Minidoka County public meetings in 2022

County Commissioners

The Board appointed two new members to the Planning and Zoning Board and approved several financial items, including tax cancellations and a PRIA pre-audit. They also authorized a food contract for the Juvenile Detention Center and approved the retention of Vessel fund carry-over money.

• Appointed Andrea Mabrey and Landon Whitesides to the Planning and Zoning Board
• Approved eight HB562 tax cancellations totaling $612,660 in taxable value
• Approved retention of $57,580.24 in County Vessel fund carry over
• Approved PRIA pre-audit agreement for $2,750.00 plus travel expenses
• Approved Memorandum of Understanding for Juvenile Detention Center food contract with Thomas Management LLC
• Approved FY22 indigent defense expenditure report
• Denied certificate of residency for junior college
• Approved claims and payroll

County Commissioners

The board approved the refurbishment of the Juvenile Probation building floor. It was further decided to move the Juvenile Probation Department from the old Assessors office back into their own building.

• Approved refurbishing Juvenile Probation building floor and moving the department back into their building (2-0)

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The Minidoka-Cassia Juvenile Probation Executive Board is meeting to review and approve minutes and receive reports from the juvenile judge, probation department, IDJC liaison, and detention center director. The meeting is being held via Zoom at 7:30 a.m.

• Review and approve meeting minutes
• Report from Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard
• Report from Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate
• Report from IDJC District 5 Liaison Renee Waite
• Report from Juvenile Detention Center Director Trent Bodily

The committee approved the meeting minutes from November 8, 2022. Members received reports on drug court progress, juvenile probation caseloads, and detention center residency. The Minidoka Clerk reported juvenile probation has $270,000 in revenue.

• Approved November 8, 2022 meeting minutes (unanimous)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Criminal Justice Center Committee approved updates to the inmate rule book and the conditional approval of Kent Swindlehurst and Dakota Stacy. The committee also reviewed custody numbers, budget expenditures, and staffing vacancies.

• Approved minutes of November 22, 2022
• Approved changes to the inmate rule book
• Conditionally approved Kent Swindlehurst and Dakota Stacy

County Commissioners

The Board approved claims, payroll, and a tax exemption of $236.62. They also authorized the surplus of five cell phones and rescheduled several upcoming meeting dates. One certificate of residency for junior college was denied.

• Approved claims and payroll
• Approved surplus of 5 cell phones
• Approved tax exemption for RP07S24E174400 in the amount of $236.62
• Denied 1 certificate of residency for junior college
• Cancelled meetings on Dec 26, Jan 16, and Jan 30; scheduled special meeting for Jan 3, 2023
• Approved minutes of December 5, 2022
• Corrected July 18, 2022 minutes to show adult misdemeanor probation budget as $1,098,450.00

County Commissioners

The Board approved the addition of two graveyard jail technician positions and double-time pay for extra shifts through February 28, 2023. Other actions included approving payroll, claims, and a specific tax cancellation.

• Approved claims and payroll
• Approved HB562 cancellation of taxes on RPH2270017012A (taxable value 44,225.00)
• Approved minutes of November 28, 2022
• Approved 19 certificates of residency and one denial for junior college
• Approved surplus of 5 cell phones
• Approved three recommendations for Mini-Cassia Justice Center, two graveyard jail tech positions, and double-time pay for jail deputies/extra shifts through February 28, 2023 (2-1)

County Commissioners

The Board approved several tax cancellations totaling over $419,000 in taxable value and a monthly IT service contract. Other actions included approving the 2022 Idaho Juvenile Justice Annual report and certificates of residency for junior college.

• Approved PMT contract for 20 hours of monthly IT service
• Approved claims and payroll as presented
• Approved November 21, 2022 minutes
• Approved seven certificates of residency for junior college
• Approved HB562 tax cancellations for RP10S24E191200 ($125,000), RP09S24E187675 ($76,440), and RP00800030020 ($125,000)
• Approved tax error correction for RPRO7600050050 ($93,396)
• Approved and signed the 2022 Idaho Juvenile Justice Annual report

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The committee approved the creation of two graveyard jail technician positions and premium pay for on-call personnel in January and February. A quote for a new garbage disposal was approved. The December 27 meeting was suspended.

• Approved minutes of April 26, 2022
• Approved $2,232.87 quote from BSR for garbage disposal replacement
• Approved creation of two graveyard jail techs and maintenance of two floor positions
• Approved premium pay for on-call and called-in personnel for January and February
• Tabled incentive for on-call and graveyard shifts
• Suspended December 27 meeting

County Commissioners

The Board approved a budget amendment and the purchase of firewall hardware and services. Other actions included approving payroll, claims, and a tax cancellation of $125,000 in taxable value.

• Approved budget amendment resolution #2022-11-21
• Approved $4,926.83 for firewall service and hardware one-year contract
• Approved HB562 cancellation of taxes on RP09S24E320605 ($125,000.00 taxable value)
• Approved claims and payroll
• Approved Equitable Sharing Agreement and Certification for the Sheriff office
• Approved seven certificates of residency for junior college
• Approved minutes of November 14 and November 18, 2022
• Denied request for reduction in indigent case #2004-10302 and released personal lien on Larry and Elizabeth Morris

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners met as the Board of Canvassers of Election. The board approved the canvass of the General Election held on November 8, 2022.

• Entered into the Board of Canvassers of Election (carried)
• Approved the canvass of the November 8, 2022 General Election (carried)

Community Development

The Minidoka County Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to vote on minutes, a variance request, a special use permit amendment for a CAFO, and a comprehensive plan update.

• Action Item: Arnold Patterson Variance
• Action Item: Schaeffer Farms Special Use CAFO Amendment
• Action Item: Comprehensive Plan Update

The board approved a variance for a setback and lot size at 889 West 300 North. It also approved an amendment to increase animal units for a CAFO at 1174 West 450 North. The board noted that commissioners signed an agreement with JUB for a Comprehensive Plan Update.

• Approved October 20th meeting minutes
• Approved variance for setback and lot size at 889 West 300 North with condition of no septic or well without South Central Health District variance letter
• Approved amendment to Shaeffer farms CAFO at 1174 West 450 North to increase from 5,000 to 10,000 animal units

County Commissioners

The Board approved a residential subdivision for Tod Stevenson and authorized two emergency management grants. They also approved tax cancellations and the conditional hire of a general contractor. Other actions included approving payroll, claims, and certificates of residency.

• Approved 2022 Homeland Security Program grant of $41,717.63
• Approved 2022 Emergency Management Performance Grant of $43,187.06
• Approved 4-lot subdivision for Tod Stevenson at 49 North 400 East Rupert
• Approved claims and payroll
• Approved tax cancellations for MH002206 and RPH2840036007A due to fires
• Approved HB562 tax cancellations for RP09S2E296160 ($67,960.00) and RPH2840019003C ($60,850.00)
• Nominated Jared Orton for District IV GEM Plan Board of Trustees
• Approved creation of general contractor/procurement office specification and conditional hire of Jeffrey Faux

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Executive Board is meeting to review and approve minutes from a prior meeting and receive activity reports from the juvenile judge, probation department, IDJC District 5 liaison, and detention center director. No specific decisions or proposals are listed on the agenda.

• Review and approve minutes
• Report from Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard
• Report from Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate
• Report from IDJC District 5 Liaison Renee Waite
• Report from Juvenile Detention Center Director Trent Bodily

The committee approved the meeting minutes from October 11, 2022. Members received reports on juvenile probation caseloads, drug testing, and state custody levels. No other substantive actions were taken.

• Approved meeting minutes from 10/11/2022 (unanimous)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The committee approved a $31,330 bid for a main line fire suppressant system and a $7,330 bid for a Sally Port overhead door. Two conditional hires were approved for the jail and juvenile detention center. The committee also approved the October 25, 2022, meeting minutes.

• Approved October 25, 2022 minutes
• Conditionally approved Kenadi Mabey for jail employment
• Approved $7,330 expenditure for Morgan door north overhead Sally port door
• Approved $31,330 bid for main line fire suppressant system replacement
• Conditionally hired Maribelle Ruvalcaba for Juvenile Detention Center
• Approved moving November 22, 2022 meeting to Cassia County Commissioner room

County Commissioners

The board approved specific fee waivers for municipal agencies and organizations for 2023 solid waste services. They also authorized 30 homeowner exemption tax cancellations totaling $17,680.28. Other actions included approving payroll, claims, and residency certificates.

• Approved 2023 solid waste fee waivers for various cities, county departments, and agencies
• Approved 30 homeowner exemption tax cancellations totaling $17,680.28
• Approved claims and payroll
• Approved letter to Catastrophic Health Care Fund Board regarding CAT Case #2M-2023-02
• Approved four certificates of residency for junior college
• Approved minutes from October 31, 2022 and November 3, 2022

County Commissioners

The commissioners entered an executive session to discuss real property, negotiations, and legal counsel. No substantive public decisions were recorded.

• Entered executive session for real property, negotiations, and legal counsel (3-0)

County Commissioners

Commissioners approved a Commercial/Investment Sale Agreement for $457,000 and authorized the buyer representation of Sheryl Koyle and Rocky Mountain Real Estate. The board also amended the FY22 budget and approved a $1,500 ARPA-funded retention bonus for eligible full-time employees.

• Approved $457,000 Commercial/Investment Sale Agreement
• Approved buyer representation of Sheryl Koyle and Rocky Mountain Real Estate
• Approved resolution #2022-10-31 to amend FY22 budget
• Approved $1,500 retention bonus from ARPA funds for eligible employees
• Approved J.U.B. agreement for professional services for the comprehensive plan
• Approved purchase of a 4-seater mule with windshield and safety equipment
• Approved payment for disposition of the body in indigent case #2022-17
• Approved floating holiday for FY23 (Nov 20, 2022 to Jan 7, 2023)

County Commissioners

The County Commissioners held a special meeting to review and approve the Certificate of County Levies. This document includes levies for the county, cities, schools, cemeteries, fire districts, and the highway district.

• Approved Certificate of County Levies (unanimous)

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The committee conditionally approved the hiring of four individuals pending testing results. Members also approved an update to the Security and Control policy regarding radio and intercom equipment. Budget reports were provided for misdemeanor probation, the jail, and the Juvenile Detention Center.

• Approved minutes of October 11, 2022
• Conditionally approved Gregory Taylor, Christopher Gibbons, Kyle Scouten, and Peter Carrillo pending testing
• Approved addition to Security and Control policy regarding 'use of radio and intercom equipment'

County Commissioners

The Board approved the use of ARPA funds for a concrete pad and lean-to at the office building. Other actions included approving claims, payroll, and an appraiser agreement. The Board also approved an alcoholic beverage license for F & L Entertainment LLC.

• Approved claims and payroll
• Approved October 17, 2022 minutes
• Approved 5 certificates of residency for junior college
• Approved appraiser agreement with Karlene Kelley
• Approved alcoholic beverage license for F & L Entertainment LLC (J’s bar and Grill)
• Approved ARPA funds for concrete pad and lean-to on office building
• Approved resolution 2022-10-24 for appropriation of general reserve fund
• Approved JUB contract pending review by department head, legal counsel, and Commissioner Orton

Community Development

The Planning & Zoning Commission will hold a regular meeting to decide on several land-use items, including a special use amendment for Kloepfer, a mobile home park for JK Potatoes, a variance for Carnahan, and a subdivision for Tod Stevenson. The agenda also includes a comprehensive plan update.

• Kloepfer Special Use Amendment
• JK Potatoes Mobile Home Park
• Carnahan Variance
• Tod Stevenson Subdivision
• Comprehensive Plan Update

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board will meet to review and approve previous minutes. The agenda includes activity reports from the Juvenile Judge, the Juvenile Probation Department, the IDJC District 5 Liaison, and the Juvenile Detention Center.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes
• Report from Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard
• Report from Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate
• Report from IDJC District 5 Liaison Renee Waite
• Report from Juvenile Detention Center Director Trent Bodily

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board will meet to review activity reports and approve previous minutes. The agenda includes reports from the Juvenile Judge, Chief Probation Officer, IDJC District 5 Liaison, and the Juvenile Detention Center Director.

• Review and approval of minutes
• Activity report from Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard
• Activity report from Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate
• Activity report from IDJC District 5 Liaison Renee Waite
• Activity report from Juvenile Detention Center Director Trent Bodily

Community Development

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to review minutes and consider specific action items. The agenda includes a discussion regarding Kloepfer Gravel Pits special use permits and an update to the Comprehensive Plan.

• Kloepfer Gravel Pits Special Use Permits
• Comprehensive Plan Update

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board will meet to review and approve previous minutes. The agenda includes activity reports from the Juvenile Judge, the Juvenile Probation Department, the IDJC District 5 Liaison, and the Juvenile Detention Center.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes
• Report from Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard
• Report from Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate
• Report from IDJC District 5 Liaison Renee Waite
• Report from Juvenile Detention Center Director Trent Bodily

Community Development

The Minidoka County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to take action on several land use items. The body will consider a special use request for a duplex and a subdivision proposal.

• Todd Whitehead Special Use Duplex
• Ridgeview Subdivision
• Whitesides CAFO Expansion

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board will meet to review and approve previous minutes. The agenda includes activity reports from the Juvenile Judge, the Juvenile Probation Department, the IDJC District 5 Liaison, and the Juvenile Detention Center.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes
• Report from Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard
• Report from Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate
• Report from IDJC District 5 Liaison Renee Waite
• Report from Juvenile Detention Center Director Trent Bodily

Community Development

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider two special use subdivision items. The agenda also includes the approval of meeting minutes.

• Ridge View Special Use Subdivision
• Arelian Acres Special Use Subdivision

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board will review and approve previous minutes and receive activity reports. Discussion includes the potential use of the Cassia County Juvenile Probation office by Altis Youth Therapist on June 16, 2022.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes
• Activity report from Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard
• Activity report from Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate
• Discussion regarding use of office by Altis Youth Therapist on June 16, 2022
• Activity report from Juvenile Detention Center Director Trent Bodily

Community Development

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to conduct regular business. The agenda includes the approval of previous minutes and a discussion regarding Serenity River Estates Special Use Subdivision.

• Approval of Minutes
• Serenity River Estates Special Use Subdivision

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board is meeting to review activity reports from the Juvenile Judge, Probation Department, IDJC District 5 Liaison, and Juvenile Detention Center. The agenda includes the review and approval of previous minutes.

• Review and approval of minutes
• Activity report from Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard
• Activity report from Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate
• Activity report from IDJC District 5 Liaison Renee Waite
• Activity report from Detention Center Director Trent Bodily

Community Development

The Planning and Zoning Commission will meet to consider two action items regarding land use. The agenda includes a special use subdivision and rezoning map amendment for Northside Pointe, as well as a special use subdivision for Serenity River.

• Northside Pointe Special Use Subdivision/Rezone Map Amendment
• Serenity River Special Use Subdivision

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board will conduct a regular meeting including the review and approval of previous minutes. Activity reports are scheduled from the Juvenile Judge, the Juvenile Probation Department, the IDJC District 5 Liaison, and the Juvenile Detention Center.

• Review and approve minutes
• Report of activity: Juvenile Judge Jeremy Pittard
• Report of activity: Chief Probation Officer Dixie Tate
• Report of activity: IDJC District 5 Liaison Renee Waite
• Report of activity: Juvenile Detention Center Director Trent Bodily

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss salary adjustments for the Public Defender, jail deputies, and general wages. The board is also reviewing budget worksheets and equipment purchases.

• Public Defender Attorney salary discussion for FY2022 and FY2023
• Jail deputy wage discussion for FY2022 and FY2023
• General wage discussion for FY2023
• Purchase of a truck, trailer, Gator, and mower
• Willow tree removal at Emerald Lake

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a regular meeting including discussions on ARPA and various administrative approvals. The agenda includes project updates regarding building maintenance and IT, as well as a memorandum of understanding with the Idaho State Police.

• Bid to rebuild/reinforce wall @county south building
• JDC Memorandum of Understanding with Idaho State Police for grant
• Approval of claims and payroll
• Rescind motion of fuel purchase from last week
• Surplus iPhone 11 cell phone from prosecutor’s office

Community Development

The Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to consider a special use subdivision and rezone map amendment for Northside Pointe. The meeting includes an action item to approve previous minutes.

• Northside Pointe Special Use Subdivision/Rezone Map Amendment

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss ARPA funds and review bids for parking lot and wall construction at the county south building. The agenda includes an audit presentation for Minidoka Memorial Hospital and a presentation from the Minidoka Irrigation District. The board will also consider applications for county aid in an executive session.

• Bids for parking lot and wall reinforcement at county south building
• Rocky Mountain West Telecom contract signature
• Resolution 03-14-2022 to destroy Weed Department records
• Minidoka Memorial Hospital audit presentation
• ARPA discussion

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board is meeting to review activity reports and approve previous minutes. A key discussion item includes the Mini-Cassia 2021 Annual Data review presented by the IDJC District 5 Liaison.

• Review and approval of meeting minutes
• Mini-Cassia 2021 Annual Data review

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss the Minidoka County South Campus and a broadband study contract with RMWT. The session includes a joint meeting with Cassia County Commissioners regarding the public defender and jail staff.

• Broadband study contract with RMWT
• Minidoka County South Campus discussion
• Joint application for Public Defender funds from PDC
• Request for 10% increase on Misdemeanor Probation cleaning expenses
• Indigent Appeal Hearing for 2021-55 St. Luke's

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss ARPA funds and review personnel policies. The body is deciding on a broadband engineering study contract and the allocation of funding for a comprehensive plan.

• Broadband engineering study contract
• Funding allocation for comprehensive plan
• Mini-Cassia jail ductwork approval
• CISA Cyber Hygiene Data Sharing authorization
• Tax exempt organization applications via Board of Equalization

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners is holding a special meeting to receive a presentation on the MID Hydraulic and Hydrology Study.

• MID Hydraulic and Hydrology Study Presentation

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board will meet to review activity reports from the Juvenile Judge, Juvenile Probation Department, and Juvenile Detention Center. The agenda includes a recommendation for a Probation Officer position.

• Approval of JPO recommendation for PO position

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss ARPA and review year-end accomplishments and funding opportunities with Region IV Development. The board is also deciding on various administrative approvals, including Bancorp leases and a request for a part-time employee.

• Review of RIVDA year end accomplishments and future county projects
• Action item to sign Bancorp leases
• Action item for Idaho Youth Ranch property
• Action item for tax exemption application
• Action item for request for part-time employee

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will conduct a regular meeting involving administrative approvals and specific action items. The agenda includes discussions regarding insurance and grant support.

• Approval of claims and payroll
• Certificates of Residency- Junior College
• Applications for County Aid via Executive Session
• T-Mobile grant application approval/letter of support
• One America Insurance short & long term disability insurance

County Commissioners

The Minidoka County Board of County Commissioners will meet to address administrative approvals, including payroll and records destruction. The board is scheduled to act on urban renewal area boundaries and a specific rezone for Crossbill.

• Sign Resolution retracting boundaries of urban renewal area
• Sign documents for Crossbill rezone
• Resolution 2022-1-224 for destruction of records in clerk's office
• Indigent Appeal Hearings for St. Luke's (cases 2021-36 and 2021-45)
• Closing @ Title One — Rupert

Community Development

The Minidoka County Planning & Zoning Commission will meet to take action on two specific land use items. The board will consider a special use request and a subdivision proposal.

• Special Use Mabrey Bed and Breakfast
• Edgewater Subdivision

Mini-Cassia Juvenile Probation Board Meeting

The board is meeting to review activity reports and approve minutes. The agenda includes reports from the Juvenile Probation Department, the Juvenile Detention Center, and the IDJC District 5 Liaison.

• Report from Dixie Tate, Chief Probation Officer
• Report from Trent Bodily, Director of Juvenile Detention Center
• Report from Renee Waite, IDJC District 5 Liaison
• Discussion regarding the 5th Judicial Appointment following the retirement of Judge Hodges

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will elect a chair and discuss ARPA rules. The body is deciding on a zoning ordinance map amendment for Crossbill, LLC and a copier agreement for the Prosecutor's office.

• Zoning ordinance map amendment for Crossbill, LLC
• Board reorganization to elect a chair
• Copier agreement for Prosecutor's office
• Applications for County Aid (Executive Session)
• Waterway's support letter

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss ARPA and review applications for county aid in executive session. The board is also deciding on a copier lease for the Juvenile Detention Center and alcoholic beverage license approvals.

• ARPA discussion
• Copier lease for Juvenile Detention Center
• Alcoholic beverage license approval
• HB562 tax cancellations
• Applications for County Aid IC 74-206 (1)(d)