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REGULAR SESSION, FEBRUARY 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.
JEREMY ALLEN-SIMPLOT
DISCUSS WENDELL PROPERTY OWNED BY THE COUNTY
Jeremy Allen, location manager for Simplot in Jerome, asked if the property owned by the county, located in Wendell, could
be purchased. Sheriff Gough informed Jeremy that there would be a Flock camera placed on a pole on the property and asked
if it is sold to them would it be a problem.to which he said it shouldn’t be a problem. Commissioner Bolduc will look into
getting the land appraised to see what the market value is and will present his findings at the next meeting for further
discussion.
TRI-COUNTY WEEDS JOINT POWERS AGREEMENT
Discussion was had concerning the proposed amended agreement. The County still wants to stick with the original agreement
but does not want the proposed changes to the agreement. Commissioner Eames made a motion not to sign the amended
agreement. Seconded by Commissioner Buhler. Motion carried.
MOBILE HOME TAX CANCELLATION
The homeowner paid the taxes before the meeting. Tax cancellation was vacated.
SHOSHONE BLM UPDATES
Lisa Cresswell, field office manager for Shoshone BLM, said there was no issue, she just wanted to meet the Board of
Commissioners face to face and give a summary of the work that was done district-wide in 2025. There were only 49 acres
burned in wildfires last year, but we are in a moderate drought right now and depending on what happens in the spring, we
might be in for a more active fire season this year.
GEO LOCAL ROAD MILEAGE REPORT
The mileage report was discussed by the commissioners. Commissioner Eames made a motion to approve the Geo Local Road
Mileage Report. Seconded by Commissioner Buhler. Motion carried.
CLAIMS
Commissioner Eames moved to approve the January 2026 claims. Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried.
General $302,317.11
Road and Bridge $-0-
Consolidated Elections $194.37
District Court $4,224.41
Fair $13,643.84
Public Health $29,304.84
Hagerman Police $4,298.58
Wendell Police $6,276.15
Opioid $-0-
Jr. College $36,500.00
Landfill $-0-
Broadband $2,296,259.50
Revaluation $-0-
Veterans Memorial $-0- Weeds $1,548.57
Waterways $-0-
TOTAL $2,694,567.37
Ambulance District $315,458.03
EXECUTIVE SESSION
Commissioner Bolduc moved to go into executive session pursuant IC§31-374 Indigent Matters. Commissioner Buhler made
motions to release liens and write-off balance on case 09-12-3560 and to sign off on a vehicle title on case 13-10-4115.
Commissioner Eames seconded the motions. Roll call vote: Bolduc-Yes, Buhler-Yes, Eames-Yes. The Board recessed the
executive session at 11:04 a.m.
BROADBAND
Commissioner Bolduc says he’s heard there are a lot of mad people who live along River Road in the Bliss area because of the
polls being installed. There isn’t anything that can be done at this time. Glanbia paid their contribution to get Broadband out to
their factory.
PUBLIC COMMENT
Commissioner Bolduc received a complaint that someone was supposed to have an inspection, but the inspector never showed.
The inspector was unavailable for approved personal reasons. Mike Kerswell got help from Jerome County to get inspections
done.
MINUTES
Commissioner Buhler moved to approve February 2, 2026, minutes with a few corrections. Commissioner Eames seconded
the motion. Motion carried.
CORRESPONDENCE
There was no correspondence today.
COMMITTEE MEETING REPORTS
Commissioner Buhler spoke with Mike Kerswell, and he will be happy to attend the Mid-Snake Water’s monthly meetings.
Commissioner Eames attended a work comp meeting in Boise. He wants to make sure there are a few things we have in our
employee manual. First, there should be a seatbelt rule. Second, a cell phone rule. Prosecutor Misseldine says that it is already
in there. Third, all employees who use county vehicles have a valid driver’s license. Prosecutor Misseldine says there should
be a form the elected official fills out for an employee after showing their current license. This will be discussed at the next
elected officials quarterly meeting.
Commissioner Bolduc adjourned the meeting at 11:30 a.m.
_________________________________ _________________________________ ______________________________
Mark E. Bolduc, Chairman
Vern Eames, Commissioner Ronald Buhler, Commissioner
Attest:____________________________
Jackie Fuqua, Chief Deputy Clerk
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