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Page 1 MARCH 16, 2026 Commissioner Meeting Minutes JEFFERSON COUNTY COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES MARCH 16, 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 Colleen Poole; Kimberly Murphy is clerk of the board. Pledge of Allegiance led by Commissioner Clark. Prayer offered by Commissioner Young. Recording available at https://jcgov.us/AgendaCenter PROSECUTOR – PAUL BUTIKOFER SECURITY UPGRADES – (ACTION ITEM) 9:04:35 AM Richardson, with building maintenance, because it seemed like a lot of money for the security system. They feel like a solid door and adding an additional panic button in the office is an agreeable solution instead of proceeding with the bid. 9:10:10 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to authorize the prosecuting attorney to add a panic button and to install a new door after cost estimates are received. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark – aye, Commissioner Young – aye, Chairman Hancock – aye. Motion passed. 9:11:01 AM Paul Butikofer left the meeting. COMMISSIONERS APPROVE CLAIMS – (ACTION ITEM) CLAIMS ARE THE SECOND AND FOURTH MONDAYS APPROVE CERTIFICATES OF RESIDENCY – (ACTION ITEM) 9:02:24 AM Motion to approve the Certificates of Residency for Spring 2026 to the North Idaho College for Madeleine Smith by Commissioner Clark. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark – aye, Commissioner Young – aye, Chairman Hancock – aye. Motion passed. APPROVE COMMISSIONER MEETING MINUTES – (ACTION ITEM) 9:11:17 AM Motion to approve the commissioner meeting minutes from February 23, 2026 by Commissioner Clark. Second Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark – aye, Commissioner Young – aye, Chairman Hancock – aye. Motion passed. APPROVE BLUE CROSS STOP LOSS CONTRACT – (ACTION ITEM) APPROVE BLUE CROSS ADMINISTRATIVE SERVICE AGREEMENT – (ACTION ITEM) 9:12:07 AM Audrey Moon – presented the contract and agreement with Blue Cross. Legal has approved these agreements. 9:14:13 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the Administrative Service Agreement between Jefferson County and Blue Cross. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark – aye, Commissioner Young – aye, Chairman Hancock – aye. Motion passed. 9:15:55 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve the Stop Loss Contract with Blue Cross of Idaho. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark – aye, Commissioner Young – aye, Chairman Hancock – aye. Motion passed. APPROVE TAX EXEMPTIONS – (ACTION ITEM) 9:17:24 AM Not ready for approval this week. APPROVE RESOLUTION #2026-19 – DISPOSAL OF COUNTY PROPERTY – (ACTION ITEM) 9:18:14 AM Commissioner Clark read the resolution on the record – authorizing the disposal of county property. 9:19:24 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve resolution #2026-19. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark – aye, Commissioner Young – aye, Chairman Hancock – aye. Motion passed. PUBLIC WORKS – MIKE CARTER APPROVE TEMPORARY CONSTRUCTION EASEMENTS FOR THE BUTTE MARKET LAKE CANAL, THE EAGLE ROCK CANAL, AND THE FARMERS FRIEND CANAL – (ACTION ITEM) 9:19:37 AM Mike Carter presented temporary construction easements needed for upcoming scheduled bridge replacements. Three property owners are involved, with only two requesting payment of $500 each. The bridge replacements are all paid for through state funding and are estimated to cost upwards of a million dollars each. Paul Butikofer – received a bid to change security for his office and it is a little over $3,000. He spoke with James Page 2 MARCH 16, 2026 Commissioner Meeting Minutes 9:24:21 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve the temporary construction easement for parcel number RP04N0E358401 between the B&H Family Trust and Jefferson County, with the county agreeing to pay $500. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark – aye, Commissioner Young – aye, Chairman Hancock – aye. Motion passed. 9:25:10 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve the temporary construction easement between Progressive Irrigation District and Jefferson County with no funds being paid. Second Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark – aye, Commissioner Young – aye, Chairman Hancock – aye. Motion passed. 9:25:33 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve the temporary construction easement for parcel number RP04N40E352140 between the owner Kym Ferguson and Jefferson County with no funds being paid. Second Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark – aye, Commissioner Young – aye, Chairman Hancock – aye. Motion passed. 9:26:04 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the temporary construction easement for parcel number RP04N40E357690, between the owners and Jefferson County, with the county agreeing to pay $500. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark – aye, Commissioner Young – aye, Chairman Hancock – aye. Motion passed. 9:26:44 AM Motion by Commissioner Clark to approve the temporary construction easement between the Butte Market ENGINEER – SAM SCOTT – ROAD & BRIDGE – MIKE CARTER DISCUSS PURCHASING TRAFFIC COUNTERS – (ACTION ITEM) 9:28:09 AM Sam Scott – presented quotes and information on two different models of road traffic counters. The recommended counters will count in both directions. The latest traffic plan was completed in 2023; that plan included five studies and cost $14,000. Sam stated that this will be cost effective and will provide current data. 9:33:35 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to approve Road & Bridge to purchase an Armadillo radar traffic counter for $3,767. Second by Commissioner Clark. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark – aye, Commissioner Young – aye, Chairman Hancock – aye. Motion passed. 9:47:41 AM Recess until 10:00 RIGBY FFA AGRICULTURAL ISSUES TEAM TETON DAM PRESENTATION AND Q&A 10:00:14 AM The Rigby High School FFA Agricultural Issues Team gave a presentation to educate the audience on the question, “Should the Teton Dam be rebuilt?” The board presented certificates of recognition to the team and wished them good luck on their upcoming state competition. SENATOR CRAPO – REGIONAL DIRECTOR KATHRYN HITCH SENATOR RISCH – KYLE WILSON CONGRESSMAN SIMPSON – SIDNEY DECKER LEGISLATIVE UPDATE 10:26:34 AM Kathryn Hitch, Kyle Wilson, & Sidney Decker – discussed current legislation and local concerns with the board. They expressed appreciation for the FFA team. PLANNING & ZONING – MILTON OLLERTON IMPORTANT NOTICE REGARDING FRAUDULENT PAYMENT REQUESTS 11:02:08 AM Milton Ollerton – presented a fraudulent invoice that has been circulating claiming to be from Madison County. To be proactive, the Planning & Zoning department will be including a letter with all applications to raise awareness about fraudulent request and scams. DISCUSS AGREEMENT WITH MADISION AI – AI KNOWLEDGE ASSISTANT PROPOSAL 11:05:44 AM Milton Ollerton – he has met with Madison AI several times now and presented the proposal to the board. All information provided by the county would be quarantined and not open to the public. This program would be utilized to help review applications and compare them to county code, to write staff reports, decision letters, and to prepare presentations. The annual subscription would cost $30,000. Milton will arrange a presentation/demo for the board and explore a potential agreement. UPDATE Lake Canal and Jefferson County with no funds being paid. Second by Commissioner Young. Roll call taken. Commissioner Clark – aye, Commissioner Young – aye, Chairman Hancock – aye. Motion passed. Page 3 e 11:33:54 AM _ Milton Ollerton - provided an departmental update to the board. The Teton Heights subdivision has started to sell lots. The hearing for the Hunter Chase subdivision will be on May 3. 11:43:04 AM Motion by Commissioner Young to adjourn at 11:43. Second by Commissioner Clark. All in favor - aye. Motion passed. a airman of the Board Date } 12/2 Clerk of the Boar Date County Clerk Date Commissioner Meeting Minutes MARCH 16, 2026
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