Caribou County public meetings in 2024

County Commissioners

The Board approved a $3,500 contract for tree removal at the Event Center and a $1,200 smart TV for the prosecutor. They also increased the addressing fee to $100 and hired a new employee for the road and weed departments.

• Approved $3,500 for Raven’s Tree Service to remove two trees at the Event Center
• Approved up to $1,200 for a flat screen smart TV for the prosecutor
• Increased addressing fee to $100
• Approved comp time payouts for Taylor Askew and Jenna Gaines (up to 41.25 hours each)
• Offered and accepted employment to Shannon Olsen for road and bridge/weed department
• Approved 11/25/2024 minutes, $358,798.68 in claims (12/05/2024), and $216,117.39 in payroll claims (11/27/2024)
• Denied use of Optivise Benefit Broker at this time
• Decided to send employees home at 1:00 pm on Christmas Eve

County Commissioners

The Board approved several construction change orders and soil testing for the Event Center. They also authorized a new software contract for planning and zoning and approved an improvement bond resolution for the Barley Meadow Subdivision.

• Approved $15,465 bid from Utah Testing and Engineering for Event Center soil testing
• Approved Event Center change order #4 for Builders Risk Insurance ($4,033)
• Approved Event Center change order #7 for electrical price increase (up to $15,000)
• Approved Event Center change order #5 for earthwork fill (up to $70,000)
• Approved Resolution 2024-09 for Barley Meadow Subdivision improvement bond
• Approved $12,600 contract with Cloudpermit for planning, zoning, and building software
• Approved $10,000 sale of 2004 ambulance to Itafos
• Approved $492,815.70 in claims and $202,860.97 in payroll claims

County Commissioners

The Board approved the November 4, 2024, general election canvass results and Resolution #2024-08 for the Barley Meadows Subdivision. They also authorized funding for a new roof at the Sucker Trap pump house and a furnace replacement for the Annex building.

• Approved general election canvass results for Nov 4, 2024
• Approved Resolution #2024-08 for Barley Meadows Subdivision terms of agreement
• Approved $72,405 change order #3 for cinderblock building at fair grounds
• Approved $5,700 for Annex building furnace and coil from Reid’s Plumbing and Heating
• Approved $6,150 for new Sucker Trap pump house roof from Simms Construction
• Approved up to $2,500 for data retrieval from IworQs to Cloudpermit
• Approved one student Certificate of Residency
• Agreed to ship D8 to Utah Track for $27,910

County Commissioners

The Board approved Ordinance #2024-05 to vacate roads in the Alexander Townsite and authorized a mid-life service for road grader #62. Other discussions included potential new phone systems, weed enforcement fees, and BLM mining project alternatives.

• Approved $18,376.99 for mid-life service on road grader #62 through Western States
• Approved Ordinance #2024-05 to vacate roads in the Alexander Townsite
• Tabled decision on BPS telephone system upgrade proposal
• Tabled decision on weed enforcement fee structure pending research of other counties

County Commissioners

Commissioners approved Resolution 2024-07 to update solid waste disposal fees and offered three positions to the Road & Bridge Department. The board also ratified a medical services contract for the jail and approved 2025 liquor license renewals.

• Adopted Resolution 2024-07 establishing new landfill and bulk waste fees (Unanimous)
• Offered 3 positions for the County Road & Bridge Department (Passed)
• Approved 2025 liquor-beer license renewals (Approved)
• Ratified medical services contract with Sawtooth Correctional Medicine (Passed)
• Approved Certificates of Residency presented 10/14/2024 (Passed)
• Approved payment for 250 hours of comp time for Dwight (Passed)
• Approved $3,000 grader training shared with Bear Lake (Agreed)

County Commissioners

The Board approved the purchase of in-car and body camera systems for the Sheriff's office and ratified a $43,000 purchase of EMS radios. A proposed resolution for landfill fee changes was tabled for restructuring. The Board also approved a minor typo correction to a zoning ordinance.

• Approved $132,820 bid from Motorola Solutions for 10 in-car video systems and 19 body cameras (Unanimous)
• Ratified $43,000 purchase of 19 Motorola radios for EMS (Unanimous)
• Approved minor correction to Ordinance 2024-03 changing zoning from AG1 to A1
• Tabled Resolution 2024-07 regarding landfill fees for restructuring and republishing
• Approved hiring process for Bancroft and Grace area employees
• Approved purchase of a more mobile AC machine for Road & Bridge

County Commissioners

The Board approved the L1 Certificate of Caribou County Levies for the 2024 tax year. Commissioners also entered into an MOU with IHS Company to price medical claims for the county jail. The Board agreed to let the Treasurer's office close this coming Friday.

• Approved L1 Certificate of Caribou County Levies for 2024 Tax year (collected in 2025)
• Approved MOU with IHS Company to price medical claims for the county jail
• Approved closure of Treasurer's office for the upcoming Friday

County Commissioners

The board denied a request to change 41.63 acres in Freedom from low-density to high-density residential zoning. Other actions included approving a $5,000 donation to Center for Hope South and various equipment and maintenance expenditures.

• Denied zoning amendment to change 41.63 acres in Freedom to High-density Residential
• Approved $5,000 expenditure from Opioid fund for Center for Hope South
• Approved 1-month insurance extension for the Josephson Family
• Approved agreement with FDA Forest Service Caribou Targee National Forest for Timber Creek gravel
• Approved $1,400 annual increase for workers compensation insurance
• Approved courthouse generator voltage regulator replacement up to $2,000
• Approved $1,200 purchase of Retrax tonneau cover for Building Department
• Approved $4,800 for Extension Office tables and chairs from Lifetime Inc.

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners approved the FY 2024-2025 budget and authorized several equipment purchases for road maintenance and emergency services. The budget includes a decrease in the core county budget and a lower levy rate.

• Approved FY 2024-2025 budget of $19,283,407
• Approved $158,483 purchase of a backhoe for Road & Bridge
• Approved $18,000 from P.I.L.T. Department Assistance for two Search and Rescue bikes and communication trailer updates
• Approved Event Center Change Order #1 (credit of $874,655) and Change Order #2 ($109,475 for siding upgrade)
• Approved Sheriff's use of remaining ARPA funds for a training vehicle
• Approved restructuring of EMS position to report to Fire/Ambulance chief

County Commissioners

The Board approved several equipment and software purchases for the Clerk's office and election systems. They also authorized road graveling and approved student residency certificates. No decisions were made during the executive session.

• Approved claims report of $862,096.89 and payroll claims of $441,920.65
• Approved $1,427.95 for a Latitude 880 laptop for the Clerk
• Approved $6,296 for Hart InterCivic election software upgrades
• Approved $4,500 for ASC drug testing supplies
• Approved student Certificates of Residency
• Approved request to re-gravel south of Gunnell Road
• Approved addition of decals, emergency lights, and radio to Weed Dept truck
• Denied request to put a voter's guide advisory question on the November ballot

County Commissioners

The Board approved a 2024 liquor license for the Oregon Trail Country Club and directed the Clerk to update landfill fee resolutions. Commissioners also tasked the Sheriff with drafting an animal control ordinance and agreed to pay water hookup fees for county buildings.

• Approved 2024 liquor license for Oregon Trail Country Club (Unanimous)
• Approved claims report of $1,764,731.88 and payroll claims of $368,086.90 (Unanimous)
• Approved minutes of 07/08/2024 (Unanimous)
• Decided to change mobile home park landfill fees to $180 per unit annually
• Approved use of coroner's conference room for office space
• Directed Sheriff to draft and present an animal control ordinance
• Agreed to pay water hookup fees for county buildings on Main
• Approved booking 4 rooms for September IAC Conference

County Commissioners

The provided document is an agenda rather than meeting minutes. It lists scheduled discussions and public hearings, but does not record any decisions, votes, or outcomes.

County Commissioners

The board approved the purchase of two 2024 trucks and an iPad for the Coroner's Office. Commissioners also approved an Interstate Mutual Assistance Agreement with Lincoln County. Various department heads presented budget requests and salary adjustments for consideration.

• Approved purchase of 2024 Duramax for Building Department up to $58,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2024 Chevy Silverado for Weed Department for $58,000 (Unanimous)
• Approved purchase of iPad for Coroner's Office up to $1,500 (Unanimous)
• Approved Interstate Mutual Assistance Agreement between Lincoln County and Caribou County (Unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board approved two contracts for masonry work on the Cinder Block building and a software license renewal for the GIS department. Other discussions included potential insurance increases, road maintenance, and a proposed campground grant.

• Approved $32,150 Hamilton Masonry bid for Cinder Block building walls (Unanimous)
• Approved $5,800 Hamilton Masonry bid for block replacement and mortar repair (Unanimous)
• Approved ESRI Software Renewal up to $11,000 for GIS department (Unanimous)

County Commissioners

The board approved a zoning amendment for a property in Soda Springs and adopted the 2024 Natural Resource Management Plan. They also awarded contracts for hazard mitigation and courthouse repairs, and approved a budget request for public health.

• Approved rezoning of 690 US HWY 30 from Agricultural 1 (AG1) to Community Commercial Zone (C2)
• Adopted Resolution 2024-03 to approve the 2024 Natural Resource Management Plan
• Approved $35,000 bid from Easy Management Solutions for All Hazard Mitigation Plan Update
• Approved $1,300 bid from Hamilton Masonry for courthouse brick and mortar repairs
• Approved SEI Public Health FY2025 funding request of $123,496
• Approved up to $1,400 for a new Extension Office computer
• Canceled mobile home taxes for Parcel #mh92060 ($234.22) and Parcel #mh94620 ($442.31)
• Approved prorating final payments for the prior Coroner and Deputy Coroner

County Commissioners

Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 2024-04 to declare a disaster due to flooding within county boundaries. The board also received a report regarding the statutory termination of the County Coroner and the appointment of an interim replacement.

• Approved Resolution 2024-04 declaring a disaster due to flooding (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board approved $31,630 for a new Sheriff's Office gate using ARPA funds and authorized up to $10,000 for a Civiclens mapping system. They also approved a $1,000 donation for students attending a national leadership conference and permitted the Prosecutor to contract with the City of Soda Springs.

• Approved $31,630 for a new Sheriff's Office gate from Curb Appeal Garage Doors (Unanimous)
• Approved spending up to $10,000 with Civiclens for a mapping system (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 donation from P.I.L.T fund for 5 SSHS students' BPA trip to Nationals (Unanimous)
• Approved Prosecutor Doug Wood to enter a part-time criminal prosecution contract with the City of Soda Springs (Unanimous)
• Approved adding steel/concrete mezzanine, bollards, insulation system, and metal liner panels to Grace Event Center options
• Denied requests from Wade Yost to backfill a foundation and purchase his home

County Commissioners

The Board approved a construction bid for the County Event Center and an elevator upgrade. They also granted a conditional use permit for an internet antenna and approved a donation to the Soda Springs High School band.

• Approved Lundahl Building bid for Event Center up to $3.8M (unanimous)
• Approved $15,588.06 elevator upgrade by Schindler Elevator Company (unanimous)
• Approved conditional use permit for internet antenna at Lund and Barfuss Roads pending survey (unanimous)
• Approved $2,000 donation from PILT fund to Soda Springs Performing Arts (unanimous)
• Approved adding a new position to the Road and Bridge Department (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board approved the purchase of a road sweeper and funding for road striping. They authorized several legal and forensic service agreements and approved donations for community events. A proposal to repurpose ARPA funds from a transport van to a gate project was agreed upon.

• Approved purchase of 2018 Broce Broom RCT-350 Sweeper for max $40,033 (Unanimous)
• Approved striping of Lund Road and Old Highway (approx. $20,000)
• Approved $1,000 P.I.L.T. donation to Grace Idaho Chamber of Commerce (Unanimous)
• Approved $350 donation to Caribou Medical Foundation (Unanimous)
• Approved MOU between Idaho State Police Forensic Services and County Coroner’s Office (Unanimous)
• Approved Conflict Public Defender agreement with John Bulger (Unanimous)
• Approved Indigent Defense Provider agreement with Don Marler (Unanimous)
• Approved claims report of $308,728.05 and payroll claims of $189,159.79 (Unanimous)

County Commissioners

The board terminated its request for qualifications (R.F.Q.) with Construction Services and voted to enter negotiations with Lundahl Building for the construction of the events center in Grace. Additionally, the board directed staff to contact a property owner on Cow Camp Rd. regarding building permit compliance.

• Terminated R.F.Q. with Construction Services for the events center in Grace
• Approved entering negotiations for an R.F.Q. with Lundahl Building for the events center in Grace (unanimous)
• Instructed Rowdy Larkins to contact property owner on Cow Camp Rd. to address building permit and addressing compliance

County Commissioners

The Board approved funding for EMS lockers, a youth program, and the Soil Conservation District. They also appointed a new member to the Animal Damage Control Board and extended a mineral leasing agreement.

• Approved $5,060 plus shipping for 18 EMS lockers (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 donation to Distinguished Young Women Program from P.I.L.T. (Unanimous)
• Approved $14,000 contribution to Caribou Soil Conservation District for FY 2025 from P.I.L.T. (Passed)
• Approved $7,000 from Opioid fund for two staff to attend training in Anaheim (Passed)
• Appointed Jennifer Ellis to the Animal Damage Control Board (Unanimous)
• Approved cancellation of $236.69 in delinquent taxes for parcel # MH94520 (Unanimous)
• Approved extension of Mineral Leasing agreement #E800038 with State Department of Lands (Unanimous)
• Approved professional services agreement with Keller Associates Inc. for Blackfoot River Road project (Passed)

County Commissioners

The Board approved a pathology services agreement with the Eastern Idaho Forensic Pathology Center and a rug service contract with Alsco. They also ratified a Laserfiche expansion agreement. A proposal for a 150-megawatt solar project was discussed but not approved due to conflicts with the county's comprehensive plan.

• Approved contract with Alsco for courthouse rug service up to $2,000/year
• Approved agreement for pathology services with Eastern Idaho Forensic Pathology Center
• Ratified Laserfiche expansion agreement totaling $4,859.60

County Commissioners

The Board approved several maintenance contracts for the ambulance garage and judge's chambers. They also entered into an emergency services agreement with Bayer and provided funding for special education tools at Soda Springs School District.

• Approved Dry Valley Emergency Services MOU with Bayer for 2024
• Approved $29,600 for ambulance garage re-roofing and $1,200 for fire station gutters (Thomas Robinson Roofing)
• Approved $21,288 for flooring in Judge's Chambers (Construction Services)
• Approved $4,000 donation from P.I.L.T. funds to Soda Springs School District Special Education
• Decided to split a check from Bonneville County between Road & Bridge and Weed departments
• Approved four Certificates of Residency
• Agreed to stop spending time on Seismic Plan corrections

County Commissioners

The Board approved a state grant for hazard litigation and authorized a new liquor license for Grace Market LLC. They also appointed two new members to the Fair Board and approved a claims report totaling over $3.5 million.

• Approved 2023 Subrecipient Agreement for All Hazard Litigation Plan for $35,316.43
• Approved liquor license for Grace Market LLC
• Appointed Kade Lusk and Roger Hill to the Fair Board
• Approved certificates of residency
• Approved claims report of $3,517,342.64 and payroll claims of $344,588.08
• Approved minutes of 1/08/2024
• Granted Prosecutor permission to seek grant funding for a Victim Advocate

County Commissioners

Commissioners adopted Ordinance No. 2024-01, which prohibits solar energy storage systems beyond personal use within the county. The board also appointed Mark Mathews as Chairman and approved a revised snow removal agreement with Bonneville County.

• Adopted Ordinance No. 2024-01 banning solar energy storage beyond personal use
• Approved revised 2024 snow removal agreement with Bonneville County
• Appointed Mark Mathews as Chairman of the Board (Unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2024-02 setting travel reimbursement at $.67 per mile (Unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 contract with Keller Associates Inc. for grant application support
• Approved liquor license transfer for the Grace Lounge
• Approved claims report of $384,390.32 and payroll claims of $391,279.19 (Unanimous)
• Approved 2024 meeting notice and courthouse holiday schedule (Unanimous)