STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
AUGUST SESSION AUGUST 10, 2026 SECOND TERM DAY
8:38 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt, Ted Lindsley and Brad Higgins and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Higgins offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to go into Executive Session per Idaho Code 74-206(1) b for Personnel. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
8:46 a.m. End Executive Session
Brandt move to terminate Employee #921. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
8:47 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) d for Records Exempt from Disclosure. Higgins seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
8:49 a.m. End Executive Session
Brandt moves to approve Case #7047 for cremation. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:00 a.m. Kathy Ackerman reviews final L2 prior to publication-discussion. Required budget publication will be submitted for print next week.
9:05 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the August 4 meeting. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Macie Blewett in the Road Department. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Wyatt Yoeman in Patrol for the Sheriff’s Office. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Justin King in Patrol for the Sheriff’s Office. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Findings of Fact in the Dewey Waiver Reconsideration. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings: Lindsley-Aug 27-CEDA, Aug 28-Magistrate Commission; Higgins-Aug 20-Public Health Funding Work Group, Aug 27-Public Health; Brandt-August 17-Dinner Crapo’s Office; August 19-Central Idaho Trail Maintenance Board, August 25-Girl Scout Camp USFS Tour; All-August 19-Idaho County Fair Opening
9:15 a.m. Carrie Kaschmitter regarding claims:
Current Expense: $ 94,828.28 County Road & Bridge: $ 13,559.99
Airport: $ 34,688.08 Emergency Communication: $ 1,135.22
District Court: $ 2,422.79 Appraisal: $ 3,026.71
Noxious Weeds: $ 8,495.31 Interlock Dev. Fund: $ 399.79
Good Neighbor Auth: $ 109,792.51 Broadband Infra: $ 58.60
Total: $ 259,081.29
Brandt moves to approve the claims. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Brandt regarding inspection of fire extinguishers-Ackerman advises that she has not received the requested inspection report from last year. Discussion regarding two other vendors who have expressed interest in providing service for the County. Brandt moves to approve Mid-State Fire for one year service. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:45 a.m. Brandt regarding updated Central Idaho Trail Maintenance Agreement. Brandt moves to approve the Amended Intergovernmental Agreement with Clearwater County with regards to the CITMB-this agreement supersedes the previously adopted agreement. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent-he had to leave for another meeting.
Brandt reviews applications for appointment to the Central Idaho Trail Maintenance Board received-Brandt moves to approve Ed Anglesey, Todd Stenzel, and David Galantuomini to the CITMB. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent-he had to leave for another meeting.
10:03 a.m. Jerry Zumalt updates regarding the radio repair-advises that Davis Communication is working on a remote system that would allow him to monitor traffic-discussion. Continued to next week.
Zumalt regarding conduit concern at the new jail-Commission advises him to contact Denis Duman.
10:32 a.m. Brandt regarding bid opening for Title III Mastication-14 acres-Finley’s $42,984; Ground Work Excavation $45,500. Paul recommends award to Finley’s. Brandt moves to award the project to Finley’s. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Paul regarding the purchase of four new radios for the Sheriff’s Office from Title III funds-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the purchase as presented for $17,500. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Paul updates regarding other Title III potential projects.
10:45 a.m. Doug Ulmer presents quote for tire purchase for vehicles and trailers. Brandt moves to approve the quotes. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. (Lindsley returned from his other meeting.)
10:50 a.m. Monica Walker requests order for 2027 vehicles-requesting 4 vehicles-cost is $48,799 each, up just $200 from the last order-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the request. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Walker requests the purchase of 10 new bullet proof vests-she has grant for reimbursement for half of 8 vests-discussion. Lindsley moves to approve the purchase not to exceed $18,000. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:00 a.m. Brandt advises that the Lowell QRU would like to utilize USFS property near Syringa to build an ambulance barn-reviews application that the County would submit for purchase on behalf of Lowell QRU-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the application to acquire the property as discussed. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:04 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
