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Mon Jun 22, 2026

County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Caribou County approves FY2025 audit and new military leave policy

Commissioners approved the Fiscal Year 2025 Financial Audit and adopted a new military leave policy for the employee handbook. The board also established new civil processing fees for the Sheriff's Office and approved vehicle brake repairs. Various department budget requests were discussed for future consideration.

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APPROVED COMMISSIONER MEETING OF June 22, 2026 The Caribou County Commissioners met in regular session on June 22, 2026 at 9:00 am. Those in attendance were: Mark Mathews, Commissioner Helen Barker, Planning & Zoning Bryce Somsen, Commissioner Rowdy Larkins, Building & Maintenance Marty McCullough, Commissioner Justin Steele, Probation Jill Stoor, Clerk Justin Hatch, Extension Office Doug Wood, Prosecutor Dwight Lloyd, Weed Control Tisha Young, Chief Deputy Clerk Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge Dept. Sharlene Simons, Deputy Clerk J Adam Mabey, Sheriff Aaron Cook, Assessor Casey Batterton, Coroner Angie Mendenhall, Treasurer Dana Izatt, Searle & Hart Dally Smith, Event Center Jake Barfuss, Caribou County Fair Board Eric Hobson, Public Safety Tom Calton, GIS Kya Simmons, Public Safety Russ Roper, Sheriff's Office The meeting opened with Mark Mathews leading the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Dana Izatt, Auditor: Dana presented a detailed review of the financial statements, explaining key components including assets, liabilities, and fund details. He noted that none of the major funds exceeded their budgets, and discussed the pension liability and federal award expenditures. Dana presented audit results showing good financial health across major funds, with steady or increasing cash balances in most areas except solid waste and some specialized funds. Dana mentioned that after audit approval, he will work with Jill to input information into the federal system for tra [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jun 8, 2026

County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve funding for community art and event center maintenance

The board approved a $1,500 donation for a public art project and a $1,663 annual maintenance contract for the County Event Center. They also authorized the purchase of a Ford F150 for public safety and approved a $1,500 indigent cremation payment. The board decided to terminate a landscaping contract with 30-day notice due to unresolved issues.

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COMMISSIONER MEETING OF June 08, 2026 The Caribou County Commissioners met in regular session on June 08, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Those in attendance were: Mark Mathews, Commissioner Chair George Hulse Bryce Somsen, Commissioner Cindy Erikson Marty McCullough, Commissioner Amanda Larsen Jill Stoor, Clerk Saydie McMorris, Kids First Coalition Doug Wood, Prosecutor Tennille Call, Kids First Coalition Sharlene Simons, Deputy Clerk Forrest Cole, FTC Solutions Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge Brent Madsen Eric Hobson, Public Safety Kristine Allen Rowdy Larkins, Maint. & Building Brandon Hall, The Idaho Enterprise Helen Barker, Parks & Recreation/P&Z The meeting opened with Marty McCullough leading the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge: Kevin shared that on the Crow Creek Road/Lincoln Creek that goes into Blackfoot, there is a large collection of Mormon Crickets. He said that last year they made it all the way to Morgan's Bridge. They are on the Reservation and the first county they will hit will be Caribou County. He wanted the Board to be aware of this and possibly have Dwight look into this. Kevin stated that they had a budget of $160,000 for Mag Chloride which they have already expended. They still need to do up Summit View on Slug Creek. He thought they have saved a lot due to the new spray bar, but he has not been as impressed with it this year; however it could be due to the dry conditions. They are looking at converting the old milk trailer so they ca [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Tue May 26, 2026

County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve funding for Center for Hope South and new emergency vehicles

The Board approved a $22,500 total payment to Center for Hope South for staff wages. They also authorized the purchase of a new EMS vehicle and a used pumper truck for the Fire Department. The City of Bancroft will draft a contract for the use of the County Inspector.

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COMMISSIONER MEETING OF May 26, 2026 The Caribou County Commissioners met in regular session on May 26, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Those in attendance were: Mark Mathews, Commissioner, Chairman Charity Staggs, SICOG Bryce Somsen, Commissioner Ryan Carpenter, Optivise Marty McCullough, Commissioner Melissa Gallegos, Center for Hope South Jill Stoor, Clerk Kyle Woodworth, Center for Hope South Doug Wood, Prosecutor Benji Pedrozm, Center for Hope South Sharlene Simons, Deputy Clerk Mayor Paul Gritton, City of Soda Springs Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge George Hulse Dwight Lloyd, Weed Dept. Trish Hulse Eric Hobson, Public Safety Scott Mackenzie Helen Barker, Parks & Rec Shena Smith Rowdy Larkins Tracy Davis Angie Mendenhall, Treasurer Tilly Davis Kent Loosle, Caribou Medical Center Brandon Hall, The Idaho Enterprise Dillon Liechty, Caribou Medical Center The meeting opened with Jill Stoor leading the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge: Kevin shared that they should be done putting out the mag chloride this week. They will then go to Mountain Road and get it ready to oil. He talked with Riley at the City of Grace this morning about the stretch on Mingo Road. Kevin will be doing a trade with Grace and will be crushing in the County pit as well as the City of Grace's pit. He will work with the city to make sure everything is ready and done well. He said the 4 summer help showed up this morning and they are out patching roads. Tomorrow they will be movi [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon May 11, 2026

County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve $21,706 courthouse elevator repair

The Board approved several contracts and donations, including courthouse elevator repairs and a new credit card provider. They also authorized funding for student competitions and a dance theater project. No decisions were made during the executive sessions.

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COMMISSIONER MEETING OF May 11, 2026 The Caribou County Commissioners met in regular session on May 11, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Those in attendance were: Mark Mathews, Commissioner Chair Angie Mendenhall, Treasurer Bryce Somsen, Commissioner Aaron Cook Marty McCullough, Commissioner Adam Mabey, Sheriff Jill Stoor, Clerk Rebecca Fryar, SSHS, FCCLA Doug Wood, Prosecutor Sierra Muir Sharlene Simons, Deputy Clerk Sarah Fryar Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge Jake Poulsen, Keller Associates Eric Hobson, Public Safety Fiona Katrine Benson, Oquirrh Dance Rowdy Larkins, Maint. & Building Brandon Hall, The Idaho Enterprise Helen Barker, Parks & Recreation/P&Z The meeting opened with Bryce Somsen leading the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge: Kevin talked to Hal and the ball field over at the Freedom Park will be having ball games all summer and Kevin was asked to take the roller over to help them smooth it out. The Board agreed to help them out. The Fire Department talked to Kevin about one of the snow plows that was abandoned about a year ago. Eric would like the International snow plow (Goliath) that is a 4-wheel drive and would like to use it for water storage in Grace. He said he is ok with just giving it to the Fire Department just to get it off of his books. Eric mentioned they will puta tank on it. This would help get Grace certified. Kevin went to the Road Supervisor District 5 meeting a couple of weeks ago and talked about different things in right- of- [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 27, 2026

County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Caribou County approves new storage shed and noxious weed ordinance

Commissioners approved several infrastructure projects, including a $131,000 storage shed and blasting for a gravel pit. The board also adopted an ordinance adding Russian thistle and Kochia to the county's noxious weed list and approved a zoning change on Gunnell Road.

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APPROVED COMMISSIONER MEETING OF April 27, 2026 The Caribou County Commissioners met in regular session on April 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Those in attendance were: Mark Mathews, Commissioner, Chairman Justin Steel, Dept of Juvenile Corrections Bryce Somsen, Commissioner Angie Mendenhall, Treasurer Marty McCullough, Commissioner Katy Bergholm, DEQ Jill Stoor, Clerk Doug Tanner, DEQ Doug Wood, Prosecutor Aaron Thompson, Judge Sharlene Simons, Deputy Clerk Michele Poletti, Aid for Friends Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge Tami Moore, Aid for Friends J Adam Mabey, Sheriff Shalayne Bartschi, CC Sr. Citizens Eric Hobson, Public Safety Dan Darlington, Simplot Helen Barker, Parks & Rec Jared Clinger, Simplot Aaron Cook, Assessor Paul Gritton, Soda Springs Mayor Rowdy Larkins, CC Building Dept. Brandon Hall, The Idaho Enterprise The meeting opened with Jill Stoor leading the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge: Kevin mentioned that he received a permit for crossing the road which is just a gravel road in Chesterfield for the Crandall’s. He has already paid but needed a signature from Commissioner McCullough. Kevin talked about the bridge in Chesterfield. He is having issues with the road closure cones out there, they are being taken off the road and he is finding them in the borrow pits. They will be taking concrete road blocks out to be put up. Kevin talked to Jake Poulsen this morning about something that was brought to his attention over the weekend. Some of [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Apr 13, 2026

County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve Barker property rezoning

The board approved a rezoning application for 72 acres east of Soda Springs from Agricultural to Low-Density Residential. They also agreed to contract lawn care for two parks and approved the rental of a drum roller for road work.

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COMMISSIONER MEETING OF April 13, 2026 The Caribou County Commissioners met in regular session on April 27, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Those in attendance were: Mark Mathews, Commissioner Chair Bryce Somsen, Commissioner Marty McCullough, Commissioner Jill Stoor, Clerk Doug Wood, Prosecutor Sharlene Simons, Deputy Clerk Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge Kya Simmons, Public Safety Rowdy Larkins, Maint. & Building Helen Barker, Parks & Recreation/P&Z Angie Mendenhall, Treasurer Maggie Mann, SE Idaho Public Health Wilma Robertson, GIS Contracting Cody Brower, Judge Aaron Cook, Assessor Mayor David Pristupa, City of Grace Vaughan Rasmussen, Public Health 6" District Steven Barker Dow Barker Kristen Wedertz Travis Busk Mike & Debbie Walquist Greg & Irene Torgesen Val Gibson Jessica J Fuechsel, SEIPH Maggie Mann, SEIPH Leslie Talbot, SIPH Tammi Crosbie SIPH Ross Carroll Tom Calton, GIS Wilma Robertson, GIS Gimi Somasiri, SSHS, BPA Lane Harris, SSHS, BPA Cassi Cook, SSHS BPA Jake Poulsen, Keller & Associates Richard Senn Cooper O'Neil Jason Curtis Brooks Jensen Matt Whiting, Kenneth Sartin Jim Frandsen Pacen Austin Brandon Hall, The Idaho Enterprise The meeting opened with Marty McCullough leading the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge: Kevin mentioned they are blading out North today. Most of the lower roads are done. They are working on the chloride truck. They are adding a spray bar on the back to keep the material on the road better [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 23, 2026

County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve fuels reduction grants and park maintenance contract

The Board approved funding acknowledgement forms for two fuels reduction projects and a $14,000 park maintenance contract. The Board of Equalization also granted a 2026 property tax exemption for The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints.

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COMMISSIONER MEETING OF March 23, 2026 The Caribou County Commissioners met in regular session on March 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Those in attendance were: Mark Mathews, Commissioner, Chairman Eric Hobson, Public Safety Bryce Somsen, Commissioner Kya Simmons, Public Safety Marty McCullough, Commissioner Helen Barker, Parks & Rec Jill Stoor, Clerk Tom Calton, GIS Doug Wood, Prosecutor Aaron Cook, Assessor Sharlene Simons, Deputy Clerk Rowdy Larkins, CC Building Dept. Tisha Young, Chief Deputy Clerk Angie Mendenhall, Treasurer Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge Dally Smith, CC Event Center Dwight Lloyd, Weed Dept. Charity Staggs, SICOG J Adam Mabey, Sheriff Brandon Hall, The Idaho Enterprise The meeting opened with Jill Stoor leading the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge: e Kevin shared that last week they hauled silica sand for the City of Soda Springs. The majority of it has been taken care of and may need to go back in the fall to finish up. He signed contracts a week ago with Idaho Asphalt for oil for this coming year. Chloride has gone up and there are two companies that are mining the mag-chloride out of the great Salt Lake Basin. One company bought the other company out so there is only one supplier so the price has increased. The current price is approximately $40 per ton so he will look at what they need. They have a spray bar to control the over spray to help save on the gallons of material they are putting out. Tomorrow they will install the [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Mar 9, 2026

County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners approve resolution for Black Mountain communication system

The Board adopted Resolution No. 2026-03 to support a $525,000 grant application for a 700MHz P25 trunking repeater system at Black Mountain. Commissioners also signed support letters for EMS grants to purchase a power load kit and a new ambulance.

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COMMISSIONER MEETING OF March 09, 2026 The Caribou County Commissioners met in regular session on March 09, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Those in attendance were: Mark Mathews, Commissioner Chair Ally Schwulst, GIS Bryce Somsen, Commissioner Aaron Cook, Assessor Tisha Young, Chief Deputy Clerk Chris Banks, Soil Conservation District Doug Wood, Prosecutor Jeff Godfrey Sharlene Simons, Deputy Clerk Jon Godfrey Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge Michael Blakey Shannon Olsen, Road & Bridge Galen Wilson, Caribou Historical Preservation Eric Hobson, Public Safety Coleen Benson, Chesterfield Foundation Kya Simmons, Public Safety Alexis Matrone, ISHS/SHPO Rowdy Larkins, Maint. & Building Rick Phillips, Idaho Historical Society Russ Roper, Sheriff's Office Tom Calton, GIS Contracting Justin Steele, Courthouse Security Adam Hansen Helen Barker, Parks & Recreation Dave Parkhouse Brandon Hall, The Idaho Enterprise The meeting opened with Bryce Somsen leading the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge: Kevin had Shannon Olsen come in and talk about the 2017 truck 36 that had a check engine light on. They started pulling codes on it and found that it is not very fail safe. They started tearing into it by starting with the AGR valve and mentioned that from there it rippled from bad to worse to almost catastrophic. After looking into this, it could cost an engine/turbo. This could cost about $22,000 for everything without the turbo. There could be some additional costs, depending o [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 23, 2026

County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Commissioners create Historical Preservation Committee and approve EMS equipment

The board established a new Historical Preservation Committee and approved the purchase of a cargo trailer for a portable generator. The board also authorized the Sheriff to pursue a federal immigration warrant program and terminated a Road and Bridge employee.

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COMMISSIONER MEETING OF February 23, 2026 The Caribou County Commissioners met in regular session on February 23, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Those in attendance were: Bryce Somsen, Commissioner Aaron Cook, Assessor Marty McCullough, Commissioner Galen Wilson, Caribou Historical Society Jill Stoor, Clerk Coleen Benson, Chesterfield Foundation Doug Wood, Prosecutor Bill Horsley, Caribou Historical Society Sharlene Simons, Deputy Clerk Matt Lucia, Greater Yellowstone Coalition Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge Jim McCulloch, GOAL J Adam Mabey, Sheriff Chris Gonzalez, GOAL Eric Hobson, Public Safety Tiffany LaBrouche, P&Z Rowdy Larkins, Maint. & Building Jean LaBrouche Ally Schwulst, GIS Brandon Hall, The Idaho Enterprise The meeting opened with Mark Mathews leading the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge: Kevin mentioned they are hauling material off of the Ant Canyon parking lot. Update on the crusher, they are working on where the feeder drops down into the jaw. Perk’s Electric went out last week, and on the stacker belt they kept blowing some breakers so they are taking one motor off of it today and taking it to Soda Rewind to get a bid to see if it would be cheaper to have it rewound over getting a new one. Next week Goodfellow’s will be coming to do training on the crusher. He has had a lot of questions on when they will be opening up the back roads. He mentioned that it is still early. There was someone stuck on the Skinny Dip Road out by the Govern [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Feb 9, 2026

County Commissioners

✓ Decided: Caribou County establishes Historic Preservation Commission

Commissioners approved the creation of a Historic Preservation Commission to help the county qualify for grant funding. The board also approved several Event Center facility improvements and a road vacation request in the Alexander Townsite.

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COMMISSIONER MEETING OF February 09, 2026 The Caribou County Commissioners met in regular session on February 09, 2026 at 9:00 a.m. Those in attendance were: Bryce Somsen, Commissioner Helen Barker, P&Z Marty McCullough, Commissioner Dally Smith, Event Center Jill Stoor, Clerk Aaron Cook, Assessor Doug Wood, Prosecutor Ally Schwulst, GIS Sharlene Simons, Deputy Clerk Justin Hatch, CC Extension Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge Wade Olorenshaw, Gem Valley Survey Eric Hobson, Public Safety Dow Barker, Barker Ag Kya Simmons, Public Safety Mayor Paul Gritton, City of Soda Springs, Rowdy Larkins, Maint. & Building Dan Squires, City of Soda Springs Angie Mendenhall, Treasurer Brandon Hall, The Idaho Enterprise The meeting opened with Bryce Somsen leading the pledge of allegiance and prayer. Kevin McLain, Road & Bridge: Kevin's crew has been working last week and will be finishing up this week on the parking lot at Ant Canyon. He mentioned that over by the roadway they did find a little bit better material. Back to the South it gets more clay and bigger rocks so when they are done they may go to lvins for cinders to build up a base for people to park. They are putting a culvert in on Fish Hatchery Road today. One had developed a hole on the inside corner so they are replacing that. He said that they have been doing preventative maintenance on trucks. He thought they have replaced about 47 brake pads, and about 20 drums on trucks and trailers. He shared that they have been w [Excerpt truncated on this listing page; use the official record for the full text.]
Mon Jan 12, 2026

Commissioner

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