Power County, Idaho

County Commissioners

The Power County Board of Commissioners meeting on July 22, 2026 includes an action item to consider a retail alcohol license. The agenda also lists an update on Budget Department workshops and reports from the Prosecuting Attorney, Assessor, Senior Center, Coroner, Waterways, Treasurer, Museum, IT Computer Services, Clerk, and Commissioner budgets. A miscellaneous action item concerns an Imagine Idaho Foundation broadband grant.

• Retail Alcohol License – action item
• Imagine Idaho Foundation Broadband Grant – action item
• Budget Department Workshops – update
• Senior Center – report/discussion
• IT Computer Services – report/discussion

County Commissioners

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to vote on several subdivision plats and conditional use permits. The body will also discuss ordinances and review a tabled preliminary plat.

• Final Plat of Harmony Grove Subdivision
• Preliminary Plat Harmony Gove Division 2 Subdivision
• Ruff Time Subdivision Plat (R&B Ruff Family management LLC)
• RWE Cloudrift MET Tower conditional use
• Apex Clean Energy Conditional Use Met Towers signing

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners will hold a public hearing on a conditional use permit for the Ecoplexus Battery Storage Facility. They will also present a public hearing on the abatement and cleanup of the Power County Courthouse Annex using EPA Brownfields funding. Additional agenda items include a budget correction resolution, review of retail alcohol license applications, and a Board of Equalization matter. The meeting also contains updates, personnel actions, and other administrative items.

• Public hearing – Ecoplexus Battery Storage Facility conditional use permit
• Public hearing – Abatement and cleanup of Power County Courthouse Annex (EPA Brownfields funding)
• Action item – Resolution 2026-10 Budget Correction
• Action item – Retail Alcohol License Applications
• Action item – Board of Equalization RPD-0997-04

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners, sitting as the Board of Equalization, will hold a hearing on a property tax appeal filed by Kacy and Jordan Gehring regarding Parcel No. RPD-0997-04 at 3030 Sunbeam Rd., American Falls. The board will also consider a miscellaneous action item related to Building & Grounds.

• Property tax appeal hearing for Parcel No. RPD-0997-04 (3030 Sunbeam Rd., American Falls) by appellants Kacy and Jordan Gehring
• Miscellaneous action item regarding Building & Grounds

Planning & Zoning

Fairboard Meeting

The Power County Fairboard will review the June meeting minutes, consider bills, and discuss advertising and fair business matters such as the arena and vendor arrangements. The board will also address any old and new business before adjourning.

• Approve June minutes
• Consider bills
• Advertising for fair
• Fair Business – Arena
• Fair Business – Vendors

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners is conducting a special meeting for a Budget Department Workshop. The session includes scheduled updates from various county departments. One personnel item is listed for an executive session.

• Budget Department Workshop updates from Coroner, Drug Court, Search and Rescue, Extension Office, Sheriff, Solid Waste (Landfill), and Museum
• Personnel Executive Session under Idaho Code 74-206 1(b)

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners hold a special meeting for a budget department workshop, reviewing funding for departments including ambulance, emergency services, probation, senior center, transit, airport, and weeds. They will also consider action items including a personnel executive session, an award for IPRA Taxiway and Airport Pavement Maintenance, and a travel policy regarding personal vehicle use for probation and veteran service offices.

• Budget Department Workshop review for multiple county departments (8:00 AM–12:00 PM)
• Action item: Personnel Executive Session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b)
• Action item: IPRA Taxiway & Airport Pavement Maintenance award
• Action item: Travel Policy for personal vehicle use (Probation Office and Veteran Service Affairs)

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners will consider multiple action items, including a proposal to use EPA Brownfields funding for asbestos and lead abatement during demolition of the Courthouse Annex at 500 Pocatello Avenue. Other decisions involve ambulance financial reports, sheriff's office wireless updates, resolutions amending travel policy and adjusting the FY26 budget, along with airport pavement maintenance and a FEMA grant application. Public comments on the Brownfields cleanup are accepted through July 22, 2026.

• Action item on abatement and cleanup of Power County Courthouse Annex using EPA Brownfields funding for asbestos, lead-based paint, and universal wastes during demolition in Fall 2026
• Resolution 2026-09 amending Travel Policy Resolution 2026-06
• Resolution 2026-10 for FY26 Budget Changes
• IPRA Taxiway and Airport Pavement Maintenance and Award discussion
• FEMA Grant Application with Match

The commissioners decided to maintain the existing complimentary weekly allotment for residential landfill users. They approved a new per‑ton charge for commercial landscapers and tree service providers. The board also set dates for public budget meetings on June 26 and June 30. No vote tally was recorded for the landfill fee decision.

• Approved agenda for June 22 meeting (unanimously carried)
• Approved travel policy amendment (Resolution 2026-09) (unanimously carried)
• Approved metal detector purchase from Garrett Direct up to $8,500 (unanimously carried)
• Approved purchase of two data center licenses for $13,540 and two SQL licenses for $1,450 (unanimously carried)
• Approved Computer Arts data migration for $4,350 (unanimously carried)
• Maintained residential weekly landfill allotment and added per‑ton charge for commercial landscapers (decision recorded, no vote tally)
• Scheduled public budget meetings for 6/26 (8 am‑12 pm) and 6/30 (11 am‑2 pm)
• Accepted Ambulance Department financial report (unanimously carried)

County Commissioners

Power County Commissioners will discuss and potentially act on landfill fees, property condemnation for the annex, and a senior project request. The meeting also includes updates on public lands, sheriff's office app, and miscellaneous items like mosquito abatement and travel policy.

• Landfill Fee Discussion & Update
• Property Condemnation - Annex
• Senior Project Request
• Sheriff's Office App Discussion
• Mosquito Abatement Discussion

The Board discussed a projected $1.2 million annual shortfall at the landfill and potential solutions including fee increases or tax levies. Other discussions included radio system repairs, sheriff's office equipment, and public lands funding.

• Approved Health District budget
• Agreed to hold an annual staff picnic
• Requested comparative quote for tankless water heater at Sheriff's Office
• Deferred decision on Idaho Sheriff Connect app pending user adoption data

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to vote on several conditional use permits and plat reviews. The body will also consider revisions to county titles regarding housing and energy facilities.

• Greg Andersen Conditional Use Permit for a CAFO
• Apex Clean Energy Conditional Use Met Towers
• Ecoplexus conditional use for battery storage facility
• Suncore 2-year conditional use renewal for gravel pit and hot mix plant
• Revisions to Title 10 Chapter 15 (employer provided housing) and Chapter 19 (gas, electrical and wind facilities)

Fairboard Meeting

The Power County Fairboard is meeting to review bills and discuss caretaker matters. The board will also address various fair preparations including the arena, buildings, and vendors.

• Review of bills
• Caretaker discussion
• Fair arena and buildings planning
• Awards and vendor coordination
• Social media strategy

County Commissioners

The Power County Board of Commissioners will discuss and decide on proposed changes to landfill fees. Additional items include personnel matters, building and grounds issues, and updates from the board. The meeting may include executive sessions as allowed by Idaho Code 74-206.

• Landfill fee changes and update
• Personnel action item
• Building & grounds action item
• Board updates

The Board approved a letter of support for a critical waste infrastructure project. They also authorized Commissioner Povey to use his personal vehicle for an upcoming conference. Discussions were held regarding future landfill fee adjustments.

• Approved special agenda (unanimous)
• Approved letter of support to Idaho Office of Emergency Management (unanimous)
• Authorized Commissioner Povey to use personal vehicle for IACC Conference (unanimous)
• Approved adjournment (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners will hold several action items and updates, including a resolution for an emergency burning ban and fireworks protection, as well as ordinance updates to the Development Code. Other items include an ambulance financial report, juvenile probation report, and a retail alcohol license application. The meeting also features discussions on the landfill, CASA budget, and courthouse security.

• Resolution 2026-08 - Emergency and Implementing a Burning Ban and Fireworks Protection
• Ordinance O-2026-03: Title 10 Development Code updates and corrections to Chapters 10-14
• Ambulance Administration & Financial Report
• Juvenile Probation Annual Report & Update
• Retail Alcohol License Application: Kin Enterprises AKA Pop N Cork

The Board of County Commissioners approved the upcoming September meeting agenda and passed Resolution 2026-08 to implement a burning ban and fireworks protection. The Board also met as the Ambulance District to accept financial reports.

• Approved September 8, 2026, meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-08 declaring an emergency burn ban and fireworks protection (unanimous)
• Accepted Ambulance District Financial Reports for April 2026 (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners will meet on May 11, 2026, to discuss and take action on several items, including a liquor license for Maverik Group LLC, updates from the Assessor and Sheriff, a budget request from Aid 4 Friends, and a discussion with the City of Rockland. The agenda also includes consent items, building and grounds, personnel, a budget workshop, ordinance discussions, and a lease schedule.

• Discussion with the City of Rockland
• Maverik Group LLC – liquor license action item
• Aid 4 Friends budget request
• Planning & Zoning – ordinance discussion
• Bancorp lease schedule and burial application

The board unanimously approved the agenda for the May 11 meeting. They also unanimously appointed Susan Love and Kim McGraw to the Guardianship Board and approved the retail alcohol license name change for Maverik Group LLC to Maverik Inc. The 2024 Ram 1500 vehicle lease schedule was presented as previously approved, and no action was taken on the budget workshop item.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Appointed Susan Love and Kim McGraw to Guardianship Board (unanimous)
• Approved Maverik Group LLC liquor license name change to Maverik Inc (unanimous)
• Lease schedule for 2024 Ram 1500 vehicles noted as previously approved (no vote required)
• No action taken on Budget Workshop

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a work session to consider several action items. The body will review conditional use renewals for energy and mining operations and discuss Title 10 chapters.

• Suncore (Sunrock) gravel pit and hot mix plant 2-year conditional use renewal
• NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 2-year conditional use extension
• Approval of Title 10, Chapters 17 through 25
• Discussion of ordinances or questions

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will consider several conditional‑use actions, including renewing Suncore's 2‑year use of a gravel pit and hot‑mix plant, approving Ecoplexus's battery‑storage facility, and extending NextEra Energy Resources' conditional use. The commission will also approve the May 2026 agenda, adopt Title 10 chapters 17‑25, and discuss ordinance questions. Minutes from the April 7, 2026 meeting will be approved.

• Suncore 2‑year conditional‑use renewal for gravel pit and hot‑mix plant
• Ecoplexus conditional‑use request for battery storage facility (impact area)
• NextEra Energy Resources, LLC 2‑year conditional‑use extension signing
• Approval of Title 10, Chapters 17‑25
• Approval of April 7, 2026 meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Board voted unanimously to grant Suncore a two‑year extension of its conditional use permit, adding requirements to notify neighbors and mitigate noise. The Board also approved Ecoplexus’s light‑industrial project with a list of safety and environmental conditions. Ordinances on workforce housing were tabled for future discussion, and the meeting minutes were approved.

• Approved Suncore 2‑year conditional‑use extension with notification and noise‑mitigation conditions (unanimous yes)
• Approved Ecoplexus light‑industrial conditional use with fire‑department agreement, visual barrier, fencing, lighting, and well‑permit conditions (unanimous yes)
• Tabled workforce‑housing ordinance revisions for later review
• Approved May 5, 2026 meeting minutes as written (unanimous yes)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous yes)

Fairboard Meeting

The Power County Fairboard will meet to discuss the upcoming fair, including arena and building operations, and consider a demolition derby proposal. The meeting is scheduled for May 4, 2026.

• Eddy Card, Demolition Derby
• Kenzie Hunt senior project
• Arena operations
• Building operations
• Vendor arrangements

The Fairboard voted unanimously to approve Kenzie Hunt’s senior project, which adds wash‑rack dividers and repurposes the unused Bunny Hutch for storage. The board also approved the September 25‑26 demolition‑derby dates and will continue working out event details. Members agreed to add Chair Andrew Porath and Treasurer Tamara Sparks as signers on the Advantage Plus account. A pending $15,400 payment to Stagg Electric for arena speakers was confirmed.

• Approved senior project plan (dividers, Bunny Hutch storage) – motion carried unanimously
• Approved demolition‑derby dates September 25‑26 – motion carried unanimously
• Added Andrew Porath and Tamara Sparks as signers on Advantage Plus account – board consensus
• Confirmed Power County will pay Stagg Electric $15,400 for arena speakers – payment pending

County Commissioners

The Power County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on May 1, 2026, to consider several action items. Items include a landfill discussion, personnel matters, building and grounds, a budget request from Southeast Idaho Public Health, and an M2 discussion. The board may also enter an executive session under Idaho Code 74-206 1(f).

• ACTION ITEM – Landfill Discussion
• ACTION ITEM – Personnel
• ACTION ITEM – Building & Grounds
• ACTION ITEM – Southeast Idaho Public Health Budget Request
• ACTION ITEM – M2 Discussion

The commissioners unanimously approved the $9,450 handrail bid for the prosecutor’s office, a 1% budget increase for Southeast Idaho Public Health for FY2027, and a personnel requisition to hire a Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at $89,300 annually. They also approved the special agenda and entered executive sessions on legal and personnel matters.

• Approved special agenda for Friday, May 1, 2026 (unanimous)
• Approved handrail bid #2 for $9,450 (unanimous)
• Approved Southeast Idaho Public Health 1% FY2027 budget increase (unanimous)
• Approved hire of Deputy Prosecuting Attorney at $89,300 (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for legal advice under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(f) (unanimous)
• Entered executive session for personnel actions under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) (unanimous)
• Adjoined motion to adjourn the meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners will hold action items on the ambulance financial report, two ordinance amendments (O-2026-01 and O-2026-02) updating Title 10 chapters, and discussions on Falls View Cemetery, fairgrounds, snow removal, tax exemptions, a helicopter request, and budget planning. Updates will also be given from the district judge and Southeastern Idaho Public Health on its FY27 budget request.

• Action item on Ambulance Administration & Financial Report
• Action item on Ordinance O-2026-01 (Amendment of Title 10, Chapter 1 & 2)
• Action item on Ordinance O-2026-02 (Chapter 3-9 update and correction)
• Action item on Tax Exemptions
• Action item on Hammond Helicopter Request

The commissioners unanimously approved a claims payment report totaling $191,571.42. They also unanimously adopted an amended agenda, vacated a prior snow‑removal payment, and voted to convene as the Power County Ambulance District Board. Additional unanimous actions included approving the March 30 minutes, the Treasurer’s reports, and two junior‑college residency certificates.

• Amended agenda approved (unanimous)
• Claims payment report of $191,571.42 approved (unanimous)
• Snow‑removal invoice vacated; no payment required (unanimous)
• Board adjourned and reconvened as Power County Ambulance District Board (unanimous)
• March 30, 2026 meeting minutes approved (unanimous)
• Treasurer’s cash and month‑end reports approved (unanimous)
• Certificate of Residency for Junior College Tuition approved for Dennis C. Harris (Spring 2026) (unanimous)
• Certificate of Residency for Junior College Tuition approved for Oscar D. Itehua (Spring 2026) (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Board of County Commissioners will meet to discuss budget changes and various department updates. The agenda includes action items regarding the landfill, the Ambulance District, and a developer agreement ordinance.

• Resolution 2026-07 FY26 Budget Changes
• Ambulance District Stryker Purchase
• Developer Agreement Ordinance discussion
• Wool Growers Association budget request
• Landfill and SICOG updates

The board declined to buy a used 80‑foot scale that would cost over $100,000. Commissioners granted the Public Defender’s office permission to use a desk in its new county building. A $2,000 annual request for Animal Damage Control funding was taken under advisement for the next budget cycle. The commission will task Planning & Zoning with drafting a developer‑agreement ordinance.

• Did not proceed with purchase of used 80‑foot scale (cost > $100,000)
• Granted Public Defender’s office request to use desk in new county building
• Animal Damage Control budget request of approx. $2,000 taken under advisement
• Will forward developer‑agreement ordinance to Planning & Zoning for development
• Approved removal of overgrown bushes at the health department

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will meet on April 7, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. in the Commissioners Chambers at 543 Bannock Ave, American Falls. The commission will approve the meeting agenda, consider Title 10 chapters 10‑16 and 17‑25, review a request from Next Era for an extension of the Moon Crater permit, and approve the March 3, 2026 meeting minutes. A public comment period is also provided for matters not on the agenda.

• Approval of the April 2026 agenda
• Approval for commissioners of Title 10, Chapters 10‑16
• Review of Title 10, Chapters 17‑25
• Next Era request for an extension of the Moon Crater permit
• Approval of March 3, 2026 meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved NextEra’s request for a two‑year extension of its conditional use permit. It also approved the corrected Title 10‑10‑14 through 10‑14 items and several Title 10‑10 items that required no changes. The March 3, 2026 meeting minutes were approved, and the board adjourned the meeting.

• Approved 2‑year extension for NextEra CUP (unanimous)
• Approved corrected Title 10‑10‑14 through 10‑14 for BoCC review (unanimous)
• Approved Title 10‑10‑16 with no changes (unanimous)
• Approved Title 10‑10‑17 with no changes (unanimous)
• Approved Title 10‑10‑18 with no changes (unanimous)
• Approved March 3, 2026 meeting minutes (unanimous)
• Approved motion to move NextEra to first agenda item (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will approve the meeting agenda, adopt Title 10 chapters 10 through 16, review chapters 17 through 25, and approve the March 3, 2026 meeting minutes. An executive personnel session may be held if needed. The public may address any other matters not on the agenda.

• Approval of the April 2026 agenda
• Approval of Title 10, Chapters 10‑16
• Review of Title 10, Chapters 17‑25
• Approval of March 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• Executive Personnel Session (if needed)

Fairboard Meeting

The Power County Fairboard will open the meeting, approve the March minutes, and consider the Natalie Parr Project. It will receive reports from the arena, buildings, vendors, and awards sub‑committees. New business includes a discussion of grounds condition and any pending bills. The meeting will then be adjourned.

• Approve March meeting minutes
• Consider the Natalie Parr Project
• Receive reports from arena, buildings, vendors, and awards sub‑committees
• Discuss grounds condition under new business
• Review any pending bills

The board approved the March 2, 2026 meeting minutes. It also approved a fee of $50 per evening for a riding group’s use of the arena, with an additional $100 charge if arena work is required. Both motions were carried.

• Approved March 2, 2026 meeting minutes (motion carried)
• Approved arena rental fee $50 per evening, plus $100 for arena work (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting to address landfill fees and personnel matters. The session includes an executive personnel session under Idaho Code 74-206 1(b).

• Landfill Fee Discussion
• Executive Personnel Session 74-206 1(b)
• Building & Grounds action item
• Personnel action item
• IT Surplus action item

The commissioners unanimously approved the meeting agenda. They also unanimously approved a $3,400 bid from EJR Builders for deck removal and concrete work, to be paid from ARPA funds. A motion to enter executive session for personnel matters was unanimously carried. The board then unanimously adjourned the meeting.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved $3,400 bid from EJR Builders for deck removal, paid from ARPA funds (unanimous)
• Entered executive session to consider personnel actions (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Power County Board of Commissioners will consider an amendment to reduce minimum lot sizes, review financial reports, and discuss emergency management and public safety updates.

• Amendment to reduce minimum lot size from 5 acres to 1 acre
• Hardship Exemption RPA0826-00 for 213 Tyler Street
• Marine Patrol Grant
• VIAPATH Jail Telecommunications Agreement
• Southern Idaho Solid Waste Memorandum of Understanding

The commissioners approved the meeting agenda and temporarily reconstituted the board as the Power County Ambulance District Board before reconvening as the County Commissioners. They authorized salary step increases for two ambulance personnel and approved the chairman’s signing of an endorsement letter for a non‑transport vehicle grant. They also voted unanimously to forgive $872.27 in 2025 second‑half property taxes for homeowner RPA0826-00.

• Approved meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Constituted as Power County Ambulance District Board (unanimous)
• Authorized Chairman Fehringer to sign endorsement letter for non‑transport vehicle grant (unanimous)
• Approved salary increase for Jesse Johnston to $21/hr (unanimous)
• Approved salary increase for Ty Bolich to $23.37/hr (unanimous)
• Re‑convened as Board of County Commissioners (unanimous)
• Forgave $872.27 in 2025 second‑half property taxes for homeowner RPA0826-00 (unanimous)

Noxious Weed Control

The Power County CWMA noxious weed control meeting will review a county spray plan and discuss key problematic weeds. A presentation on herbicide resistance management strategies will be given. The board will consider member appointments and renewals, and approve the March 11, 2025 meeting minutes.

• Presentation on herbicide resistance management strategies by Anthony Simerlink
• Review of the County Spray Plan
• Discussion of key weeds problematic in the county and neighboring counties
• Board member appointments and renewals
• Approval of March 11, 2025 meeting minutes

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will conduct a budget workshop and consider Resolution 2026-06 regarding state travel policy and federal per diem rates. The meeting includes discussions on security with Evolv Tech and M2, as well as a contract discussion for the Bust N Moves Museum.

• Budget Workshop
• Resolution 2026-06: Adopt State Travel Policy and Federal Per Diem Rates
• Security discussions with Evolv Tech and M2
• Bust N Moves Museum contract discussion
• FFA Presentation on Roadless Rule on Forest Management

The board unanimously approved the meeting agenda, adopted Resolution 2026-06 to follow the State Travel Policy, and authorized payment of FY25 sheriff outstanding bills using FY26 funds. They also approved a $5,327 purchase of a new furnace for the Sheriff’s Office and a $5,000 annual salary for a work‑study employee. All other items were discussed without further action.

• Approved agenda (unanimously carried)
• Adopted Resolution 2026-06 to use State Travel Policy (unanimously carried)
• Approved payment of FY25 sheriff bills ($99 training, $3,962.74 mattresses, $2,073.44 uniforms) from FY26 budget (unanimously carried)
• Approved salary for work‑study employee Dolce Gonzalez ($5,000 annually) (unanimously carried)
• Approved past meeting minutes for Feb 23 and Mar 2 (unanimously carried)
• Approved claims payments totaling $132,914.71 (unanimously carried)
• Approved purchase of new Sheriff’s Office furnace for $5,327 (unanimously carried)
• Delayed decision on Evolv Tech security system renewal pending further troubleshooting (no vote recorded)

County Commissioners

The Power County Board of Commissioners will discuss the landfill fee. They will also hold a weeds workshop as a miscellaneous item.

• Landfill fee discussion
• Weeds workshop

The commissioners approved the special session agenda by unanimous vote. They then adjourned the meeting after no further business. No other actions or approvals were taken. The next regular board meeting is scheduled for March 9, 2026.

• Approved special agenda (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (motion carried)

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and work session on March 3, 2026. Commissioners will approve the meeting agenda and February 3, 2026 minutes. They will discuss revisions to Title 10 Chapters 1 and 2, forward Chapters 3‑9, and open public review of Chapters 10‑16. An executive personnel session may be held if needed.

• Discussion of Title 10 Chapters 1 and 2 revisions
• Approval to forward Title 10 Chapters 3 through 9
• Public review of Title 10 Chapters 10 through 16
• Approval of February 3, 2026 meeting minutes
• Executive Personnel Session (if needed)

County Commissioners

The Power County Board of Commissioners will hold a special meeting on March 2, 2026. Commissioners will administer the oath of office to the new sheriff. They will consider Resolution 2026-05 supporting the America 250 commemoration and US Semiquincentennial. The meeting will also include discussion of emergency management and a review of liability insurance asset valuation.

• Sheriff Oath of Office (action item)
• Resolution 2026-05 supporting America 250 commemoration (action item)
• Emergency Management Discussion (miscellaneous)
• Liability Insurance Valuation of Assets (miscellaneous)

The commissioners unanimously approved the special meeting agenda and a resolution supporting the America 250 commemoration. They directed the clerk to request a liability‑insurance valuation of county assets and to pay an outstanding vendor invoice while seeking reimbursement from a grant. The board also unanimously appointed Kami Chandler as the county Emergency Manager, effective March 6, 2026.

• Approved special meeting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved Resolution 2026-05 supporting America 250 (unanimous)
• Directed Clerk Sprague to request liability‑insurance valuation of county buildings (unanimous)
• Directed payment of outstanding vendor invoice and reimbursement request in grant system (unanimous)
• Appointed Kami Chandler as Emergency Manager, effective March 6, 2026 (unanimous)
• Directed Clerk to notify Frances Beitia of the Emergency Manager appointment (unanimous)
• Commissioner Povey directed Ms. Chandler to contact Teton County Emergency Manager for grant calls (unanimous)
• Adjourned meeting (unanimous)

Fairboard Meeting

The Power County Fairboard will review and approve the minutes from the February 2, 2026 meeting. It will receive reports on fair buildings, arena rentals, awards, vendors, and other fair items. The board will discuss the completion of arena lighting and speaker systems, and consider any related bills before adjourning.

• Approve minutes from February 2, 2026
• Fair reports: building improvements, arena rental, awards, vendors, additional items
• Arena lights and speaker finish
• Bills

The board approved the February meeting minutes. The riding‑group rental discussion was tabled until April. Andrew P was appointed as the circus chair, and the board approved a 40‑60 split for ticket sales.

• Approved February minutes (motion carried)
• Tabled riding‑group rental discussion (motion carried)
• Appointed Andrew P as Circus Chair (motion carried)
• Approved 40‑60 split on ticket sales (motion carried)

County Commissioners

The Board of Commissioners will consider budget changes and the adoption of Ordinance O-2026-01. The meeting includes reviews of the outside audit, ambulance financials, and probation department policies.

• Resolution 2026-04 Budget Changes
• Ordinance O-2026-01 Title 8 Chapter 1 & 2
• Deaton & Company Outside Audit
• Waterways Equipment Purchases
• America 250 Proclamation

The board approved the meeting agenda for February 26, 2026. It accepted the FY2025 financial audit report from Deaton & Company. Commissioners adjourned the meeting as the Power County Ambulance District Board. A $500 credit card for the ambulance district was approved.

• Approved agenda for Feb 26, 2026 (unanimous)
• Accepted FY2025 audit report (unanimous)
• Adjourned as Power County Ambulance District Board (unanimous)
• Approved $500 ambulance district credit card (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Power County Commissioners meeting will include action items such as a discussion of a lease for the county hospital district and approval of the final plat for the Udy Subdivision at Mile Marker 48. Other items include updates on the landfill, a discussion of the Portneuf Valley development, and a law‑enforcement grant partnership for FY2026. Several departmental updates and personnel matters will also be addressed.

• Hospital District Lease Discussion
• Mile Marker 48 – Udy Subdivision Final Plat Approval
• Portneuf Valley Development Discussion
• FY2026 Partnerships for Success – Law Enforcement Grant
• Sheriff’s Office WYSM Agreement

The Power County Board of Commissioners unanimously accepted the Department of Environmental Quality compliance agreement for landfill closure and monitoring. They also approved the Mile Marker 48 – Udy Subdivision. The consenting agenda claims payments and two residency/tuition assistance applications were approved, and the minutes from the January 15 meeting were adopted.

• Agenda approved (unanimous)
• Consenting agenda claims payments approved (unanimous)
• January 15 meeting minutes approved (unanimous)
• Certificate of residency/college tuition assistance applications approved (unanimous)
• Mile Marker 48 – Udy Subdivision approved (unanimous)
• DEQ landfill compliance agreement accepted (unanimous)

County Commissioners

The Power County Board of Commissioners will convene an executive session under Idaho Code 74-206 to address personnel issues. After the executive session, they will discuss miscellaneous items covering IT, building and grounds, personnel, and the county landfill.

• Executive Session – Personnel (Idaho Code 74-206)
• Discussion – IT
• Discussion – Building & Grounds
• Discussion – Personnel
• Discussion – Landfill

The commissioners unanimously approved the special agenda for the meeting. They also unanimously accepted Sheriff Josh Campbell’s resignation, effective March 1, 2026, and agreed to follow the statutory appointment process. The board determined no item qualified for executive session, so none was held. The meeting was adjourned by unanimous motion.

• Approved special agenda (unanimously carried)
• Accepted Sheriff Josh Campbell’s resignation effective March 1, 2026 (unanimously carried)
• Determined no item qualified for executive session; no executive session held
• Adjourned meeting (unanimously carried)

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and work session. Commissioners will vote on the meeting agenda, elect a Chairman and Co‑Chair, adopt workshop meeting rules, and review a finding of fact and law for the James Udy Subdivision at Mile Marker 48. They will also consider ordinance changes in Title 10, Chapters 1‑14 and approve the minutes from the January 6, 2026 meeting. Members of the public may address the commission on any related matters.

• James Udy Subdivision / Mile Marker 48 finding of fact and conclusion of law
• Election of a Chairman and Co‑Chair for the commission
• Adoption of workshop meeting rules
• Public review of Title 10, Chapters 1 through 14 ordinance changes
• Approval of January 6, 2026 meeting minutes

The Planning & Zoning Board adopted a motion to amend Title 10 Chapter 1‑2, establishing a 1‑acre minimum lot size and revising references to larger lots. The board also appointed Kyle Matthews as Chairman and Sherrie Wegner‑Mortimer as Co‑Chair, approved the January 6, 2026 meeting minutes, and carried a motion to make minor changes to Chapters 3‑9. All motions were approved, with only one board member (Mike) opposing the lot‑size amendment.

• Approved amendment to set 1‑acre minimum lot size (all in favor except Mike opposed)
• Appointed Kyle Matthews as Chairman (all in favor)
• Appointed Sherrie Wegner‑Mortimer as Co‑Chair (all in favor)
• Approved January 6, 2026 meeting minutes (all in favor)
• Approved minor changes to Title 10 Chapters 3‑9 (all in favor)
• Motion to close public comment portion approved (all in favor)
• Motion to close debate approved (all in favor)
• Motion to adjourn the meeting approved (all in favor)

Fairboard Meeting

The Power County Fairboard will consider several agenda items, including approving the minutes from the January 5, 2026 meeting. The board will discuss the caretaker position, a board member appointment, and conduct board elections. Additional items cover arena equipment use, arena electrical updates, and high school rodeo representation.

• Approve minutes from January 5, 2026
• Discuss caretaker position
• Board member appointment discussion
• Board elections
• Equipment use for arena events

The board approved several items, including waiving the arena rental fee for the high school rodeo club and allowing the EMT Association to use a county building with a refundable deposit. It also approved caretaker compensation and funding for a speaker project. Finally, the board elected new officers and appointed a secretary and treasurer.

• Added Power County EMT Association to agenda (motion carried)
• Waived arena rental fee for AF High School Rodeo Club dates (motion carried)
• Approved use of W. Schroeder Building for EMT dinner with $250 refundable cleaning deposit (motion carried)
• Approved speaker project costs ($350‑$500) and purchase of two speakers with donation money (motions carried)
• Approved caretaker compensation: $6,000 salary, $125 per building event, $500 for Fair week (motion carried)
• Elected Andrew Porath as Chair (motion carried)
• Elected Lucas Sprague as Vice Chair (motion carried)
• Appointed Bonnie Anderson as Secretary and Tamara Sparks as Treasurer (motions carried)

County Commissioners

The Power County Board of Commissioners will vote on Resolution 2026-01, which proposes changes to the FY2026 budget. They will also discuss items related to county building and grounds. Both items are listed as action items on the special meeting agenda.

• Resolution 2026-01 – FY2026 Budget Changes
• Action item – Building and Grounds

County Commissioners

The board unanimously approved both the regular and consenting agendas. They approved multiple fund claims for items such as the General Fund, Ambulance District, 911 Services, and others. The commission decided not to adopt a new policy for processing claims, but authorized reimbursement processing for the district dispatch project. Pending claims from the January 26 meeting will be emailed for review and formally ratified at the next meeting.

• Approved agenda (unanimous)
• Approved consenting agenda (unanimous)
• Approved fund claims: $293,541.36 General Fund, $66,365.48 Ambulance District, $79,557.17 District Court, $38,812.59 Justice Fund, $352.80 Drug Court, $50,227.19 Enhanced 911 Services, $31,821.98 Health District, $1,599.48 Elections, $11,150.00 Revaluation, $8,587.76 Solid Waste (Landfill), $102,138.57 Weeds, $1,451.24 Waterways, $2,041.96 Museum, $17,747.98 American Rescue Plan Act
• Declined to adopt claim‑processing policy (no vote recorded)
• Authorized reimbursement processing for district dispatch (consensus)
• Agreed to email pending claims for review; ratify at next meeting (no vote recorded)

Planning & Zoning

The Power County Planning and Zoning Commission will hold a public hearing and work session. It will approve the agenda, adopt the December 2, 2025 meeting minutes, and consider several subdivision matters that require signing findings of fact and conclusions of law. The commission will also review legislative changes to Title 8 and Title 10 chapters for commissioner approval.

• James Udy Subdivision/Lot splits – action item
• TJM Holdings LLC – sign finding of fact and conclusion of law
• Lott Subdivision – sign finding of fact and conclusion of law
• CB1 Subdivision – sign finding of fact and conclusion of law
• Preliminary plot Harmony Grove Estates – sign finding of fact and conclusion of law

The Planning & Zoning Board unanimously approved James Udy's subdivision and lot split at 4212 Rockland Highway to separate the property for Airbnb liability purposes. It also approved signature pages for TJM Holdings LLC, the CB1 final plat, and the Harmony Grove Estates preliminary plat, and accepted the December 2025 meeting minutes. Amendments to Title VII Chapters 1 & 2 were approved, while Title X Chapters 1 & 2 and a work session were tabled until the next meeting.

• Approved James Udy subdivision/lot split (unanimously)
• Approved signature pages for TJM Holdings LLC (unanimously)
• Approved CB1 final plat signature pages (unanimously)
• Approved Harmony Grove Estates preliminary plat signature pages (unanimously)
• Approved December 2025 meeting minutes (unanimously)
• Approved Title VII Chapters 1 & 2 amendments (unanimously)
• Tabled Title X Chapters 1 & 2 amendments until February (unanimously)
• Tabled work session until February (unanimously)