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REGULAR SESSION, March 9, 2026
Commissioner Bolduc opened the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Buhler, Commissioner Eames, Prosecutor Misseldine
and the Chief Deputy Clerk, Jackie Fuqua, were present.
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Buhler moved to go into executive session pursuant IC§74-206(b) personnel matters. Roll call vote: Eames-
Yes, Buhler-Yes, Bolduc-Yes. The Board recessed the executive session at 10:28 a.m. Commissioner Eames made a motion to
temporarily change the status of Chief Deputy Clerk Jackie Fuqua to Acting County Clerk at $42.78 per hour, 40 hours a week
as an exempt employee, until County Clerk Denise Gill comes back or a new clerk is appointed. Commissioner Buhler
seconded the motion. Motion carried.
1000 SPRINGS REALTY-LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT
Commissioner Bolduc abstained due to a potential conflict of interest. Grant Cooke from 1000 Springs Realty requested a lot
line adjustment. It was pointed out by Prosecutor Misseldine that the wording of the request was inaccurate, so this decision
was tabled for now until proper naming of the request is given by Grant Cooke.
Commissioner Buhler recessed the regular session and opened the Ambulance District meeting at 10:45 a.m.
AMBULANCE DISTRICT
Director Kepler presented purchase or lease options for the second new ambulance. After discussion it was decided not to
lease. Commissioner Eames made a motion to purchase the new ambulance for $297,000. Seconded by Commissioner Buhler.
Motion carried. Commissioners asked Director Kepler to check on the title with I.T.D. for the first ambulance so grant funds
can be dispersed, and to investigate any avenues to sell the old ambulances in inventory. There was also discussion concerning
the request for an estimate extension for the handheld radios presented on March 2, 2026. White Cloud will extend an
additional 30 days. Clarification was made that the new radios were just needed as backups or for new hires.
Commissioner Bolduc adjourned the Ambulance District and reconvened the regular session at 11:00 a.m.
PUBLIC HEARING
HAGERMAN FIRE PROTECTION DISTRICT
Commissioner Bolduc, Commissioner Buhler, Commissioner Eames, Prosecutor Misseldine, Chief Deputy Clerk, Jackie
Fuqua and Michele McFarlane from Frontier Community Resources were present. John Kepler and Barbara Rivers from the
public attended. Michele McFarlane gave a brief synopsis of the $500,000 Idaho Community Development Block Grant
program for purchasing a new Type 1 pumper truck and a new Type 4 brush fire truck. The first truck has been received, and
the second should arrive within the next week or two. There must be a repair to the Type 1 pumper and then the Type 4 truck
will be sent.
CLAIMS
Commissioner Buhler moved to approve the February 2026 claims. Commissioner Eames seconded the motion. Motion
carried.
General $382,743.36
Road and Bridge $-0-
Consolidated Elections $-0-
District Court $3,880.45
Fair $1,602.80
Public Health $-0-
Hagerman Police $6,669.03
Wendell Police $9,216.05
Opioid $-0-
Jr. College $-0-
Landfill $-0-
Broadband $-0-
Revaluation $-0-
Veterans Memorial $-0-
Weeds $1,337.98
Waterways $-0-
Broadband $-0-
TOTAL $405,449.67
Ambulance District $28,027.49
KARL – PANIC BUTTONS FOR DMV BUILDING
Karl Souza, Building and Grounds, says the panic button system is overloaded and needs more space. Shelly Bates says we
need to separate the DMV from the legal building. Assessor Baldwin says it has been a problem in the past. An estimate from
Pinnacle Technologies for $3,607.24 was presented to have a new panic alarm system installed for the DMV. Commissioner
Buhler made a motion to approve the estimate for $3, 607.24 for the alarm. Commissioner Eames seconded the motion.
Motion carried.
BROADBAND
No Broadband business on this day.
MINUTES
Commissioner Buhler moved to approve March 2, 2026, minutes with a couple corrections. Seconded by Commissioner
Eames. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
Commissioner Eames never received a call back about the invoice from Button Willow Warehouse for a supposed chemical
shipment. Prosecutor Misseldine has not heard back from Simplot concerning the Wendell land they were interested in. Karl
Souza could not look at the roads around the county because it rained on the day he was scheduled to do so with 5J
Excavation. It was reported that the person who brought the keys to the County Clerk’s office for the American Legion Hall in
Gooding is in no way affiliated with the Hall and is conducting business in the building. Prosecutor Missledine will speak with
Wayne Chandler to get a new contact to move forward.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Michele McFarlane informed the Commissioners that Gooding County was awarded a $5,000 Smiles Grant. Grant funds are
reimbursed, so receipts will have to be submitted for funds to be dispersed.
COMMITTEE MEETING REPORTS
There were no committee meeting reports on this day.
Commissioner Buhler adjourned the meeting at 11:55 a.m.
_________________________________ _________________________________ ______________________________
Mark E. Bolduc, Chairman
Vern Eames, Commissioner Ronald Buhler, Commissioner
Attest:____________________________
Jackie Fuqua, Chief Deputy Clerk
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