Caribou County public meetings in 2022
23 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commissioners
The board appointed Jacob Fullmer to the vacated Coroner position and hired Brent Briggs for the Road & Bridge Department. They also approved the 2023 holiday schedule and a specific tax cancellation.
- Appointed Jacob Fullmer to the vacated Coroner position (unanimous)
- Canceled $92.50 in taxes, late charges, and interest for parcel MH92850
- Approved the 2023 Calendar Year Holiday Schedule
- Hired Brent Briggs for the Road & Bridge Department
- Approved the Certificate of Residency as presented
County Commissioners
The board approved two conditional use permits for short-term rentals and passed Resolution 2022-12 to open the FY2022 budget for unanticipated revenues. They also hired a new Road and Bridge employee and approved over $526,000 in claims and payroll.
- Approved short-term rental CUP for Phillip and Diane Bartschi (unanimous)
- Approved short-term rental CUP for RNR Enterprises, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-12 to open FY2022 budget for unanticipated revenues
- Hired Sid Davis for the Road and Bridge Department
- Approved claims report for FY2023 ($180,272.57) and payroll report ($345,954.66)
- Concluded contract with Robyn and Laurie Thomas for the Centennial Book
- Released indigent liens 2006-17, 2007-45, and 2008-01
- Directed publishing and public hearings for proposed short-term rental code
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved FY2023 claims and payroll reports totaling $295,824.13 and authorized a $550 IT system expenditure. No decision was made regarding a proposed $835,000 radio system upgrade.
- Approved claims approval reports for $101,978.21 (unanimous)
- Approved payroll claims approval report for $193,845.92 (unanimous)
- Approved $550 for IT system work order
- Approved Certificate of Residency forms
- Approved minutes from 11/14/2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Swore in Noel Cole and Dow Barker to the Planning and Zoning board
- Decided to close county offices at noon on December 23
- Tabled decision on $835,000 radio system upgrade
County Commissioners
The board approved a conditional use permit for an IDAWY solid waste landfill and a short-term rental permit for a home in Bancroft. Other actions included certifying the 2022 General Election results and approving a vehicle purchase for public safety.
- Approved IDAWY Conditional Use Permit for a solid waste landfill on 297 acres
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 2776 Kelly Toponce Road (unanimous)
- Certified 2022 General Election Results
- Approved purchase of 2022 Ford vehicle up to $49,233
- Approved $50 gift cards per volunteer for EMTs and firefighters
- Approved GIS addressing training contract with JUB up to $1,500
- Approved homeowner exemption tax cancellations through December 31, 2022
- Approved $700 in indigent funds for rental assistance
County Commissioners
The Caribou County Commissioners approved a $24,561.79 metal roof bid for the SEICCA building using ARPA funds, and a $31,314 door lock system replacement for the courthouse. They also approved a conditional use permit for Mountain Valley Metals at 186 River Road, and reimbursed Soda Springs $30,000 for fire station repairs. Several other routine approvals and reports were handled.
- Approved $24,561.79 metal roof for SEICCA building with Lott Building (ARPA funds) (3-0)
- Approved $31,314 courthouse door lock system from Scott's Lock and Key (3-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for Mountain Valley Metals at 186 River Road (3-0)
- Approved $30,000 reimbursement to City of Soda Springs for fire station repair (ARPA funds) (3-0)
- Approved purchase of flatbed for Weed Department pickup at $4,300 (3-0)
- Approved 2023 county liquor licenses for currently licensed businesses (3-0)
- Approved claims reports: FY2022 $83,492.91, FY2023 $189,193.21, payroll $185,320.35 (3-0)
- Approved Planning & Zoning Director work schedule change eliminating stipend (3-0)
County Commissioners
The Caribou County Commissioners approved a $174,000 annual contract with Sawtooth Medical to provide medical services at the county jail. They also approved claims totaling $309,976.07 for FY2022 and $951,907.75 for FY2023, plus payroll claims of $343,432.85. A sealed bid for a 2006 Chevy Duramax was awarded to Levi Spencer for $12,010. The board discussed but did not decide on proposed zoning ordinance changes for setbacks and short-term rentals.
- Approved $174,000 annual contract with Sawtooth Medical for jail medical services
- Approved claims: $309,976.07 (FY2022), $951,907.75 (FY2023), and payroll $343,432.85 (FY2023)
- Awarded 2006 Chevy Duramax to Levi Spencer for $12,010
- Approved $1,551 for front-end repairs to extension office Ford F150 at Point S Tire
- Approved Certificate of Residency applications for Sadie Worthington and Cade Smith
- Approved minutes from September 26, 2022 meeting as amended
- Discussed but did not decide on proposed zoning changes for setbacks and short-term rentals
- No decision made in executive session (11:44 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.)
County Commissioners
The board approved Ordinance 2022-02 to vacate Lot 4 of the Lewis Agricultural Subdivision, allowing the owners to create smaller residential lots for annexation into Bancroft. They also approved a $41,729.69 annual software contract with Computer Arts, Inc., authorized a new server battery backup, and raised the GIS technician's salary to $41,000 annually. Other actions included approving minutes, claims, payroll, the University of Idaho Extension agreement, and the L-1 Certificate of County Levies.
- Adopted Ordinance 2022-02 vacating Lot 4 of Lewis Agricultural Subdivision (unanimous)
- Approved $41,729.69 annual software contract with Computer Arts, Inc. (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of new server battery backup (unanimous)
- Raised GIS technician salary from $38,602 to $41,000 annually
- Approved minutes, claims ($179,990.04), and payroll ($192,740.83) (unanimous)
- Signed Cooperative Agreement for University of Idaho Extension Programs FY2023 (unanimous)
- Certified L-1 Certificate of County Levies for FY2023 (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 3 survey cabinets at $3,249 each from PILT funds (unanimous)
County Commissioners
The Caribou County Commissioners approved $254,000 in ARPA funds for jail improvements, including door locks, security cameras, and a transport van. They also approved the purchase of 18 new SCBA units for $132,884.13, funded by ARPA, and passed the FY 2022-2023 budget. Several other items were approved, including a $2,000 contribution to 4CASI and a subdivision plat amendment.
- Approved $254,000 in ARPA funds for jail upgrades (unanimous)
- Approved $132,884.13 for 18 SCBA units from ARPA funds (passed)
- Approved $2,000 for 4CASI from contingency funds (passed)
- Approved Final Subdivision Plat for Grouse Creek Ranch Lots 13 & 15 (unanimous)
- Approved up to $1,500 for an iPad Pro for Building Dept. (passed)
- Approved up to $2,000 for an iPad Pro for Prosecutor's office (passed)
- Approved Resolution #2022-09, FY 2022-2023 budget (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution #2022-10, reserving $204,774 in forgone funds (passed)
County Commissioners
The board approved the Amended and Restated Transfer Agreement with Caribou Medical Center, signed the agreement, and also approved up to $80,000 in ARPA funds for new extrication tools for public safety. The board decided not to take the allowable 3% budget increase, opting instead to take only the new construction increase of $40,608. No public comment was received during the budget hearing.
- Approved Amended and Restated Transfer Agreement with Caribou Medical Center (unanimous)
- Approved up to $80,000 from ARPA funds for extrication tools from Curtis (unanimous)
- Approved spending up to $15,000 for resetting the flag pole at the courthouse (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of August 8, 2022 meeting as presented
- Approved claims report of $368,330.39 and payroll claims of $317,779.35 for FY 2022
- Decided to take new construction increase of $40,608 but not the 3% increase of $204,774 for FY 2023 budget
- Agreed to move forward with split extension agent position covering Caribou and Bear Lake counties
- Agreed to allow North Gem School District to use county street roller
County Commissioners
The Caribou County Commissioners approved Construction Services, Inc. as the Request for Qualifications (R.F.Q.) for the proposed community events center. They also adopted Resolution 2022-08 for the Barley Meadows Subdivision improvement bond, pending a corrected letter of credit. Additionally, the board allocated $5,000 from opioid settlement funds to the Hope and Recovery Center and approved the purchase of two radar signs for the Road & Bridge Department.
- Accepted Construction Services, Inc. as R.F.Q. for community events center (unanimous)
- Adopted Resolution 2022-08 for Barley Meadows Subdivision bond, pending corrected letter of credit (unanimous)
- Allocated $5,000 from National Opioid Settlement funds to Hope and Recovery Center (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of 2 radar signs at ~$4,100 each for Road & Bridge
- Approved claims report of $464,385.17 and payroll claims of $184,495.76
- Approved minutes of July 25, 2022 meeting as amended
County Commissioners
The Caribou County Commissioners denied a conditional use permit for a campground at 1668 Lloyd Road (2-1), citing adverse effects on surrounding properties and safety concerns. They approved a short-term rental permit for 5556 Weber Lane in Freedom, approved the final plat for Barley Meadows Subdivision Phase 1, and approved a $25,000 ARPA contribution to the Senior Center siding project. The board also approved a $2,250 ESRI software license with a $500 annual maintenance fee.
- Denied campground CUP for Clay Gummersall at 1668 Lloyd Rd (2-1)
- Approved short-term rental CUP for Ron and Diane Sharp at 5556 Weber Lane (unanimous)
- Approved final plat for Barley Meadows Subdivision Phase 1 (unanimous)
- Approved $25,000 ARPA contribution to Caribou County Senior Center siding project (unanimous)
- Approved ESRI license at $2,250 plus $500 annual maintenance (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-07 on homesites for lender collateral (unanimous)
- Approved payroll claims of $196,541.91 and remittances of $1,670,665.92 (unanimous)
- Offered Planning & Zoning Administrator position to Nellie Askew (unanimous)
County Commissioners
The Caribou County Commissioners approved Ordinance 2022-01, creating an engine brake prohibition zone in the Freedom area, and signed a $67,435 contract for jail siding repairs. They also approved a waiver for underground utility installation at Barley Meadows Subdivision, supported the market animal sale with $25 boosts per participant, and denied a proposed $5 fingerprinting fee. The board upheld property assessments in two Board of Equalization hearings.
- Approved Ordinance 2022-01 creating engine brake prohibition zone in Freedom area (unanimous)
- Accepted $67,435 bid from Construction Services for Sheriff's Office exterior wall repairs (ARPA funds)
- Approved waiver for Rocky Mountain Power to install underground line on south side of road at Barley Meadows Subdivision (2-0)
- Denied proposed $5 fingerprinting fee; added $1,000 budget line for fingerprinting expenses
- Approved $25 boost per participant for Market Animal Sale at county fair
- Signed MOU with City of Soda Springs for fire station repairs, county contributes up to $30,000
- Appointed Adam Hulse to Planning and Zoning Board
- Approved payroll claims of $318,987.82 and claims report of $479,461.86
County Commissioners
The Caribou County Commissioners approved a $16,000 lease buyback for a Search and Rescue vehicle using ARPA funds. They also approved the June 13, 2022 minutes, claims totaling $554,911.36, payroll claims of $191,148.89, and a liquor license transfer. Budget discussions covered multiple departments, with several adjustments approved for the upcoming fiscal year.
- Approved $16,000 lease buyback for Search and Rescue from ARPA funds (motion passed)
- Approved minutes of June 13, 2022, claims of $554,911.36, and payroll claims of $191,148.89 (motion carried)
- Approved transfer of County #12 Liquor License from DAFCO, LLC to Fast Stop US LLC (motion passed)
- Set parcel #015004000470 value at $0 for tax year 2022 for Andrea Hlavaty (unanimous)
- Agreed to increase Parks & Recreation budget from $26,812 to $30,833.80 annually
- Agreed to set minimum wage for part-time/seasonal employees at $16, rising to $16.80 after 5% raise
- Agreed to $6,000 allowance for furniture for new Magistrate Judge office
- Agreed to support new multi-county Drug Court coordinator position (state-funded)
County Commissioners
The Caribou County Commissioners met in regular session on June 13, 2022, and heard reports from Road & Bridge and other departments. No formal votes or decisions were recorded; the meeting was primarily informational and procedural.
- No formal motions or votes recorded
- Discussed LHTAC grant application for 8-Mile bridge reconstruction
- Discussed painting Old Highway 30 between Bancroft and Bannock County line
County Commissioners
The Caribou County Commissioners certified the May 2022 primary election results. They also approved several purchases and contracts, including a plotter, a storage array, and exterior repairs at the sheriff's office. A public hearing led to approval of amended conditions for the Barley Meadows Subdivision, allowing individual wells and septic systems.
- Certified May 2022 primary election results (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of HP DesignJet T2530 printer, net $2,175 (unanimous)
- Approved Dell PowerVault ME5024 storage array, $37,131.08 from ARPA funds (unanimous)
- Approved amended conditions for Barley Meadows Subdivision allowing individual wells/septic (unanimous)
- Approved exterior repairs at sheriff's office, $68,930 from ARPA funds (unanimous)
- Approved purchase of used school bus for Extension Office, $1,500 (unanimous)
- Approved claims totaling $755,748.90 and payroll $179,762.00 (unanimous)
- Approved sponsorship and team entry for hospital golf tournament, $950 from PILT funds (unanimous)
County Commissioners
The Caribou County Commissioners approved Resolution 2022-05 declaring an emergency/disaster declaration due to drought, signed a letter of support for an EMS grant, and approved the purchase of three defibrillator units and a new HVAC system using ARPA funds. They also approved claims, payroll, a liquor license, and certificate of residency forms. The hospital transfer agreement amendment was not approved pending further legal review.
- Approved Resolution 2022-05 declaring an Emergency/Disaster Declaration (passed)
- Approved purchase of 3 FMP41 SOL X defibrillators at $21,495 each from ARPA funds (passed)
- Accepted bid of $7,636 for new HVAC system at EMS building from ARPA funds (unanimous)
- Approved claims of $253,229.66 and payroll of $307,336.63 (passed)
- Approved liquor license for Ritz Classic Soda Springs, LLC (passed)
- Approved college Certificate of Residency forms (passed)
- Signed letter of support for EMS grant application (agreed)
- Tabled hospital transfer agreement amendment pending legal clarification
County Commissioners
The Caribou County Commissioners denied a conditional use permit for a short-term rental in the Pebble Creek Subdivision, following the Planning and Zoning Board's recommendation. They also approved several purchases and contracts, including software licenses, a trailer, and agreements with Caribou Medical Center and utility companies.
- Denied conditional use permit for short-term rental in Pebble Creek Subdivision (2-0, Somsen recused)
- Approved $3,588.48 Adobe Acrobat license renewal
- Approved $1,576.22 ESET antivirus upgrade
- Approved $3,000 donation to Thatcher Cemetery from PILT funds
- Approved amended contract with Caribou Medical Center for jail services
- Approved amended transfer agreement with Caribou Memorial Hospital
- Approved $9,250 purchase of 25 Scott AV300HT masks from ARPA funds
- Approved claims and payroll totaling $374,739.11
County Commissioners
The Caribou County Commissioners approved the purchase of approximately 40,000 tons of millings from Western Construction at $8.00 per ton for road projects. They also granted a variance for Lake Le Barge Circle to private lane standards, approved claims and payroll, and made several personnel decisions. No decisions were made in the second executive session.
- Approved purchase of 40,000 tons of millings from Western Construction at $8.00/ton (passed)
- Granted variance to private lane standards for Lake Le Barge Circle (unanimous)
- Approved FY2022 claims of $333,723.06 and payroll of $300,688.81 (carried)
- Accepted 75% payoff of indigent case 2004-69 (unanimous)
- Approved one-day voucher for Judy Ambrosek consultation (passed)
- Offered part-time Extension office position to Sara Smith (passed)
- Offered full-time employment to Sharlene Simons in Clerk's office (unanimous)
County Commissioners
The Caribou County Commissioners approved the payment of bills totaling $309,848.24 for March 14, 2022, covering payroll, current expenses, road and bridge work, indigent services, and other funds. The agenda also listed scheduled discussions on road and bridge matters, fire and ambulance services, the Last Chance project, weed control, election canvassing, and other items, but the minutes text provided only records the bill approval and the agenda, with no other decisions noted.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $309,848.24 (unanimous, no vote tally recorded)
- Approved payroll and current expenses of $22,095.24
- Approved road and bridge expenses of $64,471.52
- Approved indigent expenses of $12,829.50
- Approved justice expenses of $26,583.33
- Approved tort liability payment of $91,532.00
- Approved motor vehicle trust payment of $48,530.23
- Approved consolidated election expenses of $534.04
County Commissioners
The Caribou County Commissioners approved several purchases, including a $16,335 correctional multigym from the inmate fund, two OWL video conferencing systems ($2,000), and a Winlink radio email system ($4,000) from ARPA funds. They also approved tax cancellation on an abandoned mobile home, paid claims totaling $490,082.06, and discussed but did not decide on an RV park proposal.
- Approved purchase of Apollo 12 Station Correctional Multigym for $16,335 from inmate fund (passed)
- Approved purchase of 2 OWL video conferencing systems for $2,000 from ARPA funds (passed)
- Approved purchase of Winlink Global Radio Email System for $4,000 from ARPA funds (passed)
- Approved tax cancellation on Parcel #MH93290 for $19.38 (unanimous)
- Approved claims and remittances for FY 2022 totaling $490,082.06 and payroll claims of $169,678.61 (passed)
- Approved Certificate of Residency forms as listed (unanimous)
- Signed Release of Lien for indigent application #2021-02
- Agreed to remove speed limit sign on Pebble Creek Road and add warning signs (no formal vote)
County Commissioners
The Caribou County Commissioners approved claims and remittances totaling $3,541,130.03, payroll claims of $478,651.06, and the January 24, 2022 minutes as amended. They also approved a $750 donation to the Soda Springs Lions Club for the Distinguished Young Women's program, with Commissioner Somsen recusing himself. Resolution 2022-04 for destruction of county records was passed unanimously, and a Memorandum of Understanding with Tin Cup Development Corp. for the Grouse Creek Flood Mitigation Plan was approved and signed.
- Approved claims and remittances of $3,541,130.03 and payroll claims of $478,651.06
- Approved $750 donation to Soda Springs Lions Club for Distinguished Young Women's program (Somsen recused)
- Approved Resolution 2022-04 for destruction of listed county records (unanimous)
- Approved and signed MOU with Tin Cup Development Corp. for Grouse Creek Flood Mitigation Plan
- Approved bringing back four temporary summer Road & Bridge employees
- Approved $11 for 40 COVID tests paid with ARPA funds
- Approved year-round part-time extension office position with small wage increase
- Approved travel for Lisa Barfuss to Orlando with per diem from county
County Commissioners
The Caribou County Commissioners approved the payment of bills and claims for January 10 and 24, 2022, totaling $174,650.27, which includes payroll, road and bridge, health, and other expenses. The agenda also listed several action items, but the minutes only record the approval of bills and minutes; no other decisions are documented.
- Approved payment of bills totaling $174,650.27 (unanimous)
County Commissioners
The Caribou County Commissioners approved Resolution 2022-03 establishing new commissioner districts and voting precincts, along with several other administrative actions. They also approved a commercial appraiser contract, new fair board and planning & zoning members, and discussed a proposed campground partnership. The meeting included reports from various departments and approval of claims and payroll.
- Approved Resolution 2022-01 re-appointing Mark Mathews as Chairman (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-02 setting mileage reimbursement at $0.585 per mile (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 Holiday Schedule as amended (unanimous)
- Approved 2022 commissioner assignment list (unanimous)
- Approved Laurie Kendrick and Matt Loertscher as new Caribou County Fair Board members (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-03 establishing commissioner districts and voting precincts (unanimous)
- Approved entering commercial appraiser independent contractor agreement with Kevin Franck (unanimous)
- Approved payroll claims of $631,459.26 and FY22 claims/remittances of $771,204.38 (unanimous)