Washington County public meetings in 2022
34 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commissioner Board
The Board approved general expense warrants and several retail alcoholic beverage licenses. They also authorized the purchase of network security software and approved road financial reports.
- Approved Retail Alcoholic Beverage License No. 23 for Midvale Store LLC (unanimous)
- Approved Retail Alcoholic Beverage License No. 24 for the Cook Shack on 7th, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved Retail Alcoholic Beverage License No. 25 for ML and JR, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved Retail Alcoholic Beverage License No. 26 for the Weiser Lodge #1683 BPOE, Inc. (unanimous)
- Authorized $144,419.67 for general expenses (unanimous)
- Approved juror claims of $1,537.50 (unanimous)
- Approved Annual Road and Street Financial Report (unanimous)
- Approved $32,692.00 purchase of Abnormal Software Program for one year (unanimous)
County Commissioner Board
The Board approved a sales agreement for a new excavator and authorized several retail alcoholic beverage licenses. They also approved the November 2022 treasurer's cash statement and reappointed members to the Weed and Rodent Boards.
- Approved purchase of 2023 Caterpillar 320 Track Excavator with annual payments not to exceed $57,709.63
- Approved Retail Alcoholic Beverage Licenses for Old Town Ole’s, Maverick Inc., Farmers Supply Cooperative Inc., and Rolling Hills Golf Course
- Approved November 2022 Operation in Funds/Statement of Treasurer’s Cash of $16,058,196.99
- Authorized Chairman to sign Appraisal Services contract with Analytix Group
- Reappointed Troy Mock to the Rodent Board for a three-year term
- Reappointed Bruce Gochnour, Brice Mosekian, Royce Schwenkfelder, and Tom Sutton to the Weed Board for two-year terms
- Approved Weiser Ambulance District expenses: Order No. 23-10 ($10,778.24), Order No. 23-00GC ($897.42), and Order No. 23-0006 ($27,011.86)
- Approved December 12, 2022 meeting minutes
Weed Advisory Board
The board approved the catering provider for the Annual Weed Tour and designated a lead to coordinate youth group assistance for exhibit hall setup. The board also directed staff to gauge teacher interest in a workshop via letter.
- Approved Incahoots as catering provider at $14 per plate
- Assigned Calvin to find a sports team or youth group for exhibit hall setup and takedown for a $400 donation
- Directed Bonnie Davis to send a letter to teachers to determine interest in a workshop
- Accepted minutes from the November 8, 2022, meeting
County Commissioner Board
The Board approved a rezone and development agreement for Brian Heller and issued several retail alcoholic beverage licenses. They also authorized over $261,000 in payments for general expenses and building security upgrades. The Board instructed the Prosecuting Attorney to seek an appraisal for a site the Weiser Memorial Hospital wishes to purchase.
- Approved Brian Heller Rezone with Development Agreement (3-0)
- Approved $69,796.39 payment to Safe Haven Defense for Justice Building bullet proof laminate (unanimous)
- Authorized $259,928.46 for general expenses (unanimous)
- Approved retail alcoholic beverage licenses for Ridley’s Family Markets, The Office Bar, Pioneer Express, Marbella LLC, Slim’s Tavern, Mann Creek Country Store, and Lazy Bear Ranch (all unanimous)
- Approved two Idaho Catering Permits for The Office Bar (unanimous)
- Approved $1,366.92 for Weiser Ambulance District general expenses (unanimous)
- Authorized Weiser Ambulance District to adopt Silver HSA Choice Plan for employees (unanimous)
- Approved minutes from December 5, 2022 (unanimous)
County Commissioner Board
The Board approved the purchase of security cameras for county buildings and several retail alcohol licenses. They also approved payroll and general expenses for the Weiser Ambulance District and various tax cancellations. A decision on a rezone request for Angel Homes LLC was deferred to December 12, 2022.
- Approved $163,327.59 for security cameras and monitors using ARPA funds (Unanimous)
- Approved Retail Alcoholic Beverage License No. 10 for Gateway Store and Café (Unanimous)
- Approved Retail Alcoholic Beverage License No. 11 for Campo and Poole Distributing (Unanimous)
- Approved $907.00 demand warrant to EMI for juvenile electronic monitoring (Unanimous)
- Approved $25.00 demand warrant to MTE Communications (Unanimous)
- Approved appointment of Jennifer Riebe to Southwest District Health Board
- Reappointed Dennis Lance and Dennis Cooper to Historical Preservation Committee; appointed Thel Pearson (Unanimous)
- Approved $8,994.13 and $25,077.95 for Weiser Ambulance District expenses (Unanimous)
County Commissioner Board
The Board approved eight retail alcoholic beverage licenses and accepted the Washington County Historical Preservation Plan. They also authorized over $183,000 in warrants and approved a special use request for Eric and Noa Towner.
- Approved 8 retail alcoholic beverage licenses (unanimous)
- Approved October 2022 Statement of Treasurer's Cash of $17,026,852.65 (unanimous)
- Authorized $174,541.64 in warrants for general expenses (unanimous)
- Authorized $9,317.60 in warrants for election worked expenses (unanimous)
- Approved Eric and Noa Towner Special Use Request (unanimous)
- Approved Tuttle Construction application for culverts/approaches on Crystal Lane (unanimous)
- Accepted Washington County Historical Preservation Plan (unanimous)
- Approved payment of deputy prosecutor bar licenses from the prosecutor's budget
County Commissioner Board
The Board approved a new hire and retention plan for the Sheriff's Office and authorized several residency certificates and a retail alcohol license. The Board also approved the County Vessel Annual Report and specific ambulance district expenses.
- Approved Sheriff's Employee Hire/Retention Plan (unanimous)
- Approved Certificate of Residency for Sofia Sanchez-Chapman (unanimous)
- Approved Certificate of Residency for Leah Ankarberg (unanimous)
- Approved Retail Alcohol License No. 2 for JLC 4, LLC dba Idaho Pizza Company (unanimous)
- Approved County Vessel Annual Report (unanimous)
- Approved Weiser Ambulance District Order No. 23-07 for $710.11 (carried)
- Approved Weiser Ambulance District Order No. 23-0004 for $28,585.60 (carried)
- Approved minutes from November 14, 2022
Historic Preservation Commission
The Commission approved the final draft of the Historic Preservation Plan following revisions to archaeological resources assessments. The plan was recommended for adoption by the Board of County Commissioners.
- Approved final draft of Historic Preservation Plan and recommended adoption by the BOCC (unanimous)
County Commissioner Board
The Board approved $405,520.26 for general expenses and certified the November 8, 2022, General Election canvass of votes. They also issued alcohol licenses and approved several warrants and financial reports. Discussions were held regarding the Dryden Development Agreement and Sheriff's Department hiring bonuses.
- Approved Retail Alcoholic Beverage License No. 32 for DG Retail, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved Retail Alcoholic Beverage License No. 1 for KNB, LLC (unanimous)
- Reappointed Mark Bair to GemPlan Member-at-Large Board of Trustees (unanimous)
- Approved $405,520.26 for general expenses (unanimous)
- Approved $190,421.00 grant reimbursement warrant for Pacific Fibre (unanimous)
- Approved $19,545.95 for Weiser Ambulance District general expenses (carried)
- Approved the November 8, 2022, General Election Canvass of Votes (unanimous)
- Authorized signing of County Annual Juvenile Justice and Financial Reports (unanimous)
Weed Advisory Board
The board accepted the Sifting Committee's recommendations for 2023 weed projects, including specific Phase 2 and Phase 3 projects. A project claim for herbicide costs was approved, and three members agreed to serve new two-year terms.
- Approved October 11, 2022, meeting minutes
- Approved $730.99 herbicide project claim for Up the Creek Project Day #2
- Accepted Sifting Committee findings for 2023 projects (Phase 2: Cow Creek-year 2, Weed Crusaders-year 3; Phase 3: Advent Gulch, Valley View, Salubria, Micky Gulch, Up the Creek, Pine Creek Mountain Estates, Dutch Flat, Middle Valley Waterways, Lower Pine)
- Reappointed Bruce Gochnour, Brice Mosekian, and Royce Schwenkfelder to 2-year terms
Rodent Board Meeting
The board approved the district expenditure report for October 2022. Members decided to create an educational mailer for landowners regarding gophers and bounty programs to be sent in early March.
- Approved October 1, 2022 to 11/02/22 expenditure report
- Approved creation of landowner education/outreach mailer
- Approved September 13, 2022 meeting minutes
Rodent Board Meeting
The board approved the 2021 annual meeting minutes and the 2022 fiscal year-end expenditure report. Members also accepted the 2022 tail bounty report. The 2023 budget was noted as already approved by the board and County Board of Commissioners.
- Retained current board positions for 2023 officers
- Approved November 9, 2021 annual meeting minutes
- Accepted 2022 fiscal year-end expenditure report showing $24,433.44
- Accepted 2022 tail bounty report totaling $12,492.50 for 9,994 tails
Historic Preservation Commission
The commission approved the minutes from the October 10, 2022, meeting. Members discussed the status of the Preservation Plan and the progress of survey sites and the Oregon Trail marker. No other formal votes were recorded.
- Approved October 10, 2022, minutes (carried)
County Commissioner Board
The Board approved several purchases using American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, including security laminate for the Justice Building and extrication equipment for fire services. The Board also reduced fees for maps produced by the Assessor's Office and approved three tax cancellations for mobile homes.
- Approved $69,796.39 for Justice Building window security laminate (ARPA funds)
- Approved $36,377.00 for Weiser Area Rural Fire District extrication equipment (ARPA funds)
- Approved $22,786.00 for two speed trailers (ARPA funds)
- Approved $2,200.00 for school district hygiene cabinets and products (ARPA funds)
- Approved Resolution 22-07 to reduce Assessor's Office map fees
- Approved tax cancellations for parcels MH009402 ($167.74), MH010049 ($200.00), and MH010048 ($117.82)
- Approved $4,684.37 for Weed Department keypads and sensors from M2 Automation
- Approved LHTAC Bridge Agreement for repairs to the bridge on Old Highway
County Commissioner Board
The board approved two Idaho liquor catering permits for The Office Bar, a $10,000 demand warrant for a cyber liability claim deductible, and warrants totaling $619,093.57 for general expenses. They also discussed a $1.5 million bridge project on River Road (Dixie Creek) that was approved for funding, and agreed to let Keller Associates proceed with the Unity Bridge application. No final decisions were made on the proposed RV ordinance or the Heller Development Agreement.
- Approved Idaho liquor catering permit for The Office Bar on Nov 9, 2022 at 115 E Central Blvd, Cambridge (unanimous)
- Approved Idaho liquor catering permit for The Office Bar on Oct 22, 2022 at 2848 Gladhart Lane, Cambridge (unanimous)
- Approved $10,000 demand warrant to ICRMP for cyber liability claim deductible (unanimous)
- Approved warrants totaling $573,108.78 for FY2022 general expenses (unanimous)
- Approved warrants totaling $45,984.79 for FY2023 general expenses (unanimous)
- Approved minutes of Oct 17, 2022 as amended (unanimous)
- Approved Ambulance District Order No. 23-0002 for $25,132.22 payroll (unanimous)
- Approved Ambulance District Order No. 23-04 for $9,252.29 general expenses (unanimous)
County Commissioner Board
The Board of Weiser Ambulance District is meeting to address general business and claims. The board will enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters and potential or pending litigation.
- General business and claims
- Executive session regarding personnel matters
- Executive session regarding pending or imminently likely litigation
County Commissioner Board
The Board of Commissioners will meet to handle general county business and departmental updates. The session includes two executive sessions to discuss personnel matters and pending litigation.
- Cooperative Agreement for University of Idaho Extension Programs
- Culvert and Road Bore Applications
- Forest Service Agreement Extension for the Weed Department
- Review of liquor licenses and catering permits
- Executive sessions regarding personnel and legal counsel
County Commissioner Board
The Board of Weiser Ambulance District is meeting to conduct general business and review claims. The board will enter an executive session to discuss personnel matters and pending or likely litigation with legal counsel.
- Review of claims
- Executive session regarding personnel matters
- Executive session regarding pending or imminently likely litigation
County Commissioner Board
The Board of Commissioners will meet to approve bids for jail plumbing and discuss agricultural buildings. The agenda includes executive sessions regarding personnel matters and pending litigation.
- Bid approval for jail plumbing
- Discussion on agricultural buildings
- Review of culvert and road bore applications
- Discussion regarding Gentry Lane
- Ambulance District update
County Commissioner Board
The Board of Weiser Ambulance District will meet to address general business and claims. The session includes an executive session to consider personnel matters and communicate with legal counsel regarding pending or likely litigation.
- Personnel matters
- Pending or imminently likely litigation
County Commissioner Board
The Washington County Commissioners will hold a budget hearing for the Ambulance District and consider Resolution 22-05 to adopt the 2023 County Budget. The Board will also meet in executive session regarding personnel matters and legal counsel.
- Ambulance District Budget Hearing
- Resolution 22-05 adopting the 2023 Washington County Budget
- Executive session regarding personnel matters and pending litigation
- City contract approval and appointment of Deputy Prosecutor
County Commissioner Board
The Board will hold a budget hearing for the Weiser Ambulance District regarding Resolution 22-01 and Resolution 22-02. An executive session is scheduled to consider personnel matters and legal counsel regarding pending or likely litigation.
- Weiser Ambulance District Budget Hearing
- Resolution 22-01: Reserving Forgone
- Resolution 22-02: Adopting 2023 Budget
- Executive Session regarding personnel and litigation
County Commissioner Board
The Washington County Commissioners are holding a special meeting to conduct an executive session. The session is focused on personnel matters with Prosecuting Attorney Delton Walker.
- Executive session regarding personnel matters
County Commissioner Board
The Board will address general business including liquor licenses and claims. Discussion items include water ways quotes, public defense updates, and road and bridge applications.
- Waterways quote approval
- Public Defense Commission update
- Prosecuting Attorney executive session regarding personnel and litigation
- Road and Bridge culvert and road bore applications
- Forest Service Agreement
County Commissioner Board
The board is meeting to conduct general business for the Weiser Ambulance District. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and pending or likely litigation.
- Personnel matters (Executive Session)
- Legal counsel communication regarding pending/imminently likely litigation (Executive Session)
County Commissioner Board
The Board of Commissioners will meet to conduct general business and review department reports. The meeting includes two executive sessions to discuss personnel matters and pending or imminent litigation.
- Review of quotes for a new well, windows, and blasting
- Consideration of liquor licenses and catering permits
- Review of culvert and road bore applications
- Executive session regarding personnel matters
- Executive session with legal counsel regarding pending/imminently likely litigation
County Commissioner Board
The Board of Weiser Ambulance District is meeting to conduct general business and review claims. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation with legal counsel.
- Review of claims
- Executive session on personnel matters
- Executive session regarding pending or likely litigation
County Commissioner Board
The Board will address various administrative and departmental items including juvenile probation, emergency management, and the ambulance district. Action items include discussions regarding planning and zoning interviews, solid waste fees, and proposed changes to cattle guard codes.
- Planning and Zoning Commission Interviews
- Solid Waste Fee Resolution
- Proposed changes to County Code 9-1-2 Cattle Guards
- Culvert and Road Bore Applications
County Commissioner Board
The Board of Weiser Ambulance District is meeting to address general business and claims. The agenda includes an executive session to discuss personnel matters and potential litigation with legal counsel.
- Personnel matters (Executive Session)
- Pending or imminently likely litigation (Executive Session)
- General business and claims
County Commissioner Board
The Washington County Commissioners will meet to address personnel matters, budget publication, and road applications. The board will also issue decisions regarding a rezone request and a special use request.
- Decision on Lary C. Walker Rezone Request
- Decision on Scott Wyke Special Use Request
- Approval of Budget Publication
- Culvert and Road Bore Applications
- P&Z Commissioner Interviews
County Commissioner Board
The Board of Weiser Ambulance District is meeting to handle general business, claims, and a contract with J.B.’s Roofing. The board will also consider the approval of budget publication and enter executive sessions regarding personnel and legal litigation.
- Contract and agreement with J.B.’s Roofing
- Approval of Budget Publication
- Executive session on personnel matters
- Executive session regarding pending or imminently likely litigation
County Commissioner Board
The Board of County Commissioners and County Departments are conducting budget workshops. The meeting includes an executive session to consider personnel matters.
- Budget workshops with elected officials and department heads
- Executive session regarding personnel matters under I.C. 74-206(1)(a) & (b)
County Commissioner Board
The Board of Weiser Ambulance District will meet to conduct general business and review claims. The board will enter executive session to discuss personnel matters and communicate with legal counsel regarding pending or likely litigation.
- Review of claims
- Personnel matters (executive session)
- Legal counsel communication regarding litigation (executive session)
County Commissioner Board
The Board of County Commissioners and County Departments are meeting for budget workshops. The session includes a meeting with elected officials and department heads and an executive session to consider personnel matters.
- Budget workshops with elected officials and department heads
- Executive session regarding personnel matters per I.C. 74-206(1)(a) & (b)