July 14, 2025 - Topics discussed and decisions made: 

Claims for payment and meeting minutes were approved. The Engage Wellness Program was presented for consideration. Emergency Preparedness has planned an Active Shooter Exercise scheduled for August 7. Commissioners approved adding a second LGIP user signature for the Treasurer. A county car ride-along exception was approved for an upcoming Treasurer’s conference. Budget planning for the America 250 Years Celebration was discussed. Fundraising and donations for a new city playground were discussed. A quote for courthouse carpet replacement was approved. Participation in the Idaho 457 Retirement Plan was approved. Interviews were held with engineering firms Keller Associates and Forsgren Associates and information from Paragon Consulting was reviewed. The Assessor’s request to exceed two budget line items due to delayed billing was approved. Credit card policy and training guidelines were tabled for a future meeting. Oversight and maintenance of public swimming pools will continue as-is, regardless of changes to state inspection guidelines. An update was provided on the airport grant. An independent contractor agreement to clean select county buildings was signed with Christi Murdock (All Sparkle Cleaning). A salary change in the Sheriff’s Department was approved. Items related to Sheriff on-call time, comp time payout, and the city contract were discussed. Budget discussion was held. Updates to county per diem rates were approved. Resolution No. 2025-07-01 (Juror Mileage & Per Diem) and Resolution No. 2025-07-02 (Indigent Cremation Rates) were both approved. The commissioners discussed the public hearing on Kendell’s request to vacate a portion of road near 6100 West which resulted in approval. Commissioners also discussed the public hearing on the Sheriff’s Office Fee Schedule, which led to adoption of the updated fees.

July 21, 2025 Special Meeting - Topics discussed and decisions made:

Commissioners conducted follow-up on engineering interviews and determined the county’s needs will continue to be met using selected firms on a case-by-case basis. Budget discussion was held.

July 28, 2025 - Topics discussed and decisions made: 

Claims for payment and meeting minutes were approved. Commissioners approved use of the Event Center at no charge for the Crisis Center fundraiser. Memorandums of Understanding for the CBAS and SUDS programs were signed. The airport grant was discussed. The Sheriff’s City Contract and Boat Check Contract were both approved and signed. Participation in the Purdue Opioid Settlement was approved. A letter from iiiA Insurance was read; they declined to offer a quote due to uncompetitive rates. Budget discussion was held. Department updates were given by Clerk/Auditor/Elections, Assessor & Revaluation, Ambulance, Airport, and Extension & 4-H. Bid approval for the R&B Woodruff Project was approved and signed. Review of the R&B County Road Map was deferred. Credit card policy updates were approved and will be implemented.

Expenditures by fund:  

General Fund/Current expense, $ 47,790.85; Road & Bridge, $ 739,246.62; Airport, $ 2,656.17; Ambulance, $ 8,235.72; District Court, $ 693.39; Fair, County, $ 44,378.05; Justice, $ 33,239.47; Health District, $ 15,442.50; Parks & Recreation, $ 9,361.66; Revaluation, $ 3,546.78; Tort, $ 2,736.80; Weeds, $ 4,778.92; Consolidated Elections, $ 6,705.50; E-911, $ 6,245.75; Court Facilities, $ 4,652.66; Drug Court/Specialty Court Coordinator, $ 664.21; LATCF Funding $ 27,573.75   -- 

Total - $ 957,948.80