Gooding County public meetings in 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved two indigent claims (5007 and 4980) after an executive session, accepted a homeowners exemption tax cancellation batch, approved a $1,200 roof patching bid from Rainguard Roofing, and approved the transfer and renewal of an alcohol beverage license for La Cierrrita, Inc. The meeting minutes were tabled to the next meeting.

• Approved indigent claims 5007 and 4980 (unanimous)
• Accepted homeowners exemption tax cancellation batch #612270 (unanimous)
• Approved $1,200 roof patching bid from Rainguard Roofing (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 transfer and 2022 renewal of alcohol beverage license for La Cierrrita, Inc. (unanimous)
• Tabled approval of meeting minutes until next meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address the City of Gooding and Gooding County south property line on 7th Ave East. The agenda contains only this single action item.

• Discussion regarding South Property line on 7th Ave East

The Board of County Commissioners met with the Gooding City Council and Mayor to discuss a proposed redesign of the jail's outdoor exercise area. Architect Colby Ricks presented plans to replace the chain-link fence with solid walls and expand the area. It was decided that a variance application is required, which Ricks will complete and submit to the city. No formal decisions were made beyond this procedural step.

• Discussed jail exercise area redesign with solid walls (no vote)
• Decided variance application is required for the project
• City Clerk will email variance application to County Clerk
• Architect Colby Ricks will complete the variance application

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a Memorandum of Understanding with Magic Valley Paramedics. The meeting also includes discussions regarding roof repairs for the Annex Building and establishing polling places for 2022 elections.

• Memorandum of Understanding with Magic Valley Paramedics
• Bid for roof repair and/or replacement on Annex Building
• Establishment of 2022 election polling places
• Resolution establishing Commissioner Districts effective 2023
• Building Inspector Agreements with City of Gooding, City of Hagerman, and City of Wendell

The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2022 commissioner districts, denied an indigent claim, accepted homeowner exemptions, approved polling places, and signed resolutions for records destruction and commissioner districts. The building inspector agreements were tabled, and the annex building roof replacement was discussed but not decided.

• Denied indigent claim 4999 (2-0)
• Approved 1% increase in employee health insurance contribution for 2022
• Accepted homeowner exemptions batch #612200 (2-0)
• Approved 2022 polling places as designated (2-0)
• Signed resolution 2021-12-20a establishing commissioner districts (2-0)
• Signed resolution 2021-12-20 authorizing destruction of records (2-0)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license renewal for Miramar (2-0)
• Tabled building inspector agreements

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is meeting to take action on several items, including a closed executive session on indigent matters, approval of claims, and homeowner cancellations from the Treasurer. They will also hear a presentation on a new phone system, review bids for a new bleacher project at the fair, and sign 2022 alcoholic beverage license renewals. The meeting includes public comment and committee reports.

• Executive Session pursuant to IC§31-874 (Indigent Matters)
• Treasurer Wines-Post Abstract Homeowners Cancellations
• Randy Kerr – Data Tel – Phone System and Service
• Don Gill – Fair – Bids for New Bleacher Project
• Sign 2022 Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals

The Board approved a $50,498 bid from Pierson Construction for demolition of old bleachers and concrete work at the fairgrounds, adding 600 seats for social distancing. They also approved the November 2021 claims totaling $170,933.08, accepted the financial statement, approved a homeowner exemption batch, renewed an alcohol license, and signed the Idaho Opioid Settlement.

• Approved Pierson Construction bid of $50,498 for bleacher demolition and concrete work (unanimous)
• Approved November 2021 claims totaling $170,933.08 (unanimous)
• Accepted November 2021 financial statement (unanimous)
• Approved homeowner exemption batch #612030, totaling $3,595.10 in cancellations (unanimous)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license renewal for West Point (unanimous)
• Signed Idaho Opioid Settlement, with county receiving 0.70% of Idaho county allocation (unanimous)
• Denied indigent claim 4998 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from December 6, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The board approved alcoholic beverage license renewals for Clear Lake Country Club, El Tapatio Restaurant, Lupita's General Store, Pickles Bar and Grill, Crissy's Stockman's Club, Buzz Thru Daily, and Snake River Grill. They also approved homeowner exemption cancellations totaling $1,629.74, signed a settlement on case 4939, and approved minutes from November 22 and 29. The board authorized signing the Companion Life insurance application and approved $500 in lottery funds for a training program.

• Approved alcoholic beverage license renewals for seven businesses.
• Approved homeowner exemption cancellations (batch #612060) totaling $1,629.74.
• Approved signing a settlement on case 4939.
• Approved minutes from November 22 and 29, 2021.
• Approved signing the Companion Life excess loss insurance application.
• Approved $500 in lottery funds for a law enforcement training program.

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine county business, including a closed executive session on indigent matters, department head reports, and various administrative approvals. Items include a juvenile justice annual report, a grant application, road mileage reporting, and alcohol license renewals.

• Executive session under IC§31-874 for indigent matters
• Treasure Wines and Assessor Baldwin to discuss post abstract homeowners
• Carol Johnson to present juvenile justice annual report
• Terry Ruby to discuss ISDA grant application
• Sign annual local road mileage report

The Board of County Commissioners held its regular session, denying two indigent matters (cases 4989 and 5000) after an executive session. They approved signing the 2021 Idaho Transportation Department road mileage report, 2022 retail alcoholic beverage license renewals for three businesses, the FY2021 Juvenile Justice Annual Financial Report, and a $2,010.30 post-abstract home owner's exemption tax cancellation batch. They also authorized signing the 2022 Noxious Weed Cost Share Request. No action was taken on COVID pay reimbursement, as the prosecutor advised against it and a letter will be composed to employees.

• Denied indigent cases 4989 and 5000 (motion carried).
• Approved Chairman Bolduc to sign the 2021 Idaho Transportation Department Report.
• Approved signing 2022 retail alcoholic beverage license renewals for Ziggy's Express Gas and Grill, The Sidetrack, and Ziggy's Express Hagerman.
• Approved Chairman Bolduc to sign the FY2021 Juvenile Justice Annual Financial Report.
• Accepted Batch 611290 for post-abstract home owner's exemption tax cancellations totaling $2,010.30.
• Authorized Chairman Bolduc to sign the 2022 Noxious Weed Cost Share Request.

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is meeting to discuss and act on several items, including a closed executive session on indigent matters, a property issue at the transfer station, and a public health district update. The agenda also includes routine items like alcohol license renewals, minutes, and correspondence. Most items are listed without detailed descriptions, so the meeting appears to be a mix of specific actions and standard administrative business.

• Executive session under IC§31-874 for indigent matters
• Discussion with Brian Lamb regarding property at the Transfer Station
• Update from Helen Edwards on the Public Health District
• National Opioid Settlement Action
• Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals

The board held an executive session on indigent matters, then voted to deny case 4993 and approve case 5002. They also approved $7,009.16 in tax cancellations, authorized signing opioid settlement documents, renewed a liquor license, and approved the prior meeting's minutes.

• Denied indigent case 4993 and approved case 5002 (motion carried).
• Accepted tax cancellations totaling $7,009.16 as presented by Treasurer Wines.
• Authorized Commissioner Bolduc to sign documents for the National Opioid Settlement.
• Approved the minutes from November 15, 2021.
• Renewed the alcoholic beverage license for Los Potrillos Mexican Restaurant.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Gooding County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and then decide on a special use permit for Valley Wide Cooperative to build a 24,000 sq. ft. retail site with a convenience store and fueling station in a Transitional-2 zoned area. The commission will also approve meeting minutes and set future hearing dates.

• Special use permit for Valley Wide Cooperative: 24,000 sq. ft. retail site with convenience store and fueling station
• Location: Section 4, Township 8, Range 15, zoned Transitional-2
• Action item: approve, deny, or table the special use permit
• Approve meeting minutes
• Next hearing date: December 14, 2021; ordinance review with county commissioners: December 8, 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular session to take action on several items, including reviewing planning and zoning ordinances, purchasing a computer, and considering an insurance renewal. They will also meet with an architect to view plans for a judicial building renovation funded by ARPA, review an asbestos and lead inspection report, and consider a geotechnical investigation proposal. The agenda includes a closed executive session for indigent matters and various administrative items such as license renewals and financial reports.

• Review Planning and Zoning Ordinances
• ARPA – Meet with Architect Colby Ricks to View Plans of Judicial Building Renovation
• Review Asbestos and Lead Inspection Report
• Atlas - Geotechnical Investigation Proposal
• National Opioid Settlement Action

The Board of County Commissioners approved a geotechnical investigation proposal for the courthouse expansion and jail addition, authorized the clerk to sign a film location release, and renewed several liquor licenses. They also denied an indigent matter (case 4991) and made various administrative approvals.

• Approved geotechnical investigation proposal for courthouse expansion (unanimous)
• Denied indigent case 4991 (unanimous)
• Renewed alcoholic beverage licenses for El Toro II, New China House, Oxbow Diner, Wilsons Club/Fire Pie Pizza (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner Bolduc as representative for National Opioid Settlement Action (unanimous)
• Approved SIRCOMM 1st Quarter claim (unanimous)
• Approved $400 contribution to Employee Christmas Party (unanimous)
• Authorized Clerk's office closed day after Thanksgiving (unanimous)
• Approved $25 gift certificates for county employees (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single action item: a discussion led by Rick Naerebout of the Idaho Dairyman's Association on the future of digesters in the Magic Valley and views for 2022-2024. The meeting is open to the public, though the agenda may be amended to include a closed executive session.

• Discussion on the future of digesters in the Magic Valley and views for 2022-2024
• Presentation by Rick Naerebout, Idaho Dairyman's Association Chair
• Meeting held at Twin Falls County West, 650 Addison Avenue West, Twin Falls, ID

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including canvassing the November 2, 2021 election results, considering an ARPA-funded courtroom remodel survey, and approving various contracts and reports. The meeting also includes an executive session for indigent matters, which is closed to the public.

• Canvass November 2, 2021 election results
• ARPA Funds – Courtroom Remodel – Survey Proposal from Desert West Land Survey
• 2022 Employee Insurance Renewal with Jim Hawkins
• Sign 2022 Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals
• Designate Juneteenth as a Holiday

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $5,200 survey of the jail site by Desert West Land Survey, accepted the November 2, 2021 election results, and designated Juneteenth as a county holiday. They also approved tax cancellations totaling $22,461.93, signed an occupational health contract with Wendell Physical Therapy, and approved the 2022 alcoholic beverage license for Silver Spur and Outlaws and Angels, LLC. The board heard a presentation from Shell Oil Company about a renewable natural gas project expected to start in the first quarter of 2023.

• Approved $5,200 jail site survey by Desert West Land Survey (unanimous)
• Accepted November 2, 2021 election results (unanimous)
• Approved tax cancellations totaling $22,461.93 (unanimous)
• Signed occupational health contract with Wendell Physical Therapy (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 alcoholic beverage license for Silver Spur and Outlaws and Angels, LLC (unanimous)
• Designated Juneteenth as a county holiday (unanimous)
• Approved October 2021 claims totaling $226,242.74 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Annual Road and Street Financial Report (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to review the Courtroom Project and its floor plan layout with architect Colby Ricks. This is the sole action item on the agenda, and the meeting may be amended to include a closed executive session.

• Review of Courtroom Project and Floor Plan Layout with architect Colby Ricks

The Board of County Commissioners held a special session to review architectural plans for remodeling the small courtroom with architect Colby Rick. They discussed requested changes, and Mr. Rick will revise the plans and return at a future date. No formal decisions or votes were taken.

• Reviewed courtroom remodel plans with architect (no vote)
• Directed architect to make changes and return later (no vote)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss emergency management sub-recipient agreements and ARPA funding. The meeting also includes action items for the Ambulance District regarding camera systems and service agreements.

• SHSP 2021 Sub recipient Agreements and 2021 EMPG ARPA with Required Match
• Pinnacle Technologies, LLC – Camera System for EMS Quarters Bid
• Lifepak Service Agreement
• American Rescue Plan Act – Demolition & Concrete Bids for Bleachers
• Alcoholic Beverage License Renewals

The Board of County Commissioners approved the 2021 Subrecipient Agreement with Idaho Office of Emergency Management, authorized installation of a camera system at EMS quarters, and approved a three-year Stryker service agreement for Lifepak 15s. They denied two indigent claims (4990, 4992) and tabled one (4939). No action was taken on the EMPG ARPA offering.

• Denied indigent claims 4990 and 4992, tabled 4939 (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Subrecipient Agreement with Idaho Office of Emergency Management (unanimous)
• Approved camera system installation at EMS quarters (unanimous)
• Authorized EMS Director to sign Stryker service agreement for three Lifepak 15s for three years (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 alcoholic beverage license renewals for Magic Valley Portuguese Hall and two Family Dollar stores (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 25, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a review of planning and zoning ordinances, a new beer and wine license, tax cancellations, and various financial and administrative matters. Two executive sessions are scheduled for indigent matters and interviews, which are closed to the public. The agenda also includes public comment and routine reports.

• Review of Planning and Zoning Ordinances
• New beer and wine license for Heather Day
• Tax cancellation request from Assessor Baldwin
• Approve order of bleachers for fairgrounds using American Rescue Plan Act funds
• Alcoholic beverage license renewals

The Board of County Commissioners approved indigent application 4994 and denied 4988 and 4966, approved a beer and wine license for Buzz Thru Daily, and accepted a bid for new fairgrounds bleachers using ARPA funds. They also approved 2022 alcoholic beverage license renewals for multiple businesses, forgave 2021 taxes on a fire-damaged home, and tabled discussion on ARPA EMPG funds.

• Approved indigent application 4994; denied 4988 and 4966 (unanimous)
• Approved beer and wine license for Buzz Thru Daily (unanimous)
• Approved Bluebeam license agreement (unanimous)
• Approved 2022 alcoholic beverage license renewals for 16 businesses (unanimous)
• Forgave 2021 taxes on fire-damaged home (unanimous)
• Accepted bid from Bleachers International for $77,906 using ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Accepted September 30, 2021 financial report and 4th Quarter Joint Report (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion on ARPA EMPG funds

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review planning and zoning ordinances and discuss pre-employment physical testing. The meeting also includes updates on the Ambulance District and reviews of various licenses and agreements.

• Review Planning and Zoning Ordinances
• Law Enforcement Agreements: City of Wendell and City of Hagerman
• Nici Anderson – Zeppes Beer & Wine License
• Alcoholic License Renewals for 2022
• Ambulance Remount Update

The Board of County Commissioners approved an indigent payment (4995), signed the Atlas agreement for asbestos and lead paint inspections, authorized law enforcement service agreements with Wendell and Hagerman, and granted a beer and wine license to Nicole Anderson for Zeppes. They also discussed but did not decide on delaying a remount ambulance purchase and broadband proposals.

• Approved indigent payment 4995 (unanimous)
• Signed Atlas agreement for asbestos/lead paint inspection (unanimous)
• Authorized law enforcement agreements with Wendell and Hagerman (unanimous)
• Granted beer and wine license to Nicole Anderson at Zeppes (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from October 12, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to meet with the Planning and Zoning Commission to review and update planning and zoning ordinances. The agenda is limited to this review item and may be amended to include an executive session. No specific ordinance changes or decisions are listed.

• Review and update of planning and zoning ordinances with the Planning and Zoning Commission

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is meeting to handle routine administrative items, including claims, an ambulance district transport vehicle quote, a veteran service officer report, and insurance policy discussions. The agenda includes several closed executive sessions for indigent matters and a personnel complaint, as allowed by Idaho law. The meeting is largely procedural, with no major public policy decisions listed.

• Executive session on indigent matters (IC§31-874)
• Ambulance District meeting on transport vehicle quote
• Executive session on personnel complaint (IC§74-206(1b))
• Veteran Service Officer 2021 3rd quarter report
• 2022 ICRMP policy discussion with Balance Rock Insurance

The Board of County Commissioners denied indigent claim 4987 and dismissed claim 4975 after an executive session. They also approved September and October 2021 claims totaling $199,853.48 (FY2021) and $85,398.32 (FY2022), plus ambulance claims. The board nominated Kent McClellan for the ICRMP District IV Board of Trustees and approved minutes from September 23 and October 4, 2021.

• Denied indigent claim 4987 and dismissed 4975 (unanimous)
• Approved September and October 2021 claims: FY2021 total $199,853.48, FY2022 total $85,398.32, ambulance $15,205.07 and $9,862.93
• Approved minutes from September 23, 2021 and October 4, 2021
• Approved nomination of Kent McClellan for ICRMP District IV Board of Trustees
• Entered executive sessions for indigent matters and personnel complaint

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of County Commissioners scheduled a special meeting for the American Rescue Plan Act Public Advisory Committee. The meeting is set to take place at 145 7th Avenue East.

• American Rescue Plan Act: Public Advisory Committee Meeting

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to review planning and zoning ordinances, discuss and decide on a judicial building and jail remodel, and address various administrative items. The agenda includes executive sessions for indigent matters, a personnel complaint, and other closed-session topics. Several action items involve contracts and agreements, including ambulance service and emergency management.

• Review Planning and Zoning Ordinances
• Treasurer Wines: Certify specials to 2021 tax roll and waive solid waste fee for circuit breakers under $12,000
• Missy Shurtz: IOEM 2021 Sub recipient Agreements
• Ambulance District: Master key, Lifepak service agreement, update on ambulances and new transport vehicle specs
• Colby Ricks, Architect: Discussion and decisions on Judicial Building & Jail Remodel

The Board approved several agreements, including the Sawtooth Medical Agreement for Oct 2021-Sep 2022 and the FY2021-2022 Computer Arts support agreement. They also accepted the 2021 Special Certifications to the Tax Roll and waived solid waste fees for certain circuit breakers and disabled veterans. An indigent claim (4959) was denied in executive session. No other major policy decisions were made; most items were routine approvals or reports.

• Signed Sawtooth Medical Agreement (Oct 1, 2021-Sep 2022) (unanimous)
• Signed FY2021-2022 Computer Arts Support Agreement and addenda A-D (unanimous)
• Denied indigent claim 4959 (unanimous)
• Accepted 2021 Special Certifications to Tax Roll (unanimous)
• Waived solid waste fees for circuit breakers under $12,000 and disabled veterans (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of ICDBG Request for Funds for Hagerman Fire Grant (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of 2019 SHSP and 2021 EMPG Subrecipient Agreements (unanimous)
• Authorized Jon Kepler to sign LifePak maintenance agreement (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a variance application from Craig and Mariya Miller. The request involves a proposed home addition that would encroach into the 75-foot road setback on agricultural land.

• Variance application for a home addition at 2201 E. 1775 S., Gooding, Idaho
• Approval of meeting minutes

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held a special session where they approved the September 2021 claims totaling $172,824.12, approved polling places for the November 2, 2021 election, and approved the 2021 L-1 tax levies. They also denied an indigent matter (case 4984) and suspended another (4986). In the Ambulance District, they approved a revised job description for the Ambulance Director with a pay grade of 11 and authorized ordering a lightbar and radios for the chase vehicle and new ambulance.

• Approved September 2021 claims totaling $172,824.12
• Approved polling places for November 2, 2021 election
• Approved 2021 L-1 tax levies
• Denied indigent case 4984 and suspended 4986
• Approved revised Ambulance Director job description with pay grade 11
• Authorized ordering lightbar and radios for chase vehicle and new ambulance

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to review planning and zoning ordinances, discuss ambulance district purchases, and consider several administrative items. The meeting includes an executive session for indigent matters, which is closed to the public. Other agenda items include a pathology agreement, rescinding a prior resolution, and discussions on growth, new industry, and the treasurer's office.

• Review Planning and Zoning Ordinances
• Ambulance maintenance or purchase, purchase request for quarters, chase vehicle radio and light bar
• Ada County Pathology Agreement
• Rescind Resolution 2021-08-30
• Review EMS Director Job Description

The Board amended the agenda to add the Gooding County Public Defender to the pay matrix and later approved the addition. In an executive session, the Board voted to deny indigent cases 4983 and 4980. The Board also authorized a pathology services agreement with Ada County, rescinded resolution 2021-08-30, and vacated the September 27, 2021 meeting.

• Amended agenda to add Public Defender to pay matrix (motion carried)
• Denied indigent cases 4983 and 4980 (motion carried)
• Added Public Defender to pay matrix (approved)
• Authorized pathology services agreement with Ada County (motion carried)
• Rescinded resolution 2021-08-30 (motion carried)
• Vacated September 27, 2021 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved minutes for August 30, September 7, and September 13, 2021 (motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding special meetings in September 2021 to discuss American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds with city councils in Hagerman, Bliss, Wendell, and Gooding. These are discussion sessions, not decision meetings, focused on how the county and cities might coordinate on ARPA funding.

• Special meeting on ARPA funds at Hagerman City Council, Sept 15, 7:00 p.m., 191 N. State St.
• Special meeting on ARPA funds at Bliss City Council, Sept 15, 7:00 p.m., 140 Kentucky St.
• Commissioners and mayors meeting at Wendell City Council, Sept 16, 7:00 p.m., 375 1st Street
• Special meeting on ARPA funds at Gooding City Council, Sept 20, 7:00 p.m., 308 5th Ave. West
• Agenda may be amended for executive session per Idaho Code §74-206

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including an executive session on indigent matters, claims, a presentation on the prosecutor homicide carryover fund, a software request, and discussions on the county's financial statement, sign L2s, a Brownfield grant committee appointment, grant needs, and President Biden's vaccine mandate. The meeting also includes a public advisory committee meeting on the American Rescue Plan Act at 6:00 p.m.

• Executive session on indigent matters (IC§31-874)
• Presentation by Dale Bunn, CPA, on Prosecutor Homicide Carryover Fund
• Request for Bluebeam Software and Support
• Discussion on President Biden's vaccine mandate
• American Rescue Plan Act public advisory committee meeting at 145 7th Ave East

The Board of County Commissioners approved a $100,000 commitment from the General Fund carryover to create a Homicide Prosecutor's Carryover Fund, as suggested by CPA Dale Bunn. They also approved the August 2021 claims totaling $249,786.14, the August financial statement, and the 2021 L2 reports for the county and ambulance district. The board denied three indigent matters (4725, 4706, 4685) and approved a beer and wine license for Hummingbird Coffee Company.

• Approved $100,000 commitment for Homicide Prosecutor's Carryover Fund (unanimous)
• Denied indigent cases 4725, 4706, 4685 (unanimous)
• Approved August 2021 claims totaling $249,786.14 (unanimous)
• Approved August 2021 financial statement (unanimous)
• Signed 2021 L2 reports for Gooding County and Ambulance District (unanimous)
• Approved $3,088 for Bluebeam software and support (unanimous)
• Approved beer and wine license for Hummingbird Coffee Company (unanimous)
• Appointed Commissioner Bolton to Brownfields Assessment Grant committee (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with a single action item: a public hearing to reserve forgone taxes for fiscal year 2022. This is a procedural step to potentially allow the county to raise property taxes up to a previously unused amount. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom or in person.

• Public hearing to reserve forgone for FY2022
• Special meeting held via Zoom or in person at 624 Main St., Gooding, ID

The Board of County Commissioners held a special session and public hearing to reserve $88,282 in forgone tax revenue not taken for the 2022 tax year. No public attended the hearing. The board unanimously approved Resolution 2021-09-09 to reserve the amount for future use.

• Approved Resolution 2021-09-09 to reserve $88,282 in forgone taxes (2-0, Bolduc and Buhler; Bolton absent)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a review of planning and zoning ordinances, a purchase of sanitizing sprayers, and a pre-employment screening proposal. They will also hold closed executive sessions for indigent matters and a personnel matter, and discuss non-action items like the American Rescue Plan Act and public comment.

• Review of Planning and Zoning Ordinances
• Chief Deputy Smith – Sanitizing Sprayers purchase
• Lon Egbert – Wendell Physical Therapy Pre-Employment Screening Proposal
• Executive Session – Indigent Matters (IC§31-874)
• Executive Session – Personnel Matter (IC§74-206(a))

The Board of County Commissioners denied two indigent cases (4983 and 4980) in a unanimous vote. They approved a request to seek FEMA funding for sanitizing sprayers and disinfectant, with a fallback purchase if FEMA denies funding. The board also approved a contract with Wendell Physical Therapy for pre-employment physical screenings.

• Denied indigent cases 4983 and 4980 (unanimous)
• Approved FEMA funding request for sanitizing sprayers and disinfectant (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of 2 backpacks, 1 handheld sprayer, 10 cases disinfectant if FEMA denies (unanimous)
• Approved contract with Wendell Physical Therapy for pre-employment physical screenings (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct budget hearings for the Gooding County and Gooding County Ambulance District for fiscal year 2022. The meeting also includes discussions on IT security, gravel bids, and several service agreements.

• FY2022 Gooding County Budget Hearing
• FY2022 Gooding County Ambulance District Budget Hearing
• Boating Safety Grant and Digital Ally-Cloud Storage Agreement
• Advance Collection Technology Agreement
• Gravel Bids

The minutes are for a special meeting notice, not a record of decisions made. The agenda lists two action items: reconvening the September 20, 2021 meeting to approve L1-Tax Levies for Gooding County and the Gooding County Ambulance District, and reviewing the Directors Job Description. A third item was scheduled for 2:15 p.m. with architect Colby Ricks regarding the Courthouse and Jail Remodel. No votes, approvals, or outcomes are recorded in this document.

• No decisions are recorded in this meeting notice.
• Agenda item: Reconvene September 20, 2021 meeting to approve L1-Tax Levies for Gooding County and Gooding County Ambulance District.
• Agenda item: Review the Directors Job Description.
• Agenda item: Colby Ricks, Architect, for Courthouse and Jail Remodel.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review planning and zoning ordinances and discuss a broadband grant. The agenda also includes a nomination for the Capital Crimes Defense Fund and questions from the Idaho Office of Emergency Management.

• Review of Planning and Zoning Ordinances
• Nomination for Capital Crimes Defense Fund
• Cathy Harris property split area of concern
• Broadband grant discussion
• Questions from Brad Ritchy, Director of Idaho Office of Emergency Management

The Board of County Commissioners held a work session on Planning and Zoning ordinances, approved an indigent matter (case 4422) after an executive session, and nominated Commissioner Mark Bolduc to the Capital Crimes Defense Fund. They also received updates on broadband, SIRCOMM, and emergency management, but no formal decisions were made on those topics.

• Approved indigent case 4422 (unanimous)
• Nominated Mark Bolduc to Capital Crimes Defense Fund (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to review Planning and Zoning Ordinances and consider a suitability determination resolution for the Big Sky Dairy modification request. The meeting also includes action items for the Ambulance District regarding a System Design West, LLC agreement.

• Resolution for Suitability Determination for Big Sky Dairy Modification Request
• System Design West, LLC Agreement (Ambulance District)
• Review of Planning and Zoning Ordinances
• Executive Session regarding Indigent Matters
• Executive Session regarding Personnel Matter

The Board of County Commissioners approved a resolution requesting a suitability determination for a proposed CAFO modification at Big Sky Dairy, denied a GAP benefit proposal, tabled a Sparklight agreement, and approved several other routine items including a financial statement and maintenance agreements.

• Approved Resolution 2021-08-16 for Big Sky Dairy suitability determination (unanimous)
• Denied GAP Benefit Proposal (unanimous)
• Tabled Sparklight agreement for two weeks (unanimous)
• Approved indigent matter 4979 (unanimous)
• Signed Digital Ally agreement (unanimous)
• Accepted financial statement as of July 31, 2021 (unanimous)
• Authorized payment to IBM for maintenance agreement (unanimous)
• Authorized signing of System Design West, LLC agreement for ambulance district (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive a COVID case update and funding discussion from Sheriff Gough. The board will also review an application for a National Telecommunication and Information Administration Broadband Grant.

• COVID case update and temporary personnel funding with Sheriff Gough
• Review and approval of NTIA Broadband Grant application

Board of County Commissioners

The Board approved July 2021 claims totaling $421,867.16 and tabled a proposal for additional paid time off for employees on FMLA. They also approved a beer license for La Tropicana Mexican and Cuban Cosine, LLC, and signed agreements for juvenile probation services and an audit engagement.

• Approved July 2021 claims totaling $421,867.16
• Tabled GAP proposal for additional paid time off
• Approved beer license for La Tropicana Mexican and Cuban Cosine, LLC
• Signed Community Based Alternative Services Program and Substance Use Disorder Services Program MOA
• Signed letter of engagement with Eide Bailly
• Approved indigent case 3923 (Commissioner Bolton recused)
• Approved minutes for August 2 and July 26, 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular session with action items including an ambulance district matter, a jail kitchen quote, a jail inspection, a contract resignation for the Hagerman Fire CDBG grant, and a proposal for cloud storage for body cameras. They will also discuss the Mini-Cassia Juvenile Detention Center Agreement, the American Rescue Plan Act, and hold a budget work session. The agenda includes an executive session for indigent matters, which is closed to the public.

• Ambulance District action item
• BSR quote for jail kitchen
• Jail inspection
• Resignation of project administration contract for Hagerman Fire CDBG grant
• Shelly Bates proposal for cloud storage for body cams

The Board approved a quote from BSR for a cooled makeup air handler for the jail kitchen, with electrical work to be done by an electrician and water line by county staff. They also signed the Mini-Cassia Juvenile Detention Center agreement for 2021-2022 and re-signed the Region IV Development contract for the Hagerman Fire CDBG grant. An indigent matter (case 4978) was denied after executive session. The quarterly jail inspection found no adverse issues, and the board continued FY2022 budget work.

• Approved BSR quote for jail kitchen ventilation (motion carried)
• Denied indigent case 4978 (motion carried)
• Signed Mini-Cassia Juvenile Detention Center agreement for Oct 1, 2021–Sep 30, 2022 (motion carried)
• Re-signed Region IV Development Project Administration Contract for Hagerman Fire CDBG grant (motion carried)
• Conducted quarterly jail inspection, found nothing adverse

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Gooding County Planning & Zoning Commission is holding a public hearing and regular meeting to consider a special use permit for Shell Oil Products US to build and operate an anaerobic digestor on agriculturally zoned land near Wendell. The commission will vote to approve, deny, or table the application, and will also set the next hearing date.

• Public hearing on special use permit for Shell Oil anaerobic digestor at 2930 S. 2300 E., Wendell, Idaho
• Property zoned Agriculture, Section 30, Township 7, Range 16
• Action item: approve, deny, or table the special use permit
• Next hearing date scheduled for August 17, 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular session with action items including an executive session on indigent matters, a broadband grant presentation, and a mid-year benefits update. The board will also consider a fire protection budget request and hold a budget work session, including discussion of American Rescue Plan Act funds.

• Executive session under IC§31-874 for indigent matters
• Georgia Dimick of Region IV Development to discuss a broadband grant
• FY2022 Indigent Defense Financial Assistance Agreement with Idaho Public Defense Commission
• Roy Prescott's Notch Butte Fire Protection budget request for an air conditioning unit for the kitchen
• Budget work session including American Rescue Plan Act funds

The Board of County Commissioners approved indigent claims (3844, 2826, 3844) in a unanimous vote. They discussed applying for an NTIA broadband grant with Anthem Broadband, heard updates from the South Central Public Health District, and reviewed ARPA fund uses. No other formal decisions were made; most items were informational or scheduled for future action.

• Approved indigent claims 3844, 2826, 3844 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from July 19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Discussed NTIA broadband grant application with Anthem Broadband (no action)
• Heard South Central Public Health District update on vaccine storage building (no action)
• Discussed ARPA fund uses with advisory group (no action)

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review Planning and Zoning Ordinances and consider an agreement with System Design West, LLC for the Ambulance District. The meeting also includes a budget work session and a work session regarding the American Rescue Plan Act.

• Review of Planning and Zoning Ordinates
• System Design West, LLC Agreement
• Judicial Building architectural services RFO evaluation
• Broadband Grant Decision
• American Rescue Plan Act Work Session

The Board of County Commissioners awarded the architectural services contract for the Judicial Building renovation to Loughlin Ricks Architecture. They also approved an indigent matter (case 4981) and denied another (4976), accepted the June 30 financial statement, and voted to proceed with a broadband grant application in partnership with Anthem Broadband. The meeting included a work session on planning and zoning ordinances and a discussion on American Rescue Plan Act fund allocation with a newly formed advisory board.

• Awarded architectural services for Judicial Building remodel to Loughlin Ricks Architecture.
• Approved indigent case 4981 and denied case 4976.
• Accepted the financial statement as of June 30, 2021.
• Approved proceeding with a NTIA broadband grant with Anthem Broadband.
• Approved the minutes from July 12, 2021.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Gooding County Planning & Zoning Commission holds a public hearing and regular meeting to decide two special use permits: one for a creamery bottling milk and making cheese/butter, another for storing silage-cover materials. The commission will also vote on re-issuing a storage-unit permit and approving prior meeting minutes.

• Special use permit for Joseph Bingham to add a creamery (bottle milk, make/package cheese and butter) on agriculturally zoned land, Section 23, Township 5, Range 15
• Special use permit for Ida Ag Silage Covers to store tires and silage-cover assembly materials on Hurtado Farms property, Section 7, Township 8, Range 15
• Action item to re-issue special use permit for storage units next to the Maverick store
• Approve June 8, 2021 P&Z hearing minutes
• Discussion of pending permits, including an aerobic digester, and ordinance talks with county commissioners

The Gooding County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a special use permit for Joseph Bingham to add a creamery for bottling milk and making cheese and butter, with conditions to obtain all proper permits. It also approved a special use permit for Ida Ag Silage Covers to store tires and materials for silage pile covers, with conditions including a lease agreement, fire department approval, and DEQ requirements. Both hearings were closed without public opposition.

• Approved Joseph Bingham's special use permit to construct a creamery, with condition to obtain all proper permits from all agencies involved.
• Approved Ida Ag Silage Covers' special use permit to store tires and materials for silage pile covers, with conditions including a lease within 30 days, fire department approval, DEQ requirements, and compliance with Idaho waste tire disposal act.
• Recused Tom Bingham from the Joseph Bingham hearing due to family conflict.
• Scheduled next hearing for July 27, 2021, for an aerobic digester application.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is meeting to take action on financial matters including tax cancellations, investing ARPA and self-insurance funds, and signing vehicle lease agreements. They will also discuss building projects, employee medical plan amendments, and a budget work session, with an executive session on indigent matters.

• Tax cancellation and investing ARPA and self-insurance funds in LGIP
• Sign lease agreement with The Bancorp Bank for leased vehicles
• Sign employee group medical plan amendment and excess loss insurance
• Bids for electrical work in Planning and Zoning Office
• Gooding Highway District road grader agreement

The Board approved a $515.60 tax cancellation for a mobile home, accepted June 2021 claims totaling $344,107.46, and authorized the chairman to sign lease agreements with The Bancorp Bank for vehicles. They also approved a letter of support for PERSI rule of 80 for probation officers and accepted new valuations with homeowner exemptions on four parcels.

• Approved subordination on case 2866 with $50.00 monthly payments.
• Approved tax cancellation on MH H3000029015B T for $515.60.
• Approved June 2021 claims totaling $344,107.46.
• Authorized Chairman to sign lease agreements with The Bancorp Bank for leased vehicles.
• Accepted Ace Electric bid for additional power outlets in Planning and Zoning.
• Authorized Chairman to sign Employee Group Medical Plan Amendment #2 and Companion Life Insurance excess loss insurance.
• Approved writing a letter of support for PERSI rule of 80 for probation officers.
• Accepted new valuations with homeowner exemptions on four parcels and upheld assessor values on appealed properties.

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular session with action items including a review of planning and zoning ordinances, a flood zones discussion and suitability determination request, and a budget work session for the ambulance district. They will also consider several bids and agreements, and hold executive sessions for a complaint against an employee and indigent matters.

• Review Planning and Zoning Ordinances
• Cathy Harris – Flood Zones Discussion and Request for Suitability Determination Resolution
• Ambulance District Budget Work Session
• Sheriff Gough – Waterways Pickup Lease
• Gooding Highway District Road Grader Agreement

The Board authorized Cathy Harris to start a Letter of Map Revision with FEMA for updated flood maps, and signed Resolution 2021-07-06 requesting a suitability determination for Bettencourt Dairies' CAFO modification. They also denied six indigent cases, tabled a road grader agreement and P&Z office bids, and approved an electrical bid for the EMS building.

• Authorized Cathy Harris to start a Letter of Map Revision with FEMA (motion carried).
• Signed Resolution 2021-07-06 for a suitability determination for Bettencourt Dairies' CAFO modification (motion carried).
• Denied indigent cases 4971, 4975, 4974, 4967, 4972, and 4961 (motion carried).
• Tabled the Gooding Highway District Road Grader agreement.
• Tabled bids and electrical needs for the Planning and Zoning offices.
• Approved bid from ACE Electrical and Controls for three electrical cords in the EMS Building (motion carried).
• Approved minutes from June 28, 2021 (motion carried).
• Allowed Morton family to place a bench on courthouse lawn in memory of Donna Morton (motion carried).

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting with IAC District IV elected officials to hear a presentation from Microsoft Airband about a regional broadband infrastructure grant. The board will then decide whether to pursue the grant as part of a consortium with other District IV counties or file a separate Gooding County application.

• Presentation from Microsoft Airband on regional broadband infrastructure grant
• Decision on joining a grant consortium with IAC District IV counties or applying separately

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners held a regular session where they approved indigent case 4928 and denied case 3828, with Commissioner Bolton abstaining on the denial. They also discussed flood zone changes, considered but made no changes to maternity leave policy, and heard reports from elected officials and department heads. The board listened to a webinar on the American Rescue Plan Act and approved minutes from previous meetings.

• Approved indigent case 4928 (unanimous)
• Denied indigent case 3828 (Bolduc and Buhler yes, Bolton abstained)
• Approved minutes of June 1, 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes of June 14, 2021 (unanimous)
• No changes to maternity leave policy (discussed, no action)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular session with action items including a closed executive session on indigent matters, a budget request from South Central Community Action, and discussions on broadband services. The board will also consider a new inmate telecommunication agreement, a retail beer license, and a budget work session with the sheriff.

• Executive Session under IC§31-874 for indigent matters
• South Central Community Action budget request
• Safelink/Anthem broadband discussion with Jasen Herr and others
• Telmate, LLC inmate telecommunication agreement
• Budget work session with Sheriff Gough on funds 01-04, 01-21, 08-00, 15-00, 38-00

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners approved a retail beer license for the Oxbow Diner, authorized Commissioner Bolduc to sign an inmate telecommunication agreement with Telmate, LLC, and approved minutes from June 1 and June 14, 2021. They also formed a nine-member citizens advisory committee to gather ideas for American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) funds, with three members from each commissioner district. The board tabled financial review until next week and discussed broadband grant opportunities with Anthem and Microsoft, with a deadline of August 17, 2021.

• Approved retail beer license for Oxbow Diner
• Authorized Commissioner Bolduc to sign Telmate, LLC inmate telecommunication agreement
• Approved minutes from June 1, 2021
• Approved minutes from June 14, 2021
• Formed a nine-member citizens advisory committee for ARPA funds (three per district)
• Tabled financial review until next week

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including an ambulance district update, a visit from Idaho Senator James Risch, and a legislative update from District 26 representatives. They will also consider a budget request from the Gooding Golf Course Board, approve a flood plan and a lot split request for the Gooding Acreage Subdivision, and hold a budget work session covering several county departments. The agenda includes claims, a monument refacing quote, a sign grant contract, a financial statement, American Rescue Plan funds, and a liquor license sign-off.

• Ambulance District update
• Idaho Senator James Risch visit
• Gooding Golf Course Board budget request
• Planning & Zoning: Approve Flood Plan and Gooding Acreage Subdivision Lot Split Request
• Budget work session: Cathy Harris 01-21, Fair Manager 07-00, Juvenile Probation 01-32

The Board of County Commissioners approved the May 2021 claims totaling $477,579.70, signed a Community Block grant for Hagerman Fire, approved an alcoholic beverage license for Wilson Club/Fire Pie Pizza, and approved the plat for the O'Reilly Addition Subdivision. They also discussed ambulance purchase options, met with state and federal representatives, and heard reports on the golf course roof and flood plain changes.

• Approved May 2021 claims totaling $477,579.70 (motion carried)
• Signed Community Block grant for Hagerman Fire (motion carried)
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Wilson Club/Fire Pie Pizza (motion carried)
• Approved May financial statement (motion carried)
• Approved plat for O'Reilly Addition Subdivision (motion carried)
• Entered executive session for indigent matters (unanimous roll call)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Gooding County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to consider two special use permit applications. The first is from David and Donna D'Ambra to live in an RV while building a home on Agriculture-zoned property at 3148 Quail Run Lane, Hagerman. The second is from Zackery Kast to construct a beef packing house with retail area on Transitional 2-zoned land in Bliss. The commission will vote to approve, deny, or table each permit, and also approve prior meeting minutes and discuss future agenda items.

• Special use permit for RV dwelling during home construction at 3148 Quail Run Lane, Hagerman (Agriculture zone)
• Special use permit for beef packing house with retail area, Section 13, Township 4, Range 6 (T-2 zone)
• Approval of P&Z minutes from March 30 and April 20, 2021
• Next hearing date set for June 29, 2021, including creamery with retail facility, storage unit facility, and tire storage
• Reminder of ordinance discussions with County Commissioners every 2nd Tuesday

The Gooding County Planning and Zoning Commission approved two special use permits. The first allows David and Donna D'Ambra to live in an RV on their property at 3148 Quail Run Lane, Hagerman, for up to 24 months while building a permanent residence. The second allows Zackery Kast to operate a 2,500 sq ft meat packing facility with retail area at 812 US Hwy. 26, Bliss, subject to conditions including approvals from county, state, and health agencies. Both hearings had no public supporters or opponents.

• Approved special use permit for D'Ambra to live in RV for 24 months (moved by Kathleen, seconded by Connie)
• Approved special use permit for Kast meat packing facility with conditions (moved by Kathleen, seconded by Miles)
• Conditions include approvals from Gooding County Building Department, Idaho Transportation Department, DEQ, and South Central Public Health Department
• Approved minutes from March 30, 2021 (moved by Kathleen, seconded by Miles)
• Approved minutes from April 20, 2021 (moved by Miles, seconded by Rand)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a review of planning and zoning ordinances, a public hearing on a lot vacation in Bigwood River Subdivision, and a discussion with the mayor of Hagerman about annexing a subdivision. They will also consider claims approval, a reverse tax cancellation, and a request from the Gooding Soil Conservation District for FY 2022 support. The meeting is open to the public via Zoom.

• Review Planning and Zoning Ordinances
• Public hearing on lot vacation in Bigwood River Subdivision
• Mayor Alan Jay – annexing a subdivision into the City of Hagerman
• Claims approval for EMS landscape trees & sprinkler system
• Resign retail alcoholic beverage license for Silver Spur due to change of address

The Board of County Commissioners approved several actions, including joining HGAC pending contract review, approving a $2,686.59 landscaping claim for the EMS building, rescinding a tax cancellation from May 17, 2021, and approving a partial vacation of Lot 14 in the Bigwood River Subdivision. They also approved a Nu Vu Glass proposal for $4,100 and $5,500 for building modifications, and authorized bids for architectural design for a new courtroom. No votes were recorded for these motions, which all carried.

• Approved $2,686.59 landscaping claim for EMS Building (motion carried)
• Rescinded tax cancellation from May 17, 2021 (motion carried)
• Joined HGAC pending contract review (motion carried)
• Approved partial vacation of Lot 14 in Bigwood River Subdivision (motion carried)
• Approved Nu Vu Glass proposal for $4,100 and $5,500 for building modifications (motion carried)
• Authorized bids for architectural design for new courtroom (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from May 24, 2021 (motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session covering a range of administrative and policy items. They will review Planning and Zoning ordinances, consider approval of the Long View Crest Subdivision, conduct a budget work session with county officials, and hear proposals from internet service providers. The agenda also includes an executive session for indigent matters, a public health district budget update, and canvassing of the May 18 election.

• Review Planning and Zoning Ordinances
• Acceptance and Approval of Long View Crest Subdivision
• Budget work session with Treasurer, Assessor, Missy Shurtz, and Prosecutor
• Internet proposals from Anthem Broadband and White Cloud
• Canvass May 18, 2021 Election

The Board approved the Longview Crest Subdivision in Hagerman, authorized signing the Anthem Broadband agreement for county internet, and approved the May 18 election canvass. It also denied indigent case 4971, suspended 4972, and approved a property tax adjustment for a fire-damaged home.

• Approved Longview Crest Subdivision plat (unanimous)
• Approved Anthem Broadband internet agreement (unanimous)
• Approved May 18, 2021 election canvass (unanimous)
• Denied indigent case 4971, suspended 4972 (unanimous)
• Approved property tax reduction for fire-damaged home (unanimous, Bolduc abstained)
• Authorized signing of Idaho CDBG Cares 1 Ambulance grant agreement (unanimous)
• Approved Amendment #2 to Employee Medical Plan (unanimous)
• Approved proxy for SCPHD budget hearing vote (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including an ambulance grant update and decisions, discussions with North Canyon Medical Center, a road tour, a public hearing to vacate a lot in Bigwood River Acreage, and review of internet proposals. They will also consider resolutions creating ARPA funds, a personal property tax cancellation, and decisions on public restrooms and meeting hours. The agenda includes an executive session for indigent matters and appeal hearings.

• Ambulance Grant Update and Decisions
• Public Hearing to Vacate a Lot in Bigwood River Acreage
• Resolutions Creating the ARPA Revenue Sharing Fund and ARPA Recovery Fund
• Treasurer Wines – Personal Property Tax Cancellation
• Review and Award Internet Proposals

The Board of County Commissioners adopted two resolutions creating the ARPA Revenue Sharing Fund (#40) and the ARPA Recovery Fund (#41) to account for federal American Rescue Plan Act money. The board also approved the FY2022 South Central Public Health District budget, signed the FY2022 PDC financial assistance application, and continued a lot vacation public hearing to June 1. Several other administrative actions were taken, including opening DMV building restrooms and changing meeting hours.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-05-17 creating ARPA Revenue Sharing Fund #40
• Adopted Resolution 2021-05-17a creating ARPA Recovery Fund #41
• Approved FY2022 South Central Public Health District budget
• Signed FY2022 PDC Financial Assistance application
• Continued lot vacation public hearing for Big Wood River Acreage lot 14 to June 1
• Opened public restrooms in DMV building
• Changed meeting hours to 9:00 a.m. first, third, and fourth Monday for planning and zoning work
• Cancelled personal property tax on MH W2000171016AT, attaching delinquent tax to real property

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to meet with the Planning and Zoning Commission to review and update planning and zoning ordinances. The agenda may be amended to accommodate an executive session pursuant to Idaho Code §74-206.

• Review and update of Planning and Zoning ordinances
• Special meeting held via Zoom or in person
• Possible executive session per IC§74-206

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular session on May 10, 2021, via Zoom and in person. Key action items include a review of planning and zoning ordinances, a discussion on the re-opening of the jail annex, and an update on the Fair and Rodeo. The board will also address the relocation of the County Public Defense office and review agreements with Safelink Internet/Anthem.

• Review Planning and Zoning Ordinances
• Discussion on Re-Opening of Jail Annex
• Don Gill – Fair and Rodeo Update
• Joe James – County Public Defense and Relocation of Office
• Agreements with Safelink Internet/Anthem

The Board authorized a Riggin' Rally event on September 19, 2021, and agreed with the Sheriff not to reopen the Jail Annex. They also approved April 2021 claims totaling $205,053.07, adopted a Mental Health Awareness Month proclamation, and continued reviewing Planning and Zoning ordinances.

• Authorized Riggin' Rally on September 19, 2021 (motion carried)
• Agreed not to reopen Jail Annex (board consensus)
• Approved April 2021 claims totaling $205,053.07 (motion carried)
• Adopted May 2021 as Mental Health Awareness Month (motion carried)
• Suspended 4966 and denied 4970 indigent matters (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from April 26 and May 3, 2021 (motions carried)
• Continued review of Planning and Zoning ordinances (no action)
• Rescheduled road tour to May 17, 2021 (due to rain)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular session with action items including terminating a lease interest with the State of Idaho, authorizing record destruction, and entering agreements with Safelink. They will also discuss the American Rescue Plan, jail inspection, and employee health insurance reports. The agenda includes an executive session for indigent matters, which is closed to the public.

• Termination of Interest in Lease with State of Idaho
• Resolution Authorizing Destruction of Records
• Agreements with Safelink
• HB 308 One Time Transportation Surplus Funding Appropriation
• Employee Health Insurance Annual & First Quarter Report and Establish Look Back Period

The Board approved the transfer of an alcoholic beverage license to Eagle Point LLC (West Point) and tabled a Safelink tower agreement for further review. They also authorized termination of a lease with the State of Idaho, approved destruction of Treasurer records via Resolution 2021-05-03, and denied an indigent matter (4967). The Board conducted a jail inspection and discussed reopening the jail annex, but took no final action on that item.

• Approved alcoholic beverage license transfer to Eagle Point LLC (West Point)
• Tabled Safelink tower agreement until next week
• Authorized signing Termination of Interest in Lease with State of Idaho
• Approved Resolution 2021-05-03 authorizing destruction of Treasurer records
• Denied indigent matter 4967 (executive session, unanimous roll call)
• Conducted quarterly jail inspection — nothing adverse found

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to discuss and take action on several items, including a review of planning and zoning ordinances, designation of budget hearing dates, and a budget proposal from the South Central Public Health District. They will also consider agreements, financial audits, and other administrative matters.

• Review Planning and Zoning Ordinances
• Designate Budget Hearing Dates for Gooding County and Ambulance District
• South Central Public Health District – Budget Proposal
• FY2020 Financial Audit with Dale Bunn, Eide Bailley
• Anthem Broadband – Gooding Tower Agreement with Internet Services

The Board of County Commissioners approved several agreements, including the ACS Systems contract, JUB Engineers agreement, and EMS Building closeout documents. They also set August 30, 2021, as the budget hearing date for the county and ambulance district, and approved a tax exemption for a church. No substantive decisions were made on the American Rescue Plan or the Monsido website proposal, which were only discussed.

• Approved ACS Systems contract (unanimous)
• Approved JUB Engineers Agreement for conflict surveyor work (unanimous)
• Set August 30, 2021, as budget hearing date for county and ambulance district (unanimous)
• Authorized signing EMS Building closeout documents (unanimous)
• Approved tax exemption for Iglesia Apostolica de la Fe en Cristo Jesus Church (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Granted proxy to Helen Edwards for budget hearing (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Gooding County Planning & Zoning Commission holds a public hearing and regular meeting to consider two applications: a special use permit for a potato packing building and cellar, and a variance for a home addition encroaching into a road setback. The commission will vote to approve, deny, or table each item. New business includes a future meat packing house with retail facility and a request to live in an RV while a home is built.

• Special use permit: Magic Valley Growers, potato packing building and cellar near 1230 Old Malad River Rd, Agricultural zone
• Variance: Jeff and Janis Faulkner, home addition encroaching into 75 ft road setback, 1710 S. 2200 E., Agricultural zone
• New business: Meat packing house with retail facility
• New business: Live in RV while home is being built
• Next hearing date: May 18, 2021

The Gooding County Planning and Zoning Commission approved a Special Use Permit for Magic Valley Growers to construct a potato packing building and cellar near Bliss, and a variance for Jeff Faulkner to build a home addition closer to the county road. Both approvals were unanimous with no public opposition. The commission also set the next hearing for May 18, 2021.

• Approved Special Use Permit for Magic Valley Growers' potato packing facility and storage cellar (unanimous)
• Approved variance for Jeff Faulkner's 28' x 30' home addition with conditions (unanimous)
• Set next hearing date for May 18, 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a regular session with action items including an executive session on a personnel matter, a public hearing on vacating a lot in Sandhill Subdivision, and consideration of proposals for Syringa internet/phone service and Safelink internet for the Fair and Extension offices. Non-action items include a report on employee health insurance, a quarterly report from the Veteran Service Officer, a discussion on impact fees, and updates on the American Rescue Plan and a commitment letter to Southern Idaho Economic Development.

• Public hearing to vacate a lot in Sandhill Subdivision
• Consider Syringa internet and phone service proposal
• Consider Safelink proposal for internet service for Fair and Extension offices
• Jim Hawkins employee health insurance annual report and first quarter 2021, establish look back period
• Discussion on impact fees

The Board of County Commissioners approved the vacation of approximately 2.25 acres from Lot 7 of the Sand Hill Subdivision, as requested by Mr. Branham and currently owned by Mr. Peterson. The board also authorized the chairman to sign a letter committing to a contribution to the REDS program, and approved an amendment to indigent matter 4960. No other substantive decisions were made; the meeting included executive sessions and informational reports.

• Approved vacation of 2.25 acres from Lot 7 of Sand Hill Subdivision (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman to sign REDS contribution letter (unanimous)
• Approved amendment to indigent matter 4960 (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from April 12, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a decision on a four- or five-day workweek, a review of planning and zoning ordinances, and an annual review of property tax exemptions. The board will also discuss broadband, the American Rescue Plan, and designate polling places for the May 18, 2021 election. An executive session on indigent matters is closed to the public.

• Decision on four or five day workweek
• Review Planning and Zoning Ordinances
• Assessor Baldwin - Annual Review Property Tax Exemption
• Designate Polling Places for the May 18th, 2021 Election
• Discussion on Broadband for County

The Board of County Commissioners held its regular session on April 12, 2021, and took several actions. They approved a payment to Gary D. Jones Construction for the EMS Building, approved the March 2021 claims totaling $223,467.41, and approved the polling places for the May 18, 2021 election. A motion to switch county offices to a five-day workweek failed due to lack of a second. The board also discussed Ordinance 102 and property tax exemptions but took no formal action on those items.

• Approved final payment to Gary D. Jones Construction for EMS Building
• Approved March 2021 claims totaling $223,467.41
• Approved polling places for May 18, 2021 election
• Motion to open offices five days a week failed (no second)
• Approved financial statement as of March 31, 2021
• Approved agenda amendment to authorize EMS Building payment

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a decision on reopening the jail annex, a letter of intent for the soil conservation district, and a discussion on being open five days. They will also discuss new building uses, the American Rescue Plan, and hold an executive session for indigent matters. The agenda includes a proposal for Colonial Employee Life Insurance and a public comment period.

• Letter of Intent for Gooding Soil Conservation District
• Sheriff Gough – Jail Annex Reopening Decision
• Discussion – American Rescue Plan
• Tyson Griffeth & Troy Gifford – Colonial Employee Life Insurance Proposal
• Executive Session Pursuant to IC§31-874 for Indigent Matters

The Board approved reopening the Jail Annex using grant funds, with plans to hire eight jailers and charge $65 per day for out-of-county inmates. They also approved sending a $6,000 letter of intent to the Gooding Soil Conservation District, and voted to replace Lifemap with American United Life for employee life insurance, increasing coverage from $10,000 to $20,000. The board discussed but did not decide on county office hours, a new building use, and EMS building repairs.

• Approved sending a $6,000 letter of intent to the Gooding Soil Conservation District.
• Approved jail annex reopening using grant funds, with plans to hire eight jailers and charge $65 per day for out-of-county inmates.
• Approved giving 31 days' notice to Lifemap and replacing it with American United Life for employee life insurance, increasing coverage from $10,000 to $20,000.
• Approved allowing Deputy Clerk Lorri Robb to sign required documents for the insurance change.
• Approved indigent matter 4965 after executive session.
• Approved minutes from March 29, 2021.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Gooding County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and regular meeting to decide on two special use permit applications. One applicant requests to live in an RV while building a home on T-2 zoned property; the other proposes a home site near a canyon rim on Agriculture-zoned land. The commission will also approve prior meeting minutes and discuss new business, including a potato processing plant and a setback variance.

• Special use permit for Dennis Harper to live in RV during home construction, Section 11, Township 7, Range 13, T-2 zoning
• Special use permit for Gene and Patricia Alba for home site within 300 ft of canyon rim, Section 12, Township 6, Range 6, Agriculture zoning
• Approval of meeting minutes from February 23, 2021
• Discussion of potato processing plant
• Discussion of variance from setback requirements

The Gooding County Planning and Zoning Commission approved two special use permits. The first allows Dennis Harper to live in an RV on his property while his house is being built, with the permit valid until the house is completed and approved by the building inspector. The second allows Gene and Patricia Alba to build a home within 300 feet of the canyon rim, subject to conditions including approval from the Bliss Fire Department and highway department, and a building permit. The commission also approved the minutes from February 23, 2021.

• Approved special use permit for Dennis Harper to live in an RV while constructing his house, until the house is completed and approved by the building inspector.
• Approved special use permit for Gene and Patricia Alba to build a house within 300 feet of the canyon rim, with conditions: Bliss Fire Department and highway department approval, and a building permit required.
• Approved the minutes from the February 23, 2021 meeting.

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners is holding a special meeting to discuss energy and salmon concepts with Congressman Simpson. The agenda is otherwise limited to this discussion and may be amended to include an executive session.

• Discussion with Congressman Simpson on energy and salmon concepts

The Board of County Commissioners held a special session where Congressman Mike Simpson discussed his proposal to support agriculture and address conflicts over salmon and energy. No formal decisions or votes were taken during the meeting. The session was opened by Commissioner Bolduc and adjourned by Commissioner Bolton.

• No formal decisions were made; the meeting was informational only.

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with several action items, including vehicle bids, cancellation of personal property taxes, a request for funding from the Gooding Soil Conservation District, a body camera agreement for the Sheriff's office, a drought declaration, and a proclamation for Fair Housing Month. They will also set a hearing date for a lot vacation and hold an executive session on indigent matters.

• Vehicle bids
• Treasurer Wines – Cancellation of Personal Property Taxes
• Sheriff Gough-Digital Ally Agreement-Body Cameras
• 2021 Drought Declaration
• Proclamation for Fair Housing Month April 2021

The Board of County Commissioners declared a local disaster emergency due to anticipated drought conditions, citing low snowpack and water flow predictions. They also approved the purchase of three Subaru vehicles, signed a Digital Ally agreement for body and vehicle cameras, and discussed opening the jail annex with COVID funds.

• Declared drought disaster emergency for 2021 (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of two 2021 Subaru Foresters from Twin Falls Subaru at $28,015.90 each (unanimous)
• Approved purchase of a third Subaru Forester for Juvenile Probation (unanimous)
• Signed tax cancellation for PP2716 $30.68 (unanimous)
• Signed Digital Ally Agreement for one body and one vehicle camera (unanimous)
• Approved 2021 Fair Housing Month Proclamation (unanimous)
• Denied letter of support for Gooding County Heritage Foundation building lease (unanimous)
• Scheduled lot vacation hearing for April 19, 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a work session to review planning and zoning fees, a lot line adjustment request, signing the County Vessel Fund Report, a presentation on the Twin Falls County Juvenile Detention Center, and a request from the Sheriff's Office to use funds for a fingerprint machine and printer. They will also discuss and decide on an automobile purchase and hold executive sessions for indigent matters and personnel. Non-action items include a discussion on one-time funding and public comment.

• Work session to review Planning and Zoning fees
• Philip Gossi lot line adjustment request
• Sign County Vessel Fund Report
• Commissioner Reinke on Twin Falls County Juvenile Detention Center new facility
• Sheriff's Office request for funds for fingerprint machine and printer for Jail Annex

The Board approved $2,300 for a printer and one-year warranty for the Sheriff's Office fingerprint machine, funded by Idaho State Police monies. They also approved signing the 2020 County Vessel Fund report and denied/suspended/withdrew indigent matters (4962, 4961, 4951). The meeting included discussions on a lot line adjustment, jail annex reopening, and juvenile detention fees, but no formal decisions were made on those items.

• Approved $2,300 for Sheriff's Office fingerprint machine printer and one-year warranty
• Approved signing the 2020 County Vessel Fund report
• Denied 4962, suspended 4961, and withdrew 4951 (indigent matters)
• Approved minutes from March 15, 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a discussion on House Bill 316 with Helen Edwards, a sign grant application, and a Community Emergency Response Team discussion. They will also canvass the March 9 election, sign an indigent defense report, and hold executive sessions for indigent and employee matters. The ambulance district will provide an update on billing and financials.

• Discussion on House Bill 316 with Helen Edwards, Gooding County Representative to South Central Public Health District
• Terry Ruby, Weeds – Sign Grant Application
• Community Emergency Response Team Discussion with Heidi Novich, Idaho Office Emergency Management
• Canvass March 9, 2021 Election
• Sign FY2020 Indigent Defense Financial Assistance Expenditure Report

The Board of County Commissioners approved the canvass of the March 9, 2021 election, signed the 2021 State General Cost Share Funds, and approved the FY2020 Indigent Defense Financial Assistance report. They also denied an indigent claim (21-02-4963) in executive session. The board discussed but took no action on EMS building flooding, the CERT program, and federal COVID-19 relief funds.

• Approved canvass of March 9, 2021 election (unanimous)
• Approved and signed 2021 State General Cost Share Funds (unanimous)
• Denied indigent claim 21-02-4963 (unanimous)
• Approved FY2020 Indigent Defense Financial Assistance report (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from March 4, 8, and 9, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a public hearing on increasing building permit fees and deliberations on a tax exemption application from Hempitecture. They will also discuss planning and zoning ordinances, a ballot measure for the South Central Public Health District, and several other administrative matters.

• Deliberations and decision on Hempitecture tax exemption application (11:00 AM)
• Public hearing on increase to building permit fees (1:00 PM)
• Review of Planning and Zoning Ordinances
• South Central Public Health District ballot item
• Discussion on opposing legislation infringing the 2nd Amendment right to bear arms

The Board of County Commissioners adopted Resolution 2021-03-08, setting new building permit and zoning application fees, and repealed previous conflicting resolutions. They also approved a multi-hazard mitigation plan, a tax exemption for Hempitecture, Inc., and a settlement in indigent cases. The board denied a request from Gooding High School's class of 2021 for financial support of their senior party.

• Adopted Resolution 2021-03-08, amending and setting building permit and zoning application fees.
• Adopted Resolution 2021-03-08a, the Gooding County Multi-Hazard Mitigation Plan 2020 Revision.
• Approved a tapering tax exemption for Hempitecture, Inc. at 100%, 100%, 80%, 70%, 60% over five years.
• Approved a settlement on cases 3709 and 3736 and a suspension on case 4959 in indigent matters.
• Approved the February 2021 claims totaling $424,003.65.
• Approved the Conflict Counsel agreement with Ted Larsen.
• Approved the minutes from March 1, 2021.
• Denied the Gooding High School class of 2021 request for financial support.

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to meet with Myers Anderson Architect and review the floor slab of the EMS building. The agenda may be amended to include an executive session under Idaho Code §74-206.

• Review of EMS building floor slab with Myers Anderson Architect
• Possible executive session per IC§74-206

The Board authorized Commissioner Bolduc to sign an Idaho Department of Commerce grant application for supplying an ambulance to the Gooding County Ambulance District, with noted changes. The motion carried and the grant was signed. The board also met with the architect and contractor at the new EMS building to discuss drainage issues with ambulance bays and other construction concerns.

• Authorized Commissioner Bolduc to sign Idaho Department of Commerce ambulance grant (motion carried)
• Signed the ambulance grant with noted changes

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to sign several action items, including a progress report for the EMS building, a block grant addendum for the Hagerman Fire Grant, and a state commerce grant for an ambulance. They will also hold an executive session for indigent matters and receive updates from the Ambulance District on billing, financials, and facility purchases. Public comment is scheduled for both the county and ambulance district portions.

• Sign EMS Building Progress Report #7
• Sign Hagerman Fire Grant Block Grant Addendum
• Sign Idaho Department of Commerce Grant for Ambulance (Polly Huggins, 10:45)
• Executive session under IC§31-874 for indigent matters
• Ambulance District updates on billing, financials, and facility purchases

The Board accepted a settlement offer of $1,840.00 to pay Gooding County Ambulance $1,380.40 and the collection agency $460.20. They also approved signing the EMS Building Progress Report #7, the Hagerman Block Grant Addendum, and the Idaho Department of Commerce Grant Certification. Two indigent matters (4960 and 4964) were denied in executive session. The minutes from February 22, 2021, were approved.

• Approved signing EMS Building Progress Report #7.
• Accepted $1,840.00 settlement for ambulance patient account.
• Approved signing Hagerman Block Grant Addendum.
• Approved signing Idaho Department of Commerce Grant Certification.
• Denied indigent matters 4960 and 4964.
• Approved minutes from February 22, 2021.

Planning & Zoning Commission

The Commission will hold a public hearing regarding a 6-lot subdivision near 2700 S. and 900 E. The meeting also includes an ordinance workshop scheduled for March 9, 2021.

• Preliminary Subdivision Plat for a 6-lot subdivision near 2700 S. and 900 E.
• Ordinance Workshop for Ordinance #104 and 102

The Planning and Zoning Commission approved the Longview Crest Subdivision, a 6-lot development near 2700 S. and 900 E., with conditions that all agency approvals be met. The motion was made by Kathleen Goicoechea and seconded by Tom Bingham. The commission also approved the December minutes and scheduled an ordinance workshop for March 9, 2021.

• Approved Longview Crest Subdivision (6 lots) with conditions (motion by Kathleen, second by Tom)
• Approved December minutes (motion by Miles, second by Tom)
• Scheduled ordinance workshop for March 9, 2021, for Ordinances #104 and #102

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a work session to review Planning and Zoning fees. The meeting includes discussions on a new flood plain study, emergency management grants, and a decision regarding a generator purchase and transformer installation.

• Work Session to Review of Planning and Zoning Fees
• Decision on Generator Purchase with Installation of Transformer
• Request for refund on building permit (Cathy Harris)
• Discussion on Hempitecture, Inc. Plant Investment Tax Exemption Application date change
• Payment for EMS Building Main Entrance Window Tinting

The Board of County Commissioners denied a resident's request for a refund of a building permit fee after the order was cancelled, and denied Hempitecture, Inc.'s request to move the date for deliberation on their property tax exemption application. The board also accepted the January 31, 2021 financial report and approved the minutes from February 16, 2021. Several department heads reported updates, including increased property values and jail bed availability.

• Denied building permit fee refund request (motion carried)
• Denied Hempitecture, Inc. request to move property tax exemption deliberation date (motion carried)
• Accepted January 31, 2021 financial report (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from February 16, 2021 (motion carried)
• Denied indigent cases 4956, 4950, and 4934 (motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular session on February 16, 2021, via Zoom. The agenda includes action items for personnel requests, a Sparklight internet speed agreement, and a public hearing for a Hempitecture, Inc. tax exemption. An executive session is scheduled for indigent matters, and the meeting includes a separate segment for the Ambulance District.

• Tracey Martin request for reserve and full-time personnel
• Assessor Baldwin request for DMV monitor for the remainder of the year
• Shelly Bates request for Sparklight increase in internet speed agreement
• Public meeting for Hempitecture, Inc. request for tax exemption at 1:00 p.m.
• Public hearing for Idaho Department of Commerce ambulance grant at 2:30 p.m.

The Board of County Commissioners held a public hearing on Hempitecture, Inc.'s request for a tax exemption under Idaho Code 63-602NN but did not decide. Commissioner Bolduc moved to delay deliberations and decision to the March 8, 2021 meeting; the motion carried. The board also approved several routine items, including reducing a probation officer's hours, keeping a DMV monitor, increasing internet speed, purchasing elections equipment, and approving minutes.

• Approved reducing probation officer Daniel Corsini to part-time (motion carried)
• Approved keeping DMV monitor until end of fiscal year (motion carried)
• Approved internet speed increase to 500/50 Mbps for $180/month (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of Tenex elections equipment (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from February 8, 2021 (motion carried)
• Tabled Hempitecture tax exemption decision to March 8, 2021 (motion carried)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to consider action items including a review of Planning and Zoning ordinances, an executive session on indigent matters, claims, a discussion with Sheriff Gough regarding a jail bond, and an agreement with Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation for a grant. They will also address an EMS building change order, an intergovernmental review for the City of Bliss, a request from Idaho Transportation Department for caution lights at a new truck stop, and a letter of support for a community garden. The meeting will be held via Zoom and in person at the courthouse.

• Review Planning and Zoning Ordinances
• Discussion with Sheriff Gough regarding jail bond
• Agreement with Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation for grant
• EMS Building change order and authorized signer designation
• Request from Idaho Transportation Department for caution lights at new truck stop in Bliss

The Board of County Commissioners held a regular session, approving claims, an Opengov invoice, a Waterways Grant, and a letter of support for a soil conservation grant. They denied an indigent matter (case 4955) and tabled an Idaho Transportation Department matter. The board decided to wait until at least the November election to run a proposed jail bond.

• Approved January 2021 claims totaling $493,196.18
• Denied indigent case 4955
• Authorized signing revised Opengov invoice
• Authorized signing Waterways Grant
• Tabled Idaho Transportation Department matter
• Approved minutes from February 1, 2021
• Signed letter supporting Gooding Soil Conservation District grant
• Deferred jail bond to at least November election

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners approved a 15% increase for building permits and Planning and Zoning fees, with a public hearing scheduled for March 8, 2021. They also authorized $5,000 for EMS building furnishings, approved a contract with White Cloud for internet installation, and waived a special use permit for solar panels across eleven sites. The board approved the polling places for the March 9 election and signed a five-year agreement with Opengov, Inc.

• Approved 15% increase for building permits and P&Z fees (unanimous)
• Authorized $5,000 for EMS building furnishings (unanimous)
• Approved contract with White Cloud for internet at EMS Building (unanimous)
• Waived special use permit for solar panels across 11 sites (unanimous)
• Approved polling places for March 9, 2021 election (unanimous)
• Approved five-year agreement with Opengov, Inc. (unanimous)
• Authorized signing Application No. 8 for payment to Gary D. Jones Construction (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 25, 2021 (unanimous)

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session to review Planning and Zoning fees, consider a property tax exemption application from Hempitecture, Inc., and discuss PTO carryover requests. The board will also address an ordinance review schedule, a language access plan, a public defense financial report, ambulance radios, jail inspection, and property tax relief. An executive session is scheduled for indigent matters.

• Work session to review Planning and Zoning fees
• Hempitecture, Inc. plant investment tax exemption application
• PTO carryover requests
• Ordinance review schedule
• Public defense financial report

The Board of County Commissioners held a work session on Planning and Zoning fees, discussed a potential 10-20% increase to cover OpenGov costs, and scheduled a hearing. They denied indigent case 4943 and approved 4957, approved PTO carryovers including Terry Ruby's 69.55 hours, and signed the Language Access Plan. The board tabled a decision on Hempitecture Inc.'s Plant Investment Tax Exemption until the next meeting. They also conducted a quarterly jail inspection with no adverse findings.

• Denied indigent case 4943 and approved 4957 (unanimous)
• Approved Terry Ruby's 69.55 hours PTO carryover (unanimous)
• Approved all PTO carryover requests (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner Bolduc to sign the Language Access Plan (unanimous)
• Tabled Hempitecture Inc. Plant Investment Tax Exemption until next meeting (unanimous)
• Approved minutes from January 19, 2021 (unanimous)
• Scheduled hearing to increase building permit fees at next meeting
• Conducted quarterly jail inspection with no adverse findings

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including an executive session on indigent matters, updates on the EMS building, a VSP renewal, a contract for occupational health services, a tax cancellation request, a request to increase DMV clerk hours, and decisions on recording fees for CAFO waivers and planning and zoning permit fees. They will also consider the annual road and street report and hold an executive session on a personnel matter. The ambulance district will meet at 11:30 a.m. to discuss an ambulance grant.

• Tax cancellation request by Melanie Hoskovec and Gary Martin
• Request to increase DMV clerk's hours by Assessor Baldwin
• Decision on recording fees for CAFO waivers and increasing P&Z permit fees
• Request for special use permit to live in RV for more than 45 days
• Ambulance grant discussion

The Board approved making the prosecutor's part-time secretary position full-time, allowed by the FY2021 budget. They also denied an indigent request (4952), amended another (4948), approved VSP insurance renewal and the annual road report, and forgave 2017 taxes on one parcel while denying 2019 taxes. A work session was set to review planning and zoning fees.

• Approved prosecutor's part-time secretary to full-time (unanimous)
• Denied indigent request 4952 and amended 4948 (unanimous)
• Approved VSP insurance renewal (unanimous)
• Approved Annual Road and Street Report (unanimous)
• Forgave 2017 taxes $743.18 on parcel RPG1000085015A; denied 2019 taxes (unanimous)
• Set work session to review Planning and Zoning fees for Jan 25, 2021

Board of County Commissioners

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including administering oaths to newly elected officials, selecting a board chairman, and entering executive sessions for indigent and personnel matters. They will also consider a contract with Wendell Physical Therapy, an EMS building monitoring system, a Department of Commerce grant, and the Planning and Zoning program. The agenda includes routine items like claims, financial statements, correspondence, and minutes.

• Oath of Office for newly elected officials
• Selection of Chairman of the Board
• Wendell Physical Therapy – Occupational Health Contract
• EMS Building – Monitoring System, Dedicated Telephone Lines and Limited English Proficiency Four Factor Analysis
• Polly Huggins - Department of Commerce Grant

Board of County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met and unanimously approved two executive sessions: one for indigent matters and one for personnel. No substantive decisions were made in open session; the software contract for Planning and Zoning was not signed because grant funding was not yet documented. The ambulance district discussed facility issues and a grant application for a new ambulance.

• Held executive session on indigent matters (unanimous)
• Held executive session on personnel matters (unanimous)
• Deferred signing P&Z software contract pending written grant award