Gooding County | minutes | meeting 2026-08-10 | Regular Session Board of County Commissioners source: https://www.goodingcounty.org/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_08102026-901 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