Caribou County public meetings in 2023
6 substantive meetings from 2023, with official agendas or minutes and plain-English summaries.
County Commissioners
The Board approved the vacation of roads surrounding specific lots and blocks in the Alexander Townsite to optimize land use. They also entered into a contract for assessment notice mailing and approved a laptop purchase for the county attorney.
- Approved vacation of roads for Alexander Subdivision (lots 1-26, Block 14; Blocks 10, 11, and 15)
- Approved contract with Billing Document Specialties for printing/mailing ($1,139.33) and postage ($1,929.40)
- Approved up to $1,500 for a Surface Pro laptop for the county attorney
- Determined the Sheriff should enforce road code violations in North Trail Canyon and Mill Canyon
County Commissioners
The Board approved a $5,208 contract for vehicle diagnostic software and a land swap agreement with a resident. They also authorized a part-remote Law Clerk position and a CenturyLink service plan.
- Approved 12-month contract with Mitchell1 for TruckWorks Plus and ProDemand software ($5,208)
- Approved land swap with Lynn Hatch at 3035 Kelly Toponce Rd (resident pays for survey, County builds fence)
- Approved posting Law Clerk position as part-remote/contract work
- Approved CenturyLink Line Volume Plan contract
- Approved Certificate of Residency for presented name
- Verified and agreed to November 7 election results
- Decided to charge one address fee for townhome in Finlayson subdivision
County Commissioners
The board approved a $3,000 contract for website services and authorized $70 gift cards for 44 EMTs and 17 firefighters. Other items discussed included road maintenance requests, a proposed industrial tax exemption, and fair building repairs.
- Approved Revize Web Services contract for FY 2024 for $3,000
- Approved $70 gift cards for 44 EMTs and 17 firefighters
- Approved Eric Hobson's request to use remaining vacation time by year-end
County Commissioners
The Board approved several equipment purchases for IT/GIS and updated health insurance eligibility wording for employees. They also authorized a $14,300.72 payment for the Center for Public Lands using P.I.L.T. funds and approved various claims and payroll reports.
- Approved purchase of Power Edge R750 server for $21,984.53
- Approved purchase of Sharp MX 5070 Color System printer for $3,925.00
- Approved $14,300.72 payment for Center for Public Lands from P.I.L.T. funds
- Approved change to Gem Plan contract: insurance starts 1st full month for employees and 2nd full month for dependents
- Approved 10/09/2023 meeting minutes
- Approved claims reports of $149,453.73 (FY 23) and $106,158.37 (FY 24)
- Approved payroll claims of $194,401.90
County Commissioners
The Board denied a request to rezone 60 acres of agricultural land to high-density residential. They approved the improvement bond terms for Barley Meadows Phase II and ratified a purchase for fire apparatus. The Board also approved 2024 alcohol licenses and a pathology services agreement with Ada County.
- Approved $14,943 purchase of Larsen’s Fire Apparatus
- Denied zone amendment for Ken Lawrence to change 60 acres from Agricultural to High-Density Residential
- Approved Barley Meadows Phase II, Resolution 2023-10 regarding improvement bond terms
- Approved 2024 alcohol license applications
- Approved 4 Certificates of Residency
- Approved pathology services agreement between Ada and Caribou Counties
- Decided to keep weed control vehicle 825
County Commissioners
The Board approved the adoption of a portion of Mill Canyon Road and accepted the county levies as presented. They also authorized several equipment purchases for the Weed Department and Search and Rescue, and approved repairs for the road and bridge shop.
- Approved $11,000 for road and bridge shop repairs by JB’s All-Around Handyman
- Approved $22,000 purchase of 2024 John Deere 835M side by side for Weed Department
- Approved $3,293 purchase of Lenex Heater for Search and Rescue building
- Adopted Resolution 2023-09 to adopt a portion of Mill Canyon Road south of Bancroft
- Accepted the Levies as presented (contingent on Turner & Central Cemeteries approval)
- Approved claims report of $290,093.20 and payroll claims of $326,369.77
- Approved Certificate of Residency dated 09/11/2023
- Approved IT representative to attend cyber-security conference in October