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Page 1 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES MAY 4, 2026 Meeting called to order at 9:00. Those present are Commissioner Clark, Commissioner Young, Chairman Hancock, Prosecutor Paul Butikofer, Emergency Management Rebecca Squires; Kimberly Murphy is clerk of the board. Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Clark. Prayer offered by Chairman Hancock. Clerk Colleen Poole is absent. Recording available at https://icgov.us/AgendaCenter 9:00:10 AM COMMISSIONERS e EXECUTIVE SESSION - IDAHO CODE 74-206(1)(D) - RECORDS EXEMPT FROM DISCLOSURE - (ACTION ITEM) 9:01:46 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to go into executive session Idaho code 74-206(D) for records exempt from disclosure. Second by Commissioner Young. 9:27:47 AM An indigent issue was discussed. No action taken. RED FOX SUBDIVISION - BRAD PICKETT e APPEAL OF THE FORMAL DECISION MADE BY THE ROAD & BRIDGE AND ENGINEERING DEPARTMENTS REQUIRING ADHERENCE TO THE JEFFERSON COUNTY ENGINEERING ROAD STANDARDS - (ACTION ITEM) 9:27:49 AM The Board held discussion on the appeal regarding required compliance with Jefferson County Engineering Road Standards for the Red Fox Subdivision. Jefferson County Engineer Sam Scott, and Public Works Administrator Mike Carter, recommended adherence to the recently adopted county engineering standards, including a 42-foot roadway section for long-term connectivity and safety within the Area of Impact and anticipated future annexation areas. They also noted concerns regarding roadway narrowing between developments, emergency access, drainage capacity, and consistency with adjacent city standards. Sam Scott discussed the importance of consistency with adjacent subdivisions and future connectivity, including anticipated 42-foot road sections in surrounding developments. Brad Pickett - the subdivision was originally approved in 2011 and argued it should be considered under prior standards. He expressed concern regarding the application of updated requirements and noted prior investment in engineering and surveying work under the earlier approval. Jefferson County legal counsel Chase Hendricks, referenced Idaho Code provisions regarding existing plats and indicated that while prior plats remain valid, access permits and infrastructure must comply with current applicable highway and engineering standards. During deliberations, the Board considered balancing existing plat approvals with current safety, access, drainage, and connectivity requirements. Red Fox Subdivision will be allowed to proceed contingent upon execution of a Development Agreement, including the following conditions: o East/West access and ingress/egress improvements consistent with engineering design standards (including roadway width and tapering as determined by the County Engineer); o Completion and compliance with a traffic study, including coordination with adjacent the stakeholder - the LDS church, and agreement by the developer to implement required findings; o Road construction to meet former Jefferson County roadway standards, including a 30-foot standard; o Maintenance of roadside swales in accordance with County standards, including incorporation into HOA covenants; o Inclusion of appropriate clear zone/right-of-way maintenance requirements; and o Requirement for an Engineer of Record to oversee and certify construction and documentation compliance. 10:43:49 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve Red Fox Subdivision road construction with a development agreement that includes the east/west egress to be widened to 42 feet and narrowed through engineering design standards determined by Sam Scott, and agreeing to work with the Church of Latter Day Saints for the traffic study and following the requirements that are determined, and that they construct 30-foot roads, and that HOA covenants require that the swells be maintained to county standards with wording provided by Chase Hendricks or Mike Carter. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. COMMISSIONERS e APPROVE CLAIMS - (ACTION ITEM) 11:44:16 AM _ The board reviewed and discussed the claims. 11:45:26 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the claims from April 25 through May 1, 2026 for $197,588.60. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. e APPROVE CERTIFICATES OF RESIDENCY - (ACTION ITEM) 11:46:06 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the Certificates of Residency for the Spring 2026 semester at the College of Southern Idaho for Jack Taylor, Brock Archer, Halle Mundell, Alyse Albouca, and Miranda Rogel. Second by Commissioner Meeting Minutes MAY 4, 2026 Page 2 Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. 11:46:31 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve the Certificates of Residency for the Spring 2026 semester at the College of Eastern Idaho for Halle Mundell, Alyse Albouca, Miranda Rogel, Benjamin Johnston, Taylor Gines, and Sawyer Quitberg. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. 11:47:06 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve the Certificates of Residency for the Spring 2026 semester at the College of Western Idaho for Jack Taylor, Jaelynn Kelley, Halle Mundell, and Alyse Albouca. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. APPROVE COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES - (ACTION ITEM) 11:47:34 AM __ none today. CONVENE AS A BOARD OF EQUALIZATION - (ACTION ITEM) 11:47:52 AM Noaction items. Board of Equalization suspended for another month. JEFFERSON CENTRAL AMBULANCE - ROGER ANDERSON DISCUSS FUNDING REQUEST 10:46:17 AM _ Roger Anderson — the ambulance district will not receive tax money until January 2027, and is requesting funds to utilize until then to hire a secretary/treasurer. The request is for $10,000 with an MOU to be developed. The county still has some ARPA funds available and could provide some funding to the district using that money. This item was not listed as an action item and will be tabled for a formal decision until the next meeting. SHERIFF’S OFFICE APPROVE RESOLUTION 2026-25 - DISPOSITION OF COUNTY PROPERTY - (ACTION ITEM) 10:52:42 AM — Commissioner Clark read the resolution on the record; the resolution authorizes the surplus property listed to be included in the public auction. 10:57:09 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve resolution 2026-25. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young —- aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. PLANNING & ZONING - MILTON OLLERTON APPROVE CONTRACT WITH MADISON Al - (ACTION ITEM) 10:59:07 AM Milton Ollerton - presented the contract for services with Madison Al for an annual cost of $30,000. It has been reviewed by legal. 11:01:01 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve the contract with Madison Al for $30,000. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. APPROVE ADDENDUM TO SECURITY AGREEMENT WITH YELLOWSTONE HEIGHTS/PINEVIEW ESTATES SUBDIVISION - APPROVING RELEASE OF LIEN AND A CLAIM OF LIEN ON ADDITIONAL LOT - (ACTION ITEM) 11:02:19 AM Milton Ollerton - Pineview Estates is required to hold two lots in a lien for a year to warranty the road work. One of those lots has a buyer interested so the developer is requesting to move the lien to another lot in the subdivision. 11:03:23 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the release of lien and replacement of the lien on another lot in the Yellowstone Heights/Pineview Estates subdivision. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark — aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. APPROVE RELEASE OF THE NOTICE TO TITLE FOR PARCEL RP04N40E310460 - (ACTION ITEM) 11:05:16 AM Milton Ollerton - the notice to title was added to the parcel because of an illegal lot split. It has been corrected so the notice can be lifted. 11:05:37 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve lifting the Notice to Tile for parcel number RP04N40E310460. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. PUBLIC HEARING - ADOPTING ORDINANCE #2026-04 - AMENDING CHAPTER 104 BUILDING AND BUILDING REGULATIONS - (ACTION ITEM) Commissioner Meeting Minutes MAY 4, 2026 Page 3 o ADOPTING THE NATIONAL ELECTRICAL CODE AND IDAHO STATE PLUMBING CODE - ADDING NEW CODE REGARDING CARGO CONTAINERS AND OTHER FORMAT CHANGES 11:06:35 AM _ Public hearing for ordinance #2026-04. No one signed up to speak for, against, or neutral. John Senn provided a summary of the proposed amendments; adopting state plumbing and electrical code so the county can hire those inspectors, and adding code to address Conex containers and adding a new fee. 11:12:44 AM — Commissioner Young read the ordinance on the record. 11:15:03 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve ordinance number 2026-04. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. e UPDATE 11:18:37 AM Milton Ollerton - provided a brief update — discussed building permits and HVAC inspection numbers. 11:22:50 AM _ Recess. 11:44:19 AM Open Session. 11:48:26 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to adjourn at 11:48. Second by Commissioner Clark. All in favor - aye. Motion passed. Hien 5 ey oe o/ Ze/ ace Chairman of the Board D ate ay a ae Spl fraly WUE gy, sgoun Ty Coy County Clerk “Bae Date Commissioner Meeting Minutes MAY 4, 2026
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