Minidoka County public meetings in 2023

Mini-Cassia Jail Committee Meeting

The Mini-Cassia Joint Justice Committee approved several equipment upgrades, including a new camera system and body scanner. The board also ratified two new deputy hires and updated jail policies regarding personnel and medical co-pays.

• Approved M2 Automations Jail Camera System with Premium Support for up to $156,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved Command Sourcing Body Scanner for up to $156,000.00 pending receipt of Federal Grant funds (Unanimous)
• Ratified hiring of Natalie Ortiz as part-time detention deputy (Unanimous)
• Ratified hiring of Norma Calderon as full-time detention deputy (Unanimous)
• Approved $10.00 medical co-pays for all County, Immigration, and Federal Marshall inmates (Unanimous)
• Approved Phase One stucco repair with Legacy Stucco & Stone LLC for up to $13,000.00 (Unanimous)
• Approved removal of Policy #1.310 and update of Policy #1.307 (Unanimous)
• Approved new Wrap Restraint Device Policy (Unanimous)

County Commissioners

The board renewed a $58,871.29 contract for Veterans Field Officer Services and authorized leases for four law enforcement vehicles. Other actions included approving specific indigent service applications and setting a tax deed auction date.

• Renewed FY24 Veterans Field Officer Services contract for $58,871.29
• Re-appointed Travis Turner to the Veteran Advisory Service Board
• Approved indigent service application #102231 for $1,275.00
• Denied indigent service application #100667
• Authorized repairs on the Assessor’s 2008 Jeep Grand Cherokee
• Signed lease contracts for four law enforcement department vehicles
• Signed copier service contract with Yost for the Treasurer’s office
• Set tax deed auction date for October 16, 2023

County Commissioners

The Commissioners held a special meeting for an open house to review updates on the Minidoka County Comprehensive plan. No formal votes or policy decisions were recorded.