Blaine County public meetings in 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will consider a text amendment to driveway access standards for emergency vehicles and a support letter for federal conservation easement funding. The meeting also includes a proclamation for the America 250 commemoration and a consent calendar.

• Text amendment to Title 9, Chapter 3: Road and Driveway Access Standards for Emergency Vehicles
• Support Letter for Federal Conservation Easement Funding
• FY25 Road and Bridge Report
• Proclamation 2025-09 supporting America 250 in Idaho
• Junior College Certificate of Residency forms

The Board adopted Proclamation 2025‑09 supporting the America 250 commemoration and approved the consent calendar unanimously. It expressed support for a federal bridge grant application for the Stalker Creek Bridge and for a conservation easement letter for the Wood River Land Trust. The Board voted to continue the hearing on revising Title 9, Section 15 road and driveway access standards for emergency vehicles to February 3, 2026, and approved related findings of fact, a part‑time building inspector job description, and entered executive session with no action taken.

• Adopted Proclamation 2025‑09 supporting America 250 (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Supported exploration of Stalker Creek Bridge federal grant ($2.5‑3 M project, $183,500 county match) (unanimous)
• Supported letter for Wood River Land Trust conservation easement (unanimous)
• Continued hearing on Title 9, Section 15 driveway standards to Feb 3 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved Findings of Fact for Land Use Application LU‑25‑55 (unanimous)
• Approved part‑time Building Inspector I job description (19.5 hrs, Grade 9) (unanimous)
• Entered executive session under Idaho Code 74‑206(1)(b); no action taken (aye votes from Mollineaux, Davis, McCleary)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a planned unit development application. The proposal involves the construction of multi-family housing units on two parcels of land.

• Public hearing for River Bend Apartments: 81 multi-family units on 2.29 acres
• Proposal for 17 community housing units reserved for residents making 80%-100% of the Area Median Income (AMI)
• Project location: 102 Blue Haven Lane and 12598 State Highway 75 (Tax Lots 7158 and 8654)
• Application submitted by Rock Rolling Properties, LLC and Wood River Community Housing Trust

The Board of County Commissioners approved the River Bend Apartments community housing Planned Unit Development, a project to build 18 multifamily units on 2.29 acres at 102 Blue Haven Lane and State Highway 75. The motion to approve the application by Rolling Rock Properties LLC and Wood River Community Housing Trust passed with a 2‑1 vote, subject to conditions discussed. Earlier, the Board unanimously found the public‑notice requirements to be in compliance with regulations. The Commissioners also directed legal review of the deed‑restriction covenants and refined approval conditions regarding parking, landscaping, fire safety and other standards.

• Unanimously found notice compliance with regulations
• Approved River Bend Apartments PUD (2-1)
• Directed legal review of covenant provisions
• Refined conditions of approval (parking, landscaping, fire safety, etc.)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings to consider a modification of the Cove Ranch development agreement and a proposed 191‑acre subdivision called Cove Springs North. The meeting also includes a consent calendar with contracts such as a Water Advisory Consultant Agreement with Water Futures Inc., departmental reports, and an executive session on employee matters.

• Cove Ranch Modification of Development Agreement – public hearing to move developable density and add access encroachments (R‑5 zone, near Gannett Road)
• Cove Springs North Simple Planned Unit Development – subdivision of 191.06 acres into 50 lots (R‑5 zone, near Gannett Road)
• Water Futures Inc. Water Advisory Consultant Agreement – consent calendar contract
• FY27 Ketchum Ranger District Heavy Trail Maintenance Project – letter of support
• ISDA's Noxious Weed Cost Share Program – contract/grant action item

The Blaine County Board approved the Consent Calendar and four grant applications totaling $21,659. It also approved three contracts for a community‑notification system, GIS integration repair, and a grader lease option. The Board gave a letter of support for the Wood River Trails coalition and found a land‑use notice to be in compliance.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved ISDA Noxious Weed Cost Share grant $16,659 (unanimous)
• Approved Frontier Community Resources SMILES grant $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Rave Mobile Safety community‑notification software contract $10,200 (unanimous)
• Approved OpenGov GIS‑to‑MAT integration fix contract $4,300 (unanimous)
• Supported lease option for 2011 grader repair (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for Wood River Trails coalition (unanimous)
• Found land‑use notice compliance for Cove Ranch and Cove Springs North hearings (unanimous)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and consider a subdivision application by WR Ranch Holdings LLC for 77.08 acres at 18 Glendale Rd. The proposal would create eight new lots named Glendale North Subdivision. Discussion will include the 9-3-15 Text Amendment and the Atkinson Mountain Overlay District, as well as scheduling of the next meeting on January 8 and a P&Z By‑Laws hearing date and time.

• Subdivision application 18 Glendale Rd.: 77.08 acres to be divided into 8 lots (Glendale North Subdivision)
• Property zoned Residential/Agricultural District (R‑5) and Productive Agricultural District (A‑20) with wetlands, floodplain, wildlife, and Scenic Highway Overlay Districts
• Review of 9‑3‑15 Text Amendment and Atkinson Mountain Overlay District
• Next commission meeting scheduled for January 8, 2026
• Discussion of Planning & Zoning By‑Laws hearing date and time

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider Ordinance No. 2025-09, which adopts a revised Area of City Impact (ACI) map for the City of Ketchum within unincorporated Blaine County. A separate text amendment to Title 9, Chapter 6B will be heard to modify zoning language for the Resource Conservation District (RC‑160). Additional land‑use items include findings of fact for a stream alteration permit at 54 Adams Gulch and final plat approvals for projects at 30 Gimlet Rd. and 183 Sluder Rd. The meeting also features a county‑wide analysis of impediments to fair housing presented by BCHA.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-09 to adopt the 2025 Ketchum ACI revised map
• Text amendment to Title 9, Chapter 6B zoning regulations for Resource Conservation District (RC‑160)
• Findings of Fact: 54 Adams Gulch Stream Alteration Permit
• Findings of Fact: 30 Gimlet Rd. SAP and 183 Sluder Rd. Glendale Industrial Condo final plat Phase I
• Consent calendar item: Agreement for Pathology Services between Blaine County and Ada County

The commissioners approved an amendment to Title 8 that reaffirms the 1994 Ketchum Area of City Impact boundary with minor map adjustments and adopted Ordinance 2025‑09 to formalize the map. They also approved a text amendment to Title 9, Chapter 6B zoning regulations, adding conditional uses, a 2,500‑sq‑ft house size limit, and a three‑acre development envelope. Additional actions included approving a stream alteration permit for James E. Daverman and final plat findings for Glendale Industrial LLC, all passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar for Dec 9 2025 (unanimous)
• Adopted Ketchum Area of City Impact Map Ordinance 2025‑09 (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to Title 8 Areas of Impact reaffirming 1994 Ketchum ACI (unanimous)
• Approved text amendment to Title 9 Chapter 6B zoning regulations (unanimous)
• Approved stream alteration permit LU‑25‑89 for James E. Daverman (unanimous)
• Approved Glendale Industrial LLC final plat findings (LU‑25‑86) (unanimous)
• Approved July 7 2025 BOE meeting minutes (2‑0, Davis abstained)
• Approved September 16 2025 regular meeting minutes (2‑0, Mollineaux abstained)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including a resolution on public records request fees, multiple contract renewals, and two land‑use public hearings. They will also review departmental reports, adopt minutes from prior meetings, and address other routine business.

• Stream Alteration Permit – 30 Gimlet Rd. (application by James E. Daverman)
• Final Plat 183 Sluder Rd. (Glendale Industrial, LLC for 51 storage units)
• Resolution 2025‑27 Public Records Request Fee Schedule
• FY26 River of Hope Contract (consent calendar item)
• New Beverage License for Ketchum’s Restaurant and Event Center LLC at 631 E 2nd St and 660 E Sun Valley Rd

The commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 2025-27 to create a fee schedule for public‑records requests. They also approved the Consent Calendar, an addendum to the Computer Arts software agreement, and updated pay grades for the Sheriff's Office Behavioral Health Support Deputy positions. The agenda was amended to remove the Harmony Design independent‑contractor agreement, and staff were directed to pursue the Frontier Community Resources SMILES grant. The land‑use hearing notice was found to be in compliance with state and county regulations.

• Amended agenda to remove Harmony Design Inc. contract (unanimous)
• Directed staff to apply for Frontier Community Resources SMILES grant (unanimous support)
• Adopted Resolution 2025-27 establishing public‑records request fee schedule (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar items for Dec. 27, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Addendum B to Computer Arts Software and Support License Master Agreement (unanimous)
• Approved updated pay grades for Behavioral Health Support Deputy I‑II‑III (unanimous)
• Found land‑use hearing notice in compliance with Idaho Code 67‑6512 and county ordinance (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will vote on several action items, including a security agreement with Walker/421 W. Warm Springs LLC. Other items include a letter of support for the BLM purchase of property in Slaughterhouse Canyon, a dozer rebuild contract for the Ohio Gulch Transfer Station, and a billing dispute with the Blaine County Ambulance District. A consent calendar with FY26 contracts for The Hunger Coalition and junior college residency forms will also be approved.

• Walker/421 W. Warm Springs LLC – Blaine County Security Agreement
• Letter of support for BLM purchase of property in Slaughterhouse Canyon
• Solid waste D6 dozer rebuild for Ohio Gulch Transfer Station
• Blaine County Ambulance District – billing dispute
• FY26 contract for services – The Hunger Coalition (consent calendar)

The commissioners approved a $275,526 rebuild of the Solid Waste D6 dozer, to be funded from the Solid Waste Fund in FY2026. They also approved a security agreement worth $12,348 for a riparian and weed‑mitigation plan, and adopted a letter of support for the BLM’s acquisition of two parcels in Slaughterhouse Canyon. Additionally, the board denied a $4,000 settlement on an ambulance billing dispute and directed the district to follow its standard billing process.

• Approved consent calendar for Nov 23, 2025 (2‑0)
• Approved $12,348 security agreement for Walker/421 W Warm Springs LLC (2‑0)
• Approved letter of support for BLM land purchase in Slaughterhouse Canyon (2‑0)
• Approved $275,526 rebuild of Solid Waste D6 Dozer for FY2026 (2‑0)
• Approved convening as the Blaine County Ambulance District Board (2‑0)
• Denied $4,000 settlement and ordered return of check; continue $14,000 invoice billing (2‑0)

Hearing Examiner

The Hearing Examiner will hold a public hearing to consider a conditional use permit application by William G. Shaw, Trustee of the WGS 2012 Trust, to construct an accessory dwelling unit on 166 East Fork Rd (Lot 11, Block 1, Pioneer Subdivision #4). The property is zoned R‑1 and lies within a wellhead protection area. The meeting is open to the public in person or via remote access.

• Conditional use permit application for an accessory dwelling unit at 166 East Fork Rd (Lot 11, Block 1, Pioneer Subdivision #4)
• Property zoned R‑1 and located within a wellhead protection area
• Public hearing and opportunity for written comments (comments over one page must be submitted at least 7 days prior)
• Application materials available at Land Use and Building Services, 219 First Ave, Suite 208, Hailey, ID
• Remote participation details: Meeting ID 269 130 529 476 2, Passcode b9Hq2vc9, phone +1 872-242-8830

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold a joint special meeting with the Carey City Council to discuss shared priorities. Topics include infrastructure needs identified by WSP Engineering, exploratory work for a future community center, expansion of local food and grocery options, and ambulance funding. No formal decisions are listed; the agenda is for discussion.

• WSP Engineering – infrastructure needs
• Exploratory work for a future community center
• Local food / grocery store expansion
• Ambulance funding
• Other priority topics

The commissioners held a discussion on the Fish Creek Dam condition, exploratory planning for a community center, ways to expand local food access, and challenges to ambulance service funding. No formal actions, approvals, or votes were recorded.

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will consider text amendments to zoning regulations, a continued public hearing for a Beaver Creek Cabins development, and various contracts and agreements.

• Text amendments to Title 9 Zoning Regulations
• Beaver Creek Cabins 2nd Amended Recreation Development Master Plan
• Webb Landscape Lot Lease Agreement
• FY 2026 Sustainability Program Cost Sharing Agreement
• Solid Waste Fee Waivers/Reductions

The Board unanimously approved allocating $37,100 of opioid settlement money to the county treatment courts and $25,000 to the sheriff's office jail. It also approved a $15,000 contract for the Hunger Coalition, a $5,000 security agreement with Huff Creek LLC, a $30,287.39 revised EKC change order, the 2025 holiday schedule, and solid waste fee waivers for FY 2026. All items were adopted without dissent.

• Approved Consent Calendar (Onsolve removed) – unanimous
• Approved Huff Creek LLC security agreement for $5,000 – unanimous
• Approved revised EKC Change Order Number 1 for $30,287.39 – unanimous
• Approved County Annual Juvenile Justice Report – unanimous
• Approved $15,000 contract for Hunger Coalition food purchases – unanimous
• Approved 2025 End of Year Holiday Schedule – unanimous
• Approved Southern Idaho Solid Waste Fee Waivers and Reductions for FY 2026 – unanimous
• Approved opioid settlement funds: $37,100 to Treatment Courts and $25,000 to Sheriff's Office Jail – unanimous

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to conduct a canvass of votes. The agenda also includes reviewing contractor reports for the Blaine County Ambulance District and processing residency forms and claims.

• Canvass of votes
• Blaine County Ambulance District quarterly and annual contractor reports
• Junior College Certificate of Residency forms
• University of Idaho Extension Office report

The commissioners unanimously approved the consent calendar. They approved the official canvass of votes by a 2‑0 vote (one abstention) and later amended it to add write‑in details, also by a 2‑0 vote (one abstention). Motions to convene the Blaine County Ambulance District Board and to reconvene as the Board of Commissioners both passed unanimously.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Canvass of Votes (2-0, Mollineaux abstained)
• Amended Canvass to include write‑in details (2-0, Mollineaux abstained)
• Convene as Blaine County Ambulance District Board (unanimous)
• Reconvene as Blaine County Board of Commissioners (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will meet on Monday, November 10, 2025 at 11:00 am. The meeting will be held at the Public Safety Facility, 1650 Aviation Drive, Hailey, Idaho. A quorum of commissioners will be present. No specific agenda items are listed in the provided agenda.

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings for two conditional use permit applications. The body will decide on a home construction project in a regulatory floodplain and the addition of an accessory dwelling unit.

• Public hearing for a 1,704 S.F. residence and 1,086 S.F. garage at 376 Broadford Road
• Public hearing for an Accessory Dwelling Unit (ADU) at 166 East Fork Rd

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing on Tax Lot 7253 to consider a Mountain Overlay District site alteration permit, a Wetland Conditional Use Permit, and a variance to the 50‑foot front‑yard setback. The commission will also hear a continuation application from Lovas Trust to subdivide 148.93 acres into 26 lots called Moonlight Meadows Subdivision. Both items are presented as action items for discussion and decision. The meeting will adjourn after these hearings.

• MOD site alteration permit, Wetland CUP, and front‑yard setback variance for Tax Lot 7253 (East Fork Road)
• Subdivision application by Lovas Trust for 148.93 acres into 26 lots, named Moonlight Meadows Subdivision

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to consider a lease agreement with St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church and a strategic information contract for the ambulance district. The board will also address Board of Equalization items and a conference room upgrade. An executive session is scheduled to discuss employee evaluation, dismissal, or discipline.

• Lease Agreement between Blaine County and the St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church
• Blaine County Ambulance District contract for Strategic Public Information and Engagement Services
• Board of Equalization action item per Idaho Code §63-501A
• Conference Room Upgrade
• Proclamation 2025-08 USS Idaho SSN 799 Week

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners approved the consent calendar and a five‑year lease agreement with St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church for additional parking. They also authorized the formation of the Blaine County Ambulance District Board, a $24,500 contract with Greaves Consulting Group, and Proclamation 2025‑08 for USS Idaho Week. Additional actions included writing off $40,358.32 in indigent cases and approving two Compunet statements of work totaling $190,123.74.

• Approved Consent Calendar (2/0)
• Approved Lease Agreement with St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (2/0)
• Approved convening as Blaine County Ambulance District Board (2/0)
• Approved contract with Greaves Consulting Group for $24,500 (2/0)
• Approved Proclamation 2025‑08 for USS Idaho Week (2/0)
• Approved write‑off of indigent cases $40,358.32 (2/0)
• Approved Compunet Statement of Work for backup storage $118,405.44 (2/0)
• Approved Compunet Statement of Work for PSF production storage $71,718.30 (2/0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a ribbon‑cutting ceremony for the Colorado Gulch Bridge at the Colorado Gulch Preserve in Hailey. The event is scheduled for the November 3, 2025 meeting at 4:00 pm. No other agenda items are listed.

• Ribbon‑cutting ceremony for the Colorado Gulch Bridge at Colorado Gulch Preserve, Hailey

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will convene a workshop to discuss Blaine County projects, set priorities, and coordinate with liaison partners. An action item is scheduled to be addressed during this workshop. No other agenda items are listed before the meeting adjourns at noon.

• Projects/Priorities/Liaisons workshop (action item) scheduled for 10:00 a.m.

The Board and County Administrator conducted a workshop to review liaison assignments and discuss upcoming projects and priorities. The discussion was informational only, with no formal decisions or actions taken. Staff will update and distribute a finalized liaison list and note items for future agenda consideration.

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will vote on Resolution 2025-26 to amend the 2025 tax levies. An item from the Blaine County Ambulance District will also be acted upon. Both items are listed as action items for this meeting. An executive session will be held for matters exempt from public disclosure under Idaho Code §74-206 (1)(d).

• Resolution 2025-26 – amendment to 2025 Blaine County tax levies (action item)
• Blaine County Ambulance District item (action item)
• Executive session considerations – records exempt from disclosure (Idaho Code §74-206 (1)(d))

The commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 2025‑26, amending the 2025 property tax levies for the City of Bellevue, Blaine County Recreation District, Bellevue Cemetery District, and Blaine County School District. They also unanimously approved convening as the Blaine County Ambulance District and entered executive session, with a roll‑call vote of three ayes. The board directed the EMS coordinator to work with Whitman to eliminate A099 coded transports.

• Adopt Resolution 2025‑26 amending 2025 property tax levies (unanimous)
• Convene as the Blaine County Ambulance District (unanimous)
• Enter executive session under Idaho Code §74‑206 (1)(d) (roll‑call: McCleary, Mollineaux, Davis – all ayes)
• Direct EMS coordinator to work with Whitman to zero out A099 coded transports (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a denied plat amendment for a property at 241 Broadford Road. The meeting also includes reviews of the FY 2026 Budget Book and various service agreements.

• Public hearing for Plat Amendment at 241 Broadford Road (Young Subdivision, Lot 5)
• FY 2026 Budget Book review
• Clearwater Landscaping FY 2026 Snow Removal Agreement
• Beverage License Transfer for Michel’s Christiania to The Olympic Bar
• State/Local Agreement for Trail Creek Road Safety Improvement

The Board approved the consent calendar and several contract items unanimously, including a $121,482 reimbursement for the Colorado Gulch Bridge and a $26,922.13 change order. It also approved agreements for the High Five Canyon Road Bridge and the Trail Creek Road safety improvement with a $6,000 local match, and adopted a new job description for an outreach specialist. The Board entered an executive session by a 3‑aye vote. Finally, the Board denied the request to reconsider the plat amendment for 241 Broadford Road.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved $121,482 Colorado Gulch Bridge reimbursement (unanimous)
• Approved $26,922.13 change order for Colorado Gulch Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved High Five Canyon Road Bridge agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Trail Creek Road safety improvement with $6,000 local match (unanimous)
• Approved new outreach and education specialist job description (unanimous)
• Entered executive session per Idaho Code §74-206(1)(d) (3‑aye vote)
• Denied request for reconsideration of 241 Broadford Road plat amendment (unanimous)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding an application by Rock Rolling Properties, LLC and Wood River Community Housing Trust. The proposal is for the River Bend Apartments, a multi-family project on 2.29 acres.

• Public hearing for River Bend Apartments: 81 multi-family units (64 market rate, 17 community housing units)
• Project location: 102 Blue Haven Lane and 12598 State Highway 75 (Tax Lots 7158 and 8654)
• Review of Community Housing Planned Unit Development (PUD) process

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will consider several consent‑calendar items, including snow‑plow service agreements and an air‑medical services agreement. They will review departmental reports and a public defender update before a logic and accuracy test. The meeting includes public hearings on a Stream Alteration Permit for 54 Adams Gulch Road and a Plat Amendment reconsideration for 241 Broadford Road. An executive‑session item will address hiring a public officer or staff member.

• Stream Alteration Permit hearing for 54 Adams Gulch Road (Agulch Properties, LLC)
• Plat Amendment reconsideration for 241 Broadford Road (Guy E. Grooms and Grace L. Grooms)
• Memorandum of Understanding for Cooperative Road Maintenance Snow Plow Services with the City of Carey
• Contract for Services for Snow Plowing Service with Camas County
• Air Medical Services Agreement between Blaine County and the Life Flight Network

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to attend a ribbon cutting ceremony for the Life Flight Hailey Base. This is the only item listed on the agenda.

• Life Flight Hailey Base Ribbon Cutting at 1810 Airport Circle, Hangar E-26

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold public hearings on two land‑use applications: a modification of a development agreement for the Cove Ranch property and a proposal to subdivide 191.06 acres into 50 lots as the Cove Springs North Subdivision. The meeting also includes action items on tax cancellations, a consent calendar with a final budget adjustment resolution, several contract approvals, and FY‑26 emergency medical services agreements with local fire districts. Additional reports and updates from county departments and the Idaho Transportation Department are scheduled.

• Cove Ranch Modification of a Development Agreement – request to move developable density and add access encroachments near Gannett Road
• Cove Springs North Subdivision – subdivision of 191.06 acres into 50 lots in the Cove Springs Subdivision Phase 1
• Resolution 2025-25 Final Budget Adjustment (consent calendar item)
• FY 26 Emergency Medical Services Agreement between Blaine County Ambulance District and Ketchum Fire District
• Power Systems West Service Proposal (contract item)

The commissioners unanimously approved two Emergency Medical Services agreements for FY 2026, one with the Ketchum Fire District for $1,752,479 and another with the Blaine County South Fire Protection District for $1,787,826. They also approved tax cancellations of $2,571.52 for 2024 and $48,180.44 for 2025, the consent calendar, a $96,536 Senior Connection grant, a no‑cost swing‑set contract, and the Land Use Administrative Specialist job description. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved FY 2026 EMS contract with Ketchum Fire District ($1,752,479) (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 EMS contract with BC South Fire Protection District ($1,787,826) (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 tax cancellation adjustment ($2,571.52) (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 tax cancellation adjustment ($48,180.44) (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar for October 14, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved Senior Connection grant request ($96,536) (unanimous)
• Approved no‑cost swing‑set installation contract with Gannett Homeowners Association (unanimous)
• Approved Land Use Administrative Specialist job description at Pay Grade Six (unanimous)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Blaine County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to continue discussion on a proposed 148.93-acre subdivision named Moonlight Meadows. The meeting will also address text amendments to Title 9, Chapter 6B.

• Public hearing for Moonlight Meadows Subdivision (26 lots)
• Text Amendments to Title 9, Chapter 6B
• Next meeting scheduled for October 23

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is scheduled to attend the IAC District IV Meeting in Twin Falls. The provided agenda contains no specific discussion items or decisions.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a condominium subdivision plat for Beaver Creek Cabins. The board is also considering an ordinance to adopt the Carey Area of City Impact and its corresponding map.

• Public hearing for Beaver Creek Cabins 2nd Amended Recreation Development Master Plan Agreement and Condominium Subdivision Final Plat at 16643 State Highway 75
• Ordinance 2025-07 adopting the Carey Area of City Impact and creating a City of Carey ACI Map
• FY 26 Emergency Medical Service Agreement between Blaine County Ambulance District, City of Hailey, and Hailey Fire Department
• Event permit for Swiftsure Ranch BBQ & Barn Dance at 114 Calypso Ln on 10-24-2025
• Independent contractor agreements with Sagebrush Consulting LLC, 4 Points LLC, and Upshot Engineering

The commissioners approved the Consent Calendar items. They adopted the FY 2026 Emergency Medical Service agreement between the Blaine County Ambulance District and the City of Hailey/Hailey Fire Department. The Board also approved a grant‑management software contract, funding up to $12,500 from contingency funds. Motions confirming notice compliance for the Beaver Creek Cabins recreation plan and final plat were approved, while no final decision was made on the cabin project itself.

• Approved Consent Calendar items (2-0)
• Approved FY 2026 Emergency Medical Service agreement with City of Hailey and Hailey Fire Department (2-0)
• Approved Grant Management Proposal and up to $12,500 from contingency funds (2-0)
• Approved notice compliance for Beaver Creek Cabins 2nd Amended Recreation Development Plan (2-0)
• Approved notice compliance for Beaver Creek Cabins Final Plat (2-0)
• Convene as the Blaine County Ambulance District (2-0)
• Reconvene as the Blaine County Board of Commissioners (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will tour several road and bridge projects, including sites at Indian Creek and Ohio Gulch. The body will also take action on emergency communications and ambulance district agreements.

• Resolution 2025-17 regarding non-medical indigent services
• Memorandum of Agreement for Mini-Cassia Juvenile Detention Center
• Employment Agreement for Emergency Communications Interim Director
• FY 26 Emergency Medical Services Agreement between Blaine County Ambulance District, City of Sun Valley, and Sun Valley Fire Department
• FY 26 Ground Transport Services and Lease Agreement between Blaine County Ambulance District and Life Flight Network

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 2025‑17 to broaden non‑medical indigent services. It also approved the FY 2026 Emergency Communication Center contract and the FY 2026 Emergency Medical Services agreement with the City of Sun Valley for $425,205. Additional unanimous approvals included a consent calendar, a ground‑transport lease with LifeFlight Network, and reconvening the board.

• Adopted Resolution 2025‑17 for non‑medical indigent services (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar for September 29, 2025 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 Emergency Communication Center contract (unanimous)
• Constituted the Blaine County Ambulance District Board (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 Emergency Medical Services Agreement with Sun Valley for $425,205 (unanimous)
• Approved FY 2026 Ground Transport Services and Lease Agreement with LifeFlight Network (rental $500 per transport, $6 per mile) (unanimous)
• Motion to reconvene as the Blaine County Board of Commissioners (unanimous)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing to consider a Mountain Overlay District site alteration permit, a wetland conditional use permit, and a variance to the 50‑foot front‑yard setback for Tax Lot 7253 on East Fork Road. The commission will also hear a continuation application from Lovas Trust to subdivide 148.93 acres into 26 lots as the Moonlight Meadows Subdivision within the Residential/Agricultural district and related overlays. The meeting will conclude with adjournment.

• MOD Site Alteration Permit, Wetland Conditional Use Permit, and 50‑foot front‑yard setback variance for Tax Lot 7253 (44.92‑acre property) on East Fork Road
• Simple Planned Unit Development Subdivision continuation for Moonlight Meadows Subdivision: 148.93 acres, 26 lots, located in the Midnight Acres Subdivision near Gannett Road and Kingsbury Lane
• Next hearing dates for the subdivision item listed as October 9 and October 23

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold public comment, designate polling places, and consider a consent calendar of FY26 service contracts. The meeting includes land‑use hearings on a proposed modification to the Cove Ranch development agreement and a new 191‑acre subdivision called Cove Springs North. An executive session will address hiring, evaluation, dismissal of county staff and the pending Prekeges v. Graham litigation.

• Cove Ranch Modification of a Development Agreement – request by Blackburn Farming, LLC to move developable density and add access encroachments on a Residential/Agricultural (R‑5) parcel adjacent to Gannett Road
• Cove Springs North Subdivision – application by Blackburn Farming, LLC to subdivide 191.06 acres into 50 lots in the Cove Springs Subdivision Phase 1, also zoned Residential/Agricultural (R‑5) near Gannett Road
• FY26 contracts for services with entities such as Mountain Rides Transportation, Wildlife Coexistence Center, and Sun Valley Economic Development
• FY26 independent contractor agreements for the Blaine County Ambulance District EMS Director (Dr. Malie Kopplin), Associate Medical Director (Katie Feris), and EMS Coordinator (Patrick McIntyre)
• Executive session to consider hiring, evaluation, dismissal or disciplining of county employees and to address the Prekeges v. Graham litigation

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners voted to join the Sandoz, Secondary Manufacturer, and Purdue opioid settlement agreements and to let the chair sign all related documents. The board also approved the November 4, 2025 polling places list, the FY26 consent calendar, and several FY26 ambulance district contracts. All motions passed unanimously with a 2‑0 vote.

• Approved Blaine County polling places for Nov 4, 2025 election (2/0)
• Approved FY26 Consent Calendar covering multiple service contracts (2/0)
• Approved participation in Sandoz opioid settlement agreement, authorizing chair to sign (2/0)
• Approved participation in Secondary Manufacturer opioid settlement agreement, authorizing chair to sign (2/0)
• Approved participation in Purdue opioid settlement agreement, ratifying clerk’s prior signature (2/0)
• Approved FY26 contract with Dr. Malie Kopplin for Medical Director services ($95,000) (2/0)
• Approved FY26 contract with Katie Feris for Associate Medical Director services ($50,000) (2/0)
• Approved FY26 contract with Patrick McIntyre for EMS Coordinator services ($30,000 plus $20,000 travel) (2/0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session at 5:00 p.m. to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent. The discussion and any decision will be confidential under Idaho Code Section 74‑206(1)(a). The meeting will adjourn at 6:00 p.m.

• Executive session to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent

Commissioners Mollineaux moved, Davis seconded, and all three members voted aye to enter an executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a) to consider hiring a public officer or staff member. The board reconvened in executive session but took no further action. The meeting adjourned at 5:30 p.m.

• Entered executive session (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners will consider a Stream Alteration Permit application for 54 Adams Gulch Road, located in the Riverwoods Subdivision. The meeting also includes a consent calendar with several maintenance and security contracts, and an action item for a LifeFlight Network Integration Agreement. Minutes from multiple prior meetings will be approved, and department reports will be discussed.

• Public hearing on Stream Alteration Permit for 54 Adams Gulch Road (Agulch Properties, LLC)
• Northwest Elevator & Contracting Maintenance Agreement (consent calendar)
• Harris Company Maintenance Agreements for Annex Building and Public Safety Facility (consent calendar)
• Sentinel Fire & Security Installation and System Monitoring Agreement (consent calendar)
• LifeFlight Network Integration Agreement (Blaine County Ambulance District)

The Board approved the amended ADA Transition Plan and Limited English Proficiency Plan and will submit them to Idaho Commerce. It also approved the consent calendar, convened the Blaine County Ambulance District Board, and continued the 54 Adams Gulch Road stream alteration permit hearing to October 21. Additionally, the Board entered executive session to consider personnel evaluation matters.

• Approved the Consent Calendar (2‑0)
• Approved the ADA Transition Plan and Limited English Proficiency Plan (2‑0)
• Constituted the Blaine County Ambulance District Board (2‑0)
• Continued the 54 Adams Gulch Rd Stream Alteration Permit hearing to Oct 21 (2‑0)
• Approved findings of fact and decision for Plat Amendment LU‑25‑44 (2‑0)
• Entered executive session to consider personnel evaluation/disciplines (2‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public comment period at 3:00 PM and then consider Resolution #2025-23, which proposes changes to Blaine County property tax levies. The resolution is listed as an action item for the meeting.

• Resolution #2025-23 – Blaine County property tax levies (action item)
• Public comment period at 3:00 PM

The Board of County Commissioners considered Resolution #2025-23 on Blaine County property tax levy rates. The resolution was adopted unanimously. The approved levies will be submitted to the State Tax Commission for final verification. No other business was taken up.

• Adopted Resolution #2025-23 property tax levies (unanimous)

Commission, Planning & Zoning

The Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a residential construction permit in the Mountain Overlay District. The body will also consider text amendments to zoning regulations for the Resource Conservation District.

• Site Alteration Permit application by Aaron Green for a single-family residence at 921 Parker Gulch Road
• Proposed text amendment to Title 9, Chapter 6B (Resource Conservation District RC-160) regarding access standards and public services
• Discussion of findings related to Cove Springs North Sub

Board of County Commissioners

The Board will hold a public hearing to consider Ordinance No. 2025-07, which proposes adopting a Carey Area of City Impact map that includes part of the Carey Airport landing strip for possible annexation. The meeting also includes a vote on Resolution #2025-23 for county property tax levies, discussion of a software support contract with Computer Arts, Inc., and a presentation on the Sustainability Program Manager contract. Additional items are a BCRD levy update and the Blaine County Housing Authority annual action plan presentation.

• Public hearing on Ordinance No. 2025-07 to adopt Carey ACI map, covering part of Carey Airport landing strip
• Resolution #2025-23 on Blaine County property tax levies
• Master Agreement software & support license contract with Computer Arts, Inc.
• Sustainability Program Manager contract award
• BCRD levy update presentation by Mark Davidson

The commissioners adopted Proclamation 2025-07 designating September as Falls Prevention Awareness Month. They approved the September consent calendar, a $131,399.79 software support contract, a part‑time Sustainability Program Manager contract up to $100,000, and a $40,000 ADA self‑assessment contract. The board also scheduled a special meeting on September 11 to adopt the property‑tax levy resolution before the September 15 deadline.

• Adopted Proclamation 2025-07 for Falls Prevention Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved September consent calendar items (unanimous)
• Approved Computer Arts/Harris software and support license renewal for $131,399.79 (unanimous)
• Approved one‑year Sustainability Program Manager contract not to exceed $100,000 (unanimous)
• Approved Vitruvian Planning ADA self‑assessment contract not to exceed $40,000 (unanimous)
• Scheduled special meeting on Sep 11 2025 at 3:00 p.m. to adopt property‑tax levy resolution (unanimous)

Hearing Examiner

The Blaine County Hearing Examiner will hold public hearings to consider two conditional use permit applications. These requests involve residential construction and modifications in specific zoning and environmental districts.

• 113 Chocolate Gulch Rd.: Application for a conditional use permit to build a new primary residence and convert the existing home to an Accessory Dwelling Unit
• 310 Bay Horse Rd.: Application for a floodplain conditional use permit for a 757.96 sq. ft. addition to an existing residence

Board of County Commissioners

The board unanimously adopted a proclamation naming September 2025 Suicide Prevention Awareness Month, approved the consent calendar, and authorized several actions including a $35,000 FY26 EDPRO grant with a $17,500 county match, a $1,442.84 building‑permit fee waiver, the creation of a Sustainability Coordinator II position, and an updated Disaster Services Coordinator job description. It also appointed county representatives to the District 4 Interoperability Governance Board and confirmed compliance for a Savaria Subdivision plat amendment notice.

• Adopted Suicide Prevention Awareness Month proclamation (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved FY26 EDPRO Grant $35,000 with $17,500 county match (unanimous)
• Approved $1,442.84 building‑permit fee waiver for BC South Fire Protection District (unanimous)
• Approved Sustainability Coordinator II position, pay grade 9 (unanimous)
• Approved updated Disaster Services Coordinator job description, pay grade 10 (unanimous)
• Appointed Disaster Services Coordinator Chris Corwin and Interim Emergency Communications Director Kathy Thomas to District 4 Interoperability Governance Board (unanimous)
• Confirmed notice compliance for Savaria Subdivision plat amendment (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners approved the Consent Calendar and adopted the Blaine County budget for fiscal year 2026, setting both estimated revenue and expenses at $40,575,428. They also adopted a cash‑basis policy with a $4,769,460 carryover, a financial policy for fund balances, and the ambulance district budget of $4,725,277, all by unanimous motions. Several contracts and agreements were approved, including an $80,200 water‑system design contract, a $5,000 legal services contract, two security agreements totaling $53,271.50, and a $3,000 fee waiver for the Kilpatrick Bridge replacement.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Adopted FY2026 County Budget – $40,575,428 revenue & expenses (unanimous)
• Adopted cash‑basis and $4,769,460 carryover fund for FY2026 (unanimous)
• Adopted Financial Policy for Fund Balances and Operating Reserves (unanimous)
• Adopted Blaine County Ambulance District Budget – $4,725,277 revenue & expenditures (unanimous)
• Approved Paragon Consulting contract for Ohio Gulch Water System upgrades, not‑to‑exceed $80,200 (unanimous)
• Approved Al Barker Marten Law legal services contract, up to $5,000 (unanimous)
• Approved security agreements: $26,450 for 385 Bradford Rd and $26,821.50 for 106 Whipsaw Lane (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to conduct final budget deliberations and address related action items.

• Final budget discussion

The board reviewed the final county budget, noting spending patterns, reserve targets, and upcoming projects such as road work, wildfire mitigation, and a new behavioral health support team. Commissioners discussed the need for a future levy to support the Ambulance District but took no vote or formal action. The meeting concluded without any approvals, denials, or tabling of items.

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners reviewed the FY26 budget, outlining revenue sources, spending categories and strategic priorities. No members of the public spoke during the comment period. The board announced a second budget meeting at 5:30 p.m. on August 20, 2025, and set the final FY26 budget vote for September 2, 2025. No formal approvals or votes were taken at this session.

• Scheduled FY26 budget vote for September 2, 2025
• Announced second budget meeting at 5:30 p.m. on August 20, 2025

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider 'housekeeping' amendments to Title 9 Zoning Regulations and Title 10 Subdivision Regulations. The board is also reviewing beverage license renewals and an employment agreement for an Emergency Communications Interim Director.

• Public hearing on Ordinance 2025-08 for Title 9 and Title 10 zoning and subdivision text amendments
• Beverage license renewals for Tacos El Paisa LLC and Petrichor Productions LLC
• Employment agreement for Emergency Communications Interim Director
• Resolution 2025-17 regarding non-medical indigent services
• Jacobs- LUBS Wireless Chapter Rewrite contract

The commissioners unanimously adopted Title 9 and Title 10 zoning text amendments that add a 30‑foot public‑land setback and a 100‑foot Highway 75 setback. They also approved a $13,204 contract with Jacobs Consulting to rewrite the county wireless chapter, and a employment agreement with Robin Steller up to $50,000. Additional approvals included updates to building‑inspector and permit‑technician job descriptions and the August 19 consent calendar.

• Adopted Title 9 and Title 10 zoning text amendments (30‑foot public‑land setback, 100‑foot Highway 75 setback) – unanimous
• Approved Jacobs Consulting contract to rewrite wireless chapter, $13,204 – unanimous
• Approved employment agreement with Robin Steller, not to exceed $50,000 – unanimous
• Approved Building Inspector/Plans Examiner I/II job description updates – unanimous
• Approved Building Services Administrative Specialist/Permit Tech II job description, pay grade 7 effective Oct 1 2025 – unanimous
• Approved Consent Calendar for August 19 2025 – unanimous
• Approved minutes from May 13 2025 meeting (2‑0 vote) – unanimous
• Approved minutes from May 20 2025 meeting – unanimous

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting for a Harvest Day tour. The itinerary consists of meeting at the Old County Courthouse and touring farms.

• Harvest Day tour with University of Idaho Extension Office

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners approved Resolution 2025-16 to accept the ITD Division of Aeronautics grant. It also approved several contracts and fund requests, including a $16,000 testing contract for the Colorado Gulch Bridge and a $13,339.75 CDBG request. Additional actions included a refund to Browning applicants, a write‑off of an ambulance bill, and approval of an interim emergency communications director.

• Approved Resolution 2025-16 accepting ITD Division of Aeronautics Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $16,000 contract with Strata for Colorado Gulch Bridge testing (unanimous)
• Approved $13,339.75 Senior Connection CDBG Request for Funds #4 (unanimous)
• Approved Labor Standards Enforcement Report payments of $410.33 and $391.24 (unanimous)
• Approved Emergency Communications Interim Director position (unanimous)
• Approved Idaho Power Conditional Use Permit modification for Elk Creek Road transmission line (unanimous)
• Approved refund of $381.16 to Browning applicants, retaining $75 administrative fee (unanimous)
• Wrote off Ambulance Run #24-531164 bill in full (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board unanimously adopted the Blaine County Ambulance District FY 2026 tentative budget of $4,725,277. The Board also unanimously adopted the Blaine County FY 2026 tentative budget totaling $40,575,428. Both motions were passed without opposition.

• Convene as Blaine County Ambulance District Board (unanimous)
• Adopt Blaine County Ambulance District FY 2026 tentative budget $4,725,277 (unanimous)
• Reconvene as Board of County Commissioners (unanimous)
• Adopt Blaine County FY 2026 tentative budget $40,575,428 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved a series of items, including the $55,210.95 reimbursement for the 2024 Energy Efficiency and Conservation Block Grant (EECBG) and a $13,200 Verizon equipment incentive credit. They also approved the consent calendar, a vehicle procurement power of attorney, several grant acceptances, contract renewals, and multiple county job description updates. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved United Fleet Services Vehicle Procurement Power of Attorney (unanimous)
• Approved Verizon One‑Time Equipment Incentive Credit of up to $13,200 (unanimous)
• Approved $17,408.86 contingency funding for RCN Technologies (unanimous)
• Approved $5,614 Idaho State Historical Society grant acceptance (unanimous)
• Approved $55,210.95 reimbursement for 2024 EECBG grant closeout (unanimous)
• Approved renewal of ChargePoint software management plan for $1,200 (unanimous)
• Approved creation of Facilities Maintenance Technician IV classification (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners agreed to fund the Ohio Gulch fire suppression system replacement using Capital Improvement, Recycling, and Solid Waste Fund dollars and directed staff to prepare a tentative budget reflecting this approach. They also approved developing a three‑to‑five‑year capital plan and cataloging unfilled full‑time‑equivalent requests for long‑term planning. Staff was instructed to draft the tentative budget for a short meeting on Wednesday and final budget hearings were scheduled for August 20, 2025.

• Agreed to fund Ohio Gulch fire suppression system replacement with Capital Improvement, Recycling, and Solid Waste Fund dollars
• Directed staff to prepare tentative budget using the above funding approach
• Approved development of a three‑to‑five‑year capital improvement plan
• Asked staff to catalog unfilled FTE requests for the next five years
• Directed staff to prepare tentative budget for a short meeting on Wednesday
• Scheduled final budget hearings for August 20, 2025 (morning and evening sessions)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners reduced the county IT cloud storage allocation by $70,000, moving it from $220,000 to $150,000. They also unanimously approved convening as the Blaine County Ambulance Board. Funding for several community services was maintained, while the housing authority request was reduced. The junior college tuition allocation was lowered and the employee step policy was kept unchanged for this budget cycle.

• Approved IT cloud storage budget reduction to $150,000 (no vote tally provided)
• Unanimously passed motion to convene as the Blaine County Ambulance Board
• Maintained funding for animal impound services, Historical Museum, senior and low‑income programs
• Reduced Blaine County Housing Authority funding request
• Continued support for Mountain Rides and U of I Extension programs
• Reduced junior college tuition allocation while preserving flexibility
• Decided to keep current employee step policy and to model budget impact before any change
• Confirmed overall budget remains within targeted range and will be presented at the July 21 special meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners created a new FY26 budget line to cover the Administrator’s ICMA conference registration, lodging, and transportation costs. They retained the Sustainability Manager on a one‑year contract and kept funding for the Administrative Services Director position. The recycling construction‑and‑demolition diversion pilot was deferred, and the purchase of a drone was made contingent on a detailed plan. Decisions on the Ohio Gulch sprinkler replacement funding were postponed pending cost data.

• Approved new FY26 line item for Administrator’s ICMA registration and travel
• Retained Sustainability Manager Andrew Mentzer on a one‑year contract
• Kept Administrative Services Director position funded in FY26 budget
• Deferred recycling construction‑and‑demolition diversion pilot to a later year
• Directed road oil amount to restore chip‑sealing schedules and reduce capital construction line
• Made drone purchase contingent on a detailed plan outlining priorities and partnerships
• Delayed Ohio Gulch sprinkler replacement funding decision until cost estimates are available

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved the consent calendar, a $207,777 purchase of Tyler Technologies ERP Pro software, a $205 match for the Kilpatrick Bridge construction agreement, and a street‑sweeper broom attachment up to $25,000. They also scheduled a public meeting for August 20, 2025.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved Tyler Technologies ERP Pro software contract for $207,777 (unanimous)
• Approved State/Local Construction Agreement match $205 for Kilpatrick Bridge (unanimous)
• Approved street‑sweeper broom attachment purchase up to $25,000 (unanimous)
• Approved March 18, 2025 meeting minutes (2‑0, Chair abstained)
• Approved April 1, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 8, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved April 14, 2025 special meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved lowering the General Fund reserve target from 30% to 25% and adjusted reserve levels for several departments, closing the Indigent fund and returning its balance to the General Fund. They approved a pilot Behavioral Health Deputy position while denying a new Chief Deputy Coroner role and deferring several other staffing requests. The Board also approved reclassifications, grade adjustments, and the creation of an HR Manager role across departments. Capital project funding was set aside for a future coroner facility ($200,000), a recycle‑center fire‑suppression system ($300,000), and Road & Bridge equipment replacements ($230,000), with other public‑safety facility projects deferred.

• Lowered General Fund reserve target to 25% (approved)
• Closed Indigent fund and returned balance to General Fund (approved)
• Approved pilot Behavioral Health Deputy position
• Denied new Chief Deputy Coroner position
• Deferred Court Operations Specialist I position
• Approved $200,000 allocation for future coroner facility
• Approved $300,000 allocation for recycle center fire suppression system
• Approved $230,000 allocation for Road & Bridge equipment replacements

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners approved a series of actions, including a $206,584 contract to repair the Silver Creek Bridge on North Picabo Road, a $14,000 contract to digitize land‑use records, and a lease for three Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicles costing $71,824. They also approved the consent calendar, a tax deed for three parcels, several tax cancellations, and a catering permit for the Carey Fairgrounds event. Additionally, a one‑year lease of the McBride ADU for a patrol officer was authorized.

• Approved Consent Calendar (2/0)
• Approved tax deed for three parcels (2/0)
• Approved tax cancellation for parcel RPH04750250070 $1,294.22 (2/0)
• Approved catering permit for Carey Fairgrounds (2/0)
• Approved Docudriven scanning contract up to $15,000 ($14,000) (2/0)
• Approved Silver Creek Bridge repair contract $206,584 (2/0)
• Approved Chevrolet Tahoe police vehicle lease $71,824 (2/0)
• Approved McBride ADU lease $1,000 per month (2/0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Equalization voted to change the 2025 assessed value for Parcel RPS04200000430 213 Lupin from $3,461,483 to $3,385,402. The motion was moved by Vice‑Chair Lindsay Mollineaux, seconded by Chair Angenie McCleary, and passed with a 2‑0 vote. The meeting adjourned at 10:00 a.m. after no further business.

• Approved change of assessed value for Parcel RPS04200000430 213 Lupin to $3,385,402 (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners unanimously approved submitting a 2025 drought emergency declaration request to the Idaho Department of Water Resources. The Board of Equalization also changed or sustained assessed values for eight parcels, with votes ranging from unanimous to 2‑1. All motions were carried as recorded.

• Changed 2025 assessed value for Parcel RPK02460000010 (253 Hillside Dr) to $3,394,673 – unanimous
• Changed 2025 assessed value for Parcel RPK02460000020 (255 Hillside Dr) to $3,394,673 – unanimous
• Sustained 2025 assessed value for Parcel RPK0535000023A (425 North Canyon Run Blvd) at $4,540,387 – unanimous
• Sustained 2025 assessed value for Parcel RPK05500050010 at $3,000,283 – unanimous
• Sustained 2025 assessed value for Parcel RPS04330000250 (26 W Lane Ranch Rd) at $4,499,104 – 2/0
• Sustained 2025 assessed value for Parcel RPS0445000002B (202 Fairway Rd) at $5,750,255 – unanimous
• Sustained 2025 assessed value for Parcel RPS04330000240 (28 W Lane Ranch Rd) at $5,040,732 – unanimous
• Changed 2025 assessed value for Parcel RPS042500000020 (502 Fairway Rd) to $3,492,000 – 2/1

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of Equalization unanimously upheld the 2025 assessed values for several properties, including a total of $39,853,625 for two Wood River Community Ventures parcels. It also confirmed the 2025 assessed values for Ed McCall’s Twin Creeks homes, Ken Marble’s Lane Ranch property, and other parcels. A motion to continue Manfred Jakobar’s hearing was carried unanimously, setting a new date of July 7, 2025. All decisions were recorded as unanimous unless a vote count was noted.

• Motion to continue Manfred Jakobar appeal to July 7, 2025 carried unanimously
• Sustained 2025 assessed value of $2,472,385 for 309 Juniper Rd (RPS0500000930) – unanimous
• Sustained 2025 assessed value of $7,589,685 for 210 Lupine (RPS04200000400) – unanimous
• Sustained total 2025 assessed value of $39,853,625 for Wood River Community Ventures parcels RP02N180253710 and RP02N18026366D – unanimous
• Sustained 2025 assessed value of $5,371,173 for 8 W Lane Ranch Rd (RPS04330000420) – vote 2‑0, Davis abstained
• Changed 2025 assessed value for Waypoint Pearl parcel RPK070900001A0 to $1,082,914 – unanimous
• Changed 2025 assessed value for Waypoint Pearl parcel RPK070900002A0 to $1,069,200 – unanimous
• Sustained 2025 assessed value of $1,377,688 for 105 Boiler Lane (RP000550000770) – unanimous

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Equalization unanimously sustained the 2025 assessed values for five properties and approved the value for one condominium unit. The board also upheld a $6,183,723 assessment for a home at 205 Fairway Road with a 2‑0 vote. All appellants were advised they may appeal the decisions to the Idaho State Board of Tax Appeals.

• Sustained assessed value $5,949,996 for Parcel RPS04250000180 (unanimous)
• Sustained assessed value $4,559,164 for Parcel RPS04330000900 (unanimous)
• Sustained assessed value $1,601,055 for Parcel RP000660000070 (unanimous)
• Approved assessed value $880,614 for Crystal Villa Unit 26 (RPK08250000260) (unanimous)
• Sustained assessed value $951,427 for Crystal Villa Unit 18 (RPK08250000180) (unanimous)
• Sustained assessed value $6,183,723 for Parcel RPS0436000004A (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners

The board unanimously approved Resolution 2025-14 affirming support for federally managed public lands and opposing their privatization, and approved a revised letter to Idaho’s congressional delegation expressing the same stance. It also approved the consent calendar for multiple beverage licenses, grant requests for senior services ($93,363.38) and police equipment ($152,048.68), a security agreement for the Allen & Company conference, a plat amendment for an ADU on Lot 11A, and a stream alteration permit for Pole Creek. All motions passed unanimously.

• Approved Resolution 2025-14 supporting federal public lands (unanimous)
• Approved revised letter opposing land privatization to Idaho congressional delegation (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar for beverage license renewals (unanimous)
• Approved $93,363.38 Senior Connection grant request from Idaho Community Development Block Grant (unanimous)
• Approved $152,048.68 request to apply for FY2025 Community Policing Development Microgrant (unanimous)
• Approved security and traffic support agreement for Allen & Company conference (unanimous)
• Approved plat amendment for Amy G. Taylor, Lot 11A ADU with screening condition (unanimous)
• Approved Stream Alteration Permit for Salmon Falls Land and Livestock on Pole Creek (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners presented the FY2026 suggested budget, elections updates, clerk/recorder plans, disaster services, waterways, and housing authority budgets. Commissioners discussed priorities, including focusing on wildfire mitigation over new technology and the need for higher reserves for Road & Bridge. The Board agreed that reserve policy should be addressed at the start of deliberations, but no formal approvals, denials, or votes were recorded.

• Reserve policy to be addressed at start of deliberations (agreed)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners adopted Resolution 2025‑13, banning fireworks in areas with a severe fire threat, with a unanimous vote. They also approved a $150,000 settlement with Client #110, writing off a $56,473.86 balance and removing liens. Additional actions included approving the consent calendar, a $180,000‑cap employment agreement for County Administrator Kirk Flannigan, a $363.57 building‑permit fee waiver, a weed‑maintenance memorandum, a temporary transportation‑technician job description, and a short‑plat subdivision for Cottonwood Creek Lot 5.

• Adopted fireworks ban resolution (unanimous)
• Accepted $150,000 settlement and wrote off $56,473.86 balance (unanimous)
• Approved consent calendar for various licenses and permits (unanimous)
• Approved County Administrator employment agreement up to $180,000 salary (unanimous)
• Approved $363.57 fee waiver for Recycle Center building permit (unanimous)
• Approved memorandum of understanding for cooperative weed maintenance (unanimous)
• Approved temporary transportation‑technician job description (unanimous)
• Approved short‑plat subdivision of Cottonwood Creek Lot 5 into lots 5C and 5D (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners heard budget updates from the County Clerk, Treasurer, District Court, Prosecuting Attorney, Probation, and IT departments. No motions were voted on or approved; discussions were limited to requests for information and expressions of support. The meeting concluded with adjournment at 3:34 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners met on June 12, 2025 and received budget and staffing presentations from Facilities, Land Use and Building Services, Weed Management, Road & Bridge, and Administrative Services. Representatives from the U.S. Forest Service and BLM gave a joint update on fire preparation and trail projects. No votes, approvals, or other formal actions were documented in the minutes. The meeting adjourned at 2:30 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners decided to review and potentially adjust funding priorities during July deliberations, updating goals based on FY25 accomplishments. No other formal approvals, votes, or denials were recorded. The public comment period received no remarks, and the meeting adjourned at 3:04 p.m.

• Revisit funding priorities in July (decision made, no vote recorded)
• Adjourn meeting at 3:04 p.m.

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners approved a resolution updating the County’s land‑use and building‑services fee schedule, passing the motion 2‑1. They also accepted $10,093.30 in state OHV enforcement funds, approved a $575 fee waiver for a Rock Creek restoration permit, and authorized a $635 refund of a vacation‑application fee. Additionally, the board postponed a decision on community‑survey vendors until early July and entered executive session for staffing considerations.

• Approved Consent Calendar (beverage license renewals and June 3 claims) – unanimous
• Approved $635 refund of vacation application fee (LU 25‑26) – unanimous
• Approved $575 fee waiver for Wood River Land Trust stream alteration permit (charging $118.52) – unanimous
• Accepted $10,093.30 Idaho Dept. of Parks & Rec OHV enforcement funds – unanimous
• Delayed community‑survey vendor decision until early July
• Approved Resolution 2025‑09 updating land‑use and building‑services fee schedule – vote 2‑1
• Approved February 2025 meeting minutes (several motions, all passed) – unanimous or 2‑0 as recorded
• Entered executive session to consider staffing matters – motion passed unanimously (Ayes from Mollineaux, Davis, McCleary)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners approved a contract with Burke’s Excavation Corporation to repair the Silver Creek Bridge for $206,584 and accepted a funding agreement with the Local Highway Technical Assistance Council for up to $300,000. They also adopted Resolution 2025‑10, raising the Building Department’s hourly inspection rate from $65 to $100 effective July 1, 2025. Additional actions included approving the consent calendar, an indigent case, moving into executive session, and continuing a stream alteration permit hearing.

• Award $206,584 Silver Creek Bridge repair contract to Burke’s Excavation (2‑0)
• Approve up to $300,000 funding agreement with LHTAC for bridge repairs (2‑0)
• Adopt Resolution 2025‑10: increase building inspection hourly rate to $100 (2‑0)
• Approve Consent Calendar items (2‑0)
• Approve Indigent Case #2025‑1178‑1 (2‑0)
• Move into Executive Session under Idaho Code 74‑206(1)(d) (2‑0)
• Continue Huff Creek stream alteration permit hearing to a date uncertain (2‑0)
• Initiate housekeeping amendments to Title 9 Zoning and Title 10 Subdivision Regulations (2‑0)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board announced that Kirk Flannigan has been selected as the new County Administrator. The scheduled update from Congressional staff was cancelled and will be rescheduled for a future date.

• Announced Kirk Flannigan selected as County Administrator
• Cancelled Congressional delegation staff outreach update

Board of County Commissioners

The Commissioners unanimously approved the Consent Calendar items, including budget adjustments and a beverage license renewal. They also approved a one‑year WUUII software service agreement for wildfire mitigation, not to exceed $6,000 from the disaster services budget. A $1,500 refund of a building permit down payment was approved for Red C anoe Architecture. Prior meeting minutes from January 2025 were approved unanimously.

• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved $6,000 WUUII software service agreement for disaster services (unanimous)
• Approved $1,500 building permit fee refund to Red C anoe Architecture (unanimous)
• Approved January 7, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 13, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 14, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved January 23, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously adopted Resolution 2025‑04, establishing a commercial‑property C‑PACE program and its guidebook. They also directed staff to review the sole bid for the Silver Creek Bridge repair and prepare a recommendation. Prior meeting minutes from December 2024 were approved, and the board entered executive session to consider a hiring matter.

• Directed staff to review Silver Creek Bridge Repair bid and prepare analysis (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑04 establishing a commercial‑property C‑PACE program (unanimous)
• Adopted the C‑PACE program guidebook and forms (unanimous)
• Approved December 17, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved December 31, 2024 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Moved to convene the Blaine County Ambulance District Board (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to consider hiring a public officer (aye votes from Mollineaux, Davis, McCleary)
• No action taken during executive session

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved the Consent Calendar for the meeting (2‑0). It approved a Memorandum of Agreement with the Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission to join a five‑year, grant‑funded Next Gen 911 GIS data‑sharing program at no cost to the county (2‑0). The board also approved contracts for consulting services with Ginger Clement ($80 per hour), a temporary recycle‑center operator contract with Ellwood Staffing ($10,700), and a request to apply for a FY 2026 Ed Pro Grant of $35,000 with a $21,000 county match (each 2‑0). Additionally, the board continued the River Grove Ranch land‑use appeal hearing to June 10, 2025 and approved the Double D Management operating agreement with edits (each 2‑0).

• Approved Consent Calendar (2/0)
• Approved MOA with Idaho Public Safety Communications Commission (2/0)
• Approved independent contractor agreement with Ginger Clement at $80/hr (2/0)
• Approved temporary recycle center operator contract with Ellwood Staffing for $10,700 (2/0)
• Approved request to apply for FY 2026 Ed Pro Grant $35,000 with $21,000 county match (2/0)
• Continued River Grove Ranch land‑use appeal hearing to June 10, 2025 (2/0)
• Approved Double D Management operating agreement with edits (2/0)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners adopted a proclamation recognizing May 2025 as Mental Health Awareness Month. They approved the 2025 property tax exemptions, 2024 tax cancellations, a NearMap data purchase, and a resolution transferring two driver’s license clerk positions. The board also approved a land‑use rezoning for 280 W Warm Springs Road and authorized the consent calendar items.

• Adopted Proclamation 2025‑05 recognizing May as Mental Health Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved 2025 property tax exemptions for ARCH, Men’s Second Chance Living, Wood River Land Trust, and Strahorn Partners LLC (unanimous)
• Approved 2024 tax cancellations totaling $539.54 (unanimous)
• Approved NearMap building‑footprint data purchase for $8,600 from Commissioners’ professional services budget (unanimous)
• Adopted Resolution 2025‑08 transferring two driver’s license clerk positions from Sheriff’s Office to Assessor’s Office (unanimous)
• Approved Findings of Fact and decision for rezoning of 280 W Warm Springs Road (2‑0 vote)
• Approved Consent Calendar items including Treasurer’s records destruction and beverage license transfer (unanimous)
• Directed placement of temporary recycling‑center staffing contract on a future agenda for formal approval (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners reviewed the FY 2026 budget narrative draft and agreed to keep the prior year’s format with minor updates, including updates to department structure and removal of outdated content. They also approved a digital county newsletter that follows the County’s style guide, highlights strategic efforts and staff, and will require dedicated staff or contract support. No other actions were taken before adjournment at 11:08 a.m.

• Adopt FY 2026 budget narrative using same format as prior year with minor updates (no vote recorded)
• Approve digital county newsletter format and branding, with plan for dedicated staff or contract support (no vote recorded)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the consent calendar, a $1,900 grant request, a $633,855 contract to install the Colorado Gulch Bridge, and a $2,500 monthly opioid treatment agreement. They also approved a $25,000 water‑truck tank purchase, a vehicle‑leasing plan, a pay‑grade change for the Emergency Communications Director, an Earth Day proclamation, and a resolution to adopt a C‑PACE program. The board found the notice for a Mountain Overlay District rezoning hearing adequate.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved $1,900 Idaho Community Development Block Grant request (unanimous)
• Approved $633,855 contract with EKC Inc. for Colorado Gulch Bridge installation (unanimous)
• Approved $2,500 monthly MOUD program agreement with Ivy Medical (unanimous)
• Approved up to $25,000 water‑truck tank purchase from contingency funds (unanimous)
• Approved vehicle‑leasing plan to save about $61,000 (unanimous)
• Approved reclassification of Emergency Communications Director to Pay Grade 13 (unanimous)
• Approved adequacy of notice for MOD rezoning and map amendment hearing (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners agreed to send letters to all remaining non‑compliant districts, asking them to submit required reports by May 30 and to contact the State Controller’s Office. They also kept the FY2026 commissioner budget at $50,000 and set aside $20,000 for ambulance‑levy education. The board approved moving forward with public hearings for any fee increases that exceed statutory limits and chose to fund preliminary wildfire‑risk and farmland‑preservation studies while postponing broader strategic‑planning outreach. A motion to enter executive session passed unanimously, but no action was taken during that session.

• Send letters to non‑compliant districts requesting reports by May 30 (no vote recorded)
• Revisit step‑policy updates after pending HR work is completed
• Proceed with public hearings for fee increases that exceed statutory limits (no vote recorded)
• Invest in preliminary wildfire‑risk and farmland‑preservation studies; defer broader outreach (no vote recorded)
• Maintain FY2026 Commissioner budget at $50,000 and allocate $20,000 for ambulance‑levy education (no vote recorded)
• Motion to enter executive session passed unanimously (3‑0); no action taken in session

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners moved, seconded, and voted to go into executive session to consider hiring a County Administrator. The motion passed unanimously with three ayes and no nays. After reconvening, no further action was taken.

• Entered executive session to consider County Administrator interviews (3 ayes)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners approved the Bellevue Area of City Impact Map Ordinance, combining the 2021 and 2023 maps into a 2025 version. They also adopted a proclamation for Public Safety Telecommunicators Week, approved several contracts and agreements, and authorized a solid‑waste fee waiver for Bellevue. All motions passed unanimously.

• Adopted Proclamation 2025‑04 recognizing Public Safety Telecommunicators Week (unanimous)
• Approved Lumen Naas Agreement at $840 per month for 12 months (unanimous)
• Constituted the Blaine County Ambulance District (unanimous)
• Approved Automatic Aid agreement with Camas County for EMS services (2025‑2030) (unanimous)
• Approved termination of the gravel lease with Glenn A and Linda J Schumacher Irrevocable Trust (unanimous)
• Approved Solid Waste Fee Waiver for City of Bellevue May 3 Clean‑Up (unanimous)
• Approved Bellevue Area of City Impact Map Ordinance 2025‑04 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from four prior meetings (unanimous, one vote 2‑0 with one abstention)

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioner Mollineaux moved, and Commissioner Davis seconded, a motion to enter executive session under Idaho Code §74‑206(1)(a) to consider hiring a public officer, employee, staff member, or individual agent. The motion was approved with three ayes from Mollineaux, Davis, and Chair McCleary. No other actions were taken.

• Motion to enter executive session for hiring considerations approved (3 ayes)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners denied the application to amend the building envelope for Lot 5 at 241 Broadford Road, finding it did not meet view‑corridor and subdivision standards. They approved the Consent Calendar, a SIP telecommunications contract costing $1,103.50 per month plus a $520 installation fee, and the submission of a SHRAB grant application with a $5,000 county match. The board also approved several past meeting minutes and confirmed the adequacy of notice for the land‑use hearing.

• Denied 241 Broadford Road plat amendment (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar (unanimous)
• Approved SIP Trunks/eFax/DIDs/PIAB contract $1,103.50/month + $520 install (unanimous)
• Approved submission of SHRAB grant application $5,000 with $5,000 county match (unanimous)
• Approved notice adequacy for Broadford Road hearing (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Sept 24 2024 special meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of Sept 30 2024 special meeting (2‑0, Davis abstained)
• Approved minutes of Oct 3 2024 special meeting (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Blaine County Board of Commissioners unanimously approved two proclamations designating April as Fair Housing Month and Sexual Assault Awareness Month. It also approved the consent calendar, a grant application for historical records preservation, a sheriff records‑management position, advertising for Silver Creek Bridge repair bids, and the $633,855 Colorado Gulch Bridge contract. All actions were adopted with unanimous votes.

• Approved Proclamation 2025-01 Fair Housing Month (unanimous)
• Approved Proclamation 2025-02 Sexual Assault Awareness Month (unanimous)
• Approved Consent Calendar items: BLM Services support and liquor license transfer (unanimous)
• Approved request to apply for Idaho State Historical Records Advisory Board grant (unanimous)
• Approved Sheriff’s RMS Data Coordinator position at level 8 (unanimous)
• Approved advertising for bids for Silver Creek Bridge repairs (unanimous)
• Approved Colorado Gulch Bridge bid from EKC Inc. for $633,855 (unanimous)
• Approved notice compliance for Community Housing Overlay District hearing (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved moving forward with the external budget request template in its current form. No vote tally was recorded. Other items, such as revising strategic priorities and refining internal budget guidance, were discussed but no decisions were made.

• Approved distribution of external budget request template (no vote recorded)

Board of County Commissioners

The commissioners unanimously approved the consent calendar. The board approved a letter of support for the Wood River Land Trust’s grant to fund a wildlife‑vehicle collision mitigation study on Highway 75. They scheduled a special meeting for March 31 to discuss strategic priorities and budget templates, and postponed an executive session on administrator interviews. A compensation‑steps discussion was set for mid‑April and attendance at an upcoming planning‑and‑zoning meeting was confirmed.

• Approved consent calendar (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support for WRLT grant
• Scheduled special meeting for March 31 on priorities and budget
• Postponed executive session on administrator interviews
• Set compensation steps discussion for mid‑April
• Confirmed attendance at upcoming P&Z meeting