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REGULAR SESSION, JANUARY 5, 2026 Commissioner Bolduc opened the meeting at 10:00 a.m. Commissioner Buhler, Commissioner Eames, Prosecutor Misseldine and the Clerk, Denise Gill were present. BOARD OF EQUALIZATION Assessor Baldwin presented a missed occupancy to the Board of Equalization. The Board recessed the Board of Equalization. TAX CANCELLATION Assessor Baldwin presented tax cancellations. Commissioner Eames moved to approve tax cancellation on RPG1000122001B for $247.00. Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Eames moved to approve tax cancellation on MH8S15E099002D for $92.98. Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION 2026-01-05 Commissioner Eames moved to approve resolution 2026-01-05. Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried. GOODING COUNTY RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01-05 2025 ADDITIONAL CHRISTMAS TIME OFF WHEREAS Donald J. Trump, President of the United States of America, by virtue of his authority under the Constitution and the laws of the United States, did issue an executive order dated December 18, 2025, proclaiming time off for federal employees December 24th and 26th; and, WHEREAS Brad Little, Governor of the State of Idaho, did likewise issue an executive order dated December 22, 2025, which was followed by Order of the Supreme Court of Idaho, Honorable G. Richard Bevan dated December 23, 2025, for state employees time off and court closure on those same dates before and after Christmas; and, WHEREAS the Gooding County Board of County Commissioners wishes to follow suit and grant additional time off to employees; and, WHEREAS, Gooding County Law Enforcement (LAW) and EMS employees provide essential emergency services and cannot always observe a holiday on the recognized date, and; WHEREAS Gooding County LAW/EMS employee’s paid-time off (PTO) has been previously calculated to include those holidays granted to regular full-time employees, so that those LAW/EMS employees may receive those holidays. BE IT THEREFORE RESOLVED THAT the Board of Gooding County Commissioners hereby, post hoc, approves the additional two days holiday leave for all employees for the 2025 calendar year, December 24th and 26th. IT IS FURTHER RESOLVED that each eligible LAW/EMS employee shall be entitled to the appropriate two day equivalent increase in PTO of 17 hours total. APPROVED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of January 2026. _______________________________ Mark E. Bolduc _______________________________ Vern Eames _______________________________ Ron Buhler Attest: ___________________________ Clerk, Denise Gill 2026-01-07a Commissioner Eames moved to approve resolution 2026-01-07a. Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried. RESOLUTION NO. 2026-01-07a A RESOLUTION OF THE BOARD OF COUNTY COMMISSIONERS OF GOODING COUNTY AUTHORIZING THE CARRYOVER OF UNEXPENDED CONTRACTUAL BALANCES INTO CALENDAR YEAR 2026 WHEREAS, Gooding County is a duly organized and existing county under the laws and the Constitution of the State of Idaho; and WHEREAS, Gooding County and Lincoln County have entered into an agreement for Gooding County to provide prosecutorial services under Idaho Code § 59-907; and WHEREAS, said agreement is for one year expiring on January 13, 2026, but has been renewed for a subsequent year, expiring January 13, 2027; and WHEREAS, there are unexpended funds collected under the current contract in the amount of eight thousand four hundred sixty-seven dollars ($8,467.00); and WHEREAS, counties are authorized under Idaho Code § 31-1605A to maintain operations on a cash basis; and WHEREAS, Gooding County is authorized, under Idaho Code 31-1605A, to accumulate fund balances at the end of a year and carry over such fund balances into the next year. NOW, THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, that the unexpended fund balances be carried over to the next contractual year and reserved for expenses necessary to fund the prosecutorial services contract with Lincoln County. PASSED AND ADOPTED this 5th day of January 2026. _______________________________ Mark E. Bolduc, Chairman _______________________________ Ron Buhler, Commissioner _______________________________ Vern Eames, Commissioner Attest: _______________________________ Denise M. Gill, Clerk PUBLIC COMMENT David E White expressed his thoughts on Eugene Brown and the legion post 30. The Board let Mr. White know that they do not have authority regarding these matters. Chairman Bolduc recessed the regular session and opened the Ambulance District at 10:30 a.m. AMBULANCE DISTRICT Director Kepler reported that the new ambulance is almost finished. He also commented that the graphics on the other new ambulance need to be fixed. Chairman Bolduc adjourn the Ambulance District at 10:40 a.m. and reconvened the regular session. BROADBAND No Broadband business MINUTES Commissioner Buhler moved to approve the minutes of December 22, 2025. Commissioner Eames seconded the motion. Motion carried. TREASURER WINES Commissioner Eames moved to accept the Homeowner Cancellation Batch #611018 $286.27. Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried. Homeowner Exemption - Cancellation Parcel # Name Mkt Value Eligible for HO Mket Value HO Exemption Code Area Levy Cancellation Amount Per Half Cancellation Batch 611018 Batch Total $ 286.27 RP07S13E361649 Wise, Gary James 47,071 23,536 7 0.004459338 $ 104.95 $ 52.48 RP07S15E292211 Yancey, Rebekah Sue 24,000 12,000 6 0.003961565 $ 47.54 $ 23.77 RP07S13E019596 Vanderstelt, Gary A 60,000 30,000 7 0.004459338 $ 133.78 $ 66.89 3 611018 65,536 $ 286.27 PROPERTY OWNER RAVENSCROFT Bryan Ravenscroft, Gooding County property owner, joined the meeting. Mr. Ravenscroft explained his complaint and asked the Treasurer to stop charging late fees. He also complained that he is charged two landfill fees. Assessor presented resolution 09-04-06 that explained the land fill fees. Treasurer Wines explained that she collects for the North Snake Ground Water and American Falls. The Board has no criteria to make changes on the North Snake Ground Water and American Falls assessments. Commissioner Eames moved to uphold the current fees and the way we are doing it now. Commissioner Buhler seconded the motion. Motion carried. Commissioner Bolduc adjourned the meeting at 11:40 a.m. /s/Mark E. Bolduc ________________ /s/Vern Eames____________ /s/Ron Buhler______________ Mark E. Bolduc, Chairman Vern Eames, Commissioner Ronald Buhler, Commissioner Attest: /s/Denise M. Gill______________ Denise M. Gill, Clerk
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