Power County public meetings in 2025

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners will consider approvals for the CB1, TJM Holdings LLC, and Lott subdivisions. The board will also discuss jail medical services, landfill updates, and wind storm damage to emergency services.

• CB1 Subdivision Approval
• TJM Holdings LLC Subdivision Approval
• Lott Subdivision Approval
• Resolution 2025-10 Veteran & ADA Parking
• Tax Cancellations

The board approved a claims payment report totaling $157,583.25 for various county funds. An IT budget adjustment increased the purchase limit to $5,000. The board also authorized a $5,000 advance for the museum building project and adopted a key for emergency access to the server room. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Approved agenda for Dec 22, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved consenting agenda with clerk's changes (unanimous)
• Approved claims payments totaling $157,583.25 (unanimous)
• Authorized $5,000 advance for museum building, contingent on no further change orders (unanimous)
• Increased IT purchase limit to $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved obtaining a server‑room key for clerk’s department (unanimous)
• Reallocated office and storage room to Building & Grounds Director (unanimous)
• Adjourned as Commissioners and convened as Power County Ambulance District Board (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Power County Board of Commissioners will vote on a resolution to accept a grant from the Idaho Transportation Department, Division of Aeronautics. The meeting also includes updates on the landfill request, cemetery district, jail medical services, and mosquito abatement for FY2027. Additional items cover equipment purchases for the sheriff’s office, a snow property contract, and ambulance/search‑and‑rescue grant opportunities.

• Resolution 2025-09: Accept grant from Idaho Transportation Department, Division of Aeronautics
• David Zimmerman Landfill Request
• Sheriff’s Office Equipment Purchases
• Snow Property Contract
• Ambulance / Search & Rescue Grants

The board agreed to reserve the first 15 minutes of each County Commissioners meeting for public comment. They directed the installation of an outlet for the clerk’s workstation and instructed a construction company to submit an invoice for a $5,000 advance. The commissioners will review a landfill fee waiver request, a mosquito‑control service proposal, and a camper/RV ordinance change, with follow‑up actions scheduled for future meetings.

• Reserve first 15 minutes of each meeting for public comment (consensus)
• Install outlet for Clerk Sprague’s workstation in Commissioners' room (directed)
• Instruct construction company JB Smedley to submit invoice; clerk’s office to issue $5,000 check (directed)
• Review David Zimmerman landfill fee waiver request and respond by letter (agreed)
• Review FY2027 mosquito‑control proposal with county attorney before deciding (agreed)
• Plan public hearing in early January on camper/RV ordinance changes (anticipated)
• Schedule demolition of annex item for discussion at next BOCC meeting (agreed)
• Prepare plaque for departing Fair Board member and hold elections on Jan 1 (planned)

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and work session to consider preliminary plats for Harmony Grove Estates and King Lane Subdivision, as well as a conditional use request for Koompin Farms. The commission will also approve minutes from a previous meeting and discuss scheduling a meeting with new county commissioners.

• Harmony Grove Estates – preliminary plat
• King Lane Subdivision – one lot
• Deep Creek Peak Estates Subdivision – 4 lots
• Koompin Farms – Conditional Use public hearing
• Approval of October 7, 2025 meeting minutes

Fairboard Meeting

The Power County Fairboard will first approve the September meeting minutes, which were not adopted previously due to lack of quorum. The board will then discuss fairground needs, overnight camper arrangements, the demo derby, restroom facilities, and campground fees. Finally, the board will announce upcoming events such as the Festival of Trees, Boy Scouts activities, and the Our Lady of Guadalupe Celebration.

• Approve September minutes
• Discuss fairground needs and prioritization
• Consider overnight camper arrangements with stock
• Review demo derby
• Discuss campground fees and restroom facilities

County Commissioners

The board approved a 5% cost‑of‑living adjustment for all county employees and an additional 1% increase for department heads. It also set the salaries for elected officials, listing specific amounts for each position. The commission declined additional budget contribution requests for the year. The ambulance budget discussion was postponed to a later date.

• Approved 5% COLA for all employees (motion by Commissioner Povey)
• Approved additional 1% salary increase for department heads (same motion)
• Set elected officials' salaries: Chair $3,000.00, Commissioner Jason Povey $3,000.00, Commissioner Kryst Krein $3,900.00, Commissioner Chris Fehringer $3,000.00, Clerk Sharee Sprague $86,000.00, Assessor Laura Porath $80,000.00, Treasurer Deanna Curry $80,000.00, Sheriff Joshua Campbell $88,000.00, Prosecutor Brock Bischoff $110,000.00, Coroner Mark Rose $20,000.00
• Declined additional contribution requests for the year (by consensus)
• Tabled ambulance budget discussion (postponed)
• Approved meeting agenda (unanimously carried)
• Entered executive session to consider personnel actions (unanimously carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Power County Board of Commissioners met on July 15, 2025. After reviewing updates from various departments, the commissioners authorized the purchase of "Employee Only" parking signs and approved hiring an outside company to paint the parking stalls. No other formal approvals, denials, or tablings were recorded in the minutes.

• Authorized purchase of "Employee Only" parking signs (Treasurer's Office)
• Approved hiring an outside company to paint parking stalls (Treasurer's Office)

County Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda. The personnel item was tabled for discussion at the next meeting. The board voted to adjourn the session at 8:43 a.m.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Personnel item tabled until next meeting
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The board met in a special session and approved its agenda unanimously. Commissioners authorized the purchase of an ice machine for the employee breakroom at a cost of $469.99. They also unanimously approved retail alcoholic beverage licenses for 13 businesses for the 2025‑2026 year, covering beer, wine, and in one case on‑premise consumption.

• Approved special session agenda (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of ice machine $469.99 for breakroom (unanimous)
• Approved Family Dollar Store #26564 retail alcohol license #1 (unanimous)
• Approved M & J Brothers Inc retail alcohol license #4 allowing on‑premise consumption (unanimous)
• Approved remaining retail alcohol licenses #2‑#13 for 2025‑2026 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda. Magistrate Judge Paul Laggis administered the oath of office to Kryst Krein, who was sworn in as the District 2 commissioner. The board then adjourned the session.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Sworn in Commissioner Kryst Krein
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The board amended the agenda to add a waterways item. It then unanimously approved hiring Michael Nelson as a temporary seasonal employee at $18.50 per hour to cover waterways service needs. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Amended agenda to include waterways (unanimously)
• Approved hiring of Michael Nelson as temporary seasonal employee at $18.50/hr (unanimously)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimously)

County Commissioners

The commissioners upheld the assessor’s valuation of Parcel RPA1357-00 at a total of $1,146,000. They also approved a services agreement with Sollus Information Systems and authorized execution of the FAA airport flyover agreement once a clean copy is received. The board approved a $20,280 annual salary for a new part‑time courthouse security position and entered executive session for personnel matters. All actions were approved by unanimous vote.

• Uphold assessor’s value on Parcel RPA1357-00 at $1,146,000 (unanimous)
• Approve services agreement with Sollus Information Systems (unanimous)
• Authorize Chairman Fehringer to execute FAA airport flyover agreement upon receipt of clean copy (unanimous)
• Approve salary for part‑time courthouse security position ($20,280 annually) (unanimous)
• Approve agenda for June 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Convene as Board of Equalization at 8:00 am (unanimous)
• Reconvene as Board of County Commissioners at 8:29 am (unanimous)
• Enter executive session for personnel actions (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Power County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-05.a, establishing an emergency burning ban and fireworks protection for all properties. The Board also approved a claims payment totaling $215,214.10 covering various county funds. Additional actions included approving a $3,180 network equipment purchase and authorizing ambulance personnel compensation. All motions were carried unanimously.

• Adopted Resolution 2025-05.a (burn ban) – unanimous
• Approved claims payment of $215,214.10 – unanimous
• Approved network equipment purchase of $3,180 – unanimous
• Approved ambulance personnel compensation (PRN paramedic and $65,800 step increase) – unanimous
• Approved agenda for June 23, 2025 – unanimous
• Approved consenting agenda (excluding personnel) and past meeting minutes – unanimous
• Accepted Power County Ambulance District financial reports – unanimous
• Amended agenda to include Commissioner Lasley's recognition party – unanimous

County Commissioners

During the July 16, 2025 regular session, the commissioners authorized Treasurer Deanna Curry to purchase "Employee Only" parking signs. They also approved hiring an outside company to paint the parking stalls. No vote counts were recorded in the minutes.

• Authorized purchase of "Employee Only" parking signs (no vote tally recorded)
• Approved hiring an outside company to paint parking stalls (no vote tally recorded)

County Commissioners

The Power County Commission approved a burn ban and fireworks protection resolution from June 16 to September 30, 2025, with exemptions for agricultural operations. They also approved a partial tax cancellation of $695.07, a $29,500 payment from PILT to correct waterway budget misallocations, and a $4,369.98 leaf vacuum purchase. Several budget requests were discussed but not formally decided, including the Youth Center, Museum, Search & Rescue, and CASA.

• Approved burn ban resolution 2025-05 (June 16–Sept 30, 2025) (unanimous)
• Cancelled $695.07 in property taxes (partial, pending proof of full ownership) (unanimous)
• Approved $29,500 from PILT to correct waterway budget misallocations (unanimous)
• Approved personnel changes including $46,137 annual salary for Jessica Hickman (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda including $83,165.39 in claims (unanimous)
• Approved $4,369.98 purchase of DR Power Pro Max 450 leaf vacuum (unanimous)
• Denied Indigent Burial Services application 2025-02 (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to take action on specific title and chapter corrections. The body will also address a rezone request for Kap Rock LLC.

• Action on Title 8, Chapter 1
• Action on Title 10, Chapter 1 & 2 corrections and revisions
• Approval letter and Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law for Kap Rock LLC rezone
• Approval of May 6, 2025 meeting minutes

County Commissioners

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They postponed the previously scheduled June 23 meeting to July 16 to allow more preparation. Commissioners also decided to revise the landfill monitoring plan with targeted gas extraction, revisit the Paragon Consulting contract language, and create a formal fireworks permit process.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)
• Postponed June 23 meeting to July 16
• Revised landfill monitoring plan and add targeted gas extraction
• Agreed to revisit Paragon Consulting contract language
• Agreed to create formal fireworks permit process

County Commissioners

The board approved the KAP Rock rezoning request, changing the land use from agriculture to light industrial. A lot split for the same property was also approved, contingent on the Planning & Zoning Board's decision. The commission decided to sign the burn‑ban resolution at the next meeting, with the ban to begin June 16. Ordinance 0‑2025‑03 and the amended ambulance policies were each accepted unanimously.

• Approved KAP Rock rezoning (unanimously carried)
• Approved KAP Rock lot split, pending Planning & Zoning Board approval (unanimously carried)
• Decided to sign burn‑ban resolution at next meeting; ban to start June 16 (no vote recorded)
• Approved Ordinance 0‑2025‑03 Title 1 Chapter 3 Definitions – Administrative Code Revision (unanimously carried)
• Approved amended ambulance policies (unanimously carried)
• Approved agenda for May 27 meeting (unanimously carried)
• Approved consenting agenda claims totaling $?? (unanimously carried)
• Accepted Power County Ambulance District financial reports (unanimously carried)

County Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved an agreement with Paragon Consulting Inc. to provide solid‑waste consulting for the Power County landfill, with funding from the $595 outside professional services line and a hazardous‑waste indemnification clause. They also unanimously approved the meeting agenda, the consenting agenda (including electronic signatures), the April 28, 2025 minutes, and a series of fund claims totaling $115,? (see itemized amounts). Additionally, the Ambulance Chief was directed to revise the draft ambulance policies for future presentation.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consenting agenda items and electronic signatures (unanimous)
• Approved April 28, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved fund claims: General Fund $16,148.73; Ambulance Dist. $4,070.38; Abatement Dist. $16,060.00; District Court $1,352.37; Justice Fund $25,309.15; Drug Court $699.91; Enhanced 911 Services $237.04 (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Paragon Consulting Inc. for landfill compliance, funded from $595 line, with hazardous‑waste indemnification (unanimous)
• Directed Ambulance Chief Kami Chandler to revise draft ambulance policies for future presentation (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and work session to address two tabled rezoning requests: Kap Rock LLC for light industrial and a landfill rezone with vapor well readings. Action items include approving revised definitions in Title 1, Chapter 3, signing approval letters and findings of fact for lot splits by Kap Rock LLC and Chris Fehringer, and approving meeting minutes from April 1, 2025.

• TABLED ITEM – Kap Rock LLC – Rezone to light industrial
• TABLED ITEM – Landfill Rezone – vapor well readings
• ACTION ITEM – Title 1, Chapter 3 – definitions revised
• ACTION ITEM – Kap Rock LLC – Sign approval letter and Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law for lot split
• ACTION ITEM – Chris Fehringer - Sign approval letter and Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law

County Commissioners

Commissioner Bill Lasley resigned as chairman effective July 1 2025 and Commissioner Chris Fehringer was unanimously appointed as the new chairman. The Board also unanimously approved Agriculture Protection Ordinance O‑2025‑02. Additional unanimous actions included a $116,377.18 purchase of a Caterpillar backhoe for the landfill and the signing of the PAPS Mountain Access right‑of‑way agreement (excluding paragraph 6).

• Bill Lasley resigned as chairman; Chris Fehringer appointed chairman (unanimous)
• Approved Agriculture Protection Ordinance O‑2025‑02 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Caterpillar 420 Backhoe Loader for $116,377.18 (unanimous)
• Signed PAPS Mountain Access Agreement, excluding paragraph 6 (unanimous)
• Approved Ambulance District fee changes via Resolution 2025‑03 (unanimous)
• Approved Sunlight Electric utility incentive proposal up to $100 (unanimous)
• Approved past meeting minutes from April 14 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved various county fund payments totaling $62,761.23 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda and the consenting agenda, and they approved the minutes from the March 24 and March 31 meetings. The board also approved a total of $185,963.63 in various claim payments. Personnel hires and landfill contract issues were discussed but no formal vote was recorded.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Consenting agenda approved (unanimous)
• Past meeting minutes approved (unanimous)
• Claims payments approved – total $185,963.63
• No vote recorded on personnel hires or landfill contract

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on April 1, 2025. Action items include a lot split and rezone to light industrial for Kap Rock LLC, an impact area lot split for Chris Fehringer, and approval of the Swan Subdivision findings. The commission will also consider an APA ordinance approval and approve March meeting minutes.

• Kap Rock LLC – lot split and rezone to light industrial
• Chris Fehringer – impact area lot split
• Swan Subdivision – Sign Finding of Fact and Conclusion of Law
• APA ordinance Approval
• Sign March 4, 2025 meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Board approved a 2‑acre lot split for Chris Fehringer, pending a petition to the Power County Highway District. It also approved a lot split for the KAP Rock parcel while tabling the requested rezoning to Light Industrial until May 6, 2025. All approvals passed with unanimous support and no opposition.

• Approved Chris Fehringer 2‑acre lot split (contingent on Highway District setback petition) – unanimous vote
• Approved KAP Rock lot split – unanimous vote
• Tabled KAP Rock rezoning to Light Industrial until May 6, 2025 – unanimous vote
• Approved meeting minutes as written – unanimous vote
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous vote

County Commissioners

The commissioners approved the special session agenda and a personnel update hiring a legal secretary for the Prosecutor's Office with a $45,500 annual salary (unanimous votes). They also entered executive session to consider personnel actions and later adjourned the meeting (unanimous).

• Approved special agenda (unanimous)
• Approved personnel update hiring legal secretary at $45,500 annually (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to consider personnel actions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The board unanimously approved payment of multiple county fund claims totaling $202,511.45. It also approved demand checks for the Idaho Association of Counties and Med‑Tech, and created a new line‑item for ambulance training fees. Additional unanimous actions included adopting the agenda, approving amended minutes, and pursuing a $4,207.56 disaster‑service subgrant.

• Approved agenda for March 24, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved payment of fund claims totaling $202,511.45 (unanimous)
• Approved demand checks: $14,088.36 to Idaho Association of Counties and $107 to Med‑Tech (unanimous)
• Approved amended minutes for March 10 & 17 (unanimous)
• Adjourned and reconvened as Power County Ambulance District Board (unanimous)
• Accepted Ambulance District financial reports (unanimous)
• Approved pursuit of $4,207.56 subgrant for disaster services (unanimous)
• Created new line‑item for ambulance training and CPR fees, moving existing funds (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Power County Board of Commissioners held a special session on March 17, 2025, receiving a legislative update from Pat Sullivan on state issues including PERSI, university funding, a development bill, water funding, solar utility changes, Medicaid, and HJR4. The board approved the special session agenda and adjourned; no substantive policy decisions were made.

• Approved special session agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 9:23 am (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners approved a $400,000 grant application for airport projects, appointed Michael Taylor to the Planning & Zoning board, and approved an indigent burial assistance application. They also approved the consent agenda with claims totaling $153,450.13 and tabled the travel policy pending legal review.

• Approved $400,000 airport grant application (unanimous)
• Appointed Michael Taylor to Planning & Zoning board (unanimous)
• Approved indigent burial assistance application 2025-01 (unanimous)
• Approved consent agenda with claims totaling $153,450.13 (unanimous)
• Tabled travel policy until legal review (unanimous)
• Tabled building & grounds and personnel items to next meeting

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission holds a public hearing to decide on the Swan Subdivision and APA ordinance approval, and to approve the February 4, 2025 meeting minutes. Two tabled items from January 7, 2025—a rezone impact by Landfill Rd and Ward Solar—are carried over with no new information.

• ACTION ITEM – Swan Subdivision
• ACTION ITEM – APA ordinance Approval
• ACTION ITEM – Sign February 4, 2025 meeting minutes
• TABLED ITEM – Rezone impact by Landfill Rd from January 7, 2025
• TABLED ITEM – Ward Solar from January 7, 2025

The Power County Planning & Zoning Board approved the Rafter H Subdivision, a 3-lot residential subdivision with access to Hwy 37, after confirming compliance with county ordinances and public notice requirements. The board also approved the Agricultural Protection Act ordinance as mandated by the state, despite some opposition and an abstention. The February 4, 2025 meeting minutes were accepted as written.

• Approved Rafter H Subdivision, 3-lot residential subdivision (unanimous)
• Approved Agricultural Protection Act ordinance as state mandate (4-1-1, Bruce opposed, Mike abstained)
• Approved February 4, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Power County Commission approved a $108,001.53 claims report, authorized the Brownfield Phase II environmental assessment for the courthouse annex, and approved purchasing a 2025 Chevrolet 3500 HD 4x4 ambulance via grant. They also approved tax cancellations, surplus property, and several administrative items. The travel policy was tabled for further revision.

• Approved $108,001.53 in claims (unanimous)
• Authorized Brownfield Phase II ESA for courthouse annex (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2025 Chevrolet 3500 HD 4x4 ambulance via grant (unanimous)
• Approved tax cancellations totaling $2,671.12 (unanimous)
• Declared surplus property and authorized certificate of destruction for IT items (unanimous)
• Approved Fair Housing Proclamation declaring April 2025 as Fair Housing Month (unanimous)
• Approved Allied Maintenance agreements for Treasurer, Assessor, and Extension offices (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two 12TB HDDs for $1,564.84 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Power County Board of Commissioners adopted Ordinance 0-2025-01, establishing an Area of Impact Zoning District, and approved the rezoning of Dave Zimmerman's property from Agricultural to Commercial. The board also approved moving the Prosecutor's Office to the old probation building, contingent on maintaining public access to the law library. Several grants and personnel changes were approved, and the board discussed landfill operations, including a backhoe breakdown and a new demo pit awaiting DEQ approval.

• Adopted Ordinance 0-2025-01 Area of Impact Zoning District (unanimous)
• Approved rezoning of Dave Zimmerman's property from Agricultural to Commercial (unanimous)
• Approved moving Prosecutor's Office to old probation building, contingent on maintaining public law library (unanimous)
• Approved pursuing FY2026 EMS grants for Lucas 3 chest compression systems and stair chairs (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Management Covid Expense Grant collection contingent on clerk's office verification (unanimous)
• Approved jail radios through Day Wireless grant (unanimous)
• Approved personnel changes including new hires and salary adjustments
• Approved surplus property report from Probation department (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Power County Board of Commissioners met in special session and discussed courthouse security as a shared responsibility among law enforcement, commissioners, and courts. They agreed to work together on safety policies and entered executive session under Idaho Code 74-205(1)(b) to discuss exempt records related to safety and security. No substantive decisions were made; the agenda was approved and the meeting adjourned after the executive session.

• Approved meeting agenda for February 7, 2025 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel actions under Idaho Code 74-205(1)(b) (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 11:07 am (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to address several action items. The body will discuss land use, zoning changes, and a specific ordinance.

• Commercial solar installation and battery storage facilities
• Rezone impact by Land fill Rd.
• 5 acre lot discussion
• APA ordinance
• Approval of January 7, 2024 meeting minutes

The Power County Planning & Zoning Board held a work session on battery storage structures, deciding that a solar application under 200kW can proceed with a building permit. The board agreed to wait for landfill testing before any rezone decision, and discussed adding a risk waiver for new construction in that area. The 5-acre lot size rule was left unchanged. The board approved the January 2, 2025 meeting minutes unanimously.

• Approved January 2, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Decided solar application under 200kW can be done with a building permit
• Agreed to wait for landfill testing before rezone decision
• Left 5-acre lot size rule unchanged
• Discussed adding risk waiver language to Title 10-4-7 for landfill area

County Commissioners

The Power County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved adding a budget line item for opioid settlement funds and authorized the clerk to transfer $586,285.23 to the Southeast Idaho Public Health District. They also directed the prosecutor to contact an individual discussed in executive session. The meeting included a unanimous vote to enter executive session for personnel matters. The Trumpia text notifications item was tabled.

• Approved special agenda for February 4, 2025 (unanimous)
• Directed Prosecutor Bischoff to contact individual discussed in executive session (unanimous)
• Approved budget line item for opioid funds and authorized clerk to pay $586,285.23 to health district (unanimous)
• Tabled Trumpia text notifications item
• Entered executive session for personnel (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Power County Board of Commissioners approved the consent agenda, claims totaling $956,590.59, and funding of $11,500 for the Power County Soil & Water Conservation District. They also reappointed board members, accepted personnel changes, and discussed but did not finalize a travel policy update. The meeting included an executive session for legal advice and personnel matters.

• Approved consent agenda including Jan 6, 2025 minutes and tuition assistance for two students
• Approved claims report totaling $956,590.59 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Bill Lasley as Chairman for 2025 (unanimous)
• Reappointed Rod Colton and Harry Colton to Fairboard for two-year terms (unanimous)
• Reappointed five members to Museum Board (unanimous)
• Approved $11,500 funding for Power County Soil & Water Conservation District (unanimous)
• Accepted personnel report including new hire and salary adjustment (unanimous)
• Surplused two items (chair and laptop) for reallocation (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider several action items, including a commercial solar installation by Ward Farms, a rezone on Landfill Road, and a lot split and rezone to commercial for Zimmerman. The commission will also approve minutes from the previous meeting.

• Action item: Ward Farms commercial solar installation
• Action item: Rezone in impact area on Landfill Rd.
• Action item: Sign approval letter and findings for Zimmerman lot split and rezone to commercial
• Action item: Approve December 3, 2024 meeting minutes

The Power County Planning & Zoning board tabled the Ward Farm Solar application because it was incomplete, allowing the applicant to speak but deferring a decision until the application is complete. The board also tabled a request to rezone the landfill to Heavy Industrial until monitoring data from spring to fall 2025 is available. The board approved the December 3, 2024 meeting minutes and signed findings of fact for Dave Zimmerman's rezone.

• Tabled Ward Farm Solar application due to incomplete application
• Tabled landfill rezone to Heavy Industrial until monitoring data is complete
• Approved December 3, 2024 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Signed findings of fact and conclusions of law for Dave Zimmerman rezone

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners met with taxing districts affected by the Idaho Power tax judgment and directed the Clerk to withhold repayment from January remittances for all districts except those that requested deferral. They also approved hiring a full-time Deputy Prosecutor at $80,000 per year and reorganized the Museum Board for January 13, 2025. The meeting included two executive sessions for personnel and real property matters.

• Directed Clerk to withhold Idaho Power judgment repayment from January remittances for all taxing districts except those requesting deferral
• Approved hiring full-time Deputy Prosecutor at $80,000/year (unanimous)
• Approved reorganizing Power County Museum Board on January 13, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved special agenda for January 6, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 9 and December 23, 2024 meetings (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for real property acquisition (unanimous)