STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
MARCH SESSION MARCH 10, 2026 SECOND TERM DAY
8:49 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Ted Lindsley and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Higgins is absent.
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Lindsley offered an opening prayer.
Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) d for Records Exempt from Disclosure. Lindsley seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-yes; District 3-absent
8:53 a.m. End Executive Session
Brandt moves to approve Indigent case #2026-14 and #2026-15. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Lindsley in favor. Higgins is absent.
9:00 a.m. Scott Dunning presents independent contracts for employment for Joe Slichter and Alvin Doermier-these are for continued support for Noxious Weeds on an as needed basis. Brandt moves to approve the contracts as presented. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Lindsley in favor. Higgins is absent.
9:15 a.m. Andrew regarding claims:
Current Expense: $ 221,995.43
County Road & Bridge: $ 38,794.75
Airport: $ 1,762.18
Emergency Comm: $ 1,566.40
District Court: $ 799.13
Idaho County Fair: $ 3,027.41
Title III-New: $ 588.07
Solid Waste: $ 2,022.02
Search & Rescue: $ 1,943.67
K9 Donations: $ 114.85
Noxious Weeds: $ 7,817.75
Snowmobile 25-A: $ 12.03
Snowmobile 25-B: $ 12.03
LATCF: $ 475,563.04
Good Neighbor Auth: $ 219.80
Broadband Infrastructure: $ 862,813.67
Total: $ 1,619,052.23
Brandt moves to approve the claims. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Lindsley in favor. Higgins is absent.
9:30 a.m. Michael Brown presents quote for renewal for GeoTrust Certificate needed for the Spillman program for the Sheriff’s Office. Brandt moves to approve the renewal. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Lindsley in favor. Higgins is absent.
Brown reviews the Exchange Server protocols between the onsite server and cloud server-recommends moving forward with the update to cloud server-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the upgrade. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Lindsley in favor. Higgins is absent.
Brown updates regarding progress on the jail project-advises that components have been tested and are working-discussion.
9:40 a.m. Brandt moves to approve Idaho County Resolution 2026-05 Fair Housing Proclamation. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Lindsley in favor. Higgins is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Parks & Recreation Boater Safety Grant. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Lindsley in favor. Higgins is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for Reflections Inn. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Lindsley in favor. Higgins is absent.
10:00 a.m. Jerry Zumalt updates regarding a vacancy that occurred in our representation on the DIGB2 board when Terry Cochran retired-discussion regarding possible candidates.
11:00 a.m. David McKnight, Airbridge, provides some insight into the broadband project from the perspective of an being an Internet provider-advises that they are anticipating being acquired by another company with McKnight transitioning to General Manager-this will not impact local services and could positively impact the economy and technology reach in Idaho County-discussion.
Zumalt presents letter for consideration offering support for Latah County on their fiber project which has been suspended by Idaho Department of Commerce. Brandt moves to approve the letter. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Lindsley in favor. Higgins is absent.
10:15 a.m. Justin Lockett reviews the form that was developed to assist with handling downwinder claim requests-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the form. Lindsley seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Lindsley in favor. Higgins is absent.
10:30 a.m. Brandt opens Public Hearing on Application for Waiver filed by Lorna and Dennis Olsen. Dennis Olsen, Lorna Olsen, Landon Olsen, Gene Cogburn, Steven Robinson, Shirley Lectka and Megan Turner. Dennis Olsen presents reason for request. Brandt advises regarding the purpose of the Ordinance-discussion. Landon Olsen questions whether or not the Commission has a copy of the proposed division, explains access. Steven Robinson questions the number of parcels are currently in the 40-acre quarter section-Dorene George, Mapping, advises that there are currently 9 parcels. Shirley Lectka advises that she is worried about water supply and questions whether or not there is a limit on the number of residences can be on a parcel without making a legal split-Jessup advises that this is allowed as long as all State
regulations are adhered to. Discussion regarding the merits of going through the steps of the Subdivision Ordinance. Gene Cogburn questions the number of wells have failed in that area-Brandt directs that the Department of Water Resources would have that information. Megan Turner advises that there is an interactive map available through the IDWR. Steve Robinson also advises that he has concerns about the water. Jessup questions whether or not pursuing a subdivision would be impractical-discussion. Landon Olsen questions whether or not it would be helpful to have some of the steps done, such as perk tests and survey-Jessup reviews what is needed to pursue a subdivision. Hearing continued to April 20.
11:10 a.m. Brandt opens discussion regarding appointing an advisory committee to assist with the Dispatch Center Design and radio concerns. Commission directs that an advisory group be established comprised of Michael Brown, Jerry Zumalt, Stephanie Babb, Andy Gehring, Ted Lindsley and another Sheriff’s Office representative. First meeting will be on Friday at 1 pm.
11:36 p.m. Meeting adjourned.
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