Minidoka County, Idaho

Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency

The board will discuss the proposed FY2027 budget and a corresponding budget ordinance. Members will also review bank account signatories and a consultant agreement for Leslie Garner.

• Review and approval of proposed FY2027 budget
• Proposed FY2027 budget ordinance and public hearing scheduled for August 26, 2026
• Consultant agreement for Leslie Garner
• Possible approval of payment to Mart Produce for loan agreement
• Discussion of Idaho Equipment and Sheet Metal expansion

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will vote on several administrative items, including approval of claims, payroll, and alcoholic beverage licenses. They will also consider a Passthrough Funds Agreement presented by Director Tate. The agenda includes budget presentations for the district court, magistrate division, health district, junior college, parks & recreation, and other county funds. A round‑table discussion of the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project is scheduled.

• Approval of Claims & Payroll – action item
• Approval of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses – action item
• Passthrough Funds Agreement – action item (Director Tate)
• District Court Budget Presentation (06-00) – Clerk Page/Judges
• Health District Budget Presentation (11:50 AM) – Clerk Page

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will review and vote on several actions related to the Criminal Justice Center, including employee hires, policy approvals, and equipment purchases. It will also consider hiring actions for Adult Misdemeanor Probation and the Juvenile Detention Center. Additional agenda items include activity reports, budget matters, and legal updates.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for the Criminal Justice Center (Lieutenant Shannon Taylor)
• Approve policy 2.1 for the Criminal Justice Center
• Approve policy 13.1 for the Criminal Justice Center
• Purchase cabinets/counter for fingerprint room in Booking (Black Pine Cabinet Bid)
• Request purchase of heat pumps (Thermal Supply Inc Bid)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review budget presentations from multiple departments, including the Assessor, Sheriff, and Juvenile Detention. The board will also decide on alcoholic beverage licenses and the official use of a new building.

• Alcoholic Beverage Licenses action item
• Official statement on the use of the new building
• Budget presentations for the Sheriff, Assessor, and Juvenile Detention
• South Central Public Health District Ballots for Lincoln and Minidoka County
• Knox Boxes order

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will review and approve claims, payroll, and minutes. The meeting includes action items on various departmental budgets, passthrough funds agreements, and construction reports.

• Approval of claims, payroll, and minutes
• 2026 Justice Fund General Reserve Appropriation
• Juvenile Detention Center Passthrough Funds Agreement
• Misdemeanor Probation Office Project Work Group Discussion
• Building and Zoning Budget Presentation

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss a juvenile detention housing contract and a State of Idaho Executive Order. The agenda also includes administrative approvals for payroll, claims, and alcoholic beverage licenses.

• Juvenile Detention Housing Contract
• State of Idaho Executive Order discussion
• Misdemeanor Probation Office Project work group round table
• Services for Block Survey
• Alcoholic Beverage Licenses

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved six new liquor licenses for local businesses and renewed a juvenile detention contract providing 30 beds annually in Lincoln County. They also changed how indigent court fees are collected by ending monthly statements and required payments, while keeping liens active until accounts are fully paid off. Additionally, the board designated July 3, 2026, as the official holiday and approved a brick facade for the misdemeanor probation office.

• Approved claims and payroll as presented (motion carried)
• Approved six alcoholic beverage licenses for local businesses (motion carried)
• Approved Lincoln County Juvenile Detention contract for 30 beds annually (motion carried)
• Approved policy ending monthly indigent fee statements and required payments while keeping liens active until payoff (motion carried)
• Approved indigent application #2026-4 for burial assistance, conditional on remaining estate funds after the applicant’s death (motion carried)
• Designated July 3, 2026, as the official holiday under normal scheduling (motion carried)
• Approved installing brick on the misdemeanor probation office to cover a removed garage door (Commissioner Koyle voted nay)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners called a special meeting to conduct tax assessment appeals before the Board of Equalization. Appointments are set for residential and commercial appeals on June 24, and additional sessions on June 25‑26, if needed. The agenda was posted at county offices and on the county website. An executive session may be called at any time during the meeting.

• Tax Assessment Appeals – Board of Equalization, residential appointments June 24, 9:00 AM‑11:30 AM
• Tax Assessment Appeals – Board of Equalization, commercial appointments June 24, 1:00 PM‑4:00 PM
• Additional Tax Assessment Appeals sessions June 25, 9:00 AM‑11:00 AM (if needed)
• Additional Tax Assessment Appeals sessions June 26, 9:00 AM‑1:00 PM (if needed)
• Special meeting notice posted at county courthouses, Sherman J. Bellwood Judicial building, Assessor’s office, and online

The Board of Equalization met to hear an appeal from Braylee Harwood regarding a property assessment. The request was denied because the Assessor had already made an adjustment to $215,829.00.

• Entered into Board of Equalization (motion carried)
• Denied appellant's request (motion carried)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The committee will meet to approve or ratify the hiring of employees for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and the Juvenile Detention Center. The meeting also includes activity reports and budget matters from Minidoka and Cassia clerks.

• Hiring approvals for Criminal Justice Center
• Hiring approvals for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Hiring approvals for Juvenile Detention Center
• Budget matters from Minidoka and Cassia clerks

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address administrative approvals and several departmental requests. Key items include a roundtable discussion on the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project and a review of housing contracts.

• Misdemeanor Probation Office Project Work Group roundtable discussion
• Housing contracts presented by JDC Director Bodily
• Taser contract renewal presented by Sheriff Pinther
• County block survey service retention
• Benefits Fair fund request

The Board approved several liquor licenses and a $77,022 taser contract renewal with Axon. They also designated $500 for a summer benefit picnic and approved previous meeting minutes.

• Approved claims and payroll
• Approved June 11, 2026, minutes
• Approved June 15, 2026, minutes
• Approved alcoholic beverage licenses for seven entities
• Designated $500 for summer benefit picnic
• Surplused a $50.00 magic keyboard to be offered to employees
• Approved Axon taser contract renewal for $77,022.00

Community Development

The Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a special use permit for a duplex at 875 North Meridian (Action Item 4). The meeting also includes approval of previous minutes and public comment. No other substantive items are on the agenda.

• Action Item: Nef Duplex Special Use at 875 North Meridian (special use permit for a duplex)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will consider routine administrative items including approval of claims, minutes, and alcoholic beverage licenses. They will also discuss and take action on the FY25 audit findings, the FY26 CPA contract with Price Dayley & Associates, the Joint Public Defense Tentative Budget for FY27, and the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project. An executive session is scheduled for legal matters.

• Approval of Alcoholic Beverage Licenses
• Approve Joint Public Defense Tentative Budget for FY27
• Discussion of Misdemeanor Probation Office Project
• FY25 Audit Findings and County FY26 CPA Contract with Price Dayley & Associates
• Joint Animal Control Discussion and E-911 Contracts

Commissioners approved several administrative and financial items, including a $32,695 contract for the fiscal year 2026 county audit and Minidoka County’s half-share of the tentative public defender budget for fiscal year 2027. The board also granted four new alcoholic beverage licenses and set weed department work hours at 4–10 hour days without automatic comp time. Several operational topics, including E911 contracts, joint animal control, and cemetery districts, were discussed but no action was taken.

• Approved FY 2026 audit contract with Price, Dayley & Associates for $32,695
• Approved county’s share of tentative FY 2027 public defender budget from Cassia County trust fund
• Granted four alcoholic beverage licenses to local businesses
• Set weed department work hours at 4–10 hour days with no automatic comp time
• Approved June 8 meeting minutes and county claims as presented
• Scheduled FY 2026 budget reviews for July 6 and July 13 afternoons
• Entered executive session to meet with legal counsel on tenure of employment

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners is holding a special joint meeting with Cassia County Commissioners to discuss the FY 2027 budget. Two action items are on the agenda: a contract for the Mini-Cassia Veterans Service Officer and updates on the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center. Public comment will be taken.

• Mini-Cassia Veterans Service Officer Contract – action item with Chuck Driscoll
• Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center – action item with CCSO & Lt. Shannon Taylor
• Joint budget discussion for fiscal year 2027 between Minidoka and Cassia counties
• Public comment period before the action items

The commission approved $34,770.47 toward the Veteran Service Officer's contract. They also approved the Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center's fiscal year 2027 budget with a remaining balance of $2,457,256.00 to be split between counties. The Public Defender’s fiscal year 2027 budget was tabled for future consideration.

• Approved half of Veteran Service Officer contract ($34,770.47)
• Approved Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center FY2027 budget ($2,457,256.00 remaining balance)
• Tabled Public Defender fiscal year 2027 budget

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The committee will meet to approve or ratify employee hiring for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. Members will also consider a pay increase for a POST certified instructor. The meeting includes reports on budget matters and legal updates.

• Hiring approvals for Criminal Justice Center
• Hiring approvals for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Hiring approvals for Juvenile Detention Center
• Pay increase for POST certified instructor at Juvenile Detention Center

The committee approved a $1.00 per hour pay increase for an employee in the Juvenile Detention Center. The meeting included reports on jail populations, probation statistics, and budget balances.

• Approved May 26, 2026 minutes
• Approved $1.00 per hour pay increase for a POST certified instructor

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board will meet to discuss juvenile probation and detention center operations. Key actions include the potential approval or ratification of new employee hires. The meeting also includes time for budget matters and executive sessions.

• Approval or ratification of Juvenile Probation Department employees
• Approval or ratification of Juvenile Detention Center employees
• Budget matters discussed by Minidoka and Cassia Clerks

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners will hold a regular meeting on June 8, 2026, with a lengthy agenda. Action items include approval of claims and payroll, nomination of a Board of Health representative, indigent liens and application, an alcoholic beverage license, and a Caselle financial software contract. The board will also discuss the misdemeanor probation office project, receive weekly reports, and consider a joint animal control contract.

• Caselle Financial Software Contract – action item
• Joint Animal Control Contract with Mayor Jones
• Misdemeanor Probation Office Project Work Group Round Table Discussion
• Alcoholic Beverage License – action item
• Penalty and Interest Tax Cancellation

The Board approved the migration of Caselle financial software and established a manual tracking process for indigent account balances. Other actions included approving payroll, minutes, a retail liquor license, and a burial expense application.

• Approved claims and payroll
• Approved June 1, 2026 meeting minutes
• Nominated Jared Orton to the Board of Public Health
• Approved manual tracking of indigent account balances
• Denied removal of interest and penalties for Olive Phillips life-estate property
• Approved retail alcoholic beverage license for Boonies LLC
• Approved indigent application #2026-3 for burial/disposition expenses
• Approved Caselle financial software migration

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will consider a series of routine administrative items including approval of claims, payroll, and minutes. They will also take action on an Emergency Management Performance Grant, discuss weekly reports on county buildings and IT, and hold a roundtable discussion on the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project. A drawing for surplus iPhones and an alcoholic beverage license are also on the agenda.

• Emergency Management Performance Grant – action item with Kim Vega
• Misdemeanor Probation Office Project Work Group Round Table Discussion
• Drawing for surplus iPhone16e and iPhone 12
• Alcoholic Beverage License – action item
• County South Roof – action item under Building and Grounds

Commissioners approved a county south building roof replacement, accepted a $34,377.40 state emergency management grant, authorized an alcoholic beverage license for Square Bagel LLC, and processed routine payroll and meeting minutes. The board also tabled a nomination pending an agenda correction. These decisions fund local emergency preparedness, maintain public facilities, and support area business operations.

• Approved $34,187.50 upfront for county south building roof replacement (Dynamic Eco Systems LLC)
• Accepted $34,377.40 state emergency management grant with hospital covering half match
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for Square Bagel LLC
• Approved change order #1 for new commissioner building ($4,965.73)
• Approved claims and payroll as presented
• Approved minutes from May 26, 2026
• Tabled nomination of Jared Orton to South-Central Community Action Board

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee meeting on May 26, 2026 will consider and vote on hiring employees for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. The committee will also receive reports from each department, discuss budget matters, and hear commissioner/sheriff updates. An executive session may be held for personnel and legal matters.

• Approve/ratify hiring of employees for the Criminal Justice Center
• Approve/ratify hiring of employees for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Approve/ratify hiring of employees for the Juvenile Detention Center
• Budget matters discussion
• Executive session for personnel and legal matters

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee approved last month’s meeting minutes and conditionally hired a new staff member for adult misdemeanor probation pending requirements. Members reviewed routine population counts and financial balances for the joint county jail, juvenile detention center, and probation programs. No policy changes or funding approvals were enacted.

• Approved May 12 meeting minutes
• Conditionally approved hire of Brawley Williams for adult misdemeanor probation pending requirements
• Reviewed financial and population reports for county justice facilities

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address business postponed due to the Memorial Day holiday. They will canvass the May 19 election results, approve claims and payroll, approve minutes, consider a hardship usage request, and approve timecards.

• Canvass May 19, 2026 election results
• Approve claims and payroll
• Approve minutes
• Hardship usage request
• Timecard approvals

The Board of Commissioners entered into the Board of Canvassers to approve the abstract of votes from the May 19, 2026, election. The Board also approved claims, payroll, and a hardship request for a two-week period.

• Approved claims and payroll
• Approved May 18, 2026, meeting minutes
• Entered into the Board of Canvassers
• Canvassed the May 19, 2026, election results
• Approved a two-week hardship request
• Approved employee timecards (one rejected, one not turned in)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to conduct routine administrative business. The agenda consists of procedural items and weekly reports.

• Approval of claims and payroll
• Approval of minutes

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will consider a resolution to amend the FY2026 budget, set dates for June Board of Equalization hearings, and vote on retaining a contractor for a county block survey. Other action items include surplus of two iPhones valued at $162 and $95, acceptance of the Frontier/Smiles Grant, and a hardship usage request. The meeting also features a roundtable discussion on the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project and weekly departmental reports.

• Resolution to Amend Budget Fiscal Year 2026
• Retain services for County Block Survey (GIS Official Stephens)
• Surplus 1-iPhone16e ($162) and 1-iPhone12 ($95)
• Frontier Grant Acceptance (Smiles Grant)
• Set Dates for June Board of Equalization Hearings

The commissioners accepted the claims and payroll report and approved the minutes from May 11, 2026. They approved a $6,000 Frontier Community Smiles grant, a budget amendment resolution, and the surplus of two iPhones valued at $162 and $95. The Board of Equalization hearing dates for June 24‑26 were approved, while a hardship usage request was tabled for further information.

• Accepted claims and payroll – motion carried
• Accepted May 11 minutes – motion carried
• Approved Frontier Community Smiles grant $6,000 – motion carried
• Approved budget amendment resolution #2026-05-18 – motion carried
• Surplused iPhone 16e ($162) and iPhone 12 ($95) – motion carried
• Hardship usage request tabled – pending further information
• Approved Board of Equalization hearing dates June 24‑26, 2026 – motion carried

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will vote on hiring employees for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. It will also consider adopting updated policies 1.7, 9.2, 14.11, and 14.4 for the Criminal Justice Center. The agenda includes reports from each facility, budget matters, and authorization for executive sessions on personnel, property, legal, or insurance issues.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Criminal Justice Center
• Approve updated policy 1.7 for Criminal Justice Center
• Approve updated policy 9.2 for Criminal Justice Center
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Juvenile Detention Center

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee approved updates to policies 1.7, 9.2, 14.11, and 14.4, each motion carried. The committee also moved to hire Lieutenant Jaime Sanchez‑Porros pending background checks. No new hires were approved for adult misdemeanor probation or juvenile detention.

• Approved update to policy 1.7 adding certain trainings (motion carried)
• Approved update to policy 9.2 on use of force (motion carried)
• Approved update to policy 14.11 on inmate death reviews (motion carried)
• Approved update to policy 14.4 on drug/alcohol withdrawal procedures (motion carried)
• Moved to hire Jaime Sanchez‑Porros as deputy sheriff, pending background check (motion carried)
• No new hires approved for adult misdemeanor probation (no hires to approve)
• No new hires approved for juvenile detention center (no hires to approve)
• Adjourned meeting until May 26, 2026 (motion carried)

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Executive Board will meet to approve minutes, hear reports from the Juvenile Judge, Probation Department, and Detention Center, and consider action on hiring employees. The board may also enter executive sessions for personnel, property, or legal matters. Budget matters will be discussed.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Juvenile Probation Department
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Juvenile Detention Center
• Potential executive sessions for personnel, property, legal, or insurance matters
• Discussion of budget matters with Minidoka and Cassia clerks

The Mini-Cassia Joint Juvenile Probation Committee unanimously approved the minutes from the April 14, 2026 meeting. The meeting was then unanimously adjourned. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved April 14, 2026 minutes (unanimous yea vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous yea vote)

Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency

The Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency will consider a proposed new district in partnership with the City of Minidoka and Ag West, with IESM expressing interest in an expansion project. The board will also approve minutes from March 18, 2026 and April 1, 2026, and review the monthly financial report to authorize bill payments.

• Proposed new Urban Renewal District in partnership with City of Minidoka and Ag West
• IESM interested in expansion project within the proposed district
• Approval of meeting minutes from March 18, 2026 and April 1, 2026
• Review and approval of monthly financial report and payment of bills
• Administrative services action item (details not specified)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a rezone request from 3 Strings of Idaho. Other action items include approval of claims and payroll, opioid funding allocation, hiring a topographical surveyor, and approving a schematic drawing for the Judicial Block. The board will also discuss the Misdemeanor Probation Office project and enter executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) regarding House Bill 752.

• Public Hearing: 3 Strings of Idaho Rezone
• Opioid Funding – action item
• Approve Myers Anderson to obtain Schematic drawing of Judicial Block
• Hire Topographical Surveyor
• South Central Public Health District Budget

The board approved a rezoning request moving three parcels from agricultural low to agricultural medium. It approved several financial actions including a $30,000 opioid‑fund grant to Smithson Counseling, a waiver of a permit fee for the off‑highway vehicle course, and a casualty‑loss credit of $4,412 for a Heyburn property. Contract approvals included the Sawtooth Medical amended addendum and a memorandum of understanding with the Mini‑Casia Juvenile Detention Center. Additional items approved were the May 4 minutes, an IT distribution email, signing of corrected deeds, and authorizing Commissioner Orton to vote on the South‑Central Public Health budget hearing.

• Approved rezoning from ag low to ag medium for 3 Strings of Idaho parcels (motion carried)
• Approved $30,000 grant to Smithson Counseling from opioid funds (motion carried; Commissioner Orton recused)
• Approved waiver of permit fee for building at off‑highway vehicle course (motion carried)
• Approved Sawtooth Medical contract amended addendum with 8% increase ($27,735) (motion carried)
• Approved casualty‑loss credit of $4,412 for parcel #MHO001050 in Heyburn (motion carried)
• Signed memorandum of understanding with Mini‑Casia Juvenile Detention Center (motion carried)
• Approved signing of corrected deeds for county parcels (motion carried)
• Approved Commissioner Orton to vote on South‑Central Public Health budget hearing (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a round table discussion regarding the Misdemeanor Probation Office project. The body will also review the South Central Public Health District FY 2027 budget and address various administrative permits and deeds.

• Misdemeanor Probation Office Project Work Group Round Table Discussion
• South Central Public Health District Budget FY 2027
• OHV Building Permit Fee Waiver
• City of Minidoka Deed
• Myers Anderson Architects action item

The board approved several motions, including earmarking the remaining general justice reserve budget for start‑up funding of the misdemeanor probation department beginning August 2026. Other actions included canceling a fiber‑optic run, paying claims and payroll, approving two alcoholic‑beverage licenses, and adopting a $7,621.30 change order for elevator electrical work. A motion to hold a building‑permit waiver failed for lack of a second.

• Earmarked justice reserve budget for misdemeanor probation start‑up (motion carried)
• Cancelled fiber‑optic run at weed department, replacing it with a mobile docking station (motion carried)
• Approved payment of claims and payroll as presented (motion carried)
• Approved two alcoholic‑beverage licenses for Maverick Group LLC (Maverick #394 & #354) (motion carried)
• Approved change order #PR1 for elevator electrical changes, $7,621.30 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from April 27, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved 29 certificates of residency and denied two (EDUID #100731700, #54269315) (motion carried)
• Motion to hold Off Highway Vehicle building permit waiver died (no second)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will consider hiring employees for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. The body will also vote on a medical contract for the Sawtooth Correctional Medicine Jail and the purchase of a WRAP Cart.

• Hiring employees for Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center
• Medical contract amendment and renewal for Sawtooth Correctional Medicine Jail (Oct 2026–Sept 2028)
• Purchase of a WRAP Cart
• Approval of minutes from April 14, 2026
• Executive Sessions for personnel and legal matters

The committee approved the minutes from April 14, 2026. It accepted an amendment to the Sawtooth Correctional Medicine jail medical contract, raising the total to $27,712.00. The board also approved purchase of a WRAP cart ($3,313.12), replacement of a washing machine ($24,148.00), and hiring of Home Rocoas as a full‑time officer. An executive session was entered and the meeting was adjourned.

• Approved April 14 minutes (motion carried)
• Amended Sawtooth jail medical contract with 8% increase to $27,712.00 (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of WRAP cart for $3,313.12 (motion carried)
• Approved replacement of washing machine for $24,148.00 (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Home Rocoas as full‑time officer (motion carried)
• Entered executive session (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Board will vote on a Memorandum of Agreement for the Mini-Cassia Juvenile Detention Center and discuss the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project. They will also consider a survey to deed Desert West lots to the City of Minidoka. Other actions include approving claims/payroll, appointing a Board of Community Guardian, and scheduling a special meeting to canvass election results.

• Approval of Claims & Payroll
• Board of Community Guardians Appointment
• Misdemeanor Probation Office Project Work Group Discussion
• Mini-Cassia Juvenile Detention Center Memorandum of Agreement
• Desert West Survey for Deeded Lots to City of Minidoka

The board approved 13 residency certificates for junior college, accepted claims and payroll as presented, scheduled a special meeting for May 26, appointed Melody Evans to the Board of Community Guardians, and approved the Juvenile Detention Center Memorandum of Understanding with Cassia County (correcting the year to 2026‑2027). All motions were carried.

• Approved 13 certificates of residency for junior college (motion carried)
• Accepted claims and payroll as presented (motion carried)
• Scheduled a special meeting on May 26 at 9:00 AM (motion carried)
• Appointed Melody Evans to the Board of Community Guardians (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from April 20, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved Juvenile Detention Center Memorandum of Understanding with Cassia County, correcting year to 2026‑2027 (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will review administrative approvals, including payroll and alcoholic beverage licenses. The meeting includes a roundtable discussion on the Misdemeanor Probation Office project and a review of deeded lots to the City of Minidoka.

• Misdemeanor Probation Office Project Work Group Round Table Discussion
• Desert West Survey for Deeded Lots to City of Minidoka
• Tax Exemptions under Idaho Code 63-602 (b)(c) & (e)
• Bureau of Land Management Acquisition
• Quote for Coroner Garage Door

The board approved payment of claims and payroll, a retail alcohol license for EL Patron Mexican Gill & Cantina, LLC, and ten certificates of residency. They also approved tax exemptions for several properties, a special joint‑budget meeting with Cassia County, a promotion with a 5% raise, and a $2,725 garage door purchase for the coroner’s department. An executive session was entered for personnel matters.

• Approved payment of claims and payroll (motion carried)
• Approved retail alcohol beverage license for EL Patron Mexican Gill & Cantina, LLC (doing business as Rudy’s bar and grill) (motion carried)
• Approved ten certificates of residency (motion carried)
• Approved tax exemption for properties RPROO000283270, RPO9S23E258450, RPR18900570070, RPR18900570090, RPR18900570080 (motion carried)
• Approved special meeting with Cassia County on June 11, 2026 at 1:30 to discuss joint budgets (motion carried)
• Approved promotion of Andrew Bray to shift supervisor with 5% pay raise (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of garage door from Morgan Door for coroner’s department, $2,725, from general reserve budget 01-29-520-00 (motion carried)
• Entered executive session for personnel matters (motion carried)

Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency

The Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency special meeting scheduled for April 16, 2026 was cancelled. Consequently, no agenda items, including approval of prior meeting minutes or administrative services actions, will be considered. The next regular meeting is set for July 8, 2026 at 9:30 am.

Community Development

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing regarding the Minidoka County Comprehensive Plan. The commission is also taking action on a poultry CAFO and a property rezone.

• Public hearing: Minidoka County Comprehensive Plan
• Hy-Line North America Enclosed Poultry CAFO (625 N 300 W, Paul)
• 3 Strings of Idaho LLC Rezone and Special Use (485 S 100 E, Rupert)

The board approved the minutes from the March 19, 2026 meeting. It declined the special‑use permit for the Hy‑line North America Enclosed Poultry CAFO. It recommended rezoning of the 3 Strings of Idaho LLC site and approved a contingent special‑use permit, and it recommended the Comprehensive Plan public hearing to the commissioners.

• Approved March 19, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Declined special‑use permit for Hy‑line North America Enclosed Poultry CAFO (motion carried)
• Recommended rezoning of 3 Strings of Idaho LLC property to commissioners (motion carried)
• Approved special‑use permit for 3 Strings of Idaho LLC contingent on commissioners' rezoning approval (motion carried)
• Recommended Minidoka County Comprehensive Plan public hearing to commissioners (motion carried)

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The Mini‑Cassia Juvenile Probation Executive Board will consider actions on hiring staff for the Juvenile Probation Department and the Juvenile Detention Center. The board may also hold executive sessions to discuss personnel matters, real‑property interests, confidential records, pending litigation, and insurance claims. Budget matters will be addressed by the Minidoka and Cassia clerks.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for the Juvenile Probation Department (Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate)
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for the Juvenile Detention Center (Director Trent Bodily)
• Executive session topics: personnel matters, acquisition of real property, exempt records, pending litigation, insurance claims
• Budget matters presentation by Minidoka and Cassia clerks

The Mini-Cassia Joint Juvenile Probation Committee approved the minutes from the March 10, 2026 meeting with a unanimous yea vote. The board then adjourned the April 14, 2026 meeting, also by unanimous yea. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved 03/10/2026 minutes – unanimous yea (moved by Dave Pinther, seconded by Kevin Horak)
• Adjourned meeting – unanimous yea (moved by Dave Pinther, seconded by Kevin Horak)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The committee will meet to approve or ratify the hiring of employees for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. The body will also consider a staff promotion and pay raise at the Juvenile Detention Center.

• Hiring approvals for Criminal Justice Center
• Hiring approvals for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Hiring approvals for Juvenile Detention Center
• Staff promotion to shift supervisor with pay raise at Juvenile Detention Center

The committee approved the March 24, 2026 minutes. It also approved moving Andre Bra y to shift supervisor with a 5% pay increase. No other substantive actions were decided.

• Approved March 24, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Approved position move of Andre Bra y to shift supervisor with 5% pay increase (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will vote on several action items, including an emergency drought declaration, approval of claims and payroll, and ratification of a special inspector hire. They will also consider the Prison Rape Elimination Act audit agreement and a public hearing on a dam subdivision. Additional items such as opioid funding for the Boys and Girls Club and various procurement estimates will be discussed.

• Approval of Claims & Payroll – action item
• Ratify Special Inspector Hire – action item
• Emergency Drought Declaration – action item
• Prison Rape Elimination Act Audit Agreement – action item
• Public Hearing – Dam Subdivision – action item

The board approved several contracts and expenditures, including a $7,064 advance to Longhorn fencing, a $25,587 carpet contract for the probation office, and a $15,000 opioid‑fund grant to the Boys and Girls Club. They also approved multiple tax‑exemption applications, reappointed a member to the Animal Damage Control Board, and entered the final plat for the Dam subdivision. All motions were carried.

• Approved 67% advance to Longhorn fencing ($7,063.98) – motion carried
• Approved Magic Valley Carpet contract for probation office ($25,586.47) – motion carried
• Approved courthouse carpet tiles purchase ($18,653.25) – motion carried
• Approved $15,000 grant to Boys and Girls Club from opioid funds – motion carried
• Approved tax exemption applications (RPR1890058001A, RPR1890036008A, RP0560000404B0, RPR2901000004B, RP10S23E014850, RPROO000206460, RP09S24E219455, MH002483, RPH00000006520, RPH0000006510, RP07s23e220460, RPP4230012001A) – motion carried
• Reappointed John Phillips to District #3 Animal Damage Control Board – motion carried
• Accepted final plat for the Dam subdivision – motion carried
• Entered into Board of Equalization – motion carried

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including approvals of payroll claims, invoices, and construction notices. They will discuss the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project Work Group and review weekly reports on building, grounds, procurement, and IT. A memorandum of understanding for the Urban Renewal Agency RAA #2 will be presented, and a groundbreaking ceremony for the new Commissioner Building will be held.

• Approval of Claims & Payroll
• Longhorn Fencing and Supply invoice for County South Automatic Gate
• Misdemeanor Probation Office Project Work Group Round Table discussion
• Memorandum of Understanding, Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency RAA #2
• Groundbreaking ceremony for the County Commissioner Building at 702 G Street

The board approved several routine items, including payroll claims and meeting minutes. It reappointed fairboard committee members, appointed a water‑resource commissioner, and approved a survey contract and a loan repayment agreement. The commissioners also approved a notice to proceed with Koyle’s Classic Construction on the new county commission building.

• Approved claims and payroll (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from March 30, 2026 (motion carried)
• Reappointed Luis Hurtado and Travis Lammers to fairboard committee (4‑year terms) and appointed Chance Bowlin (4‑year term) (motion carried)
• Appointed Wade Hawkes to Middle Snake Regional Water Resource Commission (4‑year term) (motion carried)
• Approved $1,050 survey contract with Desert West Land Surveys for property near City of Minidoka (motion carried)
• Accepted certificate of residency for junior college (motion carried)
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for repayment of Revenue Allocation Area #2 loan (motion carried)
• Approved notice to proceed with Koyle’s Classic Construction on new county commission building (motion carried)

Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency

The Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency is meeting to discuss project updates and financial reports. The board will consider an MOU to accept and repay advance funding from Minidoka County for RAA 2 costs.

• Discussion on a reimbursement agreement with Mart Produce for RAA 1
• Proposed approval of an MOU for advance funding for RAA 2 from Minidoka County
• Approval of March 18, 2026 meeting minutes
• Authorization of payment for bills in the Financial Report

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including approvals of claims and payroll, minutes, and a loan request for MCURA RAA #2. They will vote on waiving county permit fees for the Duane Smith Annex and County Commissioners buildings, and discuss the Misdemeanor Probation Office Project Work Group. Additional items include weekly reports, an electronic gate for County South, a community college certificate of residency, and agreements with the City of Heyburn on communications and mutual aid for building inspections.

• Approval of Claims & Payroll
• Approval of Minutes
• MCURA RAA #2 Loan Request
• Waive County Portion of Permit Fees for Duane Smith Annex & County Commissioners Buildings
• Designate Polling Places for May 19, 2026 Election

The commissioners approved a $2,000 loan to the Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency’s Revenue Allocation Area #2, contingent on repayment of a prior $2,000 loan to Revenue Allocation Area #1. They also approved the purchase of an electronic gate for the County South building for $10,543.12 and authorized telecom work to install conduit and fiber to the new commissioner building and Duane Smith Annex. Additional actions included waiving permit fees for the new buildings, approving precinct polling locations, and signing letters rescinding termination notices with the Cities of Rupert and Heyburn.

• Approved $10,543.12 electronic gate contract with Long Horn Fencing (motion carried)
• Approved telecom project to run conduit and fiber to new commissioner building and Duane Smith Annex (motion carried)
• Approved claims and payroll as presented (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from March 23, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved designated precinct polling locations (motion carried)
• Approved $2,000 loan to Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency, Revenue Allocation Area #2 (motion carried)
• Waived county permit fees for Duane Smith Annex and new commissioner building (motion carried)
• Signed letters rescinding termination notices of communication agreements with City of Rupert and City of Heyburn (motion carried)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will consider and vote on hiring approvals for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. It will also vote on authorizing the C T E L to collect jail phone‑call revenue under an FCC ruling. Additional items include budget discussion and reports from department directors.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for the Criminal Justice Center
• Approve signing of authorization for C T E L to collect jail phone‑call revenue per FCC ruling
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Juvenile Detention Center
• Budget matters presented by Minidoka Clerk

The committee approved the March 10, 2026 minutes. Sheriff Pinther authorized the Criminal Justice Center to collect 0.02 cents and forward it to the jail as revenue. The committee hired Musonda Karima, pending a polygraph test result. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Approved March 10, 2026 minutes (motion carried)
• Authorized CTEL to collect 0.02 cents for jail revenue (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Musonda Karima pending polygraph test (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 8:14 AM (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will vote on several contracts and agreements, including a communications agreement and a mutual‑aid agreement with the City of Heyburn. They will also consider property‑tax exemption actions under Idaho Code 63‑602 and approve routine items such as claims, payroll, and an annex floor plan. Additional agenda items include a termination notice for an Exit 208 contract and a public notice on structural‑engineering regulations.

• Approve City of Heyburn Communications Agreement – action item Prosecutor Stevenson
• Approve Mutual Aid Agreement with City of Heyburn for building inspections – action item Prosecutor Stevenson
• Property Tax Exemptions pursuant to Idaho Code 63‑602(b)(c)&(e) – action item Assessor West
• Approval of Claims & Payroll – action item
• Approve Duane Smith Annex Floor Plan – action item

The board approved the floor plan for the new misdemeanor probation office, two community‑college residency certificates, and routine claims and payroll. They also approved the March 16 minutes, a $1,800 cremation aid application, the withdrawal of the 208‑exit agreement, and a public notice updating structural engineering regulations. All motions carried.

• Approved floor plan layout for new misdemeanor probation office
• Approved two certificates of residency for community college
• Approved claims and payroll
• Approved minutes from March 16, 2026
• Approved county aid application #2026-1 for cremation ($1,800, no reimbursement)
• Approved signing notice of withdrawal on the 208‑exit agreement
• Approved sending public notice updating structural engineering regulations

Community Development

The Minidoka County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes and consider an amalgamated height variance for 60 S 475 W Paul. The commission will also hold a public hearing on the Minidoka County Comprehensive Plan.

• Action Item: Approval of Minutes
• Action Item: Amalgamated Height Variance (60 S 475 W Paul)
• Action Item: Minidoka County Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the minutes from the February 19, 2026 meeting. It also approved the Amalgamated Height Variance for the property at 60 S 475 W Paul. The board authorized the staff to review the Comprehensive Plan and scheduled a public hearing for April 16, 2026. The meeting was adjourned at 4:46 p.m.

• Approved February 19, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved Amalgamated Height Variance (60 S 475 W Paul) (motion carried)
• Authorized staff to review Comprehensive Plan and continue in April (motion carried)
• Scheduled Comprehensive Plan public hearing for April 16, 2026 (motion carried)
• Adjourned meeting at 4:46 p.m. (motion carried)

Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency

The Board of Commissioners will consider approving the 2025 annual report via Resolution 2026-1. The agency will also discuss project updates and hold an executive session to address personnel, real property acquisition, and legal matters.

• Approval of Resolution 2026-1 regarding the 2025 Annual Report
• Discussion on establishing a reimbursement agreement with Mart Produce for RAA 1
• Review and authorization of payment for bills in the Financial Report
• Executive session to deliberate on the acquisition of an interest in real property

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will hold a public hearing regarding the creation of an ambulance district. The board will also consider several action items including a contract termination for Exit 208 and a deed for the City of Minidoka.

• Public hearing for Ambulance District Creation
• Notice of Termination, Exit 208 Contract
• Deed to City of Minidoka w/o Survey
• Sheriff Office Desk Purchase
• Idaho Parks and Recreation Grant

The commissioners approved the purchase of four desks for the County South Building at a cost of $4,253.88. They also approved two Idaho Parks and Recreation grants totaling $25,499.34 and authorized numerous property tax exemption applications. Additional actions included approving community‑college residency certificates, signing a contractor agreement, and denying a funding request from Interlink Volunteer Caregivers.

• Approved purchase of four desks for County South Building for $4,253.88 (motion carried)
• Approved Idaho Parks and Recreation Recreational Boating Safety grant of $16,900.00 (motion carried)
• Approved Idaho Parks and Recreation Off‑Highway Vehicle grant of $8,599.34 (motion carried)
• Approved multiple property tax exemption applications (list of IDs) (motion carried)
• Approved two community college certificates of residency (motion carried)
• Approved claims as presented (motion carried)
• Signed owner/contractor agreement with Koyle’s Classic Construction (motion carried)
• Denied funding request for Interlink Volunteer Caregivers (letter to be sent)

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The Mini‑Cassia Juvenile Probation Executive Board will consider several action items. Members will vote to approve or ratify the hiring of employees for the Juvenile Probation Department and the Juvenile Detention Center. An executive session is scheduled to discuss personnel and other confidential matters. The board will also review budget matters.

• Approve or ratify hiring of Juvenile Probation Department employees
• Approve or ratify hiring of Juvenile Detention Center employees
• Executive session to discuss personnel, real‑property interest, exempt records, legal counsel, and risk‑management matters
• Review budget matters with Minidoka and Cassia clerks
• Presentation by Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard

The Mini-Cassia Joint Juvenile Probation Committee approved the minutes from 02/10/2023 with a unanimous yea vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous yea vote. No other actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from 02/10/2023 (unanimous yea vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous yea vote)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The committee will consider approving or ratifying new employee hires for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. Members will also review a rental contract and expenditures for Adult Misdemeanor Probation.

• Hiring approvals for Criminal Justice Center
• Hiring approvals for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Rental contract and expenditures for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Hiring approvals for Juvenile Detention Center
• Budget reports from Minidoka and Cassia Clerks

The Mini-Cassia Joint Justice Committee approved the minutes from the February 24, 2026 meeting by unanimous vote. They discussed ending reimbursement for a $12,500 air‑conditioner repair and will wait for bids on flooring and roof patches before deciding on further payments. The committee received reports on inmate populations, probationer counts, and budget balances, then adjourned by unanimous vote.

• Approved minutes for 02/24/2026 (unanimous yea vote)
• Deferred decision on flooring and roof repair bids pending next board meeting
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous yea vote)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will review and vote on a range of items, including the Exit 208 contract, the NG 911 circuit approval, and several administrative approvals such as claims, payroll, and the fiscal year 2027 budget hearing date. Additional topics include a transfer station pump repair, a revised communication agreement with the City of Heyburn, and updates on veteran services and property tax exemptions.

• Exit 208 Contract – action item (Prosecutor Stevenson)
• NG 911 circuit approval – action item (Information Technology)
• Approval of Claims & Payroll – action item
• Transfer Station Pump repair – action item (Commissioner Schaeffer)
• Revised Communication Agreement – City of Heyburn – action item

The Minidoka County Commissioners approved a series of items, including claims and payroll, a $420 NG 911 circuit contract, a $13,221 fiber‑optic contract for the misdemeanor probation office, and the appointment of a trustee for the county animal shelter. They also approved a transfer‑station pump repair up to $10,870, set the fiscal year 2027 budget hearing for August 31, 2026, hired Holly Hansen at $18 per hour, and approved several homeowners tax cancellations. All motions were carried.

• Approved claims and payroll (motion carried)
• Approved NG 911 circuit contract with Iron Regional Optical Networks for $420 (motion carried)
• Approved Mountain Inc. “Option B” fiber‑optic contract for $13,221 (motion carried)
• Approved appointment of Coliese Hart as trustee for the Minidoka County Animal Shelter Trust (motion carried)
• Approved transfer‑station pump repair not to exceed $10,870 (motion carried)
• Set FY2027 budget hearing date for August 31, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Holly Hansen for the extension office position at $18 per hour (motion carried)
• Approved homeowners tax cancellations listed in the record (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including the review and order of a proposed ambulance district petition and the award of a bid for the Commissioners Building. Additional items include approval of payroll claims, a microfiche reader purchase, and a building inspection mutual‑aid agreement. The agenda also includes reports and a round‑table discussion with the City of Minidoka Planning & Zoning office.

• Approval of Claims & Payroll – action item
• Microfiche reader purchase – general reserve – action item
• Building Inspection mutual aid agreement – action item
• Award Commissioners Building Bid – action item
• Proposed Ambulance District petition review & order – action item

Commissioners approved a mutual aid agreement with the City of Heyburn and moved it to the appropriate city parties. They accepted the ambulance district petitions and scheduled a public hearing for March 16, 2026. The updated county personnel policy removing the 12‑month vacation‑leave waiting period was approved. Finally, the County awarded a $3,104,029.00 building contract to Koyle’s Classic Construction for a project at 702 G Street, Rupert.

• Approved mutual aid agreement with City of Heyburn (motion carried)
• Accepted ambulance district petitions and set public hearing for March 16, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved updated personnel policy removing 12‑month vacation‑leave wait (motion carried)
• Approved purchase of microfiche machine up to $7,500 from general reserve (motion carried)
• Approved certificate of residency (motion carried)
• Awarded building contract to Koyle’s Classic Construction for $3,104,029.00 at 702 G Street, Rupert (motion carried)
• Accepted claims and payroll as presented (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from February 23, 2026 (motion carried)

Veteran's Service Advisory Board

The Minidoka County Veteran's Service Advisory Board will meet on February 26, 2026 at the Rupert Police Station meeting room. The agenda includes a VSO report, office issues, planning VSO activities for the next quarter, a review of the Patriots Food Pantry, and discussion of moving the VSO office. Additional items are comments from commissioners, the chairman, directors, and alternates. No specific decisions are indicated in the agenda.

• VSO Report
• Office Issue
• VSO Activities for next Quarter
• Patriots Food Pantry
• Moving the VSO Office

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The committee will meet to approve or ratify employee hires for the Criminal Justice Center, Adult Misdemeanor Probation, and Juvenile Detention Center. Members will also discuss rental payments for Misdemeanor Probation.

• Hiring approvals for Criminal Justice Center
• Hiring approvals for Adult Misdemeanor Probation
• Hiring approvals for Juvenile Detention Center
• Discussion of Misdemeanor Probation rental payments

The committee approved the minutes from the February 10, 2026 meeting. A jail tour was set for March 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM. The meeting was then adjourned. No new business items were presented for approval.

• Accepted minutes from February 10, 2026 (motion carried)
• Scheduled jail tour for March 9, 2026 at 8:00 AM
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

County Commissioners

At its February 23, 2026 meeting, the Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will vote on several action items, including approval of claims, payroll and minutes, and the appointment of a Gellings Animal Trust board member. The agenda lists a proposal to reduce juvenile detention resident capacity from 16 to 8 and a housing agreement with the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections. Other items include cancellation of the solid waste fee and opening of a bid for a new commissioners building. The meeting also includes reports, a hearing on a Heyburn subdivision appeal, and a request to use opioid funds for a sheriff’s office phone app.

• Approval of Claims & Payroll – action item
• Gellings Animal Trust Board Appointment – action item
• Reduce Juvenile Detention Resident Capacity from 16 to 8 – action item
• Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections Housing Agreement – action item
• Solid Waste Fee Cancellation – action item

The board approved reducing the Juvenile Detention Center from 16 beds to 8 beds and funded the Sheriff App using opioid settlement money for 2026‑2027. They also approved numerous property tax exemption applications and cancelled a $550 solid‑waste fee. Additional approvals included claims and payroll, the Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections housing agreement, and several official letters. No decision was made on the $8,000 microfiche reader purchase.

• Approved reduction of Juvenile Detention Center to 8 beds
• Approved funding of Sheriff App from opioid funds for 2026‑2027
• Approved 2026 property tax exemption applications (multiple RPR/RP numbers)
• Approved cancellation of $550 solid waste fee on RP09S24E038551
• Approved claims and payroll as presented
• Approved Idaho Department of Juvenile Corrections housing agreement for 2026
• Approved signing of letter to Minidoka Soil and Water acknowledging contribution
• No decision made on $8,000 microfiche reader purchase

Community Development

The Minidoka County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to approve minutes, appoint officers, and set meeting dates. The body will hold a special use plat hearing for The Damn Subdivision and a public hearing on the Comprehensive Plan.

• Approval of minutes
• Appointment of Chairman and Vice Chairman
• Meeting dates for Calendar Year 2026
• The Damn Subdivision Special Use Preliminary/Final Plat Hearing (832 East 300 North, Rupert)
• Minidoka County Comprehensive Plan Public Hearing

The Planning and Zoning Board approved the December 18, 2025 minutes, appointed Daxc Duffin as Chairman and Lloyd Duffin as Vice Chairman, and set the 2026 meeting dates to the third Thursday of each month. The board also approved the Dam Subdivision Special Use Preliminary/Final Plat for 832 East 300 North, Rupert, and voted to continue the Comprehensive Plan public hearing at the March 19 meeting.

• Approved December 18, 2025 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Appointed Daxc Duffin as Chairman (motion carried)
• Appointed Lloyd Duffin as Vice Chairman (motion carried)
• Set 2026 meeting dates to third Thursday of each month (motion carried)
• Approved Dam Subdivision Special Use Preliminary/Final Plat (832 East 300 North, Rupert) (motion carried)
• Allowed Planning & Zoning to review comprehensive plan and continue hearing in March (motion carried)
• Scheduled continuation of comprehensive plan hearing for March 19 (motion carried)

Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency

The Minidoka County Urban Renewal Agency will review and tentatively accept the 2024 annual report and set a public hearing for March 19, 2025. It will discuss the UR Plan costs for RAA 1 and a reimbursement agreement with Mart Produce. The board will approve the November 19, 2025 meeting minutes, authorize payment of presented bills, and elect a Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary.

• Tentative acceptance of the 2024 annual report and scheduling of a public hearing on March 19, 2025
• Review of UR Plan anticipated costs for RAA 1, including public infrastructure and other costs
• Discussion of establishing a reimbursement agreement with Mart Produce for RAA 1
• Approval of November 19, 2025 meeting minutes and authorization of bill payments
• Election of Chair, Vice Chair, and Secretary

The commission unanimously voted to tentatively accept the FY2025 Annual Report and schedule a public comment meeting for March 18, 2026. It also approved the November 19, 2025 minutes, accepted the financial report, authorized payment of presented bills, and elected Dan Lloyd as Chair and Kit Carney as Vice‑Chair. Discussion of the Mart Produce reimbursement agreement was tabled for future review.

• Tentatively accepted FY2025 Annual Report and scheduled public comment meeting (unanimous)
• Approved November 19, 2025 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Accepted financial report and authorized payment of bills (unanimous)
• Elected Dan Lloyd as Chair and Kit Carney as Vice‑Chair (unanimous)
• Tabled discussion of Mart Produce reimbursement agreement for future review (unanimous)
• Set next regular meeting for March 18, 2026 at 9:30 AM (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting at 10:11 AM (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board will conduct the pledge, public comment, and administrative items such as claims and payroll and approval of minutes. They will also receive weekly reports from the commissioners, clerk, and prosecutor. No substantive policy decisions are listed on the agenda.

• Claims and Payroll (action item)
• Approval of Minutes (action item)
• Commissioner’s weekly reports
• Clerk’s weekly report
• Prosecutor’s weekly report

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners is convening a special meeting in Heyburn to conduct an executive session. The meeting is being held pursuant to Idaho Code 74-204(2), which requires twenty-four-hour notice unless an emergency exists.

• Executive Session per Idaho Code (1)(b)
• Public Comment period
• Meeting location: City of Heyburn Council Chambers

Commissioners Orton, Koyle, and Schaeffer moved to enter an executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b). The motion was seconded and all three commissioners voted aye, so the motion carried. No other actions were taken.

• Motion to enter executive session approved (3-0)

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The Mini‑Cassia Juvenile Probation Executive Board will consider actions to approve or ratify the hiring of employees for the Juvenile Probation Department and the Juvenile Detention Center. The board will also hold an executive session to discuss personnel matters, potential real‑property acquisition, exempt records, pending litigation, and insurance‑risk claims. Budget matters will be presented by the Minidoka and Cassia clerks.

• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Juvenile Probation Department (Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate)
• Approve or ratify hiring of employees for Juvenile Detention Center (Director Trent Bodily)
• Executive session to discuss personnel, real‑property acquisition, exempt records, pending litigation, and risk/insurance claims
• Budget matters presentation by Minidoka and Cassia clerks
• Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard listed as agenda item

The Mini-Cassia Joint Juvenile Probation Committee approved the minutes from 01/13/2023 with a unanimous yea vote. The meeting was then adjourned by unanimous yea vote. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved minutes from 01/13/2023 (unanimous yea vote)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous yea vote)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Justice Committee will meet to approve the hiring of employees, ratify a bid for a jail shower and bathroom resurface, and approve updated jail policies. The committee will also consider an 8-bed capacity increase for the Juvenile Detention Center.

• Approve hiring of employees for Criminal Justice Center
• Ratify bid for 800 & 600 Block Shower & Bathroom resurface
• Approve Guardian RFID contract effective July 2026
• Approve updated Jail Policy 14.5- Pharmaceuticals
• Approve updated Policy 6.1- Mail

The Mini‑Cassia Justice Committee approved several actions, including hiring two new staff members, ratifying bathroom and shower resurfacing work, and adopting three jail‑policy updates. It also approved a four‑year Guardian RFID contract at $7,030 per year and increased the juvenile detention center capacity to eight beds. The meeting was then adjourned.

• Accepted minutes from Jan. 13, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Destiny Teeter as a deputy (motion carried)
• Ratified shower and bathroom resurfacing in cell blocks 800 & 600 ($2,028.47 bathroom, $1,975.47 shower) (motion carried)
• Approved Guardian RFID contract at $7,030 per year for four years, no price increase (motion carried)
• Approved update to jail policy #14.5 – Pharmaceuticals (motion carried)
• Approved update to jail policy #6.1 – Mail (motion carried)
• Approved update to jail policy #1.6 – Cross Gender Supervision (motion carried)
• Approved hiring of Mariah Castro (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will consider several action items, including approval of claims and payroll, and a lease for a sheriff’s office vehicle. They will also discuss technology upgrades such as cameras for the sheriff’s office dark room and a resolution to destroy jail records. Additional items include a solid waste fees request and a report on opioid funds.

• Approval of Claims & Payroll – action item
• Sheriff Office Vehicle Lease – action item
• Cameras for Sheriff Office Dark Room – action item
• Resolution to Destroy Jail Records – action item
• Solid Waste Fees Request – action item

The board approved several contracts, including an internet drop for the sheriff’s department at $144.95 per month and panic‑button and camera equipment totaling $10,376.32. They removed a $550 commercial solid‑waste fee for a specific property and approved leases for three Chevy Tahoe vehicles. Two resolutions to destroy old inmate and medical/jail records were adopted, and the building department was authorized to assist Heyburn with a vent‑hood inspection.

• Approved PMT internet‑drop quote for sheriff’s department dark room ($144.95/month) – motion carried
• Approved panic‑button receiver/labor ($5,270.77) and cameras ($5,105.55) – motion carried
• Removed $550 solid‑waste commercial fee for property RPO9S24E038551 – motion carried
• Approved leases for three Chevy Tahoe vehicles (two at $12,212.82 annually, one at $11,936.00) – motion carried
• Approved resolution #2026-001 to destroy old inmate records – motion carried
• Approved resolution #2026-002 to destroy old medical and jail records – motion carried
• Authorized building department to assist City of Heyburn with Love’s vent‑hood inspection – motion carried
• Approved Minidoka Memorial Hospital bylaws change (section 4.12) – motion carried

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting for a virtual pre-bid session. Bidders may attend the meeting either online via Microsoft Teams or in person.

• Virtual Pre-Bid Meeting

The commissioners conducted a pre‑bid meeting to review the drawings and issue the invitation to bid for the new Minidoka County building. Bids must be submitted by 1:30 PM on February 23, 2026, and will be opened at 2:00 PM the same day. No other actions were taken.

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners held a special emergency meeting on February 5, 2026, citing a possible financial loss. The agenda includes a pledge of allegiance and prayer, and an action item to consider remodeling the county offices at 625 Fremont Street in Rupert. No other specific decisions are listed, though an executive session may be called during the meeting.

• Action item: remodel of county offices at 625 Fremont Street, Rupert, ID

Commissioner Orton opened the emergency meeting at 12:00 PM. The commissioners and officials discussed the remodel plan for the Duane Smith Annex, including Idaho code requirements for a sprinkler system. Official Nay concluded that a sprinkler system is not required based on the remodel layout, and the remodel was allowed to proceed. The meeting adjourned at 1:03 PM.

• Sprinkler system not required for Duane Smith Annex remodel; remodel approved to proceed

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of Commissioners will approve routine items such as claims, payroll, and meeting minutes, and consider appointments and building remodels. They will review weekly reports on procurement, information technology, opioid funds, soil and water, and other agency updates. A public hearing will be held on a resolution to raise the fingerprinting fee under Idaho Code 63-1311a. Additional items include a hospital bylaws review and an opioid‑funds request from the Boys and Girls Club.

• Approval of Claims & Payroll (action item)
• Gellings Animal Shelter Trust Board appointment (action item)
• Duane Smith Annex Building remodel (action item)
• Resolution to increase fingerprinting fee – public hearing (action item)
• Boys and Girls Club opioid funds request (action item)

The board accepted claims and payroll, approved the January 20 minutes, and accepted 30 residency certificates. A resolution to raise fingerprint background‑check fees was adopted. The commissioners also approved a remodel action to move shelving at the Duane Smith Annex. No action was taken on two letters of interest for the Gellings Animal Shelter Trust board.

• Accepted claims and payroll as presented (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from January 20, 2026 (motion carried)
• Accepted 30 certificates of residency (motion carried)
• Approved resolution #2026-02-02 to increase fingerprint background‑check fees (motion carried)
• Approved remodel plan to move shelving and files at Duane Smith Annex (motion carried)
• No action on Gellings Animal Shelter Trust board letters of interest
• Board will review additional $15,000 opioid fund request (no decision made)
• Entered into executive session (aye votes from Orton, Koyle, Schaeffer)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to address administrative items, including the approval of minutes and payroll. The session includes weekly reports from the Commissioners, Clerk, and Prosecutor.

• Claims and Payroll action item
• Approval of Minutes action item

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to address items from the January 19 meeting, which was cancelled for Martin Luther King Day. The board will vote on administrative appointments, leases, and a budget amendment.

• Resolution to amend budget
• Assessor's Office copier lease
• Fees for shape files and data
• M2 Automation Agreement
• Fair Board and South Central Public Health District appointments

The board approved claims and payroll, entered the Board of Equalization, and accepted the minutes from the Jan. 12 meeting. They appointed Twin Falls Commissioner Brent Reinke to complete a vacant term on the South‑Central Public Health District board. Additional approvals included a budget amendment for a dive‑team air compressor, a copier lease for the Assessor’s office, and contracts for an intercom system and panic buttons at the Juvenile Detention Center. No action was taken on the assessor’s request for shape‑file fees.

• Approved claims and payroll (motion carried)
• Entered the Board of Equalization pursuant to I.C. 63‑501 (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from Jan. 12, 2026 (motion carried)
• Appointed Brent Reinke to the South‑Central Public Health District board (motion carried)
• Approved resolution amending budget for a Mako Breathing Air Compressor (motion carried)
• Approved new copier lease for Assessor’s office with YOST, $138.99/month for 63 months (motion carried)
• Approved M‑2 Automation contracts for Juvenile Detention Center: intercom system $49,154.79 and panic buttons $1,951.07 (motion carried)
• No action taken on fees for shape files and data (no action)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will consider the approval of the previous meeting's minutes. They will also address the claims and payroll action item. Additional items include public comment, weekly reports from the commissioners, clerk, and prosecutor, and routine correspondence. The meeting is scheduled for 9:30 AM at the Commissioners’ Meeting Room, 715 G Street, Rupert, Idaho.

• Approve minutes from the prior meeting
• Claims and payroll action item
• Public comment period
• Commissioner’s weekly report
• Clerk’s weekly report

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners will review and act on several agenda items, including routine approvals and specific proposals. They will vote on a resolution to raise the sheriff’s office fingerprinting fee. They will also consider a request for opioid‑related funds and an irrigation pump project at the landfill. Additional items include approvals of claims, payroll, minutes, and various board appointments.

• Approval of Claims & Payroll – action item
• Approval of Minutes – action item
• Resolution for Sheriff Office Fingerprinting Fee Increase – action item
• OPIOID Request for Funds – action item
• Irrigation Pump at Landfill – action item

The board approved claims and payroll, adopted the minutes from previous meetings, and approved the established election precincts for 2026. They also scheduled a special meeting for Jan. 20, cancelled the Jan. 26 meeting, and authorized the signing of a corrected equitable sharing agreement. Additional actions included authorizing landfill changes and entering an executive session.

• Approved claims and payroll (motion carried)
• Approved minutes from Dec. 22 2025 and Jan. 5 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved 2026 election precinct boundaries (motion carried)
• Scheduled special meeting for Jan. 20 2026 (motion carried)
• Cancelled Jan. 26 2026 meeting (motion carried)
• Approved signing of corrected equitable sharing agreement (motion carried)
• Authorized Commissioner Schaeffer to approve landfill changes if needed (motion carried)
• Entered executive session (all three commissioners voted aye)

County Commissioners

The board approved the submitted claims and payroll. They also appointed Laura Solis to the Mini‑Cassia Board of Community Guardians and approved holiday pay for Dec. 24‑26, 2025. The mileage reimbursement rate was raised to $0.725 per mile, and homeowners tax cancellations for three parcels were approved. Several items, including the December 22 minutes and various fee increases, were tabled or received no action.

• Approved claims and payroll (motion carried)
• Tabled approval of Dec. 22, 2025 minutes until next week
• Appointed Laura Solis to Mini‑Cassia Board of Community Guardians (motion carried)
• Approved holiday pay for Dec. 24‑26, 2025 (motion carried)
• Approved resolution #2026-01-05A for record destruction (motion carried)
• Increased mileage reimbursement rate to $0.725 per mile effective Jan 1, 2026 (motion carried)
• Approved homeowners tax cancellations for parcels RPH25700010040, RPR11200010040, RPH2570001005a (motion carried)