{ "city": "Power County", "state": "Idaho", "page": "https://mytown.theboringparts.com/city/powercounty.gov/", "attribution": "MyTown / The Boring Parts — CC BY 4.0. Summaries AI-generated from official sources.", "license": "https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/", "generated": "2026-07-23", "upcoming": [ { "date": "2026-07-24", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07242026-321", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-08-04", "body": "Planning & Zoning", "headline": "Planning and Zoning to review multiple subdivision plats and conditional use permits", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_08042026-319", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" } ], "recent": [ { "date": "2026-07-22", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners will vote on a retail alcohol license request", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07222026-320", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-13", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Public hearing on Ecoplexus Battery Storage Facility conditional use permit", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07132026-318", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-08", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Property tax appeal hearing for parcel on Sunbeam Rd.", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07082026-317", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-07", "body": "Planning & Zoning", "headline": null, "summary": null, "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07072026-311", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-07-06", "body": "Fairboard Meeting", "headline": "Fairboard will discuss fair business items including arena and vendors", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_07062026-316", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-30", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Power County Commissioners hold Budget Department Workshop", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06302026-314", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-26", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Budget workshop and airport pavement maintenance award on Power County agenda", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06262026-313", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-22", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "County considers EPA Brownfields funding to abate asbestos, lead at Courthouse Annex demolition", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06222026-312", "minutes_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06222026-312", "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-08", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Landfill fees, property condemnation on Power County agenda", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06082026-310", "minutes_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_06082026-310", "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-02", "body": "Planning & Zoning", "headline": "Planning and Zoning to review energy projects and land use permits", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06022026-306", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-06-01", "body": "Fairboard Meeting", "headline": "Power County Fairboard to discuss fair preparations and bills", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_06012026-309", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-29", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners consider landfill fee changes and updates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05292026-308", "minutes_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05292026-308", "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-26", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to consider burning ban, development code updates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05262026-307", "minutes_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05262026-307", "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-11", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Commissioners to consider Maverik Group LLC liquor license", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05112026-305", "minutes_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05112026-305", "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Planning & Zoning", "headline": "Planning and Zoning Commission to review conditional use renewals", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-299", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-05", "body": "Planning & Zoning", "headline": "Renewal of Suncore's 2‑year conditional use for its gravel pit and hot‑mix plant", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05052026-300", "minutes_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05052026-300", "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-04", "body": "Fairboard Meeting", "headline": "Fairboard to discuss fairgrounds operations and demolition derby", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05042026-303", "minutes_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05042026-303", "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-05-01", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Power County Commissioners to discuss landfill, personnel, health budget", "summary": "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).", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_05012026-302", "minutes_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_05012026-302", "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-27", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "County commissioners to consider ambulance finances and zoning code amendments", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04272026-301", "minutes_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04272026-301", "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-13", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Power County Commissioners to address FY26 budget changes", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04132026-298", "minutes_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-298", "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Planning & Zoning", "headline": "Planning & Zoning Commission will consider a permit extension request for Next Era", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-294", "minutes_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04072026-294", "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-07", "body": "Planning & Zoning", "headline": "Commission will approve Title 10 chapters 10‑16 at the April 7 meeting", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04072026-292", "minutes_url": null, "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-06", "body": "Fairboard Meeting", "headline": "Fairboard will discuss the Natalie Parr Project and fair sub‑committee updates", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04062026-297", "minutes_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04062026-297", "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-04-03", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "Power County Commissioners to discuss landfill fees", "summary": "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).", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_04032026-295", "minutes_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04032026-295", "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" }, { "date": "2026-03-30", "body": "County Commissioners", "headline": "County commissioners to discuss zoning, budget, and emergency services", "summary": "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.", "agenda_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Agenda/_03302026-293", "minutes_url": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_03302026-293", "source": "https://www.powercounty.gov/AgendaCenter" } ] }