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Commissioners — Minutes — 2024-01-29
This document serves as official minutes for the Jerome County Board of Commissioners meeting scheduled for Monday, January 29, 2024. No meeting was held on this date because the Commissioners were attending an Idaho Association of Counties Conference in Boise. The document notes that Commissioners did not meet for the entire week of January 29 through February 2, 2024.
Decisions Made
- Decision to not hold the scheduled meeting due to conference attendance
Key Points
- Commissioner attendance at Idaho Association of Counties Conference
- Meeting cancellation notification
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Commissioners — Minutes — 2023-01-25 Exec Session Open Meeting Violation
This is a brief continuation meeting of the Jerome County Board of Commissioners from January 25, 2023, following up on a January 23rd meeting. The commissioners held a 12-minute executive session regarding personnel matters, then returned to open session to place a report in an employee's file after meeting with that employee.
Executive Session Decisions
- The Commissioners decided to put a report in an employee's file after meeting with the employee following the executive session
Open Meeting Law Concerns
- The minutes lack detail about the nature of the personnel matter discussed
- No information provided about whether proper notice was given for this continuation meeting
- The personnel executive session justification under Idaho Code 74(206)(1)(b) appears appropriate but the minutes don't specify what personnel matter warranted executive session
Decisions Made
- Motion by Commissioner Howell to enter executive session for personnel matters under Idaho Code 74(206)(1)(b)
- Decision to place a report in an employee's file
Key Points
- Personnel matter involving an unspecified employee
- Employee file documentation
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Commissioners — Minutes — 2024-01-30
This document is a notice that no Jerome County Board of Commissioners meeting was held on January 30, 2024. The commissioners were attending an Idaho Association of Counties Conference in Boise. The document also indicates that commissioners did not meet during the entire week of January 29-February 2, 2024.
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Commissioners — Minutes — 2024-05-21 Concern Open Meeting Violation
Minutes from Jerome County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 21, 2024, primarily focused on continuing a public hearing regarding an appeal of a Special Use Permit for NM NewCan, LP calf hutch operation. The commissioners unanimously decided to deny the appeal after questioning staff about operational details, traffic concerns, and enforcement procedures. The meeting also addressed pre-construction services for courthouse remodeling and a broadband services contract.
Open Meeting Law Concerns
- The evidentiary portion of the hearing was closed to the public, which may limit public participation in what appears to be a significant land use decision affecting the community
Decisions Made
- Denied the appeal of the Special Use Permit for NM NewCan, LP
- Accepted Core Construction pre-construction services fee proposal for Jerome County Courthouse DMV remodel, excluding optional services
- Approved ETS contract for broadband services contingent on highway department and Idaho Power agreements
- Authorized chairman to sign ETS contract when completed
Constitutional & Social Concerns
- Land use decision that affects property rights and agricultural operations
- Potential impact on adjacent property owners who had raised objections
- Questions about enforcement mechanisms relying primarily on complaints rather than proactive monitoring
Guests, Speakers & Presentations
- Mike Seib, attorney
- Kacie Buhler, planning and zoning administrator
- Ryan Christensen, assistant planning and zoning administrator
- Russ Princ
- Jay Watkins
- Ted Larsen
- Jake Traughber
- Jennifer Traughber
- Denzel Larsen
- Jackie Larsen
- George Drain
- Jocelyn Callegar
- Michael Bingham
- J.C. Olson
Upcoming Dates & Activities
- May 28 - Discussion of optional services for Core Construction project to be determined
Key Points
- Special Use Permit appeal for NM NewCan, LP calf hutch operation
- Calf hutch operational requirements and limitations
- Traffic impact concerns and highway department approval
- Livestock Confinement Operation regulations
- Dead animal removal procedures
- SUP enforcement mechanisms
- Core Construction courthouse remodeling pre-construction services
- ETS broadband services contract
- Property ownership requirements for permit applications
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Commissioners — Minutes — 2023-05-22
This document contains the minutes from the Jerome County Board of Commissioners meeting on May 22, 2023, covering commissioner reports, administrative matters, claims approval, and presentations from various department heads and community organizations requesting budget allocations for FY 2023-24.
Decisions Made
- Motion approved to sign noxious weed control agreement between Tri-County Noxious Weed Control and Idaho Department of Transportation
- Approved time records for seven employees for May 7-20, 2023 claim cycle
- Signed claims approval report for Insurance Deductible Trust Fund totaling $786.42
- Approved retail alcoholic beverage licenses for La Costa Colima and Twin Falls/Jerome KOA Holiday
- Approved four catering permits for South Hills Bar & Grill at The Risk Barn
- Approved three fireworks permits for Lynn Wilding at three Jerome County locations
- Commissioner Howell signed Idaho Department of Parks and Recreation grant agreement for $42,300 for Rickett's RV Camp
- Motion approved to approve claims as presented
- Signed multiple claims approval reports totaling over $135,000 across various funds
- Weed board nominees matter continued until May 30
Guests, Speakers & Presentations
- Lyle Johnstone - present for multiple agenda items
- Mark Swenson, Assessor - presented ratio study results and 2023 property value changes
- Jeanette Roe, Interlink Volunteer Caregivers - provided agency update and requested $4,000 budget allocation
- Sarah Rohrbach, Southern Idaho Tourism - provided tourism update and requested $1,000 budget allocation
- Deserae Calbo, Misdemeanor Probation Officer - presented April statistics and office report
- Mario Umana, Juvenile Probation Administrator - presented juvenile case statistics from April-May
- Stan Bolich, Jerome American Legion Commander - provided building update and requested $10,000 budget allocation
- Marty Luhr, Airports Manager - provided airports report on maintenance and operations
- Brandon Buckway, Airport Assistant - present with Marty Luhr
- Scott Denning, Veterans Service Officer/Board of Community Guardians Coordinator - provided veterans and guardians services report
Upcoming Dates & Activities
- May 30 - continued discussion on weed board nominees
- June 30 - food trucks at Fairgrounds for employee lunches 11:30-2:00
- June 3, 2023 3 PM-12 AM - South Hills Bar & Grill catering permit at The Risk Barn
- June 17, 2023 11 AM-10 PM - South Hills Bar & Grill catering permit at The Risk Barn
- June 20, 2023 1 PM-10 PM - South Hills Bar & Grill catering permit at The Risk Barn
- June 24, 2023 4 PM-12 AM - South Hills Bar & Grill catering permit at The Risk Barn
- July 17, 2023 - Parks and recreation grant funds available after this date
- June 4-6 - Mario Umana attending juvenile justice administrators meeting
- August 9 - Scott Denning scheduled for shoulder surgery
- FY 2023-24 - budget year for various funding requests
Key Points
- Commissioner reports and activities
- Noxious weed control agreement
- Weed board nominations
- Time records approval
- Claims approval
- Alcoholic beverage licenses
- Catering permits
- Fireworks permits
- Parks and recreation grant
- Judicial complex signage
- Property assessment ratio study results
- Interlink Caregivers budget request
- Southern Idaho Tourism budget request
- Misdemeanor probation report
- Juvenile probation report
- Jerome American Legion budget request
- Airports report
- Veterans and guardians services report
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Commissioners — Minutes — 2024-01-26 Exec Session Open Meeting Violation
This document contains minutes from a Jerome County Board of Commissioners meeting on January 26, 2024, continuing old business from January 22. The meeting addressed an airport hangar lease resignation, publishing an RFP/RFQ for former jail remodeling, conducted an executive session for personnel matters including an exit interview and IT hiring discussion, and concluded with a recognition luncheon for a departing employee.
Executive Session Decisions
- Commissioners decided to proceed with ranking of IT applicants as discussed in executive session
- Executive session was held to conduct exit interview with DeSea Lance and discuss hiring an IT employee
Open Meeting Law Concerns
- Time notation error showing 11:08 P.M. instead of A.M. for executive session entry
- Minutes do not specify the legal justification used for executive session beyond citing Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a) and (1)(b)
- No detailed information provided about what specific personnel matters were discussed in executive session
Decisions Made
- Motion to resign airport lease with John Toolson to enable hangar sale - passed unanimously
- Motion to release RFP and RFQ for former jail remodel based on architect input - passed unanimously
- Motion to enter executive session per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(a) and (1)(b) - passed with unanimous roll call vote
- Motion to proceed with ranking of IT applicants as discussed in executive session - passed unanimously
Key Points
- Airport hangar lease with John Toolson
- Former jail remodel project RFP/RFQ
- IT employee hiring process
- Personnel matters and exit interview with DeSea Lance
- Recognition of departing employee contributions
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Commissioners — Minutes — 2025-05-27
This document records the Jerome County Board of Commissioners meeting from May 27, 2025, covering routine county business including election canvassing for a failed levy, budget discussions, airport grant approvals, and various administrative matters. The meeting included commissioner reports on community activities, approval of employee PTO donation, emergency management trailer swap, and quarterly financial reports.
Decisions Made
- Accepted election canvass for May 20, 2025 consolidated election
- Approved donation of 38 hours PTO from one employee to another
- Approved trading trailers between Sheriff's department and emergency management department
- Signed consultant services agreement with JUB Engineering for $389,039.00 for taxi lane construction at Jerome County Airport
- Authorized airport improvement plan for taxi lane project and signed AIP 29 ($768,421.00) and AIP 30 ($194,211.00)
- Accepted treasurer and auditors quarterly report for 01/01/25-03/31/25
- Approved claims as presented by staff
- Approved minutes from 5/19/25
Guests, Speakers & Presentations
- Cy Lootens - discussed PTO donation and quarterly report
- Ryan Treanor - presented election canvass results and statistics
- Mark Swenson - presented revised appeal form and 602NN exemptions update
- Kirsten Hartley - discussed emergency management trailer swap
- Kent Atkin - present for airport grant discussion
- Thomas Leija - presented airport grant applications and record of negotiation
- Tracee McKim - presented joint treasurer and auditor quarterly report
- Jeff Schroeder - presented budget requests for Martha and Marys Pantry and Interfaith Association
- Amanda Worthington - present for budget request discussion
Key Points
- Commissioner reports on community meetings
- Election canvass for May 2025 Consolidated Election
- Employee PTO donation request
- Appeal form revision for Board of Equalization
- 602NN property tax exemptions update
- Emergency management trailer swap
- Jerome Airport grant applications
- Treasurer and Auditor quarterly report
- Martha and Marys Pantry budget request
- Interfaith Association budget request
- Claims approval
- Minutes approval
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Commissioners — Minutes — 2024-05-28 Concern Exec Session Open Meeting Violation
This document contains minutes from the Jerome County Board of Commissioners meeting held on May 28, 2024. The meeting covered routine county business including commissioner reports on community activities, approval of travel expenses for health board representation, personnel matters handled in executive session, infrastructure projects including broadband grant administration, and various administrative approvals including permits and subdivision plats.
Executive Session Decisions
- The document shows an executive session was held from 11:37 A.M. to 12:17 A.M. per Idaho Code 74-206(1)(b) for personnel matters, but the specific decisions made during this closed session are not disclosed in the minutes.
Open Meeting Law Concerns
- The minutes show a time discrepancy error - the executive session is recorded as ending at '12:17 A.M.' and the meeting reconvening at '1:24 P.M.', which appears to be a clerical error that should read '12:17 P.M.'
- The executive session topic is listed only as 'personnel' without more specific justification as required by Idaho Open Meeting Law
Decisions Made
- Approved $1500 towards Linda Montgomery's travel expenses for National Association of Local Boards of Health conference
- Signed employee wage change forms for five deputy clerks
- Approved leave requests for three employees
- Signed catering permits for Scooters Inc. and Jerome Country Club
- Signed fireworks permits for SSB Group Inc. and Family Fun LLC
- Signed retail alcoholic beverage licenses for three establishments
- Approved minutes from May 20 and May 21
- Approved indigent matter and signed related documents
- Approved claims totaling $43,653.58 across multiple funds
- Approved environmental testing, laser scanning, and 3D revit model for courthouse remodeling project
- Scheduled fire drill for June 20 at 10 A.M.
- Approved Fairhaven Solutions as broadband grant administrator
- Approved subdivision final plat for Magic Valley Subdivision for Deborah Conrad
- Authorized Mark Reyes to work on Northside Canal Company mapping project
Constitutional & Social Concerns
- Board of Community Guardians program is understaffed with no volunteer applications received, potentially affecting vulnerable citizens' access to guardianship services
- ADA compliance issue identified with courthouse lacking audio-visual fire alarm system
Guests, Speakers & Presentations
- Linda Montgomery - Health Board representative discussing travel to national conference
- Tracee McKim - Chief Deputy Clerk presenting various administrative matters
- Matthew McGregor - IT Technician discussing construction contract options
- Scott Denning - Veterans services officer/guardians coordinator/risk management presenting reports
- Marty Luhr - Airports Manager presenting airport activities report
- Bradley Petersen - Fairhaven Solutions presenting broadband grant administration services
- Matthew Peterson - Fairhaven Solutions
- Scott Linsley - Eminent Technical Solutions discussing broadband grant
- Jesse Vallez - Human Resources Director (called executive session)
- Mark Barnes - Present for multiple agenda items
- Mark Reyes - Mapping specialist presenting GIS report
- Kacie Buhler - Planning and zoning administrator
- Ryan Christensen - Assistant planning and zoning administrator
- Deborah Conrad - Presenting subdivision plat amendment request
- Tevian Kober - Treasurer presenting tax cancellation matter
Upcoming Dates & Activities
- June 1 - Employee training through ICRMP due
- June 20 at 10 A.M. - Fire drill scheduled for courthouse
- Airport Advisory Board meeting scheduled for Wednesday before a Tuesday meeting
Key Points
- Commissioner reports on community activities
- Health Board representative travel expenses
- Employee wage changes and leave requests
- Permits for catering, fireworks, and alcoholic beverages
- Infrastructure construction services for courthouse remodeling
- Veterans services, guardianship programs, and risk management
- Airport operations and Airport Appreciation Day planning
- Broadband grant administration contract
- ARPA funding status
- Generator bids and maintenance
- GIS mapping services and canal company project
- Subdivision plat amendment approval
- Tax cancellation matter
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Commissioners — Minutes — 2023-05-30 Open Meeting Violation
These are the official minutes from the Jerome County Board of Commissioners meeting held on May 30, 2023. The meeting covered routine county business including IT infrastructure improvements, budget requests from local organizations, contract approvals, courthouse remodeling plans, and administrative matters such as licensing approvals and claims processing.
Open Meeting Law Concerns
- The document appears to be truncated mid-sentence during the 'JOE JAMES—PUBLIC DEFENDER CONTRACT' section, which may indicate incomplete minutes recording
- No mention of public comment period in the agenda or minutes
Decisions Made
- Approved Sparklight internet upgrade for additional $400/month through February
- Approved ConnectWise contract for IT department at $225/month for 6 months trial, then $2,335.96/month
- Signed multiple retail alcoholic beverage licenses for various Jerome businesses
- Signed fireworks sale permits for multiple vendors
- Approved multiple employee leave requests
- Approved claims totaling $34,357.40 and $1,194.11 for various funds
- Authorized Triple J Excavation for grandstand installation at cost of $176,605
- Welcomed proposed contract from Alex Baca for public defender services
- Approved judicial annex security structure with M2 Automation for $149,301.92 including annual support agreement of $5,396.46
- Decided to budget for additional courthouse security measures in FY 2023-24
- Decided to send Fair Board contract changes to legal counsel for June 12 review
Guests, Speakers & Presentations
- Curtis Bennett (ETS representative) - broadband services grants
- Jacob Johnson (ETS) - internet service improvements
- Desea Lance (System Security Specialist) - Sparklight upgrade and ConnectWise services
- Cody Westover (System Administrator) - IT services and security
- Tracee McKim (Chief Deputy Clerk) - various administrative matters
- Andrea Wiesenmeyer (Fair Manager) - grandstand construction bids
- Alex Baca (Attorney) - public defender contract proposal
- Roy Prescott - Notch Butte Rangeland Fire Protection Association and North Side Soil and Water Conservation District funding requests
- Amanda and Eric Bolich - Northside Military Museum and VFW funding requests
- Dan Hall - supporting military museum presentation
- Jim Fetterly - supporting military museum presentation
- Nick Andreason (M2 Automation) - judicial annex security infrastructure
- Kevin Thibault (EDA Architects Project Manager) - courthouse remodeling plans via Zoom
- Logan Prete (EDA Architects associate) - courthouse remodeling
- Mark Swenson (Assessor) - courthouse remodeling input
- Tevian Kober (Treasurer) - courthouse remodeling input
- Lisa Rodriguez (Migliuri & Rodriguez) - public defender contract matter
- Judge Stacey DePew - public defender contract matter
- Brad Calbo (Prosecutor) - public defender contract matter
Upcoming Dates & Activities
- October 1, 2023 - Hilverda McRae public defender contract expires
- July 4, 2023, 10 A.M. - Military Museum annual flag retirement ceremony with barbecue and silent auction
- August or September - M2 Automation security installation could begin
- October 1 - End of current county budget period
- June 12 - Legal counsel review of Fair Board contract changes
Key Points
- Commissioner reports and activities
- Broadband and internet service improvements
- Contract signings and approvals
- IT upgrades (Sparklight and ConnectWise)
- Retail alcoholic beverage license approvals
- Fireworks sale permits
- Employee leave requests
- Claims approval
- Fairgrounds grandstand construction bids
- Public defender contract discussions
- Rangeland fire protection association funding
- Soil and water conservation district funding
- Military museum and VFW funding requests
- Courthouse security infrastructure updates
- Courthouse remodeling plans
- Fair contract review