STATE OF IDAHO
County of Idaho
NOVEMBER SESSION NOVEMBER 4, 2025 FIRST TERM DAY
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9:00 a.m. The board convened with Commissioners Skip Brandt and Brad Higgins and Kathy Ackerman, Clerk present. Commissioner Ted Lindsley is absent
The meeting opened with the Pledge of Allegiance.
Commissioner Higgins offered an opening prayer.
Mike Kindrick introduces Andy Gehring as his replacement as the SAR Coordinator-Kindrick is moving to a different position.
Brandt moves to go into Executive Session pursuant to Idaho Code 74-206(1) d Exempt from Disclosure. Higgins seconds. Roll call-District 1-yes; District 2-absent; District 3-yes
Brandt moves to approve the Hardship Cancellation for CME. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with all in favor.
9:05 a.m. Brandt moves to approve the Additional Meeting Requests for Brandt for the Federalism Meeting in Boise and Higgins for the IAC Meeting in Lewiston. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the minutes of the October 28 meeting. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Orders of Cancellation as per Abbie Hudson. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the Alcoholic Beverage License for the Range Cigar Lounge.
Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Brandt moves to approve the quote from Norm Rice for modification of the wall in the Elections Office. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
Additional Meetings-Brandt reports on Federalism Meeting in Boise-allowed an opportunity to begin discussions about the Roadless Rule.
Andrew regarding claims:
FY26
Current Expense: $ 34,894.74 Road & Bridge: $ 17.69
Airport: $ 947.34 Emergency Comm: $ 1,179.04
Appraisal: $ 8.49 Drug Enforcement: $ 786.15
Sheriff’s Youth: $ 173.45 Solid Waste: $ 182,743.80
Election Consol: $ 452.86 Noxious Weeds: $ 46,172.88
Interlock Dev: $ 360.00 Good Neighbor: $ 193,852.00
Total: $ 461.588.44
Brandt moves to approve the claims for FY26. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
9:30 a.m. Brandt regarding Jungle Bird Road RFP Openings-three proposals received-Nunnally Logging, T-Dub Contracting, and PK Excavating. Proposals will be reviewed by Sandi Paul and review team for award later today.
Paul advises that we had a GNA South Township project earlier this summer awarded to Rad Mulching. This project did not have clear boundary demarcation and the operators masticated approximately 30 acres of BLM ground. Paul advises that she has been working with IDL and BLM to come up with funding to pay for this area which is not covered by GNA funds. Paul questions which fund this amount could be paid out of, as the BLM funding would be a reimbursement-discussion. Ackerman will research this.
9:46 a.m. Mike Kindrick and Andy Gehring present proposal for outfitting the four new leased pick-ups with radio and operational equipment-this amount can be built into the lease amount-discussion. Brandt moves to approve the proposal for $24,237.17 per vehicle for radio and operational equipment. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
10:00 a.m. Meranda Small updates regarding U of I Extension activities including the selection of new 4-H Ambassadors, youth who received awards on their carcasses recently, the field-day at the U of I that allowed participants to learn more about carcass grading and production and Master Gardener course planning.
Small reports that U of I Educator Kirstin Jensen attended the Idaho Forest Group Health Fair and provided information on Mental Health & Well Being.
10:15 a.m. Brad Higgins updates regarding Cottonwood Community Credit Union’s willingness to perform VIN inspections-advises that they feel this is not something they can take on at this time-discussion regarding reaching out to other financial institutions. Jessup will draft a letter.
10:27 a.m. Nuxoll presents updated list of the occupancy roll-added taxable value for 2025 is about the same as recent previous years at $18,560,508.
10:35 a.m. Higgins updates regarding nuisance properties in Elk City-he has reached out to the complainant about assisting in the clean-up-discussion. Higgins will reach back to Karen Crosby and see if help has been offered recently.
10:38 a.m. 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
11:39 a.m. End Executive Session
11:42 a.m. Sandi Paul updates regarding the review of the Jungle Bird RFP’s-discussion. Paul recommends award to PK Excavating for $141,124.55. Brandt moves to award the project to PK Excavating. Higgins seconds. Motion carries with Brandt and Higgins in favor. Lindsley is absent.
11:52 a.m. Meeting adjourned.
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Chairman Attest
