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Tue Jul 21, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission

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Mon Jul 20, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners to discuss broadband and personnel matters

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address broadband and review minutes and correspondence. The agenda includes two executive sessions for personnel matters and communication with legal counsel.

Broadband discussion
Executive Session: Personnel Matters
Executive Session: Communication with Legal Counsel

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GOODING COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 145 7 th Avenue East Gooding, ID 83330 AGENDA – REGULAR SESSION Ju ly 20 , 2026 10 :00 a .m. ACTION ITEMS Executive Sessions are closed to the public  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 74-206(b) Personnel Matters  Executive Session – Pursuant to I C§ 74-206(f) Communicate with Legal Counsel  Broadband  Minutes  Correspondence  NON-ACTION ITEMS  Public Comment  Committee Meeting Reports This agenda may be amended to accommodate an executive session, as needed, pursuant to 7 4-206 (1 ): (a) & (b) Consider Personnel Matters (c) Deliberate regarding labor negotiations or acquisition of an interest in real property (d) Consider r ecords that are exempt from public disclosure (e) Consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce in which this This governing body is in competition with another governing body (f) Communicate with legal counsel regarding pending/imminently-likely litigation (j) Communicate with risk manager/insurer regarding pending/imminently -likely claims Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the above-noticed meeting should contact the Clerk (934-4841) five days pri or to the meeting. The meetings will be held in the co mmissioner ’s meeting room at 145 7 th Ave. E., Gooding ID

Mon Jul 13, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners to hold hearing on new alcohol licenses

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a hearing on new alcohol licenses and review budget updates for solid waste, the assessor, and weeds. The board will also discuss the appointment of a temporary Planning & Zoning Administrator.

Hearing for new alcohol licenses
Solid Waste budget and fee updates
Budget discussions for Assessor Baldwin and Denise Helsley (Weeds)
Discussion to appoint Temporary Planning & Zoning Administrator
SIRCOMM billing update

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GOODING COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 145 7 th Avenue East Gooding, ID 83330 AGENDA – REGULAR SESSION Ju ly 13 , 2026 10 :00 a .m. ACTION ITEMS Executive Sessions are closed to the public 10:00 a.m.  Nate Francisco- Solid Waste Budget & Fee Updates 10:15 a.m.  Assessor Baldwin- Budget Discussion 10:30 a.m.  New Alcohol Licenses Hearing 10: 45 a.m.  Denise Helsley- Weeds Budget Discussion 1 1 :00 a.m. AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1 1 :00 A.M.  Jon Kepler- SIRCOMM Billing Update  Correspondence NON-ACTION ITEMS  Public Comment  South Central Public Health District- Board of Health Appointees  Claims  Discuss and Appoint Temporary P lanning & Z oning Administrator  Discuss County Clerk out of the Country  Magic Valley Auction Consignment Agreement  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 74-206(b) Personnel Matters  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 74-206(f) Communicate with Legal Counsel  Budget Work Session - Coroner/Sheriff/Treasurer  Treasurer ’s Statement of Cash & Quarterly Report  Discuss Zoom Account for Planning & Zoning  Broadband  Minutes  Correspondence  NON-ACTION ITEMS  Public Comment  Committee Meeting Reports This agenda may be amended to accommodate an executive session, as needed, pursuant to 7 4-206 (1 ): (a) & (b) Consider Personnel Matters (c) Deliberate regarding labor negotiations or acquisition of an interest in real property (d) Consider records that are exempt from public disclosure (e) Consider preliminary negotiations involvi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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REGULAR SESSION, JU LY 13 , 2026 Commissioner Bolduc opened the meeting at 10 :0 0 a .m. Commissioner Buhler, Commissioner Eames, Prosecutor Misseldine , Mike Elliott, County Clerk Chad Hoeft, and the Chief Deputy Clerk Jackie Fuqua were present. NATE FRANCISCO- SOLID WASTE BUDGET & FEE DISCUSSION Nate Francisco with Southern Idaho Solid Waste presented the preliminary FY2027 budget. Gooding County ’s share for the operation of the solid waste system is $1,375,081.00. There are cost increases in the proposal, but they are looking into more efficient wa ys for the future such as a shredder machine or a shredder loader bucket. Both have a cost and benefit . The current site has longevity of another fifty years and they are working on a longer-term plan that might involve land south of Twin Falls. ASSESSOR BALDWIN- BUDGET SESSION Assessor Baldwin presented his FY2027 budget to the Board. His budget mostly stays the same except for the Driver ’s License line. He is asking to hire another employee to help with coverage when the other is using P.T.O. Currently they use someone from another office, but when that person can ’t help there are issues. NEW ALCOHOL LICENSE HEARINGS Commissioner Bolduc opened the hearing at 10:30 a.m . Commissioner Eames made motions to approve alcohol licenses #44 for Bridy Peruvian Grill & Bar and #45 for Smoke City Wendell LLC. Commissioner Buhler seconded the motions. Motions carried. SOUTH CENTRAL PUBLIC HEALTH DISTRICT- BOARD OF HEALTH APP [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Jul 6, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider E911 contract, plot map amendment, and budget work session

The board will hold closed executive sessions for indigent and personnel matters, then discuss and potentially decide on several items including an E911 contract with Jon Kepler, a plot map amendment by George Yerion, signing an Enterprise Fleet Sales Agreement, and a budget work session. They will also swear in new Treasurer Cynthia Sliman and address broadband.

Jon Kepler – E911 Contract discussion
George Yerion – Plot Map Amendment
Sign Enterprise Fleet Sales Agreement
Budget Work Session
Swear-In New Treasurer Cynthia Sliman

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GOODING COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 145 7 th Avenue East Gooding, ID 83330 AGENDA – REGULAR SESSION Ju ly 6 , 2026 10 :00 a .m. ACTION ITEMS Executive Sessions are closed to the public 10:00 a.m.  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 31-874 Indigent Matters 1 0 :30 a.m. AMBULANCE DISTRICT 1 0 :30 A.M.  Jon Kepler- E911 Contract  Cell Phone Reimbursement  Correspondence NON-ACTION ITEMS  Public Co mment 11:00 a.m.  Trac e y Martin- County Credit Cards 11:30 a.m.  George Yerion- Plot Map Amendment  Sign Enterprise Fleet Sales Agreement  Planning & Zoning Administrator Position  Price & Dayley- FY 2026 Engagement Letter  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 74-206(b) Personnel Matters  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 74-206(f) Communicate with Legal Counsel  Budget Work Session  Sign P .T.O. Overages  Harris/Computer Arts Agreement- Finish Signing  Swear-In New Treasurer Cynthia Sliman  Broadband  Minutes  Correspondence  NON-AC TION ITEMS  Public Comment  Committee Meeting Reports This agenda may be amended to accommodate an executive session, as needed, pursuant to 7 4-206 (1 ): (a) & (b) Consider Personnel Matters (c) Deliberate regarding labor negotiations or acquisition of an interest in real property (d) Consider records that are exempt from public disclosure (e) Consider p reliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce in which this This governing body is in competition with another governing body (f) Communicate w [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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REGULAR SESSION, JU LY 6 , 2026 Commissioner Bolduc opened the meeting at 10:0 0 a.m. Commissioner Buhler, Commissioner Eames, Prosecutor Misseldine , Mike Elliott, County Clerk Chad Hoeft and Chief Deputy Clerk Jackie Fuqua , were present. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Buhler moved to go into executive session pursuant IC§31-874 Indigent Matters. Commissioner Eames seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Eames-Yes, Buhler-Yes, Bolduc-Yes. The Board recessed the executive session at 1 0:12 a .m. Commissioner Eames made a motion to approve the negotiated pay off amount of $7,000 on case 99-2190 , if paid within 30 days. Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Eames made a motion to release county medical lien #200036 on case 03-4-2583. Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried. ENTERPRISE FLEET SALES AGREEMENT Commissioner Eames made a motion to have Commissioner Bolduc sign the Enterprise Fleet Vehicle Sales Agreement. Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried. PLANNING & ZONING POSITION Planning & Zoning Administrator Mike Kerswell will be leaving his position. Commissioner Bolduc says he has already had Human Resources post the job opening. Commissioner Eames would like to review past submitted applications as well. PRICE & DAYLEY FY2026 ENGAGEMENT LETTER Commissioner Eames made a motion to approve the FY2026 audit fee amount of $46,500 with Price, Dayley & Associates. Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. M [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Jun 29, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

New alcohol license hearing for Viva Market

The Board will hold a public hearing on a new alcohol license for Viva Market and discuss the District Court budget with Sadie Fisher. They will also hear an appeal to the Board of Equalization regarding Ravenscroft, consider funding for Volunteer Caregivers, and review audits from Price & Dayley. Executive sessions are planned for personnel matters and legal counsel.

New alcohol license hearing for Viva Market
District Court budget discussion with Sadie Fisher
Board of Equalization - Ravenscroft appeal
FY2024 & FY2025 audits engagement letter with Price & Dayley
Cash reconciliation and transfer of responsibility with Treasurer Wines

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✓ Decided: Commissioners adopt America 250 holiday resolution and approve various county items

The Board adopted Resolution No. 2026-06-29 designating July 2, 3, and 6 as county holidays or administrative leave days. Additional actions included approving a new liquor license, property valuation changes, and an annual computer arts contract.

Adopted America 250 Resolution No. 2026-06-29 (3-0)
Approved new alcoholic beverage license #43 for Viva Market LLC (unspecified vote)
Appointed Commissioner Buhler to mediation with the City of Wendell (unspecified vote)
Upheld property tax valuation for Brian Ravenscroft appeal (unspecified vote)
Approved land value and category designation changes for RP06S15E113976 and RP07S13E136551/MH7S13E136551B (unspecified vote)
Allowed current road modifications on leased grazing land by Brian Lamm (unspecified vote)
Approved $77,117.70 for the annual Computer Arts Master Agreement (unspecified vote)
Approved June 22, 2026, meeting minutes (unspecified vote)

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GOODING COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 145 7 th Avenue East Gooding, ID 83330 AGENDA – REGULAR SESSION June 29 , 2026 10 :00 a .m. ACTION ITEMS Executive Sessions are closed to the public 10:00 a.m.  Sadie Fisher- District Court Budget Discussion 10:30 a.m.  New Alcohol License Hearing - Viva Market 10:45 a.m.  Assessor Baldwin- Board of Equalization -Ravenscroft Appeal 11:00 a.m.  Tonya J olley- Volunteer Caregivers Funding 11:30 a.m.  Price & Da y le y- FY2024 & FY 2025 Audits /Engagement Letter/Management Representation Letter  Treasurer Wines- Cash Reconciliation & Transfer of Responsibility  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 74-206(b) Personnel Matters  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 74-206(f) Communicate with Legal Counsel  Sh er iff Gough- Discuss W aterways  Discussion on Juvenile Detention Contract  Harris- Computer Arts Master Agreement  Sara Berling- Discuss Governor Little ’s Executive Order for the 250 Celebrations  Review the Smiles Grant  Broadband  Minutes  Correspondence  NON-ACTION ITEMS  Public Comment  Committee Meeting Reports This agenda may be amended to accommodate an executive session, as needed, pursuant to 7 4-206 (1 ): (a) & (b) Consider Personnel Matters (c) Deliberate regarding labor negotiations or acquisition of an interest in real property (d) Consider records that are exempt from public disclosure (e) Consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce in which this This governing [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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REGULAR SESSION, JUNE 2 9 , 2026 Commissioner Bolduc opened the meeting at 10:0 3 a.m. Commissioner Buhler, Commissioner Eames, Prosecutor Misseldine , Mike Elliott, County Clerk Chad Hoeft and Chief Deputy Clerk Jackie Fuqua , were present. SADIE FISHER-DISTRICT COURT BUDGET DISCUSSION Trial Court Administrator Sadie Fisher and Judge Wildman presented their proposed FY2027 budget. They stated that most fund lines will stay the same except for a few that will need to be adjusted according to increases in costs and changes in the State ’s budget . AMERICA 250 RESOLUTION NO. 2026-06-29 Commissioner Eames made a motion to adopt Resolution No. 2026-06-29 America 250, awarding an additional two days of paid time off for non-essential employees, and in lieu time for essential employees that are required to work on any of the referenced days. Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Bolduc -Yes, Buhler -Yes, Eames -Yes. The r esolution was adopted. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-06-29 AMERICA 250 A RESOLUTION OF THE GOODING COUNTY BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS DECLARING THURSDAY, JULY 2, 2026, FRIDAY, JULY 3, 2026, AND MONDAY, JULY 6, 2026, TO BE COUNTY HOLIDAY/ADMINISTRATIVE LEAVE DAYS FOR GOODING COUNTY; PROVIDING FOR ESSENTIAL SERVICES; AND PROVIDING FOR IN-LIEU TIME FOR ESSENTIAL EMPLOYEES REQUIRED TO WORK WHEREAS, the Governor of the State of Idaho has issued Executive Order 2026-26 in recognition of the American 250 celebration and the 250th anniversary [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Jun 22, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider juvenile detention contract and executive sessions

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will consider a juvenile detention contract, chair and scanner purchases, the Board of Equalization, a tri-fold machine, a Computer Arts Master Agreement, ETS updates, broadband, and other items. Two executive sessions are scheduled for legal counsel and personnel matters. The meeting also includes public comment and committee reports.

Carol Johnson – Juvenile Detention Contract
Carol Johnson – Request to Purchase New Chairs & Scanner
Assessor Baldwin – Board of Equalization
Harris – Computer Arts Master Agreement
Executive Sessions under Idaho Code § 74-206(f) and (b)

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve property value changes and new letter machine purchase

The Board of Equalization approved two parcel value adjustments. The full Board approved a $7,315.00 purchase for a new tri-fold letter machine. Decisions on juvenile detention contracts and the Harris-Computer Arts agreement were tabled until the next meeting.

Approved land value change for RP08S16E188955 to $118,400
Approved improvement value change for RP08S15E153948 to $0
Approved purchase of tri-fold letter machine for $7,315.00
Tabled juvenile detention contract decision
Tabled Harris-Computer Arts Master Agreement
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GOODING COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 145 7 th Avenue East Gooding, ID 83330 AGENDA – REGULAR SESSION June 2 2 , 2026 10 :00 a .m. ACTION ITEMS Executive Sessions are closed to the public 10:00 a.m.  Carol Johnson – Juvenile Detention Contract  Carol Johnson - Request to Purchase New Chairs & Scanner  Assessor Baldwin - Board of Equalization  Assessor Baldwin - Tri-Fold Machine  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 74-206(f) Communicate with Legal Counsel  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 74-206(b) Personnel Matters  Harris - Computer Arts Master Agreement  ETS - Updates  Broadband  Minutes  Correspondence  NON-ACTION ITEMS  Public Comment  Committee Meeting Reports This agenda may be amended to accommodate an executive session, as needed, pursuant to 7 4-206 (1 ): (a) & (b) Consider Personnel Matters (c) Deliberate regarding labor negotiations or acquisition of an interest in real property (d) Consi der records that are exempt from public disclosure (e) Consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce in which this This governing body is in competition with another governing body (f) Communicate with legal counsel regarding pending/imminently-likely litigation (j) Communicate with risk manager/insurer regarding pending/imminently -likely claims Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the above-noticed meeting should contact the Clerk (934-4841) five days pri or to the meeting. The meetings will [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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REGULAR SESSION, JUNE 22, 2026 Commissioner Bolduc opened the meeting at 10:04 a.m. Commissioner Buhler, Commissioner Eames, Mike Elliott, County Clerk Chad Hoeft and Chief Deputy Clerk Jackie Fuqua were present. CAROL JOHNSON - JUVENILE DETENTION CONTRACT Carol Johnson asked the board which direction they would like to go concerning a juvenile detention contract with either Mini-Cassia, for $235.00 a day or with Twin Falls County, for $250 a day. They can choose to pay for a certain number of days but would have to pay extra if more days are used. The B oard wishes to table this decision until the next meeting when they can seek legal counsel. Carol also asked permission to purchase four new chairs and a scanner for the offic e that is already budgeted for . T he B oard has no problem with the purchase and doesn ’t require a vote. Commissioner Bolduc recessed the regular session and opened the Board of Equalization at 10:22 a.m. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Assessor Baldwin presented two parcels for consideration. One was for the assessed land value not being in line with comparable sales, and the other is due to i mprovements that were torn down several years ago and the owner just notified the office this year. Commissioner Eames made a motion to approve change requests for RP08S16E188955 for land value of $127,880 down to $1 18,400 and RP08S15E153948 for improvement value of $ 101,635 down to $0 . Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Boldu [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue Jun 16, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission

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Mon Jun 15, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

Approval of CDBG Request #5 for Hagerman Fire District

The Gooding County Board will consider approval of Community Development Block Grant Request #5 for the Hagerman Fire District. It will also review closeout approvals for CDBG projects for the Hagerman Fire District and Gooding EMS Ambulance. Additional items include a parking lot repave for Ambulance District 10 and discussions on jail security and indigent fund line clarification.

CDBG Request for Funds #5 Approval – Hagerman Fire District
CDBG Project Closeout Approval – Hagerman Fire District
CDBG Project Closeout Approval – Gooding EMS Ambulance
Parking Lot Repaved – Ambulance District 10
Karl – Jail Security discussion

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve indigent payments, state account changes, and jail repairs

The Board approved several indigent matter cases and authorized updates to state account signers. Additionally, the Board approved grant closeout agreements and funding for ambulance lot maintenance and jail security repairs.

Approved case #26-6-5058 for $1,180.00
Approved release of liens on cases #18-6-4713, 17-10-4628, & 13-7-4066
Authorized adding Cynthina Sliman as a signer and removing Treasurer Wines from state accounts
Approved ICDBG grant closeout agreements for 21-IV-06-PF and CARES-IV-15-PS
Approved $2,654.45 for ambulance parking lot chemical re-application
Approved up to $15,000.00 for jail door and lock replacements and repairs
Approved June 8, 2026, meeting minutes with corrections

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GOODING COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 145 7 th Avenue East Gooding, ID 83330 AGENDA – REGULAR SESSION June 15 , 2026 10 :00 a .m. ACTION ITEMS Executive Sessions are closed to the public 10:00 a.m.  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 31-874 Indigent Matters 10:30 a.m. AMBULANCE DISTRICT 10:30 A.M.  Parking Lot Repaved  Correspondence NON-ACTION ITEMS  Public Comment 10:45 a.m.  Karl – Jail Security 11:00 a.m.  Jackie – Indigent Fund Line clarification  Tine - State of Idaho account changes  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 74-206(b) Personnel Matters  CDBG Request for Funds #5 Approval – Hagerman Fire District (Please sign on page 1 and 3)  CDBG Project Closeout Approval – Hagerman Fire District (Please sign on page 1, 4, and 6)  CDBG Project Closeout Approval – Gooding EMS Ambulance (Please sign on page 1, 4, and 6)  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 74-206(f) Communicate with Leg al Counsel  ETS – Mil e stone for F un ding R equest  Broadband  Minutes  Correspondence  NON-ACTION ITEMS  Public Comment  Committee Meeting Reports This agenda may be amended to accommodate an executive session, as needed, pursuant to 7 4-206 (1 ): (a) & (b) Consider Personnel Matters (c) Deliberate regarding labor negotiations or acquisition of an interest in real property (d) Consider records that are exempt from public disclosur e (e) Consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce in which this This governing body is in compe [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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REGULAR SESSION, June 15, 2026 Commissioner Bolduc opened the meeting at 10 :00 a .m. Commissioner Buhler, Commissioner Eames , Mike Elliott , Prosecutor Misseldine, the County Clerk Chad Hoeft, and Chief Deputy Clerk Jackie Fuqua, were present. EXECUTIVE SESSION -INDIGENT MATTERS Commissioner Buhler moved to go into executive session pursuant IC§31-874 Indigent matters. Commissioner Eames seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Eames-Yes, Buhler-Yes, Bolduc-Yes. The Board recessed the executive session at 10:08 a.m . Commissioner Buhler moved to approve case #26-6-5058 for $1 ,180.00 , also to approve release of liens on case s #18-6-4713, 17-10- 4628, & 13-7-4066 Commissioner Eames seconded the motion. Motion carried. TREASURER WINES – STATE OF IDAHO ACCOUNT CHANGES Treasurer Wines presented an authorization form to add Cynthina Sliman as a signer and remove herself from state accounts. Commissioner Eames moved to authorize the changes . Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried. EXECUTIVE SESSION -PERSONNEL MATTERS Commissioner Buhler moved to go into executive session pursuant IC§74-206(b) personnel matters and allow Mike Elliott to attend . Commissioner Eames seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Eames-Yes, Buhler-Yes, Bolduc-Yes. The Board recessed the executive session at 10:15 a.m . ICDBG CLOSEOUT APPROVALS Commissioner Buhler moved to have Commissioner Bolduc sign approvals for grant c loseout agreements ICDBG 21-IV-06- PF, ICDBG CARES-IV-15-PS & Req [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Jun 8, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Board to discuss ambulance district, juvenile detention, and county life flight benefits

The Gooding County Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss grant funds for the Ambulance District, a budget proposal for the University of Idaho Extension, and the Snake River Juvenile Detention Agreement. The meeting includes executive sessions for legal counsel and personnel matters, as well as public comment periods.

Ambulance District Grant Funds discussion
University of Idaho Extension Budget Proposal
Snake River Juvenile Detention Agreement
County Life Flight Benefit for Retired Employees
Tax Cancellations by Assessor Baldwin

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✓ Decided: Gooding County Board approves ambulance grant funds and various financial statements

The Board approved the use of remaining grant money for ambulance supplies and the Treasurer's statement of cash. Commissioners also approved two tax cancellations and the May 2026 claims totaling $339,942.72. Life Flight benefits for retired employees were denied.

Approved use of remaining grant money for ambulance supplies
Denied offering Life Flight benefits to retired employees
Approved Treasurer's statement of cash
Approved tax cancellations of $326.86 and $489.62
Approved June 1, 2026, minutes with corrections
Approved May 2026 claims totaling $339,942.72

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GOODING COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 145 7 th Avenue East Gooding, ID 83330 AGENDA – REGULAR SESSION June 8, 2026 10 :00 a .m. ACTION ITEMS Executive Sessions are closed to the public 10:00 a.m.  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 74-206(f) Communicate with Legal Counsel 10:30 a.m. AMBULANCE DISTRICT 10:30 A.M.  Jon Kepler - Discussion on Grant Funds  Correspondence NON-ACTION ITEMS  Publ ic Comment 10:45 a.m.  Mario E. de Haro-Marti - University of Idaho Extension Budget Proposal 11:00 a.m.  Carol Johnson/Trent Bodily- Mini-Cassia Juvenile Detention  Treasurers Statement of Cash  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 74-206(b) Personnel Matters  Assessor Baldwin- Tax Cancellations  Snake River Juvenile Detention Agreement  Sara Berling- Discuss County Life Flight Benefit for Retired Employees  Claims  Broadband  Minutes  Correspondence  NON-ACTION ITEMS  Public Comment  Committee Meeting Reports This agenda may be amended to accommodate an executive session, as needed, pursuant to 7 4-206 (1 ): (a) & (b) Consider Personnel Matters (c) Deliberate regarding labor negotiations or acquisition of an interest in real property (d) Consider records that are exempt from public disclosure (e) Consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce in which this This governing body is in competition with another governing body (f) Communicate with legal counsel regarding pending/imminently-likely litigation (j) Communicate with risk m [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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REGULAR SESSION, JUNE 8 , 2026 Commissioner Bolduc opened the meeting at 10 :0 2 a .m. Commissioner Buhler, Commissioner Eames, Prosecutor Misseldine, the Clerk, Chad Hoeft, and the Deputy Clerk, Sara Berling were present. EXECUTIVE SESSION – PURSUANT TO IC § 74-206(F) COMMUNICATE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL Commissioner Buhler moved to go into executive session pursuant IC§ 74-206(f) communicate with legal counsel . Commissioner Eames seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Buhler-Yes, Bolduc-Yes Eames- Yes. The Board recessed the executive session at 10: 03 a.m. Executive session was concluded at 10:45 a.m . AMBULANCE DISTRICT Jon Kepler made a request to the commission to allow him to use remaining money left in a grant for supplies . Commissioner Ea m s made a motion to approve the use of remaining grant money for supplies. Commission Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried. MARIO E DE HARO-MARTI UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO BUDGET PRO POSAL Mario E. De Haro- Marti presented to the b oard their proposed fiscal year 2027 budget to the board for approval. Overall a two percent increase was requested to the board for approval. CAROL JOHNSON AND TRENT BODILY – MINI – CASSIA JUVENILE DETENTION Carol Johnson and Trent Bodily discussed usage of juvenile detention center in Rupert and cost to operate the facility. Additionally, the board wanted to discuss whether there was an option for the county to pay a portion of or the daily rate when in use with the facility. Mr. Bodily stated he wou [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Jun 1, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to appoint Republican nominees for clerk and treasurer

The Board of County Commissioners will consider appointing Republican appointees for county clerk and treasurer, hold executive sessions for legal counsel and personnel matters, and discuss funding for an additional employee and broadband. The meeting includes public comment and committee reports.

Appointment of Republican appointees for county clerk and treasurer
Executive session under IC§ 74-206(f) to communicate with legal counsel
Executive session under IC§ 74-206(b) for personnel matters
Sara Berling discussion on which fund line to use for Karl's additional employee
Broadband discussion

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✓ Decided: Board appoints Chad Hoeft as Clerk and Cynthia Sliman as Treasurer

The Board of County Commissioners appointed Chad Hoeft as County Clerk and approved Cynthia Sliman as Treasurer effective July 6, 2026. The Board also approved the May 26, 2026, meeting minutes with corrections.

Accepted Chad Hoeft as County Clerk
Accepted Cynthia Sliman as Treasurer effective July 6, 2026
Approved May 26, 2026, minutes with corrections

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GOODING COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 145 7 th Avenue East Gooding, ID 83330 AGENDA – REGULAR SESSION June 1 , 2026 10 :00 a .m. ACTION ITEMS Executive Sessions are closed to the public  Republican Appointee Names for County Clerk and Treasurer  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 74-206(f) Communicate with Legal Counsel  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 74-206(b) Personnel Matters  Sara Berling- Discuss What Fund Line to Pay Karl ’s Additional Employee Out Of  Broadband  Minutes  Correspondence:  NON-ACTION ITEMS  Public Comment  Committee Meeting Reports This agenda maybe amended to accommodate an executive session, as needed, pursuant to 7 4-206 (1 ): (a) & (b) Consider Personnel Matters (c) Deliberate regarding labor negotiations or acquisition of an interest in real property (d) Consider records that are exempt from public disclosur e (e) Consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce in which this This governing body is in competition with another governing body (f) Communicate with legal counsel regarding pending/imminently-likely litigation (j) Communicate with risk manager/insurer regarding pending/imminently -likely claims Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the above-noticed meeting should contact the Clerk (934-4841) five days pri or to the meeting. The meetings will be held in the co mmissioner ’s meeting room at 145 7 th Ave. E., Gooding ID

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REGULAR SESSION, JUNE 1 , 2026 Commissioner Bolduc opened the meeting at 10 :0 5 a .m. Commissioner Buhler, Commissioner Eames, Prosecutor Misseldine, Chad Hoeft, and the Deputy Clerk, Sara Berling were present. REPUBLICAN APPOINTEE NANES FOR COUNTY CLERK AND TREASURER Prosecutor Misseldine on behalf of the republican party offered three names for County clerk. Those were Chad Hoeft, Der ek Lamb and Jeff Falkner . A motion was made by Commissioner Buhler to accept Chad Hoeft as Clerk, which was seconded by Commissioner Eames. Motion Carried. Chad Hoeft was then sworn in as Clerk by Commissioner Bolduc Prosecutor Misseldine on behalf of the republican party also offered three names for Treasurer. Those were Cynthia Sliman, Derek Lamb, and Jeff Falkner. A motion was made by Commissioner Eames to accept Cynthia Sliman as treasurer to take affect on July 6 th , 2026 , which was seconded by Commissioner Buhler. Motion Carried. SARA BERLING -DISCUSS WHAT FUND LINE TO PAY KARL ’S ADDITIONAL EMPLOYEE Mrs. Berling wanted to confirm which fund line to pull the new part-time worker that had been hired to help Karl. The B oard provided confirmation. MINUTES Commissioner Eames moved to approve May 26, 2026, minutes with corrections. Commissioner Bolduc seconded the motion. Motion carried. CORRESPONDENCE: Prosecutor Misseldine brought to the board the correspondence from Larry Bybee. They wanted to follow up on the May 18, 2026 meeting on the river wall project and the acquisition [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue May 26, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

Canvass primary election, consider tax exemptions, hold executive session

The Board will canvass the May 19 primary election results. They will consider casualty loss exemption and tax cancellation requests from the Assessor. An executive session is scheduled for personnel matters. Broadband and minutes are also on the agenda.

Canvass May 19 primary election
Assessor's Board of Equalization casualty loss exemption
Assessor's tax cancellations
Executive session for personnel matters
Broadband discussion

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve primary election results and property tax adjustments

The Board of County Commissioners canvassed the May 19, 2026, Primary Election results. During a Board of Equalization session, the board approved a casualty loss exemption for a residence in Hagerman and two tax cancellations.

Approved May 19, 2026, Primary Election results
Approved May 18, 2026, meeting minutes with corrections
Approved casualty loss/exemption for RP07S14E307281 at 705 White Hawk Lane
Approved tax cancellation for MH8S15E330005L ($42.43)
Approved tax cancellation for RP08S15E056561 ($78.19)

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GOODING COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 145 7 th Avenue East Gooding, ID 83330 AGENDA – REGULAR SESSION May 26 , 2026 10 :00 a .m. ACTION ITEMS Executive Sessions are closed to the public 10:00 am  C anvass May 19, 2026 , Primary Election 10: 15 am  Assessor Baldwin- Board of Equalization Casualty Loss Exemption  Assessor Baldw in- Tax Cancellations  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 74-206(b) Personnel Matters  Broadband  Minutes  Correspondence:  NON-ACTION ITEMS  Public Comment  Committee Meeting Reports This agenda maybe amended to accommodate an executive session, as needed, pursuant to 7 4-206 (1 ): (a) & (b) Consider Personnel Matters (c) Deliberate regarding labor negotiations or acquisition of an interest in real property (d) Consider records that are exempt from public disclosure (e) Consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce in which this This governing body is in competition with another governing body (f) Communicate with legal counsel regarding pending/imminently-likely litigation (j) Communicate with risk manager/insurer regarding pending/imminentl y -likely claims Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the above-noticed meeting should contact the Clerk (934-4841) five days pri or to the meeting. The meetings will be held in the co mmissioner ’s meeting room at 145 7 th Ave. E., Gooding ID

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REGULAR SESSION, May 26 , 202 6 Commissioner Bolduc opened the meeting at 10 :00 a .m. Commissioner Eames , C had Hoeft and the Acting County Clerk Jackie Fuqua, were present. MAY 19, 2026, PRIMARY ELECTION CANVASS Election Director Jackie Fuqua presented the abstract for the May 19, 2026, Primary Election for the board to canvass. Commissioner Eames made a motion to approve the results of the May 19, 2026, Primary Election. Commissioner Bolduc seconded the motion. Motion carried. BROADBAND Discussion was had concerning the City of Wendell denying the appeal to erect a tower within city limits. Next steps will be made clear this coming Monday. MINUTES Commissioner Eames moved to approve May 1 8 , 2026, minutes with corrections . Commissioner B olduc seconded the motion. Motion carried. COMMITTEE MEETINGS Commissioner Eames reported that at the Board of Health meeting a salary policy was approved, with the main change being a review in different increments instead of just once every five years. He noted that the Board of Health supplies only two nurses to eight different schools and sometimes the nurses are put in teaching capacities. The lease with CSI was reviewed and adjusted. Training will be offered to farmers ’ markets for regulation changes made in legislation. Commissioner Bolduc attended a budget hearing and reported the FY2027 budget was approved. Commissioner Bolduc recessed the regular meeting and opened the Board of Equalization at 10:15 a.m. ASSESSOR BALD [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue May 19, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission approves telecommunication tower and easement variance in Wendell

The Commission approved a Special Use Permit and a Variance for a new telecommunication tower at 3100 S 1400 E. The decisions include conditions regarding FCC licensing and documentation. The Commission also approved the minutes from the April 21, 2026 meeting.

Approved Special Use Permit for telecommunication tower (unanimous)
Approved Variance to reduce service easement width to 20 feet (unanimous)
Approved April 21, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)

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Page 1 of 4 GOODING COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING Minutes May 19, 2026 The Commission met for their regular meeting in the Gooding County Planning and Zoning Meeting Room with the following members present: Planning & Zoning Commissioners: Daret Lamm, Terry Behunin, Kathleen Goicoechea and Johnscott Cutler. Gooding County Staff: Patrick Galloway, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Mike Kerswell, Planning & Zoning Administrator - Cynthia Scott, Zoning Compliance Officer. Daret Lamm opened the meeting at 5:35 pm and gave a brief overview of the agenda. Public Hearing: SPECIAL USE PERMIT application submitted by: Renee Fontaine / Horizon Tower. Special use request is to build a telecommunication tower at approx. 3100 S 1400 E, Wendell, ID 83355. Mike Kerswell presented the Staff Report and read the agency comment letters. Founding member of Siteac LLC, representing Horizon Tower, Renee Fontaine offered a narrative. No written testimony in support was provided. No written testimony in opposition or uncommitted was submitted. No oral testimony in support of, uncommitted nor opposing the request was offered. The Staff Report was incorporated into the record by unanimous vote and the Public Hearing closed at 6:00 pm, May 19, 2026. Public Hearing: VARIANCE application submitted by: Renee Fontaine/Horizon Tower. The Variance is to reduce the required 30’-0” minimum service easement to 20’- 0” (wide) for long access drive to new telecommunication tower facility at [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon May 18, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss river wall property acquisition and broadband project

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address property acquisition for a river wall and the status of a broadband project. The session includes a tax deed hearing and a hearing for a County Clerk vacancy.

Property acquisition for River Wall
ETS Broadband Project status and management fee
Tax Deed Hearing
County Clerk Vacancy Hearing
Sheriff vehicle maintenance and funding discussion

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✓ Decided: Board declares County Clerk office vacant and initiates vacancy process

The commissioners adopted a resolution declaring the Gooding County Clerk position vacant after the incumbent’s prolonged absence. They approved the ETS management fee contract for three years and authorized $20,000 from the budget for sheriff pickup motor replacements. The board also approved the May 11 tax deed hearing minutes, denied case 26-5-5057, and entered executive session on indigent matters. Additionally, the commission requested the proposed river‑wall easement land be marked out for review.

Adopted resolution declaring County Clerk office vacant (motion carried)
Approved ETS management fee contract: $91,440 yr1, $93,921 yr2, $96,551 yr3 (motion carried)
Approved $20,000 budget allocation for sheriff vehicle motor replacements
Approved May 11, 2026 tax deed hearing minutes with corrections (motion carried)
Approved denial of case number 26-5-5057 (motion carried)
Approved entry into executive session on indigent matters (vote Yes‑Yes‑Yes)
Requested that proposed river‑wall easement land be marked out for commission review

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GOODING COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 145 7 th Avenue East Gooding, ID 83330 AGENDA – REGULAR SESSION May 1 8 , 2026 10 :00 a .m. ACTION ITEMS Executive Sessions are closed to the public 10:00 am  Carol Johnson- Annual Juvenile Justice/Snake River Juvenile Detention Changes 10: 3 0 am  Tax Deed Hearing 10:45 am  Executive Session - Pursuant to IC§31-874 Indigent Matters 1 1 :00 am  Larry Bybee - Property Acquisition for River Wall 11:30 am  ETS- Status of Broadband Project  ETS- Management Fee  County Clerk Vacancy Hearing  Karl Souza- Discuss Sheriff Vehicle Maintenance & Funding  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 74-206(b) Personnel Matters  Broadband  Minutes  Correspondence:  NON-ACTION ITEMS  Public Comment  Committee Meeting Reports This agenda maybe amended to accommodate an executive session, as needed, pursuant to 7 4-206 (1 ): (a) & (b) Consider Personnel Matters (c) Deliberate regarding labor negotiations or acquisition of an interest in real property (d) Consider records that are exempt from public disclosure (e) Consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce in which this This governing body is in competition with another governing body (f) Communicate with legal counsel regarding pending/imminently-likely litigation (j) Commu nicate with risk manager/insurer regarding pending/imminently -likely claims Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the above-noticed meeting should contact [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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REGULAR SESSION, MAY 1 8 , 2026 Commissioner Bolduc opened the meeting at 10 :0 0 a .m. Commissioner Buhler, Commissioner Eames, Prosecutor Misseldine, Chad Hoeft, Holl y e Haney, Brylee Drury, Whitney Beaver, Mike Elliot, and the Deputy Clerk, Sara Berling were present. CAROL JOHNSON- ANNUAL JUVENILE JUSTICE/ SNAKE RIVER JUVENILE DETENTION CHANGES Carol Johnson and Jeff Miller spoke to the commission on the annual report for Juvenile justice for October 2024 through September 2025. There was also a brief discussion regarding the Twin falls juvenile detention contracts presented on May 11, 2026. The information provided was for the board to consider. MINUTES Commissioner Eames moved to approve May 11, 2026, minutes with corrections. Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried. TAX DEED HEARING Commissioner Buhler moved to go into the tax deed hearing at 10:30 Elected Treasurer Christina Wines spoke about the next steps for the collection of delinquency on real, personal, and operating property . The Board recessed the Tax Deed hearing at 10: 35 a.m. Commissioner Eames moved to approve the issue tax lean . Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried. BROADBAND The commission verified times of the Wendell city meeting and who would attend th e meeting. COMMITTEE MEETING REPORTS There were no correspondences to report on. CORRESPONDENCE: Commi ssioner Bolduc Reported that he shared Sircomm financials with the commission. EXECUTIVE SESSION – PURSU [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon May 11, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to weigh historical society budget, juvenile detention contract

The Board of County Commissioners meets for a regular session to consider several action items, including a FY2027 budget proposal from the Gooding Historical Society, a discussion on repairing Sheriff's Office vehicles, and a review of contracts for the Twin Falls County Juvenile Detention center. The agenda also includes multiple executive sessions closed to the public for personnel and indigent matters, as well as non-action items such as public comment, claims, and committee reports.

Gooding Historical Society FY2027 Budget Proposal
Discussion on repairing Sheriff's Office vehicles
Review contracts for Twin Falls County Juvenile Detention
Executive sessions for personnel and indigent matters
Health District proxy appointment

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✓ Decided: Board approved $20,000 to repair sheriff’s department vehicles

The commissioners approved a $20,000 expenditure to repair sheriff’s department vehicles. They also approved a proxy appointment for Commissioner Eames at the Health District meeting, authorized two executive‑session periods, and adopted the May 2026 minutes with corrections. Additional approvals included the statement of the treasurer’s cash and the May 2026 claims.

Approved $20,000 for sheriff’s vehicle repairs (motion carried)
Approved Commissioner Eames as proxy for Commissioner Bolduc at Health District meeting (motion passed)
Approved executive session on indigent matters (3‑0 vote)
Approved case number 26‑5‑5056 (motion carried)
Approved statement of treasurer’s cash (motion carried)
Approved May 2026 claims (motion carried)
Approved executive session for ambulance district (3‑0 vote)
Approved May 4, 2026 minutes with corrections (motion carried)

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GOODING COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 145 7 th Avenue East Gooding, ID 83330 AGENDA – REGULAR SESSION May 11 , 2026 10 :00 a .m. ACTION ITEMS Executive Sessions are closed to the public 10:00 am  Gooding Historical Society- FY2027 Budget Proposal 10: 3 0 am  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§31-874 Indigent Matters 10: 4 5 am  Sheriff ’s Office- Discussion on Repairing Vehicles 11:00 am A MBULANCE D ISTRICT 11:00 a.m. ACTION ITEMS  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 74-206(b) Personnel Matters  Correspondence NON-ACTION ITEMS  Public Comment 1 2 :0 0 p m  Twin Falls County Commissioner & Kevin at Juvenile Detention- Review Contracts  Statement of Treasurer ’s Cash  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 74-206(b) Personnel Matters  Claims  Health District- Proxy Appointment  Broadband  Minutes  Correspondence:  NON-ACTION ITEMS  Public Comment  Committee Meeting Reports This agenda maybe amended to accommodate an executive session, as needed, pursu ant to 7 4-206 (1 ): (a) & (b) Consider Personnel Matters (c) Deliberate regarding labor negotiations or acquisition of an interest in real property (d) Consider records that are exempt from public disclosure (e) Consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce in which this This governing body is in competition with another governing body (f) Communicate with legal counsel regarding pending/imminently-likely litigation (j) Communicate with risk manager/insurer regarding pe [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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REGULAR SESSION, MAY 11 , 2026 Commissioner Bolduc opened the meeting at 10 :0 3 a .m. Commissioner Buhler, Commissioner Eames, Prosecutor Misseldine, Chad Hoeft, Holl y e Haney, Brylee Drury, Mike Elliot, and the Deputy Clerk, Sara Berling were present. GOODING HISTORICAL SOCIETY – FY2027 BUDGET PROPOSAL Sally T oone , President of the Gooding County Historical Society, presented their 2027 fiscal year budget. Within this presentation they requested help in covering their insurance payment of $3,900 for the board to consider. HEALTH DISTRICT – PROXY APPOINTMENT Commission Buhler moved for a motion to establish Commissioner Eames to be Proxy for commissioner Bolduc at the Health District Meeting in case he could not attend. Motion was seconded by Commissioner Bolduc. Motion passed. EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Buhler moved to go into executive session pursuant IC§ 31 -874 Indigent matters . Commissioner Bolduc seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Buhler -Yes, Bolduc-Yes Eames- Yes . The Board recessed the executive session at 10: 25 a.m . Commissioner Buhler moved to approve case number 26-5-5056. Commissioner Bolduc seconded the motion. Motion carried. STATEMENT OF TRE A SURE ’S CASH Commissioner Eames moved for the review and the approval of the statement of treasurer ’s cash and signed off Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried. SHERIFF ’S OFFICE – DISCUSSION ON REPAIRING VEHICLES Commissioner Bolduc , Commissioner Buhler and Commissioner Eames d [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon May 4, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to sign off on final funding request for new ambulance

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address funding for a new ambulance and discuss FY2027 budget dues for the IAC. The agenda includes executive sessions regarding indigent and personnel matters.

Final fund request for new ambulance
IAC Dues for FY2027 Budget
OCV- Sheriff’s App Invoice
Broadband discussion
Tri-County Weeds presentation by Denise

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✓ Decided: Board approved final fund request for a new ambulance

The commissioners approved the final funding request for a new ambulance. They also released liens on cases 12-2-3882 and 21-12-5007 and approved rent assistance for case 26-04-5055. The board signed off the payment authorization for the sheriff’s app invoice and approved the meeting minutes with corrections.

Released liens on cases 12-2-3882 and 21-12-5007 (motion carried)
Approved rent assistance for case 26-04-5055 (motion carried)
Signed off final fund request for new ambulance (motion carried)
Approved signature for payment of sheriff’s app invoice (motion carried)
Approved April 27, 2026 minutes with corrections (motion carried)

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GOODING COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 145 7 th Avenue East Gooding, ID 83330 AGENDA – REGULAR SESSION May 4 , 2026 10 :00 a .m. ACTION ITEMS Executive Sessions are closed to the public 10: 00 am  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§31-874 Indigent Matters 10: 15 am  Denise- Tri-County Weeds 1 0 :30 am  Executive Session – Pursuant to IC§ 74-206(b) Personnel Matters  Sign Off on Final Fund Req uest for New Ambulance  Discuss IAC Dues for FY2027 Budget  OCV- Sheriff ’s App Invoice  Broadband  Minutes  Correspondence:  NON-ACTION ITEMS  Public Comment  Committee Meeting Reports This agenda maybe amended to accommodate an executive session, as needed, pursuant to 7 4-206 (1 ): (a) & (b) Consider Personnel Matters (c) Deliberate regarding labor negotiations or acquisition of an interest in real property (d) Consider records that are exempt from public disclosur e (e) Consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce in which this This governing body is in competition with another governing body (f) Communicate with legal counsel regarding pending/imminently-likely litigation (j) Communicate with risk manager/insurer regarding pending/imminently -likely claims Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the above-noticed meeting should contact the Clerk (934-4841) five days pri or to the meeting. The meetings will be held in the co mmissioner ’s meeting room at 145 7 th Ave. E., Gooding ID

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REGULAR SESSION, MAY 4, 2026 Commissioner Bolduc opened the meeting at 10 :00 a .m. Commissioner Buhler, Prosecutor Misseldine , Chad Hoeft, Holl y e Haney, Brylee Drury, and the Deputy Clerk, Sara Berling were present. E XECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Buhler moved to go into executive session pursuant IC§31-874 Indigent matters. Commissioner Bolduc seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Bolduc-Yes , Buhler-Yes . The Board recessed the executive session at 10:02 a.m . Commissioner Buhler moved to release lien s on cases 12-2-3882, 21-12-5007 . Commissioner Buhler moved to approve rent assistance for case 26-04-5055. Commissioner Bolduc seconded the motion. Motion carried. DENISE HELSLEY- TRI-COUNTY WEEDS Denise Helsley presented to the board that her budget was missing some funds. She had sold some equipment over the last few years and there should have been designated money from those sales within a surplus line. It was the understanding that the money within this account would help pay for new equipment for Tri-County weeds , as agreed upon by the Tri -C ounty W eeds board . EXECUTIVE SESSION Commissioner Buhler moved to go into executive session pursuant IC§74-206(b) Personnel Matters. Commissioner Bolduc seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Buhler -Yes, Bolduc-Yes. The Board recessed the executive session at 10: 30 a.m . SIGN OFF ON FINAL FUND REQUEST FOR NEW AMBULANCE Commissioner Bolduc reviewed and signed off on final fund request for the new ambulance . A motion wa [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Apr 27, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

Budget public hearing date set; ARPA funds, permit costs discussed

The Board of County Commissioners will set a date for the budget public hearing in August and discuss several action items including an over-budget ARPA fund adjustment for Building & Grounds, the cost of permits for storage warehouses, an estimate to paint the jail floor, and an alcoholic beverage license name change for Maverik #232. The meeting also includes an elected officials quarterly meeting, a Sheriff's Office app item, and an appointment to the Idaho Wool Growers Association. Non-action items include public comment and committee reports.

Set budget public hearing date for August
Treasurer Wines: Open Budget for Over Budget ARPA Funds in Building & Grounds
Dale Thomas: Cost of Permits for Storage Warehouses
Karl Souza: Estimate to Paint Jail Floor
Alcoholic Beverage License Name Change for Maverik #232

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✓ Decided: Board accepted Treasurer resignation and approved several operational measures

The commissioners accepted Treasurer Wines' resignation effective July 3, 2026. They approved the purchase of a mobile app for the Sheriff’s Office using opioid funds. Additional actions included approving name changes on alcoholic beverage licenses, setting the FY2027 budget public hearing for August 24, 2026, and authorizing a $35,100 estimate to repaint the jail floor.

Accepted Treasurer Wines' resignation (effective July 3, 2026) – motion carried
Approved investment in Gooding County Sheriff’s mobile app for one-year term – motion carried
Approved name changes on alcoholic beverage license numbers 7 and 8 for Maverik Group LLC – motion carried
Approved renomination of Josh Faulkner to District #3 Animal Damage Control Board – motion carried
Set FY2027 budget public hearing for August 24, 2026 at 10:00 a.m. – motion carried
Approved $35,100 estimate from Sparks Concrete Coating to repaint jail floor – motion carried
Approved April 20, 2026 minutes with corrections – motion carried
Directed Clerk to contact Kristina Glascock regarding ARPA fund overage – motion carried

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GOODING COUNTY BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS 145 7 th Avenue East Gooding, ID 83330 AGENDA – REGULAR SESSION April 2 7 , 2026 10 :00 a .m. ACTION ITEMS Executive Sessions are closed to the public 10: 00 am  Elected Official s Quarterly Meeting 10:30 am  Sheriff ’s Office App 1 0 :45 am  Treasurer Wines- Open Budget for Over Budget ARPA Funds in Building & Grounds 11:00 am  Dale Thomas- Cost of Permits for Storage Warehouses  Karl Souza- Estimate to Paint Jail Floor  Alcoholic Beverage License Name Change- Maverik #232  BOCC- Set Budget Public Hearing Date for August  Idaho Wool Growers Association Appointment  Broadband  Minutes  Correspondence:  NON-ACTION ITEMS  Public Comment  Committee Meeting Reports This agenda maybe amended to accommodate an executive session, as needed, pursuant to 7 4-206 (1 ): (a) & (b) Consider Personnel Matters (c) Deliberate regarding labor negotiations or acquisition of an interest in real property (d) Consider records that are exempt from public disclosure (e) Consider preliminary negotiations involving matters of trade or commerce in which this This governing body is in competition with another governing body ( f) Communicate with legal counsel regarding pending/imminently-likely litigation (j) Communicate with risk manager/insurer regarding pending/imminently -likely claims Any person requiring special accommodations to participate in the above-noticed meeting should contact the Clerk (934-4841) five days pri or to [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

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REGULAR SESSION, APRIL 2 7 , 2026 Commissioner Bolduc opened the meeting at 10 :00 a .m. Commissioner Buhler, Commissioner Eames, Mike Elliott, Chad Hoeft and the acting County Clerk, Jackie Fuqua were present. Prosecuting Attorney Misseldine was not present. ELECTED OFFICIALS QUARTERLY MEETING Treasurer Wines presented the Board with her letter of resignation, effective July 3, 2026. Cynthia Sliman is being trained to replace her, and Tine will help as needed in the future. Commissioner Buhler made a motion to accept Treasurer Wines ’ letter of resignation. Commissioner Eames seconded the motion. Motion carried. Assessor Baldwin attended the IAC Board of Directors meeting . He commented on the changes in lobbying this year compared to a few years ago. His office is done with Circuit Breakers, and the numbers were down a little this year. He says farm ground values are going up. Coroner Curtis could not attend the meeting but gave a report to the Clerk to relay. The coroner ’s office has picked up a little in the last two weeks, but that ’s expected to be heading into spring and summer. He is on track with his budget. He has two employees wanting to attend a week -long training course in July. He has budgeted the money for it but expects the IACC to pick up the tab for most of it, including travel, lodging and per diem. Sheriff Gough spoke about the legislation concerning guns in the courthouse. People would be allowed to have guns in the courthouse but not in the co [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Tue Apr 21, 2026

Planning & Zoning Commission

✓ Decided: Commission unanimously approved one-year renewal of special use permit SUP-24-13

The Planning & Zoning Commission voted unanimously to renew special use permit SUP-24-13 for one year, starting April 21, 2026. The commission also unanimously approved the March 17, 2026 meeting minutes and the Findings of Fact for two variance applications (Tim Richard and Rodney Fernandes). Additionally, a special use application by Hans Swenson was placed on administrative hold pending further review.

Approved one-year renewal of special use permit SUP-24-13 (unanimous)
Approved minutes for the March 17, 2026 meeting (unanimous)
Approved Findings of Fact for Tim Richard variance (unanimous)
Approved Findings of Fact for Rodney Fernandes variance (unanimous)
Placed Hans Swenson's special use application on administrative hold

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Page 1 of 2 GOODING COUNTY PLANNING AND ZONING Minutes April 21, 2026 The Commission met at 5:30 pm for their regular meeting in the Gooding County Planning and Zoning Meeting Room with the following members present: Planning & Zoning Commissioners: Daret Lamm, Terry Behunin, Kathleen Goicoechea and Johnscott Cutler. Gooding County Staff: Patrick Galloway, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney - Mike Kerswell, Planning & Zoning Administrator - Cynthia Scott, Zoning Compliance Officer. Kathleen Goicoechea opened the meeting and gave a brief overview of the agenda items. Agenda Item: RENEWAL application submitted by Charles Purshouse. The request is for a one-time renewal of SUP-24-13, which was subject to lapse November 7, 2025. A special use permit subject to lapse may be renewed by the Commission for a period of one year. Gooding County Ordinance 104, Chapter 7 Section 3 (F) and rudiments of Special Use Permit SUP-24-13 were reviewed. A Staff Report was presented by Mike Kerswell. A renewal start date of April 21, 2026 was recommended. Johnscott Cutler made a motion to approve the one-time, one-year renewal of SUP-24- 13, requested by Charles Purshouse, with a start date of April 21, 2026. Terry Behunin seconded the motion. The vote was unanimous in favor and the motion passed. Agenda Item: MINUTES review/approval. Terry Behunin moved to approve the Minutes for the March 17, 2026 Planning & Zoning Commission meeting. Kathleen Goicoechea seconded the motion. [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]

Mon Apr 20, 2026

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to review South Central Public Health District FY2027 budget proposal

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss the FY2027 budget proposal for the South Central Public Health District. The meeting includes reports on ambulance equipment and a briefing on drought declarations.

South Central Public Health District FY2027 budget proposal
Estimates for equipping old ambulances for fire deployments
Drought declaration explanation from Coroner Curtis
Tax cancellation report from Assessor Baldwin
Enterprise Fleet discussion with Bobbie Wylie

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✓ Decided: Board approved $27,750 to restock an ambulance for fire deployments

The commissioners approved a $722 tax cancellation for parcel RPW2000074001A. They approved $27,750 to restock an old ambulance for fire deployment. They also approved moving forward with a lease program for six 2026 Ford F‑150 police vehicles. No other substantive actions were taken.

Approved $722 tax cancellation for parcel RPW2000074001A (motion carried)
Approved $27,750 to restock an ambulance for fire deployment (motion carried)
Approved lease program for six 2026 Ford F‑150 police pickups (motion carried)

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