STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JULY SESSION JULY 28, 2026 THIRD TERM DAY
8:30 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
8:45 a.m. Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) a for Personnel. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-yes
8:50 a.m. End Executive Session
9:00 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the July 14 meeting. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Notice of Award to Crea Construction for the Slate Creek Bridge Project. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Notice to Proceed for Crea Construction for the Fort Misery Road Repair. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the transfer of Lesli Swenson to full-time in Data Processing. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the pay increase for Michael Gireth in the Road Department for successful completion of probation. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the payment of subscription dues to the Elk City Volunteer Fire Department. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Taya Pfefferkorn as an intermittent employee for the Road Department. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the quote for new lease with Ricoh for the large printer/copier. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for The Kooskia Café. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Additional Meetings: Lindsley-Aug 27-CEDA, Aug 28-Magistrate Commission; Higgins-Aug 20-Public Health Work Group, Aug 27-Public Health; Brandt-July 31-American Foresters Resource Council Tour, August 5-Central Idaho Trail Maintenance Board
9:15 a.m. Carrie Kaschmitter regarding claims:
Current Expense: $ 107,991.65 County Road & Bridge: $ 316,115.15
Airport: $ 45,514.60 Emergency Communication: $ 3,414.40
District Court: $ 624.75 Appraisal: $ 39,877.50
Solid Waste: $ 221,514.43 Search & Rescue: $ 8.24
Noxious Weeds: $ 14,734.18 Snowmobile 24B: $ 20.00
Broadband Infra: $ 549,439.68
Total: $ 1,299,254.58
Brandt moves to approve the claims. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:30 a.m. Joshua Palken presents proposal to Commissioners regarding political and other signs-proposal of 60 days prior to election and within 3 days of election completion. Brandt questions the involvement of the County in the enforcement process-discussion. Lindsley regarding signs being removed if there is a safety issue. Palken requests that Commission consider the proposal. Commission takes no action at this time.
9:45 a.m. Derek Nuxoll, Legacy Beef, requests support letter for a grant they are requesting that will be used to purchase a packaging machine. Brandt moves to approve the support letter. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
10:03 a.m. Matt Jessup regarding the Motion for Reconsideration filed by McKenzie Lewis on behalf of Todd Dewey. Lewis argues on behalf reconsideration due to the current structure of the subdivision ordinance and significant plan development that were done prior to submission of the application-discussion. Todd Dewey advises that two parcels are under contract-discussion. Tabled until next week to allow Commissioner Lindsley a chance to review the file since he was absent when it was previously considered.
10:45 a.m. Jerry Zumalt provides update on the fiber project-things are on target. Zumalt requests an additional building to house the fiber system out near the new building at the Airport-he has asked for an estimate-no County funds will be expended-discussion. Commission has no objection to the additional building.
10:54 a.m. Will Adams presents pricing sheet for inspecting and maintaining fire extinguishers-discussion.
11:02 a.m. Mike Cook regarding grant offer from the State of Idaho in the amount of $41,250 for the PAPI project. Brandt moves to approve the grant agreement. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Ackerman reads Resolution 2026-12 pertaining to the grant award. Lindsley moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2026-12 as read. Brandt seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Cook recommends the signing of the Notice of Award on the PAPI project to Boundary Electric. Brandt moves to approve the award. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Cook regarding the termination of leases held under Eberle and new lease agreements for Ott 2 Fly. Brandt moves to approve the lease. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor. Brandt moves to approve the Termination of Lease. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
Cook regarding proposed amendment to Ordinance 69-discussion. Continued to next week for final approval.
Cook regarding landscaping at the Pilot’s Lounge-estimate from Matt Murdock of Salmon Clearwater Landscaping is $15,474 for both the front and back-discussion. Lindsley moves to approve the estimate. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Higgins and Lindsley in favor. Brandt opposed.
Cook updates on other projects at the Airport.
11:30 a.m. Ackerman leads review of proposed L2 and budget concerns.
11:52 a.m. Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. Matt Jessup leads discussion on possible updates to Ordinance 70, the Subdivision Ordinance.
1:37 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
