Minidoka County meeting summaries, agendas, and minutes

Minidoka County approves $24.5M tentative budget; upcoming meetings on budget, probation

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved a tentative fiscal year 2027 budget of $24,504,399.00 at their Aug. 3 meeting. The board also approved an amended juvenile detention housing agreement, 11 certificates of residency, and a waterways resolution.

County Commissioners approve tentative budget

At the Aug. 3 regular meeting, the commissioners approved the tentative FY2027 budget appropriations and publications totaling $24,504,399.00. They also approved an amended housing agreement between the Juvenile Detention Center and the State of Idaho, and approved 11 certificates of residency while denying one (EDUID #100743926). A resolution for waterways in the justice fund was approved as resolution #2026-08-03. The board approved claims and payroll as presented, and approved minutes for July 27 and July 31, 2026. The meeting included an executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) and (1)(f) for personnel and legal matters.

Other recent meetings

Aug. 5 – Urban Renewal Agency (agenda only, minutes not yet published): The board reviewed the proposed FY2027 budget and a corresponding budget ordinance, with a public hearing scheduled for Aug. 26. Members also discussed a consultant agreement for Leslie Garner, possible payment to Mart Produce for a loan agreement, and the Idaho Equipment and Sheet Metal expansion.

Aug. 10 – County Commissioners (agenda only, minutes not yet published): The agenda included approval of an amended FY2027 budget for publication, an alcoholic beverage license action, a resource officer agreement with Sheriff Pinther, tax cancellations with Treasurer Dayley, and a mileage rate action item.

Aug. 11 – Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board (agenda only): The board considered approving or ratifying employee hires for the Juvenile Probation Department and Juvenile Detention Center, and discussed budget matters with Minidoka and Cassia clerks.

Aug. 11 – Mini-Cassia Jail Committee (agenda only): The committee considered approving or ratifying hires at the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. Action items included Policy 14.4 (Emergency Medical Care), Policy 9.3 (Use of Restraints), and a life detection radar purchase.

Coming up

• **Aug. 17 – County Commissioners regular meeting**: The board will discuss the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project work group, a Computer Arts agreement (including voiding a previously signed agreement), an agreement with the Minidoka School District for an educational program, and juvenile detention facility and deputy director action items.
• **Aug. 26 – Urban Renewal Agency public hearing**: A public hearing on the proposed FY2027 budget ordinance is scheduled, as announced at the Aug. 5 meeting.

Minidoka County boards address budgets, hiring in agenda-only meetings

Over the past two weeks, Minidoka County officials met to discuss the upcoming fiscal year budget, hiring for justice facilities, and other administrative matters. All meetings were agenda-only; minutes have not been published, so no decisions are reported.

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met on July 27 and August 3. The July 27 agenda included a roundtable discussion on the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project, a budget discussion with Clerk Page, a Caselle Financial Software Contract, a lease buyout for the postage machine, and a review of alcoholic beverage licenses.

On August 3, the board took up tentative approval of FY 2027 Budget Appropriations for Publication, a resolution to amend the FY 2026 budget for the Waterways & Justice Fund, an amended Housing Agreement with Juvenile Detention, a JPO Asphalt action item via Building & Grounds & Procurement Department, and Community College Residency Applications.

A special meeting on July 31 was held to approve remaining alcoholic beverage licenses before an August 1 deadline.

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee

The Mini-Cassia Jail Committee met on July 28 to review hiring approvals for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and the Juvenile Detention Center. The agenda also included budget matters presented by the Minidoka and Cassia Clerks.

Urban Renewal Agency

The Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency met on August 5 to review and approve the proposed FY2027 budget and a corresponding budget ordinance. A public hearing on the ordinance is scheduled for August 26, 2026. The board also reviewed bank account signatories, a consultant agreement for Leslie Garner, possible approval of a payment to Mart Produce for a loan agreement, and discussed an Idaho Equipment and Sheet Metal expansion.

Coming up

No upcoming meetings are listed in the next 14 days.

Minidoka County approves $89,097 software renewal; budget talks ahead for FY 2027

Minidoka County Commissioners approved an $89,097.35 software renewal for financial and law enforcement modules at their July 20 meeting, the largest dollar item decided in the past two weeks. The same meeting also cleared 13 alcoholic beverage licenses and set the county's 2026 construction roll and annual assessed value.

July 20 — Commissioners meeting (minutes published)

The Board approved the CAI/Harris software renewal for $89,097.35 by motion carried. The software covers financial and law enforcement modules.

Also approved by motion carried:

• Idaho Department of Juvenile Correction passthrough funds agreement for cigarette/tobacco tax.
• Claims as presented.
• July 13, 2026 minutes.
• Alcoholic beverage licenses for 13 entities, including Walmart #1900 and various local businesses.
• 2026 abstracts for the new construction roll and annual assessed value.
• An indigent application presented through the Board of Community Guardians.

July 27 — Commissioners meeting (agenda only)

Minutes have not yet been published. The posted agenda listed a Misdemeanor Probation Office Project Work Group roundtable discussion, a budget discussion with Clerk Page, a Caselle Financial Software Contract, a lease buyout for a postage machine, and a review of alcoholic beverage licenses.

July 28 — Mini-Cassia Jail Committee (agenda only)

Minutes have not yet been published. The agenda listed hiring approvals for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center, plus budget matters presented by the Minidoka and Cassia Clerks.

July 31 — Commissioners special meeting (agenda only)

Minutes have not yet been published. The agenda listed alcoholic beverage license renewal, noted as action taken before an August 1, 2026 deadline.

Coming up

• **Aug. 3, County Commissioners:** Tentative approval of FY 2027 budget appropriations for publication; resolution to amend the FY 2026 budget for the Waterways & Justice Fund; amended housing agreement with Juvenile Detention; JPO Asphalt action item via Building & Grounds & Procurement Department; and Community College Residency Applications. The agenda also includes departmental reports and a walkthrough of a new building with Koyles Construction.
• **Aug. 5, Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency:** Review and approval of the proposed FY 2027 budget; proposed FY 2027 budget ordinance with a public hearing scheduled for August 26, 2026; consultant agreement for Leslie Garner; possible approval of payment to Mart Produce for a loan agreement; and discussion of the Idaho Equipment and Sheet Metal expansion.

Minidoka County Roundup: Budgets, Jail Committee Bids on the Agenda

Minidoka County officials have scheduled a series of budget presentations, equipment purchases, and administrative approvals across recent meetings, though final minutes have not yet been published to confirm what was decided. Agendas from the past two weeks outline planned actions on county funds, jail hiring, and equipment bids.

County Commissioners (July 6)

The Board of County Commissioners was scheduled to review and approve claims, payroll, and minutes. The meeting included action items on various departmental budgets, passthrough funds agreements, and construction reports. Specific items on the agenda were the 2026 Justice Fund General Reserve Appropriation and a Juvenile Detention Center Passthrough Funds Agreement. The agenda also listed a Misdemeanor Probation Office Project Work Group discussion and a Building and Zoning Budget Presentation. Because minutes are not yet published, it is not confirmed which items were approved.

County Commissioners (July 13)

The Board of County Commissioners was scheduled to review budget presentations from multiple departments, including the Assessor, Sheriff, and Juvenile Detention. The agenda included action items on Alcoholic Beverage Licenses and an official statement on the use of a new building. The board was also set to handle South Central Public Health District Ballots for Lincoln and Minidoka County and an order for Knox Boxes. Minutes are not yet published, so outcomes are not yet available.

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee (July 14)

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee was scheduled to review and vote on several actions related to the Criminal Justice Center, including employee hires, policy approvals, and equipment purchases. This included the hiring of Lieutenant Shannon Taylor, as well as approving policy 2.1 and policy 13.1. Equipment purchases on the agenda included cabinets and a counter for the fingerprint room in Booking via the Black Pine Cabinet Bid, and a request to purchase heat pumps via the Thermal Supply Inc Bid. The committee was also set to consider hiring actions for Adult Misdemeanor Probation and the Juvenile Detention Center. Additional agenda items included activity reports, budget matters, and legal updates. Minutes are not yet published.

Coming up

• July 20: County Commissioners will vote on several administrative items, including approval of claims, payroll, and alcoholic beverage licenses. Director Tate is scheduled to present a Passthrough Funds Agreement as an action item. The agenda includes budget presentations for the district court, magistrate division, health district, junior college, parks & recreation, and other county funds. Presentations include the District Court (06-00) and Health District (11:50 AM) by Clerk Page. A round-table discussion of the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project is also scheduled.