Jefferson County | minutes | meeting 2026-06-08 | County Commissioner Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF)
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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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