STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION JULY 14, 2026 SECOND TERM DAY
8:13 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) f for Legal. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
8:15 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) b for Personnel. Higgins seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
8:50 a.m. End Executive Session
9:00 a.m. Edward Keys, Elk Range, provides introduction and update on mining activities in the Orogrande area-they are taking over where Endomines left off. Keys advises that they are going to begin drilling soon. Discussion regarding plans to get up and running in the area.
9:15 a.m. Ted Lindsley opens discussion regarding dumpster overflow in the Grangeville area. BJ Walker makes a statement about service provided by WALCO prior to Simmons being awarded the contract. Robert Simmons presents list of dumpsters for the Camas Prairie and service schedule. Discussion regarding drop off location in the Grangeville area. Martin Poxleitner questions regarding signage at the Ferdinand dumpster site-discussion. Poxleitner advises that the issue is with Grangeville residents using the dumpsters instead of taking their waste to the WALCO transfer station. Brandt asks Lindsley to follow-up to determine whether or not the Grangeville area residents would be willing to support a fee increase to justify additional dumpsters and pick-up. Continued to a later date.
10:00 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing for Application for Waiver filed by Actionaire Leasing. Tanner Ross, Barney Oldfield, and Joe Sherwin sworn in by Ackerman. Tanner Ross presents overview of reason for application. Joe Sherwin advises that he is against more subdivisions due to the water issues-Brandt advises that the Idaho Dept. of Water Resources oversees water rights. Lindsley questions regarding number of lots adjacent to proposed split. Brandt advises that the intent is for the creation of one additional lot, not multiple lots-discussion. Jessup questions regarding perk testing and access. Higgins advises that he concurs with Brandt. Brandt moves to deny the waiver. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:16 a.m. End Public Hearing
11:00 a.m. Brandt opens discussion regarding current Subdivision Ordinance and possible updates-discussion. Megan Turner advises that she feels that the language in the waiver section needs to be more clearly defined-discussion. Continued to July 28.
11:20 a.m. Mike Cook regarding updating the Airport Ordinance #69-proposes striking section #7 and reworking section #1-discussion.
Mike Cook regarding agreement with JUB for planning review to accommodate potential IDL/USFS traffic. Brandt moves to approve the agreement as presented. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:30 a.m. Carrie Kaschmitter regarding claims:
Current Expense: $ 44,705.94 County Road & Bridge: $ 79,559.53
Airport: $ 508.50 Emergency Communication: $ 22,724.09
District Court: $ 574.75 Title III: $ 194.48
Drug Enforcement: $ 161.03 Search & Rescue: $ 1,447.49
Noxious Weeds: $ 12,321.58 Snowmobile 24A: $ 34.78
Interlock Device: $ 253.00 Good Neighbor Authority: $ 44,954.57
Broadband Infra: $ 60.53
Total: $ 207,500.27
Lindsley moves to approve the claims. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:40 a.m Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the July 7 meeting. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the consulting contract with Cheryl Probert. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the lease agreement with Riener Concrete for the Ferdinand dumpster site. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Addendum to the Jail Medical Services Agreement with Syringa Hospital. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the National Park Service Extension Request letter for Noxious Weeds. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve Change Order for Cottonwood Creek Repair. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the JUB Application for Pay for Cottonwood Creek Repair. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve temporary hiring of Dorene George in Mapping. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve Alcoholic Beverage License for Three Rivers Resort. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve transfer of Hector Murillo from Detention to Patrol. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Cody Anderson in the Control Room. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Higgins for the Stibnite Advisory Council and the Cottonwood DEQ Meeting. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings-Higgins-August 6-Stibnite Advisory Council
11:45 a.m. Monica Walker requests permission to purchase a new fingerprint machine for the jail-the grant has been approved, but reimbursement will not be available until July of 2027-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the purchase giving Commissioner Lindsley the authority to sign the agreement in his absence. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
11:50 a.m. Break for Lunch
1:00 p.m. Megan Turner regarding the need for a new vehicle-they intend to trade in one of the older Jeep. $39,288 was the proposal from Gortsema’s for a pick-up after trade-in-discussion. Lindsley moves to approve the purchase from Gortsema Motors. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
1:15 p.m. Commission resumes review of budget sheets and COLA discussion. Commission approves 3.3% increase to salary lines for department heads to distribute. Commission approves moving the beginning hourly wage for entry level office positions to $17.00, acknowledging that this means employees on the lower end of the pay scale will need to be adjusted. They will review department head requests for merit raises for certain employees during an Executive Session on July 28. Ackerman will advise department heads.
Commission approves holding an Employee Appreciate Lunch again this year to be determined by the Sheriff’s Office and what works with their schedule since they have volunteered to prepare and serve the meal.
2:15 p.m. Meeting ajourned.
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Chairman Attest
