Power County, ID

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to consider several action items, including revisions to Title 10 Chapter 19 regarding gas, electrical, and wind facilities, and approval of sign letters for two subdivisions. The agenda also includes a collaboration with the Board of County Commissioners, a training workshop, and possible executive session. Two subdivision items are tabled.

• Action item: Title 10 Chapter 19 – Gas, Electrical and wind facilities (revisions and corrections)
• Action item: R & B Ruff Times Subdivision – Sign Approval Letter & Finding of Facts & Conclusions of Law
• Action item: RWE Americas – Sign Approval Letter & Finding of Facts & Conclusions of Law
• Tabled: Harmony Grove Estates Final and Harmony Grove Estate 2 Prelim
• Action item: Power County BoCC Collaboration

County Commissioners

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on the FY27 fiscal budget and a tax deed hearing, along with action items on ambulance finances, personnel, IT, and landfill fees. They will also receive updates from Idaho Partner CES and the Idaho Association of Noxious Weeds. The meeting includes a consent agenda for claims, minutes, and other routine items.

• FY27 Fiscal Budget Public Hearing
• Tax Deed Hearing
• Ambulance Administration & Financial Report
• Landfill Fee's & Update
• Executive Personnel Session (Idaho Code 74-206 1(b))

Playground

The Power County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to consider Resolution 2026-01, which proposes changes to the FY2026 budget. The board will take action on this item during the meeting.

• Resolution 2026-01: FY2026 Budget Changes

The Power County commissioners held a regular meeting on January 12, 2026, and approved several action items, including the consent agenda (claims and past minutes), a probation state pass-through funds agreement, a sheriff's office Motorola camera purchase, and three resolutions: FY2026 budget changes, designating precincts and polling locations, and establishing commissioner districts. They also discussed the annex building, sheriff's office update, and a discussion with the City of American Falls, but no final decisions were recorded for those items.

• Approved consent agenda (claims and past meeting minutes)
• Approved probation state pass-through funds agreement
• Approved sheriff's office Motorola camera purchase
• Approved Resolution 2026-01 FY2026 budget changes
• Approved Resolution 2026-02 designating precincts and polling locations
• Approved Resolution 2026-03 establishing commissioner districts

Fairboard Meeting

The Power County Fairboard is meeting to handle routine business including approving July minutes, paying bills, and discussing fair operations. A key item is a public hearing on September 10 by the Idaho Department of Water Resources, for which the board will discuss charges for the Schroeder Building. Other topics include groundskeeping, open classes, and various fair business items.

• Public hearing on September 10 by Idaho Department of Water Resources; discuss charges for Schroeder Building
• Approve July minutes
• Review and pay bills
• Discuss fair business: arena, buildings, bump and rub, awards, vendors, social media

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners are meeting to discuss and take action on several operational items, including emergency management, landfill operations, and updates from the Sheriff's Office. They will also consider adopting a county wildfire preparedness plan and other routine administrative matters.

• Emergency Management Discussion
• Landfill Update
• Sheriff's Office Update & Approvals
• County Wildfire Preparedness Plan Adoption
• SICOG Agreement

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners are holding an offsite special meeting on August 10, 2026, at 4:00 p.m. at the Millhouse Event Center in American Falls. The purpose is to attend a Power County Economic Development Community Meeting to discuss current and potential economic development projects, community growth initiatives, and development opportunities. The agenda is limited to this single item, with no other business listed.

• Offsite special meeting at Millhouse Event Center, 2792 Pocatello Avenue, American Falls
• Discussion of current and potential economic development projects
• Discussion of community growth initiatives and development opportunities

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners are meeting for a special session focused on a budget workshop for the upcoming fiscal year 2027. They will also address action items related to building and grounds, personnel, and a building administrator update, along with general commissioner business. The agenda is primarily procedural, with no specific dollar amounts or project details listed.

• Budget workshop for FY2027
• Action item on building and grounds
• Action item on personnel
• Building administrator update
• Commissioner's business update

County Commissioners

The County Commissioners are meeting for a budget workshop. The body will also address personnel and building and grounds matters.

• Budget Workshop
• Building & Grounds action item
• Personnel action item
• Building Administrator update

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners will meet to conduct a budget workshop as an action item and discuss miscellaneous administrative updates, including building and grounds, personnel, and a building administrator update. The meeting may be extended on August 7, 2026, to finalize the FY2027 budget.

• Action Item: Budget Workshop
• Action Item: Building & Grounds update
• Action Item: Personnel update
• Action Item: Building Administrator update

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to vote on several subdivision plats and conditional use permits. The body will also discuss ordinances and review a tabled preliminary plat.

• Final Plat of Harmony Grove Subdivision
• Preliminary Plat Harmony Gove Division 2 Subdivision
• Ruff Time Subdivision Plat (R&B Ruff Family management LLC)
• RWE Cloudrift MET Tower conditional use
• Apex Clean Energy Conditional Use Met Towers signing

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will meet to address several action items including funding agreements and office schedules. The session includes updates from Idaho Power and discussions regarding the SICOG annex demolition.

• Ambulance Administration & Financial Report
• Sheriff’s Office Update & Approvals
• State Juvenile Passthrough Funding Agreement
• Assessor’s Office Operating Schedule
• SICOG and Annex Demolition Update

The Power County Commission approved a consent agenda including $915,059.37 in claims, several personnel actions (including a $5,394.64 payout to a resigned employee and salary approvals for sheriff and ambulance staff), a $6,578 Sheriff's app agreement funded by the health district, and the ambulance financial report. The board tabled a proposal to change courthouse hours and discussed but took no action on a new vehicle lease. No public comment was given.

• Approved consent agenda with $915,059.37 in claims (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff's app agreement for $6,578, paid by health district (unanimous)
• Approved personnel actions including $5,394.64 payout to Andrea Higgins (unanimous)
• Approved ambulance financial report and PRN paramedic salary for Jesse Johnston (unanimous)
• Approved juvenile corrections passthrough funding agreement (unanimous)
• Approved elevator tech support agreement for $2,757.89 (unanimous)
• Approved indigent burial assistance for $1,200 (unanimous)
• Tabled courthouse hours change to 8am-5pm for budget discussion

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to conduct a budget workshop. The body will also receive updates regarding Pocatello Regional Transit, the museum, and the Fair Board.

• Budget Department Workshops
• Pocatello Regional Transit update
• Museum update
• Fair Board update

The Commission reviewed reports on Pocatello Regional Transit services and museum budget updates. Discussions were held regarding Fair Board funding, the resignation of the Building Administrator, and the Prosecutor's budget request. No formal votes were taken on funding or staffing changes.

• Approved motion to strike 'Building Administrator/Weeds Update' from the agenda (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Power County Board of Commissioners meeting on July 22, 2026 includes an action item to consider a retail alcohol license. The agenda also lists an update on Budget Department workshops and reports from the Prosecuting Attorney, Assessor, Senior Center, Coroner, Waterways, Treasurer, Museum, IT Computer Services, Clerk, and Commissioner budgets. A miscellaneous action item concerns an Imagine Idaho Foundation broadband grant.

• Retail Alcohol License – action item
• Imagine Idaho Foundation Broadband Grant – action item
• Budget Department Workshops – update
• Senior Center – report/discussion
• IT Computer Services – report/discussion

The Board of County Commissioners approved a retail alcoholic beverage license for Ringo’s Tavern and authorized the replacement of two AC units at the Extension office. The meeting primarily consisted of budget reviews for multiple county departments, including the Prosecutor, Assessor, and IT services.

• Approved retail alcoholic beverage license #19 for JP3, LLC DBA Ringo’s Tavern (Unanimous)
• Approved two AC unit replacement estimates from Harmison Heating and Cooling for $6,329.46 and $6,507.32 (Unanimous)
• Approved special agenda for July 22, 2026 (Unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for the Ecoplexus Battery Storage Facility. They will also present a public hearing on the abatement and cleanup of the Power County Courthouse Annex using EPA Brownfields funding. Additional agenda items include a budget correction resolution, review of retail alcohol license applications, and a Board of Equalization matter. The meeting also contains updates, personnel actions, and other administrative items.

• Public hearing – Ecoplexus Battery Storage Facility conditional use permit
• Public hearing – Abatement and cleanup of Power County Courthouse Annex (EPA Brownfields funding)
• Action item – Resolution 2026-10 Budget Correction
• Action item – Retail Alcohol License Applications
• Action item – Board of Equalization RPD-0997-04

The Board approved a conditional use permit for a 200 MW battery storage facility and issued 18 retail alcohol licenses. Other actions included approving budget corrections, a law enforcement mutual assistance agreement, and courthouse AC replacements.

• Approved conditional use permit for Koompin Ag LLC and EcoPlexus Inc. battery storage facility (Unanimous)
• Approved 18 retail alcohol license applications for 2026-2027 (Unanimous)
• Approved Law Enforcement Mutual Assistance Compact agreement (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-10 for budget corrections (Unanimous)
• Approved $19,548.12 for two courthouse AC units from Harmison Heating and Cooling (Unanimous)
• Denied property assessment appeal for RPD-0997-04 (Unanimous)
• Approved surplus of 13 firearms including 8 Bushmasters and 2 Glocks (Unanimous)
• Approved RFPs for managed IT services and mosquito abatement (Unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners, sitting as the Board of Equalization, will hold a hearing on a property tax appeal filed by Kacy and Jordan Gehring regarding Parcel No. RPD-0997-04 at 3030 Sunbeam Rd., American Falls. The board will also consider a miscellaneous action item related to Building & Grounds.

• Property tax appeal hearing for Parcel No. RPD-0997-04 (3030 Sunbeam Rd., American Falls) by appellants Kacy and Jordan Gehring
• Miscellaneous action item regarding Building & Grounds

The Power County Board of Equalization heard an appeal from Kacy Gehring regarding the 2026 assessed value of her property, who argued the assessment was too high due to errors in square footage, bathroom count, and classification of unfinished space. The Board tabled the appeal until the following Monday to allow Gehring to submit evidence that a bonus room remains unfinished, which could lower the valuation. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included only procedural motions to convene and adjourn as the Board of Equalization.

• Tabled property tax appeal (RPD-0997-04) pending evidence on unfinished room
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Convened as Board of Equalization (unanimous)
• Reconvened as Board of County Commissioners (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

Fairboard Meeting

The Power County Fairboard will review the June meeting minutes, consider bills, and discuss advertising and fair business matters such as the arena and vendor arrangements. The board will also address any old and new business before adjourning.

• Approve June minutes
• Consider bills
• Advertising for fair
• Fair Business – Arena
• Fair Business – Vendors

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a special meeting for a Budget Department Workshop. The session includes scheduled updates from various county departments. One personnel item is listed for an executive session.

• Budget Department Workshop updates from Coroner, Drug Court, Search and Rescue, Extension Office, Sheriff, Solid Waste (Landfill), and Museum
• Personnel Executive Session under Idaho Code 74-206 1(b)

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners hold a special meeting for a budget department workshop, reviewing funding for departments including ambulance, emergency services, probation, senior center, transit, airport, and weeds. They will also consider action items including a personnel executive session, an award for IPRA Taxiway and Airport Pavement Maintenance, and a travel policy regarding personal vehicle use for probation and veteran service offices.

• Budget Department Workshop review for multiple county departments (8:00 AM–12:00 PM)
• Action item: Personnel Executive Session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b)
• Action item: IPRA Taxiway & Airport Pavement Maintenance award
• Action item: Travel Policy for personal vehicle use (Probation Office and Veteran Service Affairs)

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners will consider multiple action items, including a proposal to use EPA Brownfields funding for asbestos and lead abatement during demolition of the Courthouse Annex at 500 Pocatello Avenue. Other decisions involve ambulance financial reports, sheriff's office wireless updates, resolutions amending travel policy and adjusting the FY26 budget, along with airport pavement maintenance and a FEMA grant application. Public comments on the Brownfields cleanup are accepted through July 22, 2026.

• Action item on abatement and cleanup of Power County Courthouse Annex using EPA Brownfields funding for asbestos, lead-based paint, and universal wastes during demolition in Fall 2026
• Resolution 2026-09 amending Travel Policy Resolution 2026-06
• Resolution 2026-10 for FY26 Budget Changes
• IPRA Taxiway and Airport Pavement Maintenance and Award discussion
• FEMA Grant Application with Match

The commissioners decided to maintain the existing complimentary weekly allotment for residential landfill users. They approved a new per‑ton charge for commercial landscapers and tree service providers. The board also set dates for public budget meetings on June 26 and June 30. No vote tally was recorded for the landfill fee decision.

• Approved agenda for June 22 meeting (unanimously carried)
• Approved travel policy amendment (Resolution 2026-09) (unanimously carried)
• Approved metal detector purchase from Garrett Direct up to $8,500 (unanimously carried)
• Approved purchase of two data center licenses for $13,540 and two SQL licenses for $1,450 (unanimously carried)
• Approved Computer Arts data migration for $4,350 (unanimously carried)
• Maintained residential weekly landfill allotment and added per‑ton charge for commercial landscapers (decision recorded, no vote tally)
• Scheduled public budget meetings for 6/26 (8 am‑12 pm) and 6/30 (11 am‑2 pm)
• Accepted Ambulance Department financial report (unanimously carried)

County Commissioners

Power County Commissioners will discuss and potentially act on landfill fees, property condemnation for the annex, and a senior project request. The meeting also includes updates on public lands, sheriff's office app, and miscellaneous items like mosquito abatement and travel policy.

• Landfill Fee Discussion & Update
• Property Condemnation - Annex
• Senior Project Request
• Sheriff's Office App Discussion
• Mosquito Abatement Discussion

The Board discussed a projected $1.2 million annual shortfall at the landfill and potential solutions including fee increases or tax levies. Other discussions included radio system repairs, sheriff's office equipment, and public lands funding.

• Approved Health District budget
• Agreed to hold an annual staff picnic
• Requested comparative quote for tankless water heater at Sheriff's Office
• Deferred decision on Idaho Sheriff Connect app pending user adoption data

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to vote on several conditional use permits and plat reviews. The body will also consider revisions to county titles regarding housing and energy facilities.

• Greg Andersen Conditional Use Permit for a CAFO
• Apex Clean Energy Conditional Use Met Towers
• Ecoplexus conditional use for battery storage facility
• Suncore 2-year conditional use renewal for gravel pit and hot mix plant
• Revisions to Title 10 Chapter 15 (employer provided housing) and Chapter 19 (gas, electrical and wind facilities)

The Power County Planning & Zoning Board approved a Conditional Use Permit and a 60-foot setback variance for Greg Andersen's proposed CAFO off Funk Rd, with the variance set at 100 feet along county roads. The board tabled the Armstrong Acres Subdivision preliminary plat for redesign due to safety concerns about driveways on Hwy 37. It also approved meteorological towers for Apex Clean Energy's wind study and forwarded an employer-supplied housing ordinance to the Board of County Commissioners.

• Approved CAFO CUP and 60' variance (100' along county road) for Andersen (all in favor)
• Tabled Armstrong Acres Subdivision preliminary plat for redesign (all in favor)
• Approved 3 new meteorological towers and renewal of 1 existing for Apex Clean Energy (all in favor)
• Sent employer-supplied housing ordinance (Title 10, Ch. 15) to BoCC (all in favor)
• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes as written (all in favor)

Fairboard Meeting

The Power County Fairboard is meeting to review bills and discuss caretaker matters. The board will also address various fair preparations including the arena, buildings, and vendors.

• Review of bills
• Caretaker discussion
• Fair arena and buildings planning
• Awards and vendor coordination
• Social media strategy

County Commissioners

The Power County Board of Commissioners will discuss and decide on proposed changes to landfill fees. Additional items include personnel matters, building and grounds issues, and updates from the board. The meeting may include executive sessions as allowed by Idaho Code 74-206.

• Landfill fee changes and update
• Personnel action item
• Building & grounds action item
• Board updates

The Board approved a letter of support for a critical waste infrastructure project. They also authorized Commissioner Povey to use his personal vehicle for an upcoming conference. Discussions were held regarding future landfill fee adjustments.

• Approved special agenda (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support to Idaho Office of Emergency Management (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner Povey to use personal vehicle for IACC Conference (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners will hold several action items and updates, including a resolution for an emergency burning ban and fireworks protection, as well as ordinance updates to the Development Code. Other items include an ambulance financial report, juvenile probation report, and a retail alcohol license application. The meeting also features discussions on the landfill, CASA budget, and courthouse security.

• Resolution 2026-08 - Emergency and Implementing a Burning Ban and Fireworks Protection
• Ordinance O-2026-03: Title 10 Development Code updates and corrections to Chapters 10-14
• Ambulance Administration & Financial Report
• Juvenile Probation Annual Report & Update
• Retail Alcohol License Application: Kin Enterprises AKA Pop N Cork

The Board of County Commissioners approved the upcoming September meeting agenda and passed Resolution 2026-08 to implement a burning ban and fireworks protection. The Board also met as the Ambulance District to accept financial reports.

• Approved September 8, 2026, meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-08 declaring an emergency burn ban and fireworks protection (unanimous)
• Accepted Ambulance District Financial Reports for April 2026 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners will meet on May 11, 2026, to discuss and take action on several items, including a liquor license for Maverik Group LLC, updates from the Assessor and Sheriff, a budget request from Aid 4 Friends, and a discussion with the City of Rockland. The agenda also includes consent items, building and grounds, personnel, a budget workshop, ordinance discussions, and a lease schedule.

• Discussion with the City of Rockland
• Maverik Group LLC – liquor license action item
• Aid 4 Friends budget request
• Planning & Zoning – ordinance discussion
• Bancorp lease schedule and burial application

The board unanimously approved the agenda for the May 11 meeting. They also unanimously appointed Susan Love and Kim McGraw to the Guardianship Board and approved the retail alcohol license name change for Maverik Group LLC to Maverik Inc. The 2024 Ram 1500 vehicle lease schedule was presented as previously approved, and no action was taken on the budget workshop item.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Susan Love and Kim McGraw to Guardianship Board (unanimous)
• Approved Maverik Group LLC liquor license name change to Maverik Inc (unanimous)
• Lease schedule for 2024 Ram 1500 vehicles noted as previously approved (no vote required)
• No action taken on Budget Workshop

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to consider several action items. The body will review conditional use renewals for energy and mining operations and discuss Title 10 chapters.

• Suncore (Sunrock) gravel pit and hot mix plant 2-year conditional use renewal
• NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 2-year conditional use extension
• Approval of Title 10, Chapters 17 through 25
• Discussion of ordinances or questions

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several conditional‑use actions, including renewing Suncore's 2‑year use of a gravel pit and hot‑mix plant, approving Ecoplexus's battery‑storage facility, and extending NextEra Energy Resources' conditional use. The commission will also approve the May 2026 agenda, adopt Title 10 chapters 17‑25, and discuss ordinance questions. Minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting will be approved.

• Suncore 2‑year conditional‑use renewal for gravel pit and hot‑mix plant
• Ecoplexus conditional‑use request for battery storage facility (impact area)
• NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 2‑year conditional‑use extension signing
• Approval of Title 10, Chapters 17‑25
• Approval of April 7, 2026 meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Board voted unanimously to grant Suncore a two‑year extension of its conditional use permit, adding requirements to notify neighbors and mitigate noise. The Board also approved Ecoplexus’s light‑industrial project with a list of safety and environmental conditions. Ordinances on workforce housing were tabled for future discussion, and the meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved Suncore 2‑year conditional‑use extension with notification and noise‑mitigation conditions (unanimous yes)
• Approved Ecoplexus light‑industrial conditional use with fire‑department agreement, visual barrier, fencing, lighting, and well‑permit conditions (unanimous yes)
• Tabled workforce‑housing ordinance revisions for later review
• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes as written (unanimous yes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous yes)

Fairboard Meeting

The Power County Fairboard will meet to discuss the upcoming fair, including arena and building operations, and consider a demolition derby proposal. The meeting is scheduled for May 4, 2026.

• Eddy Card, Demolition Derby
• Kenzie Hunt senior project
• Arena operations
• Building operations
• Vendor arrangements

The Fairboard voted unanimously to approve Kenzie Hunt’s senior project, which adds wash‑rack dividers and repurposes the unused Bunny Hutch for storage. The board also approved the September 25‑26 demolition‑derby dates and will continue working out event details. Members agreed to add Chair Andrew Porath and Treasurer Tamara Sparks as signers on the Advantage Plus account. A pending $15,400 payment to Stagg Electric for arena speakers was confirmed.

• Approved senior project plan (dividers, Bunny Hutch storage) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved demolition‑derby dates September 25‑26 – motion carried unanimously
• Added Andrew Porath and Tamara Sparks as signers on Advantage Plus account – board consensus
• Confirmed Power County will pay Stagg Electric $15,400 for arena speakers – payment pending

County Commissioners

The Power County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on May 1, 2026, to consider several action items. Items include a landfill discussion, personnel matters, building and grounds, a budget request from Southeast Idaho Public Health, and an M2 discussion. The board may also enter an executive session under Idaho Code 74-206 1(f).

• ACTION ITEM – Landfill Discussion
• ACTION ITEM – Personnel
• ACTION ITEM – Building & Grounds
• ACTION ITEM – Southeast Idaho Public Health Budget Request
• ACTION ITEM – M2 Discussion

The commissioners unanimously approved the $9,450 handrail bid for the prosecutor’s office, a 1% budget increase for Southeast Idaho Public Health for FY2027, and a personnel requisition to hire a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at $89,300 annually. They also approved the special agenda and entered executive sessions on legal and personnel matters.

• Approved special agenda for Friday, May 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved handrail bid #2 for $9,450 (unanimous)
• Approved Southeast Idaho Public Health 1% FY2027 budget increase (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at $89,300 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal advice under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel actions under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) (unanimous)
• Adjoined motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)