Minidoka County public meetings in 2024

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to decide on budget amendments for 2025 and the appointment of a Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency commissioner. The body will also consider funding requests for opioids and the Minidoka Memorial Construction fund.

• Resolutions to amend the 2025 budget
• Appointment of a Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency commissioner
• Minidoka Memorial Construction fund requisition No 8
• OPIOID funds request
• Memorandum of Understanding between City of Heyburn and Minidoka County regarding Emerald Lake

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved two FY25 budget amendments, several grants, and payments including a $135,000 settlement and an Idaho Power appeal judgment. They also authorized the Veteran Officer to use two empty offices at the Duane Smith Annex and discussed various department reports and building updates.

• Approved claims and payroll as presented
• Approved minutes from Dec 16 & 17, 2024
• Approved resolution #2024-12-23a for FY25 budget amendment
• Approved resolution #2024-12-23b for FY25 budget amendment
• Allowed Veteran Officer to use two empty offices at Duane Smith Annex
• Ratified construction fund requisition #8 for Minidoka Memorial Hospital
• Approved payment to satisfy Idaho Power appeal judgment for tax years 2020-2022
• Approved 2024 State Homeland Security Program grant of $40,807.04

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners holds a special meeting to meet with District 27 legislators for an update on upcoming legislation and a question-and-answer period. No formal decisions or ordinances are on the agenda; this is a discussion-only session.

• Meet with District 27 Legislators
• Update on upcoming legislation
• Question and answer period

The Minidoka County Commissioners held a special meeting with District 27 legislators to receive updates on the upcoming legislative session. The meeting was informational only, with discussion and questions but no formal decisions or votes taken.

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the 3T Farms Subdivision. The body is also deciding on board appointments for the Agriculture Protection Area and the Planning and Zoning Board. Other business includes reviewing tax cancellations and OPIOID funds for 4-H.

• Public hearing for 3T Farms Subdivision
• Appointment of board members for Agriculture Protection Area
• Re-appointment of Da c x Duffin to the Planning and Zoning Board
• Decision on OPIOID funds for 4-H
• Action on tax cancellations

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved the 3T subdivision plan, accepted claims and payroll, and made several appointments including to the agriculture protection area commission and Fairboard. They also approved tax cancellations, accepted the City of Burley's offer for building inspections, and discussed but did not finalize an opioid fund request.

• Approved 3T subdivision plan (unanimous)
• Accepted claims and payroll as presented (unanimous)
• Approved FY2024 indigent defense expenditure report (unanimous)
• Surplused bookshelf at Duane Smith annex (unanimous)
• Appointed Spencer Wilson, Kent Hansen, Nikkolas Clark to agriculture protection area commission (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Dacx Duffin to planning and zoning commission (unanimous)
• Approved tax cancellations for homeowner exemptions totaling $4,024.36 (unanimous)
• Appointed Debbie Smith and Amy Durfee to Fairboard (unanimous)

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Executive Board will meet to approve or ratify the hiring of employees for the Juvenile Probation Department and Juvenile Detention Center, discuss budget matters with county clerks, and consider entering executive session for personnel, legal, or real property issues under Idaho Code. The meeting also includes routine approval of minutes.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees – Juvenile Probation Department
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees – Juvenile Detention Center
• Budget matters – Minidoka and Cassia clerks
• Executive sessions as needed for personnel, legal, or property matters
• Approval of minutes from prior meeting

The Mini-Cassia Joint Juvenile Probation Committee approved the hiring of Janet Fehlman for a combined secretarial and female WILD officer position, pending interview and background checks. The board also unanimously approved the previous meeting minutes from November 12, 2024. Reports covered juvenile court updates, drug testing results, and a trust balance of $277,612.00.

• Approved hiring Janet Fehlman for Secretarial/Female WILD Officer, pending interview and background checks (unanimous)
• Approved meeting minutes from 11/12/2024 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to meet with District 27 Legislators. The discussion will focus on upcoming legislation and a question and answer period.

• Update on upcoming legislation from District 27 Legislators

The Minidoka County Commissioners held a meeting at the Drift Inn in Rupert, Idaho, primarily to hear from Senator Kelly Anthon about the upcoming legislative session. A discussion was held with questions asked and answered, but no formal decisions or votes were recorded. The meeting adjourned at 12:18 PM.

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The committee will meet to approve or ratify the hiring of employees for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. The body will also consider a request to replace a water heater at the Juvenile Detention Center.

• Hiring approvals for Criminal Justice Center
• Hiring approvals for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Hiring approvals for Juvenile Detention Center
• Replacement of water heater at Juvenile Detention Center

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee tentatively approved hiring Thomas Gray for the Criminal Justice Center and Alexie Koyle-Rochford for the Juvenile Detention Center, both pending polygraph or qualification checks. It also ratified a $3,900 payment for a new water heater at the Juvenile Detention Center. The committee entered executive session for personnel matters and adjourned.

• Tentatively hired Thomas Gray pending polygraph (motion carried)
• Tentatively hired Alexie Koyle-Rochford pending qualifications (motion carried)
• Ratified $3,900 water heater replacement for Juvenile Detention Center (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from November 26, 2024 (motion carried)
• Entered executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) (4-0)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider transferring Emerald Lake and Lucky Lake to the City of Heyburn. The board will also address the retention of an outside building inspector and review Fairboard applications.

• Transfer of Emerald Lake to the City of Heyburn
• Transfer of Lucky Lake to the City of Heyburn
• Retention of outside building inspector due to conflict of interest
• Review of Fairboard applications
• FY24 County Vessel Fund Reporting & Remittance retention request

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved a memorandum of understanding with the City of Heyburn and Emerald Lake for improvements, with payments totaling $150,000 over six years. They also ratified a hospital construction fund requisition, signed off on the FY24 vessel fund and equitable sharing agreement, and approved claims and payroll. The meeting included reports from various officials and an executive session on litigation and personnel.

• Approved claims and payroll as presented (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from Dec 2, 4, and 5, 2024 (unanimous)
• Ratified Minidoka Memorial Hospital construction fund requisition #7 (unanimous)
• Signed MOU with City of Heyburn and Emerald Lake for $150,000 over 2025-2030 (unanimous)
• Signed off on FY24 County Vessel Fund for scuba tank refill station and tow vehicle (unanimous)
• Signed equitable sharing agreement and retention request for sheriff's department (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for litigation and personnel (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting for a pre-bid construction information meeting. The agenda lists only this discussion item; no votes or decisions are scheduled.

• Pre-bid construction information meeting

The commissioners held a meeting to present plans for a new county building and gather public input before the project goes out for bid. No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational, with a request for feedback by Thursday.

• Discussed plans for new county building
• Bid specs to be emailed after publication in paper
• Fiber runs and sound systems excluded from project
• Requested plan updates by Thursday for engineers

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting primarily for the 2024 Employee Appreciation Christmas Luncheon. The only action item is to approve the summary of Ordinance 2024-12-02 for publication, which is a procedural step. No other substantive decisions or discussions are on the agenda.

• Approve the summary of Ordinance 2024-12-02 for publication (action item)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the Agricultural Protection Area Ordinance, a potential action item. They will also consider administrative items including approval of claims and payroll, transfer of Emerald Lake and Lucky Lake to the City of Heyburn, and a juvenile detention housing contract with Bear Lake County. Other discussions include an OHV grant match commitment letter and a request for opioid funds from Simply Hope.

• Agricultural Protection Area Ordinance public hearing
• Transfer Emerald Lake to City of Heyburn – action item
• Transfer Lucky Lake to City of Heyburn – action item
• Juvenile Detention housing contract with Bear Lake County – action item
• Simply Hope request of OPIOID funds – action item

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will consider approving or ratifying employee hires for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. Members will also vote on a quote for painting the lobby and entry area at the Criminal Justice Center, and decide whether to hold or cancel the December 24, 2024 meeting. Reports on facility operations and budget matters are scheduled.

• Approve minutes from November 12, 2024
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees at Criminal Justice Center
• Approve quote for painting the lobby and entry area
• Approve or ratify hiring at Adult Misdemeanor Probation and Juvenile Detention Center
• Action on December 24, 2024 meeting

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with multiple action items, including transfers of two lakes to the City of Heyburn, discussion of an Agriculture Protection Areas Ordinance, and a request for opioid funds from Simply Hope. The board will also consider a grant match with Idaho Parks and Recreation, fee waivers for the City of Rupert, and various administrative approvals.

• Transfer Emerald Lake to the City of Heyburn – action item
• Transfer Lucky Lake to the City of Heyburn – action item
• Agriculture Protection Areas Ordinance – discussion
• Simply Hope request of OPIOID funds – action item
• Grant match with Idaho Parks and Recreation – off highway – action item

Community Development

The Minidoka County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting on November 21, 2024, to act on three land-use items: a special use permit for B&H Farms, a subdivision application for 3T Farms, and a combined special use/variance request from Landon Whitesides. These are the only substantive actions on the agenda, along with approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Action item: B&H Farms Special Use
• Action item: 3T Farms Subdivision
• Action item: Landon Whitesides Special Use / Variance

Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency

The Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency will consider requesting a $1,500 advance from the county to cover first-quarter 2025 startup costs, and vote on a resolution establishing repayment. The board will also review proposed bylaws and Resolution 2024-02, approve prior meeting minutes, and accept the financial report and bill payments.

• Request for $1,500 advance from Minidoka County to pay Q1 2025 bills
• Consideration and approval of Resolution 2024-03 establishing repayment for advanced startup costs
• Review of proposed bylaws and Resolution 2024-02
• Approval of meeting minutes from September 26, 2024
• Acceptance of financial report and authorization of bill payments

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items and discussions at their Nov 18 meeting. Key decisions include transferring Emerald Lake to the City of Heyburn, approving a request for opioid settlement funds from Simply Hope Outreach, and a housing contract with Blaine County for juvenile detention. The board will also discuss compensation usage, an Agriculture Protection Areas Ordinance, and conduct interviews for a county agent.

• Transfer Emerald Lake to City of Heyburn (action item)
• Simply Hope Outreach request for OPIOID money (action item)
• Juvenile Detention Center housing contract with Blaine County (action item)
• Agriculture Protection Areas Ordinance discussion
• Dalry Electric quote for dispatch electrical panel surge suppressor (action item)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to certify the results of the November 5, 2024 General Election. The board will also consider a request for a funding advance for Minidoka County Urban Renewal.

• Canvassing of the November 5, 2024 General Election results
• Funding advance request for Minidoka County Urban Renewal

The commissioners, acting as the Board of Canvassers, certified the November 5, 2024 election results as a true and complete abstract of votes. They also approved a $2,000 advance to the Minidoka County Urban Renewal, to be repaid, with Commissioner Schaeffer recusing himself. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Certified Nov. 5, 2024 election results as true and complete abstract (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 advance to Minidoka County Urban Renewal, to be repaid (2-0, Schaeffer recused)

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board will meet to discuss personnel hiring and budget matters. Members will consider a bid from Burley Glass for a security door.

• Review and approval of Burley Glass bid for security door
• Approval or ratification of Juvenile Probation Department employee hiring
• Approval or ratification of Juvenile Detention Center employee hiring

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will vote on approving or ratifying hires for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. They will also consider approving an amended Inmate Handbook dated October 1, 2024, and amended policies 3.505 and 1.304 for the Criminal Justice Center. Reports from department heads and budget matters will be presented. The meeting may go into executive session for personnel, real property, or legal matters.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Criminal Justice Center
• Approve amended Inmate Handbook dated 10-1-2024
• Approve amended Policy 3.505 for Criminal Justice Center
• Approve amended Policy 1.304 for Criminal Justice Center
• Approve or ratify hiring for Adult Misdemeanor Probation and Juvenile Detention Center

Community Development

The Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to conduct regular business. The primary action item is the consideration of an Agricultural Protection Ordinance.

• Agricultural Protection Ordinance

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider resolutions to amend the fiscal year 24 budget and appropriate the general reserve. The board is also deciding on several land and lease transfers, including Emerald Lake and Lucky Lake.

• Transfer of Emerald Lake to the City of Heyburn
• Lucky Lake easement transfer
• Minidoka County Beet Growers lease
• Resolution to amend fiscal year 24 budget
• Discussion regarding Solid Waste fees

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to decide on a fiscal year 2024 budget amendment and several property transfers. The meeting includes a joint session with Cassia Commissioners regarding joint ventures and a tour of the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center.

• FY24 Budget amendment
• Transfer of Emerald Lake to the City of Heyburn
• Gift of 2 of 3 parcels to the City of Minidoka
• Ratification of Minidoka Memorial Hospital construction fund requisition #6
• Lucky Lake easement transfer

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will consider approving or ratifying employee hires for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. An initial payment to M2 Automation for an electronic door control system at the Juvenile Detention Center is up for action. The meeting also includes activity reports and budget discussions.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Criminal Justice Center
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Juvenile Detention Center
• Initial payment to M2 Automation for electronic door control system at Juvenile Detention Center
• Reports from Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners will consider and vote on a series of administrative and operational action items, including approving claims and payroll, a 2013 comprehensive plan update, and requests related to opioid funds, easements, and land transfers. The agenda also includes a memorandum of understanding with the University of Idaho, a juvenile detention agreement with other counties, and a law enforcement communication agreement with the City of Heyburn and the Sheriff's Department. Additional items cover building upkeep, office relocation, and the 2024 Christmas party budget.

• Boys & Girls Club Opioid funds request – action item
• Lucky Lake easement transfer – action item
• Ratify Minidoka Memorial Construction Request #5 – action item
• Memorandum of Understanding with University of Idaho – action item
• Law Enforcement Communication agreement with City of Heyburn & Sheriff's Dept. – action item

Community Development

The Minidoka County Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a setback variance request for Wilcox Duffin at its regular October 17 meeting. The commission will also discuss scheduling a special meeting in November. Routine items include approval of minutes and a conflict-of-interest declaration.

• Action item: Wilcox Duffin setback variance
• Commission discussion on a November special meeting
• Approval of prior meeting minutes
• Declaration of conflict of interest

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to handle action items postponed from the regular meeting canceled due to Columbus Day. Items include approving claims and payroll, a community college residency matter, a law enforcement communication agreement with the City of Rupert, and several facility-related decisions (building color, Goodman building roof, treasurer's office floor).

• City of Rupert law enforcement communication agreement with Minidoka County
• Building color decision for a county facility
• Goodman building roof repair or replacement
• Treasurer's office floor repair or replacement
• Claims and payroll approval

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve claims, payroll, and minutes. The session includes weekly updates from the Procurement, Building & Grounds, and IT departments.

• Approval of Claims & Payroll
• Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Certificates of Residency
• Procurement Department weekly update
• Building & Grounds and IT Department weekly updates

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board will meet to discuss budget matters and review reports from the Juvenile Judge, Probation Department, and Detention Center. Members will vote to approve or ratify the hiring of employees for the Probation Department and Detention Center.

• Approval or ratification of Juvenile Probation Department employee hiring
• Approval or ratification of Juvenile Detention Center employee hiring
• Budget matters review by Minidoka and Cassia Clerks

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will meet to consider approving or ratifying the hiring of employees for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. The committee will also hear activity reports from each department and discuss budget matters. The agenda includes possible executive sessions under Idaho law for personnel, real property, exempt records, legal counsel, or risk management discussions.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees – Criminal Justice Center
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees – Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees – Juvenile Detention Center
• Activity reports from Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center
• Budget matters discussion with Minidoka and Cassia clerks

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will consider a request from the Boys & Girls Club for opioid-related funding. Other action items include approval of claims and payroll, a building color decision, and an easement transfer at Lucky Lake. The board will also discuss an agreement for pathology services with Ada County and an op-ed regarding the Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer.

• Boys & Girls Club opioid funds request
• Agreement for pathology services between Minidoka County and Ada County
• Juvenile Detention Center MOU with Thomas Management Food Service
• Lucky Lake easement transfer
• Eastern Snake Plain Aquifer Op-Ed

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a joint meeting with Cassia County to discuss and determine public defense obligations. They will also consider several land transfers and zoning matters, including transfers of Emerald Lake and Lucky Lake easements to Heyburn, and a transfer of roadway and railway lands to Minidoka City. Other action items include approval of the VSO FY2025 contract, certification of special assessments, and executive sessions.

• Joint meeting with Cassia County to determine public defense obligations
• VSO FY2025 contract approval
• Emerald Lake transfer to Heyburn and Lucky Lake easement transfer
• Application of city zoning to area of impact
• Requested transfer of roadway, railway, and Amalgamated land to Minidoka City

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved several contracts and certifications, including the Veteran Service Officer FY25 contract, a zoning administration contract with the City of Rupert, and a $37,890 appraiser contract for the county revaluation program. They also certified special assessments to the 2024 tax roll and approved claims and payroll, holding two claims for further review. Items regarding the City of Heyburn and City of Minidoka were moved to the next meeting for further review, and a request for $15,000 in opioid funds from the Boys and Girls Club was deferred pending legal counsel consultation.

• Approved Veteran Service Officer FY25 contract (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of September 16, 2024 (unanimous)
• Approved 17 certificates of residency (unanimous)
• Approved claims and payroll, except two claims held for further review (unanimous)
• Approved Rupert zoning contract subject to City of Rupert approval (unanimous)
• Certified special assessments to 2024 tax roll (unanimous)
• Approved $37,890 appraiser contract for county revaluation program (unanimous)

Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency

The Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed 2025 budget and consider approving it. The board will also handle administrative items including approval of prior meeting minutes, signing an administrator contract, amending bylaws, appointing officers, and setting up a checking account.

• Public hearing for 2025 Urban Renewal budget
• Approve 2025 budget as reduced from tentative budget
• Amend bylaws regarding meeting dates and secretary/treasurer
• Appoint custodian of records and secretary/treasurer
• Set up checking account with Tax ID number, bank, and signers

The Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency approved an administration contract with Outwest Policy Advisors, appointed Brent Tolman as Custodian of Records and Secretary/Treasurer, selected DL Evans Bank as its financial institution, and adopted the FY 2025 budget via Resolution 24-01. The budget was revised to reflect actual projected revenues of about $11,902, down from the $230,000 originally outlined. A bylaws amendment was tabled until the November meeting.

• Approved administration contract with Outwest Policy Advisors (unanimous)
• Appointed Brent Tolman as Custodian of Records, County Clerk as backup (unanimous)
• Appointed Brent Tolman as Secretary/Treasurer (unanimous)
• Selected DL Evans Bank as financial institution and authorized resolution (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 24-01, FY 2025 budget as presented (unanimous)
• Tabled bylaws amendment until November meeting

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

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

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

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve claims, payroll, and minutes. The session includes weekly updates from the Procurement, Building & Grounds, and IT departments.

• Approval of Claims & Payroll
• Approval of Minutes
• Approval of Certificates of Residency
• Procurement Department weekly updates
• Building & Grounds and IT Department weekly updates

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will meet to certify the property tax levy, discuss the Lava Ridge project, and approve polling locations for the November 2024 election. Other action items include ratifying a health and welfare contract, approving a copier lease, and authorizing a merchant payment processing contract. The board will also consider numerous administrative items such as claims, minutes, and department updates.

• Certify the levy (tax rate setting)
• Lava Ridge Discussion – action item
• Election polling place locations for November 2024
• Ratify Health and Welfare Contract – with Sheriff Pinther
• Tyler Tech Chase Submitter Merchant Payment Processing Contract – action item

The Minidoka County Commissioners ratified a contract with the Idaho Department of Health and Welfare for the Sheriff's office to serve their papers. They also approved several routine items, including claims, minutes, a copier lease, certificates of residency, and the county levy rate. The board approved polling places for the November 5 election and an M2 Automation agreement for electronic locks.

• Ratified State of Idaho contract with Health and Welfare and Sheriff's office (unanimous)
• Approved claims as presented (unanimous)
• Accepted minutes from September 9, 2024 (unanimous)
• Re-appointed Dan Lloyd to Urban Renewal board (unanimous)
• Approved copier lease agreement for Building and Zoning (unanimous)
• Approved eight certificates of residency, denied one due to lifetime limit (unanimous)
• Approved Tylertech Chase payment processing guidelines (unanimous)
• Certified county levy rate (unanimous)

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board will meet to approve minutes from July and August, discuss new business including hiring of employees for the probation department and detention center, and review security at the Cassia office. Possible executive sessions for personnel, legal, or real property matters may also be held.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees – Juvenile Probation Department (Action)
• Cassia Office security review and discussion – Action
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees – Juvenile Detention Center (Action)
• Ratify minutes from July 9, 2024, and approve minutes from August 13, 2024

Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency

The Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency will consider hiring an Urban Renewal Administrator and approving a contract. The board will also set a budget for Revenue Area Allocation #1 and tentatively approve the FY2025 budget. A public hearing date and treasurer appointment are on the agenda, along with training from the Idaho State Tax Commission.

• Hire an Urban Renewal Administrator (action item)
• Sign Administrator contract (action item)
• Set budget for Revenue Area Allocation #1 (action item)
• Tentatively approve FY2025 budget (action item)
• Appoint a treasurer (action item)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will consider action items including a bid to repair the laundry room hallway floor, an increase in IDOC inmate payment for medical clinic visits from $2 to $10, and an agreement with M2 Automation for an electronic door control system. Reports from the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center directors will be presented. Budget matters and possible executive sessions are also on the agenda.

• Bid to repair/finish laundry room hallway floor – Action
• Increase IDOC inmate payment for requested medical clinic visits from $2 to $10 – Action
• Ratify hiring of Jessica Juarez for Adult Misdemeanor Probation – Action
• Agreement with M2 Automation for electronic door control system – Action
• Approval of minutes and hiring of employees across departments – Action

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee ratified two new hires, approved a $15,000 bid to repair the laundry room floor, and voted to increase the fee for requested medical clinic visits from $2 to $10 for all inmates. They also accepted an agreement with M2 Automation for an electronic door control system, to be paid in fiscal year 2025. The meeting concluded with an executive session on a personnel matter.

• Ratified hiring of Kayden Barfuss at Criminal Justice Center
• Approved $15,000 bid to repair laundry room floor
• Approved increasing IDOC inmate clinic visit fee from $2 to $10
• Ratified hiring of Jessica Juarez for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Accepted M2 Automation electronic door control agreement, paid in FY2025

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners will vote on several action items at this meeting, including contracts for medical and food services at the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center. They will also consider a comprehensive plan update, a waterway budget resolution, and reappointments to boards. Administrative approvals such as claims, payroll, and minutes are also on the agenda.

• Re-appoint Clay Handy to the Community Guardian Board
• South Central Public Health District Board of Health ballot
• Water district mitigation plan follow-up
• Comprehensive Plan action item
• Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center contracts (Sawtooth Correctional Medicine and Summit Foodservice)

County Commissioners

This special meeting is called because the regular meeting was canceled for Labor Day. The board will take action on several items including an amendment to the FY24 budget for justice and waterway funds, an emergency management agreement, and various contracts and agreements. An executive session is also planned.

• Amend FY24 budget for justice & waterway fund
• Motorola Flex Contract
• Idaho Office of Emergency Management 2020 Subrecipient Agreement Phase 2
• DocuSign vehicle lease agreement – Sheriff Department
• Sign titles – jet ski trade ins

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved a budget amendment for waterways and justice funds, signed two jet ski titles for trade-in, approved 16 certificates of residency while denying one, and tabled the Motorola flex contract until September 9. They also approved several other administrative items, including a subrecipient agreement with Idaho Office of Emergency Management and surplus of five phones.

• Approved signing two 2022 jet ski titles for trade-in on two 2024 jet skis
• Approved claims and payroll as presented
• Approved signing Idaho Office of Emergency Management 2020 subrecipient phase two agreement
• Approved minutes from August 26, 2024
• Tabled Motorola flex contract until September 9, 2024
• Approved 16 certificates of residency and denied one (EDUID #455544292) for reaching maximum lifetime limits
• Approved resolution #2024-09-03 for budget amendment in waterways and justice funds
• Approved surplus of five DuraXV extreme flip phones from Juvenile probation office

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to approve payroll, claims, and certificates of residency. The board will also act on retail alcoholic beverage license applications and receive weekly updates from county departments.

• Retail alcoholic beverage license applications
• Approval of claims and payroll
• Approval of certificates of residency
• Weekly updates from Procurement, Building & Grounds, and IT departments

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee will consider approving contracts for Summit Foodservice, Sawtooth Correctional Medicine, and an M2 Automation electronic door control system for the Juvenile Detention Center. The committee will also ratify hiring of employees for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. Reports from department heads and budget matters are also on the agenda.

• Approve Summit Foodservice Contract (action)
• Approve Sawtooth Correctional Medicine Contract (action)
• Approve agreement with M2 Automation for electronic door control system for Juvenile Detention Center
• Ratify hiring of employees for Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center
• Reports from department heads and budget matters

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a public hearing regarding the FY2025 budget. The board is also deciding on a continued public hearing for the LP Rezone and reviewing solid waste fees for exempt properties.

• Public hearing for FY2025 budget
• Continued public hearing for LP Rezone
• Solid Waste Fees for exempt properties
• Ratification of construction draw for Minidoka Memorial Hospital
• MOU with Bannock County

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the LP Rezone and consider action on claims, payroll, retail alcohol beverage licenses, and certificates of residency. The board will also discuss Idaho Code 50-222, approve a letter from Mini-Cassia Commerce Authority, open a new bank account, and review updates from various departments including a Juvenile Detention Center control system project and IT contracts. Additionally, commissioners will attend Rupert City Council's wastewater treatment meeting in the evening, but no decisions will be made there.

• Public Hearing – LP Rezone (action item) at 10:00 AM
• Approval of Retail Alcoholic Beverage License applications
• Approval of Claims & Payroll
• MOU with Bannock County (IT Department action item)
• Spillman Flex Contract (IT Department action item)

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

This board will discuss hiring of employees for juvenile probation and detention, review budget matters, and may hold executive sessions for personnel, real property, legal, or risk management. Minutes from the previous meeting will be approved.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Juvenile Probation Department
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Juvenile Detention Center
• Possible executive sessions under Idaho Code for personnel and legal matters
• Budget discussion with Minidoka and Cassia clerks
• Next meeting set for September 10, 2024

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will vote on hiring employees for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center, and on a contract with Summit Foodservice. Members will also hear activity reports from each department, discuss budget matters with county clerks, and may enter executive sessions for personnel, real property, legal, or risk-management issues.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center
• Approval of Summit Foodservice Contract
• Reports of activity from Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center
• Budget matters with Minidoka and Cassia county clerks
• Possible executive sessions under Idaho Code §74-206 for personnel, property, exempt records, legal counsel, or risk management

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on an ordinance update regulating sales of liquor, beer, and wine. They will also consider several administrative action items, including approval of claims/payroll, a Mini-Cassia Commerce Authority agreement, and an advisory question for the general election ballot. Weekly reports from departments and a sheriff's office destruction of old records are also scheduled.

• Public hearing – regulation of sales of liquor, beer, and wine – ordinance update
• Mini-Cassia Commerce Authority agreement – action item
• Advisory question on the upcoming general election ballot – action item
• Destruction of old records – Sheriff Department
• Motorola Spillman Flex approval – action item, IT Department

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special joint meeting solely for an executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a), which typically covers personnel matters. No other business is listed on the agenda.

• Executive session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a) – action item

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Commissioners will consider a variety of administrative and operational items, including approval of the tentative budget appropriations for publication, renewal of the School Resource Officer contract, and updates to liquor sale hours. Action items include approving claims and payroll, retail alcohol beverage license applications, and an executive session. Discussions include the FY25 dispatch budget increase with no pay increase and SAN replacement.

• Approval of retail alcoholic beverage license applications and liquor sale hours ordinance update
• Approval of School Resource Officer Contract Renewal (Sheriff Pinther)
• Approval of tentative budget appropriations for publication (I.C. 31-1604)
• Executive Session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) & (1)(f)
• FY25 dispatch proposed budget increase with no pay increase from June 1 through end of fiscal year

Veteran's Service Advisory Board

The Mini Cassia Veterans Advisory Board will hold a regular meeting to receive the VSO report, discuss activities for the next quarter, elect board members, and hear comments from the chairman, directors, and alternates. No specific actions or financial items are detailed on the agenda.

• Election of board members
• VSO report and next quarter activities
• Commissioners’ comments

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on July 29, 2024, with a range of administrative and operational action items. Key discussions include a comprehensive plan update, a resolution to amend budgets, an urban renewal retraction from the City of Heyburn, and a FY25 budget discussion.

• Retail Alcoholic Beverage License applications and liquor sales ordinance update review
• Resolution to amend two budgets – action item
• Urban Renewal Retraction – City of Heyburn – action item
• Vehicle lease and sign title with Sheriff Pinther – action item
• IT desktop administrator employment offer approval – action item

Community Development

The Minidoka County Planning & Zoning Commission is meeting to review a specific land use application. The body will decide on a rezone, variance, and bulk storage special use request for LP Propane.

• LP Propane Rezone, Variance, and Bulk Storage Special Use

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review administrative approvals, budget items, and departmental updates. The agenda includes decisions on a memorandum of agreement with the Minidoka County School District and various facility and vehicle leases.

• Memorandum of Agreement between Juvenile Detention and Minidoka County School District
• Urban Renewal Retraction for the City of Heyburn
• Goodman building remodel and pre-construction approval
• IT desktop administrator employment offer approval
• Vehicle lease and payout vs trade-in decisions

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular Monday meeting with numerous administrative actions including approval of claims, payroll, minutes, retail alcohol beverage license applications, and a surplused iPhone drawing. The board will also discuss the Goodman building remodel, the Lava Ridge project, and consider a memorandum of agreement for juvenile detention clinical services. An executive session is scheduled for legal consultation, and a budget discussion is planned for the afternoon.

• Retail Alcohol Beverage License applications – action item
• Surplused iPhone drawing – action item
• Idaho Office of Emergency Management 2020 Grant Adjustment Notice – action item
• Lava Ridge discussion
• Memorandum of Agreement for clinical services - Juvenile Detention & Idaho Department of Juvenile Correction – action item

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners has called a special joint meeting for July 11, 2024. Aside from an executive session regarding an action item under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c), the notice contains only procedural information.

• Executive Session (action item) pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(c)

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Executive Board is meeting to address personnel and budget matters. The board is scheduled to approve or ratify the hiring of employees for both the Juvenile Probation Department and the Juvenile Detention Center.

• Hiring of employees for the Juvenile Probation Department
• Hiring of employees for the Juvenile Detention Center
• Budget matters involving Minidoka and Cassia Clerks

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will review requests to approve or ratify the hiring of employees for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. The meeting also includes budget reports and departmental activity updates.

• Hiring approvals for the Criminal Justice Center
• Hiring approvals for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Hiring approvals for the Juvenile Detention Center
• Budget reports from Minidoka and Cassia Clerks

County Commissioners

This special joint meeting is called to address an action item regarding Joint Powers Budgets. No other specific agenda topics are listed in the notice.

• Action item for Joint Powers Budgets

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a joint budget discussion and action item with Cassia County. The meeting includes budget presentations for the Assessor, Treasurer, IT, Court, Prosecutor, and Sheriff departments. The board will also consider a construction draw request from Minidoka Memorial Hospital.

• Joint budget discussion and action with Cassia County
• Budget presentations for several county departments
• Construction draw request from Minidoka Memorial Hospital
• Retail Alcohol Beverage License applications
• Discussion regarding Lava Ridge and Scotch Thistle in the county

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners scheduled a special joint meeting for July 3, 2024. The agenda includes an action item regarding Joint Powers Budgets.

• Action item regarding Joint Powers Budgets

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a jail visitation and telephone contract with CTEL. The meeting includes budget presentations from the Coroner, Building and Zoning, and several other departments. Additionally, the board will review an opioid use proposal and administrative items.

• Jail Visitation/Telephone Contract with CTEL
• Firehouse Groundbreaking
• OPIOID use proposal
• Department budget presentations
• Retail Alcohol Beverage License applications

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct scheduled tax assessment appeals for the Board of Equalization. The agenda also includes a discussion regarding the FY25 budget.

• Tax Assessment Appeals (Board of Equalization)
• FY25 Budget Discussion

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The committee will review actions to approve or ratify new hires for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. Reports on budget matters and departmental activities are also scheduled.

• Hiring approvals for the Criminal Justice Center
• Hiring approvals for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Hiring approvals for the Juvenile Detention Center

County Commissioners

The Board will review FY2025 joint budget presentations with Cassia County Commissioners for several departments. The meeting also includes discussions regarding a 4-day work week and amending the employee hardship program. Administrative action items include approving alcohol beverage licenses and public record destruction.

• FY2025 joint budget presentations for Veteran Office, Probation, and Juvenile Detention
• Discussion of a 4-day work week and $55.00 life flight vs 401(k) options
• Amendment to the employee hardship program
• Resolution 2024-06-24 regarding destruction of public records
• Approval of Retail Alcohol Beverage License applications

Community Development

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a preliminary subdivision plat for Driftwood Estates and a setback variance for Kelly Kraus. The meeting also includes the approval of minutes.

• Kelly Kraus Setback Variance
• Driftwood Estates Preliminary Subdivision Plat
• Approval of Minutes

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review administrative items including South Central Community Action funding. The agenda also includes the approval of the Mabey Acres plat and appointments for the Lava Ridge steering committee.

• South Central Community Action funding & appropriation
• Approval of Mabey Acres plat
• Retail Alcohol Beverage License applications
• Lava Ridge steering committee appointment
• Goodman Building utilities discussion

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special joint meeting. The agenda focuses on a discussion regarding software for sheriff departments involving Bannock and Cassia counties.

• Software discussion for sheriff departments with Bannock and Cassia counties

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider participating with Jerome and Lincoln counties in using Idaho Association of Counties natural resource litigation funding. This action item involves representation in litigation regarding the Lava Ridge project.

• Action item to use Idaho Association of Counties natural resource litigation funding for the Lava Ridge project

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board will review the FY2025 proposed budget and discuss security at the Cassia Office. Members will also consider moving probation staff to a four-day work week and act on employee hiring for both the Probation Department and Juvenile Detention Center.

• Approval or ratification of employee hiring
• Review of FY2025 proposed budget
• Discussion regarding security in the Cassia Office
• Discussion on moving staff to a four-day work week
• Juvenile Justice Regional Forum discussion

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will review activity reports from three departments. The meeting includes actions to approve or ratify new employee hires for these areas.

• Hiring approvals for the Criminal Justice Center
• Hiring approvals for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Hiring approvals for the Juvenile Detention Center
• Budget reports from Minidoka and Cassia Clerks

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several action items, including a budget amendment resolution and the Ridgeview Subdivision plat map. The agenda also includes discussions regarding property purchases and the opioid settlement agreement.

• Ridgeview Subdivision plat map approval
• Budget amendment resolution
• Property purchase
• Opioid settlement agreement
• Minidoka Memorial Hospital construction fund requisition No. 2

Community Development

A special joint meeting will be held involving the Minidoka County, Rupert, and Paul Planning & Zoning Commissions, along with the Steering and Citizen Advisory Committee. The agenda includes a presentation by JUB regarding the Minidoka Comprehensive Plan.

• JUB presentation on the Minidoka Comprehensive Plan

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several action items including software, vehicle leases, and a budget amendment. The meeting also includes a discussion regarding a property purchase and remodel plan.

• Software action item for the Coroner
• Vehicle lease agreements for the Sheriff
• Propane tank lease agreement for the Sheriff
• "A" budget amendment from the Building Official
• Discussion on a property purchase and remodel plan

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to act as the Board of Canvassers and certify the results of the May 21, 2024, primary election. They will also consider approving the Extension office's request to hire an administrative assistant. The meeting is procedural, with no other substantive policy items listed.

• Canvass May 21, 2024 primary election results
• Approve hiring an administrative assistant for the Extension office

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee is meeting to approve or ratify employee hiring for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center, and to receive activity reports from those departments. The agenda is mostly routine administrative business, with no major policy decisions listed.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Criminal Justice Center
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Juvenile Detention Center
• Reports of activity from Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, Juvenile Detention Center
• Budget matters reported by Minidoka and Cassia clerks

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is meeting to consider several action items, including an annual report and budget request from South Central Community Action, an 'A' budget amendment, and multiple building and grounds updates. The board will also handle routine administrative items like claims, payroll, minutes, and license applications. The agenda is a mix of specific decisions and standard weekly business.

• South Central Community Action annual report & budget request
• 'A' budget amendment request by Building Official Nay
• Pre-construction bid meeting date, sandblasting, bench, new building roof and exterior approvals
• Retail alcohol beverage license applications
• Appraisal of Goodman building and J-U-B Contract discussion

Community Development

The Minidoka County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two special-use permits, including a rezone and variance for a bulk propane storage facility. The board will also review a contractor yard special use request. The meeting is open to the public and includes approval of prior meeting minutes.

• LP Propane Bulk Storage Special Use, Variance, and Rezone
• Macial Casiano Contractor Yard Special Use
• Approval of minutes from previous meeting

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will consider several action items, including terminating the inmate phone contract with Securus Technology and negotiating with CTEL for a new system. They will also vote on hiring, equipment purchases, and policy adoption for the jail, probation, and juvenile detention center.

• Terminate/non-renew Securus Technology contract expiring 09/30/2024
• Negotiate with CTEL for inmate phone/visiting system starting 10/1/2024
• Emergency purchase of replacement kitchen mixer
• Adopt Jail Policy 1.319 on workplace harassment
• Purchase Schedule Anywhere software and new AED

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Executive Board is meeting to handle routine business, including approving minutes and considering the hiring of employees for the juvenile probation department and detention center. The agenda also includes a discussion on a juvenile justice regional forum and budget matters. The meeting may enter executive session for personnel, legal, or other exempt matters.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Juvenile Probation Department
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Juvenile Detention Center
• Juvenile Justice Regional Forum Discussion with IDJC District 5 Liaison
• Budget matters with Minidoka and Cassia Clerks
• Possible executive session under Idaho Code for personnel, real property, or legal matters

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the proposed Mabey Acres subdivision and consider an Agriculture Protection Ordinance. They will also vote on a memorandum of understanding with Substance Use Disorder Services and Community Based Alternative Services, plus other administrative items like claims, payroll, and alcohol licenses.

• Public hearing on Mabey Acres subdivision
• Agriculture Protection Ordinance action item
• Memorandum of understanding with SUDS & CBAS
• Boat House Utilities action item
• Approval of Claims & Payroll

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Commissioners will hold their regular meeting with administrative items, including waiving a City of Rupert demolition permit fee, approving a MID easement agreement, and a resolution to amend the current expense budget. They will also consider several action items such as alcohol beverage license applications, a county cell phone policy, and a public defender service contract termination.

• Waive City of Rupert demolition permit fee
• MID easement agreement – Boat House
• Resolution to amend the current expense budget
• Retail Alcohol Beverage License applications
• Public Defender service contract termination

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Commissioners will decide on the FY2023 county audit and next year's audit contract, renew the ESRI GIS software license, and set a pre-construction bid meeting date for a new building. They will also hear updates from the Mini-Cassia Commerce Authority and consider a recreational boating safety grant application. The agenda includes several routine administrative items like claims approval, minutes, and alcohol license applications.

• FY2023 County Audit Presentation & Acceptance – accept or decline audit and next year's contract
• ESRI License renewal – action item
• Recreational Boating Safety Grant Application – action item
• Finish item approval on new building and pre-construction bid meeting date – action items
• Approval of Claims & Payroll, Minutes, Retail Alcohol Beverage License applications – action items

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will consider action items including hiring approvals for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center, plus repairs to a Suburban and a computer tower for a video surveillance system. Department heads will give activity reports, and budget matters will be discussed. The meeting may enter executive session for personnel, real property, exempt records, litigation, or risk claims.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees – Criminal Justice Center
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees – Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Approve repairs on the Suburban – Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees – Juvenile Detention Center
• Computer tower – video surveillance system – Juvenile Detention Center

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle administrative items, including tax exemption applications, architectural plan approval, a highway water-on-road issue, and a bond acknowledgment for the Mini-Cassia Commerce Authority. They will also discuss the budget, FLMA, imaging program, credit card late fees, cell phone locations, and digital email with the IT department. Several action items include claims and payroll approval, minutes, alcohol beverage licenses, certificates of residency, a South Central Health District item, Emerald Lake gravel, and a resolution to amend the waterway budget.

• Applications for Tax Exemption – action item
• Architectural plans approval – action item
• Highway District – Water on Road – action item
• Mini-Cassia Commerce Authority – bond acknowledgment – action item
• Resolution to Amend Waterway budget – action item

Community Development

The Minidoka County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider two action items: approval of the Mabey Acres Special Use Subdivision and an update to the Comprehensive Plan. The meeting also includes approval of prior minutes. No other substantive items are listed.

• Action item: Approval of minutes
• Action item: Mabey Acres Special Use Subdivision
• Action item: Comprehensive Plan Update

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with multiple action items, including IT security upgrades, a mower purchase/trade-in, pre-construction bid meeting and building design approval, tax exemption applications, and routine approvals. The agenda also includes an executive session for a county aid application and a possible hospital resolution ratification.

• Computer penetration testing and Storage Area Network/VMware infrastructure upgrades (IT Dept.)
• Mower purchase/trade-in (Bldg & Grounds Dept.)
• Pre-construction bid meeting date and building design approval (Procurement Dept.)
• Applications for tax exemption (Assessor West)
• Approval/Ratification of Hospital Resolution (Prosecutor Stevenson)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special joint meeting to receive updates on the Lava Ridge Wind Project. No decisions will be made; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of Lava Ridge Wind Project updates
• Special joint meeting with US Land Management Bureau
• No decision will be made at this meeting

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will consider approving or ratifying employee hires across the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center, plus repairs to a Suburban and plumbing system updates. Department heads will also give activity reports, and the committee may enter executive session for personnel, real estate, legal, or insurance matters.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees – Criminal Justice Center
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees – Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Approve repairs on the Suburban – Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Approve replacing thermostats, mixing valves, and other plumbing updates – Juvenile Detention Center
• Executive sessions as needed under Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(a)-(i)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on April 8, 2024, to address administrative items, including designating polling locations for the May 21 election, approving tax exemptions, and acting on a hospital agreement and deeds. They will also discuss building projects, an IT security test, and various routine approvals.

• Designate polling locations for May 21, 2024 election
• Hospital Agreement & Deeds – action item
• Resolution - Lease Agreement – action item
• Building design approval and sandblasting quote – action items
• Resolution to Amend OHV Budget – action item

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on April 1, 2024, to act on a wide range of administrative and operational items. Key action items include a Lava Ridge Engagement Agreement, a Hospital Agreement & Deeds, a lease agreement resolution, and a special prosecutor appointment, along with several IT and procurement decisions.

• Lava Ridge Engagement Agreement – action item
• Hospital Agreement & Deeds – action item
• Resolution - Lease Agreement – action item
• Desktop management tool renewal – action item
• Approval of Claims & Payroll – action item

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will consider action items including hiring approvals for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center, as well as a jail policy for a body scanner and a fee for out-of-county juvenile housing. The meeting also includes activity reports from department heads and budget matters, with possible executive sessions for personnel, real property, legal, or risk matters.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center
• Jail policy approval for body scanner
• Out of County Housing fee for Juvenile Detention Center
• Budget matters reported by Minidoka and Cassia clerks
• Executive sessions possible under Idaho Code § 74-206

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Commissioners will hold a regular Monday meeting with a long list of action items, including approving claims and payroll, hiring an employee, buying a vehicle, and destroying records. They will also discuss a museum building matter, panic buttons, and a pre-construction bid meeting, plus routine administrative approvals.

• Vehicle purchase and employee hire proposed by JPO Director Tate
• Resolutions for destruction of records from JDC and Assessor's office
• Museum building action item with Dr. Rick Parker
• Hardwire or wireless panic buttons discussion with IT Dept.
• Special meeting with BLM scheduled for 4/10/2024 at 1:00 PM

Community Development

The Minidoka County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to consider several action items, including a variance request, a special use permit, a CAFO application, and a comprehensive plan update. The meeting is open to the public and will begin with approval of minutes.

• Lawrence Lloyd Variance
• Poteet Farms Tri-Plex Special Use
• Three String of Idaho CAFO
• Comprehensive Plan Update
• Approval of Amended Minutes for December 21st Meeting

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special joint meeting to receive a presentation from Bannock County Forensic Pathology. The agenda states that no decision will be made at this meeting; it is for discussion only. The agenda was not posted in advance due to a clerk error, and the meeting is being held under Idaho Code 74-204 for special meetings.

• Bannock County Forensic Pathology presentation
• Special joint meeting under Idaho Code 74-204
• No decision will be made; discussion only
• Agenda not posted due to clerk error

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle administrative items, including a public hearing on an LP Propane rezone, approval of claims and payroll, and several action items. They will also discuss contracts, donations, and staffing. The agenda includes both decisions and discussions on various county matters.

• Public Hearing – LP Propane Rezone (published 3-2-2024) – action item
• Jail Adult/Juvenile Medicaid Pricing Contract with Minidoka Memorial Hospital – action item
• Ambulance Donation to West End Fire Department – action item
• Employee/Vendor Picnic maximum budget – action item
• Approval of Claims & Payroll – action item

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss the ramifications that wind, solar, and other projects may have on the airline industry, air space, safety, and the local economy. No decisions will be made; the meeting is for discussion only.

• Discussion of wind, solar, and other projects' effects on airline industry, air space, safety, and local economy
• No decision will be made at this meeting
• Special meeting held under Idaho Code 74-204(2) with 24-hour notice

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will consider approving or ratifying employee hires for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. The meeting also includes activity reports from each department, budget updates from county clerks, and commissioner/sheriff reports. Executive sessions may be held for personnel, real property, exempt records, legal counsel, or risk management matters as allowed by Idaho law.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees – Criminal Justice Center (Lt. Shannon Taylor)
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees – Adult Misdemeanor Probation (Director Amber Prewitt)
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees – Juvenile Detention Center (Director Trent Bodily)
• Reports of activity from Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, Juvenile Detention Center
• Budget matters – Minidoka Clerk, Cassia Clerk

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Executive Board is meeting to approve minutes and consider action items, including the hiring of employees for the juvenile probation department and juvenile detention center. The agenda also includes reports from the juvenile judge, chief probation officer, and IDJC liaison, as well as possible executive sessions for personnel or legal matters. Budget matters are listed but no specific details are provided.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees – Juvenile Probation Department
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees – Juvenile Detention Center
• Reports from Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard and Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate
• Possible executive sessions under Idaho Code for personnel, real property, or legal matters
• Budget matters with Minidoka and Cassia clerks

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with a morning tour of the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center and afternoon action items. They will discuss the Lava Ridge project and its attorney, decide on a Motorola/Bannock contract delay and a Plan B, and review juvenile justice data. Numerous administrative items are scheduled, including claims, minutes, licenses, and property purchases.

• Discussion on Lava Ridge Project meeting on March 14
• Motorola/Bannock contract delay and Plan B – action item
• Library District Order – action item
• Resolution to amend the justice fund budget – action item
• Purchase of property – action item

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is meeting to receive department updates and take action on administrative items, including a public hearing on establishing a library district. They will also consider several action items such as a coroner office window replacement, a porta potty/work trailer for juvenile probation, a John Deere Gator replacement, and a property purchase.

• Public hearing for proposed library district establishment
• Coroner Office Window Replacement – action item
• Juvenile Probation work in lieu of detention porta potty/work trailer – action item
• John Deere Gator replacement/trade. Bid Proposal – action item
• Purchase of property – action item

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with multiple action items, including contracts for forensic services and ambulance coverage, appointments to the noxious weed advisory board, and various administrative approvals. They will also hear a presentation from Southern Idaho Solid Waste and discuss the Lava Ridge project and a hospital lease agreement.

• Eastern Idaho Forensic Contract – action item
• Magic Valley Paramedics Ambulance – action item
• Re-appoint Lorian Stroud & Tim Whiting to the noxious weed advisory board – action item
• Resolution to Destroy Records – Prosecutor’s Office – action item
• Hospital Lease Agreement and Title of Land – action item

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes, claims, payroll, and certificates of residency. They will also consider applications for tax exemptions, presented by Assessor West, as an action item. The agenda is largely procedural, with no major policy decisions or public hearings listed.

• Applications for tax exemptions – action item (Assessor West)
• Approval of Minutes – action item
• Approval of Claims & Payroll – action item
• Approval of Certificates of Residency – action item
• Weekly updates from Procurement, Bldg & Grounds, and IT departments

Community Development

The Minidoka County Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a regular meeting to approve minutes and consider a rezone map amendment for LP Propane. The meeting is open to the public, with accommodations available upon request.

• Approval of meeting minutes
• LP Propane Rezone Map Amendment

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will consider several action items, including hiring approvals, a nicotine product policy, and the use of pepper spray at the Juvenile Detention Center. They will also hear reports from the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center, and may enter executive session for personnel, legal, or other exempt matters.

• Ratify emergency purchase of air compressor for door locks
• Approve Nicotine Product Policy 5.701 and agreement form
• Approve use of Oleoresin Capsicum (pepper spray) at Juvenile Detention Center
• Replace thermostatic mixing and pressure valves in plumbing
• Hiring approvals for Criminal Justice Center, Probation, and Juvenile Detention

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The Executive Board will meet to discuss upcoming out-of-office training for Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard. The board is also scheduled to approve or ratify new employee hires for both the Juvenile Probation Department and the Juvenile Detention Center.

• Discussion of training dates for Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard
• Action item to approve or ratify hiring for Juvenile Probation Department
• Action item to approve or ratify hiring for Juvenile Detention Center
• Potential executive sessions regarding personnel, real property, or legal matters
• Discussion of budget matters

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold its regular meeting on February 12, 2024, to consider several action items, including a DMV fee increase, a proposed energy ordinance, and various administrative approvals. The agenda also includes discussions on a hospital lease agreement and a potential indigent resolution. Public comment is scheduled at the start of the meeting.

• Ordinance/Resolution to increase Department of Motor Vehicle fees (approved at public hearing on 2/5/2024)
• Proposed Energy Ordinance
• Approval to publish for building bids
• Resolution to amend the waterways budget
• Sign Notice of Proposed Library District Letter

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposed fee increase for the Assessor's Department of Motor Vehicles, and will consider issuing a notice to governing entities about a proposed library district. The agenda also includes several administrative action items, such as approving building bid publications, an elevator project, a coroner's MOU with Idaho State Police, and various weekly department updates. Most items are routine administrative actions, with the public hearing and library district notice being the most substantive.

• Public hearing on Assessor DMV fee increase
• Issue notice to governing entities regarding proposed library district
• Approval to publish for building bids
• Memorandum of Understanding between Minidoka Coroner and Idaho State Police
• Surplus items at County South Building - issue value & disposal process

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a routine administrative session. The agenda includes public comment, weekly updates from several departments, and approval of minutes, claims, payroll, and certificates of residency. No major policy decisions or public hearings are listed.

• Approval of minutes – action item
• Approval of claims & payroll – action item
• Approval of certificates of residency – action item
• Weekly updates from Procurement, Bldg & Grounds, and IT departments

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address a single action item. The board will consider a land lease agreement with the City of Burley.

• Land Lease Agreement with City of Burley

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will consider approving or ratifying employee hires for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. The committee will also receive activity reports from those agencies, plus budget updates from Minidoka and Cassia county clerks and reports from commissioners and the sheriff. Executive sessions may be held for personnel, real property, exempt records, litigation, or risk-management matters.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees at Criminal Justice Center
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees at Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees at Juvenile Detention Center
• Activity reports from Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, Juvenile Detention Center
• Budget matters from Minidoka and Cassia county clerks

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting with multiple action items, including potential contracts, employee hires, and building-related decisions. The agenda includes public comment, department updates, and several items requiring approval, such as public defender contracts, a juvenile probation office hire, and an agreement with the City of Paul. An executive session may be called for legal purposes.

• Public Defender Contracts with Prosecutor Stevenson
• Juvenile Probation Office employee hire – action item
• Agreement with City of Paul for Administrative Services – action item
• Sundt Construction – action item
• Approval to publish for building bids – action item

Community Development

The Minidoka County Planning & Zoning Commission is holding its regular monthly meeting. The main action items are approving the previous meeting's minutes, deciding on a rezone map amendment for LP Propane, and discussing training. The agenda is otherwise routine procedural business.

• Approval of minutes from prior meeting
• Action on LP Propane Rezone Map Amendment
• Discussion of training item

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to handle administrative items, including building plan approval, elevator and coroner wall work, publishing for building bids, IT quotes, record destruction, budget amendments, and an agreement with the City of Paul. They will also consider appointments to the planning and zoning board and the animal shelter trust board, plus surplus disposal and a building remodel discussion.

• Building plan approval (Peterson Engineer's)
• Approval to publish for building bids
• Resolutions to destroy records (2)
• Resolutions to amend the budget (2)
• Agreement with City of Paul for administrative services

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is holding its regular weekly meeting, which is largely procedural. The board will consider routine action items including approval of minutes, claims and payroll, and certificates of residency, and will receive weekly updates from several county departments.

• Approval of minutes – action item
• Approval of claims & payroll – action item
• Approval of certificates of residency – action item
• Weekly updates from Procurement, Bldg & Grounds, and IT departments
• Prosecutor's, commissioners', and clerk's weekly reports

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will consider approving or ratifying employee hires for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center, and will act on policy updates and removals. The committee will also receive activity reports from each department, discuss budget matters, and may enter executive sessions for personnel, real property, legal, or risk management issues.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees at Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center
• Policy 1.202: updated policy to be accepted as amended
• Policy 1.407: outdated policy to be removed
• Policy 4.601: removal of policy
• Budget matters reported by Minidoka and Cassia clerks

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Executive Board is meeting to handle routine administrative business, including approving minutes, ratifying employee hires, and discussing budget matters. The agenda also allows for executive sessions on personnel, legal, and property issues as needed.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees in Juvenile Probation Department
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees at Juvenile Detention Center
• Budget matters with Minidoka and Cassia clerks
• Executive sessions allowed for personnel, legal, and property discussions

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 8, 2024, to address administrative items, weekly department updates, and several action items. Key decisions include juvenile detention housing contracts, tax matters related to HB562, deletion of property tax penalty and interest, establishing election precincts, and establishing commissioner districts. The board will also consider equipment purchases, panic buttons, a fee waiver, and board reorganization.

• Juvenile Detention Housing Contracts – action item
• Tax and Value due to HB562 – action item
• Deletion of Property Tax Penalty and Interest – action item
• I.C. 34-301 Establish Election Precincts – action item
• Tractor Trade-in and Purchase – action item

Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency

The board is meeting to approve the minutes from the November 16, 2023 action item. The agenda contains no other substantive decision items or discussion topics.

• Approval of minutes from 11/16/2023

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners has cancelled its special meeting scheduled for January 2, 2024, due to the holidays. A full agenda for a future meeting will be posted on December 28, 2023. This notice is procedural only, with no business items to be discussed.

• Special meeting cancelled due to holidays
• Full agenda to be posted December 28, 2023

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on January 2, 2024, to discuss and act on various administrative items. Key actions include juvenile detention housing contracts, tax cancellations, and approval of minutes, claims, and payroll. The board will also discuss building remodel and committee appointments.

• Juvenile Detention Housing Contracts – action item
• Tax Cancellation – action item
• Approval of Claims & Payroll – action item
• Appoint/Reappoint Trustees to the Minidoka County Animal Shelter Trust Board – action item
• Surplus Items at County South Building - issue value & disposal process – action item

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular meeting with mostly administrative items. They will approve minutes, claims and payroll, and certificates of residency, and will appoint or reappoint trustees to the Minidoka County Animal Shelter Trust Board. The board will also discuss surplus items at the County South Building and their disposal process. No major policy decisions or public hearings are on the agenda.

• Approval of minutes, claims & payroll, and certificates of residency (action items)
• Appoint/reappoint trustees to the Minidoka County Animal Shelter Trust Board (action item)
• Surplus items at County South Building: value and disposal process (action item)
• Weekly updates from Procurement, Bldg & Grounds, and IT departments
• Public comment period and correspondence from prosecutor, commissioners, and clerk