STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
JUNE SESSION JUNE 9, 2026 FIRST TERM DAY
8:15 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Brad Higgins and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Lindsley is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Higgins offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) f for Legal. Higgins seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-absent; District 3-yes
8:59 a.m. End Executive Session
9:00 a.m. Ted Lindsley joins via phone for dispatch build discussion-questions whether or not the current microwave could be used-Mike Deakins, Valence leads discussion regarding differences between public safety grade and commercial grade systems. Deakins present proposal for complete dispatch system in the new jail-discussion. Continued to next week for review of statutory authorization for utilizing E911 funds.
Matt Jessup regarding contract with SourceWell for the Body Cam Proposal-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the Agreement for body cams. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
9:45 a.m. Meranda Small provides update on activities with 4-H and Extension to include the Farm & Forest Fair, planning for 4-H Camp, the Spring 4-H Horse Clinic, Cooking Beef with Kids program at Kids Klub, swine weigh-in and the rehiring of Kieran Gallagher as the 4-H Intern. Small advises that Kirstin Jensen continues to offer Dementia Friends classes and 5 for 5 curriculum.
10:00 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing on the Petition to Vacate filed by Dreamland, LLC. Ackerman swears in Cheryl Norland, John Cone, Anita Mae Perry and Lamar Johnson. Cheryl Norland advises of the reason for requesting the vacation. Lamar Johnson, representing Elk City Water & Sewer, advises they have no objection to the vacation as long as they have access. Dale Cone advises he is not opposed. Anita Mae Perry advises that the church would accept a quit claim deed from the County. Discussion regarding legal access and easement width. Brandt moves to approve the Petition to Vacate with provisions for utilities easements and access easement for Mr. Meyers. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
10:45 a.m. Teresa Merrick regarding claims:
Current Expense: $ 146,498.12 County Road & Bridge: $ 58,223.13
Airport: $ 7,816.28 Emergency Comm.: $ 6,493.08
District Court: $ 5,259.22 Preventive Health: $ 72,209.00
Title III Forest: $ 19,602.15 Junior College: $ 1,200.00
Appraisal: $ 685.70 Solid Waste: $ 197,519.93
Search & Rescue: $ 247.75 Noxious Weeds: $ 6,779.55
Waterways: $ 539.70 Interlock Dev. Fund: $ 303.99
Broadband Infra: $ 754.60
Total: $ 524,132.20
Brandt moves to approve the claims. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
10:55 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the May 26 meeting. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Order Granting Waiver for Graves. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders for Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Veeam Renewal Quote. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for Mountain View Elk Ranch. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the JUB Contract Amendment for Fort Misery Road. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the ITD Agreement for the Three Mile Creek Bridge.
Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Payment Application for the Cottonwood Creek Road Repair. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the hiring of Levi Cereghino as Detention Officer. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Brandt and Higgins
Additional Meetings- Higgins: June 12-Flag Day Ceremony; June 18-CMC; June 25-Public Health; Brandt: June 10-Trails Meeting; June 11-Simpson; June 11-SRS Webinar; June 12-Syringa Property Meeting with USFS; June 12-Flag Day; June 17-Trail Cat Meeting; June29-Nez Perce County Courthouse Grand Opening.
11:00 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing on the Application for Waiver filed by McKenzie Lewis on behalf of Todd Dewey. Ackerman swears in Ginny Cash and McKenzie Lewis. Lewis reviews application and plan for split. Discussion regarding the reason for pursuing a waiver as opposed to platting a subdivision. Jessup questions when the last split occurred-Lewis advises in 1984-discussion. Ginny Cash questions location of access-discussion. Brandt advises that he feels that the proposal is essentially a subdivision-expresses concern that approval sets a precedent. Higgins concurs-advises that he feels there should be unique circumstances for approval. Brandt moves to deny the waiver. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent. Jessup will draft findings.
11:25 a.m. End Public Hearing.
11:30 a.m. Mike Cook proposes award to Colvico for the AWOS project in the amount of $158,988-this will be covered by an FAA grant. Brandt moves to approve the Notice of Award to Colvico. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Cook updates on the PAPI project-they are awaiting more information from Boundary Electric, the project low bidder-Jessup has sent a letter with a deadline of June 11-discussion regarding how to proceed in the event the additional information is not provided. Cook advises that FAA funding will be able to cover the cost if we must pivot to the second lowest bidder.
Cook updates regarding other projects that are pending to include the Apron project, the fuel refresh, USFS five-year renewal on Parcel E, possible hangar purchase in discussions, the installation of a tower near the drive-in theater, and increased possible IDL activities-discussion.
12:00 p.m. Break for lunch.
1:00 p.m. Rick Knutsen updates Commission on some issues with lights dimming in two of the 12-man dorms-per the jail standards, they need to be able to dim for nighttime lighting-discussion. Knutsen presents quote for repair from Valley Electric for $7,364.00-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the quote. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
1:15 p.m. Doug Ulmer presents an estimate of expenses and revenue as they take on more inmates.
Ulmer requests an increase in the starting patrol wage to $26.00 in order to attract more viable candidates-they are down five officers and have been trying for months to fill the positions-the increase can be accommodated in his current budget-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the increase as presented. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
1:30 p.m. Kim Nuxoll requests permission to hire a temporary Appraiser for the summer to help them catch up-position would be 2-3 days per week, $20 per hour-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the position as requested. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
1:45 p.m. Guy VonBargen presents two lease quotes for a new loader-Commission reviews proposals from Western States and Pape-discussion. Brandt approves the sales agreement with Western States. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
1:53 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
