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REGULAR SESSION, AUGUST 10, 2026
Commissioner Bolduc opened the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Buhler, Commissioner Eames, Mike Elliott, Prosecutor
Misseldine, County Clerk Chad Hoeft and Chief Deputy Clerk Jackie Fuqua, were present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Buhler moved to go into executive session pursuant to IC§31-874 Indigent Matters. Commissioner Eames
seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Eames-Yes, Buhler-Yes, Bolduc-Yes. The Board recessed the executive session at 10:05
a.m. Commissioner Buhler made a motion to go back in at 11:29 a.m. The Board recessed the executive meeting at 11:35 a.m.
Commissioner Eames moved to approve case number 26-8-5059 for cremation services by Demaray’s Funeral Home in the
amount of $1180.00, minus the cash that was in possession of the decedent at the time of death. Commissioner Buhler
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
RESOLUTION 2026-8-10 FOR MILEAGE
Commissioner Eames made a motion to adopt Resolution 2026-8-10 for County Mileage. Commissioner Buhler seconded the
motion. Motion carried. Roll call vote: Bolduc-Yes, Buhler-Yes, Eames-Yes. The resolution was adopted.
RESOLUTION NO. 2026-08-10
A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GOODING COUNTY, IDAHO, ESTABLISHING
THE COUNTY MILEAGE REIMBURSEMENT RATE
WHEREAS, Idaho Code§ 31-3101 provides that the Board shall determine the actual and necessary reimbursement for
use of a private vehicle in the performance of official duties.
WHEREAS, the Gooding County Policy Manual provides that "[t]he cost of transportation by private conveyance shall be
paid at the rate set by the Commissioners, available through the Clerk's, which is updated annually."
WHEREAS, the Board desires to adopt the current standard mileage rate established by the IRS for business use of a
privately owned vehicle used in the performance of official duties
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED by the Board of County Commissioners, as follows:
1. Rate: Effective July 1, 2026, the County shall reimburse eligible mileage incurred for authorized County
business at the Internal Revenue Service standard mileage rate for business use of an automobile, currently
seventy-six (76) cents per mile.
2. Application: The rate shall apply uniformly to eligible officers, deputies, and other authorized persons using
a private vehicle in approved official county business.
3. Documentation: Reimbursement shall require submission of documentation identifying the date,
destination, business purpose, and miles traveled, together with any approval required under County
Policy Manual.
4. Supersession: This Resolution supersedes any prior Gooding County action establishing a different
mileage reimbursement rate.
ADOPTED this 10th day of August 2026, by the Board of County Commissioners of Gooding
BOARD OF COMMISSIONERS
GOODING COUNTY, IDAHO
/s/Mark E. Bolduc_____________
Mark E. Bolduc, Commissioner
/s/Vern Eames______________
Vern Eames, Commissioner
/s/Ronald Buhler________________
Ronald Buhler, Commissioner
Attest_/s/ Chad Hoeft______
Chad Hoeft, Clerk
FY2027 BUDGET
The Board had further discussion on the preliminary FY2027 budget, and the public hearing date was set for August 24, 2026,
at 10:00 a.m.
DISCUSS EARLY CLOSURE FOR FAIR/PARADE ON AUGUST 19, 2026
Commissioner Eames made a motion to close all county offices at 3:00 p.m. for the fair/parade on August 19, 2026.
Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. The motion carried.
CLAIMS
Commissioner Buhler moved to approve the July 2026 claims. Commissioner Eames seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
General $215,936.69
Road and Bridge $-0-
Consolidated Elections $5,443.23
District Court $1,742.87
Fair $28,970.35
Public Health $14,652.42
Hagerman Police $2,061.12
Wendell Police $5,555.25
Jr. College $-0-
Landfill $-0-
Revaluation $828.02
Veterans Memorial $-0- Weeds $4,717.00
Waterways $352.91
Broadband $1,127,796.60
TOTAL $1,408,056.46
Ambulance District $27,332.69
FY2026 Q4 ITD DISTRIBUTION OF FUNDS REPORT
The Board looked over the Idaho Transportation Department distribution of funds report.
DISCUSS ETS CALLS BY SHELLY/ELECTED OFFICIALS ONLY
There was discussion concerning an employee calling ETS about a non-related issue that will cost the county a service charge.
It was discussed whether only elected officials would be the ones to contact ETS and not employees, but the Board decided to
speak with the employee for further clarification and keep things as they are.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Buhler moved to go into executive session pursuant to IC§74-206(f) Communicate with Legal Counsel.
Commissioner Eames seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Eames-Yes, Buhler-Yes, Bolduc-Yes. The Board recessed the
executive session at 11:15 a.m.
BROADBAND
Prosecutor Misseldine shared with the Board there is a mediation appointment scheduled in Twin Falls on September 1st at
10:00 a.m. Both he and Commissioner Buhler will attend.
MINUTES
Commissioner Eames moved to approve August 3, 2026, minutes Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Commissioner
Buhler moved to approve August 6, 2026, minutes. Commissioner Eames seconded the motion. Both motions carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
Commissioner Buhler shared a text message he got from someone asking about putting solar panels on their property. He
advised them to make an appointment with the Clerk’s office to be put on the agenda to bring the matter before the entire
Board. Commissioner Bolduc shared recent news from SIRCOMM concerning the recent shooting at the In and Out restaurant
in Twin Falls.
There were no public comments or committee meeting reports.
Commissioner Bolduc adjourned the meeting at 11:45 a.m.
_________________________________ _________________________________ ______________________________
Mark E. Bolduc, Chairman
Vern Eames, Commissioner Ronald Buhler, Commissioner
Attest:____________________________
Chad Hoeft, Clerk
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