Jefferson County | minutes | meeting 2026-04-13 | County Commissioner Regular Meeting Agenda (PDF) source: https://www.jcgov.us/AgendaCenter/ViewFile/Minutes/_04132026-476 Page 1 JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES APRIL 13, 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 PROSECUTOR - PAUL BUTIKOFER CONTRACT ATTORNEY - (ACTION ITEM) 9:02:25 AM Paul Butikofer — is here to seek approval from the board to hire a part-time contract attorney. There has been a big increase in overall case filings. There are at least five or six more felony cases a month, misdemeanor and civil cases have increased too. By using a contract attorney, he wouldn't have to include benefits. During the budget season, he will be asking to add another full-time attorney. 9:21:47 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to authorize the Prosecuting Attorney to hire a contract attorney for $5000 a month flat fee for 5 months. Second by Commissioner Clark. 9:22:25 AM Paul Butikofer left the meeting. ELECTIONS - CATHY DABELL APPROVE DESIGNATED PRECINCTS FOR THE MAY 19, 2026 ELECTION - (ACTION ITEM) 9:22:35 AM Cathy Dabell — presented the May 19 polling locations for approval. The only precinct that changed is in Roberts. Exhibit A. 9:24:03 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the Jefferson County precinct locations for the May 19 primary election as listed. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. APPROVE BALLOTS FOR THE MAY PRIMARY ELECTION - (ACTION ITEM) 9:25:31 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the 2026 May primary ballot inventory. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. ENGINEER - SAM SCOTT DISCUSS AND APPROVE CIVIL SCIENCE QUOTE TO TEST AND CERTIFY THE FOUNDATION AT THE CIRCULAR BUTTE SHOP - (ACTION ITEM) 9:26:18 AM Sam Scott - clarified that this is for the old shop expansion. The building permit requires a structural engineer's approval. He has a bid from Civil Science for coring and testing the concrete. They will also need to map the rebar enforcement in the footings and foundation. 9:29:10 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve Civil Science to test and certify the foundation at the old shop at the estimated cost of $2,515. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. 9:29:35 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve the concrete cutting by EC Concrete Cutting for $775. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. COMMISSIONERS APPROVE CLAIMS - (ACTION ITEM) 9:33:02 AM The board reviewed the claims. 9:34:05 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the claims for April 4 through April 10, 2026 for $244,351.12. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. APPROVE CERTIFICATES OF RESIDENCY - (ACTION ITEM) 9:34:40 AM none today. APPROVE COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES - (ACTION ITEM) 9:40:21 AM Recess for 10 minutes to review the minutes. Commissioner Meeting Minutes APRIL 13, 2026 Page 2 9:49:40 AM Open session. The Board reviewed the minutes from March 9, noting a clarification on the Kelly Canyon PUD section. 9:50:24 AM Motion to approve the Commissioner Meeting Minutes from March 9, 2026 with one correction by Commissioner Young. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. 9:51:16 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve the Commissioner Meeting Minutes from March 16, 2026. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. e@ APPROVE CATERING PERMIT APPLICATION - (ACTION ITEM) 9:35:40 AM The application is for a one-time event at the Wild River Arena and Stables on April 26. 9:39:08 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the Jefferson County beverage catering permit application for 70 N 4600 E from 3pm-11:59 pm on April 26, 2026. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. 9:51:48 AM Recess until 10:00 10:00:35 AM Open session. SOLID WASTE - BRANDY WARD e UPDATE 10:00:37 AM _ Brandy Ward — last week she attended a rule-making meeting with the DEQ for the new house bill 555 requirements. Three more meetings are scheduled and it would be beneficial to have the commissioners participate. The scraper at the Circular Butte landfill is having problems and is currently down, it might be something with the transmission. PLANNING & ZONING - MILTON OLLERTON e PUBLIC HEARING - APP-VAR26-0003 - APPEALING VARIANCE DECISION MADE BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION - (ACTION ITEM) o APP-VAR26-0003 - JOEL JOHNSON IS APPEALING THE DECISION MADE BY THE PLANNING AND ZONING COMMISSION TO DENY THE VARIANCE REQUEST TO ALLOW A PROPOSED STRUCTURE TO BE 12FT FROM THE PROPERTY LINE WHERE 22FT IS REQUIRED FOR A 26FT HEIGHT STRUCTURE BASED ON CHAPTER 112 ZONING CODE CHAPTER 112 SEC. 112-263 - DENSITY AND DIMENSIONAL REQUIREMENTS SUBSECTION (C) (6) - THE PROJECT IS ON 1.1 ACRES IN THE RESIDENTIAL-ONE ZONE IN THE AREA OF IMPACT FOR THE CITY OF RIGBY - LOCATED OFF OF N 4090 E IN THE ROCKY MOUNTAIN ESTATES SUBDIVISION LOT 4 BLOCK 3 IN A PORTION OF SECTION 29, TOWNSHIP 4 NORTH, RANGE 39 EAST, BOISE-MERIDIAN 10:07:37 AM _ Jenna Heunnekens and Milton Ollerton -- presented a variance application appeal (APP-Var26-0003) previously heard by the Planning & Zoning Commission on March 18, 2026, for a property located at 141 N 4090 E, Rigby. The request was to allow construction of a shop on a parcel slightly over one acre. The Planning & Zoning Commission recommended denial, citing findings related to a self-imposed hardship and lack of a site plan demonstrating constraints necessitating the variance. Joel Johnson, applicant, 141 N 4090 E, Rigby, provided input and confirmed agreement with the staff presentation. He stated that adjacent property owners, including Nathan Spencer and Chad Siddoway, expressed no opposition. 10:17:57 AM _ The public hearing portion was closed and the board entered deliberation. The biggest concern would be neighbor opposition, but since that has been addressed, the board is agreeable with approval. 10:19:00 AM 10:19:00 Motion to approve the variance overturning the pl/z department’s decision for APP-Var26-0003 by Commissioner Young. Second Commissioner Clark. e APPROVE AMENDED PLAT - CLEARVIEW ESTATES SECOND AMENDED PLAT - (ACTION ITEM) o LOT LINE ADJUSTMENT BETWEEN PARCELS RP04N38E300760 AND RP002830010140 - LOCATED OFF OF E 200 N - R-5 ZONE 10:19:47 AM Milton Ollerton - presented the Clearview Estates amended plat, adjusting lot lines between two parcels. 10:21:04 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the Clearview Estates Second Amended Plat. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. e APPROVAL FOR UPDATING THE DECISION LETTER FOR HOMELAND ESTATES PRELIMINARY PLAT - SUB-24-0016 - (ACTION ITEM) Commissioner Meeting Minutes APRIL 13, 2026 Page 3 10:22:03 AM Commissioner Young abstained from discussion and the vote. Milton Ollerton — presented a request to update the decision letter for the Homeland Estates Preliminary Plat (SUB-24-0016) to accurately reflect prior Board direction and subsequent meetings with Sam Scott and Mike Carter. This will be presented for a final plat review at a later date. 10:28:02 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the Homestead Estates Preliminary Plat decision letter. Second by Chairman Hancock. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - abstained, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. UPDATE 10:29:07 AM Milton Ollerton - discussed the current City of Roberts Area of Impact. He has had some requests to rezone some areas to R-1. The city has a moratorium currently. The Planning & Zoning Commissioner has received 32 applications for the Greater Rigby Area Committee. COMMISSIONERS EXECUTIVE SESSION IDAHO CODE 74-206(B) - PERSONNEL - (ACTION ITEM) 10:43:09 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to go into Executive Session 74-206(B). Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark - aye, Commissioner Young - aye, Chairman Hancock - aye. Motion passed. 11:25:17 AM No action taken. The board discussed personnel issues. 11:25:13 AM _ Clerk Colleen Poole swore in Kimberly Murphy as Deputy Clerk 11:26:39 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to adjourn at 11:26:39. Second by Commissioner Young. All in favor - aye. Motion passed. Commissioner Meeting Minutes APRIL 13, 2026 Page 4 = ees 5 oe a Yf Ao {D6 Chairman of the Board Date P ttn, "7 yt COns, U [2° LL Clerk of the Boa SMe, Date S & Be ler =O; O's Fa! ge FERSOy 8 z a (: -_*—= : — 34. COUNTY J&F County Clerk tO, “aw JRE Date ont HOF % Veeewsyes*” ‘ ~ “in JATE oF \ re TTT Ah Commissioner Meeting Minutes APRIL 13, 2026