Gooding County | minutes | meeting 2026-06-08 | Regular Session Board of Commissioners
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REGULAR SESSION, JUNE 8, 2026
Commissioner Bolduc opened the meeting at 10:02 a.m. Commissioner Buhler, Commissioner Eames, Prosecutor Misseldine, 
the Clerk, Chad Hoeft, and the Deputy Clerk, Sara Berling were present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION – PURSUANT TO IC §74-206(F) COMMUNICATE WITH LEGAL COUNSEL
Commissioner Buhler moved to go into executive session pursuant IC§74-206(f) communicate with legal counsel.  
Commissioner Eames seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Buhler-Yes, Bolduc-Yes Eames- Yes. The Board recessed the 
executive session at 10:03 a.m. Executive session was concluded at 10:45 a.m.
AMBULANCE DISTRICT
Jon Kepler made a request to the commission to allow him to use remaining money left in a grant for supplies. Commissioner 
Eams made a motion to approve the use of remaining grant money for supplies. Commission Buhler seconded the motion. 
Motion carried. 
MARIO E DE HARO-MARTI UNIVERSITY OF IDAHO BUDGET PROPOSAL
Mario E. De Haro- Marti presented to the board their proposed fiscal year 2027 budget to the board for approval. Overall a two
percent increase was requested to the board for approval.
CAROL JOHNSON AND TRENT BODILY – MINI – CASSIA JUVENILE DETENTION
Carol Johnson and Trent Bodily discussed usage of juvenile detention center in Rupert and cost to operate the facility. 
Additionally, the board wanted to discuss whether there was an option for the county to pay a portion of or the daily rate when 
in use with the facility. Mr. Bodily stated he would take this request to his board and see what can be done and negotiated.
SARA BERLING DISCUSS LIFE FLIGHT BENEFITS FOR RETIRED EMPLOYEES
Sara Berling wanted to discuss the offer of Life Flight benefits for retired employees. Commissioner Eams made motion to 
deny the offering of life flight benefits to retired employees. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buhler. Motion 
carried. 
EXECUTIVE SESSION – PURSUANT TO IC §74-206(b) PERSONNEL MATTERS
Commissioner Buhler moved to go into executive session pursuant IC§74-206(b) Personnel Matters.  Commissioner Eames 
seconded the motion. Roll call vote: Buhler-Yes, Bolduc-Yes Eames- Yes. The Board recessed the executive session at 11:35 
a.m.
TREASURERS STATEMENT OF CASH
Treasure Tine Wines presented to the board the Treasurers statement of cash. Commissioner Eames made a motion to approve 
treasurers statement of cash. The motion was seconded by Commissioner Buhler. Motion carried. 
ASSESSOR BALDWIN- TAX CANCELLATIONS
Assessor Baldwin presented to the commission two tax cancelations. Commissioner Eams made a motion to approve the tax 
cancellations on two parcels in the amount of $326.86 and 489.62. Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried.
MINUTES
Commissioner Eames moved to approve June 1, 2026, minutes with corrections.  Commissioner Bolduc seconded the motion.  
Motion carried. 
CORRESPONDENCE:
Commissioner Bolduc provided an update on the Sheriff vehicles that are being fixed. The first of the two should be done this 
week. 
CLAIMS
Commissioner Buhler moved to approve the May 2026 claims. Commissioner Eames seconded the motion.  Motion carried.
General $292,386.90
            Road and Bridge $ 0           
Consolidated Elections $320.54
District Court $1,360.37 
Fair $14,378.61 
Public Health $0
Hagerman Police $4,683.58
Wendell Police $5,861.17
Opioid $0
Jr. College $500.00
              
            Landfill $-0-
Broadband $0
Revaluation $31.78
            Veterans Memorial $-0      
Weeds $3,749.92
Waterways $610.98
Broadband $-0-
TOTAL $339,942.72
Ambulance District $16,058.87
Commissioner Bolduc adjourned the meeting at 12:14 p.m.
/s/Mark E. Bolduc ________________      /s/Vern Eames____________           /s/Ron Buhler______________
Mark E. Bolduc, Chairman                         Vern Eames, Commissioner               Ronald Buhler, Commissioner
Attest: /s/ Chad Hoeft_____________
Chad Hoeft, Clerk