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Gooding County public meetings in 2022

57 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.

Tue Dec 27, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss BRIC grant, JUB Engineers agreement, and alcohol license renewals

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular session to discuss and potentially act on several items, including the Building Resilient and Infrastructure Communities (BRIC) grant, an agreement with JUB Engineers, and 2023 alcoholic beverage license renewals. The meeting also includes updates on broadband and courthouse remodeling, as well as a discussion on Planning and Zoning Commission appointments.

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✓ Decided: Gooding County Commissioners approve tax cancellations and engineer agreement

The Board of County Commissioners approved the FY2022 Indigent Public Defense Annual Report and a tax cancellation for $1,782.30. The board also approved the JUB Engineers Agreement and alcoholic beverage license renewals for two Family Dollar stores.

Mon Dec 19, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners to consider hiring, broadband, and ambulance district items

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will discuss and potentially act on several items, including a broadband project update, a request to increase hours for a juvenile probation tracker, and approval of the 2023 personnel manual. The agenda also includes an executive session for personnel matters and a review of the budget.

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✓ Decided: Gooding County Commissioners approve payroll changes and record destruction

The Board approved time-and-a-half holiday pay for part-time EMS and emergency employees and authorized the destruction of specific Juvenile Probation records. Other actions included approving alcohol license renewals and tax cancellations.

Mon Dec 12, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Gooding County Board approves 2023 personnel manual and health insurance plans

The Board accepted the 2023 Personnel Manual and approved several alcoholic beverage license transfers and renewals. The Board signed health insurance stop loss applications and amendments but declined an agreement with Delta Fire Systems.

Mon Dec 5, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss Ordinance 104 and landfill fees

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular session with action items including a post-abstract cancellation, an emergency management update, and comments regarding Ordinance 104. They will also consider landfill fees, sign 2023 alcoholic beverage license renewals, and approve an RMWT agreement. The meeting includes executive sessions for employee matters and legal counsel communication.

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✓ Decided: Board approves financial statements and alcoholic beverage license renewals

The Board of County Commissioners approved financial statements for September and October 2022 and renewed several alcoholic beverage licenses. They also approved a tax cancellation and scheduled a construction appeal hearing.

Mon Nov 28, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider IT contract, tax cancellation, and building projects

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will discuss an IT support proposal from Peterson Brothers Construction, a tax cancellation request, and other administrative items including the annual juvenile justice report.

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✓ Decided: Board approves $2.98M base proposal and options for courthouse remodel

The Board of County Commissioners approved a base proposal and specific modifications for the courthouse remodel. They also approved tax cancellations for agricultural producers and renewed two alcoholic beverage licenses.

Mon Nov 21, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to set 2023 insurance rates, consider IT contract

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss and potentially approve 2023 insurance rates with Jim Hawkins, review a proposal from Totalcare Aaron Zimmerman for IT services, and handle several administrative items including tax cancellations, comp time accrual, and alcohol license renewals.

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✓ Decided: Board sets maximum comp time accrual and increases health insurance by 1%

The Board of County Commissioners established new limits for employee compensatory time accrual and approved a 1% increase in health insurance. The board also approved several liquor license renewals and specific tax cancellations.

Thu Nov 17, 2022

TRI-COUNTY NOXIOUS WEED CONTROL

Tri-County Weed Board to discuss funds, equipment, and auction vehicles

The Tri-County Joint Weed Board will discuss available funds, a joint powers agreement, equipment condition, and cost share funding. Action items include auctioning a 2006 F250 and two Arctic Cat ATVs, purchasing a laptop, a spray tank setup for a new truck, and an ATV with spray tank.

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✓ Decided: Board approves new ATV, pickup equipment, and vehicle auctions

The board approved the purchase of a 2022 Suzuki ATV and spray tank setups for two pickups. It also authorized the auction of an older pickup and two ATVs and approved the purchase of a new office laptop.

Mon Nov 14, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners to canvass Nov. 8 election, set 2023 pay scale

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will canvass the November 8, 2022 General Election results and finalize the 2023 pay range scale. They will also discuss a Treasure Wines homeowners exemption cancellation and solid waste fee, consider Southern Idaho Solid Waste fee waivers for 2023, and review a city of Wendell building inspector agreement. Two closed executive sessions are scheduled for indigent matters and a personnel issue.

✓ Decided: Board approves October claims and November 8 election canvassing

The Board of County Commissioners approved various financial claims, tax cancellations, and business licenses. They also accepted a building inspector agreement with the City of Wendell and updated the employee pay range scale.

Thu Nov 10, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Idaho Broadband Advisory Board meeting with possible closed session for personnel, labor, real estate, or legal matters

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to serve as the Idaho Broadband Advisory Board. The agenda includes only the possibility of entering an executive session under several Idaho Code exemptions, with no listed action items or public discussion topics.

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Mon Nov 7, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners to consider tax cancellation, broadband grant, and weed department request

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular session on November 7, 2022, at 10:00 a.m. Action items include an update from the Weed Control Superintendent on a computer request, an ETS assessment for a broadband grant via Zoom, and a tax cancellation from the Assessor. The board will also discuss pay scale update suggestions for the ambulance district and consider signing 2023 alcoholic beverage license renewals and a resolution to destroy emails.

✓ Decided: Board adopts resolution for county record and email destruction

The Board adopted Resolution 2022-11-07 to establish retention periods for permanent, semipermanent, and temporary records. Other actions included renewing several alcohol licenses and approving a tax proration for a destroyed structure.

Mon Oct 31, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Broadband study, IT contract, and public defense fee resolution

The Board will consider a broadband study grant agreement with Imagine Idaho Foundation, an IT service proposal from Totalcare IT, and a resolution setting conflict public defense fees. Other items include a proclamation for Marsy's Law, a request to close the clerk's office the Friday after Thanksgiving, and executive sessions for indigent matters and an employee complaint.

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✓ Decided: Gooding County sets $80 hourly rate for conflict public defenders

The Board adopted Resolution 2022-10-31 to establish a rotational system and compensation for conflict public defenders. The Board also authorized IT assessments for broadband and county computer systems.

Mon Oct 24, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County commissioners to discuss law enforcement, land use, and fee changes

The Gooding County Board of Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on October 24, 2022, to consider several action items including a request to order arena lights, a diagnostic scan tool purchase, a minor land division application, alcoholic beverage license renewals, and a building inspector agreement. They will also discuss funding for a highway district road project and hear a report on the county emergency operations plan update and a grant for emergency housing.

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✓ Decided: Commissioners approve arena lighting and raise conflict public defender fees

The Board approved several equipment purchases and service contracts, including arena lighting and a vehicle diagnostic tool. They increased the hourly rate for conflict public defenders and renewed multiple alcoholic beverage licenses.

Mon Oct 17, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider waiving solid waste fees for low-income and disabled veterans

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss waiving solid waste fees for residents with income under $12,000 and disabled veterans, open bids for IT services, review financial projections for courthouse and jail remodel, and consider a broadband agreement. Several other items include a building inspector agreement with Gooding City, a business property tax exemption for Shell Oil, and approval of EMS building signage.

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Mon Oct 3, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to decide on Plant Investment Tax Exemption for Shell Oil Company

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a tax exemption for Equilon Enterprises, LLC (Shell Oil Company). The agenda includes budget amendments for FY2023 and several inter-agency agreements. The board will also review a pay range scale for the probation officer.

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Fri Sep 30, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners to sign development contract and grant application

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to approve claims and sign two documents. The board may also enter an executive session to discuss personnel, property, or legal matters.

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Mon Sep 19, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners meet on September 19, 2022

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a regular session including public hearings and action items. The agenda includes road grading discussions, subdivision vacation requests, and ambulance district reviews.

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Mon Sep 12, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners to consider resolution opposing wind projects

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a resolution opposing wind projects and review the 2023 ICRMP Policy. The session includes a review of the Public Defense Commission's financial assistance needs and an update to the pay range scale.

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Tue Sep 6, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners to canvass August 30, 2022 election

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to canvass the August 30, 2022 election results. The agenda includes discussions on the Idaho Capital Crimes Defense Program ballot and the dissolution of the Joint Board of Community Guardians.

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Thu Sep 1, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners hold special meeting regarding Shell Downstream Bovarius

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting on September 1, 2022. The agenda includes potential executive sessions to consider personnel matters, labor negotiations, or real property acquisitions.

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Mon Aug 29, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County holds FY2023 budget hearings

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct budget hearings for Gooding County and the Gooding County Ambulance District for FY2023. The board will also review bids for an annex roof and discuss a wind farm project resolution.

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Mon Aug 15, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to review ambulance grant and airport fly-in request

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss assistance for the Gooding Airport Fly-In and review site questions for Shell Oil Company. The board is also scheduled to sign an environmental review for a Gooding County Ambulance grant.

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Mon Aug 8, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners hold budget work session and plan reviews

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a final budget work session and review an 80% plan from architect Colby Ricks. The agenda also includes a Shell Oil project discussion and a financial statement as of July 31, 2022.

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Mon Aug 1, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners discuss building fees and ambulance district needs

The Board of County Commissioners will review requests regarding building permit and special use permit fees for the City of Gooding. The Ambulance District will address a grant need for CPR devices and service contracts.

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Mon Jul 25, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners hold FY2023 budget work session

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a work session for the FY2023 budget and designate polling places for August 30, 2022. The meeting includes reports from the Veteran Service Officer and discussions on non-profit organizations.

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Mon Jul 11, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County holds public hearings on solid waste fees and ambulance grants

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a budget work session and hold public hearings regarding solid waste fee increases and a proposed ambulance grant from the Idaho Department of Commerce. The board will also review several contracts and agreements.

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Tue Jul 5, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss budget and ambulance district grant

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a budget work session and review a Department of Commerce grant for the Gooding County Ambulance District. The meeting includes an executive session regarding indigent matters.

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Thu Jun 30, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners hold special meeting with Petersen Brothers Construction

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting via conference call with Petersen Brothers Construction. The agenda does not list specific decisions or action items.

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Mon Jun 27, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners meet for budget work and administrative actions

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a work session regarding the FY2023 Budget. The agenda includes several action items involving liquor licenses, grant requests, and service billing decisions.

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Tue Jun 21, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners meet on June 21, 2022

The Board of County Commissioners will consider several action items including building maintenance and juvenile probation agreements. The meeting also includes a budget work session for fiscal year 2023.

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Mon Jun 13, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners meet on June 13, 2022

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss several action items including landfill fees and budget requests. The meeting includes discussions on planning, zoning, and trespass policy.

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Mon Jun 6, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners to consider landfill fee increase

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss several action items, including a landfill fee increase and a subdivision vacation. The board will also review requests for coroner's office equipment and rodeo ticket distribution.

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Tue May 31, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners meet May 31, 2022

The Board of County Commissioners will hold an executive session regarding indigent matters and personal matters. The regular session includes a discussion on Mid Snake response and CDBG grant writing.

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Thu May 19, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners discuss Lava Ridge Wind Project

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss the Lava Ridge Wind Project. The agenda may be amended to include an executive session for various legal or personnel matters.

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Tue May 17, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Board of County Commissioners special meeting on May 17, 2022

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss a one-year warranty inspection for the EMS Facility. The agenda includes potential executive sessions regarding personnel, labor negotiations, or legal matters.

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Mon May 16, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners meet on May 16, 2022

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct an executive session regarding indigent matters. The meeting includes discussions on support requests, grant applications, and budget reviews.

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Tue May 10, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Board of Commissioners special meeting scheduled for May 10

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting at the Gooding County EMS building. The agenda includes potential executive sessions regarding personnel, labor negotiations, or legal matters.

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Mon May 9, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to review FY2023 budget requests and county agreements

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss budget requests for the Extension Report and South Central Public Health. The body is also reviewing several service agreements and a door access control replacement for the Sheriff's Office.

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Tue May 3, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Board of Commissioners to discuss EMS facility warranty inspection

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting regarding a one-year warranty inspection for the EMS facility. The agenda includes potential executive sessions for personnel, labor, or legal matters.

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Mon May 2, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners discuss planning, zoning, and ambulance updates

The Board of County Commissioners will review several planning and zoning matters including a final plat and mobile home placement. The meeting also includes updates regarding Ambulance District billing, bids, and EMS Week plans.

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Mon Apr 18, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners meet on April 18, 2022

The Board of County Commissioners will review tax exemptions and receive a quarterly report from the Veterans Service Officer. The Ambulance District will address an ambulance request for proposals and wildland fire deployment. The meeting also includes several non-action items such as budget reviews and legal correspondence.

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Mon Apr 11, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners meet on April 11, 2022

The Board of County Commissioners will consider personnel additions in Planning and Zoning and a building permit fee waiver for Wendell High School. The meeting includes legislative updates from state officials and the designation of polling places for the May 17 election.

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Mon Apr 4, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners to discuss impact area and zoning budget

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss an impact area with the Mayor of Gooding and review the Planning and Zoning budget. The session includes a funding request from the Gooding Soil Conservation District and a request from the City of Wendell to waive building permit fees for Wendell High School.

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Mon Mar 28, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to review lighting bids and schedule FEMA flood map hearing

The Board of County Commissioners will review bids for LED light fixture replacements and arena lighting. The body will also discuss the City of Gooding Tree and Brush Yard and schedule a public hearing regarding FEMA's revised Flood Insurance Rate Map.

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Mon Mar 21, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss tax roll liens and ambulance district purchases

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss personnel manual revisions and tax roll procedures. The board is deciding on a scanner purchase and a memorandum of understanding with Magic Valley Paramedics. Other items include a review of the FY2022 budget and the use of Zoom for meetings.

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Mon Mar 14, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners meet on March 14, 2022

The Board of County Commissioners will hear an annual report from the Department of Juvenile Corrections and a report from Region IV Development. Action items include approving a revised liquor license for West Point Store & Restaurant and a quote from Traffic Safety Supply.

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Mon Mar 7, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to consider Ambulance District MOU and personnel matters

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a Memorandum of Understanding with Magic Valley Paramedics CHEMS Program. The agenda includes executive sessions for indigent and personnel matters, as well as a grant adjustment notice from the Emergency Manager.

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Thu Mar 3, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners consider variance for Gooding County Jail recreation area

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a special meeting to discuss a request for a variance regarding the Gooding County Jail Recreation Area. The agenda also includes provisions for an executive session to address personnel, labor negotiations, or legal matters.

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Mon Feb 28, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners discuss tax exemptions and budget adjustments

The Board of County Commissioners will consider a plant investment tax exemption for Equilon Enterprise dba SOPUS. The meeting also includes discussions on an ambulance grant, a prosecutor budget increase, and various executive sessions.

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Tue Feb 22, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners review building inspector agreement and FY2022 budget

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a building inspector agreement with the City of Wendell and review the FY2022 budget. The Ambulance District will also address an assistant director job description and a memorandum of understanding with Magic Valley Paramedics.

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Mon Feb 14, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners meet February 14, 2022

The Board of County Commissioners will review several administrative requests and reports. Action items include a grant pre-payment request from the Emergency Manager and an annual report from the Chief Probation Officer.

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Fri Feb 4, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners to hold Advisory Committee meeting

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting for the University of Idaho Extension, Gooding County Advisory Committee. No other specific agenda items were listed.

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Tue Jan 25, 2022

Planning & Zoning Commission

Commission reviews request for 120-foot telecommunication tower in Wendell

The Planning and Zoning Commission held a public hearing regarding a Special Use Permit application by David Lazenby for Safelink. The proposal is to construct a 120-foot cell tower at 1584 E. 3300 S. in Wendell to increase internet and cell service.

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Mon Jan 24, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Gooding County Commissioners to review tax cancellations and alcohol license renewals

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss tax cancellations and the 2022 Alcohol Beverage License Renewal. The agenda includes a review of the December 31, 2021 financial statement and a jail inspection. An executive session is scheduled regarding indigent matters.

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Tue Jan 18, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to review EMS building bids and ambulance district matters

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss ambulance district items, including a door lock bid from Pinnacle Technologies and a memorandum of understanding with Magic Valley Paramedics. The meeting also includes reports on veteran's services and COVID-19 testing guidelines.

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Wed Jan 12, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to discuss courthouse remodel construction manager and schedule

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to hear from architect Colby Ricks. The discussion focuses on the construction manager decision and a schedule update for the courthouse remodel.

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Mon Jan 10, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to review Clear Spring Subdivision lot and building inspector agreement

The Board of County Commissioners will discuss a new lot without approval in the Clear Spring Subdivision. The meeting includes reviews of a building inspector agreement with the City of Gooding and claims.

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Mon Jan 3, 2022

Board of County Commissioners

Commissioners to decide on ARPA funds and ambulance equipment

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the update and decision regarding ARPA funds. The session includes an executive session on indigent matters and a review of ambulance district needs.

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