drage's appeal (RPO9S23E232260) - appeal withdrawn verbally, no evidence presented
• Denied Danny Cottle's appeal (RPO9S25E040025) - upheld Assessor's value
• Denied Stanley Zielinski's appeal (RPH2270038009A) - upheld Assessor's value
• Denied David Malarchik's appeal (RPRO3200050010) - upheld Assessor's value
• Withdrawn: Tricia Breeding's appeal - withdrawn after Assessor re-evaluation

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center Committee approved rule changes for the jail, an emergency sprinkler repair, and an MOU with Averhealth for probation services. The committee also discussed jail population, budget status, and staffing needs. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved jail rule changes including #222, #320, #321, and removal of 72-hour clause (unanimous)
• Approved emergency sprinkler repair already completed by Viking Fire Protection (unanimous)
• Approved MOU with Averhealth for adult misdemeanor probation, to be presented to both County Commissions on July 18 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session per Idaho code 74-206 1(b) & 1(f) (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with multiple action items, including approving claims and payroll, discussing ARPA funds, approving alcoholic beverage licenses, and deciding on contracts for public defender, jail dental, and medical care services. They will also consider a landfill fee, an opioid payment contract, and a memorandum of understanding with the school district and juvenile detention center. The meeting includes an executive session for county aid applications and a swearing-in ceremony.

• ARPA discussion – action item
• Approve alcoholic beverage licenses – action item
• Southern Idaho Solid Waste/County landfill fee – action item
• Jail- contract for medical care services – action item
• Sign lease paperwork for two 2022 Chevy Tahoe SUVs – action item

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved claims and payroll, alcoholic beverage licenses, a dental service agreement with Cassia County, a medical services contract with Sawtooth Correctional Medicine LLC, two vehicle leases from Bancorp Leasing, and an MOU with the Minidoka County School District. They also postponed the Board of Equalization to June 29, 2022, and tabled the conflict public defender item. No applications for county aid were received.

• Approved claims and payroll as presented
• Approved alcoholic beverage licenses for 15 establishments
• Approved dental service agreement with Cassia County for Dr. Wayne Wright
• Approved medical services contract with Sawtooth Correctional Medicine LLC
• Approved two 2022 Chevy Tahoe leases from Bancorp Leasing
• Approved MOU with Minidoka County School District #331 and Mini Cassia Juvenile Detention Center
• Postponed Board of Equalization to June 29, 2022
• Tabled conflict public defender until next meeting

Community Development

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider two special use subdivision items. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes.

• Ridge View Special Use Subdivision
• Arelian Acres Special Use Subdivision

The Minidoka County Planning and Zoning Board denied the Arelian Acres Special Use Permit and Residential Subdivision application for 10 lots at 125 West 271 North, Rupert, with a 3-1 vote. The board also continued the Ridge View Special Use and Residential Subdivision application to July 21, 2022, and approved the May 19, 2022 meeting minutes.

• Approved minutes from May 19, 2022 (unanimous)
• Continued Ridge View Special Use and Residential Subdivision to July 21, 2022 (unanimous)
• Denied Arelian Acres Special Use Permit and Residential Subdivision at 125 West 271 North (3-1)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee is meeting to receive reports and take action on several items, including the Criminal Justice Center and Juvenile Detention Center budgets, contracts for medical and dental providers, a taser policy, and hiring a new nurse. The agenda also includes reports from the sheriff and commissioners, and possible executive sessions for personnel, legal, or property matters.

• Criminal Justice Center report and action item
• Taser policy action item
• Dental and medical provider contracts action items
• Juvenile Detention Center report and hiring a new nurse action item
• Criminal Justice Center and Juvenile Detention Center budget reports

The Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center Committee approved contract changes for the dental provider (10% increase for FY23, 4% each year after, plus a $75 continuing education stipend increase) and the medical provider Sawtooth Medical (2-year extension with 7.5% increases for FY23 and FY24, totaling $322,500). The committee also corrected the taser storage location policy from the storage room to the control room. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting ended with an executive session.

• Approved dental contract increase: 10% for FY23, 4% each year after, plus $75 continuing education stipend increase with 4% annual increase
• Approved Sawtooth Medical contract extension: 2 years added, 7.5% increase for FY23 & FY24, total $322,500
• Approved correction to taser policy: storage location changed from storage room to control room
• Approved minutes of May 24, 2022

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board will review and approve previous minutes and receive activity reports. Discussion includes the potential use of the Cassia County Juvenile Probation office by Altis Youth Therapist on June 16, 2022.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes
• Activity report from Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard
• Activity report from Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate
• Discussion regarding use of office by Altis Youth Therapist on June 16, 2022
• Activity report from Juvenile Detention Center Director Trent Bodily

The Mini-Cassia Joint Juvenile Probation Committee met and approved the May 10, 2022 minutes. They discussed increasing Cassia County's conflict attorney pay from $65 to $85 per hour, with a recommendation to the Cassia County commissioners. They also discussed a new JPO office rental at Morey's Steak House for $5,000 per month, with relocation expected in summer 2023. No formal votes were taken on these items; they were discussion topics.

• Approved May 10, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Discussed increasing Cassia County conflict attorney pay to $85/hr (no vote)
• Discussed JPO office rental at Morey's Steak House for $5,000/month (no vote)
• Discussed combining both JPO offices at new location (no vote)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with action items including approval of claims, minutes, ARPA discussion, and alcoholic beverage licenses. They will also conduct a public hearing on the Serenity River Estates residential subdivision and discuss the Lava Ridge Project concerns. Several items involve the Sheriff's Department, including new vehicles, building cameras, and fuel budget.

• Public hearing on Serenity River Estates residential subdivision
• Approve alcoholic beverage licenses
• Sign North Pointe Subdivision plat
• 2 new vehicles for Sheriff's Department
• ARPA discussion

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved the Serenity River Estates subdivision, a residential development on a former gravel pit, after a public hearing. They also approved funding for a summer picnic, leased two new sheriff's vehicles, allowed the sheriff to exceed his fuel budget, and approved several other routine items. The board discussed but did not decide on the Lava Ridge Wind Project, cameras and locks for county offices, and the opioid settlement, which was tabled.

• Approved up to $1,000 for summer picnic food and prizes (unanimous)
• Approved signing off title for 2019 Jeep (unanimous)
• Approved lease of two 2022 Chevy Tahoes funded from 2023 budget (unanimous)
• Allowed sheriff to run negative on fuel budget (unanimous)
• Approved Serenity River Estates subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage licenses for Wayside, Walmart, Love's Travel Stop, Swenmart, Boonies (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)
• Tabled opioid settlement decision until June 27 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 6, 2022, to consider administrative items including approval of claims, payroll, minutes, and alcoholic beverage licenses. They will also discuss ARPA funds, approve letters of support, and review FY2023 budget presentations from various departments.

• Approval of Claims and Payroll
• ARPA discussion
• Approve alcoholic beverage licenses
• FY2023 budget presentations (departments 08-02, 08-10, 10-00, 25-00)
• Acceptance of grant award

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved multiple FY23 budgets, including the Sheriff's, Treasurer's, Assessor's, and Clerk's budgets, and approved a 6% increase to the 'A' budget, a shift to a 60/40 county/employee health insurance split, and a $1,500 one-time retention payment for full-time employees. They also approved a $34,603.80 Substance Abuse Block Grant, a carpet bid for the Coroner's office, and several other administrative items.

• Approved FY23 budgets for Sheriff, Treasurer, Assessor, Clerk, and Museum
• Approved 6% increase to 'A' budget, 60/40 health insurance split, and $1,500 retention payment for full-time employees
• Approved FY2023 Substance Abuse Block Grant of $34,603.80
• Approved carpet bid for Coroner's office from Magic Valley Carpet for $1,475.19 after donation
• Approved window tinting at Assessor's office up to $2,500
• Approved 3 alcoholic beverage licenses
• Approved correction of Rick Nays vacation hours to 7.5 hours per month since September 1, 2021
• Approved appointment of Commissioner Schenk to the Magistrate Commission

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee is meeting to receive reports and take action on items from the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, Juvenile Detention Center, and related budgets. The agenda includes personnel matters and potential executive sessions for legal or confidential issues. Most items are listed as reports with action items, indicating decisions may be made.

• Criminal Justice Center report and action item
• Adult Misdemeanor Probation report and action item
• Juvenile Detention Center report and action item
• Criminal Justice Center Budget report and action item
• Juvenile Detention Center Budget report and action item

The Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center Committee conditionally approved Klay Kunzlur and Paul Gibson for admission to the jail. The committee also approved the minutes from the May 10, 2022 meeting. Director Renz reported 142 inmates in custody, with 53 beds rented to outside agencies, and noted that if revenues stay at $105,000 per month through August, they will meet their yearly projections.

• Approved minutes of May 10, 2022 (motion carried)
• Conditionally approved Klay Kunzlur and Paul Gibson for jail admission (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the proposed FY2023 budget and conduct a joint budget review and approval with Cassia County Commissioners. Other items include discussions regarding ARPA, the Coroner's lease, and an increase in hourly pay for conflict roles.

• Increase of hourly pay for conflict/secondary conflict from $65.00 to $85.00
• FY2023 proposed Budget Presentation
• Joint Budget review and approval with Cassia County Commissioners
• Coroner’s lease action item
• ARPA discussion

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved an increase in the hourly rate for conflict and secondary conflict public defenders from $65 to $85, effective June 1, funded by Public Defense Commission grant funds. They also approved the joint VSO budget for FY23, a memorandum of agreement with Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections, and re-canvassed election votes to correct registration numbers. The meeting included reports from departments and a presentation on the Lava Ridge Project.

• Approved increase in conflict public defender hourly rate from $65 to $85 (unanimous)
• Approved consent to electronic communications with ICRMP (unanimous)
• Approved claims and payroll as presented (unanimous)
• Approved Joint VSO budget of $52,168.85 plus $439 contract split between counties (unanimous)
• Approved Memorandum of Agreement with Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections (unanimous)
• Approved amended canvass of election votes with letter to Secretary of State (unanimous)
• Approved Cassia County Coroner office lease with Minidoka County, subject to legal review (unanimous)

Community Development

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda includes the approval of previous minutes and a discussion regarding Serenity River Estates Special Use Subdivision.

• Approval of Minutes
• Serenity River Estates Special Use Subdivision

The Minidoka County Planning and Zoning Board approved a special use permit for the Serenity River Estates Subdivision, a 10-lot residential development on approximately 33 acres at 241 North 500 East. The board also recommended approval to the Board of County Commissioners. The meeting included discussion of septic systems, drainage, road maintenance, and concerns from neighbors.

• Approved special use permit for Serenity River Estates Subdivision (unanimous)
• Recommended approval of Serenity River Estates to Board of County Commissioners (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 21, 2022 meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to canvass the results of the May 17, 2022 primary election. This is the only action item on the agenda. The meeting is scheduled for 8:30 AM on May 19, 2022, in the Commissioner Meeting Room at the Main Courthouse in Rupert, Idaho.

• Canvass May 17, 2022 Primary Election Results – action item

The Minidoka County Commissioners convened as a Board of Canvassers to accept the May 17, 2022 Primary Election results. After initially adjourning, the board reconvened to correct a typo in the ballot count for Heyburn 1, Precinct 003, changing the total from 298 to 297, and adjusted the countywide total to 3,284 ballots cast. Both motions passed unanimously.

• Convened as Board of Canvassers (unanimous)
• Accepted canvass of May 17 primary election votes (unanimous)
• Reopened meeting to correct ballot count error (unanimous)
• Corrected Heyburn 1, Precinct 003 ballots cast from 298 to 297 (unanimous)
• Adjusted countywide total ballots cast to 3,284 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Commissioners are holding a regular meeting to handle administrative items, including approval of claims and minutes, and to discuss ARPA funds, a coroner's lease, and a letter of support for Rural Economic Development Services. They will also hear budget presentations for several county departments for FY2023, discuss the Lava Ridge Wind Project's impact on the Minidoka National Historic Site, and hold a public hearing on the Northpointe Residential Subdivision. The agenda includes both action items and discussion topics.

• Approval of claims and payroll
• ARPA discussion
• Coroner's lease
• Public hearing on Northpointe Residential Subdivision
• FY2023 budget presentations for Planning & Zoning, IT, Prosecutor, Coroner, and Weed Department

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved the Northpointe subdivision, creating 10 residential lots on 30 acres with a planting strip between industrial and residential areas. They also approved a bid for carpet installation at the county south coroner office, denied a county aid application due to lack of medical records, and approved the public defender commission funding application. Several FY23 budget proposals were presented but not voted on.

• Approved Northpointe subdivision, 10 lots on 30 acres (unanimous)
• Approved Franklin Building Supply bid for carpet at county south coroner office, less pad (unanimous)
• Denied County Aid application 2022-16 due to no medical records or bills on file (unanimous)
• Approved public defender commission funding application (unanimous)
• Approved claims and payroll as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 9 (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Rural Economic Development Services (unanimous)
• Approved MOU to support clinical services in Juvenile Detention Facilities (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting for various departments to present their budgets. The session includes presentations from several county offices, including the Assessor, Coroner, and Prosecutor.

• IT budget presentation by Edward Stevens
• Assessor budget presentation by Janice West
• Coroner budget presentation by Lucky Bourn
• Prosecutor budget presentation by Stevenson
• District Court budget presentation by Judge Wildman & Judge Brody

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee is meeting to hear reports and take action on items related to the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and the Juvenile Detention Center. This includes discussing budgets, an agreement with Averhealth, and a memorandum of agreement for clinical services. The meeting may also include executive sessions for personnel, legal, or property matters.

• Criminal Justice Center report and action item
• Adult Misdemeanor Probation report and action item
• Averhealth agreement action item
• Juvenile Detention Center report and action item
• Support Clinical Services with IDJC - MOA action item

The Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center Committee conditionally approved hiring Richard Sammons, with no vote tally recorded. Director Renz reported 145 inmates in custody, with 55 beds rented to outside agencies, and noted a pipe burst in the fire suppression system caused minimal damage. Budget updates showed jail expenditures at 58% and revenue at 43.56%, with $206,451 in unpaid bills for February and March.

• Approved minutes of April 26, 2022
• Conditionally approved Richard Sammons (motion carried)
• Noted dental provider Dr. Wright requested a new contract; prosecutor to review old one
• Noted Sawtooth Medical seeks cost-of-living update on 2-year contract
• Reported flood from burst pipe; ICRMP notified, cleanup underway
• Reported Averhealth drug test price increase from $6.00 to $6.95 per UA; agreement to be sent for approval
• Discussed standardizing drug testing price at $14.00
• Reported juvenile detention MOA renewal with IDJC to be sent to county commissioners

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board is meeting to review activity reports from the Juvenile Judge, Probation Department, IDJC District 5 Liaison, and Juvenile Detention Center. The agenda includes the review and approval of previous minutes.

• Review and approval of minutes
• Activity report from Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard
• Activity report from Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate
• Activity report from IDJC District 5 Liaison Renee Waite
• Activity report from Detention Center Director Trent Bodily

The Mini-Cassia Joint Juvenile Probation Committee met and unanimously approved the April 12, 2022 minutes. Reports covered juvenile probation statistics, drug test results, detention numbers, and grant updates. No formal policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.

• Approved April 12, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:03 AM (motion by Lance Stevenson, second by Jarrod Thompson)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review proposed FY2023 budgets for Juvenile Probation and Juvenile Detention. The meeting also includes discussions regarding ARPA funds, a coroner lease, and the Remsberg gift deed.

• FY2023 proposed budget for Juvenile Probation
• FY2023 proposed budget for Juvenile Detention
• ARPA discussion
• Coroner lease action item
• Remsberg gift deed action item

The commission denied a county aid application (2022-12) because the applicant was not medically indigent and the county was not the last resource. They approved an insulation bid of $1,977.11 for the county south building and tabled carpet and window tinting projects for more bids or research. Claims and payroll were approved as presented, and certificates of residency were approved with one denial for being late.

• Denied county aid application 2022-12 (unanimous)
• Approved insulation bid of $1,977.11 for county south building (unanimous)
• Tabled carpet estimates for county south building
• Tabled window tinting at new Assessor building
• Approved claims and payroll as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 2 (unanimous)
• Approved certificates of residency: 2 approvals, 1 denial (unanimous)
• Tabled Cassia County coroner office lease agreement

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on May 2, 2022, with a series of action items. Key decisions include voting on the South Central Public Health Department budget proposal of $238,463.00, a motion to rescind a prior decision on weed spraying at the City Gun Range, and a sign rezone for Derek Smith. The board will also discuss wages, approve claims and payroll, and consider several other administrative items.

• Vote on South Central Public Health Department budget proposal $238,463.00
• Motion to rescind motion of 4-18-22 re: weed spraying at City Gun Range
• Sign rezone of Derek Smith findings & facts/decision
• Approval of Claims and Payroll
• Wage discussion

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved the South Central Public Health Department budget of $238,436, declared a dishwasher surplus, and approved several routine items including claims, minutes, and certificates of residency. They also rescinded a prior payment to the City of Rupert and instead approved paying $140 to Todd Wheeler for shooting range sterilant. No action was taken on wages.

• Approved South Central Public Health Department budget of $238,436 (unanimous)
• Approved surplus and recycling of Hobart LXI dishwasher at Juvenile Detention Center (unanimous)
• Rescinded April 18 payment of $140 sterilant to City of Rupert, approved $140 payment to Todd Wheeler (unanimous)
• Approved claims and payroll as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 18 and April 25 (unanimous)
• Approved certificates of residency as presented (unanimous)
• Approved memorandum on employee appreciation gifts and parties (unanimous)
• Signed findings of fact for Derik Smith zoning map amendment (unanimous)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee is meeting to hear reports and take action on jail operations, including a US Marshal housing contract change, a digital mail proposal, and new hires. Budget reports for the Criminal Justice Center and Juvenile Detention Center are also on the agenda. The meeting may include executive sessions for personnel, legal, or property matters.

• US Marshal housing contract changes – action item
• Proposal review for digital mail – action item
• Juvenile Detention Center new hire – action item
• Criminal Justice Center budget report – Clerk Larsen
• Juvenile Detention Center budget report – Clerk Page

The Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center Committee conditionally approved two new jail hires, approved a policy to scan inmate mail via Securus Technologies, and voted to proceed with the US Marshal inter-governmental agreement despite concerns. They also approved sending two pretrial officers to a conference and conditionally hired a juvenile detention officer. Budget reports showed jail trust funds near negative and outstanding billings.

• Approved minutes of April 12, 2022
• Conditionally approved Richard Sammons as deputy and Paul Gibson as jail tech (if requirements met)
• Approved using Securus Technologies to scan inmate mail
• Approved proceeding with US Marshal inter-governmental agreement
• Approved sending two pretrial officers to a pretrial conference
• Conditionally approved Kevin Roseborough as full-time male detention officer (if requirements met)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Commissioners are holding a regular meeting with a mix of routine administrative items and several notable action items. They will discuss the use of ARPA funds, consider a tax cancellation request, and hear a proposal on body cameras from the sheriff's office. The agenda also includes bids for alleyway asphalt and parking lot work, as well as an executive session for county aid applications.

• ARPA discussion – action item
• Tax cancellation request – action item
• Body cameras – action item (Sheriff Pinther, Undersheriff Kindig)
• Accept bid for alleyway asphalt – action item
• Parking lot bid – action item

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved a proposal from Axon Enterprises Inc. for a new body camera system with cloud download and taser sync capabilities. They also accepted a bid from Kloepfer for repaving the back parking lot between the courthouse and sheriff's office. Two county aid applications were decided: one approved with fee waiver, one denied for not being medically indigent. The board also approved a resolution for disposition of deceased and entered into Board of Equalization.

• Approved Axon body camera system and software proposal (motion carried)
• Accepted Kloepfer bid for back parking lot repaving (motion carried)
• Approved county aid application #2022-21 and waived reimbursement fee (motion carried)
• Denied county aid application #2022-11 for applicant not medically indigent (motion carried)
• Approved resolution #2022-4-25 for disposition of deceased (motion carried)
• Signed tax exemption renewal for WEX fuel fleet cards (motion carried)
• Entered into Board of Equalization per IC 63-501(1) (motion carried)
• Approved parking lot repair bid at 724 G Street from Kloepfer Concrete (motion carried)

Community Development

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider two action items regarding land use. The agenda includes a special use subdivision and rezoning map amendment for Northside Pointe, as well as a special use subdivision for Serenity River.

• Northside Pointe Special Use Subdivision/Rezone Map Amendment
• Serenity River Special Use Subdivision

The Planning and Zoning Board approved a special use permit for the North Pointe Subdivision, a 10-lot residential development at 224 West 300 South, Rupert, with a condition requiring a landscape barrier along the west boundary. The board also continued the hearing for the Serenity River Estates Subdivision to May 19, 2022, pending additional information on reclamation, traffic, septic, and elevations. Minutes from the March 17, 2022 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from March 17, 2022 meeting (all in favor)
• Approved special use permit for North Pointe Subdivision, 10 lots at 224 West 300 South, with condition of landscape barrier (all in favor)
• Continued hearing for Serenity River Estates Subdivision to May 19, 2022, 4:00 PM (all in favor)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Commissioners are holding their regular weekly meeting with a mix of routine administrative actions and several concrete decisions. They will discuss how to use federal ARPA funds, consider a tax cancellation request, and vote on bids for alleyway asphalt and a roof for the County South building. The agenda also includes several executive sessions for legal and personnel matters, plus a proposal to move the weed office.

• ARPA discussion – action item
• Tax cancellation request – action item
• Accept bid for alleyway asphalt – action item
• Accept roof bid for County South – action item
• Payment for Gun Club sterilant by weed department – action item

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved a $19,509 bid from Eric Higley to repair the roof on the county south complex building. They also approved certificates of residency, a $140 sterilant payment split between the Sheriff and County General budgets, and claims as presented. A proposal for retirement gifts was moved to next week for review, and the board entered executive session for property and legal counsel discussions.

• Approved $19,509 roof repair bid from Eric Higley for county south building
• Approved Certificates of Residency as presented
• Approved $140 sterilant payment to City of Rupert ($70 Sheriff, $70 County General)
• Approved claims as presented
• Approved Chris Bromley from McHugh Bromley LLC to represent County on water rights
• Approved minutes from April 13 meeting
• Moved retirement gift proposal to next week for review
• Entered executive session under IC 74-206(1)(c) & (f) (3-0)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Commissioners are holding a special meeting to take action on three items: personnel wages for the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center, office space for the Cassia County Coroner, and a Mid-Winter Legislative dinner. The agenda is limited to these action items and contains no other business.

• Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center personnel wages – action item
• Cassia Coroner’s office space – action item
• Mid-Winter Legislative dinner – action item

The Minidoka County Commissioners held a special joint meeting with Cassia County and approved $141,000 for recruiting and retention at the Mini Cassia Criminal Justice Center, with flexibility for the jail to allocate funds as needed. The boards also discussed a legislative dinner and a potential building/cooler rental for the coroner, but no formal action was taken on those items.

• Approved $141,000 for jail recruiting and retention through October 1, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved flexibility for the jail to apply the $141,000 where needed (unanimous)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The committee will review reports and action items regarding the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. The meeting includes discussions on retention, recruiting, and a resident shower upgrade.

• Criminal Justice Center Director report and action items
• Adult Misdemeanor Probation report and lab action items
• Juvenile Detention Center resident shower upgrade
• Criminal Justice Center budget report
• Juvenile Detention Center budget report

The Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center Committee approved hiring Eric Martinez as a deputy, contingent on passing background checks, and authorized moving forward with Aberhealth for lab testing services. They also approved a $3,230 shower replacement at the juvenile detention center due to mold issues. The committee noted budget concerns, with the jail trust projected to go negative until the next joint payment in July.

• Approved hiring Eric Martinez for deputy position, contingent on conditions (unanimous)
• Approved moving forward with Aberhealth lab contract negotiations (unanimous)
• Approved $3,230 shower replacement from Pro Marble (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of March 22, 2022 (unanimous)

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board will conduct a regular meeting including the review and approval of previous minutes. Activity reports are scheduled from the Juvenile Judge, the Juvenile Probation Department, the IDJC District 5 Liaison, and the Juvenile Detention Center.

• Review and approve minutes
• Report of activity: Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard
• Report of activity: Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate
• Report of activity: IDJC District 5 Liaison Renee Waite
• Report of activity: Juvenile Detention Center Director Trent Bodily

The Mini-Cassia Joint Juvenile Probation Committee approved the March 8, 2022 minutes unanimously. Reports covered probation office maintenance, training, drug testing results, and detention counts. No major policy decisions were made; the meeting was primarily informational.

• Approved March 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on April 11, 2022, covering administrative actions, public comment, and several specific items. They will discuss ARPA funding, approve claims and payroll, consider a property rezone for Derik Smith, and designate polling places for the May 17 election. The agenda also includes an executive session for county aid applications and various department updates.

• ARPA discussion – action item
• Derik Smith property rezone – action item
• Designate polling places for May 17th election – action item
• Alcoholic beverage license approval – action item
• Tax cancellation request for Kimberly & Randy Leatham – action item

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved a rezone of the Derik Smith property from commercial general to ag medium, designated polling places for the May 17 election, and approved a Microsoft contract. They also denied a county aid application, approved claims, and surplus mapping equipment. Several items were postponed, including a cremation fee increase request and a tax bill discussion.

• Approved rezone of Derik Smith property to ag medium (unanimous)
• Approved designated polling places for May 17 election (unanimous)
• Approved Microsoft contract (unanimous)
• Denied case no. 2022-10 for county aid (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)
• Surplused mapping equipment from Assessor's office (unanimous)
• Approved Certificates of Residency (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 4 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to take action on the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center, receive an update on the Public Defender Office, and discuss the Mid-Winter Legislative dinner. The agenda includes only these three items, with no other substantive business listed.

• Action item on Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center
• Public Defender Office update
• Mid-Winter Legislative dinner discussion

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funding and compare premium pay versus hazard pay. The agenda also includes reviews of IT updates, building maintenance projects, and water rights.

• Discussion regarding ARPA funds
• Comparison of premium pay vs. hazard pay
• Emerald Lake water rights discussion
• Approval of copier contracts
• Payment for Gun Club sterilant by weed department

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved a property tax exemption for Trinity Lutheran Church at 923-923 1/2 8th Street, and approved copier contracts for three county offices. They also signed a Satisfaction of Lien, approved claims, minutes, and Certificates of Residency, but made no decision on ARPA premium vs. hazard pay.

• Approved tax exemption for Trinity Lutheran Church property (unanimous)
• Approved copier contracts for building, recorder's, and auditor's offices
• Signed Satisfaction of Lien on Case No. 2007-24
• Approved claims as presented
• Approved minutes from March 28
• Approved Certificates of Residency as presented
• Entered and exited Board of Equalization per IC 63-501

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss salary adjustments for the Public Defender, jail deputies, and general wages. The board is also reviewing budget worksheets and equipment purchases.

• Public Defender Attorney salary discussion for FY2022 and FY2023
• Jail deputy wage discussion for FY2022 and FY2023
• General wage discussion for FY2023
• Purchase of a truck, trailer, Gator, and mower
• Willow tree removal at Emerald Lake

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee is meeting to hear reports and take action on Criminal Justice Center items including jail roof issues, hiring and retention, and a new contract proposal from the US Marshals. Directors from Adult Misdemeanor Probation and Juvenile Detention will also report, with the latter considering an Idaho State Police grant. Budget reports from both centers are on the agenda, and executive sessions may be held for personnel, legal, or other exempt matters.

• Review and approve new contract proposal from US Marshals
• Jail roof issues – action item
• Hiring & retention – action item
• Idaho State Police grant – action item (Juvenile Detention Center)
• Criminal Justice Center and Juvenile Detention Center budget reports

The Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center Committee approved a new contract with the US Marshals, increasing the daily rate to $70. The committee also conditionally approved two new hires, approved proceeding with an Idaho State Police grant for a fingerprint machine, and heard reports on jail population, revenue, and staffing challenges.

• Approved minutes of March 8, 2022 meeting
• Conditionally approved Melanie Carter as jail tech and Musonda Karima as deputy
• Approved new US Marshals contract at $70 per day
• Approved proceeding with ISP fingerprint grant up to $15,000

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a regular meeting including discussions on ARPA and various administrative approvals. The agenda includes project updates regarding building maintenance and IT, as well as a memorandum of understanding with the Idaho State Police.

• Bid to rebuild/reinforce wall @county south building
• JDC Memorandum of Understanding with Idaho State Police for grant
• Approval of claims and payroll
• Rescind motion of fuel purchase from last week
• Surplus iPhone 11 cell phone from prosecutor’s office

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved a $5,588.10 increase for Microsoft Exchange licensing with SHI, funded within the existing budget. They also approved a $12,991.85 grant agreement with Idaho State Police for a fingerprint machine, surplus an iPhone 11, and proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month. The board discussed ARPA, employee bonuses, and a potential bond for a new building, but took no final action on those items.

• Approved claims and payroll as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 7 and March 14 with corrections (unanimous)
• Approved $5,588.10 Microsoft Exchange subscription/licensing change with SHI (unanimous)
• Approved certificates of compliance/affidavits from five banks (unanimous)
• Approved $12,991.85 MOA with Idaho State Police for LiveScanPlus fingerprint machine (unanimous)
• Approved Certificates of Residency as presented, denied one (unanimous)
• Surplused iPhone 11 from prosecutor's office valued at $205 (unanimous)
• Proclaimed April as Fair Housing Month (unanimous)

Community Development

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider a special use subdivision and rezone map amendment for Northside Pointe. The meeting includes an action item to approve previous minutes.

• Northside Pointe Special Use Subdivision/Rezone Map Amendment

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss ARPA funds and review bids for parking lot and wall construction at the county south building. The agenda includes an audit presentation for Minidoka Memorial Hospital and a presentation from the Minidoka Irrigation District. The board will also consider applications for county aid in an executive session.

• Bids for parking lot and wall reinforcement at county south building
• Rocky Mountain West Telecom contract signature
• Resolution 03-14-2022 to destroy Weed Department records
• Minidoka Memorial Hospital audit presentation
• ARPA discussion

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The committee will review reports from the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. Action items include updates to the Use of Force Policy, the VINE system policy, and the Jail Tech job description.

• Jail Tech job description review
• Use of Force Policy addition
• VINE system policy addition
• Criminal Justice Center Budget report
• Juvenile Detention Center Budget report

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee approved a policy for the use of the WRAP restraint system, a jail tech job description, a VINE policy, and the conditional hires of Tayson Snarr as a jail tech and Joseph Lemos as a detention officer. The committee also noted 148 inmates in custody and discussed budget statuses. The minutes from February 22, 2022, were approved after initially lacking a motion.

• Approved policy for use of the WRAP restraint system (motion carried)
• Approved jail tech job description after being reopened and seconded (motion carried)
• Approved VINE policy (motion carried)
• Approved hire of Tayson Snarr as jail tech if he passes all requirements (motion carried)
• Approved hire of Joseph Lemos as detention officer, conditional on passing a polygraph (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of February 22, 2022 (motion carried)

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board is meeting to review activity reports and approve previous minutes. A key discussion item includes the Mini-Cassia 2021 Annual Data review presented by the IDJC District 5 Liaison.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes
• Mini-Cassia 2021 Annual Data review

The Mini-Cassia Joint Juvenile Probation Committee approved the February 8, 2022 meeting minutes unanimously. Reports covered a positive probation review, grant applications, detention numbers, and budget status. No substantive policy decisions were made; the meeting was informational and procedural.

• Approved February 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 7:56 AM (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with multiple action items, including approving claims and payroll, discussing ARPA funding, re-engaging an audit firm, and signing a telecom contract. The board will also consider several building and IT projects, a boating safety grant, and a request for a cleaning cost increase.

• ARPA discussion
• Re-engage Garald Price & Associates for FY22 audit
• Rocky Mountain West Telcom Contract signature
• Parking lot bids and bid to rebuild/reinforce wall at county south building
• Recreational Boating Safety Grant and Sheriff Department items to surplus

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the Minidoka County South Campus and a broadband study contract with RMWT. The session includes a joint meeting with Cassia County Commissioners regarding the public defender and jail staff.

• Broadband study contract with RMWT
• Minidoka County South Campus discussion
• Joint application for Public Defender funds from PDC
• Request for 10% increase on Misdemeanor Probation cleaning expenses
• Indigent Appeal Hearing for 2021-55 St. Luke's

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee will convene to receive reports from directors of the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center, along with budget updates from clerks. The agenda lists these as action items, meaning the committee may vote on related matters. The committee may also enter executive session for personnel, real property, exempt records, litigation, or risk management discussions.

• Criminal Justice Center report and action item
• Adult Misdemeanor Probation report and action item
• Juvenile Detention Center report and action item
• Criminal Justice Center and Juvenile Detention Center budget reports
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code § 74-206

Veteran's Service Advisory Board

The Mini Cassia Veterans Advisory Board approved the quarterly VSO report and accepted the previous meeting's minutes. George Sherbloom was moved up from alternate to replace absent member Dennis Dudley. The board discussed van driver needs and scheduled its next meeting for May 5, 2022.

• Approved George Sherbloom as a voting member replacing absent Dennis Dudley
• Approved the minutes from the previous month's meeting
• Approved the VSO quarterly report as presented by Chuck Driscoll
• Adjourned the meeting at 7:40 pm

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss ARPA funds and review personnel policies. The body is deciding on a broadband engineering study contract and the allocation of funding for a comprehensive plan.

• Broadband engineering study contract
• Funding allocation for comprehensive plan
• Mini-Cassia jail ductwork approval
• CISA Cyber Hygiene Data Sharing authorization
• Tax exempt organization applications via Board of Equalization

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved allocating up to $100,000 in ARPA funds for a comprehensive plan review, pending the bid process. They also approved the Mini-Cassia Jail ductwork repair, claims and payroll, and clarified the vacation day schedule in the personnel policy manual. The board denied a Habitat for Humanity tax exemption request during a Board of Equalization session.

• Approved allocation of ARPA funding for a comprehensive plan review up to $100,000, pending the bid process.
• Approved the Mini-Cassia Jail ductwork repair as presented by the joint jail committee.
• Approved claims and payroll as presented.
• Denied the Habitat for Humanity request for tax exemption (decision made February 7, 2021).
• Approved the minutes from February 7 and 8, 2022.
• Clarified the vacation day schedule in the personnel policy manual (0-4 years: 10 days; 5-6: 12; 7-9: 15; 10-14: 18; 15+: 20).
• Entered executive session for potential litigation and records exempt from disclosure.

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on the MID Hydraulic and Hydrology Study.

• MID Hydraulic and Hydrology Study Presentation

The Minidoka County Commissioners held a special meeting at the Minidoka Irrigation Department to receive a presentation on a Hydraulic and Hydrology study conducted by Sunrise Engineering for the county. Only Commissioner Schenk and Deputy Clerk Ramsey were present. No action was taken, and the meeting adjourned at 11:14 a.m.

• No action taken on hydraulic and hydrology study presentation

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The committee will receive reports from the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center directors. The meeting also includes budget reports for the Criminal Justice Center and Juvenile Detention Center.

• Proposal to replace the cooling tower ductwork at the Criminal Justice Center
• Criminal Justice Center Budget report
• Juvenile Detention Center Budget report

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee approved repairing the jail's cooling tower duct work for $15,750, funded from the repair budget, leaving $27,000 for the year. The motion will go to both county commissions for final approval. The committee also heard reports on inmate counts, probation, and budget statuses, but no other decisions were made.

• Approved $15,750 duct work repair by Lewis Mechanical (motion carried)
• Approved minutes of January 25th meeting (motion carried)

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board will meet to review activity reports from the Juvenile Judge, Juvenile Probation Department, and Juvenile Detention Center. The agenda includes a recommendation for a Probation Officer position.

• Approval of JPO recommendation for PO position

The Mini-Cassia Joint Juvenile Probation Committee approved the hiring of Enrica Molina as a Juvenile Probation Officer and approved the January 11, 2022 meeting minutes. Reports covered juvenile probation activities, detention status, and financials. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved hiring Enrica Molina as Juvenile Probation Officer (unanimous)
• Approved January 11, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss ARPA and review year-end accomplishments and funding opportunities with Region IV Development. The board is also deciding on various administrative approvals, including Bancorp leases and a request for a part-time employee.

• Review of RIVDA year end accomplishments and future county projects
• Action item to sign Bancorp leases
• Action item for Idaho Youth Ranch property
• Action item for tax exemption application
• Action item for request for part-time employee

The Minidoka County Commissioners denied a tax exemption application from Habitat for Humanity for a bare lot, approved several routine items including claims, minutes, and certificates of residency, and appointed Rob Cobbley as a representative for District IV Interoperability. They also recognized the use of the Idaho Youth Ranch property as an adult rehab facility and declared a trifold paper folder as surplus.

• Denied Habitat for Humanity tax exemption application (unanimous)
• Approved claims and payroll as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 31, 2022 (unanimous)
• Approved Certificates of Residency as presented (unanimous)
• Appointed Rob Cobbley as second representative for District IV Interoperability/Digby 4 (unanimous)
• Recognized Idaho Youth Ranch property use as appropriate for adult rehab facility (unanimous)
• Declared treasurer's trifold paper folder as surplus property (unanimous)
• Approved and signed letter of support for Minidoka Soil and Water Conservation District (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a regular meeting involving administrative approvals and specific action items. The agenda includes discussions regarding insurance and grant support.

• Approval of claims and payroll
• Certificates of Residency- Junior College
• Applications for County Aid via Executive Session
• T-Mobile grant application approval/letter of support
• One America Insurance short & long term disability insurance

The commissioners denied County Aid application 2021-77 because the applicant failed to cooperate, leaving insufficient evidence to determine eligibility. They also signed findings for two previously denied appeals, approved claims, payroll, minutes, and certificates of residency, and supported a T-Mobile grant application for the Historical Society/Museum.

• Denied County Aid application 2021-77 (unanimous)
• Signed findings for denied appeals 2021-36 and 2021-45
• Approved claims and payroll as presented
• Approved minutes from January 24, 2022
• Approved Certificates of Residency as presented
• Signed letter of support for T-Mobile grant application
• Signed One America Insurance subscription agreement

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee is meeting to receive reports from the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center directors, plus budget updates from clerks. The committee may also take action on these reports and discuss unfinished business. Executive sessions are possible for personnel, real property, exempt records, legal counsel, or risk manager matters.

• Criminal Justice Center director's report as action item
• Adult Misdemeanor Probation director's report as action item
• Juvenile Detention Center director's report as action item
• Criminal Justice Center budget report by Clerk Larsen
• Juvenile Detention Center budget report by Clerk Page

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee conditionally hired Autumn Rodriquez and John Vincent, subject to jail conditions being met. The committee also approved the minutes from the January 11, 2022 meeting. Budget reports showed the jail trust fund at a negative $299,175.33, and the committee discussed the McWork program and a janitorial rate increase request.

• Approved minutes of January 11, 2022 (motion carried)
• Conditionally hired Autumn Rodriquez and John Vincent (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners will meet to address administrative approvals, including payroll and records destruction. The board is scheduled to act on urban renewal area boundaries and a specific rezone for Crossbill.

• Sign Resolution retracting boundaries of urban renewal area
• Sign documents for Crossbill rezone
• Resolution 2022-1-224 for destruction of records in clerk's office
• Indigent Appeal Hearings for St. Luke's (cases 2021-36 and 2021-45)
• Closing @ Title One — Rupert

The Minidoka County Commissioners denied two County Aid applications (2021-74 and 2021-75) due to applicants' failure to cooperate, approved a resolution establishing commissioner districts for redistricting, and approved several other routine items including a zoning map amendment for Crossbill LLC and a resolution adjusting urban renewal boundaries. The board also denied two indigent appeal cases and approved the signing of closing documents for a property purchase at 208 H Street.

• Denied County Aid application 2021-74 (unanimous)
• Denied County Aid application 2021-75 (unanimous)
• Approved signing of zoning map amendment for Crossbill LLC (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-01-24-a for destruction of records (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-01-24-b adjusting urban renewal boundaries (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2022-01-24-c establishing commissioner districts (unanimous)
• Denied indigent appeal Case 2021-45 (unanimous)
• Denied indigent appeal Case 2021-36 (unanimous)

Community Development

The Minidoka County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to take action on two specific land use items. The board will consider a special use request and a subdivision proposal.

• Special Use Mabrey Bed and Breakfast
• Edgewater Subdivision

The board approved a special use permit for Andrea Mabry to operate a bed and breakfast at 619 South 400 West, Heyburn, in an agricultural low zoning district. The board also recommended the Edgewater Subdivision application for a final hearing, subject to conditions from DEQ, South-Central Health, and soil samples. Minutes from the December 16, 2021 meeting were approved.

• Approved minutes from December 16, 2021 meeting (unanimous)
• Approved special use permit for Andrea Mabry's bed and breakfast at 619 South 400 West, Heyburn (unanimous)
• Recommended Edgewater Subdivision application for final hearing with conditions (unanimous)

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board is meeting to review activity reports and approve minutes. The agenda includes reports from the Juvenile Probation Department, the Juvenile Detention Center, and the IDJC District 5 Liaison.

• Report from Dixie Tate, Chief Probation Officer
• Report from Trent Bodily, Director of Juvenile Detention Center
• Report from Renee Waite, IDJC District 5 Liaison
• Discussion regarding the 5th Judicial Appointment following the retirement of Judge Hodges

The Mini-Cassia Joint Juvenile Probation Committee met and approved the December 14, 2021 minutes unanimously. Reports covered juvenile court operations, probation officer hiring, drug testing, and detention center updates. No formal decisions were made beyond the minutes approval.

• Approved December 14, 2021 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee is meeting to receive reports from directors of the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center, and to consider action items including an integration fee from Cushing for Guardian RFID. Budget reports will be presented by Clerk Larsen and Clerk Page. The committee may also enter executive sessions for personnel, real property, legal, or risk management matters as allowed by Idaho Code.

• Action item: Integration fee from Cushing for Guardian RFID
• Criminal Justice Center Director Renz report and action item
• Adult Misdemeanor Probation Director Prewitt report and action item
• Juvenile Detention Center Director Bodily report and action item
• Criminal Justice Center and Juvenile Detention Center budget reports

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee approved paying $3,500 to Cushing for integrating Guardian RFID with the jail management system, and ratified the hiring of Mitchell Cowgill. The committee also heard reports on jail population, probation numbers, and budget statuses. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Approved $3,500 payment to Cushing for Guardian RFID integration (motion carried)
• Ratified hiring of Mitchell Cowgill (motion carried)
• Accepted minutes of December 14, 2021 (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will elect a chair and discuss ARPA rules. The body is deciding on a zoning ordinance map amendment for Crossbill, LLC and a copier agreement for the Prosecutor's office.

• Zoning ordinance map amendment for Crossbill, LLC
• Board reorganization to elect a chair
• Copier agreement for Prosecutor's office
• Applications for County Aid (Executive Session)
• Waterway's support letter

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved a zoning ordinance map amendment for Crossbill, LLC, allowing assisted living use at the property. They also denied three County Aid applications, approved a $40,000 boathouse support letter with a $15,000 county match, and handled routine items like a copier lease and liquor license.

• Approved Crossbill, LLC zoning ordinance map amendment (unanimous)
• Denied County Aid application 2022-2 (unanimous)
• Denied County Aid application 2021-61 (unanimous)
• Denied County Aid application 2021-59 (unanimous)
• Approved boathouse support letter with $15,000 match from waterway fund (unanimous)
• Approved copier lease agreement with Valley Office for prosecutor's office (unanimous)
• Approved liquor license for E Street Deli (unanimous)
• Approved claims and payroll as presented (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss ARPA and review applications for county aid in executive session. The board is also deciding on a copier lease for the Juvenile Detention Center and alcoholic beverage license approvals.

• ARPA discussion
• Copier lease for Juvenile Detention Center
• Alcoholic beverage license approval
• HB562 tax cancellations
• Applications for County Aid IC 74-206 (1)(d)

The Minidoka County Commissioners denied four county aid applications due to insufficient evidence or applicant ineligibility, approved trading a 2018 Dodge Durango for a 2021 model for drug task force use, and approved routine items including claims, minutes, tax cancellations, and an alcohol license. No public comment was made, and the board took no action on the Animal Control Board appointment.

• Denied county aid application 2021-58 (no interview, insufficient evidence)
• Denied county aid application 2021-57 (no interview, insufficient evidence)
• Denied county aid application 2021-71 (hospitals withdrew, applicant approved for Medicaid)
• Denied county aid application 2021-72 (hospital withdrew, applicant approved for Medicaid)
• Approved signing off title for 2018 Dodge Durango traded for 2021 Dodge Durango (drug task force/canine vehicle)
• Approved claims and payroll as presented
• Approved HB562 tax cancellations totaling $5,595.00
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Dac's Q