Bonner County, Idaho

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a series of workshops to discuss and update the FY27 budget by department. These sessions allow the board to review funding needs for various county services.

• Budget discussion for General funds, including Contingency, Junior College, and 911
• Budget discussion for Parks & Waterways / Groomers
• Executive sessions regarding personnel and confidential records

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will consider a modification to a school permit and two land-use requests. The body will also review a revised subdivision proposal remanded by the Board of County Commissioners.

• File MOD0003-26: Modification of road standards for Earthkeepers Private School off Red Ceder Lane
• File S0003-25: Revised Yoman Bluffs subdivision for 12 residential lots and one open space tract off Sherwood Beach Road
• File ZC0002-26: Zone change from Rural-5 to Recreation for ±9.23 acres off Cedar Lane

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a series of workshops to discuss the FY27 budget by department. These sessions include reviews of general funds and specific department allocations.

• Budget discussion for General funds, including Contingency, Junior College, and 911
• Budget discussion for Parks & Waterways / Groomers
• Executive sessions regarding personnel and confidential records

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The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a public workshop to discuss the proposed update to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan and its associated map. The body will discuss and draft modifications to planning file AM0007-24 before a public hearing is scheduled.

• Discussion of Land Use Component update to the Comprehensive Plan (file AM0007-24)
• Review of the associated Comprehensive Plan Map

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The Board of County Commissioners is conducting budget workshops for the FY27 budget. The meeting includes discussions and updates by department.

• FY27 budget discussion for BOCC
• FY27 budget discussion for Solid Waste
• FY27 budget discussion for Emergency Management
• FY27 budget discussion for General department

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The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to interview candidates for the Bonner County Fair Board. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss and decide on hiring.

• Bonner County Fair Board interviews

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss and decide on the annual budget review for the Bonner County Historical Society & Museum.

• Budget review for Bonner County Historical Society & Museum

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with Auditing and Human Resources. The body will discuss and decide on options regarding Paid Time Off (PTO) buybacks.

• Discussion and decision regarding PTO buyback options

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet with Human Resources for an executive session. The meeting is designated as records exempt under Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(D).

• Executive session regarding records exempt

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a series of workshops to discuss and update the FY27 budget by department. These sessions include scheduled reviews for various county services and potential executive sessions regarding personnel and confidential records.

• Budget discussion for Extension Office
• Budget discussion for Sheriff’s Departments
• Executive sessions regarding personnel and confidential records

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will review several grant acceptances for the Sheriff's office and boat launch improvements. The board is also deciding on FY26 claims and demands totaling over $473,000 and updating the county safety policy.

• FY26 Claims Batch #42 ($309,791.42) and Demands Batch #42 ($164,079.17)
• Two $25,000 IDPR WIF Grants for a Sheriff’s patrol vessel and Garfield Bay Boat Launch Docks
• Virtual Migration RMS System contract for $35,135.10
• Noxious Weeds invoice for Custom Spray Service ($23,962.35)
• Replat of Lots 1 and 2 of Sorenson Acres (SS0001-26)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting a series of workshops to discuss the FY27 budget by department. These sessions include reviews of general funds and specific departmental allocations.

• Budget discussions for Noxious Weeds, Fairgrounds, and Airports
• Budget discussions for Extension Office and Sheriff’s Departments
• Budget discussions for Technology and Justice Services
• Budget discussions for Parks & Waterways / Groomers
• Review of General Fund, Contingency, Junior College, and 911 funds

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The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a public workshop to discuss the proposed update to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan and its associated map. The board will discuss and draft modifications to planning file AM0007-24 before a public hearing is scheduled.

• Discussion of Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan (file AM0007-24)
• Review of the associated Comprehensive Plan Map

Airport Event Calendar

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider two planning requests. These include an appeal regarding building setbacks for a home and a request to change the zoning of 73.72 acres.

• Appeal VA0001-26: Request for 17.5-foot street and 3.5-foot property line setbacks for a single-family dwelling off West Shoreline Lane
• File AM0020-25: Request to amend comprehensive map from Ag/Forest Land to Rural Residential for ±73.72 acres off N. Kootenai Road

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The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on matters regarding personnel and litigation. These items are being handled in an executive session pursuant to Idaho Code.

• Discussion and decision regarding personnel
• Discussion and decision regarding litigation

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will decide on FY26 claims and demands totaling $1,038,020.53. The board will also consider bids for solid waste services and various resolutions for the prosecutor and sheriff's offices.

• FY26 Claims Batch #41 totaling $948,676.56
• FY26 Demands Batch #41 totaling $89,343.97
• Idaho Sheriff Connect Agreement for $8,467.25
• Technology invoice for $19,279.05
• Bids for household hazardous waste disposal, scrap metal removal, and wood grinding

The Board approved several requests for bids regarding household hazardous waste, scrap metal, and wood grinding. The board also authorized over $1 million in claims and demands and accepted a $50,000 subaward for victims of violence.

• Approved Request for Bid for household hazardous waste disposal (3-0)
• Approved Request for Bid to remove scrap metal from three waste transfer sites (3-0)
• Approved Request for Bid for wood grinding at three waste transfer stations (3-0)
• Approved adding Voucher Module to Solid Waste point-of-sale system (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #41 totaling $948,676.56 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #41 totaling $89,343.97 (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 subaward for LBFJC to support victims of violence (3-0)
• Approved continuation of Family Advocate Intake Specialist position and salary adjustments (3-0)

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Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting budget workshops for the FY27 budget. This specific session focuses on the Jail Medical department and includes a scheduled executive session.

• FY27 budget discussion for Jail Medical
• Executive session regarding confidential records and personnel

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet as the Board of Equalization to review property assessment appeals. The board will determine if the market value assigned to properties by the assessor is fair and accurate.

• Discussion and decisions regarding property assessment appeal applications and hearings

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting as the Board of Equalization. The body will discuss and decide on property assessment appeal applications to determine if market values are fair and accurate.

• Property assessment appeal applications and hearings

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will consider two conditional use permits. The body will also discuss agenda items for July 23, 2026, and receive staff updates.

• File CUP0001-26: Conditional Use Permit for a public utility facility on ±2.84 acres off Highway 57
• File CUP0011-24: Conditional Use Permit for a 190’ lattice tower and equipment shelter off Northgate Road

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting as the Board of Equalization to review property assessment appeals. The board will determine if the market value placed on properties by the assessor is fair and accurate.

• Discussion and decision regarding property assessment appeal applications and hearings

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting as the Board of Equalization to review property assessment appeals. The board will determine if the market value placed on properties by the assessor is fair and accurate.

• Discussion and decisions regarding property assessment appeal applications and hearings

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting as the Board of Equalization to review property assessment appeals. The board will determine if the market value placed on properties by the assessor is fair and accurate.

• Discussion and decision regarding property assessment appeal applications and hearings

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The Board approved a federal grant for the Whiskey Jack Bridge design and two grants for utility vehicles. The board also authorized the purchase of a vehicle for Juvenile Probation and approved over $360,000 in claims and demands.

• Approved State and Local Agreement for Whiskey Jack Bridge design (3-0)
• Approved $58,000 grant and $11,600 match for tracked utility vehicle (3-0)
• Approved $48,000 grant and $9,600 match for utility truck (3-0)
• Approved $32,589.80 purchase of 2026 Chevy Equinox for Juvenile Probation (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #40 totaling $278,955.21 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #40 totaling $82,820.01 (3-0)
• Denied Bonner County Third Party Grant Sponsorship Policy (0-3)
• Appointed Zach Spohn to the Bonner County Fair Board (2-0, 1 abstain)

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will hold a workshop to review Title 12, Chapters 1 and 2. The body will also receive updates on technology and the Groundwater Source Protection Technical Committee.

• Workshop: Review of Title 12, Chapters 1 and 2
• Groundwater Source Protection Technical Committee update
• Discussion of Planning Commission Priority List
• Technology updates from Director Jacob Storms

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting as the Board of Equalization. The body will discuss and decide on property assessment appeal applications to determine if market values are fair and accurate.

• Property assessment appeal applications and hearings

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting as the Board of Equalization. The body will discuss and decide on property assessment appeal applications to determine if market values are fair and accurate.

• Property assessment appeal applications and hearings

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet as the Board of Equalization to review property assessment appeals. The board will determine if the market value placed on properties by the assessor is fair and accurate.

• Property assessment appeal applications and hearings

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The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on tax cancellation requests. These requests involve specific parcels identified by the Assessor's Office.

• Tax cancellation request for Homeowners Exemption, Parcel # RP070150001030
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel # RPS05000240220 & RPS05000240210
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel # RP037940000020
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel # RP54N05W247201
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel # RP044380010CA0

Ambulance Service District

The Bonner County Ambulance Service District Board will meet to approve previous minutes and specific invoices. The board is scheduled to discuss and decide on a batch of claims totaling $79,145.71.

• Payment of $34,479.99 in invoices to Systems Design West
• Decision on FY26 Claims Batch #18 totaling $79,145.71
• Approval of June 17, 2026 meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on financial claims, demands, and a software purchase. The board will also discuss hiring an HR Director and hold an executive session regarding Sheriff litigation.

• FY26 Claims Batch #39 totaling $884,566.99
• FY26 Demands Batch #39 totaling $242,517.55
• Purchase of Tyler’s PACE15
• Publishing the job for HR Director
• Catering permits for 219 Lounge, Sandpoint

The Board approved two payment batches totaling $1,127,084.54 and authorized the purchase of PACE15 training. The commissioners also approved a $380 refund request and voted to advertise for an HR Director.

• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #39 totaling $884,566.99 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #39 totaling $242,517.55 (3-0)
• Approved $17,850 purchase of Tyler’s PACE15 training (3-0)
• Approved $380 refund request for land use file #V0004-26 (2-1)
• Approved advertising for HR Director position (3-0)
• Approved catering permits for 219 Lounge, Sandpoint (3-0)
• Approved motion to proceed regarding personnel and litigation following executive session (3-0)

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting as the Board of Equalization to review property assessment appeals. The board will determine if the market value assigned to properties by the assessor is fair and accurate.

• Discussion and decisions regarding property assessment appeal applications and hearings

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet with Zwygart John & Associates for a presentation on the FY25 audit. The board will discuss and decide on matters regarding the audit presentation.

• FY25 Audit Presentation by Zwygart John & Associates

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The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for an executive session with the Prosecutor’s Office. The body will discuss and decide on matters related to litigation.

• Discussion and decision regarding litigation

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold special meetings as the Board of Equalization from June 29 to July 2, 2026. The board will discuss and decide on property assessment appeal applications to determine if market values are fair and accurate.

• Property assessment appeal hearings

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting as the Board of Equalization to review property assessment appeals. The board will determine if the market value placed on properties by the assessor is fair and accurate.

• Discussion and decisions regarding property assessment appeal applications and hearings

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting as the Board of Equalization to review property assessment appeals. The board will determine if the market value placed on properties by the assessor is fair and accurate.

• Discussion and decision regarding property assessment appeal applications and hearings

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will meet to review a variance request for a property off Sagle Road. The commission will also discuss items for the July 9, 2026, agenda and receive staff updates.

• File V0040-25: Variance request to create one 5-acre and one 7.85-acre parcel on a 12.850-acre property zoned Rural-10

The Commission approved a variance request to create two parcels smaller than the 10-acre minimum requirement for a Family Division. The approved parcels will be 5 acres and 7.85 acres. The decision was based on findings that the property conditions were not caused by the applicant and do not conflict with public interest.

• Approved File V0040-25 variance for 5-acre and 7.85-acre parcels (4-0)
• Approved minutes from June 11, 2026

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting as the Board of Equalization to review property assessment appeals. The board will determine if the market value placed on properties by the assessor is fair and accurate.

• Discussion and decision regarding property assessment appeal applications and hearings

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting as the Board of Equalization to review property assessment appeals. The board will determine if the market value placed on properties by the assessor is fair and accurate.

• Discussion and decisions regarding property assessment appeal applications and hearings

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will decide on airport maintenance and obstruction removal projects. The board is also reviewing contracts for county surveyors and an amendment to waterskiing safety regulations.

• Priest River Airport Pavement Maintenance Project Notice To Proceed
• Sandpoint Airport Obstruction Removal Project Ardurra Additional Services Addendum
• County Surveyor Contracts for MW Surveying and Ruen-Yeager & Associates
• FY26 Claims Batch #38 totaling $262,011.59 and Demands Batch #38 totaling $93,599.44
• Amendment to Ordinance #552 regarding Waterskiing Safety Regulations

The Board approved contracts for the County Surveyor and Hearing Examiner, as well as pavement maintenance and obstruction removal projects for local airports. The Board also approved over $355,000 in claims and demands and authorized a one-time employee stipend.

• Approved contract with MW Surveying LLP and appointed Matthew Wilson as County Surveyor (3-0)
• Denied contract with Ruen-Yeager & Associates (2-1)
• Appointed L. Allan Songstad as Hearing Examiner (3-0)
• Approved Priest River Airport Pavement Maintenance Project Notice To Proceed (3-0)
• Approved Sandpoint Airport Obstruction Removal Project additional services agreement (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #38 ($262,011.59) and Demands Batch #38 ($93,599.44) (3-0)
• Approved sale of HP DesignJet printer to City of Priest River for $2,000 (3-0)
• Approved one-time $2,200 stipend for employee 'Carly' (2-0, 1 abstain)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting budget workshops for the 2027 fiscal year. The meeting includes discussions and updates regarding specific county departments.

• FY27 budget discussion for Facilities
• FY27 budget discussion for Prosecutor
• FY27 budget discussion for Assessor
• FY27 budget discussion for DMV
• FY27 budget discussion for GIS

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting budget workshops for the 2027 fiscal year. The meeting includes discussions and updates regarding departmental budgets.

• Budget discussion for Facilities
• Budget discussion for Prosecutor
• Budget discussion for Assessor
• Budget discussion for DMV
• Budget discussion for GIS

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting budget workshops for the FY27 budget. The meeting includes discussions and updates for specific county departments.

• Budget discussion for Facilities
• Budget discussion for Prosecutor
• Budget discussion for Assessor
• Budget discussion for DMV
• Budget discussion for GIS

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the Yoman Bluffs subdivision. The proposal involves a three-tract subdivision on ±37.6 acres of Recreation zoned land off Sherwood Beach Road.

• File S0003-25: Proposal to reduce residential lots to 12 and eliminate the PUD

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The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on tax cancellation requests. These requests originate from the Assessor’s Office and the Treasurer’s Office.

• Tax cancellation request RP54N02W170003 (Assessor’s Office)
• Tax cancellation request MH0310300A009A (Treasurer’s Office)
• Tax cancellation request RP044380010CA0 (Treasurer’s Office)

Ambulance Service District

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners and the Bonner County Ambulance Service District will meet for a budget workshop. The body will discuss and decide on matters related to the budget.

• Discussion and decision regarding Budget Workshop

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The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and make a decision regarding litigation. The meeting includes an executive session pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(F).

• Discussion and decision regarding litigation

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The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for an executive session with Human Resources. The session is designated as records exempt under Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(D).

• Discussion and decision regarding records exempt items

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on Fair Board interviews. The meeting includes an executive session for hiring purposes.

• Discussion and decision regarding Bonner County Fair Board interviews

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on a catering permit. The action item specifically concerns the 1908 Saloon.

• Decision regarding a catering permit for 1908 Saloon

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The Board of County Commissioners is conducting workshops to discuss and update the FY27 budget by department. These sessions allow the board to review departmental funding and requirements.

• Budget discussion for Road & Bridge
• Budget discussion for Human Resources
• Executive sessions regarding confidential records and personnel

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting workshops to discuss and update the FY27 budget by department. These sessions allow the board to review departmental funding and requirements.

• Budget discussion for Road & Bridge
• Budget discussion for Human Resources
• Executive sessions regarding confidential records and personnel

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on various financial payments, infrastructure repairs, and a safety ordinance amendment. The board will also hold executive sessions regarding sheriff personnel and litigation.

• FY26 Claims Batch #37 totaling $1,005,801.52
• FY26 Demands Batch #37 totaling $107,959.11
• Amendment to Ordinance #552 regarding Waterskiing Safety Regulations
• Award of Lightning Creek Asphalt Repairs
• Solid Waste invoice for Crane Equipment Manufacturing Corp in the amount of $6,793.48

The Board approved over $1.1 million in claims and demands, as well as a road repair contract. An amendment to waterskiing safety regulations was proposed but failed to pass. The board also approved two plats and a benefit contract amendment.

• Approved $63,912.50 contract to Woods Crushing and Hauling for asphalt repairs (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #37 totaling $1,005,801.52 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #37 totaling $107,959.11 (3-0)
• Denied amendment to Ordinance #552 regarding waterskiing safety regulations (1-2)
• Approved amendments to Lincoln Financial benefit termination dates (3-0)
• Approved plats MOD0055-25 (Greystone Divide) and MLD0057-25 (RRR Ranch) (3-0)
• Approved $6,793.48 Solid Waste invoice for Crane Equipment Manufacturing Corp (3-0)
• Approved catering permit for Greenbriar, Cda/Kootenai (3-0)

Bonner County Planning Commission

The meeting scheduled for June 16, 2026, was cancelled. The original agenda included a review of Ordinances 730 and 731 and an update from the Groundwater Source Protection Technical Committee.

• Review and update of Ordinances 730 & 731
• Groundwater Source Protection Technical Committee update
• Planning Commission Priority List discussion

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting workshops to discuss and update the FY27 budget by department. These sessions allow the board to review departmental spending and requirements for the upcoming fiscal year.

• Budget discussion for Facilities
• Budget discussion for Risk
• Budget discussion for Solid Waste
• Budget discussion for Emergency Management
• Budget discussion for Road & Bridge and Human Resources

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to open and discuss bids. The focus is the re-bid for the construction of a Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) building at the Priest River Airport.

• Re-bid for construction of Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) Building at Priest River Airport

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting workshops to discuss and update the FY27 budget by department. These sessions include scheduled reviews for several county departments and planned executive sessions regarding personnel and confidential records.

• Budget discussion for Facilities, Risk, Solid Waste, and Emergency Management (June 15)
• Budget discussion for Road & Bridge and Human Resources (June 16)
• Executive sessions for personnel and confidential records for each listed department

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will consider two variance requests for new construction. The body will decide if property owners may build closer to property and street lines than currently required.

• File V0010-26: 10-foot property line setback variance for a 7.15-acre parcel off HWY 57
• File V0013-26: 13-foot street setback variance for a 0.718-acre lot off Buck Run

The Bonner County Zoning Commission approved two variance requests to allow new accessory structures to be built closer to property and street lines than normally required. Both requests were approved unanimously.

• Approved File V0010-26 for a 10-foot property line setback variance (where 25 feet is required) for a parcel off HWY 57 (3-0)
• Approved File V0013-26 for a 13-foot street setback variance (where 25 feet is required) for a lot off Buck Run (3-0)
• Approved minutes from May 28, 2026

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting workshops to discuss and update the FY27 budget by department. These sessions include scheduled reviews for various county offices and potential executive sessions regarding personnel and confidential records.

• Budget discussion for District Court and Drug Court
• Budget discussion for Coroner
• Budget discussion for Clerk (Auditing, Recording, Elections, Courthouse)

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on various county expenditures, including a large batch of claims and demands. The board will also discuss emergency management grants and airport maintenance.

• FY26 Claims Batch #36 totaling $565,314.41
• FY26 Demands Batch #36 totaling $53,044.44
• Elections invoices for Hart intercivic for $35,013 and $4,020
• Priest River Airport Pavement Maintenance Construction Contract
• Plat approval for MLD0042-24, Newell Acres

The Board of County Commissioners approved a series of financial claims, a pavement maintenance contract for the Priest River Airport, and an emergency management grant. The board denied a proposal to purchase three 2026 Chevy Colorados and directed HR to research holiday pay inequities for hourly employees.

• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #36 totaling $565,314.41
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #36 totaling $53,044.44
• Approved 2025 EMPG award of $29,741.33 with a county match of $29,741.33
• Approved Priest River Airport Pavement Maintenance Construction Contract
• Denied purchase of three 2026 Chevy Colorados
• Approved HR study on holiday pay policies and budget impacts for hourly employees
• Approved Consent Agenda including liquor licenses and Newell Acres plat

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The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on matters regarding legal billing and other records exempt from public disclosure. The meeting is conducted as an executive session pursuant to Idaho Code.

• Discussion and decision regarding litigation and records exempt

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The Board of County Commissioners will receive status updates from the Road & Bridge Department. The discussion covers ongoing bridge replacements, culvert work, and district-wide maintenance.

• Hunt Creek bridge replacement: piles driven and girders being set
• Rapid lightning Bridge 4 expected start date of July 1st
• North fork East River Bridge delayed from 2026 to 2027 due to environmental issues
• Melody Lane culvert replacement being sent for semi formal bidding
• Prep work for Clagstone Road asphalt project in District One

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting budget workshops for the FY27 budget. The meetings involve discussions and updates by individual county departments.

• Budget discussions for Engineering, Assessor, DMV, and GIS departments on June 8
• Budget discussions for District Court, Drug Court, Coroner, and Clerk departments on June 9
• Executive sessions for personnel and confidential records for each listed department

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The Bonner County Solid Waste body will meet to provide department and budget updates. The board will discuss and decide on the lengths of contracts for wood and household hazardous waste.

• Decision on wood and household hazardous waste contract lengths
• Discussion regarding Solid Waste Card Pass

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on two land-use applications. The board will consider a preliminary plat for a subdivision and a request to change the zoning of a property.

• File S0004-25: Proposal to divide a 12.747-acre Industrial lot into 10 lots off Old Forest Road
• File ZC0018-25: Request to change ±3.48 acres off Sherwood Road from Rural-5 to Commercial

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The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding File CUP0013-23. This item involves a request for a conditional use permit for a private community facility on 20.006 acres off Roop Road. The file was remanded to the county for further proceedings following a judicial review.

• File CUP0013-23: Conditional Use Permit for a private community facility on 20.006 acres off Roop Road in Cocolalla

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The Board of County Commissioners is conducting budget workshops for the FY27 budget. This specific session focuses on the Veteran Services department and includes a scheduled executive session regarding personnel and confidential records.

• FY27 budget discussion for Veteran Services
• Executive session regarding personnel and confidential records

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The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on tax cancellation requests. The agenda specifically lists one parcel from the Assessor's Office for consideration.

• Tax cancellation request for Parcel # RP00246000009D
• Executive session regarding records exempt under Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(D)

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The Board of County Commissioners will decide on several financial payments, including a $19,248 noxious weeds invoice and over $399,000 in claims and demands. The board will also discuss the award for the Melody Lane Box Culvert and the selection of a Board Chair.

• FY26 Claims Batch #35 totaling $343,646.99 and Demands Batch #35 totaling $55,474.17
• Noxious Weeds invoice for Helena Agri-Enterprises totaling $19,248.00
• Award of Melody Lane Box Culvert at Westmond Creek
• Final Plat approval for Deerwood Ranch (MLD0056-25)
• Sale of a large format printer to Priest River City

The board elected a new chair and approved several infrastructure and financial items, including a culvert project and claims payments. The board also froze decisions regarding PTO/CAT payouts pending further data.

• Elected Commissioner Ron Korn as Chair (2-0, 1 abstention)
• Awarded Melody Lane Box Culvert Project to CE Kramer Crane and Contracting, Inc. for $192,850.00 (3-0)
• Approved MOU with The Friends Of The Wildlife Discovery Inc. for a Lakeshore Drive crosswalk (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #35 totaling $343,646.99 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #35 totaling $55,474.17 (3-0)
• Froze decision on PTO/CAT payout overages for at least two weeks (3-0)
• Approved Fair Board's request to assume responsibility for dump station and associated utilities (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Deerwood Ranch Final Plat and $19,248 Noxious Weeds invoice (3-0)

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The Board of Commissioners is meeting with elected officials and department heads for quarterly updates. The agenda consists of procedural updates and no specific legislative actions.

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The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on the budget review for the Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District.

• Discussion and decision regarding the Bonner Soil & Water Conservation District Budget Review

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The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a special session to discuss and decide on the canvass of the May 19, 2026 elections.

• Canvass of the May 19, 2026 Election

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will meet to consider two action items. The commission will review a request for a sign variance and a conditional use permit for a private community facility.

• File V0038-25: Variance for a 16-foot sign and 10-foot property line setback near Priest River
• File CUP0009-25: Conditional Use Permit for a private community facility on ≈58.5 acres off Farmhouse Heritage Lane

The Bonner County Zoning Commission unanimously approved a variance request for a sign located west of the City of Priest River. The approval allows the sign to be 16 feet high and have a 10-foot property line setback.

• Approved File V0038-25 variance for 16' sign height and 10' property line setback (5-0)
• Deleted file CUP0009-25 from the May 28, 2026 agenda (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from May 14, 2026

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting budget workshops for the FY27 budget. The meeting on May 28 focuses on the Treasurer's department budget.

• Discussion and update regarding FY27 budget for the Treasurer department
• Executive session regarding confidential records and personnel

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is conducting budget workshops for the FY27 budget. The May 27 meeting focuses on the Planning department and includes an executive session regarding personnel and confidential records.

• FY27 Budget discussion for Planning department
• Executive session regarding personnel and confidential records

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss and decide on matters related to litigation. The meeting is scheduled for May 26, 2026.

• Discussion and decision regarding litigation

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on payments for claims and demands totaling $304,871.95. The meeting includes reviews of liquor and catering permits and a discussion on capped out sick vacation time.

• FY26 Claims Batch #34 totaling $189,005.00
• FY26 Demands Batch #34 totaling $114,866.95
• Canon recording invoice for $14,600
• Liquor license for The Granary LLC, Sandpoint
• Catering permits for Greenbriar, Athol

The Board approved payments for claims and demands totaling over $303,000 and authorized a $9,290.10 payment to AT&T for Sheriff's Office radio equipment. Commissioners also voted to amend Policy 700 to allow the payout of accrued PTO time exceeding the 480-hour cap. A consent agenda including a liquor license and catering permits was adopted.

• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #34 totaling $189,005.00 (2-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #34 totaling $114,866.95 (2-0)
• Approved amending Policy 700 to pay accrued PTO time post the 480-hour cap (2-0)
• Approved $9,290.10 payment to AT&T for Sheriff's Office land mobile radio gateway (2-0)
• Approved liquor license for The Granary LLC, Sandpoint (2-0)
• Approved two catering permits for Greenbriar, Athol (2-0)
• Approved Canon invoice for $14,600 (2-0)
• Approved Emergency Management Addendum to Resolution #2026-37 (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and make decisions regarding an annual and budget update from USDA Wildlife Services.

• Discussion and decision regarding USDA Wildlife Services Annual & Budget Update

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing to review two land use requests. The board will decide on a zoning change for a property off N. Riley Creek Road and an easement modification in the Providence Subdivision.

• File ZC0012-25: Request to change ±7.175 acres off N. Riley Creek Road from Suburban to Commercial
• File VS0001-26: Request to vacate a 60’ public utility and fire easement and replace it with a 25’ HOA-maintained easement at Providence Subdivision

The Board of County Commissioners continued two planning files to future dates. No final approvals or denials were made during the hearing.

• Continued File ZC0012-25 (SixPak LLC zone change) to July 16, 2026 (2-0)
• Continued File VS0001-26 (Vacation Title 50 private easement) to July 30, 2026 (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on a tax cancellation request. The meeting includes a session to address records exempt from public disclosure.

• Tax cancellation request for Parcel # RP56N02W096154A
• Discussion and decision regarding records exempt pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(D)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for a special session to discuss and decide on tax deeded properties. This meeting is conducted pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-204.

• Discussion and decision regarding tax deeded properties

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will decide on financial claims, airport maintenance awards, and funding transfers. The board will also discuss surety reduction for Whiskey Jack Estates Phase 1 and state cost-sharing for noxious weeds.

• FY26 Claims Batch #33 totaling $345,377.60
• FY26 Demands Batch #33 totaling $85,036.56
• Priest River Airport Pavement Maintenance Award
• FAA AIP and IIJA Funds Transfer Between Airports
• Sheriff invoice for $9,290.10

The Board approved a pavement maintenance contract for Priest River Airport and authorized a funds transfer between airports. They also approved over $430,000 in claims and demands, and a partial surety release for Whiskey Jack Estates Phase 1.

• Approved partial release of $171,875.00 surety for Whiskey Jack Estates Phase 1 (3-0)
• Approved FAA AIP and IIJA funds transfer between airports (3-0)
• Awarded Priest River Airport pavement maintenance bid to Road Products LLC (3-0)
• Authorized use of state noxious weeds cost share funds for 2026 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #33 totaling $345,377.60 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #33 totaling $85,036.56 (3-0)
• Approved catering permits for Ivano’s Catering and Matchwood Brewing Company (3-0)
• Approved Planning Scrivner’s Error: AM0008-25 Kootenai Area of Impact Ordinance #737 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding an appeal for a conditional use permit. The permit concerns the construction of a 190-foot communication tower that was previously denied by the Zoning Commission.

• Appeal of denied Conditional Use Permit (File CUP0011-24) for a 190’ lattice tower and 8’ x 10’ equipment shelter on Northgate Road

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will receive an update from the Groundwater Source Protection Technical Committee. The body will also hold a workshop to debrief a joint meeting with the Zoning Commission and discuss its priority list.

• Groundwater Source Protection Technical Committee update
• Planning/Zoning Commission joint meeting debrief
• Planning Commission Priority List discussion

The commission discussed public education and feedback methods for the Comprehensive Plan and established new requirements for hearing packet delivery and formatting. No formal votes or ordinances were approved during the meeting.

• Established requirement for hearing packets to be sent one week before meetings
• Adopted 'Track Changes' format for proposed amendments
• Decided to exclude existing code conditions from staff reports
• Cancelled June 2, 2026 meeting

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners and Planning Department are holding a special meeting. The body will discuss and decide on a fee waiver request regarding File ZC0002-25 - Hatcher.

• Decision on fee waiver request, File ZC0002-25 - Hatcher

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on property tax exemption requests. These requests are being considered under Idaho Code § 63-602 NN.

• Decision regarding property tax exemption requests under Idaho Code § 63-602 NN

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to meet with Justice Services and the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections. The purpose of the meeting is to receive the Annual Juvenile Corrections Report and update.

• Annual Juvenile Corrections Report/Update

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will consider two action items regarding property use and zoning. The body will decide on a setback variance for an accessory building and a zone change for a 20-acre property.

• File V0036-25: Request for an 8’ street setback instead of 25’ for an accessory building off Sherwood Beach Road
• File ZC0001-26: Request to change zoning from Ag/Forestry 20 to Ag/Forestry 10 for a 20-acre property off Majestic Mountain Road

The Commission recommended a zone change for a property off Majestic Mountain Road to the Board of County Commissioners. A request for a street setback variance for a property off Sherwood Beach Road was denied.

• Recommended approval of zone change from Ag/Forestry 20 to Ag/Forestry 10 for File ZC0001-26 (3-0)
• Denied street setback variance request for File V0036-25 (2-1)
• Approved minutes from April 23, 2026

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on matters regarding legal billing and other items exempt from public record. The meeting consists primarily of an executive session.

• Discussion and decision regarding litigation and records exempt items

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on Planning File S004-24. The meeting includes an executive session regarding litigation.

• Discussion and decision regarding Planning File S004-24
• Executive session regarding litigation pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(F)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on various contracts, airport grants, and the adoption of an All-Hazard Mitigation Plan. The meeting includes a review of over $1.1 million in county claims and demands.

• FY26 Claims Batch #32 totaling $1,138,650.82 and Demands Batch #32 totaling $50,391.53
• ITD grants for Priest River Airport Master Plan Update and Sandpoint Airport obstruction removal
• Adoption of the All-Hazard Mitigation Plan
• Catering permits for 219 Lounge in Sagle and FOE Sandpoint Aerie 589 in Sandpoint
• Eastriver Loop Bridge Project delay request

The Board approved over $1.18 million in claims and demands, several airport grants and leases, and appointments to the Board of Community Guardians. A proposed $325 monthly agreement for Halo cameras was rejected.

• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #32 totaling $1,138,650.82 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #37 totaling $50,391.53 (3-0)
• Approved ITD grants for Priest River Airport Master Plan and Sandpoint Airport obstruction removal (2-0)
• Approved lease assignment for Lot 11 and Hangar Shelter 2 at Sandpoint and Priest River airports (2-0)
• Denied Halo Camera Agreement of $325.00 per month (0-3)
• Re-appointed Donna Johnson and Maryanne Britten to Board of Community Guardians (3-0)
• Appointed Lori Meulenberg and Kim Schelin to Board of Community Guardians (3-0)
• Approved 2026 Garfield Bay and Bonner Park West host/vendor contracts (3-0 and 2-1)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is reviewing progress reports on multiple bridge replacements and culvert projects. The department is discussing project schedules, design phases, and necessary change orders.

• Hunt Creek bridge replacement requires a change order for an unknown 12-in diam culvert
• North fork East River Bridge delayed from 2026 to 2027 due to environmental issues
• Whiskey jack Bridge fast tracked for construction award
• Melody Lane culvert replacement being sent out for semi formal bidding
• Prep work for Clagstone Road asphalt project in District One

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a workshop to review a GIS All-Hazards Concept Map. The board will discuss the map and make a decision regarding it.

• Presentation and discussion of All-Hazards Concept Map
• Decision regarding All-Hazards Concept Map

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for an executive session regarding human resources. The session is designated as records exempt under Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(D).

• Discussion and decision regarding records exempt human resources matters

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a request to change the zoning of a property from Rural-10 to Recreation. The Zoning Commission previously recommended denial of this request on October 23, 2025.

• File ZC0005-25: Request to change ±1153 acres from Rural-10 to Recreation off Peninsula Road and Hope School Road

The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing regarding File ZC0005-25 to change the zoning of approximately 1,153 acres from Rural-10 to Recreation. After reviewing staff reports and public testimony, the commissioners reached no agreement on whether the proposal complied with the comprehensive plan or zoning requirements.

• No agreement reached on whether File ZC0005-25 conflicts with the comprehensive plan
• No agreement reached on whether the parcel meets Recreation zoning district requirements

Airport Event Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to open bids. The session focuses on the Runway & Taxiway Apron project at the Priest River Airport.

• Bid opening for Runway & Taxiway Apron, Priest River Airport

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on tax cancellation requests. The requests originate from the Assessor’s Office and the Treasurer’s Office.

• Tax cancellation request for Parcel # RPK38760010040
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel # RP025560000010
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel # RP56N02W256795

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on various financial claims, plat approvals, and county infrastructure requests. The board will also discuss the process for updating the Comprehensive Plan and appoint a Fair Board member.

• FY26 Claims Batch #31 totaling $482,425.54
• FY26 Demands Batch #31 totaling $85,283.55
• Sheriff invoice for ILETS in the amount of $18,762.50
• Plat approvals for MLD0072-25 (Pineview) and MLD0069-25 (Churchill’s Acres)
• Request to rebid snow removal equipment storage building at Priest River Airport

The Board of County Commissioners approved the re-bidding of a snow removal equipment storage building at Priest River Airport. The board also authorized the sale of two surplus Ford F350 vehicles and approved over $567,000 in claims and demands.

• Approved re-bidding of Snow Removal Equipment Storage Building at Priest River Airport (2-1)
• Approved sale of two surplus 2016 and 2017 Ford F350 vehicles (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #31 totaling $482,425.54 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #31 totaling $85,283.55 (3-0)
• Accepted FY2026 2nd Quarter Joint Quarterly Report with ending balance of $55,659,462.08 (3-0)
• Approved conducting workshops to review Comprehensive Plan Land Use Component and Map updates (3-0)
• Appointed Sarah Mitchell to the Bonner County Fair Board for a 4-year term (2-0, 1 abstain)
• Approved Consent Agenda including April 28 minutes, $18,762.50 Sheriff invoice, and two plats (2-0, 1 abstain)

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will conduct a joint workshop with the Zoning Commission. The body will discuss Title 12 of the Bonner County Revised Code to locate inconsistencies and identify language for clarification.

• Joint workshop on Bonner County Revised Code: Title 12

The Planning and Zoning Commissions discussed a process for identifying and updating issues within the county code. The Planning Department will conduct an initial review of the code before bringing recommendations to the Planning Commission and the Board. No other substantive decisions were made.

• Scheduled next joint Planning and Zoning Commission meeting for July 21, 2026

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on the Panhandle Health District budget review.

• Discussion and decision regarding Panhandle Health District Budget Review

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review tax requests. The board will discuss and decide on specific property tax exemptions and reductions.

• Property tax exemption requests under Idaho Codes § 63-602 B, C, & E
• Property tax reduction requests under Idaho Code § 63-602 W, NN

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting to enter an executive session. The body will discuss and decide on matters regarding litigation related to the airport.

• Discussion and decision regarding airport litigation

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on Bonner County Fair Board interviews. A portion of the meeting will be held in executive session regarding hiring.

• Discussion and decision regarding Bonner County Fair Board interviews

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on various county contracts, facility maintenance, and financial claims. The board will also discuss the closure of Bonner Park West and the termination of a local disaster emergency declaration.

• FY26 Claims Batch #30 totaling $358,623.90 and Demands Batch #30 totaling $1,087,125.57
• Jail Programmable Logic Controller Replacement costing $226,971
• Sheriff invoice for Galls in the amount of $20,216.89
• Discussion on Bonner Park West closure
• Decision regarding termination of Resolution #25-90, Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency

The Board approved over $1.4 million in claims and demands, along with several infrastructure contracts for the jail and county elevators. The board also terminated a local disaster emergency declaration related to flooding and approved a parade permit for the Priest Lake Spring Festival.

• Approved $13,831.20 annual elevator maintenance contract with Schindler Elevator Corporation
• Approved $226,971 for jail programmable logic controller replacement
• Approved $13,593 from Justice Fund contingency for jail touchscreen replacement
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #30 ($358,623.90) and Demands Batch #30 ($1,087,125.57)
• Terminated Resolution #25-90, ending the local disaster emergency for flooding
• Approved closure of Bonner Park West boat launch and parking lot for July 25, 2026
• Rejected existing bids and ordered rebid for Priest River Airport snow removal storage building
• Appointed Vicki Woodward to the EMS Advisory Council through January 1, 2027

Ambulance Service District

The Bonner County Ambulance Service Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on a payment for an Acrisure Insurance invoice.

• Decision regarding an Acrisure Insurance invoice payment

BOCC Advisory Boards, Councils, & Committees

The Natural Resources Committee will meet to discuss water use, Idaho Transportation Department matters, and board vacancies. The committee is also considering changing its meeting frequency to quarterly.

• Discussion/decision on meeting minutes from October 24, 2024, September 25, 2025, and October 23, 2025
• Discussion on Idaho Transportation Department
• Discussion on Water Use and Resources
• Proposal to change meeting frequency to quarterly
• Review of current board members and vacancies

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will meet to review a variance request for a property off Raven Ridge. The commission will also discuss items from the May 14, 2026 agenda and receive staff updates.

• File V0003-26: Request for a 0-foot shoreline setback (40 feet required) for an existing accessory structure on a 20-acre A/F-20 zoned property off Raven Ridge

The Commission approved a variance for an existing accessory structure on a 20-acre Agricultural/Forestry 20 property to allow a 0-foot shoreline setback instead of the required 40 feet. The approval includes conditions prohibiting water or sewage upgrades to the cabin and requiring a separate wetland setback variance.

• Approved File V0003-26 variance for 0-foot shoreline setback (4-0)
• Approved April 9, 2026 minutes

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with elected officials and department heads for an executive session. The meeting is designated as records exempt under Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(D).

• Discussion and decision regarding records exempt items

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss and decide on personnel matters. The meeting involves Human Resources and Fairground staff.

• Discussion and decision regarding personnel

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on several Road & Bridge contracts and equipment purchases. The board is also reviewing a claims batch totaling $988,009.92 and various department agreements.

• FY26 Claims Batch #29 totaling $988,009.92
• Selle Railroad Crossing project for $26,490.00
• Assessor agreement with Valuebase for $29,000
• Sheriff radio systems purchase for $27,984.66
• 2026 John Deere 772 P-Tier Motor Grader lease/purchase

The Board of County Commissioners approved several Road and Bridge contracts, including a motor grader lease and a railroad crossing project. The board also authorized payments for claims and demands totaling over $990,000 and approved a $29,000 agreement with Valuebase.

• Awarded $892,000 magnesium chloride contract to Envirotech Services, LLC (2-0)
• Approved $26,490 quote for Woods Crushing for Selle Road Railroad crossing (2-0)
• Approved lease/purchase of John Deere 772 P-Tier Motor Grader via Columbia Bank (2-0)
• Approved $136,020.13 contract extension for Specialized Pavement Markings, LLC (2-0)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #29 ($988,009.92) and Demands Batch #29 ($12,092.49) (2-0)
• Approved $29,000 one-year agreement with Valuebase (2-0)
• Approved $27,984.66 maintenance agreement for 911 radio system (2-0)
• Added $78,494.80 in unanticipated revenues to Road and Bridges 'C' Budget (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and make decisions regarding the Administrative Building remodel. The board will meet with various department heads and elected officials to review specific office needs.

• Discussion and decision regarding the Administrative Building remodel
• Review of Treasurer’s Office requirements
• Review of Clerk, Recording, and Elections requirements
• Review of Assessor and GIS requirements
• Review of Planning and Road & Bridge requirements

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will meet to decide on property annexations within the City of Dover. The body will also discuss the Planning Commission Priority List and the public display of proposed land use designations.

• DE annexation of Properties within the City of Dover
• Decision to place proposed Land Use designations on the public GIS viewer
• Discussion and decision on the Planning Commission Priority List

The Planning Commission discussed the annexation of properties within the City of Dover and proposed Rural Residential and Ag/Forest Land designations. A formal recommendation to the Board of County Commissioners will be made following a hearing on June 16, 2026.

• Approved minutes for April 7, 2026
• Proposed Rural Residential and Ag/Forest Land designations for properties within the City of Dover
• Updated the Planning Commission Priority List

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a Call for Budget. This is a procedural meeting held pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-204.

• Call for Budget

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The meeting scheduled for April 16, 2026, was canceled with a reschedule date to be determined. The agenda had listed a hearing regarding a remanded Conditional Use Permit for a private community facility.

• CUP0013-23: Conditional Use Permit for a 20.006-acre private community facility off Roop Road in Cocolalla

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on tax cancellation requests from the Assessor’s Office.

• Tax cancellation request for Parcel #RP58N01W200152
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel #RP59N01W045700
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel #MH59N01W082704

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on a Local Disaster Declaration. This action relates to an atmospheric river event that occurred from March 11 through 13, 2026.

• Decision regarding Local Disaster Declaration – Atmospheric River Event (Resolution 26-_____)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on several financial approvals, including a large batch of claims and software for solid waste. The meeting also includes decisions on plat approvals and the termination of a local disaster emergency declaration.

• FY26 Claims Batch #28 totaling $514,528.96
• Solid Waste point-of-sale system software for $52,060
• Navigational Aid Maintenance Contract with DBT for $6,592
• Termination of Resolution #25-90, Declaration of Local Disaster Emergency
• Approval of plats: Webb Retreat, Replat of Lot 2 of Hockett Acres, Teleten Acres, and Poplar Estates

The Board of County Commissioners approved several departmental contracts and payments, including a new point-of-sale system for solid waste. They also issued a zoning interpretation for a specific parcel and approved the destruction of certain sheriff's records.

• Approved $52,060 purchase of Stellar Scale Tech System point-of-sale software (3-0)
• Interpreted zoning boundary on RP55N02W0311651A as A/F 10 and A/F-20 (3-0)
• Approved $514,528.96 for FY26 Claims Batch #28 (3-0)
• Approved $36,585.46 for FY26 Demands Batch #28 (3-0)
• Approved $6,592 navigational aid maintenance contract with DBT (3-0)
• Authorized destruction of Sheriff's Office and Jail records listed in Exhibit A (3-0)
• Approved $3,589.58 PowerReady subscription renewal for Sheriff (3-0)
• Authorized $400 transfer to Sheriff’s Office petty cash and license drawers (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet for a quarterly update from the U.S. Forest Service. The meeting is scheduled for April 14, 2026.

• Discussion regarding USFS Quarterly Update

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting with Engineering to discuss the County Admin Building remodel. The body will consider office relocations, security, accessibility, and court program use.

• Discussion and decision on County Administration Building office relocations
• Review of security enhancements for the administration building
• Discussion on accessibility and requested use for Court Program

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on the organizational structure of Human Resources. The meeting includes an executive session regarding personnel.

• Decision regarding Human Resources Organizational Structure
• Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(B) regarding personnel

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Solid Waste body will meet to provide monthly updates on site operations and the budget. The meeting includes a review of the point of sale system and the solid waste card pass.

• Budget update
• Point of Sale System review
• Solid Waste Card Pass discussion
• Review of March 1st sticker deadline decision

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will meet to review a request for a school facility. The commission will also discuss items for the April 23, 2026 agenda and receive staff updates.

• File CUP0010-25: Conditional Use Permit for a school on 15 acres off Red Cedar Lane

The Commission unanimously approved a conditional use permit for a private school on 15 acres off Red Cedar Lane. The approval includes specific limits on class size, hours of operation, and required road improvements.

• Approved CUP0010-25 for a private school (4-0)
• Approved March 26, 2026, meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for a personnel hearing. The meeting consists entirely of an executive session.

• Personnel hearing in executive session

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on applications for three advisory boards. This is a special meeting focused on board appointments.

• EMS Advisory Council applications
• Fair Board applications
• Natural Resources Committee applications

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for an executive session. The meeting is dedicated to a personnel hearing pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(B).

• Personnel hearing in executive session

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on matters related to legal billing and records exempt from public disclosure. The meeting consists primarily of an executive session.

• Discussion and decision regarding litigation and records exempt

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with the Clerk to discuss and decide on the approval of two payment batches. These items consist of FY26 claims and demands.

• FY26 Claims Batch #27 totaling $405,046.53
• FY26 Demands Batch #27 totaling $110,564.53

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to open and review bids. The body will discuss and decide on bids for magnesium chloride for the Road and Bridge department.

• Bid opening and decision regarding magnesium chloride

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will hold a workshop and discussion regarding the annexation of properties within the City of Dover. The commission will also determine agenda items for the April 21, 2026, meeting.

• Discussion of DE annexation of properties within the City of Dover
• Decision on agenda items for April 21, 2026

The commission held a workshop to determine comprehensive plan and zoning designations for properties de-annexed from the City of Dover. No final designations were decided. The commission rescheduled a joint meeting with the Zoning Commission to May 5, 2026.

• Approved minutes for February 3, February 17, and March 3, 2026, with amendments
• Scheduled second workshop on Dover de-annexation for April 21, 2026
• Rescheduled joint meeting with Zoning Commission to May 5, 2026

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to consider appeals for two variance requests previously denied by the Zoning Commission. Both items involve requests to deviate from established setback requirements.

• Appeal File V0028-25: Request for a 3-inch property line setback where 5 feet is required off S. Diamond Park Road
• Appeal File V0031-25: Request for a 2.1-foot street setback where 25 feet is required off Creekside Drive

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on a litigation settlement. The meeting includes an executive session pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(F).

• Discussion and decision regarding a litigation settlement

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on court staff benchmarking. The meeting includes an executive session to address court personnel matters.

• Discussion and decision regarding court staff benchmarking
• Executive session regarding personnel pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(B)
• Discussion and decision regarding court personnel

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on several equipment purchases and service contracts. The board will also review claims and demands totaling over $514,000 and discuss the Blue Lake Property.

• FY26 Claims Batch #26 totaling $444,074.18 and Demands Batch #26 totaling $70,547.83
• Purchase of a mini excavator for $81,154 and a truck lift for $54,819
• Approval of Plat MLD0067-25, Downen Addition Replat Phase 2
• Sheriff invoice for Frontline in the amount of $8,519.78
• Request to advertise bids for pavement maintenance and repair at Priest River Airport

The Board of County Commissioners approved several equipment purchases for Road and Bridge and authorized a service agreement for bailiff training. The board also approved a series of payment batches and a land use permit for the State of Idaho. Discussion regarding the Blue Lake Property was tabled pending the formation of an official group.

• Approved purchase of Kubota KX057-5R3AP mini excavator for $81,154 (3-0)
• Approved purchase of iDeal Lift MSC-18K-X-6108 ALI Column Lifting System for $54,819 (3-0)
• Approved $1,307.60 service agreement with Lexipol LLC for bailiff training (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #26 totaling $444,074.18 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #26 totaling $70,547.83 (3-0)
• Approved statement of work for TMA @ Your Service, LLC (WellWorks) (2-1)
• Approved land use permit LU200090 with State of Idaho for Hayes Gulch Lease (3-0)
• Approved endorsement letter for Priest Lake EMT EMSave Grant application (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold an executive session to discuss and decide on personnel matters. The meeting is scheduled for March 31, 2026.

• Discussion and decision regarding personnel

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will consider a zone change for property off Sherwood Road and a street setback variance for a site off S. Iowa Avenue. The commission will also review a modification to a conditional use permit for a public utility facility on State Highway 41.

• File ZC0018-25: Zone change from Rural-5 to Commercial on ±3.48 acres off Sherwood Road
• File V0001-26: Variance for a 15-foot street setback (25 feet required) off S. Iowa Avenue
• File MOD0009-25: Modification of CUP0020-23 for a public utility facility on State Highway 41 to add a second equipment structure, generator, and fence

The Commission recommended denying a zone change for a property off Sherwood Road and approved a street setback variance for a new shop. Additionally, a modification to a conditional use permit for a public utility facility was approved.

• Recommended denial of zone change from Rural-5 to Commercial for ±3.48 acres off Sherwood Road (4-0)
• Approved variance for 15-foot street setback instead of 25 feet for a new shop off S. Iowa Avenue (4-0)
• Approved modification of Conditional Use Permit CUP0020-23 for a second equipment structure and generator on State Highway 41 (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with the Sheriff's Office. The meeting includes an executive session for records exempt and litigation matters and a decision regarding the jail and jail roof.

• Discussion and decision regarding the jail and jail roof matters

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet with Planning for an executive session. The body will discuss and decide on matters regarding litigation.

• Discussion and decision regarding litigation

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a request for reconsideration of a previously denied zone change. The hearing is limited to specific legal conclusions regarding the Comprehensive Plan and Suburban zoning designations.

• File ZC0002-25: Request to change zoning from Rural 5 to Suburban for 5-acre and 6.56-acre properties off Hatcher Road

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for an executive session. The body will discuss and decide on personnel matters.

• Discussion and decision regarding personnel

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will decide on several resolutions regarding juvenile detention facility records and a professional services agreement with Secure Court Solutions. The board will also review bids for a snow removal equipment storage building at Priest River Airport.

• Plat approvals for Prior Acres, Replat of Lot 1 of Bourbon Flats, and Wedgewood Estates
• TML Enterprises invoice for $25,000 (Solid Waste/Risk)
• FY26 claims and demands totaling $211,168.61
• Bid opening for snow removal equipment storage building at Priest River Airport
• Professional Services Agreement with Secure Court Solutions

The Board opened three bids for a snow removal equipment storage building, with the lowest bid at $728,000. They also approved several resolutions for the destruction of juvenile detention records and authorized a professional services agreement with Secure Court Solutions.

• Opened three bids for Priest River Airport storage building; lowest bid $728,000 (2-1)
• Approved plats for Prior Acres, Replat of Lot 1 of Bourbon Flats, and Wedgewood Estates (3-0)
• Approved five resolutions to destroy juvenile detention facility records (3-0)
• Approved Secure Court Solutions Professional Services Agreement (3-0)
• Approved $29,000 one-year agreement with Valuebase (3-0)
• Approved University of Idaho facilities agreement for Noxious Weeds Department (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #25 ($160,591.87) and Demands Batch #25 ($50,576.74) (3-0)
• Authorized $56,811.36 budget transfer for Jail Capital Equipment (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners and the Bonner County Fair Board will hold a special meeting. The body will discuss and decide on a legal opinion.

• Discussion and decision regarding a legal opinion

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss personnel and litigation matters. These items will be addressed in an executive session.

• Discussion and decision regarding personnel
• Discussion and decision regarding litigation

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on a tax cancellation request. The request concerns a specific parcel identified by the Assessor's Office.

• Tax cancellation request for Parcel RP59N01W088250

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss and decide on litigation involving Road & Bridge.

• Discussion and decision regarding litigation involving Road & Bridge

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Planning Commission will discuss proposed bills from the Idaho Legislature and review specific sections of Title 12 and the Glossary of Terms. The body will also receive an update from the Groundwater Source Protection Technical Committee.

• Review of proposed bills by Idaho Legislature
• Review of Title 12, Chapters 1, 2, and 8
• Groundwater Source Protection Technical Committee update
• Review of the Glossary of Terms
• Decision on April 7, 2026, agenda items

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on the Sagle Fire District annexation and the closure of two waste collection sites. The board will also consider budget adjustments for justice services and various planning and road procurement items.

• Sagle Fire District Annexation decision
• Closure of Lakeview and Schweitzer Mountain waste collection sites
• FY26 Claims Batch #24 totaling $741,539.19
• Sheriff’s Office / Jail Roof Repair for $6,500
• IDPR Recreational Boating Safety Grant Agreement for $54,678

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting with engineering to discuss the remodel of the County Administration Building. The body will consider office relocations, security, accessibility, and use for a court program.

• Discussion and decision on County Administration Building office relocations
• Review of security enhancements for the administration building
• Review of accessibility improvements for the administration building
• Discussion of requested use for Court Program

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a proposed residential development. The board is reviewing a request for a Planned Unit Development and subdivision.

• File S0003-25/PUD1-25: Yoman Bluffs PUD/Subdivision proposal for 23 residential lots and 3 tracts on ±37.6 acres off Sherwood Beach Road

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will consider a conditional use permit for a gravel pit and a setback variance for an accessory dwelling unit. The commission will also conduct training with legal counsel.

• File CUP0005-25: Conditional Use Permit for a gravel pit on approximately 38.48 acres off Curtis Creek Road
• File V0029-25: Variance request for a 5-foot street setback instead of 25 feet for an Accessory Dwelling Unit on Fairway View Drive
• Commissioner training with Bonner County Legal Counsel

The Commission unanimously denied a conditional use permit for a gravel pit on Curtis Creek Road. It also unanimously approved a street setback variance for an accessory dwelling unit on Fairway View Drive.

• Denied Conditional Use Permit for gravel pit (File CUP0005-25) (5-0)
• Approved street setback variance for Accessory Dwelling Unit (File V0029-25) (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on a Grant Adjustment Notice related to Emergency Management.

• Discussion and decision regarding a Grant Adjustment Notice

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will review several road and bridge contracts for 2026. The board is also deciding on claims and demands totaling over $364,000 and discussing the hiring of a Fair Manager.

• Approval of Stuck Plat (MLD0052-25) and Heartland Acres (MOD0011-25)
• Invoices: True North Steel ($96,468.71), Confidential ($24,433.45), and Professional Autobody ($6,802.03)
• Decision on 2022 Liquid Asphalt Contract extension for 2026
• Award of 2026 Rock Crushing Contracts for Districts 1, 2, and 3
• FY26 Claims Batch #23 ($280,538.87) and Demands Batch #23 ($83,944.42)

The Board approved several rock crushing and asphalt contracts for 2026 and authorized payments for claims and demands. The commissioners also voted to extend an employment offer for the Fair Manager position.

• Approved Change Order #4 for 2022 Liquid Asphalt Contract, increasing total by $824,788.78 (3-0)
• Awarded 2026 Rock Crushing Contract District 1 to Wood’s Crushing and Hauling, Inc. for $250,600.00 (3-0)
• Awarded 2026 Rock Crushing Contract District 2 to Wood’s Crushing and Hauling, Inc. for $253,134.00 (3-0)
• Awarded 2026 Rock Crushing Contract District 3 to Peak Sand and Gravel, Inc. for $119,713.90 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #23 totaling $280,538.87 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #23 totaling $83,944.42 (3-0)
• Approved employment offer to Staci McBrayer for Fair Manager (2-1)
• Approved Consent Agenda including plats MLD0052-25 and MOD001 1-25 and invoices totaling $127,704.19 (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on matters regarding legal billing and other records exempt from public disclosure. The meeting is conducted as an executive session pursuant to Idaho Code.

• Discussion and decision regarding litigation and records exempt

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Solid Waste department will hold a monthly update meeting. The session will cover site updates and a budget overview.

• Site updates
• Budget overview

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will hold public hearings on three continued files. The body is considering a variance for shoreline riprap, a 10-lot subdivision, and a zone change from Suburban to Commercial.

• File V0030-25: Variance for 52% impervious surface and 0-foot shoreline setback off Sundowner Lane
• File S0004-25: Preliminary Plat to divide 12.747 acres into 10 lots off Old Forest Road
• File ZC0012-25: Zone change from Suburban to Commercial for ±7.175 acres off N. Riley Creek Road

The Zoning Commission unanimously recommended that the Board of Commissioners approve the Pack Acres preliminary plat. The project would divide a 12.747-acre industrial lot into 10 lots ranging from 1 to 3.003 acres. Approval is subject to 11 conditions, including fire protection plans and road improvements.

• Recommended approval of File S0004-25 Pack Acres subdivision (4-0)
• Approved motion to move file S0004-25 to the first agenda item (4-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a land use request. The board will consider a proposal to change the zoning of a large property from Rural-10 to Recreation.

• File ZC0005-25: Proposed zone change from Rural-10 to Recreation on ±1153 acres off Peninsula Road and Hope School Road

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on tax cancellation requests. The requests involve four specific parcels identified by the Treasurer's and Assessor's offices.

• Tax cancellation request for Parcel # RP56N01W103151
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel # RP013920000040
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel # RP013920000030
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel # MH58N04W160750

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss and make a decision regarding County Advisory Boards. The meeting includes an executive session to discuss hiring.

• Decision regarding County Advisory Boards
• Executive session regarding hiring

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to decide on several financial batches and service agreements. The board will also discuss the Airports Office lease and a roadside spraying agreement.

• FY26 Claims Batch #22 totaling $238,995.17
• FY26 Demands Batch #22 totaling $55,555.62
• Roadside Spraying Agreement at $48.70 per lane mile
• Risk invoice for WM Winkler Concrete for $14,575
• Decision regarding the renewal of the Airports Office lease

The Board of County Commissioners approved the renewal of the Sandpoint Airport office lease and a roadside spraying contract. They also authorized payments for FY26 claims and demands totaling $294,550.79.

• Renewed Airports Office Lease at Sandpoint Airport (3-0)
• Approved roadside spraying agreement with Custom Spray Service at $48.70 per lane mile (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #22 totaling $238,995.17 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #22 totaling $55,555.62 (3-0)
• Approved one-year Locating & Marking Contract for the Sheriff (3-0)
• Approved amended Consent Agenda removing WM Winkler Concrete invoice for $14,575 (3-0)
• Adopted the Order of the Agenda as presented (3-0)

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a comprehensive plan map amendment. The body will also review the glossary of terms, specific chapters of Title 12, and proposed Idaho Legislature bills.

• File AM0020-25: Request to change ±73.72 acres off N. Kootenai Road from Ag/Forest to Rural Residential
• Groundwater Source Protection Technical Committee update
• Review of Title 12, Chapters 1, 2, and 8
• Review of proposed bills by Idaho Legislature

The Planning Commission unanimously recommended that the Board of County Commissioners deny a request to change the comprehensive map designation of ±73.72 acres from Ag/Forest Land to Rural Residential. The commission found the proposal conflicted with the Bonner County Comprehensive Plan and the purpose of the Rural Residential designation.

• Recommended denial of File AM0020-25 map amendment from Ag/Forest to Rural Residential (6-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding two requests for a 10.72-acre property. Both the Planning Commission and Zoning Commission previously recommended denial of these requests.

• File AM0003-25: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from Ag/Forest Land to Rural Residential
• File ZC0008-25: Zone Change from Agricultural/Forestry-10 to Rural 5

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a quarterly meeting with elected officials and department heads. The session includes updates from leadership and a discussion regarding email migration.

• Discussion regarding email migration

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will consider several variance requests and a zone change. The body is also reviewing a preliminary plat for a 10-lot subdivision and a conditional use permit for a public utility facility.

• File S0004-25: Proposed 10-lot subdivision of 12.747 acres off Old Forest Road
• File CUP0007-25: Conditional Use Permit for a public utility facility on ±158.74 acres off Spirit Lake Cutoff
• File ZC0012-25: Request to change ±7.175 acres off N. Riley Creek Road from Suburban to Commercial
• File V0030-25: Variance for 52% impervious surface and 0-foot shoreline setback off Sundowner Lane
• File V0039-25: Variance for 0-foot property line setback off Evergreen Road

The Commission unanimously denied a conditional use permit for a public utility facility in the City of Spirit Lake. A property line setback variance for three existing structures on Evergreen Road was approved. Several other zoning and subdivision files were continued to March 5, 2026.

• Denied CUP0007-25 for a public utility facility for the City of Spirit Lake (5-0)
• Approved V0039-25 for a 0-foot property line setback variance on Evergreen Road (5-0)
• Continued ZC0012-25 (SixPak LLC zone change) to March 5, 2026 (5-0)
• Continued S0004-25 (Pack Acres preliminary plat) to March 5, 2026 (5-0)
• Continued V0030-25 (impervious surface and shoreline setback variance) to March 5, 2026 (5-0)
• Established a regular meeting time limit of 10:00 p.m. (5-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit for a communication tower. The request follows a District Court decision on June 27, 2025, which vacated a previous approval and remanded the file to the county.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP0022-23) for a communication tower on a 20-acre parcel off U.S. Hwy 95 and Cindy Lane

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on matters related to litigation. The meeting includes an executive session pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(F).

• Discussion and decision regarding litigation

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for an executive session to discuss and decide on matters regarding litigation. This meeting is conducted pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(F).

• Discussion and decision regarding litigation

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will decide on several financial batches and maintenance agreements. The meeting includes reviews of sheriff's office expenses and clerk's office claims.

• FY26 Claims Batch #21 totaling $322,263.22
• FY26 Demands Batch #21 totaling $58,433.31
• Sheriff Annual Maintenance Agreement for $27,984.66
• Invoices over $5k: Sheriff (NIC, $10,548.00) and Risk (three payments totaling $45,955.95)
• Liquor License for JMT Xpressmart Laclede

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to open bids for rock crushing services. This process relates to Road & Bridge operations for D1, D2, and D3.

• Bid opening for rock crushing for D1, D2, and D3

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with the Panhandle Health District. The body will discuss a clinical services audit and the development of the FY27 budget.

• Discussion regarding Panhandle Health District Clinical Services Audit
• Discussion regarding FY27 Budget Development

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting with the Planning Department and Prosecutor’s Office. The session focuses on department activities, compliance, and potential ordinance changes to building and land use regulations.

• Discussion and decision on Zoning Interpretation
• Review of Title 11 Building Regulations and Title 12 Land Use Regulations ordinance changes
• Fiscal Note presentation by Jim Pound
• Updates on Planning Department revenue and expenses YTD
• Comprehensive Plan Update

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to review two planning requests. The board will decide on a residential subdivision and the vacation of a public right-of-way.

• File S0003-25/PUD1-25: Proposed 23-lot residential Planned Unit Development and 3 tracts on ±37.6 acres off Sherwood Beach Road
• File VS0006-25: Request to vacate approximately 0.251 acres of Larch Street public right-of-way

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss and decide on personnel matters. This meeting is conducted pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(B).

• Discussion and decision regarding personnel

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to decide on several tax cancellation requests. This includes a request regarding a medical indigency lien and requests from the Assessor's and Treasurer's offices.

• Tax cancellation request regarding a medical indigency lien
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel RP54N02W106000
• Tax cancellation requests for parcels RPE0415001006T, RP004950070030, RP00495007001D, RP004950080050, RP00495008004A, RP00497001005T, and RP004950080030

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of County Commissioners will meet with Planning for an executive session. The body will discuss and decide on matters regarding litigation.

• Discussion and decision regarding litigation

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss airport construction, election precinct updates, and record disposal. The board will also review claims and demands totaling over $765,000.

• Request to advertise bids for a Snow Removal Equipment (SRE) Building at Priest River Airport
• FY26 Claims Batch #20 totaling $700,474.02 and Demands Batch #20 totaling $65,044.35
• Approval of plats for Clarke Estates (MLD0040-25) and Akin Acres (MLD0065-25)
• Invoices for Thompson Fence ($13,891.43) and Tenex ($11,250)
• Establishment of precincts for the 2026 election year

The Board of County Commissioners approved several administrative resolutions, including the disposal of election and assistance records. The board authorized a bid advertisement for a snow removal building at Priest River Airport and approved a moorage agreement with the City of Sandpoint.

• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #20 totaling $700,474.02 (2-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #20 totaling $65,044.35 (2-0)
• Approved bid advertisement for Snow Removal Equipment Building at Priest River Airport (2-0)
• Approved moorage agreement with the City of Sandpoint (2-0)
• Approved plats for Clarke Estates (MLD0040-25) and Akin Acres (MLD0065-25) (2-0)
• Approved resolution to dispose of Indigent/Assistance and Election records (2-0)
• Approved updated polling location for the Southside Precinct (2-0)
• Approved changes to HIPAA & HITECH Privacy and Security Policy #755 (2-0)

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will conduct a workshop to review the Glossary of Terms and specific chapters of Title 12. The body will also discuss and decide on the Comprehensive Plan amendment process and items for the March 3, 2026, agenda.

• Review of Title 12, Chapters 1, 2, and 8
• Review of the Glossary of Terms
• Groundwater Source Protection Technical Committee update
• Decision on Comprehensive Plan amendment process
• Review and update of planning projects and action items

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the January 20, 2026, meeting with amendments. The session primarily consisted of a technical update on groundwater source protection and staff updates regarding the Planning Director position.

• Approved January 20, 2026, minutes with amendments

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to meet with Human Resources. The session consists of a presentation and discussion regarding a medical clinic.

• Medical Clinic Presentation and Discussion

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will consider four land-use requests. These include permits for a communication tower, a public utility facility modification, a home-based repair business, and a marina.

• CUP0011-24: Request for a 190’ lattice tower and equipment shelter on Northgate Road
• MOD0005-25: Modification of a permit for a second equipment structure at Highway 200 and Colburn Culver Road
• HO0007-25: Tier 3 Home Occupation Permit for small engine and automotive repair off Vay Road
• CUP0008-25: Conditional Use Permit for a marina and upland accommodations off Lakeshore Drive

The Commission unanimously denied a permit for a new communication tower on Northgate Road. It approved a modification to an existing public utility facility and a Tier 3 home occupation permit for automotive repair.

• Denied permit for 190’ lattice communication tower (CUP0011-24) (4-0)
• Approved modification to public utility facility (MOD0005-25) to add equipment structure and generator (4-0)
• Approved Tier 3 Home Occupation Permit for small engine and automotive repair (HO0007-25) (4-0)
• Approved minutes from January 22, 2026

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit for a communication tower. The project was remanded to the county by the District Court on June 27, 2025.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP0022-23) for a communication tower on a 20-acre parcel off U.S. Hwy 95 and Cindy Lane

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on matters related to legal billing and records exempt from public disclosure. The meeting includes an executive session for these discussions.

• Discussion and decision regarding litigation and records exempt

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for an executive session. The body will discuss and decide on matters related to litigation.

• Discussion and decision regarding litigation

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on a new official zoning map and a contract for the Cocolalla Loop Bridge. The meeting includes approvals for liquor and catering permits, as well as various county invoices and claims.

• Adoption of a replacement official zoning map
• Contract for design and construction of the Cocolalla Loop Bridge
• FY26 Claims Batch #19 totaling $309,503.82 and Demands Batch #19 totaling $105,160.29
• Approval of Brinkwood Estates plat (MLD0036-25)
• Liquor license for Hot Nobbie Shabu Shabu in Sagle and catering permit for Tervan Tavern in Sandpoint

The Board approved a professional services agreement with Keller & Associates, Inc. for the Cocolalla Loop Bridge. Other actions included approving over $414,000 in claims and demands and funding fire code updates for the Administration Building.

• Approved design and construction contract for Cocolalla Loop Bridge with Keller & Associates, Inc. (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #19 totaling $309,503.82 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #19 totaling $105,160.29 (3-0)
• Approved up to $9,278.00 for Administration Building fire code services from Patriot Fire Protection (3-0)
• Approved 2022 SHSP Grant Adjustment Notice for $67,359.84 (3-0)
• Approved job description change absorbing Hearing Coordinator into Administrative Assistant III (3-0)
• Approved Consent Agenda including Brinkwood Estates plat, catering and liquor permits, and various invoices (3-0)
• Removed adoption of Replacement Official Zoning Map from agenda (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss and decide on reinstating a Juvenile Detention Officer position. The meeting includes an executive session regarding hiring and personnel.

• Decision on reinstating a Juvenile Detention Officer position with Justice Services
• Executive session regarding hiring and personnel

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for an executive session to discuss and decide on matters related to litigation. The meeting is held pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(F).

• Discussion and decision regarding litigation

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will review updates from the Road & Bridge Department. Discussions include road limits, budget updates, and progress on bridge projects for the upcoming construction season.

• Letter of support submitted to ITD for the Build grant regarding the Dufort Road interchange
• Status of East Spring Creek project and associated FEMA paperwork
• Plowing, sanding, and grading updates for Districts One, Two, and Three
• Brushing operations on Clagstone Road
• Review of Railroad Quiet Crossings

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Solid Waste department is holding a monthly update meeting. The session will cover general operations, budget, site updates, and wood grinding.

• Budget overview
• Site updates
• Wood grinding discussion

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is meeting to conduct an executive session. The primary purpose of the meeting is to discuss and make a decision regarding the hiring of a Planning Director.

• Decision regarding the hiring of a Planning Director

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a public hearing to decide on three property amendments. Two items involve a 10.72-acre property at Hwy 200 and Old Highway, and one involves a 35-acre property off U.S. Highway 2.

• File AM0003-25: Comprehensive Plan Map Amendment from Ag/Forest Land to Rural Residential for 10.72 acres at Hwy 200 and Old Highway
• File ZC0008-25: Zone Change from Agricultural/Forestry-10 to Rural 5 for 10.72 acres at Hwy 200 and Old Highway
• File ZC0017-25: Zone Change from Suburban to Commercial for approximately 35 acres off U.S. Highway 2 (Ranch Club)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on tax cancellation requests. These requests include homeowner and site improvement exemptions from the Assessor's Office and specific parcels from the Treasurer's Office.

• Homeowners Exemptions
• Site Improvement Exemptions for multiple parcels
• Tax cancellation for Parcel # RP0039400211E0
• Tax cancellation for Parcel # RPP37620010050

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will conduct a workshop to review specific chapters of Title 12 and the glossary of terms. The body will also discuss and decide on the Comprehensive Plan amendment process.

• Groundwater Source Protection Technical Committee update
• Review of Title 12, Chapters 1, 2, and 8
• Review of the Glossary of Terms
• Decision on the Comprehensive Plan amendment process
• Determination of agenda items for February 17, 2026

The Commission conducted a review of Title 12, Chapters 1, 2, and 8, and discussed adding agricultural terms to the glossary. Members discussed providing public access to parcel data and comparing Planning Commission and BOCC proposed maps. No formal votes or approvals were recorded.

• Reviewed Title 12, Chapters 1, 2, and 8 for language clean-up
• Identified new glossary terms including food system infrastructure and small-scale farming
• Updated priority numbering on the Planning Projects/Action Items list
• Updated fire review and sign-off process meeting due date to June 2026

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on various grant applications for airports, emergency management MOUs, and budget adjustments for Drug Court. The meeting includes approval of plats and significant financial claims.

• FY26 Claims Batch #18 totaling $917,904.20 and Demands Batch #18 totaling $201,697.36
• Approval of Harms Plat (MLD0022-25) and Howell Plat (MLD0053-25)
• FAA grant applications for land acquisition at Sandpoint Airport and a snow removal building at Priest River Airport
• Funding addition to FY 2026 Treatment Court Budget Line Item 005-6440
• Invoices for PlanFile ($9,078.94) and Sunbelt HVAC Maintenance ($6,698)

The Board of County Commissioners approved four emergency management grants totaling $1,125,224 and three FAA grant applications for airport improvements. The board also authorized a $15,000 budget increase for the Treatment Court and approved over $1.1 million in claims and demands.

• Approved four IDL emergency management grants totaling $1,125,224 (2-0)
• Approved FAA grant applications for $631,759, $292,106, and $260,921 (2-0)
• Approved $15,000 budget increase for Treatment Court (2-0)
• Denied $13,511.25 for Drug Court Rise Training (0-2)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #18 for $917,904.20 and Demands Batch #18 for $201,697.36 (2-0)
• Approved Harms Plat and Howell Plat via consent agenda (2-0)
• Approved temporary property use agreement for Colburn Culver Road Bridge (2-0)
• Approved rock crushing bid advertisements for Districts 1, 2, and 3 (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss the FY27 budget process with Auditing. No other items are listed for decision or discussion.

• Discussion regarding the FY27 Budget Process

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for an executive session regarding records exempt under Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(D). The meeting consists of a discussion and decision on this exempt record matter.

• Discussion and decision regarding records exempt pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(D)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a workshop to discuss Policy #1006 regarding Travel & Reimbursement Procedures.

• Discussion of Policy #1006 – Travel & Reimbursement Procedure

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Business Meeting scheduled for Tuesday, January 27, 2026, has been cancelled. The Board of County Commissioners and other Elected Officials will be attending the 2026 IAC Annual Conference in Boise.

BOCC Advisory Boards, Councils, & Committees

The Bonner County Natural Resources Committee will meet to discuss water use and resources and the Idaho Transportation Department. The committee will also consider changing its meeting frequency to quarterly.

• Approval of meeting minutes from October 24, 2024, September 25, 2025, and October 23, 2025
• Discussion on Water Use and Resources
• Proposal to change meeting frequency to quarterly
• Review of current board members and vacancies
• Updates from USFS and Panhandle Forest Collaborative

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss and decide on potential litigation. The session involves the Planning Department.

• Executive session regarding potential litigation

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on a personnel matter. The meeting includes an executive session conducted pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(B).

• Discussion and decision regarding personnel

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will consider a variance for a street setback and a preliminary plat for a 10-lot subdivision. The commission will also review a gravel pit conditional use permit that was remanded by the Bonner County Commissioners.

• File V0034-25: Request for 10-foot street setback instead of 25 feet off Garfield Bay Road
• File S0004-25: Proposal to divide 12.747 acres into 10 lots off Old Forest Road
• File CUP0005-25: Conditional Use Permit for a gravel pit off Curtis Creek Road

The Commission approved a request for a 10-foot street setback on a property off Garfield Bay Road. Two other applications, including a subdivision plat and a gravel pit permit, were continued to future dates for further study or deliberation.

• Approved street setback of 10 feet where 25 feet is required for File V0034-25 (3-0)
• Continued Pack Acres preliminary plat subdivision (File S0004-25) to February 26, 2026, pending a formal traffic study (3-0)
• Continued gravel pit conditional use permit (File CUP0005-25) to March 12, 2026, for deliberations only (2-1)
• Approved minutes from January 8, 2026

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on tax cancellation requests. The requests involve homeowners exemptions for specific parcels.

• Tax cancellation request for Parcel # RP00071012004D
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel # RP00071012005A
• Tax cancellation request for Parcel # RPS38210020050

BOCC Advisory Boards, Councils, & Committees

The Bonner County Emergency Medical Service Advisory Council will meet to review reports on BCEMS and partner agency metrics. The council will also discuss clinical reporting data and EMS training needs.

• BCEMS Metrics report
• Partner Agency Metrics report
• Partner Agency Representative resignation
• Required Clinical Reporting Data update
• EMS Training Needs update

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will consider an appeal regarding a denied Building Location Permit. The request involves a commercial non-profit accessory structure on a property zoned Rural 10.

• Appeal of File BLP2025-1083 regarding a building permit for Panhandle Gravity Sports off Jumpline Landing

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will meet to discuss road restrictions for 2026 and review various grant applications and financial claims. The board will also consider contracts for drug court testing and the release of surety for Bahia Del Sol.

• Resolution regarding 2026 Road Restrictions
• FY26 Claims Batch #16 totaling $189,997.97 and Demands Batch #16 totaling $78,015.43
• IDPR WIF Grant applications for a Sheriff’s Patrol Vessel repower and Garfield Bay Boat Launch Docks Improvement
• Partial Release of Surety for Bahia Del Sol (File SS0002-24/S0005-24)
• Risk invoice for Fox Autobody in the amount of $11,496.02

The Board approved 2026 county road restrictions and two IDPR WIF grant applications for marine projects. The board also authorized payments for claims and demands totaling over $267,000 and approved a drug court testing contract.

• Approved UA drug testing contract with Tamarack Treatment and Counseling (3-0)
• Approved Resolution authorizing 2026 Road Restrictions for size, weight, and hauling limits (3-0)
• Approved partial release of surety for Bahia Del Sol project to $1,056,093.00 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #16 totaling $189,997.97 (3-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #16 totaling $78,015.43 (3-0)
• Approved Resolution to distribute LillyBrooke Family Justice Center donations to VAST 03416 — 9020 Victims Assistance Funds (3-0)
• Approved $50,000 IDPR WIF grant application for Sheriff’s Patrol Vessel repower with $25,000 county match (3-0)
• Approved $125,000 IDPR WIF grant application for Garfield Bay Boat Launch Docks Improvement with $25,000 county match (3-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss a support request for the Cedar Springs Community Water System.

• Discussion regarding Cedar Springs Community Water System Support Request

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss groundwater source protection and review various sections of Title 11 and Title 12. The body will also review the glossary of terms and determine agenda items for February 3, 2026.

• Groundwater Source Protection Technical Committee update
• Review of Title 11 Fire Signoff
• Review of Title 12, Chapters 1, 2, 3, 4, and 8
• Review of the Glossary of Terms
• Decision on February 3, 2026, agenda items

The commission approved the minutes from January 6, 2026. Members discussed fire safety review requirements and the Comprehensive Plan glossary, but no formal policy changes were decided. The commission agreed to postpone the review of Title 12 Chapters 3 and 4.

• Approved minutes for January 6, 2026
• Removed 'Review Title 12 Chapters 3 & 4' from the agenda for the time being

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on personnel matters. The meeting includes an executive session pursuant to Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(B).

• Discussion and decision regarding personnel

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding a Conditional Use Permit for a communication tower. This item was remanded to the county by the District Court on June 27, 2025.

• Conditional Use Permit (CUP0022-23) for a communication tower on a 20-acre parcel off U.S. Hwy 95 and Cindy Lane

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting for an executive session regarding human resources. The session is designated as records exempt under Idaho Code § 74-206(1)(D).

• Discussion and decision regarding records exempt human resources matter

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss clinical audit findings from the Panhandle Health District.

• Discussion regarding PHD Clinical Audit Findings

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to discuss and decide on matters regarding legal billing and other items. The meeting includes an executive session conducted under Idaho Codes for litigation and records exempt status.

• Discussion and decision regarding legal billing

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss a quarterly update from the U.S. Forest Service.

• Discussion regarding USFS Quarterly Update

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will decide on the establishment of 2026 election precincts and the appointment of a Community Guardian board member. The meeting includes reviews of county claims and demands totaling over $963,000 and technology funding for the Sheriff's Office.

• FY26 Claims Batch #15 totaling $889,458.40
• FY26 Demands Batch #15 totaling $74,089.00
• Sheriff workspace migration costing $79,840.11
• Establishment of precincts for the 2026 Election Year
• Plat approvals for SS0002-25 (KDC Land, Lot 1 Replat) and MLD0011-25 (Feist Mountain)

The Board approved nearly $963,547 in claims and demands, along with $79,840.11 for a Sheriff's Office technology conversion. The board also established election precincts for 2026 and re-appointed a member to the Board of Community Guardians.

• Approved FY26 Claims Batch #15 totaling $889,458.40 (2-0)
• Approved FY26 Demands Batch #15 totaling $74,089.00 (2-0)
• Approved $79,840.11 iT1 contract for Sheriff's Office workspace migration (2-0)
• Approved allocation of $79,840.11 from Justice Fund Contingency for Sheriff's Office technology conversion (2-0)
• Re-appointed Regina Case to the Board of Community Guardians for a four-year term (2-0)
• Approved resolution establishing election precincts for the 2026 election year (2-0)
• Approved plats SS0002-25 (KDC Land) and MLD0011-25 (Feist Mountain) (2-0)
• Approved catering permit for Marigold Bistro (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will review winter maintenance issues and a budget update. Director Jason Topp will discuss the need to contract a box culvert for the Melody Lane project next summer.

• Melody Lane Culvert project contracting for next summer
• Budget update
• Grant applications for Whiskey Jack Bridge
• Grant applications for guardrail projects near bodies of water
• Winter plowing and sanding updates for Districts One, Two, and Three

Bonner County Zoning Commission

The Bonner County Zoning Commission will consider a time extension for an RV park permit and two requests to reduce required street setbacks for accessory buildings. The commission will also discuss items for the January 22 agenda.

• File CUP0018-23: Time extension for a Conditional Use Permit for an RV Park
• File V0031-25: Request for a 2.1’ street setback (25’ required) off Creekside Drive
• File V0032-25: Request for a 15’ street setback (25’ required) off Harbor View Drive

The Commission approved a one-year time extension for an RV park permit and granted one street setback variance for an accessory building. A second request for a street setback variance was denied.

• Approved time extension for RV Park permit CUP0018-23 to January 8, 2027 (5-0)
• Denied street setback variance V0031-25 for accessory building expansion (4-0, 1 abstention)
• Approved street setback variance V0032-25 for accessory building construction (4-0)
• Approved minutes from November 20, 2025 and December 18, 2025

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet for an executive session. The meeting is limited to a personnel hearing pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1)(B).

• Executive session for a personnel hearing

Ambulance Service District

The Bonner County Ambulance Service District Board will meet to decide on funding and claims payments. The board is reviewing a revenue anticipation note and an agreement with the Idaho Independent Intergovernmental Authority.

• Decision on FY26 Claims Batch #6 totaling $46,326.61
• Decision regarding a $500,000 Revenue Anticipation Note
• Decision regarding an agreement with the Idaho Independent Intergovernmental Authority
• Budget forecast update
• Review of task list

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss and decide on tax cancellation requests. The meeting also includes a discussion and decision regarding mobile home extensions for multiple parcels.

• Tax cancellation requests for Assessor's parcels RP000410000110A, LRR0000024240L, RP045360000010, and RP0043800001A0
• Tax cancellation request for Treasurer's parcel RPR01480070030
• Discussion and decision regarding mobile home extensions for multiple parcels

Bonner County Planning Commission

The Bonner County Planning Commission will conduct a workshop to review the Glossary of Terms and several chapters of Title 12. The body will also receive an update from the Groundwater Source Protection Technical Committee.

• Groundwater Source Protection Technical Committee update
• Review of Glossary of Terms
• Review of Title 12, Chapters 1, 2, and 8
• Review of Title 12, Chapters 3 and 4
• Decision on agenda items for January 20, 2026

The Planning Commission approved the minutes from the December 16, 2025 meeting with amendments. The remainder of the meeting consisted of workshop discussions regarding the Comprehensive Plan glossary and Title 12 code reviews; no other formal decisions were made.

• Approved December 16, 2025 minutes with amendments

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will decide on over $650,000 in financial claims and demands. The board is also reviewing personnel policy revisions and sheriff's office policies.

• FY26 Claims Batch #14 totaling $427,899.59
• FY26 Demands Batch #14 totaling $226,359.70
• Plat approvals for Ambridge Court (MLD0014-25) and Sandcreek Ranch (MLD0051-25)
• Northwest Autobody invoice for $20,761.87
• Tower lease for $4,200

The Board of County Commissioners approved two payment batches totaling over $654,000. They also approved a comprehensive revision to the employee classification policy and a tower lease for the Sheriff's office.

• Approved FY25 Claims Batch #14 totaling $427,899.59 (2-0)
• Approved FY25 Demands Batch #14 totaling $226,359.70 (2-0)
• Approved comprehensive revision to Personnel Policy Manual Policy 500 Employee Classification (2-0)
• Approved agreement with Law Enforcement Policy Center, LLC (2-0)
• Approved $4,200 tower lease agreement (2-0)
• Approved plats for Ambridge Court (MLD0014-25) and Sandcreek Ranch (MLD0051-25) (2-0)
• Approved liquor licenses for Café 95 Ponderay, Sandpoint Lions Club, and The Peppered Mercantile (2-0)
• Approved $20,761.87 Risk invoice for Northwest Autobody (2-0)

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners and Planning Commission will hold a workshop to discuss updates to the Land Use Component of the Comprehensive Plan and its associated map. The body will draft modifications to planning file AM0007-24 before scheduling a public hearing.

• Review of proposed Comprehensive Plan Map for the entire County
• Discussion of map changes specifically in West Bonner County
• Drafting modifications to planning file AM0007-24

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Board of County Commissioners will meet in executive session to discuss and decide on personnel matters. The meeting is scheduled for January 5, 2026.

• Discussion and decision regarding personnel

Board of County Commissioners Calendar

The Bonner County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss an annual update presentation from Noxious Weeds.

• Noxious Weeds annual update presentation