Caribou County public meetings in 2022
5 substantive meetings from 2022, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commissioners
The board appointed Jacob Fullmer to the vacated Coroner position and hired Brent Briggs for the Road & Bridge Department. They also approved the 2023 holiday schedule and a specific tax cancellation.
- Appointed Jacob Fullmer to the vacated Coroner position (unanimous)
- Canceled $92.50 in taxes, late charges, and interest for parcel MH92850
- Approved the 2023 Calendar Year Holiday Schedule
- Hired Brent Briggs for the Road & Bridge Department
- Approved the Certificate of Residency as presented
County Commissioners
The board approved two conditional use permits for short-term rentals and passed Resolution 2022-12 to open the FY2022 budget for unanticipated revenues. They also hired a new Road and Bridge employee and approved over $526,000 in claims and payroll.
- Approved short-term rental CUP for Phillip and Diane Bartschi (unanimous)
- Approved short-term rental CUP for RNR Enterprises, LLC (unanimous)
- Approved Resolution 2022-12 to open FY2022 budget for unanticipated revenues
- Hired Sid Davis for the Road and Bridge Department
- Approved claims report for FY2023 ($180,272.57) and payroll report ($345,954.66)
- Concluded contract with Robyn and Laurie Thomas for the Centennial Book
- Released indigent liens 2006-17, 2007-45, and 2008-01
- Directed publishing and public hearings for proposed short-term rental code
County Commissioners
The Board of Commissioners approved FY2023 claims and payroll reports totaling $295,824.13 and authorized a $550 IT system expenditure. No decision was made regarding a proposed $835,000 radio system upgrade.
- Approved claims approval reports for $101,978.21 (unanimous)
- Approved payroll claims approval report for $193,845.92 (unanimous)
- Approved $550 for IT system work order
- Approved Certificate of Residency forms
- Approved minutes from 11/14/2022 meeting (unanimous)
- Swore in Noel Cole and Dow Barker to the Planning and Zoning board
- Decided to close county offices at noon on December 23
- Tabled decision on $835,000 radio system upgrade
County Commissioners
The board approved a conditional use permit for an IDAWY solid waste landfill and a short-term rental permit for a home in Bancroft. Other actions included certifying the 2022 General Election results and approving a vehicle purchase for public safety.
- Approved IDAWY Conditional Use Permit for a solid waste landfill on 297 acres
- Approved Conditional Use Permit for short-term rental at 2776 Kelly Toponce Road (unanimous)
- Certified 2022 General Election Results
- Approved purchase of 2022 Ford vehicle up to $49,233
- Approved $50 gift cards per volunteer for EMTs and firefighters
- Approved GIS addressing training contract with JUB up to $1,500
- Approved homeowner exemption tax cancellations through December 31, 2022
- Approved $700 in indigent funds for rental assistance
County Commissioners
The Caribou County Commissioners approved a $24,561.79 metal roof bid for the SEICCA building using ARPA funds, and a $31,314 door lock system replacement for the courthouse. They also approved a conditional use permit for Mountain Valley Metals at 186 River Road, and reimbursed Soda Springs $30,000 for fire station repairs. Several other routine approvals and reports were handled.
- Approved $24,561.79 metal roof for SEICCA building with Lott Building (ARPA funds) (3-0)
- Approved $31,314 courthouse door lock system from Scott's Lock and Key (3-0)
- Approved conditional use permit for Mountain Valley Metals at 186 River Road (3-0)
- Approved $30,000 reimbursement to City of Soda Springs for fire station repair (ARPA funds) (3-0)
- Approved purchase of flatbed for Weed Department pickup at $4,300 (3-0)
- Approved 2023 county liquor licenses for currently licensed businesses (3-0)
- Approved claims reports: FY2022 $83,492.91, FY2023 $189,193.21, payroll $185,320.35 (3-0)
- Approved Planning & Zoning Director work schedule change eliminating stipend (3-0)