Blaine County, Idaho

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to establish tentative budgets for the 2027 fiscal year. This includes budget actions for both the Board of County Commissioners and the Blaine County Ambulance District.

• Set Tentative FY 2027 Budget for Blaine County Ambulance District
• Set Tentative FY 2027 Budget for Board of County Commissioners

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a conditional use permit application by Twin Stock LLC for a 10,000 animal unit feedlot. The property is located at 23 Yale Road, zoned Productive Agricultural District with Wellhead Protection and Wildlife Overlay Districts. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Public hearing and consideration of conditional use permit for a 10,000 animal unit feedlot by Twin Stock LLC at 23 Yale Road

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on an application by Twin Stock LLC for a conditional use permit to operate a 10,000 animal unit feedlot on property at 23 Yale Road, zoned Productive Agricultural with Wellhead Protection and Wildlife Overlay districts. The commission will also discuss findings of fact for a separate site modification application (LU25-16). The meeting includes updates and setting of next meeting dates.

• Conditional use permit for 10,000 animal unit feedlot at 23 Yale Road (Twin Stock LLC)
• Findings of Fact discussion for LU25-16 (921 Parker Gulch / MOD Site Alt)
• Next meeting date set for Thursday, July 23rd at 402 Cherry Street in Minidoka
• Property located in A-40 zoning district with Wellhead Protection and Wildlife Overlay districts

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will consider a consent calendar that includes a professional services agreement with the Idaho Transportation Department for Kilpatrick Bridge construction, a new beverage license for Rojas & Sons 34 Inc DBA Shorty’s Diner, and Junior College Certificate of Residency forms. Departmental reports and other board updates will be presented, and the Board will approve minutes from May 2026 meetings. An executive session will be held to discuss evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of employees or public officers under Idaho Code §74-206(1)(b).

• Idaho Transportation Department Local Professional Services Agreement for Kilpatrick Bridge construction
• New beverage license for Rojas & Sons 34 Inc DBA Shorty’s Diner
• Junior College Certificate of Residency forms
• Approval of May 12, 2026 regular meeting minutes (and May 14 & 18 special meeting minutes)
• Executive session on evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of employees or public officers (Idaho Code §74-206(1)(b))

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will spend the meeting reviewing the FY 2027 budget. Both the Board and the Blaine County Ambulance District will present budget deliberations. No decisions are listed beyond budget discussion.

• FY 2027 budget deliberations – Blaine County Ambulance District
• FY 2027 budget deliberations – Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will consider and vote on budget items for the Coroner’s Office and the Sheriff’s Office. They will also consider the Ohio Gulch Sprinkler Replacement Project. The meeting includes a public comment period and a scheduled break.

• Coroner budget – action item
• Sheriff budget – action item
• Ohio Gulch Sprinkler Replacement Project – action item

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a request to reconsider a Stream Alteration Permit for Wood River Land Trust on Democrat Gulch, Hot Spring Gulch, and Croy Creeks. The board will also act on consent items including a catering permit, beverage license renewals, a grant agreement, and contract with TGS Consulting. Additionally, discussions on the Gem Plan Health Insurance and FY 2027 insurance brokerage fee are scheduled.

• Democrat Gulch Stream Alteration Permit Reconsideration: affected party requests reconsideration of permit for irrigation water rights point of diversion and storage repair on multiple Class 3 streams
• Catering permit for Sawtooth Brewery to serve beer and wine at Higher Ground Fundraiser Dinner on August 20, 2026 at 150 Glendale Rd, Bellevue
• Beverage license renewals for over 30 establishments including Idathai, Johnny G’s Subshack, Sawtooth Brewery, and others
• Resolution 2026-15 and SUN-NMG-3-16-0016-065-2026 Grant Agreement
• Gem Plan Health Insurance discussion and FY 2027 Insurance Brokerage Fee action item

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider the FY2027 budget for the Blaine County Ambulance District and discuss capital improvement plans for several departments. Action items include capital improvements for Road and Bridge, IT, Facilities, and Sheriff's Office, as well as contracts for the Snake River Juvenile Detention Center and commissioner professional services. A public comment period is scheduled at the start.

• Action item: FY2027 Budget for Blaine County Ambulance District
• Capital improvements: Road and Bridge Department
• Capital improvements: IT Department
• Capital improvements: Facilities Department and Sheriff's Office
• Action item: Snake River Juvenile Detention Center contract

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and act on the county budget, including a reserve policy confirmation and a cost of living increase. They will also consider creating several new positions (Election Clerk, Court Clerk, School Resource Officer, and Seasonal Noxious Weed Employee), approve community service contracts, and finalize a comment letter regarding the proposed annexation of Flying Hat Ranch (Blaine Crossing). The meeting opens with public comment.

• Reserve policy confirmation (action item)
• Cost of living increase (action item)
• New positions: Election Clerk, Court Clerk, School Resource Officer, Seasonal Noxious Weed Employee (action item)
• Community service contracts (action item)
• Proposed annexation of Flying Hat Ranch (Blaine Crossing) – comment letter (action item)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will vote on a regulatory agreement for River Bend Community Housing and discuss a comment letter on proposed federal grant rule changes. Action items include approving contracts for Kilpatrick Bridge engineering services and multiple HMGP scoping grants. Budget presentations from Mountain Rides and the Blaine County Fair Board are also scheduled.

• River Bend Community Housing Regulatory Agreement
• Comment letter on OMB proposed overhaul of federal grant rules
• Local Professional Services Agreement with Keller Associates for Engineer of Record Services for Kilpatrick Bridge
• Technical Service Agreements with University of Idaho Integrated Design Lab, National Lab of the Rockies, WSP, and Idaho National Lab for HMGP Scoping Grants
• Mountain Rides budget presentation and Fair Board budget presentation

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing on a proposed 14,000 sq ft medical office building under a Planned Unit Development at 102 Blue Haven Lane and 12598 State Highway 75. Also on the agenda: discussion of ambulance district priorities, approval of a grant match letter for Sun Valley Economic Development, and appointment of Trent Stumph to the Land Water Wildlife Levy Advisory Board.

• Public hearing for Rock Rolling Medical Office Building PUD (14,000 sq ft, zoned R-4 with Community Housing Overlay)
• Rural Economic Development Professional Grant Match letter for Sun Valley Economic Development
• Appoint Trent Stumph to Land Water Wildlife Levy Advisory Board (3-year term)
• Board Priority Discussion for Blaine County Ambulance District
• IAC Annual Conference Registration Discussion

Levy Advisory Board

The Levy Advisory Board will review two funding applications for land and water projects. The board serves as a recommending body to the Blaine County Board of County Commissioners.

• Application from Wood River Land Trust for $222,222 to acquire 0.55 acres for Howard Preserve expansion
• Pre-Application from South Valley Ground Water District for $150,000 to fallow agricultural lands to maintain Little Wood River flow

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing and consider a Planned Unit Development for a 14,000 sq ft medical office building on Hospital Drive. They will also vote on rejecting the bid for the Ohio Gulch sprinkler replacement project, approve a consent calendar including beverage license renewals and a new license for Yoimi Sushi & Hibachi, and review the Blaine County Housing Authority's 2026 report and contract. Other land use items include findings of fact for the medical office building, possible purchase of county-owned property at 117 Robert Street in Picabo, and reconsideration of 102 Karst Drive/Massaro.

• Public hearing and decision on Rock Rolling Medical Office Building PUD (14,000 sq ft, Hospital Drive, 102 Blue Haven Lane and 12598 State Highway 75)
• Resolution 2026-14 rejecting the bid for Ohio Gulch Sprinkler Replacement Project
• Consent calendar: 18 beverage license renewals and new beer/wine license for Yoimi Sushi & Hibachi (745 N Main St, Bellevue)
• Approval of Blaine County Housing Authority 2026 report and contract
• Possible purchase of county-owned property at 117 Robert Street, Picabo

Board of County Commissioners

This special meeting features a series of presentations from community organizations including the Blaine County Housing Authority, Sawtooth Coalition, Sawtooth Valley Wildland Fire Collaborative, Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve Alliance, National Association on Mental Illness, Crisis Hotline, The Advocates, and the Blaine Historical Museum. No public hearings or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational only.

• Presentation by Blaine County Housing Authority at 1:00 PM
• Presentation by Sawtooth Valley Wildland Fire Collaborative on wildfire preparedness
• Presentation by Central Idaho Dark Sky Reserve Alliance on dark sky preservation
• Presentation by National Association on Mental Illness and Crisis Hotline on mental health services
• Presentation by Blaine Historical Museum on local history

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special meeting consisting largely of departmental updates from Emergency Communications, Sheriff, Jail, Human Resources, Probation, Prosecuting Attorney, Information Technology, Sustainability, and Elections. The only action item is a closed executive session under Idaho Code to discuss evaluation, dismissal, or discipline of employees or public officers. No specific ordinances, contracts, or public hearings are listed.

• Executive session for employee evaluation/dismissal/discipline (Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b))
• Departmental presentations from Sheriff, Jail, IT, Sustainability, and others

Board of County Commissioners

The board will take public comment, approve consent items including beverage licenses, and consider a law enforcement mutual assistance compact. They will hear a Southern Idaho Solid Waste budget presentation and discuss an EMS insurance change. In the afternoon, they will address a land use appeal reconsideration and approve prior meeting minutes.

• New beverage license for Sun Valley Viceroy Resort at 300 River St East, Ketchum
• Law Enforcement Mutual Assistance Compact
• Southern Idaho Solid Waste budget presentation
• Reconsideration of appeal of nonconforming structure at 102 Karst Drive
• EMS Third Party Insurance Change Discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The board will hold a special meeting to receive a budget overview for the Blaine County Ambulance District and hear Q2 reports and budget proposals from partner agencies including fire districts, LifeFlight Network, Sun Valley Heli-Ski, and medical directors. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is for presentations and discussion.

• Carey Rural Fire Protection District: Q2 Report/Budget Proposal
• BC South Q2 Reports including Ketchum Fire, Hailey Fire, and budget proposal
• Sun Valley Fire/North Blaine Fire County Fire District: Q2 Report/Budget Proposal
• LifeFlight Network Q2 Report and Operations Update
• Patrick McIntyre Q2 Report and BCAD budget line items outside partner agencies

Board of County Commissioners

This is not a regular business meeting. The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is attending a Sawtooth Valley Wildland Fire Collaborative wildfire public event with a quorum present. No decisions or formal actions are scheduled.

• Quorum attending the Sawtooth Valley Wildland Fire Collaborative Wildfire Public Event at Stanley Community Building

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive updates from several county departments, including capital improvement projects, facilities, recycling, noxious weeds, and road and bridge. No public hearings, ordinances, or specific spending items are listed on the agenda; the meeting consists solely of departmental briefings.

• Capital improvement projects briefing
• Facilities update from Pat Boyle
• Recycling update from Pat Boyle
• Noxious weeds update from Jason Parker
• Road and Bridge update from Steve Thompson

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a reconsideration public hearing regarding a site alteration permit for a new home and driveway. The commission will also discuss findings of fact for the St. Lukes MOB CHPUD.

• Reconsideration public hearing for MOD Site Alteration Permit at 921 Parker Gulch Road
• Discussion of Findings of Fact for LU25-85 (St. Lukes MOB CHPUD)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners holds a special meeting to receive budget presentations from multiple county departments. The budget kick-off presentation begins at 9:15 AM, followed by presentations from the Assessor, Disaster Services/Waterways, GIS, Treasurer, Land Use and Building Services, Courts, and the Clerk/Auditor/Recorder. No votes or public hearings are scheduled; the meeting is entirely informational for planning purposes.

• 9:15 AM – Budget kick-off presentation by Stephen Graham and Ozzie Gripentrog
• 10:30 AM – Assessor Jim Williams presents department budget
• 11:00 AM – Disaster Services/Waterways budget by Chris Corwin
• 2:00 PM – Land Use and Building Services budget by Rachel Martin and Jeff Giese
• 3:00 PM – Clerk/Auditor/Recorder budget by Stephen Graham

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a planned unit development (PUD) application from Rock Rolling Properties LLC to build a 14,000-square-foot medical office building at 102 Blue Haven Lane and 12598 State Highway 75. Additionally, the board will consider a minor plat amendment shifting lot lines between the two parcels, and act on a fire sprinkler replacement bid award for the Ohio Gulch/Recycle Center. Other action items include a consent calendar with beverage license renewals and various contracts and grants.

• Rock Rolling Medical Office Building PUD public hearing for a 14,000 sq ft building on Hospital Drive at 102 Blue Haven Lane and 12598 State Highway 75
• Rock Rolling Minor Plat Amendment to shift lot lines between two parcels (1.54 and 1.55 acres) on State Highway 75
• Ohio Gulch/Recycle Center fire sprinkler replacement bid award
• Consent calendar includes beverage license renewals for Galena Lodge, Smoky Mountain Pizzeria, Sun Valley Resort, and others
• Ordinance 2026-01 for 103 Glendale Road rezone and map amendment

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special meeting of the Blaine County Board of Commissioners. The board will hear public comment and then discuss the sustainability program and commissioner projects. No formal actions or votes are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment period
• Sustainability program discussion
• Commissioner projects discussion

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and take action regarding Blaine County water conservation projects.

• Discussion and action item on Blaine County water conservation projects

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider an order to establish the Big Wood River Library District and appoint its Board of Trustees. The meeting includes a bid opening for fire sprinkler replacement at the Ohio Gulch/Recycle Center and several beverage license actions.

• Order establishing the Big Wood River Library District and appointment of Trustees
• Bid opening for Ohio Gulch/Recycle Center fire sprinkler replacement
• New beverage license for Richkor, Inc DBA Trail Creek Cantina
• Beverage license renewals for Cutthroat Club LLC, Valley Club Inc, Serva Group, Richkor Inc, Sun Valley Performing Arts Inc, Evils Inc, and Aspen Skiing Company LLC
• Tyler Contract Amendments for Cashiering and Content Manager Conversion

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to consider an Idaho Fish and Game appeal of a Land, Water and Wildlife Advisory Board decision regarding a big game habitat improvement project and cheatgrass. The board will also discuss water conservation projects and take action. Executive sessions are scheduled to review indigent records and consider related matters.

• Public comment period at 1:30 p.m.
• Appeal of advisory board decision on big game habitat improvement and cheatgrass (action item)
• Discussion of Blaine County water conservation projects (action item)
• Executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(d) for indigent records review
• Executive session considerations (action item)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings on three plat amendments and stream alteration permits. The body is also deciding on several service agreements and a state criminal alien assistance program grant.

• Plat amendment for 313 Starweather Drive to enlarge the building envelope
• Stream Alteration Permit for Wood River Land Trust on Democrat Gulch, Hot Spring Gulch, and Croy Creek
• Plat amendment and variance for 185 Hyndman View to reduce front-yard setback to 23 feet
• FY25 State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (SCAAP) agreement
• Beverage license renewals for The Covey, The Sawtooth Club, and The Kneadery

The Board of County Commissioners accepted the official results from the May 19, 2026, primary election. They also approved a consent calendar including road improvement agreements and various service contracts. Additionally, the Board authorized an application for federal criminal assistance funds.

• Approved the May 19, 2026, Primary Election Canvas (2-0)
• Approved the Consent Calendar (2-0)
• Approved request to apply for Fiscal Year State Criminal Alien Assistance Program (2-0)

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings to consider four separate applications for conditional use permits and a variance. These requests involve residential additions, a dock, and an accessory dwelling unit.

• Floodplain conditional use permit for a 2,100 s.f. addition at 19 Lake Creek Rd
• Wetlands Conditional Use Permit for a 12’ x 12’ dock at 104 W. Channel Lane
• Side yard and riparian setback variance for an addition at 233 Eagle Creek Loop
• Conditional use permit for an Accessory Dwelling Unit at 205 Chocolate Gulch

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss housing authority matters and county impact fees. They are deciding on zoning amendments regarding Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations and the Mountain Overlay District. A public hearing is scheduled for a stream alteration permit on the Big Wood River.

• Stream Alteration Permit public hearing for 126 River Ranch Rd
• Proposed zoning amendments to Title 9 for Concentrated Animal Feeding Operations (CAFO)
• Proposed updates to Title 9 Mountain Overlay District and Seasonal Use Overlay map
• Beverage license transfer for Roadbars to 17 W Bullion Street, Hailey
• Juvenile detention contracts discussion with Twin Falls County

The Board approved a consent calendar including beverage license transfers and renewals, as well as a participating entity agreement for cooperative purchasing. Commissioners also discussed the potential dissolution or continuation of the Blaine County Housing Authority following the City of Ketchum's withdrawal of funding.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved participating entity agreement with Cooperative Educational Services (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

This special meeting consists entirely of a farm tour with no official business or decisions. The board will visit Hailey Farms, University of Idaho’s Rinker Rock Creek Ranch, and Silver Creek Preserve.

• 9 AM pickup at Blaine County Courthouse for farm tour
• Visit to Hailey Farms in Croy with owner Austin Shea
• Presentations at University of Idaho’s Rinker Rock Creek Ranch on range research and irrigation
• Stop at Silver Creek Preserve with manager Dirk Anderson
• Possible visit to Blaine County 4-H Fairgrounds for sheep & goat weigh-in

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners conducted a field tour of Hailey Farms, the University of Idaho's Rinker Rock Creek Ranch, and Silver Creek Preserve. Participants included county officials, university staff, and community representatives. The meeting adjourned at 3:37 p.m. with no business or votes recorded.

Board of County Commissioners

This is a special meeting of the Blaine County Board of Commissioners. The board will consider a consent item regarding escrow instructions for the Valley Club Road Improvement Project, followed by a discussion on county projects and priorities. Later, the board will hold an executive session for pending litigation in Tackett v. Murphy and for evaluation or discipline of employees. An action item on executive session considerations follows before adjournment.

• Consent calendar: Valley Club Road Improvement Project Escrow Instructions
• Discussion: Blaine County Projects and Priorities
• Executive session: pending litigation Tackett v. Murphy et al. (Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f))
• Executive session: evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of employees (Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b))

The commissioners approved the consent calendar with a unanimous vote. They then moved to an executive session, which was approved by a roll‑call vote. No further action was taken during the executive session. The remainder of the meeting was a discussion of FY27 project priorities with no formal decisions.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Entered executive session (motion passed, all three commissioners aye)
• No action taken in executive session

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposal to rezone a 20-acre parcel at 103 Glendale Road from Productive Agricultural to Light Industrial. They will also consider a resolution and ordinance to ban fireworks, approve a hazard mitigation grant for Colorado Gulch Bridge, and act on a consent calendar including a retail beverage license for the Argyros Performing Arts Center. Several reports and an executive session are scheduled.

• Public hearing on rezone of 103 Glendale Road from A-20 to Light Industrial
• Fireworks ban Resolution 2026-13 and Ordinance 2026-03
• Hazard Mitigation Grant for Colorado Gulch Bridge award increase
• Retail Beverage License for Sun Valley Performing Arts (Argyros Performing Arts Center) at 120 S Main St, Ketchum
• Junior College Certificate of Residency forms on consent calendar

The board adopted Resolution 2026-13 banning fireworks in areas declared a severe fire threat and adopted Ordinance 2026-03 establishing fire restrictions for unincorporated lands, each passing 2‑0. They also approved a mental‑health awareness proclamation, a consent calendar, and accepted a $24,349.55 increase to the Colorado Gulch Bridge hazard mitigation grant, all with 2‑0 votes.

• Adopted Resolution 2026-13 fireworks ban (2/0)
• Adopted Ordinance 2026-03 fire restrictions (2/0)
• Adopted Proclamation 2026-03 Mental Health Awareness Month (2/0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (2/0)
• Accepted $24,349.55 Hazard Mitigation Grant increase for Colorado Gulch Bridge (2/0)
• Approved November 18, 2025 Special Meeting Minutes (2/0)
• Approved December 9, 2025 Regular Meeting Minutes (2/0)
• Approved Logic and Accuracy Test (2/0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on the termination of the Ketchum police contract and various property tax exemptions. The meeting includes public hearings on plat amendments and a request for reconsideration of a 26-lot subdivision. The board will also consider initiating amendments to Title 10 Subdivision Regulations.

• Termination of Ketchum police contract
• Plat Amendment for 3661 and 3665 Buttercup Road
• Plat Amendment for 109 Aspen Lakes Drive
• Request for reconsideration for Moonlight Meadows Simple PUD (26 lots)
• MOU with Wood River Land Trust for spray drone funding

The commissioners unanimously approved the termination of the joint powers agreement with the City of Ketchum for law‑enforcement services. They also unanimously approved twelve nonprofit property‑tax exemptions, a $1‑per‑year lease for the Hope Garden, a $60,000 spray‑drone purchase agreement, a $225 per share water‑share lease, a $289,233.23 hazard‑mitigation grant, and a $5,000 waste‑fee waiver for Bellevue’s cleanup event.

• Terminate Ketchum police joint powers agreement (unanimously)
• Approve 2026 property‑tax exemptions for twelve nonprofits (unanimously)
• Approve Hope Garden lease agreement at $1.00 per year for five years (unanimously)
• Accept Wood River Land Trust MOU to purchase spray drone for $60,000 (unanimously)
• Approve Fish Creek water‑shares lease at $225 per share through FY 2031 (unanimously)
• Approve HMGP sub‑recipient award for $289,233.23 for microgrid study (unanimously)
• Approve Bellevue waste‑fee waiver up to $5,000 for May 2‑3 cleanup weekend (unanimously)
• Approve consent calendar items (unanimously)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The commission will consider a request to reconsider a denied site alteration permit for a residence at 921 Parker Gulch Road. They will also continue a public hearing and consider a planned unit development for a 14,000-square-foot medical office building at 102 Blue Haven Lane and 12598 State Highway 75. Additionally, they will discuss findings of fact for a rezone at 103 Glendale Road and a draft letter to county commissioners about the housing authority.

• Request to reconsider denied MOD site alteration permit for single-family residence at 921 Parker Gulch Rd (R-10 UIB, Mountain Overlay District)
• Continuation of public hearing for Medical Office Building PUD (14,000 sq ft) at 102 Blue Haven Lane and 12598 State Hwy 75 (R-.4, Community Housing Overlay)
• Findings of Fact discussion for Webb Landscape Rezone at 103 Glendale Rd
• Discussion of letter to Blaine County Commissioners regarding Blaine County Housing Authority
• Next meeting date proposed: May 27?

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will consider contracts for the ambulance district, a budget proposal for public health, and a public hearing regarding a stream alteration permit for Double Creek Ranch.

• Stream Alteration Permit public hearing for Double Creek Ranch
• Ambulance Billing Provider Contract
• South Central Public Health FY 2027 Budget Proposal
• Hailey-Friedman Memorial Airport grant agreement
• Animal Damage Control Board funding request

The commissioners adopted a proclamation for Sexual Assault Awareness Month, approved the consent calendar, accepted a grant application for the Second Chance Act, and approved the Idaho Airport Aid Program grant and related resolution for the Hailey Friedman Memorial Airport. They also declined funding for the Animal Damage Control Board, convened as the Blaine County Ambulance District, and approved a $19,379.56 invoice to BC South Fire Protection District.

• Adopted Proclamation 2026-02 for Sexual Assault Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (2‑0)
• Accepted request to apply for Second Chance Act Pay for Success grant (2‑0)
• Approved Idaho Airport Aid Program grant FY27 for Hailey Friedman Memorial Airport (2‑0)
• Adopted County Resolution 2026-12 for the airport grant (2‑0)
• Declined funding for the Idaho Animal Damage Control Board (board agreement)
• Constituted the board as the Blaine County Ambulance District (2‑0)
• Approved BC South Fire Protection District inter‑facility transfer invoice of $19,379.56 (2‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a presentation and open house on the ambulance levy. Public comment will be taken before the presentation. No votes or decisions are scheduled; the meeting is informational.

• Ambulance levy presentation and open house at Hailey Town Center West

Board of County Commissioners

This agenda is a notice that a quorum of Blaine County Commissioners will attend the TogetherWe Annual All-Partners Meeting at Sun Valley Resort. No specific decisions, discussions, or business items are listed for the board's own meeting.

• Attendance at TogetherWe Annual All-Partners Meeting at Sun Valley Resort

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a plat amendment for 109 Aspen Lakes Drive that shifts the building envelope out of the 100‑year floodplain and expands it by 3.3%. The meeting also includes action items on a stream alteration permit extension at 241 Timberline Road, several consent‑calendar agreements, and contract approvals. Additional agenda items cover public comment, departmental reports, and a fee‑waiver request from the City of Carey.

• Plat amendment for 109 Aspen Lakes Drive – shift building envelope out of floodplain and increase area by 1,471 sq ft
• Extension request for stream alteration permit at 241 Timberline Road for bridge replacement
• Consent calendar agreements: Noxious Weed Control with ITD, Idaho Parks waterway grant, Junior College residency forms, claims
• Contracts: addition to Tyler Financial ERP Pro 10 conversion services, Idaho Parks OHV Funding Agreement, ICDBG contract amendment
• City of Carey fee waiver request for SISW

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners approved several items, all by a 2‑0 vote. They adopted a proclamation for National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, approved the consent calendar, authorized a $7,640 contract amendment for historical data conversion in the Tyler ERP system, accepted $6,850.49 in OHV funding, approved a zero‑dollar ICDBG contract amendment, waived solid‑waste fees for a City of Carey cleanup event, and found the notice for a plat amendment at 109 Aspen Lakes Drive to be compliant. The board also directed staff to continue working with non‑compliant water and irrigation districts without imposing penalties.

• Approved Proclamation 2026-01 recognizing Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (2/0)
• Approved the Consent Calendar items including agreements for weed control and waterway grants (2/0)
• Approved amendment to Tyler ERP Pro 10 for $7,640 historical data conversion (2/0)
• Accepted OHV funding agreement for $6,850.49 for FY 2026 (2/0)
• Approved ICDBG contract amendment with net change $0.00 (2/0)
• Approved City of Carey solid‑waste fee waiver for community cleanup (2/0)
• Found notice for 109 Aspen Lakes Drive plat amendment to be in compliance (2/0)
• Directed staff to continue assisting non‑compliant water and irrigation districts; no punitive action taken

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an application by Rock Rolling Properties, LLC. The proposal is for a two-story medical office building under the Planned Unit Development process.

• Proposed 14,000 square foot medical office building at 102 Blue Haven Lane and 12598 State Highway 75
• Discussion of Findings of Fact for 103 Glendale Rd / Webb Landscape Rezone

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a stream alteration permit for Silver Creek. The board is also reviewing a housing authority transition proposal and several county contracts.

• Stream Alteration Permit for 165 Kilpatrick Bridge Road and 116 Double R Lane to remove 32,000 cubic yards of sediment
• Blaine County Housing Authority transition proposal
• Road Maintenance and Construction Agreements with Valley Club Homeowners Association
• New beverage license for Maverick, Inc dba Maverick #805 at 871 North Main Street, Bellevue
• Resolution 2026-11 authorizing the destruction of election records

The Board approved the consent calendar, a road maintenance agreement, a construction agreement, and accepted a $2,500 America 250 grant, all by unanimous vote. It also decided not to dissolve the Blaine County Housing Authority, affirming its continued public purpose. No other actions were taken on the housing authority proposals. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Road Maintenance Agreement with Valley Club HOA (unanimous)
• Approved Construction Agreement with Valley Club HOA (unanimous)
• Accepted America 250 Grant for $2,500 (unanimous)
• Decided not to dissolve Blaine County Housing Authority, affirmed its continued purpose (unanimous)

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit for an accessory dwelling unit at 209 Sheep Trail Lane, located in the Low Density Residential District and Wellhead Protection area. The board will also review a conditional use permit for a cabin with a deck at 17869 US Highway 20, which lies within A‑40, RR‑40, Mountain Overlay, and Wetlands Overlay districts. Both items are subject to public comment before a decision is made.

• 209 Sheep Trail Lane – accessory dwelling unit CUP (The Glaves Living Trust) in Low Density Residential (R‑1) zone, Wellhead Protection area
• 17869 US Highway 20 – cabin with attached deck CUP (17859 US Hwy 20 LLC) in A‑40/RR‑40 zones with Mountain and Wetlands Overlays

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on April 2, 2026. The agenda includes a public comment period and a request to send a letter to the Idaho Department of Water Resources for a drought declaration. The board will take action on that request before adjourning.

• Letter to Idaho Department of Water Resources requesting a drought declaration (action item)

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners approved a letter requesting a state drought declaration for the county. The motion was moved by Vice‑Chair Lindsay Mollineaux, seconded by Commissioner Muffy Davis, and passed unanimously. The approval directs staff to send the letter to the Idaho Department of Water Resources.

• Approved letter requesting drought declaration (unanimous)

Levy Advisory Board

The Levy Advisory Board is considering funding requests for conservation and wildlife projects. The board reviews proposals for land acquisition for the Howard Preserve and herbicide treatment for cheatgrass.

• Pre-Application request from The Wood River Land Trust for $222,222 for land and easement acquisition at Bellevue Townsite, Block 96, Lot 1A
• Review of Idaho Department of Fish and Game request for $238,000 for aerial herbicide treatment of 2,644 acres of cheatgrass

Levy Advisory Board

The Levy Advisory Board will consider an application from The Wood River Land Trust to acquire 0.55 acres of the Howard Preserve, requesting $155,500, which is half of the $333,000 project cost. The Board will also consider a pre‑application from South Valley Ground Water District to fallow agricultural lands to maintain a 32 cfs flow in the Little Wood River, requesting $150,000, half of the $300,000 project cost. Both items are presented for recommendation to the County Commissioners.

• Wood River Land Trust: acquisition/easement of 0.55 acre at Bellevue Townsite, Block 96, Lot 1A for southern access to Howard Preserve; request $155,500 (50% of $333,000).
• South Valley Ground Water District: fallow agricultural lands to sustain 32 cfs flow at IDWR Station 10; request $150,000 (50% of $300,000).

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a 191.06-acre subdivision request and discuss strategic priorities for the FY27 budget. The meeting includes decisions on polling locations, record destruction, and various land use appeals.

• Public hearing on Blackburn Farming LLC application to subdivide 191.06 acres into 50 lots
• Appeal regarding nonconforming use of a structure at 102 Karst Drive
• Resolution 2026-10 to authorize a Site Advisory Team for a proposed feedlot/CAFO (LU-25-103)
• Opioid Settlement Participation Agreement
• Designation of polling locations and mail ballot precincts

The commissioners approved the designated polling locations for the May 19 primary election. They also approved a $15,000 settlement of a county lien, a $3,000 security agreement for the Whispering Canyon Ranch Trust, a $5,000 Frontier Smiles grant, participation in an opioid settlement, and a resolution to create a site‑advisory team for a proposed CAFO. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved designation of polling locations and mail‑ballot precinct for May 19, 2026 primary (unanimous)
• Approved settlement agreement and county case number 2014‑0046, accepting $15,000 less closing costs (unanimous)
• Approved security agreement with Whispering Canyon Ranch Trust for $3,000 (unanimous)
• Approved acceptance of Frontier Smiles grant for $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved participation and execution of opioid settlement agreement (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑10 authorizing a site‑advisory team for proposed CAFO (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar items for destruction of land‑use and clerk/recorder records (unanimous)
• Entered executive session under Idaho Code 74‑206(1)(d) (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board will consider three items on the consent calendar: Junior College Certificate of Residency forms, claims, and a beverage license transfer for Zenergy at Thunder Springs. It will also act on a lease agreement with Unified Fleet Services. The meeting includes a public comment period.

• Junior College Certificate of Residency forms (consent calendar)
• Claims (consent calendar)
• Beverage license transfer for Zenergy @ Thunder Springs to Zenergy Partners LLC
• Unified Fleet Services lease agreement

The Board approved the Consent Calendar, which included Junior College Certificate of Residency forms, claims dated 3/17/2026, and a beverage license transfer, with a unanimous vote. The Board also approved a lease agreement with Unified Fleet Services for two additional vehicles costing $128,457 over three years, with $42,819 to be paid in FY 2026, also unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Unified Fleet Services lease for two vehicles, $128,457 over three years (unanimous)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on a Mountain Overlay District site alteration permit for a new single‑family residence at 921 Parker Gulch Rd. The commission will also hear a rezoning application for 103 Glendale Rd, seeking to change the land from Productive Agricultural District (A‑20) to Light Industrial District (LI) and includes a development agreement for a 20‑acre Costoff Subdivision. Both items will be considered at the March 12, 2026 meeting.

• 921 Parker Gulch Rd – Mountain Overlay District site alteration permit application (new single‑family residence and driveway)
• 103 Glendale Rd – Application to rezone from Productive Agricultural District (A‑20) to Light Industrial District (LI) with a development agreement for a 20‑acre Costoff Subdivision

Levy Advisory Board

The Levy Advisory Board will review a request from the Idaho Department of Fish and Game for $238,000 to conduct aerial herbicide treatment of 2,644 acres of cheatgrass over the next two years. The proposal cites migration data from a prior Pronghorn study and mapping tools from the USGS and other partners to target treatment sites. The board will discuss the request and make a recommendation to the County Commissioners.

• $238,000 request from IDFG for aerial herbicide treatment of 2,644 acres of cheatgrass
• Use of migration data from the Pronghorn study and USGS mapping tools to select treatment sites

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will consider Resolution 2026-06 to authorize the award of an officer’s badge and duty weapon to Chief/Lieutenant Deputy Jamie Shaw. The meeting also includes a consent calendar with a fund transfer to the Ketchum Police Department Trust Account and a beverage license transfer. Additional items are a decision on the 1000 Parker Gulch appeal and a request from the Hunger Coalition to refresh the Hope Garden.

• Resolution 2026-06: authorize badge and duty weapon for Deputy Jamie Shaw
• Resolution 2026-08: transfer funds to Ketchet Police Department Trust Account
• Beverage License Transfer (License 2026-010) to 230 Walnut Ave, Ketchum, ID
• 1000 Parker Gulch decision on appeal
• Hunger Coalition request for Hope Garden refresh

The commissioners unanimously approved a fee waiver of $1,650 for the Wood River Land Trust irrigation permit, and approved the Findings of Fact for subdivision LU‑25‑36. They voted to continue the Moonlight Meadows PUD findings to March 31 and adopted Resolution 2026‑06 awarding a badge and duty weapon to Deputy Jamie Shaw. The board also approved the appeal decision for 1000 Parker Gulch Road and directed the Hunger Coalition to refine the Hope Garden design, obtain a sidewalk cost estimate, and update the partnership MOU.

• Approved $1,800 executive session request (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar items (unanimous)
• Approved $1,650 fee waiver for Wood River Land Trust irrigation permit (unanimous)
• Approved Findings of Fact for LU‑25‑36 subdivision (2‑0)
• Continued Moonlight Meadows PUD findings to March 31 (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026‑06 awarding badge and duty weapon to Deputy Jamie Shaw (unanimous)
• Approved decision of appeal for 1000 Parker Gulch Road (unanimous)
• Directed Hunger Coalition to refine Hope Garden design, obtain sidewalk cost estimate, and update MOU (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will receive a public comment period and a report from County Administrator Kirk Flannigan. Commissioners will consider a comment letter concerning proposed U.S. Forest Service regulation changes that affect public notification and comment periods. No formal actions are listed on the agenda.

• Public comment session
• County Administrator report (Kirk Flannigan)
• Review of comment letter on U.S. Forest Service proposed regulation changes

The Board reviewed a comment letter about proposed U.S. Forest Service regulation changes that would shorten public comment periods for environmental assessments and impact statements. Commissioners directed staff to send the comment letter, with copies to the federal delegation and the local newspaper. No other business was conducted.

• Directed staff to send comment letter to federal delegation and local newspaper (approved)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will review and act on several contract items, including a precinct electronic poll book contract and security agreements for local developments. They will also consider the May temporary levy ballot language for the ambulance district. Additional agenda items include departmental reports, public comment, and approval of prior meeting minutes.

• Precinct Central Electronic Poll Book Contract
• Security Agreement for Beaver Creek Cabins Condominiums – BEEV, LLC
• Security Agreement with Wendy P. Daverman and Benjamin J. Daverman (James E. Daverman 2000 Gift Trust)
• Stream Alteration Permit – Walker/105 Carriage Lane LLC (Security Agreement)
• May Temporary Levy Ballot Language (Ambulance District Board)

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners approved the Consent Calendar and a series of contracts and security agreements, each passing with a unanimous vote. Approvals included the Precinct Central Electronic Poll Book contract, several land‑use security agreements, a public‑engagement services contract, a Chief Information Security Officer agreement, and a $1,000 fee refund. All motions were moved by Vice‑Chair Lindsay Mollineaux and seconded by Commissioner Muffy Davis.

• Approved Consent Calendar for Junior College Certificate of Residency forms (unanimous)
• Approved Precinct Central Electronic Poll Book contract with TenEx ($17,825) (unanimous)
• Approved $2,610 security agreement for Beaver Creek Cabins final plat (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 security agreement for Daverman stream alteration permit (unanimous)
• Approved $36,892.50 security agreement for Walker/105 Carriage Lane LLC stream alteration permit (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal year 2026 contract with Essex Media and Arts for public engagement (unanimous)
• Approved fiscal year 2026 Chief Information Security Officer independent contractor agreement (up to $36,000) (unanimous)
• Approved $1,000 fee refund to Dominique Cota while retaining processing fees (unanimous)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider an application by Starhope Engineering, on behalf of Webb Landscape, Inc., to rezone a 20‑acre parcel at 103 Glendale Road from the Productive Agricultural District (A‑20) to the Light Industrial District (LI). The parcel is owned by Davina & Holly, LTD Partnership and is located in Section 14, T1N, R18E, BM, Blaine County. The agenda also notes an upcoming commission meeting on March 12 and a discussion of the commission’s by‑laws.

• Rezoning application for Lot 2, Block 1, Costoff Subdivision (20‑acre, 103 Glendale Road) from A‑20 to LI
• Public hearing and consideration of the rezoning request
• Upcoming commission meeting scheduled for March 12 (921 Parker Gulch MOD Site Alteration)
• Discussion of Planning & Zoning By‑Laws

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold public comment, approve routine consent‑calendar items, and receive department and board reports. They will consider a petition to establish the Big Wood River Library District under Idaho Code §33-2704. A public hearing will be held on the Moonlight Meadows Simple Planned Unit Development subdivision proposal.

• Petition to establish the Big Wood River Library District (Idaho Code §33-2704) – action item
• Public hearing on Moonlight Meadows Simple Planned Unit Development subdivision: 148.93 acres into 26 lots (application by Lovas Trust)
• Consent calendar items: BLM Mineral Material Free Use Permit; Junior College Certificate of Residency forms; Claims
• County department reports and action items (Human Resources, Prosecuting Attorney, Land Use, Zoning Specialist FTE, Treatment Court, Clerk, County Administrator)
• Board of Commissioners reports: South Central Public Health Board Meeting; Mountain Rides; Correspondence

The commissioners unanimously approved the consent calendar. They also unanimously approved the Deputy Prosecuting Attorney/Civil I‑II job description and the creation of a full‑time Zoning Specialist I/II position, directing staff to adjust the budget accordingly. The board supported a new reporting schedule for department heads to provide three reports per year. No decision was made on the Big Wood River Library District petition during this meeting.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Deputy Prosecuting Attorney/Civil I‑II job description (unanimous)
• Approved Zoning Specialist I/II full‑time position and directed budget adjustments (unanimous)
• Supported restructuring department head reporting to three annual reports

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will consider resolutions for grant applications, a reimbursement agreement for a bridge project, and a road permit appeal. The board will also approve contracts and department reports.

• Resolution to support a Rebuilding American Infrastructure grant application
• Agreement for noxious weed control with Idaho Transportation Department
• Appeal of Road and Bridge Administrator decision for 1000 Parker Gulch Road
• Approval of September and October 2025 meeting minutes
• Discussion on legislative session and planning bylaws

The commissioners unanimously approved the consent calendar, a resolution to apply for a federal BUILD grant, an agreement to treat noxious weeds up to $10,000, and a grant application for impaired‑driving enforcement. They also unanimously formed the Blaine County Ambulance District and expressed unanimous support for a City of Carey wastewater support letter. A motion to affirm the road right‑of‑way encroachment denial with conditions was denied unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-05 to apply for FY 2026 BUILD grant (unanimous)
• Accepted Noxious Weed Control agreement up to $10,000 (unanimous)
• Approved impaired and distracted driving grant application for $16,162.50 with $5,337.50 county match (unanimous)
• Constituted the Blaine County Ambulance District (unanimous)
• Unanimously supported City of Carey letter for wastewater improvement project
• Motion to affirm with conditions the right‑of‑way encroachment denial was denied (unanimous)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will review and possibly amend its by‑laws to allow virtual meetings and change meeting days. Officers will be elected during the meeting. The agenda notes the next meeting date for a future Webb/Glendale LI rezoning.

• Amend Planning and Zoning Commission By‑laws to permit virtual meetings and adjust meeting days
• Election of Commission officers

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will consider contracts for ambulance services, a co-response team with Family Health Services, and amendments to the Land Use and Building Services fee schedule. The meeting also includes an external audit presentation and a public hearing on a subdivision application.

• Business Associate Agreement between NSure Healthcare Services and Blaine County Ambulance District
• Co-Response Team agreement between Family Health Services and Sheriff's Office
• Resolution 2026-03 amending the Land Use and Building Services fee schedule
• Public hearing for subdivision of 77.08 acres into 8 lots (Glendale North Subdivision)
• Presentation of Fiscal Year 2025 External Audit

The commissioners approved the Consent Calendar and reconvened as the Blaine County Ambulance District. They also approved several contracts and agreements, including a $50,000 additional payment toward the Mountain Towns 2030 Summit hosting fee. Additional approvals covered a $24,441.67 cheatgrass treatment contract, a $20,857.93 law‑enforcement grant, and an $11,325 NEC maintenance agreement.

• Consent Calendar approved (2/0)
• Blaine County Ambulance District convened (2/0)
• Executive Session entered per Idaho Code §74‑206 (2/0)
• Forgiveness of $876.95 hardship amount approved (2/0)
• Business Associate Agreement with Nsure Healthcare Services approved (2/0)
• Clinician‑led Co‑Response Team MOU and Business Associate Agreement approved (2/0)
• Mountain Towns 2030 Summit Host Community Agreement approved with additional $50,000 payment (2/0)
• Cheatgrass treatment contract for $24,441.67 approved (2/0)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners will hear public comment and vote on a property‑tax hardship cancellation/adjustment for Harris under Idaho Code § 63‑711. They will also act on a consent calendar that includes a catering permit for events at 81 Browning Lane and 20 Prairie Sun Rd, and on junior college residency certification forms. Additional items include department reports, a text amendment to Title 9, Chapter 3 road‑access standards for emergency vehicles, and a request to reconsider a stream alteration permit at 54 Adams Gulch Road.

• Property tax hardship cancellation/adjustment for Harris (RPB0400001005A) under Idaho § 63‑711
• Catering permit for Canyon Crest Dining serving beer, wine and liquor at 81 Browning Lane and 20 Prairie Sun Rd for WRESJA events Feb 2‑15, 2026
• Text amendment to Title 9, Chapter 3, Section 15 road and driveway access standards for emergency vehicles
• Reconsideration request for a stream alteration permit by Agulch Properties, LLC at 54 Adams Gulch Road on the Big Wood River
• Approval of Board of County Commissioners meeting minutes from Sep 23 2025 and Oct 7 2025

The commissioners approved a partial property‑tax cancellation for parcel RPB0400001005A covering tax years 2021 and 2022, totaling $4,259.81, with a condition that the homeowner apply for the homeowner’s exemption and Idaho circuit‑breaker. The consent calendar, including a catering permit for Canyon Crest Dining and junior college residency forms, was approved. The board also found the public‑notice package for a land‑use hearing on driveway standards to be adequate.

• Approved $4,259.81 tax cancellation for parcel RPB0400001005A (2‑0)
• Approved Consent Calendar (catering permit and residency forms) (2‑0)
• Approved adequacy of notice for land‑use hearing on driveway standards (2‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider a Stream Alteration Permit and a Floodplain Conditional Use Permit for replacing the Kilpatrick Bridge on Silver Creek. Additional agenda items include a finance quote for a CAT 160 grader, reports from county departments, and approval of prior meeting minutes. The board will also review findings of fact for the Riverbend Community Housing PUD and a letter from the Idaho Department of Lands regarding disposition of RP003350000160.

• Kilpatrick Bridge Replacement – public hearing and permit applications
• CAT 160 Grader Finance Quote – contract item
• Findings of Fact: Riverbend Community Housing PUD
• Idaho Department of Lands letter on RP003350000160 disposition
• Approval of Sept 23, 2025; Sept 29, 2025; Oct 7, 2025 meeting minutes

The commissioners approved the consent calendar, a lease for a CAT 160M grader, and use of the America250 logo. They also approved the stream alteration and wetlands conditional use permits for the Kilpatrick Bridge replacement, the Riverbend Community Housing PUD findings, and a draft letter to the Idaho Department of Lands. The September 2025 special‑meeting minutes were approved as well. All motions passed unanimously (2‑0).

• Approved consent calendar (claims dated 01/20/2026) – motion passed 2/0
• Approved CAT 160M grader lease at $39,917.24 annually – motion passed 2/0
• Approved America250 logo permission form for Blaine County – motion passed 2/0
• Approved stream alteration and wetlands conditional use permits for Kilpatrick Bridge replacement – motion passed 2/0
• Approved Findings of Fact and Decision on Riverbend Community Housing PUD application – motion passed 2/0
• Approved draft Idaho Department of Lands letter regarding Lot 16 sale – motion passed 2/0
• Approved September 29, 2025 special‑meeting minutes – motion passed 2/0

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold public hearings regarding a request by Blackburn Farming, LLC to modify a development agreement and subdivide 191.06 acres into 50 lots. The board will also act on tax cancellations, various service contracts, and a funds request from NAMI.

• Cove Springs North Simple Planned Unit Development: application to subdivide 191.06 acres into 50 lots
• Cove Ranch Modification of a Development Agreement by Blackburn Farming, LLC
• Tax cancellations action item
• Contract for Services with Mountain Humane and BCHA
• InSite Wireless Group Contract Number 855640 First Amendment to Communications License Agreement

The commissioners unanimously appointed Alec Barfield as a Planning & Zoning Commissioner for a three‑year term ending Jan. 20, 2029. They also approved several 2025 tax cancellation adjustments totaling $126,076.89, the consent calendar, an $8,400 Community Development Block Grant closeout, a no‑fee amendment to the InSite Wireless contract, and a $10,000 reimbursement to NAMI Wood River Valley. All actions were adopted without dissent.

• Appointed Alec Barfield to Planning & Zoning Commission (unanimous)
• Approved $4,217.17 casualty loss tax cancellation (unanimous)
• Approved $17,287.85 tax‑exempt entity tax cancellation (unanimous)
• Approved $21,869.56 incorrect value tax cancellation (unanimous)
• Approved $57,971.65 Board of Tax Appeals value adjustment (unanimous)
• Approved $24,730.66 homestead tax cancellation (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved $8,400 CDBG Request for Funds #6 closeout (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The agenda is procedural boilerplate and does not list specific action items or discussion topics beyond the meeting time and location.

Board of County Commissioners

At the special meeting, the Blaine County Board of Commissioners will review a contract related to the Government Leading by Example Energy Conservation Grant. The item is listed under contracts, grants and agreements and is scheduled for action at 11:00. No other agenda items are listed.

• Review and action on the Government Leading by Example Energy Conservation Grant (contract/grant)

Commissioners voted to approve the request to apply for the Government Leading by Example Energy Conservation Grant. The motion was moved by Commissioner Davis, seconded by Vice‑Chair Mollineaux, and passed with a 2‑0 vote. Commissioner Davis was designated as the signatory for the application.

• Approved request to apply for Government Leading by Example Energy Conservation Grant; designated Commissioner Davis as signatory (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a proposal to subdivide 148.93 acres into 26 lots. The meeting also includes discussions on the ambulance district levy and updates from the Sun Valley Economic Development executive director.

• Public hearing for Moonlight Meadows subdivision of 148.93 acres into 26 lots
• Resolution 2026-01 regarding Blaine County Voting Precinct boundary lines
• Ordinance 2026-02 for RC District Amendments
• Client Consulting Agreement with Avalanche Risk Solutions
• Beaver Creek Recreational Development Agreement

The Board unanimously approved the consent calendar for the meeting. A motion confirming that the public notice for the Moonlight Meadows subdivision complied with regulations was also passed unanimously. The commissioners discussed a proposed two‑year ambulance levy but did not take formal action.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Confirmed notice compliance for Moonlight Meadows subdivision (unanimous)
• Discussed temporary two‑year ambulance levy (no vote)
• Discussed NAMI reimbursement request (no action)
• Expressed general support for lease of crisis response team office space

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will review findings of fact concerning the Atkinson Mountain Overlay District and the proposed subdivision at 18 Glendale Road. The agenda lists this as a discussion item, with no decision recorded. Routine items include noting the next meeting date of January 22 and the adjournment.

• Findings of Fact to discuss: Atkinson Mountain Overlay District
• Findings of Fact to discuss: 18 Glendale Rd subdivision
• Next meeting scheduled for January 22

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution (2026-02) supporting the Project Identification Submittal for construction of the Stalker Creek Bridge, along with a grant support letter. The meeting also includes public hearings on a plat amendment and a variance for 303 Williams Street in Picabo, and action items on several contracts and agreements. An executive session is scheduled to address hiring, evaluation, dismissal, or disciplining of county employees or officers.

• Resolution 2026-02 supporting Stalker Creek Bridge Project Identification Submittal
• Plat amendment hearing for 303 Williams Street, Picabo (consolidation of lots 11, 12 and alley)
• Variance hearing for 303 Williams Street, Picabo (front and side yard setbacks)
• Ordinance 2025-10: Chapter 6B RC District text amendment
• Client Consulting Agreement with Avalanche Risk Solutions

The Board unanimously approved the Sheriff’s Office Equitable Sharing Agreement and certification for FY 2026 totaling $4,042,373. It also unanimously adopted Resolution 2026‑02 supporting the Stalker Creek Bridge grant application and approved the Glendale Industrial Condominiums phasing agreement. Additionally, the Board approved a passthrough funds agreement for $77,948 with the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections.

• Approved $4,042,373 Equitable Sharing Agreement and certification (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026‑02 supporting Stalker Creek Bridge grant application (unanimous)
• Approved Glendale Industrial Condominiums phasing agreement (unanimous)
• Approved $77,948 Passthrough Funds Agreement with Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections (unanimous)