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JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES
OCTOBER 27, 2025
Meeting called to order at 9:00. Those present are Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Young, Chairman Hancock, Prosecutor Paul
Butikofer; Kimberly Murphy is clerk of the board. Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Young. Prayer offered by Chairman
Hancock. Commissioner Clark is excused. Clerk Colleen Poole is absent.
Recording available at https://icgov.us/AgendaCenter
ELECTED OFFICIALS - DEPARTMENT HEADS
STAFF MEETING
9:02:15 AM Garn Herrick - IT - business as usual and working on fine-tuning the network, no big projects at the moment. Rhett
Hansen — Weeds — working on wrapping up for the year — they will be done spraying in the next couple weeks and starting grass seeding
at the landfill, the backpack sprayer program ends this week. James Richardson — Building Maintenance — he is getting ready for the snow
and will be working on treating the concrete. Sheriff Steve Anderson — his office has been busy with community events the past couple of
weeks. Jessica Roach — Assessor — business as usual. Kristine Lund - Treasurer - The State Tax Commission will be returning the levies
today and she has completed a preliminary levy entry. She has 52 tax cancellations prepared for today. The tax deed auction is November
3, currently there are three properties that will be auctioned. Milton Ollerton - Planning and Zoning — his department is moving along and
taking care of business. Simplot will be having a neighborhood meeting next month. Audrey Moon — Payroll - Open enrollment has started
and every county employee needs to enroll this year by November 14. Tammy Adkins — Probation — nothing new to report, she has been
working on year-end reports. Mike Carter — Road and Bridge — His crew is super busy working on the prep-work for the traffic signal at
4000 East and Highway 48. Martin Jones — Parks and Recreation — Martin introduced Andrea Boudrero as the new Programming Director.
Joseph Sagers — Extension Office — it's been busy for the past several weeks, they are working on annual reports for the University of
Idaho. They purchased a new vehicle and will be working on auctioning the Dodge Journey. The food preservation classes have been
going well. 4H will be hosting some day camps in November and December. Brandy Ward — Solid Waste - There is progress on the new
shop at the landfill, the roof is on and they should be ready to pour the floor. The semi-annual water sampling was completed last week.
Paul Butikofer — Prosecutor — appreciates his office and staff for taking care of things while he was out of the office. Legal needs to have a
week for reviewing any agenda items such as memorandums of understanding, contracts, and purchase agreements.
ROAD & BRIDGE - MIKE CARTER
APPROVAL THE CORRECTED MAINTENANCE AGREEMENT WITH THE IDAHO TRANSPORTATION DEPARTMENT FOR THE
STOPLIGHT AT 4000 E AND HWY 48 - PREVIOUSLY APPROVED SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 - (ACTION ITEM)
9:28:52 AM Mike Carter — the agreement that was signed and approved on September 22 had an error. The percentages need to
be changed to an equal 50/50 split.
9:34:29 AM Motion to approve the cooperative agreement for traffic signal operation maintenance between Jefferson
County and the Idaho Department of Transportation with a 50/50 agreement for the stoplight at 4000 East and Highway 48 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young -— aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
APPROVE WORK ORDER WITH HMH ENGINEERING - GRANT DEVELOPMENT - (ACTION ITEM)
9:35:27 AM Mike Carter - HMH Engineering did some grant writing for the county last year. There are grants through LHTAC, a
federal aid urban grant, and a federal aid bridge grant that the county could utilize to complete some projects.
9:37:37 AM Motion to approve a work order with HMH Engineering and Jefferson County in the amount of $1800 per grant
by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young -
aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
TREASURER - KRISTINE LUND
2025 TAX COLLECTIONS CANCELLATIONS - IN ASSOCIATIONS WITH LATE HOMEOWNER EXEMPTIONS APPLICATIONS -
(ACTION ITEM)
9:39:13 AM Kristine Lund and Jessica Roach — Kristine has one correction — this agenda item is for tax cancellations not collections.
9:42:19 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number MH010600120020 for $8.06 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young — aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:42:58 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number MH04N39E243001 for $60.76 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
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9:43:24 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP003200010050 for $400.26 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:43:49 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP003690020220 for $119.80 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:44:12 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP00372001011A for $401.84 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young — aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:44:40 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP003850020070 for $159.31
by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed
9:44:52 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP003970040060 for $103.28
by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:45:12 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP005320030020 for $125.54 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young — aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:45:31 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP005480020090 for $442.39 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young — aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:45:52 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP005870060290 for $72.08 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young — aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:46:08 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP005870060300 for $119.80 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:46:26 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP005870090120 for $119.80 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:46:49 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP005870090440 for $29.95 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:47:04 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP006520020060 for $383.99 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:47:21 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP006910030010 for $177.02 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:47:47 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP007180070040 for $160.61 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:48:07 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP008080020090 for $55.68 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:48:28 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP04N37E251801 for $416.14
by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:48:48 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP04N38E252266 for $383.99
by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:49:05 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP04N38E345600 for $386.05
by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
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9:49:29 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP04N39E043900 for $1.05 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:49:48 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP04N39E136477 for $6.08 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:50:11 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP04N39E195160 for $190.94
by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark — absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:50:27 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP04N39E246414 for $120.76
by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:50:55 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP04N40E216016 for $412.02
by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:51:13 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP04N40E364012 for $164.81
by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:51:34 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP06N34E102400 for $88.71 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young -— aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:51:52 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RP07N36E157651 for $164.20
by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:52:11 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPA0005012001B for $964.34
by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:52:30 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPA0085007002A for $964.34
by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:52:49 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPA03230010150 for $38.57 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:53:07 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPA03230030150 for $38.57 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:53:29 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPA0329002003A for $964.34
by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:53:45 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPA03930070360 for $23.53 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:54:03 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPA03930100010 for $19.67 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:54:20 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPA03930100040 for $19.67 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:54:38 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPA03930110020 for $48.70 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:54:57 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPA03930110080 for $48.70 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
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9:55:15 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPA03930110090 for $48.70 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:55:30 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPA03930120050 for $58.82 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:55:51 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPA03930120070 for $48.70 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young — aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:56:10 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPA03930120170 for $48.70 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young — aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:56:26 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPA06000060020 for $303.94 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:56:47 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPA08110010080 for $964.31 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young — aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:57:05 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPA08160030070 for $194.79 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young -— aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:57:24 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPA08160060010 for $194.79 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:57:45 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPB0175019008A for $717.30
by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:58:04 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPC0000017985 for $297.87 by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
9:58:24 AM Motion to approve the tax cancellation for the homeowner exemption for parcel number RPE0222017002E for $305.15
by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
ANTHEM BROADBAND
e APPROVE ADDENDUM TO TOWER SPACE LEASE AGREEMENT - CHANGE IN EQUIPMENT - (ACTION ITEM)
10:00:30 AM David Lazenby from Anthem Broadband — Anthem Broadband will be updating some of the equipment on the tower- it
will not be taking up more space or increasing the load.
10:02:56 AM Motion to approve the addendum to the Tower Space Lease Agreement between Jefferson County and Anthem
Broadband per the exhibit attached by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark
- absent, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
PLANNING & ZONING - MILTON OLLERTON
e APPROVE ADMINISTRATIVE PLAT APPLICATION - DUSTY K GROVE - (ACTION ITEM)
o CREATING A TWO-LOT SUBDIVISION NAMED DUSTY K GROVE - LOCATED IN TERRETON - R-1 ZONE - LOCATED
OFF A PRIVATE ROAD THAT WAS APPROVED ON AUGUST 11, 2025
10:04:30 AM Milton Ollerton - This application is for Dusty K Grove subdivision to create a two-lot subdivision- the private road has
already been approved. There is no water associated with this property.
10:05:35 AM Motion to approve the Dusty K Grove division number one by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman
Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
e UPDATE
10:07:56 AM _ Milton Ollerton - discussed potential updates and changes to the City of Rigby Area of Impact. Compliance has sent
out a few letters regarding tree trimming on main county roads. He is also working to address people building without permits — there have
been about 28 cases this year.
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PARKS & REC - MARTIN JONES
APPROVE KEY ACCESS RECORD - (ACTION ITEM)
10:18:18 AM Martin Jones — the new programming coordinator for his department doesn’t have office space yet and has been
utilizing an office in the Commissioner's office space. For the time being, she will need key access to get into her temporary office.
10:18:56 AM — 10:18:56 Motion to approve the key card access to the Commissioner's office for Andrea Boudrero by
Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark — absent, Commissioner Young - aye,
Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
APPROVE SPORTS LOGO - (ACTION ITEM)
10:20:52 AM _ Martin Jones — The Parks & Recreation Department plans to launch a new Facebook page and is also working on
branding. With the development of more sports programs he thought it would be appropriate to have a logo specifically for Jefferson
County sports. The logo was approved by the commissioners. No motion necessary.
UPDATE
10:27:57 AM _ Martin Jones — youth basketball registration is now open. The seasonal employees are done for the season. There will
be a Turkey Trot race at the lake on Thanksgiving.
COMMISSIONERS
APPROVE CLAIMS - (ACTION ITEM)
10:42:25 AM Motion to approve the claims from October 11, 2025 through October 24, 2025, out of two budget years, for a
total of $537,687.28 by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent,
Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
APPROVE CERTIFICATES OF RESIDENCY - (ACTION ITEM)
10:44:06 AM Motion to approve the Certificates of Residency for the Fall 2025 semester and Spring 2026 semester to the
College of Eastern Idaho for Joanna Duran and Whitney Zahrn by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call
taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock — aye. Motion passed.
10:44:23 AM Motion to approve the Certificates of Residency for the Fall 2025 and Spring 2026 semesters for the College of
Southern Idaho for Brittney Potter by Commissioner Young. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark
- absent, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock — aye. Motion passed.
APPROVE COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES - (ACTION ITEM)
10:45:45 AM Motion to approve the Commissioner Meeting Minutes for October 20, 2025 by Commissioner Young. Second
by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young —- aye, Chairman Hancock - aye.
Motion passed.
APPROVE RESOLUTION #2026-06 - AUTHORIZING TRANSFER OF WEED DEPARTMENT FUNDS - (ACTION ITEM)
10:46:21 AM — Chairman Hancock read the resolution on to the record. This is for weed department funds to transfer money from the
weed trust fund to the weed funds in the amount of $80,000.
10:47:23 AM Motion to authorize the resolution for the transfer of funds by Chairman Hancock. Second by Commissioner
Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - absent, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed.
Motion by Commissioner Young to adjourn at 10:48 AM. Second by Chairman Hancock. All in favor - aye. Motion passed.
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