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Page 1 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES JUNE 8, 2026 Meeting called to order at 9:00. Those present are Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Young, Chairman Hancock, Prosecutor Paul Butikofer, Emergency Management Rebecca Squires, Clerk Melanie Smoot; Kimberly Murphy is clerk of the board. Pledge of Allegiance led by Chairman Hancock. Prayer offered by Commissioner Young. Recording available at https://icgov.us/AgendaCenter PROSECUTOR - PAUL BUTIKOFER APPROVE ADDITIONAL KARPEL USER - ( ) 9:02:09 AM Prosecutor Paul Butikofer — introduced Rocky Wixom, who was recently hired as a contract deputy prosecutor to assist the Prosecutor's Office. Mr. Butikofer requested approval to add Mr. Wixom as a user in the Karpel case management system. The addition will cost includes a one-time setup fee of $2,250 and an annual user fee of $725. 9:05:05 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve the additional Karpel user for Rocky Wixom, for the amount of $2,250 one-time set up fee and $725 annual user fee, total of $2,975. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock — aye. Motion passed. 9:06:00 AM Following approval, Mr. Wixom introduced himself and provided a brief overview of his legal experience. APPROVE RESOLUTION #2026-35 - AGREEMENT WITH CONTRACT ATTORNEY - ( ) 9:07:05 AM Prosecutor Paul Butikofer presented Resolution #2026-35 and a Professional Services and Independent Contractor Agreement for Rocky Wixom to serve as a contract deputy prosecutor. The agreement provides legal services at a rate of $5,000 per month. 9:08:50 AM Commissioner Clark read the resolution on the record. 9:09:35 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve Jefferson County resolution #2026-35. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock — aye. Motion passed. 9:10:43 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the Professional Service and Independent Contractor agreement for an attorney. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young — aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. NOXIOUS WEEDS - RHETT HANSEN AUCTION UPDATE 9:12:42 AM Rhett Hansen — presented the results of the County surplus auction. Most items met or exceeded their reserve prices, while several items, including a water wagon, laser level equipment, and a chipper, did not sell. The auction proceeds will be distributed to the departments associated with the sold equipment. EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT - REBECCA SQUIRES EMERGENCY MANAGEMENT PERFORMANCE GRANT AWARD NOTICE AGREEMENT - ( ) 9:15:30 AM Rebecca Squires — presented the 2025 Emergency Management Performance Grant award agreement. She explained that the grant requires a 50 percent local match and helps fund emergency management personnel and operational expenses. Jefferson County has participated in the program for more than 20 years and remains in compliance with all grant requirements. 9:16:30 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to accept the emergency management grant for $43,000. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock — aye. Motion passed. ENGINEER - SAM SCOTT CIRCULAR BUTTE SHOP EXPANSION PROJECT - DISCUSS REPORT AND DETERMINE NEXT STEPS 9:18:07 AM Sam Scott & Mike Carter — reviewed the results of a structural investigation completed by Civil Science for the proposed Circular Butte Shop expansion. The report found the existing structure to be suitable for expansion. The Board discussed potential building options and directed Sam to obtain structural design services before proceeding further with the project. EQUIPMENT LOAD AGREEMENT WITH BONNEVILLE COUNTY 9:23:28 AM Mike Carter - Bonneville County called this morning and reported that their new chipper had equipment failure and requested authorization from the Board to loan an older chipper to Bonneville County. An MOU will be developed and signed. Commissioner Meeting Minutes JULY 8, 2026 Page 2 9:26:19 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to amend the agenda to put the Road and Bridge on it as an action item. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. 9:26:01 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve the lending use of the chipper and in return to use equipment of Bonneville County of equal value. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. COMMISSIONERS APPROVE CERTIFICATES OF RESIDENCY - ( ) 9:28:16 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the Certificates of Residency for the College of Eastern Idaho for Spring 2026 for Paisley Dalling, Brynlee Dalling, Robert Bacon, Addisyn Ashbocker, Alyse Stewart, Katelyn Roepke, Elizabeth Grualua, and Rainey Gallup. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. 9:29:01 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve the Certificates of Residency for Spring 2026 to the College of Southern Idaho for Paisley Dalling, Brynlee Dalling, Hayden Harris, Logan McCarty, and Samantha Hall. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock — aye. Motion passed. APPROVE COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES - ( ) 9:31:00 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the Commissioner Meeting Minutes from May 11, 2026. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young — aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. APPROVE CLAIMS - ( ) 9:31:49 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the claims from June 1, 2026 through June 8, 2026, for $154,478.66. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. PLANNING & ZONING - MILTON OLLERTON ADOPT ORDINANCE #2026-10 - APPROVING ZONE MAP AMENDMENT - FILE ZON26-0003 - ( ) o REQUESTING A ZONE CHANGE FROM AG-40 TO R-5 FOR PARCEL RP05N38E044350 - LOCATED OFF TWIN BUTTE RD CONTAINING 21.741 ACRES 9:32:53 AM Milton Ollerton & Jenna Huennekens — presented a request to rezone approximately 21.741 acres located near Twin Butte Road from AG-40 to R-5. The property is surrounded by land zoned R-5 and the Planning & Zoning Commission had recommended approval. Commissioners discussed the property's location, surrounding land uses, development potential, and wildfire considerations. 9:42:22 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to adopt Ordinance #2026-10 approving the zone map amendment from AG-40 to R-5. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young —- aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. DEPARTMENT UPDATE o DISCUSS PART-TIME ELECTRICAL & PLUMBING INSPECTOR POSITION 9:44:43 AM Milton Ollerton & John Senn — discussed difficulties obtaining qualified contractors through the Request for Qualifications process for electrical and plumbing inspection services. They are exploring the creation of part-time inspector positions as a potential cost-effective alternative for providing these services. Milton also reported increased building permit activity compared to the previous year and provided a general department update. COMMISSIONERS THE COMMISSION MAY ENTER EXECUTIVE SESSION - IDAHO CODE 74-206(1)(D) - TO CONSIDER RECORDS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE UNDER THE IDAHO PUBLIC RECORDS ACT (TITLE 74, CHAPTER 1) - ( ) 9:50:27 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to enter into an executive session under Idaho Code 74-206(1)(D) to consider records exempt from disclosure. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. o DECISION ON INDIGENT MATTER - CASE 43-10 - ( ) 10:02:47 AM — Motion by Commissioner Young to accept the agreed amount to settle indigent case #43-10, in the amount of $4,800, and releasing the lien. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark — aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. Commissioner Meeting Minutes JULY 8, 2026 Page 3 COMMISSIONERS e TOUR NOXIOUS WEEDS FACILITY - 665 N 2880 E ROBERTS 10:14:41 AM — The Zoom webinar ended. The Board and Kimberly drove to Roberts to tour the Noxious Weeds facility. 1:30:48 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to adjourn at 1:30 pm. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young — aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. le Riteel RY 7 CL “ "4, ” n/a airman of the Board Sor VN, Mas. ‘”, Date a We S se) . Jo % = , ; “! "4 z P Fd: gk ERSOW cat Kanal /lay Wp, 22 Loew (GE _—3Yefzo Clerk of the Board Be CONT ey = Date he Po sy8 County Clerk Date Commissioner Meeting Minutes JULY 8, 2026
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